The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

I AETHWY DISTRICT. I I LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD'S "AWFUL" I CIRCULARS. I THE CHAIRMAN'S COMMENT. I A sitting of the Aethwy Tribunal was held at Bangor on Wednesday, the Rev. E. H. Griffith, rector of Llangadw aladr, presiding. The Chairman said the members would remem- ber that they had been rather anxious about a certain point which they thought was quite clear in the Act with regard to men in certified occupa- tions. A case was heard by the Tribunal of a man who most, undoubtedly was in a certified occupation, a fact which the Tribunal did not dis- pute for a moment. They dismissed that case. Then an appeal was lodged against their decision, and he (the Chairman) carefully watched what would be the result of that appeal. Of course he had only newc-paper report to go by, and the report stated that the man had proved himself to be in a certified occupation, and therefore could claim exemption. Exemption was granted, the decision of the Aethwy Tribunal being altered. The belief of the Aethwy Tribunal was that no man could claim exemption as a right. It was stated that, a new circular would be drawn out to make the point very clear, and which would show that they (the Aethwy Tribunal) were, right. Now that circular had been issue d for official use, and he thought it capped everything that ever cam; from the Local Government Board for am- biguity (laughter). The circulars they had had already from them were awful; there was no other word for it. He would read them tho circular which was supposed to say that a man oould not claim exemption because he was in a certified occupation. The extract was as foJ- lows: "Particular attention should be paid to the official list of certified occupations. It must be remembered in this connection that the fact that a man is in a certified occupation is conclusive far exemption only when the military representative does not require the Tribunal on duo notice to consider whether, though he is in a certified occupation it is expedient in the na- tional interest to retain him in civil occupation. If such notice is given, the Tribunal has then to oonsider whether the man should be retained in civil employment, and decides the case accord- ingly. A Member suggested that the circular be sent back to the Local Government Board for ex- pla.nation. The Chairman: We know what it means, but if one or two sentences were knocked out of the circular it would be more intelligible and better English. Tluey have tried to hide the fact as far as I can see by a multiplicity of words. There is no doubt that our original decision was correct. The Military Representative (Mr Fred. Mills) read another circular on the same point, which stated how the Tribunal should act. The Cl-iairinan r. greed, but repeated that in spite of a man being in a certified occupation, if the Tribunal was satisfied that it was not ex- pedient in the national interest to keep him in that certified employment, they could send him up. SUGGESTED TRAVELLING MEDICAL I BOARD. The Chairman st,a,ted that an appeal was made to the War Office to send a Medical Board down to Anglesey, so that as many men as possible could be examined without the trouble of going to Wrexham. PROTEST 'AGAINST A FARMER'S OBSER-I VATION. A farmer who applied for exemption for an employee was asked if he had tried a certain farm worker now out of employment, "That man is good for nothing," he replied. Mr Rowlands, Penmynydd, a member of the Tribunal, protested against such a remark, say- ing it was unfair to assail workmen's characters in such a way.

I TRELAWNY OF THE "WELLS." I Manners, customs and dreeses- of one epooh are always interesting to succeeding epochs, but perhaps none have proved so mirth-provoking as those of the mid-Victorian era to the present generation, In the He-pworth picture version of "Trelawny of the 'Wells' one obtains a live portrait of the decorous but stilted behavior of the genteel world, where the principal aim is to have everything" in place," the almost farcical extravagance of members of the profession, and the dress of the period—the women in large crinolines, pork-pie hats, and other head-gear of a diminutive nature, bell sleeves, and horror of horrors, nets for the back hair; the gentlemen in peg-top trousers, tall hats, and unlovely Dun- dreary whiskers. The aJmost self-conscious stiff. ness of the period is thrown into bold relief (in this picture play) by the contrast between the gentry and the theatrical folk of the story.

