The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH. MEMORIAL. At the English Wesleyan Church on Sunday the Rev. Dr. Stephenson made reference to the loss the church and con- gregation sustained by the death of Miss C. Jenkins, Chaxh; ll, Bridge-street. PRESENTATION.—At Llanrhaiadr on Mon- day Mr J. T. Vaughan, L.C. and M. Bank, was presented with a cheque on his removal to Llanidloes. He is the son of Mr. R. D. Vaughan, North-parade. A fuller account. appears under the heading of Llanrhaiadr. S.R.A.—The Surgical Requisites Association' desire to acknowledge the following:—Per sale of handkerchiefs 4s 3d; box money 5s 3d; Miss) Watkins, Rock House, 10s: Miss Prince Taylor 12s; Mrs Barclay Jenkins 12s; Talybont Work- ing Party 4s 9d; Borth do. 2s 9d. CINEMA.—For Thursday, Friday, and Satur- day the principal attraction at the Cinema is a photoplay entitled "Sold," featuring Pauline Fred^rich, Thos. Holding and Julian L'Estrange. For Monday Mr. Cheetham has secured "Thej Better Woman," a society drama in four parts, in which Leonora Ulrich appears. MEMORIAL.—Prof. Levi has a scheme in hand for the John Penry Memorial. He pro- poses raising a fund of E5,000, and to use it in erecting a monument to the memory of John Penry in the Square at Llanwrtyd Wells, in securing an adequate biography of the martyr, and in establishing a John Penry lectureship. ROYAL NAVY.—The following appeared in a Bermuda paper: "In the quarter-mile swim- ming race (open to the island) nine took the water and the race was closely contested by A.B. Davies, Mr. Farrar, and Mr. Brooks, who finished the race in the order mentioned. A.B. Davies's time was 8 minutes 5 seconds." A.B. Davies is the son of Mrs. Davies, 6, Vulcan-street. PERSONAL.—Sister Miller of the Red Cross Hospital has been admitted a member of the College of Nurses, London, a distinction for which she is to be congratulated. Sister Miller, who is also superintendent of Cardigan 8, V.A. Detachment, is the widow of Mr. Harry Miller, formerly electrical engineer of the Chiswick and Aberystwyth Electricity Works. FLAG DAY.—A flag day was held on Satur- day in aid of the Cardiganshire Soldiers and Sailors Aid Association when the sum of £ 29 2s. was realized. Miss E. C. W.lliams, Abergeldie, Victoria-terrace, arranged the sale of the flags for the War Service Association, and Mr. R. T. Greer was secretary. This result is satisfactory as the Wednesday and Saturday previous had been flag davs. BOROUGH TRIBUNAL.—A meeting of the Borough Tribunal was held on Tuesday evening, there being present Alderman John Evans, chairman; Aldermen Edwin Morris, E. P. •Vynne, and Councillors David Davies, J. D. Williams, and Rhys Jones; Messrs. John Evans, clerk; and T. H. Edwards, military representa- clerk; and T. H. Edwards, military representa- tive. Mr. A. J. Hughes made an application for re-hearing in the case of John Daly, horse- dealer, and the application was granted. WOUNDED SOLDIERS.—Fifty-one wounded dealer, and the application was granted. WOUNDED SOLDIERS.—Fifty-one wounded soldiers /.ved from Neath on Saturday. They were met at the Station by Mr. R. T. Greer, Mrs Lewes, Abermaide, and Dr. Ellis, and were conveyed to the Hospital in motors. Arrange- ments are being made for Sunday evening ser- vices to be held at the Hospital. It is hoped that those competent to interest the men in various ways during week-evenings will offer their services through the proper channels. Last year lectures, etc., proved very acceptable. THE HOSPITAL.—The Commandant thanks the following-Socks, Anonymous; apples, Mr. David Williams, Llanbadarn; pears, carrots, 2 chickens, 2 ducks, Mrs. Crawley Boevey apples, pears, Lady Pryse: potatoes, Mr Felix, Prospect-street; marrows from Rev. Lloyd Mor- gan, Capel Bangor, Mrs Parry, Llydiardau, Mrs Brown, North-road, Anonymous; handkerchiefs, Mrs. Axon Mansell, London; plums, Mrs. Ran- dolph Fear: apples, Mrs. Williams, Penylan, Great Darkgate-street; marrows, beans, Mrs. Daniel Thomas; apples, caDbages, marrow, Mrs Foster, Gwynfryn. EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL.—Mr. C. M. Wil- liams, the mayor, and Mr. D. C. Roberts, chair- man of Cardiganshire Education Committee, last week attended a meeting at Llandrindod of the Executive Committee to prepare a scheme for the establishment of a National Education Council for Wales. Principal Roberts, U.C.W., was also present and repre- sentatives from all parts of the Principality. The main discussion had reference to the repre- sentation of rural as compared with industrial Wales and conclusions were come to not alto- gether satisfactory to rural Wales, though cer- tain concessions were made in the direction of giving rural Wales a larger representation. A sub-committee was appointed to draft the scheme which will be submitted to a further meeting of the Executive at Shrewsbury and subsequently to the local authorities in each county. WHERE THE POOR RATES GO.