The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. ) POLICE COURT.—Yesterday week Mr R. ooes Morris presiding, John Pugh, Bryny- 4ml, LI an bed r. was fined .5s for keeping a dog without a liceiiee.-A fine of ILI was im- posed on Isaac OWCIl, blacksmith Trawstytt- ydd, for riding a bicycle at. night without ä.. light.-Ilo-ves Jones, a local butcher, was lined 69 for having kept his shop open on a weekly half-holiday. PERSONAL.—Mr Reginald Thomas, Tyddyn JJwyn, has joined the Carnarvonshire police, tad Mr Morris Jones, Maosydd L-lyddau, has been appointed deputy road surveyor. PRESENTATION.-The members of the Women's Institute have presented Mrs R. Jones Edwards, Llys Tecwyn, with a cruet stand as an appreciation of the services sho las rendered to the Institute.

ALONG THE CAMBRIAN COAST. (By R. 0 FA DOG). PEN AND INK VIGNETTES. No. III. "He is tho man who Criecieth folks Will place the highest at the poll When they elect fitteen U.C't=. To sit Ide7 the old Town Hall. His influence, and public's trust, As shown by his majority, Lead him straight on to fill the chair With trustful unanimity. His precious work, gratuitous, Self-sacrificing, kind, Is seen iti hospitals and 'mong The lowly poor, the sick and blend. His very name, a household word. Is always everywhere adored, But yet the State, whom ho "ias served, That uamo has ali along ignored. In spite of all he 'carries on' As councillor-philanthropist, Loved by the people as he loves them With the true heart of optimist. He has the consciousness that work Well done for God and man will bring Its own reward and nullify The work of envy and its sting." A few years ago a Cambrian Coast Football League was formed with Mr David Jones, Parmotitb. as secretary, and Mr Bartley Davies, Borth-y-Gest, as trea- surer, but not much came of it. Now, Mr J. R. Humphreys, Barmouth, is dry- ing to revive the League, and I trwt he will succeed. Ino area ('OlIJ,J embrace from Nevin to Abcrystwyth, with Fes- tjniog, Bala and Machynlleth thrown in as extras, »* Mr W. T. Williams, who had been head- master of Penmorfa school for over to.ty years and had recently retired, died a..t Llanbedrog on Saturday. He was a native of Beddgelert, and was a deacon at Penmorfa and Llanbedrog C.M. chapels. "John," said Mrs Jones, "there's a bur- glar at the silver and another in tho pan- try eating my pies. Get up and call for help." Mr Jones (at window): "Police! » < » Mrs Bangor Jones, the Rectory, Edeyra, holds a sewing class weekly, and all the village young women are invited to at- ton d. < # • Nanhoron Literary Society held a mjs- cellaneous meeting last week, when some of the members recited Welsh poetry, and others contributed songs. In many places in Lleyn special addresses at present aro given on temperance and Purity- The members, of Moriah and Nazareth C.M. Chapels, Llanllyfni, have sent an in- vitation to a Carnarvonshire minister to become their joint pastor. The latte Rev. G. Ceidiog Roberts was the joint pastor for many years. < < The members of Tydweiliog Women's Institute brought their first session to a, close last week by holding a social and entertainment. Warm tributes were paid by the members to the work done by-Miss Debora-h Evans, Port ma doc, their art teacher. < < < The protests made by the Barmouth public have resulted in the streets being properly lighted. w w One would naturaUy expect that the Bar- mouth main roads were amongst the best repaired in the county, as Barmouth at- tracts thousands of visitors in the summer. But the County Surveyor reports that the roads are in an unsatisfactory state in spite o! the fact that he has on more that one occasion drawn the attention of the County Council to the matter. < "I,seen Tommy Jones to-day, mother, and I biffed the little swankpot on the boko." What terrible English. Clar- ence You should say 'I saw Tommy Jones to-day and I biffed the little swank- pot on the boko.' h < < < Segontium, the great Roman station near Carnarvon, resembles Gelligaer in that it is partly covered by churchyard, the yard in the case of Segontium being that of Llanbeblig. The: camp at Segon- tium covered eight acres of ground. Arch- aeological excavations are about to be made there.

