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Ctittto ant tancitia. "A miracle," says a schoolboy in an examination paper, "is 'a thing no man can do except the pe-son who does it." A long time ago," ;avs a boy, "Eng- land was once a ioreigi country." A Hindu journalist ;;ays :-We cannot from a distance realizt the intensity of the crisis, but it is a ertain thing that many crowned heads a-e trembling in their shoes." A lady canvasser asket a labourer if he was in favour of Prote<tion. He asked what it was. Well," ale replied a little taken aback, "I cannot jo into details at the moment. üt it is a subject of vital importance to all lovers of wild birds." An old negro woman, whose needs were supplied by friends, never failed to ex- press her gratitude in original language —"You_is powerful good to a pore ole 'ornan like me, wid one f<ot in the grain? an' de oder a-cryin' out Lawd, how long, how long?' "How do you do. sir?" said the doctor to The inmate of an asvlim. "What is your name. may I ask?" "My name," said the other, frowning torcely. "Why Czar Nicholas, of course.' "Indeed!" said the doctor. Yet the last time I was here you were the Germin Emperor." "Yes, of course, said the Jther, quickly; "but that was by my first wife." A countryman was paying his first visit to the theatre with a city friend to see "Macbeth." In deep siknce he gazed and listened as the story of bloodshed proceeded. Even when tie curtain fell on the closing act of the tragedy he sat siteirt. On the homewari journey he suddenly nudged his companion and said, There'll ibe mair heard )' this nicht's work, tak' ma word!" "Are you aware of anv mitigating cir- cumstances in your cast?" asked a magistrate of a negro comicted of steal- ing a coat. "Yes, sah, lots. ob 'em Ef I had time, jedge, I could ialk to you for a. long time on dat subject." "If you know of any mitigating circumstance, please state it. "Yes, gal; I'll tell you ob one right now, sah. HDW easy would it have been for me to br.ng my family inter disgrace and misery, sah, by stealing dat coat. But I didn't do it. sah. I jess remained single. I nebber m'arried, sah. Anudder mitigatin' circumstance am "Officer remove the prisoner." Madame Oalve told an excellent story to a lady who interviewed her a few days ago. Of course, the subject of conversa- tion was success. The primi donna at- tributed her own success to hard work. "There are many good voicos," she said, "that the world will never I'.ear, because their owners are too indolent to develop them. It is like the story of the farmer. Looking up from his magazine, the farmer said vehemently to his wife one night: Do you know what I'd have done if I had been Napoleon ?' 'Yes,' the woman answered. You'd have settled down in Corsica and spent your life grumbling about b'ad luck and hard times.'

jfrnnt the Paperpi The King has approved of the appoint- ment of Sir R. Henn Collins as Lord of Appeal in Ordinary in succession to the late Lord Davey, and of Lord Justice Cozens-Hardy as Master of the Rolls in succession to Sir R. Henn Collins. The London County Council elections on Saturdav last resulted in an over- whelming majority for the Municipal Re- form party, who in the new council will number 79, against 36 Progressive Social- ists, two Labourists, and one Independ- ent. Mr Donal Sullivan (Nationalist), M.P. for Westmeath, South, died at his London residence this week. The hon. member was in attendance at the House of Com- mons last Monday week when he had an attack of heart failure, which was recur- rent during the week. At a meeting of the Channel Tunnel Company it was stated that the tunnel scheme would cost £ 16,000,000, and the directors were satisfied that there would be a high percentage of profit on the out- y.

K PARLIAMENT J HOUSE OF COMMONS (MONDAY). Mr Haldane introduced a bill to authorise the establishment of County Associations and the raisina: and maintenance of a Territorial Force. The measure, he said, aimed at creating machinery for four purposes. The first was to constitute Military Committees or County Associations, whose main fnnction would be the organising and administration within their counties of the Territorial or Home Force. The second was to obtain the authority of Parliament, to the constitution of that force, which was really a new Porce, and which would gradually absorb and re- place t,he existing Militia, Yeoiuany, and Volunteers The third was the adaptation of the provisions of the Reserve Forces Act as to the training and periods of service to the requirements of the Special Contingent, that was to say men who undertook to serve when wanted with the Regulars but who :or the most of their time were in civilian occu- pations. Then there was the fourth purpose. Under the organisation of the army it was necessary to have a general mobilisation in order to call out the Reserves, and it had therefore always been iiecessi-y to keep up a small force which could be mobilised imme- diaLely without a general mobilisation. The\ proposed slightly to enlarge the ambit from which the men for this force could be got, ani also to make use of the Special Con- tingent. Mr \V H Long opened the discus- sion, and was followed by Sir J Dickson Poynder, Colonel Kenyon Slaney, Major Seely, Colonel Lockwood, Mr Acland, Vis- count Helmsley, Mr Maddison, Lord Bal- carres, und other speakers. Leave to intro- duce the bill was then granted, and it was formally read a first time. The House rose shortly efter eleven o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMON (TUESDAY). The Financial Secretary to the Admiralty submitted his statement on the Navy Esti- mates. These show a nominal reduction of ±'450,000 on last year, but a real reduction of two and a half million on the aggregate lIaval Expenditure. Compared with three years ;,o there is a reduction of eight millions. The two-Power standard is being Ulninl ained It is proposed to abandon the system of for naval works.

