The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

FESTINIOG. APPOINTMENT.—Mr David Hughes of the North and South Wales Bank, who has oeen at.Festiniog for eight years, has been promoted to the head office at Liverpool. FIRE.-Lat week a fire broke out in the house of Mr David Davies, Highgate. The outbreak was, it is thought, occasioned by sparks reaching a bird's nest under the roof. Before much damage had been dene, the fire was extinguished. MERIONETHSHIRE CONGREGATIONAL CYMANFA. On Wednesday and Thursday week the annual cvmanfa of the Merionethshire Congregational Union was held at Festiniog, under the presidency of Mr D. Lloyd, Llanegryn. It was decided to hold the next quarterly assembly at Aberilefenny. The Rev Ll. Morgan, Harlech, was appointed to preach the special topical sermon, and the Revs R. E. Davies, Dinas Mawddwy W. Parry Hughes, Dolgelley H. W. Parry, Aberilefenny and Rhys Davies, Corris, were elected to make th arrange- ments for conference. The following officers were elected for the year:—Chairman, the Rev J. Pritchard, Cymryd treasurer, Mr W. Foulkes Jones, Corwen secretary, the Rev W. Parry Hughes, Dolgelley. The Rev R. T. Phillips, Festiniog, was elected in the place of the Rev D. Davies, Hyfrydfa, to visit the churches on behalf of the Lovdon Missionary Society. The Rev J. Pritchard, the statistical secretary, presented the following returns :-Chapels and school chapels, 72 churches, 59 ministers with pastoral charges, 25 ministers resident without pastoral charges, 5 communicants, 5,562 an inere-pe of 80 deacons, 242 Sunday scholars, 6,435 Sunday school teachers, 781 local preachers, 20. Total of the church collections, E5,691 6s 2d chape) debts paid, f995 4s :3i; debt remaining, £11,841 16a lOd. New buildincs erected during the year to the value of £ 1,358. The Revs J. Hughes, Tanygrisiau, aDd R. T. Phillips, Festiniog, were elected to represent the Union at the annual meetings of the North WaleB Temperence Association. b Addresses on behalf of the Forward Movement were delivered by Mr J. Parry, Bala Mr W. Foulkes Jones, Corwen; the Rev J. Hughes, Tanygrisiau and the Rev H. Elvet Lewis, London. A number of ministers and deacons were appointed to visit the churches on behalf of the movement. A deputation, consisting Revs T. Lloyd, J. R Jones, and R. T. Phillips, and Messrs J. Hughes, J. R. Jones, and Owen Evans, visited the Conference and welcomed the Cymanfa to Fcstiuiog. Special sermons were delivered at the public services by the Revs H. Eivet Lewis, London O. R. Owen, Glandwr G. P. Griffiths, Pentre Estyll; and John Thomas, Merthvr Tydvil.

TREMADOC. OBITFA-PY.-The, death took place at Albany, New York, on May 25th in the forty-ninth year of his 3ge of Mr Robert Humphrey Jones, third son of Mr R. Isaac Jones (Alltnd Eifion), Tremadoc. Deceased previous to emigrating was in the cceupa- tiou of the Medical Hall, Blaenau Festiniog. THE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The Tremadoc Church Sunday School, which is now in such a healthy condition, was established some fifty-eight years ago by Mr Robert Isaac Jones (Alltud Eifion) in a house at the Barracks. The Town Hall was requisitioned as the membership grew. It was from this school of small beginnings that the flourishing Church cause at Portmadoc sprang. The founder acted in the capacity of superintendent of the school up to last year, when advancing years compelled him to relinquish the duties. (COM.)

WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. & a ftdiiiby FOR ALL BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS, SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, WIND A PAINS IN STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION. DISORDERED LIVER, AND FEMALE AILMENTS ANNUAL SALE, SIX MILLION BOXES. In Boxes, Is Un a.ud 2 9d each, with full directions. The Is lid box contains 56 Pills. Prepared only by the Proprtetor- THOMAS BEECHAM, ST. HELENS, LANCASHIRE. BEECHAM'S TOOTH PASTE. EFFICACIODS- ECONO MJCAL- CLEANSES THE TEETH—PERFUMES THE BREATH. In Collapsible Tubes, of all Druggists, or from the Proprietor, for Is, post paid. business Jlbbrc,6£;C5. Trema,doc. THE GREAT WELSH REMEDY. JONES' TKEMAPOC PILLS, ESTABLISHED 1838, (PELENAU JONES, TREMADOG) 1XA.VE stood the test of sixty-two years in this kingdom and on the Continent of Europe. There is hardly a family in Wales who have not heard their fathers and th?ir great virtues in the oaring of r rviJo heir 0r)2ir> in a DISORDERED STOMACH or LI\ EK, aud IMPURITIES OF THE BLOOD, and that obstinate Disease RHEUMATISM. Sold by all the wholesale Houses and by all Chemists throughout the W orla in Boxes for ls lid, 2s fid, and 4s each. If they cannot be obtained in your neighbourhood, send their value in Stamps or P.O. to the CAMBRIAN PILL DEPOT, TREMADOC NORTH WALES. Nothing less than a Whole Box is sold of Jones' Tre- madoc Pills. Thousands of testimonials have been re- ceived. x6 StosincBs bbrr.511r.6 Criccieth. w™PAMtILY GROCERS, PROVISION MERCHANTS ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMEN, LOHN & FLOUR DEALERS. WI Li.iAMS' STOKES CASTLE ST. & CASTLE SQUARE, CRICCIETH. Try our 2s. Tea. A speciality. X91 Pwllheli. I -o Is L"I I J. GABRIEL JONES AND Co., WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, & OPTICIANS, 42, HIGH ST., PWLLHELI. Repairs neatly executed on the Premises. w986 SHOP GOCH, PWLLHELI ESTABLISHED 1770. NOTED HOUSE FOR MANTLES, COSTUMES, MILLINEEI- Boys', Youths', and Men's Ready-made Clothing. Suits made to order by First class Tailors. w989 HUGH "WILLI A M S. Proprietrr. JOHN HUGHES, C.E., ENGINEER OF THE PWLLHELI PIBR AXD OTHER IMPORTANT WORKS. ENGINEER, SURVEYOR, AND ARCHITECT. All communications to BAY VIEW TERRACE, PWLLHELI. Blaenau Festiniog. PUREST DRUGS AT LOWEST PRICES. HUGH JONES, M.P.S., CHEMIST & QUALIFIED OPTICIAN, MEDICAL HALL, BLAENAU FESTINIOG. w992 COMMERCIAL HOTL (FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL), MARKET SQUARE, BLAENAU FESTINIOG (Close to the L.N.W. Railway Station). Every accommodation for Tourists, Visitors, and Commercial Gentlemen. Choice W mes and Spirits. Mild and Bitter Ales and ljuinuess Stout. Ordinary Daily from I to 2 p.m. "991 D. W. EYNON. Proprietor. MR JOHN DAVIES, 17, LEEDS-STREET, BLAENAU FESTINIOG AUCTIONEER AND VALUER (of the Firm of Mr N. Edwards, Berlin House), BEGS to inform the public that he undertakes all sales ot houses. land furmtutt, etc. He now holds monthly sales at the Market Hal,. This is an excellent opportunity for persons to dispose of old furniture, etc. For further particulars, apply at above address. w990 — THE GENUINE REMEDY. MORRIS EVANS' Household Oil in Bottles, Is lid and 2s 6d, for Rheumatism, Bruises, or Pains in any part of the body for Burns, Scalds, Chilblains for the Toothache, Diphtheria, Sore Throat, Weak Chest etc. Indispensable to Athletes. Never known to fail' Excellent testimonials. Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers, MORRIS EVANS & Co., FESTINIOG. w998 R LLOYD & SON, W ATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, SILVERSMITHS, AND OPTICIANS, HIGH STREET, BLAENAU FESTINIOG. Promptitude, neatness, and good workmanship aruaran'eed ^eathtr ^Electro-plated Goods, China Goods suitable for presents w largfe variety. With all Wedding Rings purchased, good and useful presents given. wQQ-" THE FALL OF PRETORIA, JUNE 4TH, 1900." GIVEN AWAY To every purchaser of 2 6d worth of Drapery Goods a splendid picfure of our generals— GENERAL ROBERTS, Sir REDYERS BULLER }rASpjnpno W?rTE BADEN POWELL, Group of OFFICERS, and CAPTURE of CRON JE. To be had at SHOP YR ERYR, BLAENAU FESTINIOG. Greffin Temperance Hotel, MARKET-PLACE, BLAENAU FESTINIOG (Close to the L. and N. W. Railway Company Station.) Visitors and Commercial Gentlemen will find every at- tention paid to their Comfort, Well-aired Beds, Public and Private Sitting-room, Commercial Room and Good Stock Room. I Luncheons, Dinners, Teas, &c., on shortest notice on reasonable terms. w993 MRS JOHN THOMAS. I THE QUEEN'S HOTEL, BLAENAU FESTINIOG, N. WALES. ELECTRIC LIGHT THROUGHOUT. RE-FURNISHED & RE-DECORATED. MODERN SANITARY APPLIANCES. Hot and Cold Luncheons, 12-30 to 2 0. Table D'Hote Dinner, 7-30. POSTING. w994 FRED T. FLINN, Proprietor. I EASINE Will completely cure HEAD-ACHE, NEURALGIA, TOOTH- ACHE, AND PAINS IN THE HEAD IN A FEW MINUTES. EASINE ACTS LIKE MAGIC. Always abk for EASINE and see that you get no ell bstitute. HUNDREDS OF TESTIMONIALS RECEIVED. Is. POST FREE. Prepared only by- I HUGH JONES, CHEMIST, MEDICAL HALL, BLAENAU FESTINIOG. xlS3 business Portmadoc. A. KIKKHOPE, WHOLESALE PASTRY BAKER & CONFECTIONER, i, NEW STREET, PORTMADOC. ATh-^v^' etc'' °?anu';iC'ured from purest 'on'v in T? q^ht-v of BhEAD m^e. Weddins Christen-' and Birthday Cakes tastefully iced and ornamented. x30S LLOYD & SON PRINTERS, BOOKBINDERS *AND STATIONERS, 1 LO, HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. Engraving Die-sinking, and Relief Stamping neatly executed Every description of Accounf Books made to order. :x141 Monuments & Headstones in MARBLE. GRANITE, AND SLATE; ALSO DOOR STEPS, HEARTH STONES SIT IS DTniTA^SLA1ES Apply—Mes-rs SILLS' RICHARD WILLIAMS & Co SLATE WORKS, xl PORTMADOC. "CEARLES HUGHES, COACH BUILDER, &-c., CAMBRIAN CARRIAGE IVORKS, (Nearthe Cambrian Railwav Station), PORTMADOC. EW CARRIAGES of all de.criptionsMADE TO T> -if- V NEATLY EXECUTED. 0 ±'rkm^,p givPn and Char^ Moderate new, or for Cash. IDess tsl-ea Excha^o I J. GAS JONES rat }5FGJST',RED pLUMBER), s0- AND COLD WATER AND SANITAPY „ ENGINEER. Every ùesrription of sanitary work undertakes. Old Draim tested and re-constructed upon the latest sanitary Estimates ftirnisliei. 20, SNOWDON-STREET, PORTMADOC. ARTHUR J. DICKINSON, ARCHITECT, SURVEYOR, AND CIVIL ENGINEER, PORTMADOC & PWLLHELI. ADDREss-PWLLHELI. x454 AT GWALIA HOUSE, HIGH STREET (Two doors from Tows HALL), WILL BE FOUND THE LARGEST STOCK OF READY-MADES FOR MEN, YO L T H S, AND BOYS IN PORTMADOC. Always a good stock of Oilskins, Suits, and Sailors' Outfit. xl It A 9 PATRONISED BY HM. THE QUEEN AND H.R. H, THE PRINCE OF WALES' damilh. ;,v RICHARD NEWELL, PURVEYOR OF MEAT, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, PORTMADOC. BRANCHES—Beach Road, BARMOUTH (naarthe Railway Station), 12, High Street, CRICCIETH (opposite the New Church), and the Central Build- ing?, Maes, PWLLHELI. HAVING nlarged the premises at Port- JLl madoc, and ecurcd Cold Storage, I am enabled to have a Constant Supply of Prime Beef (Lamb, Veal, and Pork when in season) and the celebrated four-year-old real Welsh Mountan Mutton, bred on the Snowdonian, Cader, and Plynlymon ranges. A constant Supply of Home-cured Hams and Bacon. ø- Try my Celebrated Sausages, made by Gardener's Simplex Sileat Sausage Machine, driven by Water Power, thereby securing perfect cleanli- ness and thorough mincing. r345 HAVE YOU SEEN THE MERIDIAN ENGLISH LEVER WATCH, Capped and Jewelled. Sent free by post (Registered) for 65s and 68s. Warranted for four years. To be obtained of J. J. REESE, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, MERIDIAN HOUSE, PORTMADOC. GOLD, WEDDING, AND FANCY RINGS, GOLD AKD SILVER CHAINS. Large selection of Electro-plated Goods. Established 1869. x23 HDtniisim MR R. EDWARDS, SURGEON DENTIST, PORTMADOC, MAY BE CONSULTED AT BAR- MOUTH, the Firat and Third THURSDAY in every month, at Mr Jones', draper, Meirion House (opposite the Barmcuth Hotel), from 12 till 6 p.m. BALA, at Mr David Jones', saddler, every SATURDAY and FAIR DAYS from 10 till 5 p.m. PWLLPELI,every WEDNESDAY, at Mr Parry's, watchmaker, 12 till 4; CRICCIETH, at Llyscaradoc, every WEDNESDAY from 4-30 till 7 p.m. CORWEN, tirst FRIDAY in each month and FAIR DAYS, at Mr Edwards, cooper, fram 11 till 5 p.m. n479 Blaenau Festiniog. ELECTRIC LIGHTING. THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC WIRING CO., LTD., Electrical Installation Engineers and Contractors to Her Majesty's Government, the London County Council, and some of the principal Supply Corporations in Great Britain. Use the cheapest, safest, and most durable system of Electric Light Wiring in existence. The following are some of the advantages possessed :—Absolute safety from fire extreme compact- ness little or no cutting away required. Durability The lead sheathing being perfectly watertight, no wood casing is necessary. High capacity and extremely moderate cost. p LAX AND ESTIMATES FREE. All enquiries should be addressed to- HEAD OFFICE: THE MANAGER, Faraday House, THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC WIRING Co., Charing Cross-road, London. BLAENAU FESTINIOG, N.W. [w9S6 Llanbedr. COALS, LIME, BRICKS, PIPES, &c. BEST HOUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS. BUILDING AND AGltICULTURAL LIME, DELIVERED AT ALL RAILWAY STATIONS IN TRUCE LOADS AT LOWEST PRICES, APPLY TO- ROB E R T- RICHARDS, PENSARN, LLANBEDR, R.S O. x13 -f -_KCBI! Towyn. H. W. GRIFFITHS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSE, 7, COLLEGE GREEN, TOWYN. THE NOTED "K" BOOTS. Besjwke Work and all kinds of Repairs

