The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

I HOLYHEAD NOTES. Many people are asking why the deci- sion of the recent public meeting, in-re- gard to the price of milk, has not been communicated to the public as was then promised. It was resolved unanimously by those who attended the meeting, that the public should be urged to limit their supplies of milk to the lowest possible quantity, and it was agreed that the pub- lic should be notified of this decision. Since the date of the meeting, nothing appeals to have been done to give effect to the resolution. A fortnight has el- apsed, and the question is a perfectly jus- tifiabte one. < 4- The application by the Urban Council for sanction to borrow MOO to carry out a sewerage scheme for certain districts was not opposed, there being but one mem- ber of the outside public who attended the enquiry. It is understood that the Inspector who held the enquiry was satis- fied from the evidence tendered that such a. jphenie was necessary, and that he will report favourably to the Ministry of HeaJth. A scheme of this nature is 000-- tainly long overdue. The nocessary sanc- tion will" probably be speedily forthcoming and the work will be entered upon with- out delay. « As the season advances added interest is being evinced in the doings of the teams in the local Billiard League, and large attendances are the order at each match. The champions of last season, the Reform Club', bid fair to retain the chaJ- lenge shield, and their team has yt iVn- materially strengthened by the inclusion of the well-known cueist, Mr J. McLean. It will be a keen struggle for supremacy between the leaders and the Lounge. A question that is being frequently asked these days is, "When is a start to be made in the direction of building houses?" That houses are urgently need- ed is now a matter of history," but no serious attempt appears to have been made to "get a move on." Perhaps something may be said at the meeting of the local authority next week regarding the intentions of the Housing Commit- tee, which now comprises several Labour members. » < < There seems to be some doubt as to the suitability of the Victoria-square as the "resting place" of the British tank which is due to make its appearance on the 6th prox. It is thought that a more suitable location would be the new park, and there is a good deal to be said in fav- our of this suggestion. However, the question will, it is said, be brought for- ward at next week's meeting of the Urban Oouncil, when a definite decision will, doubtless, be arrived at.

MERIONETH SCHOLARSHIPS. The Merioneth Education Authority has awarded a special grant Of tio to Mr Arthur O. Roberts, Penrhyndeudraeth, who is a law student at the University College of Wajes at Aberystwyth Annie D. Jones, Llanegryn; Mairgretta Willrams, Llanuwchllyn; -Kate Peters, Tialybont, Bala; Ada Cockbame, Dyffryn; and Gwlaldys Williams, Bala, were awarded; scholarshi_ ps to attend a Aort course in daixyiog and bouse management,

