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MACHYNLLETH. SPECIAL SESSIONS.—On Tuesday, before Mr R Rees, William Collett was eharged by P. C. J. D Jones with begging atPenegoes on July 28th and was sentenced to foureen days with hard labour. On Wednesday before Mr R. Rees, Arthur Mansell was charged by P.C. Hamer, Cemmes, with begging at Cemmes Road on that day, and was sentenced to fourteen days hard labour. COUNTY SCHOOL MANAGERs.-Dr A 0 Davies presided over the ordinary meeting of the Mach- ynlleth County School Governors held on Friday afternoon, July 31st. There were also present: Messes R Rees, T R Morgan, R Owen, Edward Rees, W. M. Jones, Miss Rees, Mr Rowlands, (clerk) Mr Cleaton (deputy clerk) and Mr Meyhr (headmaster). Tne Clerk reported the receipt of jE50, the school' proportion of the f400 taken from the reserve fund by the County Governing B dy and divided among the schools. He hid also received a chtque for £ 37 10s being payment on account of the current year's income.-It was Stated that only one-third of the usual number had sat for the entrance sci) olarti hips. -A discussion took place in committee, and it was decided to make enquiiies from other schools in the county, as to how the new regulations governing the con- duct of the scholarship examination had affecte 1 these schools. — With respect to the proposed con- ference of local governors of the county for the purpose of considering the present financial po*- ition of the tcnoo s the steps to be taken to improve it, and tne present tYotrn of qualifying for the Board of Education grant for teaching soience, the County Govering Body suggested Lhat the con- ference should be postponed until the new authority came into power,-A letter was read from the Central Welsh Board in reply to a letter from the governors in which protest was made against the increased fees charged by the Board. The increased charges were rendered necessary owing to the financial position cf the Board. (Laughter). Having regard to the fees charged by public bodies, the Board was not prepared to admit that the fees were exorbitant. At the same time they were anxious to keep the charges at the lowest practicable figure, and the matter would continue to receive the Board's care. ful attention. It was scarcely correct to say that no notice had been given of the increases for special attention was called to the new departure in July of last year -The Chairman said that they ought to pass a vote of censure upon the Board. (Laugh- ter).—Mr R. Rees Thi Central Welsh Board had better die the same time as the County Governing Body. (More laughter). —A further letter from the Board urged the governors to increase the salary for a science master, and by offering JEI20 secure the services of a competent teacher. The need of establishing a physical laboratory was also urged by the Board.—A long discussion took place upon this matter, and the Governors complained that the Board were urging them to do what they ceuld not do unless they had more money. This oould not be obtained unless the rate in the couuty Was increased.—Mr R Rees felt thpt they should get a master and off, r a salary of 9120. The county Governing Body would be obliged to find the money or they would have to close the Schools.—Mr W M Jones hoped that Mr Rees would do all he could to get that Body to find the money. It seemed to him that the County Governing Body was ruled by the Chairman as well as the County Council.-Pr Davies concurrtd and added that they must change the chairman.-The Governeis agreed to advertise for a science master at a salary of JE120 per annum. The Headmaster reported to the Governing Body that two pupils, Llewelyn M Jenkins, of Borth, and G M Davies, of Machynlleth, had been succ- essful in passing the Matriculation examination of the University of London. Four old pupils had also done remarkably well. T W Phillips B.A., who had entered Jesus College, Oxford, in Octobor last, with a scholarship of £ 80 a year, had won an open Goldsmith Exibition at the University of Oxford PETT.Y SESSIONS, Wednesday, August 5th, before Ed. Rees (phairman, Rd. Reese. Drunkenness.—Dd. Evans, labourer, Doll- kftreot, charged by P.S. Owen with having been drunk, stated that he did not know that he was drunk, but he went home all right.—P.S. Owell proved the ca6e and defendant was fined 6d. and costs. Straying.—Thos. Fox, hawker, Graigfach- fctceet, was charged by P.C. J. D. Jones with having allowed a horse to stray on the high- way. Defendant did not appear.—P.C. Jones stated that he found the horse straying Mil the road to Penegoes on July 5.-P.S. Jones stated that defendant was on at the last sessions for straying, and in that instance the case was dismissed, it being his first offence.