The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PORTMADOC. Pronwted. — Lance Corporal J. R. Nicholas, son of Mrs Nicholas, Lombard- fitreet, who came over from America to enlist and is now in France with the 16 Ji R.W.F., has been promoted corporal. No Quc-rurn.-A failure to form a quorum of the Intermediate School Gov- ernors was met with on Friday, those present being Messr<* J- R. ^"en> P Roberts, J. Jones Moms, J Rhys Evans, hedmaster, and W. Morns Jones, clerk Prize Distrbuticn.- The annual d.stn- bution of prizes at the Council school Tie- madoc; took place on St. David s Daj- Hughcston Roberts, chairman of the Managers presiding. After an interesting programme was gone through the pnze=, which included three watches, a medal and a larp number of handsome books, were distributed by Miss Greaves, Mrs William, s-Sllis, Chwilog. and Mis Hugheston Roberts. Suitable addresses were delivered to the children by th Chairman and the ladies present. Dramatic Er.tm.tainment.-The sketcii "The Story of a Scandal" and the comedy, "Liz," both written by Miss Alice Wil- liams. Oaecanol, were performed before a large audience at the Town Hall on Friday night, the proceed); being in aid of the French Wounded Emergency Fund and the Vown Sewing Class. The characters in the tw/) plays were admirably sustained by Miss Alice Williams, Miss R.udyard Help- man, and Mrs Breese, Morfa Lodge. At intervals selections were given by Port- madoc Orchestral Societv ii-itli Mr E. R. Bonner Thomas as leader and Miss Crick as accompanist. Humorous recitations were also given by Miss Alice W illiams, Alderman Jones Morris presided. From Mz¡ta.Gunner.K 0. Jones, Man- chester House, Portmadoc, writing from Malta regrets his inadvertent omission from a recent letter published in the "Cambrian News'' of the names of two Portmadoc boys among those who held out in Gallipoli almost to the end. The names omitted were those oi Signaller T. J. Phillips and Pte. G. Owen. Gunner Jones is now in a convalescent camp at Malta and savs he is getting on fine. Bugler Will James of Pcrtmadoc sleeps in the next bed to him. The letter is dated Feb- ruary 24th and he says they were looking forward to March 1st and hoping to have a St. Davids Day entertainment that night, for there are many Welshmen in Malta. i i i 4. Volientary Foresters.—The balance sheet of the voluntary section of the Foresters of Court Loyal < Madoc for 1915 has been issued. The sick pay to members totalled £ 210; and funeral benefits £ 54. The bal- ance in hand on the sick and funeral fund is £2,8E4, an increase of £ 51 during the year. The juvenile court administered £ 4 15s 6d. sick pay during the year, leaving a balance in hand of £ 37 ls., or an increase of 7s. on the year. The officers of the Court are :-Trnstees: Messrs D. Morris, The Ookelevs; D. R. Thomas, High-street; and J. R. Owen, Ael-y-garth. C. Ranger: Br,o. John Williams, Lombard-Street. S.C. Rano-e' l>ro Thomas Williams, 14, Madoc- street Woodwards: Bro. John Williams, Epworth Villa; Bro. Evan Morris, Madoe- street West. Beadles: Bro. Evan Evans, Glaslyn-street; Bro. Robert Parry, Glaslyn- street. Treasurer: Bro4 Elrs Lewis. 38, Chapel-street. Secretary: Bro. Edward Jonc., 38, East Avenue. Auditor: Mr William Roberts, 66, New-street. Court Auditors: Bros. Ezra Lewis and Evan I Evans. Juvenile Court: Secretary, Bro. Evan Lloyd, 14. East Avenue; treasurer, Bro W. O. Williams, Baker-street. Festinics Railway Corr-p any. -Tile meet- ing of the Festiniog" Kalfwav -Cnmpany to consider and pass the accounts for the year ended 31st December, was held at Portmp doc on February 29th. Tlie Chaii- man (Mr R. M. Greaves) in moving the adept'on of the report and accounts, stated that the statement of accounts and statistical returns for the year 1915 were presented in modified form to meet the situation arising cut of the control of the railways by the Government consequent on the war. After payment of debenture stock, interests and other fixed charges there remained a balance available for dividend cf £ 2,197 9s lOd An interim divi- dend for the half-year ending 30th June, 1915, was paid on the five per cent. pre- ference shares at the rate cf 2 per cent. j per annum. It was agreed to pay a further dividend at the rate of five and a half per j cent. per annum on the five per cent. ore- ference shares (making a dividend of four ner cent. for the year) and to carry a balance of £ 477 9s. lOd. to the next yeai* s account. The retiring directors, Mr F. Vaughan and Mr J. Macaulay were re- elected, nnd Mr W. H. Dunlop, A.S.A.A., was re-elected auditor. j Funeral.