The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERDOVEY Marriage.—The wedding took place at the C.M Chapel, Princess-street, Liver- pool, on February 27th, between Mr Wil- liam Williams, Caegwyn Stores, Blaenau Festiniog, and Miss Amy Owen, Celtic House, Aberdovey. The Rev John Owen Mold (formerly of Aberdovey), and the Rev D Hopkins, Festiniog, officiated. Mr and Mrs Williams spent the honeymoon at Blackpool. Competitive Meeting.—A competitive meeting was held at Wesleyan Chapel on Friday evening, the chairman being the Rev Hugh Curry: the conductors Tal- fardd and Dyfi. The following ficted as adjudicators, the Rev 0 Madoc Rob- erts, the Rev R Jones, the Rev H Curry, the Rev John Lewis and the Rev W D Evans. Messrs Griffith Davies, Hugh Davies. W Jones Hughes, C.C., Talfardd, Ffestin. and Dyfi, Mrs H Curry. Mrs D Morgan, Miss J E, Jones, and Miss Susie Davies; music, Mr Edward Rowlands, EVT.BXv. Llanbrynmair; secretary, Mr Humphrey Lewis; and Mr Robert Davies, j treasurer. The prizes were awarded as follows:—Chief essav, 1, Miss J E Jones; 2, Mr E H Edwards; second essay, 1, Miss J Laura Davies 2 Mr Robert Richards. "Al aes Llafur" class 4. Miss J E Jones; class 3, Miss Blodwen 'Jones; class 2, Miss M E Roberts; class 1, Llewelyn Edwards, Bessie Lewis, Annie May Morris, Mary Rowlands, Henry 0 Lewis, equal. Reci- tation, Messrs W D Evans and Hugh Davis, equal. Recitation under eighteen, 1. Miss L. Thomas; 2, Miss A Hughes. Recitation under fourteen, 1, Rhydderch Davies and Miss M A Roberts; 2, Thomas Griffiths. Recitation under ten, 1, Nora G Jones; 2, Sarah J Pugh; and Mary Rowlands, equal. Translation, 1, Mr John Lumley. Cushion cover, Mrs D J Williams. Writing Psalm, 1, Miss M A Roberts; 2. Thomas James. For best collection of subjects for debates, 1, Mr E L Rowlands; 2, Hugh Davies. Keen interest was taken in the quartette com- petition, but the adjudicators had no hesi- tation in awarding the prize to No. 1 party which was led by Humphrey Lewis. Duett, 1. J and H Lewis. Baritone solo, 1, W J Hughes. Soprano solo, Miss Maggie Williams. The two solo prizes were given by Mr D Hughes, Rosehill. Solo for girls, 1, Miss M.J Davies; 2, Miss Enid Evans. Solo for boys, 1, T. Williams; 2, David L Jones. Pianoforte solo, class a, 1, Miss Buddug Thomas; 2, Master John J Davies. Pianoforte solo, class b, 1, Mabel Berry; 2, Mary A. Rob erts and Jane Griffiths, equal. Challenge solo, out of nine competitors at the pre- liminary test the following three were chosen to appear on the stage—Messrs W J Hughes, Humphrey Lewis, and J M Jones. The prize was divided between the first two. Temperance.—The usual meeting was held on Sunday evening. The chair was occupied by Mr Arthur Spencer. Reci- tations were given by Mrs Read and Miss Mary Evans. Mr AV J Hughes and the Rev J Lewis addressed the meeting. Mr J Lumley conducted the singing and Miss Annie Evans presided at the har- monium. Calvinistic Methodist Competitive Meeting.—It is to be hoped that the committee will deem advisable to include a challenge solo in the programme as it will undoubtedly cause a keen competition and ensure the success of the meeting. AVeather Report for February. The maximum temperature was 44.0; mini- mum, 35.4; and the mean, 39.7 bright sun- shine, 109.3 hours; an increase on last year of 20.7 hours. Rainfall, 1.95 inches; a decrease of 2.4 inches. Total sunshine ths year, 165 hours; an increase of 37.5 hours; rainfall, 4.56 inches, a decrease of 5.72 inches. Social Meeting.—A social meeting of the Church Defence League was held on Wednesday at the National Schools with Mr E B Proctor, J.P,, in the chair. The proceedings were opened by the singing of a hymn and with prayer by the Vicar. Addresses were given by the Chairman, and by the vicar, the Rev John Rowlands. M.A. A song was,suilg by Miss Daymold which was encored and the Choir sang a part song. Congregational Church.—After the sermon on Sunday evening, Dr Lewys Lloyd, Towvn. gavp an address on mis- sions on behalf of the London Missionary Society. Literary Institute.—During February there were issued 129 novels and 66 other books, making a total of 195. The total i'ssue this year is religious works, 12; travels, 19; history, 9; biography, 11; science, 8; miscellaneous, 11; poetry. 1; AVelsh, 59; and novels, 261; a total of 391. During the past month five books have been given to the library. Wo me n's Tempeiance'Soef(-t.y.- A mis- cellaneous meeting was held on Tuesday night at the Independent Chapel under the presidency of Mrs J. E. Jones, Tremy- don. Miss Humphreys, Tremafon, opened the meeting by prayer. The pro- gramme included :Song, Miss Maggie Williams. Bodfor-terrace; address by the President: a paper on "Dylanwad a chyf- nfoldeb athraw yr Ysgol Sul," Miss Jonas dialogue. Misses Rowlands and Evans; song, Miss Bell; a paper on "jBywvd hapus, a pha fodd iw foddy," Airs. J. Lews, liff Side; and recitation, Miss M ewis, Cliff Side; and recitation. Miss M closed the meeting by prayer. The Misses S Davies and A. Evans pre-ided at the harmonium.

