The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

--= Carnarvon Boroughs Campaign MR LLOYD-GEORGE AT HOME. A ROUSING RECEPTION. "I ADMIRE MR. CHAMBERLAIN." That Criccieth is rising to the occasion Was abundantly manifest at the great public meeting held at the Town Hall on Wednes- day night. Crowded is too milu. a term to apply to the attendance. Every inch of space was taken up and the enthusiasm was of an unprecendented character. Usually a pricoieth audience does not vent its feelings in a demonstrative manner; but it was be- side itself in demonstrativeness on Wednes- day night, particularly when he who has brought honour on the town entered t-lie If all Neither were the scores of people from Portmadoc and Pwllheli and from Mer- ionethshire less exuberant. Natives and out- siders vied with each other in giving the Welsh leader a fitting reception. Mr Lloyd, Uncle of Mr Lloyd-George, to whom the President of the Board of Trade owes so nluch was also greeted with loud hurrahs. The Chairman was speaking when Mr. Lloyd-George ascandcd the platform and for fully five minutes he had to give way to the audience. Cheers followed cheers and gong followed song, the refrain Lloyd—George is the man for us" being sung with ecstatic finished. His last word was an expression he rose to speak, and yet another when he finished. His last words was an expression of horn* that, his friends would not sell him en Saturday; and the roar of cheering that went up made one feel that his native town will respond nobly to his appeal. Mr Robert Thomas, J.P. who presided in an impassioned speech on divers topics, appealed to Welshmen to act in a manner Worthy of their nation. He denounced in strong terms those Welshmen who were ashamed of their nation. Did those who disowned their nationality feel ashamed to- (lay P (Cheers.) And who had elevated ^ValcsP Was she elevated by Englishmen? They knew who had elevated Wales and let this knowledge fill them next Saturday. (Loud cheers.) An announcement bv the Chairman that •klr Lloyd-Gebrge had attained his forty-third birthday that day was hailed with great cheering punctuated by cries of "Good health" and Many happy returns from all Parts of the building. The Rev Wm. Williams. Cap-el Mawr in well chosen sentences, moved a. resolution P\edging the meeting to do its duty by Liberalism next Saturday. Mr Robert Evans seconding said he felt highly honoured. (Voice: "1 am sure you <1,,1," and laughter). There was a time went on Mr Evans, when I thought I was conferring all honour on Mr Lloyd-George in giving him Pty vote; to-day I feel it is an honour to be a position vote for him. (Cheers). And I am sure that the many friends from Port- madoc and elsewhere are sorry that they are »ot in my position. (Cheers). In Weish i have spoken—that is more than Mr Nay lor Can do. (Laughter and cheers.) The Rev H. Barrow Williams, of Llan- dudno, who was warmly received, supported. tie was in fine fettle, every sentence being aceompanied by applause or cheers. His sleo.ge hammer blows at Air Chamberlain as a turncoat were keenlv relished, particularly tho&e levelled at his treachery to Noncon- formity. He quoted the memorable words uttereil by Mr Chamberain many years ago at the great Disestablishment meeting at Lenbigh: "I bear no love to the Establshed phurcii. I would rather cut my arm at the nght elbow than help it. My ancestors have suffered too much from it." To-day, Mr Wil- llattis observed, the man who uttered those ^°i'ds is defending the Estabished Church. Mr Williams ciotsed his speech with an eloquent appeal to the electors for loyalty to the man wflo knew not what cowardice was and who in the political world as elsewhere placed honour before everything. (Cneers.) The resolution was then put and carried with acclamation. Mr Lloyd-George, who spoke almost entirely In Welsh, said he was delighted to hear of the Perfect order at the Unionist- meeting at Cric- cietli the previous night. As he had already said at twlleli and Nevin, he wanted the Liberals of Carnarvon iBoroughs to g ve his opponent every fair piay. Freedom was one \1 the cardinal principes of Liberalism and it Was the duty of all good Liberals to observe this principle to the letter. This had been done at Criocietli on the preceding night, and he hoped that none of the other boroughs Would subject- his ODpoiicnJ, to indignity. ~very man should be allowed perfect ffreedoin ill the exposition of his views on public qUCh- VIOns on public platforms. (Cheers). Pro- ceding he said the fact that he was now a Servant of the King did not make him less of a Oriceiet-h boy. 'The honour which had been Conferred upon him must be shared between him and Criocietli. (Cheers.) It was in that feeling that he appealed to his neighbours to Ccme to his aid on Saturday..Cheers.) Mr George then plunged into the fiscal question, and discusssd the causes for the pcor seasons which many health resorts had had two or three 3-ears ago. The primary roa6on was the "he decline in the spending power of the country through increased taxation as the r £ sult of the South African war. Taxes in this country were more by 35s. 6d. per head (¡of the population than they were ten years ago. Everybody felt from this increased taxation to some degree. Even the working ttien were made to feel it. It might only be felt by the latter to the extent of a few Pence a week, but the few pence tnea,lit less holidays for even working ttien in England could afford to spend on holi- days. How many working men in European Protectionist countries knew what holidays Meant? (Hear, hear and applause.) And why Were they unable to afford holidays on the Continent? Because wages Ave re higher and *noney went further in this country; In short, because of Free Trade. (Cheers.) Now Protection meant increased taxation and re- duced spending power.. and roduccd spending Power meant less holidays. That this had been grasped by the working classes of Lan- cash ire who made it a point, of saving a Is. or more a week for holiclavs-was shown by the results of the polls. It had also been gasped by the watering places. Scarborough had declared for Free Trade. So had