LLANBEDROG. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Monday, at Llanbedrog, of Mr William T. Williams, aged 67, late headmaster for 42 years of Penmorfa School, near Port- madoc. Deceased was a native of Bedd- gelert, and was in training at Bangor Normal College at the same time as Pro- fessor Reginald W. Phillips, and the late Mr John Williams, Pwllheli Board School. He retired from school about eighteen months ago, and settled down with his daughter in this locality. His wife pre- deceased him 28 years ago, and his eldest son was killed in action. There are five children left, with whom much .sympathy is felt. The funeral will take place at Penmorfa to-day (Friday). I

fS. ■■ I LONG AGO PIPIIIG AND TO-DAY X TN olden days the man who wanted to become rich ttored I money in treasure chests of bolted iron. To-day we should laugh at such chests-the biggest and strongest of them could be opened by an up-to-date burglar in two or three minutes. » The man who hoarded money to-day in a chest would not only be running grave risk of loss. but he would also be losing money even if nobody touched it, for it would gain to interest. The modern and most profitable way of safeguarding money that you are putting aside for the future is to invest < it in Savings Certificates. Not only ic money so invested ABSOLUTELY SAFE, but it GROWS. It .rows veTy rapidl, !nd«d. If yon keep yaw money in for a full It grows very ispidl = inde;eH;d ?t of balf-a-Pi- on every 15/? you 'ou Ma i Le hue inYetled. Thik i it I U.i. I be f ore the ten years Even if you are owiuedto wit6haw your money before the ten year* we h ap, FOU can stiu act a Iwøhome profit. Tku table .how. JOU hew <*ch<?/6«Wt. {I end of 1.t M btesmi iB a At and of Mb y<M it baMBMa ?Bi 1 0 t, and of 2nd ynr it becom4s M a At end 01 7th ye" It becomes <i Z 0 At end of 3rd year tt becomes 17:9 At end of 8th year It becomes £ 1:3:0 At end of 4th year it becomes 18:9 At and of 9th year it becomes £1': 4: 0 At and of 5th year 1& become. £1: 0: 0 At"" .r 10th year 1& becomo. £1: 8: 0 Safeguard your r Saving. in the, t )' Modern Way wSw. »' 1 1 mi 1 ■

PORTMADOC. I THE POLICE. -P.C. T.loma,J, Ca-p-el Curig, succeeds P.C. Ellis at Beddgelert. PERSONAL. The Rev. W. Ho: Hughes, Borth-y-Gftst, ha« been elected vice-president of the Welsh Caurch Federation. VALUABLE GIFT. Major Clough Wi!li-xm.s El.is, I'k.i Bronddanw, Llan- frothen, has pr<-s,:>n.ted t" literary societv with the library that is at Plas. SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZES.—A large number of Church Sunday School schol- ars received prizes on Sunday for good attendance, etc. CHILDREN'S BALL-It is intended to hold shortly a children's fancy dress dance for the benefit of the Red Cross Motor Ambulance Fund. PERSONAL. Mrs R. M. Greaves, Wern, has been appointed assistant com- mandant of the Port ma doc Detachment B.R.C.S. ZION DEBATING SOCIETY. The members of this Society discussed on Men-day evening "Has a minister of the Gospel a Scriptural right to a salary?" Tnera was a majority ot twenty in favour of the affirmntivû side. Me.ssrs J. R. Thomas and Robt. Jones were the open- cr of the debate. STRIKE DEBATE. The subject de- bated at the Church Debating Society on Monday evening wa.s "A re strikes justifi- able?" Addresses were given by Messrs Wm. Roberts (Bowton), New-street; Elmar Jones, Nector Haynnn, and others spoke. In toe division there was only one member against striken. A MYSTERY—Whilst Mr and Mrs R. W. Jones and their son, together with two neighbours, were sitting before a fire at Gesail Gyfarch, Penmorfa, a vi-oleit ex- plosion took place in the lire-place. The momentum hurled ail the company, except Mr Jones, off their feet, and caused "orne damage ion the room. The cause of the explosion is a mvsterv. REVIVAL MEETINGS.