-Fined Is. scid costs. Theft.—James Fleming, labourer, 5, Dovey- Tievr, Machynlleth, was charged by Henry .W%&wick, Inspector of the Cambrian Rail- ways, Newtown, with having stole a pair of overalls from the guards van at the Railway Stajtion.—Defendant appeared.—BSnry War- wick stated that on Saturday, July 4th, Guard Vembles, in the employ of the Cambrian Railways Company, on leiaving off work, left a. pair of leggings, overcoat, trousers, and Mackintosh in the van. The van was locked wifti a padlock. On going to work on Mon- lay morning the van was found open and the articles missing. Information was given to Wie police and the articles were found in de- lendemt's house.—Wm. Venables, guard, Machynlleth, stated that on July 4th he left his van at Machynlleth Station. He left in- side his overcoat, leggings, mackintosh, and a felt hat. Looked the van. On returning eti Monday morning, he found the door of the Tan open and the articles missing. On Tues- day morning he found the mackintosh in the yam, which had not been locked on the previ- ous night.—Thos. oJnes, stationmaster, iden- -tifie.d the trousers produced, as his own.- P.C. Jones stated that he made inquiries and found that the defendant had taken the lock from the van. Cautioned defendant, and he replied that he found them, and kept them with the intention of returning them on Mon- 3ay night after leaving the works. -Defeiicii n t stated that he had intended returning the ar- ticles on Monday. He saw no coat.—Defen- dant was given the benefit of the doubt and the case dismissed. Without Lights.—Rd. Rees. Cwrt. Pennal, shop keeper, charged by P.C. J. D. Jones with having cycled without a light, admitted the iffence.-This being defendant's first offence the case was dismissed. Maintenance.—Ed. Jones, 7, Princess-street Yreorky, collier, wa scharged by John Jones, relieving officer, with refusing to pay £1 18s., towards the maintenance of his mother.—John Jones stated that the defendant earned on an average per week, £ 2 4s.—Ordered to pay in two months. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesday, Au- gust 5th.—Present. Mr. E. N. Jones (chair- man), Messrs. Ed. Hughes, Ellis Hughes, Rufus Owen, E. Francis, Ed. Lewis. R. Morgan, Lewis Lewis, R. Hughes. Mrs. Thomas, D. Morgan (acting clerk.) Master's Report. The Master reported that Elizabeth Thomas and her four children, discharged themselves to( on July 1Ith.John Jones, a vagrant, was brought to the House on July 25th by P.C. J. D. Jones. His head was badly bruised, he having fallen against the iron railings whilst intoxicated. The walls of the washhouse and Iramp wards have been white-washed, lhe report was adopted. The House. Number of inmates in the house 31, last year corresponding period 25. 118 vagrants were admitted during the month, corresponding record last year 75. Statistics.—Amount of out-relief adminis- tered for the Machvnlleth District, per Mr. John Jones, JB19 16s. te 71 paupers. Per Mr. D. Howells, for Darowen District, £ 32 18s Wm. Jones J329 9s. to 109 paupers. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Rural District Council was held after that of the Board, Mr. Ed. Hughes presid- ing. Dylife-road. A letter was read from the Rev. Ed. Ed- wards, Dylife, with regard to the repair of Dvlife'-road.—The Surveyor was directed to put a man on the road for a week to repair it. Surveyor's Estimate. The Surveyor presented his estimate for the past month for JB25, which was approved of. The meeting then terminated. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Tuesday. Au- gust 4th, Present, Messrs. John Pugh, chairman; D. C. Davies, Henry Lewis, n. Gillart, Rd. Rees, Rd. Owen, John Micah, D. Smith, J .M. Breeze, Evan Reese, Jno. Rowlands, clerk; D. Philip Jones, assistant clerk; Evan Humphreys, surveyor; Dr. A. 0 .Davies, medical officer. A letter regret- ting the absence of Lord Henry Vane Tem- pest was received. Streets and Sanitary Committee. The Clerk reported that a meeting of the Streets and Sanitary Committee bad been called for the previous Friday, but there was no quorum.—It was then decided to consider the reports of the Medical Officer and Inspec- tor in Committee and the Council agreed to take action en the various matters opened. Railway Rates. Letters were read from Mr. Denniss, mana- ger of the Cambrian Railways in regard to the lowering of the railway rates charged for the carriage of sheep.-The Clerk stated that the question had been raised by the Markets and Fairs Committee, a meeting of which would be held on the following Friday. Sev- eral letters had been received on the matter, which was now for the Committee to consi- der.