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TALYBONT PETTY SESSIONS, Tuesday, April 5th.— Before VVm. Morris (in the ^hair), E<1~ ward Jones, D Rets, Richaru Thomas, Esqrs., and Dr James. Condolence.—A vote of condolence was passed witH Mrs Barry Taunton in the death of her husband.—The vote was car- ried in silence. School Attendance.—Joseph Jones, labourer, Taliesin, was summoned by Thos. Jones, attendance officer, Dolau, ftor neglecting to send his son John Evans to school.—An order to attend was made. Settled.—Sarah A Roberts, 1, Wesleyan- place, Borth, summoned Mary Williams, vilanrhyd, for having used threats towards her on December 22nd. The case had been adjourned from the previous cotirt.-It being stated that the parties were fnendly again, the case was dismissed. Drunk in Charge.—George White, boat- man, Aberystwyth, was charged by Super- intendent Jones with having been drunk in charge of a horse and trap at Bow Street on March 2nd.—P.C. Mathias sa'id he saw defendant about 5.40 p.m. on the ( second of last month at Bow Street coming from Talybont. He put the horse and trap in charge of his son.—Defendant was bound over in the sum of L5 to come up for judgment if called upon during the next six months and ordered to pay the costs. Rates.—The Cwmere Slate Quarry Com- pany, Eglwysfach, were summoned by Richard Davies, assistant overseer, for neglecting to pay £ 5 14s arrears of poor rate due to the overseers of the parish, of Ysguboryeoed.—Percy W B Leigh, Dovey Bank, Glandyfi, was asked to pay L2 3s.- The cases were adjourned for a month. Deserting his Wife.—Wm. Edward Griffiths, working at the Rectory, Llan- gammarch, was charged with having de- serted irs wife, Mary A Griffiths, Sydney House, Bortli.-Cornplaiiiaiit said she was the wife of defendant and was married at Abervstwyth, at the Registry Office, on March 3rd, 1905. There were three children of the marriage, Edward John, aged two years nine months, Thomas Regi- nald. aged one year and nine months, and Da'¡d Linden, aged five months. They Went to live at Penybanc road, Amman- ford, lirr 'husband working as a haulier, earning 25s a week. He had left them without food and money in the house. When he left lie said he was going to Brecon. He had left her four times. He knew she going to Borth.. Had not sent anything since January 18th, 1909. He was not a teetotaler and was always drunk and would not work.—Defendant asked complainant why she sold his furni- ture, to which she replied that it was in order to get food for the children.—Mrs. Richards, complainant's mother, said fhe< Went to Ammanford and found her daugh- ter and the children destitute. Defend- ant left his wife at Ammanford without as jnuch as a bit of salt. The furniture was hers.—Cross-examined Defendant paid for very little furniture.—Defendant said he had been in Brecon since January 20th. He was willing to pay for the children's keep and would only be too pleased to have them. He was willing to pay 12s 6d per week towards their maintenance.—An order to pay 12s 6d per week was made, the wife, to have the custody of the children.

ABERAYRON I Obituary.—The death of Mr. John R. Rees, Dolegwartheg, on Sunday, the 28th March, eamel\ iui such unexpected sudden- ness as to cause exceptional grief among a large circle of friends. He was fifty-two years of age and up to a fortnight previously lie was in his usual condition of health. He was born at Lletty Shon, parish of Llanddewi Aberarth. He spent the best years of his life in business at Windsor-street, City-road, London. His brother, Mr. David Rees, J.P., of Tyn- parc, Llanfihangel Geneu'rglvn, is a gentleman well known in many circles. The funeral of the deceased took place on Thursday, the 1st April. His remains were interred at Henfynyw Churchyard. There were many signs of sorrow and sympathy shown by his neighbours, among whom he was muoh- respected and beloved. The officiating clergy were the Rev E. Evans, vicar, and the Rev J. M. Griffiths, of Llansamlet. A funeral sermon was preached at Renfynyw Church by the Rev E. Evans. A beautiful wreath had been sent by Mrs. Griffiths, widow of Arch- deacon Griffiths of Dolegwartheg. It was conspicuous among many wreaths from friends and relatives. The chief mourners were Mr. D Rees, J.P., brother; Mrs. Rees and children, Miss Annie Rees, sister; Mrs. James Thomas and Captain Thomas, 2, Greenland-terrace, sister and hrother-^n-lnw; the Vicar of Llanddewi Brefi, the Vicar of Blaenpennal, and Mrs Davies, cousins: Air. John Davies, Mr. Evan Davies, cousins. The funeral was largely attended by the Aberayron people. SPECIAL POLICE COURT, Saturday, April 3rd, 1909.—Before the Rev Evan Morris and John M. Howell, Esqr. Drunkenness and Alleged Larceny.— lvr,a. Picton, one of the crew of the ketch "Marquis of Anglesea," discharging tim- ber at the time at Aberayron, was charged with being drunk and incapable on the highway at Aberayron on Friday, the 2nd April.—Accused admitted the offence and was fined 10s and costs.—He was further charged by Evan Evans, captain of the vessel, with stealing L5 from him.—The Captain said he received £35 for freight on Thursday, viz., Lig in gold, £1 in silver, and three five Dound notes. He counted the money about seven o'clock on Thurs- day and it was right. When he got up at about seven o'clock next morning, £ 5 was missing. He slept in his room. 'The mate, occupied his room on the other side of the cabin. Accused slept in the forecastle. The money was loose in his pocket, and there was a further sum of £ 8 in a purse. He had gone to bed about midnight. The accused came down to the cabin about five o'clock next morning. He knew his voice and heard his conversing with the mati, and telling the time. When he found that the money was missing, lie told both men about his loss. About eleven o clock in the morning of the same day, Thursday, he discharged the accused be- cause he could not get on with the mate. -He gave. him his wage, 8s 6d. He had only been with him twelve days. He engaged him at Holyhead. He had given him 7s 6d on account. After he had dis- charged him, he heard of his having been locked up for drunkenness and that a good sum of money was found on him, which he included was his own.—Jeremiah Davies niate, said the accused came to the cabin and spoke to him about 5.30 on Friday niorning. It was his duty to come into the cabin to light a fire. He did not notice, that the prisoner had any money about him at Holyhead, nor during the voyag" from Rolyheed to Aberayron.— A -C. Davies said lie apprehended the accused on Friday afternoon for being w'a.nk and incapable and locked him up. We founa £ 4 in gold in his belt and £ 1 0s to,ln i P°;;ket. Accused said he had £ 7 '.hen he left Holyhead.—The Bench, giv- S judgment, said there was no evidence rson which a jury would convict and dis- charged the accused.