—By the abstract of accounts of Aberystwyth Guardians for the year ended March, 1917, out of total receipts amounting to C21,557 Os. 6Ad., the sum of 97,874 16s. goes in relief of the poor and pur- poses connected therewith. In-maintenance cost E937 5s.; outdoor relief, £3,386 8s. 6id.; luna- tics. E2,131 12s. Id.; repayment of loans, E112 14s. 5d.; union officers. etc., E960 16s. 7d.; and other expenses connected with relief, £ 345 19s. 3d. Expenditure for purposes unconnected with relief of the poor were—common charges, £ 168 17s. 3d., and special charges, £ 13,379 Oe. 9d. The ratio of items to every pound expended was-county rate, 12s. 4d.; outrelief, 3s. 14d.; lunatics. Is. lljd.; salaries, lOid.; in-mainten- ance, lO!d.: vaccination, lid. repairs, id.; re- payment of loans, lid.; printing, registration, J assessment, and rent, rates, taxes, etc., £ d. each; and other expenses 3Jd. ✓ BREAD.—On Monday the price of the 41b. loaf was reduced to 9d. There was no charge locally for wrapping or delivery. LIGHTING.—it is to be sincerely hoped that the Council will arvange for some sort of light- ing in the main streets during the coming winter. The ridiculous restrictions tell against the town in more ways than one. D> 'N ATIONS.—Mr. Vaughan Davies, M.P., has given £ 10 10s. to the Farmers Red Cross fund; S5 5s. to the Red Cross Hospital for com- forts for the wounded soldiers; and B5 5s. to the Association providing woollen comforts for soldiers on active service abroad. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Friday at 14, Gogerddan-place, of Nancy Laurie Evans, aged 6, daughter of Gunner and Mrs. Dan Evans. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the Rev. Dr. Jones Powell officiating. The chief mourners were the father and mother; David and Edgar, brothers; Mrs. Jones, Portland-road; Miss Richards, Greenfield-street, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Fountain Inn. ON FURLOUGH.— Pte. Edward Evans, Cam- brian-square, Pte. Dicky Pugh, Greenfield-st.; Gunner Tommy Williams, Brynymor Farm, Lance-Corpl. Ieuan Evans, A.S.C., Alexandra-rd. and Pte. Herbert Stephenson, St. Eiois, Alexan- dra-road, were home on furlough this week. Lieut. Owen Ballinger, son of Mr. John Ballinger, Sherborne, Llanbadarn-road, and a student in the College, was home on last leave before departing for France this week. Lieut. B. Taylor Lioyd left on Monday evening by the mail after a short furlough. Pte. J. M. Evans, son of Mr. Michael Evans, Spring Gardens, is home after seventeen months service in France. Driver Willie Richards, Little Darkgate-street, arrived home fllJm France on Wednesday. SHOP CLOSINGS.—Tuesday, the 18th of September was fixed by the Chamber of Trade as closing day in lieu of the August bank holl day. Last year it was placed too far on in the season and on that account did not give entire satisfaction. The winter closing hours are the same as those of last year-Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 6 p.m.; Mondays, 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; commencing on the 1st of October. This arrangement gave general satisfaction last year and it is to be hoped the public will again give the movement its loyal support. There is a steadily-growing desire amongst shopkeepers of adopting the dinner hour closing (from one to two p.m.) as is done already by some of the leading tradesmen who have found it of great advantage. WEDDING.—The marriage was solemnized on Monday in Siloh C.M. Chapel between Miss Mary S. Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Dd. Jones, 24, Queen-street, and Mr. Owen Jones, 91, City-road, Roath, Cardiff. The Rev. LI. A. Jones officiated. Mr. Thomas Thomas, London, was best man and Miss K. M. Jones, Isfryn, Llanrhystyd Road, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. The bride wore a creme costume and a velour hat to match. The reception was I given by the bride's mother in Queen-street, the following being the guests—Mr Morgan Jones, Llanrhystyd Road; Mr and Mrs Thomas Thomas, London; Mr and Mrs Owen Jones, Aberdare, father and mother of the bride- groom; Mrs. Evans, Aberdare; Mr. D. Thomas Jones, brother of the bride; Mr Ivor Jones, cousin; Miss Katie Jones, and other friends. The honeymoon is being spent at Builth Wells. The bride wore a navy blue travelling costume with hat to match. HORSE FAIR AND MART.—On Monday the half-yearly horse fair was held at the Smith- field and was largely attended by breeders and dealers. There was also a large supply of horses, but the drain of the war evidently told on the quality of the remaining stock. In several cases farmers had neglected to provide themselves with permits to sell and so were unable to do so. Government dealers were present, but were unable to do much business on that account. Pony suckers made from E7 to £ 10; cob suckers from £ 12 to £ 15; and cart suckers from £ 21 to £ 27. The pony trade was not very good, selling from £ 18 to £ 22. Cobs sold from £ 30 to £ 35. Cart horses were in good demand, making from S70 to £80. Carriage horses were not much in demand and very few were shown. At the Mart conducted by Mr D. L. Jones all entries were sold. Yearlings made from E12 to £ 15; two- year-olds from E15 to £ 20; heifers in calf about £ 25; slow trade in ewes; lambs, about 30s. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Wed- nesday, at 1, Portland-street, of Mr Ebenezer Jones, at the age of seventy-four years. He was by trade a ship's carpenter and belonged to a family of twelve brothers, of whom one survives. He was a member of the Welsh Baptist Church and leaves three daughters. The funeral took place on Saturday, the Rev. Joseph Edwards officiating. The chief mourners were the Misses E. J., M., and Myfanwy Jones, daughters; Mr. Evan Jones, brother: Miss A. J. Jones niece: Mr. David (neohew) and Mrs. Jones and Miss Mary Jones, Mr. William Jones, Pembroke, nephew; Mr. Tohn Jones, Caron Villa, nephew; Messrs. T. M. Jones, Portland-street, nephew: J. W. Williams, saddler, North-parade, brother-in- law; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Edwards, South- terrace Miss Edwards, High-street; Mrs. Evan Jones, Prospect-street; Mrs. Jones, Montfort, JJorth; Mrs. Griffiths, Llandre: Mrs. Thomas, Bow Street; and Mrs Joseph Edwards. AN ABERYSTWYTH NURSE. The "Western Mail" says:—"A Welsh school- master wounded in France says that two things are uppermost in his mind after pass- ing from the dressing station to hospitals at the base, thence to a Liverpool hospital. The first is the magnificent work performed by the Red Cross, and the second is the nearness of Wales (other than represented by its fighting men) to the front line. When coming to myself after the first operation behind the lines," he says, "I was attended by a Holy. head nurse. Then I was moved to-, where by day I was made much of by a Merthyr nurse and by night by an Aberystwyth angel. There were many Welsh nurses at this hos- pital. My feelings had the better of me one morning. Lady Bradford came to my cot and spoke to me in pure Welsh. Her ladyship comes from Dinas Mawddwy and has spent two years in France writing letters to parents and sweethearts of wounded soldiers. Some day I shall come back to school a stronger and better man in the best sense of the word," Lady Bradford is a daughter of Lord Aberdare. PROMENADE CONCERT.-The. promenade concert at the Rink on Tuesday evening was well attended. Alderman Samuel and Councillor Enoch Davies superintended the arrangements. Miss Joan Manton-Myatt, Miss Ter-Poorten, Mr. Jenkinson, and Mr. C. Manton-Myatt were solo instrumentalists and were several times encored. The vocal soloists were Miss Olma Vane, Liverpool, and Mr. Frank Nicholson, Mostyn, whose delightful singing won loud applause. On Friday evening the Band benefit concert will be given at the Rink, for which several well-known artistes have been engaged. BOWLING.—The inter-town bowling com- petitions were held on Tuesday on the Plas Crug grounds. Six prizes were given-three first and three second-which were awarded to Aberystwyth trios. The winners of the first prizes were Messrs. W. Topliss, T. C. Jenkins, and D. Emrys Williams who gained 46 points. The winners of the second prizes were Messrs J. Garner, W. Edwards, and Capt. D. Jones, 14 points. The prizes were given by Mr. E. R. Hindley, mayor of the green; Mr. W. H. Jones, hon. secretary; Mr. D. Emrys Williams and Mr. W. Topliss, and were handed over to the winners by Mrs. E. R. Hindley. Speeches were made by members and visitors, the visitors thanking the Town Club for the entertain- ment. The Club was disappointed at the non- attendance of teams from Machynlleth and Newtown, a horse fair being held at those places. GOOD CATCH.—The best catch of fish of the season was made on Tuesday by Mr. David Jenkins, 3, Vulcan-court, he having caught 108 lbs. of nlaice. FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Food Control Committee was held on Wednesday evening, Alderman Williams, who had been appointed chairman, presiding. Atten- tion was called by members to the fact that butchers had not put up in a conspicuous place in their shops a list of prices charged for meat, in accordance with the regulations; and the Executive Officer (Mr. John Evans) was directed to require all butchers to forward to the Com- mittee a copy of their lfet of prices, and, in the event of any increase or reduction of prices within the maximum allowed to send a copy of the alterations to the Committee. It was stated that the Committee intend strictly enforcing tho I regulations for the protection of the consumer. On Saturday stock was taken by Mr. T. C. Jenkins and Mr. Tom Rees of flour in the hands of tradesmen with a view to compensation for any difference between the purchase price and the price now allowed. Returns were received from all the retail grocers. SUGAR FOR JAM.—The scheme for the pro-I vision of sugar for those who grow their own fruit was taken up extensively and there were many applications. Inquiry on Thursday morn- ing showed that the sugar had not arrived, but that when it does due notice will be given in the Cambrian News." OUTING.—The Rheidol Ladies Choir went for an outing on Tuesday to Talybont. The choir numbered 48. They left in charabancs and had an enjoyable ride to Talybont. Tea was catered at the Black Lion. After a short stay they began the return iourney, which was spoiled by a heavy downpour of rain. ACCIDENT.