The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

PORTDINORWIC. I SNOWDON FDAKE FLOUR in Cotton Bags. Present prices: .JjiLw. bagti, bid; 7ibs. Bags, Is 5d. KILLED IN Ar-rio,-N -Nt ws has been re reived thrt Private Hugh 11,1,haiii, Menai- street, who was formerly employed by Mr Wil- liams, Manchester House, and afterwards went to work to South Wales, has been killed 111 action PERSONAL.—'Much sympathy is felt locally watih Ntsrse May Owen, PortdJirirarwic, on the death of lier father, Mr Duvid Owen, Tyddyn Uoha, W'hitford, Holywell,. whaoh occurred lam week, at the age of 58 years. He leaves a widow, two sons (one, Driver J. H. Owen, A.S.C., id w"tdi the Force), and three daughters. KNOCKED DOWN BY AN ENGINE.—Mr Robert Hughes, Bryn Mair, was knocked down by a London ami North Western locomotive on the Quay 011 "W e dnes d ay, aiid one of his hands \N'&Q \OID\:I:U"Jv il);,U.,Q h, oJ' 'L "LJ "A. lLUoJ L"L4"L 'r" \.L. surjrery of Dr. Edwards, who removed him ia his motor-car to the Carnarvonshire and Angle- sey Infirmary Lt liangor. Inquiries at the In- firm uy yesterday show he. is making satisfactory progress.

CRICCIETH. I NLRSiXG ASSOCIATION.—At the monthly meeting ot the i'ormiadoc I-odge. of freemasons, Dr. D. Livingstone Uavies, J.V,. presiding, tho sum of half a guinea was voted. to the Criccieth Nursing Association. VSOUNDFiD IN ACTION.—Private John Humphreys, son of the late Mr Richard Hum- phreys, butcher, has been wounded in action. HOME FROM EGYPT.—Capt. T. Whitaker, Preswylla. who was badly wounded in Egypt, arrived home on' Monday. WOMEN S INSTITUTE.—A meeting of the Finance ComnnUec ot the Women's institute was held ot- iuesday when there were present Mr W. Taimage Davies (chairman), Mrs Drage, Mrs T'homas. I'arciau Udla, Mrs \Vm, George, Mr W. ii. Wilhams, and Mr E. Ivor Morgan, accountant. The statement ot accounts iiom August i4.,h to OctoDer 3ist was submitted, and the committee congratulated the Chalrlnan and accountant- on die 0 very satisfactory report. T< M\ A DEBATING SOClEiY.—The Town Debating Society last week resumed its sittings and WIll continue during no winter to meet ull Wednesday mgnts III Hie down Hail. The orti- cers appointtu are as follow:—-President, Air J. E. ureaves, Lord luieutenant; vice-president, tho Rign: iiom. D. l.ioyd George, Jvi.P. j speaker, Councillor Huw R. Gruifydd; treasurer, ^kir Ricnara ltuams, WIINV secretary, Air b. Ivor .Morgan, accountant, roilowing esnabUshed custom lite opening meeung was devoted to the King s Speecti, iur Ziw"er Gruliydd as usual proving hnnsoh a capable leader. A vote of cyixioleace was passed with the families of "wo tohner mtanbers, the ia'te Caps. 11. P. W niiauts kior some years secretary of the society) and Air O. M. AVniianib, Castie-stieef. At this weeks meeting Jir J. Lambrensis Wilhains lU- troduced a rnouon in tavour of reprisals, and the following took part in the discussion:—Messrs J. tlaiiecli Jones, it. M. Williams, Gvviiym ii. Williams, J. liaveiock Jones, Willie Williams, ltienard Williams, and the Rev. John Price IV\ .>, ihe spear (_HI" Huw R. Grutfydd; pre- sided. OTJITUARY".—After a long illness Mr Robert Owen didd on Sunday at the residence oi his son, Mr Hugh Owen, postman, The deceased, who was in his 95tll year, was a native of Garn Dolbenmaenan, and was the oldest inhabitant in the town. He had JIved in Criccieth for 72 years, and during that period was a member of the Disciples of Christ Baptist Cnapel. He was tbt) fathe the father of 13 childreri, seven of whom survive him, the oldest being 72 and the youngest 50. In his younger dfcys ne was a very hard worker and thought nothing of walking to Peiunaen- niawr (40 miles) to commence work by seven o'clock on a Monday morning. During his ill- ness he was frequently visited by Mr Lloyd George, who greatly enjoyed a chat with him. The funeral (public) took place on Wednesday at the Cemetery and was well attended. The chief mourners were Mr William Owen, Air Richard Owen and Mr Hugh Owen (sons;, Mra Davies, Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Jones (daughters), William Owen, Willie and Ritchie Owen, Miss Laura Griffiths and Miss Annie Williams (grnnd- thildi-en), Mr John W:!lains (nephew), and Alias Jane Williams (niece). Mr David Williams, The Eihon, officiated at the house and at the grave- side. PI BLIC LIBRARY.— Tiie bi-monitihJy meet- ing of the Library Committee was held on Fri- day, when there were present: Dr. D. Living- stone Davies, J.P. (presiding), Mies Thomas,Myn- ydd Ednyfed; Capta: W liliams, Suiuiywide; Moxins Griffith Rjciha>rdis, D. M. Williams., J. S. Griffith, J. W. Thomas, H. R. Gruffydd, W. Howell Williams, and E. C. Ellis, witih Mr O. Parry (librarian) and the Secretary (Mr Isaac Davdtes). It waa- rtiported tiiett matny gifts of books and pape-r^ had been received, and a. vote of tinanks was unAnjimously passed to. the donors. A letteir was read from Mise Aloredith, West- minster, srating that silie had obtalinoo muoh en- joyment from tine use of tilie library ladt -ummep, and was very glrad to undedisitand that her btookis wore co^rdered wortihy of being added to it. The Secretary reported having received a cheque for the Id nabe (£32 6s), and that theire waa a oredit balance of C47 at the bank. Oaptaiin J. Williams and Counei'llar G. R'cthairds were ap- pointed v„;<tin,g membaiiB far the eneuing two months.