MAIDEN ASSIZES. u 'xr^he House of Commons, SK::Mr fa^en(>8ajd that at the J'V Spring Assises in Ireland, white to Judges in con- in +• j.*1 ,no •criminal eases and Vl f'ou"tlf 1! ^onaghan and Wicklow a*-tl the city of Limerick. -Air. Kllbtid,Nor in Ulster. (Laughter ) snJl m I wf' m rel y to Mr Havden, and \V i Jhe recPllt assizes England r. i • there were no prisoners for tv, ,m tne counties of Rutland, West-1 c'rtv idv and Cardigan and noiio at five J^and borough assizes.

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NEWCASTLE EMLYN Market.—Calves, 4Ad. to 5d per pound; sheep, 3d. sheep (yearlings), 3d.; pigs, 7s. 3d. suckers, 15s. to £1. Obituary.—Un Saturday, April 3rd, the death took place of Mrs. Anne East, Adpar. Interment was imade at the Trinity Churchyard on Wednesday last, the Rev W. Powell officiating. Personal.-—Master Lloyd, Bronwydd, is, we understand, suffering from double pneumonia. He is at present in London. Football.—On Saturday a match was played between the Bargoed Rangers and the Carmarthen Town Team at Carmar- then. The Rangers consisted of—Goal, T. Ivor Evans; backs, D. Melville Jones and Sum Jones: half-backs, William Jones, H. D. Evans, D Jones; forwards, Eiffel Lewis, David Davies, Albert Lewis, John Jones, and Dan Wilcox. After a good game, the score was Carmarthen, two goals: Rangers, nil. Sam Jones had the misfortune of fracturing his collar bone during the play, but is progressing favourably. Merched y De.—Oil Wednesday, March 31st, the quarterly district meeting of the U.D.M.D. was held at Capel Drindod. The chapel was crowded with members from the Gwernllwyn, Capel Drindod, Drefach, and Newcastle Emlyn branches. At the two p.m. meeting, Cranogwen presided. The meeting was opened by a chapter from the Scriptures, being read by Miss Rees, Waunfach, followed by a prayer by Miss I Griffiths, Ccedybryn. Mrs. Lloyd, N.P. Bank, gave an excellent address bearing on the work done by the Newcastle Emlyn branch. After the following representa- tives had spoken, a conference was held to make the usual arrangements for meet- ings and extension of work:—Mrs. Lewis Thomas, Newcastle Emlyn, Mrs. Davies, Dderwenlas, and Mrs. Jones, Gwalia House, for Drefach ;7\Iiss Griffiths, Coe'dy- bryn, and Miss Rees, Waunfach, for Gwernllwyn. The evening meeting was conducted by Mrs. Lloyd, the opening ser- vice being conducted by Cranogwen. The following programme was afterwards gone through:—-Address by president (Mrs. Lloyd); recitation, "Aelwyd y Meddwyn," Miss Davies, Aelybryn; solo, Miss Thomas, Pandy, Newcastle mlyn; paper read by Miss Jones, Velindre, Gwernllwyn; child- ren's choir,' led by Miss Rees; recitation, "Bydd Drugarog \Vrth y Meddwyn," Miss Jones, Newcastle Emlyn; duett, two young ladies from Closygraig; paper, Miss Jones, Blaenbachcryddi; recitation, Miss Margaret Davies, Penrhiwllan; dialogue, "Undeb Dirwestol Merched y De," by Gwernllwyn ladies: paper, Manteision Llwyr-ymwrtliodiad," Miss Jones, New- castle Emlyn; address, the Rev. D Jones, Gwernllwyn; Gwernllwyn children's choir, led bv Miss Rees; Drefach ladies choir; Gwernllwyn choir, "Y Nant ar Blodeuyn," led by Miss Rees. The meeting ended with prayer by the Rev. D. Jones. A vote of thanks was passed to the home branch for their hospitality during the day. Wedding.—On Saturday morning last, the wedding took place at Graig Chapel of the Rev. T. R. Williams, Dafen, Llan- elly, to Miss S. A. Harries, Cryngar. The bridesmaid was Miss Marv Thomas, Park Johnson, and the Rev. P. H. Phillips, Laugharne, acted as best man. The offici- ating ministers were the Revs. Idwal Jones, Drefach, Clvnnog Williams, Aber- dare (uncle of bridegroom), and Symlog Morgan. The bride was given away by her father and wore a cream taffeta dress trimmed with cream silk lace, and a silk crinoline hat trimmed with jessamine, and she carried a bouquet of flowers (gift of bridegroom.) The bridesmaid wore a crepe- delaine dress, trimmed with pale green silk and lace and cream crinoline hat to match, and a gold brooch and a bouquet of flowers (gifts of bridegroom). There was a" large reception at Cryngar. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. Talfan Davies, Closygraig, and the afore-mentioned min- isters. The happy couple left for Cardiff to spend their honeymoon. A list of presents will appear in our next issue. P.S.A.—At the P.S.A., on Sunday, Mr. D. H. Williams, Borth, officiated, and Miss Maggie Jones sang the solo. Special Court.—On Monday morning, before Colonel Lewis and the Pfev. W. Powell, Edwin Jones, Fronf&xen, farmer, was brought up in cuscody cnarged by P.C. Davies, Newcastle Emiyn, with being drunk and refusing to quit the New Shop Inn, Velindre, and also with assault- ing him on Saturday night.—Defendant pleaded guilty.—P.C. Davies, sworn, said that on Saturday last he was called to the New Shop Inn, Velindre,, bv Mrs Davies, the licensee's wife, to turn the defendant out. He saw him sitting in the back kitchen. He was drunk. He requested him to go home several times. He then said" I won't gJ for you or anybody dee." He again persuaded him, but he wo not go. He left the house and asked two or three persons present to turn him out. He returned in about ten minutes when Mrs. Davies told him again to eject him. He asked defendant to go. He jumped at him (complainant) and caught hold of him and then threw him down. He got loose and persuaded him to be quiet. He said •'I'll fight three of your sort. I'll give you the same thing as I gave Sergeant Harries." He again persuaded him for about twenty minutes, and he got him to go towards home. He came back in about half an hour's time and he was called in to the Rock Cottage by the licensee. The defendant was there. He requested him to go home, and after some trouble he got "him out with the assistance of the licensee. He then went to the New Shop Inn and he was again called there. He caught hold of him and turned him out. He "struck him with his umbrella. He said he would not go home until he had given him a good hiding. He tried to poke the umbrella into his eyas, so he took out his staff and overn-owered him. He called for assistance. The two water bailiffs, who were passing at the time, came to assist him. He conveyed him in a trap to New- castle Emlvn and he was remanded before Dr. Powell till that day.—Arthur Oakes, water bailiff. Emlyn-square, said about 6.30 p.m. on Saturday, on his way back from patrolling the river Barg02å. he saw P.C. Davies ejecting defendant from an inn. Defendant had an umbrella in his hand and struck the constable with it several times on his hands and tried to poke it in his face. He called him to his help and assisted him to take him to the Police Station here. Never struck defend- ant, but only used such force as was neces- sary.—The-Bench inflicted a fine of £ 1 ana costs for being drunk and refusing to quit the public house, and £1 and costs for assaulting P.C. Davies, or in default one month's imprisonment for each _offence with hard labour.—The application by George Levi, tne Red L.on. Drefach, for tension of hours on Easter Monday, being the occasion of an eisteddfod, was granted.

