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BARMOUTH. A SALE OF WORK in aid of the County School was held yesterday, at the School Buildings. THE COUNTY SCHOOL was re-opened on Monday after the Christmas holidays, when a large number re-assembled. AMBULANCE.—The class was examined on Tues- day evening by Dr Hugh Jones and Supt Thomas Jones, Dolgelley. About 25 entered for the exam- ination one of whom went in for his third year certificates, for which a gold medal is awarded. SUDDEN DEATH.-The death took place on Wednesday evening last of Mr John Williams, 10, Marine terrace, at the age of 50 years. The deceased was only a few days ill, pneumonia being the cause of death. The funeral took place on Saturday last at Llanaber, and was of a private character, the officiating ministers being the Rev Gwynoro Davies, Ernest Jones, Cadvan Davies, and Wm Owen. OBITUARY.— It is with deep regret to have to record the death of Mrs Catherine Thomas, of Caer- daniel, Llanaber, which occurred on Friday last, at the age of 84 years. The funeral took place on Monday at Llwyngwril. BARMOUTH LITSRARY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIICTY.- The fortnightly meeting of this society was held on Thursday evening last at the County School, under the presidency of the Rector of Barmouth, when an interesting lecture was delivered by the Rev David Richards, M.A., Vicar of Blaenau Festiniog, on Browning." The usual vote of thanks ter- minated the Meeting. MALE VOICE CHOIR.—On Friday evening the Male Voice Choir paid their annual visit to Bryn- mynach Castle, the residence of Mr J A Dersett, and sang several choruses. DISTRICT COUNCIL—TUESDAY. Present, Rev Gwynoro Davies (presiding) Capt E Richards, Hugh Evans, Jno Richards, Robert Williams, Edward Williams, Wm Owen, Tom Abraham, with Wm George (clerk), Owen Jones (assistant clerk), and T Inman Jones (surveyor). SURTETOR'S REPORT. Luff'hftii)-!} onti-fc JJvdtJn accardan^e^wwLb to state that the increase in wages was given after an interview with the Inspector of Mines, this being invariably the custom among all Councils, when the workmen were employed in dangerous places, the actual cost was only Is 4d. As he had failed to secure anyone to ascend these places under 7s 6d a day, he had no alternative but to employ one of the Council's own men. IINANCE COMMITTEE. The monthly report of the Rato Collector was read showing that the sum of £10 had been collected since the last meeting. The paysheets prepared by the Surveyor were examined and found to be in order, but they wonld like to have some explanation as to the variations in some of the men's wages which had been fixed by the Council at £1 per week. WASTE OF WATER. The Nuisance Inspector drew attention to the practice of allowing water to run waste which still continued.—There was no report from the medical officer, who stated that there was nothing of any importance. ROAD, BUILDING, LIGHTING, &C. A letter had been received from Mr Warden Stevens dealing with the question of electric lighting and also from the Hon C H Wynn, Rûg, the Chairman of the County Council, which were referred to the next Council meeting (Tuesday). Mr Blakey attended on Mr Greener's behalf with reference to the old road, past the recreation ground to Llanaber, and after some discussion it was decided to consider the matter further in a committee of the whole Council.

MILITARY TRIALS.

PREMIER AND PEACE.

SCHEEPERS EXECUTED.

TRIAL OF KRITZINGER. _

VARIOUS ENGAGEMENTS.

CLEARING OPERATIONS.

BOERS AND CONFERENCES.

AUSTRALIAN RESOLUTION.

WHY THE WAR LASTS.

CAPTURE BY METHUEN.

TRIAL OF DR. KRAUSE.

WEEKLY REPORT.

PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.

LOCAL CASUALTIES.

WAR ITEMS.

COLONIAL APPROVAL.

. THE PRINCE'S COMING VISIT.

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MACHYNLLETH.

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