—'The funeral of Capt. Griffith William.3, 16, Wasdale-road, Aintree. took place at Longmoor-lane Cemetery, Liver- pool, last week. Capt. W ill ams, who was; a native of Portmadoc, started hw sea career at the age of fourteen with his father, the late Oapt. Edward W illiams, who owned the schooner "Laura Griffith." I After leaving his father's vessel he sailed in various ships—the "Vegasus," "British Commodore," "Stanm^ore," and "King Alfred"-during; which time he gained all the Board of Trade certificates. He then joined the West-Indian Steamship Cto., nineteen years ago, and was in the Com- pany's service when it was transferred to F. Leyland and Co. He first served in the "William Cliff" and other vessels until. 1902, when he was appointed chief officer of the "Californ;aii' on her maiden voyage. In 1906 he was given command of the Belgian" and afterward, trans- ferred to the Company's new steamer "Ninian" in 1911, in which steamer he re- mained up to February, 1915, when he was hr-ought home ill. In November last he was given command of the "Victorian," and had arrived homo from his second trip: when he passed away in his sleep from heart failure. C'apt. Williams married in 1900 Jeanie, daughter of Mr Thomas Duncan, of Aintree, for many years chief enpr/noer with the Cunard Company. Capt. Williams was well known and highly esteemed in shipping circles in Liverpool and Portmadoc. The burial service was conducted at the deceased's residence by the Rev W. S. Wilkinson, Presbyterian m nister, and the chief mourners were Messrs T. Duncan, .senior (father-in-law), J. Duncan, D. Jones, Master N. McDonald, Messrs T. Duncan, jun., R. Duncan, H. Duncan. J. McMillan, G. Rankin, Cole- ma.n, McDonald, and Capt. Coulsting. Among a numerous gathering at the Oemetery were Captains A. H. Highton, Dwknson. Daniels, and McConnell, Messrs A. B. Johnstone. James Greig, W. H. MeConnell, A. Charters. W. Tavlor. J. A. CVairr. J. Donnan. R. W ilson. W7. Fowler, P. 'Begq, J. W. Fairbairn. J. Edwards, J. M'lls. F. Parkinson. W. Williams, R. L. Philips, and A. E. Drake.

■■1 — For Sight Testing Spe tacles If we caicjnot help, we say so. If we can, we do thoroughly. I THEREIN LIES OUR SUCCESS. E- H. BOKKFT TfiOMAS, D.B.O.A. Q u i Hfieo for Tettirp hv Ex&xn. Londox), KcrrurH Certificate. H. Bonmr Thomas & Sons H. Bonner Thomas & Sons I 4, Bank Place, Portmadoc.

E,iteriainrr.er.t.A,ii entertainment was held on St. David's Day at Ebenezer, Borthygest, in aid of the funds to provide comforts for soldiers from Borthygest Mr J. R. Owen, J.P., presided. the "Ma'.oja".—Mr W7illie Thomas, son of Mr Percy Thomas, Glyndwr House, was one of the crew of the Alaloja" which was sunk in the Channel with great loss of life. He had a narrow escape for his life and injured his hand. A Deacon in Khaki.—Among the newly- elected deacons who were admitted as members of the Lleyn and Eifionydd Monthly Meeting there wes one in khaki. He had been lighting in the Dardanelles. The Rev. J. H. Williams, Portmadoc, who was catechising them, complimented the soldier-deacon on the religious work lie did while he was in Northampton. Mr Williams was also there at the sam-c. time. Losa' Sldicr at Wern.—Private Edward Owen, Tremadoe, who is with the 1st Dorset- Regiment, is now in hospital kt Wern. He fought for nearly a year in France wlien he was wounded and was in hospital in England for some weeks. On his recovery lie was drafted to Gallipoli where he fought up to a few days of with- drawal when he was removed to hospital in Egypt suffering: severely from the effects of exposure. Afterward lie was invalided home. Private Owen was married to Miss May Williams, Brynffynon, Tremadoc, a few days before he left for Gallipoli Re-jot'nsd.—Sergeant Willie Hughes, son cf Sergeant Harry Hughes. LJvs Caradog. and Sergeant Evan John Evans, son of Company Sergeant-major Ben Evans, with the Portmad.oc company of the l/6th R.W.F. have been discharged as time expired men, but hardly had they been discharged before they asked to re- join the colonr:; and will return shortly to their regiment. Time-expired men are outside the provisions of the Military Service Act, and the splendid spirit which thcy-e young men have shown reflects credit on themselves and their native town.