I CARNARVON TOWN COUNCIL. f WELSH RECORD OFFICE CLAIM. I WARM DISCUSSION OVER APPOINT- „ MENT. t fFTOm Our Own Re-porter)- The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Mr Owen Jones) presiding." I HIGH PRICE OF MILK. Mr Jarret asked whaA action had been taken by the Food Committee with regard to the price of milk in the town? The Town Clerk replied that he had for- warded the resolution passed at the last meeting to Mr J. H. Hughes, Divisional Food Commissioner In reply Mr Hughes stated that he was satisfied the prices asked by the vendors were not unreason- able, and he could not fix a lower rate at present. Mr Jarret said it was promised at the last meeting that the local Food Com- mittee would meet so as to make some ar- rangements with the local milk dealers. Mr R. Newton (chairman of the local Food Committee) said that the producer's prices had been fixed by the Food Con- troller, and the local Food Committee was therefore powerless, and had nothing to do with it. However, although a maximum price was fixed, the local committee had an opportunity of an amicable arrange- ment with the dealers. They had a con- ference with the dealers, and succeeded in making an arrangement. It was there- fore impossible to fix a price below that of the producer's except through a settle- ment with the dealers themselves. Mr Jarret remarked that there was a difference of 2d per quart in the price of milk at Carnarvon and at Pwllheli. Mr D. R. Williams thought there was something altogether wrong. He under- stood that a certain farmer who lived near Carnarvon was sending his milk- to Llan- dudno for 5d per quart. Alderman Pritchard: Is it milk or water ? Mr A. Richards said they all agreed that the price of milk in the locality was too high. The Food Control Committee was powerless. The only thing for them to do was to have a public meeting on t'iie matter Mr Jarret asked that the Council should invite the miik dealers to a con- ference to discuss the matter. This was seconded by Mr R. Newton. Mr Eleazer Owen said he understood tliat at big industrial centres like Preston milk was sold at 9d per quart, and the wages paid there to workmen was much higher than those in Carnarvon. If the milk vendors wou!d refuse to discuss the matter with the Council, it was the duty of the townspeople to fight the matter out. Alderman Parry sa.id if they thought farmers were overcharging they should agi- tate public opinion against the prices. Farmers should not be allowed to profiteer on the price of milk. He thought a public meeting should be held unless they could come to some settlement. Eventually, it was resolved that the Town Council and the Food Committee should endeavour to have another con- ference with the milk sellers, failing which that a public meeting be held. I ELECTRICITY CHARGES Mr E. Abbott called attention to a letter which had appeared in the press re- garding electricity charges. There was a large number of electric light consumers in the town, and they felt that the recent increase of 7s 6d was a heavy burden on the ratepayers. He did not know what the terms between the Council and the electricity authorities were, but he "sugges- ted that the Chairman of the Committee should throw some light on the matter. It seemed to him that cheaper electricity could be obtained by water power, but he was not going to suggest that they should scrap the machinery at the wocfes. Alderman Pritchard said he had never seen the correspondence referred to by Mr. Abbott, and he thought that if any rate- payer had a compl&int he ought to send it to the committee. It must be remem- bered that Carnarvon was only a smaZl community. The question of having an independent power station was discussed at the Council many years ago, but the Council was divided in opinion on the matter. An inquiry was subsequently held by the ioeaj governing body, when the inspector of ttiat body expressed his opin- ion that it would be to the interest of the town to have a generating station. Ow- ing to the recent increased, demand for electricity the Council had approached the Aluminium Corporation, but. the latter could not supply districts that had a power of their own, and at present it was im- possible to get that company to supply the town in bulk Alderman Parry expressed his surprise that Mr Abbott was not aware of the agreement between the Council and the company. The Power Company could not supply them with electricity in bulk, there- fore the Council was advised to take their supply locally. Mr Abbott asked whether the company 1 was running the undertaking at a loss. Alderman Pritchard: The published ac- counts show that. I LOCAL FISHING INDUSTRY. Mr R. Lloyd Jones said he had re- ceived information that fishing boats visit- ing Carnarvon Bay would only be too pleased to visit the town to sell their- sup- plies if proper facilities could be found. He suggested that the Council should co- operate with the Harbour Trust, and go thoroughly into the matter. Aldc?rwaai R. Parry said he considered I it important that the Council should en- oourage the industry, but he- would sug- gest that the people interested in the industry should be invited to visit the town, and convene a public meeting. This would enable the saheme to be better supported. Mr R. Lloyd Jones said that they should lose no time with the matter, and he suggested that a joint committee of the Council be formed to co-operate with the Trust. There would be several ques- tions to be considered, such as improving the lights on the bar and the building of a warehouse or shed. Alderman J. Pritchard said that the in- dustry could not bo properly developed without the expenditure of an enormous amount on iidhihg boats and the dredging of the bar. It must be remembered that there were no facilities at Carnarvon like Grimsby. The Council had done their utmost to support the industry, but had failed. Alderniaii Parry said that locaJ ifsher- men in some places were not always ideal fishermen. if they were to carry the scheme through successfully they must get the opinion of fishermen from the East Coast on the matter. It was agreed that the Mayor should convene a conference of the Industrial Committee, the Harbour Trust, and the fishermen. I NORTH WALES ADVERTISING BOARD. Mr John Jones called attention to the advertising of the town. The Council in conjunction with the Harbour Trust had spent JB33 with the North Wales Adver- tising Board. Mr D. R. Williams thought that some members of the committee considered money spent on advertising was merely throwing money away, as they in Carnar- von had nothing to advertise. Alderman J. Pritchard and Mr Ov«u disagreed, their contention being that ad- vertising had done a great deaJ of good to the town, and the townspeople last sum- mer had derived a great berieht from Eng- lish visitors. Mr D. R. Williams explained that what he meant was that there was in the town no inducement or attraction to visitors. Hie Town CBerk said that a certain writer in the -.Visitors' Guide" boids a  very different view to that of ODUn.0? I I Williams. I THE HOUSING QUESTION. I Mrs Richard Thomas, estate agent, had written offering to sell the Council houses situated at Oaxton-row in connection with the town improvement scheme. The matter was referred to the com- mittee. The Town Clerk reported that the architect had already prepared sketch plans, and had forwarded them to the Ministry of Health. He also repeated that a reply had been received from the Oom- missioner in reference to the subsidy, sta- ting that no charge would be made on local authorities beyond the penny rate. I TOWN'S WATER SUPPLY. I It was decided to engage the services of an engineering firm speciaJising in the clearing of water mains to scrape the lOin. delivery main from the old intake to the reservoir, in order to expedite operations of the same kind which have been pro- ceeding for some time, and which have resulted in the active supply being periodically turned off at night on several occasions. The cost was estimated at from £ 60 to £80. I COMMITTEE OVER-RIDDFN. I A special committee appointed for the purpose of considering applications for the appointment of a general foreman for the Surveyor's Department recommended the election of Mr W. J. Jones (Llanrug), whereupon Mr Jarrett moved as an amendment that Mr John Griffitil (Car- narvon) be appointed, and the amendment was carried by a majority. Mr Alfred Richards, on behalf of the committee, strongly prokes-ted against the committee's unanimous decision being over-ridden. They had not the slightest ■ besiteiioji as to the superiority of the per- son whom they recommended. In future, he would refuse to act on such a com- mittee, and would allow others to do the dirty work. In order, however, to have a unanimous vote, he moved that the election of Mr Griffith be confirmed. Mr Jarrett asserted that members were quite entitled to challenge the recom- mendations of any committee. Alderman Robert Parry warmly retort- ed that other members had a right to express their opinion on what had taken place. He ventured to say that any un- biassed body would unhesitatingly con- firm the committee's recomendaition. Eventually Mr Griffith was appointed. The question of offering the use of the Silent Battery as a training centre for dis- abled soJdiers was referred to the Finance Committee. Regret was felt that this would involve the dLsoontinuance of the premises as a place of entertainment for ex-service men, the expenses oonnected with which are entirely borne by Mrs Sotheby. I RECORD OFFICE CLAIMS. I The question ot reviving the olainls of Carnarvon to have the proposed Welsh Record Office established in the town was raised by Mr Abbott. Alderman Parry moved that the com- mittee which had previously acted^in the matter should be resuscitated, adding tha,t a deputation which waited upon the Welsh" members before the war were very sym- pathetically received. Mr R. Newton, as a member of that deputation, questioned whether the records were worth removing, or if removed at all he suggested that they be sent to the Walsh National Library. What was shown to the deputation might have been put on two lorries. The Town Clerk explained that- there were many files of records that the de- putation-did not see, which referred to Wales and had not yet b mi tabulated. Alderman Parry corroborated this state- menft. At one time there was a proposal I to make use of the records for writing a history of the town. It was agreed to re-appoint the com- mittee. I REGISTRATION FEE. ] An application was received from the registration officer asking for an increase1 of fee, as he considered the work of re- gistraAion in the district boroughs morel complicated than in the average Parlia- --tary -b-ughs of thfe aamc size. 1 It was recommended that an application; be made to the Treasury to have the fee pfafceed on glnie scale as that of a county division.

