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VM- CAKDIGAN. > I Point-to-Point Race.—By a typographical ^1'ror, the date of these steeplechases was pub- lished last Meek to take place on March 2nd instead of 23rd. Promotion.—Second-lieutenant J. E. Lewis, 3rd Volunteer Battalion, has been promoted lieutenant. Mr Lewis is the son of Mr, Win. Lewis, manager of Lloyd's Bank, Cardigan. Marine.—Mr Garnet G. Davies, son of Captain J. Davies, 5, Priory-terrace, Cardi- gan, has successfully passed his examination as second engineer at Cardiff last week. Girls' Friendly Society.—The associates and members of the St. Mary's G.F.S. were enter- tained to tea by Mrs. Evans, The Vicarage, on Thursday afternoon, when a most enjoya-ble evening was spent in games, etc. Tabernacle Literary Society.—At the weekly Meeting of this society, on Wednesday evening ¡ last, an excellent paper on Ambition was :ead by Mr. Evan O. Bowen. St. Mary's-ter- race, which was followed by a discussion. An Early Snake.—On Wednesday, March rg,t, hetwe.en Penybryn and Cilgerran, Mr Thomas Phillips, in the employ of Mr S. Young. ttialtsf'T, Cardigan, observed a snake twent- one inches long lying on the breast of a hedge on the roadside and succeeded in killing it. Personal.—At the quarterly association of the Calvinistie Methodists, held at Ton last ^eek, among others the Rev. Dr. Moelwyn ■Hughes, Cardigan, was appointed1 a member of a committee to confer with delegates from -^orth Wales as to Sunday School work and Methods. Will.—Mr. George Llewelyn. Cilgerran, who died on the 6th February last, appointed as sole executrix of his will !s wife, Mrs. Margaret Llewellyn, by whom his estate has been valued at £ 1,4S5 18s. gross, deluding net personalty P,60 3s. 6d. St. Dogmell's School Board.—At a meeting this Board, on Wednesday, March 9th. the ^jlerk intimated that he had not heard any- thing with respect to the postponing of the Education Act for Pembrokeshire; hence the question of calls would have to be further Postponed. Election of Guardians for the Urban Dis- tricts.—The old members of the north and south wards of Cardigan were re-elected with- Out opposition to serve as guardians of the Poor, anG- Mr. John Evans, Tyhir, took the Place of Mr. B. Williams in the St. Dogmell's Municipal ward. Prize-Takers.—At the third of the horse shows held at the Agricultural Hall, London, on Tuesday, March 8th, King's premiums of -2160 each for hunter stallions were awarded to "Gold Medallist," owned by Mr J. Wyn- tord Phillips, M.P., Levdstep, and "Sterling Bank," belonging to Mr Owen C. Phillips, Aniroth Castle, Pembrokeshire. Oddfellowship.—At a special meeting of the members of fhe Glantivy Lodge of Odd- fellows, a letter was received from Mr Morgan- Richardson resigning his office as trustee of the lodge which was accepted. Bro. Henry Evans, P.P.G.M., was elected to fill the vac- ancy. and1 Bros. J. Davies, P.P.G.M., and W. ^■ Thomas, P.G.M.. were chosen as ad- ditional trustees. It is proposed to have a turn-out" some time during next summer t) be followed by a dinner. Complimentary Dinner.—On Saturday even- ing, Mr. R. E. Jones, late manager of the Rational Provincial Bank. Cardigan, was en- tertained to a dinner at the Angel Hotel by a number of his friends on the occasion of his departure from the town to Mold. Flintshire. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. E. James. Pegret was expressed at his departure and good1 wishes for his future. Songs and reci- tations added materially to the evening's Pleasures. Proposed Public Hall at Boncath.—On Fri- day evening, last week, a meeting was con- vened at Boncath, under the presidency of Mr. Robinson, for purpose of forming a limited liability company to undertake the Responsibility of erecting a public hall for the USe of the village and neighbourhood, to the v"alue of £ 200, with power to borrow £ 190 ad- ditional capital if necessary. The Chairman Undertook the duty of canvassing for subscrb- ers at JB1 each share. Such a hall is much deeded. Xon-Maintenance.—At a special sessions of the Lower Hundred of Troedyraur, held at the Police Station, Cardigan, on Saturday ,afternoon last, before Messrs D. Davies and Lewis Evans, -tJavid Nicholas, Hhyd, Blaen- ^°rth, labourer, was charges by Mr. D. R. relieving officer, with neglecting to {Maintain his wife and six children who had become chargeable to the Cardigan Union, to the amount of Ell 6s. Od. Having no means to pay Vi-as Sent to prison for a month with hard labour. vSuccessful Breeders and Trainers.—At the ^e\v Inn races, on Wednesday March Stii, ""hicli are held annually and very popular, 'Lady Trustful," the property of Mr. John ~°nes, Tanyregiwys, lilaenportli, C ardigan, took first prize in the class for animals under Saddle and under 14 hanGs; first in harness Jjoder I44 and the silver medal of the Welsh V()b Societv. This makes the tAvent\-liith ?.rst prizes Avon by Lady Trustful, in clQn to the medal. Mr.. Jones also took iirst *0r cobs in hand under three years old, and a Third for "Ladv Cardigan" (cob), under 14^, In harness; and a highly commended under laddie. Mr David Davies. Blaenpistyll Stud arm, took first m the open pony class and for Monies ridden by a boy under fourteen years {)f age. Capel Mair Literary Society.