The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

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giteutesB .SlOtosscs. MACHYNLLETH I HUGH DAVIES'S I I COUGH MIXTURE J I NO ,ii Di?/: Difficulty of Breathing. H S AO MORF, Sleepless Night*. 9 K NU M. Distressing Coughs. j| 1 DAVIES'S CO JC-H MIXiT3EE fer COUGHS i ■ DAVIKS'S CUUGH M XTURé: far COLDS H ■ DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for A STEM A M fl DAYISS'3 COUGH M XTUR3 for E-sONCHiTIS g 1 DAVIES'.i couaa MIXTURE for HOARSENESS* 1 B DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTUP-E fjr XKLUSUZA 9 ■ DAVIES'S C jU ia MIXTURi: for COLDS ffl | DAVii.S'S i-'O-'c-H MIXTXTRE for COUOfS gg I DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for SOKE THROAT B B PAViJiv'S « MIXTURE—^osi Soothes 1 I DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE dissolves r,he Piiiegm « B DAVIES'S COUCfK K XTURE for Klii -K S » 3 DAVIS 'S CO'} :K M;XTUKi|-fcr PUSLIC^ | i THS OR SAT WSLSH REMEDY. B l.Vid. and 2 0 Butties..S>,rf F.very.uhcre. j| I HUGH !) Win.S. 1 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT I' TO TO H R. TT. HER MAJESTY THE THE PRINCE OF QUEEN WALES. DAY, SON, & HEWITTS FOUR GREAT REM ED IKS FOR DIFFICULT Lambing* & Calving Day, Son, & Hewitt's Gaseous Fluid, For Prostrated C. ws ami Ewes, 11; Scour Debility, Hoven, Colic, &o—Pr o 20s per d z Day, Son, & Hewitt's Chemical Extract, For anointirg after Parturition, straining, and preventing Gangrene. For Wound-, Svcdlen Udders, and Tedts.-Pnce, 2s 6 3- 6.1, an < 7s per bottle. Day, Son, Hewitt's Red Drench, For el-a,.Pin, Cows aud E v. s, F vers, C-illis, Red Water, Hide-boun-\ &c.; prevents Milk Fever, or Dropping.- Price, Cows, 13s E, es, 3s 61 p, r d z. Day, Son, & Hewitt's Gaseodyne, Deadens excessive pain instantly ard quieta nervous y<t m.-Priee, 3* Gd per !;o111 UNPARALLELED SUCCESS OF DAY, SON, ANI) HEWITT'S Lambing & Calving Chests, n I Complete, Carriage paid, 30s and £ 3' 3<. Write Jor pamphltt and f ull detail$: ROYAL ANIMAL MEDICINE MANUFACTORY, 22, DORSET STREET, LONDON, W. ESTABLISHED, 1S33. ) 6,")0 Insurmn-FOAL MARES. I IN-FOAli MARES AND FOALS. t UNBORN J3ALS IMPERIAL" GENERAL INSURANCE, Co., LTD. Established 1675. ITK -D OFFICES 17, Pail Mall East, London, S.W. Foals Paid for if cast, within Three Months f fin date. Stallions Insured against Accidents. Illness, and Death. Rates from 6 Per Cent. Farmers' Liability for Accidents to Labourers Insured. Claims Paid, £ 200,000. Prospectuses, ,tr., forwarded post free. rt,lu r:]. yS06 B. S. E"ŒX, M inager. 8Ll»t:»r 'fjr -——'—-———-< FP*% DICKS s Seeds, Trees, Plants, Bulbs, sc. Genuine 8" Rebate, OIRKCT FROM CHESTER. TSSES* rr„ed ca^s Frt, I AddressDtCKSONS, CHESTER.")

The Welsh Farmer's Gazette, Friday, March 8th, 1901. WEATHER AND THE CROPS The ground is in a good sfate for spring sowings, and the autumn-sown crops are of healtny appearance. The troubles of English farmers are mainly confined to the markets. At p"sent neither wheat nor barley is bring s: ld at a profit, and the fall IU the price of hay atrl roots, a. com- pared with the currencies of Janutry, takes out of the list of profitable articles two er, pq which when the new century came to us could fairly be ranked as profitable. The ouly articles which seem to be at a pries suggestive of fair profit oats, prJ'e, and oil seed*, and in the cise of the last ct ihesrt there is a declining market to deal with. Tim news from Continental cornfields is of good growth and a getura ly favourable outlook. Auieri a s-n is excellent reports, but there is less favour tide news from Hindustan. On the imperial avfratre, wheat shown 31 decline on the month, oats 3d advance, and barley 2d decline, whilst London shows a fall of 6ri per sack on the month in the price of household li ur. The trade iu feeding stuffs is not helped by the recent rise in temper- ature -Mark- Lane Express.

Jftarket Jlieporta. CORN AVERAGES. For week ending March 2nd, 1901. The following are the quantities sold and the prices this year and last year QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICKS. This year Last year This vear Last year Wheat 63,224.69,153 25s "lid. 2C»s 4d Barley. 52,600.51,727.259 Od 24< 6d Oats 21,858 18,949 17a 9i 16s lOd ABERYSTWYTH, Monday.—Wheat, 69 Od to 6s 6d per 65 lbs barley, 4 Od to 4s 6d per 65 lbs oats (white), 3fJ Od to 3s 3d per bushel; black, ¡ 28 9d to 3s Od per bushel eggs, 16 for Is butter (salt), lid to Isper lb fresh, Is Id to Is 2d per lb fowls, 3s 61 to 5* 01 per couple chickens, OB Odto OsOd ducks, OsOd to Os; geese, 00s to 00s; Oe Od to OsOd ducks, Os Od to Os; geese, OOs to 00s; turkeys, OOs Od to 008 Od potatoes, Os Od to 4s 6d per cwt. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, Wednesday.— The following were the prices W rt te wheat (old), OsOd to Os Od pr 75 lbs (new), 4s OJ to 4s 2d per 75 lbs; red ditto (old), Oi Od to Oil Od ditto (uev), 48 Od to 4s 2d per 75 lbs; oats (old), I 60s Od to 00s Od per 200 lbs ditrto (new), 15s Od to 15a 6d per 200 lbs grinding barley, 13s to 13d 6d per 280 lbs malting barley, 16a to ISs per 280 lbs. OSWESTRY POULTRY AND BUTTER MAR. KET, Wednesday. ]Che following were the prices —Butter, Is 2d to Is 31 per lb; egys. 12 to 14 for Is; potatf e-i, Is to 03 01 p"r score beef, 7d to 8d mutton, 7d to 9d veal, 6d to 7d lamb, Od to Od per lb pork. 6d to 8d per lh fowls, 4s Od to 5s Od ducks, 5s Od to 6s per con pie rabbits, 2s 2d ( to 2s 4d per couple carrots, Id to ld per bundle chestnuts, Od to 2d per lb filberts, 6d per lb cob nutc, Od per lb hedge nuts, Od to Od per lb r apples, 21 to 3* Od per 100; cauliflowers, Od to Od a piece celery, 2d to 3d per stick walnuts, 00 to ) 00 for Od; pp.rl\. 00 for Od pe-se, Sd to 9J per lb turkeys, OOj to 00:1 per in Brussels sprouts. 2d to 3d per lb cahbayes, 2d to 4d rhubarb, 2.1 per bundle; watercres, ld pti- bundle. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, Tuesday. Fair supplies generally, but trade inactive. Prices: -Best beef, Iltreford,4, 6bd to 63d; shorthorns, 6d to 6Jd cows and bulls, 5d to 6d calves, 6d to 8!¡d wethers, 8d to Si-d ewes and rams, 5d j

ESTABLISHED 1812. '4 c9h>cCor§$y{cmd<i SfiecLaL jfCa/nu/reA. OFFICES -CARRS' LANE, BIRMINGHAM. WORKS SALTNEY, CHESTER. REVISED LISTS WITH PARTICULARS OF PRIZES FOR ROOTS OFFERED IN 1901, POST FREE. AGENTS: MrROBT RICHARDS, Pensarn, Llanbedr, Towyo MONTGOMERY COAL COMPANY, Llanidloes. Mr STEPHEN BREESE, G\r>h. Llanidlres. Mr O\Er-; ROBERTS, Post Otne". Penygroes. Mr T. JONES, Neuidd Ucha, Lla^fair. Welshpool. Mr 1). THOMAS, Ph" Isa, Llaul'air, Ruthin. Mr MAURIJE ROBERTS, 29, Castle-street, Con ivay. Mr E. SHEPHERD, Careg Wylan, Oswestry. Messrs JOHN HUGHES ASD SONS, Llowelyn- terrace, LUmrwst. Mr HUGH ROBERTS, Hendrewen, Rhydyclafdy, t P-illieli Mr R. NEWELL, 3, Snowdon street, Portmadce. x270 GI-TEAT WESTERN RAILWAY. = AU in. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. ABEhYSTWYTH Dept. 8 15 12 30 1 15 1 15 6 25 CH ESTER Arri. 1 20 5 55 6 8 7 10 10 58 LIVERPOOL f Landing Stage) 11 2 20 7 0 7 20 8 0 12 20 MANCHESTER. (Exchange) „ 3 2 8 10 8 10 8 37 WOLVERHAMPTON „ 2 13 vvoduen- 6 26 BIRMINGHAM 2 38 days only 6 53 BIRMINGHAM 2 38 days only 6 53 LONDON (Paddirgtor) 5 20 10 50 A.