I TREGARTH CHILDREN'S I HOME. I ANNUAL POIND DAY. I The annual "Pound Day" in support of the I Tregarth Home in connection with the Church of Kngland Waifs and Srays' Society, was held on Thursday, with the result that the provision ttore has been replenished to the extent of 275 lbs. and the funds increased by i .£5 13s 6d. The committee express their ap- preciation of the generous response made by all the kind friends in Bangor. Tregarth and neighbourhood, and record their hearty thanks to Miss Ursula Hughes and Miss B. Ilryce for their kind helo in receiving the parcels, etc.; to Mr W. A. Foster for gratuitously sup- plying handbills; to Mr Lloyd flushes, juelle Vue, for conveying the provisions from Ban- gor to Tregarth free of charge, and to the editor of tne Morth Wales Chronicle lor al- lowing valuable space in his paper for this P., ti Fui acknowledgment of gifts and service in aid of the home. Contributions were received at Tanyfynwent from the following :-Mr John Pritchard, Mrs Jones, Bron Derw; Mrs D. C. Davies, The Old Bank; Mrs R. C. Trench, Mrs E. U. Price. Mrs Taylor Jone¡;, Mrs lluglies, Incline Cottage, Llandegai; MrS Hilton, Miss Koberts, Deanery; Mrs J-loyd Edwards, Fern Bank; Mrs and Miss Nelson I'acke, Miss Williams, l'enlan; Mrs ffatthevt Owen, Miss Booth Owen, Mrs Barber. Mrs A. W. McDermid, Miss Ftalnmnn and Miss Whitehead, Penrhyn Castle; -M,i-s Jiwk,ou, Llandegai; Miss Roberts, (ilyn Oerio; Mrs Soutliwell, Miss Taylor, Milk, et, Hall; Miss Mills. Mrs W. A. Roberts, Gor- don-terrace; Miss Ursula Hughes, Mrs Bacon, Miss- Perkins, Miss Domun, Mrs Cattermole, Miss Vera Bayliss, Mrs Ruddock, Mrs Tolan, Mr Jones, Star Stores; Miss Hannah Wit. liams. Tanyfynwent; Mrs Percy Milliard, Mrs Llew D. Jonci, Mrs W. Jones, Menaidale; Mr G. Williams, butcher; Messrs Chambers and llughes, Mrs King, Alma Vaults; Mrs Gough, Ty Newydd: Miss N. Jones, and G. Jeffs, the Rev. J. C. Morrice. Received at Bryn from :-Sir Harry Reichel, Mrs J. Francis Williams. Mrs John h um- phreys, Mrs M. A. Hughes, Mrs Elias, Cil- rhedyn; Misses McKinstry, Mrs Davies, The Cottage; Miss Fuller, Sitidvniouiit; Miss Hughes, llodnant: Mre and the Misses Lee, Penrallt Villas; the Mioses Evans, Summer. hill; Mrs Fraser Storey. Professor, Fmsec Storey, Mrs Jones, 8, Penllys-terrace; Mrs Swann, Bryntegj Miss Pritchard, 15, Victoria Park; Mrs Helsby, Eldon-terrace; Mrs Tom Lewis, Haulfryn; Mrs Rowlands, Gwynfryn; M rs A Wynne. Holyhead-road; Mrs Uoyd I Mrs Miss Williams, Mcnaifron; Mrs Wynne, Albert-place; Mrs Eastwood, Minor Catiom Hugheis, Mr A. Ivor Pryce and Miss Pryce. Received at the Home Tregarth, from Mrs itu,IieT, Halfway Bridge; Mrs Jones, Tyddyndiowm; Mrs Jones, Bryntwrw, Tre- garth; Mrs Jones-Davies, Brodawel, Tregarth; Miss Florrie Jones, 18, Tunrhiw-road, Tre- garth: Mrs J- Griffiths, Eryri View, Tregarth; Miss Davies, Brynderwen, Tregarth; Mrs C. Williams, 7, Tanrhiw-road, Tregarth; Mrs Williams, Bryncocyn, Tregarth; Mr Roberts, 7. Gordon-terrace, Bethesda; Mr Powis Tho- mas, Bethesda; Miss Williams. Peiirala, Tre- garth; Mrs Jones, Bryncul Farm, Tregarth; Mrs Fitzgerald, Brylilwrw, Tregarth: Mr W. 0. Williams, Manchester House, Ilaitgor; Miss Davies, Brynawelon, Tregarth: Mr W. A. Jones, Penrallt, Tregarth; Mr O. Joues, Paris House, Bethesda; Miss G D. Owen, Aweloh, Tregarth; Mrs Huglios, Arfryn, Tregarth; Mr; Ellen Jones, Talgia, Tregar-th: Miss Myf- auwy Williams, Tregarth; Miss Naomi Wil- liams, 1. Railwav Cottage, Tregar'h; Miss Muriel Hughes, Peiirala, Tregarth; Mrs Ro, berfcs. T.VBIOD, Tresrarth; Mrs Morris Jones. 11, Craigypandy, Tregarth; Mrs Hughes, 5, Craigypandy. Tregarth; Mrs Griffith, Pandy Farm, Tregarth; Miss Llewelyn, Wantage; Mrs Price. Thomas, Victoria House, Bethesda; Miss Griffiths, Lletty, Tregarth; Master Row- land, Griffith, Tregarth; Mrj Pritchard, I/leiniau; Mrs Griffith, Cororion Farm; Willie and Susie Griffiths, Cororion Farm: Mrs Morgan. St. Ann's Vicarage; Mrs Williams, Post Office, Tregarth; Mrs Davies, Panteg; Miss Pieree, Penarbronydd; Mrs Rogers, Sta- tion Rouge-.Mir O. Owens, 49. Tanrhitv-rond; Mrs WilliamilGell i Farm; Rev. D. A. and Mrs J ones,. Llandegai ..Mrs WiUiams, 3, Tan- rhiw-road; Mr Bdwarde, Gwalia Stores, Beth- esda. Contributions were also received fcoirt the ctaff and students of St. Mary's College i.l.