—The weekly Meeting of this soeiety, on Wednesday even- ing. March 9th. was a competitive one. with f,aPt. James, Brynheulog, as chairman, and rj^ptain Timothy Penniorfa, as conductoi. > h«y adjudicators weiilo>:—Music, Mr. A\ m • Y^nkins A.C. prose and poetry. Revs. E. J r'°J*d and E. Evans. The results were as fol- {^vs:—The prize for the best four verses to The Netpool,' was divided1 between" Pys- » and "Un hoff o'r Fan." who did not |ns\vCr; essay on "Courage,' Miss Lizzie M. Morris- solo* for girls under fifteen. Gertv °nes ditto for boys, Mr Albert Charles; an- el-li-ig six questions from the Book of Lsther, Master Arthur Thomas; givmg the Welsh ?5[Uivalent for seven English words, Mr L. harles female solo, Mi.ss Ecuth Mori is S0l0i Mr. T. G. EVans; Welsh spelling, r- David Morris; quartette. Mr IX Charles atld rrni-tv Inquest. Mr. Ivor Evans, coroner for north ■v^Qibrokeshire, held an enouiry on Tuesday, >Jarch 8th touching the death of James E'vans. 1 ^gwrgoch-fach. Morfil. Wm. Evans, farm labourer in deceased's employ, said deceased :\ad been keeping his bed for wee'- but on ,tt!e previous Wednesday he appeared to be- Conseouently, witness went to Dr. Newport Pem., and R«t a mixture from >'m- When he returned, deceased seemed i Uch worse and died' in about '» "uaitei -of-an afterwards. Deceased drank too much {Retimes. Dr. Havard stated that be had G«n attending the deceased for the last thut\ and mostly as a result of intemperance, attributed death to heart failure arising alcoholism. A verdict accordingly was etUrried. th^ardigan County School.—At a meeting or .•1 managers of this school, held on Satur- t>)y> the 5tb the Rev. J. Williams presiding, tead report of the Grounds Committee was ad an(t, ad0pted, several improvements be- r, recommended,' such as draining of the r planting portions with Austrian pine. Painn!> Gf hedges. Persons being in the So getting over the hedge of the grounds jj. as to tnake a short cut to the Brick Works. and*5 decided to fill up the gan in the hedge »j Put a caution that offenders would be to h A number of bills were ordered frnmJi^d- An intimation had' been received m the Central Welsh Board that it would not be necessary to convene a meeting of the managers this year 011 the inspection day.— On Y\ ednesday last at a meeting of the Pem- brokeshire County Governing B Y, a terminal grant of £130 Is. lid was made to the Cardigan County School, as it is a joint county school. Assessment Committee.—On Thursday, March 10th, at the Guild Hall, a meeting of the Assessment Committee of the Cardigan I nion was held the members present being Messrs. W. Picton Evans (chairman); B. Rees, W J. Williams, Thomas Hughes (Aberporth), J. Rowe, E. Peregrine Jenkins, J. Adams, Lewis Davies, D. J. Edwards, and Rev. J. Williams.—Twelve appeals were heard from the parishes of Blaenporth. Meline, Lleebi- St. Dogmell's (municipal), St. Dogmell's (rural), and St. Mary's (Cardigan.)—Eight were allowed and three dismissed and one ad- journed to the next meeting. Supplemental valuation lists were examined, approved of, and signed for the following parishes :Blaen- porth, Llandygwydd, Manordeifi, and St. Mary's. Substitutional valuation list for the parish of Llanfihangel-Penbedw was approved of and signed. The Clerk was allowed £ 20 for his services during the year and £ 12 10s. for preparing valuation lists. A Serious Aceic.enb-On Saturday evening, the day of the County Council elections, March 5th. a person named T. Evans, in the employ of Mr. Evan Williams, Ffynonfair (one of tne candidates), was taking a horse from the farm to Blaenporth in order that another person might use it to ride to the Llandygwydd pollin< station to hear the declaration" of the poll, met with a somewhat serious accident near Rhydygaer, through the animal stopping sud- denly and throwing him down. The result was a severe cut on the forehead, extending across the right eyebrow to the nose, the na^al bone of which was in pieces. Dr. C. G. J ones was sent for and under his care the injured man is progressing favourably. Marked Salmon.—Colonel W. Lewes, Llys- newydd, Henllan, Llandyssul. is trying an ex- periment so as to satisfy himself whether salmon return into the same river or not. He states that he had had latel-- several kelts returned to the river Teify with a label at- tached to the dorsed fin. i.e., the fin on the back, marked with "L," and numbered 1 to 35. Should1 anyone come across a sal- mon so marked, he should feel obliged by their writing to him and giving the weight of the fish. Eglwyswrw Petty Sessions.—The adjourned licensing sessions for the division of Cemes were held at the Magistrates' Room, Eglwyswrw, on Wednesday, Aiarch 9th, the Bench consist- ing of Messrs Thomas Colby, D. Havard and the Rev. E. D. Evans. For driving a horse and cart without lights on the 6th February, on the complaint of P.C. Lewis. S. Dogmell's, John Jones Rock Cottage, St. Dogmell's, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, as was Mary Evans, Bryntirion, St. Dogmell's, mulcted in the same amount for driving a pony and1 trap without lights.—Mr. James, St. Dogmell's, for whom Mr. W. J. Williams appeared, was ordered to pay 10s. inclusive for being drunk at New- port, Pem., on the 5th of February.—For being found in a shed containing hay and timber, with a lighted lamp in the occupa- tion of Mr. Wm. R-ees, Spring Villa, Newport, Pem., Thomas Phillips, King-street, Newport, Pem., was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, the Bench expressing an opinion that lie was not there for a legal purpose. He had witnessed de- fendant coming to the field and entering the shed.—Mr. W. J. Williams defended.—The licence of the Plough Inn, Eglwyswrw, was transferred to Mr. J. Thomas.—The applica- tion for removal of the licence of the Mar- iners' Arms, Newport, Pem., to new prem- ises-once before adojurned—was refused, on the ground that the new building was not completed nor in a fit state to be used. The application must consequently stand over for twelve months. TOWN COUNCIL. Monday. March 14th. — Present: Councillor E. Mathias (mayor)'; Aldermen E. Ceredig Evans, B. James J. C. Roberts, and Ivor Evans; Councillors J. Daniel, E. Bowen, J. Evans (auctioneer), W. Bowen, A. Harper, T. Walking, T. H. Williams, and S. Young. Surveyor's Report.