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CARNARVONSHIRE TRIBUNAL. I SUCCESSFUL APPKALS BY MILITARY REPLIESENTATIVE. A sitting of the Carnarvonshire Appeal Tribunal was held at Carnarvon, on Tuesday. The Lord Lieutenant (Mr J. Ernest Greaves) presided, and the oiher mem- bers present were :-Mc.%rs (j. A< Humphreys, Richard Davies, R. T. Jones, John OweIi, G. Hughes Roberts, with the Clerk (Mr Llew. Davies), and tftg acting Military Representative (Capt. It. Jones). GWYRFAI TRIBUNAL. Owen Richard Jones (20), timber yard labourer, Well-street, Llanberis, who was granted exemption (limk-xl) until October 31st applied for permission to make a fresh appeal.—Refused. Thomas Williams (28), grocer and farmer, Ty Hen, Rhosgadfan, claimed further renewal. The applicant was represented by Mr Gunn.—Exemption until Dec- ember 31st (final). The conditii/aal exemption given Hugh Thomas Par- ry (23), farmer, Liysgvvynt, Llanddciuiolcn, was ap- pealed against by the Military Representative.—Certi- ficate of conditional exemption withdrawn; exemption uiilil December 31st (open). The Military Representative also appealed against the conditional exemption given W. R. Williams, farm band, Rhydgoleu, Bethel.—Certificate of ex- emptioa withdrawn; exemption avowed until beeeni- ber 31st. Exemption until December 19th had bcen granted H. Jone;, farm baud, Caeau Uehaf, represented by Mr W. R. Hughes, and the Military Representative api>ealed.—Certificate of exemption withdrawn; ex- emption allowed until December 31st. The Military Representative appealed against the conditional exemption given E. W. Hughes (20), baker, Bryndyffryji, Talysarii.— Certificate withdrawn; ex- emption granted until November 30th, the employers being told that they must find an older man or one ineligible to the Army. The Military Representative appealed against the conditional exemption given Lewis Thomas (19), a farm servant living at Cae Falwyd, Penygroes, for whom Mr W. R. Hughes appeared. Conditional ex- emption certificate withdrawn; exemption until De- cember 31st allowed. The Military Representative appealed against the conditional exemption given T. R. Humphreys (19), cowman, Trosywaen, Cwmyg!o, for whom Mr It. Roberts appeared.—Adjourned. Exemption to December 19th (limited) had been given R. Griffith (27). farmer. Caeriwaeh Mawr, Llan- dwrog.—Certificate of exemption withdrawn; exemp- tion granted until December 31st. MUST ENGAGE HIMSELF TO A FARMER. I Robert H. Pritchard (39), llenrytl, Llandwrog.—Case adjourned until November 30th in order to give the applicant time to engage himself with a genuine farmer by the term. If he fails to do so lys certificate would automatically lapse. The case of Griffith Williams (22), quarryman and farmer, Nant Peris, granted conditional exemption by the Gwyrfai Tribunal was adjourned to enable tne ap- pellant to be medically exmnined. J. Howard Jones (26), farm bailiff, Bodaden, near C,irn;if-voii.-Exeniptioii granted until December 31st (open), the certificate of conditional exemption being withdrawn. The Military Representative appealed against the exemption until December 26th granted William Tho- mas, quarryman, Cefngryddyn Scion. Certificate withdrawn; applicant not to be called up uaiil De- cember 31st. The Military Representative appealed against the conditional exemption granted to Richard Roberts (24), ploughman, Allt Folan, Penygroes.—Certificate withdrawn, exemption granted until Deeomber 31st. The Military Representative appealed against the conditional exemption given John Griffiths (23), gen- eral farm hand, Cilgwythin, Llanrug. Certificate withdrawn; exemption granted until December 31st. The Iilitarý Representative appealed against the conditional exemption given Edward Owen (2;4), farm horseman, DoigYllfydd r cha f.-Criifica te withdrawn; exemption allowed until December 31st. The Military Representative appealed against the conditional exemption given David O. Jones (20), farm carter. Dolgynfydd- The employer, who said he paid a rental of kigri, mentioned that Jones won a scholarship at the University College, Bangor.—Certi- ficate withdrawn; exemption allowed until December 31st. Hugh O. Pritchard (23), quarryman, Ty Ddewi. Dinorwic, appealed against the refusal of the Gwyr- fai Tribunal to grant him exemption.—Adjourned for a month to see whether the Government will allow a grant for applicant's mother if lie joined the Army. The Military Representative appealed against the conditional exemption given Win. O. Williams (22), farm bailiff, Glaurafon Bach. Caeathraw.—Cftrtflficato withdrawn; exemption allowed until December 31st. The Military Representative appealed against the conditional exemption given. Thomas Rowland Hum- phreys (19), cowman, Trosywacn, Cwmysia-—Certi- ficate withdrawn; exemption granted until December 31st. On behaJf of the following employed on GlynHifon Home Farm application was made by their employer for permission to file a belated rlaim.Grifrilh Hughes (31), shepherd; Evan Williams (23). ploughman and carter; Samuel Pritchard (41), ploughman, etc.; Owen Thomas (34), cattleman and ploughman; Robert Row- lands (33), ploughman a.nd carter; Hugh Hughes (40), foreman, seed sower and thatcher. Mr Richard Roliects, however, intimated that the men themselves had been given permission to appeal by the Gwyrfai Local Tribunal, so the application to that court would be withdrawn.