DOLGELLEY Election.—An election for five vacancies on the Urban. Council took place on Satur- day. Seven candidates presented them- selves, four of whom were retiring mem- bers. Little interest was taken in the proceedings, as next year the twelve mem- bers of the Council retire when a triennial election takes place. The poll on Saturday was 440, the inclement weather combined with the fact that several "joint" voters had been taken off the list by the Revising Barrister at the last revision accounted for the decrease. There were only three spoilt votes. Mr D Oswald Davies, who acted as the returning officer, declared the r- suit as follows:—David Griffith Wake Williams, 623: David Meredith, 287; David Roger Mills. 275; Edward Evans Jones, 274; John Edward Fox, 202. Non-elected, Hugh Pugh Lewis, 119; Hugh Williams, 115. ""Popular Concert.— A popular concert was given at the Public Rooms on Friday njo-ht, the proceeds of which were devoted towards the Institute Prize Band fund. Th, Rev Richard Morris kindly took the chair Llew Meirion being the conductor. The principal attraction of the evening was the rendering of "Old Memories," being rhe tnst piece at Carnarvon Eisteddfod on Movday. The performance was in every re: -t a magnificent one, and the splendid progress of the band reflects the utmost credit on Mr J E Fidler (of Royal Oakeley fame), its conductor. Items were ablo given during the evening by Messrs Dewi Roberts, J E Fidler. Goronwy Rob- erts, W Jones Parry, Buckley Jones, Cadw- aladr Jones, Masters Meredith and George Roberts. Messrs Robert Davies and 0 0 Roberts awarded the prize in the challenge solo competition io Mr J Corris Jones). Two competitors entered for an impromptu speech competition, but the adjudicators (Messrs A E Hughes and George W Wil- liams) did not deem either worthy of the prize. The function was organised by Mr Ernest Davies, secretary of' the Institute. Dancing Display.—On Friday, April 2nd, the Headmistress and staff of Dr Williams's School were At Home" to the parents of pupils and other friends, and an interest- ing programme of music and dances was successfully carried out for the entertain- ment of the guests. The pretty dances were arranged by Miss Battine Williams, and were executed by her dancing class in a graceful and effective manner which re- flected great credit on teacher and pupils alike. The dumb-bell drill and dance by alike. The dumb-bell drill and dance by I the juvenile class, some of whom were not more than six years old, gave much plea- I sure to all the spectators. Miss Battine Williams herself contributed a charming flower dance to the programme, and met with such an enthusiastic reception that she gave as an encore a Spanish dance which was equally well received. The programme was as foOllows :-March and scarf drill, valeta gavotte, minuet (Gar- land), Elsbeth Jones-Griffith, Mary Pren- tice, Gwyneth Williams, and Cicely Wood- ward; waltz Boston; dumb-bell drill, juvenile class; Reed pips dance, Eleanor Elias and Mabel Humphreys • valse minuet, gaiety gavotte, Gwyneth Williams; Irish jig, Lizzie Evans and Nest Jon°s_; flower danoe, Miss Battine Williams. Miss Wool- lerton, L.R.A.M., and Mr M W Griffith, Mus. Bac., were responsible for the musical part of the programme which was well rendered by their pupils, and included the following items :—Two part song, Drink to me only with thine eyes," Bryn House choir; song, "Myfi sy'n magu'r Baban," Nest Jones violin solo, Concerto in A minor," Jessie Howarth; song, "Nant y Mynvdd," May Alexander; four part song, "Home, sweet home," May Burgess, May Alexander, Hannah Jones, Clara Newell, Gwen Davies, Lizzie EVans, Nest Jones, Sarah Hughes. Dr Williams's School.—The last lecture on the programme of the Literary and Debating* Society for the session was given on Tuesday last by Mr Francis Jones, of Dr Williams's Library, London, who is one of the governors of the School. The sub- ject "Letter Writing" was treated from a literary standpoint, and the lecture in- cluded interesting and often amusing selections from he great English letter writers. The audience listened with the deepest attention and interest, and the vote of thanks proposed by Angharad Jones, and seconded by Gladys W yett, was carried with great enthusiasm. COUNTY COURT, Friday. April 2nd.— Before his Honour Judge William Evans. Claim for Rent.—J E. Fox sued Hugh Evans and wife for JE4 10s., balance of rent due for the quarter ending August 12th last, J312 10s. for the quarter ending November 12th, and JB12 10s. for the quarter, ending February 12th, or alter- native damages, defendants [having left the premises without due notice, total £29 10s.—Plaintiff, having expressed re- gret at having to trouble the Judge with a personal matter, gave evidence that on May 2nd, 1908, he received a letter pur- porting to have been written by Hugh Evans asking for permission to inspect the house with the view of becoming tenant. Afterward, Mrs Evans called on him and expressed herself satisfied with the house which was recently renovated. Having consulted her husband, she said he was willing for the house to be taken. Posses- sion was given at once and she handed over a coin to bind the bargain. The rent was LSD. She stipulated six months' notice to terminate the tenancy, to which he (plaintiff) agreed. At her request, he provided a new stove at his own expense. It was now suggested that the tenancy was made with Mrs. Evans without her husband's consent, but the house was occupied by the husband and the shop, which had been newly floored, was used by him for the storage of paints and oils and the floor had to be replained in order to repair the damage. On July 9th plaintiff received a letter from Mrs. Evans saying that they would give up the tenancy on August 12th. owing to the heavy rent; but no rent had been paid, excepting JE8 on account. At a subsequent interview, plaintiff intimated that he could not allow that treatment.