TOVVYN Sales.—Messrs D Giilart and Sons an- nounce by advertisements several import- ant sales by auction at Towyn and in the district. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, March 1st.— Beiore J. Chidlaw Roberts, H Haydn Jones, and Edward Williams, Esqrs. Slieop Straying. Mrs Mary Owen, Braichgoch, Corns, was charged by P.C. J. J. Griffith with having allowed two sheep to stl ay on to Churcli-street, Cor- ris, on the 12th February.—Mrs Owen said she had been living at the Braich- goch for thirty-nine years and had no previous complaint. The land open to the road from Dovey Bridge to Dol- gelley.—Fined 6d. with cost-. Chimyiey Firing.*— John O. Morris, Supply Stores, Aberdovey, and John Cunningham, Dyssynni-view J Towyn, were hned 6d with costs for allowing chimneys to go on fire. 0 Charge of Drunkenness.—Lord Charles Cunningham, Dypinni View Towyn, was charged by P.C R. E. Davies with hav- ing been drunk in High-street, Towyn. on the 15th February. Mr W. P. Owen, Aberystwyth, appeared for the defendant. —P.C. Davies said about half-past eight on the loth February, he saw Lord Charles Cunningham drunk in High- street. He was staggering along the dre.et. On seeing him, defendant who had turned downtlw road leading to the Mineral Water Works turned round and walked towards him (witness) and said he had a complaint to make about boys an- noying his friend, John Vaughan. He told Lord Cunningham that if he had a complaint to make he had better oome to the Police Station and make it to the Sergeant. He went to the Police Station where he could not distinguish between him (P.S. Davies) and the Sergeant, ad- dressing him as the sergeant, and the bergant for him. When he walked away he wanted to shake hands.—Cross-exam- ined: There was other conversation. He said he had been an officer in the army. Asked to define the indication of drunk- enness, witness: aid the defendant was staggering along the street, leaning against the wall and making a very rambling speech for a gentleman in his position. Had never spoken to defend- ant before. Could not whether there was any doubt about the complaint as to the boys. He was staggering be- fore and after complaining of the boys. Asked what was incoherent in defend- ant's remarks, witness said he asked for his name and address and when he gave his name he asked lor his card, and it was funny to ask a policeman, who has a number, for hi.5 card. (Laughter).—Mr Owen: I suppose you must only ask a policeman for the time?—Witness added he did not charge defendant at the time with being drunk.—P.S. Morns said that defendant and Vaughan came to the Station with Davies. and Davies said that defendant wished to complain about boys annoying Vaughan. Defendant started addressing him at first and he was listen- ing, but defendant :orgot< which was which and started talking to P.C. Davies as the sergeant. He could then see that defendant was drunk. He allowed de- fendant to go on with his complaint until he made use of a foul expression.—Mr. Owen asked to have it out and the Ser- geant said the defendant called the boys d swine. He asked defendant what he said and he repeated it, and then pro- bably saw that he had made a mistake. He could see all along that defendant was drunk. He suggested that defendant should come next day and make the com- plaint. as he was not fit to make it that night.—Mr Owen Did you charge him with being drunk?—P.S. Morris: Cer- tainlv.—Did you charge him with being drunk?—I said he was not in a fit state. —Did you charge him ?—That is the mean- ing of it.—Did you charge himr-Yes, I told him he had better come and make his complaint next day., as he was not sober.—Did you mention the word sober? —Certainly why should I use it now more than then?—Did P.C. Davies charge him? —Not in my hearing. His object in coming to the Station was to make a charge against the boys of annoying John Vaughan Jones who was with defendant. —This being the case for the prosecu- tion, Mr Owen called D. Oliver Edwards, who said he was the husband of the licensee of the Tredegar Arms and had ben living in the house about ten years. Ho had known Lord Charles Cunning- ham for some time and on the 15th Feb- ruary was asked by him to go to his rooms to test gramophone records and went there accompanied by Mr Jones, watch- maker. Got there about three in the afternoon and remained until halt-past six, during which they had two spots of whisky each. Then went to the Trede- gar Arms with defendant and while there had one drink each, de- fendant leaving about half-past seven. Defendant was then perfectly sober; never saw a man more sober.—Cross- examined Did not see defendant at half- past eight.—Rosina Milton, barmaid at the Whitehall, said that about eight Vaughan Jones and defendant came in and defendant asked to see Mr Russell who had been out shooting and was hav- ing his tea who after about- five mimites and on her going to him a second time oame out to see defendant and had a con- versation with him for about ten minutes. Defendant was certainly sober. He did not ask to be supplied with drink, but if he had she should certainly have supplied him. Mr Russeli had since gone away1 to his brother's funeral. Defendant went to the house sometimes, but not frequently.— John Vaughan Jones said his father and mother kepft the Griffin for twenty-eight years and he was licence holder for six or seven years and therefore knew when a man was drunk or sober. Defendant was not staggering in High-street. Boys shouted after him and he and defendant went to the Station with P.C. Davies. During the whole conversation, the Ser- geant did not charge defendant with drunkenness. Defendant was perfectly sober, but was excited and comld scarcely stand in consequence. He suffered from palpitation of the heart and he (witness) had had to attend him for that.—Cross- examined Near Porthgwyn, was looking for the boys. When witness went towards the corner defendant put his back against a wall. The Sergeant did not ten de- fendant to come next day and he knew the difference between the Sergeant and the Constable. Defendant wanted to shake hands with the Sergeant, but the Sergeant "What am I to shake hands for?" He did not say that he was a great friend of Mr Chidlaw Roberts and Major Best, but he did say that he had been in the ser- vice. Did not take of defendant when they left the police.