The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

MYDROILYN. Obituary.—On Monday, February 14th, the death took place s-uddeply and un- expectedly, of Mrs Lucretia Beynon, Oakford-road, at the age of eighty-three years. Deceased appeared in fair health till recently. On Monday she had a fresh and sudden attack of illness and passed away peacefully in the course of a few hours. She leaves a large family of grown-up children, now in different parts of the country, to mourn their loss. On Friday afternoon the funeral took place, interment being made at Neuaddlwyd Burial Ground. In the house the Rev 1). Rhys Thomas, Llwyncelyjn, read and prayed, and in the chapel the Rev E. Gwilym Evans, Aberayron, officiated. In the course of his sermon, Mr Evans paid golden tributes to the life of the departed, exhorting all to follow the teachings ct Christ in all trials and perils. Joined the Colours.—Last week Mr Lewis Griffith Jones of Rhosgochfawr, joined the Royal Navy. He proceeded to Swansea and thence went to London. Rescued from the Arethusa."—On Saturday Gunner David James Williams came to this locality on a visit to his aged grandmother, Mrs Anne Jones, late Tan- rallt, Cribyn, and now of Penlanfach, Mydroilyn. He was on active ser- vice on the "Arethusa" which re- cently? struck a mine and found- dered. It is the second occasion for Mr Williams to be rescued under similar circumstances since the outbreak of war. He was at Mydroilyn on a few days leave and locks exceptionally well! in spite of all the perils and adventures he has gone through. Prize Drawing. — At the prize drawing at Felinfach Schoolroom last Friday after- noon in aid of local troops, Mr Abraham Thomas Lloyd, Faenog-isaf, tcck one of of the best prizes offered-,a fine ewe. Attesting.—It is reported that all the eligible single men from the district have attested under Lord Derby's scheme. Therefore, as far as this locality' is con- cerned, the Military Service Act will be a dead letter. <!llness.—General colds arid illnesses are prevalent in the district and many have been laid up. The damp and changeable weather of late is probably the cause. Portraits.—Portraits cf interest to this district will appear in the Cambrian News" next week.

LAMPETER. Death.—-The death took place on Tues- day of Mr Morgan Davies, better known as "Morgan Godeiddig." Deceased, who was seventy-six years of age. suffered about a week's illness only. He was an original character and was possessed of what was a large stock of knowledge in a man of little or no education. He was also a skilful and clever artizan, being able to turn his hand tony work and do it deftly and neatly. He leaves a grown up son and daughter. Mart.—There was a good supply'and plenty of buyers at the Mart on Tuesday. The prices were:—Fat cattle, £15 to £26; fat yearling sheep, 24s. to 46s.; porkers, 50s. to £4 10s.: cows and calves, JB18 to J324. Am£lI"ioa Tea.—An "American Tea" was held at Victoria, Hall on Wednesday and was a great success. The tea tables were presided over by the Commandant. Mrs Bankes-Price, and local members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment. After tea an entertainment was held. The side shows were arranged, by the Rev R. Keble Williams and Mr Parker; palmistry by Mr R. Crcft; bran tub, Miss Jenkins; decorations, Mr A. R. T. Jones, J.P.; houp-la, Mr Freddy Davies and Mr Harnaman. The sum of £25 11s. was real ised in aid of the Red Cross funds. Obituary.—The death took place on Wednesday of Miss Lloyd, second daughter of the Rev Thomas Lloyd of Gilfachwen. Llandyssul, at her sister's house, Tyssul Villa, North-road. The deceased who was seventy-five years of age, was buried on Monday at LIandyssul1. The Revs J. Davies. curate. Llandyssul; D. J. Evans Keble Williams, curates of St. Peter's Church, and E. J. Davies, Bangor Teift, were the officiating clergy. The service was fully choral and there was a large number of people present at the church. Tho chief mourners present were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Price. Biyncoth; (brother-in- law and sister). Miss Llovd Price (niece) Miss Minnie Jones. Tyssui Villa (niece); Mr and Mrs Charles Lloyd. Wuanifor (cousins). The tenants of Gilfachwen acted as bearers.

COUNTY LICHT HORSE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the County Light Horse "Committee was held en Tuesday, presided over by Mr D. Lloyd Lewis, Talfan. The following Welsh cob stallions were selected to receive premiums offered by the Board of Agriculture:—Mr Davies, Fistylltrwyn, T'landdewi-brefi. to travel South Cardigan- shire; Mr Davies. Blaenpistvll,, Cardigan, travel Mid-Cardiganshire; and Mr Davies, Pant, Llanddewi-brefi, to travel North Cardiganshire. Inspections of mares for free nominations will be held on April 20th, and all applications are to be in the Secretary's hands (Mr J. Jones, J.P., Cwemere, Felinfach) by the 12th of April.

BONTGOCH Competitive Meeting.—A successful competitive meeting was held at Bontgoch on Saturday. In the unavoidable absence of Mr John Humphreys, Borth, the chair was taken by Mr Enoch Jenkins, Winllan, Talybont. The conductor was the Rev. Charles Evans, Ysbvtty Cynfyn. The adjudicators were—Music, Mr J. M. Jones, Penllwyn; miscellaneous, the Rev. Charles Evans; art, Mr Enoch Jenkrns, Talybont,; and Misses E. and M. Roberts, Queen- street, Aberystwyth •. accompanists. Miss Jones, Borth, and Miss Agnes Hughes, Talybont. The following was the pro- gramme:—Addresses bv Mr T. J. Evans, Bontgoch. and the Chairman. Compet- ition for children under 15. Miss M. 0'. Jones, C'omminseocb. Solo for boys under 15, 1. Willie Jones. Talybont; 2. LI. Jenkins. Winllan. Wooden spoon. T. J: Evans, Bontgoch. Wit, Miss M. C. Evans. Talybont. Solo for c'rls under 15, Miss Annip M. Morgan; Salem. Pinafore. Miss M. J Goldswoithy. Salem. Soprano solo. Mips M. Jenkins, Winllan. Letter from a soldier f>cm the front. T. Erfvn Morgan. Cwmsvulog. Debate. Miss Edwards and Mrs Morgan, Cwmerfvn. Baritone solo. Mr Howard Hughes. Talvbont. ninafore, Miss M. Evans, Mynyddgorddu. Pair of socks, Mrs F. Edwards. Bontsroch. Challenge solo, Mr Howard Hughes. Taly- bont. Poetry on the war. Mr J. R. Jones. Blaent^arw. Recitation (orize (silver cup) Mr Arthur O. Flvans Penygarn. Hazel c+VV J Evans, Bontgoch. Quartette Mr T. Jenkins's partv, Talvbont. Orel choral competition. Mr Beniamin EVans « mrtv. Talybont. The meeting concluded 1, t^iicrjnrr the National Anthem, Mr Howard Hughes taking the solo.

GOGINAN. Or; Furlough.— Lance-corporal Tom Morgan, formerly of London House, was home on leave during the week-end. He looked well and army life seems to agree with him. He has joined the R.F.A. and is stationed at Bettisfield, Salop. H.M.I.S Visit.—Mr. D. Thomas, H.M.I. of schools, visited the Council School on Fj idav afternoon. Parish CouncH. On the 19th February a meeting of the Parish Council was held when there were present the Rev. M. Morgan. Capel Bangor; Messrs. Benjamin Vaughan, Evans, Brvnawcl; H. M. Evans, Post Office; ond D. Herbert, C.M. The Clerk was unabl'e to be present through indisposition, and Miss Dora Evans carried out his duties. In the absence of the Chairman (Mr. William Griffiths, Goginanfach) the Rev. M. Morgan was voted to the chair. Mr. Isaac Lewis, Ex- change, Penllwyn, was appointed a member instead of the late Mr. Adams. A letter was read from the General Postmaster with regard to the deficiency in the guar- antee of the receipts from telephonic facili- ties at Goginan. The Parish Council having become guarantors, decided to pay the amount asked, which was one-third of the deficiency.