I BUTTER, BACON, HAMS. GOLDEN PASTURES" BUTTER The Produce of the finest Pastures in the world. PRICE THIS WEEK. Is. 3d. PER POUND. "FRESH" OR SLIGHTLY SALT. Farm-Fed Yorkshire Bacon. MILD AND DELICIOUS. BY THE FLITCH (14 to 16 lbs.) 7D. PER POUND. Finest Irish Rolls eac7d18pe° ib° lbs CHOICE BREAKFAST HAMS, SMOKED OR WHITE-DRIED, Per 7Jd pound. REA'S STORES, ABERYSTWYTH. 2 REA'S STORES, ABERYSTWYTH.

WEEK END OPTING.—Beddgelert was this year again ch< sen by the .members of the Bradley Fold Wesleyan School for their annual outing. The excursionists who cumbered 110 stayed from Saturday until Tuesday, and being favoured with fairly fine weather enjoyed themselves thoroughly. PRESENTATION.—On Wednesday week Mr Lewis Jones, postmaster, Borthygest, who is about to leave the district, was presented by the member? of the Independent Chapel, Borthygest, of which he has been a most useful and faithful member, with a handsome illuminated address and a purse of gold. The Rev W. Ross Hughes presided over N the meeting which was well attended. The I of gold. PORTMADOC. presided over presentation was made on behalf of the members by Mr T. Parry and Mr Humphrey .JODes, and amongst others who spoke were Messrs Richard M Griffith, Robert Roberts, David Jones, H. Hughes N (Board School), and Evan Humphreys. Mr Jones, who was also presented with a handsome Bible by the members of his Sunday School class, has been M connect; d with the chapel since its erection thirty- M three years ago, and was amongst the first to be N elected a dtacon. He also filled the post of N secretary to the chapel. DISAPPOINTMENT.—News was received on Friday that Private Robert Evans, of the Second West Yorkshire Regiment (a brother to Mr Hugh Evans, Smith-street, Portmadcc), wounded in South Africa, would arrive in Portmadoc by the 9-30 train in the evening. Preparations for a royal reception were made. The Volunteer Band formed at the drill march and proceeded to the Railway Station playing marches under the con- ductorship of Sergeant-Instructor Hammond. On the arrival of the train, the hundreds of inhabi- tants that had gathered in and around the Station despite the wet weather were disappointed to find that the object of the reception had not arrived. It was afterward ascertained that he had been detained at the Gables Hospital, Sur- biton, whence he was going to Kingston-on- Thames, and that he couid not possibly arrive until Tuesday. Private Evans, who was attached to General Bugler's forces in Natal, has been in the latter p'ace sine- Stpteniber. He took part in a number of engagements and battles, including the terrible reverses of Colenso and Spion Kop. Evans was amongst the British soldiers who for forty- eight hours stood on the fatal kopje without food or water. It was on Spion Kop Evans, who had been down with fever, was shot through the arm. Becoming very weak, he was ordered home as an invalid. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH.—Before R. M. Greaves, Esq., in the chair; Jonathan Davies and Robert Thomas, Eqrs. Temporary Transfer. — Mr John Humphreys, solicitor, Portmadoc, applied for the temporary tranefer of the license of the Prince of Wales Inn to Mrs Mary Priestman, late licensee of the Lakes- head Inu, Iroubridge. The application was grapted. Threatening Language.—Job Thomas, Chapel- street, Portmadoc, was charged by Ellen Hughes, Chapel-street, Portmadoc, with having used threatening language towards her. Mr John Humphreys, who appeared for complainant, said defendant had threatened to kill complainant. On one occasion he followed her into the house and she had to resort to the poker before he beat a retreat.— Defendant, who denied the charge, was bound over in the sum of £ 10 to be of good behaviour during the next six months and was mulcted in Sa 6d costs. Drunk in Charge-Hugh Jones, farmer, Ty- newydd, Morfa, Llanfrothen, was charged with having been drunk in charge of a horse at Criccieth fair.-P.C. Owen said defendant was so inebriated t that he had to place another man in charge.— i Defendant admitted having had a few glasses, but I held it was a m<"st foolish thing for the officer to take the horse from him aDd place it in the care of a man who knew nothing about horses. (Laughter). ? —The Bench fined defendant 10s and Ss 6d costs, | observing that drunkenness in charge of horses was I not only a danger to the driver himself, but to the I general public. Drunk and Disorderly.—Evan Jones, 'joiner. I Garn, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in Criccieth fair.—Win. Jones, the new county licensing inspector, and P.O. Owen, CriecitPth, gave evidence.—Defendant, who said he had had a little beer, was fined 2s 6d with Ss 6d costs. Trespassing Jor Game.-C. E. Breeze, solicitor, Portmadoc, charged Thomas Owen, quarryman, 2, Tanuer terrace, Portmadoc, with having trespassed on his land in search of game on Monday morning, May 21st.-Coiiiplainant said he noticed snares on the land on several occasions and divers things pointed out to him that the land was visited at night. So about two o'clock in the morning in the company of another person he went on the land to wait deveiopements. About twenty minutes past four dafendaut appeared and took up the snares. Complainant came from behind the wall where he was hidden and caught defendant red-handed. Defendant had nothing to say. He admitted having had no leave from any person, and expressed sorrow. He (Mr Breese) did not wish to press the charge unduly, but he must sav he had suffered loss as the result of visits of this nature.