The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PORTMADOC ^reaking.—office in Cornhill a, su broken into during Sunday night and iilv of ibout £5 stolen. The polscc are lgatmg the matter. —A t, Horeb, Prenteg, on Satur- "'k, Treforfab, Blaenau bVstiniog, J fp his lecture on ''John Eliasi." Mr. \V»i" J°nes, manager of North and South Bank, presided. Auers2.nal-—Mrs. Satow, daughter of Mr of nv"°uglay and wife of Judge Satow has arrived with her family at Uk residenr; Uolfriog,, for the sum- lL??nths- ,\(Z |lert by Telephone.—Mr. R. lion > who approached the Postmaster f1 tlal through Mr. Thomas, postmaster, }!honhe advisability of establishing tele- communication between Portmadoc jw Bedclgelert, has been successful in his nt n^fttations. A call office is to be iixed b~^dgokrt as soon as possible, tj'j^rned Unopposed.—Mr Ca-dwaladr thft t re^s' tlU!,rr.v manager, Rhyd-ddu, or,J^beral candidate, has been elected un- f*>sed to the Beddgelert seat on the Council, in succession to the late ilham Pierce. hl Show. Last week's show will prob- fJf Prove the most successful financially t^a^y show held since the establishment ol' K^ociety twenty-four years ago and the to ive ^onnmittfo, with the secretary, (rjfi G Humphrey: are to be heartily t,ratulated. On no occasion has there L^Oiore enthusiasm and eBergv shown *h» show promoters regarded generally n this year, and 011 no occasion. more- •SUfJi fcas' there been so much all-round r ùss-i entries, in attendance, in of exhibits, and in subscriptions. $ui/as.feared that the increase in the local tali options would be neutralised by a U0 lri outside donations, but hopes are eritertained of raising the latter to an tage level. In entry fees and gate jwi1 j? there was an increase of £ 31 com- tjj. with last year's show. Th» dis- and pronounced success of the show fj0i exhibition will have a most bene- effect on next year's entries. This, sfiri g Avith 111(1 h,ialicial triumph, should ,r the promoters to yet greater effort, w ithstanding the financial success 1 v those of the townspeople who bene- dll;ectly or indirectly from the show to .Tttite as generous and if possible, more tha0 wav 'n subscriptions in the future in the'past. It should never be for- Wen that the show hitherto has been Jv.,0Qred with remarkably tine weather. &ne weather and show7 day seem tita. emdissolubly associated. But tliere ►j J come a year when the weather will fickle to Portmadoc show day, m } lc« event there would probably be need t;L a Diore substantial credit balance than Hj^^Society possesses at the present tj^ngregationalist Musical Festival. The ^Rationalist s of Portmadoc and neigh- W- o°d held their second annual musical ,,Val on Saturday at Salem. The success ast year's experiment had inspired the Vjjj ^ittee responsible to hold another festi- ,st-j this year and the second venture was L'l la°re successful. Mr Evan Evans, faster of the Council School, was the conduc tor and the attention paid lij? hy the singers showed that they de- nted in singing under his lead. In the g 6rn°°n meeting, at which Mr Robert <vkai5s> Criccieth, presided. t]ie children, tk.° lumbered about 400, sang in good style JJ,. tunes selected from the morning pro- v^xne of the South Carnarvonshire festi- £ > at Pwllheli next month. Mr Ehas catechised the children on, the life ^h1 hrigt, as narrated in their text-books fVi Proved himself a.n able catechiser. given to the children most s«io th 1 in the Scriptural examinations. In standard Florrie Roberts, Xant- Sj„ I D PritcViard, C'Ticcieth Annie Evans, anc^ Gromer Jones secured the fifi^st marks; and the following from the 4 i> standard took prizes:—Bertie Owen, f;JI rYB Roberts, Marv G Williams, and k,,ei> Evans, Salem; M Caledfryn Jones, ftt&gie A Pritchard, and Polly Jones, Vrr ^or Annie Pierce, Myfanwy Uavies, and filter S Griffith, Memorial: Mary C Wl0»nas, Mac-hno H Williams, Alun J'i K.Shes, and Jane Parry, Nantmor; Kate filberts, Jane Davies, and Rd. Williams, ^0slan; Sophia Roberts and Catherine J j^SHes, Criccieth. In the evening meet- over which the Rev J W Foulkes, 1.!or, presided, the following tunes were —Malvern. St. Dnnstan, Aberteifi, Inavon, Weimar, Penfro, Carnarvon, tk ^r^th, Duw a' n gwnaeth, and the an- "Ti ydwyt loches i mi," "Mi a yjj^ddaf/' and"Sarictus. All the tunes i anthms. were capitally rendered, the j|w?> expressiou, and phrasing being strik- li,^ y .8°od. The singing proved that pre- ation had been made for the festival and • Avails onee more demonstrated his gift t a, conductor. Miss McLean presided <*&r organ. The results of the ex- 'Rations^in standards VI and VII were thp « Benjamin Evans, Criccieth, took "'va. first prize in standard VI, and Tonnie Salem, the third; the second and W Prizes ivpre stated to have been won sj, ^Umbers 162 and 158 who did uot re- In, standard VII., Enid Griffith, l^j^rial, was first, and next to her were l)0 Da(Roberts, Tabor, Maggie E. Harries, '|>hraE'. Jones, and Winnie Harries, Borth. .{K^ examiners were Messrs Owen Hughes, l> YSill Fach, John Jones, Criccieth, John ()r Qnes, Penrhyn, and Evan Owen, Nant- Hughes, Park-square, Port- was chairman of committee: Mr. j ^°^>ert#' Tabor, secretary and Mr vot v Roberts, Criccieth, treasurer. A thanks to the committee and to ,.rtniadoc people who provided tea for <)| ^hildren was passed on the proposition Samuel Roberts, Llanystumdwy, nded bv the Rev. W. Ross Hughes, have been placed I J¡fr -Portmadoc shipbuilders for the build- 01 two schooners. ^Undationless.