—A quantity of stones for the highway had been — -^ivcd and proved of. About 1.045 yards more were re- quired, though they had between 600 and 700 yards in stock. This would enable them to lay down a good coating on the roads with the assistance of a steam roller in the autumn. The boundary wall of the Board School had been completed and was an improvement to the roadway. The pipes for the additional water works had arrived and were being carted to the works. The Borough had been free fiom infectious disease during the year. The landslip over the Netpool road would be re- moved without delay. Lighting Committee.—The report of this committee recommeinded that ftio feteps be taken with the matter of public lighting at present, as the season was drawing to a close, but that the improvements be made before the lighting season commenced in August.— Adopted. A Dangerous Spot.—The Town Council, at the request of the District Council, having drawn the attention of the County Council to the dangerous state of a narrow piece of the highway near Warren, an expression of regret was evinced that the County Council had refused to adopt the recommendation of the Roads Committee to widen the same and expected the Town Council to do the work on the plea that they were paid for metalling the road. The Bridge Urinal.—Ordei-s having been given months ago to place flushing tanks over the urinal on the bridge, the Surveyor was asked why the work was not carried out, as the warm weather would soon make it neces- sary to flush it often. The Surveyor stated that it Avas a difficult task to place such cis- terns. the ironwork not being suitable, nor. in his opinion, strong enough to bear the weight. He was requested to see to the matter forth- with. Medical Officer's Annual Report.—This re- port was a satisfactory one. The Borough had been free from epidemics during the year the water supply good1; the roads kept in good order; the removal of refuse fairly satisfac- tory, but there were few exceptions. The birth-rate was 24.8 per 1,000. and the death- rate 18.5. Motor Service.—It was resolved to com- municate with the G.W.R. authorities re- specting the motor service between Cardigan and Newcastle Emlvn, and a hone was ox- presesd that a similar service would be under- I taken between Newport, Pem., and Cardigan.

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-m I NMtACASrLM BMLYJN < Board of Guardians.—The meeting of the Guardians was held last Friday week, Mr John Lewis, Drerach, in the chair.—The Clerk re- ported that the balance in the Treasurer's hands was P,554 17s. 8d.—The question of the sale of stones and gravel from the quarry hav- ing arisen, a lengthy discussion ensued. With a view to terminating it, Mr Benjamin Davies moved and Mr D. C. Jones seconded that the matter be referred to the Committee ap- pointed at the last meeting of the Board.—This was agreed to.—Mr Evan Thomas thereupon gave notice of his intention to move that the Master be paid seventy-five per cent on the amount produced by the sale of gravel from the quarry as remuneration for his services in superintending the work, and Mr Thomas Davies, Cilwaunvdd, also gave notice of his intention to move that a sum be fixed per yard for carting stone from the quarry to the Work- house.—The matter then dropped. Rural District Council.—The monthly meet- ing of the Llandyssul Council was held on Fri- day week, Mr. G. Davies, Alltycordd, in the chair. There were also present Messrs Thos. Davies, Evan Davies, John Rees, Ben Davies, A. T. Evans, D. C. Jones, Evan Davies, John H. Evans, David Davies, David Thomas, the Rev. T. A. Thomas, and Mrs E. E'vans.—The Rev. T. A. Thomas moved and Dr. A. T. Evans seconded that the road leading from the County School to the main road from Llandyssul to New Quay be taken over by the Council.—Mr J. H. Evans moved and Mr David Davies seconded that the Coun- cil repair the road for foot passengers only and that two men be employed thereon for three weeks.—The motion was withdrawn and the amendment was agreed to.—Dr. Evans having given notice, moved that fur- ther proceedings be taken against Mr C. H. L. Fitzwilliams for neglecting to abate the nuisance in and tbout the stable at Blackbird, Llandyssul.—After dis- cussion. it was decided' to serve notices on Mr David Davies, the occupier of the stable, to abate the nuisance complained of. and upon Mr Fitzwilliams to provide proper drainage for the stable.—The Surveyor read his report with reference to Alltysgob road and on the motion of Mrs Evans, seconded by Mr. D. Davies, it was decided to employ two men for three weeks.—The Llandyfriog Parish Council hav- ing called attention to the bad1 state of the road leading from Adpar to Teify-terrace it 1 was decided, on the proposition of Mr Evan Davies, seconded by M. John Rees, that the road be repaired.—An application from the Llangunllo Parish Council to repair the road leading from Maesllyn Lodge to Waunllwyd was granted.—The Medical Officer's annual re- port will be published next week. Health of the District.