—An accident happened on Tues- day morn ng at the harbour entrance. Lieut. P. Ellis Morgan and his sister, Miss EliNs Mor- gan, Marine-terrace, had been for a sail and on entering the harbour the boat was caught by a strong gust of wind and overturned. It 9.3onb almost immediately and the two occupantqq were thrown into the water. They held on to the top of the mast which was above the sur- face of the water, and Captaia Lloyd, the har- bour master, Mr. Lewis Jones, coast watcher, and Mr. Teddy James went to their rescue. The boat was brought into the harbour later. Lieut. Morgan and his sister were none the worse for the experience. WEDDINGS.—The marriage was solemnized at the Registrar's Office, Aberystwyth, on Mon- day between Mr. Aubrey Thomas, Cambrian- road, Lamepter, and Miss Sarah J. Owen, Biack Lion, Bridge-street.—The wedding was also solemnized at Tabernacle Chapel on Wed- nesday between Mr. Tom Jones (Messrs. M. H. Davis), Gray's Inn-road, and Miss Anne Jones, Tremydon, South-road. The Rev. R. J. Rees officiated, and the bride was given away by her brother (Mr. Richard Jones). Mr. Evan Jones, Smithfield-road, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. RED CROSS.—The proceeds of the Farmers Red Cross sale have not yet been ascertained, but it is expected that the effort, will realise E500 MILITARY CROSS.—Capt. H. H. Paine, lec- turer in physics at the U.C.W., has been awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in the recent offensive. Capt. Paine is a native of Newport (Mon.), and was in the R.W.F. His brother, Capt. W. A. Paine, of the same bat- talion and an old student, was wounded in the same battle. SPECIAL COURT.—On Tuesday, before Rbt. Doughton, Esq., David Jones, Nebo, Llanon, was charged with having been drunk in Bridge- street on Monday evening. P.C. Charman proved the case and defendant was bound over. MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENT.—Mr. Ernest Barlow, son-in-law of Mr. Tom Rowlands, butcher, Bridge-street, has been appointed town clerk of Dukinfield out of a large number of applicants. He will be also clerk to the Tribunal, to the War Pensions Committee, and chief executive officer of the local Food Com- mittee. Mr. Barlow is now deputy town clerk of Stockport.

MACHYNLLETH. Mr. Lewis Lewis, Glyndwr Hoiel, met with a serious accident while cycling from Corris on Thursday. The Rev. D. P. Thomas, vicar of Corris, found him lying unconscious on the road and took him to Dr. A. O. Davies's surgery at Corris. Mr. Lewis's face was badly cut, and a deep gash on his cheek had barely missed lii, eye. He is getting on as well as can be ex- pected. Mr. Eyans, Maengwyn-street, received news from the War Office that his daughter (Nurse Maggie Evans) has been admitted into hospital. In a letter Nurse Evans states that the clearing station was bombed and she had a narrow escape. I She was sent to hospital for rest. Before going to France, Miss Evans was on a hospital ship when it was torpedoed. Major and Mrs. Bonsall, Galltyllan, enter- tained the wounded soldiers to tea on Saturday. They were conveyed to Galltyllan in motor- cars. After tea sports were indulged in. Ptes. Ieuan Evans, Tommy Morris, David Jones, and Driver Richard P. Rees were home on leave for the week-end. Corpl. Harold Mor- gan, son of Mr. T. R. Morgan, J.P., arrived home this week from France. He was wounded a short time ago. Lance-Corpl. Rd. Hamer was home on leave last week. Previous to joining the army Mr. Hamer was superintendent of the Prudential Assurance Company at Machynlleth. The County School re-opened on Tuesday after the summer vacation. Master Louis Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. IT.L_ T_ ''I:'T'1- rn 1 izunipiirey uones VV llllams, vnapel-rrace, lett on Monday to join the army. He was the only son left at home. One son (Sergt. Evan Wil- liams) is in France, another in training in this country, and their eldest son (Pte. David R. Williams) was killed last year. Louis was em- ployed at the Post Office and was a general favourite. The annual September fair, which was held on Tuesday, was well attended. Tar macadam is being placed on the road between the Station entrance and the Clock Tower and is a great improvement on the muddy road. The sidewalk from the Station to Londonderry Cottage Hospital, however, is in a deporable condition. The death occurred on Thursday morning of Nurse Hamer, Bank-street, at the" age of sixty- five. Deceased, who was well known, was a member of the English Methodist Church. She leaves two sons (Mr. Henry and Mr Joe Hamer) and two daughters (Mrs. Underwood and Mrs. Lewis). At a special meeting of the Urban Council, on Wednesday evening, Dr. A. O. Davies sub- mitted a report with regard to the hidden plague, and it was resolved to send the report to the County Health Committee.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG. Miss Catherine Hughes, Sun-street, Llan, passed away at the age of 77 years and was buried at St. Michael's Churchyard on Wednes- day.