Alleged Wholesale Exemptions. A BED'DGELERT PROTEST. The following is a copy of 5»petition with thirty-six signatories read at last week's meeting of the Glaslyn Military Tribunal: —Beddgelert, February 29th. We, the undersigned attested men, wives, or rela- tives of men training or serving their country, protest in the strongest possible terms against the wholesale exemptions and postponements granted by Glaslyn Tribunal. Exemptions or postponements have been granted to young single and young married men engaged in work which could be done by older men, also to many farmers' sons, who. we maintain, are not absolutely necessary to carry on the work of particular farms concerned. Such exemptions and postponements we consider are, a public scandal and grossly unfair to the older attested married men with families and much larger interests nt tnke. We respectfully request the Military Representative to reconsider the whole of tlie exemptions and postponements and to make further appeals to the Central Tribunal." Tire signatories were D. j Ifewitt. attested George A. Till, attested ;1 E. M. Shallcross. brother in navy; Lizzie Wdliams, husband serving in Egypt; Rowland Williams, attested; Lizzie Wil- liams, son a. prisoner of war; Elizabeth Williams, grandson a prisoner oi war; Richard Williams, son invalided home from Gallipoli; Margaret Williams, son in- valided home from Gallipoli; Bessie Williams, brother in France; Annie Roberts, four brothers serving; R. Wr. Jones attested; Betsam Williams, son in Egypt; Andrew Kavanagh, son in navy, married son attested: George J. Day, two sons serving and third son attested Robert Owen, one son serving, the other attested; W Iliii-n Roberts, oiie sdi killed in aetion; Jane Griffiths, one son serving in Frince; Kate Owen, husband serving; M. C. Lloyd, husband and brother s-erving; Robert M. Humphreys attested; William Lloyd, attested John Lewis and Elizabeth Lewis, two sons serving, one in France since August; Evan Williams, two sons serving in France; Marv Elizabeth Wil- liams. husband in France"; William Morris Griffith, one son in France, one attested- Laura Griffiths, one son in France, one attested Kate W illiams, husband attested, son in France; M Williams, son in France; Richard Roberts, son in France: Ellen Roberts, son in France; Mogcie Roberts brother in France; R. E. Roberts, fOUl: brothers serving: Ellen Hughes, hrotlw r j II France; David W iiliams, offered for enlist ment and refused. Mr. Morgan Roberts. Gelliago, Tuvepoced that the petition should be laid on the table. The Chairman (Mr D. Fbwden Jones) said the Tribunal earefully considered each case on its merits. The Rev. CoIIwyn Morgan thought the petition should bp replied to but the; pro- position of Mr. Morgan Roberts, which was seconded by Mr. Edward Llewellyn, Ce. ncoch, was carried.

BARMOUTH. Concert.—Great success crowned the efforts of the promoters of the concert at the Pavilion on the eve of St. David's in aid of the Park-road Chapel building fund, xhe Committee are to be congratulated on their selection of high-class artistes, who attracted a full house and gave the utmost satisfaction in all respects. Mr J. Pryce Jones. J.P., presided and delivered an appropriate speech. The artistes were— Soprano, Miss Sallie Roberts, Ruabon; contralto, Miss A. Davies, R.C.M.. Man- chester; tenor, Mr E. W. Bellis. Hhm" Wrexham; baritone, Mr G. Jackson LIan- gollen. Mrs Wade Roberts, L.R.C.M., Baimouth, did splendid work as accom- panist and the duett in which Mists Gwen- fron Roberts also took part gave ample proof of their ability at the piano and was highly appreciated. Miss Roberts, the soprano, with her stteet-toned soprano voice sang in artistic style. Miss Annie Davies. R.C.M., Manchester, is a favourite at Barmouth and on this occasion satisfied all expectations. Her rich melod- ious voice delighted all. Mr E. INT. Bellis, Rhos, the tenor, possesses a beautifully- sweet and natural voice. His s'nging was also effective and enjoyable. Mr George Jackson. Llangollen as baritone, per- formed his work splendidly. He was in fine form and took full advantage of his "eh and steady voice to do justice to the fine songs he sung. All the singers were loudly applauded and numerous items were encored. The singing of "God Save the King" by the audience was undoubtedly a marked improvement in the way of open- ing the concert. The following interesting programme was gone through, making the concert an enjoyable one:—Quartette. "RegaInr Royal Queen," the Artistes; .song, "Nant y Mynydd," Miss Sallie