—In his annual re- port, Dr. Lloyd, the medical officer for the Rural District Council, stated tht 110 deaths were registered against 162 in 1902 and 120 deaths in 1901. He believed this was about the lowest death-rate since he had been medi- cal officer for the district and he found the death-rate had been lowered in other districts. In his opinion, this could be accounted for by the heavy and continuous rain which not only purified the atmosphere, but also served as an excellent scavenger for the roads and gutters, claning them of all contaminations and excrementa- tious deposits, thereby considerably lessening the duties of the Sanitary Inspector. The infantile mortality, that is, deaths under a year old, numbered sixteen, against thirty- five in 1902, and twenty-four in 1901. Of tho infectious diseases, twenty-two cases were noti- fied, against fifty-four notifications in the pre- ceding year, eleven being scarlet fever, eight diphtheria, and three enteric fever. Of the latter, there was only one death. The vic- tim was a farmer's widow seventy years of age. Diphtheria also raged in different parts of that parish in the months of August and September. The origin of the complaint was uncertain, there being no marked insanitary causation, unless it was a legacy handed down from the preceding year. Of enteric fever, only one death occurred. The cases occurred at Pentrecwrt, in the parish of Llangeler, in the month of May. The origin of the fever was uncertain, but the water used for house- hold purposes was suspicous, being from an open well liable to pollution. The dwellings were in a fair sanitary state. Eleven deaths were certified from phthisis as against eigh- teen in the preceding year and fifteen in 1901. Phthisis had now been proved to be an in- fectious disease and, consequently, isolation of the patient was as important and necessary as in any other infectious disease. In his opinion, it ought to be made a notifiable disease, like the other principal diseases of the zymotic class, and it was very important that phthisical patients should expectorate into a closed receptacle containing disinfecting fluid such as carbolised water or a solution of chlor- inated lime. In some instances, the disease was transmitted from parents to offspring and ran hereditary, but in most instances it was acquired by the hard fare and insanitary con- dition of the dwellings of the humbler class, but he was pleased to state that though the district generally the low-thatched badly- ventilated cottages with damp earth floors and small windows, admitting little light and no ventilation were crumbling to ruins and were being replaced by neat slated', substantial houses, with dry brick floors and large win- dows opening at the top, thereby admitting plenty of fresh air. A project was now started to have a joint sanatorium for the three coun- ties of Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke for the treatment of phthisical natients of the poorer class. A suitable site, granted on very favourable terms by Colonel Davies-Evans, of Highmead, had been fixed upon, situated near Highmead. in Llanybyther. He believed that the idea bid fair to become an accomplished fact and1, doubtless, it would not only afford immense relief in many cases if pro- cured early enough, but it would also educate the masses to a more hygienic mode of living by securing better ventilation and a good supply of fresh air in their houses. Dur- ing the year, twenty-two persons had died of diseases of the respiratory organs, eleven from phthisis, and eleven from bronchitis, pleurisy, and pneumonia. Ten deaths were certified of heart infections. The births re- corded were 153, eighty-five males and seventy- eight females, against 177 births with ninety males and eighty-seven females in the preced- ig year. All the children in the district four months old and upwards had been successfully vaccinated and no exemption certificates ap- plied for. In the course of the year, several cottages were condemned as unfit for human habitation and in all instances satisfactory repairs had been executed. The water supply was very fair all through the district, befng from springs and1 wells protected from pollu- tion. The supply at Pentrecaoal village, in the parish of Penbryn, had been much im- proved since his last report. Pipes had been laid to conduct the water from Bronrlivdden field to the roadside, easily accessible to the villagers. The expense was borne jointly by the local residents and the District Council. The well at Pentrecwrt village, in tile parish of Llangeler, was on the roadside and liable to surface pollution. The matter was referred to Llangeler Parish Council and that body promised to remedy matters, but he was sorry to say that nothing had been done as yet and the well was as bad as ever and the water which many of the villagers used was often very contaminated. The villages of Drefehn, in Llangeler parish, and Capelevanisaf, in the parish of East Cilrhedyn. complain that they had no pure drinking water procurable within a convenient distance of their houses, say 300 yards. He hoped the Council would' give the'matter their earnest attention. He had also to call attention to the deficiency of privy accommodation in many houses in the district. The pail system could not at any rate be opted in every instance and he trusted that the Council would enforce that every dwelling; house, however small and insignificant, should be supplied with privy accommodation, an acquisition very necessary from a sanitary as well as a civilised1 point of view. The dis- trict was purely rural, containing about half- a-dozen villages, the most important being Drefach and Velindre, the centre of the wool- len trade. The mills, about a dozen in num- ber in the above village, were large substantial buildings with plenty of light and ventilation and altogether "with a very good sanitary ar- rangement. At the end of the year, the dis- trict was healthy and clear of all epidemic diseases.