WOMEN'S LAND ARMY AT BANGOR. A DEMOBILISATION RALLY. On Saturday, the eve of the demobilisa- tion of the Women's Land Army, the Anglesey and Carnarvonshire Women's Agricultural Committees gave a farewell party, at Bangor, to all the members who are still working on farms and mar- ket gardens in the two counties. There were 52 land workers present, and it is understood that almost all of them are remaining in their employment. The girls arrived in from various directions, and march. me college grounds, where they anu v/oiais were photographed by Mr Vickc-iis. They hen procee de d to the Y.M.C.A. rooms, where a meeting was held to inaugurate a branch of the National Association of Land Women. The Oaniarvoftshire branch starts with a membership ot 110, and it was announc- ed that any women intt-rest.ed in, or actively engaged in agricultural or horti- cultural work, who wish to become mem- bers, should send in their names to Miss K. Williams, Arvonia Buildings, Bangor, who was appointed hon. treasurer. In the unavoidable absence of Mrs Breese, the chair was taken by Mrs Wil- liams (the Mayoress of Bangor), who, as chairman of the North Carnarvonshire Women's Agricultural Committee, has for the last three years taken such an active part in the organisation of the work. She was supported by the foilowing members of the Anglesey and Carnarvonshire Wo- men's Agricuitural Committees: The Hon. Mrs Stapieton Cotton, Mrs Jones, N.P. Bank, LAangefni; Miss Nicholls Jones, Mrs Fred Trevor, Miss D. Hughes, Cefnmawr; Mrs W. E. Jones, Miss Uoyd Jones, Green Farm; Miss Prytherch, Bod- feddan; Mrs Johns, Mrs Lewis, Rodaion; Miss M. A. Jones, Llangwyllog; Mrs Hugh Vincent, Misses F. and Ee Wilkin. son, Mrs Drage, Mrs Wm. George, Mrs Parry, Carnarvon; Mrs Marks, Miss Hughes, Qricoieth; and Miss Lort. A letter was read from Miss Talbot, director of the women's branch of the Board of Agriculture, expressing her re- gret- that she was not able to be present "to meet those who have shown such a fine spirit and done such skilful work on the farms of Wales." The following members of the Land Army were decorated with the service rib- bons by the Hon. Mrs Stapleton Cotton, chairman of the Anglesey Committee:— Miss A. M. Roberts, Llangefni; Miss Gwladys Hughes, Llanfairpwll; Miss Laura Jones, Llanllyfni; Miss K. Griffith Owen, Criccieth; Miss Kate Williams, Conway; Miss Fearniey, Llandudno; Miss D. Greene, Bangor; and Miss Margaret Barnes, Cheshire. Bames, Edith Phillips ancr Mrs Jessie Mias Malkubeu, two members of the Carnarvon- shire Women's Land Army, who received the distinguished service bar from Prin- oess Mary, in London, yesterday week, were heartily congratulated. The D.S.B. is the V.C. of the Land Army, and is awarded for special deeds of bravery and devotion to duty. Two other members had been highly commended, Miss Dolly Davies, Llangefni, for courage; and Mrs Birch, Conway, for her war service record. The two land workers from each county, with the longest service had been invited 'to London to attend the distribution of the distinguished service bar. From Car- narvonshire were Misses Gwen Jones, Conway,. and Helen Howell, Penmaen- mawr; Anglesey, Misses Mary Owen and C. E. Williams, Llanfair. On the occa- sion, Princess Mary accepted a basket, which was made by Oxfordshire Land Army girls, and ornamented with clus- ters of fruit, which were the work of Mise S. J. Jones, group leader, Carnarvon- shire. Colonel Cotton spoke appreciatively of, the work women had done for food pro- duction during the war, and wished every success to the National Association of Land Women. Tea was provided for the land workers, members of the new Association, and members of the Anglesey anti OUnatvoo- shire Committees, followed by music, reci- tations, dancing, and games. During the evening, the organising secretary, Miss Matthews, was presented with a silver inkstand and photogTapih frame, by the members of the Land Army, as a token of their affection and apprecia- tion of the interest she has always taken in their welfare. She was also the re- cipient of a beautifully illustrated copy of Dickens'" Christmas Carols, from the Carnarvonshire Women's Agricultural Committee.. Earlier in the day, the Anglesey Wo- men's Agricultural Committee had met, and an interesting presentation was made to the honorary secretary, Miss Nichoils Jones, Penrhos, Llangefni. The chair- man, Mrs Stapleton Cotton, on behalf of the committee, presented her with a beau- tiful sapphire and diamond brooch, as a token of their appreciation of the efficient services she had rendered as honorary secretary.