ABER SOLDIER'S CHEERFUL I LETTER. MEN'S HIGH OPINION OF CHAPLAIN P. I JONES ROBERTS. Gu.nner G. Reeo Roberts, R.G.A.. of The Crossing', Aber, writing' from the front to the Rev. R. Garrett Roberts, Lianla,irfec&-m, says:— "Just a, few lines to let you know that I am si,lll well, and hope to be coming home for good before long. The military situation ha,s under- gone a complete change since we came out here some months ago. Then the Germans were our superiors in artillery and all other forms of the terrible machinery of wax; whereas now our air- cra.ft are complete masters of the air, and tJiirir a,irmc-n skulk far behind their own filing liir«e. Our artillery needs no prairsang, for the deeds that they hit YO dlonc arc sufficient proof of ciieir eupeiv iocity in quantity, quality, and efficiency. I/asi, but not least, our gallant infantrymen have proved tihemsolves worthy sons of the empire for which thousands upon thousands have laid down their lives. Tluey have proved that it is not o-rily soldiers by profession who can fight-, but that the ordinary citizens who fight in a good cause, and who have the knowledge that at their back is r-ight and truth, can also do so. Men who, but.a few months back, were engaged in sundry industrial occupations, and to whom the thought of war was repulsive, cast aside their pens and tools and gladly took up the rifle to defend their country and honour. At last they are proving to the A roll Hun what an awful mistake lie made when he ealkd Britain's original Expedi- tionary Force a 'oontc-mptable little ann v and they will still contliiv-je to driv-o him back, foot by foot, until he is finally vanquished. 'Peace with honour' is what we desire, and mean to get, as our most illustrious countryman said t.he other day in warning off tihe lliøutraJ nations. Beforo closing, I must tel! you what the boys think of your ex>lleague, Chaplain P. Jones Ro- berts. He has proved himself worthy of his call- ing and his manhood. He always went over the parapet as a stretcher-bearer when his battalions were making an attack, ankl conducted himself so bravely and fearlessly tha.t he has won the love of his men, one and all. Some of the men told me how keen he was to help the wounded even in face of heavy fiye, and I can assure you that we all shall be rroud of bii-n and the noble work he has done out here. He once came down to our battery, but I was unfortunately on duty in the observation post that day, and thus was nn- able. to spj0 or hear him, as he could only make a 4UYP. stay. We were all soney to hear tila,t he was leaving us, but were glad that he was able to secure a rest after his strenuous time out here. Tije Bad death of his son was a severe blow to him. I trust that his successor will prove worthy of him. They judge a man out here mot by Me worda, but by his deeds. 'Wrth eu gwioithredoedd yr adnabvddwch hwyivt.' I must now dlraw tOo a close, hoping that you sre all well at Epworth Villa. Sergeant J. M. Jones, Ban- gor, is now with me in the O.:g."

I ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC. The Semi-Annual Metropolitan Examination of Musioal Composers, Performers, and Teachers will be held at the Academy during the Christmas vacation. Successful candidate-s are creat-ed Lioentiatas of the Royal Academy of Music, and have the exclusive right of appending the let- ters L.R.A.M. to their names. During the last ten years 11.845 candidates have presented them- selves for this examination, of whom 3617 have passed, ar an avemgc of over 30 per cent. The last day for entry for the forthcoming examina- tion is 13th November. Syllabus, entry form, and further information may be obtained from the Secretary, Royal Academy of Music, Maryte- bone-road, London.

On Monday evening, at the installation meet- ing of ?:? C4m&dw Lodge of Freemasons, Br&dici i?9W. Gunner (who is on eervioe in Et?Ia?d with the National Reserves), was installed master for tho ensuing year.

I OGWEN TRIBUNAL I YOUNG FARM HANDS REFUSED EXEMPTION. A sitting of the Ogwen Tribunal was held yes- terday (Thursday), at Bangor, Mr Thomas Ro- berts presiding, when the following decisions were given: Edward Jones (33), commercial traveller, Tan- rhiw-road, Tregarth.—Leave to reopen the case refused. Owen Evan Hughes (19), quarryman and! farm helper, Cilgenaint-terrace, St. Ann's.—Leave to reopen case allowed, but consideration of case ad- journed to next Tribunal. Ellas Grey Roberts (40), quarryman and small- holder, Talgac, Tregarth.— Temporary exemption to November 30th. Joeciph Jones (36" waterman, 10, Gefnan, Myn- ydd L!a.ndegai. —Dismissed. William Griffith (37), miner, Henbarc, LI-aii- llcchid.—Conditional exemption whilst he remains in his present occupation. William Williams (37), Tanrhiw-road, Tregarth. ^Temporary exemption to November 30th. Robert Edwards (28), margarine packer, Ty Newydd, Aber.—Adjourned for a month. John William Jon"s (20), quarryman, Bryntwrw, Gelli-road.—Dismissed. John Roberts (29), farmer, Bryngwredog, Glas- infr-?t.—D?niMed. 1\,Ieiial Arthur J. 3. Brewster (39), Cwynfryn, M?nai Bridge.—Adjourned to the next Tribunal. Griffith John Thomas (25), quarry ma n^ Tany- grisiau, Pentir.—Dismissed. John Morris Williams (58), cowman, Dock Cot- tages, Port Dinorwic. Exemption for one month. William George Aiford (18), cowman, Worn Farm, Bangor.—Exemption until November 12th (non-rBnewablÐ). Wiiliam EvanR (24), *knan, G"asinCryn Cot- Wiliam Evvlir, (24'1, rn-,? umtil November 12th t;gle, Baailgor.-Lxenipt?ioii uuil?ll inoveiii b er 12tli Hugh R. H?hco (22), farm hand, Corbri Farm, Lkuil'lechid.—-Exemption until November IStih (nan-renewable). Rowland Hugats (22), Ty'nyffridd Farm, Glas- infiyn. Exemption unt.ill November 12th (limited). Ellis Jones (23), farm hand, PLas Uchaf, Llan- techid.—Exemption until November 12th (non- renewable ). William John Jones (23), horseman, Ty Gwyn Farm.—Exem^rtion until November 12th (non- renew<Lb!e). Wr'-liam Lloyd J an erf (19), horseman and slacker, Lhwn Chm Farm, Bangor.—Exemption until November 12t,h (non-renewable). Robert Owen (23), Tyddyn He-ilyn, Pe-ntir.— Exemption until November 12th (non-renew- able). WiCliam Parry (23), horsman and shepherd, Corbri. Llanllec.hid.—Exemption until Novem- ber 12,h (non-reaiewable). Richard Pritch iird (21). farm hand, Fron Darw, Waen, Pentir.—Exemption until November 12th (noii renewable). David C. Roberts (22), farm iband, Glanrafon, G-lasinfryii.—Exemption until November 12th (n o n r ene w abl e). Thomas Williams (24), farm hand, GJaomor T-:af, Basngor.—Exemption until November 12th (iiion -renewable ). John Foulkcs (20), farm hand, Tany^on, Aber- roid.—Exemption urvtii November 12th (non- renewnib'e). John Huighes (36), farm hand. Penycefn, Pen- tir.-Tem-pnn,r,.v exemption until December 17th (open).