-Passengers by this train are allowed one hour at Shrewsbury for Lunch. C. Via Dolgelley. Passengers wishing to travel by this Train should ask for tickets via Dolgelley when broking. PASSKNGEP-S ARC REQUESTED TO ASK FOR TICKETS BY THE GREAT WESTERN ROUTE. Every Informa- tion r'<.p ctiug Great Western Tr-un Service can be obtained of Mr J. ROBEKTS, 25, Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, or of Mr G. GRANT, Divisional Superintendent, G. W.R., Chester. PADDINGTOX STATION. J. L. WILKINSON, General Manager. [y626 A M BRIAN R A I I. W AYS. ) TOURIST BOOKINGS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. Touri't Tickets available for twu months will b- issn-d from the principal stations to all Hea'.tii Re- sort- on the Cambrian Railways, also to Watering PIKC R in England, Noith Wales, English Lake D stri.-t. North East Coast, etc., etc., during the ivintyr months. Tourist Tickets available for two months wib als,, be issued from the principal stations on niozt of the other Companies' Lines to the various Toui let Resort3 on the Cambrian Railways. Every FRIDAY and SATURDAY ¡ WEEK-END TICKETS are issued from t LONDON (L. CC N. W. and G. W. Stations) To MACHYNLLETH, ABERYSTWYTH A B E liDOVEY, TOWYN, BARMOUTH, DOLGELLEY, LLANBEDR AND PENSARN, HARLECH, PORTMADOC, ORICCIETH, AND PWLLHELI. Available for return on the following Sunday (\\ Vr»- train service permits), Monday, or Tuesday. For tunes of trains, &.c., see special announce- ments. v430 ROYAL AGRICULTURAL HALL, ISLINGTON, HACKNEY HORSE SHOW, Miirch 5 to March 8. HUNTERS, etc., March 12 to March 14. POLO PONY March 14 to March 15. Orl TUESDAYS, March 5th ai.d 12th, 1901, CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS WILL BE 1SSCKD TO LONDON Third Clasii Fares for the Double Journey. Time of 2 Da s 3 or 5 7 Days FROM Starting. Tickets. Days Tickeis. p.m. Tickets. Abevy-twylh 12 30\ Bort Street 12 40 I | *L!anfihange! 12 45 > 12j I B..rtU 12 50 > 17a 6d 21a *Yr.iysias 12 55J | Gl.ndovey 1 7 ) 11, 8 Machynlleth I 35 S s P¡H'"(>g"r:j retiirn from London (Eus'.oi) as under Two Days Passengers booked on March 5th, at 9 45 p.m. on Wredue3day, March 6th. Three or Five Days Passengera booked on March 5th, at 9-45 p m. 011 Thursday, M-irch 7th, or 9 45 p rn on SlturrJay, March 9th. Seven Days Paaseogera booked on March 5th, at 9 45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 h. Tvvo Days Passengers bockfd on March 12th, at 9 45 p. 111 en Wednesday, March 13th. Tnree or Five Days Passengers booked on March 12th, at 9 45 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th, or 9 45 p.m. on Saturday, March 16th. Seven Days Passengers hooked on March 12th at 9-45 p.m. 011 Tuesdav, March 19lh. Passengers for Ynyshs aud Llanfihangel, re- luicing by the 9 45 p.m. ex Euston, must alight at Borth. All information regarding Excursion Trains and T. uri-t Arrangements on the Cambrian Railways can be obtained from Mr W. H. Gough, Supeiiu- tendent of the Line, Oswestry. Oswestry, February, 1901. y832 hipvittg. Mm «- THE STEAMER COUNTESS OF LISBURNE WILL LOAD AT LIVERPOOL. ON FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1901. CUNARD LINE. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LIVERPOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN, TO NEW YORK. Oiimpmia .Sat., Mar. 9 I Servia .Sat., Mar. 30 Etruiii Sat., Mar. If; I Campania .Sat., Apr. H Lucania .Sat., Mar. 23 Umbria .Sat., Apr. 13 TO BOSTON Sa-,onia .Tueq., Mar. 121 LTltonia .Tues., Apr. 2 Ivernia Tues., Apr. 9. FARER: Saloon from illO, Second Cabin from X7 103, Third Class 1515,3 and X6 0,3, according to steamer. Ten per cent. reduction Return Tickets Saloon. Five per cent. 2nd Cabin. Second and Third Class passengers forwarded free via New York to Philadelphia and Boston. and via Boston to New York and Philadelphia. Third Class also forwarded to Baltimore without extra Charge. The steadiness of the new Boston ships, "Saxonia" and "Ivernia," and their freedom from discomfort are testified to by everyone who travels in them. Itecular line of steamers to Mediterranean Ports and Havre Passengers booked through to all parts of America and Canada. Apply to The Cunard Steamship Company, Limited, Queenstowu, Liverpool, or to any Local Agent. GEORGE DAVIS, Rridge Street Aberystwyth j R. W. JONES, Barmouth. J. M. II1 >WELL, Portland House, Aberayron. R. C. LVANS, Caxton House, Dolgelley. WfliyiP* FOR LAOltS a GENTS a S nljlrOj Lfi^V are THE VEHY BEtiT & MOST UP-TO DATE for CEISL-. flo \°ot 17/6) § 1 us. 19/3 r g £ 9105. 15/10 monthly. £ 12 12s. 21 j 3 £ 10 os. i6;8 „ £ >4 145. 24 6 OdJt*on Cyclometer 10,000miles,l/r>. Scorcher Erakc, 1I-. /^oJ-yleiiC Lmnp, 313. Write at once for NKW SKA^OV'S LI«T OP JUNO Cyclea and. 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RAINFALL AT THE GARDENS. TANY- BWLCH, MERIONETH. FOR FEBRUARY, 1901. Remarks :—The first two-thirds of the month was charac'/erisssd by iucl»mont weather, snow and sleet fallmg heavily at frupunt intervals, but malting quickly hern in the vullev, although some still remains on the su roundiug mountains The remaining third milder, but unsettled.—J.R. c a> "3 _• e? — Greatest fall in 24 ¡g- Year. Total Depth hours. .c 0;: 5C -9 -c o- s. = Depth. Date. 53 1901 2-S2 inclifs -70 inch 18L 19. Comparison of rainfall for corresponding mouth of the past five yertrs 1900 5-35 inches 1-15 inches 9th I f) 1S99 4-63 -79 11th 15 1898 5 SG „ -77 „ 5th 23 1897 5 91 „ 107 „ 19th 21 1 S9t> 1 77 49 „ 9th I 13 JGHX ROBERTS, The Gardens, Tanybwlcb, 1st March, 1901. Merioueth, N. W.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. The Eximiner.s of the House of Commons having rep.Mted that in this case the standing orders had not. been complied with, the matter came on Friday het'oiv the Standing Ordp,rs Cnmm;tt.'e for consider- at:o:i. After deliberating iu private the Parlia- mentary agent, for the promor. ra was called ill, and Mr Ilaisey, the, chairman, announced that 1 the Committee had allowed the standing orders to be dispensed with. The Bill will accordingly be alJ"'v. d to pro -eed in the usual course. Mdjor A. H. C. Hanbury-Tracv, Royal Horse Guards, been selected by the F"reign Office to pr>c°pd with the Abyssinian Commission to Somaiilaud.

MACHYNLLKTH. LENTEN SERVICES.—During Lent special services are held in the Parish Church, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, in Welsh as well as in Eng- lish. Special preachers are invited. FOOTBALL MATCH.—Last Saturday a. match was played between Corris and the Machynlleth Rail- way Officials (otherwise known as the Black Watch) at CDrris. The Black Watch had a strong team, which included three of the town players. At half-time the scores were one each. In the second half the Black Watch showed their superiority and scored three more goals and won a well-contested game by four goals to one, Mr Daniel Jones was the referee. SCHOOL BOARO CONCERT.—Last Friday the children of the School Board gave their annual St David's day entertainment. The programme con- sisted of ongs. choruses, recitations, action songs, and drilling. One of the chief item, which fairly took the house, was the Mt-uth Orgau Band by the upper classes. The Rev D. Darley Davie3 was the chairman. The hall was crowded, many people failing to fiad room. Great praise's due to Mr Ashton, the head master, and his staff for the trouble they had taken to make the children so efficient, During the interval, prizes were given to the scholars for the best attendances. A son of Mr Charles Robinson has not missed one day during the last four years. NAVIGATION OF THE DOVF.Y.