LLANDUDNO WINTER GARDEN CONCERTS. Tne quality of humour is not scorned by the Llandudno Winter Garden orchestra. As an example we may refer to their performance of "The Village Band Contest" yesterday week. The comic results of the attempts of the vij lagers to perform on instruments such as the trombone, the cornet, and the flute were illustrated in a way -that evoked great merriment in the audience. The work proved such a success that Mr liaigh, the conductor, decided to repeat it last (Wednesday) night. As was ex- pected, the visit of Mr James Coleman was generally appreciated. At the request of Air Ha-gn, Mr CoJeman conducted the performance by the orchestra of one of his latest compositions, a waltz entitled "Optimistique," on Tuesday evening. Mr Colenia.n sang at the afternoon concert on Friday, to the satisfaction of the audi- ence. Mr W. Davidson, tenor, who ap- peared at the week-end concerts, proved to be a quite promising singer. Miss Hilda B'.ake, contralto, commenced an engagement on Tuesday, and will sing to-night (Thursday; and to-morrow (Fri- day) night. She is making a successful first appearand at Llandudno. For Saturday night's concert we are promised an interesting item in the dan- cing of Mifes Nora MacKeller, a clever little pupil of Mrs Ernest Chase's, and at this, and the following two concerts, the singer will be Mr J. Wilford Roberts, the popular Welsh baritone. From vine to time Mr Haigh hopes to have a singer in the programme for the afternoon eon- cert. Looking forward to Christmas and the New Year, it may be announced that Miss Muriel Marsh, solo pianiste, will ap- pear at the concert on January 3rd, and that Mr Paul Beard will play again dur- ing the Christmas season. Mr Arthur Sutcliffe, whose sketches are so popular, is engaged for Christmas Eve. The choir concert next Wednesday night should be one of the leading events of the season. In all, the choir will mus- ter eighty voices, and will be very well ill bo very well balanced. Recent rehearsals have been very encouraging indeed. The choir will sing several glees and will take part with the orchestra in the" W a;sh Rhapsodv," composed by Mr Percy E. FIetcher. Miss S. Briggs Whitedey, contralto, is the solo- ist, and the choir will be conducted by Mr D. D. Parry.

The German Government has notified the Allies that it will make no reparation for the sinking of the fleet at Scapa, and proposes that the matter be referred from the Peace Conference to Tae Hague Tri- bunal. Mr John Herbert Morgan, a prominent Monmouth shire dhemist, was fatally shot wawe rabbiting now Aberystwyth.

I BRYNSIENCYN. Miss Ne!] Jones, Tycroes, has just passed the C.M.B. examination and will commence duties as district nurse at Mostyn in a few weeks. At Twrgwyn Chapel, Bangor, on Wed- nesday week, by the Rev. T. Arthur Jones, Llangristiolus, Miss Maeggie Wil- liams, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Williams, Bodrida, was married to Mr Hugh Edwards, son of Mrs Edwards, Llanfawr, Llangristiolus, and the late Mr Edwards, G'angors Ddu, Gwaichmai.

I BODORGAN. I Mr Thomas Rich&rd Hughes, son of Mr an(I Mrb John Hughes, Bodragolwyn, is on a visit to his okl home from America. He served over three years in the Near East and saw much hardship.

1 CEMAES. I Mr J. R. Wi!liams, Foel Fawr, has removed to Glascraig Farm, RhosyboJ. On Friday night Professor Sir J Morris Jones addressed the members of the Village Institute laiterary Society. Mr W. Hughes Jones, J.P., presided.

t HENEGLWYS. I A meeting of the Mothers' Union and G.F.S. was held at the Rectory last week. I The Rector (Rev. R. Jones) presided, and an address was delivered by the Rev. T. Smith, Uangefni.

