The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

BORTH. On Wednesday last week a social was held at the Congregational Chapel, the Rev. J. Llew- elyn presiding. The latter half of the meeting took the form of a competitive meeting, the Rev. Rees Jones, Taliesin, adjudicating. The winners were :—Recitation, under nine 1, Gwesta Williams; 2, Dewi Parry and Glvn Evans. Solo (under nine) 1, Frank Evans and Billy Whiterod 2, Dewi Parry and William D. Williams. Recitation (under fifteen) 1, Elvet Edwin Roberts; 2, Gwladys Williams; 3, Brinley Evans. Best wit: Mr. Wm. Williams and Mrs. Parry. Recitation, Psalm xxiv: 1, Miss Gwladys Williams, Tymawr. Solo (under fifteen): 1, Kathleen M. Parry, Owladvs Wil- liams. Impromptu reading of an unpunctu- ated piece: Miss Rhodwen Llewelyn; 2 Mrs. Parry. Transcription: 1, Gwladys Williams: 2. Kathleen M. Parry. Duet: 1, Gwladys Wil- liams and Elfed Edwin Roberts. Impromptu speech: 1, Miss Margaret Jane Roberts, Con. vov. Recitations and songs were also rendered by Masters Idwal and Frank Evans, Tymawr: William D. Williams, White Lion-place: Billy Whiterod, Bronheulyn; Harold P. Roberts, Snowdon: Elvet Edwin Roberts, Coivov: De i Richard Parry, Caradog Griffiths Parry, Station House; Misses Kathleen M. Parry, Gwladys Williams, Margaret Jane Roberts, and the Children's Choir, conducted by Miss Roberts. Certificates and prizes in connection with Sun- day School work were presented by Mr. William Williams, Gregson's Villa. An excellent repast was prepared by the ladies and apples and chocolates were distributed to the children. A concert was given on Wednesday by the Aberystwyth branch of the Salvation Army. Captain Burke presided, and there took part in the programme Daniel L. Hughes, Elsie Ellis, Mrs. IIughe=, Alice Martin. R. Walker, M. Hughes, Cissie Donnelly, Gwyn Hughes, James Donnelly, Mrs. Rowlands, Gracie Row- lauds. Tvv Hughes. Frank Shewring, Hector Hughes, Dnvid Llewelyn Hughes, and the children. The children went through flag drills excellentlv.

DEVIL'S BRIDGE. Mr. J. Arllwvd Jones, B.A., the only son of Mrs. Jones, Post Office, Devil's Bridge, has secured a commission as second-lieutenant in the Welsh Regiment. Before enlisting under the Derby scheme he was on the teaching staff of the Wrexham County School and was held in high esteem there for his many years of successful work. He has at Devil s Bridge a large number of friends who rejoiced to see him at home over the week-end. They gave him a warm welcome and sincerely wished him a successful careei. This week Lieut. Arllwvd Jones will join the 3rd Welsh.

THE AMMUNITION ORDER. It may be of interest to dealers, farmers, sportsmen, and others concerned to know that the recent order respecting arms and ammuni- tion does not in any way restrict the sale or purchase of shot gun ammunition such as is commonly used for sporting purposes, nor of ammunition for air guns and air rifles, and that for transactions in these items a licence is not necessary.

THIE • TIMES" AND RUS3IA. In the House Mr. R. L. Outhwaite questioned the Foreign Secretary with regard to the tele- gram published in the "Times" on April lltli stating that the Council of the Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates desired the defeat of Russian armies and dishonourable peace, and asked if the Government proposed to suppress the foreign circulation of the "Times." Mr. Hope (Lord of the Treasury), replying, admitted the harm done by the telegram; but stated that the Government had no intention of taking the suggested measure. Mr. Outhwaite also asked for enquiries to be made into the extent to which the Times" was subsidised by the late Government in respect of its special supplement. Mr. Pringle aSKcrl that the "Nation" should be sent to Petrograd to do away with the bad effects of the circulation of the "Times."