Brighton, which had now kicked out the T'ory representative. Mr George next' discussed Free Trade from the standpoint of the farmer and proved to the satisfaction of the audience that if protection would help the farmer in one way it would hurt him in other Ways. A tax on foreign corn might help him, AA'hat about the increased cost of ma- chinery. saddlerv. boots, and clothing which y^'Uld accompany protection? (Applause.) Mr Chamberlain was reported to have said that he was not going to accept this election as the final decision of the people. He said he was going to apnea! at five elections, if he (Mr George) understood aright. T11at. ttieant twenty-five years. Well, remarked Mr Lloyd-George, I like to see a man of his age so sporty. I like a good sportsman even when he is directing his bullets at me. Of course I try to dodge his bullets, but I can- not help liking him. And when a man of ^vonty talks about fighting until he is ninety- five years of age I respect him. I haAre no 1'eas.on to feel kmdlv towards Mr Chamber- lain, at the same time I admire the very straight way in which he has fought this lection. There is no doubt as to what he Cleans. He has fought gamely and is going to fight gamely to the end. I see so keenly ^n question of Free Trade, proceeded Mr George, that 111 my jspeeches I have gone to cpe very verge of boredom In my speeches to explain what are the fundamental principles cut- fiscal system—the system which has Proved so grandly surcnssful. I am glad that tfio Avcrking men of Lancashire have realised situa-tion. This election is a credit to the mind of democrac- in this country. The i^Ppeal t';« the passions has failed the masses have graspod tho reel points of the contro- and I liooe that what has been done in LapC?shire and what is being done in London i^-d elsewhere will be done by Carnarvon r'roughs. (Loud cheers.) I that my lr,-ends will stand by me once more and that they will not sell me next Saturday. (Great cheering) Speeches followed by Dr Wynne Griffith, Pwllheli, and the Rev. J. R. W illiams, Pwll- heli. The latter. who only returned to Eng- land the pluvious day from South Africa, was able to speak of the evils and horrors of Chinese labour from personal observations. Reference to the capture of a London seat by Mr Timothy Davies. a friend of Mr Lloyd- George. and a well-known visitor to Criccieth, was made by Mr Lloyd-George in his speech and it was resolved on the motion of the Chairman, seconded bv the Rev W. B Marks, to send congratulations to Mr Davies and to several other successful candidates who spend their holidays in Criccieth. LIBERAL POLLING PROSPECTS. RIVALRY AMONG LIBERAL WORKERS. Generally speaking, the six Boroughs are classified politically as well as geographically as northern and southern—the northern being Bangor, Comvay and Carnarvon, and the southern being Pwllheli. Criccieth, and Nevin. It has always been considered hitherto that the strength of the Liberal party lies in the latter rather than in the former, but from all the reports to hand it would appear that there will be a keen contest for supremacy this time, Conway, Bangor, and Carnarvon join- ing in a kind of triumphant trio in declaring that they are going one better than the soutii this time. And certainly as far as an outside observer can tell judging by the enthusiasm at the meetings and the energy infused into their work by the arm- of canvassers—parti- cularly during the past week—it is very cliffi- cult to foretell which will be the victor—north ci., south. It is sometimes said that the English ele- ment at Deganwy and parts of tBangor are likely to be less touched by the national en- thusiasm with which the elevation of Mr. Lloyd-George has been hailed throughout Wales, but those who are in close contact with this class of the community say that "the stranger within the gate" is as proud of Lloyd-George as a native born Welshman. The ether consideration which the protec- tionist party has been relying upon was their candidate's house to house canvass during the last two years with its public and other accompaniments. But many' a cool-headed Conservative Avas beam to remarn even daring tHe penoti or quiescence that wiieu the little man came Qown in due season and public attention was once concentrated on public questions and tne national conscience tlior- o uglily aeou.seu to the importance of the issues which the electors have got tOo decide, cuese considerations uou.u be swept out of Sight anj it certainly appears now, writes our eorrto- pou-ueiit, ao 11 tiiest prophets were not far out of it. All this, however, does, not mean that the Liberals and YruJ Traders can atiord to relax in tne sugniest uegree uneir c-ftoi-ts. I-L IIQY nave a Avacchiul and persistent enemy to con- tend with, but so long as they bear this in mind and up to the last moment- bate not L,iio jot then ettorts, it will be lound oil Sat- urday Illgiltl that another great victory will have been won lor freedom in trade au equality in religion. jtiitnerto Daiigur lias been looked upon as a lory stronghold and naturally so having re- garel 10 the iact tnat it was the JJorou^ii mostly Avithin the Cathedral and La.stie spheres of influence; but CiOse observers 01 Lile situation declare t-nat a gradual change has been coming over isangor ior some years and that electors hitherto timid on this occa- sion are expressing their convictions JÜ gwyneb haul a llygad goieuni (lll the face or tne sun and the light of day). A remarkable feature or this election is that the bulk of the leading citizens in each Lor- ougii take an active part in furthering Mr. 1 Lloyd-George s candidature and it is a sub- ject of remaik that never before has the work been so generally distributed amongst and so thoroughly done by all classes or the 00111- munity whilst on the other hand most of the men of light and learning in the Conserva- tive party in times past either stand aside altogether or work in such a half hearted way as to show clearly that what they are doing is due to enforced loyalty to party ties rather than from any enthusiasm ior the re- presentative of Toryism, which fortune has noAV thrown in their Avay."