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YJSBYT1 Y YjSTVVYTH Parochial.—The parish meeting for the elec- tion of parish councillors for Ysbytty Ystwyth was held at the Board School on the 7th March. Mr John Rees, chairman of the Parish Coun- cil, presided, and was assisted by Mr E. Mor- gan, assistant overseer. The Chairman stated the nature of the meeting and asked that the nomination should be handed in. Six- teen were received. One of the candidates withdrew, leaving fifteen for eleven seats. The names were submitted to the meeting and voted upon. The following eleven received the largest number of votes and will therefore constitute the Parish Council for the follow- in three years :—Messrs Jenkin Davies, Gwar- ddol; Edward1 Davies Llwyndrain Joseph Edwards, Hendrefelin; D. W. Jenkins, School House; Evan Jenkins, Llethr; Thos Jenkins, Pontrhvdygroes; John Jones, Rhiwlas; Dd. Jones, Tymawr; Ebenezer Lewis. Church -ter- race; Dr Morgan, Mount Hazel; and John Morgan, Blaenmarchnant. After this busi- ness was transacted, the Chairman stated that the meeting had also been convened for the purpose of electing two members to represent the parish on the Board of Guardians and District Council. The retiring members (Mr Wm Jones and Mr Lewis Oliver) gave a lucid account of the work d'one by them during their term of office and it was proposed and seconded that they be re-elected. Another name was submitted to the meeting as an amendment, but when put to the meeting, twenty-two voted in favour of the proposi- tion and two for the amendment. A cordial vote of thanks was accorded the chairman and carried with cheers.

LLANGRANOG Tonie Solfa.—Mr T. Glyndwr Richards, of Mountain Ash, attended at Capel Cranog on Tuesday afternoon, March 8th, to examine the children of the neighbourhood in this subject. Forty wore successful in the different classes. In the evening a children's musical festival was held in the same place under the leadership of Mr. Richards. The chapel was well filled and all thoroughly enjoyed the singing of the juvenile choristers. On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Richards conducted another examination at Glynarthen. the candidates coming from Glynarthen, Bryngwenith, Hawen, Beulah, and Brynmoriah Chapels. A notable little candidate from the latter place, the six year old son of Police Constable David James, ob- tained full marks.—On Thursday a very suc- cessful musical festival was held at Glynarthen. There were two meetings. lr. Glyndwr Richards conducted. Parish Meeting.—On Monday evening, March 7th, a Parish Meeting was held at the Pontgarreg Schoolroom for tne purpose of electing parish councillors for the ensuing three years. The chairman, Mr. Henry Uoyd, C wrtnewydd, being a candidate, vacated the chair.—Mr. John Thomas, Arforfawr, was selected to preside. Before proceeding with the election, those present were invited to make remarks, or ask questions. One elector asked to be informed what the Council had done during the previous three years? The reply was that the Council had had the Dolgau and Penrallt footpaths under consideration, but that nothing had been done with regard to them. This apparently satisfied all present, as no more questions were forthcoming and no remarks made. The nomination of can- didates then proceeded with and reached thir- teen in number. On a show of hands, the fol- lowing eleven were elected :—Messrs. John Jones, Llanwen; Owen Davies, Cwmha- wenfach; D. Davies, Bonyn Mawr; H. Lloyd, Cwrtnewydd; Samuel Jones, Dol- gau W. Lloyd, Brynarfor; J. Rowlands. Cwm- hawenfawr; G. Jones, Bwlchclawdd; T. Owens, Penlon J. Williams, Nantllofawr; 0. James, Felinuchaf. No demand for a poll be- ing made, these were declared dulv elected. St. David's Day.—The Patron Saint of Wales in this neighbourhood is not commem- orated by any except by Church of England people. Tea and cake were, as is customary, provided in the afternoon by the Rector in the Troed'rhiwgam Schoolroom. The ladies attending at the tables were Mrs. M. A. Jen- kins, Mrs E. Jones Pwllheli. Miss C. Jones, Cranog Hall, Miss M. Jones, Trecregin, Miss A. Jones, Penrallt. Miss R. A. Jenkins. Pig- eonsford, and the Misses Abercrombie, Pigeons- ford. After tea, all adjourned to a field where running, jumping, and driving a wheel- barrow blindfolded and other sports were gone through for prizes. In the wheelbarrow driv- ing competition, one youngster distinguished himself, his ears proving as good as his eyes. The flapping of the two little flags guided his steps and he pasesd with his barrow right be- tween them. The child was John Powell Jenkins, Pentre Arms. After an hour's en- joyment in the field, all again returned to the Schoolroom. Prizes were given for the best attendance at the Sunday School during the year and a few obtained the full prizes. At half-past six o'clock, the chair was taken by the Rector and a miscellaneous programme of singing and recitations was gone through. The Chairman gave an address on St. David and the lay reader (Mr James) read' a few verses on the same subject. The Church Choir sang two songs Mor Lion vr Yd'ym Ni" and Fy Hoff Lwys Wlad," the conductor being Mr. Jas. Jones. Trecregin. The Dewi Sant Choir also sang Daw Hyfryd Fus Mehefin and "Cymru Won," conducted by Mr. D. Ivor Lewis. A recitation Y Melinydd was given by Ben Jenkins and E. Thomas Jones; Yr Athrawes Ffyddlawn by R. A. Jenkins and Charlotte Jones "Tori Amod Priodas by Ben Jenkins; and "Sassiwn yn Nghvmru" by E. T. Jones. The duett, Brvniau Oer Meirion- ydd was rendered by the Messrs James Jones. Trecegin, and D. Jones, Penrallt. A number of children also recited and sang during the meeting. The proceedings were brought to a close about half-past eight. Thanks were accorc.ed the R'ector for the afternoon treat and for presiding at the evening meeting

C kPEli DKWI Last Sunday, the bi-monthly Sunday School meeting was held at Capel Dewi. This was an important meeting as the elections of chair- man and secretary for the next three years were to take place. The Rev. D. Morgan, P^nllwyn, has been elected chairman for the past twenty-five years and more and Mr. Wm. Evans secretary for the past sixteen years. They were both unanimously re-elected1. The conductor of the yearly Sunday School examin- ations were appointed. It was arranged to pay all expenses of the secretary. Three meetings were held during the day. Capel Dewi is going to be repaired and renewed. The old building will be quite changed and made new in all appearance. The congregations are worthy of all help and1 support. If Colonel Prvse was alive, they would be well supported and the expense would not be a burden.