TREGARON. Horse SltOW.—It has been decided to hold the annual event this year. It will take place on March 15th on the Talbot field. This year's president is Mr. Rees Jones, Emporium. In view of the plucky decision of the promoters and the diffi- culties with which they are confronted, it is hoped that the venture will be as suc- cessful as it deserves to be. Further par- ticulars can be obtained from Messrs T. E. Jones, Waunfawr, and D jame- Cwm- the hon. secretaries. St. Caron's Cut id.—The usual meeting w ts held on Thursday evening, under the presidency of the Vicar (the Rev. T. Alaloc Jones, B.A.) The long-anr-spaced debate on Ooliectiveism" and "in- dividualism" did not off. The pJin- pals to take part—Mr. Evans and Mr. Morris—find the days of appeal too strenu- ous for literary worK. The "night" devoted to authors was taken instead. Mr. P. W. Rees, C.M., and Mr. D. Thomas. Cam- brian House, read excellent papers. Mr. Rees delighted the audience with the history and work of "Ceinog," and Mr. Thomas gave an excellent summary of the work and history of "Charles Wesley." The Wai\—Many letters uomthe firing line have been received during the week. Private Jack Hugnes, who came over with the South African ibattalion. has taken part in severe fighting in gypt, but feels in splendid condition. Private T. J. AVatkins wrote home of his experiences at Suvla Bay, and no doubt will have much tot say wnen war is over. His friends wish him well. private \V. Jones Thomas has been in tbs trencnes III r ranee tor sixteen days and was to be back again on Saturday, though the work was tedious and days long, rnvate 'i'nomus says that the parcels awaiting him at the base maue up tor everything. Funeral.—One of the largest funerals witnessed in the neighbourhood was that of 1r. Daniel Davies. Frithwen, son-in-law of Mis. Jenkins, Lrecelel, which took place on -Thursday 01 last week. Mr. Davies met his death accidentally. He was one of the most respected fanners m the dis- trict. The large attendance at tne tUncltl testified to tnat. More than eighty carriages, thirty horses, two motor cars, witn many on foot, made up tne long cortege tu Llangeitno. The He-vs. 1J. Jones and Rees Morgan oxliciated. Feel- ings of regret and sympathy were plainly manifest. The family nave the sympathy of the whole neigh bo urnood. Wedding.—A pi-etty wedding was sol- emnized at Bwlchgwynt Cnapei on Friday morning between Mr. J. v. Jones. 4, Brenig-terraee. and Miss C. M. Williams, liar-villas. The bride was tastefully dressed in a navy blue tailor-made costume w ith a blue silk nat trimmed with a wreath of white lilac. JtJoth are highly respected locally and a large gathering attended to witness the ceremony. Mr Gliomas, C.M., marched the pupils of the Council School, where Miss" Ilhams acts as assistant mis- tress. The ceremony was followed with interest. The best man was Mr. R. T. Jones, U.C.W., Aberystwyth, brother of bridegroom, and Miss ancy Williams, Riverside, acted as bridesmaid. The bride was given away by her only brother, Mr. T. D. Williams. Among otners present were Mr. D. Jones. Bi-emg-terrace father of bridegroom; Mr. Thomas Williams, Rose-terrace, grandfather of bride; Mr. J. Jones, Gomel, uncle of bridegroom; Misses M A Jones, Gorwel; M. A Kees Meadow Villa; M. A Evans, Chapel-street. The officiating ministers were the Rev. J. Olav-pr (W.). and the Rev. M. Evans (C.M.), in the presence of lr. Peter Williams, registrar. Miss Jones, A.L.C.M., Emporium, presided at the organ. After the ceremony the party proceeded to Ilar- villas. where luncheon was provided for the large number of guests invited. The newly- wed were showered with rice and confetti and the streets were decorated with tokens of .congratulations and good wishes. The few days honeymoon before the bride- groom's departure to join his group were spent at Aberystwyth. Mr. and Mrs. Jones received numerous and valuable presents, a list of which will appear later. County School.—A concert was held at the School Hall on Wednesday evening under the auspices of the County School Literary and Debating Society. The pro- gramme consisted of the following items :— Pianoforte solo, M. E. Williams; solo, Rosie Watkins; recitation, Nellie Davies; solo. Evan Walter Jones; ear test com- petition. Sally Jones, V.; recitation, Willie Evans; solo. D. H. Rowlands: im- promptu reading, CasRie Davies and Peter Hopkin Jones; composition of ballads, Classic Davies; recitation. ESva-n Walter Jones. A vote of thanks to those who had taken part in the entertainmen was accorded on the proposition of Mr Davies, seconded by Lilian Jones.

LLANWENOG. School Managers. Mr John Griffiths, Rryngwalia, has been appointed vice- chairman. Success.—Mr E. T. Jones, son of Mr David Jones, Lletyiwenol. has passed the entrance examination to the London and Provincial Bank and has commenced duties at Narbeth. Concert.—A successful concert was held on Friday at Cwm Chapel. The Rev T. 0. Williams, B.A.. pastor, presided and the duties of conductor were ably carried out bv Mr. D. T. Davies Maesllvvd. An enjoyable programme was provided bv the local choirs and parties, and Mr Evan j Rees, Nantypopty, delighted the audience with humourous penillion singing. i

LLANSEITHO. IPlcughing Match.—This annual event was held on Cefn Field kindly lent by Mr. Morgan, on Wednesday, tebruary 16tli. The president, J. T. Lloyd, Tregaron) a silver- cup value B5 3s. to the champion ploughman. Professor D. D. Williams, Tregaron gave first and second prizes, amounting to 12s. 6d., for best team lot' horses, and Mr. David Jones, Llanfair,. Factory, gave a- prize of a breeches length' for the best ridge. The judges were:— Ploughing: Mcssis James Evans, Cyfeile, Llandyssul. and John Pugh, Penewm mawr, Llanddeiniol. Banking and pleaching: Messrs. D. L Jones F.A.I., Esgerhendy, and B. M. Williams. Elaontwrch. Chair- man of Committee, Mr Tom Davies, Pen- forial; secretary, Mr J. Morgan, Ffynon- geitho. The awards were as follows :— Champion .floss, first prize, silver cup: Mr. R. Jones, Brynarth. Llednd; second prize, £1, Mr. E. Williams. Dolboidiau. Second class, first prize £1, Mr. E. Edward", Esger, Berth; second priae, 15s., Mr. D. Davies, Cwrt Farm. Third class, first prize 15s, Mr D. Davies Brynamlwg, Lla ngeitho. Banking and pleaching First, 7s., Mr. Morgan Jones. Bryncipyll; second, Ú5., Mr. J: W. Davies, Pengra'g, Penuwch. The third and fourth prizes, amounting to 9s.. were equally divided between Messrs Daniel Williams, Erw, and M. Morgan. Dolebach. Special prizes.— Best team of Horses: First prize, 7s 6d., Mr. J. H. Davies, Cwrtmawr; second, 5s., Mr. J. Edwards. Esger, Berth. Best opening, 2s. 6d., Mr. I>. Jones Bryncipyll. Best headland, 2s.: Mr. B Jones Bryn- cipyll. Best ridge (breeches length) Mr. W. Jones, Pylledoon, Berth.