Roberts; song. "The Good Shepherd," Mr E. W. Bellis: duett, "In the Spring Time," Miss Salhe Roberts and Miss Anne Davies; song, Banerwr," Mr George Jackson (encored); song, "Angus Macdonald" Miss Aann:e Davies. (encored); quartette, "God is a spirit" (by request), the Artistes: Chairman's address; pianoforte duett, Mrs Wade Roberts and M'ss Gwenfron Roberts: duett, Mae Cymru'n Barod," Messrs Bellis and Jack- son (encored); song. "Poor Wandering Onp," Miss Sallie Roberts (encored); song, "Drake Goes West." Mr George Jackson (encored); duett. "Hywel a Blodwen," Miss Sallie Roberts and Mr E. W. Bellis (encored); song, bwraig y Morwr." Miss Annie Davies, (encored) song, "Can Wenol. Cg,n." Mr F. W. Bellis; quartette, "Good Even ng," Artistes. The concert was brought to a close by singing the Welsh National Anthem. The duties of soere- r,- anorganiser wore carried out by Mr i). R. Williams, Cambrian Establishment, while Mr Richard Prce. Brvneithel. as treasurer proved an efficent official. The proceeds will be substantial, and the wo^- moters are to be congi-atulated on their! successful enterprise. I

HARLECH. Musical Treat.—The concert held at the Moriah Chapel, Harlech, on St. David's Day attracted a large and respected audience and proved to lie one of the most successful concerts held in the district. That a party of artistes, both collectively and individually, should have performed their duties so admirably speaks well Of the promoters knowledge of the chief essen- tials of a good concert. The soprano (Miss Sallie Roberts, Ruabon gave a splendid: account of herself. Her ringing top notes delighted the audience. The sweet-toned voice of this charming singer always attracts attention and rweives the applause it desrves. Her first song was "Nantymynyd" a popular which is always appreciated, and the fine manner in which it was sung highly pleased the audience. She also sang "Inys y Plant" with great effect, and responded to an encore with I Hear Thee Calling Me, in sweet, melodious tone. Poor Wandering One, bv the same singer, was sung in artistic style, the last passage being ex- tremely effective. This also claimed an encore^ to which Miss Roberts responded by singing "Gwalia Dlos." The qualities and ability of Miss Annie Davies, R.C.M., Manchester, the contralto, are well known. This great favourite, who was amongst her own people, was up to occasion. Her rich, wide-compassed voice enabled her to produce effective notes, much to the delight and pleasure of lovers of fine music. Her excellent singing of Y Milwr Clwyfedig" an appropriate song these days—was thoroughly enjoyed in profound silence, only to be broken by an applause worthy of a beautiful rendering of Angus Macdonald" as encore. She also sang There is a Land" in grand style and re- sponded to an encore with i Barddyn Marw" with much effect. Miss A. E. I Owen Davies, A.R.C.M., Blaenau Festin- ieg, proved an efficient accompanist. She is in reality, mistress of the art, and her selection. "The Bells of Aberdovey" brought the house down. She responded to an encore with WTelsh rhapsodies, mUe. to the delight of the audience. Later on she played Andante" and Rondo Cappriccioso" in excellent style. (Her play_ ing throughout was greatly appreciated. Mr. E. W. Bellis, of Rhos, Wrexham, the tenor, possesses an exceedingly natural and pure voice. He produces beautifully sweet notes and his singing of good music is always appreciated. He did full justice to it in the popular song Douwch, Filwyr Dewr YI" lor," and the loud applause that followed gave proof of the audience's appre- ciation. His second song was Can Wenol Can," the sweet and correct manner in which it was sung, making nothing possible but a pretty encore song entitled "Dally." He also sang" The Mountain Lovers" with with much effect. The baritone was Mr. George Jackson, of Llangollen, an ex- perienced singer who possesses all the qualities of a popular concert singer. A rich, steady voice, under good control, with musical soul behind ijt, ygives it the Welsh "tine." His first song was "Y Bannei-wi," and the masterly manner in which he took the various passages was greatly appreciated by the attentive audience. "Tyr'd Oleu Mwyn" by the same singer, was well sung; and, in re- ponsc to a thundering cheer, Mr. Jackson in artistic style sang "Drake Goes West." His song "Prydain" also well deserved an encore and lie sang There is Only One England" in response in similar manner. The duetts were also a- great success. "Mae Cymru'n Barod," by Messrs Jackson and Bellis took splendidly, and the encore, "Watchman, what