MR. NAYLOR AT CRICCIETH. PAINFULLY QUIET MEETING. Mr R. A. Naylor, the Unionist candidate, held a meeting at Criccieth Town Hall on Tuesday night. The attendance was small and the majority of those present were of the fair sex. In fact it is doubtful whether the electors present would total more than twenty. The appeal of Mr Lloyd-George and other Liberal leaders for fair play to the Unionists at their meetings has had effect throughout the constituency. This meeting had the ice- berg orderliness about it which distinguishes a funeral service, there being an utter ab- sence of that enthusiasm which marks a poli- tical meeting worthv the name. Mr W Watkin, J.P., presided. Mr Nay- lcr, who spoke mainly on tree trade and edu- cation, alleged that there were shameful mis- statements and slanderous statements being circulated in the constituency for political purposes and to damage his candidature. He produced tAV-j telegrams sent from different sections of his employees at Warrington sta- ting that the greatest harmony had always existed between the firm and the men, and tha the allegation that the men were employed under unfair conditions was an absolute] falsehood and insult to Mr Naylor. Both telegrams were signed by Welshmen. Mr Naylor alluding to thq resuts at the polls said he was at Breakfast on Sunday when some- body came up and said Bad news for you, Mr Naylor. Mr Balfour is out." But the news did not interfere with his breakfast for he lelt assured that Carnarvon Boroughs would make up for tho rejection bv Manchester of Mr Balfour by sending him (Mr Naylor) to the House or C ommons. Other speakers included Mr E R Williams, Mr J AV, ibowen, Mr Lloyd Priestley, Ymwlch Mr T G Williams, and the Rev Thomas Ed- wards (Gwynedd).

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J BARMOUTH I Presentation.—On the departure from Bar- mouth of Mr and Mrs W Williams, Metropolitan Bank, their friends and welhvishers thought fit 'I to present them with a testimonial in the form of a solid silver tea service. The subscriptions which amounted to a large sum were spon- taneous. Amongst those present at. the meeting we noticed Dr J 0 Williams, Mr T Martin Wil- liams (who was voted to the chair), Mr E R Jones, King's Crescent, treasurer of the move- ment Messrs 0 Parry, watchmaker Kees Jones, Aelydon D E James, chemist; W S Lox- ton, Central Buildings; Francis Jones, Gwalia Stores Gwilym Davies, Central Stores H R Davies, Manchester House; William Jones, Lion Hotel Walter L Jones, butcher Mr Tomkinson (new manager), and Mr Rhys Jones, Glanymor. The Chairman, after referring to the promotion of Mr Willliams to the managership of Bangor Metropolitan Bank, called upon Mr E R Jones to make the presentation.—Mr Jones referred to the excellent qualities of Mr Williams and the loss sustained through his departure, but he could also have cause to rejoice inasmuch as the promotion was a substantial one to Mr Williams. He regretted that, Mrs Williams could not be present, at that gathering through indisposition. He hoped that she would speedily recover, and that both would enjoy prosperity and health in their new place of abode.—Other speakers were Messrs Gwilym Davies, Rhys Jones, I-) E James, Francis Jones, W S Loxton, and Walter Jones, all testifying to the excellent qualities of Mr Williams and the progress which the Bank had made during his stay of about twelve years at Barmouth.—Mr Rhys Jones said that he did not think that Mr John Evans would have built such excellent buildings as those now occupied by the bank had it not been for Mr Williams, whom he had hoped would have stayed a long time at Barmouth. He was, however, glad of his pro- motion and all joined in wishing both Mr and Mrs Williams long life and prosperity.—At the request of all present Mr Kees Jones, Aelydon, sane the Welsh National Anthem. Mr Loxton and Mr Walter Jones also sang.—Mr Williams in a very appropriate and neat little speech acknowledged the good wishes of all on behalf of himself and Mrs Wiliiams and thanked them all for the great kindness shown to him at all times. He desired them to continue their kindness to his successor, Mr Tomlinson. Perhaps if he had known that such were the feelings of his friends towards him, lie might have reconsidered his decision. English Congregational Chapel.—At the close of the service held at the English Congregational Chapel on Sunday evening last it was reported by the pastor, the Rev Z. Mather, that the build- ing debi; on the Chapel when completed had been reduced by £ 600. Accident. —On Saturday last an accident befell Mr Ellis Roberts, Tanyddinas. It appears that while engaged unloading some hay in the Lion Yard a portion gave way under his feet and he fell to she ground, sustaining some rather ser- ious injury. Dr Pugh Jones was immediately upon the scene. Mr Roberts is now progressing as well as can be expected under the circumstan- ces. Several young men belonging to the Wes- leyan Church, of which Mr Roberts is a member, are now collecting in the town so as to support the family in their trouble. One ladv in the town readily contributed the sum of £ 5 toward the fund. Advertising Committee. A meeting of the canvassers appointed to collect promises towards the proposed advertising scheme was held at the Council Office on Monday evening last under the chairmanship of Mr G. E. Owen, G. eenwich House. Two of the allotted districts had not been canvassed, but very satisfactory reports w-re presented from the other districts. It was therefore resolved to adjourn the meeting until this evening so as to get the final reports of the canvassers.