The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

JStOTES FROM ABERAYRON The impression of a visit to L.yn Bidd- wen, oil an ideal summer day, must always occupy a niciie in memory. 1 Had for soma time wished to make a ¡9øocnu acquaintance with. Tiichrug, our premier lun. Ikere it is to tHe soutn, ciose by, witiliin ti-peaKiiAg iTatfvMiKA* ;jL'o -tiie norch, Carder ixuis is the frontier. It is ni^Bteiiousiy near. The Alist lias bben at it. To the east the .symmetric, Jflj illluiunoii range louina nearer still cii- surouatid in a b.ue wii. 10 tut* west iS till- roned tiie table laneJ. or iVt^d-v^i-rUigaiioiii.o, witti its myriad piciuico 01 w^xi, oei., and (lLOO lieius, SLUllUdl wini noLa^i/cuus innumeiab.e, and I'rmgcU by ^uivl.gan iic. proximity ot in oil rug iuvu->u-> n .ti. an aii- 01 superiority, Ac c^ciius to uuuLcii^v tlie supremacy ot ics kinsmen in the uoith .and east. itie spur on which we s'taiid is a stud Oil the cradle side o. jsmal.ei" hills III which Led Liyn Kiddwen. Tbere it is wearing a piac./d lace utter contentment, and reflecting eveiy mood of the heavens, it pouts. it ripples in smiles and laughter, it sleeps, as the heavens would. The kine are knee deep in the lake, dream- ing dreams. The horses are also there, for it is the Sabbath Day. They kick, splashing the waters, and rous- ing a drowsy echo, s.ow to awake. They were dealing futile blows at the flies, the most tantalizing castigators of man and beast. Innumerable swallows frit and skim, in companies. Innumera.ble trout meet, their overtures by describing circles, of infinite variety in diameter, tiny as the eye of a wren, bold as the orb of the fitl moon. "Silence was pleased." It reminded me of Quellyn Lake. But this Cardiganshire beauty is more coy and shy than that and so more alluring. Bala and Lianberis lakes are of quite an- other order. Trippers cannot spoliate the maiden inac- cessibility of Liy'n Eiddwen. If it was gazed at by the crowp it would lose its blushes. The people of Cardiganshire need not go far afie.d for delectable spots, for undese- crated sanctuaries. Long may they remain hicloon and re- m<These people of Trefenter have been sturdy defenders of their ancient rights. All those hillsides are common lands. About 100 years ago the Crown sold the land to a "Sais bach." He built a house in the centre of his pro- pert V aiwl in due course sent down his bailiffs to occupy the house and to enclose thO„Ce°Tghnt a "ban, of masked men bom- barded the house They lacked «lSh occupants, each in a sack and pile*! them oStside. Afterwards they razed the buildings. Thus ended the first, lesson. Subsequently, after a score of years, or more the Crown sold the same property, over again, to another "Sais This man, determined to ^.arn by the failure of his predecessor. a moat around his cabin, after the manner ot our XS of the hills did not hurry. The* watched for one of those rare chances, when he wou3d fain have to leave his impregnable d Thierfrf th^nd Co. The third Thus eD4d,ed the haiTiattis>Sv the'TrefentOT people defended their ancient liberties against the encroach- "The^lan^s^thonkhl twice sold, arc the people's to-day. Long may they remain so 'TC name oW the Council School, Cot l .l" reference to those days of siege. iull of a .dent For S %aar'^hte«nS a 'lOnBfheeUlye"7ev?oi ^t. -,5 ag,. to tl»;e lyfcr D H Davies and comprising music eist.ed,dfod was a two da) affair. It began at five o'clock on a Friday, and it ended precise.y at 1.20 a-™™ wjad fv lowing Saturday, by singing Hen <Jq NhtMafo" a STS? f Satrrcalled Spwia y Niagara," The f^i-ters, beinir people of oonseouence m tneir hGmes, S?n?ofthem having to f°r tbeB.»t 2 rmm B^re bXw te higher elevation, a band of the carriage SS of civilization were exhausted •to ffiet to Rhyd.vrosser, where a kindly smith executed temporary repairs • R \beravron was reached at 7.30 a-m- lTj, condition of mental exhaustion, with the Wving words ringing in their ears and -whose- echoes will never die away- "Ohoi! Ohoi arboswch,- Mae'r rapids gwyllt gerllaw."

ABERAYRON Visitors —The town has been full during past fortnight. The flower show and Church bT»nd^0S=2o"i~tr„Th. Llangeitha C M Sunday schocl, 200 strong at the -tinn visit"d Aberayron on Friday. |,hey_, regaled with refreshments at the Assembly Room The day was favourable and in pleasing contrast to +h« dav of their previous visit. Anniversary. —The Baptists held their anmver- aarv on Sunday. The Rev Hugh Jones, of Llanelly, was7 the special preacher. He preached m the morning at Salem, in the afternoon at the Taber nacle, and in the evening at Peniel. On Mon y he lectured at Salem on Vavasor Powel, M Morgan Evans, J.P., Oakford, presiding. A good surplus was secured. Royal Alfred Concert.-The concert organised hy a local committee, of which Mr T C Navies, London-house, was the secretary, in aid of the funds of the Royal Alfred and DesUtute Seamen « Society, was held at the Town Hall on Flower Show night (August 10th). It was both musically and financially an unqualified success A prow amount of £ 23 was realised, out of which it is hoped a sum of f25 will be sent to the funds of the Societv. This is quite handsome, and is in accord- ance with the prophecies of the sanguine people who predicted that if the sailors cared to take up the matter it muat be an unique event. Captain John Williams, Bridge End-bouse, appropriately and worthily occupied the chair. The programme was sustained on a high level of merit. It was as follows :-Address by the Chairman pianoforte solo (impromptu-Ed German), Miss Mary Davies, R.A.M. Medallist song, Miss Agnes Davies duett, Masters D W Rees and Lewis Roberts aono Mr Emrys Morns recitation, Miss Annie •WT-11- sonff. Miss Winnie Jones 2^ 6 r w K«M; d«.», Me,.r. William, and Morri. ..l.c.ed Mi» Be»i» Lewi,; JO L%,dnet') Messrs Williams and Morris song, Mr Emrys Morris; song. Miss Apes Davies oomic song, Mr D W F Jones United Choir final, I Hen Wiad fy Nhadau "God Save the Xing."