LL AN G EIN W EN. Twelve months ago the Rector and Churchwardens bought the old Llangem- wen schoolroom for Church purposes, and although a substantial sum was then col- lected, a debt of about J666 remained. With the object of clearing the balance, a bazaar was held at the Council School yesterday week. In the absence of Lady Hughes Hunter, the bazaar was declared open by the Rev. 1). J. Davies, rector and such was the whole-hearted support given by the neighbourhood that a sum of LLOA, olear of all expenses, was realised.

I LLANGEFNI. I The death occurred on Wednesday morning of Mr Daniel Owen, shoemaker, the laat of three brothers who some time neaidcjjl at Brynffynnon. He had reached an advanced age. Mrs Roberts, Bryn Arfon, left this country by the "City of Cairo" last week to join her husband, Mr W. Roberts, B.Sc., who holds an important post in connection with agricultural education at Bombay. The Y.W.C.A. was addressed on Fri- day night by Mr Hugh Owen, M.A., County School. Mr Owen aJso gave an address to the Penuel Literary Society the previous evening. The funeral of Mr Ellis Jones was largely attended on Friday afternoon, Mr Jones having spent his whole life of SO years in his native town and being highly respected. The fallowing ministers offici- ated :—Revs. R. Prys Owen, B.A., H. Smyrna Jones, G. Williams and J. E. Griffith. The mourners included Mrs Jones (widow), Mr J.- Eliis Jones, Dol- gelley (son); Mrs Pritchard, Birkenhead; Mrs Thomas, Bulkelev-square; Mrs Wm. Thomas, Holyhead; Mrs Jones, Bodllordd; Mrs Jones, Bryn Llewelyn (daughters) Mr George Jones, Rhosmeirch (brother). The Memorial Institute Literary So- ciey was addressed on Wednesday night by its president (the Rev. T. Smith, rec- tor), who chose as his subject "Thomas Carlyle." Mr Walter Q. Jones, B.A., was in the chair. Th G.F.S. held a successful meeting at the National School on Monday evening, wilen several new members and candi- dates were initiated. The first ¡.art took the form of a devotional service. Tea was afterwards served, and a miscellaneous concert followed. Mrs Smith, the work- ing associate, was assisted in the arrange- ments by the other associates, and a very enjoyable evening was spent.

I LLANFAIR P.G. I The C.M. Litemry Society at its last meeting favoured by a majority the elec- tion of chapel deacons for a fixed term, and not for hfe. It has been arranged to take over the old Council school building to serve tem- porarily as a village institute. To- meet the expense a concert was held on Thurs- day, When Sir J. Morris Jones occupied the chair, and Mr J. Owen, Council school, conducted the proceedings. The artistes induded Miss M. M. Williams, Bryn- siencyn; Miss Eirwen Parry, Bangor; Mr Jas. Defferd, Mr O. Williams, Mr Bowen Thomas (Bangor Normal College), Mr W. C. Roberts, Llandegai, Misses M. A. Jones and Bronnie Wiliiams, and a chil- dren's choir conducted by Mr O. Jones, Misses C. Thomas, D: Defferd, and Eleri Owen were the accompanists.

I VALLEY. I The death is announced of Mr Owen James, Four Mile Bridge, who was in the service of Mr R. J. Gardner and the late Mr R. Gardner for over forty years. The funeral on Friday was attended by Mr and Mrs Gardner and the employees at the VaEey. Mills. The Rev. G. Wil. liams (B.) officiated at the house and the, Revs. W. M, Wright and VV. F. Williams at Rhoscolyn Chtirch, the Rector being unavoidably absent.

I CAPEL MAWR. f The funeral of Mr Griffith Williams, Ty'nfflat Baoh, took place yesterday (Thursday), the Revs. O. Morris and W. Keinion Thomas officiating. 9 Deceased, who was 62 years of age, was a deacon at Capel Mawr Congregational Chapel, and leaves a widow, live daughters and two sons, one of whom is with the Army in Egypt.

I NEWBOROUGH- The Parish Memorial Committee have accepted a very artistic design for a memorial, designed by Messrs W. F. Brindle, M.S.A., and Harry H. Williams, artist, of High-street, Llangefni. The memorial will be erected on the quad- rangle. in front of the Prichard-Jones In- stitute.

i TYNYGONGL. I On Friday, at Saron Chapel, Red Wharf Bay, the marriage of Mr Nicholas Wil- liams, Shop PeiLlon, Llangefni, and Miss A. Williams, formerly of Glasgow House, Llangefni, took place. The Rev. T. O. Jones (pastor) officiated. The weekly meeting of the Bro Gor- onwy Literary Society was held on Fri- day, Mr R. Lloyd presiding. An interest- ing programme of music and recitations was sustained by Mrs W. D. Williams, Miss Annie Jones (Fferam), Miss Hannah Roberts, Miss Annie Thomas, Miss Cissie Owen, and Messrs Thomas (Glanraton Hotel), J. C. Parry, J R. Jones (Min- ITordd), R. O. Matthews, O. Glyn and J. Tudor Parry. In a competition for the best story, Mr J. Rowlands (Bodgyndaf) was awarded -the prize. He alA gave two recitations. Mrs W. D. Wiihams acted as accompanist. Addresses were given by the Rev. T. O. Jones and Messrs Ed. Williams (O'gra Gerrig), W. Griffith (Trem y Don) and E. P. Jones (Rynys).