CONWAY. PERSONAL.—Tho Mayor has been invited to attend the presentation of the honorary freedom of the city of Cardiff to the Right Hon. Lord Rh/iindda, M.A., by the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George, Secretary of State for War. BREACHING MEETINGS. The annual Wesloyan preaching meetings, were held at the Tabernacle Chapel this week, commencing on Sunday and terminating yesterday. The special preachers were the Revs. R. Moreton Roberts, Old Colwyii; R. Garrett Roberts, Llanfairfcohan; Evan Roberts, Oswestry; and D. Egwya Festiniog. "• JcLnEeeF, T WITHOUT NOTICE.-At Llandudno Police Court, on Monday, Henry Thomas, 6, Wind-stree-t, Conway, was summoned by Richard Royle, of Llindudio, for leaving his employment without giving a week's notioe, and the latter claimed 26s damages. The Complainant said that as a result of the defendant's conduct he had no one to look after his horse. Mr Hallmark ap- peared for the complainant. An order for 26a a.nd costs was made against the defendant. HOSPITAL PATIENTS.—A sub-committee re- presenting the Hospital Board, met the Director General of the King's Memorial Association, on Tuesday, with reference to increased payment for the accommodation of patients at the Groes- ynyd Hospital. I EARLY SHOP CLOSING.-Local tradesmen will meet to-day to consider the question of early i closing owing to the lighting restrictions. ONE OF SIX SOLDIER-BROTHERS. Pri- vate J. R. Craven, of the R.W.F., who was wounded in what is known as the Suez battle on August 27th, has been Peme-ved to Bolton Hospital. He took part in the Suvla Bay land- ing, and the subsequent campaign in Gallipoli. Private Craven is on of six brothers fighting for their King and country. YOUNG MOTORIST SMARTLY PUNISHED. Before Mr T. W. Griffith and other magistrates at Llandudno, on Monday, llarry Orlando Haynes, whose home is at Conway, and who is employed by the Royal Red Motor Co., at Llandudno, was charged with dangerously driving a motor car on the evening of the 28th September. Deputy Chief Constable Guest said the defendant was driving a ear from Deganwy to Llandudno. As hd was approaching a point between the t^o Royal Bnginecr camps near LI.-yn Lupus, a grocer's cart was coming to meet him. Both vehicles were on the proper side of the road and they passed all right, but immediately in front of the motor car going up the hill were two soldiers—Company-Quartermaster Hyde and Pioneer Goochc. The first thing the latter heard was the noise oi a car, and at that moment Hyde, who was at his side, was knocked down and very seriously injured. The car went on for some dis- stance before -it was brought to a standstill, and then defendant only stopped when he was further called upon by soldiers on the road. They did not allege that he was driving at a great speed, but all the witne?es would say that no horn was sounded. Any man or woman in charge of a motor car on the high- wway must, when they see anyone at a distance walking ahead, be prepared to stop if the person did not get out of the way. It was not. sufficient for them to say they ought to have got out of the way. They had no right to run down any person on the highway. Company-Quartermaster Hyde was now lying in hos- pital very seriously injured, both bones below the knee having been fractured. Pioneer Gooche corroborated this statement, and in reply to the defendant, denied there was any dodg- ing"-oii the part of Company-Quartermaster Hyde. In reiily to another question he told defendant that if he had been a man he would have taken the injured sol- dier away on his car. Defendant replied to this that he offered to take him twice. Lance-Corporal C. C. Stapeley, of the Royal Engin- eers, said he was som: distance away when the acci- dent happened. He stopped the car and took the number. Defendant then. said, "It's no good taking my number because he was not walking on the foot- path." Evidence that there was no blowing of the horn by the defendant was given by A. G. Roberts, the driver of the grocer's cart, Sapper Reed, and his wife. P.C. Williams, Deganwy, said he was making in- quiries about the accident and saw Mr Wilkep and the defendant. He told Hayncs that if he desired to make a statement he could do so, but that he would take it down. Mr Wilkes advised Kim to say all he knew about it. The defendant then said "I was coming home from Deganwy about 6.40 p.m. and on the hill near the camp I met a cart. About 40 yards before I came level with it I noticed two soldiers right in front of me going up the hill. I blew my horn and they took no notice, and then when I got nearer I blew a second time. One of the men started wobbling. At first he went to the left and then to the right. I tried to pull up before striking him, but failed to do so, and I hit him with my rear wing in the small of the back. 19-9 was lying on the ground with his head near my back wheel. Some sôldicrs came there and helped him. I offered to take him away, but they thought I had better not as the car was so jrlty. The soldier who was with him ran away for assistance. Another Boldier came up and spoke to me, and he said, 'By Gad, you pulled up sharp.' Lieut. Fearley, battalion adjutant of the Royal Engineers, gave the medical history sheet 01 Company- Quartermaster Hyd?, which proved that he had never had an illness in liis life, and he was one who en- listed to train recruits. There was no reason why he should wobble in the road as nllesed. It would be six months before the man could take duty again. Defendant, on oath, said that when he pulled up he locked both wheels. He had driven the Magistrates' Cle.rk and other people, and this jvas the first time he had ever scratched his wing. lie considered it an accident pure and simple. After considerable pressure by Mr Guest defendant acknowledged that he was not 17 years of age yet. The magistrates fined the defendant £ 5 and allowed witnesses' fees. Mr Guest It follows, on defendant's own admission, that his licence is void, and ho must not drive any more until he is 17 years of age.