—Jane Jones said the defendant lodged at her house and went out about hair-past six and re- turned between lialf-pfast eight and nine. The stairs were narrow and steep and any. one going up not sober could not do it without stumbling. Defendant took off his coat on coming in, went upstairs to wash, doing sio as usual and came down after- ward to dinner straight. She swore he was perfectly sober. He was of excitable nature and when upset was all of a shiver and shake.—John Evan Jones. DySynni- view, also said defendant was sober.— Lord Charles Cunningham was then called. He said he had been six years in the Rifle Brigade and sometimes suffered from palpitation and got excited He might have had a bottle of beer or a whisky and soda at lunch and the two whiskys at his lodgings and the one at the Tredegar was aU the drink he had had that day. After seeing Mr Russell at the Whitehall, he and Vaughan Jones were going down the street about 8.15 when the boys shouted "John Va,ughan, John Vaughan." Near Porthgwyn saw P.C. Davies. He (defend- ant) was not drunk, nor did he lean against the waU from incapacity. He at once spoke to P.C. Davies about the bop annoyance. No charge of drunkenness was made against him. In the conversa^ tion at the Police Station, an expression slipped out when he immediately withdrew it and apologised and asked the Sergeant to shake hands over it. The Sergeant never once accused him of being drink or insinuated it. If he had done so, he (de- fendant) should have gone at once to a. doctor to be examined. He had no idea that he was to be summoned until on re- turning from shooting one day he tound a police officer in his drawing room and that fairly electrified him. He acked the officer when it was and lie rep'ied "You wid find it out when you go to the Police Station." He was perfectly sober.—Cross- examined: Did not lean against the wall. The whiskeys were twopenny whiskeys. He fcnew the sergeant from the constable. The Sergeant was staTiding in the doorway of the station and the constable by the side. He did not want to shake hands with the constable.—P.C. Davies: Did you not ask me for my card and when I said I had given you my name did you not say "d it.D-efcndant: Rot. (Laugh- ter.)—Mr. Owen addressed the Bench and said he had never experienced a more trumped-up charge. It was an abll::p of the process of the Court. He asked the Bench to dismiss it and to say that it never ought to have been brought.—The Bench, a'ter a brief retirement, dismissed the charge.—Mr. Owen said if there was a con- viction the defendant would have to pay police costs and asked that the case should be dismissed with costs against the police But. the Bench refused the application.

JDOLGELLEY RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Satur- day, March 2nd.-Present: Messrs Robert Hughes, Llanfachreth, chair- man; Hugh Evans, Gwanas; John Roberts, Henblas; M M Morgans, Bontddu; Morris Evans, Egryn Griffith Powell, Llanddwyweis; R W Davies, LIanegryn: E E Williams, M G Williams Lianenddwyn; John Jones, Thorn aa Owen, Llanigelyniin; Owen Jones, Llanymawddwy; Humphrey Jones, Talyhyn John Edwards, Tvdd- ynmawr; Hywel Pugh, Llanfachreth W T Lloyd, clerk; W Williams, sur- veyor; John Edwards, inspector; and Dr Hugh Jones, medical officer. Financial.—It was reported that the amount in the Treasurer's hands was L106 19s lOd and payments were recommended amounting to L142 8s. 5d., including JB72 6s 3d for sanitary and C70 2s 2d highway purposes. Contributions ordered amoun- ted to J3426 and the arrears were £ 211. Tynygroes Bridge.—The following ten- ders were received for the masonry part of the pro nosed new iiron bridge at lynygroes, Ganllwyd :—Edward Evans, £ 155; James R. James, £ 169; Williams and Roberts, JE159 10; D R Pugh and Sons, JE199 8s, all of Dolgelley. The lowest tender, that of Messrs Williams and Roberts, was accepted, and it was decided to ask for two sureties. The contract for the iron worK amounts to JB387, so that the total cost of the bridge will amount to £ 526 10s which will fall on the general district fund, with the excep- tion of £ 150 from the County Council. The work will be under the supervision of Mr Vaughton, the county surveyor, who prepared the plans and specifications. College Governor.—The Chairman was appointed as the Council's representative on the Bangor College Court of Gov- ernors. Road Repair.—At the request of Taly- llyn Parish Council, the Surveyor was directed to visit the road from Bwlch- groes which required reoair. Estimates.—The Clerk submitted the half-yearly estimate of expenditure. It was estimated that JE522 10s would be re- quired for highway purposes, which with other expenses and the cost of Tynvgroes bridge made a total of JB954 10s, but after deducting the Agricultural Rates Act con- tribution of L84, the amount to be pro- vided will be JB850. The expenses for snitary purposes were estimated at L185, which after deducting the grant of C21, left L164 to be provided out of the rates. Special expenses were levied as follows: —Llanegryn, £ 5; Llanfihangel v Pennant £ 20; Talyllyn, £ 10; Llangelynin, £ 70. after deducting the water rate of £ 25, and Llanenddwyn L90, after deducting the water rate of £ 40. The expenditure in the previous half year totalled JE545 and the average rate in previous half years was about threepence in the pound which was the Jcwest of all rural districts in North Wales. Owing to the cost of Tynygroes bridge, an extra rate of three- pence in the pound was required.—Mr. John. Jones thought that all increase from a threepenny rate to sixpence was un- expected and excessive. He proposed that the expendituie on Tynygroes bridge should be spread over one year in order to lessen the rate.—Five voted for the proposition which was defeated and the estimate was adopted. Sanitary.