The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERSOCH. tal Institute. The institute Mrs. W. H. Winterbotham, ^bit an(l tendon, are presenting to (W0 nts °f Abersor-h in memory of Hon, was fovmally opened: j„ 'V Mrs. Winterbotham. The ^ori; a handsome building, embracing >0Us hall, a billiard room, and r. etc. with two entrances. Ave^ furnished and is fitted P h Hsiil electi'ic light. Attached ls a tennis ground which i-. RHlP+ ed ^vith the Hall. The mom- \rM'as unveiled by Mrs. Wmte- lSv tKo "Winterbotham presided and il B t A sPeakers were the Rev. Thos. rov, y Kensington Chapel, London, 1 t.Vt-,1 .I-tarris Jones, M.A., Bangor. nnient was given in the even- ifi-a v°tp- of thanks was accords! ^"terbotham for their gift S*- 3111 family spend Christmas .hitsuntide at Aberscch and '1 Jhlfig.8 in the sximmer time. •. tli^JFestlvaJ.—At the Easter fe«- V1"'1 +i, 0IJ.Kre.gationalists, the prench- V -?ev- W- l>flri Huws, DoT- ^Useph Jones, M.A., Brecon, ■v1-

I PWLLHELI. Induction. Mr. Caradog Evans. Pwll- heli, and the Rev. J. Bennet Williams, M.A.. Tremadoc, represented Lleyn and Eifionydd C.M. Monthly Meeting at the1 induction of the Rev. J. Hughes, B.D., formerly of Salem, Pwllheli, to his new pastorate at Bangor. Sir Henry Lewis pre- sided. Prize Cattle. At the annual sale of pure bred Welsh black cattle at Menai Bridge last week Mr. C. H. Lloyd Edwards won first prize with a two year old heifer also first prize with a two year old pedigree Welsh bull, "Nanhoron Model." The bull was sold at the sale to Lord Penrhyn for Welsh bull, "Nanhoron Model." The bull was sold at the sale to Lord Penrhyn for I forty-four guineas. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Wednesday. March j 31st.—Mr. J. T. Jones, chairman, pre- siding; Mr. Richard Jones in the vice- j chair. ) Complaints.—The Assistant C'erk (Mr. Simeon R. Jones) said the Boarding-out Committee had received complaints that certain children boarded out in Lleyn were ill-treated. Dr. Parry Edwards the county medical officer, and the Officer of the N.S.P.C.C. had made enquiries and found the complaints were without found- ation.N,lr. Evan Jones said there were numerous comp'Ja.ints still. He thought it would be better to remove the children elsewhere. Mr. Nanney Jones said the complaints had all originated in neigh- bourly jealousy.—Mr. Evan Jones did not agree.—After further discussion Mr. Hughes Parry proposed that Messrs. J. T. Jones, Richard Jones, David Roberts. J. R. Jones, and the Clerk should hold a further inquiry into the complaints.—Mr. Nanney Jones seconded the proposition which was agreed to. Criccieth Deficit. A letter was read Mr. Morris Williams, assistant overseer at Criccieth, stating that the overseers of Criccieth were L150 behind with the call owing to having calculated that they Would receive a Treasury grant, which was not forthcoming.—The Chairman: I have urged them to borrow the money from the bank.—Mi-. William Evans: It would not be much for you to lend them the money seeing they are so poor in Criccieth (Laughter).-—Mr. J. Pierce: Yes, lend it free of interest. (More laughter.) The Assistant Clerk said the total due from the Criccieth overseers was C268.-Tlie Chair- man They must borrow the money from tho bank and pay up the call. Satisfactory. Messrs. Robert Jones. and William Evans reported having visited the Workhouse and found everything satis- factory and the inmates content. I

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PORTMADOC. Churchwardens—The churchwardens in Portmadoc are Mr. A. G. Edwards, Llwyn- derw.nd Councillor George E. Roberts. Cattle Show. This year Portmadoc how will include classes not only for horses and dogs and poultry as in the past but also cattle classes. As will be seen by an advertisement the entries close on May 6th. Injured Seaman.—Seaman J. H. Thomas. Chapel-street, who is in the British Navy and was injured in the Dardanelles, has Written lipme stating that the wound is in the head above the eye. It is not serious aad he is rapidly recovering. Easter in Church.—The preachers at the Church lioom during Holy week included the Reys. J. James, Penmorfa J. Davies, Llanfrothen; Hugh Williams. Ynyscynhai- *i'n; and D. Collwyn Morgan. Polbenmaen. The three hours' service at St. John's Church on Good Friday was taken by the Rev. E. L. Southam. Funeral.