The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

University of Wales. AGRICULTURE AND A RESEARCH SCHOOL The scheme for the re-organisation of the University of Wales was further discussed a/j a conference of Welsh local authorities, held at the Cardiff City Hall on Wednesday. Several amendments to the scheme were suggested Mr. W. Edwards (Anglesey) moved a resolu- tion in favour of no interference with the free development of agricultural education. The Commission had ignored the evidence of Welsh agricultural experts, with the result that agricultural education in the three Welsh colleges was to be confined and cribbed. He further pointed ou that there was an absolute gap between the agricultural departments of the three colleges and the proposed research school, with the result that Mie research school would draw its students from the pure science sides. Principal Sir Harry Reichel thought there should be no restriction of scientific work in agricul ure. Mr. William George (Criccieth) said he failed to see why the Rdyal Commission should act in a niggardly spirit with regard to this very vital industry, and if a strong opinion went forth from '.hat Conference he had no doubt it would have the desired effect in other quar- ters. Mr. J. H Davies (Aberystwyth) said that both Bangor and Aberystwyth urged that -here should be freedom of development in agricul. tural education in each college. The exnense of running a research station, however, would be £ 10,000, in addition to the cost of running the agricultural departments Was there any probability of the Welsh county councils agree- ing to run two research departments at a cost of C10,000 each out of the penny rate? The Conference adopted a resolution request- ing that agriculture be accorded the same freedom given to any other branch of techno- logy.

PERSONAL. Major A. Madog Jones, R.A.M.C., son of Dr Richard Jones, IsaHt, Blaenau Festiniog, who has been in Salonica for the last two years, has. been mentioned in despatches. Major R. Llovd George has rented Beaver Grove, a residence standing in a beautiful spot on the Denbighshire bank of the Conway River, near Bettwsycoed. A good salmon stretch of the river is included in the tenancy The Rev. E. Roberts, B.A., at one time rector of Llanfor, Bala., and now vicar of st. Minver with St.. MichaePs and St. Encxioc, Cornwall, hag been appointed chaplain to the High Sheriff of the Duchy of Cornwall.

DOLCELLEY. The Pension Committee met on Tuesday with Dr. John Jones in the chair. The County Sub committee' recommended tha' a whole time clerk be appointed lor Dolgelley, Barmouth, and Towyn districts. Mr. J. Jones Williams, clerk, said he felt it a slap in the face to be told that he would not be allowed "0 try for the appointment. At Bala and Corwen no such restriction was made. If the recommendation was acted on, he would be the only clerk of local pension committees debarred.—The Chair. man said ^he Committee could do nothing.- The Clerk reported that a widow bad lost her identity certificate and though the money was in the Post Office, owing to the delay of iSSll. ing another certificate it could not be paid out —It was decided to make an advance pending the receipt of a certificate. The Urban Council met on Tuesday, Mr. J. Jones Williams presiding.—The housing scheme in Lombard street was left to the new Council -Dr. Hugh Jones condemned the geographical portion ef "he scheme. Two or three of the members spoke English when Mr. Allen pro. tested and appealed to them to speak Welsh which Mr. Rees Morgan thougnt was only an election cry. The funeral of Mr. R. M. Williams, Wnion 1. square, took place on Saturday at St Mary's Churchyard, the Rev John IAoord (rector) officia ing. The chief mourners were Sergeant W Williams, Mr. Luther Williams (brothers). Comrades of the Great War of which deceased was secretary, attended, were bearers When looking at the cortege, the infant daugh ter of Mr. Demonie, Brown Horse, fell from a bedroom window and sustained severe injuries.

PWLLHELI. Prices at Wednesday's marke-. were—Butter, 2s. 5d.; eggs 22s 6d. per 120; porket, S2 10s. to £3; fat pigs, Is. Old. per lb. Mr G. Cornelius Roberts, ex mayor, has withdrawn his candidature in the Guardians' election, and the following eijfht candidates will contest four saats:—Mrs Maurice Jones, Mrs. S. W. Griffiths, the Re*. J. Edwards (vicar), Messrs John Williams, W. Wynne Owen, David Jones (postman), Lieut. T. J Williams, and David Pugh (porter). At Pcnmount Chapel on Friday, Mr Griffith Williams, Yoke House, was married to Miss Nellie Christmas Williams, New row. Captain O. Robyns Owen, Brynlani, has sent I L15 to fbA War Memorial Fund. MEDICAL OFFICERS' WANT MORE SALARIES. Pwllheli Guardians met on Wednesday, Mr. j J. T. Jones in the chair j The House Committee recommended a war bonus of £20 to the Master and £10 each to the Matron, Under Matron, and Nurse, as the Government was paying by means of grants.— ) The Rev. J Edwards explained that Pwlllieb j was paying lower salaries than any union in North Wales. Pwllheli Union paid £2 10s lid per Inmate; Conway, t4 7s. 10d.; Festiniog, :£3 7s. 8d.; and Bangor E4 14s. lid.—The re. per. was adopted. The Medical Officer's application for fifty 141 cent. increase was referred to the Finance Com mittee.

LLANYSTUMDWY. Messrs Robert Jones, John Jones, William Elias, Evan R. Elias David Williams, John Roberts, Richard Pritchard, J Pierce Jones, William Pritchard, Griffith Rober's, Robert Davie", Sir Hugh J. Ellis Nanney, Bart., and Mr Thomas Griffith, constitute the new Parish Council. I

TOWYN. The death occurred on Friday of Mr. Wm. Owen, Caedu at the age of seven' y.one years. He was the eldest son of the late 'Mr. Wm. Owen, Bodgadfan. Celvnin. He was a deacon and precentor at Rwkh C.M. Chapel. He was a reeular attendant at the yearly singing and Sunday School festivals. He leaves a widow, son, and four daughters. The funeral xook place on Monday at Llanegryn Cadet Glynne Williams, Council School, who is on the "Hazelmoor," is home on furlough. On Monday at the Congregational Chapel, a lecture entitleci Diwvcriwr y Mynvdrloedd." was given by the Rev. Elfed Lewis, M.A., Lon don. The chairman was Mr. Hugh Tudor, Glanmachlas.