—In his report, the Inspector stated that the nuisance from the over- flow of the cesspool in Mill-street, Llwyn- gwril, was of a serious nature and should be at once abated. He feared that the same state of things would constantly recur unless the drain was extended and connected with the public sewer. The attention of the owner had 'been repeat- edly called to the sanitary condition of luechwedd, in Llanfihangel parish. As far back as May a letter was received stat- ing that it was intended to build a new house, but at the time of his last visit nothing had been done. Cwmucha farm- house in Llanegryn parish had no ceil- ings to the bedrooms and there were other serious defects. Complaint was made of foul smell at one of the cottages known as Penrhos, Corris.. The con-I struction of the new .sewer at Bontddu was proceeding satisfactorily. Plans of a new farmhouse in course of erection at Tegla rawr on the Andrews estate were submitted and when completed the house would be one of the most convenient in the district. The plans were approved and directions were given to enforce the requirements stated in the report. A Dispute.—A petition signed by manv ratepayers regarding a dispute as to the location of the branch pipes in connec- tion with the Dyffryn water supply was left on the table. Medical Ileport.-The Medical Officer presented his annual report which stated that the total area of the twelve parishes o ^nn 'rnf7 acres and the population was m' i ,*i Ihere was a decrease of fifty in lalyllyn parish due to the continued and increasing depression of the slate trade there was also a decrease of thirty in Llangelynin parish owing to the partial cessation of building operations at Fair- bourne. A few mines were still working for gold and lately for manganese ore in the parishes of Llanelltyd and Llanaber. The district was thinly populated having an average devisity of 0.05 per acre. This fact alone ought to exercise a favour- able influence upon the public health of the district ;but he had frequently pointed out that he was afraid that proper use was not made of the abundance of fresh, pure air, 'because he generally found that the air inside the rural scattered cot- tages was different in quality to the air outside. He was never weary of preach- ing the inestimable value of fresh air and if the inhabitants could be brought to grasp that fact he was quite sure there would be less sickness and mortality. Many cottages were small and confined, especially in their sleeping accommoda- tion, but their wholesomeness would be much increased if all available means were adopted to ventilate them. He knew from experience that the air in small bedrooms became most objectionable and impure air was most dangerous to all, par- ticularly the young, as it was in this kind of atmosphere that the seefls of consump- tion were sown. The fear of fresh air. in bedrooms was based upon the idea that colds were caught under those conditions, but there could be no "greater error. Children must be taught the elements of healthful living, for in that lay the hope for future amelioration of those evils. There were 197 'births during the year which was considerably below the aver- age for the rest of the Kingdom. In 1905 the number was 184. Eighteen il- legitimate children were born. The de- cline in the birth-rate was a feature of practically all rural districts owing to the migration to more populous centres. A better and healthier order of workmen's cottages in rural districts would help to- ward inducing town dwellers to return to the soil. There were 139 deaths which I was slightly above the average for other districts. In 1905 there were 124 deaths, j Infantile mortality numbered twenty, one less than in 1905. This subject was re- « ceivirg Considerable attention by the Council. Every house where infantile deaths occurred was carefully examined and any defects discovered were reme- died. There werethree diarrhoeal deaths which Imgln be described as avoidable, because it was ignorance or neglect that had been at work. He had frequently spoken in favour of -breast feeding and against artificial leeding or infants, par- ticularly against bottles with long rubber tubes which no power in the wor d oou d effectual clean. He emphasised the im- porta.nce of a pure milk supply, free from dirt, preservatives, water, or colon ring matter, so that it would not be necessary to sterilize the milk which seriously modi- fied and impaired its nutritive qualities. The Council could do something to lessen the infantile mfortaiJty by distributing leaflets of instruction on the feeding of management of infants. Zymotic dis- eases caused four deaths, which com- pared favourably with other districts. There weie two deaths in 1905. The cause of the diseases might be summarised in the word "dirt." Concerning one fatal case of diphtheria, he said that the house and surroundings were most unsat- isfactory, but improvements had been car- ried out. There were twelve deaths from consumption, compared with four- teen in 1905. The close, stuffy, atmos- phere in many dwelling houses was largely responsible for the deaths from consump- tion. The fear of fresh air, one of God's best free gifts to mankind, was at the root of the bulk of consumption in the district. It could not be too often said that the germ of consumption is practi- cally harmless in the presence of sunlight. fresh air, and good food. There were thirteen deaths from concer, compared with eight in 1905. From heart disease there were twenty-six deaths, compared with sixteen in 1905, which occurred among persons above middle age. There were 308 notifications of infectious dis- eases, including 263 cases of measles and 33 of scarlet fever, compared with a tota of 115 in 1905. They had no isolation hospital, nor di infecting apparatus. The scarlet fever cases occurred mostly in the parisJies on the Dolgelley urban district where the disease originated. The Coun- cil took the initial step of passing a resolution to take joint action in respect of an isolation hospital on a site offered as a free gift, but the resolution was unfortunately rescinded of Hie learned that meetings held in the various par- ishes were unanimous in protesting against anything being don's to give effect to his advice. In spite of those protest >, he deeply regretted that the Council did not see their way clear to take the step he suggested in the inter- est, i of public health. He was afraid that the consideration of the matter had now been indefinitely postponed. They had not reaped much advantage from the compulsory notification of measles and the Local Government Board had signi- fied their approval of withdrawing the Order. The report dealt with other mat- ters, including the attention paid to bet- ter housing and gave an account of the various parishes.—It was decided that the report should be printed in English and Welsh for distribution.