—The last of the revival meetings held under the aus- pices of the Lievii and Eifionycld C.M. Monthly Meeting took place on Friday evening, when the Revs. Wm. Jones, Tre- forris, and John Owen (Ap Glaslyn) preached at Garth Chapel. BUILDING TRADES OPERATIVES. The Portmadoe Composite branch (f Building Tracks Operatives' Federation held a meeting on Saturday, Mr Robert Roberts in the chair. There was a good muster of the members present. The chief object of the meeting wa.s in reference to advancing the wages of all craftsmen with- in the area (North Wales). It was ue- that .the wages of craftsmen, from Januai-y 3rd next to May 1st. bo Is 6d per hour, and afte,r the latter date an in- crease of Id per hcur; labourers in the building trades—skilled Is 2d, unskilled Is 2d, the advances after May l, £ -'t to be to Is 3d and Is 3d respectively. AH the members present believed that they ought to follow the area rate so long as the branch was attached to it 80S a composite. Other branches had had their wages ad- vanced since October 1st. UNITED SOCIAL.—On Tuesday even- ing a social was held at the Memorial Chapel Schoolroom by the members of Salem and Memorial Chapels united liter- ary society. T',JC tables w ere in charge of Mrs n. Thomas, Mrs Joh.n Thomaa, Hig. street Misses Owen, B.A., Lily May Evans, Bessie Williams, Mary Evans, Dora Jones, Thoma-s, New-street; Roberts, New-street, and other?. Following the re- freshments a miscellaneous meeting was held, Mr Nicholson presiding. Songs, recitations, etc., were given by Misses Eunice McLean, Maggie Jones, Chapel- street; Price, A. M. Davics, Doris Owen, Lizzie Evans and Bessie Jones, and Victor Williams and Robt. Wil- l i a niP. Mr W. R. Williams won a prize for aa impromptu speech, and Mr Robert Williams another prize for reciting a ehort story. An amusing competition took place, viz., finishing a partly-drawn sketch on a black board. The prize-winner was Mr Evan Price Williams. The secretary of the society is Mr John Thomas, High- street treasurer, Mr Evan Jones. CONCERT.—A successful concert was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday cten- ing, Dr. Pierce Jones in tho chair, a,nd Mr David Williams conducting. The principal item of attraction was t'ho fine "pc-nillion" ringing of John Dwyryd's juvenile choir. The fine singing of fvie choir was in no small measure due to the skilled harp ptlaving of Mr David Francis, the blind harpist.. John Dwyryd was highly complimented on his having trained the children to such a high degree of per- fection. Miss Gracie Dora Jones was a very effective reciter. Miss K. Morgan Jones and Mr L. F. Davies rendered solos, which were ihigaly appreciated. Miss J. E. Roberts and John Dwyryd a,s "penill- ,ion" singers were delightful, and the harp solos of the harpist equally good. I OBITUARY. I I CAPT. EVAN LEWIS. I Up to very recently Capt. Evan Lewis (B.), Dora-street, was-abie to go about and was physically and mentally active. But during the last few weeks he rapidly declined in strength, and died on Monday, leaving several grown-up son. and daugti- fcers. He came here from Llwyngwril when a boy, and joined the "Caradcc" (Capt.. John Williams). In due course ho became the commanderr of different the bfti, known of which was the "Sa'em." He spent many years in Austria m com- mander of an Austrian nobleman's yacnt. His wife was a daughter of the late Capt. John Rober ts, of tho "Lady Vaughan." Besides being an able seaman and naviga- tor he was also a competent painter, joiner, cabinet-maker and gardener, and for many years took a leading part m temperance matters. CAPT. W. D. REES. I Capt. W. D. Reee, Chapel-street, died last week after undergoing an operation at Bangor Infirmary. His 45 years of sea- faring life were full of romance of the most- thrilling kind. When on a voyage from Nash Creek, N.B., his ship, the "Hope, laden with deals for Portma/loc, was capsized during a terrific gale off Cape Race, and five of the crew were drowned. After struggling in the water for a long time Captain Reea and two other men succeeded in forming a raft with the float, ing deals, on which they drifted for lour days and four nights, and wero terribly exhausted when a irshing boat picked them up and took them to Halifax. The de- ceased passed through other equally thril- ling experiences, and in spite of all ho was a eailor to the core. His funeral took placo on Monday, the Rev. Isfryn xiugtres (W.) .officiating. The mourners were: Messrs David, Willie, Johnny and Evan (sons), Misses «Jennie and Annie (daugh- ters), Mr Roberts (bro tier-in-law) and Mrs Roberts (sister), Birkenhead; Mrs D. O. Roes, Mrs W. Rees (daughters-in-law), Miss Nell Owen (cousin), Mrs Jones, Messrs W. Morris, Ellis Jones and E. ii. Roberts (deacons).