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IT ThJ; BEST «*G*#EY CAN M §BorwicK^ I BaKing J t: !chc!d should be without It. NOTICE. Owing to pressure on our space, the report of yester- day's meeting of Merioneth Education Committee held at JBala is held over, with other reports, until next week. Correspondents are. re- quested to forward their reports as early as possible.

HAKLECH Parochial.—A parish meeting of Llandanwg was held in the Council School on Saturday te elect parish councillors for the next threo years. There were 15 candidates for 11 seats and they were voted for as follows :—Messrs Edward Griffiths, Penybryn, 28; Robert Owen; Gorphwysfa, 26; John Morris, Gwyddfor, 24 David Pugh, Llandanwg, 23; Morris Jones, Castle Villa, 21 Lewis Foster Edwards, 20, John Jones, Glanymor, 19; Wm. Williams; White Horse, 19 Owen Morris, Bronhaulog, !9 Griffith Jones Williams, Rock Terrace, 18; Morris Jones, Pantmawr, 17 Richard Edwards, Ymwlch, 17 Robert Owen, butcher, 14 Owen Edwards. Lasynys, 12 Wm. Williams, Caedu, 10. No poll was demanded so the first eleven were duly elected. Mr Richard Ed. wards withdrew in favour of Mr. Morris Jones. Messrs Owen Morris, G Jones Williams, and Morris Jones are new numbers. Cooke:y Classes—During the past fortnight a successful course in cookery was given at the Town Hall. The inhabitants of Harlech and he neighbourhood ought to congratulate them- elves that such active interest is taken, in technical education in the district. It is entirely due to the energy and enterprise of two ladies-Mrs Dr. Jones, Penygarth, and Miss Griffith, Penybryn, who have, for the fourth or fifth time secured, on their own initiative and at their own risk, classes in COf kery and laundry. It is to be hoped, however, that in future they will receive grants from the County Council under the Technical Education Act. The promoters were fortunate in having been able to secure the services of Miss May Jones of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and inspecrress of cookery under the Central Welsh Board. Her lectures were popular, and the demonstrations highly appre- dated by all who were present at the classes. During five days of each week a lecture and demonstration were given in the afternoon when over 99 women from the district extend- ing from Dyffryn to Talearnau attended. In the evening twelve women took a course in i ractical cookery, each lesson occupying three hours. An application is about to be made to he County Council for grants in aid of classes ■n nursing which are about to be established, and are much needed in the district.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG ST. DAVID'S EISTEDDFOD. The eisteddfod 1JrOmntpf1 bv the English Methodist Church, nt the Town Hall, on St. David's eve and St. David's night, was remarkably successful in attendance, in entries, and in competition. Full on the first night, the hall was crowded on the second night, and Mr J. T. Rees, Mus. Bac., the musical adjudicator, described the singing regarded generally as of a very high standard The literary side, where Elfyn was adjudi- cator, was also creditable. The officials were Chairman of committee, the Rev John Owen, M.A. treasurer, Mr Owen Owens, 25, Park- square; secretary, Mr John Davies, 36, Church- street assistant secretary, MrT. Owen, Lord- street. The secretarial work was satisfactorily done. The accompanists were Mr F. P. Dodd and Professor J. L. Owen. The Rev Thos Hughes, B.A.. Rhiw, presided on the first night, and Dr Richard Davies, D.P.H., on the second. At intervals, songs and harp selections were given by Peroies Arfon and Miss J. A. Richards, Oswestry. The following is a list of awards ST. DAVID'S EVE. Wooden bucket, E 0 Griffith, Fourcrosses children's pianoforte solo,Miss Jennie Hughes, Trawsfynydd, who also won the senior com- petition out of a large number of competitors children's recitation, 1, Evan Jones, Tasrallt, and Mabel Davies, Benor View 2, Laura Jenkins and Nesta Jones solo, Yn fach i ti Gymru," Miss Nellie Morgan, Jones-street; stanza on the House of Lords, Mr David Jones (" Glantecwyn "), eni-liyndeudraeth violin solo, Miss Morfudd Hefin Hughes, Llys Nyfur; pen and ink sketch, Miss Ceri lwen Roberts, Boston House essay, "Prospects of Bhenau Festiniog," Mr Thomas Owen Jones, Bowydd road composition of part song Mr W 0 Jones, Jerusalem House, whose composition was considered by the adjudicator is of exceptional merit; tenor solo, "Cartref fy Nghalon," Mr W W Roberts, 22, New Market- square doll dressing competition, twenty- five competitors, 1, Blodwen Louisa Divie.s, Blaenau; 2, Blodwen Owen Davies and Ehined Jones, Penrbyndeudraeth solo on wild in- strument, Robert Smith, Trefeini; translation from English into Welsh, Mrs Roberts, Llwyn- celyn children's choral contest, Ymweliad y Gag" (J. O. Jones); six choirs compiled, I viz. Soar, Rhiwbryfdir (Garmonfab con- ductor), Maenolfereri (Mr D Griffith), Ca»mel, Tanygrisiau (Mr W S Roberts), Brynbovydd (Mr Bob Hughes), Bethel, Tanygrisiau (Mr W M Wiiliams), and Bethania (Miss Bevan). The prize of three guineas, with a mecal to the conductor, was won by Bethania. ST. DAVID'S NIGHT. Child's frock, 1. Mrs Isfryn Hughes; 2. Mrs D Morris, Trawsfynydd soprano or contralto solo, Bedd y dyn tylawd," Miss S A Morris, Blaenau Festiniog. In memoriam to the late Mr Edward Lemuel Jones, Brynofferen, Mr R J Davies ("Uarlwydon ") baritone or biss solo, Y Pererin," R 0 Davies, Bethania woollen stockings, Mrs Elizabeth Jones, Tal- sarnau chief recitation, "Y GolofnDat," Mr William Roberts, Brynrbus, Festiniog collection of crisp sayings, 1, J Lloyd Jones, the Library 2, Miss Elizabeth Roberts, Leeds- street duet, 0, Lovely Peace," or Ex- celsior," Messrs John Hughes. Tanygrisiau, and Hugh Hughes, Llan penillion singing, with harp accompaniment, J D Jones. Glasgow House, Rhiw challenge solo, "Craig yr I Oesoedd (J G Thomas), W T Jones. Manod, whose rendering was described by the adjudi- cator as magnificent, being, he said, remark- able not only for intense sympathy with I the theme but for enunciation it was in. every way a rendering worthy of the national eisteddfod. Poem to "St. David," Bryfeir, Blaenau Festiniog, the well known 'prize winner at the National Eisteddfod. Mate I voice choral contest, "Comrades Song of Hope four choirs competed—Graigddu (Mr Jones, Bodunig, conductor), Oak el ey (Mr W J Owen), Maenofferen Chapel (Mr J T Williams), MaenofTeten Quarry (Mr D E Jones). The prize of six guineas was taken by Maenofferen Chapel, and Mr Williams was also adjudged worthy of the guinea offered to the best onductor.