SALES OF KERRY HILL SHEEP. The autumn sale of improving Kerry Hill Sheep was' held on Friday by Messrs Cooke Bros. and Roberts and proved to be the sale of the season. Upwards of 10,000 sheep were penned and a record clearance and prices were obtained. With the exception of some half- dozen small lots, the whole of. sheep catalogued changed hands, which goes to prove the popu- larity of the Kerry Hill breed. The top price for ewes obtained was 98s. by Mr. Francis, Tymawr. Lambs made high prices, the premier position falling to Mr. Davies, Stalloo, for a pen of ewe'lambs at 66s. Wethers. chiefly one- year-old, made up to 69s. Rams had a good clearance, making up to C18 10s. Od. The prices obtained for ewes were fully 15s. per head over those of last year, many changing hands at over 20s. At Messrs Cooke Bros. and Roberts' annual sale at Llanidloes on Monday over 5,000 sheep were catalogued. The prices throughout were high, fully 14s per head over those of last year, and an excellent clearance was effected. Ewes made up to 76s. 6d.. and ewe lambs up to 61s.

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS for week ending September 13th, 1917. max. min. rain. sun. September 7th 61.0 54.0 1.5 September 8th 61.0 50.0 3.7 September 9th 63.0 57.0 0.10 5.5 September 10th 64.0 58.0 September 11th 68.0 55.0 5.3 September 12th 64.0 51.0 8.0 September 13th 59.0 50.0 0.03 6.0 Week ending September 20th. September 14th 60.0 55.0 .10.3 September 15th 61.0 45.0 0.02 3.0 September 16th 64.0 57.0 0.02 2.0 September 17th 61.0 54.0 0.12 .6 September 18th 62.0 55.0 0.65 2.0 September 19th 62.0 52.0 2.3 September 20th 60.0 54.0 0.03 1.5

FILL IN YOUR SUGAR CARD AT ONCE. The sugar forms have been distributed this week. Clear instructions are given for filling them up. Every head of a family should see that the full name of every member is given. the age, if under eighteen, and his occupation. In the case of school children tne name of the school attended must be given. The occupa- tion should be clearly stated, and it rs not sufficient to say "clerk" or "railway employee" as the full occupation must be stated. Forms must be sent in immediately as delay is dangerous.

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Merioneth Methodists. UNIFORM WAGE FOR MINISTERS. At West Merioneth Calvinistic Methodist Monthly Meeting at Blaenau Festiniog last week, Mr. E. W. Evans, Dolgelley, secretary to week, Mr. E. W. Evans, Dolgelley, secretary to the sustentation fund to provide a living wage for m nisters, presented the first report of the working of the scheme. He stated that the object of the scheme was to secure a uniform wage of 30s. per Sunday for each minister in the circuit, and to assist the weaker churches to have a regular supply of preachers. The committee had obtained accurate returns from <he ministers of what they. received and their expenses in travelling to fulfil their engage- ments for the past six months, and it would be surprising to know that a iarge number return home on Monday morning with only 15s. in the r pocket. There was some opposition to the scheme, which he was sorry to say was mainly from wealthy deacons. The scheme, however, was progressing, and several churches have given their hearty co-operation, and already increased their contributions to 30s. Reference was made to the death of the Rev. Robert Thomas, Talsarnau, Messrs. J J Thomas, Talsarnau; and R. W. Jones, Rhiwspardy, and a vote of condolence was passed with the fami- lies in their bereavement. The Rev. Ellis James Jones, M.A., Rhyl, attended the meeting on behalf of the Home Mission, and appealed for further help. The next meeting is to be held at Aberdovey in November.