NOW IS THE TIMK. Do you enjoy perfect health? If not, why not? The simplest way for imn to sreure immunity from disease is to follow, ,is f r as practicable, the laws of nature, and if illness overtakes' him, to tfike as remedies only such preparations as are supplied by nature. The only nature! remedies are vegetable, and the chief vegetable remedy of the present age is Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, the Vegetable Tonic. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. Gwilyir. Evans' Quinine Bitters is a preparation now extensively I 'aken thronehout the country by patients suffering from debility, nervousness," and general exhaustion, and if -any value be attached to human testimony the efficacy of this medicine is established. Its claims have been tested and proved fcv the medical profession and other", and corrobo- rated by the written testimonials of eminent men. OUGHT TO BE IN EVERY HOUSE. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters contains not only a suitable quantity of quinine in each dose, but the active principles "f the following well-known herbs -sarsaparilla, saffron, gentian, lavender, burdock, and dandelion. At this season of the year no one should be without Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, the BeRt Remedy of the AIlP for various ailments. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters is recommended for indigestion in its different. forms such as sick head- aches, heartburn, cramp, flatulency, sense of fulness and oppression after eating, drowsiness, and pains in the region of the heart. It is, without exception, the best remedy for depression of spirits and melan- choly. Being a vegetable "Pick-me-up," it is strongly recommended for nervous diseases, such as undue anxiety, despondency, fainting fits, neuralgia, and nt-rve pains generally. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters has successfully treated (after all other known preparations had failed) severe cases of affections of the chest, snch as common colds, br< nchitis, asthmatic colds, shortness of breath, influenza, etc. It purifies and enriches the blood. It is a healthy and safe tonic. Should be taken by all who are delicate, as it strengthens the system and promotes good health. People suff- ering great weakness, either after an illness, or through long confinement, in ill-ventilated rooms, or any other cnuse, find Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters most valunble as a ereat, trenptit reviver. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. Gwilym Evans' Quinine B-ttpr., is sold everywhere in bottles 2s 9d. and 4s fid. each, or will be sent, on receipt of stamps, carri»ee 'ree, direct from the Sole Proprietors Quinine Bitters Manufacturing Com- pany, Limited, Llanelly, South Wales. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. you ask for Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, see that you get it, with the name "Gwilym Evans" on the label, on the stamp, and on the bottle, without which re is genuine. justness ^foresees Portmadoc. ESTABLISHED OVER 25 YEAHS. Messrs. EDWARDS & WILLIAMS, DENTAL Co., LIMITED, 76. HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. BLAKNAU, FE3TINIOG vUited Mondays, at Mr. Eamea', Prudential AssurdDce Offio, frcm 12 to 9. LLANRWST, Tuesdays and Feir Da s, at Messrs. David JoDea & SOD. Station-road, 11 to 5. PWLLHELI, Wednesdays', at Mr. Robert Parry's, Watchmaker, 11 to 4. CRICCIETH, Wednesdays, at Mr. Roberts', Llys Caradog, 4-30 to 7. BALA, Saturdays and Fair Days, at Mr. David Jones', Saddler, Tegid-street, 11 to 4. el03 MADOO CA KRIAGK WORKS, SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC. Estimates supplied for all kinds of Vehicles, Light or Heavy, suitable for all purposes. New & Second-handWheels & Carriages in Stock. REPAIRS AND RE-PAINTING carefully and promptly attendedto, STEAM SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC J. OWAIN HUGHES (Late Thomas Parry), TIMBER MERCHANT. Large Stock of Timber suitable | Mouldings, Doors, for Builders, Contractors, I Windows in greV Farmers, and others. variety. Customers' own Timber sawn to sizeg. Stock ot Bricks, Laths, Tiles, Ac. Q A T TP NOW O-ti I I "I PROCEEDING AT PARIS HOUSE, PORTMADOC, GREAT BARGAINS. GWALIA HOUSE, PORTMADOC. HUMPHREY JONES, TAILOR & OUT FITTER, HATTER, GLOVER, &C. H.J. holds a First,class Diploma of the Tailor and Cutter Academy, London, for Ladies' and Gents' Garments, J. GAS JONES (REGISTERED PLUMBER), HOT AND COLD WATER AND SANITARY ENGINEER. Every description of sanitary work undertaken. Olo Drains tested and re-constructed upon the latsst .«an:rar) principles. Estimates furnished. 