of the Night," was worthy of the appreciation of the audience. Tho dlapel echoed with the ovation that followed' the splendid singing of Y Lili a Rhosyn" by Messrs. Roberts and Davies. There was no denying an encore and the singers, much to the delight of all, sang "In the Springtime." The duet entitled "Y Llaethferch Bugail," also by Miss Roberts and Jackson were thoroughly enjoyed and the latter part, by request. was re-sung. The quartette, Blodeuynj Bach Wyf Fi Mown Gardd" at the com- mencement, and Good-night, Beloved," to ?conclude, gave the evening a good Start and a glorious ending. A short and eloquent address was delivered by the Chairman (the Rev. Richard Evans) and, having sung the National Anthem, the crowd dispersed, having thoroughly enjoyed a musical evening that must rank amongst the best ever held in Harlech. The platform, which was beautifully decor- ated, presented a tasteful appearance. Credit is due to Mr. W. Lloyd Humphreys apd the Secretary, and Mr. J. Ivor Jones, the treasurer, for the able manner in which tlrey carried out the arrangements.

DOLGELLEY. Military.—Sergt. Major D. R. Davies left tins week to take up his new appoint- ment as instructor to the 22nd R.W. Fusiliers (Gwynedd Battalion) at Kinmel Park. Early after the outbreak of the war he was appointed drill instructor to the 12th Welsh Regiment and was subse- quently placed in charge of the military police at Rhyl. On h's severing his con- nection with the military police recently ho was presented by the non-commissioned officers and men of the guard with a silver- mounted w alking stick suitably inscribed. In making the presentation, Lance Cor- poral Bowyc-r expressed the good wishes of the 'ouhsc; ibers for the future welfare and happiness of the recipient. Sergt. Major Davies was formerly in the Coldstream Guards and served in the Egyptian cam- paign. He joined the Merioneth* police force twenty-five years ago and was appointed sergeant eight years ago. He acted as drill instructor to the force and was un to rejoining the army stationed at Dolgelley where he is particularly popular. Rural Tribunal.—The third sitting of the tribunal for the rural district under the Military Service Act was held on Satur- day. Mr Morgan WTilliams, Arthog, pre- sided, and the other members of the tribunal were Messrs Griffith Price, Griffith Owen, Edward Gabriel, Owen Ellis, Humphrey Jones, Morris Evans, Robert Jones, M. P. Jonefi, Robert Hughes, with R. Foulkes Jones, clerk, and Colonel En th oven, military representative. Mr David Roberts, Isallt. Cbrris, had been appointed a member of the tribunal, but he refused to act and at the Council "meet- ing it was agreed not to appoint anyone in his place.—Mr J. Jones Williams, sol- icitor. appeared before the tribunal in sup- port of a number of applications made by farmers and agricultural labourers for ex- emptions. He submitted that as they were jn certified occupations notice should have been given by the Military Repre- sentative. if he had any objection to the granting of exemptions, stating the ground of objection. As that had not been done in any of the cases be contended that the tribunal had no altei native but to grant all the applications.—When asked by the Chairman to retire while the tribunal de- liberated, Mr Jones objected to the Mili- tary Representative remaining in the room as lie was a party to the application. —Colonel Enthoven contended that the solicitor had no right to be there as an advocate but merely t,o ask questions. He was, however, prepared to retire if the tribunal wished him to do so.—The Chair- man said that according to instructions the solicitor was merely entitled to elucidate facts. The tribunal did not wish Colonel Enthoven to retire.—Twenty-nine applica- tions were dealt with. Of the attested cases, two were granted absolute exemp- tions, three conditional, three temporary, and two were refused. Of the unattested cases, one was granted absolute exemp- tion, nine conditional, two temporary, and six were refused. A conscientious objector from Llanfachreth was referred to non- combatant service. There are still 300 applications to be dealt with by the tribunal who will sit twice weekly after next Saturday.

CRICCIETH. Shipping.—Messrs R. Thomas and Co., shipowners. Liverpool, late of Criccieth, iiavo recently bought the. sailing ship "Isle of Arran". Some tw.o months previouly they purchased the sailing ship "WTray Castle". They are also managers, on be- half of the British Government, of the German interned sailing ship "Terpsi- chore."