LLANILAR Funeral. The funeral of Mr William Davies, Abertrinant, took place on Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended. Mr Davies, who died on the previous Tuesday at the age of seventy-eight, had farmed Abertrinant for many years and was much respected. His wife predeceased him nine years ago. The Rev J. F. Lloyd, vicar of Llanilar, officiated at the Church and at the graveside.

ABERAYRON. PETTY SESSIONS, Wednesday, February .23rd.-Before Major Hughes, chairman; John Thomas, J. Jones, J. M. Howell, D. T. Evans, and E. J. Davies, Elsqrs. Application for Ejectment.—D. Jones ot Fadfa, Llansilio, applied for an ejectment order against Thomas Thomas, a sub- tenant—Mr T. Thomas, solicitor, appeared for the applicant a.nd Mr D. Pennant James for the defendant.—Applicant ad- mitted that the circumstances arose out of disagreement between him and his tenant. —Mr D. Pennant James applied for relief, saying that defendant had two sons who were unable to fend for themselves, and his outlook and circumstances were aggrav- ated by the fact of war.—Thomas Thomas, the defendant, said he had as fellow occu- pants a. wife of sixty-nine years, a son of thirty-four years, and another son and a servant. The eldest son had been bed- ridden for eighteen years and is now on crutches. The youngest was paralysed when seven years old. He is now twenty- seven years old. There is nothing between him and his landlord. He paid his rents. There were thirteen acres of land. He failed to get another holding. He re- quired some outbuildings, for his business was that of egg merchant, and people who had holdings left. 'that materials were too dear to adapt a holding for his business.—Cross-examined: He did not defy his landlord by saying that he would get the holding from the County Council. He was to help in the harvest. He had done so onk- during the first year of his tenancv. The reason was because he was not asked afterwards. The landlord was to plough his land. He was to find thatcli for the roof, but had not done so.—The Bench, giving their decision, deferred the order of ejectment till twenty-two days from September 2Gth, 1917. and expressed the hope that in these troublous times the tenant and landlord should pull together. The tenant might attend to the verbal terms cf agreement to help to harvest and the landlord likewise to help to sow. Drunkenness.—Margretta Davies, publi- can's wife, Queen's Hotel, New Quay, was charged by P.S. James with having been drunk on her premises on the 29th Jan- uary. -There was no appearance and she was fined 10s. Dogs.—P.C. James appeared against Kate Fowler, Tanyfron, New Quay. for keeping a dog without a licence during 1914.-Defendant was fined 10s.—Daniel Williams, Newgate, Cilcennin. was charged with a similar offence by P.C. Jenkins, Ystrad. and was fined 5s.—Thomas Jen- kins, Berllandeg, Cilcennin, was also charged with having a dog without a licence.—Defendant contended that one of his two dogs was under age and the other was one to get exemption for.—Tlje Chier Constable pointed out that that dog was used for rabbit coursing which was an illegal use of a dog for which exemption was granted as a sheep dog.—The Bench adjourned the case until the application for exemption was heard. Hedge Pruning.—Henry Lewis, Garn- fawr, district surveyor, charged D. Evans, Nantygwrdu, with neglecting and refusing to trim hedges.—The Surveyor said that there were 200 cases of similar neglect and he was instructed to select an outstanding case. The Bench adjourned the case for a month..

SANCER-OWEN. On February 15th at Christ Church, Lancaster Gate, the marriage was solemn- ised of Mr Edward Percy Sanger, son of the late John Sanger of Wimpole-street, and Brighton, and Miss Irene Ohicheley Owen. daughter of Thomas Owen and of the late Mrs Agnes Mary C hicheley) Owen of Bargery-road, S.E. The officiating clergyman at the service, which was fully choral, was the Rev H. N. Bate. vicar of the parish, and the church was decorated with white flowers and palms. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful gown of white crepe ninon, silver lace and thread, train of silver brocaded crepe de chine. Her veil of tulle was arranged over a wreath cf real orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf bouquet of white lilac, the gift of the bridegroom. Her pages were Masters Roland Brackenbury- Berkeley and Monty Brackenbury-Berkeley who wore white satin tunics edged with fur. Ttaei bridesmaids—.Miss Vera Sanger (bridegroom's daughter) and Miss Madge Carpenter—wore heliotrope Georgette frocks and carried pink carna- tion bouquets. The bridegroom's gifts to them were gold slave bracelets. The best man was Mr P. Morris Sanger (bride- groom's son) of the Royal Marines. Fol lowing the ceremony a reception was held 4v the brides f. tllOr at }the Lancaster Gate Hotel, where over one hundred guests were present Later Mr and Mrs Sanger left for Bournemouth, the bride wearing a gown of fawn-coloured ninon and wine velvet and hat of violets, wine velvet, and dull pink roses

Experiments With Veno's Lightning Cough Cure. By a London Scientist. C'has. Hyatt-Woolf, Esq., F.R.P.S., F.R.S.L., Editor of Popular Science Sitt- ings. writes as fellows in his book, "Truths about things we live on and daily use":— With a view to discovering a form of medicine needed to diminish congestion, aid expectoration, and soothe the respira- tory track, I experimented in the labora- tory with Veno's Lightning Oough Cure and applied it in practice. I found this remedy contained a variety of matters capable of affording relief in all those cases where coughing is a symptom. Not only this, but it is a distinct nerve tonic, and is not only applicable with advantage in cases of bronchial coughs, but also for stomach coughs. It would likewise have a certain value in consumption, it showed distinct ability to abate feverish symp- toms, and in all cases to which I applied it, the influence of Veno's Lightning Cough Cure was most marked. This Cough Cure is very nicely compounded, so much so that it is even pleasant to take, its delightful flavour commending it to the most fastidious patient. It contains no opiate or anything that could effect harm." Take Veno's Lightning Cough Cure for all diseases of chest, throat, and lungs in young or old. Prices: ll^d.. ls. 3d.) and 3s., of all chemists. I

LLANAFAN. Cardan Plots.—The Eiarl of Lisburne, through Mr. Wilkinson, has offered a plot of ground to all the inhabitants of Llanafan free of rent on which to grow vegetables. Great praise is due to his Lordship for his timely offer and the generosity shown by him towards the workmen in this locality and their families. Hopes are entertained that a good many will avail themselves ot j the opportunity of increasing vegetable production. I Funeral. The funeral of Mrs Parry, ot r Treissaf, Ystrad Meurig, took place on I Wednesday, interment being made at »Llanafan Churchyard. That has been the burial place of the family since their occupation of Trawscoed-bach, a farm situ- ated near the present south entrance to Crosswood mansion.

LLANDDEWI BREFI. Obituary.—The death occurred some- what suddenly on Fridav morning of Mrs Davies, Glyn House, wife of Mr Thomas Davies, stationmaster at Pont Llanio. She was forty-two years of age. The funeral took place on Tuesday, interment being I made at Letterston, Pemrokeshire. The Rev Rees Morgan officiated at the house. Much sympathy has been expressed with Mr Davies and family in their bereave- ment.—The death occurred on Monday of Mr Ebenezer Jones, Nantdderwen, who be- longed to a well-known family, and much sv/mpathy is felt with his surviving brothers. The funeral takes place to-day (Friday). Success.—Mr D. Lloyd Jenkins, only son of Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Cefngarth, has succeeded in obtaining the R. H. Richards scholarship of £20 tenable for three years at the U.C.W., Aberystwyth. Throughout his career he Was been remark- ably successful, this being the fourth scholarship for him to hold. His friends hope that his future career will be as suc- cessful as the past has been.

