The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PWLLHELI A.O. FORKSTERS.—Tne annual report of thi'3 ( Court which has just been published shows the lodge to bs in a flourishing condition. ALA ROAD CIIURCfi.-Frorn t,,e annual report of this Church it would 1ipp ar that c insiderAbie pro- gress has been mad during the past year. DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN.—The death took place ou Tuesday, at the age of eighty-three, of Mr Rcbert Japhcth, Gaol-street. Tows COUNCIL.—In view of the two funerals in the town on Tuesday, the Town Council meeting wan postponed for a ww-k. THE GREAT RAILWAY SCHEME.—It is under- stood that, th < great gut to West Electric Railway scheme is to be capitalised by an American syndi- cate. ALA ROAD LITERARY SOCIETY.—Miss NodI's, B.A., presided at 'he weekly meeting on Tuesday night, when Mr Alfred Ivor P,lrry read a paper on French and Italian music. ENTERTAINMKNT. An entertainment, consisting of lantern views and a silver medal competition, promoted by the Rev E. M yrddin Rets, was heid in connection with the Ala-road Bind of Hope on Tuesday night. CATTLE —Some 300 cattle w-r- purchased by English dealers at Pwllheli on Wednesday. A large proport-on of the purchase was despatched to Leicester for the annual fair. EASTER MONDAY.—As will be seen by an advertisement, the second annual sports and cycle races will be held on the R>oeatioo Ground on Easter Monday. Further particu'ars available on application to Mr F. E. Young, Cardiff-road, Pwllheli. DEATH ABROAD.—News was received last week of the d ath in Japan of C-tpt. D. E-ana, Ron of Mr E. Evans, manager of the" Rehecca" Ware- house. Much sympathy is felt with his widow and child who had just set out for the Far Kist to visit deceased. PETITION FILED.—Mr Elhs Pritchard, general merchant, of Victoria House, Four Crosses, near Pwllheli, has filled his petition and consented to adjudication. The assets are estimated ar X66, while the lial)il,tiem amount to £ 317, leading a deficiency of £ 251. The public examination and the first creditors' meeting will both take p'ace at Portmadoc on March 13th. COUNTY COUNCIL.—Mr Evan R Davies, who cmtast'd Saru against the sitting member, Colonel Wynne Finsh. w' defeated ai, the election on Saturday by 63 votes, Col. Finch receiving 233 as against I io. At jjla'igian the sItting member, Air W. Pritchard, was ousted by Mr Abel Williams by three vote-, Mr Williams receiving 187 as against 184. It i- understood that Mr Evan R. Davies will either be elected an alderman or will succeed to a safe Liberal seat by the elecfion to an aldrrmanic chair of a present sitting councillor. It ii reported that there is a vacancy tkt Ltaniestvn and tbut Mr Davies will in an likelihood be nominated. Several returned Liberal members have already sigr.ificd their willingness to give up their seat in favour of jlr Davies. GOLF CLUr.The anoual meeting of the Tiolf Club was held at the new Club House under the chairmanship of Mr Arthen Owen. Office's for the ensuing year were appointed as f Ho-vs :— President, Mr Claude Lloyd Edwards; chairman, Mr Arthen Owen captain, Mr E Tnr'on Jones honorary secr-tary, Mr F. E Young, and treasurer, Mr W. A. Hughes, N P. R¡nk. Messrs Thomas Roberts, Portmadoc, and R. B Turner were appointed to the vacancies on the Executive Comrnitr, The new c'ub house, whi -h has been er cV-d by Messrs S. Andrews and Son, i the essence of comfort, there b-jing plenty of accommodation and thu rooms well-appointed. Toe firt of tbe season's monthly competitions took place on Saturday, when the medal was won by MrT. L. Manchester, there being six competitors. The annual contest for the gold medal takes place next week. MILITARY FUNERAL.—Sergeant-Instructor John Flaherty of the Pwllheli Volunteer Company, who died last Friday at the age of thirty-eight, was buried with military honours at Demo Parish Churchyard on Tuesday. The members of the Pwllheli Company with which rlecellsed had been connected since its f< rrrmticn were marly all present and there was a strong detachment from Portmadoc. The Battalion Band was in attend- ance and the ofiic-rr- on parade were :-Captain Were (adjutant), Captain Freeman, Lieut W. A. Hugh,s, Li< ut A. Ivor Parry, and Lieut M. F. Iaaac. All the sc-rgf aut-instructors of the Battalion were present. As the cortege pro- ceeded to the Churchyard, the Dead March was played by the hand. The service was conducted under R man Catholic rites by Fattier Wheelan of Portma:oc and Pwllheli. ST. DAVIO'S DAY.