THE WAR DAY BY DAY. FRIDAY. British troops made progress north-east of St. Julien. The enemy's artillery was ative in the Len's sector and east of Ypres. On the right bank of the Meuse the Germans attacked Caurieres Wood and penetrated French lines. The revolt in Russia completely failed. SATURDAY. heading in forme. On the British front a successful operation was carried out east of Ypres. A German strong point was captured with 36 prisoners and a machine-gun. On the east bank of the Meuse the French drove the enemy out of the greater portion of trench elements north of Caurieres Wood. Four German aeroplanes were brought down in aerial fighting. The final collapse ot the attempted military revolt in Russia is marked by the arrest of General Korniloft. General Kaledin, the hetman of the Cossacks, is still at liberty. The Provisional Government has appointed a difectorate of five for the con- duct of the affairs of the State. MONDAY. East of Epehy, in the region of the Arras- Douai railway and south-east of Gavrelle, British troops entered enemy positions, inflict- ing severe casualties and destroying dug-outs, emplacements, and dumps. In aerial fighting our men dropped 143 bombs on a German aero- drome and on hostile billets and scattered 2,000 German infantry by machine gun fire from a hetight of 100 feet. French aeroplanes dropped fifteen tons of projectiles on the barracks and factories of Stuttgart, the aviation camp of Colmar, and military objectives south of Metz. TUESDAY. British positions were slightly improved east of St. Julien. A hostile raiding party which attempted to approach our lines south of Merir court were driven off with loss. There were great artillery actions. The French repulsed an enemy surprise attack south of Ailles. On the right bank of the Meuse artillery fighting was rather violent to the north of Hill 344 WEDNESDAY. On the British front great artillery activity continued on both sides of the Ypres sector. Two U-boats were sunk by an American steamer and Brit:sh destroyers. The Germans attacked French line to the west of Froidmont Farm. THURSDAY. The number of ships sunk during the week were twenty-nine—8 (1,600 tons or over), 20 i (under 1,600), and 1 fishing vessel-an increase of seven on last week.

The ninepenny loaf came into official being on Monday. The King began a tour of Scottish industrial districts on Monday.

TENDERS. RED CROSS HOSPITAL, ABERYSTWYTH. TENDERS ARE INVITED for the supply of the following goods* for a period of three months:— 1. Groceries. 2. Milk. 3. Bread. 4. Meat. 5. Coal. Tenders, in closed covers, will be received at the Hospital up to the 2nd October. Forms of tender obtainable at the Hospital. I Samples of groceries to be furnished with tender. a592 MERIONETH EDUCATION COMMITTEE. WANTED, Teacher to give instruction in housewifery and cookery at Barmouth County School, and Barmouth, Harlech, and Dyffryn Council Schools. Salary, B80 per annum, plus railway fare. Application. with copies of testimonials, to reach me, the undersigned, on or before 1st October, 1917. RICHARD BARNETT, Secretary, Merioneth Education Committee. Education Offices, Towyn n622 PORTH HOTEL, Llandyssul, South Wales. Five miles of SALMON and TROUT FISHING reserved on the River Teify Free to Visitors staying at the Hotel. Season for Trout opened March 1st. Season for Salmon opened April 1st s409 Proprietor-DANIEL DAVIES. SHORT OF SUGAR? Use our SWEETENING TABLETS, guaranteed harmless. One Tablet is equal to One Lu np of Sugar. Packets 1/- post paid. Bottles containing 100 .2/6 200 .4/10 500 .12/- Buying Agents wanted everywhere. Chemists, Grocers, etc., apply for quotations. I Send Postal Order to A. ASHWORTH 7, Kensington Grove, Denton, Manchester. a574 TANYRALLT PONY STUD. Seven Miles from Aberystwyth. Nearest Station: Llandre (late Llanfihangel). BREEDER OF HIGH-CLASS Hackney -D" Ponies and Cobs. A large selection of Young Stock, all ages, and several from 4 to 7-year-old, broken to saddle and harness for immediate sale. All bred from London and Royal Winners. Inspection invited from intending purchasers (The home of the Cream of England's Pony Brood Mares). Apply to Owner-D. R. THOMAS, Tanyrallt Pony Stud. Talybont, Cardiganshire. MR. JOHN PUGH, AUCTIONEER AND VALUER, Arbitrator under Agricultural Holdings Act. Undertakes Sales of all kinds of Property, Farming Stock, Furniture, etc. upon reasonable terms. Strict attention given to all business and prompt settlement guaranteed. Will attend personally at Aberystwyth on Mondays and Thursdays and by appointment on any other day. Offices— Aberystwyth Great Darkgate st. E. R. Davies. AUCTIONEER, HOUSE and ESTATE AGENT. Auction Rooms, rear of the Mart, 28, Great Darkgate-street, Aberystwyth. Property, Farm- ing Stock, and Timber Sales