PREVENTING I UNAUTHORISED STRIKES. [ A movement designed to prevent unauthor- ised strikes WM it,.a r.,tted yesterday by the ) National Federation of General Workers, j' i wbicb a memberBhijj of 2,000,000. Jj

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REMARKABLE CASE AT I MENAI BRIDGE. BRYNSIENCYN WOMAN S APPLICATION. I SOLICITOR LEAVES THE COURT. Remarkable features were associated with a case under the Married Women's Act heard by the leIlai Bridge magistrates on Monday. Mrs Grace Williams, of Field-street, Bryn-, sieucyn, applied for an order against her hus- band, liieJiard Williams, on the ground of wil- fully neglecting to provide reasonable main- tenance in respect of herself and children. Mr Allanson, Carnarvon, Tor the respondent, said he sent the applicant 30s a week, and if she could not keep herself and four children on that respondent's father had promised to take the children and the respondent would pay the rent of the house, and continue the allowance. The respondent, who is a driver in a South Wales colliery. Has in receipt of. k3 10s as wages per week. Out of that he had to pay 30s per week for his own board and lods-. inss. A number of bills had come in for clothes, groceries, etc., which he was willing to pay. He was anxious to leave Rrynsiencyn and get a house in Soufh Wales, but so tar had failed to get one. Mr S. R. Dew. (.Magistrates' Clerk) explained, that the application, was for an order for the husband to contribute towards the mainten- Ance of the applicant. When the application was Erst" made it was stated that the respond- cut was already paying a certain turn per- week, and as he (Mr Vew) considered that was a material allowance he suggested that the applicant's solicitor should make the ap- plication direct to the magistrates, and there- fore did not issue a summons, but- on a second application being made he did issue one. The point now was, whether what her husband was now allowing her was adequate for her support and that of her children. The applicant now said she did not wish to proceed with the case because her solicitor had not turned up. Mr Dew Have you paid him? Applicant: No. Mr AUantM Then I ask that the case be dismissed. The applicant was then asked if she would tike to go into the box to tell her story, but she declined. Mr Allanson then repeoted an offer already made to the applicant to continue the allow- ance and pay the bills and cay the rent, and take charge of the children, but the appli- cant replied that the -respondent's father should not have the children. Mr Allanson said the applicant's solicitor's non-appearance was probably due to the fact that she had not paid him. lie (Mr Allan- son). himself made it a rule not to take any steps in a case of this kind till his fee was paid. '-n- "PLAYING THE tOUL. 1 In view of the woman's persistent refusal to go oil with the case or go into the box Mr Allanson left the court, the Bench havinsr ex- pressed inability 1,9 do anything ill view of her attitude. Seeing this applicant suddenly de- cided she would go on with the case in the absence of her solicitor, and a messenger was sent to recai) Mr Allanson, who, on his return to court and Ix/inix told of the woman's deci- sion, observed: "Well, its rather playing the fool with The case was then proceeded with, the ap- plicant giving evidence. She'said she had five children, three of them by her husband. Her husband went away to work in February, and since then he had sent her 305 a week, ex- cept when lie paid the rCllt, when he,only sent 20s.. She considered 30s a week was not enough to support her and the four children. Cross-examined She would not. let the re- spondent's fat-her have the children as sho wanted them herself. Besides what would she get if she let the Children go? Mr Dew said her hubaùd ,would have to support her just the fÜine, but applicant re- peated she would rather have the children her- self. The Chairman Do you get anything from anvonc else in respect of the fourth child? The applicant said she got £ 20 in respect of one child four years ago. Mr Allanson then put in some letters which the applicant admitted had bftii written by her <o the respondent. These letters were read and were of a filthy and abusive description. The Chairman asked why these should be put in. Mr Allanson thought it should be done to show the woman's animosity and because of the foul tales she had circulated in the vil- lage about her husband. The second letter read 'definitely accused the respondent of having communicated to the applicant a vile disease. Mr Allanson (to applicant): You have cir- circulated this charge all over the village? Applicant: Yes; I know whom I said it to. Have you ever told your medical adviser about it?—No. Mr Allanson said the respondent had a clean discharge from th- army, was prepared to be examined by a doctor that moment, and was prepared to swear he had never suffered from venereal diseaie. Mr Allanson put. the respondent in the box, who said his wages were- four guineas per week, and otherwise corroborated Mr Allan- I son's statement. After hearing Mr Allan-on the magistrates had a lengthy consultation, after which the I Chairman said t.hev had a difficult question to decide, but the Boiich thought of sii-e,-lting that the respondent mitrht agree to an order for 30s a week to be paid to the applicant, and th^t respondent should also pay the rent. On the advice of Mr Allanson respondent agreed to this, but the applicant said it was I not enough. The Bench, however, made the order stated. NO REAR LIGHTS ON BICYCLES. I Arthur Prichard, Hcndrewen, Treborth, was charged withj-idmg a birycle without a light. N?l() ext)ii '%it wt, that he hired the bicycle at ?nai Brki?? but wuW not ct a )amp..md was detnye? m! ?rk on his ro- turn. was fined 5s. Griffith .Tones. The Cre cent. Upper Bangor, charged with riding a Weycle withont a rear lighC did not. appear, but sent a letter stating that the light which was &Iigbf &t, the Cât. narvon end of the Suspension Bridge, ftiust have been blown out in crossing. Fined 2s bd. John Brpmley, Weil-street, Menai Bridge, who did not appear, was also fined -2< 6d tor a similar offence. DAvid \Viiliamsx Erw Las, Llandegfan, charged with a like offence, said a policeman at Bangor-had told him that he would not re- quire it. The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr Dew) We have heard a lot of the policoaaan in Bangor. Who is he? (laughter). Fined 2s bd. Owen Roberts, Coed Howel, Llandegai, was also fined 2j 6d for having no rear light, as also were Henry Morris, Glangors, Llanddani- ei; and Edward Robeits, Rliosbothan. The latter, said he did not know a light was-re, quired now.