-The national emb'em was freely wcrn on Fridav and in the evening tli-re was a diuner, under the auspices of the Y.M.A. at Bodawen Temperance Hotel. Over sixty eat down to the excellent r@pas- catered by Mr and Mrs Tom Williams. The chair was occu- pied by Mr Houghton Davies. Fallowing the dinner a programm- was gone through as follows Oscarina solo, Mr Robert H. Hughes; toast, The Pulpit," proposer, Mr Robert Jones bardic address, Mr David Griffith toast, Ieuengctyd Cymru," proposer, Mr J. Rowlands recitation, Mr W. J. Williams toast, Dewi Sant," proposer Mr J. 0. Jones (Aritog) song, Mr John Ellis toast, Y Wasg Gymreig," proroser Mr Henry Parry song, Mr W. Toleman toast, co Ein Brepin a'n Milwyr," proposer Mr H. R. Jones song, MrT Owen. Thanks were accorded the Host and Hostess on the proposition of Mr John Ellis, seconded by Mr R. T. Roberts, and the proceedings closed with Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau," rnupnh Roberts taking the solo. "¿L "r-. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR J. T. EVANS.- The news of the cleat. of Mr J. T. Evans, late 6choolmaster of Bryncroes Board School, South Carnarvonshire, came as a painful surprise to many of his old friends and former pupils. The sad event occurred at the residence of his sister, 2 PeuKn-t»rrace, Blaenau Festiniog. Mr Evans WAS suffering severely from hellrt disease when he left Pwllheli on December 24th to spend Christmas with his sister and unfortunately he derived no benefit from the change. Towards the end of February he was seized with a sharp attack of bronchitis to which he succumbed on the 27th February, The body was conveyed in a hearse by road from Festiniog to Pwllheli on Saturday and was met about a mile from the latter place by the carriages containing the mourners, viz :—Messrs J. T. Ei vanr, Notting- ham (SOD) David Evans, Caereinion (uncle) David Roberts, Festiniog (brother-in-law) R. C. Evans, D. C. Evans and E. W. Evans, Dolgelley (cousins) together with the following friends from Pwilheli Mesrs R. Parry, watchmaker W Owen, chemist, R. Roberts, bookseller J. Williams, auctioneer D. Roberts, Church-place E. J. Griffith, Board School and W. H. Benskin, National School. Many of the townspeople showed their respect by drawing their blinds and putting up shutters, as the funeral procession slowly wended its way through the town to Denio cemetery. In compliance with the wish of the deceased the funeral was private. The burial service was impressively read by the Rev. Canon Davies, vicar of the parish. Born at Festiniog in the year of the late Queen's accession, Mr Evans chose the teaching profession, and was a student at the Bangor Normal College in 1862-3. In 1864 he took charge of the Boys' British School, Pwllheli, and shortly afterwards married Miss Thomas, the mistress of the girls' 4epartment. After 10 years' service here, Mr Evans left the school, and for the next six or seven years was engaged in business in the town, retaining, however, the clerkship of the newly- formed Pwllheli School Board. He was general secretary to the National Eisteddfod Committee in 1875. After giving up business, he became master of Bryncroes Board School, near Pwllheli, where HE remained till the death of his wife, which took place about three years ago. This sad event causd Mr Earis to give up teaching, and he settled down in Pwllheli once more, having uueceded in getting a small pension from the Government. Last summer he was appointed to the secretaryship of the Pwll- heli Working Nl,, n's C nBervative Club, when he rendered invaluable service with the registration during the recent general election. His methodical and busiuess-Iike habits, coupled with his long ex- perience, made him an ideal secretary, and his death is a great loss to the Club. He was an in- telligent and successful teacher and invariably gained the warm commendation of H.M. In- spectors. Mr Evans leaves one son, who is in a grJOd position in Nottingham. DEATH OF MR JOHN ROWLANDS.