—A public meeting was held at the Town Hall on Saturday afttrnoon to decide what action to take with reference to the Bill promoted by the Cambrian Railway Com- pany giving them power to substitute a fixed bridge for the present drawbridge over the Dov<*y.—Mr Edmund Gillart explained whal action had already been taken in the matter and said that meeting was called in order that they might know whether the ratepaysra wished the Bill to be opposed.— Several speakers spoke in favour of making every possible eff rt to preserve the rights of the district, and ultimately a resolution was passed urging the Connty Colincil to take steps in that direction.— On Tuesday afternoon Mr Edmund Gillatt presided over a meeting of landowners, quarry owners, and others, when it was unanimously resolved to urga the County Council to oppose the Bill COUNTY COCXCIL ELECTIOx.-For the Isygarr^g dist)ict the pjll was taken last Saturday, Mr F. M. Campbell, Conservative, and Mr John Jones, Glanmerin, Liberal, were the candidates. The election ws fought over the Rifle There were two polling stations—one at Uwchygarreg where Mr David Mr.rgau acied as presiding officer, and Mr Edward Morgan as poll clerk and the other station was at Isygarreg, the prfs;dlng officer being Mr Thomas, Dtrwenlas, and Mr John Edwards, pollclerk. Thepollwasfromeighttoeight. The ballot boxes were brought to Machynlleth for counting. At nine o'clock counting was com- menced and at 9-15 the rasuit was made known to a large number of people, waiting outside the Town Hall by Mr David Evans, who acted as returning officer. The result was as follows :—Mr F. M. Campbsll, 62; Mr John Jones, 50; majority, 12. The result was received" ith cheers, groans, and hisses. Mr Campbell and Mr Jones gave addresses from the balcony. Mr Campbell proposed and Mr Jones seconded a vote of thanks to the Returning I Officer and his assistants for the courteous manner in which they had conducted the election, to which Mr Evans suitably respouded. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, TUESDAY, MARCH 5TH.—Present: Mr John Thomas, chairman, pre- siding Messrs Edmund Gillart, G. W. Griffith, Dd. Smith. Evan Reese, J. M. Bieeze, Richard Ree?, T. Parsons, Richard Owen, and W. M. Jones, with John Rowlands, clerk; D. Phillip Jones, assistant clerk John Jones, surveyor D. Da vies Williams, rate collector, and Dr A. O. Davies, medical officer. THE KING'S PROCLAMATION. The CUrk said he had received no reply to his communication with regard to the proclamation of the King at Machynlleth.—The CUrk was about to proceed when Mr Edmund Gillart remarked "Do you think this is a matter which should be let drop?"—The Chairman Other towns have had the King proclaimed. Is Llanidloes the sam? — Mr Gillart I am not awan, that any other town is. I do not think so.—The Chairman Sir Watkin W. Wynn has been asked to come down. —On the proposition of Mr Gillart, it was decided to write to Mr Harrison, the sheriff, asking what arrangements were being made to have the King proclaimed at Machynlleth. HORTICULTURAL LECTURES. The Clerk announced that he had written to the County Council expressing the wish that hf rticultuval lectures should be given at Machyn- lleth a at other towos.—Upon Mr Richard Rees rem irking that the matter would receive the at- tention of the new County Council at their next meeting, the matter dropped. THE GAS RATKS. The Clerk said he had received no reply from the Gas Companyfc-to his communication with re- spect to the proposed charges for gas during the cming season.—Mr Gillart: Is the Company de- funct?—The Clerk: Oh, no. I thiuk it is living. Mr Gillart Wo should pre3s them for a as they are a little apt to forget applications from here. They should te further reminded.—The Cltrk was given the necesstry instructions. THE WORKHOUSE NUISANCE. An acknowledgment was read from the Local Government Board in respect of tho nuisance com- plained of at the Workhouse garden.—The CL rk remarked that the Gamlians were dealing with the matter.—The Chairman Are we to leave this matter in abeyance? I think they are dealing with us rather shabbily.—Mr W. M. Jones under- stood that the Guardians were moving.—Mr Gillart: Like the mi.robes in the tallk-The Cierk suggested that the matter be deferred, pend ing the .decision of the Guardians which was agreed to. FINANCIAL. The Finance Committee recommended bills amounting to £12 Is 6ti for payment which w-re accordingly passed. STREETS ANI) SANITARY COMMITTEFS ITEPORT. The Clerk read the report of x meeting of the Streets rnd SaniUry Committees held on Friday, March 1st, recommending that; the Surveyor should provide in his annual estimate for next year the amount required for procuring and laying down kerbing for the provision of proper footpaths. That sixteen tons of stone chips be procured from Tonfanau Quarry for the improve- ment of side walks.—Mr Gillart siid one was loth to complain with regard to the condition of the streets which had recently been covered with metal. In mosn parts of South Wales, where there was a good deal more road-making than at Mach. ynlleth, mud wis not throwo over the macadam —(hear, hear) —but siftings, and when these were driven down the road became as hard aa flint. From experience, they had seen what disastrous results mud, road scrapings, and soil had their roads, after which the water cart was swished over it. The mud was driven into the ground between the stones and when the frost appeared, the atones wer" simply shot up. The system of making roads at Machynlleth was connected with very old history.—Replying to Mr W.M. Jones,the Surveyor said the quality of stone was not as good as that procured year. — The report was then continued, further recommending that the house refuse be carted on Saturdays and that the inhabitants be given notice of the altered dates.— The Chairman- remarked that the road scrapings were allowed to remain on the roadsides during three days of the last week.—The Medical Officer also drew attention to tile rubbish littered about tho streets through the refuse carter over-filling his conveyance which was unhealthy.—Mr Gillart said the Surveyor was instructed aa to that defocu some few meetings hack. It wail a breach of contract. —The Chairman (to Surveyor) It is your fault, you are not strict enough.—The Surveyor I am. I'm very strict. (Laughter).—Estimates of the priccs of stone crushers were submitted by the I Surveyor.—Mr Evan Reese proposed that a stone I crusher bel hired at £6 a month. The owners guarantee its ability to crush four tons au hour, which meant that they could crush forty tons a day. The Surveyor said at present he paid 4" lOd a ton for crushed stones.—The Chairman observed that as the matter wouid entad considerable discussion it would he advisable to form a. committee to deal with the matter.—Mr Richard Rees said the matter had beriii before the C«>uniy Council on several occasions and the Surveyor instructed to prepare an estimate. Would it not he better that the County Council should take the matter up and that the Council should be quoted a price for the purchase of stones and that the c- uuty crusher be borrowed for the work ? The stouts would be sold at cost price. — Mr Evan Rees remarked that the County Council were making a protii on their quarry. He did not see why they should g've way to the County Council, as Machynlleth had the preference c'aim upon their quarry. It was simply a matter of £6 for a month, and for that period and money they would be enabled to have at least thirty-five tons of crushed stones a day. T- » v eou'd then get for a shillirg what they uo N ha to pay 4s for.