—The funeral of Mr. John Wil- liams, senior deacon of Memorial Congre- gational Church, took place on Wednesday at the Cemetery. It was public for men and was largely attended. The Revs. J. .pdwards Memorial; W. J. Nicholson, ^alern; G. Parry (C.M.), Borthygest- W. ^«ss Hughes, Borthygest; and Hugh —avies. Abererch. secretary of the South Carnarvonshire Congregational Association officiated. <:0 Wounded." Private Edward Owen, late f.'| Cefn Isaf Farm, Tremadoc, who is in the, jjorsetshii-e Cavalry, has been wounded in head and .shoulder by a piece of shell. "e is in ]10Spital at the front, but fortun- ately his injuries are not serious and he is j^grexsing to recovery. He has been at the front for several months. }.' "reaching Festivals.-At the Easter estiva j of Borthygest Congregationalists 'he preachers were Ptof. J. Morgan Jones, Bangor; Rev. D. Adams, B.A.,Liver- and Gwilym Itees, B.A.. Merthyr. & preachers at a like festival at Bedd- TT^t were the Revs. Iveri Evans. M.A.. T^niarthen, and 'R. W. Hughes, Ruthin. r. Adams and Mr. EVans preached on Ufcclav at Memorial, Portmadoc, and Mr. ^hes and Mr. Rees, at Salem. Obituary. — Mr. Willie Roberts, son of iir- and Mrs. William Roberts. 48. tinc<CKsstr(X't- died shortly after midnight I ji1 Sunday at the age of twenty-five years, I tiv chosen a maritime career and was I .taken by fever on a voyage abroad I on*11? ,lllcnt7is ago. The fever told severely I ^n<al health and the end was I r>aw^?n' mi&se<J 'n many circles, 1 <jk 'n'arlv at Salem Congregational I ^ch, where his father is a deacon and I the deceased acted as Sunday School I 7 f<>r some time. He had a winning I sP°^e no one an<^ I &Vih ^'iends wherever he turned. Deep I at})-v is lor hereaved parents I ^u° brothel's (the Rev. J. Jones I Vale, and Mr. Idwal I by the townspeople generally. I 'ons Committee.—The number of old I ffiad ^>e,lsi°ns claims dealt with by Port- l ^ar° £ 0111,11during the year ended I 'W was sixty-three of which fifty- I ner u were allowed. In addition there I vjJf ten question cases. The claims dealt I S1I1Ce December, 1908, number 589. I ^oj*f nuTn lJer drawing pensions to-day in I Criccieth. and Glaslyn rural I ^11,1('^ 1K 341 of which 218 are women. The I is drawn by 325 eases. Since I ^ginning of this year the Committee I 1 tl(,alt with claims for separation j tiva, ePendent allowances by soldiers' rela- cases number 127. The Com- I s had fifteen meetings during the | Mr • ?,n(i the attendances were as follows: I AM* *lllRheston Roberts (chairman), 14; I pnian j. T. Jones, Criccieth, 14; Mr. I 'iHiams, Criccieth, 14- Alderman j •T.j*8 Morris, 14; Mr. Jonathan Davies, H w ^2; Mr. Simon R. Jones Llwmafon, I r" K. Greaves, 5; Major Charles E. I T"f! "^r" Richard Griffith (Carneddog) I Possible number f5r Major Breese, li Atltuon ac'tive service, was 6. I •Jfiv i Front.—Private J. Thomas, Bod- I!* » I remadoo, the tenor singer who I [rjtl to the 5th Territorial Battal- Cheshire Regiment, in a letter 1LV n'lum addressed to Mr. Llew IJrVii* says he left Cambridge on It Js 14th. His regiment had two at. and then for twenty-six hours in cattle INoV3 c nnltH they arrived witMn. five Iv'^t • ^'u> line- They slept that jSj l!| glass houses where the Germans ■lSw?revi°™sly slept. Next day they I to within 1^ miles of the firing Private Thomas remarks that he lrfs j. °t think any Territorial battalion iS-uja?.v<\d quicker to the front. Tlio J4 ■ad been shelling tlie village tliey aking for some days, killing and L^j- f many British. The feeling is LV he nny, says Private Thomas, when JJow the shells whistling and don't r they will drop. It is no use "Ouv turn came to go into the 'P' first thing Ave- had was a the Germans. You can do drop down flat on the ground. 0 Managed to reach the trenches IN i'(, •" ,°.ne wounded. Later we lost a n'\ killed and wounded. You have m^ilj]e. J<)t about the mud. It has been • w >HUN t is no.v a little better with 1 roveiiient in the weather. I had escape the other isav in the ji^t ^e were making a drop of tea Ve o'clock when a shell came ar)(i the parapet, covering us with ■J?*. 8cattermg our meal in all direc- t was injured then, but the lIijeq kIlled two of our men and ed three within about ten yards of tI .stood. You can imagine it shook Z1** ^ut we are getting used to *and to the coming and going to r VS' e do enjoy the rest when j in the trenches. Private b "le lli the best of health. A copy J a?^'r'a:n is posted to him t t. nù. and he frequentlv reads it t 1 Miches.

For r ^J[CStlng Species If cannot help, we say so. If can, we do thoroughly, 'I'ItEREIN LIES OUR SUCCESS. — J THOMAS, D B.O.A. ^homcia & Sons Place, Portmadoc.