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I BANGOR AMUSEMENTS. I I THE COUNTY THEATRE. I The .tar ubn for the first part of the week was "The FMi of an l?era.id. For ^«k- cnd, "A?lie L?ulue," funded on the ch.immg oid Scotch .balia? ?1 W presented. The inten- tion of the p?ucera of this him io to cic?te a peaceful old-world atmc??ere which shou?a t?k?e thescec?tor's thoughts away from the ^a Utke of the moment. Those who love serials wiH be delighted to hear that the dashmg Grace Gurnard and that romantic hurt energetic hero oi the'ecieen, Francis Ford, arc shoruy appear- ing asnain at this theatre in the new Cirous SenaC "Pe<- 0. the Ring," The firet chapters will be screened next Monday (October 23rd), and the serial bo shown every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for Rfreen weelis. Paii-ons shoM;d note that, as in the case of "The Diamond from the Sky," the new serial is an addition to the programme, aaid not a substi- tute for the more expensive newly re.^ eased ex- clusive pictures, which will be shown as usual each week. AJmost every week one has fresh evidence oi, the increasing excellence of British pictures, the more careful a/ttention to detail, and the superux quality of the photography. Several of our lead- ing firms have of hte been producing omema vc-rsicois of some of the hoot stage-plays, and in practioaliiy every case the resr.lt has been an unqualified euoccss. A notable and recent in- stance is the Hemvoith Company s altogether delightful production of Puiero's Tre.awnv of the Weite," which will be shown at the County for the ftiBt three nights of next week, with a special matinee on Wednewd&y. Here is torne- thing beyond the capacities of any American producer. Apart from tho story, which is ex- tremely entertaining, the photography, dressing, and acting sliand head and shouideie afbove any- thing America has sent us. It is almost a mid- Yictoriaii < pie in pictures. It stanute out in vivid relica against, this lwroic age; it is a pro- sentoticxn of life when it was a mockery and a make-believe, when hypocrisy was mistaken for humilitv, and propriety an eXNl69 for misery and wretchedness in c or months past, the moving-picture producers in this country have been making pictures which are going to live, not as pictures of the moment, shown hare to-day, there to-morrow, and burnt a* refuse the next day. Some of these pictures ,aire classics, because thev represent phases of British life, sentiment, and character which have left their marks upon the history of cur sooiail life. Lovers of the "serial" will hail with delight thc-return to the County of their old favourites Grace Cunaid and Francis Ford, in a new and exciting srory of cirous life, Peg o' the Ring." For the. last three nights of the week, Bessie Bairriscale is the bright, particular star in a chilli-mints; four-act Laeky Famous Payers pro- duction entiti.ed The Rose of the Rancho. The story, which deals with life amongst the Spanish settlements in California* is thrilling and exciitinig in the extreme, and no fewer than three hundred scenes are shown. PutriBM should note that from now on there will ho matinees every Wednesday and Satur- day for the special convenience of thoee living mt a disitanco and of those who dislike the walk home through the darkened streets.