I CRICCIETH. OBITI 'iRY.-On Wednesday the death oc- curred at Hope House, of Mrs Jonc.<, wife of Mr Hugh Jones, at the age of 72 years. Mr and Mr Jones were within a few months of celebrating their jrolden wedding. BILLIARD IIANDICAP.-Tiie final match in the library billiard handicap was played on l-'rieaj. The game, which wrs the keenest of tho sessio;), was witne^d by a crowd of spectators. The finalists were Mr D. R. Jones and Mr J. 0. Bowiey. They Mere level at 155. Mr Jones eventually ran out the win- per in a game of 17a up. THE FIRST WIN.—The town team regis- tered its first win of the. sfa.vm on Saturday. when they entertained Hariech" m a friendly game in SUmey Park. Tho homesters exhi- goal, -mi they uouki -soon tlevelo.) iiilo .» tOilgil iitde Jot. LOCAL JIEHOES' MEMORIAL. — At a mectiiii? of the eonnni'.tee oil Wei!)!esd:!y niiciit, Misj Leah Thomas i>rr.-=idsitjr, the lion, trca- surei' rcported that donations amoinii'•"v to £ 31 Iiad hem received hlrc the last meeting, Hiciwrd IJ!{jd (;rorg-r, :¡¡;d tlwt, the total :,um !lOW Mr .lack Hurneil, :1 ox-soldier, was co-opted a member of the committee in the place of -Mr lv. < Rowland viho ha* Hft the district. \VJ-:i)DIX<«.- On Tliur yiay, at Mawr; was solemnised the marriage of Mi s Lizzie Griffiths, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrj Griffiths, Treinydon, atid Mr 15. Kitchen, Rug- by Miss Annie Griffiths was bridesmaid, and Mr E. Kitchen, best man. The Rev. Edwin Hughes, M.A., officiated. Aflcr the breakfast at Tremydon, Mr and Mrs Kitchen left for LiaiKhidn:) for their hoiieynicon. LEOTTRE.—The third lecture of the Liter- ary Society's winter scrips was given in the Town -Hall oil Wednesday niirht by Profes- sor Wright, the.subject being "Dr. Johnson and liis friend-

BARMOUTH. WAR MEMORIAL.—Lord contributed the sum of ten guineas towards tiie Park and Monument War Memorial Fund. JCMBLE SALE. Yesterday week a successful jumiblo sale was hetd at the Church. Hall in aid of the church, funds, and the sum of Y,113 was realised. POOR RATE.—The poor rate levied by the overseers for tho six months ending March 31st, 1920, is 4s 3d in tne £ The urban district and the poor rates for the same period amount" to 13s lOd in the t. SCI-IOLASTIC.-A-t a meeting of the Merionethshire Education Committee, held at Bala yesterday week, Mr William Hugnes, headmaster of the Llandderfel Council School, wao appointed successor to Mr Joseph Thomas, who is retiring at the end of the year, as headmaster of tho Ba.rmouth Council School. PARK ROAD DEBATING SOCIETY. —At a meeting held on Monday evcning the following were elected oiffcers of this Society for the ensuing session: President, Rev. E. Afonwy Williams; vice-president, Mr L. O. Evans, Gwclfor; treasurer, Mr Aneurin Owen, B.A.; secretary, -LMr John Jone?, Davos. Jonee, .NIORIAL SERVICE.—On Sunday night the Rev. P. II. Lewis preached a memorial sermon at Siloam (A.) in memory of the late Mr John Davies Jones, Mountain View. Miss Maggie tRoberts, Ivy Hotwt-, a-loo gave a rendering of "Dagrau'r Iesu." ST. DAVID'S CHURCH.—At the an- nual meeting in connection with St. David's Church Sunday School the fol- lowing were elected officials for the ensu- ing year: Superintendent, Mr John Jones, 12, Marine Parade; find Miss Nellie Owen; Water-street, secretary. WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE. At a meeting on Monday, Mr D. E. Da- ves, J.P., presidng, the Treasurer reported a sum of 21020 in hand Mr Llewelyn Owen (hon. secretary) submitted a con- tract for execution between the committee and the trustees of the late Mr Henry Dennis, for acquiring the land in front of Epworth-terrace for JB1000, and tho same was duly signed. It was agreed that the land should bo conveyed to trustees, and steps are now being taken to complete the appointment Of trustees, and the pro- vision of the monument in the Park. COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. I The above School Governors met on Monday, the Rev. E. J. Edwards in the chair. An iiivit-ation from the Merioneth Edu- cation Committee was received to a-ppoi.it two representatives to sit with the Educa- tion Salaries Sub-Conimittee.It was de- cided to appoint the Chairman and the Rev. J. Gwynoro Davies on the commit- ter.