FESTINIOG BOARD OF GUARDIANS. APPOINTMENT OF NEW CLERK. SHOULD VACANCY BE ADVERTISED. A meeting of the above Board was held on Tuesday, Mr D. Fowden Jones presiding. CONDOLENCE. The Chairman said that since their last meeting they bad lost their clerk after- a faithful service of over 40 years. Only one of their members was a member of the Board when Mr Roberts was elected 42 years ago. Deceased was always safe as a legal adviser Tho Chairman moved a vote ef condolence with the relatives of the deceased. Mr John Roberts, Cefn Treteir, in seconding, said that he was present when Mr Roberta succeeded the late Mr Griffith Solomon Jones as clerk. He always found the deceased re- liable and able in the discharge of his duties. Rev. John Hughes, B.A.. Penrhyn, stated that Mr Roberts had always helped him to find homes tor orphan children. Mr Morgan Roberts, Gelli I ago, knew Mr Roberts as clerk for 28 years, and invariably noticed that he was a reliable and cautious man. Mr W. Williams, Maood. expressed the opinion that those who were in nearest touch with the deceased thought him to be a real Christian gentleman. Mr G. Parry Jones suggested that the name of Mr David Jones, the Assistant Clerk, should be included in the vote, as Mr Jones had spent 39 years in the Clerk's service. The suggestion was agreed to, and the mo- tion wai,passed in silence, NEW CLERK DISCUSSION The .question of appointirr: a new clerk was referred to. and a long discussion followed. The Assistant Clerk hay,ing read the orders regulating the appointment of Clerk, retired; A proposal was made by Mr G. Parry Jones, seconded by Mr Richard Roberts, Fcstiniog, that the new clerk should be appointICd at the next meeting. Rev. W. T. Ellis, Portmadoc, proposed that the vacancy should be advertised. That was the proper course to take, if trouble was be avoided in future. The Rev. D. Collwyn Vorgan seconded. Mr Puny Jones strongly, opposed the admendment and stated that the election -of the -Assistant Clerk was a foregone conclu- sion, and to advertise the vacancy would be nothing less than the wasting of public money. Mr Roberts moved and Mrs Pierce Jones, Llan, seconded that the annoirrimont should be made without advertising, and this was adopted, and Mr Parry Jones' motion was passed. I TERMS OF. APPOINTMENT. The following sub-committee was formed t. draw Olrt, the terms of the appointment:— Chairman, Messrs Wm. Williams, R. W. Vaughan, G. Parry Jones, M. Roberts, B1 Roberts, Revs. W. Ross Hughes and W. T. Ellis, and Mrs Casson. Rev. Collwyn Morgan snsra-csted the new clerk should devote the whole ot his time to the work. SUPERINTENDENT REGISTRAR. The Registrar-General required the Hoard to appoint a Superintendent Registrar in suc- cession to Mr Roberts within 14 days. Mr David Jones was unaiiimouc-IYwiected on the motion of Rev. Collwyn Morgan, second- ed by the Rev. W. Itos Hughes. CHlvlSTMAs BOXISS. me uoara passeu to anow quring i'Urisint«a week is 6d each to adults and Is each to children as extra relief. As it was illegal to spend ratepaytrs, money on getting toys for the little children in the bouse, the members contributed Ll 5s, being more than double what the 3Ias,cr asked for. The Master thanked the Board for their kinil ness.

BONTNEWYDD CHILDREN'S HONK # R5,OW MEMORIAL FUND. At a meeting of the Liverpool Weldi Presbytery on .Wednesday, presided over by the Moderator (Mr John Hughes), it Was decided unanimously, on ti c motion of the Rev. R. R. Hughes (Chatham-st.), to raise a fund of C5,000 for the benefit of the Children's Home at Bontnewydd, Carnarvonshire, as a memorial to the sold- iers and sailors from the Welsh churches of the Presbytery who had made the great sacrifice in the war. The Home was founded by the late Mr R. B.- Ellis, and the sum proposed to he raised is to be applied towards an appren- ticeship fund, and aJso for the purchase of a holiday home for the children.

KNITTING INDUSTRY AT FESTINIOG. I A company is being formed to continue tho knitting industry started at Blaenau Fest- iniog during the war, and to develop it OJ) modern lines and to equip Hie works with new machinery and plant for the uianulactui* of an kinds Of woollen garments.