—Mi- Richard Rees The Conn v Council do not make any profit upon tticir quarry. It is not legal to d". so as ire not traders, they having on the other hand lost money rather thin profited. — Mr Evan Ret-.s" Mv authority is the j Newtown paper of Yesterday's elata, where it was stated that the officials asserted that quarry to be a paying concern.—Mr Gillart said thtre was a ditT rence between a paying concern and a profit- able oncern, jocularly, adding, that is the differ- ence between the two Refs's. (Laughter.)—The Chairman said chey were not npon that subject now, and, on the proposition of Mr J. M. Breeze, the matter was deferred for further consi leration. —The. Waterworks Keeper reported that the work of cleaning the reservoir had been com- pleted.—Mr Richard Owen asked whether any- thing could be done to prevent leaves making their way into their reservoir ?—The Surveyor The only thing that can be done is to have the brooks pip^d.- Mr Giilart said that should be bornein mind when Col. Hughes reply wa3 declined.—The report recommended that notice should by s-rved on the slaughter house owners to have the walls white washed and that the Inspector should apply dis- infectant to the buildings. — Mr Gillart Why should the Inspector be asked to disinfect a building which is not a public budding?—The Chairman said the wording should have been supply and not apply.—The Clerk Then the alteration is made. — Mr Gillart: I think the alteration is very remedial.—It was recommended that notice be served on the owners of the old toll gate house in Maengwyn-street to have the buildings repaired and that the ventilating shaft opposite Bronwilfd. be extended to the garden owned by Mrs Parsons.—Notice of motion was given by Mr Richard Rees to rescind the resolution pai-sed at the previous meeting to ren-ove the Bronwilfa ventilating shaft.—The report was adopted. GENERAL RATKS. The Rate Collector said at tna last meeting he was instructed to take proceedings against ail per- sona who were in arrears Of those who were then in arrears most had paid with the exception of thoe who were summoned to appear at tne morrow's sessions. The amount collected since the hat meeting and paid to the treasurer wis £()4 0* 6d leaving a balance uncollected of £102 88 4d. -,Tile Council then resolved into committee to consider their p'es^nt financial p sition in respect of the rate. APPOINTMENTS. Mr Gillart, in proposing the re-appointment of Dr A, Ü. Davies as medical officer, said he. had always been a faithful official of the Council, always discharging his dutien with satisfaction. — Mr Richard in seconding the proposition, oh- served that a proof of Dr Davies^s good work was the low death-rate experienced la-t year.—Dr Davies briefly thanked the Council for the honour conferred upon him by his being re-appointed and to Messrs Gillart and Richard Ret s.—John Jones was re-appointed surveyor, inspector, and water- works keeper.—P.S 1-L.mer was reappoint d lodging house inspector, each of the carters abo being re-appointed. On the proposition of Mr T. Parsous, seconded by Mr Gillart, Messrs John Humphreys, Pentrehedyn-streefc, and Thomas Morgan were appointed overseers for the ensuing year.—The Council then resolved into committee to consider communications respecting the sewer- age schema. THE DOVEY BRIDGE. A public meeting of landowners, quarry owners, and of others inter,sted in industries in the distrct was held at the Town Hall, Machynlleth, 011 Tuesday afternoon to decide whether opposition should be offered the Bill before Parliament, promoted by the Cambrian Railways Co, toe invert the present drawbridge over theDovey atGlanriovey Junction into a fixed bridge. Mr Edmund Gillart was voted to the chair and there were also present Messrs \V. J. Lewis. Rhiwcreuddyn, T. M. Campbell, Bryullwydwyn, John Thomas. Evan Reese, Edward Reese, G. Griffith, Richard Gillart, R. WT. Henry, Richard Owen, D. Evans. Aberllefenny Quairy, Dr Eo \V. Rees and Mr D. Phillip Jones, clerk. There was only a poor attendance, the meeting net having been exten- sively announced. The CHAIRMAN expressed sorrow at seeing so meagre an attendance at so important a meeting. dealing as it did with a public right which was threatened to be interfered with by tee Cambrian Railways Company in the shapa of a Bill by which they proposed to acquire Parliamentary nowers to do away with the present drawbridge at Glan- dovey Junction and convert it into a fixed bridge. If they did not prevent the passing of this Bill. the tree passage of tailing ships by water up to Glan- dovey Junction would be seriously interfered with. The matter had been brought before the Urban District Council aad a resolution passed, a resolution being passed at a pubiic meeting of the inhabitants of that town. The circular, which had been forwarded to several of the most important persons interested, pointed out. that if the Bill was parsed it would give the Cambrian Company a monopoly cf the traffic which, in the opinion of the Urban Council, would be an irreparable loss. The Montgomeryshire County Council had ha 1 the matter under consideration aud appointed a com- mittee to confer with delegates from the Parish Councils of Isygarreg, Penual. and Machynlleth, the result of which was that a strong feeling was px- perienced both in the town and district against the closing of the bridge, it being their only means of competing with the railway company. At a meet- ing of tha inhabitants of the town held on the Saturday previous a resolution was unanimously passed that every effort should be made to oppose the closing of the bridge and that the Montgomery- shire County Council should be urged to take steps to attain that end. The Urban Council could not very well take the matter in hand themselves, but should be supported hy those directly aff-cted by the abstraction of a public right which had existed for so many years. Ie was a matter which affected not only the town, but the whole di-trict, and one which deserved the immediate attention of all interested, it havntj and would again convey large quantities of merchandise to the town and district. He wished to s-e the matter thoroughly ventilated so that a sound opposition conld be laid before the Cambrian Railways Company's delegates at a meet- ing to be held there on the following Friday. He was p'eas^d to see amongst tiJOtJ present Mr W. J. Lewis, who had journeyed from B rmingham to attend that meeting. Mr R. \V. LEWIS enquired what the object the Cambrian R>ilway delegates had in view by meeting on Friday next? He understood that it was going to be fought as a matter of principle, Surely they were not going to allow to he taken from the public an important potential liberty and oie that had great public interest" The tendency of all railway companies was to monopolise and temporize. The Bill was read for the first time on the day previous and he had it on good authority that notice "f opposition must be given within ten days of the first reading. If it was to be a discussion of rates and so on, the t-ima would snnn