—Replying to the Judge, plaintiff said he understood that the part of the rent paid was money received by the husband for work done. Plaintiff gave a receipt for £8 on account of the quarter's rent. After defendants lefr, the house was found in a disgraceful con- dition and a large quantity of nails from the walls and floors was produced in a box. Having stated the facts of the case, plain- tiff said he would be satisfied with his. Honour's decision as to the payment of the claim. He submitted that in laAv the tenancy colild only be determined by six months' notice. If he chose, he could claim that the teiancy still remained, as no notice had been given, but he did not desire to take that course. He felt strongly that tenants who treated land- lords, .as defendants had treated him, should not Tie allowed to go scot free.—Mr J. Jones Williams, who appeared for tliG defendants, contended that the home was let to Mrs. Evans without the authority of her husband who was not liable.—No evidence was called for the defence and the Judge said he would require a strong case before coming to the conclusion that the contract was with the wife only. He gave judgment to plaintiff for the full amount and considered that plaintiff had treated defendants lerfiently. Payment was ordered forthwith.

PORTMADOC Church Extension. — At the well- attended meeting of the Churclipeople, convened by the Vicar last week, a com- mittee consisting of the fallowing was ap- pointed to further the proposal to build a church or mission room at Borthygest :•— Captain Jones, Borthygest; Mr Arthur Thomas, Mr George Yates, Mr W Jones and the Vicar with power to add to their number. The estimated cost of the pro- posed church was put at £2,000 and it was stated that Lord Harlech had kindly offered a free site. Letters were also read from Mr and Mrs Percival, Mi.s Breese, Miss Owen, Brynglaslyn, Dr Richard Griffith and Mr A G Edwards promising their help to carry the scheme through. The Vicar in a long and inter- esting account of Church work in the parish for the last century said that as Church peoole they had had respite from any great work for some years and that now it was time for them to advance and take in new ground. The division of the parish of Ynyscynhaiarn by which Portmadoc would become a district chapelry and have a vicar of its own would be an accomplished fact before the end of the year. There would then be a separate incumbent for the other part of the parish. In con- nection with this part it was proposed building a parsonage house and increasing the endowment of Ynyscynhaiarn and the purchase of the Pentrefelin School. This would cost roughly £3,000 towards which their generous churchwarden, Mrs Ignatius Williams, had come forward with the magnificent gift of JB600 whilst the Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty would also make a grant of JE600 and the Bangor Augmentation Fund a grant of £300 so that half the money required for carrying out the Ynyscynhaiarn and Pentrefelin part of the scheme was already secured. The enthusiasm shown at the meeting augurs well for thi, and the Borth-y-gest part of the scheme, a resolution pledging those present to do all in their power to carry out the scheme in its entirety being carried with acclamation. Prooosed Tennis Court.—At the annual meeting of the Cricket Club on Thursday night, Mr David Breese presiding, con- sideration was given to a letter from the Imiirovements Association suggesting the desirability of forming a tennis club with courts at the Traeth open to inhabitants nnd visitors. Mr Llew Davies attended the meeting on behalf of the Association. In the discussion which took place it was made clear that the meeting favoured the proposal. Mr Pike, the Club professional, expressed the opinion that it would not be a very big expense to lay out fairly satis- factory courts. In the result it was arranged to lay the proposal before the Trustees of the Traeth and to suggest a conference of Trustees and of members of the Cricket Club and Improvements Association. Maritime.—Mr Richard Williams, son of Mr Robert Williams, 64, Chapel-street, has pascd the Board of Trade 'examination as cook and steward. Cricket Club.—The annual meeting was held on Thursday night of last week at Barnard's Room, Mr David' Breese, of Saethon, presiding. The balance sheet for last year showed the receipt of J314 in hon- orary subscriptions, £11 from playing j members, and B5 from benefit match. The balance in hand had fallen from £ 30 to Bll 12s, but another P,10 in honorary subscrip- tions in respect of last season was stated to be expected daily. Officers for the ensuing years were appointed as follows: Honorary president, Mrs Davidson; acting president and the chairman of Committee, Mr David Morris; captain, Mr David Breese j vice captains, Mr E Andrewes and Dr Harry Griffith; treasurer, Mr D G Owen; secretary Mr David Williams, Ivy House; auditor, Air J Owain Hughes; com- mittee, Messrs T Garth Jones, Griffith Roberts, the Mills; W H Griffith, David LI Roberts, Arthur Hughes, W Thomas, D E Griffith, E J Edwards. Much grati- fication was felt at the acceptance once more by Mr David Breese, after much pressure, of the captaincy. A high tri- bute was paid by the Chairman and others to the work done by the Hon. Secretary (Mr David Williams). Regret was ex- pressed at the fact that Mr N S Percival would be away this season and therefore unable to act on the Committee. He was, on the proposition of the Chairman, sec- onded by Dr Harry Griffith, warmly thanked for his services to the Club in the past. The Match Committee were re- appointed, as was Mr W Pike as proftes- sional at the same terms as last season. Matches with a number of teams were stated to have been arranged already. A vote of condolence was passed with Mrs Harrison in the death of her husband, who was a member of the Committee. Liberal Club.