PWLLHELI. I iMINlSTERIAL.—The Rev. D. Ynyr Hughes, B A., formerly pastor of Llanbedrog C. M. Chapel, has been inducted into the pastorate of Llanb \nn>air C.M. Church. CURATE AS TEACHER.—The Rev. W. Pierce Owon, E.A., curate, is t assisting the County School statf owing to the scarcity of teachers. FAIR.—At the fair held yesterday week cattle were scarce and the demand was slow. Milking cows averaged from £30 to £ 35; heife'rs, E25 to £ 28; yearttngs, fl4 to £ 16; bullocks under two years. kl2 tc. J617 THE PRICE OF BUTTER.—It is generally reported that, the reason why butter is scarce at the marked is that outside dealers go round the country and pay more for th^ butter than the price farmers coul d get for it at the market. It a farmer brings his butter to the market he muai sell it for the price lixed by the market valuer, but outside the borough area there is at present 110 contiol over the price. This ano- rraly rails for the immediate attention of the Urban and Rural Food Control Committees. CIGARETTES FOR SOLDIERS.—Sergt.- Major Dobson, D.C.M., wilting from The front, thanks the Mayor tor tno large quantity of cigarettes he had se!tt to him. Forty of the cigarettes had been distributed to each PwllhX man Sergt Major Dobson had found in the trenches within his area, and all the men were ver,v grateful to i he Mayor for remembering the Pwllheli boys in this way. The men were also delihted that the Mayor had been re-elected to the- office CONVEYANCE OF SOLDIERS — The Mavor has received the fonowing? sums towards defraying the cos* of conveying locat soldiers from Bangor to their homes on Sunday morn- ings when no trains tre available:—Hon. F. G. Wynn, E5- Mr. C. H. Lloyd Edwards, Nan- 'l horon, £ 5: Mr W. M Toieman, 10s 6d; Mr J. | i G. Jones, Penmaen, £1; Mr J. G. Jones, Salem- _c. terreco, 10s; Mr Rich. Evans, bonesettcr, 188: I i)r. R. Jones E'vans, 10s Tho total amount IS i itow E57 9s 6d. MILITARY NEWrS. I In the "London Gazette" appear the names 01 Acting Company Sergeant L. Augustus Dobson, Efail Newydd, and Company Sergeant-Major R. H. White as haMng been awarded the D.C.M. The Town Council have passed a vote congra- tulating them on tho distinction they have won. OBITUARY. I CAPT THOMAS JONES. I I Alter a long time ot suspense and anxiety tns I family of Capt. Thomas Jones, son of the late Mr John Thomas Jones, Tho Yard, Tower Hotel. and brother of Mr W. T. Jones, plumber, Penlan-stroot, have received the sad news that- his vessel was sunk by a Germanv submarine and that he has been drowned. Deceasdi, by industry, smartness, and devotion to duty had risen from the position of an ordinary sailor to the command of a fine ship. The deepest sym- pathy is extended to his wife axid family. PRIVATE HOWELL OSWALD WILLIAMS. Private Howell Oswald Williams, son of the late Mr Robert Williams, Henllan, Fourorosses, has been killed in action. He was one of the brighte.-Jt scholars at Pwllheli County School, after leaving which ho was appointed a clerk at the L.C. and M. Bank. Memorial services Were held a.t E benezer Chapel, Fourcrosses yes tcrdav week '1'" I MR PRICE JONES. n'. I ine iui.orai 01 Air I- rce joiits, west J'ji"i. took oiace at Denio, to-cay week, the Revs. Thomai Williams Rnd J. Edward officiating. Deceased had been in titc, service of Messi's Solo- mon Andrews arid Son for many years. Ho leaves a wife arid several children. n. MR OWEN JONEiS, MURIAU. I I 1 1. ?, ine aeatn 01 ivir 'JWC/l -iones kool, Aiuriau Farm, near A bersoeh, occurred on iue?day morning. Ho was a large and successful tanner 1 allu  in the Jistrier. iuid\t??fK.?d in high esteem in the district.