I THE PALACE. I Chief among manry good pictures in Mon- day's programme was How Men Love Women. On Tuesday and Wednesday the bill-topper woe "Taking of Luko MeVane," a tale of a card- swindier, sheriffs and Indiana, with iill unex- pected finish. To-night (I ridiay) wih be shovvn the third episode of the popular "Peg o the Riaiig," in which Pog and Hugo are imprisoned in it lion's den, but are eventually rescued by the old Clown 1 ,jip. The titulai role is taken by Lucille Low who, by the way, had her first engagement as a cinema artiste through an accident, to a. leading lady, and as Lucille was staying in the locality where the pictures were being taken, she was asked to h.!l the gap. To-morrow's Bt-a.r a'ttracition, Ivory Hünd," tells a wonderful IStory probably unequalled for its kind. The earEy part of the story is laad m China, but quickly changes its venfue to Ivnclattd, and the climax is reached aboard, a steam-yacht .o'nught in a typhoon. As a purely sensational film it is claimed that "The Ivory Hand" has no compeer, a J id that from the point of view of photographic quality and remarkable acting it is u7ieurpassed. Several cenital films have been booked tcr next week leadiiic- off on Monday with Scan- dal, a. 40Q0rt.v exclusive to the Palace. On Tuesday a.nd Wednesday there will be The Cup of Chance," with Alice Brady in the part of IIqx. There is a verifiable crescendo of ex- ert-in? inoidents in this film. On Thursday and Friday will be shown Episode 4 of the fascinat- incr serial "Peg 0 1 the Ring," and on Saturday "High Treason," a 4090ft. exclusive, will be the principal film. Pattic's Topical C-azeite will mo figure in the ptorramrne. It should be noted that the evening performances next week start at 7.30 p.m.

I iJIE PICTURE DROME. Drama and humour with topical films find-a place in this week's programmes, which are quite nip to the Pioturedrome standard. Part 9 of that engrossing penal "Greed," shown on Mon- day and two followii^JT evenings, depicted an attack on an American insurance trust, in which the undauntable Tom. figured very largely. On Monday and Tueedajy, Edison's drama, "Where is my wawdering boy to-night ?" was sfeown; on Wednesday end last Might, "Sultarsa of the on Wc,4 iiee & Deecrt," a feature drama by Selig; with "Race with Death"; a.nd to-night and to-morrow, Woei in the Clouds," a Bijou masterpiece, with a soeeial pircgramme of comedies and topicate. < The tenth episode of "Greed" will be projected rooxt MondUy and on the tw..) sucoeediiVT even- ings On Monday and Tuesdav there will also bo shown the Italian drama, "The Opera Sing. er's Triumph." On Wednesday afternoon axid evening the chief film will be "Protea I. and for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday aara<ther in- stalment of the New Exploits off J?la.ine" should rirove All attraction. The star attraction for Friday and Satards.y will be "Master of the ■Mine." Soldiom will bo admitted at half price.

A dra-ft of men were marching to a Welsh station on Saturday night in the darkness when a horse attached to an omnibus dashed into them. Bindsma-n W. Powell, three men named O'Cormell, Edw-ards, and Mather — and a boy named Hancocks were injured.