pass. Tne tight was to be one of principle and one of right of way. The CHAIRMAN replied that he could beat answer tha question by referring to a resolution passed at a conference between the Merionethshire and Montgomeryshire County Councils when it was decided full consideration that to allow the Bdl to pass would be to s op proper right of way which had none a great deal for the district. He pointed out that the Machynlleth Council had nor bound themselves by promises of advertising the town or the lowering of traffic rates. Mr LEWIS, proceling, said he failed to see *hat it was tj be a question of compensation from the Cambrian Railways at all. With regard to foreign slate which was brought into the country from Portugal and Italy, those countries delivered their orders in London at prices which could not be put on raila at Machynlleth. The Cambrian certainly offered facilities such as low rates but if they were guing to into details, the time would pass and the matter lapao into the railway} company's hands. Machynlleth and district would then be at the Company's mercy as they had always been. It was net only the question of Cambrian Rail- ways. It was the position the Company held in the way of monopolising traffic, to: they had the power ot increasing their maximum rates. Thev as a committee wero discussing with experts who could discuss rates and quote rates, taking away with one bond what ttiey gave with the other. He appealed to the meeting to have the matter fought on principle. If they had not the means and did t not care to so levy I he money of the ratepayer*, why not make a special appeal to the people and refuse to let slip something which would deprive the district. They had proof that the Corris dis- trict had a great future before it. There was no other district in Wales which produced slate slabs with such a future before it aa Corris. If they took away the five shillings a ton then they would be unable to compete with the foreign importers. He hoped that they would not allow Mr JJenniss, or any other fair-speaking person, to turn aside their purpose. (Applause.) Mr RICHARD OWEX, in endorsing what had been said, remarked that the rates charged for timber from Machynlleth to Aberdovey was 3s 61 a t'ln, the maximum charge possible, whilst he was enabled to have it conveyed from Liverpool to Aberdovey by ship at 4s 6d a ton, which was no com- p prison, hut if sent by rail he would be forced to pay 12s to 14s a ton. Mr EYAN REESR said the question which had been put to him by the Machynlleth public con- tinually during the past few weeks w*8 how it affected them. It was of very great impcrtancej them, as Mr Lewis represented companies who employed abmt 500 men. Most of his skilled workmen had been obliged to remove tolargertowns ¡ in England because of the forced charges and rates I f the railway company, which was close upon 403 per ton, which meant a loss of 200 workmen from the town and district. It was a loss to their landlor»s and trade generally. His experience with railway compa iies was limited, but he had always found tho London and North Western, j Grca*. Western, and Midland Railway Companies I obliging and willing, but he could not say that for the Cambrian. On one occasion when negotiating with one of the larger lines he was refunded his expenses, but not so with the Cambrian Railway j Company although he regularly transacted business amounting to £ 40 monthly with them. Mr C. DAnEs understood it to be decided that I opposition should be offered. They were all aware j of the overcharges aud had found them a monopoly, but they now wanted to decide as to man8 and money. It was useless discussing the tariffs as they all knew they were overcharged. The CJIIIRMAN pointed out that the crt had not bepn ventilated by that Committee. They were now gauging the views of the landowners inter- ested. He had not. heard the feeling of Isycarreg and Pennal, whom he thought were as much allccted as Dr E. W. KKES believed all had been converted to the doctrine that the bridge should be kept open. A good point was lost sight of which waa that a certun amount of willingness existed amongst the public to u ane their rights, provided they were com- pensated hy the railway company placing the whole on an eq lal tariff with the seaport towns who had such low rates on account of their being ports. He thought if their rights were maintained they would also keep the railway rates down, for if II they kept the waterway open—and he was glad to say that the spirit of enterprise was opening up again in that õitriet-and waited a little longer the Cambrian Railways would only be too glad to come down to the seaport tariff when the water- way opnd and they as inhabitants would have both. (Hear, heir.) He should like to point out I remarks wade hy the railway agents who nad beEn tellmg the people that if the bridge was made per- manent, they would still be able to ply tugs with movabl- funnels and barges up the river, but did they consider that whole would have to be transhipped at Aberdovcy ? The CHAIRMAN drew attention to the real object of the meeting which was to decide how to oppose the Bid. Circulars ha.d been sent out, but they had (c ly reo-ivd one satisfactory reply which was from Mr Lewis. A reply was received from Mr D. W. P"nsall who had sent in a protest to the Com- p ny w >ich was rot in accordance with the Stand- ing Orders "f the House of Commons by which they were guided. Reply rig to a quest on by Mr Evan Ret s?, the ClIAIRMAM 'bought that the cost of notice of oppo- sition would not be great. If the County Council took th'.> mat'ei- up die whole couaty would have to contribute Mr LEWIS said no time should he lost as ten days was not too much time. It would not be going too far to venture giving notice of opposition. When were the C-urty Council convened to meet' was the qufis ion ? Mr JOH" THOMAS raid th conference to be held on Friday uas called to be n time for the County Council meeting. Mr LEWIS said the general impression WOK that the Rih would not be brought forward before April. As far as opposition was concerned, there was no doubt that the sooner notice was given the better. Mr EDWARD REFS thought a strong resolution m't. th.c care. Mr i .Ewis remarked that railway companies were pa-t masters in s,ch questions as that which they had be'or-' them. Mr EVAN REESK, after further rsmarks, proposed That meeting is unanimously of opinion that every effort should be made to oppose the closing of this bridge and that the County Council he asked t" take immediate steps, or mch steps as it may de- m expedient in the matter." Mr JOHN THOMAS seconded and the proposition was unanimouxly rced tn. On the proposition of Mr EVAN REESE, seconded by Dr E. D. REES, the Clerk was instructed to ascertain and communicate with Mr Harrison as to what i-fceps were being taken to oppose the Bill placed before Parliament on the previous day. Mr RICHARD OWEN proposed tnat the Chairimn should represent them at the meeting on Friday. Mr LKWI, in seconding the proposition, said it was a source of gratification to those livin" out- side the district to find that there was one who took a leading part in such matters. T'he CHAIRMAN, in responding, said he was not the prime mover as the subject was an open on" and bridly thanked the seconder for his kind ex- pressions. The meeting then closed.