PORTMADOC. I MINISTERIAL. ?cv. Llewelyn Ihoma^. 1? e pttsror o? Pr?nt? t .M. Chapel, has been oid?mcd mimaK?i oi l'Oh (?hu)cn, Port ia' uot. 4 PENSIONS UFYIC — Mr Edward Jones, solicitor's clerk, has oeen appointed clet-K m Uiarge of the ilJ{:1 Pensions Othce" AMBULANCE WOiUC.Dr. Green is going to give a series of free lectures on lirsi aid ambu- lance work and home nursing, and desires all ilitentdmg pupils to send In tneir names to him as soon its possible. CONDOLENCE —.At a chapter meeting of the Royal Arch Fieemasons, ond also aL a subse- quent meet in j of Craft i'leemasons held at the Masonic iiali o> Tuesday, a vote of condolence was passed with the widow of the late Air Tobias, Assistant Otticud Receiver. i-'REEAlA^OisRY.—Mr W. H. Mallett, local superintendent of the Prudential Insurance Com- pany, has been elected WOi shipful Master of thtt AlaiJoc Ledge of Freemasons for the ensuing year, NURSING Madoc Lodge of Freen:usons have, contributed the sum of half a guinea to the Portmadoc Nursing Asso- ciation. CHURCH ACTIVITY. I All* fctokes gave a lesume of the Church con- ference at CaidiJi to the members of St. John's Church, at the Church Room, on Monday C\Ctl- mg. The Vicar delivered an addrcs-i last Sunday afternoon, at St. Joint's Church, to the members of the C.E M S. It has bceit decided to form an Instrumental Quartette to take part in the Christmas services. The members M ill be: Rev. T. Rees (violin), Mr Ri'hards (nutc? Mr Lcwia Jon?a kornct), Miss '\Ir Joii?os (corziet), The thank-oitermg for the year was a few pounds in excess of the amount for the previous year St. John's Church has been the recipient of seveial gifts during October, viz., an organ guard' mad. by Mr John Williams and Mr llayman, the latte also giving th3 material; sot of flower holders from Mrs George Davies; patent globes fron. Miss Bessie Griffith. Bodlondeb; Mr Reoa Oweu, Conservative Club; Mr Jones, Ship and Castle Inn; Mr John Evans, and tho Vicar. All ilio gas fittings have been thoroughly overhauled free of cost uy Mr James, plumber, during his spare time. The improvement in tho light is marked. The heating apparatus iias a'so been put into working order, and the boiler painted free of cost by Mr Pieice, Madoc-streot. The c-hoir now js the largest and moat efficient that the Church has ever possessed,and the singing ii excellent. Mr Yates, the onergefic secretary of the c..f M S.. has just issued the programme for the year it is full of interest EORTH YGEST CONGREGATIONAL I CHAPFL. At- the Congregational Chapel, Boi-tli-y,Gest, yesterday weeK, the Rev. Wr, Ross Hughes, the pastor, gave a brief history of the chapel for the last naif century. It was stated that Salem Chapel decided to build a schoolroom at Borth- y-Gest, but tho decision was for some years held in abeyance owing to the heavy debt that existed. Further, inere was a great difficulty at tho time in getting land to build a chapel at Borth-y-Gest. But as the population increased the late Rev. Wm. Ambrose (Emrys) secured a plot of land on which to build a day school and also a ohapel. The first Sunday School was opened there on November 3rd, 1867. Uf the 111110 teachers present on that day, two are still alive and aro members of Borth-y-Gest Chapel. They are Mrs John Jones, Eluest, daughter of the late lr J ohn James, pilot, and Mrs John Timothy, Glanavon, daughter ol the late Cap&. John Roberts, commander of "Lady Vaughan." The chapel and school cost about £ 550, C.500 being paid off on the opening day. Thirty-three members of Salem Church formed the nucleus of the new church. In ten years the membership increased to 84, but the increase during the next ten years was only one. That was accounted for by the large number of removals that had taken place. by 1897 the members numbered 113, and the number has continued to increase so that to-day it is 159. There have been three ministers since the foundation of the church. In 1871 the Rev. Lloyd Bryniog Roberts was called to the pastorate, and ministered there for 4! years, when he left for Tanygrisiau, subsequent- ly becoming the paetor of a Carnarvon church. The congregation were without a pastor up to 1876, when the Rev. John Williams, Hawen, took up the post, which he relinquished in 1880. Seven years later a call was extended to the Rev. W. Ross Hughes, who was at the time a student at Bangor College. Mr Lewis Jones, Post Office, was secretary of the church up to the time of his death in 1900. Since 1.hen the work has been carried out by Mr O. D Jones, building contractor. The following have filled the office of trea- surer:—The late Mr Phillip Owen and Mr Ellis Jones, and Mr Thomas Parry (removed now to Salem), Mr J. Pritchaid and Capt. John Jones. Mr Wm. Humphreys is the present t'\ asurer. .In 1889 ^the chapel was enlarged and renovated at a cost of about £4CIJ. The debt was cleared in 1896. Since then the chapel has been im- proved several times, but no debt exists on it at present, The chapel has had many substan- tial gifts from time to time. The two organs were provided by the Sunday School. Mr Lewis Jones gave a communion set in memory of his wife and members of his family. La.ter Capt. and Mrs John Jones, Lluest, presented a sot of individual communion cups in memory of their son Ted," who was iost at sea. The church today is in a flourishing condition.

LLANBJlDR. I FATAL ACCIDENT. -D,Liri ng blasting opera- tions, on Tuesday week, at t.be Hendire Mines, Mr Thomas Griftitih, aged 61, of Llwyngwian Raoh, Dyfl'ryn, met with an accident to which he succumbed on Wednesday afternoon. On Saturday Mr R. O. Jones, ooroLvr, held an in- quest. Mr G. J. Whtiams, inspector of mines was also present, and Mir Gctronvvy Lewis, man- ager of the mine. It appears that deoriased and a fellow workman named Foulkes wfire sihel tiering dw:-in.g blasting operations when a stray piece of etond struck Griffith:} on his forehead and arm, and ho became unconscious. He was convoyed home, but never regained consciousness, and died on Wednesday aftecimoan. Evidence was given by Dr. J. Pugh Jones, who was of t:h. opinion that deattii was due to an acoidenit followed by ooncuifiiion of the brain. A verdict of "Acci- dental death" was returned, and a vote of con- dolence was passed with deceased's wife, three SOons and daughter. The funeral took place in the afceirnoon at IIoreb Cemetery, the Rev." M. Griffith, M.A., officiating. A_