JIISS COBBES LEGACY. The late Aliss Frances Power Cokbe of Hengwrt, Dolgelley, left a legacy of L5,000 to the British Union for the abolition of Vivisection and the Chancery Court has been asked to decide who were the proper trustees to receive the money which had been paid into Court. Counsel stated that the Registrar had presided over a meeting of the various branches of the Union at which Dr. Hadwen and a woman ¡ were chosen a,s trustees* A s/horthand note was taken and a transcript made which, it was stated, was palpably not a verbatim report d the Registrar had not included it in report. Air Law- I rence, who appeared for the British Union, said that the suggestion was thst the report had been deliberately garbled I in order to mislead the Court. The Court was asked by Mr ( on i t hope AVihon for leave to cro-s-examine the shorthand I writer. Vice-Chancellor Leigh Clare said lie could not say whether he would II order cross-examination on the affidavit of the shorthand writer until he knew whether he would admit the affidavit and tho application was adjourned for a tort- J night.

TOWYN Concert.—On Friday evening last a concert as held at the Assemby Rooms in aid of the football and hockey club of the town. The bair was taken by Mr B B Yates, Sandilands. ha first part of the programme consisted of elections by the Ladies' Choir, conducted by Mr H M Jones, and competitions for thu best endericg of any soio, adjudicators, Messrs Oweu James, Bryngwyn, and W Pryce VA il- liams, Council School, and competitions for the est recitation, adjudicators, the Rev D R Pugh, M.A., vicar, and Mr J Maethlon James. The winner of the solo was Mr Idrisyn Hum- phreys, Abergynolwyn, and of the recitation Lewis Pugh, Abergynolwyn. Then followed a humorous sketch entitled The Area Belle." The characters in this were all taken by mem- bers of the severil clubs who had been busi y ngaged in working up the rketch in order to be worthy of appreciation. Their efforts werj reward ed with success in every respect. The following represented the different charters-" Pitcher (in the police), Mr Prvcp. Williams "Toseer" (in the Grenadiers), Mr Tom Hughes Wal- ker Chalks" (a milkman), Dr J A Davies; Mrs Croaker" (the Missus), Miss Blodwen Roberts, B.A.; "Penelope" (the Area Belle), Miss H Gaynor Davies, B.A. The following also rendered considerable asistance:- Prompter, Mr P H Bengry, B.Rc stage man- ager, Mr E Pryce Evan- accompanist, Miss May Roberts, L R.A. M. County School.—The Clerk to the Governors of this school has received a report of further attainments made by scholars at a recent ex- amination held under the London Matriculation Boird. The following names from this school were found amongst the successful onpFi-Ed. Hughes, Pennal J Stanley Lloyd, Aberyst- wyth D Humphreys, Towyn. Lambing Season.-The season was late com- mencing, but it has already made good pro- gress on several farms in the vicinity of the town. This is very satisfactory asthe weather though often warm in the day, is cold at night. The earlier lambs are strong and give good pro- mise for Easter. Where the grass has b°en preserved for the ewes, the wisdom of doing so is evidenced by the superior growth of the Iambs. New Organ.—The members of the Congre- gational Chapel are busily engaged adding to the funds necessary for the erection of their new organ, which will soon be in its place. It, was decided a short time ago to 1 old a social. On Wednesday evening the schoolroom of the Congregational Chapel was filled to overflowing. The chair was taken by the Rev J M Williams, pastor. Refreshments were served from 6-30 to 8 p.m free of charge, and during these hours a very large number were served, and everyone appeared highly pleased with the preparations made. It is considered that the gathering was one of the most enjoyable of its kind that has been held in the town. The following are the namss of those who presiderl and assisted at the several tables and at other departments Tables No l-Mra J M Williams and Mra D S Thomas, assisted by Misses H G Davies, B.A., Myfanwy Thomas, Ellen Jo: es, and Annie Jonep. No 2-Mrs Thomas Roberts and Mrs John Mason, assisted by Mi ses A M Mason, A C Roberts, A L Williams, and Lizzie Roberts. No 3—Mrs R P Morgan and Mrs John Roberts, assisted by Mioses Maggie Evans, Mary Jones, Maggie A Jones, M L Evan?, and Lizzie Hughes. No 4-r8 E Lewya Lloyd and Mrs Lewis Lewis, assisted by Misses Grace Evans, Nurse Griffith, and Mary A Lewis. No 5—Mrs William Pugh and Miss M Williams, assisted by Misses Roaa M M Davies, Lizzie Lewis, and M E Hughes No 6-Mrs Edward Rowlands and Mrs Evan Jones, assisted by Misses Laura J Jones, Ellen A Roberts, and L Jones. No 7—Mrs R Jonea (jun) and Mrs Humphrey Jones, assisted by Misses S A Bennett, J W Jones, and L Jones No 8—Mrs James Harris and Miss Kate Evans, assisted by Misses K Edwards, Maggie Evans, and Jane Griffith. Mrs H W Griffiths, Mrs Barnett, Mrs W 0 Roberts, Mrs Ed Edward. Mrs'Mary Evans, and Miss Jane Evans. Rev J M Williams, Mr H W Griffiths, Mr R P Morgan, Mr Thomas Roberts, Mr Jamf-s Harris, Mr E L Jones, Mr Willie Williams, Mr J D Jones, Mr Thomas Parry, Mr George William", Mr D 0 Jones, and Mr H E Lewis. After the tables were cleared, a musical programme was gone through. The Rev D S Thomas pre. sided. The following took part and several of the renderings were heartily encored :-Mr D 0 Jones, Nurse Griffith, Miss Katie F Jones, Miss Hughes, Mr J W Hobbs, Miss Mary Morgan, D 0 Jones and party, Miss H G Davies, B.A., Mr H E Lewis, and Miss E A Roberts. The room was beautifully decorated. Miss A L Williams, Awelfryn, and Mr D 0 Jones, Tyddyndu, acted as accompanists. A vote of thanks was passed to all those who had assisted in making the evening so enjoyable, by the Rev J M Williams, supported by Mr R P Morgan, surveyor. It is anticipated that a consideiable sum will be handed over to the funds of the new organ. Towyn Literary and Debating Society.