—On the motion of Mr. Owen it was agreed to refer the letters to the Committee. Lighting. The Inspector presented a detailed report as to the state of the gas lamps in the streets, and the matter was referred to a Committee which has the question of the lighting of the town in hand. New Thoroughfares. The Clerk stated that the report of the New Thoroughfares Committee was n.)t ready to be considered. The Committee would have to meet again before completing their work. Filtering Beds. The Inspector as keeper of the waterworks, read his report as to Cwmyrwctn. He stated that the work was now almost completed.— In reply to the Chairman, the Inspector said it was not intended as a permanent structure. -On the Inspector's recommendation it was agreed to provide a now trough.—On the pro- position of Mr. Rd. Cwen it was decided to ask for a renewal of the permission of the joint owners of the land.—Mr. Evan Rees suggested the consideration of the erection of filter beds, but after discussion it was agreed on the motion of Mr. Henry Lewis, seconded by Mr. Owen, to call a special meeting for the consideration of the water supply generally. On the suggestion of Mr. Gillart, the Clerk was instructed to ascertain the terms of Engineer for the preparation of plans and es- timates.—Mr. Jno. Micah thought filter beds would not be necessary if the reservoir had been cleaned out. He therefore voted against the proposition.—It was further agreed to consider the question of the new thoroughfare at the special meeting, which will be called by the Clerk. Price of Gas. On the motion of Mr. J. M. Breeze, it was decided to write to the Gas Company asking for a reduction in the price of gas. Mr. Breeze thought the present price was very exorbi- tant.—Mr. Evan Rees prop'.sod that the Clerk should ascertain the prices of gas at Abervst- wyth, Newtown, and Welshpool, but there bf) ing no seconder the matter dropped. Main Roads. The Clerk said he had received several reports on the main roads expenditure, but as the ques- tion was in a Committee's hand at present it could be further considered at the next meet- ing. Visitor's Complaint. A lady visitor, who had intended spending the last week at Machynlleth, wrote, com- plaining that she had had to leave the town on Saturday owing to the nuisaace and annoy- ance caused by the organ and roundabouts.— The letter was laid on the table.

LAM PETER Success.—On Monday last, at the National Eisteddfod, the first prize for the best piece of tweed for shooting suits, was awarded to Messrs. Edwards and Son, Dolwen Mills, Lam- peter. Soar .-On Tuesday evening the Rev. J. M. Prvtherch Wern and Rev. Gwilym Evans, Aberayron, preached at Soar Chapel. The rev gentlemen were on their way to the quar- terly meetings held at Cellan and Llanfair on Tuesday and Wednesday. Bank Holiday.—Monday was observed as a holiday. There was a general exodus of the inhabitants of the town. A few went down to the Carmarthen sports, whilst others went to Aberystwyth, and many brakesful went to Aberayron for the day. No doubt many more would have patronised the Carmarthen sports if the M. and M. Railway would only run a late train up. As they are now, people can- not get a train to arrive at Carmarthen be- fore noon and they have to return from there at 5.10 p.m., at which time the sports are hardly over. Wedding.—A wedding was celebrated at the Parish Church on Tuesday last between Mr. Albert E. Jones, son of Mr. E. Davies Jones, coachbuilder. of Lampeter, and Miss Gertrude Rowe, of Oxford, but for years in service with Principal Bebb, of S. D. College, who per- formed the ceremony. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. Frimley, of Oxford. The Misses Prudence, Collins, Jones, and Miss Ann Jones attended as bridesmaids. Mr. Wil- liam Edward Jones, of Barmouth, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Breakfast was partaken of at the house of the bride- groom's father, after which the happy pair left for Oxford, where they intend spending their honeymoon. They were recipients of numerous and useful presents. The Walking Craze.—On Thursday evening last Mr. D. J. Davies, for many years clerk with the late Mr. Thos. Lloyd, solicitor, and local correspondent of this paper, arrived in town from London having walked all the way. He started on Saturday afternoon, complet- ing ten miles by the evening. Afterwards he walked at the rate of forty miles a day. He has greatly enjoyed himself and speaks of the journey as one of the most pleasant he has undertaken. Mr. Davies is strong and heal- thy, a good all-round athlete, and winner of several prizes for cycling and foot racing. They Did'nt Know.