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. 1 RUltl-I)ECANAL ME,ETI.,N,G.A meeting of the Andud'wy Rural Deanery was held on Saturday, at the National School, the Rural Dean (Rev. R. Lloyd Roberts, M.A., Barmouth" presiding. Arrangements were made for "the Diocesan Con- ference which is to be held next week at Port madoc 1AIr J. It. CO OPERATIVE SOCIETY. — Mr J. R Williams, Aclybryn, was 011 Friday appointed manager to the Deudraofh Co-operative Society. FAiR.—A cattle fair was held to-day wocx. There was a good demand for milkng cows and heif,v:s, for which Bl3 to £.S1 was given, and £ 11 to J615 fot year'ings. COUNTY T'RIBUN ;\L.— At a meeting of the County Tribunal at Dolgelfey on Thursday the fjppoai of the Military Representative was grant- od in the case of R. i). Roberts, Adwydden, who was ordered to join the army in a fortnight. C. A. Jones, Bethel- terrace, has been informed that her brother, Private Thomas Jones, who is with the Cana- dian forces. has been wounded and is in a hoi- piital in France. A fortnight ago he was home en leave. REYNARD SHOT.—On Tuesday morning Mr Thomas Charles Williams, Gaith C'elyn, shot a full-grovvn fox near Ty tjbry Farm. DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE.—Last even- ing. at the Women's Institute Hall, the well- Imowll drama Britannia," the author of which is A lis Meirion," wis performed for the Ii ["oiL time in Welfh. The Welsh words were written by Ceridwen f'eris, who was prcsen; during the performance A miscellaneous programme was also given INFANl' W ELF A RE.—At a meeting of Hw Infant Welfare on Tuesday an address was de. livered to the riothors by Dr. Lewys Lloyd, the oourity medical officer of health. Prizes for t. tendance werj é!.w.id-"d by Miss Greaves, Tan- rallt, t,o Janet Kc her is, Castle Cottage, who won the principal I)i iz(--it case of silver tea spoons; and the second prize—a silver cruet-went to Evan Jnhn Roberts, Glanygors. A number of handsome presents were also distributed to the babies. These WHO give 1 by Lady Williams, Miss Greaves, Miss ilelpman, a^id Mrs Silver. At the commit'-ec- it was reported that Miss llelpmau, l'l.L:> Penrhyn, had Kindly oilered to defrav the tost of sunulynu: folding sciVns for partitioning the room, it was also s aied that -Ur. 1,'o?l,t nLs seeLirL,.?l it stippiy ot fztil,s Lillder 18 iiioiitlis I,,) 'Lite i.iin(-% ullt'itI 'he sugar cards come into £orœ OBITUARY. I Much syir.paHiy is extended to Mrs J. li- liams, Peiygraig, Mmffordd, in luer sad 1>0- reavement. Her father was accidentally killed last week Ll.¡; the Ilendre Manganese Mines, Liait- bedr. O11 Saturday the funeral of Mrs Roberts, Ty n- yrardd, took place, 'ihe Rev. Coliwyn Morgan, Garn Dolbj.imaen, officiated. Ihe same day the remains of Mr Morgan Williams, Cao Ednyled Mawr, wero interred. The Rev. M. E. Morris officiated. The death occurred on Wednesday of Mrs Ho- berts, wife of Mr Henry Roberts, Ty'nylfridd Dairy. Mrs Robeits retired to bed Oil Tuesday evening in luer usual health, but about one o'clock on Wednesday morning she suddenly passed away. She was 55 years of age, and was an exceptionally intelligent lady. She leaves a widowor and a daughter, Miss E. J. Roberts, and a son, Stoker Robert H. Roberts, and a brother, Mr J. Willams Penglannau, MaenUvrog. NEW LIBRARY OPENED. I The COiTlllnllJteø refiponajbfle for the mtuiage- maiiit of the Y.M.C.A. at IV1 nuiyudeudiiaet 11 have thrown it open to the pubLJc, and have e-tab- lliiahed a [library in oonmeetiioni with it. On Saturday mglht, Piuiiujpal Owen Prys, Aberyatwytili, fannually opened tilre library, the oh.a.r being occupied by Mr F. M. Potter. Principal Pirrys ea:d he waa' aftraid they, as Welshmeni, had. not fulliy appreciated the work dono by the Y.M.C.A, a. movement not only far v,;aai time but for all tim,e. He had believed for many yieaffs Chare ought to be in every town and villa/go LL11 Ï!;dtÙ'LI1t,on wihare the youmg people oo-dl,d meet without impaniilllttng their chiaractatis in any "iay-isodme place where thpy could satisfy thsM* social iiiisitrn-ots. The chapel .school) tocmis in Wales, now only opened for public torvioes, I should be places w hteire younig people could meet and cSiiouisB aocnail and • reilagmouis questions. He would be g*lad to pee comtortuble rcctvo given to young people for this purpose. Where this was not done the Y.M.C.A. had stepped in to fill the gap. Education, proceeded Principal Piys, meant the euvtmre of the mind so that the pet eon edu- cated oould form a just opinion on any subject. It waa not what was i-eexid tlnat was important, I but what became of the lean war': He preferred tha difficult noad to reach the goal of educat'on to the intenci.-ttinig and "made easy" road. ](t strenigthened the faculties of the mind, and pre pam-ci the soul to meet the diffieulfcres of life. The mind was a living orgarti-m, and was fed by what one read and thought, and these in time became parts of the mind and soul. Young per- sona sihouHd be canefui, rhorefewe, what they read. His advice was: read no trac-ii. Life was too sihoa-t and the numbeir of olfaasiios too many for anyone to waste his time reading tra-ih. Let them read a difficult book to strengthen the mtinct fibres; read a science book in order to be impneeii-ed with the idea of uraivenaal law; read titio eiaaiicw foai theiir subject matter and also for their style; and read the Welsh classics, especially, and compare their beautiful style with that of modern Welsh newspapers. What a • chasm Tht> Olilairman reigreibted that, despite the op- portuwj;niœ pr'2lted at the works, and enm at home, he was still quit ignou-'ant of the Wei?h Jac,nie, he was st, e *:gxj,c-i-?an.t of tiie Wei,-4h oounbr'ios, and was in a very dhort tIme able to oonv^nse wiftli the people, but, having been at Penjnhiyn, amongst Welsh people, for two yeale, he must con.feta that he found the Welsh Lan- guage too difficult to master. Mr J. Lloyd moved a vote of thanks to Prin- cipal Prys for his timely ,a:ddmss.01r Pring ee- oonded, and remarked that he did not quite agiroo with Mr Potter as to the difficulty of learning the Welsh language. He did not think that WeMi was a difficult language to learn (hear, heair).