—It was also resolved that a general meeting of the subscribers be held on Wednesday next for the purpose of appointing an executive committee to draw up and carry into effect a scheme for the advertising of the town.- lLft-Joliti Jones, the Library, submitted a list of twenty- six lantern slides of local views which have been prepared and presented to the Committee by Mr Mavins, photographer, so as to enable lantern lectures on Barmouth to be delivered in the Mid- lands and other large centres.—An unanimous vote of thanks was accorded Mr Mavins for his generosity. From Afar.—News reached the town on Satur- day of the death in Australia of Mr Owen Edwards, late of Barmouth, at the age of seventy- i nine. Deceased, who spent the early part of his life on sea, was a brother to Mrs Guthridge, of Fronfelen Cottage. He last visited this country twenty-four years ago. Preaching.—At the Wesleyan Chapel on Mon- day evening last, a sermon was delivered to a large and appreciative congregation by the Rev Edwin Jones who recently became the pastor of the Bapt-ist Chapel in the town. Scholastic.—Miss Maggie Thomas, daughter of Mr Joseph Thomas, N rotilieulog, has been ap- pointed pupil teacher at the Arthog Council School at a commencing salary of :1::25 per annum. Hockey.—Amongst those who played in the hockey trial match last week at Newport for the purposp of enabling a selection committee to pick a team to represent South Wales in the for hcoming match against North Wales was Mr Edwin Jones, B.A.. Lion Hotel, Barmouth. Mr Jones was one of the forwards and the AVesterli Mail describes his play as follows: Jones (an old Oxford player) played a br Iii- ant came and was conspicuous on many occasions for his grand bursts." Liberalism.—Amongst -Oose who were in at- tendance at Harlech on Tuesday for the purpose of handing over to the High Sheriff the neces- sary nomination papers for Mr Osmond Wil- liams' election as Liberal candidate for the county of Merioneth were: Major the Hon T. W. Best, Alderman John Evans, J P., Mr Hugh EA-ans, Mr T. Martin Williams, C.C., and Mr John Jones, the Library. Temperance.—The weekly temperance meet- ing was held last Sunday at Caersaleni C.M. Chapel under the presidency of Mr Rhys Jones, Glanymor. Part was taken in the meeting by Mr Foulkes Jones, Gwril View; Mr Robert, Griffith, Vulcan Villa, and the President. A' dialogue was also given by Master Richard Jones, King's Crescent, and Master Evan Evans, County Stores. Memorial.— At the Welsh Congregational Chapel on Sunday evening last, a memorial ser- on was preached by the Rev Robert Thomas, p.-is tor, in memory of the late Councillor Pughe Jones, LIwyndu, Owing to the death of Mrs Catherine Williams, Cambrian House, the ministers attending to officiate on Sundays at. thi. Citersalem C.M. Chapel will in the future resi e with Mr Robert Williams, Tynycoed Bnij, ngs. Couoty School.—The County School re-opened for the spring term on Tuesday morning last. The Library.—The monthly meeting of the above institution was held on Wednesday last under the presidency of Mr Rhy Jones. There were also present Messrs Hugh Evans, R W Jones, Morgan Richards, D E Davies, R D Richards and Secretary.—The Secretary read the following report for the month. The following members joined during the month of December, viz.,two at Bl Is each,seven at 2s 6d and one at a Is The total receipts for the month showed an in- crease of £ 2 8s 3d upon that, of the corresponding month last year. The number of books given out during the month w.ts 583 as compared with 559 for the previous December. During the month a billiard handicap was held and two prizes value £1 Is each were presented to the winners on behalf of the committee by Mr R D Richards.— It was resolved on the motion of Mr Morgan Richards, seconded by Mr Humphrey Jones, that the prize of 10s 6d won in the tournament between Barmouth and Dolgelley be used to defray the cost of the players in attending at Dolgelley. The report of the Finance Committee showed that the books and accounts for the quarter ended 31st December had been audited and found. correct. Bills amounting to JE31 16s were passed ror payment, it was reported by the Secretary that the balance in favour of the Institution on the working of the nine months ending 31st December was an increase of SIO on the corresponding nine months of 1904.