— Mr E Derry Evans, B.A., presided over a well attended meeting of the above society on Tues- day evening. The programme for the evening was a Mock Election." The Liberal Labour candidate was M- P H Bengry, B.Sc., County School, the Independent Labour candidate, Mr J W Hobbs, and the Conservative candidate (taken up at a very short notice) by Dr E Lewys Lloyd. Mr Bengry opened with a well prepared and thoughtful paper, one to which much time and care had been given. His championing of his cause was very trenchant and convincing. Mr Hobbs followed with another carefully prepared piper, which was listened to with interest by all. His defence of Socialism his marked feature.-Acting as the substitute for another, who was unable to attend at the last moment, Dr Lloyd's defence of the Conservative policy was very creditable, his humour being the marked feature. Thanks are due to him for coming forward to champion a lost cause without notice. But for his help the meeting would have been altogether ill- balanced. Is is to be regretted however that owing to the absence of the appointed opener for that party, the seriousness of the diecusgion was affected, and most of the speaking was of a light nature, and the chief points of the Liberal and Independent Labour candidates were not met. The following took part in the discussion following :—Mrs Howell Jones, Mr Potts, Mr Davies-Hughes, Rev T P Lloyd, Mr Wynn-Williams, and Mr Edmunds. On the vote being taken it was found that the Liberal Labour Member had received an overwhelming majority-Liberal Labour 23 Independent Labour 3 Conservative 3.1

CRICCIETH The late Mrs Owen, Llysowen.—The remaina of the late Mrs Owen, Llysowen, were brought from London on Friday for intermenc at Taiduon, Eifionyad. The funeral took place on Saturday, and the mourners present were Mr D Lloyd-George, M.P. (son-in-law), and Master Richard Lloyd-George (grandson), Mr William Jones, Derwyn Fawr (brother), Mr William Jones, Tyddyn Mawr (nephew), and Mr Richard Lloyd. The Rev John Owen. M.A., the minister of Seioa Chapel, Criccietb, offici ,-tted.-On Sunday morning, a funeral sermon, in appreciation of the late Mrs Oweu, was delivered at Seion by the Rev John Owen, M.A., Mr D Lloyd-George, M.P., and children, being present. Appropriate reference was also made to the late Mr Owen Evans, another member o' the congregation, whose death was announced in our columns last week. St David's Day.—The annual public tea and entertainment in aid of the Public Library, under the management of the Ladies Tem- perance Committee, on March 1st, was well attended and was a great success. The Chair- man of the Library Committee, Mr W Watkin, J. P., presided. Upwards of E20 was realised. Personal.—Mr D Lloyd-George, M.P., owing to family bereavement, was in Criccieth for u part of last week-end. The right honourable gentleman returned to London by the mail-train on Sunday night.

PENRHYN DEUDRAETll. Drunk and Riotous.—At a special court. on Friday, before William Jones and J p" Jones, Esqrs., James Garraty and his wife were charged by P.O. Davies with having been drunk and disorderly and with having assaulted him. The Officer said the two were interfering with rail- way passengers and when he met them Garraty behaved like a madman and kicked him in the leg. The wife was fined Is and costs, and Garraty 5s and costs for drunkenness and 4s and costs for the assault. Obituary.-The interment of the late Air Evan Jones Evans, Mount Hazel, who died aged seventy-one, took place at Trawsfynydd on Friday. The Rev. E. J. Evans (O.M.) officiated at the house and the Revs. D. Davies, rector of Trawsfynydd, and J. Hughes, B.A., vicar of Penrhyndeudraeth, at the graveside. The funeral was public at Trawsfynydd and was largely attended. The chief mourners were Mr. Daniel R. Jones, senior, and Mrs. Jones (cousin. Mr John Evans, Trwyngarnedd, Maentwrog (cousin-, Miss Jones. Miss Deborah Jones, and Miss Persis Jones, Mount Hazel; Mr and Mrs J. P. Rowlands, and Master D. J. Rowlands, Brynsiencyn; Messrs Dan R Jones, jun., John M. Jones, Henry Owen, Robert Roberts, Angorfa, Dr. Hughes Penrbyn; and Mr R. 0 Jones, solicitor, Blaenau Festiniog. The hymn Ar lan Iorddonen ddofn" was impres- sively sung at the church. Personal. W-Mr. Lloyd-George. who arrived at Criccieth on Friday night for the obsequies of Mrs. Owen, mother of Mrs, Lloyd-George had to return on Sunday night to London. He was at Ll'anyisti;ni'dwy when the result of the election was declared, but declined to take any part in the proceedings.