BARMOUTH. I LOCAL SOLDIEIIS WOUNDED.-Pr;vate Ellis Pryce Jones, Bee Hive; Sergt. Edward Priioe, House; and Private Hoot. Henry Lewis, Brynawel-terraoe, have been woundÐd. BODIES IDENTIFIED. Inspector BCll Evans hias been able to secure the identification of four of the six bodies washed ashore a. fort- lit ago-at fiarmoutih. One was the husband of Mrs May, 71, Coriiwalhis-etreat, Liverpool. The othcira weru the bodies of Jameis Amery, WTolve:hampton Jsmes F. Davidson, A.B., Glas- gow; and Patrick Finn, Glasgow. KILLED IN ACTION.—News has been re- ceived that Laikoe-Setrgt. J. Parry Jones (26), only son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Jones, Glanflyn, has been Milled in action. Private David Jones (20), sieciond eon "of the late Mr and Mrs Tom Joraee has allso beon killed at Beersheba. COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of tho Coun- ty School gove,ri)tc)ii) was held on Monday, Mr R. Jonets-Monris, J.P., prasidiinig. The C'lank (Mr Llywelyui Owen) read a communication from the Board of Edtuoaition, stating that the governors can give btuiia.ries to chiktavn attending the adiool fitom outride the dkitriet. It was stated tha.t a resolution had been contrary to thiij deois-ion. Mr Joli-n Roberts paid it was im- portant that tin's diacisuon tHnonld be nuadle known. It might be the moans of attna-etiing more pupils to the si hood. The Chiaiirmian gave notice of motion that the resolution on the minutes book dealing with the bursaries s-houfld be rescinded at tike next meeting. The HeadrrastsM* (Mr E. D. Jones, M.A.) reported that the number of pupilis this term was 118 (64 girk and 54 boys), which constituted a record' in the hiiitciny of t-lve sdhood. Mre Gwynorio Davies asked whether more children could be acciommod/ated at the sohocll. The Headmasten: We will not refuse any, and do our beat bo find room for them.

TALSARNAU. I BANK APPOINTMENT.—Master D. Emrys r liomas, Thomas, son of the lato Mi J. J. Thomas, schoolmaster, has obtained a post as junior clerk at tho National Provincial Bank, Dolgelley. PERSONAL.—A movement is on foot to erect a memorial to the late Mr J. J. Thomas in acknowledgment, of the services rendered by him for many years in this neighbourhood. An influential committee has been foimed, with Mr W. E. Rowlands ns treasurer and Miss Gwen Thomas, Glardlyn, and Mr John Lloyd, M.A., as