undertaken ? Furniture Warehoused, Bought Privately, or Sold by Auction. Open daily. Llanrhystyd 10-30 (Wednesdays), Llanon, 11-30, Aberayron (Crown), 1 p.m., Glanarian, Llanfarian. PUBLIC NOTICES. Canteen Manageresses Wanted. FOR ARMY CANTEENS. IN GREAT BRITAIN WAGES: 30s. to 40s. WEEKLY, WITH UNlFOiiM, RATIONS, and QUARTERS in addition. Candidates should be between 25 and 40 years of age and have knowledge of catering and accounts, with some experience of controll- ing staff, and to be prepared to serve in any part of the country. Successful candidates will be given a short course of trainingi during which they will be paid 30s. per week, inclusive. APPty* personally or by letter, to the NEAREST EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE. a609 MERIONETH WAR AGRICULTURAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE ABOVE COMMITTEE beg to announce that the wages farmers are asked to pay to Soldiers for Agricultural Work as from the 15th instant will be the minimum rate of 25s. per week, living out, or 10s. per week living in for unskilled labour, and 15s. per week living in for skilled labour. They further beg to announce that applica- tions for Preserving Sugar can be received up to the 26th inst. R. ROBERTS-JONES, Executive Officer. St. Ann's Chambers, Barmouth. n613 MERIOKETfI WAR AGRICULTURÃL- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. APPROVED AGENTS. ri TRADERS who deal in Fertilisers, Seeds, and other farmers' requirements may be appointed approved agents under a Gov- ernment Scheme. Traders in Merionethshire desiring to be appointed should apply to me not later than the 29th instant. An official form may be had on application to me. (Signed) R. ROBERTS JONES, p604 Executive Officer. THE ABERYSTWYTH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. Executive Officer: JAMES HUGHES. Local Food Office :— "BRONCWM," CROSSWOOD, Cardiganshire. All communications and enquiries should be made to the Executive Officer at the above address. Personal enquiries also can be made to the Executive Officer at the Union Workhouse every Monday and Saturday. Hours :—11 a.m. to 4 p.m. a576 0 CARDIGANSHIRE LOCAL WAR PENSIONS COMMITTEE. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY. TI THE CARDIGANSHIRE Local War Pensions Committee invite applications for the appointment of a whole-time Secretary, -with knowledge of Welsh. Salary, F,200, to include travelling expenses. The Committee will pro- vide stationery and postages. A statement of duties and terms of appointment may be obtained of the undersigned, to whom applica- tions, with two testimonials, should be sent on or^before the 24th day of September instant. Canvassing will disqualify an applicant. The Secretary will be expected to undertake duties immediately. EVAN EVANS. County Council Offices, Aberystwyth, September 4th, 1917. a557 APOLOGY. WE, the undersigned, MAGDALEN DAVIES of Tynbanadl, Penuwch, in the Parish of Nantcwnlle, MARGARET DAVIES of Croen- llwyn Bach, and JANE DAVIES of Croenllwyn- inawr, Penuwch, in the Parish of Llangeitho, hereby confess that we are responsible for having circulated a slanderous report seriously reflecting on the moral character of Mr Daniel Williams of Henbant Farm, Llangeitho. We acknowledge without qualification or reservation of any kind that the allegations made by us ""cre wholly untrue and without any founda- tion in fact; we severaliy tender to Mr Daniel Williams our sincere apology and regret for the wrong we have done to him and his family, and we further acknowledge that Mr. Daniel Wil- liams has at our request agreed not to take proceedings against us having regard to this apology and withdrawal and the payment by us to him of JB75 as some compensation for the injury he has sustained. We have also under- taken to pay his Solicitor's and other costs and expenses incurred by him, including the expense of advertising this apology. Dated the 15th day of Sentember, 1917. MAGDALEN DAVIES, Tynbanadl. MARGARET DAVIES, Croenllwynbach. JANE DAVIES, Croenllwynmawr. Witnesses to the above signatures :— DANIEL EDWARDS, THOMAS EVANS. a603 ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL IN ENGLAND (Dated 12th September, 1917). WHEREAS by the 21st Section of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1874, it is enacted that the Registrar General, with the sanction of the Local Government Board, may from time to time alter Registration Sub- Districts 1. AND WHEREAS it is expedient that Machynlleth Sub-District of Machynlleth Registration District should be united with Darowen Sub-District of the same Registra- tion District, and that the enlarged Sub-Dis- trict should be called and known as Machyn- I lleth Sub-District; 2. Now, therefore, I, Sir BERNARD MALLET, K.C.B., Registrar General of Births, Deaths, and Marriages in England, in exercise of the powers given me by the above-mentioned Act, and with the sanction of the Local Government Board, do hereby order and declare that the foregoing alteration shall take effect accord- ingly. 