—The rumour published Press to the effect that a &h Princess had taken Abergla-slyu iif, for the summer months has no founda- ^infact. I <1, erriblo Experience.—A Berlin tourist, W as a doctor, had a terrible experi- j e in making an ascent of one of the J ySr Stains of Snowdonia. He left Pen- J ^tv>'ryd 011 Sunday night. He did not t° Jfenygwyrvd next day as expected tjjj? the Hotel people sent a search party sjj the first thing on Tuesday. The party ij5 ted the tourist about eight in the morn- *ha+°n one °t the Glyders. It appeared tk t he had broken hi3 le<r when nigli up ^si fountain. He bandaged the limb, his stick as a splint and had been ij. Sorne hours working his way down the ^O-tain in a sitting posture. l I IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATION. first meeting of the newly-formed K ^"vements Association was held on the n^ht at the Town Hall, placed at l^^yisposal of the Association for their [ 'There Avere present Messrs J R • J P- (chairman nro tem), Jonathan b' A*5' J-A' H J Purnell, R G Roberts, M Roberts, R Griffith, W Morris jv^es, Hugh Hughes (Borth), O D Jones, Griffith, T Garth Jones, G Yates, V. Soeston Roberts, J Owain Hughes, Rj i^^ell, Williajii Jones (Town Hall sup<3r- j ^dent), Llew Davies, and J R Prichard, J convener. >he he following were appointed officers for b erts,iing year Chairman Mr Jonathan vice-chairman, Mr 'J R Owen ;i M secretaries, Messrs J R Pritchard and •^avi<"s- It was agreed to open the r,*ing account at i"he Metropolitan Bank, 1,1 n °Uricillor H R Evans was appointed to Morfa Bychall on the Committee the the following were also co-opted on T;if. ^nimittee:—Messrs John Humphreys, yf°el; William Jones, Town Hall super- •}n>1 ^erit; John Evans. draiTer; and John town clerk. <1^ ttprs were read showing what was t}j 6other towns in the advertising line. hf>u ommittee, who sat for nearly three rs> Went into the matter in detail. In of it was resolved that a register njsL"Partments and houses to be let fur- rpe-^ should be compiled, inclusion in the ^'iili t° be at a minimum rate of Is. },0)^ aPartments and 2s. 6d. with furnished and it was agreed to forward the for'+i 'r w'it/h the local guide to applicants + hatter. It was decided to advertise attractions of the town and the guida in the North of England and Midland daily newspapers. It was resolved, after careful considera- tion, to collect donations to the advertising funci. on a three years' guarantee principle. It was agreed to make a start at the Com- mittee room that night and the following promises were ryiade: -Al,i- W Morris Jones El Is. a year for three years, Mr R Newell J31 a year for three years, Mr J R Owen two guineas for the first year and one guinea a year for next two years, Mr J Owain Hughes one guinea a year for three years, Mr J R Pritchard ditto, Mr D 0 M Roberts ditto, Mr T Garth Jones ditto," Mr E Hugheston Roberts ditto, Mr Wm. Jones (Town Hall superintendent) 10s. 6d. a year for three years, Mr Jonathan Davies £ 5 for the first year and a certain sum a year for the next two years, Mr Llew Davies 10s. 6d. a year for three years. It was stated that the Cambrian Rail- ways Company had intimated their willing- ness to support the movement in every way in their power. A sub-committee was appointed to pro- pound a scheme ai to the conveyance of people from the Railway Station to Borth- ygest and to Morfa Bychan, and to places of interest in the locality including Pennant Valley, Beddgelert, and Maentwrog at fixed times and rates. It was agreeù to impport a. petition which is about to be presented to. the railway -1 1 authorities in favour of the free delivery of parcels at Porthvgest. GOLF MATCH. A team match, ten a side, at Morfa Byehan on Wednesday, resulted in Port- madoc beating Criccieth by seven games to two, one game being halved. Details :—■ Portmadoc. Evan Jones (capt.) 0 Dr. Pierce Jones. 1 A C James 1 Ellis Jones. DOM Roberts 1 E R B Thomas 1 Arthur Hughes 1 N S Percival 0 T Garth Jones 0 0 B Thomas 1 Total 7 Criccieth. S AVhiting (capt.) 1 K H Jonathan 0 E Horth 0 M H Williams 0 Rev John Owen 6 J Williams 0 J Jones 0 W H Williams 1 J W Jones 0 G P Williams 0 Total 2 COUNTY COUNCIL VACANCY. A meeting of the Liberal electors of the Western Ward of Portmadoc was convened on Friday night at the Chapel-street- School to elect a candidate for the seat on the County Council, vacant through the elevation of Mr J Jones Morris to the aldermanic chair. There was a fair attend- ance, but lady electors which are rather numerous in the Western Ward were con- spicuous by their absence. A considerable number ot Eastern Ward electors turned up, but voting was restricted to the west- ern electors. Mr T Garth Jones, chairman of the Liberal Club, presided. At the outset, Mr W Jones (Ffestinfab) moved a resolution congratulating Alder- man Jones Morris on his elevation and re- turning thanks to him for the faithful and thorough manner in which he had served the interests of the ratepayers dur- ing the fourteen years he had been on the County Council. In a happy little speech, Mr Jones said his elevation to the "Cab- inet" of fhe County Council indicated that the services of Mr Jones Morris were as thoroughly appreciated by his colleagues 011 the Council as they were by the electors of