NEVIN. Explanatory.—Mr. Owen, of Glan Aber, Morla Nevin, writes with reference to the charge of desertion brought against his son .(Private Evan Morgan Owen, Morfa Nevin) and says his son cannot be called a deserter and that he had willingly sacri- ficed everything in order to serve his King and country. He was taken seriously 11 n?hn.n u.;th Tile 1'nrci o 4- T.lo"1I.l"rln JJl "1o.lJ."t:U.1. .&.&.I.t ""N.I..I..l.Ji-J.LtJ a:Lt "0.1..1.&4" He was invalided home with the army doctor's permission and was attended by Dr. Griffith during his stay at home. He had not fully recovered when he was abruptly summoned back. On his arrival at Llandudno he explained everything to his commanding officer and Major Breese of the 14th Battalion, has now written a letter to his parents stating that owing to an unfortunate oversight the appre- hension of Pte. Owen by a military escort was found necessary. He regretted the natural pain occasioned his parents and was glad to say that their son had been discharged without any reflection on his character and stood conduct. Wedding.—A pretty wedding in bril- liant weather, wa4 witnessed at Soar Con- gregational Chapel on Tuesday morning, March 30th. when the Rev. Prof Archi- bald Davies (eldest son of the late minister at the Congregational Church. Penmaen- mawr), and Miss Blotlwen (eldest daughter of the late Mr. O. n. Jones, manager of Dinorwig Quarry. Llanberis. and Mrs. Jones, Bronymaes, Nevin). were married The service was conducted (in the presence of the Registrar) by the Rev. W. Jones. M.A., Fern-crosses (uncle of the bride) assisted by Revs. W. E. Williams. Pcny- groes; 0. Pritchard. Nevin; and H. Einlyn Davies, B.A.. B.D.. Pitsea. The best man was Mr. Ivor Davies, Penmaenmawr (brother of the bridegroom), and the brides- maids were Miss Cainwen Jones (sister of the bride) and Miss Bertha Davies (sister of the bridegroom). The bride was given away by Master Gwyn Jones (her brother). The chapel was full of spectators and all present felt that- the ceremony was im- Sressive. It was concluded by Mrs. [organ Owen in playing the "Wedding March Nanhoron Hotel was responsible for the wedding breakfast which was fit- ting to the occasion. The guests were numerous, and all present conveyed to tbo young couple their best wishes. The num- ber of telegram received testifies to the fact that many friends in England and Wales wished them the best of everything and everything of the best. The presents were numerous. The Rev. and Mrs.1 Davies started to London for their honey- moon and then to Bournemouth.

DOIGELLEY BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Saturday, April 3rd. Present: Messrs. D. E. Davies. t Barmouth chairman R. C. Evans, Dol- gelley, vice-chairman; Mrs. Pughe, Helygog Mrs. Morgan, Messrs. William Owen, Barmouth; James Lewis. O. O. Roberts. Dolgelley; G. J. Griffith, Griffith Owen, Llanaber; Owen Ellis Gellilwyd Evan Evans, David Jones, Dyffryn; Griffith Powell, Llanddwywe; Griffith Pi ice. Llanfachreth; Morgan Williams, Arthog; H. H. Disley, Talyllyn; Edward Gabriel, Liangelynin; Owen Griffiths, Llanymawddwy Lewis Price, Llanelltyd R. A. Roberts, Prysglwyd; R. Guthrie Jones. clerk; H. R. Evans, assistant clerk; D. R. Davies, master and the relieving officers. Guardians and Nurse.—Arising from the minutes of the previous meeting, there was a further discussion on the treatment I of two elderly sisters who died in the Work- house. The following was the record on the minutes: The Clerk read a letter from Nurse Jones of the institution addressed to the Board stating that as cer- tain accusations against her as nurse at the institution had been made by Mrs. Morgan, a member of the Board, she asked that an inquiry be held as to the accusa- tions so made either by this Board or by the Local Government Board or otherwise that the accusations should be withdrawn. After full discussion of the matter, and after having statements made thereon by the Nurse and Mrs. Morgan and by Dr. John Jones, medical officer, and Mrs. Morgan having stated that in view of the statement made by the Medical Officer she withdrew her previous statement that there were bed sores on one of the Misses Lister, who had recently died at the institution. Mr. Lewis Price proposed and Mr. Evan Pugh sec- onded and it was resolved that the Board is isatis-fied that no accusations against the Nurse had been substantiated and that the Guardians accordingly record their approval of the services of the Nurse at the institu- tion. Mrs Morgan did not vote for this re- solution."—Mrs Morgan strongly objected to the signing of the minutes as she con- tended that the record wa.s incorrect. She withdrew nothing at the previous meeting and there was nothing for her to withdraw. The facts as she stated them were correct and were not disputed. She made no accusations against the Nurse and did not name her to anybody. The discussion on the letter from the Nurse would have been dropped if it had not been again raised by the Chairman. She withdrew none of her statements. What she did was to. accept the Medical Officer's statement with refer- ence to the bed sores. She appealed to the Guardians in justice and fairness to support her. She had not exceeded her duties in the least. The Medical Officer had vindicated her by saying that she did not mention the Nurse to him. If the same thing happened next day she would act in the same way. She asked Messrs. Lewis Price and Evan Pugh, who proposed and seconded the resolution on the minutes to say if they were prepared to accept responsibility for the resolution and to say where it was framed.