PWLLHELI Serious Accident.—On Saturday morn- ing a locomotive crane left the rails at the harbuor works and fell over the bank and several workmen working near to had narrow escapes. Mr H. Hughes, the driver, was badly hurt in the head. Several teeth were knocked out, a num- ber of ribs broken, and the arms and legs seriously bruised. <> Accident.—On Wednesday week, at Llanaelhaiarn, Mr. John Thomas, bus- man for many pears at the Tower Hotel, was severely hurt as the result of falling on his back from a luggage conveyance. Dinner.—The annual St. David's din- ner under the asuices of the Conservative Club was held at the Tower Hotel. The catering was excellent. Dr. S. W. Griffith presided over an attendance of about ixty-five. Funeral.—The funeral o: the late Air Griffith Pritchard, Ivy House, eldest son of the late Air Arthur Pritchard. ship- builder, and brother to Dr Pritchard, mayor of Conway, took place at Denio on Friday. The Rev. Meirion Davies (AV) officiated at the house and the Rev J. Edwards, the vicar, at the graveside. Deceased was held in high esteem by his fellow townsmen. He was aged sixty- eight. Prolific Lambing. — A sheep belonging to Hen Du Farm, Sarn, recently dropped six lambs. All the offspring died in a few days. Flower Show.—A hoi-ticulural Fliow will as last year be held at Pwllheli in .August. The Alayor is chairman of committee and the hon secretaries are Messrs C. H. Greaves and W. Cradoc Davies. Teachers' R;ep rcst-ii tat, Nle,ssrs, E J Griffith, W H Benskin, and T. Burnell (Criccieth) have been appointed to repre- sent South Carnarvonshire at the annual confrence of the N.U.T. at Oxford dur- ing Easter week. The Borough Boundaries.—About fifty started the round of the borough bound- aries on Thursday afternoon, including the following members of the Corpora- tion :—The Mayor and Alderman R. O. Jones, Councillors J. Evans Hughes, H. Prichard, A. Ivor Parry, R. Albert 'Jones, the Town Clerk, the Deputy Clerk (Air. Cradoc Davies), the Surveyor (Mr Cun- ningham), and the Borough Accountant (Mr J. Ellis). The company also in- cluded iseveral ladies. Barely twenty were able to hold out, the walk occupying nearly five hours. Ratepayers' Association.—At a well- attended meeting on Thursday Air. Evan Parry presiding, the following were elected officers for the ensuing year:- Chairman, Mr. Samuel Lloyd, Bee Hive, treasurer, Mr. Samuel Williams, Cen- tral Buildings; secretary, Mr. Houghton Davies. Several matters were discussed, St. David's Night.—A dinner was held at the White Hall Hotel on Friday night, The catering left nothing to be desired. Dr. Shelton Jones presided.—At Ala-road on the same night, the Y.M.A. sat down to the annual supper. About eighty were present. Air. Houghton Davies presided. Wednesday's Market.—Beef, 6d to 9d mutton, 8d to lOd pork, 8d to 9d veal, j 7d to 9d fat pigs, 4td per pound porkets. 15s to 19s each butter. Is 3d per pound eggs, 7s per 120; chickens, 3s' 6d to 4s. per couple; rabbits, Is 2d. For English Market.Large numbers of cattle have been despatched from PwlJ- heli this week for Leicester and North- ampton. Billiards.—T'om Tothill, the boy chain- pion of the United Kingdom, played by arrangement at the Conservative Club last Thursday. In the afternoon, in a game of 600 up he beat Mr T. Isaac by 441, and in the evening, before a crowded attendance, he beat Mr John Wright in 700 up by 421. His best breaks were 68, 53, 49. and 48. PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday, March 6th.—Before Col Evans in the chair; J C Williams Ellis and Maurice Jones, Esqrs. Assault. -lilar-lai,et Jones, a domestic servant, charged Thomas Turner, Llecliar Ddu, Llanaelhaiarn, farm servant, with assault. Mr H Roberts, Penygroes, ap- peared for complainant and Mr Evan R Davies for the defendant. The parties were both employed at Llechar Ddu. Complainant said one night defendant asked her where she had put the new bi- cycle she had bought and said he would damage it if it was brought to the farm. This led her to conclude that it was de- fendant who broke the previous bicycle she had. AVords passed between them and in the result defendant threw a can- ful of water over her, then pushed her down and kicked her on the ground.— Cross-examined, compla.inant denied hav- ing thrown a can of milk over the defend- ant.—Mr Davies pleaded that the defend- ant had had great provocation.—The Bench considered the case a serious one land fined defendant 20s with 37s costs. Farmer and Servant. Evan Watkin Roberts, a larm servant, for whom Mr Evan R Davies appeared, claimed C3 13s 7d balance of wages due from Evan Vriffith Mathan Isaf, Bodvean.—Air A Ivor Parry was for the defendant. Plaintiff said he left defendant's service in two months owing to ill-health and the defendant had only paid him 10s. De- fendant said piaintiif left without notice and occasioned loss to him.—The Bench found that plaintiff left with the consent of defendant and gave judgment for the amount c'aimed. Drunkenness.—Thomas Roberts, North- street, was charged P.C. 31 with having been drunk and refused to quit the licen- sed premises Black Lion.Fined 2s 6d with 8s 6d costs. Dog Exemptions.—Supt Jones announ- ced that there were over 1,500 applica- tions for exemptions from licence duty on dogs on the ground that they were used for tending sheep and cattle. Ob- jection was taken by the police in fifty- three cases on the ground in forty-five cases that the dog was not of the codje breed and in the remainder that the ap- plicant had only one cow or less than six sheep.—The owners of the dogs other than than collies asserted that they tended sheep and cattle splendidly, and on the Bench being satisfied that the dogs we: e used for this work solely, they granted exemption. One farmer, asked if his dog was used solely for tending sheep, re. ptied: Nothing else except to kill rats. (Laughter.) In the other eight cases the objections were sustained. Other Cases.—Two affiliation cases were ilieard. Mr Evan R Davies and Mr A I Parry appeared for the parties concerned.