—Tho twenty-first annual meeting of the Liberal Club was held on Friday night of last week, Mr Llew Davies presiding m the unavoidable absence of the Chairman (Mr T Garth Jones). The balance sheet, showing a credit balance of L129, was adopted on the motion of Mr J Jones Morris, seconded by Mr J Lloyd Humphreys. The membership was stated to have increased from 181 to 204 during the year. Messrs D Lloyd George, M.P. Osmond Williams, M.P., Ellis Davies', M.P., and the Rev W J Nicholson were re-appointed honorary presidents. Other officers were appointed as follows:—Acting president, Mr Llew Davies. vice presi- dents, Messrs Robert Roberts, Hebog View, and J Gas Jones; hon. treasurer, Mr J R Prichard; hon. secretary, Mr T H Jones; auditors, Messrs Evan Evans and Wm Roberts; caretaker and librarian, Mr Hugh H Williams. The usual honor- ariums were voted to the Hon. Secretary and the Caretaker. On the Executive with the officials the following were ap- pointed :—Messrs John Jones, Garth-ter- race; T Garth Jones, Robert Williams J Jones Morris, Jonathan Davies, R Lloyd Jones, R Wynne Thomas, John Harries, Owen E McLean, R O Ellis, Arthur Hughes, R Newell, J Lloyd Humuhreygj John Lewis, and Gwaenog Rees. The fol- lowing were appointed a literary and pro- paganda committee:—Messrs J Llovd Humphreys, R Wynne Thomas, Robert Williams, the Rev Enoch E Jones, and D Williams, lvv House. Mr Robert Rob- erts suggested the appointment of a strong registration committee. Alderman Jones Morris and Mr. J. Davies heartily sup- ported the suggestion, the former declaring that strict attention to the voters' lists was imperative this year in view of the fight that would be put up in the next County Council election. It was also probable that a Tory would fight for the parliamentary representation at the next general election. Liberals should not rest on their oars just now. (Hear, hear.) It was then unanimously passed to ap- point a registration committee composed of Messrs John J,onis, Garth-terrace; R Roberts, Wm. Roberts, Chapel-street; Ellis Griffith, J Gwilym Hughes, W Morris Jones, John Harries, Hugh Huo-hc-s, Borthygest; F Buckingham, E Hugheston Roberts, John Jones, Pwll, Morfa Byclian and Hugh H Williams, the Club care- taker. It was passed to take in two addi- tional London tlaily papers for the Club Reading Room.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG Intermediate School Manigers.-Inle monthly meeting was held on Thursday, present: Messrs J. Lloyd Jones, J. (Rhyd- wen Parry, R. Walker Davies, W. P. Evans. M. E Phillips, Rev. John Owen, Miss Brymer, Mr. F. P. Dodd, M.A., headmaster, and Mr. Edward Jones, assistant clerk.—On the motion of Mr. Rhydwen Parry, seconded by Mr. W. P. Evans, the Rev. John Owen was appointed chairman for the ensuing year.—Improve- ments to the tennis court and the school drive in front of the school were resolved up,oii.-Ilie Assistant Clerk reported that after paying E555 that day in respect of wages and bills the Governors would have a balance in hand of £ 155, whilst a sum of J3487 in grants was expected daily. Grati- fication ws expressed at the healthy state of the finances.—The question of appoint- ing a paid auditor was deferred until a definite arrangement had been made by the Welsh Education Department as to the appointment of auditors under the new regulations.—Mr Griffith Roberts, builder, and Air. D. White Phillips, solicitor, were thanked for gifts of books to the School Library.—Miss M. C. Jones and Mr. M. E. Phillips were re-appointed co- governors. All the governors were optative governors. — All the gov- ernors were appoillteu Cll the iiazice Committee, and the Chairman. Messrs. J. Lloyd Jones, Andreas Roberts, W. Owen, the Rev. John Hughes and Miss Hughes on the Visiting Committee. Special Council Meeting.—A special meeting of the Urban Council was held on Thursday night, Mr. John C'adwaladr pre- siding. The Local Government Board wrote stating that they would be prepared to give their decision on the application of the Council for leave to borrow RI,240 for the completion of Sewerage Scheme No. 3 on an undertaking being given by the Council that certain alterations would be made.—The Council saw no objection to the suggested alterations and, on the pro- position of Mr. Evan Jones, seconded by Mr. David \r5!?fems, it was agreed to give I the undertaking. ♦

I uvnxtio Temoerance.—Tlie Temperance Society held its last meeting for the winter ses- sion at Shiloh Chapel. An interesting and amusing programme was gone through by members of the Bands of Hope in sing- ing, reciting, dialogues, and other items pertaining to temperance. The chairman was Mr Joseph J Edwards, Craigydon, The Rehoboth Juvenile Choir was led by Miss Helen Lewis, Gaewern Cottage, and sang several pieces well. The accompan- ist was Miss Lizzie M Evans, Abercorris Shop. Amongst the best items on the programme were recitations by Messrs Richard B Owen and Wm R Williams. Mr Hugh Hughes conducted the Salem Band of Hope. A Competitive Meeting.—On Friday last a meeting was held at Rehoboth C.M. Chapel by the united churches of Re- hoboth and Ebenezer. The chair was taken by Mr D Ifor Jones, Post Office, who also adjudicated the poetry. Mr T Powell, Machynlleth, the musical part; the Revs J F Ellis and R T Owen (Aber- llefenni), Messrs H G Parry (Council I School), Hugh Jones, John Griffiths, Wm Hughes, and H S Roberts, the various other subjects, such as reading, recita- tions, memory work, and exminations. In reciting, the following took the prize:— Agnes J Rowlands, Margaret E Jones Efe- gairgeiliog; Annie C Jones and Harold H Disley, Corris; Annie M Humphreys, J E Griffiths, Mary Emma" Jones, Esgair- geiliog, and Edward Jones. For essays: Miss Helen Lewis, Gaerwen; Edward Jones, Tymawr; John Edwards, Jane A Owen, and Jane Ellis Griffiths. For answering questions from Mother's Gift, the Holwyddoreg, and Instructor: Willie Griffiths, G J Griffiths Emily Griffiths, J A Owen, David L Williams, and Jane II Griffiths.. For reading: Mrs Rowlands, Esgairgeiliog. In examinations on standard IV., Eddie P Humphreys, David Edwards, Dorothy M Owen, and Margaret E Jones. In standard V., Emily Griffiths, G J Griffiths, and Edward Morgans. Un- der 16 years of age, Oswald Edwards, A M Humphreys, and Jane El Griffiths. Again under 21, Miss C M Roberts, Evan Morris, and M May Roberts., Council School. For singing, Margaret E Jones, Emlyn Jones, David Edwards; duet for children, Mary E Jones and Margaret E Jones; also A M Humphreys and Emlyn Jones; chal- lenge solo, Miss Mary Emma Jones; duet, Miss Mary E Jones and J M Jones. Miss Humphreys, Machynlleth, acted as accom- panist. There was a good attendance.