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Model Dwellings. LADY RHONDDA'S WELSH HOUSING SCHEME. BATHS AND PARLOURS. Lady Rhondda, in view of the shortage of housing accommodation for workers on the land, has outlined a scheme for the erection of cottages on her Welsh estate. Plans are being prepared by Mr. H. Avray Tipping from which her ladyship will select the most suitable. She has, as she informed an interviewer, views as to the sort of house that should be built, and had always been interested in house planning from the point of view of health, comfort, and appearance, and she hoped to carry her views into effect. Appearance her ladyship regarded as most important. The houses are to be pleasant to look upon. They would contain parlour, living room, scullery, at least three bedrooms, and a bath room. She does not believe that, given the best conditions, occupiers would soon turn new buildings into dirty and dilapidated property. I have, her ladyship added, come into contact with a good many people who are working in the women's institutes movement which has branches in as many villages; also with various labour organ isations who have gone to the trouble to find out what the average woman wants in the way of housing. For example, every one wants a bath. Now, if they ask for a bath, I take it that they want a bath, not as some people allege, to store coal in, but to put it to its proper use. They also want a parlour in addition to a living room, and they want at least three bedrooms. My houses will have all these things. When one thinks of the struggles of the working woman with inconvenient houses, insanitary arrangements, lack of con- stant hot water supply, and coping with a large family one wonders at her patience, her forbearance, and her success. How many of us could possibly endure her regular day's labour under such conditions. Finally, Viscountess Rhondda drew attention to the great need of providing rural housing as an aid to the pro- gress of agriculture. "There is," she said, c'a serious shortage of labour in the neigh- bourhood of and on my estate simply because people cannot find accommodation for workers. Farmers are faced with this difficulty all the time and it is, I understand, the same every- where."

Merioneth Pensions Committee. LOCAL COMMITTEES CEASE TO EXIST. The re. organisation of local pensions com. mi* tees was considered by the Merioneth War Pensions Committee on Wednesday, Dr. John Jones presiding. The special sub.committee appointed to deal with the matter recommended (1) that the existing seven sub.commit'ees should be in. formed of the changes decided on and that the committees would cease to exist after April 30th; (2) that the secre arics of sub. committees be informed that their services would termin. ate on April 30th; (3) that, a secretary should be appointed for the sub.commi tees of Bar. mouth, Towyn, and Dolgelley at 2100, and a secretary for Corwen and Bala at £ 50: (4) that a competent assistant be appointed for the cen. tral office as finance clerk or 'hat the work should be done by the present Treasurer Mr E. D. Jones said the Ministry of Pensions urged the appointment of a whole time officer and that the secretaryship should be a whole time appointment. It was agreed to secure a whole time finance clerk. Dr Richard Jones hoped nothing would be done without consulting the wishes of Mr. White Phillips who had taken great interest in ^he movement and had done an immense amount of work. Now a whole time secretary was to be appointed, Mr White Phillips, who was a practising solicitor, could not be expected to do the increased work for the JS200, especially as the services of 'he local secretary at Festin. iog had been dispensed with. Mr White Phillips said the work interested him greatly. He had given over twelve hours daily to it and to a great extent abandoned his private practice to his financial loss. The new system meant that he would have to do the work of Festiniog local committee and also attend meetings of other commit, ees and keep in touch with their work which would mean frequent absence from home for days. Mr. White Phillips was appointed whole time clerk adjustment of salary being referred I-o the Re.construction Committee to report. It was resolved that a record of appreciation of Mr. Barnett's services as treasurer be placed on the minutes. The Committee decided to advertise for a whole time clerk for Dolgelley, Towyn, and Barmou',h district and a part time clerk for Corwen and Bala district. Mrs. Mills said there was a strong feeling in Dolgelley that a part time clerk should be appointed for that district as at Bala and Cor ¡ wen, buS the Secretary pointed out that work in Dolgelley. Towyn, and Barmouth district would be much more than in Bala and Corwen. Dr. Richard Jones said the number of cases at Festiniog would be more than double that at Dolgelley, Towyn, and Barmouth, and the Secretary would be expected to discharge the duties at Festiniog himself and be responsible for the whole county. It was decided that the appointment of local secretaries should be left to the local com. mittees.

OBITUARY. REV. JOHN WILLIAMS, B.A. The death has taken place at Worthing of the Rev. John Williams, B.A. Deceased, who was a native of New Quay, began his ministry about fifty years ago. For some time he was Baptist minister at Abergavenny, and after- wards went to Hereford. He was the author of many theological works and one of the most popular Welsh preachers of his day. De- ceased was the brother of the Rev T. Williams, B.A., of Aberystwyth. MRS. HUGHES, BLAENDDOL The funeral of Mrs. Hughes, Blaenddol, took place on Tuesday, March 25th at Llanbadarn Churchyard. The Revs. D. Jones, Vicar, and D. Harris Williams, curate, officiated at the house and churchyard. The chief mourners were:—Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Brynteg (siste and brother-in-law); Mrs. Jenkins Greenfield, Goginan (sister); Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Mina- fon (sis er and brother-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Padarn Dairy (niece); Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Dorglwyd (niece); Mr. R. Jenkins, Nantyrarian (nephew); Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Tyngelli (niece); Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Green- field, Goginan (niece); Miss Hughes, Llanegryn Vicarage (niece); Mrs Hughes, Pendre (sister- in-law) Mrs. Lloyd, Sunnyside, Borth (cousin); Miss Lloyd Sunnyside, Borth (niece); Mrs. Jones, Troedrhiwfronfrech (cousin). Deceased's four brothers, Rev. D. Hughes, Llanegryn Vicarage; John Hughes, Pendre; William Hughes, Tynyfron; a.nd Mr. Hughes, Moriah, were absent through illness, also Mrs. Hughes, Moriah (sister_in-law).

CRICCtETH Lieut. Cblonel Drage, D.S.O., recently reported ill in France returned home last week Dr. Rober1. Rowlands retires from the army with the rank of captain. Salem Dramatic Company gave a performance in the Parish Room last week in aid of the local Nursing Association and the War Heroes Memorial.

BALA. Professor D Williams, M.A., Aberystwyth, delivered a lecture on his experiences with the soldiers in Egypt and Palestine at Tegid Chapel on Monday evening. The Rev R. R. Williams, M.A. presided, On Thursday, the Young Men's Society of the Congregatinalal Church brought the r winter session to a close by holding a social and entertainment. Mr. J R. Jordan, Rolici. tor, presided at the entertainment. The lat'.er part was occupied by a drama "The Cobbler On Sunday, after about five years illness, Mr Thomas Evans. bootmaker, died. Deceased was a member of Tegid Church and took great ;ii. teres, in Liberal politics. He leaves a widow and two daughters and two sons. His remains were interred on Wednesday at Llanycil, the (lev-s R. Wilivms, ,A; and J,. iT, Alun Jones officiating. Captnin Edwar^rts was buried at L^an aber ChurchMrft^v Tuesday. A mer^>r- ial servici&^jjjjilylpfljj^ at the Weslevan Chapel. On Simtflfr ^|* "Jpion Baptist Chapel, Mr Anwyl JaaafeL Pharmacy, played the Dead March 10- memory -of the late Mrs Benjamin, Miss Cattjy Pugh, and' Miss Winnie Tank.