DISASTROUS FIRE. A fire broke out early on Wednesday morning in one of the front bedrooms of Talcymerau Mawr which resulted in the demolition of the front premises along with nearly all the furniture. The total damage is estimated at £ 2,000. It is understood that it is covered by insurance. Talcymerau, which stands in its own grounds off Cardiff-road, is owned by Alessrs 8 Andrews and Son and tenanted by Mr 0 Mitchell. Mr Mitchell, who was to leave the house early on AVednes- day on business, woke up considerably before time. He dropped off to sleep again without putting out the candle. When he woke up next about five o'clock, he found the window hangings in flames, having evidently! become ignited through the candle toppling over the candlestick. The efforts of Mr and Mrs Mitchell to ex- tinguish the fire were vain, the bed clothes having meanwhile become in- volved. They then saw to the safety of their children and whilst one of the lat- ter was speeding to the town for the fire brigade, they returned to the fight with the flames. Soon the brigade arrived in command of Capt Cornelius Roberts, but they could do but little, the water hyd- rant being too far to connect with the fire hose. Unfortunately the brigade has no fire engine, otherwise water could have been pumped from the river which runs close to. The firemen, assisted by Messrs Andrews' workmen, set to work to disconnect the front from the back premises which are separated by means of a staircase. They were succesful in their efforts, little of the back building being damaged and they also managed to save a little of the furniture. By seven o'clock nothing but bare walls of the front building remained. -r-

A London Conservative paper says that it is thought quite possible by many politicians that the Tory county councils may take a leaf out of the book of the Welsh councils and refuse to administer Mr. --NfcKe ;i"s anti-denominational Edu- cation Act when it is passed into law. In that case, it is pointed out, the whole country will be converted into passive re- gisters.

Nukth WALES L CTloNb. > ominatioiis Yesterday. PORTMADOO URBAN DISTRICT TIQNllOO Three years ago there was a scarcity of candidates and those nominated were returned unopposed. Mr R M Greaves was forced to remain in office because there was no other candidate forthcoming. There is no ,ack of candiates this time. Excepting Mr GreaveSj all the retiring membeis have been nominated and the.e are fifteen fresh candidates. The vacan- cy created in the Eastern waid by the death of Dr Jones Morris was not fiLed. List of nominees:— Eastern ward (6 seat)-Mr W Morris Jones, solicitor; Air John Humphreys, solicitor; Air Thos Garth Jones, solicitor; Captain John Jones, retired master mar- iner; Air Richard Newell; meat purveyor, old member; Air D W7idiams, shipbuilder; Air E Griffith, retired licensed victualler; Air G Williams, builder, Mr J Owain Hughes, timber merchant; Mr John Jones, cabinet maker; Mr J Gas Jones, plumber. Western ward (4 seats).-Mr D 0 M Roberts, architect; Capt Morgan Jones, shipowner; Mr H Llewelyn Jones, coal merchant; Mr J R Owen, slate merchant, old members. Mr David Griffith, Oak- eley Wharf, clerk- Mr Hugh Hughes, 134 High-street, clerk; Mr Jonathan Davies, slate merchant; Mr ill Andrewes, quarry manager; Mr Charles E Breese, solicitor. Gest ward (2 seats).—Air 0 D Jones, builder, old member; Mr D R Evans, in- surance superintendent; Mr D Llewelyn Hughes, merchant; Dr R E Roberts, medical practitioner. Tremadoc ward (3 seats).—Mr Evan Williams, saddler; Mr Wm Williams, grocer; Mr F Buckingham, slate and marble mason, old members; Mr J Bry- ant, mineral water manufacturer and Mr Thomas Morris Thomas, Bod'awen Lodge, farmer. PWLLHELI BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Denio (3 seats).—J Williams, coal mer_ chant; *E R Davies, solicitor; Dr S W Griffith, Mrs Lloyd Evans, Broom Hall; Captain Daniel Williams, Cardiff-road; W Wynne Owen, Arosfa, Cardiff-road; Rev Henry Rees, A Ivor Parry, solicitor; J Griffith Jones, Salem Crescent. Criccieth (2).-Mrs Watkin. Muriau (retiring member); Miss Dorothy Pughe Jones, Yny&gain; 0 T Evans, coal mer- chant. Aberdaron (2).— "Owen Jones, factory; "Wm Griffith. Hirwen. Abererch (2). '"Samuel Roberts. s *J Francis Roberts. J Griffiths Jones, Llwynffynon, Pwllheli. Bodvean. — "Robert Evans, Tycldyncae, farmer. Bottwnog. -*Griffith Owen AViliiams, Post Office. Bryncroes.{'J Jones, Ty Eugan. Carnguwch.— ""Thomas Ellis, Carngu- wcli Hall. *Ceidio and Llandudwen (1).—Owen AY illiams, Tyddynbach. farmer. Edeyrn.—AVm Roberts; Brynawel, John Jones, Ship Inn. llanaelhaiarn (2).-—"H Williams,Morfa T H Jones. Corsyceilian Hugh Jones. 50, Eifl-road; Richard 0 Roberts, Cwm- corvn. LIanarmon. "R AViliiams, Gardd ddu bach; Morris Elias Compton House. Llanbedrog. — "John Jones, Hendy, farmer. Liandegwning. — "H Griffith. Rhydy1- bengam. Llanengan (2).C AViliiams, farmer; R Griffith. Creigircoch; W AViliiams, Pantygwair R Jones, Bridgend, farmer. Llanfihangel.f.T E Griffith, Gallty beren. Llangian (2.)