Portmadoc. (Applause.) Mr Jonathan Davies seconded the reso- lution and remarked that the bulk of the work of the Council was done by com- mittees. The county councillors regarded generally did not take a deep interest in the work of the committees. But not so Mr Jones Morris. He had shown a whole- hearted desire to do the work which com- mittees were called upon to do. He was not one who was content with the honour of being on such and such a committee. And he felt certain that he would show the same aptitude for work as an alderman as he had shown as a councillor. (Ap- plause.) The resolution was carried with acclam- ation. Alderman Jones Morris, acknowledging, said when the County Councils were estab- lished twenty years much doubt existed as to whether they would answer the purpose. The Councils, however, had unmistakably justified their existence, this being shown by the additional work cast upon them by both Conservative and Liberal administra- tions. The work had nearly trebled during the past fourteen years and probably it would be added to in connection with old- age pensions and the new Licensing Bill. Touching on the initiative shown by Car- narvon County Council as compared with other County Councils, he said Carnarvon- shire was the first to avail itself of the statute passed fifteen years ago under which a County Council could assist farm- ers to acquire their holdings. The Car- narvonshire Council advantaged them- selves of this statute in connection with the sales in Lleyn last year. There were sixty-five members of the County Council, but one might say that the principal work devolved upon fifteen or twenty members. It was the same there as elsewhere. The willing horse was given the greatest work to do. He was glad to be able to say that he had worked in co-operation with Mr Rd. Davies, the other member for Port- madoc, during the whole fourteen years and he trusted that his successor would see his way to co-operate with Mr Davies with equal heartiness. (Applause.) As with the work, the expenditure of the Council had also gone up. Last year he proposed to reduce the estimates on main road maintenance by £ 1,500, but was de- feated. The argument used by the Chair- man of the Main Roads Committee against the proposed reduction was that Denbigh- shire spent more than Carnarvonshire. But Denbighshire had to procure stone from outside the county. Carnarvonshire, however, was endowed with a wealth of stone; indeed, it was better off in this re- spect than almost any county in the King- dom. He did not think there had been waste in any department of the Council, although it must be acknowledged that the cost of each department had gone up. There was much criticism levelled at. the Education Committee, but this Committee ) was forced to spend largely owinjg to the very insanitary state in which many school buildings had been left by the old school hoards, particularly the smaller ixiards. Now, except for seven or eight which would be attended to in due time, all the buildings had been placed in a perfectly sanitary state. He did not expect the county rate to go higher, but if it did it would be in connection with teachers' salaries. These would have to be increased. Teachers had to work hard and deserved good pay. Moreover, if they were not well paid they would be lured to those I counties which did pay well and to which some of them had been lured already. Concluding, be said he did not intend resting on his oar8. He would strive as an alderman to be as faithful to the public as lie had striven when a councillor. (Loud applause.) Air Jones (Ffestinfab) proposed that nominations should be by ballot and Mr Jones Morris seconded. Mr J Jones, Morfa Bychan. proposed that nominations should be open and Mr J R Owen seconded. There was a tie and the Chairman gave his- casting vote for a ballot. The ballot resulted in six being named, viz. Charles E Breese, Mr J R Owen, Mr R Newell, Mr John Lewis, Mr i; Hugheston Roberts, and Mr W Morris Jones. Messrs Owen, Lewis, Roberts, and Jones withdrew. There was then a. ballot on the names of Mr C E Breese and Mr Newell, and Mr Breese was selected. He was greeted with cheers when he rose to acknowledge. He said he was always anxious to serve the public, believing thait it. was the duty* of every citizen" to make himself service- 01 able to his fellow men. (Applause.) It was stated that the Conserva-tiveg would probably contest the seat. Mr Jones Morris, Mr Jonathan Davies. and Mr Rd. Newell expressed a hope that the Liberals would unite to send Mr Breese in with as triumphant a majority as was. se- cured by the Liberal candidate at the last election. (Lou,I applause.) Mr Jones Morris having replied to in- quiries by Mr Cadwaladr Griffith in re- gard to the Small Holdings and Allotments Act, a vote of thanks was given the Chair- I man, and the meeting ended. PROBABLY NO CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE. When the vacancy was first announced the Conservatives intimated their inten- tion of contesting the seat and of making a big fight, meetings to be a prominent fikstor tin ttye (campaign. Apparently, they have thought the better of the matter. The last day of nomination is to-day (Fridav) and up to yesterday no, Tory candidate had been mentioned with some- thin"- like assurance, let alone nominated. The contest, if any, will take ptace next Saturday week.