Aberayron Horticultural Show. This annual show was held in the Square Field on Friday, August 10th. It drew a large number of people into the town. The weather was pro- pitious. The show on the whole compared favourably with that of last year. Mr J L Pickard, who delivered a short lecture on the exhibits in the course of the atti-ruoun, said that the exhibits in flower- did not come up lo that of last year,.but in vi-getab-es the t-x- ibhn excelled. The specimen of carrots lie mentioned as uem specially worthy of not-- The gt, monty amounted t.) £10 1 3* which was le-s by £:3 tfiati he sum received ici admitlsions at the frevio'is ho\ Tile president of the j-how WHS the Countess of Shamiou. The other pttrons were Mrs Lewes, LUuayron Mrs Levve*, l'y,,Iyn Mrs T H R Hugiies, Ncuaddfawr Mrs Munro Hughes, Aber- ayron Mró Inglis Jones, Derry Ormond Mrs Pryse, Tymawr Mrs Longcroft, Llanina Mrs Lewes, Llanlear Mrs Evans, The Vicarage Mrs Lewis, Flosrhydgaled Mrs Hughes, Alltlwyd Mrs Garrod Thomas, Newport. The judges weie :—Flowers, horticultural and honey Bections, Mr J L Pickard, U.C.W., and Mr Paley, Glandenys butter, eggs, fowls, &c, Mrs Lewes, Tyglyn farm produce, Mr Thomas Lloyd Evans, Castellgeiir, Llanarth, and Mr E Morris Jones, Talybont House, Llanrhystyd crochet work, Mrs Rees, Glasgow House, and Mrs Powell, Dolaeron. The awards were as follows :— PRIZE LIST. Class 1. Collection of plants.—No entries. Class 2. Collection of cut flowers.-No entries. Clans 3. Collection of fruit.—No entries. Class 4. Collection of vegetables.—1, D D Jones, Lon 2, E Williams, Ystrad Caron, Tre- garon. Class 5. Collection of four ferns in pots.-I, Hamilton Evans, Workhouse Aberayron. Class 6. Begonia in pot.-I,B Davies,Tabernacle- street 2, Mrs James, Lower Tabernacle-streat. Class 7.—Fuchsia in pot.—No entries. Class 8. Fern in pot. -1, Mrs, Powell, Dol- aeron 2. Miss A Davies, Bont. Class 9. Geranium in pot.-I, J [S Rees, Glas- gow-house 2, Hamilton Evans, Workhouse. Class 10. Any window or ornamental plant.-I, Hamilton Evans. Workhouse; 2, Mrs Jones, Allty- graig, Aberayron. Class 11. Six asters.-I, G Williams, Glyuhir, Lampeter; 2, D Jones, Dolau, ^Lampeter. Class 12. Six dahlias, .bow.-I, James Evans, Workhouse, Lampeter. Class 13. Six dahlias, eacturi.-I, D T Williams, Alltfawr, Lampeter 2, James Evans, Work- house, Lampeter. Clase 14. Six roses.-I, Mrs Jones, Talybont, Llanrhystyd. Class 15. Six carnations,—1, Mrs EvaDP, the Vicarage 2, D Jones, Dolau, Lampeter. Class 16.—Six pànsies.-I, J H Jones, Brynawel, Cwmanne 2. D T Williams, Alltfawr, Lampeter. Class 17. Four Gladioli.-I, J H Jones, Bryna- wel, Cwmanne 2, D T Williams, Alltfawr, Lam. peter. Class 18. Four bunches stock.-I, J H Jones, Cwmanne 2, E Thomas, Bolahaul, Lampeter. Class 19. Four bunches sweet peas.-I, James Evans, Workhouse, Lampeter 2, J H Jones, Brynawel, Cwmanne. Class 20. Four bunches any other flower3.-I, Miss Evans, Cottage 2, J H Jones, Brynawel, Cwmanne. Class 21. Three button holes.-I, G Williams, Glynhir, Lampeter; 2, Mrs Jones, Castle Green, Aberayron. Class 22. Basket of wild flowers (for school children).— 1. Betty Evans, Workhouse; 2, Kathleen Jones, Bridge-street. Class 23. Collection of dried ferns, flowers, and grasses (for school childreti).-No entries. Class 24. Six kitchen apple8.-1, Mrs Powell, Dolaeron 2, W M Jones, grocer. Class 25. S x dessert appleii.-I. J Jones. Tan- ybryn, Cwmanne 2, Mrs Evans, Milford House. Class 26.-Six pears.—1, Timothy Jones, Cellan; 2, Rev Morgan Evans, Rectory. Class 28. Six broad beans.—1, James^Evans, Workhouse, Lampeter 2, D O Evans, Steam Packet Office h c, D Jones, Dolau, Lampeter. Class 29. Six runner beanl.-I, E Thomas, Bolahaul, Lampeter 2, D C Evans, Steam Packet Office. Class 30. Six French beans.-I, J Jones, Dolau, Lampeter 2, Rev Mr Jones, Albert-street. Class 31. Six pods of peas.-I, D C Evans, Steam Packet office; 2, D Jones, Dolau, Lampeter; h.c., J Jones, Tanybryn, Cwmanne. Class 32. Six pods of peas, beans. 1. Charles Charman, Llanarth 2, J Jones, Tanybryn, Cwmanne. Class 33. Two white cabbages.-I, D Jones, Dolau, Lampeter 2, D Thomas, Cambrian-house, Tregaron h.c., T Compton Davies, Aberayron. Class 35. Three parsnips.-l, E Thomas, Bola- haul, Lampeter 2, James Evans, Workhouse, Lampeter b.c., J Davies, Feathers Royal Hotel. Class 36. Three carrots.-I, James Evans, WorkhonBe, Lampeter 2, E Thomas, Bolahaul, Lampeter h.c., E Jones, Tanrallt, Lampeter. Class 37. Three leeks. -1, D Thomas, Cambrian- house, Tregaron 2, E Williams, Ystrad Caron b.c., E Thomas, Bolahaul, Lampeter. Class 38. Six onions.—1, J Davies, Feathers Royal Hotel 2, Mra Jones, Talybont, Llanrhys- tyd h.c., D D Jones, Lon. Class 39. Six onions, potato. -1, E Jones, Tanrallt, Lampeter 2, E Thomas, Bolahaul, do; h.c., E Williams, Yatrad Caron. Class 40. Two lettuce.