20, SNOWDON-STREET, PORTMADOC W. II. ROWE, MUSIC WAREHOUSE PORTMADOC. PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, VIOLINS, &c. Ynghyd a phob math o Offerynau Cerdd, am ariar parod neu daliadau misol. Gwneir hefyd bob math c delerau er cyfarfod cwsmeriaid a ddymunant dalu ar ddwy waith neu dair, &c. a587 CHARLES HUGHES, COACH BUILDER, c., CAMBRIAN CARRIAGE WORKS (Near the Cambrian Railway Station), PORTMADOC. NEW CARRIAGES of all descriptions MADE TO ORDER and REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. The best Workmanship given and Charges Modeiate I Old Carriages and Harness taken and Exchanged fcr new, or for Cash. c480 MANCHESTER HOUSE, PWLLHELI. GENERAL DKAPERY AND OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT. TAILORING A SPECIALITY. The recent engagement of Mr Nathanie 1 Jones, of Birmingham, as Cutter, has given mucn satis. faction to our numerous customers, W. ANTHONY. ELLIS F. WHITE, ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR, 27, BANGOR STREET, CARNARVON, will be at the EIFL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, PWLLHELI. Every Wednesday. d915 Watkin Williams J ones, ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR, SALEM PLACE, PWLLHELI. Late of Rowland Lloyd Jones, Esq., County Architect, Carnarvon. el71 Criccieth. THE GEORGE HOTEL, CKICCIETH, NORTH WALES. Completely re-built and re-furnished throughout byMessrs Maple and Company. All Modern conveniences. Baths, &c. Sanitary arrangements believei to be perfect. For further particulars and tariff, apply to the MANAGERESS. ROWLAND WILLIAMS, 10, CAMBRIAN TERRACE, TOWYN, BEGS to announce that he is a Practi- cal RAT and VERMIN DESTROYER. Any work entrusted to him shall be faithfully carried out. HEALTH STRENGTH VIGOR THOMAS'S TONIC TINCTUKii. An invaluable preparation for Nervous Debility, Loss of Appetite, Neuralgia, Lowness of Spirits, Dizziness, Headache, Sinking Sensation, &c. It removes the feeling of Languor and Weariness, Enriches the Blood, gives tone to the System, and strengthens the Digestive Organs. PREPARED BY L. L. THOMAS, CHEMIST, FENTON, illi and 2/3 per Bottle. Wholesale agents— JOHN THOMPSON. LTD., LIVERPOOL. I HUGH DAYIES'S COUGH MIXTURE 1 \'0 MORE Difficulty of Breathing. 1 YO MORE Sleepless Nights. | 8 (1 AI 'jRE Distressing Coughs. I DA COUG-H MIX 1 URE for COUGHS A BAVIHS'S COUGH M XTURE for COLDS LI DAVIES'3 COU(;H MIXTURE for ASTHMA P DAVIij'S'S CODJK' M-XTURE for BRONCHITIS R DAVIES' -> COUGH MIXTURE for HOARS Els ESf k DAV'ES'S COUGH MIXTURE for INFLUENZA 1 DAVIES'S 0 'UGH MIXTURE for COLDS I DAVIS'S COUtiH MIXTURE lor ROUGHS /'a DAVIES'S CuUO-H MIXTURE for SOKE THROAT I 8 P,AVlES'S Cj'GGH :MIXTURE-Most Soothing ■ g DAVTES'S COUGH MIXTURE warms the Chest ■ DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE dissolves the Phlegm B DAVIES'.S COUGK K XTURE for SINGERS B I DAVIE 'S GGU -H MIXTURE—for PUBLIC g i| DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE LEAKERS | J! T '*3 OR EAT W3LSH REMEDY. I 1.71-d. anJ 2,9 Battles. So>d_Everywhere. H 'jj Sweeter than Ii. >ney. -Children like it. fl iBusmrss ^orcsscfi. Portmadoc. —— J PATRONISED BY HER LATK MAJESTY THE QUEEN ■ Tglll AND BY THE ROYAL FAMILY. 111" K. NEWELL, PURVEYOR OF M E A T, JENTRAL BUILDINGS, PORTMADOC; BEACH ROAD, BARMOUTH- HIGH STREP CRICCIETH; CENTRAL BUILDINGS, PWLLHELI, AND MARKET SQUARE BLAENAU FESTINFOG, Respectfully solicits the favour of your patronage tor best quaii'y in BKEF, MUTTON LAMB VEAL, PORK, and PORK SAUSAGES (own make) fresh faily Also home cured Hams a.1: Bacon. All stock carefully slaughtered and cool,ed at Portmaoi c under "xcelb nt conditions as re gards sanitation and pure water supply. Meat carefully hung io B, fritM l ators duriul, hot weather ] ,,979 BEST ENGLISH PORTLAND CEMENT Quotations for all Building Materials delivered by rail or v ater to be h d on application. HUGHES BROS Portmadoc. SLATE AGENTS AND BUILDERS MERCHANTS. v., North Wales. THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO, LTD. Electrical Engineers and Contractors to His Majesty's War Office, Office of Works, and Geaeral Post Office; also to many of the principal Supply Authorities of G eat Britain. Sole Agents in Carnarvonshire and Merionethshire for the Gardner Electric Rock Drill. Schemes, Specifications, and Estimates prepared free for Towu Lighting, Tramway Equipment Coun- try and Town House Lighting, Factories, Collieries, and Quatr'efi. The Company make a speciality of Water Power Schemes ana 'a\'e wide experience in Power Traiia- mission. Appointments kept in any part of North Wiles on receipt of one day's clear notice Manager and Engineer for North Wales- D. O. EVANS, A.MI.E.E., The National f]lect,ric Construction Co., 245, HIGH STREET, BANGOR, TEL. No. 0171. To whom all local enquiries should be addressed, HEAD OFFICE :-34, Victoria-street. London, S.W. w986 Mid-Wales. W IT I T E S PORTLAND CEMENT. u