—ic was ie;>cri;ed that the Governors luul a balance of £ £ 42 in the bank, as com- pared v, 1th £ 5 1:1 December year. Tho Headmaster reported that the DC- commodation for the ,provis:on of the mni day meal was very crowded. Thanks was duo t.) the Ciicrsc cm Compel Trustees for the tHe of thee tables and tres'es for the catering of the midday meal. Thanks was <J due to Miss L. Jane Jones. Miss Grace Hughes Jones, Dyffryn, and Miss Eren Pass for presents of books to the school library, and to Mrs Edward W il- liams, Ceylon Hon e, Mrs John Roberts, Ripon House, and Mrs Rees Jones. Bryn Peris, for presents to the school k.tchen. It was decided to grant an increase of JE5 in the selary of the caretaker, Mrs Laura. Jones, Taiiycoed. The Headmaster compained of the bad railway facilities for the pupils of the school, and it was decided that a deputa- tion should approach the Railway Com- pany on the matter. j

DOLGELLEY I N.U.R. LOCAL BRANCH. —On Tues- day evening a dinner was given to the I railwayman, their wives and friends at the Royal Ship Hotel, under the presidency of Dr. Hi'jh Jones, J.P. The local branch officers are: Chairman, John Richards giiar(l) treasurer, Mr David CJriffith j'vter) • and -secretary, Mr Hum- phrey Jo!.c., (signalman], p- i TABERNACLE DEBATING SO- CIETY.—A meeting of this society was held on Tuesday evening. Mr-John Jone*. Rhydwcn, presiding. The subject for IIp- bate 'YL" Th e Present Government." Mr J. L'.ewelvn Owen proposed a. vote of censure on the Government, while Mr Alfred E. Hughes, proposed a vote of ccn- fidence. The following also took )-)--rt:- Messrs Morris Edwards. Cilogwyn Hum- phrey Jones R. H. Pugh. Morris Griffith, D. Jones, and H. H. Kva.ns. Tho final voting was in favour cf the prcsent Govern merit. WATCHMCHT. The W'esleyans in- tend to hold a watehnight again this year, raid the .so: vico.s of the following artistes have been secured: —Mir and Mrs Evan Lewis. Bangor, and Miss Nancie Hughes, Bangor. THE BIBLE SOCIEIY.-TI1" <,)mna.! meeting of the society was held at Bethel (C.M.) Chapel, on Thursday evening, under the presidency of the Rev. Griffith J. Owen (\I. .). The •meeting was ad- dressed by the Rev. Evan Williams. Pandy r Capel, representative of the parent society. UNITE].) SINGING FESTIVAL.—The tota,l receipts of the collections at the re- hearsals for this festival amounted to £ 17 18s 4jd. The total costs amounted to £ 13 7s 6d, which leaves a balance in hand of £ 4 10s lOd. MEIRION EISTEDDFOD.-It is rt" ported that the following gentlemen have promised to act as presidents at the Eis- teddfod meetings on New Year's Day:— Morning, Mr W. de Pledge. Abergwynant Hall; afternoon. Mr H. Haydn Jones, M.P.; evening, Captain Wynne Jones, Penmaenuoha. NONAGENERIAN.—Mrs Mary James, Marian-road, the oldest inhabitant of the town, attained her 91st birthday last week. COMPETITIVE MEETING. A successful competitive meeting was held on Friday evening at Siloh Chapel, Rhyd- ymain. Tire awards were as follows: Essay, Mr Cadwaladr Jones, Meyrick- street; stanza, Mr Humphrey Jones, sig- nalman: poem. "Trebor;" challenge solo, G. Griffiths, Goetras; duet, G. Griffiths atid friend: quartette. Air Griffiths' party; I best programme for next year's meetia-j, Mr R. D. Jones, station-master. The musical adjudicator was Mr Edward Wil- r liam?!. headmaster of the Council School. SCHOOL MANAGERS.—A meeting of i the district school managers was held on. Tuesday afternoon. Miss Jones, Aber- angell, was appointed to fill the vacancy of a qualified teacher at Dinas Mawddwy Sch()()l. The managers parsed a strong 'resolution to be sent to the Education Authority urging upon them to take im- mediate steps to build a new .school at Llanelltyd. A long discussion took place respecting children under the Continua- tion School Act. No resolution was passed. OBITUARY. I MRS W. De PLEDGE. The death of Mrs W. de Pledge, wife of Mr W. do Pledge, Aliergwynant tall, took place early oil Sunday morning after a prolonged illness. The funeral, which was a private one, took place on Wed- nesday, at Arthog Church Cemetery. Much sympathy is extended to the Aber- gwynant Hall family in their bereavement. REV. DAVID THOMAS. I Tho death of Rev. David Thomas (Wes- leyan pastor) occurred at Mount Pleasant, on Tuesday evening. The funeral will take place on Friday (to-day).