DYGWYL SANT DEWI On Friday evening, St. David's mojnery was celebrated at Dolgeiley by a. dinner held under the patronage of the E'istedd- > fod Meirion Committee at the Ship Hote;, partaken of by a. large gathering. Col. I G F Scott was unabie to attend and pre- side owing to the illness of Mrs Scott, to whom sympathetic references were made during the evening. The chair was taken by Dr John Jones, chairman of the Merioneth County Council and of the Eisteddfod Committee, and the vice- chairman was Mr J. Charles Hughes, sol- icitor and under sheriff. There were aho present Dr Hugh Jones, Messrs O. O. Roberts. Liew Meirion, D G Wake Wil- liams, E. A. Williams. E Griffith, 0. D. Roberts, H Puleston Jones, T H Roberts, Osborne Jones, Rees Morgan, J E Fox, T Bevan, A E Hughes, D Meredith, H W Bromby, W Harvey Jones, W G Jones; J Evans, N. P. Bank Liewelyn Humphreys John Millard, D R Milïs J Jones Wil- liams, G W Williams, Thomas Morgan, A Hawkins, John Evans, Peter Willianis, B.A., "Eifionydd," R J Meredith. J Stephens, A Edwards, J Ellis, M W Griffith, Oswald Edwards, R Barnett, J Evans. N. and S. W. Bank; W Jones Parry, R H Mills, and others. Having given the loyal toasts, which were received with honours, the Chair- man proposed the toast of the Army and Navy." He was glad to think that it required no words of his to recommend: that important and popular toast. The British army and navy were the pride of the country and the envy of many other countries. (Hear, hear.) He considered that their army and navy were as powerful and efficient as were to be found in any part of the world. There was not the slightest doubt that the British navy was far superior to any navy in existence at present. They had undoubted command of the seas, and he trusted that the Gov- ernment of the cotintry-whether Lib- eral or Conservative—would make it their business to see that the navy would be maintained at the same high water mark of efficiency be the cost what it may. (Cheers.) He was sure they all loved peace and hated war. In his opin- ion, the best way to maintain peace was to make their army and navy as power- ful and efficient as money and brains could make them. However good and powerful the British army was, they must admit that it was still possible to improve it and to bring it up to a condition of still greater fighting efficiency. (Hear, hear.) There was no doubt that the country was taught many lessons during the South African war. Undoubtedly, there was terrible waste of money and of valuable life. It was sad to think that some of the bravest men of a fine nation- ality were lying to-day in their silent graves on the South African veidt who would still be alive if the war had been better organised. Mr Haldane, the War Minister, had that week placed his new scheme of army reform before Parlia- ment and the country. He considered it a great mistake to deal with so important a matter from a party point of view. As citizens of the mightly Empire, they should consider it from a. higher and nobler standpoint, that of patriotism. (Appilause.) He was not in a position to pass an opinion on Mr Haldane's new scheme, but they would agree with him that it had been favourably received by Parliament and military experts. If the scheme pssed, their national army would in future consist of a field force and a territorial force to consist of the militia, volunteers, and the yeomanry. Let them hope that the scheme would make for economy and make the army stronger and more efficient. so that the country Mould be fully prepared for war should that calamity befall them. He was sure that the nation would respond to the ap- peal which Mr Haldane had made. No part of the nation would respond more readily than the Principality and espec- ial :y the county of Merioneth. (Cheers.) As a county, they were proud of the vol- unteer corps and he felt that it would be difficult to find a more efficient and bet- ter disciplined corps, many of whom had volunteered to leave everything that was dear to them and were ready to sac- rifice even their lives at the altar of duty for the sake of their King and country. (.].:(1)1 a.use.) Major Fox, in replying, said they might rest assured that the same spirit which had prevailed for so many years .and had made England what she was still prevailed in all ranks of the army. He

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it was right to say that the decline of the flannel industry was due to the emancipa- tion of slavery, but it was due to the com- petition of larger towns. If they utilised the water power to a greater extent, they might be able to compete better and re- establish what was at one time a great industry at Dolgelley. (Hear, hear.) In the early part of the last century the la.st tannery" works at Do'gel ley were car- Led oil Ly his relatives. That was the time when a.most all the gloves used in England were made in Dolgeiley. He hoped that that would not be the la. t oc- casion on which they met to commemo- rate Dev. i Sant, for he believed that they should meet oftener on a common plat- form and widen the bonds of human svm pathy which would not only benefit them as a community, but would tend to realise the proverb "I godi'r hen wlad yn ei hol." (Applause.) The health of the visitors was pro- posed by Mr O. D. Roberts, to which Mr Dewi Griffiths, Aberystwyth, responded. Mr Wake Williams, who received a warm recepttion, thanked the Hosteis for the enjoyable repast provided. During the evening, the Institute Band, led by Mr Taliesyn Davies, placed selec- tions outside the hotel and songs were given by Llew Meirion, Mr E. A. Wil- liams, and Mr G. Wynne. The accom- panist was Mr M. W. Griffith.