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I Cambrian Resorts Association. A general meeting cf the Cambrian Re- sorts Association was held at the Beilevue Hall, Barmouth, on Thursday, March 2nd. There were present Mr S. William- son, general manager of the Cambrian Railways; Mr W. H. Williamts, traffic superintendent; Mr Hodson, of the Head Office at Oswestry; Mr Kenrick Minshall, solicitor to the Company; Mr J. J. O'Sullivan, Corris RaIlway j Mr E. C. Crick, Festiniog Railway; Alderman E. P. Wynne and Councilor J. Barclay Jn-I kins, Aberystwyth; the Rev J. Gtwynoro Davies and Councillor Rhys J,onel3, Bar- mouth; Councillor Owen Ellis Jones and Mr F. E. Young, Pwllheli; Councillor Richard Newell, Portmadoc; Mr H. H. Hornby, Fairbourne; Mr William </wen, Dyffivn; and Capt. Wynne Jones, Harlech. Mr S. Williamson was unani- mously voted to the chair, and Mr M Williams undertook the secretarial dut.es. The Chairman said the Association from its inception had done a good deal of work, much of which must in its nature have produced good results for the whole district. Between the years 1910 and 1914 a sum of £1,800 had been spent chiefly on advertising the district from Aberystwytli to Pwllheli; and. judged by all the tests applicable, the results were found to be fairly satisfactory. The balance sheet showed that on February 29th, 1916, £176 12s. had been spent, leaving adverse balance due to the bank of 19;. 6d. If, however, the shares owing by members were taken up—Towyn and Dol- (yelley £10 each for 1913 and for 1314, Machynlleth, £ 10; Towyn, £ 10; Ll^yn- o-wril £ 5; Dolgelley, £ 10— a total of £ 55, with the corresponding £ 55 from the Cambrian Railway Co., the deficiency would amount to 9s. lid. only. The Chap- man invited an expression of opinion by representatives as to whether the move- ment was to be continued and, if so, on what lines. It was open for anyone to sug- geist any expedient that might lead to st-li better results in future. The Rev J. Gwvnoro Davies expressed his own view and/he believed, that of the Barmouth Committee, that it would be bo nothing less than a calamity if the activities of the Association were to cease. Up to the year 1914 there was of its goodenect; and, were it not for the war and its attendant dislocation of "normal conditions, he believed the results would be even much more apparent, for there was every reason to bebeve that the summers of 1914 and 1915 would have been record seasons on the Cambrian Coast. Possibly some of the districts might notice preoared to continue on exactly the same lines; but advertising on some lmfts was vitally necessary if the prosperity or the district wals to be secured. The Association had also been a valuable bond of uniion between the resort,, on the Cam- brian Coast, enabling them t,o appeal with Treater force to the public outside than would be the case if each worked inde- pendently. The coast from Aberystwyth to Pwllheli now made a strong united effort to attract attention as a holiday district. Similar steps were taken by the ether coasts in the north. He thought it would be a paying proposition if they could afford to take up columns in the newspapers to point out to the snow-bound and ice-bound people in the Midalnds that within a few hours comfortable railway journey was a district that was practically free from snow, ice, and keen biting winds. Those facts were were worth advertising extensively. Summer visitors did not realise that the West WeMi Coast had a climate equal, if not superior, to that of the South ,of France. He well remembered being in the South of France some years ago during a terrific snowlstorm. Such a thing was practically unknown on the West Welsh Coast. Union was strength; and he believed that if each of the places was appealed to properly and public meetings held to rouse enthusiasm in people immediately concerned and to point out the advantages accruing from united efforts the continued existence of the Association would be secured. (Hear, hear). Another stmng point that could be mentioned in advertisements was tHe immunity of the district covered by the Association from Zeppelin attacks. Per- sonally, he had great faith in the future of the district which faith was based on twenty-eight years experience. (Cheers). Mr J. J. O'Sullivan suggested that the sphere of the Asisociation should be ex- tended to apply to quarry owners and in- dustrial undertakings. Landowners having suitable sites to sell could be appealed to to assist the movement and also assist them- selves by contributing to steps that would bring greater prosperity to the district. (Cheers). Mr H. H. Hornby said as far as Fair- bourne wais concerned he believed every possible assistance would be given by the owners of the Estate. The safety and the equable climate of the district should be made far more widely known. Mr J. Barclay Jenkins, Aberystwyth, said the Corporation of that borough was I spending a large sum of money annually in advertising in different directions. That benefited other places indirectly; but, glancing at the balance sheet, he was struck by the fact that many places which had most to gain by advertising