—This being defendant's first offence, the Bench dealt leniently with him and imposed a fine of 2" 61 and costs only. Affiliation.—The Bench were engaged for nearly two hours in the hearing of an affiliation case in which Mr E. R. Davies. Pwllheli wa3 for the complainant, and Mr William George, Criccieth alad Portmadoc, for defendant. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, TUESDAY NIGIIT, JHXE 12TH.—Present Mr R, M. Greaves, chairman, presiding Messrs Jonathan Davies, Rd. Newell, John Hughes, Dd. Williams, Dd. Morris (vicc-chairman), W. Williams, Ebenezer Roberts, and Capt Morgan Jones. THE LATE MR PRITCHARD. Before commencing business, the Chairman rose .A-nd said it was his painful duty to move that the Council plac., on record its deep loss at the death .of Mr Wm. Pritchard, the chairman of the Finance Commiit' e. His death wa" a loss in the truest sense, and it was only now after he had gone that they would fully realise it. Mr Pritchard had no enemy in or outside trie Council. Of him it could be truly said, that to know him was to love him. Although he was quiat in what he did, he was in every way a power, and had done incalculable good in various directions.—Captain Morgan Jones seconded the motion, stating that deceased WHS one of the beöt fien Portmadoc had ever seen.— Mr Jonathan Davies fully endorsed all that had been said. Deceased was a personal friend of his and he felt his loss more oeeply than ho could express in words. The Chairman was right in saying that the Council would feel Mr Pritchard's loss more and mere a? time wore 011, In his quiet and unostentatious manner he was a great force in the neighbourhood.—The resolution was carried unanimously in silence, the Clerk bemg aiso directed to forward a letter expressive of condol- ence. to the family. FINANCE. Mr Richard Newell brought up the report of the Fir,ance Committee which stated that during the mcnth E165 4s 5d, which included £ 145 139 Id, gas rentals, had been :paid to the Treasurer. The balance at the Bank in favour of the Council was £ 54S Gs Gd compared with £ 681 4s lOd last month. Accounts to the amount of £ 2S1 (h lid and wages to the amount of £ 16 15s lOd had been paid during the month. Balance of wages for the past month amounting to al 3s 7d was recommended to be paid.—The report was adopted. MEDICAL OFFICER'S RETURN. In his return the Medical Officer put the number of births during the month as twelve and the num- ber of deaths, nine, giving a death-rate of twenty- two per cent. NUISANCES. On the recommendation of the H. alth Committee, it was resolved to serve about thirty notices authoris- ing the abatement of nuisances. BORTHYGEST REFUSE GROUND. Dr Jones-Morris reported to the Health Com- mittee that in the interview he had with Mr W. R. Lawford on May 16th with regard to a refuse ground for Borthygest, Mr Lawford said he was wiliing to let the Council deposit the refuse on the Borthygest bog at a nominal rent of Is per annum, the Council to fence the piece chosen from time to time when required. The Committee directed the Clerk to write to Mr Lawford inquiring whether, if the Council accepted the terms, they would have to ask the permission of the tenant.—Mr Lawford replied that doubtless the tenant would require some compensation.—The Clerk said he had a talk with Mr Henry Owen, the tenant, and he gave his permission rea(lily.-Air Jonathan Davies then moved the acceptance of the terms and Mr Ebenezer Roberts seconded the proposition which was agreed to. I PORTMADOC REFUSE GROUND. Mr Richard Davies, Tyhwntirbwlch, wrote stat- ing that he was prepared to allow two holes at the bottom of the Church field, Tyhwntirbwlch, to be filled up with town refuse subject to certain con- ditions, one of which was that if any nuisance arose the Council were to be held responsible.—The Works Committee recommended the acceptance of the offer, provided the conditions were slightly rnod fied.-A letter was read from Mr Davies agreeing to the modifications and the recommenda- tions of the Committee were unanimously adopted. WORKS COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS. The Works Committee reported having con- sidered the question of reducing the number of workmen employed by the Council in view of a contract for the removal of house refuse having been entered into. They recommended the reduc- tion of the number by two. The Committee further recommended that a clerk at a salary not exceeding 15s per week should be engaged in the Surveyor's department so as to enable the Surveyor to devote more time to the superintendence of man- ual work that licences to store explosives should he granted to Messrs Owen Roberts and Co., Park- aquare, and Messrs Thomas Evans and Co., 122, High-street, and that the terms of Mr Randal Casson, agent of the Tremadoc Estate, that the Council should pay Is per annum for right to place seven seats on the Tremadoc Estate should be approved. The Committee recommended that a further amended plan of a new house now being built by Captain Francis Evans at the back of 36, New-street, should be disapproved, there being still a slight departure from the byelam-s.-lu regard to the seats, it was stated that a condition was imposed that the consent of the tenant should be obtained.—The Clerk reported that he had seen Mr William Jones, Peoclogwyn, and that he had immediately given his consent.—The report, which was moved by Mr Jonathan Davies, was adopted.—The Surveyor reported that Captain Evans had submitted yet another plan and that this complied with the bylaws.—The Council thereupon approved the plan.-The Surveyor reporting that the plans of two houses which Mr Robert Isaac purposed erecting in Madoc-street were not in accordance with the bylaws, it was agreed to disapprove them.—Mr R. E. Owen, Chapel-street, was appointed out of four applicants clerk in the Surveyor's department. GAS COAL. On the recommendation of the General Purposes Committee, the tenner of Mr Robert Richards, Llanbedr, Pensarn, for the supply of coal for the gas works was accepted. CHARITABLE ENTERTAINMENTS. The General Purposes Committee reported having refused an application for the use of the Town Hall at a reduced rate for Dr Barnardo's Homes entertainment, following a precedent in doing so.