Aberystwyth Memorial. Y.M.C.A. TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. For some time past the matter of a war memorial has been under consideration at Aberystwyth and negotiations have taken place between the Town Council and the Y.M.C.A. authorities with a view to erecting a Y.M.C.A. hall which is considered by many as the most suitable memoriaL For some reason or other I the matter has been in abeyance, but there are signs that the project will be expedited. The Town Council has convened a public meeting to discuss the matter, and the Y.M.C.A. Com- mittee on Friday decided on immediate action in the collection of £10,000 for the erection and equipment of a building. The President (Principal Owen Prys) and Mr. R. T. Greer gave the result of their in- terview with the Town Council, and, in the course of the subsequent discussion, gratifi- cation was expressed at the re-opening of St. Michael's Hall by Church friends, and it was stated that in the circumstances the Town Council could not be expected to give prefer- ential treatment to the Y.M.C.A. The sub- committee appointed to go into the matter therefore recommended that the campaign should be commenced forthwith as separate from anything that might be attempted by the Town anything that might be attempted by the Town Council. The Campaign Committee is to meet immediately and after the campaign will be opened. The Entertainments Committee reported that present accommodation was inadequate and the Social Service Committee called atten- tion to the need for room in the refresh- ment bar. With regard to general accom- tion to the need for more room in the refresh- ment bar. With regard to general accom- modation, it was stated! that if necessary another billiard table could be secured and to develop the bar it was resolved to open an adjoining room a& a coffee room. The Red Triangle Club Committee reported through Mr. T. Jarman that the boys' club was progressing satisfactorily in every way, and that various sub-committees had been formed for the entertainment of the boys. A scheme of badges similar to that of the boy scouts movement had been adopted. R.S.M. Fear described the programme arranged by the Committee of the returned soldiers point- ing out that they had arranged meetings every night in the week. Such gatherings included gymnastic work, cross country running, and football contests, and a male voice party, etc.

North Wales Elections. KEEN CONTESTS ANTICIPATED PORTMADOC URBAN COUNCIL The only withdrawals in Portmadoc were Mr. John Jones Morris in the Western Ward, Lieutenan. R J. Purnell in the Eastern Ward, and Mr. Robert Roberts in the Gest Ward. The following candidates will go to the poll:— Western ward (4)-Messrs Llew Davies and Ellis Jones (old members), W. H. Rogers, Eva.n Evans, Stanley Martin E Gwaenog Rees, Dr. Pierce Jones, D. H Davies, Church street, and Mrs. Owen, Garth Celyu. Eastern ward (6)—Messrs. William Morris Jones, Ellis Griffith, J. Owain Hughes, D. O. M. Roberts, Richard Newell (old members) 1, David Williams (shipbuilder), Robert Hughes, W. J. Russell, Oswald Thomas, and Morris T. Isaac. Ges. ward (2)—Messrs D. R. Evans, D Llew- elvn Hughes, H H. Harris, Richard Griffith (Post Office), and Captain J. James Jones. Tremadoc (3)—Messrs. R. M. Buckingham, Morris Pritchard, and Thomas J. Williams have been returned unopposed FESTINIOG URBAN COUNCIL. Mr William Edwards, Y Ddol, has withdrawn from Cwmorthin ward, consequently Messrs. Richard Jones and Benjamin E. Jones were returned unopposed. In the Maenofferen ward, Miss J. A. Bryner, Mr. J Cadwaladr, J.P., and Mr. Richard Roberts were returned un- opposed. Messrs. Richard Jones and Lewis H Williams having withdrawn, Mr. John Li. Jones withdrew from Duffwys ward, leaving f four candidates for hree seats. Every other ward is to be contested. CRICCIETH URBAN COUNCIL. Twenty-one candidates have been nominated for the fifteen seats, namely, Mrs. Lloyd George Mrs D. R. Jones, Miss Leah Thomas, Miss Magg:e Roberts, Dr. H. Gladstone Jones, Messrs. J. T Jones, J. Harlech Jones, W. Howell Williams, William H. Williams, P J. Bowen, D. Morgan Williams, Robert Davies, Griffith Richards, J S. Griffith, J. Edward Williams, E Davies Hughes, R. Pryce Wil- liams, J. Egbert Griffith, Griffith Griffith Rees M. Williams, and T. Burnell. Miss Maggie Roberts does not seek election, thus leaving twenty candidates. PWLLHELI GUARDIANS The following have bee-n nominated for Lleyn Rural Council and Pwllheli Guardians:— Aberdaron (2)- William Griffiths, Hirwaea; I' Owen Jones, Factory; Henry Parry, Pen- caeau; John Williams, Cwrt; John Lewis Williams, Ship Hotel. Abererch (2)-Griffith Evans, Llymgwjyn; Thomas Rees Thomas, Bwlchffordd Bodvean—Evan Evons Tanygraig. Bot'wnog.—R. W Griffiths, Berthlwyd. Brvneroes.—Ell:s Owen. Carro? Camguwch—John Pritchard, Blaenau Canol. Ceidio.—Owen Owens, Tyhewydd. Llajiaelhaiarn.—G W. Davies, Maesneuadd. R Parry Hughes, Moelfre Fawr Llanarmon — John Owen Jones, Brynbachan; David Roberts, Brynhyfryd; Owen Rowlands, Ynysfeci. Llanbedrog—The Rev. H. J. Manley; Robert Pentir Roberts, Owen Thomas LIandegwnig-R. S. Griffiths, Trewern. Llanengan—Robert Griffiths, Cnisron Go-h Cadwaladr Williams, Pantgwvn; William Wil. linms. Hendre. Rhydyclafdy- Rober M Roberts, Penrhyny. dyn. LIang-ian-William Jones, Brynbugail; Wil- liam O..TODP.S, Robert Roberts Robert Wil. liams Llangwnadl—John W Hughes, Panygraig. Llangybi—Owen Griffiths, Talyllyn; John Pierce. Mineifion. Llannestvn—William Jones, Robert Roberts. Llnnor (2)—Evan Hughe*. Efailnewydd John Griffith Jones. Bodfel Hall: John Hughes ParT" Penllwvn; Robert Roberts, Gors Gnrh. Llanystumdwy (2)—Robert Davies, Bettws. bath; Griffith Owen Glanllynau: John Owen, Llwvneryn: William Rober's, Gwyndy. Nevin—W. R. Davies, Alorfa Nevin; Richard Jones. Nevin MplHteyrn-Owen Thomas. Penllyn—J T. Jo-nes Peiller-h—Griffith"! Willians Penrhos—Robert Jones. Pi«ty<l—O. T. Evans, Manchester House; Robert Owens, Pistyll; Richard Pritchard, M'nafon Rhiw—Evan Jores, Penboncyn R. Owen, Wern; Thomas Williams. TydweiJiogo-Dwen Williams, Hendre Farm. DOLGELLEY URBAN COUNCIL. Great interest is being taken in the election, the following bfing Candida'es for twelve seat^ I —Messrs. William Allen. E J. Edwards (Labour). Edward Ev.nns. Einion Evans (Com. rndes). J. E. Fox. A E. Hughes. O. P. Husrhes, Thomas Hughes. Elins Humphreys (Labour). John James, Banks Jenkins, D. Thomas Jones (Labour). E. E .Tonf><?, H Parry Jones. R. Guthrie Jones. W T. Llovd, R J. Meredith. Morgan Thomas..T. Tjlpwellyn Owen E^wa.rd Williams, and J. Jones William" For the threp seats on the Guardians the candidates a"e Mr. E..lores Edwards (T,nbo,ir). Mr James Lewis, Mrs Margaret W., nne Mn (Labour), and Mr. O. 0 Roberts BALA URBAN COUNCIL. For the Urban Council e'ection thirty '.hrfe candidates were nominated, but Me-srs. W Owen, R Tntrham, W. W. Huphes, E. William. W. A. Williams, and J. T. Jones withdrew leaving the following to go to the poll:-W. I T Bason, York terrace; J. Edwards, Tremaran: I Ivor Evans. Hierh street: S'anlev Evans. "S eren; W. Hnmpson, Mona House; J. E. I Hughes, Cambrian terrace: J. R. Jones Hih I street: J W. Jones, Glasfryn; J. R. Jordan, Gwvnfrvn; D. Lewis. Po,e(fplp-, T Llovd 10. Tegid street: J. B. Parrv, and W. M. Pell, High street; W Gordon Price, Aran View; D. M. Roberts, High street: R. Roberts. Arenie street; i R. Rober',s. Fronfair: r. T, Roberts. Tywervn House: J W. Rowlands, Osborne House; Thos. Rowlands, Hi?h st, eet: E. J. Theodore. Coll-Lo View: D Williams. Roewen terrace: J. Wil. liams. Post Offi e: nolJv Williams, Terrid street: W. Williams. 63, High street; and W. D Wil liams. Belle Vista. On the Guardians the following go to the poll:—Mrs. W E. Jones H«'lwen; Mr" Till. wyn Philips. Awelon: Mr D. Jo-c- Birmingham House: and Mr. D. R Erlwards. Mount stree1.. Mrs Parry, Clan Teo-irl; and Mr J, Lloyd Owen were also nominated, but with withdrew. '"I-