TALYBONT. Ordination Services.—Mr S. J. Leeke, B.A., B.D., a student of Cardiff College, was on Monday of last week ordained min- [ ister of Scion Welsh Baptist Church, Cwm- amman. Principal Edwards delivered the charge to the young minister, in the course of which he advised Mr Leake to a thorough study of the Bible. The Rev R. Jones (Trebor Aled), Messrs Davies and Griffiths, minister and deacons of Taber- nacle. Talybont, Mr Leeke's parent church, testified to his brilliant character. Trebcr Aled said, though the church num- ber hardly over 100, it had from time to time given of the best to the Baptist pulpit. Mr Leeke was a young man ot culture and character. In his address, Mr R. T. Griffiths remarked that the new minister was the pet of the church at Talybont and but for the distance all the members would be there that afternoon. He was gratified to. have had Mr Leeke as one of his Sunday School pupils. The Rev E. J. Owen, a native of Talybont. was one of the speakers. On behalf or himself and his church at Moriah Aman he welcomed an old schoolmate. He added that godliness, diligence, education, and wisdom which were essential to a success- ful minister would all be found in harmony in Mr Leeke. The Rev R. Jones was one of the preachers at the special services.

Agricultural Production. THE NEED FOR COMBINED EFFORT T6 KEEP UP AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. (By an Expert Agriculturist). Farmers arc urged to increase produc- tion. This. in spite of the gradual deple- tion of male labour, but the fact that so many farm workers are in certified occupa- tions is in itself at proof of the importance of maintaining the production of the land It is to the interests of the nation that every acre of cultivable land should be productive in order to reduce as far as possible the need for the importation of food in various forms from neutral foreign countries. In existing conditions it is no longer possible to appeal to farmers to in- crease the area of their arable land, with the exception, perhaps, of a few who may be fortunate enough to retain their original working staff. The returns of the recent national registration show that in CardigansUire there were at that time about 6,400 male agricultural workers, of which about 2,700 were over nineteen years ot age and under forty- one years ot age. In other words, about forty-two per cent. of tne. agricultural workers of all types are of military age, and from the point of view of production they are probably more effective than all the others put together. Since those re- turns were compiled a nuniber of these men of recruitable age have left the land and none have taken their place. It is probable that as the great conflict proceeds more workers will be withdrawn. Taking the extreme case—for we must be prepared for any contingencies these days—it is policy to anticipate the worst that can happen in order to add to our resourceful- ness. This is not pessimism but circum- spect optimism. In that event this county would have to make up in some way or other the loss occasioned by the removal of, say, 2,000 young men, sijngle and married. A notable peer has said (perhaps exaggeratingly) that an able-bodied agri- cultural labourer produces worth £250 per annum from the land. Whether that be correct or not, 2,000 or even l,00o young men will mean a serious decrease ot agri- cultural oput. Last August there were 6,400 agricul- tural workers of all ages for a little over 91,000 acres of arable land in the county. That is, omitting grass land, as that does not mean nearly as much labour per acre. A thousand young men would probably cultivate as much as 2,000 of those under nineteen and' over forty-one. Their loss would therefore mean that about 30,000 acres of arable land would have to be looked after by some other means. It cannot all be put down to grass, and the proportion of arable to grass land in the county, probably after all is said and done, is a proportion brought about by the. economic conditions under which the farmers live at present. To put more land down to grass at the present time would certainly reduce the output. Every means must be adopted to maintain production. In some districts in the county small farmers are already preparing to meet the deficiency of labour by a desperate attempt to work on the co-operative system. Four or five or more farmers join together to buy or hire a labour-saving implement such as the potato-digger, the manure distributor, and the seed drill, and undertake con-: jointly all responsibility for the implements —a kind of joint liability company. It is possible sometimes that the large farmer whose implement may be idle may hire it out to such a group of smalj farmers who, however, must see to it that a fee is paid,. because charity on the part of a large farmer, in cases of this kind, only leads to endless trouble. The fact tnat a few in- dividuals curse and swear at such an implement as the manuro distributor is no proof that it is useless. By a large number of farmers it is already used with success; but the one great economic necessity at the present is to use it on co-operative lines. The same applies to other imple- ments and, as recommended by some of the Rural District War Agricultural Com- mittees, it is to be hoped that these little implements societies will spring up all over the county and that prejudice and petty animosities will be thrown to the four winds. One manure-distributor working I for a day will do at least the work of four or fiva men. This, therefore, is clearly one of the means by which the farming community of the county can partially meet the depletion of labour. Such methods are adopted in Ireland with great success and also on the Continent. One man in a district who is sufficiently inspired to in- duce his fellow farmers to do, in the best way they see fit, something to this effect. is: a benefactor of his country. It is to be hoped that the sense of independence which a farmer naturally has in virtue of his I occupation will not smother the effort born of good fellowship and comradeship.

Why Trouble to Chop Suet for your Puddings and Mincemeat? Buy Shredded ATORA Beef Suet, it is quaran.. teed absolutely pure, goes further and keeps for months Your Grocer sells it—10$d. I per lib., and 5id. per 1 lb. Carton. Insist 1 upon ATORA, refuse substituted brands. k r.