—The Clerk said he was Responsible for the minutes and for the wording of the resolution. He was prevented by illness from attending the previous meeting; but the Assistant Clerk brought him the notes of the pro- ceedings and he also read the newspaper reports. He drafted the resolution as fairly and honestly as he possibly could to all concerned. If Mrs. Morgan reconsid- ered the resolution he did not think she "ould b-iv- anv objection to its wording. the resolution did not say that she withdrew anything except her statement with refer- ence to the bed sores. The minutes did not say that accusations were made by Mrs. Morgan; but that no accusation against the Nurse- had been sub- stantiated." In reply to frs. Morgan, Mr. Lewis Price said the resolution con- veyed what he intended it to convey and he accepted responsibility for proposing it. Mrs. Morgan: it no accusations were made by me, how do you say that I failed to substantiate them ?—The Chairman said he was sorry to intervene. He had endeav- oured to discharge his duties in the chair fairly and impartially. Mrs. Morgan's remark that the discussion on the Nurse's letter would have been dropped if he had not raised It again was a. reflection on his ruling which he considered was not justi- fied. It was his duty to ask the Guard- ians to reply to the letter from the Nurse. He would be sorry to leave the chair if any of the members felt he had not acted fairly to them all. No one admired Mrs. Mor- gan's work as a guardian more than he did. She had done a great deal of good, particularly in connection with boarding out. There were certain things, however, which Mrs. Morgan had forgotten. She said at the previous meeting that she would believe until death that there were bed sores on one of the Misses Lister. Mrs. Morgan: I accepted the doctor's state- ment after that. I have a right to my own opinion.—The Chairman: I am willing for Mrs. Morgan to have her opinion. If Mrs. Morgan had not said she would believe until death after hearing the Medical Officer's statement I would have tried to smooth matters without going further. I am anxious to do what is best and fairest in the circumstances. I do not wish to prejudice Mrs. Morgan or act unfairly to an official. What is the best thang to do? The letter was read and an answer had to be given. I asked Mrs. Morgan before proceeding with the business if she would say that she made no accusations against the Nurse, but Mrs. Morgan absolutely refused to do so. It appears: to me that some of us come here to quibble and quarrel instead of doing our business.—Mrs. Morgan Who is doing so?-The Chairman: I do not want to name anyone.—Mr. David Jones thought the explanation given by the Clerk with regard to the minutes was satisfactory and conclusive. No accusations were made by Mrs. Morgan against the Nurse and there was nothing for her to withdraw.—Mrs. Morgan said there was no need to have said anything about the letter. It was an insult to one in the position of Dr. Jones to say that she had made accusations to lnm against the Nurse. She did not do so. She thought it would he no disrespect to the Nurse if she were to accept advice from Mrs. Pughe and herself who had had exper- ience.—Mr. Owen Ellis said all the guard- ians were ready to recognise the valuable services of Mrs. Morgan as a guardian. She had worked harder than possibly any of them but according to an English say- ing he who does nothing does not even make a mistake." Those who did most good were the most liable to make mis- takes.—Mr. Griffith Owen said he could not understand the reason for that dis- cussion. as he thought the wholo matter was settled a month ago unless there was something behind a letter which appeared in a Dolgelley paper. Why was it neces- sary to discuss the matter again?—Mrs. Pughe You do not want to join in praising Mrs. Morgan.—Mr. Griffith Owen: Therr. has been no word between me and Mrs. Morgan, but I want to have fair play.— Mrs" Morgan: I object to you speaking on this matter. 1 know how you have behaved. 1 rise to a point of order.—Mv James Lewis said it was a mistake to dis- cuss the Nurse's letter at all. He pro posed that the minutes should be amended as Mrs. Morgan desired. Mrs. Morgan Tvad stated facts.—Asked what she wished to state on the minutes. Mrs. Morgan said she objected to the record that she with- drew her statement and that the accusa- tions were not substantiated.—Mr. Griffitli Price said he saw no difference. If Mrs. Morgan accepted the Medical Officer's statement she withdrew her statement that she would believe until death that theiv were bed sores.—Mr. David Jones thought it would be well to make the alteration if j it would hdp to compose di,ffeTence,.s.- Mrs. Pughe seconded the proposal to amend the minut0s.-0n a division, it was decided by nine votes against seven to sign the minutes a correct on the proposition of Mr. Griffith Qwen, seconded by Mr 0' O. Roberts. Satisfactory. The House Committee reported that after a thorough inspection cf tho institution it was found that there was no complaint among the inmates who appreciated their attendance and comforts Boarding Out.—Mrs. Morgan reported that at a meeting of the Committee reports; were read on the boarding out of twenty- one children. Three. were leaving the, Committee's care and two others were removed from Festiniog Union.—The report was adopted. Gifts.—A vote of thanks was accorded Miss Charles, Mr. J. Charles Hughes, Mrs. Pughe, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Cox, and Miss Watts for gifts to the inmates. Disappearance.—It was reported that an inmate, a .certified imbecile, had absconded and his whereabouts could not be traced.. Further inquiries are to be made for him. RURAL COUNCil, Mr. G. J. Griffith presid- ing; with Messrs. R. Foulkes Jones clerk; William Williams, surveyor; John ¡ Edwards, sanitary inspector; and Dr. Hugh Jones, medical officer. Financial. Mr. Morgan WiLiams presented the monthly statement which showed that the amount of general contributions due was 2630 and special £ 269. There was s balance in hand of £ 273 and payments 1 I were made of £116, including ClO5 for i highways.