Aberystwyth Hero. Second Air Mechanic EMRYS WILLIAMS, son of Mrs. Williams, Argjyle House, Chalybeate street, died in France from influenza at the age of twenty years, after having served with the colours for over two years. Air Mechanic Williams was formerly employed by Mrs. Benbow, grocer, Chalybeate-street, as assist- ant. (Photo, Culliford.)

Pencarreg Soldier. DAVID JONES, Galltshedrem, returned home after having served with the colours in East Africa, Aden, and India. He was popular in the army gym- nasium and is a long distance runner.

Pwllheli Council. WAR TROPHY ACCEPTED. CONTROL AND PROFITEERING. Pwllheli Council me, on 'Juesday, Alderman G. Cornelius Roberts deputy mayor, pres.ding. A resolution was submitted asking the Coun. cil to support the abolition of control and the payment of a large number of officials.—Mr. R. Albert Jones proposed adoption, and Mr. E Jones Griffi hs seconded the proposition.—Mr. O. Ellis Jones said if the restrictions were re. removed there would be no limit to profiteering. —The Chairman agreed. When restrictions were removed from pigs and cattle prices went up.—The matter was deferred ADVERTISING THE TOWN. The Chairman reported Iiat the Cambrian Health Resorts Association had decided to spend 250 in advertising before the Easter holidays. The claims of Pwllheli as a health resort should be advertised more widely. A well known authority told him tha. Pwllheli was the healthiest town in North Wales and that it had a. lower rainfall than any town in Great Bri ain.—Dr. O. Wynne Griffiths agreea that immediate steps should be taken apart from the Association's adrertisements.—Mr. W. Toleman said the Association was doing its u rnost to secure better train facilities. The Council decided to keep its connection with the North Wales Board which advertised towns by means of a guide, by newspapers, etc COMRADES AND GERMAN GUNS. Mr. R. Owens, local secretary of the Com. rades of the Great War, wrote on behalf of the Association, strongly protesting against the decision of the Council to refuse a gun as a memento. He urged the Council to recon. sider tha, decision.—Mr. Toleman proposed and Mr. W. Parry seconded that the request should be complied with.—Mr. R. Albert Jones said the proposition was out of order as the Council had already decided not to accept a gun.—Mr. Toleman: The Council passed tha- resolution because we were given to understand that such trophy would be painful to the feelings of the soldiers themselves.—Mr. R A. Jones: The argument was that a captured German gun would be an eyesore, and that visitors would not come to Pwllheli if such things were ex. hibited on the Promenade.—Mr O. Ellis Jones suggested that an application be made for a gun captured by the Welsh Divis on.—The Chairman The meaning of the resolution was tha-, we would not accept an offered machine gun because we wanted a bigger gun.—Mr. R. A. Jones: No.—The Council eventually sus. pended the Standing Orders and resolved to ask for a big gun captured by the Welsh army.— Messrs. R. A. Jones and W. Wynne Owen voted against the resolution. WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS. The Clerk reported that he Cambrian Rail, way Company had not given their decision with regard to land adjoining the railway. The Welsh Housing Trust had sent a representative to collect infoimation and under ook to submit suggestions for a co.operative scheme. The Government's terms for public utility societies had been published and he hoped to arrange with the representative of 'J1è Welsh Housing Trust to discuss the sub.iect.-Xir. R A. Jones: Does that take the responsibility from the Council's shoulders?—The Clerk: The Govern. ment is anxious 'o have houses erected where they are most urgently needed and it does not matter to them whether the houses are erected by public utility socie'ies or by local authori. ties.—Mr. O. Ellis Jones said that it might make a great difference to the tenants because public companies must have a profit. The terms offered 'lo public societies were not as favourable as those offered to local authorities. —The Clerk said the houses must bo let at the normal rent charged for workmen's dwellings in the borough.—Mr. R A. Jones: How can we expect public companies to make sacrifices for the sake of "be public health?—Dr. O. Wynne Griffiths said that large sums of money were subscribed by wealthy people to these societies for that purpose.—On the suggestion of Mr. T. J. Houghton. Da "lies it was agreetf to call a meeting to discuss the subject WORKMEN'S HOUSES. The Union of General Workers wrote asking that the normal working week for Council em. plovees should be reduced to forty.four hours. —The Committee recommended that the Coun. cil should express surprise at that new demand within less' han a month of the previous de. mand. and ask whether the present demand would finally dispose of all claims.—Mr. 0 Ellis Jones protested against the recommenaation. The cost of living might again increase 50 or 100 per cent., but the workmen could no de. mand more wapes if they accepted the recom. mendation.—Dr. P Jones Williams said the Committee meant that the present appUcaMon should dispose of all immediate claims.—Mr. T. W Thomas said the Council ought to deal fairly with its workmen without any ou'side compulsion.—It was agreed to invite the Secre. tary to discuss the matter