-A cyclist recently re- turning from Tregaron and passing a farm- house, ran into a litter of qoung squealers and put a summary end to the promising career of one of them. As he was picking himself up a wasp that happened to be taking open air exercise near the spot, and not approving of the cyclist's abrupt methods, promptly in- serted its sting in the lobs of his ear. It is now said that neither the porkers nor the wasp knew that the intruder was a smart lawyer and a political agent to boot, otherwise the course would have been kept* clear for him. Obituary.-Tlie death took place on Wed- nesday Last, at the house of Mr. Jno. Davies, Glendale, where he had been residing for a long time past, of Mr. Morgan Davies, at the age of 29 years. Deceased had been ill for a long time from consumption. He had been at a sanatorium, but without good result. He seemed no worse on the day of his death than he had been every day. On Saturday the funeral took place when a large number of people gathered together. The service at the house and at the Church was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Evans, curate. The body was in- tered at St. Peter's Churchyard. The coffin was borne bv the members of the Lampeter Branch of the Independent Order of Fores- ters. of which deceased was a member. He had been for a long time gardener at the Bryn. The coffin had upon it some beautiful wreaths of flowers grown by himself. Mr. John Davies was most kind and hospitable to the deceased in his affliction. The "Bryn" family and many other kind friends, had also taken great in- terest in deceased's welfare. Sudden Death.—About eleven o'clock on Monday morning, whilst busily engaged wash- ing some clothes, Mary Anne Lewis, the wife of David Lewis, the well-known local fisher- man. was seized with paralysis and eied early on Tuesday morning. Deceased, who was fifty-eight years of age, was born -it- New- castle-upon-Tyne. and has resided in this town with her husband for more than thirty years. She was a striving and hard working woman and her loss to the family will be ir- reparable.

MEIil ONETHINT EK- (MEDIATE ED U CATION. MEETING OF COUNTY BODY. The quarterly meeting of the Merioneth County Governing Body was held at Barmouth yesterday, when there were present, Mr. E. P. Jones, chairman, presiding; Sir H. B. Robertson, Pale; the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Rhug i Airs. Burton and Jlis. Piice^ Bala ? Messrs. H. Haydn Jones, Towyn; Edward Griffith, Dolgelley; Dr. Roger Hughes, Bala; Prof. 0. M. Edwards, M.A., W. Evans, Blaenau Festiniog; John Davies, Dyffryn R. Jones Griffith, clerk; W. T. Lloyd, assistant clerk; and Thomas Jones, headmaster of Towyn County School; Mr. Owen Owen, chief inspector of schools, was also present on his annual visit. Financial. The Clerk announced that after payment of cheques due that day ther would be a balance in hand of L179. Exhibitions. Satisfactory reports being received with re- gard to Mr. Rowland J. Richards, and Miss Catherine Rowlands, both late of Barmouth School, and Miss Maude K. Cotterill, late of Towyn School, who hold County Exhibitions tenable at the Aberystwyth College, the Coun- ty Body decided to renew the three exhibitions. It was also agreed to hand over scholarships already granted to Miss Anne C. Pugh and Mr. John Owen Jones, both of Towyn School. The report of the Chief Inspector giving the award of this year's exhibitions, was stated to be not to hand. As the result affects the Ren- del Exhibitions, the awards of the latter had to be held over. Lectures in Quarrying and Mining. The County Council wrote approving of the sum of £ 20 being granted to the Festiniog School District for the purpose of lectures in quarrying and mining. Experimental Ti'1 rm. The County Council als< -oved of a con- tribution of £ 67 5s., being cde for one year only to the Aberystwyth College towards the establishment of a joint college and counties experimental farm for the advancement of agriculture in the six counties affiliated to the agricultural department of the College. A letter was received from the Registrar of the Aberystwyth College, stating that five out of the six counties had fallen in with the proposal; whilst a second letter from the County Council authorised the County Body to appoint two representatives on the Joint Management Committee under the scheme, the first meeting of which is to be held on Saturday at Aberystwyth. Mr. John Davies laid stress on the impor- tance of appointing representatives, not only interested in agriculture generally, but en- dowed with a knowledge of the agricultural nature of Merioneth County. Dr. Roger Hughes agreed and said Merion- eth had such a representative in the Hon. C. H. Wynn. Holding as Mr. Wynn did many public offices in the county, he was sorry to do something overburdening, but he was per- suaded to move his election when he thought of the importance of the proposal and that Mr. Wynn, when he took anything in hand did his "ork thoroughly. He never scamped work. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Edward Griffith seconded the proposi- tion, which was carried unanimously, and Mr. Wynn acknowledged. Mr. John Davies said Mr. Robert Richards, Pensarn, was a practical farme>- and he pro- posed his election as the other representative. The Hon. C. H. Wynn seconded the proposi- tion, which was likewise carried unanimously. No Action. The Body took no action regarding a sug- gestion of the Board of Agriculture that man- urial experiments should be conducted, and carried out at convenient centres in the county Waiting Developments. The Radnorshire County Governing Body wrote urging the adoption of the following re- solution :—"That the examination and in- spection of the Intermediate Schools through- out Wales be undertaken by arrangement with and under the supervision of the Welsh Uni- versity Authorities instead of as heretofore bv the Central Welsh Board." W. P. Evans proposed that the letter should be laid on the table to wait develop- ments This was seconded by Mr .Edward Griffith and agreed to. Private Interview. The Body at this stage opened a long inter- view in private, with Mr. Owen, the chief in- spector.—A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Owen on the motion of Mr. Edward Griffith, seconded by Mr. W. P. Evans. Probably the Last Meeting. The Clerk was directed to arrange for the distribution of the technical rate among the schools and for the announcement of the award of the County Exhibitions, it being deemed unnecessary to convene a meeing for this business only. Mr. Owen said the award would come about the middle of September. The Chairman took it that this would be the last meeting of the County Governing Body. He did not think there would be need for a meeting to formaUy hand over their authority to the new management. It was left to the Chairman and Clerk to de- cide as to whether another meeting should be called before the appointed day under the new Act. At the close of the meeting, Mr. John Davies announced that the gentleman who had been generous ensugh to give JE30 towards the renewal of the Coronation Scholarships was Mr Robert Jones, clerk of the peace for Merionethshire.—Mr. Haydn Jones proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Robert Jones, and this was carried unanimously. It was stated that the school districts had ijharanteod the renewal of the Scholarships for the third year.

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TALGARREG HAY.— The bulk of the hay crop still remains unharvested. Much of it is already spoiled and only fit for the dung heap. SUCCESS.-At the Alltyrodyn Horse Show last week, a suckling belonging to Mr Tbos. Thomas, Greengrove, stood third in his class. The judge was Mr Vincent Thomas, Carmarthen. ) BARRACKS.—The old houses with straw roofs and mud walls have all but disappeared from this district. The last that has tottered to its fall is the well-known old cottage called the Barracks." Its age no one can tell. It received its strange name from the fact that very many years ago, several sons of the family then living in it joined the army. COOKERY.-The Cardigan Technical Instruction Committee, at its last meeting, granted the application sent in from Talgarreg for a course of lectures and demonstrations in cookery. It is to be hoped that the College will arrange for the course to take place at a convenient time. The officers of the local committee having this matter in hand are Messrs T. G. Thomas, C.C, chairman; E. Thomas, Penbont, treasurer; and T.Thomas, Bryndelyn, secretary. SHOW. — The Horticultural Show Committee met at the Schoolroom on Friday evening, there being present Rev T. Lloyd, Moelifor (chair- man); Messrs E. Thomas, Graig (treasurer); T. Thomas and R. Davies, secretariest R. Mars- land, Fronfelen J. Evans, Post Office; D Lewis, Woodlands; T. Thomas, Greengrove; J. Rees, Mynachlog T. Davies Pantcoch Villa and E. Lloyd, Moelifor.—Steps were taken to provide the finances for the coming show. The other business was of a routine character. CONVENIENCE. The char-a-banc running through Talgarreg every Friday is a great con- venience. It starts from Pencader in the early morning, arriving at Talgarreg about ten, and reaching its destination at New Quay about eleven. Up to some years ago, the New Quay vans drove through Talgarreg and Pontshan three times a week, but on the County Council taking over the Ffostrasol road, they adopted that route. When the drifting snows of winter have made the Blaenglowon and Wstrws moors impassable, however, they are then often con- strained to take the more sheltered road along the Vale of Clettwr.