CORWEN Test Concert.—On Thursday evening the Calvinistic Methodists of Glyndyfrdwy held a successful test concert. Mr R R Roberts, J P. Corwen, presided. The music adjudi- cator was Mr Morgan E Phillips, G.T.S.C., Blaenau Festiniog* adj udicators of recita- tion, the Rev J Thomas and Mr E Davies, Glyndyfrdwy; accompanist. Miss E Wil- liams Glyndyfrdwy. The secretaries were Mr J 0 Davies, Post Office, and Mr f Jones, butcher; treasurer, Mr H Jones, Holly Bank. The awards were:— Party (not exceeding 16 in number), ir Haf," Mr Edward Richards and party, Glvndyfrdwy; challenge solo, Mr J VVat- kin Hughes, Rhos, who sang Sorrows of death" challenge solo (open to soprano and tenor) Miss Edith Davies, Wrexham who san" "A Dream of Paradise"; challenge solo"(for contralto or bass), Mr Powell Ed- wards, Rhos, who sang" The Toilers" chal- lenge solo for those who have not won a prize before, Mr Davies, CefnMawr, solo for children, Hannah Lloyd, Glyndyfrdwy; recitation, Mr William Edwards, Cefn ^Monthly Fair.—The Slay fair was held on" Tuesday last and was largely attended bv dealers and farmers. The supply of cattle, sheep, and horses was unusually la(Scket Club.—The annual meeting was held on Friday, Mr Davies, The Bank, tak- in«- the chair. The balance sheet for the oast season was adopted and officers were elected for the present season. Mr Lloyd Rhagatt, was re-elected president. Local gentlemen who take interest in the wel- fare of the Club were appointed vice-presi- dents. Dr Hindley is captain, Dr Edwards vfee captain; Mr Davies, the Bank, trea- surer: Mr T LI. Jones secretary and Mr G1 Owen auditor. The first match of the season is to be played at Corwen on May ■zryH}) Fire at Tynvfron.—On Saturday morning a stack fire took place at Tynyfron, Llawr- vbettws. The fire is alleged to have been caused bv a ohild using matches. Assist- ance was received from the neighbouring BO\RD OF GUARDIANS. —The ordi- nary fortnightly meeting of the Corwen Guardians was held on Friday. There were present: Mr W P Williams, chair- man; 'Mrs Roberts, Messrs Hugh Jones, Charles Roberts, John Williams, Thomas Owen Edward Davies, E Jones Jarrett, John Edmunds, EP Jones, Owen Evans, E Roberts, the Rev John Owen, E H Ellis D Hughes, and J Evans, clerk. A 'vote of condolence was passed with the wife and family of the late Dr Davies, Broniallen, Cerrigvdruidion, who was an official under the Board and medical officer ofhealthto the Uwchaled Rural Council. Dr White Jones, Bala, was appointed temporary medical officer for Cerrigydruidion district until a permanent officer be appointed. The Clerk stated that poor people in Cer- rigydruidion district who needed medical attendance must send to Bronfallen and ask Mr W D Jones to wire for Dr White Jones until a permanent officer is ap- pointed.—Votes of sympathy were passed with Mr R M Davies, Garth, and Mr W A Jones, White Lion Hotel, Cerrigyd- iiiion, both being members of the Board, their illness.—Mr Charles Roberts proposed that the time of commencing the meetings should be altered from 10.30 to 10.45.—The Rev John Owen seconded the proposal which was carried by a large majority.— The Master reported that Tom Dorlais (the man who was recently reported as dead) had discharged himself from the House. He had received an application from Mrs Jones, Llanbedr f arm, Ruthin, for two children from the House.—The application was granted.—The Rev J Owen said he had visited the House and found1 everything clean. PETTY SESSIONS. Friday, May 15th.— Before the Hon. C. H. Wvnn, chairman, R. R. Roberts, W. F. Jones, and W. E. Williams. Esqrs., and Dr. H. E. Walker. There were ten motor cases down for hearing and one assault case. The Court sat from 10-45 a.m. until 9-15 p.m., but all the cases were not gone through and sev- eral had to be adjourned. Great interest was taken in the motor car cases and the small court room was crowded with motor- ists and others, while a large number of motors remained in the road outside all through the day. Assault.—Edward Evans, Moelisygoed- wig, Llandrillo, charged Thomas Evans, Llechwedd, UandrilJo, with having assaulted him on the highway at Llan- drillo.—Mr. J. R. Jordan, Bala, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Walter O. Jones, Ruthin, appeared for defendant.—In defence, Thomas Evans said that was his first appearance in Court. He was in the emplov of complainant. as a. labourer on the farm. Complainant was in drink and when he arrived home dinner- time he swore. Defendant felt aggravated at his master's con- duct, and especially when he said ;e waj not doing one day's work in a week and also that he was lavy. In reply to com- plainant, defendant said he would go away from the farm, took the key of the stable to his brother who was in a field near the house, and went away. Later un, complain- ant rushed and attempted to ufcrike lrim, but defendant dodged him and struck him in the face twice. and once in the ribs.— Jonathan Evans, brother of defendant, also gave evidence.—-Tlie Bench fined Thomas Evans JB1 and costs. Motoring.— Charles Ernest Maer, chaf- feur to Mr. Henry Kimber, M.P., Lans- downe Lodge, Putney, was charged w.th having furiously driven a motor car to the da.n"-or; of the public at Glyndyfrdwy on Saturday, April 18th. P.C. Jones, Glyn- dvfrdwy, stated that Maer had driven the car over 330 yards in twenty seconds. Evidence on behalf of the police was given bv David Roberts, Penybont, Gly,adwfr- dwy, and E. Richards.—Defendant said lie was travelling at not more than twelve mile an. hour. The case was the result of over vigilance on the part oi li.e T: JI.ee — George Aitkin, gentleman, Baschurch, who was in the car. said he was quite sur- prised when the police stopped the car.— Miss Dodora lvimber, who was also in the car, said that previous to reaching the police trap they had slackened speed at the top of the hill as there was a danger post there. The car was not travelling more than twelve miles an hour when stopped by the officers.—The case was dis- missed.