I PENMAENMAWR. i BILLIARD HANDICAPS—The billiard han- dicaps are at present in full swing at the Insti- tute, with about 30 competitors in both ttic senior and junior sections ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL. —The Rev. Prof. Hodgson was tho preaclier at tho English Congregational Chapel on Sunday. MISSIONARY WORK.—The Rev. J. Shep- han, formerly of Ceylon, gave an address at St. Paul's English Wesley an Chapel on Monday on missionary work, and was assisted by some of the members of the Band of Hope. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Theirs day of Mb;-) Mary Evans, Gorphwysfa, at the age of 83 years. Tho interment took place on Mon- day at Menai Bridge. ON LEAVE. Private J. E. Williams, 32, David-street, who was wounded at Gaza last March, has returned home. Private II. O Roberts, Stanley House, is home from France on leave Corporal Thomas, 13, Bell Cottages; Cadet J. E. Roberts, Stanley House; Private Robert Jones, Pencocd; and Gunner R. Morris, Windsor House, are also home on leave. MILK SUPPLY.—As will be seen Oil refer- ence to our advertisement columns the local Food Control Committee are invirtng tenders for the permanent supply of new milk for public use. The milk dealers and the Food Control Com- mittee met in conference on Friday, when they failed to come to all agreement. CHURCH WOMEN.-—A meeting was held at the Church House on Monday evening presided over by Mrs Jenkins, when Mrs Cherry, of Wal- lasey, gave an address to women. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS.—Wo are asked to draw the attention of soldiers' re- latives to the importance of providing the Sur- veyor with the names and addresses of all local men serving in the forces, to enable him to send them Christinas gifts of cigarettes and tobacco. FARMERS AND LAND CULTIVATION.— At a meeting of local farmers last week the Government demand for the cultivation of the land was disstused. It was resolved to intimate to the Board of Agriculture the farmers' readi- ness to acquiesce in the Order, but at the same time urging that land such as the golf links should aiso be sacrificed for the public good. THE LATE PRIVATE It. ROBERTS.—Mrs Roberts, mother of the late Private R. Roberts, whose death waa recorded in our columns lasc week, ha.s received a letter from one of the de- ceased s officers stating: "We all feel his loss very much and on behalf "of the commanding officer, the officers and men of his company 1 wish to tender you our most respectful sympathy." A VAN DRIVER AND HIS LIGHTS.—At Conway Police Court, on Monday, Benjamin Hughes, the driver of a furniture van, wa3 fined 10s for leaving 011 tile vehicle a light visible from the sea.—Mr P. H. MeCieanent, captain of the local special stated that he went to the conveyance, whuch was unattended, and turned the light from the direction of the sea to- wards the mountain. SALE OF WORK.—A successful sale of work was held III Jerusalem Chapel yesterday in aid of tho church funds. Thj stallholders were Miss Williams, Bunk Buildings; Miss Jones, Paradise Crescent; Mrs Ffoulkes, Craigydon; Mrs Jones, Hill Cottage; Miss Davies, Dynryn; Miss Jones, Highbury; Mrs Jones, lsian View; Mrs Lewis, Druid House; Mrs Parry, Gilfach-road; Mrs Peter Jones, Green Bank, and Miss Roberts, Beech Lawn. The secretarial duties were car- ried out by Miss Roberts, Brynhaulog. I URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. iuesday, Mr It. D. Owen presiding. in reply to the Council's application for addi- tional accommodation to unload coal, the Rail- way Company intimated that for obvious reasons nothing could be done at present. A letter was read from the Silver Motors Com- pany stating that they could not run a motor bus service to Penmaenan dislrict. It was decided to support the Governors of the Llandudno County School in their endeavours to have a later train in the morning than the 7.26 a.m. Major J. R. Williams was appointed to repre- sent the Council as a Governor of the University College, Bangor. Mr W. J. itowi-ts, Bodynfryn, was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr David Gordon Jones. Tho Foot-paths end Estate Committee recom- mended that the agreement with the Penmaen- mawr and Welsh Granite Co., Ltd.. for the "hooting at Cefn Coch be renewed on the same terms as before Mr G. Robeits said this land had always been free to any man who possessed a gun and a licence, and it should remain so. lie proposed an amendment that the land still remain open to the public. Mr MeClement seconded the amendment, which was carried unanimously.

I HARLECH. I MARRIAGES.—At Pcn'tmadoe, £ he maniage took place of Mr G. 1\homul3, Tanll." vcih Newydd, Harlech, and Miiss Aniii:" joneo, 4, C;!bna,ikfar-ten-race, Abeildov-ey. The maa-iriago also took plate of Mr Griffith Thorn/as, Tyddyn Gwynt, Hai'leoh, and Miss LizzÚ Owen, ifoirdd, Talsarnau. aitd -\Ii-;3 1, i zzj_e i,y'ii-y-

I ROEWEN. I SUNDAY SCIAOU,f,Ilhe Sunday School Ull!On of tho Llanrwst district have arranged a Sunday School campaign" to take place this month, find the fiist of a series of meetings was held at £ >cioii Chapel OIl Sunday evening, the Hev. Afeirion Roberts, Eglwysbach, and Mr R. -?. J<?ne3, lalycafn, being the principal sneakers PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of t? Caer- hun Parish Council was held on Thursday even- ing, Mr Ben Fisher presiding. It was decided to recommend the District Council to grant per mission to Miss Griffith, IV Gwyn to take a supply of water into the ya.rd, but not into the house, on the same conditions as granted to a previous applicant. A list of persone who are to receive a quantity of coal this year was drawn out. The Council formed themselves into a Food Economy Committee.

A HAPPY CHILD IN A FEW I HOURS. WHEN CROSS, CONSTIPATED, OR IF I FEVERISH GIVE "CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS." THEN DON'T WORRY. I Mothers can rest easy after giving Californiiti Syrup of Figs," because in a few hours all the cliogged-up waste matter, sour biLe a.nd ferment- ing food gently move out of the bowels, and you have a healthy, playful child aga.in. Chil- dren simply will not t?ke the time Erom p4y, to empty their bowels, whddh become tightly packed? and them ths Hver ?pts gluggiiish and t?c pa(-Ii,ed, a,nd, then tli,,i- 'liver gets qlu?ggl-ish ari d tl ije w he'ii w; feverish, rest- less, &,?e if the tongue is (x?at ed; then give this delicious f r t" t laxa- tive." Children love ilt, and it cannot cause injury. No iiiva- ter what ails your little one if "-tuffy" with a cold or a sore throat or diarrhoea, fctomadh ache, a ii d t-,t.Iiit,d an d tainted ber a gentle "inside cleans- ing" fhould al- ways be the trc-atmem g veil. J'u, t directions for bah.es, children of all ages, and grown-ups are pniinted 011 each bottle. Aslk your ohieiinbt for a boffb of Oaldfbniia Syrup of Figd" tiho-n look carefully and see that it is made by the "California Fig Syrup Com- pany." Hand back with oonteimpit any other fig sy rup. California Syrup of Fiigs" is sold bov ail loading dfoemiyts, Is 3d and 2s per bottle^