LLAN BRYNMAIR. COXCTRT AND PRIZE DISTRIBCTION.—The annual British School concert was held on last Friday evtning, presided over hy Mr J. Davies and con- ducted by Mr Rufus Owen, Tafolwern. Medals with clasp and ribbon were distributed by lÜ8 Jonos, Cbgrddwr, to the fifteen scholars who had attended full time during the yar. The pro- gramme consisted of the following:—"God Save the KiDg," school children choruses and action songs, "Children Rliding," "Work, Work, "The M IL, Rill, and the BiW," and the recitations, Cy wion Gwyddau Bach," Do Your Best," "Dick, Fan, and Willie," and II Vttle Piggies," by the Infants; solos with choruses, Annie De-g o'r Glyn," Mastei Edwin Hughes y Fferjestr," Miss Annie Jones; "The C ild's Dream," Lizzie K Daniels; The Unlucky Boy," Master D. N. Hughes; Taw Pia hi, Roys," Master Ivor Jones and "Pwn ar Gefn yr Awen," Master Eddig Evans; actiJn songs, Dollys Lullaby' Standard III, girls Feeding Hens and Chicks," S'andards I. and II. girls; "Handkerchief Oril)," Upper ^Standard, gitls; "Triangle Song," Upper Standard, boys; drill, Standards I and If., boys character sketch, The Sick Dull," Miss Mary .). R'char.ls and Master Ed. Y. Pughe and W. T. Peate trio, "A Little Farm Weli-tiiled," Messrs Davies, Evans, and Davies solos, Dim ond Deilen," Miss Jennie Hughes; "BiJdd fy NgharUd," Mr E. B Davies "Tit tor Tat," MISH M. E. J ones, Shop Deigryn ar fedd fy mam," Misi M. E. Joneg; ud "(}w¡,¡1 dau nlig Uti," Mr R. E. Rowlands; choruses, Angela of Dreamland," Sailor'a Tomb," kill tile birds," and Hope will banish sorrow," Upper Standards; recitations, Di*rnod lladd inochyn, Master J. Peate Yr Ysmociwr," Master Asa Hew. Hughes; "The Village W;.¡,ck- sinith," Standard Ill. Girls: duetts, "°A.B.C. Misses Jones "Betty Wyn," Messrs Idris Jones and J^ Jamex p'antation song->, "Good ole Aunt Eliza" ind Fi., Sambo," Mr Idris Jones; "Kwthyn ar y Bryn," party of eight quartette, Y r lls." Misses Hughes, Evans, Pugh, and Ro.'an* finale, Wlad fy Nhadau." Mr and Mn Edwards. P, st Offic*, with their usual kind- ness, presented each child on depirtura wish a buu. I)'j I needay afternoon Mr R. Widiams, jun., Hendre, distributed 116 volumes of handsome hooks for attendance among children, in the presence of Miss Darnels, Mrs Morris, Mrg Lewis, and Mr J. Dav;es, Dolgoch. Eich child alio became the recipient of an (rmg., kindly given by Mr aud Mrs Paniuls, Wynnstay Shop, and distributed by Mis? I '.mieK hch praise is due to the local ladies and g"iit.e men for the interest taken by them in sup- porting the prize scheme, which so materially aids the school attend nice.

NORTH WALES BLACK CATTLE SOCfETY. The annual meeting of tha above society WAS held at tb" British Hotel, Bangor, on Friday, the 22nd February. In the ABSENCE of tho President (Colonel Henry Platt, C.B abroua), Mr Thomas Roberts, Aber, the viee-pr°I,^ENT;' occupied the chair, and there were also present, Messrs .T. R- Jones, Bodfeirig 'iho<. Pritchard, > Jwydiarth E'oh; C. F. t'tiesdey, Hirdrefma- O. Parry Jones, Plaq Llechvlehed R. W. Pritchard, Coedniarion J. Llnvd Jones, Werri Home Farm Ovren Jones,Madryn and W. A. Dew, hon. sec. Letters of apology for non- attendance were read from Colonel Main waring, Lieutenant-Colonel Sandbach, Messrs R. M. Greaves, T. H. Vaughan, T. K. Griffith, and F. A. Walker Jones. The Secretary submitted the accounts and balance sheet for the year ending 31st December, 1900, which were 9(opted. On the motion of Mr TIIOMAS PRICUAUD, seconded by Mr PRIESTLEY, Colonel Piatt was re-elected president and Mr Thomas Roberts vice-presidint for the ensuing year. Mr W. A. Dew was rt-elected hon. secretary, editor, and treasurer. Mr James Smith was re-elected auditor. The followiua gentlemen were elected on the Executive Council Sir George Meyrick, Messrs Humphrey Ellis, R. M. Greaves, John Evans, T. H. Vauehati, Owen .Tones, Tymawr, Hodafon, T G. Oen. and Mr J. Lloyd Jones. Mr J. R. JONES, Bodfeirig, submitted a motion of which he had given notice to the effect "That only cattle whose pedigreeR through at least one parent can be traced in existing volumes be for the future accepted for entry in the herd book, hut that this will not apply to volume VII. now iu course of preparation." This was seconded by Mr THOMAS PRICUAUD and. on heineput to the meeting, was carried uunnimou>dy. Hit was moved by Mr PRIESTLY, seconded by Mr OWEN- JONES, and agreed that entries for volume VII. of the herd book be closed ou Saturday, June 1st next. The SECRETARY reported the result of the black cattle sale held last September, This sale, as was known, was the first under the auspices of the North Wales Black Cattle Soaiety and was more or less an experi- ment and it would he for the members to say whether they would wish to repeat it. As to the expense of conducting the ale, be pointed out that It would have been considerably more had not Colouel Platt. with his usual generosity, given the use of his farmyard in which to hold it and accommodate the cattle and otherwise contributing to its success. Mr Thomas Roberts, n IN giving accommodation at his farm, materially iu lessening the expense. It was moved by Mr THOMAS PIUCHARD, seconded by Mr PRIESTLEY, and unanimously agreed, that a. hearty vote d thanks be given to Colonel Piatt aud Mr Thomas Roberts for their kindness in this matter. It was moved by Mr J. LLOYD JONES, seconded by Mr Ro. W. PinciiARD, and agreed, that a sale of Welsh i.bcl;: cattle he AGAIN held during the last week of September next, the place aud exact date to be an- nounced later on. CAN On the appeal of the local committee or the Royal Agricultural Society of Eogland Show, to be held this year at Cardiff, the Executive Council of the North Wales Black Cattle Society had voted" live guinea cup to the owner of TH' best male animal, and a five guinea cup to the owner of the best female animal in the Welsh black cat,tie classes, and in addition, the society's silver medal, if such animal have hcellenteren in or for its herd book. It was resolved that donations be solicited from the members to this special prize fund. 1 here was suh- scribe,I IN the room, Colonel Piatt, IL IS JIR A. Dew, 10i CD Mr Thomas L'richard, 10s t)d and Mr Thomas Roberts, 5s. Mr Robert Roberts, Bronygsdair. Portmaooc, and Mr William Prytherch, Bodfeddsti, Tycroes, were elected members of the society. A cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman concluaed the meeting. -_u_