—Reginald Eric Walker, Birming- ham was chargej by P.C. J. M. Jones, Glvndvfrdwv, wibl having driven a motor car to the danger of the public and also with not stopping when signalled on Easter Monday while passing through Glyndyfr- dwy.—Mr. Willi Aon, of Messrs. Phillips Baker, and Co., Birmmghani> appeared for defendant.—P.C. Jones said he wa, on duty in company with P.C. J. Jones, Cor- wen, when they saw the car coming along the Holvhead road. The car was travelling verv fak and covered the distance of 330 yards in twenty-two seconds1. He held up his right hand. iv which he had a stick, as a signal, but the ear did not sotp.— P.C. J .^Jones said he timed the car as he had possession of the watch.—P.C. J. M. Jones was recalled and cross-examined by Mr Wiliison, said he coma see the whole measured distance from a passage near the Wesleyan Chapel Vestry. Both officers coukl stand on a stone at the same time and watch the car coming along. Mr Willison challenged the officer that he could not possibly see the whole length of the measured distance neither could two per- sons stand on the stone at the same time. He had been there that morning and was prepared to place a motor car at the dis- posal of an Independent person whom the Bench appointed to test the view. Mr. L. W Jelf Petit, Llanrwst, was appointed by the Bench to visit the place, in company with the Chief Constable, who were accom- panied by a solicitor from M<anoh(?#»r and other motorists. On his return from Glyndyfrdwy. Mr Petit said he lost sight of the car which was placed on the road for the distance of "nn¡ cr seventy yards. It was impos- sible to see the road the whole 330 yards from the place stated by the officer. Neither could two persons stand on the stone usofl by the, police at, the same time as the Chief Constable and lumseli had tried, but failed. They could see a far with a hood almost all the way, except about thirty yards in a dip in the road near the Port Office. In his opinion, Mr. Petit said there ought to be more caution signs on that part of the road.—Mr. Walker, sen., and Mr. Walker, jun., and Miss Walker gave evidence in defence. They stated that they were conveying an invalid lady to Llandudno and were, therefore, driving steadily. When the policeman put his hand up they thought he was caution- ing them to drive slower as there was a danger signal in fifteen yards. They did not think it necessary to stop. They were surprised to find two summonses waiting them when they arrived home. -The Bench dismissed the charge of furious driving and fined Walker £2 and costs for not stopping when asked to do so by the police.—Charles Catterall, Winkley-squaire, Preston was charged by P.S. Edwards with having driven a motor ca.r to the danger of the public at Corwen on April 19th. — Mr. Foulkes Jones, Llangollen, defended.—P.S Edwards said the car covered the distance of a quarter of a mile in twenty-three seconds. He had never seen a car trav- elling so fast in all his life.—P.C. Jones sa.id the car was "simply flying. Evidence for the prosecution was given by Messrs. John Jones, Brookside-cottages, and William Powell, Corwen House.In defence, fur Cattorall said he slowed down to six miles an hour.—Evidence was also given by Mrs. Cattea'all.-—The Bench im- posed a fine of £ 5 and costs.—WT. Marden Proctor, Clovelly, Spencer-road, Coventry, was charged by P.O. J. M. Jones, Glyn- dyfrdwy, with having driven his car at a speed dangerous to the public on Satur- day, April 18th.—Mr. W. E. Rockcliffe, Manchester, defended. Evidence was given by Mr. D. Roberts, Glyndyfrdwy, and J. "William Davies, Bryntirion, Glyn- dyfrdwy. The latter said the car was going "as fast as it could."—For the defence, evidence was given by Mr Proctor, Messrs. Alfred Baines, Thomas J. Jones, and E. H. Rowlands, all of Glyndyfrdwy. The case was distainssed.—P.S. Edwards charged Thomas Munro, 6, Woodland-road, Manchester, and John Fraser, 12, Peter- street, Manchester, with having driven motor cycles on the public highway at Corwen at a speed which was dangerous to the public on Easter Monday. They covered a quarter of-a, mille in tjiirty seconds.—Evidence for the police was given by P.C. Edwards, P.C. Jones, John Wil- liams, stonemason, and R. H. Williams, Corwen.—Defendants were fined 2s. 6d. and casts.—P.S. Edwards charged Misa Maud Lawton, 5, Abercombe-square, Liv- erpool, with having striven a motor car to the danger of the public on Easter Monday at Corwen.—Mr. F. B. Cooke, Manchester, defended. The officer said the car was travelling at twenty-nine miles an hour. —P.C. J. N. Jones, Charles Wright, yard foreman, and A. Kempster, signalman, gave evidence for the prosecution.—Miss M. Lawton said sbe had driven a car for the past six years and was surprised she was stopped, because she was travelling slowly.—Mr. Lawton said the car was travelling at fourteen miles an hour only. The chaffeur said they were travelling fifteen or sixteen miles an hour.—Fined £ 5 and costs.—P.S. Edwards charged William McEwer, Liverpool, with having driven a car to the danger of the public on Easter Monday.—Fined R2 and costs.—Mr. J. R. Jordan, Bala, was the solicitor for tlie police.

WHEEZY COUGHS. Chronic Asthma Cured by VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE Mr. Alfred Harrould, of 64, London Avenue, N.E., Portsmouth, writes:— "About twelve years ago I contracted Baker's Asthma,' and I got so bad that I had to give up my work. I went to several doctors, and tried every advertised remedy. but derived no permanent good. Then I tried Veno's Lightning Cough Cure, and gave it a fair trial, and soon found that the coughing was nothing like so bad, and now I am as well as ever. I always keep a bottle in the house, as I find that one dose only will cure a cold in any of the members of the family." Veno's Lightning Cough Cure can be bought for gid., Is. lid., and 2s. 9d. every- where. m500 MRWJOCS The Best BAKING POWDER in the World, POWDER I