LIGH-r CAKES, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, AND PANCAKES. You can now dispense with the old troublesome method of mixing your own ingredients. The new and up-to-date method is to buy your ingredients already mixed. The mixture will be correct as it is mixed under the eyes of an expert, you save your- self trouble and expense, there is always a wastage when nfixing the different ingredients at home. "KEENO" < makes delicious Scones, Cakes, Yorkshire Puddings, Pancakes, etc., without the use of Eggs, Flour or Baking Powder. It is made with the purest in- gredients on the market. Full directions for making these tasty delicacies are supplied on each Packet. HASTY & TASTY. THE KEENORA COMPANY, LIVERPOOL. I IMPORTANT NEWS FOR BANGOR AND DISTRICT.. '1 SECOND VISIT of Mr. WALTER Liverpool's Leading Sight Testing Expert and Refractionist. FOR EIGHT DAYS ONLY. Commencing SATURDAY, Nov. I Oth, and Concluding SATUH J DAY, Nov. 1 7th. At the Queen's Head Cafe, High Street, BANGOR. J WONDERFUL" RETINARAY" DISCOVERY, which is causing a Revolution in Eye Glasses and Spectacles. What may oe nygaipciiea as rne meat news over announced to wearers of Glasses living in Bungoir and duet riot is made public to-day. It is none o,thfir than the fact that ast short, notice Aifr Waiter, the man about whoom all Liverpool is talking to-day, has made ainnangementa to pay a visit to Bangor next Satii,-day, November ldfch, and will atay till tJrne following Saturday. Mr Waiter is the man whose help has beta sought in Liverpool witih regard to thecr sight by loadera of the aristocracy, world-fainous business men, and oity magnates, and countless tHiiOusaindis ot other folk, because ilLe has succeeded in produc- ing a leais wftiicih, whist viast-ly improving the vision of the wearer, at the same time complete- ly shuts off and prevents ultra violet rays, all harmful and sagih't-dlamaga-tiig rays, from entering the eye. Many medical guiiitlerniein have also consulted him, and havie been pleased to acknow- ledge his never-failing skill in counteracting visual defects. The itetfmaray" Lend, for this is the name of the new discovery, is rapidly re- volutionising the wlhoie world of optical science, and Mr Walter has been the recipient of Ðn- thusiastic congratulations and thousands of un- solicited testimonials from all parte. UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR THOUSANDS. And iMr Wallfceir is now ooming to Bangor bo help us with hie a?v'Loe on the (,alo and preser- j vation of oar eiglht in this ginoat str:.pdpre,?:,r fare. All his great skill and life-long experience, all the remarkiuible talent and aocnumutLafced know- ledge thiait 20 yeans' close study of eight has taught him is to be placed fre'ely and gladly to all sufieieetrs, man, woman, or child, who seek his aid. What an opportunity I What a boon that the thousands of workers upon whose sight de- pends theor Whole existence, a.nd who hitherto have been obliged' to rely upon nmgh and ready methods, will now be able to avail themselves- of Mr Walter's expert advice, professional -skill, and experienced guidance. Every sufferer from defective vision in Bangor and district, every victim of lioadaohe<s, neuralgia, etariing, squint- ing, sihortsight, longfig'ht, and tho host of other distressing discomforts resulting from deflective eyetsigihlt is to be helped to see clearly by this famous man. The-groat burden of their lives is to be lifted, and instead of groping their way from day to day—losing half the pleafiiires of life and always running the risk of serious eye ift.j-"jt»ie they will be itiadie to see once again with the cleanness and distinctness of their youth. r Mr Walter will bring witih him firom hits well- known eitabkiihinent all the latest instruments for demons'tratioii purposes. Doctors and Scien- tists are specially invJied to see his new dis- covery, the Retinaray" Lens, when its extra- ordinary advantages over ordinary lenaes will be explained to them. THE GREAT "WAR ON HIGH PRICES". CRUSADE. There is no charge for admission to Mr Wai- tor's demonstrations and consultations. From to-morrow the doors of the Queen's Head Cafe, H:»gh,-sbreet, Bangor, will be thrown open to the public, and Mr Waliter will freely and generously advice and a&s:st all those who seek hia aid. Anyone will be able to have luis or her sight tested free of charge, a.nd all are invited to oome and s-ee Mr Walter and discuss their in- dividual case with hi in. This is certainly an opportunity few will miss, for despite the mar- vellous quality of the new Rehmaray" Lenses, the cost of thieam' ia not only not than feho ordinary and now old-fasihianed lenses, but in many cases considerably less. Mr Walter's one object is to prove once and for all that the high fees and inflated charges often made to tiie public can be done away with compfeiteJy anJ entirely. 3s 6d is the average cost of a pair ot lenses; only ÍJn special caeeis extina charges are neoe.ssa.rv. GO EARLY. Owing to important engagements elsewiue-re, Mr Wa-itter will only be able to spend eight dayta with us in Bangor, so everyone slhould take the ear!E,o,,g,t, opportunity of seeing him. Suoh a chance may never occur again, and to miss it now may even mean a life-long regret. Even ilf your eyes seem all right, still you should go and have them tested free of charge. Hundreds of people make a point of doing this because they know that theire is no fear of boing advised to wear gliaeseis if they are unnecessary, and that if all is well they will come away satisfied that tbettr ey-eeiiig'ht is sound iln evøry respect, and the information cosfa theiin nothing. Remember that Mr Walter will only be available for eight dlays, commencing to-incprow (Saturday), and will be pleated to receive aH visitors personally at the Queen's Head Cafe, H'/gh-streei, Bangor. Readelrs slhould not put down this paper until they have fixed in their own minds the time they will go a.nd ask Mr Walter's advice about their sight, oir hAve same tested free. Speoiai appoint- ments can be made by post. MANY TESTIMONIALS RECEIVED DAILY FROM SATISFIED CLIENTS. University College of North Wales, Bango.r, August 16th, 1916. I have pleasure in expressing my entire satisfaction with the two pairs of Spectacles with ouirved lenses, one pair for reading, the other for distant vkscoh, whidh I have this week puirdliaaod from Mr N. Waiter, Liverpool. Mr W.atrer took great peaiis in testing my eyesight for both < ranges of v is-ion, and the lenses ho has supplied are adminrably suited to my eyes. I consider the prices mcilt reasonable for tho two pairs of Spectacles supplied. T. WITTON DAVIES, B.A., Ph.D., D.D., Professor of Semetic Languages, i University College of North Wales, Bangor. 892c