—1, E Williams, Yatrad Caron 2, Daniel Jones, Drovers-road, Lampeter. Class 41. One root of parsley.—1, E Williams, Ystrad Caron 2, D Thomas, Cambrian-house, Tregaron. Class 42. Six potatoes, kidney.—1, D C Evans. Steam Packet Office 2, Mr Jones, Gwynfa h c, James Evans, Workhouse, Lampeter. Class 43. Six potatoes, round.—1, D C Evans, Steam Packet Office; 2, Mra Evans, Vicarage, Aberayron h c, D Jones, Dolau, Lampeter. Class 44. Six tomatoes.-I. T Jones, Cellan 2, E Williams, Y strad Caron. Class 45. Two sticks of celery.—1, D Jones, Dolau, Lampeter 2, D D Jones, Lon h c, E Williams, Ystrad Caron. Class 46. Two cncumbers.-l, T Jones, Cellan 2, E Williams Ystrad Caron. Class 47. Two sticks of rhubarb.—1, J Davies, Feathers Royal Hotel 2, T Jones, Croyddin Castle h c, D D J onea, Lon. Class 48. Two cauliflowers. -1, Daniel Jones, Drovers- oad, Lampeter 2, D D Jones, Lon h c, T D Jones, 5, College-street, Lampeter. Class 49. Six shallots.-I, E Jones, Tanrallt, Lfmpeter; 2, Jenkins, Berllandeg, Felinfach h c, E Thomas, Bolahaul, Lampeter. Class 50. Six turnips.—1„ D T Williams, Allt- fawr, Lampeter 2, T D Jones, 5, College-street, do; h c, D Jones, Dolau, do. Class 51. Two beetrootgi.-I. D Jones, Dolau, Lampeter 2, Daniel Jones, Drovers-road, do h c, J Davies, Feathers Royal Hotel. Class 52. Two vegetable marrows.-I, D D Jones, Lon 2, D Jones, Dolau, Lampeter ho, J Davies. Feithera Royal Hotel. Class 53. Best collection of four herbs.—1, E Thomas, Bolahaul, Lampeter 2, D Thomas, Cam- brian-house, Tregaron h.c., Daniel Jones, Drovers-road, Lampeter. Class 54. Best tray vegetables.-I, E Thomas, Bolahaul, Lampeter 2, J Davies, Feathers Royal Hote'. Class 55. Six ikL;terii.-h.c., Charles Charman, Llanarth. Class 56. Six dahlias.—1, Miss Jones, Glyn. aeron, Aberayron 2, Charles Charman, Llanarth; h.n., Miss Williams, Plas Cilcennin, Class 57. Four bunches of sweet peas.-I, Rev Mr Jones, Albert-street 2, E T Rees, Mason's- row. Class 58. Six roses.-I, Mrs Jones, Glynaeron, Aberayron 2, Charles Charman, Llanarth. Class 59. Six carnations-I, Charles Charman, Llanarth 2, Miss M A Evans, Perthu, Cilcennin. Class 60. Six pansies-1. Miss M A Evans, Perthu, Cilcennin 2, Charles Charman, Llanarth. Class 61. Six any other blooms.-2, Miss M A Evan?, Ptrthu, Ci c unin h.c., Charles Charmao. Llanarth. Class 62. Six br dbeanri.-I, Captain R Jones Albao-tquare; 2, Cnarlea Charman, Llanarth; h.c., E T Davies, Gwastod, New Quay. f 63. Six runner beans.-I, E T Davies, Gwastod, New Quay 2, Charles Charman, Llanarth. 64. Two beet roots.-I. Charles Charman, Llanarth 2, Loyn Pugh, Paris-house h.c., Capt R Jones, Alban-square. 65. Two cabbages.—1, Rev Morgan Evans, Rectory 2, Charles Charman, Llanarth h.c., B M Davies, Water-street. 66. Three carrots.—1, J G Rees, turner 2, A Evans, Carnau, Cilcennin h.c., Jenkins, Berllan- deg, Felinfach. 67. Three parsnips.-I, B M Davies, Water- street 2, J G Rees, turner. Clat;s 68.-Two cauliflowers.—No entries. Class 69. 1 Three leeks. Charles Charman, Llanarth 2, Rev Morgan Evans, Rectory h.c., Charles Charman, Llanarth. Class 70. Two lettuce.—No entries. Class 71. Six oniol:is,-I, Charles Charman, Llanarth; 2, Capt R Jones, Alban-square h.c., E T Davies, Gwastod, New Quay. Class 72. Six onions, potato.—1. J G Rees, turner 2, D Davies, Swan Inn h.c., Mrs Jones, Glynaeron, Aberayron. Class 73. Six pods of peas.- .1, Anne Evans, Carnau, Cilcennin 2, B M Davies, Wattr-street h.c., Charles Charman. Llanarth. Class 74. Four potatoes, kidney.—I, Rev Morgan Evans, Rectory 2, J Evans, Rope and Anchor h.c., Capt R Jones, Alban-square. Class 75. Four potatoes, round.—1, J Evans, Rope and Anchor r 2, Mrs Jones, Glanaeron, Aberayron. Class 76. Four turnips.—1, Charles Charman, Llanarth 2, Capt R Jones, Alban-square. Class 77. Two vegetable marrows or gourds.— 1, Baldwin Richards, Aberayron 2, H Loyn Ftigh, Paris-house. Class 78. Four tomatoes.—1, Baldwin Richards, Aberayron. Class 79 Six shallot8.-1, H Edwards, Old Shop, Cribyn 2* Jenkins, Berllandeg, F elinfach. Class 80. Two cucumbers (outdoor).-I, Bald- win Richards, Aberayron 2, 0 Jones, Alban. square, do. Class 81. Best bottle ot pickles (onions).—1, D D Jones, Lon 2» Lizzie James, Chalybeate. square. Class 82. Best pot of jam.-I, D D Jones, Lon 2, E Williams, Ystrad Caron. Class 83. Best loaf of bread (white).—I, Mrs Evans, Milford house 2, B M Davies, Water- street. Class 84. Best loaf of bread (home grown wheat).-I,iMiss Davies, Wern Farm, Llanddewi 2, Baldwin Richards, Aberayron h c, Miss Lewis, Felingauol. Class 85. Three oatmeal cakes (bara ceiroh).- 1. Miss Davies, Wern Farm, Llanddewi 2, Ann Evans, Carnau, Cilcennin. Class 86. Best trussaed fowl.