—John Roberts. Rhandir; Richard Thomas, Taisarn; "W Jones, Shop, Llangian *W Williams. Ltaiigyb .-Robert Parry, Tycroes. Llaniestyn (2)—Faulk Griffith, Tregar- nedd; W W Owen, Aladryn Hili; in. Jones, Bwlcligroes. Llannor (2)—Dr Robert Evans, Pontygribin; J H Parry, Penilwyn; "R Roberts, Gors bach. Llanystumdwv (2) — -John Owen, Llwynyrerytr "AV E AViliiams, Ysgtibor Hen. Trefyn (2)-Captain W Williams, Miny- don Richard Jones, Glynlljfon Stores Robert Owen, Rivals View; T Owen, Tanygroes; Rev E T Evans. Pendecli—Hugh Griffith Penllech bach. Penllyn—*J T Jones, Parciau. Penrhos — Robert Jones, Tynyrynn, farmer. Pistyll—"Wm Evans, Liverpool House. Rhiw and Llanfaelrhys (2)-E Jones. Penbonkyn; Thos AViliiams, Tymawr. Tydweiliog—"Daniel Jones, Bryiiodol. "Denotes retiring member. FESTINIOG URBAN COUNCIL. Unless some of the candidates with- draw, there will be a contest in seven seats. The nominees are:- Cynfal ward (2)—Lewis Richard and Evan Jones; old members; David James Davies, coal merchant. BLAENAU FESTINIOG Teigl ward (2 seats)--Afi- Richard Rob- erts, old member; Hugh Robert Jones, saddler; and Richard Jones, Sun-street. quarryman. Conglywal (3 seats)-- A-lessi-s David Wil- liams, Hugh Lloyd, and W D Jones, o'd members; and J T Jones, quarryman Ben Jones, slate inspector and Robert R Williams, quarryman. Diphwys ward (3 seats)—J Lloyd Jones; senior, and Dr Evans, old members; R T Jones, insurance agent; and D White Phillips, solicitor. Alaenofferen (3 seats)—J C'adwaiadr, Richard Jones and J Lloyd Jones, junior, old members. No contest. Bowydd (3 scats)—Wm Evans. E L!oyd Powell, and AVm Owen, old. members; R C Jones. architect. Rhiw (3 seats)—Owen Jones, Hugh Jones, and E AI Owen old members. No contest. Ystradau ward (2 seats)—Cadwa!ads- Roberts and AV J Rowlands old membeis; and D J AViliiams, butcher. Cwmorthin (2 seats)-T J Roberts, Ae'- ybryn Robert Jones, Llwynygell; and AVm Edwards, Ddol. The retiring members who do not seek re-election are Messrs John Hughes. Teigi; Wm Jones, Diphwys; and Hum- phrey Roberts and H H Roberts, Cwmor- thin. FESTINIOG UNION. There will be contests in several par- ishes for seats on the Board of Guard- ians. Excepting the Festiniog and Ynyscj-nhaiarn members all elected wil] be also members of either the Deudraeth or the Glaslyn Rural Council. List ol nominees Festiniog parish (8 eats). Owen Tt)ii(, AVilliam Owen. E. M. Owen, John Thomas, Richard Roberts. Richard Wil- liams, Dr R. D. Evans, Williat-n AViliiams. old lr/embers, Mrs Catherine Morris. Bronygraig. W W Morris, late quarry manager of R.hosvdd; R T AViliiams, Bronrhiw the Rev T H Hughes, vicar, AVilliam Powell, grocer, and J Vaughan AViliiams, Tanymanod. Ynyscynhaiarn (2 seats), Mrs. Casson and Captain AlorgarT.Jones, old members, Joliii Lewis. Belle Vue, and John Will iams, Treniadoc. Llanbedr (1), Dr. S. Griffith, old mem- ber, Robert Ellis, Hafodycoed, Richard Griffith, POot Office. Robert Evans, Cefn Isaf. Llandanwg (1), L Foster Edwards, old member, D Pugh, Llandanwg Farm. Llandecwyn (1), AVilliam Jones, old member. Llanfair, Robert Richards, old mem- ber. Penrbyndeudraeth (1). G Parry Jones, old member, J Pierce AViliiams, Hai'od- iv,, n Llanfrothen, Owen Evans. Maentwrog (1), J R Jones, old member, and R W Vaughan, estate agent. Trawsfynydd (3). D Tegid Jones. John Roberts. old members, AVilliam AViliiams, Bryullefrith. Beddgelert, Aloigan Robert;: and J. Prichard, old members. 11 ^m mini

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Dolbenmaen (3), R O Williams, Edward' 8 m Jn' ail(^ old members. M 1 reflys (±), D Fowden Jones and Simon -W R Jones. T'T Roberts, old member. r DOLGELLLEY L RBAN COUNCIL. The following have been nominated for j four seaL :-Rees Morgan, Bodlondeob, Dr John Jones, AVenallt, William Hughes, Peiiralit R C Evans, Einion House (four old members); G 0 Williams, watchmaker, David Owen, Cross Key, Lewis Richards, Penlan, E Williams (Llew Aleirion) Ellis Williams, tailor, J R James, Brynawel. Uaptain W Richards!, Green-lane, E Davies Roberts, Springfield-street, Alfred E Hughes, "Dydd" Office, R J Meredith. Llys Meirion. DOLGELLEY UNION. Dolgelley (3)., James Isaac James, schoolmaster, Hugh Owen, Lawn Cottage, James Lewis, Springfield, R C Evans, Einon House, William Hughes, Penrallt, D G Williams, Greenwich House. Barmouth (4), John Evans Porking- ton-trrrace D E Davies, butcher, Hugh Evans, Porkington-terrace. Edward Wil- liams, Arches, AAilliam Owen, Oraig- mynach. ° Mallwyd (2), John Lewi Gartheiniog. David Evans. Iilwyngrno'. Llanfachreth (2). "Ro~" > t Huo-hes and Ti /-• UC5UC& d-llVA (xrimth .Price, torsv r.,riiedd. Llanfihangel, Aleyrick Roberts. Llanymawddwy, E. Jones, Nantyronog. Talyllyn, David Jones, Llwvdiarth. Humphrey