TOWYN Election.—The result of the Election was declared on Saturday evening as follows:- Mr R Lewis, 311; S Edmunds, 306; and John Evans, 155. The two former were elected. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, April 2nd.— Before J. Chidlaw Roberts presiding, H. Haydn Jones, Edward Williams, E. A iLl Rowlands, and R. C. Anwyl, Esqrs. Begging.—On the evidence of P.C. R. E. Davies, an Irish labourer named John Baldwin was sent to prison for fourteen days for begging. Drunkenness.—Robert Vaughaii, black- smith, Bryntudor, Llanegryn, was charged by P.S. D. Jones with having been drunk in Corbett-square and fined 5s. and costs. Chimney Firing. Meredith Jones, labourer, 17, Penhelig-terrace, on the evidence of P.C. J.M. Jones, was fined 5s. for having allowed a chimney on fire. Dog Exemptions.—There were no fewer than 327 applications for exemption from dog licence duty and the police objected to seventeen of the applicants. A diffi- culty was experienced in the case of an Aberdovey butcher who wanted to know the definition of a farmer. He claimed that he was a farmer, as well as butcher, and the Bench gave him the benefit of the doubt on condition that he used and kept the dog solely on the farm. All the objec- tions were upheld, with a few exceptions, and the decisions caused a little indigna- tion amongst the farmers present as they said they had exemptions formerly; but the Clerk (Mr. David Evans) explained that the Bench could only administer the law and if farmers were not satisfied with the law they must seek a remedy from Parliament. I Children's Charter.—The Clerk called attention to the Government circulars which had been received with reference to the Children Act which came into force on April 1st.

CHRONIC ASTHMA. Doctors could do no good. Cured after 18 Years by VENO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE. Mr John Wakelev, Windmill Hill, Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset, writes;:— "I suffered terribly from Asthma for over 18 years, and at times I was so ill that I could not lie down in bed, and when I could manage to walk a little I had to ■ rest every few yards. I was under several doctors with no good result and thought I should never be better. At, last I tried Veno's Lightning Cough Cure, and now i am wonderfully better and able to go to work. I can eat anything (a. thing I couldn't do before) and walk uphill with ease, and I can now enjoy a good night's rest. I consider Veno's Lightning Cough Cure is the best medicine ever produced in cases like mine." Writing later, Mr Wakeley says:—"I am still keeping well after so long, and am better than I have ever been before." Veno's Lightning Cough Cure is the most effective cure for asthma, bronchitis, nasal catarrh, coughs and colds, whooping couch, influenza ijnd all chest and lung troubles. Prices 9^d., Is l^d. and 2s 9d, of all chemists.. ASK TO SEE THE gUNGER « 00" SEWING MACHINE. I On view at 800 Singer Shop< through ou* the United Kingdom. Jo6 PORTMADOO. GOOD EFFECT I BY I Simplest METHODS GOOD EFFECT I BY I Simplest Methods at Reasonable Prices PURNELL&Co. DECORATORS, PORTMADOC I Hous AND CHURCH DECORATION CONTRACTED for. IE YOU FEEL WEAK AND RUN DOWN TAKE TTTnOT? OTFiS DR FORTESCUE'S V They enrich the Blood, regulate the Bowels, clear the Skin, invigorate the Brain, Nerves, and Muscles. Carefully prepared from the Purest DrugB. They cleanse the system, producing a Clear Complexion, and renew the Bloom of Youth in the cheeks. They are blood making, ntrve builders, and the best SPRING TONIC. In bottles at 28 6d, to be had only of R. O. GRIFFITH, M.P.S. Dispensing Chemist, 60. HIGH STREET, PWLLHELI. m29 ESTABLISHED 1850. THE SLATE, GRANITE, AND MARBLE WORKS, SAND STREET, PWLLHELI. The attention of Builders is specially called to the selection of Sills, Stepa, Hearthstones, Mantlepieces. OiatFrM, &e. Estimates Free. JOHN WILLIAMS & Co. 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, DAVEYS' MINERAL WATERS, BENAR VIEW, B.LAENAU FESTINIOG. SODA, POTASH, AND SELTZER WATERS, LEMONADE, COnIum BOTTLES ONLY. BASS, WORTHINGTON, AND IND GOOPE'S ALES AND STOUT. CARRIAGE PAID. n64 ONE 171 A CST"RT"1J1 Will Cure HEADACHE, DOSE °F PH A FVLJN JLl NEUBALGIA, TOOTHACHE In a few Minutes. Absolutely Safe. SOLD IN Is. PACKETS. m80 HUGH JONES, 0HEMIST' MEMCiL HALL' TTESTINIOG "GLOBE" Liquid Metal Polish does not emit dangerous inflammable vapours. It is perfectly safe. But you must take care that it is "GLOBE." In PASTE and LIQUID. Paste in Id., 2d., 4d.. and larger tins. Liquid in 2d.. 6d., and and larger cans. Dealers and Stores everywhere. gusintso brasses Portmadoc. STEAM SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC. J. OWAIN HUGHES (Late Thomas Parry),1 Timber Merchant, has a large stock of Timber Doors, Windows, Sashes, & Frames suitable for BUILDERS and CONTRACTORS. TIMBER SAWN IBOR CUSTOMERS. Picture-Frame Mouldicgs in great variety. tock of Building and Fire Bricks, Laths, Tiles, etc. 1847 EMBROIDERY SILKS D.M.C. Threads, Peri Lusta, Traced Goods, and Art Needlework Accessories, —TRY— PARIS HOUSE, PORT MADOC. .160 HENRY EVANS. English Ivory Porcelain. run, vjuoo withthecresbof PORTMADOC (Ynyscynhaiarn) and Oarlton Ware with the crests of Port- madoc, Borthygest, and Harlech. Call at J. ROBERTS: & Co., Teigl House, 24, Siiowflon-street, Portmadoc, GLASS, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS DEALERS. Xiloydl 4%; Son, Printers, Booksellers, Stationers, 125, HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. HAVE AN EXTENSIVE STOCK OF ACCOUNT BOOKS, MANUSCRIPT ACCOUNTS, OFFICE UTENSILS and FILES, COPYING LETTER BOOKS, etc., etc. f859 BRITISH & FOREIGN FRUIT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. DANIEL MORRIS, Fruiterer, Florist, Greengrocer, Foulterer, THE GRAPES. PORTMADOC. Fresh FRUIT and VEGETABLES DAILY. Fresh CREAM three times a week. POULTRY a rpeciality. o348 QUEEN'S HOTEL, PORTMADOC. Commercial, Family and Posting Establishment. MOTOR GARAGE. BILLIARDS. Public and Private Sitting Rooms. Tourists, commercial gentlemen and visitors will find every attention, at moderate charges. Boots meets all trains. m64 Proprietress, Miss JONES. 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, 6ó8 roprietresfl. FISH STORES. LATE J. THOMAS; J. KOBERTS. 98, HIGa STREET, PORTMADOC, Fish and POULTRY Merchant. All kinds of Fish in season. Poultry always in stock. Ice supplied. Orders promptly attended to. o27 Pwllheli. THE PIONEER STORES, THE MAES, PWLLHELI, W. J. BATTERBEE, Has astounding value in GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. All kinds of Patent Medicines at Reduced Prices b959 MOTORISTS and CYCLISTS. Mr A ASHW ORTH Practical Moto at Cycle Mechamc PWLLHELI, has taken over the business of Mr H. Heaton in Lower OardifF-road (next door to the Post Office), OVERHAULING and TUNING up a Speciality. ACCUMULATORS CHARGED on the PREMISES. Petrol, Oil, and Greases always in Stock. Repairs, big or small, done on or off the premises J. O. YATES, BILLPOSTER, PWLLHELI. g AUCTIONS, SHOWS, SPORTS, &c., posted in a 20 mile radius at most reasonable terms. SPECIAL TERMS FOR CONTRACT WORK. n121 t W. H. PYEMONT, TUNER AND REPAIRER, GIVES HIS PERSONAL ATTENTION -TO THE INSTRUMENTS Employs no agent and is net represented by any other Tuner. Single Tunings or Yearly Contra c Sole Agent for the Gransden Upright Iron Grand. All Communications—BARMOUTH LLOYD AND WILLIAMS Builders, Contractors, and Monumental Masons, MAWDDACH MONUMENTAL Works, Barmouth A splendid range of designs in Headstones, Crosses, Monuments in Granite, Marble, State or Stone always available. Qua.lity of work- manship Guaranteed. Estimates free. hl54 PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. ROYAL OAK HOTEL, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, MERIONETH. Good Accommodation for Travellers & Tourists Within a few minutes walk of Cambrian Railways Station. POSTING AND STABLING Proprietor—T. HUGH ICS. m59 Oriccieth. THE GEORGE t-IOTEY-j, CKICCIETH NORTH WALES. Completely re-built and re-furnished through out by Messrs Maple and Company All Modern conveniences. Bathe, &e. Sanitary arrangements believei to be perfect. For further partioulara and tarifl apply to MANAGERESS Dolgelley. R. LEWIS, ,V" I IL .I. -1 :.7J; ti,- Coachbuilder, Wheekoright, &c., DOLGELLEY Vebieles of all kinds built to order. Rubber Tyree fitted ret] aired. Repairer of Motor Cars. Estimates Free. J982 I i j THE ARRAN MONUMENTAL WORKS I -i i DOLGELLEY, North Wales. J. AND R. W. THOMAS "M"ONUMENTS, Crosses, Head stones, &c., executed in the best manner at most reasonable prices. De- signs and prices free on application. STONES CLEANED AND RE-LETTERED. NO OBJECT Jjjttames* JUtasats Portmadoc Steam Lannd^ Co WOMEN DREAD n *v MEN HATE WASHING r» \y. Postcard to be Company's Mauig-eresg will bring their Van to your door and et yen some All kind of work pndertslceu lnoludicg Dry Oiej n!ng, SHIRTS AND COLLARS A SPECIALITY. Softest of Water used requiting COLLECTING AGKNT for Barmouth, Pwllheli, and Blaenau Festtnioe. R. NEWELL, Butctter RXTPWIHT T PURVEYOR JNJlfW HlJ-jJLl, OF MEAT, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, PORTMADOO, Beach Road, Barmouth, High Street, Oriccieth, Oentral Buildings, Pwllheli Market Square, Blaenau