—1, J Evans, Rope and Anchor 2, Mrs Jones. Glanaeron. Class 87. Best trussed duck.-I, J Evans, Rope and Anchor. Class 88. Three pounds of fresh bntter.-I, C M Thomas, Mwdwl, Aberayron 2, Miss M A Davies, Wern Farm, Llanddewi. Class 89. Best loaf of bread made from Grace Bros' "Extras" flour.-H c, D D Jones, Lon. Class 90. Best loaf of bread from Grace Bros' "Gold Tie" flour.-H c, D D Jones, Lon. Class 91. Best loaf of bread made from Grace Bros' "Germitia" (brown bread).—H c, D D Jones, Lon. Class 92. One dozen fresh eggs (white).—H c, Anne Evans, Carnau, Cilcennin. Claps 93. One dozen fresh eggs (brown). 1, Anne Fvans, Carnau, Cilcennin 2, Miss Lewis, P, linganol. Class 94. Best curd of new milk cheese, weigh ing 10 lbs.-I, Mrs Davies, Wern Farm, Aberarth. Class 95.-Four mangolds, long red.-I. E Evans, Perthu, Cilcennin 2, Evan Lloyd, Pen- carreg h c. D D Jones, Lon Clan 96. Four maingolds.-I, Mr Alban 2, D D Jones, Lon; special prize, D Davies, Weru-farm. Class 97. Four swedes.—1, Jenkins, Berllan- deg, Felinfach 2, E Evans, Perthu, Cilcennin h c, Anne Evans. Carnau, do. Class 9S. One sheaf, of white oats, 1, Mr Alban, Hafod Peris 2, D Davies, Wern. Aber- arth h c, Mr Alban, Hafod Peris. Class 99. One sheaf black oats.-I, E Evans, Perthu, Cilcennin 2, Mr Alban, Hafod Peris. Class 100. One sheaf of wheat.—1, D Davies, Wern, Aberarth; 2, W Lewis, Penrhiw, Aberarth; h c, Mr Alban, Hafod Perris. Class 101. One sheaf of barley.-I, D Davies, Wern, Aberarth 2, Evan Lloyd, Pengarreg h.c., E Evans, Pertho, Cilcennin. Class 102. Twenty-four onions, pickling.-I, D Jones, Dolau, Lampeter 2, D T Williams, Alls fawr, Lampeter h.c., Daniel Jones, Drover's-road, Lampeter. Class 102a. BeRt rope of potato onions.—1, E Thomas, Bolahaul, Lampeter 2, D Davies, Swan Inn h.o., Daniel Jones, Drover's-road, Lampeter. Class 102b. Best rope of aown onione.-I, Chas Cnarman, Llanarth 2, D D Jones, Lon. Class 103. Three pounds of honey in lib bottles. -1, Chas Charman, Llanarth 2, Timothy Jones, Fountain Apiary, Cellan h.c., D T Williams, Glynhir, Lampeter. Class 104. Three aections of honey in llb sec- tions.—1, T Jones, Fountain Apiary, Cellan 2, Charles Charman, Llanarth. Class 105. Best sofa cushion.—1, Miss Williams, 3, Belle Vue terrace, Class 106. Gent's Embroidered Waistcoat.- 1. Miss Davies, Glyn, New Quay special prize. Adelaide Leonard, Cadwgan place. Class J07. Picture Embroidery.-It Miss Loya, 8, Market-street, Class 108. Child'a handwork bonnet.—1, Miss A Evans, Greenland terrace 2, Miss R Evans, 2, Belle Vue terrace. Class 109. Crochet macrame bag.—1, Miss A Evans, Greenland terrace h.c., Miss Jones, Lon. Class 110. Marabou made from ostrich wool.— I, Miss A Evans, 7, Greenland terrace. Class 111. Best piece of crochet lace.—1, M J Thomas, Lydi&te Vicarage. For Children under 14 years of age. Claqs 113. Drawn thread tray cloth. -1, Hannah J Davies. 2, Market-street. Class 115. Bedroom Scripture motto card.-l. Elizabeth Evans, Perthimawr, Cilcennin. Class 116. Spray of flowers embroidered on pluab.-I, Hannah J Davies, 2, Market-street. Special Prize". (a) Best garden attached to a house in Aberayron Urban I)istriet.-I, J Davies, Feathers Royal Hotel. (b) Best allotment in Aberayron Urban District. —1, Rees Jones, Alban square.

MACHYNLLETH URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Tuesday, August 14th. Present Messrs J M Breeze, chairman Edmund Gillart, T Parsons, John Micah, D Smith, R LI Jones, Evan Humphreys, Richard Gillart, Dr W R Williams, Messrs John Row- lands, clerk; D P Jones, assistant clerk and D Thomas, inspector. A Claim. The Clerk stated that a Committee had been appointed to consider the matter of the claim 0 Mr John Davies for damage caused to his land by' the trial pits in connection with the sewerage works. The Committee would report that day.- The Chairman, bringing up the report of the Com- mittee, stated that they had seen Mr Davies and had pointed out the high price he asked, and it was ultimately agreed to reduce the claim from JEIO to £ 4 10s.—On the proposition of Mr Evan Hum- phreys, seconded by Mr Edmund Gillart, it was acreed to pay the claim. -a- Time of Meeting. Referring to the minutes, the Clerk remarked that the motion to change the hour of meeting had been deferred.—Mr Parsons When ?-The Clerk At the meeting of the 3rd July.—Mr Parsons Cannot the matter come on now ? I do not like: my name appearing on the agenda for two or three months.—Mr R Gillart: It looks very well some- times. (Laughter.) -Later in the meeting, Mr Parsons remarked that the attendance at recent meetings of the Council went a long way to prove that a change was necessary. He proposed that the time should be changed to five o'clock in the evening.