—Mr. Owen Ellis: With a good I balance in hand wo hope the rates will be reduced. Talybont. With reference to the Council's applica- tion for sanction to borrow C670 for the provision of a water supply for Talybont, the Clerk reported that an informal inquiry would be held by the Local Government Board on the following Thursday morning. Privacy. Mr. Lewis Jones, Pontfadog wrote that having been stopped by Mr. Dangerfield's agent from using Corsygedol drive he had no road in a proper state of repair to bring a load from the main road to his house. He suggested that the Council should repair the road known as Shop Wen.—Mr David Jones said Mr. Dangerfield's object was to secure privacy.—Mr. Disley: Ho will not get much privacy if the GermaII4 come over here.—It was agreed that the Clerk should write to Mr. Dangerfield ask ing his reasons for closing the drive awt tha.t the Surveyor should visit the locality to make inquiries and report. New Bridge. An application was received from Llany- mawddwy Parish Council for a new bridge at Rhyd-ty-gwyn and on the proposition of Mr. Griffith Price, seconded by Mr. David Jones, it was agreed that the Survevoi* should estimate the cost. Sanitary The Sanitary Inspector reported thai Messrs. Pugh and Davies were not prepared to carry out their contract for extension v of Dyffryn water mains unless LI.0 was added to their tender. The tender of h D. Pugh Lloyd at £105, being lower. W:1 accepted. The Inspector presented f rough estimate of the cost of providing water supply at Rhoslefain. The srnail holding known as Gilfachygog, Llanegryn, frequently referred to in former reports, had been satisfactorily repaired and improved. Two old cottages known :1"- Tynymynydd, which he feared would h" permanently closed had been converted into an ideal workman's cottage. The works required at New Inn, a small ho!d ing belonging, to the County Council, had been done. Eight farmhouses belonging to the County Couiicil had been inspected and he had agreed with the Agent as to the repairs required, which it was hoped would be taken in hand without further delay. Nothing had been done to Tynllan, in Llanegryn parish, and Tvnycoed Cottage in Celynin parish. Plans of alterations to Garthangharad Arms. Llwyngwril, and Tandalar Cottage. Llanelltyd. were approved. The Medical Officer reported two cases of scarlet fever at Aberllefonni and Corris. He also reported for the second time on the defective condition of Caerberllan in Llanfihangel pari-,h.-It was agreed to serve a notice with reference to Caerberllan. Estimates. The Clerk presented the estimates of -expenditure fior the ensuing half year making a total of JB630 compared with JS726 in the preceding half year. The Surveyor's estimate amounted to C435 and the sani- tary expenses were estimated at L160. To meet the expenses a grant of B84 was expected under the Agricultural Rates Act. Special expenses on the several parishes were estimated at JE375. including £ 140 for Llanenddwyn, L130 Llangelynin, and £ 50 Llanegryn. The estimates were adopted and it was agreed to levy a water rate at Llwyngwril of 2s. 2d. The water rate at Dyffryn was increased from ls. lOd. to 2s

INQUEST AT THE WORKHOUSS. On Saturday morning an inquest was held at the Workhouse by Mr. R. 0. Jones, Blaenau Festiniog, concerning the death of I form lolwnrrkr tiomarl TJnwlun (49.) who died at the institution on Thursday morning. Mr. Edward Williams (Llew Meirion) was foreman of the jury. The body was identified by James Jones, Pant- gwyn, Llanegryn, deceased's brother-in- law. It appeared that deceased went from Fantgwyn to Blaidd Farm on March 10th for the purpose of assisting Mr. William Jones in thrashing. He was subject to fits occasionally. He had told his brother-in- law not to be uneasy if he did not return that night. He left Blaidd at 7.30 p.m. It was a dark and wet night. He went along the path leading: to Trefaes. He was found the following Friday by Elizabeth Richards, Bodowain in a disused quarry near her home. He had lain there for two days and two nights. He was removed to the Workhouse on Monday and, on exam- ination by Dr. John Jones, medical officer, was found to be suffering from spinal injuries. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death."

ABERDOVEY. Easter Vestry.—The annual Easter Vestry of St. Peter's Church was held on Easter Monday in the Church Vestry. There was a good attendance, over which Canon Rowlands, the Vicar presided. The an- nual accounts were read by Mr. G. M. S. Farmer, one of the wardens, which showed balance in hand from last account of P,50 4s. 5d.; collected for church expenses, 997 17s. 8d. for special objects, E132 17s. 8d which included Red Cross JE17 2s. 3d.. nat- ional relief fund £$2 14s. 5d.. and many other objects. The sum of B16 18s. was collected for the sick and poor. The total was £ 305 13s. 6d. Payments included L29 15s. 5d. for building improvements, leaving a balance in hand of R25 2s. 7d. The total collections had increased by £ 50 on the total of the previous year. Mr. Joseph Young was re-appointed Vicar's warden and Mr. G. M. S. Farmer as people's warden. The sidesmen were all re-appointed. Mr. E. B. Proctor and Mr. G. M. S. Farmer were appointed lay dele- gates A vote of condolence was passed with Col. and Mrs Ruck on the death of their onlv son on the battlefield. The Vicar proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Justice Atkin for his gift of a set of com- munion plate which proposition was sec- onded by Mr. E. B. Proctor and carried. Votes of thanks were accorded Canon Row- lands for the gift of vases for the com- munion table, to the ladies who had de- corated the Church for Easter, to the Church Choir and the conductor (Mr. Evan Davies) for their services to the Church, and to the Churchwardens. Several sug- gestions were made to the Vestry, includ- ing that of the production of a parish magazine made by Mr. E. B. Proctor. The Sunday School Superintendent applied for greater assistance for the Sunday School to buy requisite books, and a suggestion was made that an annual collection be made for the School. Cood Friday and Easter Sunday Services. -On Good Friday services were held in the Parish Church morning and evening, and on Easter Sunday there was services at 8.0 a.m.. 9-45 a.m., 11-0 a.m. and 6-0 p.m. The number of comrunicants was 157, and the collection ( £ 16 12s. 9d) was given to the Serbian medical relief fund. The Vicar preached at the English service and the Rev D. E Davies, B.A., at the two Welsh services'. The Church was appropriately decorated with flowers and the service was fully choral. Colf.