ABERYSTWYTH Comforts for Fighters. Appended are extracts from the letters received by R.S.M. Fear: — Corporal J. J. navies writes—I received the parcel of cigarettes last night, the gift of the inhabitants of Aberystwyth. I ask you to thank them for their generous gift.* it is very encouraging to think, while we are doing our little bit to defend our Empire, that those who are not able to come out are thinking of England's sons in the firing line. I also thank you for the work you are doing on our behalf. Will you kindly remember me to i/He staff of the ''Cambrian News, with whom I have worked for many years. Corporal E 1). Evans writes—We left the trenches yesterday week and returned to our camp. There we remained until Saturday when we heard to our delight that we were going down the line that afternoon for a long rest. After dinner we set off on a couple of hours march to the railway station. There we entrained in cattle trucks and had a six hours journey. From the station at this end we again set off on an eight-mile march to our bilfet, which we reached in the early hours of Sunday morning. Here we shall probably remain for some weeks, far from the sound of guns, passing the time with squad drill and slope arms by numbers. Lance-corporal Joe Thomas. Llanbadarn, has been awarded the D.C.M. for gallantry at Hooge on September 25th. We were told the news by one of his chums as we passed each other in coming out of the trenches one night, and you can imagine how proud we were of our fellow-towns- man. Private W. J. Davies writes—The parcel came as a great blessing. We were short going to the trenches for sixteen days, and that would be a long time without any cigs. We had a very hot time in the trenches again this time. We were up against the Prussian Guards; but I am glad to Say we came out with only a few casualties. We are now in reserve, broken- down barns doing fatigue work for those now in the trenches, and we get shelled all ends up. When they send one over they receive ten to twenty in exchange from our guns. Private T. S. Davies writes—Your kind wishes are heartily reciprocated. I am now in my usual state of health once more and at present enjoying a well-earned rest, all of us. This week has been chiefly devoted to sports, and our company has done very well on the whole in the various events. We had some exciting times during our last sojourn in the trenches. We have had some beautiful weather lately; but to-day is an exception to the rule, raining in torrents. We are well prepared and can look confidently and cheerfully forward to any offensive the enemy may make. Private D. Rowlands writes-Cheer. up and carry on with' your good work. God will repay you some day. I am looking forward to see it all over soon. By what I have seen of it the last month or so I would not like to be a•!■ tenant on the other jside in the near future. We have some lovely souvenirs to share between the Huns, almost as big as I am myself. Am looking forward to big things which will bring all I that's left of. us home soon. Corporal 1{.. L. Jones writes—We have now returned for a few days after having sixteen days in the trenches. The cigar- ettes came very acceptable and I thank you for your consideration and good wishes. I fee by the papers that the Germans are preparing for a great offensive movement. Let them get on with it. There is a thrashing waiting for the Hun that he has never had in his life. That is our view out here. Lance-corporal E. S. Rowlands writes— Your. welcome parcel of cigs to hand last night, when they were most needed. I had just run out of the good old English cigs., but thank goodness you saved the situation as usual. Met several Aber. boys the other day. including Lieutenant Oswald Green. T. Young, U. Joseph. As it happened, our Brigade relieved them. By the way,, none of them were hard up for cigs, soi it shows that you are not forgetting any of the Aber. boys. We are expecting big things to happen. Sooner the better they come, to get it all over. All the boys are in the best of health here. Weather is keeping very cold; but I do not think it is cold over the other side with Frite,, as he gets some of the best, and guess he had 'a good do last night. Thank the Lord I am on this side. J. Hughes, of H.M.S "Astrea," writes —I was very pleased to get the parcel, as you cannot buy much in this remote part of the earth (West Africa). I am on river service, of which there is plenty attached to the expedition. I have been out here nine months now. I spent the first eight mofnfchs in the North Sea—the two ex- tremes. There is another Aber. boy on board H.M.S. "Serius." I have not been able. see him since I have been out, but saw- him at Chatham previous to leaving England. He is the son of Mr. Davi-es, the "Lorne." I was very pleased to read at tbt beginning of the war of ousting out the Huns at Aber. which larger towns and cities *would have done well to copy, and no doubt have saved the country a lot of trouble. L. &urney, of H.M.S. "King Alfred," wrltes I thank you very much for yet anothet box of cigarettes, which I was so pleased to receive. I can assure you that we lo forward for them and hope th-e suppl^as still being kept up, which I think is very good of the friends of Aber. to help you in the good work you are doing for the who are defending their country. I caIfgUJe you we are doing our bit, as wre have already been over four months at sea. i&m longing for a few days leave. Prnffle T. Land writes—I thank you j very much for the box of cigarettes you sent me, and I thank the Aberystwyth people for the way they have treated our boys out here. I was glad to see that a lot of Aber boys are out here. That is just what is wanted out here to finish this war. I hope to see a good many more join- ing, for it is more we want out here. We are well looked after by our officers. We get oUi? hot baths every time we come out of the trenches to keep ourselves clean and fit for anything. Private J. Harris writes-I write to thank you for your kindness in sending me thefbox of cigarettes which could not have come in a better time. I shared them with, the boys as they were, like my- self, deficient of them. We cannot grumble as we have had very nice weather, con- sidering the time of year. I hope that all the Aber. people are keeping well. I am in the,.best of health myself. One of the Aber, looks well after being back in the base for a few months. as he was com- pletely run down after being up to his wraist in water and mud. Bombardier T. Cartwright writes from a base hospital—Many thanks for the cigarettes, which arrived safely. I shared them a«ioBgst the eighteen who are in my ward and explained where they had come from. I can tell you they were surprised at such kindness, one Scotsman remarking "T wish I :was from Aberystwyth." Any- how, they were greatly appreciated by us. I am getting on all right now; but do not know how long I shall be here. {Grateful acknowledgments have also been received from Privates J. Sparks, W. J. Rowlands, Arthur Edwards, E. Evans, W. Syms, J. Parry, Sapper H. Jones, Drivers W. Edwards, David Rice, R. Davies, Stoker D. Parry, and R. Brodigan. and Private J. S. Owens. R.S.M. Fear acknowledges the following contributions to his fund :—Shiloh Sewing Class, £2; St. Paul's Knitting Class £1; Mrs. T". North, 10. Queen's-sfreet (third contribution). 10s.; Mr. J. H. Davies, registrar, D.C. H. (second contribution), 10s.; Mr. T Higgatt, 5, Cale-street, Chel. sea, S.W. (third contribution), 4s.; Mr. Edward Evans, Baker-street (third contri- bution), 3s.; Mr. D. C. Edwards. Flannel Depot. 2s. 6d.; Mr. W. D. Williams, Bryn- haul, North-road (fifth contribution). 2s 6d I Mr. John Richards, Tynpvnfarch (fifth contribution). 2s. 6d.; a friend, 2s. 6d.; a friend, 2s.; Edwards Bros.. builders (fourth contribution), 2s.; Cardiganshire Constabu- lary (Drill Class), 8s.; Corporation em- ployees (third contribution), 7s. 8d. Special Constables Drill Class, Aberystwyth (thirty-fourth contribution), 6s. 6d.; 6th Cardiganshire V.A.D. Drill Class, Aber- ystwyth (seventeenth contribution), 38 9d; Special Constables Drill Class, Penparke (sixth contribution), 4s 4d.; "Cambrian News" employees (seventeenth contribu- tion), 3s. 9d.; Electric Works Company employees (fourth contribution), 3s. 9d.; Laundry employees (fifth contribution), 2s; Mr. Teviotdale's employees /fifteenth con- tribution), 2s. The amount previously acknowledged was £154 15s. tld., making a total of JS161 18s. 51d. Thirty-five parcels have been sent this week, including parcels for ten non-smokers, and the iiattery and Ammunition Column parœi at a cost of 19s. lid. The amount of contributions received during the week was I 2s. 9d. R.S.M. Fear greatly appreciates the con- tributions from the classes connected with Shiloh and St. Paul's Chapels, which. enabled him to send parcels to all the men who have acknowledged the receipt of pre- vious parcels. Hand-knitted woollen mufflers and a pair of mittens have been received from Mrs. M. Jenkins. Conserva- tive Club.