P EN RH Y N D E UDRAET H. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Tuesdav, January ltith. Present-Messrs Owen Jones (chairman) William Jones (vice-chairman), Morgan Rob- erts, John Prichnrd, Beddgdert E. Llewelyn Dolbenmaen E M. Owen, Richard Williams' Fe st in ion L. Foster Edwards, Harlech G. Foster Edwards, Harlech G. Parry ,Tones, Pen rhy n Robert Richards, Llanfair John Roberts, Talsarnau John P. Jones. Maentwr- og; Owen Evans, Llanfrothen John Roberts, Trawsfynydd Morgan Jones. Ynyscynhaiarn; Thomas Roberts, clerk, and D. Jones, assistant clerk. Thanks.—It was resolved that the thanks of the Board be conveyed to Rev J. Hughes, vicar or renrnyn ann the Ohurch Choir for holding a religious meeting on the Nww Year, and to Mrs Casson and Mr Logan. Henriro, for magazines. Coi I espondence. The Local Government Board wrote approving the vaccination contract entered it.h Dr Pieice Jones, the new public vaccinator for Trernadoc District. Compensation.—Messrs R 0 Jones & Davies wrote urging the Guardians to withdraw their claim for £ 12 being the relief given for last twelve months to Alice Roberts, Prenteg, who had been awarded compensation through the death of her grandson killerl at Croesor,-The Chaii man said that the Guardians were com- polled to make and enforce the churn as the woman was not destitute and no matter how mucti they sympathized with her they could not forego the claim nor order any relief to be given her. a A Relief Case.—There was animated discussion over a relief case in the Tremadoc ¡,u!¡-dist ricl, a pauper applying for the sum allowed him for- meily, TIZ, os. Mr L Llewelyn proposed that this should be done, observing that there was much feeling it, the district over the case—Mr J H Jones Morgan Jones proposed that the Boanl adhere to f ile reduced sum of 3s observing thnt ;li)il"iu;lihr \v.-ts ill lveeinf, of money from other sources, one source brimming bin: in 5s a Aveek.—Tne Chairman ruled both proposi- tions out of order. A Boarding-Out Case.-The Board at the two T,, ec (I itig (i it-lengtli tti, q,i, ti III ( f bOllrdill out » boy inma e of the W rk h mse, fvid in the resuit rejected a reeommen lion by the Boarding-Out Committee to piiy;s, k d a week for his maintenance at a home in F(. tiniog, being.of opinion that 2s (id a week was ample. It. WiS stated THAT Mrs Cfisson (who litti stongly urged the payment of 3s 6d on the I ground that the Committee had found a most comfortable home) had since the last meeting taken the boy there and was prepared to pay the Is difference herself.—It was';also said that Mrs asson had taken the boy before certain formali- ties had been observed.—The Chairman pro- tested tgainst-the action of Mrs Casson, observ- ing that she was over-riding the authority of the Board.—After discussion, it was agreed to refuse any allowance towards the boy's keep.