TKAWSFYNYDD. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—The sitting member Mr D. Joui-s, defea'ed Mr Richard M' rris by a majority of one, thf litter receiving sixty-three votes as against sixty-two. There was one spoilt paper. COMPETITIVE MEETINO —A competitive meeting in conn-ctioi. with tbe Congregational Churches was hfdii on Saturday. The Rev W. Lloyd Davies presided in the aft-rnoc>n, and the Rev T. P. Edwards (Caero-yson) in the evening, whilst the Rev John Owen (Dyfnallt) was the conductor. The following is a list of awards :— Soprano Miss Amy Jones, Eien View essay on Mary, Misi Edis, Bruhdir, neu Corwen; duett, David Jones and Evan Joot's. Defeiliog memorial verses, I, Griffith James, Moelrhydd, Blaenau (in two competition s) tenor solo, 1. William Morris, Trawsfynydo recitation, 1, David William Davies, Glasfryn qaar ettu, Evan Williams's party; essay on tiie Sunday School, 1, John Jones, Fronwnion and Morris Williams, Tyllwyd-terrac-i (equal): bari'one solo, 1, William Edwards, Penygareg; challenge solo, 1, William Edwards memorial poems. 1. Jclm Williams, stationmist'*r (in two competitions); octette, 1, John Jones, (Fronwnion) party; Wiod carving, 1, Cndwalidr Jones, Islawrcoed darning stockings, 1, Mi. Phillips and Miss Roberts (equal) dialogue. 1, Miss Mary Williams, Gwyudy and Miss Ellen Williams, Glancood hymn singing, 1, Edwiu Lloyd's party essay on any nr.table character, 1, Robert Evans, Ysgwm chief es-ay, Robert Evans euglyo, 1, Glaoedog; children's choral competition 1, Edwin Lloyd's choir.

LLANBEDR, MER. TEMPERANCE—A temperance meeting was held at the C.M. Char>«i on Ttiursday night. The Rev T. R. Jones, Talsarnau, delivered a powerful address, and amougat others who spoke were the R«ST Lloyd Griffith (chairman), the Rev B. Thomas', Mr Rees Evans, and Mr Dd. Davies. Mr Rees Evans, and Mr Dd. Davies.

PENRHYN QUARRY DISPUTE. STATEMENT BY LORD PENRHYN. Lord. Pnrlyn presided at the public dinner held at Bangor on Friday in celebration of 3t David's Day.^In proposing the toast of "The City and Trade of Bangor," Mr W. H. Rowland said he coul; not help making a passing reference to the present cloud upon the trade of the city. He hoped Lord Penrhyn would pardon him for re- ferring to it, but he thought if nothing was said about it, his Lordship might think there was some- thing at the back of their minds which they did not like t1 give expression to. He (Mr Rowland) would say tnat if his Lordship could have told thtm that night that he had succeeded in effecting "pea?e with honour" everybody would be glad (Hear, hp/H) He (the speaker) thought there was some hope of hi. Lordship being able to say that with honour," because there was one satisfactory thing—and they must remember he was dealing with the greatest industry which affected the trade of Bangor—there was one good which could nave been said, and that was that whatever may have been said, he (Mr Rowland) had never heard a single man say a single word disrespectfully of their president of that evening. (Loud applause.) Tne one hope that glimmered through this trouble was the luiiv-rsial belief in Lord Penrhyn him- self. (Renewed applause.) Th.it being so, he (the 8wak.r) wai not hopeless that some day his Lord- ship be able to stand, not on Talcen Mawr, but where Talcen Mawr used to be, and say My m,n, c mm home come to your work." (Applause.) Then all thst had been wouid be over, and the grealesr industry of Bangor wouid be flourish- ing. He (Mr Rowland) thought that was tbe only reference that should be made to the subject, and he felt compelled to make it. Lord Penrhyn, who was enthusiastically cheered on rising to resp n-.d to the toast of The President," said that when ho was informed by telegrnph in London that it was the unanimous wish fit the Corporation of Bangor that he should preside over that gathering lie felt uot only that a great honour was b ing conferred upon him, but that a go at kindness was being shown to him. Hecjuld assure them that he ft-It it was kindly meruit, and that he appreciated it from the bottom of hi> heart. He bad heard eo many kind things said about him tint evrning that he almost felt asham-d of being there to listen to them. The fact was they had said far more than should have been said in that way, for the debt was all the other way, for he and his family had received kindnesses innumerable from the people of Bangor and district. Notwithstanding the kiud things which had been said by one speakor as to no one having &aid a word against him (L -rd Penrhyn), he had been obliged to read a good many things which had b-en said against him. He kuew it did one good t" See oneself aa others saw one, but it was nos always pleasant reading. (Laughter.) But ha felt tnat some of those thingi could be taken for what, they were worth—(hear, hear),- and in that, sense he hrd thought no m'lr3 about I them. (Applause.) One of the speakers that evening had what, in fishing parlance, he might describe as very artistically throwing a fly over him—(laughter)—by invitmg him to a pro- nouncement on a grave and important matter. But he felt that he was nofc iu the least in a position to make such pronouncement, because the whol» matter rested with other people—those people who were >«ot working could work if they chese to work. It was for them to say the word chese to work. It was for them to say the word if they wished to work. and they could work now. But having alluded to some things which people had said, which unfortunately misled other people, lie couid not help wishiog that sometimes people could 10 k on the question which affected the trade of Banger through rather leas shi rt-sighted glasses, and then they would see that in the attitude he had assumed there was a great underlying prin* ciple. And that greit principle—he did not wish 10 raise any cont nti ms matter—that great prin- ciple he was cmtyno in f, r was the freedom and the liberty of thf working man. (Applause.) He could quite understand that at some future time it inicht be said: Is it impossible that in the year 1901 working men could have been prevented from returning to their work if they wihed to do 110 ?" At that very moment, hatotd them, there were hundreds of men who wished to return to work but dared not do so. Why ? They were not afraid of him (Lord Penrhyn) or of the management. Teen what were they afraid of? They were afraid of an unseen tyranny which they knew very well existed amongst thern, and it waa in consequence of that that the trade of Bangor was suffering. (Applause.)