MACHYNLLETH. Was- Food Committee.—The War Food Committee has been formed, consisting of twelve members, with Mr Richard Gillart as chairman; Mr H. Ellis (Bookstall) sec- letary, and —. Humphreys, guard, treasurer. Red Cross Sa'e.—An advcrtisment gives particulars of the sale to be held next Wednesday. Obituary.—The death occurred sud- denly a,t Aberystwyth on Sunday evening of Miss Catherine Jane Williams, the twenty-three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Williams, 23, Pentrehedyn- str, Machynlleth. Deceasedl w*as employed at 12, Pier-street, Aberystwyth, and on Sunday evening attended service at the Baptist Chapel, but fell seriously ill on returning. Dr Ellis was immediately called in, but the patient was beyond medical skill, death taking place in about half an hour. Her remains were conveyed to Machynlleth by motor on Monday, burial taking place on Thursday at the Nonconformist Cemetery. Deepest sym- pathy is felt with deceased's parents, brothers and sisters in their sudden sad bereavement. Funeral.—The funeral of Mr Richard Robers, bootmaker, whose death was re- ported in last week's issue, took place at the Nonconformist Cemetery on Saturday. The large gathering of town and country people was a tribute to the respect and esteem everyone had for Mr Roberts. The Revs John Lloyd (W.) and D. H. Hughes (B.) officiated at the house and graveside. Much sympathy is felt with the widow and family in their bereavement. Debate.—At the Owain Glyndwr Young Men's Society on Monday evening, four well-known local exponents of the "gentle art" took part in a debate on the question "That private fishing rights should be abolished." Mr Hugh Davies, chemist, oresided over a large attendance. Mr David Smith, opening for the affirmative, advocated legislation for the masses and not for the classes. His suniporter (Mr Thomas, chemist), was of opinion that the mere fishing there is on a river the more fish were there to be caught. Mr D. P. Jones, opening for the negative, laid stress on the legal aspect of the question, holding that rivers and fish should be looked upon by all honest citizens as they looked upon private property, about the ownership of which no doubt exists. Mr J. G. Jenkins, N.P. Bank, in supporting Mr Jones, drew attention to the fact that there was now abundant fishing to be had for all lovers of the art at a nominal cost. A heated discussion followed the reading of the papers. No decision was come to; so that this burning question still remains to be settled. Assistant Scoutmaster Killed.—Gloom was cast over the town on Tuesday after- noon when the news was received that Corporal John Haydn Jones, 13th Batt. R.W.F. (Pals) was killed in France on February 18th. The first intimation of his death was received by Mr. Pugh, Man- chester House, ill- a letter from his son (Ccrpl. R. H. Pugh, of the same Bat- talion) who wrote home asking his father to break the news to deceased's parents. Later another letter was received by the parents from another comrade (Pte R. Breese. Aberhosan). Corporal Jones was twenty;-one years of age and joined the "Pals" some twelve months ago, rapidly gaining promotion to the rank of corporal. He was very popular locally where, prior to the war, he was in partnership with his father (Mr Daniel Jones) as tailor and draper. Up to the time of his enlistment he had also acted as assistant scoutmaster to the local troop of Boy Scouts and had proved himself to be efficient in all respects to take care of younger boys and to train them for life's battle. He was also a good musician, and in the absence of the organist frequently presided at the organ at Maengwyn (C.M.) Chapel. The Rev D. Cunllo Davies, pastor of Maen- gwyn, received a letter from him on Tues- day, written on the day of his death. In it he said "We are to-day going into very dangerous trenches, within twenty-five yards of the German lines, where much bomb throwing is going on. In the midst of danger there is One into whose care and keeping I commit myself." He was buried on Sunday, the 20th February, and his re- mains were followed to their last resting I place by his sorrowing comrades. The id/^epest sympathy is felt with father, mother, and sisters on the death of an only son and brother. Cbrporal Jones's photo will appear in next week's issue oi the "Cambrian News." Red Cross Working Parties.—The weekly working parties at the Vane Hall have re- cently been registered at the Central Red Cress Workroom, Burlington House, Lon- don, and have received an official flag and number. They are also entitled to the name of Red Cross Working Parties. A list of articles most needed by the Society is received weekly and a statement of the previous week's work at Headquarters, with a list of hospitals at home and abroad to which cases of goods have been de- patched. Each member who has worked regularly for the past three months will shortly receive a Red Cross certificate from the Society. During the winter, gifts of clothing have been made to local soldiers in France, in hospitals at home, and at the Marconi Station. Comforts are now being despatched to Machynlleth men serving in ,Eingla{nd. Parcels have also been sent to the Red Gross Society and fQuetjti M^rjff's Needlewjbrk Guild. The following letters were received by Mrs Bcnsall, Galltyllan, acknowledging the gifts of puddings and mincemeats which had been sent to the local men attached to the 7th Batt. R.W.F. (T.) at Christmas: —The first is from Corpl. Morris Hughes. It reads: Dear Madam, The box of plum puddings and mincemeat which you sent came to hand on January 16th. I am writing on behalf of all the boys who shared in it to express our thanks for your great kindness. I can assure you it was a treat for all of us and good justice was done to the contents. In fact, two or three had to go to see the doctor the day after. Undoubtedly, they suffered from the effects of over indulgence in luxuries which they were unused to. Glad to say that no other ill effects followed. All are ouite willing to sret the sickness over again. You are very likely aware that we have by this time left the Peninsula. At pre- sent we are in the desert. Have had a fairly good time of it since being here. It is a great deal better than being among the shot and shell. All the undersigned had a share of the contents. Thanking you once more for your generosity and past kindness. Yours, etc., Morris Hughes. The letter bore the following signatures:— Corpl. D. J. Hughes, Llanbrynmair; Joseph Edwards, Machynlleth; J. R. Jones Machynlleth: J. W. Morgan. Cemmaes; W. Pritchard, Machynlleth; W. Whitting- ton, Oemmaes; D. J. Breese, Aberllefeni. The followinsc letter was also sent to Mrs Bonsall by Sergt. Lloyd Roberts:—"Dear madam,—We are all very thankful to you for sending us the box of plum pudding and mincemeat. There are only five local men left here now. The puddings were quite a luxury to us after the roughing we have been through. We are encamped in the desert not far from Cairo. It is very hot here in the day time and very cold at nights. It is nice to be out of the noise of the guns. From all accounts we get we shall be amongst them again shortly. We all thank you kindly for your gft. Yours, etc., Lloyd Roberts." Accident.—On Saturday afternoon, while driving home a team of farm horses, R. Tibbott, waggoner at Bacheiddon, Aber- hosan. met with a serious accident. While passing a timber waggon on Rhiw Forge the horses took fright and ran off towards Forge. Tibbott stuck to them for a time, but eventually fell beneath the horses's feet and was discovered in an unconscious con- dition en the roadside. Dr W. R. Wil- liams was immediately summoned and had the injured man removed to his home at A bercegir. It is understood that he is pro- gressing as well as can be expected. BOARD OF CUARDIANS, Wednesday. Feb- ruary 23rd.—Present: Messrs Edward Hughes, Mathafarn, presiding; Richard Gillart, Machynlleth; John Edwards, Cemmaes; M.E. Francis, Cemntes- t bychan; David Evans, Pennal; Richard Jones, Ynyshir; Meyrick Roberts, John Evans, Towyn; John Parry, Penrhyn- dyE. Richard Hughes, Rhosygarreg; Lewis Lewis, Glaspwll; the Rev Gwilym Rees, Llanbrynmair; Messrs W. P. Rowlands, clerk D. Emlyn Jones, assist- ant clerk; John Jones, master, and the relieving officers. County Calls.—The Clerk said the bal- ance at the bank was £114. The calls due had not been paid, there being arrears of £1,578. A balance of £97v was due to Montgomery County Council. £614 to Merioneth, and £132 to Cardigan. Commutation of Pensions.—On the pro- position of Mr John Evans, the principle of a resolution was adopted with regard to the commutation of pensions. Mr Evans remarked that he knew of many men who squandered their money and had to come for assistance from the rates. New Members.—Mr Isaac Parry was elected a member in the place of the Rev R. R. Roberts and Mr Edward Jones in- stead of the late Mr William Jones. Aber- dovey. Asylum Conference.—The Clerk re- P'Jrted.{)n the conference with the Commit, tee of Visitors of Denbigh Asylum. After a thorough discussion, the Conference agreed as to the desirability of boarding out a number of harmless lunatics in the following places:—Holyhead, sixtv females: Holywell, sixty females; Llanfyllin, soventy-five males; Ruthin, sixty males.— The Guardians approved the suggested arrangement as a temporary expedient. Oosinor the Workhouse.—Mr R. Gillart explained the steps taken bv the sub-com- mittee to deal with the field and garden attached to tlip Workhouse. A local com- mittee had been formed in connection with the war food movement and it was pro- posed to give that committee the option of taking the gardens with the exception of a nlot for the new caretaker and a plot for the ex-Master. Mr John Jones. It Mas further decided to advertise in the "Cambrian ews" for a man and wife as caretakers of the institution. A letter was read from Mr Edmund Gillart, corres- pondent of the National School, regretting iriabil-tv to oomolv with the reouest of the War Food Committee to let the land at the hack of the School for garden plots, as the land was held in trust for educational purposes. Amalgamation.—The question of the proposed amalgamation of the duties ot the MachynlletV, Relieving Officer with the two other districts w as referred to the Committee. Record Office.—The Master in his reoort on certain cases said he had been enabled to obtain information as to the ages ot nrospective old age pensioners from the Record Office, London, from the 185', census.—The Chairman said it was a. valuable point and should be kept in view in future cases.—Mr Gillart said the Master was to be congratulated on his fo'tunate discovery. Nursine.—Miss Ethel Davies. hon. sec- rttnry of the Nursing Association, wrote asking the Guardians to increase the errant of jE5 now made on the ground of the large number of calls made by the Nurse at the TVorkhouse and on pauoers. —The Chairman said seeing that the Work- house was to be closed shortly there would be k-ss work for the Nurse in future.—Mr David Evans said that in outlying districts like Pennal the Nurse could not attend unless arrangemfcnts were made lor her conveyance to and fro. which was difficult for poor people to arrange.—Mr John. Evans did not see why some districts should be favoured at the expense of others. No errant was made to the Tówvn district.— Mr Gillart pointed out that no application for assistance had been received from Towyn. Therefore the matter was not be- fore the meeting-.—lit was agreed to com- municate with the Association. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, Mr Edward Hughes, chairman, and Mr Richard Jones, vice-chairman. Pennal Water. Mr LI. Jones sent in a tender to collect the Pennal water rents for £5 per annum.—In reply to the Chairman, the Inspector believed the total rents would amount to £ 10.—The Chairman; We can- not pay JB5 for collecting (Laugh- ter).—The matter was. deferred, Mr J. Parry to interview Mr Jones.—Mrs Mar- garet Jones sent in a claim of £5 for damage done to her land by work in con- necion with Pennal water supply. The Inspector said it had been decided that she was to nominate a representative to meet the Council's nominee to settle the amount due. A Bad Road. Mr John Parry RhiwlWyfen, wrote coc- plaining of the state of the road leading to his farm owing; to the cartage of timber. He had been unable to avail himself ot the threshing machine as no heavy traffic could pass over the road in its present state.—On the proposition of Mr Francis, the matter was deferred until the haulage ceased and it was agreed to invite Mr Parry to quote his terms for carrying metal on to the road. Housing. On the report of the Sanitary Inspector (Mr Richard Williams) it was decided to insist on the requirements at a number of defective houses. Dovey Path. On the proposition of Mr John Parry, it was decided to call the County Council's attention to the state of the path leading from Pont-ar-ddyfi to the Station and to Pennal. which in wet weather was almost imipassable. War Bonus. The Rev Gwilym Rees proposed that the roadmen's wages should be advanced to the County Council level. The Council's men were paid 3s. less per week and worked three hours more than those of the County Council, which he considered unreasonable. Men could not live on 17s. per week at present.—The Surveyor said the County Council men got 18s. per week plus a war I bonus of 2S.-The Chairman suggested that the Council should give their men a war I bonus of 2s. per week with liberty to earn more if they could by assisting farmers.— After a discussion the suggestion was adopted, Mr John Parry having seconded it.