BALA St. David's Day.—The annual conver- sazione was held by the students at the Victoria Had on Friday evening to ce-e- brate St David's Day. The hah was prettily decorated and about 250 guests were invited. Between six and seven p.m. an interesting programme ot music and other selections was given by Miss Bessie Jones, Blaenau Festiniog; Miss M Evans, Cerrigydruidion Mr Powell Ed- wards, Rhos; and Mr David Francis, harpist, Blaena.u Festiniog, after which refreshments were served. The rest of the evening was devoted by a capital re- production of Daniel Owen's drama, Y Dreflan." Addresses were de iveied by the Chairman, Prof Tom Evans, M.A., B.D., Mr Cuthbert Thomas, B.A. (who represented Aberystwyth Theological Co lege) Mr J M Edwards, M.A., Holywell; Mr J Elias Hughes, B.A., Brynmenai; and Mr R. R Parry. The accompanist was Miss Morris, A.L.C.M. Urban Council.—Friday, present: Mr R Evans, J.P., chairman; Messrs Edward Jones, vice-chaiiman David Jones, R L: Jones, Evan Jones, J Parry Jones, J J Hughes, Danie, Roberts, J B Parry, J W Roberts, H J Evans, T R Dakin, depu- ty cerk; D R Roberts, surveyor and in- spector.—Miscellaneous: The estimate lor the current year was left under considera- tion.—The Captain of the Fire Brigade reported that the brigade had met lately, but had not been put through heir drill. —Mr Edward Jones was proposed as an overseer for the coming year, but he de- clined for the reason that it had been the Council's custom to appoint one councidor and one outside the Council. He would no longer be among them, inasmuch as he had decided to resign when his present term or office on the Council expired. He thanked the Council for the kind way in which they had treated him during the past twelve years.—Dr Williams and Mr D R Roberts were re-appointed medical officer and surveyor and inspector of nuis. ances respective.y.—Ba a Green was again let to Mr Jacob Thomas on the same terms as previous years and it wa resolved to offer the Mount, or" Tomen Bala" to the present tenant at an animal rent of ICS. or. if he refused, that the letting 01 it be to the discietion of the Surveyor.

PORTMADOC Promotion.—Mr Daniel Williams, soli- citor, son of the late Mr Daniel Williams, Ivy House, assistant official receiver of Liverpool, has 'been appointed to be an assistant official receiver to the High Court of Bankruptcy in London. Mr Williams, who was articleù-with the firm of Messrs Lloyd-George and George, was assistant official receiver for the North Wales and Chester district less than two years ago. That he may climb still higher is the hope of his large circle of friends. Legal.—-Mr T. E. Morris, of the North Wales Circuit, has been appointed by the Attorney General to the post of prose- cuting counsel for the Post Office for the Chester district formerly held by his Honour Judge Benson. Golf.—The handsome club house which is being built for the Golf Club by Mr. Evan Humphreys will, it is expected, be ready by Easter. The Literary Societies.—At Tremadoc last week Mr. W. Jones (Ffestinfab) gave an address on the revival.—Messrs E. J Edwards and R.. Lloyd Williams opened a debate on inscription at Garth. The majority were oppo ed to the proposal. —At Salem, a discussion on disestablish- ment was introduced by Messr§ D. G. Owen, Marine-terrace, and William Evans, Snowdon-street.—At Tabernacl. an able lecture on slate quarrying was given by Mr. G. J. Williams, H.M. in- spector of mines. The lecture was llus- trated.—At Memoria, Mr. E. Pierce gave an address on the relation of nature to revelation.—This week at Salem Mr. J. Jones Morris gave an interesting history of elementary education; at Tabernacl, Tryfanwy and Mr Richard Roberts gave selections from the bards of Dyffryn Madog.—At Ebenezer there was an im- promptu diiscussion on patriotish1.A Memorial, the Misses Elizabeth Jones and S. M. Williams read papers on the most useful accomplishment for women in the matrimonial state: and at Garth, Mr Ivor Jones, chemist, gave a paper on the Koran. Rescinded.—The Board of Trade has rescinded the order of the Carnarvon Court of Inquiry suspending the master's certificate cf Captain Marks Owen of the ")Snadell" which was recently wrecked on the Danish Coast and have ordered the returu of the certificate. Funeral Sermon.—The Rev J. J. Rob- ert at Tabernacl on Sunday night preached eloquently on the late Mr Daniel Williams, Ivy House. Obituarv.—Captain Edward Jones DaYes, of the Snowdon Teaujperanee Hotel, passed away on Sunday night at the age of sixty-two. He had been in indifferent health for some time, but the end came suddenly and was quite a shock to his numerous friends. Two of his sons, mariners, who had no idea he was seriously ill, arrived home on Sunday morning. Deceased, who was born at Gwyndy, Talsarnau, retired from the sea many years ago. He leaves a widow with seven children with whom deep sympathy is felt. Long Service.—Mr A G Crick, who served with the volunteers for twenty-one years, being a colour sergeant when he retired, has been awarded the long ser- vice medal. Sailors' Rest.—The Freemasons at a meeting on Tuesday, Wor. Bro. J. Owain Hughes presiding, decided to vote three guineas to the proposed Sailors' Rest and Institute. A bazaar is about to be promoted in aid of the funds. A Narrow E'scapfe.—Mr Wiikin Bryant, son of Mr J. Bryant, the Wood ands, who is on board the barque Galgate in a letter to a friend from Valparaiso relates of a remarkable escape from drowning. The third mate was working aloft when he ie overboard. The ship was going a good nine knots at the time. Fortunately the man at the wheel saw him fail and promptly threw a life buoy which he swam to and secured. The ship was brought to and the lifeboat launched in a few minutes. In an hour the lifeboat re- turned to the ship unsuccessful. It went aut again with a fresh crew. In about three hours the flag was sent up from the ship calling upon the lifeboat to give up the search. At this moment the sabin boy heard somebody shouting" Ga-I ga.te. ahoy." Looking over the side, who did lie see but the third mate waving his hands. The gig was promptly low- ered and in a few miliums he was on board after being five hours in the water. His face much swollen and blood flowed from the mouth, but in a couple of days he was completely recovered. Organ Recital.