—The death of Mr John Rowlauds, Aelybryu, took place with painful suddenness shortly after midnight Friday Deceased who sixty years of age, arrived at Pwllheli from Abergele with the afternoon train. He ate a hearty tea and supper and was in the best of spirits when he retired about half past twelve. About midni ht'he complained of feeling unwe.l and Mrs Rowlands went down stairs to make him a cup of tpa at the same time calling Mr Josiah Williams, Chester, her son-in-law, who was on a visit. Mr Williams found Mr Rowlands lying on the floor apparently lifeless, and Dr Jones and Dr Evan3 who arrived shortly after pronounced life to have been extinct for some time. At the in quest held on Saturday night by Dr Hunter Hughes, coroner for South Carnarvon, evidence was tendered by Mr Williams, and the jury returned a verdict of death through failure of the heart's action. The news was received with genuine regret by th inhabitants, Mr Rowlands being held IU the highest esteem by his many friends and acquaint- ances. Penmount Chapel, of which he had been a deacon for a period of tweuty-two years, and a teacher at the Sunday School for a much longer period, will sustain an irreparable loss. He was a Calviniftic Methodist of the old school and took part in the great revival of '59. Born in Portdinorwic, deceased had resided in Pwllheli for the last thirty-six years. He had successfully represented the firm of Messrs T. Collier & Co, Liverpool, many years and was ex- tremely popular amongst his colleagues. The little acts of kindness of which he wag capable, marked by his uuostentation, won for him fricuds wherever he went and the widow and children have been extended sympathy from all sides in their great affliction. The funeral, which t)r;k place at Denio Parish Churchyard on Tuesday, evidenced in an unmistakable manner how widely and deeply his death is mourned. There was an exceptionally large attendance, which included many commercial travellers, ministers of the gospel, and deacons, whilst the public life of Pwllhelt was numerously represented. The mem hers of deceased's Sunday school class acted as pail bearers. The Rev John Jones and the Rev Vrn Thomas, Llanrwst, officiated at the house, whilst Mr Jones conducted the service at the grave, Mr Thomas delivered a short address and the Rev David Roberts, Abererch, engaged in prayer Wreaths were Feut by Alr- Rowlands (widow) and the children, viz., Mrs Pring and Mrs Jones, Liverpool MRB Josiah Williams, Chester Mis? Winnie Rowlands. Llanfechell M;S8 Litira Rowlands and Mr Willie Rowlands, Llanfecheil FLSO hy Directors of the firm of Messrs T. Colliers and Company commercial travellers of the latter firm employees fit the firm Sunday school clfss Penmount Christian Eedeivour Scciety Mr Calder, Vaynol Park, Portinorwic Mr and Mrs Carad^g Evans, Mr and Mrs Hunter, Ala-road; the Misses A. and M. Davies, High-street; Mr and Mrs Rowlands, Penlon-street Messrs E. Lloyd Davies, Newport, Mon. Evan Roberts, Carmarthen M. C. Suuter, Cheater; and from old friends and colleagues. The undertaker was Mr W. Edwards, Shop Crugan. LLEYN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday, Mr Griffith Jones presiding and Mr William Pritchard occupying the vice chair. THE ROADS. During the month, the sum of E102 Is 9d was expended on the Lleyn district and E144 15S 6d on the Eifionydd district. SANITARY. In his monthly report, the Sanitary Inspector (Mr, Henry Roberts) announced that scarlatina had broken out at Llanaelhaiarn and the schools li ad been directed to he closed for four weeks. The Officer complained of a serious nuisance in this neighbourhood, and it was decided to take strong measures to abate the same. A fatal case of diphtheria was reported in a certain district. A v.ell which served ten or twelve houses with a supply of water was discovered to contain a large quantity of oil, and it was decided to give notice warning agaicst repetition. VITAL STATISTICS. Dr Fraecr reported that during January there were thirty-nine births and nineteen deaths, the