BLAENAU FESTINIOO. I SCHOLASTIC.—At a meeting of the County Schoot Governors Oil Wednesday the G. n. Ellis Memorial Prize was awarded to Miss Gwennie Williams, Trawsfynydd, who is now pursuing a medical course m the Liverpool University. ACCID.F,NT.-Wiiiist employed on the rail- way at Chester yestcrdny week Mr Josiah Jones, Bron Rhiw, Glanyp«H, had his foot cut off. LECTURE.—The Rev. R. R. Jones, Beth- esda gave a lecture at the Assembly Room yesterday week on "The Two Tailors" (Dcwi Havhesp and Trevor Mai). SOCIAL.—A social on a1 large scale was he'd at Bethel Vestry Room yesterday week to welcome the soldier members home from the war. Tiirre was a. large number of soldiers and friends present. LADY MISSIONARY. Miss Hilda M. Davies, a missionary from India gave a lan- tern lecture last week at Zion (B.) vestry room on "Life in India." APPLICANTS FOR HOUSES-The, appli- cations for houses are still increasing, many of them being received from South Wales and England.

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HARLECH. CHURCH STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. —The old disused Parish Church at Llan. da-nwg was struck by lightning on Monday evening, the walls and roof being dam- aged. ) HOCKEY.—A side composed of Har- lech children attending the County School played a match against old pupils of the school. The local team won—11 to 7. FOOTBALL. The Harlech team journeyed to Criecieth by motor oars on Saturday. The game ended in a win for Criccieth ,by three goals to one. POSTAL FACILITIES.—Oommenang next Monday there will be a dispatch of letters and parcels at 12.15 p.m., which will enable letters to be delivered the fol- lowing morning, and doing away with the present 2.30 p.m. dispatch. The day mail will also Arrive at one o'clock, and pro- bably the delivery will start at 1.30 in- stead of 5.30. LITERARY SOCIETY.—On Tuesday evening, at Try for young people's meet- ing, the Rev. D. O. Tudwal Davies pre- siding, Miss Anna Williams, Castle View, read an interesting paper on Dr. Living- stone. Several members also spoke on the subject. A party, conducted by Mr T. H. Evans, sang several pieces. In a read- ing competition the prize was awarded to Mt99 Anna Williams. SALE OF CATTLE.-Ir R. G. Jones, auctioneer, Carnarvon, held his mpnthlv sale, of store cattle, sheep, and horses at the Mart on Wednesday. This mart is rapidly becoming one of the most popular in North Wales; the accommodation for both cattle and sheep is excellent, and there is every facility for loading as the mart adjoins the railway station. Trade on Wednesday was exceptionally brisk, and the whole of the stock was cleared, with the exception of two catt'.e Several hundreds of buyers from all parts attended and the bidding was exceedingly keen, calvcrs and forward stores being in good demand. Calving cows made up to JE38 JOs. bullocks to B43 15s, barrens to £ 24 15s, We-1 sh wethers to 42s 6d, and shire colts to £ 67 10s. The next sale will be held on Wednesday, January 7th. WEDDINGS. On Saturday the town was gay with flags and buntings on the occasion of the marriage of a blind soldier, Mr Evan Ar- thur Pugh (who lost his sight whilst in action in France as a machine gunner) and Mis j Margaret Hugh- of Clynnog. Tw bride was accompanied by her coustn, Mis, Hughes, and .Mr Robert Pugh, 'he bridegroom's brother, wa.s bed man. The chapel was tastefully decorated by Mrs Jones, Police Station; Mrs Ellis; Miss GriHith?, Glanrafon, and M?s Ev?na, Lhvvn. The Rev. Tudwal D.tViC3cHict- ated Mr Hugh M..???, who presided at thoorg?', p\ayed' the "Wedding March." On Wednesday, at Portmadoc, Mr W. pan.v, Ca?,?l Dwr, was mM'ticd to Mt?s B?-s? Vr.nt,of <?xford. M..? JcM', Gwvudv Stores, wp, bridesmaid, and Mr Griffith"Griffiths. Llcchwedd, best man.