—Mr Ebenezer Roberts said he did not agree with the recommendation, Dr Barnardo's Homes were admittedly doing a great work and having regard to that fact they should be sup- ported as much as possible by the general public. Privately the public were subscribing liberally towards the fund, and surely the Council as repre- senting that public should do what they could.-Dr Jones-Morris said the Council had in the past adhered rigidly to the rule not to reduce the fixed charge for the use of the Town Hall. Such appli- cations had been made by other homes, but in all cases, including entertainments for local charitable objects, there had been no reduction. If the Council departed from the rule a daugerous precedent would be established. He felt sure that all the members heartily sympathised with the object and would no doubt make up for what they could not concede in a public capacity by opening their hearts and purses in their private capacity.—Mr David Morris agreed with Dr Morris, observing that the Council could not make an exception of this case bearing in mind that the promoters of local charitable entertain- ments had been refused.—Mr Ebenezer Roberts But the Homes subsist entirely on charity. They rely on Providence.—Mr Richard Newell said the Committee were inclined to look upon the matter in the same light as Mr Roberts, but they felt that to make this case an exception would amount to stultification.—Mr Jonathan Davies said although he was much in sympathy with the Homes, having subscribed towards them for some time, he could not help thinking it would be very unwise to make an exception of this application. Let them adhere to the rule. -Captain Morgan Jones inquired whether it was a ha.-d and fast rule ?-The Clerk replied iu the affirmative, adding tha the last application which the Council refused was that made by Captain J. R. Priohard for the entertain ment promoted for the benefit of the widow of Sergeant Anderson. —The Council then adopted the recommendation of the Committee. THE WASTE PAPER NUISANCE. Mr Newell referred to the practise by trades- people and others of brushing waste paper cn to the streets. Not only did it detract from the appear- ance of the roads, bnt the paper consisted a great danger, horses being apt to take fright.—The Chairman: les, it is a most offensive practice.—Mr Ebenezer Roberts and Dr Jcnes-Morris spoke to the same effect nnd it was decided that the Surveyor should look iijto the matter. THE TREMADOC ESTATE AND THE COUNCIL. The Works Committee recommended that the bill of Messrs Lloyd George and George against the Tremadoc Estate in regard to dangerous buildings in High-street amounting to Xig Is 8d should be paid and the Committee directed the Clerk to write to Mr Casson calling his attention to the serious delay on his part in carrying out the work ordered by the justices on June 1st, 1899.— The following letter was read from the Agent to the Tremadoc Estate (Mr Randal C-,ssoll) June Sth. I have arrange-i for this to be proceeded with, but have been hindered by the adjoining owner not being prepared to move though I have pressed him in the matter. I ex- pect that masons v/iil start work on Monday next, however, and I cannot be responsible for any injury the adjoining owner may suffer."—In reply to a member, the Clerk said the adjoining owner was Mr Wm, Owen Tones,-The Surveyor said he saw Mr Wm. Owen Jones and he told him that he haa not been pressed, adding that he was quite prepared to carry out his part of the contract.—In reply to the Chairman, the Surveyor said the work had not baen commenced oil Monday as stated in the letter.—The Chairman said it was satisfactory to knew that arrangements for the work had been made, although the promise to commence on Monday had not been filfilled.-Capt Morgan Jones said it was high time the work was started. —Dr Jones Morris proposed that a letter should be sent to Mr Casson eipressing pleasure that arrangements for the work had been made and hoping that he would see the adjoining owner im- mediately so as to complete the work as soon as possible.—Mr Newell seconded the proposition, which was agreed to. JOIT HOSPITAL PROPOSAL. The report of the conference which stated that Dr Fraser, the county medical officer, would sub- mit a detailed report on the question was adopted, on the motion of the Chairman. DAIRY CLASSES. Mr Jonathan Davies said the present course of classes which were being held in the Town Hall would finish on the following day. A wish had been expressed by seven or eight young women to have the course extended and the College authori- ties had intimated their willingness to permit the instructress to stay in the event of the requisite number of pupils being found. He believed that the number would be found. He might say that the classes could never have been carried on but for the kindness of the Chairman and Mrs Greaves in supplying cream. Mrs Roberts, Pensyflog, and Mrs Newell had promised to assist in supplying cream and milk for the extended course.—The Chairman said there would be no difficulty as to the cream and milk.—Mr Jonathan Davies then proposed that the course should be extended.—Mr David Morris seconded the proposition which was agreed to unanimously.—Several of the members expressed a hope that the public would attend the classes in the capacity of lookers-on. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BOARD. Dr S. Griffith, who represented the Council on the Intermediate School Board, wrote stating that his term of office had expired and that he did not wish to be re-elected.—The Chairman said he acknowledged the letter and expressed regret on behalf of the Council at the decision of Dr Griffith. -Mr Jonathan Davies said he was very sorry to learn of the decision.—It having been stated that Dr Griffith had been appointed to represent the Board of Guardiatis on the Board, Mr Dd. Morris moved the appointment of Capt. Morris Joocs as the representative of the Council.— Mr Rd. Newell Bfconded the proposition which was agreed to unanimously. AGRICULTURAL. The Bangor College wrote announcing that exhi- bitions for lectures on agriculture were open to farmers' sons over sixteen. It was stated that the holding of the exhibitions would cost the holders nothing. They would get everything free. A wish was expressed that sons of farmers in the dis- trict would avail themselves of the opportunity. GENERAL DISTRICT RATE. Mr Jonathan Davies having given notice that he would move at the next meeting that a new general district rate should be made, the Council rose.

MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. The accounts of the New York Life Insurance Company which have been published recently show that the total revenue last year amounted to £ 12,932,673, of which the sum of £ S.657,863 arose from premiums, £ 515,972 from annuity considera- tions, and the balance over and above these amounts from interest profits on investments, &c. On the other side the large sum of £5,540,220 was paid in death claims, matured endowments, bonus to policyholders, &c., and after paying all the claims, the working expenses, &c., the unprece- dented sum of four million, eight hundred and fifty-six thousand, six hundred aud twenty-eight pounds ( £ 4,856,628) was added to the funds, raising the same to the stupendous tctal of £ 61,568,053. The report shows also that the market value of the securities was C3,801,952 in excess of the book value, so that if this were added to the account the funds would stand at £ 65,370,005. The surplus funds over liabilities amount to £ 10,294,158, showing an increase last year of £ 1,165,065. The British business alone is now equal to some of the largest of the British companies. The premium income of the British branch for last year (includ- ing annuity income) was £ 551,627. The new proposals completed numbered 3,956 for £ 1,S43,109, and the new premiums received on the same amounted to 184,349. The British manager is Air Ll. C. Haldeman, who possesses a great reputation in the insurance world. The inspectors for this district are Mr William Griffiths, Bar- mouth, and Mr J. T. Jones, Llanbrynmair, who have been very successful.

p W LLHLI. CONSERVATIVE CLUB.—In an advertisement the Conservative Club invite applications for the post of secretary at a salary of jE20 per annum. EXCURSION FROM OLDHAM.—The annual trip of the Busk Wesleyans, Oldham, was made to Pwll- heli on Saturday. The excursionists numbered about 900. Started at one o'clock in the morning and arrived at Pwllheli at nine o'clock, the train being an hour and a half late. Unfortunately the outing was marred by bad weather, rain falling heavily all day until the time for making the re- turn journey, when the sky cleared in a manner tantalizingly beautiful to the poor trippers. DR BARNARDO'S HOMES.—An entertainment in aid of the Homes was held at the Town Hall on Monday night under the presidency of Dr Wynne Griffith, the mayor. Mr Wookey gave an address illustrated with limelight views on the reclamation of waifs and strays, and songs and solos were given by a contingent of fifteen boys from the Homes. Miss Winnie Jones, Pwllheli, acted as accompanist. There was a crowded attendance and a good sum was realised. The Mayor subscribed £1 la and promised an annual subscription. TOWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH.-Pre. sent: Alderman Wynne Griffith (mayor) pre siding, Alderman William Anthony (ex-mayor). Alderman David Williams, Councillors W. Eifl Jones, H. P. Jones, Ellis Griffith, T. Winslow, W. Saddler Jones, John Wiliiams, T. J. Williams, J. E. Hughes, Thomas Lloyd, and Dr S. W. Griffith, with Messrs E. R. Davies (clerk) and W. J. Davies (surveyor and inspector). THE NEW BUILDINGS DIFFICULTY. The Watch Committee, in a long report, dealt with plans of new buildings. With regard to cottages purposed to be erected by Mr John Jones, Birmingham, in Gordon-road, South Beach, the Surveyor said it would be necessary for the Council to construct a sewer for the use of the new houses. —Alderman Anthony said the Council were informed by the late Mr Thomas Roberts, C.E., that they were not bound to provide sewers for new streets. In fact, the Council were given to understand that they were not supposed to take over a new road until the owners of hou-es had provided a sewer.—Alderman David Williams thought it was time the Council adopted the Public Works Streets Act, which empowered the Council to construct sewers for new roads and to exact a payment from the several owners in proportion to the latter's interest. The adoption ot the Act would not impose a burden on the ratepayers. —Alderman Anthony said he was at one with Alderman Williams. h would be a splendid thing to adopt the Act. The Council could borrow money aad repay the loan as the owners paid their quota —Mr John Williams incidentally observed that it would be difficult to trace the owners of a portion of the land affected —On the proposition of Alderman Anthony, seconded by Mr U. P. Jones, it was agreed, ere approving the plans, that the Surveyor should confer with Mr J. Jones.-Mr W. Eifl Jones said the Watch Committee recom- mended approval of the plans. He failed to see the good of a committee sitting for hours and making recommendations which the Couucil re- jected.—Alderman Anthony said it was not wise for aIY man to shut the door leading to enlighten- ment.—Mr Eifl Jones I am not shutting it. I am as open to enlightenment as you are.—Alderman David Williams propo-ed that the necessary steps for the adoption of the Public Streets Works Act be t,-iken. -Alderman Anthony seconded the pro- position, which was agreed to. The Surveyor reported that in erecting two houses in Ala-road Mr Lewis Jones had violated the bylaws, and although warned had persisted in the violation. — Mr W. Saddler Jones said the Council must put an end to contravention of the bylaws.—Mr J. E Hughes agreed, adding that unless the Council enforced the bylaws they would, in the event of ac accident, he held re- sponsible for the consequences.—Alderman Wil- liams aoked what was the power of the Council ?- The Clerk There is only one course open and that is to take legal proceeding@.-It being pointed out that such a course would involve pulling down the buildings, Mr Eifl Jones said it would be a pity to adopt such an extreme measure. —Alderman Williams We are too prone to pity. We are killing our power by means of pity.