death rate being 13'5 per 1,000. There was only one case of an infectious nature. NKVIN WATER SUPPLY. With regard to the proposed water supply for Nevin, the Clerk (Mr R. O. Jores) was directed to communicate Further with Dr Fraser and ask if he could not gauge the spring from which it was pro- posed to supply Nevin with pure water with the view to economising the preliminary expense. SETTLED. Mr T. E. Griffith announced that the question of JE20 in regard to the steam roller had been settled by the County Council. (Hear, hear.) PROPOSED BRIDGE AT ABERERCH. The following letter, dated 28th ot Ftbruary. was received from Mr C. S. Denniss, manager of the Cambrian Railway Company I am obliged for your letter of the 27th inst., with regard to the proposed bridge over the river leading to Abererch crossing, and observe that the amount off.-red by the local authorities ia only £90, but as the pstimate referred to in my letter of the 10th January. 1900, amounts to £28-1, that leaves my Company £ 194 to provide, which is a very large proportion of the total. Your letter does not state that any of the large landowners, who will make the most use of the road, have promised to contribute independently. Would you mind informing me whether they have bes-n ap- proached? I may say at the outset that I do not think my Company will feel at liberty to contribute anything like the amount referred to, and I hope you will be able to shew that a much larger sum will be obtainable locally."—Mr Samuel Roberts considered the estimate much too high and said the Council could explaiu matters better if they had on interview with Mr Dmuiss.—Mr J. F. Roberts said THAT the resolution they had passed at Abererch Parish Council was to seek an interview with Mr Dennisa with whom they could enter into details and he suggested that the District Council should join the Aberercb Parish Council.—This suggestion was agreed upon And Messrs J. T. Jone?, T. E. Griffith, and D. H. Davies were appointed to ac- company the Abererch deputation to Mr Denniss. —It was decided to send a copy of Mr Denniss's letter to Mr Owen Evans, Broom Hall. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The following is a list of nominatious for seats on the Board of Guardians, The asterisk denotes old members. As will be seen there are unr pposed roturna at several parishes, including Djtiin. The last day of nomination was Monday and.the last day of withdrawal is Saturday Aberdaron-John Hughes, Dafarn Newydd O. Jones, Factory *Griffith Jones, Deuglawdd *Ed. Williams, Penrhynmawr. Abererch—'Samr.el Roberts, Penvdon *John F. Roberts, Gromlech J. Thomas, Glanafan. Bodvean-*Robert Davies, Alltgoch. Bryncroes—*John Jones, Carcg; WM, Roberts, Ty Fair. Carnguwch—Thomas Ellis, Carnguwch Bach. Ceidio a Llandudwen—Owen G. Williams, Cefn- leisiog. Criccieth-* Ann Watkin, Muriau; Wm. Watkin, Parciau Isaf. Denio—#John Williams, Ltys Afon E. Myradin Rees, Salem-terrace *E. R. Davies, Kmgsley. Edeyrn— *John Jones, Ship Inn. Lianaelhaiarn—'John Parry, Uwchlaw'rffynon Hugh Williams. Morfa; Roberts, Moelfra- fawr Robert W. Jones, Nantbach. Llanarmou—Robert Williams, Gaerddu-bach 'Robert Jones, Brynrhydd. Llanbedrog—*John Jones, Hendy. Llacdegwning—*Gth. Jones, Peuybont. Llanengan— Robert Griffith, Creigirgoch W. Rheidiol Roberts, Tyddyncallod *C. Williams, Corn Farm. Llanfihangel Bachellaeth — *Thomas Evan Griffith, Galltyberen. LLmgiau-" John Evans, Nant; *John Roberts, Rh-indir; William Davies, Saethon Henry Griffith, Llawrdref. Llangwnadl and Bodferin — "Thomas Jones Thomas, Trefgraig plas; William Owens, Plas Llangwnadl. LJalJgybi Rohert Parry, Ty Croes; John Grffith Jones, Ty'nrhos; "David H. Davies, Oraedd. Llannor—*Thomas Owen, Hendre Penprys D. H. Parry, Penllwyn O. Williams. Gefailbont Robert Roberts, Gors goch *Captain John Roberts, Tymawr. Llanystomdwy-John Owenp, Llwyn yr Eryr *Daniel Pritchard, Syntir W. E. Williams, Ysguhor hen William Roberts, Gwin dy. Nevin—*Hughh Roberts, Glan'rafon; J. Prit- chard Jones, Holborn. Pcnllech—'Daniel Williams, Penllechuchaf. Penllyn—*J. T. Jones. Parciaumawr. Peurhos—Robert Williams, Cae'rplan *0. G. Jones, Tyddyn Llewelyn, Pistyll—"John Roberts, Gwniasa.