BLAENAU FESTI-N-IOG Elect ion.-The keenest interest is taken here in the progress of the general election. Arrange- ments have been made to receive the results each day up to one o'clock, and for this purpose a very large crowvl assembles nightly at the Council offices and the Assembly Rooms. The meeting, which starts at ten o'clock, is presided over by Mr Wm Owen, chairman of the District Council, and the time is passed away in listening to pol- itical speeches, comic and other songs, recita- tions, etc. Motor Accident.—On Wednesday morning a motor car from Dolwyddelen in coming down the Talwaenydd hill met with a serious accident. The occupants were Mrs E. Lloyd, Gorddinan Farm, Roman Bridge, and daughter, with an- other gentleman and driver. It appears that in coming down the steep hill near Plasweunydd gate the driver saw two carts near each other on both sides of the road, and as the car was close upon these, the driver made an attempt to avoid a collision and in so doing ran into the telegraph post close by, with the result that the motor car was completely smashed and its occupants thrown out. Fortunately, none of them appeared very seriously injured, the worst being Mrs Lloyd who was taken to Piasweunydd close by, where Mrs Owen paid every attention to her and the other occupants. Dr Richard Jones and Dr Williams were soon in attendance. The motor car was on its way to Dolgelley where Miss Lloyd attends Dr Williams' School. Musical.—Ou Sunday evening at Maenofferen Chapel, Mr Arthur Penrliyn, the well-known vocalist, gave an excellent rendering of Gounod's Nazareth." Fire.—A fire was discovered by quarry- men on their way to work at the office of Messrs R 0 Jones and Davies, solicitors, on Tuesday morning. The Fire Brigade was summoned and under the lead of Captain John Jones, the flames were extinguished with despatch, but not before- considerable damage had been done. Fortunately, how- ever, all the important papers and docu- ments were in the safe. It is believed that the fire originated in the woodwork under the fire grate. The Oakeley Hospital.—The annual meet- ing was held on Friday, there oeivig present Mr Owen Jones, Do'iawel, chairman; Mr 1) M. Greaves, Wern; Mr Wm. Owen, Plas- weunydd; Dr Jones, Isallt; Messrs IN Jones and G W Humphreys, of Oakeley's, and Messrs David Davies, Samuel S Jones, H Gabriel Williams, and Robert T Humphreys, of Llechwedd, and Mr W. J. Rowlands, sec- reary.—Dr Jones reported that seventeen patients were admitted during the year. a decrease of five on last year. The majority of the cases were of a severe nature, but there were no deaths among any of the patients under treatment. Nine cases were from Oakeley's (three from Middle Quarry and six from Lower Quarry), and seven froii Llechwedd; one case was found drowned. Thirteen we're married and four single. Five of the seventeen were from outside the hospital district of Festiniog arxl Dolwydd- elen. The average number of da ,s in ho-pi tal was forty-one days per patient. One man was in 119 days and another 112 days. The general condition of the hospital was satis- factory, and Mrs Williams (the matron) was untiring in her efforts to minister to the suf- fering patients. The Porter (Mr G Williams) also continued to do his work satisfactorily. A vote of thanks to Dr Jones was moved by Mr S. S. Jones and seconded ?oy Mr. Greaves, who spoke in high terms of the in- terest taken by Dr Jones in th,e hospital.— A like compliment was paid the Matron and Porter.—Reference was made to the fact that the institution was more valued than ever by the men. In the days gone by, the majority of those who entered were from out- side the hospital district. To-day it, was the other way.—The Secretary presented his re- port, from which it appeared that the ex- penses during the year totalled £ 338,—On the motion of Mr G. W. Humphreys, secon- ded by Mr R. V. Humphreys, and sup- ported by Dr Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the two quarrv companies for their great liberality.—It was resolved with a view to facilitating work at the hospital and the comfort of patients, to confine the period of stay of visitors to quarter of an hour except in special cases.—It was sugges- ted that the quarr^men might like to provide a new invalid chair to the hospital in token of their appreciation of the instituton.—Re- ference to the neAvly-formed Ambulance Bri- gade was made by the Chairman, ^fr W OAA EN Dr Jones, and Mr Greaves and, tliey united in the 'hope that the quarrymen-Avould join the brigade in large numbers.