.=-:1. Correspondence. G. H. Lloyd, Aberayron.—Next week. COURTESY TO WOUNDED SOLDIERS. Sir,—As the season in Aberystwyth is about to commence (if indeed there will be one this year) may I suggest to the Town Council that a clear understanding be given to the wounded men in hospital uniform that they will be allowed to have the free use of chairs on the beach? It was pitiable to see them sitting in long rows on the stone wall at the top of the beach last summer, and it is certainly due to the bravery and self-sacrifice of our fighting men that their comforts should be studied as much out of doors as indoors. I do not mean to insinuate that they were refused the use of the chairs last season, but there appeared to be some misunderstanding which led to complaints. —Yours, etc., T. Owen. Fronhyfryd. Dmïa"

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Lord Rhondda's Plans. I PRIVATE ENTERPRISE AND HOUSING PROBLEM- Every phase of the housing problem is now being considered by Lord Rhondda and his ex- perts at the Local Government Board. For soma j time on Tuesday the President, accompanied by Mr. Hayes Fisher, M.P., Parliamentary Secre- tary to the department, and several housing experts discussed the problem with a deputation representing numerous organisations associated with working-class dwellings. Details were submitted indicating the unparalleled increasing shortage of houses, particularly for the workers, and it was contended that this shortage was both directly and indirectly due to the effects of the provisions of Part 1 of the Finance Act, 1910, in regard to the increment value duty, undeveloped land duty, and reversion duty, which largely destroyed the confidence of in- vestors in, and lenders upon, this class of security. Lord Rhondda, in his reply, recognised the urgency of dealing with the problem. Admit- tedly, he said, there was a shortage of working- class dwellings, which had to be made up after the war. Private enterprise, however, had been responsible for the erection of the bulk of the cottages, and he would be very sorry to see it eliminated. They were all agreed that on the day of peace, they should be prepared to put the scheme they might have ready into imme- diate operation. There was a widespread impression that at the close of hostilities the State would have i assist by grants in aid to provide houses, but he had no authority to make any declaration oi policy—in fact he had not made up his mind.

The LATE LIEUT. J. C. EDMUNDS-DAVIES. Several letters have been received by Alderman Walter Davies, father of the late Lieut. J. C. Edmunds-Davies, and by Mrs. Davies, the widow, testifying to the esteem in which the deceased was held and to his sterling qualities. Lieut.-Colonel Compton Smith, his C.O., writ- ing to Mrs. Davies, says: "I can only offer you my deepest sympathy on the sad event. He was wounded very shortly after the attack started and was taken to the Aid Post near by. It was a great sliock to us some days later when we heard that he had died of his wounds because we had no idea that lie was so seriously wounded. The doctor who attended him was killed almost immediately and perhaps that was the reason we did not hear. Your husband was one of the most popular officers in the battalion not only with his brother officers but. also wi". the men. He was absolutely fearless-a leader of men whom it will be most difficult to re- place." Chaplain the Rev. D. Cynddelw Williams, in a long letter to Alderman Davies writes:—" I always found your dear son very cheery and bright. At first it was intended that lie should lead his company in this attack and I well remember how proud he was to inform me of the fact. However, some re-arrangement made it that the company commander himself took the company over. I heard his company com- mander declare that he was his best officer. He was loved by all his men and was regarded by all as a brave officer. I shall miss his cheery greeting whenlreturn and there are many others who will miss him. Will you please convey to his young widow an expression of sympathy, deep and sincere from one who was on very friendly terms at all times with her dear hus- band." Further extracts are as follows :—Lieut. S. G. Shute—"He was most popular with the men and beloved bv all of us. T can assure you he did excellent work in the trenches, being compli- mented by the General for patrol work and re- ports when we were in the line in February." Lieut. Curran—"He was a great favourite with all ranks and simply worshipped by the men of the company, and his platoon would do any- thing on earth for him." Capt. Watcyn Wil- liams—"He was one of my greatest friends in the battalion, and for six months we had worked together in complete liariii(-nv. I miss him sorely. He was loved of all his men and I have known no one braver or more cheery. I pray that your sorrow may be a little softened by the certain knowledge of his gallantry and noble work." Capt. W. J. D. Hale, a "bosom pal" of the deceased, writes—"My heart bleeds for you at home wdio have given your all during t! terrible war. 'J.C.' was one of the bravest and most gallant officers we have ever seen. His men simply worshipped him and the news of his death brought tears to many eyes. Always a gentleman and a true friend, he had earned the esteem and respect of everyone. ^J. C. led his platoon into action on the 9th with great gallantry, but the enemy barrage caught. them and many casualties resulted. He was hit in the leg and a small piece of shrapnel struck him in the stomach,"