PORTMADOC SHIPPING. — Arrived Annie Lloyd, Roberts, Cork S.s. Rebecca, Roberts, Liverpool. THE LIGHT RAILWAY SCHEME.—The Portmadoc, Beddgelert, and South Snowdon Railway Bill wa read a secouG time at the House of Commons on Tuesday. NEW BUSINESS.— As will be seen by an advertise- ment, Mr R. H. Owen, baker and confectioner, has opened business at the Berlin Restaurant, High- street. The restaurant, which is commodious and well appointed, has been renovated on a large scale. ENTERTAINMENT.—The children of Tab-rnacl were given a treat in the form of a lantern lecture on Modern Palestine by Mr J. R. Prichard on Tuesday night. Mr David Williams, Ivy House, who manipulated the lantern, gave a solo, and recitations were given by Miss Nesta Prichard, Miss Maggie Owen, Robert Price, and J. Pierce Davies. ST JOHN'S CHURCH.—Mr Percival with his usual generosity has promised f50 towards making the proposed terrace before the Church, the new path, and the general improvement of the surrounding grounds. Mrs Rooe has granted ex. tension of land, and Mrs Henry Evans has kindly given facilities for the improvement of the main road. A large number ot ludy members have volunteered to undrtake the work of collecting the necessary funds, and Mr J. Holt Newell has been appointed secretary. The work at the grounds is being carried out under the superintendence of Lieut-Col. J. S. Hughes. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETIES.—On Mon- day night, at Garth, the Rev John Owen, Ciiccieth, gave an address on the best method of studying the Scriptures, and at St John's, the Rev LI. R. Hughes, the vicar, read his paper on the principles of civil government. At Ebenezer, Mr D. R. Thomas, presiding, papers were read by Mrs Griffith Jones. Mr Owen Jones, and Mr R. H. Morgan. At Salem there was a debate on Martha and Mary whose character should be emulated in the world of to-day." Miss P. McLean opened in favour of Martha and Miss M. J. Roberts, High street, in favour of Mary. There was a majority of four on the side of Miss Roberts. ORATORIO.—On Friday night at the Town Hall, Shinn's oratorio, "The Captives of Babylon" was performed by St. John's Church Choir, assisted by members of the different Nonconformist chapels. The Choir, which was conducted by Mr J. Bryant, was supported by an orchestra consisting of the following:—First violins, Mr E. R. Bonner- Thomas (leader), Mr D. O. M. Roberts, Mr O. Bonner-Thomas, and Mr Daniel Williams, solicitor second violins, Miss Newell, Mr W. G. Williams, Mr R Evans Jones, and Mr R. G Roberts violo, Mr R. Jooes-Lloyd cello, Mr William Griffith; contra bass. Mr Griffith Pritchard clarionette, Sergeant-Instructor Hammond flute, Mr A. Bromwich; oboe, Mr Walter McLean piano, Miss Crick. The soloists were :—Soprano, Miss M. C. Williams, and Evans (Pentnorfa), Mrs Morris Williams, and Mis. Bryant; contralto, Miss Patti May Roberts anJ Miss Roberts (Iufants Schcol); tenor, Mr R. B. Thorpe, Mr Tom Jones (stationmaster), and Mr Vaughan Humphreys, New-street (Mr Willie Roberts was unavoidably absent through illness) bas*, Mr Ezra Lewis, and the Conductor. Al- though the attack was a little weak and some of the pianissimo pieces were sung rather loudly, the rendering of the oratorio as a whole was very satisfactory and reflected credit ou the conductor, who, it must ba borne in mind, was ffotded but a few weeks' time to train his choir. The orchestra, devoid of the failing of most local orchestras,remembered that it was accompanying a choir, with the result that instead of drowning the singing it made it more effective. In short, the beauty of the choruses and the solos was made manifest. The altos, although good, were not up to the other voices and when taking the ltad they were more or less at a discount. The female soloists were simply superb, Miss Pattie May Roberts excelling herself; but some of the male soloists, AN the result of too much forcing, went out of tune. The choruses which won tne highest encomiums from the audience were 0 Seion, City of the Lord," "The Sound of the Trumpet ia Heard," and Lead On, Lead On, to Conquer." Ou the motion of Mr J. Tobias, seconded by Mr Rundal Casson, a of thanks was accorded the Conductor of the orchestra and all those who had taken part. MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. A third attempt; to convene a representative meeting of ratepayers was made on Tuesday night and met with fair success, some seventy to eighty electors presenting an appearance at Mr Barnard's room. Mr W. Morris Jones, solicitor, who pur- poses contesting a seat, was voted to the ohair aud he explained that certain actions of the retiring council had been adversely criticised by a large section of the ratepayers and that meeting had been called to discuss such actions and to nominate candidates for the ap- proaching contest.—Mr W. H. Evaus paid the majority of the ratepayers were against the ereciion of a public lihrary. It had been said that a penny RATE would suffice, but he should like to know how £50 a year was going to provide and maintain^A library. It had also been said that £700 would be required to improve the gasworks, but he understood that the necessary work could be effected for £2,000, and that the additional amount was required to make more provision for the cookery clat-SEW.