-During the Easter holidays two famous golf players (Messrs. Bernard Darwin and F. Blackwell). played several matches on the Links. A great number followed them round and were greatly in- terested in their good play. Bowling .-It was intended to open tne Bowling Green on Good Friday, but owing to wet weather the opening was postponed to a future date. Marriage.—On Easter Monday, at the Parish Church by the Rev. D. E. Davies, B.A. a marriage took place between Herbert Alfred Morris, of Mount Pleasant. and Miss Margaret Arnold, of the Vicar- age. The bride was given away by her brother (Private H. Arnold, 3rd Batt.. R.W.F.) and was attended by Miss Lizzie Jones, Vicarage, as bridesmaid. The best man was Ilance-Corporal C. Millington, 7th Batt.. R.W.F. Both the Army men attended in uniform. The service was choral, and Wedding Marches were played on the organ by Miss Rowlands. The wed- ding breakfast was at the bridegroom s home at Mount Pleasant, where the happy couple will now make their home. Flags were displayed about the town in honour of the event.. Both bride and bridegroom received many presents. Emergency Corps.—On Tuesday evening a rally of the Emergency Corps was held in the Market Square. There was a strong muster under their respective leaders. After inspection they all proceeded to their quarters and afterwards returned to the Square. After a few words by the Com- mandant they sang the National Anthem i I and "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." Mr. R. Fiestin Williams has been appointed leader of the Ambulance section and a. member of the Committee.

BALA. FATAL MOTORING ACCIDENT. A distressing motoring fatality occurred on the Holyhead road, midway between Shrewsbury and Oswestry, on Good Fridaj' morning. The occupants of the car were Mr. George Thomas Crump, licensee and proprietor of the Ship Hotel, Bala, his two sons. George Owen and Griffith Gordon Crump, his brother-in-law, Mr. Griffith Jones, and a chauffeur named Wheele:. The party were going to visit friends at Hereford. When passing over a long stretch of level portion of the road nearly eight miles from Oswcstry a tyre burst and the car overturned. Mr. George Thomas Crump and the clnufFeur were pinned underneath, vhnd the other three; were thrown into the road. Several doctors were soon on the scene and rendered first and. Three of the injured—George Owen Crump and George Thomas Crump, who had sustained a fracture of the skull, and the chauffeur, who had both legs fractured were conveyed to Oswestry Hospital, where Wheeler and George Thomas Crump died during the afternoon. Mr. Griffith Jones was slightly injured about the lace, I while Griffith Gordon Crump escaped un- hurt. I The Oswestry Coroner on Saturday held an inquiry on the bodies of George Thomas Crump (44), and Gordon Wheeler (17), his chauffeur. The Coroner said the chief witness, Griffith Jones, Bala, a brother-in-law to Crump, who was in the car at the time of the accident but escaped without injury, i had since broken down in health and was unable to attend the inquiry. Arthur Will iunis, motor engineer. Bala, said he overhauled the car the night before the accident and it was then in perfect condition. Illf, chauffeur, who had only had a month's experience, was fully capable of driving the car and had the week before driven it from Bala to Shrewsbury. Griffith Gordon Crump, soit o-f Mr. Ornmp, appeared at the inquest suffering from lameness and shock. He said he was sitting with the driver, and at the time of the accident they were travelling from twenty to twenty-five miles and' hour. He could not remember anything about the accident, except that the car swerved and he saw three of the occupants on the I ground. Edward Jobson. motor expert said the violent swerving of the car would probably cause the offside back tyre to burst, and the chauffeur to lose control of the steering of the car, which skidded sideways and eventually swerved round and turned com- pletely over. The road where the accident occurred was straight for three-quarters of a. mile and was in excellent condition. The jury returned a verdict of "acci- dental death" and expressed sympathy with the relatives. Mr." Crump was a native of Hereford, but had lived in Barmouth since boyhood and was employed by Messrs. R. Evans and Co., wine merchants. He was licensee of the Royal Hotel at Barmouth for three years and removed to the Ship Hotel at Bala ten years ago. Mrs. Crump is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Jones, Clreigiau-bychain, near Bontddu. The funeral of Mr. Crump, which was private, took place on Monday at Llanycil Churchyard, the chief mourners being Mr Griffith Gordon Crump (son) Mr. Griffith Jones (brother-in-law), Mr Thomas Davies, Arrowmill, Hereford (uncle). The Rev. James Davies, M.A. rector, was the offici- ating minister. Mr. Grumr, was well known and highly- respected in Bala and district. The greatest sympathy has been extended to Mrs. Crump and family in their sad bereavement. Mrs. Crump desires to f gratefully acknowledge the numerous ex- pressions of condolence and tokens of kind- ness she ha^ received. The funeral of the chsnffetir took place yesterday (Thursday) at Mold. of where ho Was a native.