SOUTH CARNARVONSHIRE MILITARY NEWS. On Monday the remains of the late Sergt. 'I Owen Williams, son of Mrs Wmiarns and 01 the late Air Thomas Williams, Criecieih, were in- terred at the Cemetery. The deceased was a clerk attached to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and was heid in the highest esteem. Mr R. O. Jones, son of Mrs Jones and of the late Mr Robert Joncs, Siate Works, Portmadoc, alter being home for seven days returned to his I duties on Tuesday morning, lie is a dispenser attached to one of the Australian hospitals. Another son of Mr and Mrs Jones Mr Llew- elyn Jones, has joined an Australian Contingent. When the Portmadoo Urban Council were con- eidering an important matter one evening, in walked a. specied constable and pointed out that too brilliant a light was displayed at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Tne light was put out at once. There were in the meeting at the time three or four special constables, who evi- dently were not aware that the Council were offending in regard to the light. Private W. Jones Rich axd s, son of Capt. David Richards, Llys Dafydd, High-street, Port- madoc, has died of wounds. He had been lour times wounded. Mrs R. O. Jones, Argraig, Pwllheli, has been informed that her eon, Lieut. Robert O. Jones, has been slightly wounded in action. Prior to enlisting ho had just passed his final eyaininit- tion as a solicitor. Pwllheli special con-tableks axe very active. The local Tribunal had to remove to new quar- ters on the advice of the specials, as the lights in the County Buildings could not be properly screened. In one place of worship the memoers had tr give up their meeting owing to the diffi- I culty of ehadmg the lamps, and had to moot elsewhere. Private Sanders Williams, at one time a mem- ber of the Pwllheli Football Club, is home on leave. He is attached to the Canadians, having joined them whilst in Canada. Sanders has three other brothers in the Army. They are the gone of Mr Samuel Williams, corn merchant, Pwllheli. Since the outbreak of war Private Llewelyn Turner, PwlJhelj, has been "doing his bit." His many friends were glad to see him home for a while lest week for a rest. Quarter master R. G. Roberts, Mitre-place, Pwllheli, is also home on leave. Ca.pt. Hesketh Hughes inspected the Pwllheli Volunteers last week and congratulated the men on their efficiency. Private John Griffith, Rhent, Sam, is home recuperating after being in hospital- suffering from pleurisy. Last week Mr Robert Williams, after many years of service as rural postman in Sarn dis- trict, donned a soldier's uniform and has been allocated to home service. Ivan ab Owain, son of Sir O. M. Edwards, Llanujychilyn, Baia, is lying abroad seriously ill from" fever. Capt. Morris, Glanllyn, Bala, has been killed in action. He was rescuin g wounded men under heavy fire, had brought in throe batohee, and w hen bringing in the last he was killed. The Penrhyiideud-i-aetli Wa.r Sewing Ciase commenced work on Tuesday. The officers are: President, Miss Helpman; vice-president, Miss M. E. Owen, Hyfryd!e; treasurer, Mrs Liew. Williams; joint oeoretaries. Misses Jones, Re- gent House, and Jonee, Mount Pleasant. Mr and Mrs Jones, Brynhyfryd, Llanhedr, have received information that their son, Pri- vate Richard J ones, has been wounded in France. He has gone through some thrilling experienoets during the last two or three years. He nearly lost his life in a shipwreck. After that incident he joined the Army and was in Dublin at the time of the rebellion, and took part in suppressing it. In July he was drafted to tho front. Mr Owen Pritchard, Gladstone House, Garn, Dolbenmaen, who was in Canada at the out- break of the war and joined the Canadian Con- tingent, paid a visit to hiu old home Jast week. It is rumoured that there is a possibility of the services of a regimental goat being utilised in the district to oolleot for the funds of the Rod Croes Society. There were 17 appeals before Dolgelley Tri- bunal last Friday, IJew Meirion in the chair. Temporary exemption was granted in 16 oasea and one case was dismissed as tha appellant did not appear. Mr Wilkin Bryant, son of Eos Bryohan, and brother to Mrs Gri, Woodlands, Tremadoc, has been granted a commission in the Army. When a Welsh farmer was told by the chair- man of a. local Tribunal that he had been granted absolute exemption, he asked (not know- ing English) what it was good for? The chair- ma.n explained in Welsh wha,t the wordt meant, and the farmer said, 0, indeed. Good night. Sergt. D. R. Daviee, who has been appointed drill instructor to the Dolgelley Volunteers, is an ex-soldier. Exempted men in Pwllheli are putting in good weekly work at the Drill Hall. I saw last week a few people who came from America to see thair relatives before the vCar and who could not rot-urn unless provided with passports. Some of them had failed to get pass- ports, and the remainder, being British subjects, ha.d been called up for military service, and had been rejected on.medioal grounds. One of theee men is returning to America this week. Portmadoc Town Council have decided to give 8d a day to each of their workmen as war bonus. It is said that more recruits have gone from Barmouth than any other district in the county. Sergeant Griffith Ellis, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, ha.s been promoted sergeant-major, on the field His home is at Llanegryn, and he is a brother-in- law of Mr David Pugh foreman porter, PwII- heli. Mr and Mrs S. Williams, Tanvgarn, Pwllheli, have four oons in the a.rmy-Sa,unders, Owen, Glyn, and Willie. The first three have taken part in many engagements. Glyn was dangerously wounded. The four are home on leave these days. Private Hughie Smith, son of Mr and Mrs W. H. Smith, Abererch-road, Pwllheli, who was wounded in Franoe, is now recovering, and has t been able to visit his home. The Rev. Henry Jones, chaplain with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, has written to Mrs .Hugh Pritchard, Mounfc Pleasant, Pwllheli, asking for the names of the Pwllheli and district men who are in certain battalions of the Royal Welsh Fusil- ic-rs, to enable him to see every man personally, and be of all the help he can to them. Mrs Pritchard appeals to the relatives of the men re- ferred to, to supply her with the names and full particulars. News has reached his relatives that, Private J. W. Jones, Lltnfi-otlicii, brother to Poliee-Con- stable Jones, Fourcroeses, is a wounded prisoner with the Germans. Before enlisting he was & polioe-eonstable at Bangor. Private D Davies, son of Mr and Mrs Da.. vies, Ship-terrace, Fourcrosses, is in hospital at St. Alban s, suffering from wounds sustained in action. Plasgwyn Schoolroom i-s to be used as a drill hail by the local Volunteers. The collections for the Soldiers and Sailora* Society made at the following places were:- Brynbaohau, E3; Aberereh C.M. Chapel, £ 4 4s 3d; Pentreuchaf C.M. Chapel, £ 7 7s; and Salem C.M. Ghapel, Pwllheli, JS37 lis lOd. Private Phillip Lloyd Roberts, Y Bryn, Peny- groes, has been made lance-corporal. An official intimation has been received that Private L. Lees Roberts, grandson of the late Mr Rees Rooerts, relieving officer, Harlech, has fallen in action. In the casualty list this week were the names of the following men:—Killed in action, Private H, Bowiby. Criccieth; died of mounds, Pri- vate R' J. Evans, Bala. In a letter sent bv Mr W. D. Williams, an ex- Menonethshire police-consta ble, to Sergeant Francis Evans, Penrhyndeudraeth, from France, he give", an amusing description of some of hia experiences. "I am now with the guns," he says, "which is much better than to be with the waggons. I have a dug-out and sleep in a bed made of wire-netting. We must be very careful how we go about in the daytime as M* Fritz is not far, and he is all awake. If he finds out we have a battery he will soon let us know tha.t he also has good guns; but we are happy in the midst of it all. The war has brought many men together who had not met before for many ye-axs. Such an incident took place this week at Litlierland Camp. A few years ago a yc-ing Englishman was in the employ of Mr Abe; Williams, pro- vision merchant, Abersoch. He joined the Aftny, Wets waiu-.dc-,d in Frai.ee, recovered, and W34 called up again. When at Litherland this week he met in the same company young Williams, the «.n of his former employer. Williams is a lance-corpora! aiifi the Englishman a signaller. Private W. Jones Richards. PNvlllcii, whoso death is reported from France, left a wife with five littlo children. Mrs Richards is the daugh- ter of Mr Pierce, Tho Mills, Abererch. Private Richards was the sou of Capt. David Richards, Llys Dafyod Portmadoc, and a relative of the late Ca.pt David Richards, harbour master Port. m adoc.