—Captain Morgan Jones who had just entered, being the only member of the Council present, was esked to speak. He returned his thanks to the ratepayers for the double honour they had couferred upon him in returning him on the Council and the Board of Guardians in the past. Speaking with regard to the Gasworks, he said the latter were in urgent need of improvement, and this would require at least £5,000. But the Council were hoping to obviate the expenditure of this sum by the electric lighting scheme which a Manchester syndicate contemplated carrying out in con- junction with the Beddgelert and Sonth Snowdon Railway Schema. Ihe Council were opposing the railway scheme because they did not consider the route intended the moat suitable. They did not object to the principle. With reference to the Library question he recommouded the adop tion of the Library Act, which was moved by Mr Jonathan Davies, but when he did 80, he understood that the Act would not be taken advantage of for a long time. He considered that the time was not ripe to go in for a library. There were other things more urgent, and it was his belief years would elapse ere a library was proceeded with. (Applause). He favoured the adoption of the Act so that the town was ready for a library there would,.be no technical difficulties in the way.—Replying to the Chairman and Mr P. O. Evans, Capt Morgan Jones said he did not understand that money was to be SPE^T to afford more facilities for the cookery clashes. — Mr j Evan Lewis afterward spoke. He said the Council seemed bent on carrying out large schemes at one and the same time. This would bo unwise as the rates would be increased enormously. Moreover, they had not carried out small improve- ments for which there was a crying need. Let them attend to small matters, particularly sanitary affairs in the first place. (Applause.)—Captain Jones, Netherton House, agreed that the Council had too many irons in the fire. They seemed to have no regard to the rates. He denounced tneir conduct in seeking sanction two years ago to borrow money to effect improvements at the Town Hall and then doing nothing. (Applause.) He was dead against a library at the preieut tim- and would do all he could to oppose the move- ment. (Loud applause.) Further remarks against the Library movements were made by Mr W. H. Evans and Mr R. G. Humphreys. The latter criticised the general policy of the Council, liken- ing it to a Cike the ingredients of which were nauseating to the generality of the ratepayers. What the ratepayers had to do was to remove the cook and all those assisting the cook. (Laughter and applause.) Reference had been made to nuisances. It was for the ratepayers to remove the many nuisances in the Council chamber. (Laughter and cheers.)—Reply ing to Mr Cadwaladr VYilliams, Captain Morgan Jones said the Council were biding their time with the gas works question in the hope that the electric lighting scheme would save a lot of the necessary expense.—Remarks having been made by Mr H. J. Hughes and Mr T. Garth Jones, the meet- ing ballotted for nominees. In the result it was agreed to support the candidature of Capt Morgan Jones and Mr Ebenezer Roberts, two re- tiring members, in the western ward, and to ask Mr H. Llewelyn Jones and Mr J. R. Owen to contest the other two seats and, in the event of one of them declining, to ask Mr Owen Hughes, Lombard-street. The meeting, by a large majority, opposed the return of all the retiring members in the eastern ward and decided to support the candidature of the following:—Capt Jones, Netherton House Capt David Richards Mr Griffith Williams, builder; Mr W. Morris Jones, solicitor; Mr David Ames, and Mr Evan Evans, Madoc street. Mr R. G. Humphreys was proposed, but he declined to be balloted for. URBAN COUNCIL ELECTION. LIST OF NOMINATIONS. Yesterday (Thursday) was the last day for nomi- nating candidates for the fifteen seats on the Urban District Council. In the Gest ward, Mr R. M Greaves (retiring member) and Mr O. D. Jones, Borthygest, have been returned unopposed for the two seats. Mr Jones succeeds Capt John Hughes who did not seek re-election. In the Tremadoc ward represented by three members, Messrs William Williams (retiring member), John Humphreys, solicitor, and William Davies, schoolmaster, have been returned un- opposed. Mr Humphreys and Mr Davies succeed Mr Henry Roberts and Mr Griffith Roberts. For the six seats in the Portmadoc eastern ward, eleven have been nominated. The five retiring members seek re-election, viz., Messrs Robert Isaac. Dr William Jones Morris, Dd. Morris, Rd Newell, and Dd. Williams. The new candidates are Messrs David Ames, 25, Chapel-street; John Davies, 16, New-street; Evan "Evans, 13, Madoc street; W. Morris Jones, solicitor Captain John Jones, Netherton House; and Captain David Richards, jun., 51, High-street. ONE seat in this ward has b"en vacant since the lamented death of Mr William Pritchard, Llwyn Onn. In the western ward, represented by four mem- bers, three retiring members seek re-election, viz., Mr Jonathan Davies, Mr Ebenezer Roberts, and Captain Morgan Jones. The retiring member not seeking le-election is Mr R. P. Lewis. The new candidates are MESSRS J. Owen Hughes, timber merchant; Henry Llewelyn Jones, Snowdon street; John Lewis, Belle Vue and J. R. Owen, 8, Garth- terrace. The last day for withdrawal is Tuesday and the electijn takes place on Saturday, March 23rd.