—An organ recital was given by Mr. J. Williams, organist of Christ Church, Carnarvon, at the Ebenezer "esleyan Chapel on Tuesday night and was largely attended. Mr. David Breese of Saethon presided. Mr. Yvridiams was supported by the fo.lowing vocalists: — Miss M. King Sarah (soprano); Miss Pattie May Roberts (contralto).; and Mr. D. Pryce Davies (baritone). Although applause was forbidden, it was manifest that the audience were thoroughly enjoy- ing the nrogramme which was as apt- pended:—Fantasia and fugue in D minor Organ; song, "Abide with me," Miss Roberts; song, "I will extol thee," Miss King Sarah; (a), allegretto in B minor, (b), chant sans paroles Organ; song. "Lead,, Kinchy Light," Mr. Davies; duet, VQ Lovely Peace," Misses S King and Roberts; grand offertoire in D. Organ; song, Y Mab Afradlon." Miss King Sarah; song, "lesu, Cyfaill Fenaid Cu/7 D. Davies; fantasia, 0 Sanct issiiiia Urgan; duett, "Excelsior," iMiss King arahand Mr. Davies; song. "Promise of Lite," Miss Roberts; song, "Save me, 0 God, Miss Sarah King; grand march, "Tanhauser, Organ. The Embankment Toll.—At the Liberal meeting 0.1 i'r.day lijgiu, Griffith inquired whether the ibnnti Council could take action to 1. ee the J111 bankment from toll. Mr J R Owen, chairman of the Town Council, and Mr. SeweJ, said undoubtedly Poitmadoc as a resort tor tourists suffered considerably owing to the ton. Mr Richard Davies and Mr Jones Morris said they would be glad to further the proposal, but pointed out that the initial steps would have to be taken by the Portmadoc Town Coun- cil and the Deudraeth Rural Counci.. Football. The re-played tie between Aberystwyth and Portmadoc in the Welsh Amateur Cup competition, will take piace on Saturday at Aberystwyth. The win- ners are to play Ho.yhead Swifts at Ban- gor on the following Saturday. The Madocites are credited at Aberystwyth with having declared that they will easy win the replay, and the Aberystwythians consequently are feverishly preparing for a great effort. It is certainly true that Portmadoc are not without hope. They1 were absolutely destitute of it at the fiist meeting. That they expect to win with ease, however, is far from the mark. Probably their supporters have regained a little of the confidence which oozed away with defeat upon defeat prior to the with- drawal from the North Waies Coast League. Whether their trust is strong enough to take them to Aberystwyth in large numbers is doutbful. There wid doubtless be more supporters than at the first encounter, the team on that occasion being without a. sing.e partizan from Port, madoc barring the linesman.

BLAJ £ JSTALT FKaTIJSilOG St. David's Eve.—A dinner was held under the auspices of the Y.M.I, at the .North Western Hotel on St David's EYe. Mr R. 0. Davies, town clerk, presided. A caitai menu was provided. The toast of St. David was proposed by Mr. R. J. Davies (Barlwydon), and Mr D. D. Rob- erts responded. Councillor Hugh Lloyd proposed "Town and trade," and Mr W J Davies, of the E.ectric Company, re- sponded. Mr W. Lloyd Roberts proposed the Y.-iNI.I. and Mr. Hugh Jones, chemist, replied. Songs, etc., were contributed by Messrs T. DavieSj J. Tudor Owen, L. Roberts, and R. C. Jones. Vestry.—The annual vestry was held on Saturday, night, Mr J. Lioyd Jones presiding. Messrs J Lloyd Jones, J ParrjT Jones, J Joseph Jones, and W P Evans were re-elected ovei seers.—It was agreed to excuse owing to poverty the pay- ment of L114 in poor rate.—Messrs J Thomas, Richard Williams, Richard Rob- erts, W Owen, E M Owen and Owen Jones gave a record of their stewardship as guardians. Messrs W Owen and Owen Jones expressed a wish to retire, but the vestry unanimously nominated them as well as the to low ing six:—Messrs W Morris, J Vaughan Williams, R T Wil- liams, Glanypwll; E M Owen, Richard Roberts, Plasmeini; and Richard Wil- liams, Park-square. The three former have not previously served as guardians. The number of seats is eight. Angling Association. The following have been appointed officers for the en- suing year:—Chairman, Mr John Phillips, Cwmorthin; vice-president, Mr John Rowlands, Gwynfryn treasurer, Mr W. Edwards, Ddol; secretary. Mr H Parry. Chapel Collections.—Carmel Congrega^ tional Church oollected JB542 during the past year and Brynbowydd Congregational Church £ 570. The membership has de- creased by 27 with the former and by 16 with the latter. Emigration.—Twenty-two persons from this district and Dolwyddelen sailed last week for America. School Attendance.—The distribution of prizes for good attendance at G any pwll School was performed by Mr D G Jones, C.C. Forty-nine scholars made a full attendance during the year. 1'-=:- .It1I

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referred to the sinking of the Birken- head in i8o2 as tile" most glorious proor of manhood and discipline" com- pared with which Water oo, Am, and inl-ierman were but vulgar memories. That the same spirit of duty and fearlessness of death pervaded all ranks when the coun- try needed them was never better exem- piified than in the late South African war. \Vith the exception of a break of ten yej.ro, which caused by removal, he had served lor close upon fo ty years and he hoped to do a littie more. (Cheers.) It was most gratifying to know that under the new army scheme the auxiliary force; would now be recognised as they had never been recognised beio e. (Appiaiue.) Some time ago he was one of a large mus- ter of officers invited to attenjl at the War Office to express frankly and without re- serve their views upon the needs and re- iiabilty of the forces. That was the firit occasion an invitation had been given to volunteer officers and it showed the deep interest evinced by the Secretary for War