PWLLHELI A Smash.—A horse becoming restless and finally unmanageable, in charge of a farmer last Saturday, backed into and smashed a large plate glass window in thh shop of Mr Samuel Williams, Central Stores. Appointment.—Miss Sallie Jones, of Carnar- von (niece of Mr Maurice Jones) has been ap- pointed to the head mistressship of the Girl's Council School in the place of Mrs Jones, who has resigned. Banking.—Mr Aberkin Jones, Bhienau Festiniog branch of the Metropolitan Bank, succeeds Mr Tomkinson, who has gone to Bar- mouth at the Metropolitan Bank. Mr Jones is the son of tee Rev J Jones, F.R.G.S., Wood Croft. Conbert.—The Ala Road Harbour employees' ocncert last Saturday evening was presided over by Mr George J Titterton. There, will be no concert next Saturday on account of the election. Bulls for Maiiehes-er.-Licyon disirict has recently sent a lot of bulls to the Mancheseer markets as is usual at this period of the year. Return Home.—The Rev J R Willinnis, Salem Terrace, arrived on his return home from South Africa on Tuesday night, and even before going home and after a long railway jourucy, paid a visit to Lloyrl George's meeting, and received quite a-; ovatiou, the entire audience standing. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesday.—Mr J.T. Jones, presiding. Plea for Less Expenditure. Several Guardians protested against the increasing expenditure of the County Council, particu- larly in connection with education.—The Chairman said it should be borne in mind that the Board' of Education had been press- ing the countyf.-The Clerk (Mr Hugh Prit- chard) said of the L6,000 collected by the Guardians during six months £ 3.6b2 went to the county.—Mr T. E. Griffith Mr D. H. Davies, Mr J G Jones, and Mr Evan Jones, spoke in favour of writing tr the County Council on the subject and eventually on the motion of Mr Davies, the following resolu- tion was adopted :—" Having regard to the great increase in the county rate and the ex- treme difficulty in collecting the nemissary money to meet the county precepts, this Board desires to express an opinion that if possible the county expenses should be cur- tailed so as thereby' to reduce their call." Abererch Medical Officershio.-I-t was an- nounced that the term of the appointment of Dr Wynne Griffith had expired. Dr Griffiths's re-appointment was proposed, but a proposition by Mr J., F. Roberts to adver- tise the vacancy was carried by a large majority. SHOCKING PARENTAL NEGLECT. SMART PENALTIES: At a special police court on Tuesday, before J G Jones, Esq., in the chair Dr S W Griffit.h and the Mayor, Inspector Owen, Bangor, of the R.S.P.C.C., charged Owen John Owen, Cors, Tynrhos, near Llithfaen, a settsmnn, and his wife Anne Owen, with having neglected their five children, ranging in age from twelve to two years. Mr Alfred Ivor Parry appeared for the Royal Society. Inspector Owen said the house was in an indescribably filthy condition, and the children in a shocking state cf neglect. A small tin box was used as a cradle for the child aged two, a boy, and the cramped position of the little one had resulted in the growth of his legs doubled up against the abdomen. Efforts to straighten the limbs had up to the present proved unavailing, but the doctor was in hopes of bringing them to their normal condition. The boy weighed eleven pounds a healthy child of this age should weigh twenty-four pounds. On the day of his visit to the house, Janu- ary 3rd, he found three of the children fdmost ii, i (i e. Two rabbits in the house were 'he picture of health compared with the five child- ren. It was the worst case of the kind in his experience. The whole family of seven slept in on,- b,-d, if it could he railed bed, consisting as it. rt'd almost entirely of rags on the noor. Two children, aged four and six respectively, were unable, to talk in a <vav that could he understood. Dr Wynne Griffith corroborated the Inspector and observed that he hnd experience in some of the worst dens of London. This lu>us3 was worse than any of them. It was manifest that it was the mother, who is an incorrigible lazybones,was mainly to blame and the Bench sentenced her to six months' im- prisonment with hard labour and the husband to 'three months' imprisonment. The children were ordered to the Workhouse. CAMBRIAK RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffio rec-ipts for the week ending January 14 h, 1905. Miles opeD, *2S0. Pafsengeri;, pareelri- horses cariiagee, tlogs. and mails, £ 2 049 mer- chandise, minerals, und live stock, £ 2,377 total for the week, £4,426 aggrt'atf' from commence- m..nt of half-year, £ 9,151. Actual truffle receipts for the corresponding u eek last year. open, 280. Passengers, parcels. &c. £ 2.119; merchan- J dise, miueraltj, &c, £ 2,417 total U>r the week, £ 4,536; aggregate from commencement of half. year, £ 9,441. Decrease fcr the week Passen-. gers, parcels, &e, £ 70 merchandise, minerals, &o, £ 40 total for the wetk, £ 110 Aggregate decrease P.Eseng--rp, parcelf, &c, E170 mer- chandise, minerals, &c, ff20 aggregate from cem- mercement of half-year, £ 290. Including 23f triles of I-ght railways worked by the Company.