CORRIS. PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION.—On Saturday even- ing last, a Parish Meeting was held at the Board School, Corris, with Mr Rhys Owen in the chair. The following were nominated to fill the fifteen seats :—Messrs Humphrey Davies.J.P. E. Evans, Frondrg H. P. Humphreys, Gwindy H. R. Williams, Glandwr E. Lewis, Gaewern Cottage D. Jones, Llwydiarth H. Jones, Maesypandy J. Lewis. Abercwmeiddaw W. Owen, Pandy M. Roberts, Aberllefenny R Roberts, Pentref; R. Owen, Bronygog; John Williams, Rhianfa; H. Williams, Tyullechwedd J. p. Jones, Glas- ynws W. Williams, Aberllefenny; E. Willi«MS, Glanrafou (17). Messrs Richard Owen and H. R. Williams (old members), did not wish re-election and therefore withdrew. The Chairman therefore declared the other fifteen duly elected for the next three years. The three old members were re- elected on the district council, viz:—Messrs H. S. Roberts, H. Jones, and J. P. Jones. COMPETITIVE MEETING. — The annual com- petitive meeting of the Calvinistic Methodists of Corris and Esgairgeiliog was held on Tuesday evening last, the Rev J. Roberts, pastor, being the conductor and chairman. Musical adjudicator, Mr Ffestin Williams, Aberdovey accompanists, Messrs J. Lewis, Frondeg and H. Jones, Aber- llefcnny. There waa a good attendance and the competition on every subjf-ct WAS keen. The following took prizes :—Written examinanation, Mary C. Humphreys, Carmel David Lewis, and Evan Morris. Essay (open to those under twenty- one years of age), 1, Miss M. W. Roberts, Pen- rhiw 2, D. J. Williams, Tycapsl. Alto solo, T. Jones. Corris. Questions on St. John I—viii chapters, Messrs H. Williams (Ap Idris) John Williams, Frondeg and E. R. Morris, Garreg- lwyd. Soprano solo, Jane A. Davies, Corris. Written examination (for those under sixteen years), M. W. Roberts, D. J. Williams, and M. Owen. Chief essay, Messrs L. Lewis, Gwyngyll; and J. M. Jones. Ceinws. Recitation (for children under fourteen years), Maggie M. Roberts, Lizzie C. Jones, and Charlotte M. Roberts. Verses on Y Gair," M. J. Jones, Aberllefenny. Memorial verses (open to the world), Mr H. R. Williams (Llwydrudd). Baritone solo, Mr E. Jones. Aber- llefenny. Essay (for competitors under twenty- five years of age), Mrs Rowlands. Ceinws. Im- promptu reading, Mr R. Lewis, Gaerwen Cottage. Recitation (open to the world), Miss Alice Hughes Garneddwen. Quartette, Mr T. V. Jones's party and MRT. Edwards's party were equal. Answering questions on the Hyfforddwr," 1, Miss M. Jones 2, Ap Idris 3, J. M. Jones. Explaining a verse Mr D. G. Davill8, Ceinws.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. FAIR-—The March fair was held on Tuesday. There was a good attendance of dealers, but there were few cattle hhown and hardly any horses, The prices secured were up to the average. LLANFROTHEN PARISH COUNCIL.—At the anuual parish meeting at Llanfrothen on Saturday nieht the following were elected on the Council :-Mcssrs John Jas Evans, Owen Evans, John Jonee, Moses Jenes,Richard!jone«,J.SylvauusOwen, David Parry, John Pritchard, R. J. Roberts, Ephraim Williams, Robert Williams. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—The election of county councillor for the Llanfrothen parliameutry district took place on Saturday. Mr R. 1.1. Evans, clerk of the peace offioe, was the presiding officer. Practically all available votes were recorded, and there was only one spoilt vote. Fesult-Mr Moses Kellow, quarry manager, Croesor, 89 Mr E. Bowen Jones, Ynysfor, 81 majority 8. The seat was formerly held by the late Mr John Jones, Yuysfor. PARISH MEETING.The annual parish meeting to elect A parish council was held on Saturday night, Mr J. Bennet Jones presiding. :Twenty-one were nominated for fifteen seats, but to avoid a contest the following withdrew :—Messrs Ellis Glynne, David Jones, Glantecwyn Hugh Jones. Tyeiddaw Thomas Morgan, Church street Dd, Owen, Church-place; and Owen Pritchard, Market- place. The new council consists of the following —Messrs R. G. Pritchard. Rees Daniel, David Griffith, Bryn Nazareth Joseph Humphreys, W. Jones, stationmaster; Dr J R- Jones, R. T. Jones, J. D. Jones, Werddoo W. S. Pierce, Minffordd; J. Pierce, Hafodwern S. Pierce, drapar; Evan Richards, WM.* Williams, Peny- groes, and J. E. Williams, coal merchant.—It was resolved to nominate Mr G. Parry Jones as the representative of the parish on the Board of Guardians in the place of Mr J. P. Roberts, retired.