ABKBDOVEY United Church Meeting.—An united church meeting was held on Wednesday evening at the Independent Chapel, pre- sided over by the Rev. Rhys Jones (W.) Addresses were delivered by Alderman W. Jones. Mr. R. Roberts Dolgelley, Mr. E. L. Rowlands, J.P., and the Rev. John Lewis (CM.) Temperance Meeting.—The usual meet- ing was held on Sunday evening at the Wesleyan Chapel, Mr. Meredith Jones in the chair. Addresses were delivered by Mr Richard Griffiths and the Rev. Phillips, B A., Aberystwyth. Mr. John Lumley conducted and Miss Annie Evans accom- P&01bituary.—The death occurredjm May 7th at 34, Copperhill-street, Aberuovey, of Mrs. Jemima James, wife of Mr. William James, engineer, after a short illness, aged sixty. The deceased up to twenty-eight years ago lived at Aberystwyth, of which town she was a native. The funeral was at Aberdovey Cemetery on Saturday, May 9th. The Rev. Stephen Evans, curate., officiated at the house and graveside. De- ceased was highly respected and was one of the kindest of neighbours. She leaves one son, Mr Robert James, MachynIIeth, and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Davies. Church Sunday School Festival.—The members of St. 'Peter's Church Sunday School, to the number of over a hundred, went to Towyn on Monday, May 18th, to attend the annual Church School festival which this year was held at St. Cadvan's Church, Towyn. The singing at the three services was splendid. The conductor was Mr. J. L. James, Dolgelley, and the organist Mr. R. O. Jones, Towyn. The Sunday schools were examined by the Rev R. R. Roberts, Towyn, and the Rev Titus Jones, Dolgelley. The special preachers in the evening was the Vicar of Glanogwen who delivered a powerful sermon suitable to the occasion. The members of the Aberdovey Sunday Schools took din- ner and tea at the National Schools which were kindly lent for the occasion. Mr Evan Davies, superin- tendent, and Mr. Edward Jones, Terrace- road, made all the arrangements and took charge. Great regret was expressed at the absence of Mr. Joseph Young, one of the churchwardens, owing to an illness caused by an accident. The vicar, the Rev. Canon Rowlands, R.D., and the Rev. Stephen Evans, curate, were at all the services and also visited the schoolroom during the meals. SPECIAL POLICE CX)URT, Thursday, May 21st, at the Police Station.—Before J M. Howell and E. L. Rowlands, Esqrs., with Mr. David Evans, clerk. Working an Unfit Horse.—P.C. D. R. Davies charged Henry Lock, of Wellington, Salop, with working a horse when in an unfit condition. He said the horse was only skin and bone and had sores on the withers. The horse was drawing a van through the streets. Defendant said that he had only had the horse for five days and had not had sufficient time to improve its condition. He asked for a small fine and said he would leave the town. Can- tain Gurney, ex-chief constable of Hull, deposed that he saw the defendant work- ing the horse which was not in a fit con- dition to work. The horse was very old and would not improve in condition.-on defendant consenting to the animal being destroyed, the magistrates decided to in- flict a" small penalty of 2s. and costs, a total of 10s., and gave three days in which to pay.

CRICCIETH Urban Council.—A special meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday, when there were present Dr H Gladstone Jones, J.P., chairman, Capt. Drage, J.P., Messrs J T Jones, W Rowland Hughes, D 0 Price, D M Williams, J S Griffith, T G Williams, T Burnell, J W Roberts, Hugh Griffith, J R Humphreys, Wm. Pugh Jones, J Humphreys, solicitor (deputy clerk), Isaac Davies (assistant clerk), and Morris Wil- liams (surveyor).—The Deputy Clerk (Mr. Humphreys) read a telegram notifying the Council of the award of the Arbitrator Mr Eaton, in connection with the proposal to acquire the works and rights, etc., of the rViceieth Water Company. The amount of the award is £ 5,649 £ s. 2d.-Mr T G Wil- liams proposed and Capt. Drage, J.P., seconded a proposition that the Council accept the award and that every effort be made to press forward the passing of the Criccieth* Water and. Improvements Bill now before the Police and Sanitary Com-

PORTMADOO. h I GOOD EFFECT BY SIMPLEST METHODS AT REASONABLE PRICES y PURNELL & Co. DECORATORS, PORTMADOC I HOUSE AND CHURCH DECORATION CONTRACTED FOR. IB YOU FEEL WEAK AND RUN DOWN TAKE "f7Tf2.0"R OTFlS DR FORTESCUE'S They enrich the Blood, regulate the Bowels, clear the Skin, invigorate the Brain, Nerves, and Muscles. Carefully prepared from the Purest Drugs. They cleanse the system, producing a Clear Complexion, and renew the Bloom of Youth in the cheeks. They are blood making, nerve builders, and the best SPRING TONIC. In bottles at 2s 6d, to be had only of E. O. GRIFFITH, M.P.S. (KSwiSS. i £ 5 £ )» Dispensing Chemist, 60. HIGH STREET, PWLLHELI. m29 r, 4 I a ESTABLISHED 1850. The Slate, Granite, and Marble Works SAND STREET, PWLLHELI A large selection of Monuments, Headstones, Curbings, &c., in Stone, Granite, and Marble always on hand, in all Designs, at most reasonable prices. Accuracy and neatness of work guaranteed. The attention of Builders is specially called to the selection of Sills, Steps, Hearthstones, Mantlepieces, Cisterns, &c. Estimates Free, JOHN WILLIAMS & CO. UP-TO-DATE MILLINERY & TAILORING. W. ANTHONY'S Establishment at Manchester House, Pwllheli, Is Well-known for STYLE AND VALUE. NEWEST DESIGNS AND PATTERNS ALWAYS IN STOCK. M. d. w -& NA IK IE im (Formerly with Tom Morris, St. Andrews), PRACTICAL GOLF CLUB AND BALL MAKER, ROYAL ST. DAVIDS GOLF CLUB, HARLEUH, N. WALES, Has a large selection of CLUBS, Balls, Bags, etc., always in Stock. Repairs promptly executed. LESSONS GIVEN. Over 12 years experience in all Branches of the Trade. m667 TWO GOOD DRINKS FOR THIRSTY WEATHER OUR DOUBLE STOUT AND PALE ALE (BREWED IN WALES) ON IBEKAUfvIIT JL IN BOWIjffi Cannot be surpassed. Insist on having ours. 9 Gals. I 4! Gals. Doz, PRICES—DOUBLE STOUT 128 6d 6s 3d 2s. PALE ALE 12s. 6s. Is lOd. ORDER THROUGH YOR LOCAL DEALER FROM THE NORTH WALES BREWERY CO. LTD., DOLGELLEY. 655 JOHN FITZGERALD DAY, Managing Director.