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending March 3rd, 1901 Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £J .688; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £2,8iÐ; total for the week, £4,567; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £41,177. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year: Miles open. 250. Passengers, parcels, & £1,67"; merchandise, mineral*, and live utock, £Z.GS6; total for the week, £4,:360; aggre- gate from commencement of half-year, Increase for the week: Passengers, pircels, &c., £1<1; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £193; total for the week, i207 aggregate from com- mencement of half-year, Decrease for the week: Passengers, parcels, &c, £ —; merchandise, minerals, and iive stock, total for the week, aggregate from commencement of half-year, Aggregate increase Passengers, parcels, &o., £50; m..rchumllse, minerals, and live stock, aggregate from commencement of Aggregate de- ori-aoc Passengers, parcels, &c., merchan- dise, minerals, and live stock, total for the week, aggregate from commencement of half- year, £ —.

to 7d lambs, Od to 01 per lb. Bacon pigs. 10s 61 j to 10s 9,1; porkets, 109 6d to 10s 10:; sows, 9s 3d t:) 9s 6d per score. CARMARTHEN BUTTER, Saturday.—Our market to-day was thinly attended, being one of the smallest as far as ctsk butter is concerned. Demand much bl,o", the supp'y. PLice paid, Is Id to Is 1W per lb. CARMARTHEN CHEESE, Saturfav.-A few small lots on offer, which were sold at 27a to 283 per cwt. LONDON CORN, Monday. Market dull. Wheat dull and ea*y—English white quoted at 2Sg to 30s red, 26s 6d to 2fh 6d per qr. Town and country and American fl iir dull. Grinding and malting barley and British and Russian oat* dull. Maize, beans, and p^as quief. Lentils dull. ¡ Arriva's-Engiah-wheat, 2,026 qrs; barley. 1,641 qrs; oats, 1,694 qra; maize, 36 malt, 27.075 qls; beans, 233 qrs peas, 242 q s s; flour, 21,274 sàcks. Foreign—wheat, 51,488 qrR: barley, 531 qrs oats, 70.500 qrs maize, 18,720 qrs; malt, 000 qrs; beans, 100 qrs; peas, 4,945 qrs; flour, 80,361 sacks 00 harrels. LONDON CATTLE, Monday. — Fair average supply in beast market, beth in number and quality. There being a slack demand trade was extremely depressed, rates ruliug Id to 2d per 81b lower. Fat butchering cows and bulls difficult to sell even at reduced rates. Arrivals—18 Scotch, 95 IrIsh, 520 Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, 397 Midland, Home, and Western Counties, and 50 Devrn. The supply in the sheep market showed aa increase of 220 compared with Monday last, including a smaller proportion of lambs thfse eold at an advance of 6d per 81b trade for I both wether and ewes rasher slower, but late rates upheld. Very littJe inquiry for p:gs. Beasts, 28 4d to 48 6d sheep, 3i 6d to 6s pig% 28 61 to 4s 4d per 8ib. Total supply—Beasts, 1,080 sheep and lambs, 7.610 p gs, 70. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, Monday. Beast-, 1,143; sheep, 3,138. Priccs Best beasts, 6d to 6Jd seconds, 511 to 5f I thirds, 4Jd to 5d. 4 Best Scotcti sheep, 8d to Od othn- sorts, 6Jd to 8Jd lambs, Od tc Od. An increase of 97 blasts and 6 sheep. Slow demand for all classea at I about late rates. LONDON DEAD MEAT, Monday. Not many fresh supplies, but quite sufficient left over from Saturday; trade rather more cheerful. English beef, 3a Sd to 3s lOd Scotch sides, s lOd to 4s 3d shorts, 4s 2d to 4s 6d American, 3s 4d to 3 6d nferior, 2 2,1 to 2s 8d Brit sh mutton, 4s 8d to 58 Od foreign, 4s Od to 4s 4d lamb, 0s Od to Os 0d; veal, 4.9 01 to 49 lOd pork, 3a 8d to 4" 4d per 81b. LONDON PROVISIONS, Monday.-MesFrs Samuel Page and Son's report Butter stiit dull. Friesland 104* to 108s; Russian OOsto 00s Danish and Swedish, 104s to 112s French, 96* to 144s Jersey, OOs to 00 Australian, 00s to 000 New Zealand, OOs to 000s Colonial, 90.. to 106s United States, 00s to 00s. Bacon quiet and I unchanged-Irish, 56s to 67s Danish, 52a to 66s. Hams slow and without change in value. American 00s Irish, 00s to 000s. Cheese—rather better inquiry at unaltered rate@ ian, 46s to 529 New Zealand, 46 to 50s coloursd, 00s to OOs; white, OOs to 00s American, 00s. CORK BUTTER, Alooday.-Ordinary-firstr, OCOs seconds, 97s; thirds, 90.; fourths, 00<. Mild-cured-Superfine, 00s fine, 000a. Choicest boxes, 000s choice boxes, 00 Fresh butter, A, 98« B., SSs. In market 40 iirkins 00; mild, 000s boxes. LONDON POTATOES, -Irn(i ay. -Good sup- plies and fair trade at the following prices Snowdrops, OOs to 000s puritans, 00s to 00s up-to-dates, 003 to 000s; British Queen, SOs to 90s; Windsor Castles,85s to 90s; magnums,0a Od to Os Od; blacklands, SOs to 90s per ton. Dutch rounds, 3s Od to 3* 3d per bag; beauty of hebron, OOs to 003 Belgium rolnds, 31 3d to 3s 6d; domaynums, 3s 6d to 3s 9d per bag; Dunbars, 115s to 125 Lincoln up- to-aates 95s to 1053 Saxons, 803 to 85;¡; Bruce, OOs o 00.J. BRADFORD WOOL, Monday. This tr.ark.-t rftm->.ins firm for fine mtrioos and the bright classes of E!lg;i!-h woole, but (iie qualities of crossbreds are weaker. Alpacas are quie and values nre lower except the fiuest anU longest hairs. I 1 yarns twofold forties are steady and niohair and alp.-ca spinners are fairly well en- saged, but the export branch is still very slow. In pfeces there ts rather more doing in bright goods. GRIMSBY FISH, Tuesday. About forty f-teimers landed moderate catches, for which there was a brirk demand. Quotatioua Soles, 13 4d to Is 6d turnot, Oil to Is 2d brills, 9d to 12.1 per lb lobsters, 001 plaice, 5t Od to 53 6d salmon, Os to 0s Od per lk, lemon soles. 69 6d to Os Od live halibut, 6i OJ to 10i 0,1 (lead ditto, 5s Od to 9, Od per stone live Hng, 0" Od to 5< 01 dead ditto, O. C,1 to 4s Od live cod, 2" to 43 dead ditto, b 6d to 2. 0<1; kit haddocks, 183 to 20s; gihbed, 20-! to 22s 0d; live, 23* to 253 per box li ve ka t (-, Od Od to 4s Od dead ditto, OsOd to 2s Od eich hake, OOs per BCOrtt live coalfish, 36s dead, 30s per score congers, Od to 0< whitches, 2s 4d to 0s 0d per box roker, 19s per score live codlings, 00* dead, 00s per box live dabs, 00s guruets, 0s 0d p,r box.