ABERDOVEY. Lecture.—On Thursday evening, at the Literary Institute, Mr. T Gwynn Jones, M.A., of Aberystwyth College, delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on ",relshmen in the English Army in the Thirteenth and Sixteenth Centuries," to the members of the Tutorial Class and others. Mr. J. M. Howell. J.P., D.L.. presided and gave an interesting opening speech. At the close of the lecture Mr W. Jones Hughes, J.P., moved a vote of thanks to Mr Gwynn Jones. Mr. E. L. Rowlands, J.P., seconded. Both mover, seconder, and Alr. R. Ffeetin Williams ex- pressed their hope that Mr. Gwynn Jones would be able to visit Aberdovey again and give another lecture. The proposition was carried with cheers. Mr Gwynn Jones returned thanks and said that he was willing to come again. He moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was carried with cheers. Portalts.-1Portraits of interest to A her. dovey will appear next week. Work for Sofdiers.—Miss B. A Pughe thanks the kind friends who have knitted ¡ and sewn for the troops—Mrs. M. Friend. Miss Cooper, Mrs. David Jones, Mrs. Lewis Hughes, Mrs. Gray Jones. Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Weller. Mrs. Shirley Bald- win, Mrs. Humphrey Rowlands, Mrs and Miss Richards, and Mrs Owen. j Military Appointment.—Sergeant J. E. j Jones, of Church-street, has been appointed grenade instructor for the third 7th Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Sergeant Jones passed through the bombing course with first- | class honours. Bombardier Morris Rowlands, third 4th Welsh R.F.A.. has been promoted bombardier-instructoj- at an artillery training school. ) Volunteer Training Corps.—At the re- quest of the local Committee of the Urban District Council, the Managing Committee of the Corps have undertaken the organ- isation of the programme for St. David's Day. Mrs. Proctor has consented to give her valuable, services to superintend flag and postcard selling, and other details are being arranged by the sub-committee appointed for that purpose. All the pro- ceeds will be given to the Welsh troops abroad. The warning of danger from hostile aircraft scheme as prepared by the Committee has received the approval of the local Committee of the Urban district J Council. A V