FUNEIRAL OF LADY ST. DAVIDS. The funeral of Lady St. Davids took place at Roch, Pembrokeshire on Saturday afternoon. The coffin had been taken down from London by motor hearse on the previous day. and was placed in the church. The burial service was conducted by the Vicar of Roch and the lesson was- read by the Hon. Roland Philipps. The service at the graveside was taken by the Rev. D. M. Morris, vicar of Penally, and the hymn "Lead, Kindly Light," was sung. The mourners included Lord St. Davids, the Hon. Cohvyn Philipps, the Hon. Roland Philipps (sons), Sir Owen and Lady Philipps. Major-General Ivor Philipps, M.P.. Mrs. IAOI- Philipps and Miss Philipps. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Philipps and Mr. Bertram Triscott.

Agamiju T at" :PARATOR«. An EXTRA PROFIT 9f WEEKLY on EACH COW is secured by nsing- the ALFA LAVAL" pAim-Laval Separator. which produces more butter Umn rmy other. CALVES THRIVE better 011 separated milk an(i niiieh tinie an(I li.bour is ONE AND A HALF MILLIONS SOLD. Fixed in any Dairy on One Montb's Free Trial. Sole Agents: W. DAVIES, Furnishing and General Ironmonger, LAMPETER. T. J. DAVIES, Ironm'r, LLANUWCHLLYN Tel. No. 53. THE PARK MOTOR GARAGE, P0RTMA330C 5 & 7 SKATER CARS FOR HIRE. Repairs to Motors and Cycles. Petrol, Oil, Tyres, etc., in Stock. SECOND HAND MINERVA CAR, 22 h.p. FOR SALE at ridiculously low price. Private Address" JOHN ROBERTS, 41, New-street. (z866) Proprietor WHY go to Liverpool or London for your Spring Costume ———— or Suit ? WE can give you just what you want at a Fair Price and ——— Save your Fare. have the Largest and Smartest Selection of BLOUSES in North Wales. The Quality of our Goods has made our Reputation. INSPECTION INVITED. DA |Dn HIGH-CLASS DRAPER k DAI nU} —MILITARY TAILOR— ■ 1Ortm&ClOC. Shop Newydd, Portmadoc. To Householders Billeting Troops we have a plentiful supply of Provisions Fruit Cake, 4d. per lb. Bacon, Sliced by Machine, lOd. per lb. Large Green Marrofat Peas, 2Jd. per lb. l-lb. Tins Best Red Salmon, 71d. per tin. Lunch Biscuits, 4d. per lb. Potted Meats, Id. and 2d. per tin. FORD CARS! FORD CARS! V# We fit FORD Wheels detachable, and supply extra spare wheel, carrier, and tool for £ 4t 10s. 0d. SEND WHEELS TO US. DUNLOP and GOODRICH Tyres in Stock. CHARLES HUGHES & SONS, GABAGE, PORTMADOC. MORRIS EVANS, Festiniog, does not doubt his ability to CURE CONSUMPTION more than any other ailment. You need not leave your home, or feel despondent because several doctors have failed, even if one prescribed forty bottles of medicine. Read the follow- ing and allow it to speak for itself. The advice is for you also and should revoke gratitude. Vedwj View, Mount Pleasant, Messrs. Morris Evans & Co., Llanrwst. Dear Sirs,—Three years ago the illness of my ten year old son caused us much anxiety. Several medical men pre- scribed for him, one to the extent of 24 bottles, but instead of improving he gradually became worse and weaker day by day. Eventually he became so weak as to be unable to stand, and the doctor testified that lie was in an advanced stage of Consumption, and that the hope of recovery was faint. I was then persuaded to give your medicine a trial, viz., rubbing night and morning with Morris Evans' Household Oil, and taking Morris Evans' Capsules. I followed the directions, faithfully, and was gratified to find a daily improvement in his condition. Three months from commencing the treatment with your medicines he was quite healthy, and has remained so since. I honestly believe that he would have succumbed only for your medicines. Since then I have been glad to testify to the efficacy of Morris Evans' preparations to all who suffer similarly. I feel it my duty to bear witness to their value, and you are at liberty to make what use you wish of the above. Yours very gratefully, H. WILLIAMS, The Royal London Insurance, District Superintendent. Finsbury Lane, London. About 10/- worth per month will be sufficient to use. Write to MORRIS EVANS & Co. for full particulars. MORRIS EVANS & Co. I Festiniog, North Wales. BUSINESS ADDRESSES. Portmadoc Steam Laundry Co. WGMJ3N DSBAD w.omvn MEN HATjS WASHING DAI? A futons U wlll brfcg rca, <t5CI m>.1 some of tb. wort Ail aeg&fpuozu ef work undertaken, ladntfjog Dry Cle&niDg, DEUSTI AND (JOLXAES A SPROIALITY. Sotteez oi "e, caed