—The Chairman On what day ?-Mr Parsons The first Tuesday in the month.—Mr E Humphreys seconded the proposition.—Mr_ R LI Jones remarked that services were held in the churches and chapels of the town on Tuesday nights. He suggested that the meetings should be held on Monday evenings.—Mr E Humphreys The bulk of the councils in North Wales are held at night.—Mr E Gillart stated that he would be quite ready to fall in with the majority of the councillors, but from past experience they had seen that meetings held in the evenings were not so well attended.—Mr D Smith Hear, hear.-Con- tinuing, Mr Gillart stated that they had tried the experiment before, and although he would prefer it, at the same time the attendance in the evening was worse than in the morning. For that reason, he could not support the proposition.—Mr D Smith proposed an amendment that the time of meeting should remain as at present.—Mr R LI Jones pro- posed that the meeting should be held at five o'clock on Monday.—Mr Parsons withdrew his motion in favour of Mr Jones's proposition and on being put to the vote, four voted for the proposi- tion and four for the amendment.-The Chairman gave his casting vote in favour of no change in the time of meeting.— Mr Parsons Very satisfactory. It will be better next time.—Mr Gillart If Mr Parsons wisheb to bring it on again he can do so. The Flooded Road. The Clerk stated that be had written to the Montgomery Council drawing their attention to the inconvenience caused by the flooding of the river Dovey, but had received no reply. Postal Facilities. The Postmaster wrote stating that the fourth delivery of letters in the town seemed to be of little use and asking the Council's opinion of the subititution of the delivery by an over-counter delivery.—The Chairman thought it wou I be a pity to etop the delivery because it conveye I letter- from Corris, Aberdovey, Towyn, and Aberystwyth. —Mr T Parsons It would be more important to allow that delivery to remain and to drop the five o'clock delivery.—Mr E Gillart remarked that the object of discontinuing the delivery was that the Post Office did not want to pay a salary to an additional staff. He propoied that the Clerk should write stating that the CoDncil considered the change undesirable.—Mr Parsons seconded the proposition, which was carried. An Application. An application by Mr Joha Micah, to enclose a portion of the Park Common near his fiald, was referred to the Committee. Committees. The Clerk stated that several committees were called for August 3rd. There had been no quorum at the Streets Committee, the Fairs and Markets Committee, the Footpaths Committee, and the Clock Tower Committee.-Mr R Gillart Hear, hear.—A meeting of the Streets Committee was held on Aug. 10th, when it was decided to recom- mend the Council to accept the tender of the Gas Company, at 38s 3d, for six new lanterns,, and to place a lamp at Maengwynissa.—Mr T Parsons I object, Mr Chairman. Why should the Com- mittee make a distinction between Maengwynissa and another part ?—Mr R Gillart: We are getting nearer t.he Barracks.—Mr R LI Jones Perhaps th it one will come. (Laughter).—Later in the meeting, Mr Jones enquired the position with regard to the BArracks lamp. He proposed that the matter should be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.—Mr R Gillart seconded the pro- position, which was carried. Jbairs and Markets. The Markets and Fairs Committee reported that they had considered the question of the obstruction of the streets and had decided to recommend the Council to instruct the Clerk to write to tradesmen and other offenders requesting them to clear the streets by eight p.m.— Mr Parsons remarked that he would support the recommendation provided the word tradesmen was left out —The Chairman The tradesmen are the worst offenders.—The report was adopted.—A recommendation by the Com- mittee that the site of the old reservoir on Park Common, which was dangerous, should be filled up was also adopted. Pavements. The Chairman stated that a meeting of the Pave. ments Committee had been called to meet at the Town Clock, but, o-ving to the rain the meeting had to be abandoned.—Mr R Gillart suggested that the Surveyor should prepare a sketch plan of the streets showing the site of the proposed pavements.-The suggestion was adopted. The Sewerage Works. The Clerk stated that in reply to a recent letter from the Local Government Board asking if the Council intended to use the site selected by them in view of the opposition manifested at the euquiry, he intended writing, if the Council approved, stat- ing that the site was considered objectionable.- Mr E Gillart remarked that the letter would not be a proper reply. The Local Government Board enquired if the Council intended using the site.