Llanbadarn D.C.M. SERGEANT JOE THOMAS MISSING. Sergeant Joe Thomas, D.C.M., Royal Scots, son of the late Mr. Thomas and of Mrs Thomas, China Shop, Llanbadarn, is reported missing since April 12th. He was married only a short time ago. When the captured German gun was exhibited at Aberystwyth last summer, Sergt. Thomas was publicly presented by the Mayor with a timepiece. The following is an extract from a letter re- ceived by his wife from Lieut. R. Currie :— Until April 10th your husband was ray platoon sergeant. On that date he became acting com- pany sergeant-major and was then attached to the Company Commander who became a casualty in the fighting on April 12th. Your husband was wounded a few minutes later and. after having his wound dressed clUJ ing the battle, was again wounded very seriously. He was laid in the safest spot we could find to wait until the stretcher bearers could pick him up: but our own stretcher bearers found the place empty and nothing has been heard of him since. I fear therefore that your husband has been killed. We may hear more of him yet; but I can positively assure you that he has not been taken prisoner. I am afraid n:y sympathy will be poor consolation to you; but such as it is I oiler it to you. In addition to being my platoon sergeant, Sergt. Thomas was regarded by me as a personal friend and I have never met a better soldier or a pluckier ieiiow in the regiment."

PORTMADGC. WOUNDED.-Corpl. Wm. Ridge, youngest brother of Inspector J. Ridge, Cambrian Rail- ways, has been wounded in the leg in France and is in hospital in Liverpool progressing favourably. This is the second time for him to be wounded. LEAVE TO PRESUME DEATH.—In the Probate Court last week, Mr. Justice Hill granted Mrs. Sarah Ellen Williams, of Madoc- street, leave to presume the decease of her hus- band, the late Captain Evan Henry Williams, master of the s.s. "Canganian," as having occurred on or since November 17th, 1916. The steamer left port on November 17th and had not been heard of since. On November 21st a quantity of wreckage was reported as having been washed ashore in the district of Mont- rose, bearing the name of the s.s. "Callganian," and that a tramp steamer had been seen to sink on that date. The "Canganian" was a tramp steamer. Later the body of one of the crew was washed ashore and identified. The estate was valued at E565. TOWN ADVERTISING.—In view of the inability of railway companies at present to identify themselves with a policy of advertis- ing travel, and the restricted train service which is likely to be further restricted shortly, North Wales Advertising Board, with which Portmadoc Improvement Association is asso- ciated, has decided not to make any claim this year on the affiliated resorts or to spend any monev on Press advertising. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT. —The fifth and final entertainment by school children was held on Saturday afternoon mainly for the benefit of the soldiers of Wern Mili- tary Hospital. The Hall was once more crowded and the little ones acquitted themselves admir- ably and were given a hearty reception. KILLED IN ACTION .-Official news was re- ceived on Saturday that Lance-Corporal Richard Evans, son of Mrs. Evans, 11, Chapel-street, previously reported missing, had been killed in action in Delville Wood on July 20th. He was twenty years of age and a smart handsome youth whose one anxiety when he joined the colours was the welfare of his widowed mother. lie was early promoted ana liaa a promising career had he been spared. Deep sympathy is felt with the mother and family. KILLED ON SEA.—Mr Idris Percy Thomas, aged twenty-five, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Thomas, Glyndwr, was killed on May 13th on board a steamer which was mined or torpedoed during the night. He was on duty at the time and was the only member of the crew who lost his life. He was of a genial disposition and will be missed by a wide circle of friends. Deep sympathy is felt with the bereaved parents who exactly six months ago lost another son, Lieut. George E. Thomas, who fell in action in France. BIBLE SOCIETY.—The annual meellg of Portmadoc branch was held at Memorial Church on Sunday night, Mr. Jonathan Davies, J.P., presiding, when an address was given by the Rev A Wellesley Jones, B.D., deputation of the Society. The Secretary (Mr Hugh Hughes) presented the balance sheet showing collections totalling £ 42 of which £ 40 had been sent to the parent society. The accounts, which had been audited by Mr. Wm. Jones, L.C. and M. Bank, were adopted on the motion of Mr. E. Gwaenog Rees, seconded by "Mr. Llew Davies. A vote of sympathy was passed with Mr. D. R. Thomas, the treasurer, in his illness. The collections showed a slight decrease, and the Chairman urged the collectors to try to secure new sub- scribers especially among young people. Ht also spoke of the great work done by the Society with our soldiers and sailors. The introductory service was taken by the Rev. H. Barrow Wil- liams and the meeting closed with prayer by the Rev. W. J. Nicholson. Mr Wellesley Jones on Saturday night at Garth gave an illustrated lecture to children on the work of the Society. Mr. Tudor McLean presided and Mr. Robert Williams was with the lantern. APPOINTMENT.—Mr. Simon R. Jones, Llwynafon, has been appointed chairman of the Portmadoc Old-age Pensions Committee. MISSING.—No further news has been re- ceived regarding Private W. J. Parry, Brynkir- terrace, Penmorfa, reported wounded and miss, ing following an engagement in France on September 3rd. WOOD CUTTING.—Mr. Thomas Parry. J.P., Mold, the well-known timber merchant, has purchased the timber forests in Bedd- gelert district owned by Sir T. E. Roberts and Colonel Parry. The cutting of the trees will provide work for a number of men for a long period. WOL'NDED.—Private William Roberts and Private Richard Griffith, Glan Morfa, and Private John Jones, Refail, Penmorfa, who were wounded at Gaza, are progressing satis- factorily. Private William Jones, Refail, Penmorfa, and Private William Jones, Glan- morfa, are in hospital in Cairo. Private Edward Roberts, son of Mrs. Dora Roberts Cwrt-y-ydefaid, has been seriously wounded in P."n. TUT nh.¿. 1 i. j iUIS. flUUCI Lis Ilita LWU Utlltri i II the war, one in France and the other in Egypt. Egypt. QUORUM AT LAST.—After three attempts I Glaslyn Rural Council was able to form a quorum. Mr. Morgan Roberts, Gelliago, Bedd- gelert, was re-elected chairman of fhe Council for the ensuing vear. TWO MONTHS IMPRISONMENT.—At a special Police Court, on Tuesday, before Jona- than Davies and J. R. Owen. Esqrs.. Robert Davies, Hen Shop, Penmorfa, a labourer, charged by P.S. Jones with indecent behaviour towards two ladies, was sentenced to two months imprisonment.