MR HUGHES WAS RIGHT] He has given to the nation just the tonic that was needed," said Mr Bon<Lr Law, on tho ocoa- sion of the farewell banquet to Mr Hughes, the now famous Australian Premier. Mr Bonar Law was, of course, referring to the series of forceful and inspiring speeches which Mr Hughes had dchvei-cd during his tour in this country* Colonies, a tonic," said the Minister for the  "though sometimes nasty is alwaY3 usefu) Most people will agree with that statement, and also that the best stomach ajid liver tonic ia Mother Seigel's Syrup. This it has been proved to be by tens of thousands of one-time sufferetri from digestive troubles. Indigestion, biliousness, lfatulence, pains after eating, acidity, constipa- tion, and the like are all signs that your stomach, iiver and bowels a.re not doing their work effici- ently. If you are not feeling up to the mark, lacking the snap and vim you onoe had, probably all you need is the help of a really efficient stomach and liver tonic, such as Mother Syrup, to to,-i,- up and streaigthen these organs to healtny activity. For nearly fifty years this fam- ous remedy ha.s been used with wonderful suo- cess as a ready means of banishing and present- ing the distressing symptoms which arise from a disordered state of the principaJ organs of digestion. This is the so civ t of it.s long-standing, world-wide reputation

PENMAENMAWR. A GENERAL HOLIDAY. The linrveisi thanksgiving services were held on Monday, the day being observed as a generai holiday. THE TRIBUNAL. A meeting of the local Tribunal will be held this evening whau ten appeals will be dealt with. A BLIND LECTURER. The Rev. David Griffiths, the blind preacher, formerly of Cohvyn Bay, gave a lecture at the Leoture Hall, Jeru- salem Chapel, on Tuesday evening, on the work of the Institute for our Bi iidc-d Heroes. Major Herbert Jenkins. M.D., occupied the chair. THE WOMEN'S UNION. On Wednesday a!t:mo()n, a.t tho Church Hou?, the V icar prft- <udjn?, Lady VcrNcy, of D<?uj[n?ns, and Mm Salmon, wife of Majo: Salmon, now in Salonika^ pave addresss in ooumeetion with the Womwi'l Union. Tea was provided for all present. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST STREET AOCI- DENTS.—A special meeting of Uie Urban Coun. cil was held on Tuesday evening to consider tho lighting regulations. The Clerk was instructed to mak e inquiries amongst other seaside resorts as to the system adopted elsewhere. It was further decided to whiten the curb stones round dangerous corners.

I ANGLESEY COMPENSATION AUTHORITY- At a meeting of the Anglesey Compensation Atttb* ority, held on Tuesday, at Llangefni, Mr Lewis Hughes, Amlwch, was unanimously elected ehairmaa of the authority in succession to the late Mr Alexand- er M. Killop.

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