ABERDARON. The following were elected parish councillors a.t Aberdaron :-Richard Jones, Penmaes; Rnbt Jones, Brynmawr; Hugh Jones. Gladstone; Richard Jones, Gwyddel: Evan Jones, T.v New dd, Dvnfre; David Williams, Hendre; and the Rev. T. E. Owen, M.A., the Vicarage, Aberdaron; David Jones, Dafarn; Griffith .Tones, Arddlas; Jno. Hughes, Fron Oleu; Jno Owen, Tyn Lon, Rhos; Robert Evans, Penile h Aberdaron; and Richard W. Griffith, BugeiHys Rhvd.

NEVill. The follow:ng were elected members of the Parish Council for three years:—Messrs. J. Davies, Hall place; R. Owen, Rivals View; G. Williams, Well street; W. M. Jones, Brigydon O. Jones Home Lea: T Jones. Hyfrydle: E Evans, Church street; T Jones, Tanygroes; Captain O T. Jones, Captain J. D. Griffi hs, Captain J. Jones, T. Owen, Mynydd; O. Evnns Brynratir; Lewis Jones, Arosfa; and Daniel Jones, Terfyn

HARLECH David Thomas, late Welsh Regiment, of Ivy [ House, has joined the Merionethshire Police and is stationed a*, Dolgelley. I.

I Welsh Industries. EXHIBITION AT ABERYSTWYTH. I Mere man was out of his element at the Welsh Industries Association's exhibi ion of fabrics on Wednesday afternoon at 4b, Marine- terrace. He was only useful to be fleeced to the tune of from a guinea up to ten in pro- viding for his better half a garment made out of he fleece of his four.footed confrere. His only consolation was that the "creations were artistic, beautiful, warm, and well-made, and, according to Mrs. Crawley Boevey, the moving spirit of the local branch, 11 flatfered the figure of bo h stout and thin in producing what the philosophers describe as the happy I mean. A lovely dress in pale yellow and a spring model in white and green included in spring model in white and green included in the exhibition had been sold for despatch to London. Both were samples of very highly- skilled work. Dresses in art tones to suit all Pastes and complexions were m abundance, marked in plain figures which to "he feminine mind appeared to be dirt cheap and to the male mind as affording an easy passage to the bankruptcy court. A beautiful and elaborately worked quilt was sold to Mr. Waddingham, the squire of Hafod, a* the low figure of ten guineas. Scarves, caps, blouses, and dresses were marked down to suit the pockets of all, and a ready sale was made. Dr. Roberts, of Penywern, having opened the exhibition by referring to the excellent object of the Welsh Industries Association, Mrs Craw- ley Boevey said she had been asked, in the absence of he Countess of Lisburne, to say a few words explanatory of the work of the Welsh Industries Association. Its primary ob- ject was the revival and development of vil- lage and home industries, especially those which were peculiar to certain districts in Wales. When Lady Lisburne was asked o take up the North Cardiganshire Branch of the Associa- tionji she found that quilting and knitting, the two main industries of the people of the dis- trict, were dying ou", largely on account of the quilts being made of heavy and unsuitable materials, and knitters confining their a'ten- tion to knitting una'tractive and unsaleable stockings. Her ladyship therefore thought it desirable to modernise the two things, and the I exhibition hat day showed that her efforts had been successful. She (Mrs Crawley Boe- vey) wished she had a machine-maae garment, to show how infinitely superior was the hand- made garment. She must, added the speaker, say a word of thanks to the ladies who had acted as forewomen. It was largely due to the whole-hear ed way in which they had worked that the industry of the district was in its pre- sent encouraging posit on, as well as to the co-operative spirit of the kni ters, the more ex- perienced of whom had unselfishly given time to help their less experienced neighbours and had disclosed secret-, of the craft which in times past had only been practised behind locked doors. The work of the Association had been done in an economical way. Shortly she hoped i, would be a commercial enterprise, and that it would be supplying the wholesale trade with a thousand jumpers a year, and so get all classes of workers engaged. At present only the most skilful workers could be employed, but when the wholesale trade was organised 'he Association would be able to employ all classes of workers. Jumpers, Mrs. Crawley Boevey concluded, such as were made by As- sociation workers would probably oust the long blouse of former popularity, as they flattered the figure of the stout and of the thin; and what woman was there who did no desire to flatter her figure? (Laughter.) Dr. Roberts then declared the exhibition open, and said he left it to the ladies pre- sent to order blouses and oLlJer articles by the thousand. The Association was working in a good cause, for when it was put on a com- mercial footing it would provide employment for cottagers and others in the distrio..

PENPARKE The death occurred on Wednesday of last week of Mr. Bonner Jones, the oldest inhabi- tant as the age of seventy-eight years. Deceased wa^ one of the pillars of Methodism in the village. He had been a faithful mem- ber of Ebenezer Chapel all his life, and was precentor for maity years. His wife prede- ceased him many years ago. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the Rev. R. J Rees officiating. References to his death were made at Ebenezer on Sunday by Air. D. R. Jones, Mr. David Davies (Talfan), Mr. W. E Tibbot, Mr. Daniel Hughes, Mr. David Davies (Pen- parke), and others.