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Cardiganshire Appeals. SITTING AT CARDIGAN. Cardiganshire Appeal Tribunal met at Car- digan on Wednesday, Sir Laurence Jenkins presiding. The military representatives pre- sent were Captain Davies (.Cardigan Rural), Mr John Evans (.Cardigan Borough), and in the absence of Major illiams Mr. T. H. Edwards (Aberystwyth Borougn and Rural area). The results were :— I Daniel Alexander Lewis, builder. Brynceri. Newcastle Emlyn, military appeal allowed, not to be called up before June 30th. I Thos. Davies, carpenter, Alltycordde, Glyn- artlien, adjourned for examination. Evan John Jones, loom turner, Teo House. Aberbank, military appeal allowed, not to be called up before June 1st. Johnny Davies, loom turner and weaver, Dan- deri, Penrlii-A-ilaii, adjourned. James James, weaver, Penrallt, Treffwrn, Henllan, adjourned. David Jones, tailor, Gwynant, Rhydlewis, I adjourned. James Jones, draper's assistant, Gwynant, Rhydlewis, appeal dismissed, certificate of re- jection produced. James Reynolds, carpenter, Hawen Villa, Llangranog, military appeal allowed, not to be called before July 15th. Willie Lloyd, mason and farmhand, Llain- whip, Tanygroes, military appeal allowed, not to be called up before June 15th. Evan James Davies, publican, Penrhiwllan, Henllan, withdrawn, being a case for the local tribunal. Benjamin A. Thomas, W ilor, Arwel, Sarnau, military appeal allowed, not to be called up j before June 30th. Samuel Jones, attendance officer, Cartrefle, Maesllyn, military appeal allowed, not to be called before June 30th. Gwilym Lewis Thomas, miller, Ceri Cottage, Brongest, adjourned. John Emlyn Jones, grocer, Cwmcoy, New- castle Emlyn, adjourned. Timothy Jones, engine driver, Penrhiw, Ffostrasol, military appeal allowed, not to be called before June 15th. Harry Thomas, boot repairer, Penrhiwllan, military appeal allowed, not to be called before June 15th. Tom Williams, chauffeur, Adpar, substitution order. 1 nomas Owen, farmer and butcher, Hafod Sarnau, military appeal allowed, man to work six days a week on farms. Samuel Evans, roadman, Trevaughan, Sarnau. military appeal allowed, man to work five days a week on farms. John Lewis Rees, timber haulier, Llwyncelyn. Glynarthen, military appeal allowed, not to be called till June 30th. Walter Gwynne Williams, grocer. Supply Stores, Tresaith, temporary exemption for three months. Arthur Edgley, teamsman, Tyrddol, Cenarth, appeal dismissed. Thos. Davies, haulier, Tyrffynon, Llechryd, withdrawn. D. Jones, wool spinner, Trewindsor Factory, Llangoedmore, withdrawn. John Elias. mason. Cnwcyrhedyn, Beulah. military appeal allowed, to work four days a week on farms. Griffith Davies Jones, teamsman, Troedyrhiw, Aberporth. substitution order. Wm. John Jones, horseman, Penwenallt. Newcastle Emlyn, substitution order. Benjamin Lawrence Davies, solicitor's clerk. 13, Bridge Parade, Cardigan, military appeal allowed, not to be called up before June 30th. David John Griffiths, traveller, Priory-street. [Cardigan, military appeal allowed, not to be called before June 30th. David J. Mulbrain, printer's foreman, 3, Greenfield-road, Cardigan, adjourned for re- examination by medical board. David Lowther, cabinet maker, Newtown, Cardigan, military appeal allowed, not to be called before June 30th. At the close of the proceedings Sir Lawrence Jenkins on behalf of the Tribunal. compli- mented Mr. Edwards on his conduct f his cases.