requiring no Injurious Obenicals. ESTABLISHED 1880. RICHARD NEWELL, Prarieyor off Meat, PORTMADOC, PWLLHELI, CRICCIETH, BLAENAU FESTINIOG, AND BACHELLYN FARM, LLANBEDROG. Supplies best quality Home-fed Meats only at Moderate Pric-iii. YOUR PATRONAGE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED Tel. Nos. -Portmadoc, 2. Pwllheli, 12. Criccieth, 2. BUenau Featinlog, 40. Bachelsyn, Llanbedrog, 2. OWEN ROBERTS & Co. SS District Agents for NOBELS EXPLOSIVES Co., Ltd. And for bnigbt, Bevan 4 Sturge's CEMENT. Dealers lEi Agricultural Implemants, t Telephone—33 Portmadoc; 5 Bala. EVAN JONES & SONS, AND FOREIGN Timber & Goal Merchants SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC, and at BALA. B0ILDIN6 TlMBKR-Red and White Deals, Planed Board., Pitch Pine, Moulding, etc. WHEELWBIGHTSTIMBSB-Spokes, Sbafta, Felloe., Barrow, Carts, and other timber sawn to requirements. QUARRY TIMBER-Sleepers, Crane Poles, Waggon Frames, Props, eto. xI7 j Telegrams Richards, Llanbedr." TeL No. 4. ESTABLISHED 1840. Cambrian Coast COALS, Lime, Bricks, & CEMENT. Best House, Steam, Anthracite and Smithy Coals. Furnace and Gas Coke. Sanitary Pipes. Building and Agricultural Lime. Agents for J. B. WHITB Bros.' CEMENT and for BIBBY'S FOODS. Richards Bros., Pensarn, Llanbedr, R.S.O. Also at HARLECH. yg$| ARTIFICIAL TEETH, on Vuleanite, Dental Alloy, and Gold. T*7 Wneot Quality. All Prices. MR. WILLIAMS, Garmon House, Glan-y-Pwli, Bl. Festiniog &a? ,*i' Dajr'», CJemel Steres, Station-read, PKNRTTVfl. 8 PORTM^finTiX Uv iAY' ftif S Market-square (opposite Griffiis Hatel), » E TR^WP^mnn i!i photographer (eppesitra New Peet Offioe), 1| |« 3 te JRAWePYNYDD ;—1,t Saturday, Mr M W Morris, Draperc Clifton HMR«4 3 'Ii •B Up-to-date Millinery and Tailoring. w. ANTHONY'S at Manchester HOJse, Pwllheli, is well-known for STYLE AND VALUE. I Newest Designs and Patterns always in stock. 1 Portmadoc. TKLSPHMOI Ne. 13. STEAM SAW MILLS, PORTMADOC. J. OW AIN-HUGHES (Late Thomas Parry), Timber Merchant, has a large stork of Timber Doen, Windows, Sashes, ak F»*me? suitable tot BOTLDKSS and CONTRACTORS. TIMBBB SAWN JOB CUSTOMERS. Til fee, etc. 1347 Telephone Ne 21. Established nearly a Century. ELIZABETH OWEN & SONS, TIMBER MERCHANTS, &c., PORIMADOO. A LARGE Quantity of BaildCng Timber always in stock, also poors, Windows, Mouldings, moat Reasonable Prices. Special attention paid to Orders by Post. Timber Sawn to required 8I for Customers. 71 HOUSE DECORATION. PURNELL & Co., Painters, Glaziers, &c., PORTMADOC. Lltt:t¥d & 80D, Printers, Booksellers, Stationers, 125, HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC, HAVK AN KXCZIXBNT STOCK OF ACCOUNT BOOKS, MANUSCRIPT ACCOUNTS, OFFICE UTENSILS, AND FILES, COPYING LETTER BOOKS, etc., etc. iAGENT FOR GOSS'S WARS. WILLIAM MORRIS & Co., SHIP CHANDLERS AND IRONMONGERS FORTMADOO. All kinds of Ropss, Paints, & Requisites for Ships and Yachts always in stock SHIP BISCUITS MADE TO ORDER Tel.: No. 16. Tel. No. 29. J.THOMAS, ,80^ HIGH STREET, PORTMADOC. Fish and POULTRY Merchant. LICENSED GAME. DEALER. All kinds of Fish in season. Poultry always in stock. Ice supplied. Orders promptly attended to. o27 THE INFALLIBLE CURE! fj KOOTHA,' INSTANTLY RELIEVES. SPEEDILY CURBS Indigestion, Flatulence, Wind, Fullness and Pain after Eating. Price, le. lid. & 8s. 9d. Prepared only by R. 0. 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Highest Grade Boots for Ladies and Gentle- men—The <« Perfecta" Brand, Boots for country wear-The II Dry foot" and "Holdfast" Brands. Y617 Tel. No. 41. M. E. Morris, CHEMIST, 3. & 73, HIGH STREET, POBrMADOOi Invalid and Toilet Requisites. Photoraphio Materials rm I. LLOYD JONES, GENERAL & BUILDERS' IRONMOKGIK PORTMADOC. Agent for Anchor Brand CEMENT. J Tbi»—No. 31. Pwllheli. THE TOWER HOTEL, PWLLEELL FAMM AND OOMMEROIAL HOTB*. Jtllghc.aas Accommodation l«r Visiters* Mbtor Garage free te Hotel visitors. Wlthh 10 n^inutes ef Golf Links (18 HoIe?v quarters ef R.A.C. and Motor Union. 8188 M. JONES, Proprietress. E MR EASINE Will cure Headache, Neuralgia and Toothacbs In a few minutes EASINE is the safest Headach Cure known Dan ofid mud, anifyr-pen a char Pwy na cbais y cyffyr ? Easine "—doa o hwn a dyrr Ar darawiad hir wewyr.— la. Packet, Post Free, from HUGH JONES, M.P.S., F.S.M.C. CHEMIST, THE MEDICAL HALl., ST »»*»•"