BORTH The death took place on Sunday evening of Mrs. James, Britannia, at the age oi 89 .years, She was he widow of Mr. Thomas Lewis, who I predeceased her 14 years ago, and a sister of the Rev. John Owen, TaihirionrliOs, Blaenpen. nal, and Mr. David Owen, Fagwr, Talybont. She leaves a daughter and son-in-law—Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, Britannia—with whom she resided. The funeral took place at Tregaron on Thursday, the Rev. D. Caron Jones offi- ciating. A concert was given at the Congregational Chapel on Wednesday, Mr E. Jenkins, Llandre, presiding. The following tcok part:—Miss Gwendoline Mathews Miss Nellie Evans, Ystrad; Mr. James Davies, Cwmerfyn; Miss Hughes, and Mr. W. D. Jones, Miss Dorothy Jones, Mr. Tommy Jenkins, Mr. Elvet Edwards, Mr. Harold P. Roberts, Snowdon; Mr. Jacic Richards, Talybont; Misses Evans, Talyboijt-I Mrs. Whiterod, Borth; Miss Owen Hughes, Capt Idwal Evans and party, Talybont Ladies' Party, Mr Brinlev Evans, Miss Evans, Taly- bont; Miss Owen, Mr. Jack Richards, Miss Mor- gan. Miss Evans, Talybont; Miss Owen All goch. Miss Thomas, Police Station, Talybont, was the accompanist. The Rev. J. Llewelyn proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman an artistes. The following have been appointed officers in j th'3 v rious chapels :-Siloh, Wesleyan Mr. Wm. Williams, Elton House, superin e-ndent; Mr Harry Whitlock Williams, secretary. Libanus: Miss Dilys Rees, Arcquipa, superintendent; Miss Muriel Davies, Solway, secretary. A flag day was held on Saturday week, in aid of St. Dunstan's Home for blinded soldiers and sailors. The collectors were Misses M. B. Jenkins and Phyllis Arter, jE2 16s. 9d.; Misses Noreen Williams and A. Ellis, jE3 17s.; Misses Maggie Davies and Doris Herbert, £ 2 16s. 7d.; Mrs. Hughes and Annie James, £ 2 4s. 6d.— total, Ell 14s. 10d. Mr. W. T. Lewis. London House, was secretary A concer was given at Bow Street last week, to welcome Pte. Thomas Jenkins Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, Penybont, Clarach, who was home from India. The Rev. J. L!ewelyn. Borth, presided, and Mr. Griffith Jones, Nantllan, handed over the usual sum to Pte. Jones. The following contributed to the programme-Mr. Emlyn Thomas. Panty- b(-rllan Mr. Alun Edwards Davies, Mr. D. J. Williams, Bryncastell; Miss Lizzie Jones, [ Pan \gwyn; Master Haydn Morgan, Miss Clara Evans Miss Annie Edwards, Bryncastell; Miss Lizzie Jones, Pantgwyn; Miss Jennie Edwards, Ffvnoncaradog; Mr. D J. Morgan, A.C., Isgaer: Misses Dilys and Ceirwen Mors-an, Miss M. J Evans, Misses Annie and Jennie Edwards. The National School pupils have sent their annual collection of £ 3 16s. 10(1. to the British i and Foreign Sailors' Society. They have col- lected towards this cause for over twenty- years.

LLANFIHANCEL-Y CREUDDYN. At a recent examination at Abercvnon, Mr. W. L. Evans, R.S.S., Treorchv, passed the Firemen's Examination wi h honours. He is a native of Llanfihangel Creuddyn.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. | The following have been nominated for the forthcoming Urban Council election :-Mrs. Hubert Williams, Gwynfryn; Mrs. Lloyd N.P. Bank; Messrs. D. E Davies, London House; Henry Davies, Emlyn Bakery; T. J. Davies, Saddler; John Day, Fruiterer; S. G. Elias; J. T. Evans, Aberarad; J. E. James, Gwalia; J. Picton Jones; Dd Jones, Graig Villa; Thomas Jones, Parknest; Tom Lloyd, Cawdor 110:-e:: ,F. Morgan, L.C. and M. Bank; John Phillips, Arwel; David Thomas, Coal Merchant; George Warren, White Har The contest, promises to be a close one. CWTMBRWYNO. A competitive concert was helj at Horeb Chapel on Saturday. The conductor was the Rev Charles Evans Yspytty Cynfvn; chair- man, Mr. W. Griffiths. Goginan-Fach: adjudi. cator of music, Mr. H M. Evans, Goginan; poe'.ry, etc., Mr. Abraham Pearce, Penllwyn. The awards were:—Baritone solo, David Mason, Ystumtuen, and John Williams, Goginan solo for bovs, John Jones, Ponterwyd; soprano FOIO, Miss Morris, Goginan; contralto, Miss Edi.h Maud Morgan, Eisteddfa. Fach; quartette, Pon- I terwyd party; octet e, Ponterwyd; chief choral, Ystumtuen.

¡ CORWEN. Mr John Edmunds, Ucheldre, died on Wednes I day at the age of 73 years Mr. George Row lands, Cynwyd, late of Hendre Fawr, Llanuwch t Uynf. has died at the age of eighty.four.

I, Story of a Separation. ABERYSTWYTH MAN AND HIS WIFE. A story of matrimonial trouble was told at Aberystwyth Petty S ssions on Wednesday when Jonathan Jones, 37, High sreet, applied for a variation of a separation order against his wife, Margaret Jones, 8, Rheidol terrace. Mr T. C. Hughes, for plaintiff said Jones who was married in 1915, h"d been in the army, and his wife received 12s. 6d. a week allowance, and on the birth of the child 17s. 6d. Later plaintiff was discharged and took up munition work in Wrexham. When an order for 17s. 6d. per week was made he w as earning £3 per wesk. Now he was earning only 27s. 6d. per week. In addition he had Svme property which came to 4s. per week. He had fallen into arrears— £ 9 12s. 6d.—as he had eleven weeks' illness. Mr. W. P. Owen, for tLe wife, said the trouble arose out of plaintiff putting a notice in the papers at he would not be responsible for any debts incurred htv his wife. Cross-examined, complainant said he received £1. a we-k from the Club during his illness, and he afterwards drew out of work donation. He then found work as a "scrubber down," to prepare for painting rooms. He was capable of earning 213 to JE15 per month as sailor, but could not get a berth as he had no discharges. Mr. Owen asked if painters were not agita- tin,, for an increase of wages, plaintiff re- plied that he was not a painter and could not c claim an increase. He paid his sister 15s. per week for his maintenance. He admitted that 17s. 6d. a week was not enough to support his wife and child, but he was prepared to give her all if she came back to him. The case was adjourned for a month.