t SOLE WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CARDIGAN BAY DISTRICT T. JONES & Co.; 122, High Street, Portmadoc. c735 Llanbedr. COALS, LIME, BRICKS, PIPES, ETC. E BEST HOUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS. BUILDING AND AGRICULTURAL LIME. Delivered at all Rai:way Stations in Truckloads at Lowest Prices. Wharves at HARLECH, LLAN3EDR, OYFFRYN, and TOVYN. APPLY TO— ROBERT RICHARDS, PENSARN, LLANbEDR, R.S.O. District Agent for John Bazley White & Brothers' Cement. Agent for Bibby's Cake and Meal Equivalent. Bibby's Milk Equivalent. Lancaster's Calf Food and Cream Equivalent. HOPE FOR THE CONSUMPTIVES. REMARKABLE CURE BY Morris Evans' Oils. IMPROVEMENT ON THE OPEN AIR TREATMENT. The folowing letter, translated from Welsh I addressed to Messrs Morris Evans and Co., Festiniog, the well-known manufacturers of I Household and Cattle Oils, explains itself:- To MESSRS MORRIS EYANS AND CO., Brynbanwy, Llangadfan, Welshpool. Dear Sirs, I feel it my duty, for the sake of those who suffer from this painful affliction, to give testi- mony to my complete cure from CONSUMPTION, and this through using your HOUSEHOLD OIL. From the end of the year 1901 to the middle of 1902 I was under treatment by one of the best doctors in Great Britain, through whom I derived strength in several ways, but still the GERMi remained and were doing their work. I also consulted Specialists. In June, 1902, I was (through the kindness of Arthur Chamberlain, Esq., Birmingham) sent to the VENTNOR CONSUMPTIVE HOSPITAL, Isle of Wight, where for 10 weeks I underwent the OPEN-AIR TREATMENT. I felt a little better at the start, but on returning to Wales, and finding that my left lung was still affected I realised in a few weeks that I had gone back to' the old state; I could not lie at all on the left side, the PAINS CONTINUED, and the PHLEGMING was very bad, whilst I could not walk upstairs. Fortunately, I heard of Morris Evans's Oil and its remedies. I immediately gave it < trial, and by to-day I am entirely WITHOUT PAIN. I can lie on the LEFT SIDE as well ai the RIGHT, the PHLEGMING has ceased, I eat HEARTILY, and feel myself without ANY PAIR whatever. Yours truly, JOHN EVANS. HUNDREDS of like testimonials of cures from all sorts of illnesses by these remarkable Oils may be had on application to MORRIS EVAN* AND CO., Festiniog, North Wales. Agent for Aberystwyth :— HUGHES AND OWEN, SADDLERS, &C. OL EASINE Will cure Headache, Neuralgia and Toothache in a few minutes. THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS RECEIVED EASINE will be sent post free for Is. Prepared only by- HUGH JONES, MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, MEDICAL HALL, BLAENAU FESTINIOG, xIS3 ROYAL OAK HOTEL, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. FAMILY, COMMERCIAL, & POSTING *ESTABLISHMENT. COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR W CYCLISTS AND TOURISTS. HOT OR COLD BATHS. GOOD STABLING. ODERATE TERMS c995 G. R. ELLIS, Proprietor. VICTORIA HOTEL, LLANBEDR. R.S.O., MERIONETHSHIRE, FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL. Posting in all its branches. Excellent Shooting and Fishing in /ocality The Renowned Golf Links of Harlech Royal St Dayid's Club within easy reach. Teima Moderate, Proprietor—P. L. JONE. 245 (Also ABBEY. ARMS HOTEL, Blaenau Festiniog Teeth H 1 I ■ THAT FIT WELL THAT LOOK WELL, THAT WEAR WELL. FROM MR WILLIAMS, GARMON HOUSE, GLAN-Y-PWLL, BLAKNAU FESTINIOG. ATTENDANCES Blaenau Festiniog, every Mon- day, Tuesdey, and Wednesday. Portmadoc, every Friday from 11 to 5, at Mr Hughes, 67, Hieh-ctref t. CONSULTATIONS FREE. STRICTLY MODERATE CHARGES, SIARIEDIR CYMRAEG NEU SAESNEG SPECTACLE SPECIALIST The system adopted by Mr Hugh Jones, Medical Hal Blaenau Festiniog, of fitting spectacles and eyeglasses by ar the best, the most accurate and economica Sight ested free of charge. Note the address- HUGH JONES, Fellow and Freeman of the Spectacle Makers' Company Guildhall, Londou (by exam.); also Member of the British Optical Association (D.B.O.A. certifirfttj.1 j OPTICIAN AND CHEMIST certmcate;» CHURCH STREET. BLAENAU FESTINIOG. MAENOFFEREN FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, BLAENAU FESTINIOG. (Lighted throughout with Electricity.) Special arrangements for Commercial gentlemen. Posting in all its branches. Quaitera cf the C. T. C Billiards. Every comfort, combined with moderate charges, b40 M. ROWLAND JONKS Proprietor THE WELSH N ORTHERN QOUNTIES gILLPOSTING CO, are tfce ole owners of posting stations in the fol. lowing places PORTMADOC, PWLLHELI, AND THE WHOLB OF THE PENINSULA, they having bought the business of Mr John Elias in Pwllheli and District Their only representative in these places is Mr JOHN DAVIES, RHOS BACH TEMPERANCE PWLLHELI, who will give any information.