ALKT SI-.BEES Makes delicious light Cakes, Scones Bun- loaves, Raspberry Sandwiches, Pie Crusts, etc. Ask your Grocer. Ihtsmesg 1\bbresge Portmadoc. STEAM SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC. J. OWAIN HIJGHES (Late Thomas Parry), Timber Merchant, has a large stock of Timber Doors, Windows, Sashes, & Frames suitable for BUILDERS and CONTRACTORS. TIMBER SAWN fOR CUSTOMERS. Picture-Frame Mouldings in great variety. tock of Building and Fire Bricks, Laths, 'flies, etc. 1847 G. WILLIAMS, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, PORTMADOC. Estimates given for all kinds of Building and Sanitary Work. Orders promptly executed. 1410 Bnilding Materials supplied. UAD P AQQ' English Ivory Porcelain. rUti UUDP With the creBt of PORTMADOC (Ynyscynhaiarri) and Oarlton "Ware with the crests of Port- madoc, Borthygest, and Harlech. Call at J. ROBERTS; & Co., Teigl House, 24, Snowdon-Btreet, Portmadoc, GLASS, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS DEALERS. Lloyd A Son, Printers, Booksellers, Stationers. 125, HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. HAVE AN EXTENSIVE STOCK OF ACCOUNT BOOKS, MANUSCRIPT ACCOUNTS, OFFICE UTENSILS and FILES, COPYING LETTER BOOKS, etc., etc. f859 QUEEN'S HOTEL, PORTMADOC. Commercial, Family and Posting Establishment. MOTOR GARAGE. BILLIARDS. Public and Private Sitting Rooms. Tourists, commercial gentlemen and visitors will find every attention, at moderate charges. Boots meets all trains. m64 Proprietress, Miss JONES. THE SPORTSMAN HOTEL, PORTMADOC. First Class Family and Commercial Hotel. Under new Management. Situate close to Station, and near to all places of interest. Every accommodation. Posting in all its Branches. M. LLOYD-JONES, 558 Proprietress. Pwllheli. THE PIONEER STORES, THE MAES, PWLLHELI, W. J. BATTERBEE, Has astounding valne in GROCERIES & PROVISIONS All kinds of Patent Medioines at reduced prices. b95 Ravenhill& Sons Church and House Decorators, The Maes, Pwllheli, h673 LADIES' and GENT'S HIGH-CLASS FOOTWEAR REPAIRS A SPECIALITY. JACK MORRIS, (LATE OF MORTON'S), MARKET EQU AR E, PWLLHELI. ml36 MOTORIST3 and CYCLISTS. Mr A ASHWORTH Cycle Mechanic Cycle Mechanu; PWLLHELI, has taken over the business of Mr H. Heaton in Lower Cardiff-road (next door to the Post Office), OVERHAULING and TUNING up a Speciality. ACCUMULATORS CHARGED on the PREMISES. Petrol, Oil, and Greases always in Stock. Repairs, big or small, done on or off the premises. W. H. PYEMONT, TUNER AND REPAIRER, GIVES HIS PERSONAL ATTENTION -TO THE INSTRUMENTS Employs no agent and is not represented by any other Tuner. Single Tunings or Yearly Contract: Sole Agent for the Gransden Upright Iron Grand. All Communications—BARMOUTH. LLOYD AND WILLIAMS Builders, Contractors, and Monumental Masons, MAWDDACH MONUMENTAL WORKS, Barmouth A splendid range of designs in Headstones, Crosses, Monuments in Granite, Marble, State, or Stone always: available. Quality of work- maaship Guaranteed. Estimates free. bl54 Oriccieth. THE GEORGE HOTEL, CKICCIETH NORTH WALES. Completely re-built and re-furnished through out by Messrs Mapie and Company All Modern conveniences. Baths, &e. Sanitary arrangements believed to be perfeot. For further particulars and tariff apply to MANAGERESS Dolgelley. R. LEWIS, lqvum,Ib- I .a lilill gammmr Coachbuilder, Wheelwright, &c., DOLGELLEY Vehicles of all kinds built to order. Rubber Tyree fitted I freki-iired. Repairer I of Motor Cars. Esticuates Free. j982 1 PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. ROYAL OAK HOTEL, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, MERIONETH. Good Accommodation for Travellers & Tourists Within a. few minutes walk of Cambrian Railways Station. POSTING AND STABLING PToprietor-T. HUGHES. m590 usintsB brtBSts Portmadoc SteROl. Laundry Co WOMEN DREAD WiRmMa „ MEN HATE- WASHING DAY. Postcard to be Company's Manageress will bring their Van to your door and ease yoa c some of the All kinds of work undertaken, including Dry Cleaning. SHIRTS AND COLLARS A SPECIALITY. Softest of Water used, requiring no Chemiea COLLECTING AGENT for Barmouth, Pwllheli, and Blaenau Festlnios. R. NEWELL, Butcher R. NEWELL, PURVEYOR OF MEAT, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, PORTMADOO, Beach Road, Barmouth. High Street, Oriccieth, Oentral Building's, Pwlihali, Market Square, Blaenau Festiniog Respectfully solicits the favour of your Patronage. Best quality supplied in Beef, Mutton and Lamb, also Pork andlSausages, Pies, etc I (our own make) Freah Daily. No injurious preservaties used. HOME CURED HAMS AND BACON. Consumers snould make a point of securing the genuine article in Lamb, aad not be coate ith Walsh yearling sheep dresasd as such. X919 ? Ric h ards& Sons. Lian 40 ESTABLISHED 1840. Sanitary Pipes, Building & Agricultural Lime. Cambrian Coast COALS, LIME, BRICKS, and CEMENT. BEST HOUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS. District Agent for John Bazley White & Brothers' CEMENT. Atrent for BIRBY'S flAK"ir« ana MEALS, BIBBY'S MILK EQUIVALENT AND BIBBY'S SBAM BQUIVALKNT Lancaster s |CAT.F FOOD. ROBERT RICHARDS & SONS, ENSARN, LLANBEDR, R.S 0. Depots atTOWYN, HARLECH, and DYFFRYN. WILLI£.M MORRIS and Co., SHIP STORES, GROCERS & IRONMONGERS. BRITANNIA TERRACE, PORTMADOC, Keep nothing but) the best. BREAD AND SHIP BISCUITS A SPECIALITY. g759 HAY, A TpTf1 AND