LAMPETER. ■the pulpit a. Soar Cha; el on Sunday even- ing was occupied by Miss Ray Jones, B A., daughter of the Rev J. J. Jones, B.A., Bryn; Seium, Narberth, \\ho dealt with missionary work in China. Miss Jones intends to take up missionary work in China shortly. On Monday evening Mr. Thos. Owen, mana- ger of the Employment Exchange, Llaneily, met the Local Advisory Commit ee ppointed to deal with applications for extended donations br the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Owen explained the functions of the Commi. tee. Mr Chas Evans, J.P., presided. High prices prevailed at the Mon'hly Mar- ket on Monday. Small pigs fetched £ 4 and fowls 10s. to 15s a couple There were 34 fat cattle and 26 sheep at the Mart on Tuesday. The Committee of the Agricultural Show met on Tuesday when the prize list was revised. A meeting was held at the Victoria Hall on Wednesday evening o receive the report of the Committee appointed to consider a war memorial for the town and district. Aid. Evan Evans (Mayor) presided. Dr. Walker proposed that the recommendation of the Commit ce that a monument be erected at the top of Station Terrace, Jhe site of which would be presented by the Bryn family, be approved of. This was seconded by Mrs. Hughes, M.F.H., and supported by Major Harford, the Rev Os- wald Williams and the Rev. D Alban. Th; Rev. Llewelyn Davies, Siloh, spoke against the scheme, and was supported by Mr. R. W Croft, who favoured a Cottage Hospital. The Rev. W. Davies proposed tha the Committee's scheme be rejected, and that the Committee should j reconsider the whole question. Mr. Tom Jones, Bridge Street, seconded, and the motion was carried. Several members of the Commit ee protested against beizig-asked to reconsider the matter, as they had already thoroughly gone into it, and suggested thal a new committee be appointed. This led to a heated diccuscio<n, and eventually, on the suggestion of the Rev. Principal Joyce, the meeting was adjourned for a week the Commi tee to explain to the next meeting the reasons for their rejecting the other schemes brought before it. At a meeting on Tuesday night, Mr. Smith, timber merchant, announced that he would sub- scribe 100 guineas to the fund if nine other pers- did likewise. Promises of 100 guineas were once made by Mrs. Hughes, Neuadd- fawr, Mr Ernest. Lloyd. I A Social was held at Soar on Monnav even- j ing to give a. welcome to the discharged sol- diers belongi-7 to the church. The ves'iry room had I ''1 taVefcully deecirak-d, and a splendid spr. had been provided bv a num- ber of the iadies. After the meal had been partaken of a programme of music, recitations, and speeches was gone through. The Rev. E. Evans, pastor, presided.

MACHYNLLETH. Pte Hadyn Lewis, Welsh Guards, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs Henry Lewis. Tower House, died from pneumonia at Warrington Hospital on Wednesday. Deceased, who was 25 years of age, had only a few weeks ago recovered from severe nervous prostration, caused by be- ing bombed while lying wounded in hospital in France. He was in hospital at Paisley for some months, and afterwards at Warrington, and was expec ed home this week. Pte. Lewie was a general favourite, and the sympathy of the town and neighbourhood is extended to his parents. The funeral, one of the lareest j ever snen in the town, took place on Satur- day. The mourners were Mr and Mrs Lewis (narents), Alun. Tom, Willie, Maurice, and Harry Lewis (bro'hers), Misses Elsie and Myra Lewis (sisters), the Rev H. Rees and Mrs. Rees. Dolgelley (uncle and aunt), Mrs. Williams, DoL gelley, Miss Bertha Jones, Aberystwyth, Mrs. Thomas Thomas and Mrs. Evans. Liverpool (aunts). Many beautiful wreaths and floral tributes were laid on the grave. The officiat- in ministers were the Revs. D. C. Dnvips, H. Williams, B.A., D. H Hughes, E. Wnion Evpns and J. Madrvn Jones. The funeral Aook place on Thursday, at the Nonconformist Cemetery, of Mr J. Hughes son of Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, T?nycoefl, Der- wenlas. The officia, ing minister was the Rev. R. W Jones. Much svmpathy is felt with Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and family. Special thanksgiving services, in celebration of the clearing of the debt, were held at the Presbv eria.n Chapel on Thursday, when Pro- fessor David Williams. Aberystwyth, preached.

PENBONTRHYDYBEDDAU On Friday evning a reception Concert was given o Pte. Morgan C. Morris and Pte Richard Jenkins on their return from the front The Rev. L. Morgan, Salem, presided. Recita- tions were given by John Jam, Morean, Id:1 May Morgan, Martha Pugh, Morfudd Morgan, Annie Blodwen Jenkins, Margaret Mary Mor- ris, and Eirlys James; dialogues by John James Morga,n and Miss Nora Thomas, Mrs J. Mor- gan, Penrhyncoch, and Miss Ann Edwards, Cwm-Merfyn; solos by Miss S. E. Jones, Anna Mary Morgan, Margaret M. Morris. Miss Evangie Tame4. ilis- Lilian Evans, Mrs John James, Mrs. Barzilai Jones, Miss Dora Evans, and Mi-s James Davies; and a duet by Miss Dora Evans and Miss James. The Party sanp under the leadership of Mr. John .Tames, and a sketch was presented by school children. On behalf of the Commi tee. Miss Mar-- Hughes presented Pte Morgan L. Morris, and Mrs. T. Morgan presented Pte. Richard Jenkins, with cheques. Mr. James Davies. made a brief speech. Mr. Evan W. Thomas proposed, and Mr. J. Owen Jones seconded, a vote of thanks. The meeting terminated by 1 the National Anthem, led by Mr. James Davies, Siloa.

BLAFNAU FCSTINIOC. Mrs Mary J. Williams, Manod road, d'ed on Friday in her 41st year from pneumonia. Nurse Nesta B. Jones, Preswylfa. Rhiw; has completed her training ac nurse in Rochdale. Mlrs Dllen Thomas, Oakeley terrace, Taly- waunydd; died on Friday from pneumonia in hor 32nd year. A fortnight ago her huband died after returning from India. They were buried in the. same grave. On Friday at Milling Avenue, Aintrel, Liver. pool, Mr John Jones brother of Mrs Griffiths, Wynne road, died in his 47th year. The Maenofferen C M. Church collected E500 last year towards liquidating the debt of near.lv 1 £ fv000. A vrell known family offered to give ri,ooo on c,nd;tion that the church would ool- lect another ill 000 in 4 years. On Friday Mrs Laura Thomas, East Avenue, Portmadoc: mother of Mr William Owen, Wynne road, died in he 98th year Lieutenant .he Rev John Griffiths, M.A., Ty iwch, Montgomery, has taken charge of tho > David's Church senior curacy, pending the ap. pointment of a vicar. Mr. Griffiths was re. oentlv secretary of the ExecuJive Committee of the Comrades of the Great War in North I Wales. The Lord Chancellor, on the recommenda. tion of Sir A Osmond Williams, lord lieuten. ant, has placed Mevsrs William Jones. Pembroke House; William Edwards, Y Ddot; and Capt. Evan Jones, Rhosydd, on the commission of the peace