Festiniog Respectfully solicits the favour of your Patronage. Best quality supplied in Beef, Mutton and Lamb, also Pork and Sausages, Pies, &c. (our own make) Fresh Daily No injurious preservaties used. HOME CURED HAMS AND BACON, Consumers enoald may'! ? point of securing the genuine article in Lamb, and not be coetent with Welsh yearliug sheep dressed as such. x97 R Richards& Sons, Lianbedr ESTABLISHED 1840. Sanitary Pipes, Building & Agricultural Lime. Cambrian Coast COALS, LIME, BRICKS, and CEMENT. BEST HOUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS Dititrict Agent for John Bazley White CEYIENT. Agcnt for BIBBY'S OAKES aQJ MEALS, BIBBY'S MILK EQUIVALENT AND BIBBY'S CREAM EQUIVALENT, Lancaster's CA 1" F FOOD. ROBERT RICHARDS & SONS, PENSARN. LLANBEDR, B.S.O. Depots atTOWYN HARLEUg, and DYFFRYN. WILLIA.MORHI8 and Coes r.r»TSr^^TSAT^ES' 6R0GEES & IRONMONGERS. ,SRf^NN/A TERRACE, PORTMADOC, All lands o/ Hopes, Pmnts, and Requisites for Ships and Yachts always in stocl. SHIP BISCUITS MADE TO ORDER. g759 I. LLOYD JONES, GE^fLADLK^; Ironmonger, 131, HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS C n511 AGENT FOR BEST PORTLAND Cement- SALE SALE SALE (During One Month only). BARGAE S ,N Wall-Papers and Water-Paints To be cleared at a Great Sacrifice to make room for New Stock. NOTE THE ADDRESS- W. EVANS & 'Co ironmo^GERS & decorators, j 5, LOMBARD STREET, AOrtmaUOC i I trU Established 1874. Charles Hughes & Sons, COACHBUILDERS, &c., CAMBRIAN CARRIAGE WORKS. PORTMADOC, ALSO AT THE MAES, PWLLHELI. Repiiirs, Painting, and Trimmiug. Rubber Tyres fitted on the Premises. ON SALE -Ralli Cars, Governess Cars" Gigs, Piiaetons, Dog Carts, Spring Carts, etc., etc., ft. d. WALHEB pp pfprp t (Formerly with Tom Morris, St. Andrews), ROYAL ST. DAVID'S GOLF CLUB, N. WALES, HaS '"LESSONSCLUB?,' B"8'' i» Stock. Repairs pro.p, «ecntod LESSONS GIVEN. Over 12 years experience in all Branches of the Trade. m667 ARTIFICIAL TEETH, on Vulcanite, Dental Alloy, and Gold. YI7 Pines' Quality. All Prices. Mr. W ILLIAMS, Garmon House, Glan-y-Pwll B1 Festiniog and atr Days, Paris House, btation-road. FYNYED™T? I SI "'RE HCMSF 3*to 6FFICTRA WS FYNYDD 1st and 3rd Saturday, Mr M W Morris, Draper, Qliftop House, 3 to 6. e w VA.X.B OF FBSTZKXOa OAKELEY ARMS HOTEL. Sitnate In the heart of the most romantic scenery in North Walpa «,;i« Station (Festiniog Line), 2J mile, from Maentw^og RosS (G W.R )' mile Tanybwlch Charming place Summer and Winter. Moderate Char ea Parfonfr i, gling Free. Private Gardens *nd Tennis Grounds. Dark Room Pho^ Parties catered for. Postal and Telegraphic ffice in the Hotel P T. WILLIAMS Proprietress "q" Chislet Court Farm, | Ch islet, I Near Canterbury, Kent, I Sirs, Nov. 21st, 1908. You were pood enoueh to send me I a 108 can of MORRIS E VANS' t HORSE, SHEEP and CATTLE I OIL. Have given it a good trial, I having used it for LAMBS 1 COUGHING VERY BAD'L'Y: I I am glad to say it ACTS | WONDERFUL for all LUNG | T also very good iq the L AMBING SEASON for I BAD uTTpERS. CUTS- **AND 1 wounds: = I Please send to Graver Ferry 1 Station, S.E. & C. Ry?> another I 10s. can IIf Horse, Sheep aild Cattle I Oil. Send it off at once. I Youra truly, I H. H. SPANTON. 1 Messrs Morris Evans & Co., I Festiniog. | WHY DO THE PRINCIPAL FARMERS AND SHEEP BREEDERS OF KENT USE MORRIS EVANS' Horse, Sheep AND Cattle Oil IN THE Herne, Near Canterbury, Kent, Nov. 25tit 1908 Dear Sirs, I enclose cheque £1 for a can of your Horse, Sheep and Cattle Oil as supplied to my neighbour, Mr. H. H. Spancon, of Chislet. Please address to me at Herne Bay Station. Yours truly, STEPHEN SWINFORB, Messrs Morris Evans & Co., Festiniog, ..¡ "í. LAMBING SEASON 9 Finglesbam. Eastry, S.O., Kent, Deo.. 1908. Sirs, Please forward one Os. can of I Morris Evans' Horse, Sheep and I Cattle Oil as sent to my fathet, Mr H. H. Spanton, for which I enclose P.O. 10s. enclose P.O. 10s. I Yours faithfully, C. E. SPANTON. Messrs Morris Evans & Co., Festiniog. BECAUSE It acts wonderful. BECAUSE they cannot find its equal. BECAUSE it saves their Stock. Write for special booklet to Morris Evans and Co, Festiniog, N. WALES. w I Chislet Conrt Farm, Chislet, Kent, I Near Canterbury, Dear girg, Nov. 1908. Please end a £ 1 can of Hors", »heep and Cattle Oil to Sturry obation, addressed to Thomas Wotfcon Esq., Tile Lodge Farm, btnrry, Kent. He is one of the principal breeders of Kent Sheeplabout here. Yours faithfuliy, H. H. SPANTON. Messrs Morris Evans & Co., Festiniog. ;[«387 The Best is the 1 Cheapest in the long run' Therefore ask your Shopkeeper for FOUR BELLS ks, I FLOUR a THE GREAT WELSH REMEDY. 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