were the most backward in paying their share to- wards the inevitable expenses. Still, he did not think that would influence Aber- ystwyth in withdrawing its support to so worthy an object. (Cheers). He hoped" that Aberystwyth would qontinue its membership to assist in giving publicity to the West Coast resorts. (Cheers). Mr Richard Newell, speaking on behalf of Portmadoc, believed that Portmadoc would continue its support and assist in keeping things moving. It was not only a question of securing new ground, but of maintaining ground already won, for they were faced by the competition of other districts working unitedly together and unless they progressed they would inevit- ably find themselves losing ground. It wro disastrous to maintain a standstill attitude. Apart from the movement to secure visitors and to cater for them, Portmadoc wa; convening a conference of representatives of ether districts to con- sider what steps can be taken to foster existing industries and to establish new ones. The only possible lines on which success could be expected was on the lines of co-operation. Even with the calamitous war going on much could be done by an umted. effort and a determination to neglect no opportunity to seize open- ings. (Cheers). Thev might not be pre- pared to move formally that day to prio- ceed on the former lines. The delegates should return to their various d'stricts and consult them as to the lines on wh;ch th work was to proceed in future. An- other meeting nrsjht then be arranged and the policy defined. Mr F. E. Young said he was present on behalf of Messrs Andrews, owners of pro- perty at Pwllheli, who a.t all times had strongly supported the Association in its work and he believed would do 00 in future as in the past. £ Mr Xewell said he was forcibly reminded of the death of Alderman WTilliam Anthony, Pwllheli, since the previous meeting. Mr Anthony was a director of the Association and gave valuable services to the movement and Irs death was much deplored. He moved that a record of his services should be inserted in the minutes. Mr W. H. Williams seconded the vote of condolence and appreciation of Mr Anthony's services, > which was carried unanimously by the delegate's upstanding. Capt. "ynn Jones said Harlech was a small place; but he felt convinced of the need of newspaper advertising. He did bis share of it personally and believed in its utility. Unfortunately, the local com- mittee at Harlech wa's defunct; but he would carry the message back and hoped something would be done to fall once more into line with the general movement. Councillor O. E. Jones believed that Pwllheli would again be prepared to do its share in the movement and hoped the Association would continue its valuable work. Mr Rhys Jones, Barmouth, sa'd advert- 'sing was not an optional matter. If the const reports were to survive they must advertise and advertise stead ly and ex- tensively. To droi, the movement would be. as the Rev Gwynoro Dalies sa.d. nothing short of a calam/'ty. Elven war conditions should not cause them to "lncken efforts, but rather sour them on ti new efforts. Tlie climate was good qnd fhe ,oid;t;nn- swfe and comfortable: but r>eople must he informed of th(1e things, otherwise the resorts would lose the benefits derivable from visitors. He sincerely hoped the Association would continue. Mr E. C. Crick, on behalf of Festiniog Railway Company, said that the Company was prepared to co-operate heartily in any action the Association would decide to take in future as in the past. The Rev J. Gwynoro Davies moved that the meeting, in conformity with the re- solution adopted in 1914, "was strongly cf opinion that it was advisable to carry on the Association and that the Secretary should be asked to communicate with each district inviting it to send delegates to another general meeting to discuss what further procedure should be taken." Mr J. J. O'Sullivan suggested as a rider to the proposition that landowners, quarry- owners, etc., should also be in- vited to attend and take part. Mr Rhys Jones seconded the Rev J. Gwynoro Davies's proposition and Mr H. H. Hornby seconded the rider moved by Mr O'Sullivan. Mr R. Newell strongly supported Mr O'Sullivan's rider, observing that there was no chamber of trade or commerce in the district to take effective steps in the direction indicated. It would be a good thing if the Association could assist the Cambrian Railways Company in tabu- lating vacant sites suitable for the estab- lishment of works and the water power running to waste from the hillsides day by day. Such dlata might prove most valuable in the development of the district. The Chairman agreed with Mr Newell as to the step3 that might be taken to further the prosperity of the district. Referring to the death cf Mr Anthony, he said he had met Mr Anthony on several occasions and learnt to regard him as a personal friend. He was a most valuable I public man whose loss was a loss to the whole district. Turning to the work of the meeting, the Chairman said he was impressed by the note of unanimity struck by every speaker regarding the value of the work of tho Association in the past and their appreciation of