PUNLLYWN THE HARVEST.- The wet weather for the last week has kept farmers very backward" with their hay harvesting. Those who used to finish early have not yet done all their cutting. Some of the smallest farms have had theirs in good condition. The crops are not so heavy as last year though it seems to be heavier here than in other districts. Some fields of corn will soon be ripe and a few -unny dry days will mike them ready for machines. The root crops give good signs of heavy crops in the autumn. The wet days have given advantage to carry on and finish all the weeding and cleaning in due time. The fields are all plentiful of grass and the stocks are doing well. A better summer for stocks could not be expected. Though the hay cannot be removed quickly, yet the fields are growing rapidly and August spring is very strong. The effect of the showers and the thunderstorms have been great towards the growing of everything. VISITORS.—Not so many visitors have appeared here so far as in the previous two years. The word goes abroad that this is the result of getting the riilway t(, pass through the valley. They can easily now go farther from town to the hills of Pontel wyd and Devil's Bridge. That may be, but no doubt if more good houses were to be bu halte more convenient for families to stay an a^ld apartments for the summer a great number wo would come cut so far to the country way the Rheidol Vale Railway would be us the benefit of the neighbourhood. A ramble about the paths and caves of the neighbourhood and the climbing of Castle Hill and Garibaldi Hill and also the Gwarallt high point to see the extensive and beautiful views from each of these would repay any one for such a day's walk. No doubt these will be included sooner or later in the number of the Aberystwyth walks and drives as the sceneies are amongst the best. The Rheidol Vale Railway could make good use of this neighbourhood all ar,other place of interest near the Capel Bangor Station on their line. Several places of interest begin at this station.

LLANON SUCCESSES. Miss Maggie Olivia Jones, Tal- arvor, vA. s awarded a prize for pianoforte playing at the recent distribution of prizes at the Ashford Girls' School. Also, at the July examinations of the Lqpdon College of Music, the following pupils of Miss Hughes, Aberayron, passed as follows Theoretical music Miss May A. H. Davies, Levant, first class in the elementary stage; and Miss Catherine A. Jenkins, Engrateia, first class in the junior stage. Pianoforte playing (senior examination): Miss Rosetta B. Jones, Cadivor Villa, first class and Miss May A. H. Davies, Levant, honours.

FFOSFUDR, TALYBONT. SHEARING COMPETITION.—A 'very interesting and keen sheep-sheariner competition took place on Ftosfudr Sheepwalk on Thursday, July 23rd (shearing day), when eleven shearers took part. The prizes were given by the owner, Mr David Owens, Berthlwyd, Talybont, who takes deep interest in the welfare of the young men of the district. The judges were Messrs Edward Evans, Neuaddfawr, Talybont, and David Fvans, Bwlchglas. The prizes were awarded as follows —1st prize, divided between Messrs Ben Thomas, Camddwrmawr, a"d Thomas Evans, Pen-, pompren Farm 2nd, Mr Evan Hughes, Bryn- fedwenfawr; 3rd, divided between Messrs E. W. j Evans, Tynant, and Richard Hughes, Carreg j Cadwgan; 4th, Mr Ben Evans, Penpompren Hall. The judges noted that the competition was a very good and close one, and remarked that the other five were well worthy of a prize. This brought the labours of the day to a very enjoyable end. All the competitors intend to compete again at the Talybont Show, to be held on September 2nd.

ELERCH SCHOOL TREAT.—Mr and Mrs Darlington very kindly gave the day school children a treat at CefD- gwyn on last Tuesday afternoon. Tea was laid on the lawn. Mrs Darlington and her three little daughters, assisted by Miss Phillips, attended to the children. There was an abundance of tea, catre, buns, bread and butter, and jam. The Vicar, Mrs Will ams, Mrs J A Williams, Miss Williams, and Mrs Jones, the School, were also present and did what they could to help. After tea, Mrs Jones led the children to the field, where Mrs Darliagton gave them money prizjs for races. The children gave three hearty cheers to Mr and Mrs Darlington for their great kindness in giving them so grand a treat. On leaving, each child was given a bun and a packet of sweets.

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punting Jippmntmcnts. THE B.O.H. SUBSCRIPTION PACK. WILL MEET (Weather and Water Permitting) Saturday, August 8th.Dovey Bridge Machynlleth 10-30. Down. Monday, August 10 h Dovey Bridge Machynlleth 10'30. Up.