— Alderman Anthony said the former Surveyor, as well as the new Surveyor, had warned Mr Lewis dunes, uut none 01 me warnings haa Deen heeded. -Mr J. E. Hughes Quite so. He was warned when he commenced the buildings.—Mr Eifl Jones It will be a hard thing to force the man to pull down the houses.—Alderman Anthony re- joined that the bylaws must be observed. But as a matter of fact, Mr Lewis Jones would only have to pull down the partition wall.-Alderrnan David Williams proposed that the Council should follow the only course they could pursue-take legal proceedings,—Mr T. J. Williams seconded the proposition which was carried without opposi- tion.—Alderman Anthony said it was quite time the Council did something except bark. They had become notorious tor barking and for doing nothing further. If a man was warned not to contravene the bylaws in the town, that man, as a rule, re- plied, Pooh, Pwl.'htdi Council. They only talk. I am act going to listen to them People nov went so far as not to end in plans at all, and it was high time for the Council to act. The only way to get the bylaws observed was to make ai example of half a dozen defaulters. Proceedings would be good medicine. -Mr W. Eifl Jones said die Council had not been so ready to take action against Mr Solomon Andrews.—Alderman Anthony I am prepared to take proceedings against all who contravene the bylaws, Mr Andrews ircluded.-Mr John Wil- liams said the Council resisted Mr Andrews when he did not comply with the bylaws.—Mr J. E. Hughes I don't see why the Council should work against a rich man simply because he is a rich man no more than we should crush the poor man simply because he is poor. Let us be fair and impartial.— Mr W. Eifl Jones was proceeding to deal with the case of Mr Andrews, vhen Alderman Williams asked whether the discussion was in order.—The Mayor ruled that it w*s not and the matter dropped. The Surveyor said he hid received a sketch (not a plan) of a workshop by Mr Lewis Jones on land abutting Ala-road. No sanitary conveniences were shown in the plan. The ouilding had been erected and was being used by Mr Lewis Jones as a work- shop. Mr Jones had beet: warned not to proceed with the building, but disregarded the warning.- After discussion, Mr H. P. Jones moved that the sketch should be laid on the table.—Alderman Dd. Williams seconded the ffiction-Mr W. Eifl Jones proposed inasmuch as the sketch did not comply with the bylaws that it should be rejected.—Tne latter proposition was carried.—Alderman Anthony inquired whether the Council had power to refuse ~.avf build a workshop at this place.—The Clerk Not if the building complies with the by- laws. In further reply, the Clerk said it was com- petent for the Ala-road Cfcapel, if they considered they had a grievance, to bring a civil action against Mr Jones. The Surveyor said he had received plans of a stable hy Mr Cornelius Roberts, but in this case again the building had al-eady been erected. — Mr T. J. Williams said there were extenuating circum- stances in this case. MrRoberta had done all he could to comply with th) bylaws. He proposed that the plans should be jpproved.— Mr Eifl Jones seconded the proposition which was agreed to.- The Council deferred consideration of plans of pur- posed stables by Mr Solonon Anthem on the Maes owing to the specificatiois not having been sub- mitted. KERBING ANDCHANNELLING. The Watch Committrf recommended that the Council should provide lerbing and channelling to Mr Samuel Owen, Bee House, to assist him in paving the front of his tvo houses.—Mr W. Saddler Jones thought the Couadl should provide kerbing and channelling for all tie owners of houses in the vicinity.—The Mayor: This is the only application before us.—The recommendation was adopted. THE TRiWVAY SHED. The Watch Committee recommended that the tramway shed should be temporarily removed from the entrance to the Embankment-road to the Tugela wharf, and that the trtmway should be repaired where necessary.—The Surveyor said the total cost would only be JE5 to £ 6— The repair of the tram- way was immediately agreed to, but a long discus- sion took place with regard to the removal of the shed.—Alderman David Williams objected to the shed being removed fr<m place to place. Let a definite place Le fixed tpOD-Dr S. W. Griffiths said he was also averse o removing the shed tem- porarily.—Mr T. J. Villiams said the Council were bound to removethe shed from its present site. They had made a promise to that eflect Alderman David Wiliams said the Council had no right to make suh a proffiise.-AldermaD Anthony paid no forma; resolution was passed pro- mising the removal of ye shed. But the Council gave their ivord.-Tht Mayor That is so.— Alderman Anthony M' Thomas Lloyd withdrew his objection to the she( when the promise to re- move it in a certain tine was made.—Mr H. P. Jones said he remembe ed very well the Council making the promise.—Alderman Anthony added that at present the shel was an eyesore. It was positively hideous, staging as it did at the entrance to the Embankment rod.-Mr E. Griffi th advocated the permanent removal f the shed to some p!ace, Alderman Anthony said the Committee in recom- mending its temporary removal to the wharf had in mind the fact that this fite might become a source of profit to the Council if a man was enterprising enough to ask for a lea¡e for a fish shop. A tish shop at this place woud pay rpleiididly. -Alder- man Williams favourtd the erection of a public baths rather than a fish shop.—Alderman Anthony said he was quite wi'ling to public baths. He only wanted the Council to get all the profit they could. But as some o; the members objected to the word temporarily, he would omit it from the re- commendation.—Dr S. W. Griffith seconded the proposition as amended and it was eventually agreed to, Alderman Williams being the only member voting against it. THE ALA FOAD GRIEVANCE. The inhabitants of Ala-road wrote asking what the Council intended doing with tbfir memorial to remove the site (,f the horse and cattle fairs to so- other place—Mr W. Eifl Jones proposed that the letter should be laid on the table aud Mr John v\ illiams seconded the proposition.