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Festiniog Guardians. RELIEVING OFFICER'S EXPLANATION. Festiniog Guardians met on Tuesday, Mr. D. Fowden Jones presiding. Mr William Thomas, relieving officer, made an appi cation with regard to an allegation by Mr. Cadwaladr Roberts as to an allowance of 25s to a pauper from Tanygrisiau o buy underclothing. The order, he said, was given on November 5th. The pauper, however, died on November 30th before receiving all the goods. On the advice of the Clerk he paid JE1 Os lOd. intn the bank and ear marked it Owen Davies. He received the money back on January 22nd and paid it into the bank ":be following day. He was accused by Mr. Cad. waladr Roberts of keeping the money for three months.—Mrs Davies, Post Office, Tanygrisiau said she received the order to supply a pauper with worth tl 5s of flannel for under clothing. She had part only of "he order in stock and the pauper died before the remainder was sup. plied. She informed Mr. Thomas and the family of the fact.—The Chairman said it was quite fair for the Relieving Officer to have an opportunity to clear the ma ter up.—Mr Cad. waladr Roberts was not present and the Board accepted the explanation

PORTMADUC. WEDDED FIFTY.F1\E YEARS.—Mr and Mrs Griffith Jones, 12 Glaslyn.street, have been married fit ty .five years, having been married at Garn Dolbenmacn in 1864. they are both nearly eighty years of age. Mr jones was employed by the Urban Council for over twenty years. GUARDIANS' CONTEST.—Nearly twenty years have elapsed since the previous contest for seats on the Board of Guardians. There are four candidates for three seats, Mrs Cassoa and the Rev W. Ross Hughes, odl members, the Rev W. T, Ellis, and Mrs E. Hugheston Roberts, Trtmadeoc. Mr Richard Device re. tiring member has withdrawn APPOINTMENT.—Mr W H. Griffith, B.& science master at the Intermediate Sctiool, has been appointed on the staff cf a secondary school near Wigan. Mr Griffith is a pixminent Freemason and is W.M. of Madoc Lodge. APPOINTMENT.—Miss E. A. Oweu head- mistress of Nantmor Council School, has been appointed head mistress of Golan School. Mr Griffith Williams, B.A., will resume the head- ship at Nantmor. GARN PARISH COUNCIL.—The following had been returned unopposed:—Messrs Owen Morris, Gilfach; Humphrey Jones, Caerfydog. J.Williams, Dolwgan, W Wil- liams, Tyuchaf, R. Hughes, Ynyspandy, Hugh Owen, Tyddyngraig; R. P. Williams, Cam- brian; R. Williams, Ymwlch Bach; R. J. Wil- Plas, Llecheiddor, J. Griffiths Rhwng- ¡: jyd; J. G. Roberts, Cwmbrian terrace; J. Owens, Minffordd; R. Jones, Penbryn; T. J. Williams, Bwlchymoch; J. Alun Pugh, Port- reullyn. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Sunday of Mr WilJiam David Griffiths, (19) 7, Joy- terrace, Borthygest. Deceased was a disabled soldier.. Tre death took place on Friday at the age of 74 of Mrs Pritchard, Tynewydd, Tremadoc, mother of Councillor Morris Pritchard. OBDTJARY.—The death occurred at Bangor Infirmary on Tuesday of Mr Evan Evans, Chapel street, at the age of 72. He was taken ill at work on Saturday and was conveyed to Bangor Infirmary to undergo an operation. He was employed at the Gas Works for many years. A few weeks ago he celebrated his gol- den wedding. The funeral will take place on Saturday. PROMOfTION.—Mr. S. Jones, son of Mr. Wil- liam Morris Jonr-s, solicitor, who has been appointed under manager of Messrs Campbell Isherwood engineers, Liverpool, at Cardiff BEDDGELERT PARISH COUNCIL.-The following have been returned unopposed.- Carneddog. Nantmor, and Messrs Owen C. Owens, Eleazar C. Jones. Bryntirion W R* Williams, Post Office, John Owen postman. Owen Owen, Bucgeley terrace, W. P. Hum. phreys, Gwynant.street; Joseph Richard,, bygun Bach; A. Lockwood, Cwmdyli: David Roberts, Gwastad Annas; Duvid W Uiams, Gwynant; William Edwards, Buartbau; David And Eva,,s> Rhyd.ddu, David ariffith, Glanrafon. SEWING CLASS.-The Sevring C'ass estab. Vshed in 1914 to provide comforts for the Troops met for the last time on Wednesday when the mp-mbers were entertained t,o tea a Garth Schoolroom by the president (Mrs J T. Jones, L.C. and M. Bank). During the after. noon the annual finance statement ad 4v the treasurer (Mrs Nicho^n, Bank place), showing a credit balance. The seeretary( Mrs T Jones, 2. Marine terrace), gave an interesting report of the work during the past fiv winter seasons. Over 5.400 articles of clofhin7 were turning out, including 588 shir e. 1.356 ppirs of socks, 351 pairs of mittpns. 323 mufflers etc. The comforts were distributed amongst va-ious centres such as Queen Mary's Needlework Guild Royal Welsh Fusiliers: Welsh Troops Comforts Committee Netley Welsh Hospital- Belgian Soldiers and Refugees; R.W F, pri- soners of War Committee; and Wern Hospital Christmas parcels were sent to Portm.idoe boy's on active service and in hospital in 1916, 1917 and 1918 and C5 12s 6d whs sent te the blanket fund for wounded PoMi^s. The class is proud of the honour of doing their little "bit" to help the "Bc$-s" and the ap. prective letters received from all the the-tres of war testify that these efforts were not in vain.

The Welsh Farmers' Gazette. Hereford, Wednesday.—For store cattle a dragging trade again prevailed, cheifly due to the cold wea iher and lack of keep. There was, however, a respectable demand for milchers and ibarreners, for which there was keen competi- tion, although there was no advance on recent quotations. The store sheep trade was not very brisk, and from 60s. to 70s. may be quoted. Pigs were again dear. Sucking pips eiglr weeks old made £3 apiece and strong stores E6 10s; with medium up to the nineties. Sows and pigs realised up to JS30. There were not so many calves, which again sold well. Carmarthen Wednesday.—There were 42 cows and calves, but as the quality was not as good as usual prices were not so high, ranging from E19 to £47. S ore cattle were not n great demand, fetching from £ 19 5s to £39. Calves made from 32s to E6 10s., a few of the bigger jones realising up to E14 7s. 6d. A number of sore pigs were disposed of at 67s to 110s. each. I HEREFORD POULTRY. Wednesday.-H"s, 15s 6d per couple: duchs, 14s per couple: pullets. 14s per couple; cockerels up to 12s each; broods of ducklings, about 70s; E in fair number and prices steady at 3s to J 3s 6d per dozen wholesale, 4s reail. Only a few rabbi's.