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THE REPRESENTATION OF MONT- GOMERYSHIRE. At a meeting of the Powis Habitation of the Primrose League at Guilsfield on Thursday evening Captain Mytton, chairman of the Montgomeryshire Conservative Association, announced that Mr. R. W. Williams Wvnn had decided to accept the invitation of "the Association to stand for the fourth time as the Conservative candidate for the county at the next election, and that at a meeting of the Association that day he had been formally adopted as the candidate. Mr. Wynn ex- pressed great confidence in Mr. Chamberlain. and said he agreed that there should be an inquiry into the fiscal policy of this country. low%

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Customers' own Timber sawn to sizes. Stock ot Bricks, Laths, Tiles, Ac. J. GAS JONES (REGISTFRED PLUMBER), HOT AND COLD WATER AND SANITARY ENGINEER. Every description of sanitary work undertaken. Old Drains tested and re-constructed upon the latsst sanitary principles. Estimates furnished. 20, SNOWDON-STREET, PORTMADOC SPLENDID VARIETY OF SUMMER GOODS to be had at GWALIA HOUSE, PORTMADOC. Tailoring in all its branches. Experienced hands on the premises. W. H. ROWE, MUSIC WAREHOUSE, PORTMADOC. PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, VIOLINS, kc. Ynghyd a phob math o Offerynau Cerdd, am ariar parod neu daliadau misol. Gwneir hefyd bob math c delerau er cyfarfod cwsmeriaid a ddymunant dalu ar ddwy waith neu dair, &c. a587 CHARLES HUGHES, COACH BUILDER, c., CAMBRIAN CARRIAGE WORKS (Near the Cambrian Railway Station), PORTMADOC. NEW CARRIAGES of all descriptions MADE TO ORDER and REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. 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SOLE WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CARDIGAN BAY DISTRICT T. JONES & Co., 122, High Street, Portmadoe. c735 North Wales. — THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC WIRING CO ~LTTT Electrical t,. War Ofce Office* Wor^'d Ge.ertlV^ SOLE AGENTS IN CAENAEVONSHIR| ^ND^MERIO^ GARDNER The Company is particularly well qualified to carrv 1 t Quarries, Collieries, and Factories, and make a speciality of h 08 1D Countr>' Hoase8. Extended terms of payment arranged in the case of Church or ChSjl T iSr6™88' J TT Appointments kept in any part of North Wales on receipt of one dav'« oi P g 8 Heating. estimates- are prepared free of charge. clear notice, whilst Plans, specification Manager and Engineer for North Wales- D. O. EY ANS, A M I E. E., The National Electric Wiring Co., TEL. NO. 0171 To »hot\,n STREET' BANG0K- Branches at Blaenau Festinio? and Station Chambers, Rhyl. enquiries should be addressed HEAD OFFICE :-34, Victoria-street, London. S.W w986 Llanbedr. ARD&iE jj t: COALS, LIME, BRICKS, PIPES, &o BEST OUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS. BUILDING AND AGRICULTURAL LIME. 6 Delivered at all Railway Stations in Truck Loads a Lowest Prices. APPLY TO- ROBERT RICHARDS PENSARN. U^EDR, R.S.O. AND AT TOWYN. District Agent for John Bazley White & Brothers' Cement. Agent for Bibby's Cake and Mea Equivalent. Bibby's Milk Equivalent. Lancaster's Calf Food and Cream Equivalent. LONDON PORTLAND CEMENT. LARGE STOCKS ALWAYS ON HAND FOR QUICK DELIVERY AT PORTMADOC AND BLAENAU FESTINIOG. Samples and quotations for delivery by Rail or water may be had on application. The quantity of 'Cement mixed with Ground Ragstone, now being sold as PORTLAND CEMENT, is enormous, and is generally sold to Builders and Contractors under the brand which they imagine is above reproach. We cannot compete with such materials, as we only deal in LONDON PORTLAND CEMENT, perfectly free from Adulteration. ARTHUR C OMPANY, BLAEN AU-FESTINIOG. TELEGRAMS—VALLANCE BROS., Bangor. VALLANCE BROS., TAILORS AND COSTUMIERS, LIVERIES, COLLEGE & CLERICAL OUTFITS, &c., 259, HIGH STREET, BANGOR. AGENTS FOR BURBERRY'S, LONDON, Experts in RAINPROOF & SPORTING OUTFITS. Our Representative, on receipt of postcard, will be pleased to wait upon Ladies or Gentlemen with a full range of patterns. cl61 WHY SUFFER PAINS? USE MORRIS EVANS' WONDERFUL HOUSEHOLD OILS. It ia perfectly true that all complaints such as Sciatica, Lumbago, Rheumatism, etc., are carried W the limbs by uric acid, the result of the Kidneys being out of order. REMOVE THE CAUSE. GET CURED. The following are a few of thousands of similar testimonials 15, Cedar-street, The Hoodlands, Birkenhead, Mr Morris Evans. 