3. This Order shall come into operation on the first day of October ninteen hundred and seventeen. Witness my hand this 12th day of Septem- ber, nineteen hundred and seventeen. BERNARD MALLET. Registrar General. General Register Office, Somerset House, London. n591 C AR DIG ANSHIRE WAR-AG RI CULTURAL COMMITTEE. LAMPETER BRANCH. FURTHER APPLICATIONS for Preserving F Sugar will be received up to Monday morning, September 24th, in quantities either 7, 14, 21, or 28 lbs. s607 Apply, SECRETARY. CARDIGANSHIRE WAR~AGRICULTURAL" EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. SEED WHEAT, 1916. ATTENTION is particularly directed to the fact that the Government have purchased a supply of the above as a precautionary measure to enable farmers to obtain seed for early sowings in the event of the 1917 harvest being a late one. The supply is lirri-ite;, and Farmers who require any of this seed and who are unable to obtain it from their usual sources of supply should apply forthwith. The price charged to the farmers for the seed wheat will be 15/ 20/, and 25/- per quarter of 480 lbs. (according to the standard of purity) above the maximum price fixed for milling wheat and will include cost of new non-returnable sacks valued at 2/- each. In ordering two or three varieties should be named in case the supply of any particular one is sold out. Applica- tions, endorsed Supplies," should be sent to the Secretary, Agricultural Offices, College- street, Lampeter. s6211 I r Jfe ROYAL FLYING CORPS RECRUITS, SKILLED or UNSKILLED (the latter must be clerks, storemen, etc.), men of almost any occupation, are wanted at once for the various branches of the Royal Flying Corps. Men of military age and up to fifty years of age accepted. Corps rates of pay. Apply personally or in writing to the nearest Recruit- ing Officer, who will put applicants into touch with the Special Recruiting Officer of the Royal Flying Corps in this district. GOD SAVE THE KING. Latest Autumn Fashions IN LADIES' AND MAIDS' COATS In Heather Mixtures, Smart Tweeds, & Velour Cloths. I SMART & WELL-TAILORED TWEED COSTUMES. Large Selection of Millinery. Smart Shapes in Velour, Velour-finish and Felt Hats. ORNAMENTS & MOUNTS A SPECIALITY. (j¡¡¡( TÈL.N8i JFC (CWQ TERRACE ROA D, MILLINERS.. = Aberystwyth Steam Laundry. All Classes of Family, Hotel, and Visitors' Work Laundered under careful supervision, G. H. LIPTROT, Proprietor. WE FIT THE FOOT AND PLEASE THE EYEL i < WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT OUR UP-TO-DATE WINDOW DISPLAY. We do Repairs with the best of everything. Are you neglecting your feet? We will examine your feet free. Expert advice. Scientific correction of every foot ailment. Make your feet happy. WATOH YOUR FEET. 0 .6 ^^L(AMBRIA SHOE SiOR £ s^^r -.0 .0 0 1/ British Farmers' Red Cross Fund. IMPORTANT TO BUTCHERS, DEALERS, Etc A JUMBLE SALE In aid of the above Fund, will be held at THE PARK, PORTMADOC, Next Tuesday, Sept. 25th 1917. There are already entered about 40 Fat Sheep, Ewes, and Lambs, Poultry, Potatoes, and various other articles. Sale commencing at 2 o'clock. Honorary Auctioneer: HENRY ROBERTS, Esq. The Ladies Committee are preparing tea at the Town Hall, which will be on the table from 10-30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Price, Is. each, which will go towards the Fund without any deduc- tion, and all the farmers in particular are invited to patronize it. R. M. BUCKINGHAM, n608 Secretary. London Time Table and Red Rail Guide. The current issue of this popular publications, is on sale at all Railway Book-stalls and lead- ing Newsagents. The "LONDON TIME-TABLE and RED RAIL GUIDE" of 3, Kingsway, London, extends to nearly 600 pages, and deals with over 3,000 railway stations, and as it is sold at Sixpence, the Publishers may fairly claim that it is the best and cheapest Railway Guide ever published. It contains, in addition to the Railway Time Tables, a mass of information that is invaluable, not only to Londoners, but to all visitors to London, and altogether it is a surprising Sixpenny-worth. Forthcoming Events. "Nelson" Flag Day, Aberystwyth, Sept. 24th< Farmers' Red Cross Jumble Sale, Portmadoo, September 25th. Printed by the proprietors, The Cambrian News," Aberystwyth, Ltd., and Published by them in Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan; at LI. Edwards, Stationer, High-street, Bala; and W. H. Pyemont, Music Warehouse, Barmouth, in the County of Merioneth; and at David Lloyd's Portmadoo, in the County of Carnarvonshire, Sept. 21st,. 1917.