CONWAY. THE PARISH CHURCH.—On Sunday even- ings Welsh services are field at the Parish Church Lt 5 p m and English servioes at 6.30 p.m. The Church Choir has been largely aug- mented recently by the presence of a number of Engineers from the camp. THE WELSH SOCIETY inaugurated its win- ter session at Zion last nigiic., Nlt- Ivor H. Eames presiding. A lecture was delivered by the Rev. Peter l'nee, ,.A B.D., on "leuan Uwynedd." THE LATE PRIVATE J. O. JONES.—Sym- pathetic references to Private J. O. Jones, for- merly in the employ of Messrs E. B. Jones and Co.. were made at Carrnel Chapel on Sun- day, and ihe "Dead March" was p'ayed on the organ by Miss Hughes, Bryn Morfa. THE MAYOR-EiLECr. Mr Fred J ohllson Jones, the mayor-elect of Conway, haa always taken a prominent part in the public life of the borough. Jie is a native of Salop, and came to Conway from Chester 93 years ago, and started in business in Bangor- road as a baker ai d confectioner. Ten years ago he purchased the site and erected his present premises, Grosvenor Restaurant. Hi; entry into public life dates about 17 years ago, when he took up the question of establish ing a militia camp on the Morfa. Ife was one of die strongest supporters of the movement, which eventually became a II aceomplisheJ fLc. Mr Jones has also for many years advocated the erection of workmen's dwellings in the borough, and is still sanguine of seeing his ideas maier- ialise, especially as the land has already been acquired. Mr Jones is a Churchman and 111 poli- tics a Conservative. He has on 3 son in the army and another in the railway service, and five daughters, one of whom is the wife of Capt. Morris, H. A., Univer- sity College, Bangor, and another is the widow of the late Capt. Japhson, who was killed in action. Mr -Jones' sister died under pathetic circumstances a short time ago. She had just recei ved ofLcial intimation that one of her sons had been killed in action when she received a telegram announcing that two other sons had died in action. The news proved such a shock that she suddenly expired. •

I LLANGERNIEW. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held at Soar (B.), Llanfairtalhaiarn, on Friday, when the Rev. Iorwerth Jones, Maes- teg, South Wales, preached. The other Noncon- formist oh-apels in tihia arûa-Llangeornyw, Llan- ddewi. and Gwytherin-have arranged to hold their services on the 23rd inst. NEW DEACONS.—The Baptists at Llanger- nyw recently elected the following as deacons: Messrs Robert Wm. Williams (Liwynllydan), > David Williams, Wm. Jones, and Owen Wil- liams. i THE BIBLE SOCIETY.—On behalf of the British and Foreign Bible Society, the Rev. D. Ward Williams, Wrexham, gave an address at a < meeting held on Wednesday night at the Llan- gernyw School. The financial statement waa submitted by Mr Barnwell, and adopted. HOME ON LEAVE.—The following local sol- diers lately visited their homes:—Privates Jack Barnwell, School House; Bobbie Jones, Canol- llan; Peter Greene, The Gardens, David W ynne, Glogddu and T Owen, Ty Isa'r Gell. THE LATE MR R. ROBERPS —The funeral of the late Mr Robert Roberts, Clynnog, but formerly of Cae'rgraig Factory, Gwytherin, took place on Friday afternoon at Gwytherin C.M. Cemetery. The deceased, who was 81 years of age, had been a deacon at Gwytherin, and after- wa.rds at Clynnog. The Revs. Howel Roberts, Clynnog, and R. H. Thomas, Llan.su.nnan, offici- ated at the funeral. C.M. DISTRICT MEETING—The C.M. churches of this district held their quarterly meeting on Friday night at Pandy Tudur, when subjects for discussion and speakers for tlw V al of Conway Monthly 1hetlllg and for the Dis- triot Meetings for the ensuing yea* were chosen. At the subsequent church meeting, o'r "seiat," the subjec; diiscus&ed by seve.rat speakers was the '•Spiritual adoption of the Christian. i

TALYCAFN. MISSING —Private John Thomas, who was a gai,:Ie!ier it blodi,z:jlt flail when hostilities broke gar. i ener<i.t l 3o d t!jtt H a. out is j-euoricd missing. POSTAL APPOINTMENT. Miss Nellia Jones, of the Egiwysoach Post Office, has been appointed postmistress at Talycafn during th# t.emporary absence of Mr J. L. Roberts.. • _i ■ ■ « ■■