- It was eventually agreed to write stalling that the Council did not intend using the site. Query. Mr Evan Humphreys enquired if the additional land utilised at the Cross Pipes had been paid for, and if not, why not ? Circumstances had arisen which made it necessary that a settlement should be arrived at without further delay.—On the pro- position of Mr R Gillart, it was agreed to pay the claim. Motor Cars. Mr R Gillart stated that many motor cars and motor cycles passed through the town and accidents had happened and would happen if they were allowed to travel at the pace they did. He thought notices should be placed warning motorists to travel through the town at a reasonable pace. Dr. Williams Hear, hear.—Mr R LI Jones seconded the proposition, which was agreed to. Hedges. Mr R Gillart called attention to the inconvenience caused to persons driving past the Workhouse by reason of the overhanging hedges of a field close to. Perhaps the Surveyor would see to the matter.— The Surveyor promised to do so. The Golf Links. Mr Parsons enquired if the Council had any power to advertise the Golf Links. They were a valuable asset to the town.—The Clerk replied in the negative and the matter dropped. Other matters were taken in Committee.

THE COST OF RELIGIOUS TEACHING. The Appeal Court on Wednesday week gave judgment in the case of the King v the West Riding (Yorkshire) County Coun- cil, which raised an important question- whether a local education authority was bound under the Education Act of 1902 to pay for denominational religious instruction m non-provided schools. The West Riding County Council alone among English educa- tion authorities took up the position that they were responsible for secular instruction only in these schools, and they deducted from the teachers' salaries amounts which, as they, said, fairly represented the cost of religious instruction. The appeal was against the de- cision of the Divisional Court which made absolute a writ of mandamus directing the council to pay balances of teachers' salaries due. The Master (fl the Roils, in giving judg- ment, said that it was, as it seemed to him, clearly consistent with the intention of Par- iiament, as expressed in the statute, that while religious instruction might he given in non-provided schools, and while, if given, it must be in accordance with the provision of the trust deeds, the liability to pay for it should rest with those in whom the statute vested control, out of such funds as might be at their disposal. For those reasons, he thought the appeal ought to be allowed. Lord Justice Farwell agreed with the Master of the Rolls, but Lord Justice Moul- ton dissented. The question of costs was reserved.

DEATH OF THE HON. FREDK. HANBUU1-TK AU Y. The death of the Hon Frederick S A Han- bury-Tracjj> OClOUIT on Thursday of last week at Brighton. The deceased was in his 58th year and was the fourth son of the se- cond Lord Sudeley. He married in 1870 the daughter of Sir Thomas E Winnington, Bart. In 1877, on the death of his brother and the consequent succession of the Hon Chas. D R Hanbury-Tracy (then member for the Mont- gomery boroughs), deceased was put forward for the representation of the constituency in the Liberal interests. At a public meeting held in Newtown in May, 1877, presided over by the late Mr James Hall, Mr Hanbury- Tracy was unanimous-v adopted the Liberal candidate on the motion of Mr George Thorne seconded by the late Mr David Davies, M.P. In the contest he had for his opponent Lord Castlereagh whom he defeated by a majority of 329 votes. Four .subsequent ejections he fought' against Sir PTyoe Pryce-Jones. In 1880 he triumphed by a majority of 361; in 1885 Sir Pryoe was returned by a majority of 83, but the following year Mr Tracy re- gained the seat by 173. and six years later (1892) was again ousted by Sir Pryce, the poll being Pryoe-Jones, 1,406, Hanbury- Tracy 1,288. It" was out of the conduct of this election that the memorable petition arose. When Mr Tracy was first returned for the boroughs he unreservedly declared himse.f in favour of disestablishment in Wales, though at the time it did not occupy) a pro- minent place among Welsh questions, or, at all events, it had not then been brought within the range of practical politics. He was a loyal supporter of Mr Gladstone on the question of Irish Home Rule, and on all the Welsh questions advocated by the Liberal party he was very pronounced in his pro- gressive views. The deceased was the last member of the Hanbury-Tracy family who had so long up- held the Liberal flag in the boroughs. After his defeat in 1892, Mr Tracv. was never pro- minently seen in political life.