—The Clerk sug- gested that the Council should reply. The petition was laid on the table last time.—Ir J. E. Hughes propowd that a letter should be sent stating that the Council could do nothing.—Mr T. J. Williams seconded the proposition which was agreed to. ABERERCH ROAD. It was resolved to ask the County Council and the Rural District Council to participate in the expense of the proposed fencing along the Aber- erch main road. THE LIGHT RAILWAY PROJECT. A letter soliciting the support of the Council to the principle of the scheme fcr a light railway from Pwllheli to Nevin was read. The Company, who have the scheme in hand, were stated to be from Manchester. The motive power of the railway would be electricity. -Alderman Anthony ,aid the Council could not help approving of the principle of the scheme but he thought the Company were excessive in their demand for lani for deviation. They wanted over a hundred yards on each side. He had read the order carefully and as he under- stood matters if the order were granted the Com- pany would sweep away the entire front of the mansion occupied by Mr Winslow. This was of couise a matter for Mr Winslow and other owners similarly situated to inquire into.-Mr Winslow said he had not enteied into the matter yet. He wa" not informed that the order empowered the company to takeaway land in themannerdescribed -Alderman Anthony Baid he heartily concurred in the idea of a light railway and prop,)sed that the Council should approve the principle of the scheme provided it interfered not with the MaeF. This was about all the land the Council had. They could not spare it. It was the park of Pwllheli- (laughttr)-and they must look after it.r T J. n' !fm^-nSeCOndfd,. the proposition.-Aldernian David Williams believed it was usual to ask for a space of 100 yards of land on each side of every railway purposed constructing. Of course the laud waR npvpr "1 n1__L -I- — explained that the Company were acting in conjunction with the Cambrian Railway Company. The latter would worn the light railway which would facilitate matters very considerably. The terminus of the light radway would be in the new station of the Cambrian Railway Company which it was intended erecting near the embankment. Goods, cattle, etc would be taken by the light railway before eight o dock in the morning. The railway would bp absolutely free during the day for the conveyance of passengers. Alderman Anthony trusted that the Company would cater to the agricultural com- munity as much as possible. The town of Pwllheli supported the project under the assumption that this wou!d be one of the ehief aims of the Com- paiy — In the desultory conversation which fol- lowed, it was obseived that a certain section objected to the proposal because it did not cater to the needs of the whole of Lleyn.— Mr Eifl Jones pointed out that it was stated in reliable circles that the L and N. W. Railway Company had a scheme on foot to run a railway from Chwilog to Nevio. The latter scheme would ignore Pwll- heli entirely. The Council should bear this fact in mind.-Nir Thomas Lloyd and Alderman Anthony said this was freely rumoured. The latter then dwelt at some length on the advantages of a railway connection between Pwllheli and Nevin and pointed out that the extension of railway facilities I-vpn tn w. Nevin would ease matters for the whole of Lleyn. He believed the railway would improve the Pwll- heli fairs as it would afford extra facilities for the conveyance of cattle. He amended his proposition to the effect that the Council approve the principle cf the scheme, subject to the entrances to the Maes and to the Embankment-road not being interfered witii.-N,lr J. E. Hughes seconded the proposition as amended and it was ultimately agreed to unanimously. ELECTRIC LIGHTING. Alderman Anthony asked leave to refer to an important matter. It was with regard to the proposal to light the streets of the to.vn by means of electricity. It was quite clear to all the members that the Council themselves could not y afford the money necessary to spcure the parliamentary order and to carry out the electric light works. The Man- chester Light Railwav • a position to light the town by electricity on most advantageous terms. They could give easy terms because the light railway would be run by electricity. He was given to understand that the Company were prepared, in the event cf the by electricity. He was given to understand that the Company were prepared, in the event cf the light railway scheme being carried out, to supply electnc light for the streets of the town at the rate of lict per unit, that was, about Is 9d to 2s per thousand. This would mean about JE70 per annurn-a very low figure. The present gas bill amounted to from fl50 to £200. The Company would levy a charge of 3d per unit on private consumers or 3s 6d per thousand. Even this figure was below that paid fer gas. The Com ^ou^d pay all tho expenses in counectiou with the works. They would impose one con dition and that was, that the Council should enter into a lease for ten years. At the expiration of that period, the Company would be prepared to sell the works at a valuation to the Council. He was very anxious for the Council to take advantage of the offer and pro- posed that negotiations should be entered into with the Company. -Alderm-an Williams seconded the proposition, observing that his ex- perience of electric light had shown him clearly that it held a great advantage over gas.—The Clerk said members of the Company would be at Pwllheli at the end 'of the week and suggested that a. jcommittee should meet them.—Alderman Anthony: I prefer correspondence.—The other members concurred is this view, and the pro- position was then carried unanimously. LOAN. The Clerk was empowered to secure a loan of £ 4,000 for works of water supply at a rate of 3i per cent. WATER WORKS. A special committee was appointed to super intend these works during their progress.—This was all the business of interest.

YN YSCl NHAIARN. PARISH CIIURCH.-rhe Parish Church has had an addition to its fabric in the form of a ne hap- tismal font of Cefn stone presented by Dr Henry Isaac Jones, M. D., San Francisco, son of Alltud Eifion, Tremadoc.