PWLLHELI BOARD OF GUARDIANS. PROTEST AGAINST MEAT PRICES. OFFICER'S RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. Tho above was hc-.d on Vednesday, Mi J. T. Jones in the chair. VltolTOKS. 1" '1."1 It v;a.-> announced Messrs Uriitith Riciiar.is (Cnecicth) and David Jones (Pwl.heli) had visited the house ia-t meruit, and had reported ia\ourably there, °  1 hp Hcv H. J. Mauley and Messrs J. T. Jones. R Al. Roberts W- <>. Joi.e-. and G. W'il-iams were appointed visitor. -for December. OCT OF DEBT. The Assistant Clerk iMr &. K. Jones) re- ported tnat the last instalment, of a loan of £ 1133 from the Oddfellows' Society ltKH-faad been paid that day, whiL"!1, with had also been cleared. The money was s poilt in the provision of i train!) wards. CHRISTMAS RELIEF. A lotter was read fi-rii ibe ,t Health authoris'ng the Guardhvis to give extra outdoor relief at Cnristmas. After considerable discussion it was rc-o'ved io grant the sum of three shillings per hen,! I to adults and children. NURSING ASSOCIATIONS. The Nevill Nursing Association nm' the Edeyrn, ''y(w('i'ior. and, Penl'ee! Nur;lIg Awc.lat¡ons were each gj'?nt'?d the usual subscription of ?5. VACCINATION rliK*. Dr. R. Jones-Evans, i'lasywant, wrote to ask permission to appear before the Guardians at their next meeting for the purpose of appealing for an increase in l!ie vaccination lees. The Board granted permission. NN-AR PENSIONS. A letter was read from the Carnarvon Union asking the Board to adopt a J'L- solution urging the -Government to in- crease the war pension. On tie proposi- 1 tion of Mr J. H. Parry, seconded by Mr T. J. Wi'liams, and supported by Mr R. Roberts, it was decided to support the re- solution. I HIGH PRICE OF MEAT. It was resolved to a,dopt the resolution sent by the Builtli Wells Union, strongly protesting against the high price of meat, and a;'so against the continuance of grad- i '.) er. I RESIGNATION OF THE RELIEV- r ING OFFICER. A letter was read from Mr Rees Prikh- ard, relieving offiser for the Criecieth dis- trict, announcing his wish to res%n his office at the end of March, w hen lie would attain the age of seventy. Mr Pritchard addressed the Board, and said that lie was appointed in 1887, and, therefore, had served thirty-two years! Only one of the Guardians at the time of his appointment, was still a. member of the Board, viz.. the Chairman (Mr J. T. Jones). He thanked the Guardians for their courtesy to him at all times. H c,* asked the Board to allow his son (who was home from Egypt wounded, and not able to work) to visit the outlying por- tions of his dis'ricfc during bad weather till the end of March, The Board readily agreed to this sug- gestion. The Board accepted the resignation of Mr Rees Pritehard, arid instructed the Clerk to advertise for a successor. The question of Mr Rees Pritchard's .Rui-w.rai-iiiuat:oii will be considered by the Finance Committee.

4-02000 FOR CHURCH ARMY. I GIFT FROM PREMIER'S FUND. J The Prime Minister and Mrs Lloyd George lent their residence in Downing- street for the purpose of a Church Army reception, yesterday afternoon. Preben- dary Carlile, lioari of the Church Army, stated that the Prime Minister had just sent him in a cheque for £2000, and a further £376 had been given or promised. The Premier's gift was made from a fund entrusted to him for distribution to relieve suffering resulting from the war.