LONDON UNIVERSITY. The "London Uiliversity, Gazette" gives the lists of successful candidates in the late examinations, and the following are the local successes:— M.A.-pass List. I Scholarship and literature—Levi Thomas Davies University College, Aberystwyth, and private study. Matriculation.—Second Division. Ellsie S Lovatt, Bank House School, Staf- ford, and University College of Wales, Aber- ystwyth. Richard Oswald Rowlands, Mach- ynlleth County School; Percy Vernon Davies,. ditto. Intermediate Examination in Arts.—Pass List. Mudred Sarah Benskin, Lilian Mary (Bow- man, Cowper Basil Evans, Wm David Hill, Do-rothy Lenn, Edna Lloyd, and Hilda My- fanwy Lioyd-Jones. University College, Aberystwyth. Intermediate E-xaminaition in Science.— Pass List. Muriel Annie Bentham, Edward Dickin- son, Emily Francis Galloway, Ernest Jobling, Mariorle Helena Markham, and Mary Gwen- dolyn; Maa-sh, Harotkl H Pierce, University College c-f Aberystwyth.

ECONOMICAL & RIELIABLE. mm an BORWICK* The best BAKING POWDER in the World Ko Household should be without this valuable preparation. -Ió4IIt-14ooo' gtafiiiusB Stores* Private Address—HILL SIDE, BARMOUTH. W.J. GRIFFITHS, HOT WATER ENGINEER, BELLHANGER, &e. TOWYN AND BARMOUTH. All work executed on the most modern principles. Estimates free. Work,shops:-GlitAIGFACH, BARMOUTH, and STATION ROAD, TOWYN. h780 ELLIS H. JONES, ARCHITECT, SURVEYOR, ETC., GROESLON, R.S.O., CARNARVON. —PRIVATE ADDRESS,— PARKIA UCHA, CRICCIETH Where can be seen each Evening. h598 Portmadoc. STEAM SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC. J. OWAIN HUGHES (Late Thomas Parry), Timber Merchant, has a large stock of Timber, Doors, Windows, Sashes, and Frames suitable for BUILDERS and CONTRACTORS. TIMBER SAWN 14OR CUSTOMERS. Picture-PTame Mouldicgs in great variety. Stock of Building and Fire Bricks, Laths, Tiles, etc. iS47 Tiles, etc. iS47 THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM PILES AND SKIN DISEASES SHOULD TRY THE "CELT" SKIN OINTMENT Cures in scores of cases. To be had in 7!d and Is lid boxes (with an extra penny stamp when posted) from the Manufacturer,l IVOR J. JONES, CHEMIST, POR fMADOC. j88 English Ivory Porce'ain -T vll vJv/OO with the crest of PORTMADOC (Ynyscynhaiarn) and Carlton Ware with the crests of Portmadoc, Borthygest, and Harlech, Call at J. ROBERTS, & Co., leigl House, 24, Snowdon-street, Portmadoc. GLASS, CHINA, & FANCY GOODS DEALERS. OWEN D. JONES, BUILDER and CONTRACTOR, GORSEDDAU WHARF, PORTMADOC. ESTIMATES given on "Buildings, Repairs, Alter. ations to properties in all its branches. Undertakes all Excavatione, Concreting, Piling, and Water Works. Drains and Sewers tested and replaced according to the latest modern sanitary arrangements. Telegraphic Addreas :—Min-y-don. j283 Fancy Goods of every Description AT Llod Jt Son, Printers, Booksellers, Stationers, 125, HIGH STREET, PORRMADOO. f859 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. Pwllheli. CARDIFF ROAD, PWLLHELI. [(Opposite New General Post Office). JONES & JONES, LADIES AND GENTS TAILORS. (Late of Manchester House.) All Latest Patterns in Stock. An inspection invited. jll W. J. BATTERBEE,- HIGH-CLASS GROCER AND PROVISION MERCHANT, THE PIONEER, MAES SQUARE, PWLLH ELI. Your patronage and recommendation earnestly solicited. Fa i! 1: > n of Danish Hams and Butter always n sin b959 RA VENHILL & SON, SIGN WRITERS, GILDERS, GRAINERS, GLAZIERS, PAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, &c., &c. Cardiff Rood, Pwllheli. LLOYD & WILLIAMS, GENERAL AND MONUMENTAL MASONS, Mawddach Marble Works BARMOUTH. Monuments, Headstones, Crosses and Mural Tablets executed in best style in granite, marble, slate or stone atmoderate Prices. Estimates free. h415 W n PYEMONT TUNER AND W. fl. 9 REPAIRER GIVES HIS PERSONAL \TTENTION TO THE INSTRUMENTS Employs no agent and is not represented by any other Tuner. Single Tunings or Yearly Contract Sole Agent for the Gransden Upright Iron Grand All Communications-BARMOUTH In u zL I ity. in Fmri-o4EJ.. BARMOUTH. ERTS) RICHARD ROB- ■ General Ironmonger, House and Funeral Furnisher, IVY HOUSE AND 5, BELLE VUE All Orders for Plumbing and Sanitary Work carefully and promptly to. TELX1'HONE No. 24. I gusiittss