the policy of the Cambrian Railways Company. The Cam- brian Railways Company, whatever their shortcomings, had one merit. Thev were aware of their deficiencies. (Cheers). a That was a valuable step towards rectifica- tion. Before the war brcke cut the Com- pany had decided on several important schemes of improvements, such as the doubling of parts of the line to faciliate traffic, to establish better telephone con- nections, and many other important matters; and but for the war and the taking over by the Government of rail- ways as well as the lack of coal and labour, those and other things would have been carried out. He was glad to notice the letter of Mr O'Sullivan in the "Cambrian ews" and agreed with its purport. Some difficulty would be experienced in dove- tailing the pleasure, the industrial, and the commercial parts :of the work; but he had every reason to believe that the directors of the Cambrian Railways Com- pany would be prepared to continue to put down a sovereign for every (Sovereign subscribed by the districts, provided the sum subscribed did not become too form- idable. (Laughter). The proposition and the rider were unanimously adopted. Mr mvell expressed gratitude of the constituent parts of the Association to the directors and officials of the Cambrian í Railways Company for th generous treat- ment accorded the Association and for the frequent concessions and improvements effected by them on the railway. Those who cast their minds back a few years could not fail to be struck with the im- provements effected which made for com- fort in travelling. That winter a system of eteam-heated coaches had been estab- lished on the coast. (Cheers). That was a great boon which was highly appreciated by the public. The Cambrian Railways directors and officials were always .access- ible to the public and gave careful con- sideration to whatever suggestions were put before them for any local improvement. Mr Barclay Jenkins seconded Mr Newell's vote of thanks and remarked that it was really a cause of wonder to people how the Company managed to deal with the traffic so well, hampered as they were by so many obvious disadvantages and difficulties. It was a pleasure to note the improvements carried out by the Company in recent yeans. They were also under -a ir great obligation to the Company for their readiness in listening to grievances and their equal readiness to redress them if redress was any way possible. The resorts of the Coast benefit greatly by the flow of visitors, so did the Company which brought them. Their interests were therefore mutual interests. "11at was bread for one was bread to the other. (Hear, hear). The vote was unanimously carried; and, on the proposition of Mr J. J. O'Sullivan. seconded by Mr KG. Crick, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr W. H. Wil- liams for the manner in which he dis- charged the secretarial duties and to the Chairman for presiding so happily. Mr W. H. Williams moved a vote of thanks to Mr O'Sullivan for auditing the balance sheet. Tlie funds would not allow any recompense for the work; but Mr O'Sullivan nevertheless did the work thoroughly. (Cheers). In seconding the vote of thanks, the Chairman said Mr O^Sullivan came amongst them some years ago as a. stranger—from Ireland he I)resumed-(Iaiigliter)--I)tit he had settled down and made friends and was new quite racy of the district. The vote was accorded unanimously and Mr O'Sullivan having suitably responded, the meeting terminated.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. Wounded. — N ews came last week that Private Evie Morris, son of All-, and Airs, Evan Morris, Shop Newydd, had been wounded in France. Obituary.—The death occurred sud- denly last week of Mr. Richard Glynne, Greenhill,. at the age of sixty-one 3-ears. He had been in poor health for some time, but followed his occupation up to the day of his death. Ho expired iu his chair sud- denly after taking supper. He leaves two sons (in America) and two daughters.

TOWYN Petty Sessions.—At the monthly sessions on Friday (before Marmaduke Lewis. R. C'l. Anwyl, J. Maethlon James, Meredith Jones and E. L. Rowlands, Esqrs.), Morgan Davies, farm servant, Bronyfail, Llangelynin, charged by P.C. Davies, Llwyngwril, under the Defence of the Realm Act, with having cycled without a light en January 20tli, war, fined 7s. 6d.

PWLLHELI. Entertainment.—A company of children trained by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas and Miss Thomas and Petty Officer Cowie gave a successful entertainment in aid of church funds before a crowded audience last week. The Vicar presided. The pro- gramme included selections by an orchestra with Mr. R. C. Morris as leader and Miss Annie Morris as accompanist.'

TALSARNAU. ,Invalided Hems.—Corpora] W. Oswald Thomas, son of the Rev. R. Thomas. Tal- sarnau, who was with the Royal Veterin- ary Corps in Gallipoli, wllere he contracted fever, followed by complications, and has been in hospital since in Alexandria, Car- diff, and Knighton, has now been invalided home. He is still far from well, but is making steady progress to recovery.

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