LLANDYSSUL. Petty Sessions.—These Sessions were held on Wednesday, before Charles Lloyd, Ebq., chairman; Sir C. C. Mansel, Bart., Ben Davies. and J. E. James. Esqrs. The only business was the hearing of an objec- tion laid to the granting of the renewal of the Clettwr Arms. in Pontshan Ward, Llandyssul, the occupier being Mr. Evan Evans.—P.C. Young, Llandyssul, gave evidence in support of the objection. Mr. J. Evans (Messrs Evans and Thomas) appeared for the licensee, who delivered an able address on the latter's behalf and pressed for a renewal.—Renewal was re- fused and the licence referred for com- pensation.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG. THE LATE LIEUT. D 0. EYANS. ROYAL TELEGRAM OF SYMPATHY. Details are now to hand regarding the way Lieut. D. O. Evans, one of the five* soldier sons of Dr. R. D. Evans, J.P., met with his death in action in France. Sergeant Thomas W. Owen of A Com- pany, 17th R.W.F., who is from Blaenau Festmiog. writing to Dr. Evans on Feb- ruary 14th, said that Lieut. Evans had been his officer from the time they left Blaenau Festiniog and be had lost not only a good officer but a good friend. On the night of February 12th, about eight o'clock. Lieutenant Evans and Sergeant Owen set out together along a rather exposed road to go from one post to another. We had not gone far," adds Sergeant Owen, ''before Lieut. Evans was hit by a rifle bullet and fell into mv arms. His only words were: "Sergeant Owen, they have got me. He then became unconscious, but I did all I possibly could for him. but un- fortunately it was of no avail." He was buried the following day in the English Cemetery, half of Lieut. Evans's platoon and the writer being permitted to leave the trenches to attend the funeral. Deceased's brother ((Lieut. William A. Evans) of the Royal Engineers, Welsh Division, was also present. All the non- commissioned officers and men of the pla4)onwished him (the writer) to convey to-Dr. Evans their deepest sympathy at the loss of his son who was their loved and trusted officer." Captain C. H. Jones, of A Company, in a letter dated t1 ebruarv 13th, also conveyed on behalf of the officers, the non-commis- sioned officers and men of the 17th R.W.F. their heartfelt sympathy. The bullet pierced his right arm and lodged in his chest. He expired soon afterwards quitø peaceful. It must be a great comfort to know that he died doing his duty for King and country. I, as his companv com- mander, feel his loss more than words can express. He was a competent, trust- worthy. and willing officer, and a true friend. His death is a loss not only to tho Cbmpany, but to the Battalion. The funeral took place this afternoon at two p.m. in St. vaast Post British Cemetery. His brother and the Colonel and three officers of the 17th R.W.F. were there. His grave is close to that of the son of General Owen Thomas. The Rev. Llewelyn Lloyd Baptist chaplain, from Anglesey, offici- ated. Dr. Evans has also received numerous other letters from Welsh officers and soldiers in the trenches in France convey- ing their sympathy with the father of an officer whom they loved and respected. Private W. Parry. Blaenau Festiniog. who was in the funeral, says Sergeant Hum- phrey Jones. another local soldier and the carpenter of the Battalion, had made temporary cross to place on the grave. The Rev. Llewelyn Lloyd writes that Lieut Evans was beloved by all and remarkably popular with officers and men. On Saturday Dr. Evans received the fol- lowing telegram "The King and Queen deeply regret the loss you and the army have sustained by the death of your son in the service of his country, and their Majesties truly sympathise with you in your sorrow." The Minister of Munitions sent the fol- lowing telegram on February 16th:— Deepest sympathy on loss of your gallant son." Scores of other expressions of sympathy from far and near have been received by Dr. Evans, all testifyinor to their respect and affection for the deceased. One friend wrote: "The thought of his mother was with me so strongly all Wednesday even- ing and one pictured her joy. She left a helpless baby and received a soldier hero." Mr. J. Griffith, of the DoJgellev County School, formerly of Blaenau Festiniog, writes that Lieut Evans is the fifth of the old boys to give his life for his country, and that his youngest soldier son Watcyn, who is only eighteen, was m his platoon and wrote home recently that Dio, as he was affectionately called, was a remarkably good mm at his work. The Festiniog Urban Council also ex- pressed their sympathy with Dr. Fvans at the monthly meeting on Friday night.

PORTMADOC. Military Local Tribunal.—A meeting of Portmadcoc Local Tribunal was held cm Saturday afternoon to deal with, claims for exemption in respect of ten attested men,, t he claims in several cases being made by the-employers. There were present Messrs Jonathan Davies, chairman; David Breese, I J. R. Owen, E. Hugheston Roberts, John Jones. Evan Williams, R.. M. Bucking- ham, with Messrs R. M. Greaves, military representative; G. H. Webster, secretary; J. McMillan, assistant clerk-; and Llew Davies, recruiter. In three cases absolute exemption was granted, two of them being tenant farmers. In three other cases ex- emption until May 20th was granted, one being in respect of a farm horseman. In the seventh case exemption until October was granted, the attested man being an apprentice engaged with a professional man who is taking charge of the business of a professional man with the colours in addition to his ow-n and who proved that he had utterly failed to get another man to take the place of the apprentice. It was also stated that three or four brothers of the attested man were already with tb& colours. Three applications for exemption were refused. The two remaining appli- cations were deferred, it being stated that the Tribunal had already recommended the treating of one of the cases as in a certified occupation and that enquiries were pending as to w hether the other case was not a certified occupation. In two aipplioations assented to, the applicants showed that they were in a large way of business and that they would have to sell their businesses at a loss if they had to join the colours. Both stated that they were quite ready to join the colours but for the serious financial outlook which would face them in that event. In one- case the Military Representative gave notice that he would probably appeal against the decision of the Tribunal. In another application assented to it was stated that he was an only son, that his father was already with the colours, and that it was impossible for his mother to carry on the business without his help. In one of the refused applications it was agreed to add a rider that the tribunal did not consider the man medically fit for the army. The tribunal sat for about 3. hours. Second Canvass. At a meeting of the Recruiting Committee, on Tuesday night, there were present Messrs J Owain Hughes, cliairman Evan Williams, Richard Newell, D. O. M. Roberts. E. Hugheston Roberts, George E. Roberts, J. R.. Owen, John Lewis. H. H. Williams, Ellis, Griffith, W. Morris Jones. Thomas Jones, postmaster; with John Jones, clerk; and J. McMillan, with John Jones, clerk: and J. McMillan, assistant clerk. The Clerk explained that the meeting was convened in order to make a further attempt to induce men of mili- tary age. especially single men. to join the army voluntarily under the group system, which would close for single men on March 1st. It was stated that the number of available single eligibles in the urban dis- trict was few and, on the proposition of Mr E. Hugheston Roberts, seconded by Mr Newell, it was resolved to canvass them again, so that Portmadoc might be immune from conscripts. The single men not available are nearly all at soo. k

Arrangements for tlve. National Eistedd- fod to be held in Aberystwyth in the be- ginning of August are progressing satis- factorily. The amount readily signed for the necessary guarantee bond indicates the true feeling of loyally in the town and augurs well for the success of the Eistedd- fod, notwithstanding the difficulties. Though the programme has to be curtailed, there will be many interesting attractions. (From the Welsh Society of Chicago an eloquent and inspiring message has been received in support of tire national scheme initiated by General Owen Thomas to safe- guard the interests of Welsh soldiers and sailors and their dependents. The message, it is hoped, will be followed by a substantial bag of dollars, for the scheme deserves the practical as well as senti- mental sympathy of Welsh people all over the world. The Welsh people in America have already extended generous support to relieve distress in the "Land of their Fathers." We publish this week an intei eating re- port of the annual meeting of Merioneth- shire' Nursing Association. It shows that through the efforts of Lady Osmond Williams, Mr. White Phillips, Mrs. Holland, and others interested in district nursing great progress has been made in the county in regard to matters of public health. It also shows a determination to leave no district unattended to so far as the provision of nurses is concerned. The fact that arrangements are under con- sideration for appointing health visitors is an indication of the progressive spirit which exists in Merioneth, to meet the urgent need of giving increased attention to the health and well-being, oi the rising genera_ tion. The difficulty is to arouse local authorities to a of their responsi- bility in this matter. Lady Rhondda has made, some outspoken remarks on the position of women. Speak- ing at Newport last week, she said that in the past women had acted the fool's part and had not taken an interest in one half the things they should take interest in. Now, however, the value of won: en was being realised, and when the war was over the men would find that the women would stick to many duties they had taken up. They had acted very foolishly in the past in not taking part in much of the work which was being done by them now. They had been foolish enough to go to other countries for much of what they wanted. One good thing in the war was that the women of the country had come out and taken part of the work which before was done by their husbands and brothers. After the war they would have to make twice the numlrer of things that they had been doing. They could do it, because they had two to do it no'v, whereas there was only one before. We feel sure that the remarks made by Lady Rhonddawil1 JyEl fully appreciated by women wha are now coming into their own and who will not easily be replaced or disparaged in future by reason of sex inequality.