who had devoted night and day to make himself thoroughly acquainted with the requirements 01 the auxiliary forces. He (Mr Fox) sincere-y hoped that no question of party politics wou.d prevent the War Minister from having a fair chance to do what had never yet been done in dealing with the important question of army re- form. (Applause.) Mr Peter Williams, B.A., proposed "The Immortal Memory of Dewi Sant," and in a Welsh speech gave an interesting ac- count of the patron Saint. Although enshrouded with traditionary tales his history was both entertaining and in- structive and had exercised a blessed in- fluence on the life of Waies for genera- tions. Dewi Sant had been raised to the highest pinac.e of honour and his fame was everlasting. What he had done earned the gratitude of all. As a man, missionary, and Christian saint, his en- deavours had been to elevate the people of Wales morally and religiousiv. In him the hopes of" aes were first real- ised and his memory was celebrated, not in sorrow, but in festive rejoicings. His life was a, real one and should inspire ad- miration and emulation. (Applause.) Eifionydd, recorder of the National Eisteddfod, having recited an impromptu engivn, Llew Meirion sang" Aaw Dewi Sant." Mr Harvey Jones, in proposing "The Town and Trade of Dolgeiley," said that he could speak with some amount of authority, lor he had made a life-long study of the town, and a peculiar halo ai- way enwrapped the place wherein one was born. In spite of everything that Mr Gibson, of Aberystwyth, might say, he at any rate loved Do gelley with an unquenchable love. It was no smaU in- heritance to have been born under the shadows of Cader Idris and it was possible they were there that night in the spÚrit of Dewi Sant and that some of the grit and granite of Cader Idris had entered their souls and made them stalwait men. Those who were born under the shadows of great hil.s and rocks must assimilate some of the strength of their surround- ings, but those people born in watering places like Aberystwyth and Barmouth inherited nothing but the cloy and flabby nature of the sands. (Laughter and cheers.) There was no town in Wales or England of its size in population which had so many facilities in regard to it educational and social aspects. Speak- ing of the Urban Council, he said that after they had spent much time in their deliberations, after exhaustive debates and searching enquiry, he found that at last they had effected the purchase of a horse and cart, but he was sorry to learn a few hours previously that the horse and cart had affected a divorce. (Laughter.) He thought they should offer their sympathy to that able man from Aberystwyth, whose trenchant pen was sharpier than a two-edged sword and who was always sticking at their Urban Council. Whatever scheme the Urban Council would undertake in future for the betterment of the town, he was sure they would have the support and encour- agement of the whole town, and he hoped the Council would rise to the responsib- ilities imposed upon them. (Hear, hear.) Dolgelley Eisteddfod had attained a. supreme position in the musical woFid and was only comparable to the National Eisteddfod, which was mostly due to Mr O. O. Roberts, who was a phenomenal frea.k of musical genius, able assisted by his second fiddle, Llew Meirion. (Laugh- ter and cheers.) The greatest asset of Dolgelley was its marvellous and incom- parable scenery and it behoved the town- people to make those attractions more widely known. (Ap'plause.) Llew Meirion, in responding, referred to the historical aspect of the town and urged the ybung people to study mpre of the arena, in which they lived. It was not generally known that the last skir- mish between the Royalists and the other forces took place under the shadow of Mynydd Mo el and, as the people were royalists, Dolgelley played an important part at that time. With regard to the Urban Council, it must be admitted that they were doing their level best, notwith- standing what Mr Gibson said. Dolgelley was not the cniv string that Mr Gibson had to his bow. but Portmadoc and Ba^a were also among his strings. (A Voice: And Mr Gibson is right.) He hoped that the Urabn Council would carry cut the schemes which they now had in hand and he hoped the young people of Dolgelley'. with their intellectual culture, would put their shoulders to the wheel and raise Dolgelley to its proper level as a pattern to neighbouring towns. (Applause.) Mr D. R. Mills also responded and re- ferring to the flannel industry, attributed its decline to the emancipation of the States of America. Dolgelley had the name of being a wealthy town. but there were no local speculations. If the wealthy people speculated locally, it would give more employment, and not only benefit to the town, but it would also benefit themselves, because owing to the lack of employment there were many empty houses and rents were low at present, while the rates increased. There was one notable exception and they honoured the family, which he did not desire to name, for all that they did b\the town. (Cheers.) Mr O. O. Roberts proposed the health of the President and viee-President, to which Dr John Jones responded and hav- ing returned thanks, he said tha,t at the previous St. David's dinner held in Dol- gelley" some years ago, the president was the late Mr Charles Owen, of Hengwrt- ucha, who undoubtedly was one of the most popular men in the county who was laid to rest twelve months ago and whose memory would long remain green in the hearts of many of his countrymen who loved and respected him so much. The vice-president of that banquet was his beloved and late father and for that rea- son alone it gave him (Dr Jones) much pleasure to preside that evening. He thought all would admit that the banquet had been a success and hoped it would be- come an annual institution. (Hear, hear.) The vice-President also responded and explained that his ancestors on his mother's side lived in Merioneth and she ] was born in Dolgelley. He did not think