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GRANITE CHIPPINGS and SAND, Suitable for Concrete, Mortar, Plastering, e,2 Artificial Stone Making, Footpaths, etc at extraordinary low prices. APPLY— Moel-y-Gest Quarry, Portmadoc, WELSBACH INCANDESCENT MANTLES REDUCED TO 4D A. P.OWEN & SON, 608 Ironmongers, &c., PORTMADOC. liloyd 4K Son, STATIONERS AND BOOKSELLERS, 125, HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. Have a fine collection CHRISTMAS CARDS. Pattern Books of Private Christmas Card SENT TO ANY ADDRESS. 1859 THE SPORTSMAN HOTEL, PORTMADOC. First Class Family and Commercial Hotel. Under new Management. Situate close to Station, and near to all places of interest. Every accommodation. Posting in all its Branches. M. LLOYD-JONES, S58 Proprietress, FOR EMINENTLY SUITABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, Call at Paris House, Portmadoc, Inspection of Windows Invited. ATJ4 SVRRS*1 ON MY SYSTEM of DE- X>10#Y0J.C/ FKRRKD:PAYMKNTS c-st, ONLYIOS. MORK THAN IF PURCHASED FOR CASH, whilst Payments can be made by Monthly Instalment as low as 9a 7d, wt,ich is only 2s. 5d. per wek. Send far list and particulars to !g706) EIFION STORPS, PRITCHARD'S, PORTMADOC. Pwllheii- W. J. BATTERBEE, GROCER AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN, his removed from ALA STORESt, new and extensive P.rm^ti en the MAES KNOWN AS THE" THE PIONEER." Finest Quality Groceries aud Provisions s'dd ht etrictJy store price". 1.959 D. & G. GRIFFITH, Watchmakers, Jewellers, and Engravers, HIRWAEN HOUSE, HIGH STREET, PWLLHELI. Noted for Diamond Rings. Dress Rings, Engage- ment Rings, Wedding Rings, and Keepers. Large Assortment of WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. tt9t I RAVENHILL & SON, SIGN WRITERS, GILDERS, GRAINERS, GLAZIERS, PAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, &c., &c. Cardiff Rood, Pwllheli. h76 r THE GRANSDEN PIANO. UPRIGHT OQQ IRON GRAND, • ALL COMMUNICATIONS, PYEMONT, BARMOUTH, TUNER & DEALER. LLOYD & WILLIAMS, GENERAL AND MONUMENTAL MASONS, Mawddach Marble Works BARMOUTH. Monuments, Headstone", Crosses and Mural Tablets executed in best style in gran'te, marble, slate or stone at moderate Prices. Estimates free. hl54 -saa. Criccieth. THE GEORGE HOTEL, CKUJCIETH OHTH WALES. Completely re-built and re-furnisheo throughou by:\Ie¡,rs .jap,e ;wd COlUpany. All Modern convenitiicee, Butha, &c. Samtar arrangementfj believed to be perfect. For further particulars aud tariff a pi ly tn MANAGERESS ^ttemesg t3rtget6. Portmadoc- ———— Portnaadoe Sixain Caundrar-C-c-, WOMEN DREAD MEN HATE WASHING DAY. ol .«rrS.«^S3roT5rfc°lSS". aa' 10 ,y°U' d0<" *°d r°° SIIIRTS AND COLLARS A SPECIALITY. Softest of Water used remiiiW no I h*mW COLLECTING AGENT for Barmouth Pwllheli,and Blaenau Fastiuio^ e896 R. NEWELL, Butcher. Patronised bv Her late QlJL^ Majesty, Queen Victoria. and the Royal Family. *v R. NEWELL, Purveyor or Ileal, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, PORTMADOC, Beach Road, Barmouth, High Street, Criccieth, Central Buildings, Pwllheli, Market Square, Blaenau Festinlog Respectfully solicits the favour ci•your patronage for best qualify in KEEF, MUTTON, VEAL, PORK, acd PORK SAUsa.GkS (own make) fresh daily. Also home cured Haroe Mad B!\CnD All stock careiul.y sia-agotered and cooled at Portmadoc under excellent conditions 8,8 re mas sanitation and pure water supply. Meat carefnlly hong in Refrigerators during hot weather TUTU Rich-ards & SincLlanbedr ESTABLISHED 1840. Cambrian Coast COALS, LIME, BRICKS & CEMENT. Sanitary Pipes, Building and Agricultural Lime zn BEST HOUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS. £ senb frr 'f°hn Bazley White & Brothers'CEMENT. Agent for BIBBY'S CAKES and MEALS, BIBBY'3 MILK EQUIVALENT AND BIBBY'S CREAM EQUIVALENT Lancaster's CALF FOOD. ROBERT RICHARDS & SONS PENSARN, LLANbEDR, R.S.O. DEPOTS AT TOWYN, HARLECH, AND DYFFRYN. ORDERS delivered at all Railway Stations in Truckloads at most reasonable prices. Genuine Winter Clearance Sale WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th, at JflelilEASPS, Paragon, Portmadoc, when the whole Stock consislinrr of MANTLES, JACKETS. FUBS, MILLINERY, DRESS FABRICS FANCY DRAPERY, HOUSEHOLD LINENS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, etc,, etc., will be offered at a Considerable Reduction. All Goods are New, High-class, Fastiionable, and of Reliable Quality. CHARLES HUGHES, Coach Builder, tC-e., CAMBRIAN CARRIAGE WORKS, PORTMADOC BRANCH MAES," PWLLHELI. NEW CARRIAGES of all descriptions made to Order and Repairs, Painting, etc Neatly executed. BEST WORKMANSHIP GIVEN & CHARGES MODERATE Large Stock of New and Second-hand Vehicles for Sale or Exchange. 232 Every Requisites for Plumbers, Painters, and Sanitary Engineers supplied advantageously by WILLIAM EVANS, IRONMONGER, 5, LOMBARD STREET, PORTMADOC. 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THOUSANDS OF" TESTIMONIALS RECEIVi llA.S'NL win De 6"rJt, post free for Is, Prc-cd ccly by— fiUG-R JONES, MANUFACTURING CRFMIgr MEDICAL HAL. LASNAU FSSHNIfce