ALL KINDS OF FLOUR and FEEDING vsuxu j. STUFFS. ALSO GOAL. MR. WM. PRICHARD, °°MET ST?5L?K!SWWDON"STREET MERCHANT IN THE ABOVE Has taken over the business of the late Mr RICHARD HUGHES, Liverpool House, Portmadoo. CHAFF of the Best Meadow Hay a speciality. CHARGES REASONABLE m280 HIGH CLASS WORK AT REASONABLE PRICES. William Evans <& Coog CHURCH AND HOUSE DECORATORS, PORTMADOC. ESTIMATES FREE. g785 I -i Ktpaira, Painting, and Trimming. Charles Hughes & Sons, COACHBUILDERS, ETC., Established 1874. Cambrian Carriage Works, a PORTMADOO Rubber Tyres fitted on the Premises. ARTIFICIAL TEETH, on Vulcanite, Dental Alloy, and Gold. Fines Quality. All Prices. MR. WILLIAMS, Garmon House, Glan-y-Pwll, Bl. Festiniog i I LLANRWST:—Tuesdays and fcalr Days, Paris House, Station-road. PBNktHYN2 DEUDRAETH :—Thursday, at Mra Robe ts, Market-square (opposite Griffin Hotel), 2 to 8. PORTMADOC :—Friday. Mr Hughes, photographer (opposite New Poet Office), 11 to 5. FESTINIOG 2nd and 4th Saturday, Mr R E Jones, Bryn House, 3 to 6. TRAWS FYNYDD :-let and 3rd Saturday, Mr M W Morris, Draper, Clifton House, 3 to 6. e .TAJU KBW1.CH. VAU1 OF FBSTTKIOO- OAKELJWY ARMS HOTEL. Situate in the heart of the most romantic scenery in North Wales, one mile from Tanybwlch Station (Festiniog Line), 2i miles from Maentwrog Road (G.W.R.) Charming place Summer and Winter. Moderate Charges. Perfeot Sanitation. Excellent* Angling Free. Private Gardens and Tennis Grounds. Dark Room for Photographers. Pienia Parties catered for. Postal and Telegraphic ffice in the Hotel 115 T, WILLIAMS, Proprietress A Letter from LONDON. READ IT. 1, HAMILTON ROAD, GROVE ROAD, LONDON Dear Sirs,— Kindly send me another 10s. bottle of MORRIS EVANS CATTLE OIL at once The last one I had hasjdone wonders. I cer- I tainly cannot be without it now. It has proved invaluable in my cowshed. I find that if a cow has lost her appetite and going out of condition, a few doses of MORRIS EVANS CATTLE OIL will put her right again and she will emilk much better. It is a wonderful Oil for outward application; any swelling on the udder, sprains or cuts can be quickly healed by using MORRIS EVANS CATTLEJOIL. Send my boltle on by return and oblige. Yours truly, THOMAS JONES. Morris Evans Cattle Oil in Tins & Bottles, 10s, 5s, 2s 6d, Is 6d & 6d London Representative- A. J. EDWARDS, 3, Crispin Strpet, Bishopsgate. 25 Aberystwyth Representatives—HUGHES & OWENS, Saddlers. MORRIS EVANS & CO., Festiniog, N. Wales. ONE OF DOSE EASINE WILLfCURE HEADACHE-NEURALCIA- TOOTHACHE In ajew Minutes. Absolutely Sale, I SOLD IN Is. PACKETS. m80 HUGH JONES, CHEMIST, MEDICALlHALL, BLAENAU- FBSTINIOG 8Canb.Q6*UM«e Simume^/i £ £ k^dk £ ct^lcnv ■—|— n Tni- GREAT WELSH REMEDY. ML? 8 001,611 MIXTURE RELIEF FROM DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE COUGH DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE IN 5 MINUTES DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for Coughs DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE tor Colds DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for Asthma DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for Bronchitis DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for Hoarseness DAVIES S COUGH MIXTURE for Influent DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for CoofNs DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for Sore Tbroat DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE Most Soothing DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE Warms the Chest DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE dissolves the Pblc £ ni DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for sXgere DAVIES S COUGH MIXTURE for ft?W»c Speakers DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE By Chemists everywhere DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE 18M. V9- Postage 3d. DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE Proprietor— DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE ifUGB DAVIES, DAYIESIS COUGH MIXTURE ChemisXtJ^c^nn^i^

mittee in the House of Commons.—l'nejpro- position was unanimously passed.—A reso- lution congratulating the Clerk (Mr Tiios. Jones) and his deputy (Mr John Humph- reys) and thanking them for their great care and the admirable way in which they have acted all along in connection with the arbitration and in the promotion of the Parliamentary Bill was spoken to by several members and unanimously passed amid great applause, coupled with the resolution being an expression of the high appreci- ation also of the very able service-s ren- dered by the Council's Engineer and expert adviser, Mr Evan Evans, C.E.—Mr Hum- phreys, returning thanks on behalf of Mr Thomas Jones and himself, said it was true, as the proposer of the resolution stated, that the time had been a very anxious one, and was still so, for they were not out of the wood yet. The interests and welfare of the town were concerned, but in all their efforts they (the Clerk and his deputy) had throughout had the good fortune to have the unanimous and ever-ready and willing support of the members of the Council, and there had not been a single hitch or cross word from beginning to end. (Applause.) —It was announced that the further oon- sideration of the Bill would be taken by the Police and Sanitary Committee in the House of Commons to-day (Friday).