CARPENTIER WINS IN 53 SECONDS. The much-discussed glove fighthetween Beckett and Carpentier, at the" Holborii Stadium, last night, ended wifh surprising suddenness. The English champion was knocked out in 53 seconds by a terrific blow which, according to the critics, was a triumph of skill.

MERIONETHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. A report of this Council will appear in our next issue. .—

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PWLLHELI. PERSONAL.—Capt. John H. W. Fran- c is, son of the late Mr Owen Francis, Primrose, Cardiff-road, is gradually re- covering from the recent eevere illness, which compelted him to leave his ship. 1b is now at his home in Warrington. THE AMBULANCE COMMITTEE. This committee met oil Wednesday week under the pre^id-ency of Dr. Ow-pn, ACer- scxh. Tnpre was a. good attendance of re- presentatives from Pwllheli, Lleyn aaul Eitionydd. The following officers were appointed: Chairman, the Mayor Mr Rd. Roberts); vice-chairman, Mr T. Rcrs Thomas secretary, Mr W. Cradoc Davies and t-reasumr, Mr 11. 1). Jones, Barclays Bank. It was decided to ask Mr Cunning- ham, Mitre, Hotel, to 'nous?, the motor ambulance in his garage. ST. PETER'S DEBATING SOCIETY. -At the Church Hall, on Mend iy. Mr Edward Jones presided over a miscel- laneous meeting. Mr R. Mason Jones 1 conducted the proceedings, and Miss Wil- I liruns, Northampton IIo:i.-e, was the at- companist. Meters Emrys Jones, A. A. Atiiworth, W. W. Dobson and R. E. Wii- liams were the adjudicators. Mr R. Jones won the prize for verses on "The Town Council Election." Prizes for "Limcricks" were wen by Mcesrs Robert Roberts and W. Garnet Dobson. In the hat trimming competition Mr Robt. Owen (Black pon) was the winner. Th? cbilureh took a conspicuous part in 1.1.10 proceedings, and were so satisfactory that the meeting decided to promot,e. a chil- dren's eisteddfod, in the near future. The secretary cf tho society is Miss Jennio Hughes, Talafon, and toe treasurer Mr Willie James, High-street. OBITUARY.—'J'iie death took place very I uddcnly on Monday morning of Mr Ily. Evans, 1, Pen mount Square. Deceased was 55 years of age, and 11¥f been in the service of ti.ie Cambrian Railways Com- pany as clerk for the long period of 43 years. He rendered invaluable servico to the Foresters' Friendly Society as isecrc- tary for 25 y-ears. He also filled various offices in connection with Penmoiujfc C.M. chapel. A quiet, unassuming man, ho was greatly respected bv all. Much sympathy is expressed with his bereaved wife and sister. Tho funeral took place at Aher- erch on Thursday, when the vicar (Rev. David Jones) officiated. The members of tiie Foresters' Lodge were present. WAR MEMORIAL.—On Friday nigtiit, at the Town Ilall, the Mayor (Mr Richard Roberts) presided over a larg-a meeting in connection with tho proposed memorial to the local heroes of the war. He said there were two schemes to be cansidered, viz., I a cottage hospital and an institute. If funds were sufficient it would be well to have both. A lengthy discussion followed, i,1 wihich the following took part: Dr. R. Jones Evans, Messrs J. G. Jone. David Griffith, Arifog, R. Albert Jones, Robert Owen, D. Lloyd Humphreys, Wm. t'arry, H. Jones and Mrs Thomas, Allt Fawr. It was mentioned that the Comrades were in favour of a cottage hospital. Eventu- ally, it was decided to ascertain the feel- ing of the town by means of ballot papers, to be issued on Monday, collected on Fri- day, and counted on Saturday, when an- other public meeting would lie held and figures would be announced. BILLIARD LEAGUE. I Yesterday week a billiard m?tdj was played at the Con-?cr?atne Chjb between mcmbcM of the Liberal and Conservative I Oub". T?c following are fbi scoi'M:— Conservatives. Liberals. Henry Jones 125 W. Thonia,g 125 Hugh Hughes 125 J. M. Edwards. 125 D. WiiJiams 125 D. LJ. Roberts. 120 Jack Jones 125 II Williams 99 John Jones 103 R. Uoyd Ellis. 77 H Williams 78 Roht. Roberts 59 Total 681 Total. 605