26th March, 1902. Dear Sir,—About twelve months ago, I had something wrong with my bladder. I could not pass urine and had fearful pains also a discharge. I saw two doctors and they could give me no relief. I heard of similar cases to mine having been cured by your Oil, and I sent for a bottle. Almost the moment I applied your Oil, the pain went and urine passed freely. I finished the bottle (small size) and am now absolutely cured. I hope this will induce other sufferers to trv your Oil. In my opinion, there is nothing like it. Wishing you every success, which you deserve Yours truly, JOHN MAURICE LLOYD. School House, Llangyrog, Mr Morris Evans. Oswestry, Jan. 21st, 1902. Sir,- I wish to send you the following facts. You will remember seeing me in August, 1900, completely disabled, having been in that state for three years (as I told you at the time) because of fearful dis- tracting pains in the limbs and Lumbago. I bad been under treatment by different medical men without getting relief; a visit to Buxton for the waters also did me no good. After I saw you in August, 1900, in Llangynog, I felt a great anxiety to test Morris Evans' Household oil, a large bottle of which you gave me with instructions how to apply it. I followed your instructions and in a short time I became quite free of pain and have been working ever since. You are welcome to use this letter if it will be of any service to you.—Yours, JOHN JONES. Pantgwyn Villa, Llanfarian, Aberystwyth (new of.High-street Bakery, Blaenau Festiniog), r» a* January 21st 1901 ^arSir-I am glad of this opportunity testifying to the effectiveness of your valuable House- hold Oil. I have been suffering from internal complaints such as Colic, Swelling, Congestion of the stomach, and inability fc> pass water. I consulted some of the principal medical men iD the King- dom and followed their instructions, but without getting any relief. Last October in Bala I was urffed to use your Oil and I used it internally and externally and I am glad to testify to-day that I have re- ceived more relief from your Oil than anything else which I have ever tried. I am now completely free tnTa«Ct°llLCnndt^e °iher COmplainw,i S/aJLalS0 !ay thLat lad™ed a y°™g girl in this neighbourhood to use the Oil towards remeving a Wild Wart on her shoulder, which was causing her great Dain and anxiety and by to-day the Wart has almost completely vanished.—I am, yours gratefully, LEWIS JAMES. -r^ Brynselwern Llandderfel, Corwen VnvpmW 1st 1900 me »oine about e^i?u^er'DS for many months from the pains known as SCIATICA, which prevented whiSh SildedlTT7F^ST 4tT10R ZTif *;ai! mvvV? t o attentions to their instructions M f y s ? T Hand the E t L S- but With no relief from my dread- to ust vour vriu^W^Si fnC !?TreC0Iery- the DAW* broke as follows I was advise to use your \aluable Oil. I did so, and I am happy to-dav to bear tpstimonv to mv complete X wond??eSd .'J M?g y0Ur, Hk°USEHi?L,,D-,0?5 1 h/v? «com3ied vSS to my nefghbours of A to X? GII whlch ma- um 111 e- and I hope* that it will prove as much of a blessing to those who are suffering as I did, a« it has done to me.-Yours conscientiously, JOHN HUGHES. Write for other Testimonials. ^f!tLl^ltS'VF^u^RSr?SD PA°n,RIKT0ES :-MORRIS EVANS & Co.. Festiniog. Sold in Bottles, 1(1 £ ^/6, 5/ and 20/- each, to be had of all Patent Medicine Vendors in North and Wholesale and Retail Representative in London—A "F. EDWARDS, 3. Crispin Street. Bishopsgate r El EASil I Will cure Headache, Neuralgia and Toothache in a few minutes. THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS RECEIVE-LI EASINE will be sent Post Free for la, Prepared only by- 6 HUGH JONES, MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, MEDICAL BALL BIAENAU FESTINIOG xl88 Criccieth. THE GEORGE HOTEL, 0RICCIETH NORTH WALES. COlPLETEL Y re-built and refurnished \J throughout by Messrs Maple and Company. All modern conveniences. Baths, etc. Sanitary arrangements believed to be perfect. For further particulars, and Tariff apply to the Managers. 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