Aabrtsots. Portmadoc- Portmadoc Steam Laundry Coo WOMEN DREAD WAQTTTMn r> »v MEN HATE- WASHING DAY. ftosteard to the Company's Manageress will bring their ran to tycur door and ease you of some Of the wcta of work undertaken, inoluding Dry Cleaning. SHIRTS AIM COLLARS A SPECIALITY. Softest of Water used,requiring no Ghemioa COLLECTING AGENT for Barmouth Pwllheli,and Blaenau Festlniog. e896 R. NEWELL, Butcher. R. NEWELL, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, PORTMADOC, Beach Road, Barmouth, High Street, Criccieth, Central Buildings, Pwllheli, Market Square, Blaenau Festimog HAS SECURED A GRAND SELECTION OF STOCK Including Prime West Highland Cattle, fpd by the Hon. F. G. Wynn, Glynllifon Park, and a choice lot of Real Spring Lambs. Consumers should make a point of securing the genome article in Lamb, and not be content with Welsh yearling sheep. dressed as such. x979 ESTABLISHED 1840. Cambrian Coast COALS, LIME, BRICKS & CEMENT, Sanitary Pipes, Building and Agricultural Lime 41-13 BEST HOUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS. District Agent for John Bazley White & Brothers' CEMENT. Agent for BIBBY'S CAKES aLd MEALS, BIBBY'S MILK EQUIVALENT AND BIBBY'S CREAM EQUIVALENT, Lancasier's CALF FOOD. ROBERT RICHARDS & SONS PENSARN, LLANBEDR, R.S.O. DEPOTS AT TOWYN, HARLECH, AND DYFFRYN. ORDEB" delivered at all Railway Stations in Truckloads at most reasonable prices. Artistic Paperhangings, 1906. WDI. Evans* 5, Lombard Street, Portmadoc. Paints and Varnishes I A Choice Selection of tha Newest Designs Agent for of I now in ttock at all prices. Olsena Washable Water Paint Highest Quality. J Pattern Books on application. and Morse's Fresco. g75 TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS-MORRIS, PORTMADOC. WILLIAM MORRIS & Co., SHIP STORES, GROCERS & IRONMONGERS BRITTANIA TERRACE, PORTMADOC. Sailmoking in all its Branches. Agent for Messrs R HAYWARD & CO., Limited (winner of Gold Medals at Navals & Shipping Exhibitions 18S3 and 1905) for superiority and excellence of their MANUFACTURED CANVAS. All kinds of Covers made to order-Waterproof or Painted. Bakery at Back of Chapel-street. CABIN BISCUITS a speciality and sold at reasonable Prices. Public Baking at 1.30 and 6,30 p.m., except on Wednesday when Bakery Closes at 4 p.m. g759. ESTABLISHED 1874. CHARLES HUGHES & SONS, COACHBUILDERS, &c., CAMBRIAN CARRIAGE WORKS, PORTMADOC, Repairs, Painting, and Trimming neatly acd promptly executed. Large Stock of New and Second hand Carriages for Sale. Rubber Tyres Fitted. ALSO SHOWROOMS AT THE MAES, PWLLHELI." Wholesale Confectionery. Wholesale Confectionery. Grocerii and Confectioners in South Carnarvon and on the Cambrian Coast have NOW AT THEIR VERY DOORS, a Wholesale Confectionery Warehouse, which has been opened by Mr Josiah Williajw (late of the firm of Messrs. John Hill & Son, Ltd.), in partnership with Mr. J. Price Owen, Aroafa, Pwllbeli, under the name of Williams & Price, High Street, Pwllheli. The firm is able to compete with ALL COMPETITORS as it buys direct from the Manufacturers. i346 UP-TO-DATE MILLINERY & TAILORING. W. ANTHONY'S Establishment at Manchester House, Pwllheli Is Well-known for STYLE AND VALUE. NEWEST DESIGNS AND PATTERNS ALWAYS IN STOCK. MORRIS EVANS' HOUSEHOLD OIL For Rheumatism, Weak Chest, Lumbago, Sciatica, Burns, Cuts, Bruises, &c. MORRIS EVANS' PEARLS For Kidney and Liver Complaints and all Internal Ailments. MORRIS EVANS' Consumption Capsules For Consumption, Bronchitis, and Asthma. MORRIS EVANS' Horse, Sheep, and Cattle Oil The Farmer's Complete Dispensary. LOOK OUT for our Representative who is now on a tour through Wales, and will probably visit your town. He is prepared to give you a free sample of our Household Oil. Our preparations are sold by Grocers and Chemists throughout the country. If you find any difficulty in obtaining same, write to our offices. Morris Evans & Co., Festiniog, N. WALES. Criccieth. THE GEORGE HOTEL, CJLlIOCIETH 1 NORTH WALES. Completely re-built and re-furnisbed throughout byMessrs Mape and Company. All Modern conveniences. Batkit,, &e. Sanitary arrangements believed to be perfect. For further particulers and tariff apply to MANAGERESS F0R „ DR. 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