Jones. Maesypandy, and Wil- liam Owen, Pandy. Corn's. LI a n d d wyweu w c 11 Morris Jones, Ffridd- bryncoch. Llwyngwril. John AViliiams, Argoed. Arthog, John Jone i. grocer, Alorgan W illiams. Tlli; following have been nominated for Dolgelley Rural Council :— Brithdir and Islawrdref (3), William Ellis, Caertvddin, G A Griffiths, Wern- fawr, John Griffith, jun., Callestra, John Roberts, Henblass, Hugh Roberts, Cross roxes Inn. Llanaber (2). Griffith 'John Griffith. Heiidreirian, Ellis Williams, Hendrefor- lon, and M Al Morgans. Llanddwywe, G Powell, Tyddyngronwy. Llanegryn, David Owen, Penywern^ 7 Llanenddwyn (2), Henry Jones, Pen- lsarcwm, Morris Jones. Uwchlawrcoed. Edward Lloyd, Bronyfoelisa, and M G Williams. CRICCIETH URBAN COUNCIL. There are twenty-three nominees for fifteen seats. The last day for with- drawal is Tuesday. Those marked are old members. Gladstone Jones, Plasgwilym, vr ™lomas. Jones, Parciau Mawr: D Alorgan Williams, Marine Crescent: Evan Hughes. 5 Well ingto n-terrace *J W Roberts, 40, High-street; *Wm Row- I:llld i Hughes, 4, Corporation-terrace; IJugh Griffith, 38, High-street; Godfrey Drage, Parciau; John Humphreys, Bron Trevor; "Thos G AViliiams, 20. Marine- terrace; Peter John Bowen, Marine-ter- race; Rees Morris Williams, Mona Stores; -David1 Owen Price, Victoria House; *J. Evans, Brookside; Eilis Henry Jones. It)1*!13,11 'Wm "Watkin, Bryneglwys; Robert Davies, 7 Tanygrisiau-terrace: n Williams, 3, Arvonia-terrace. Wm Pugh Jones, New Shop; *Thomas Burnell, Parciau-terrace; John Richard. Humphreys, Fair-view; AVm Owen 6 the Wjuare; John Solomon Griffiths, Railway Hotel. The old members not seeking re- election are Dr Davies, Air G P Williams, and Mr J W Bowen. There were thirty-five nominations at Bala foi- the T rban Council and it is likely there will be contests at Towvn and Aberdovey also.

TREGARON Aiidit --During the latter portion of c? 4.u'ew'i t Pughe Jones, the South W ales district auditor, attended the Union Workhouse. Tregaron, to audit the accounts of the district for'the half- year ending September 30th, 190^ Lent.—The fourth of the series of ser- mons delivered at the St. Caron's Church weekly was last Wednesday evening preached by the Rev. J. Jones, M.A., of lstrad Meurig. Horse Show and Trotting Alatches.— There are good prospects of a success- ful show and trotting matches this year. Ftiiieral.On Alondav last, the funeral took pit-ice at the Bwlchgwvnt C M. Chapel Burial Ground of Mr. J. Williams. of Tymawr Swyddffznon. The officiating mmister was the Rev R. Gwmryn Jones. of Swycldffynon.

focal ami Btstviri Liquidations by Arrangement.—Davies ?^hf'rw'ise Aleiron Davies (trading a^ Davies and Co., Clifton House, Dol- gelley, grocer and dealer, February 27th. Morgan, AVilliam Richard, Pensarn, near Talybont, Cardiganshire, farmer, Febru- ary 25th. Mr G. S. Denniss gratefully acknow- ledges receipt from an "Old Cambrian" of B5 towards the proposed Cambrian Railways Institute. The death was reported on Saturday of Mr J. Baxter Owen, Glandulas, Llan- idloes, a justice of peace for the county of Alontgomery. He was born at New- town in 2830. and for several years acted aç' private secretary to the late Lady Owen of Glansevern. Alr Baxter Owen had re- sided at Glandulas for the last forty-five years and had taken an active interest in county and parochial affairs. He was an income tax commissioner and for many years held a seat on the Newtown and Llanidloes Board of Guardians. The deceased gentleman leaves no family and the Glandulas estate comes into the pos- session of Air Richard Owen of Liverpool- The King and Queen held a court, the second of the reason at Bnekingham Pal- ace. Viscountess Castlereagh, who was one of the guests. wore a beautiful Empire dress of Indian embroidery, with tinest Indian silver worked on pastel pink satin, with a design of roses, thistle. shamrocks, and sunflowers cor'Ti.ig the atm. the flowers, which glined like jew- els, becoming gradually smaller towards the waist and on the bodice. The full, graceful sleeves and a charming drapery of the decolletage were of fine silver lace. The cloth of silver train, over pale pink mousseline de soie was draped with ex- quisite old point lace. Lord and Lady Harlech. who have been at the Ritz Hotel, have gone to Fochabers for salmon fishing on the Spey. Afr. David Davies M.P. for Montgom- t oryshire. has forwarded a donation of P,5 towards the funds of the Welsh Presby- terian Church, St. John-street. Hanley. Alr. David Davies. M.P., has promised E6,000 to the Rev Dr. John Pugh. the superintendent of the Calvinistio Metho- dists Forward Movement on the condition that £ 4.000 is raised to clear the debt of £ 10,000 upon some of the halls of the niovenl(-Ilt. Mr. Davies has expressed his willingness to give P,3,0,00 as soon as £ 2,000 lun been raised.

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