LLANYSTUMDWY. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION—The election of county councillor took place on Saturday. Mr William George WAS the presiding officer at Llan- ystumdwy polling station and Mr J. Humphreys, Portmadoc, at the Llanarmon station, Mr William Pritchard, Penybryn, defeated the sitting member. Mr William Roberts, Penstumllyn, receiving 228 votes as against 211, or a majority of 17. LLEYN AND EIFION MONTHLY MEETING.—This was held on Monday and Tuesday. At the preach- ing meetings the Rev T. Charles Williams, Menai Bridge, the Rev J. J. Roberts, Portmadoc, the Rev William Jones, Tremadoc, and the Rev J. Jones, Pwllheli, took part.—The Rev W. Jones, Fourcrosses, presided at the conference.—It was agreed to hold the next meeting a.t Llwycdyrus. The history of the cause at Llanystumdwy was given by Mr John Roberts and was most satis- factory. The debt despite the repairs carried out during the year has been reduced to £ 110.— Addresses on proper conduct at chisrch and at the monthly meeting were given by the ltev J. Jones, the Rev J. J. Roberts, the Rev W. Jones, Tremadoc. and the Rev Alun T. Jones, Chwilog.— A resolution declaring that total abstinence should be a condition of office-bearing under the monthly meeting was withdrawn.—Mr E. R. Davies, Pwllheli, proposed that the resolution passed at Garth, Portmadoc, with regard TO the case of Mr W. O. Jones should be sent to the rasaiwn.—The Secretary (the Rev D. Roberts) said it was only passed to send it to Mr W. O. Jones.—Mr H. Tudwa! Davies seconded Mr E. R. Davies' proposition.— The Rev John Evans, B.A., proposed that thp. next business should be taken.—The Rev John Hughes, Edern, seconded and Mr Robert Williams Henllan, supported the amendment which was carried.

ABKKLLKFISNNY. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On Friday evening last, at the Calvmiotic Methodist Chapel. Aberllefenny, a competitive meeting was held. The chapel was crowded and the meeting was successful. The chairman was Mr J. Hughes, Beaumaris, and Rev J. J. Evans wae the conductor ac ompanists, Miss M. J. Disley and Master Hughie Jones. The musical adjudicator was Mr Festin Williams, Aberdovey; prose, Revs J. Roberts, Afonwy Williams, H. W. Parry, and J. J. Evans, Messrs M. Thomas, C.C., Ivor Jones, H. S. Roberts, E. T. Williams. J. R. Evans, J. Griffi hs (Ralltgoed), M. Roberts (Plas); poetry, Mr H. Jones, Aberllefenny. Priz -s were won by Mn Reps, Tanycoed Miss Griffiths, Ffynonbadarn; Miss J. Jones, Tremafon; Miss Alice Hughes, Garneddwen Miss C. R. Williams, Glanrafonisaf Messrs H. O. Hughes J. R. Jones, Garneddwen Josiah Jones &nd R. and H. Jones, Glanrafon; VV. T. Jones; L. Davies, Pensarn R. J. Williams, Brynffynon; E. Jones, Glanrafon.

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