PWLLHELI. The recent cinema entertainment presided over by the Mayor resulted in a net profit <. £26 for local war charities. Alderman J. T. Jones and Mr. J. Hughes Parry, J.P., have been re-elected representatives of Lleyn Rural Council on the County Joint. Sanitary Committee. Major Aneurin Rhydderch, Welsh Regiment, who has been appointed temporary lieutenant- colonel whilst acting as commandant of a school of instruction, is only twenty-four years of age. He is a son of the Rev. J. Rhydderch, Pwllheli, and grandson of the late Rev. Jonah Davies, Abercwmboi. Previous to joining th, army he had a successful career. From the Council School at Abercwmboi he won a scholar- ship into Aberdare County School. There he w on a Central Welsh Board scholarship and an entrance scholarship into Abervstwyth College. where he took a course in science, finally ob- taining his degree. He received his commission in the Welsh Regiment at the outbreak of war. He resides with his aunt. Miss M. E. Davies, Brcnallt-terrace, Abercwmboi. A musical service was held at Penrhos C.M. Chapel on Sunday. Mr. Robvns Owen presided and Mr. T. T. Powell conducted. -Sacred solos were sung by Miss Hannah Griffiths. Nevin. and Misses Davies, Morlais, Pwllheli, with Miss Robvns Owen as accompanist. Private John Roberts. Conion Ganol, and Private David Evans, Pisgah, Rhiw, who were wounded in France, are in hospital m this country. Gunner Richard Hugh Morris, Gor- phwysfa, Mynytho, has also 1 een wounded in France. Councillor Albert Jones, at the Town Coun- cil meeting on Wednesday, si.f gosted that the Council should urge the \flunteer authorities not to hold drills on Monday nights, as it, prevented volunteers from attending prayer meetings which many of the latter vere wish- ful of doing. The Free Church Council had made representations. The Town Council felt they could not move in the matter. Mrs. Hugh Pritchard, who is a leading member of the Carnarvonshire War Pensions Committee, has been appointed on the Executive Committee of the North Wales Counties War Pensions Federation. Gunner Tom Williams, Pwlldefaid, came home on leave last week from France in consequence of the death of his brother, Mr. David Williams. The Town Council, on Wednesday morning, decided, on the suggestion of the Mayor, to draw the attention of the police to the un- seemly language and conduct of children play- ing on the Maes. The marriage was solemnised at Llanbeblig Parish Church, Carnarvon, by the Rev Wynne Jones. M.A., vicar, between Mr. R. Rathbone Jones, Nelson Emporium. Carnarvon, son of Alderman Richard Jones. Pwllheli, and Miss Harriet Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas, Skinner-street. Carnarvon. Sympathy is extended to Mr. W. Williams. 80. High-street, in the death of his mother.

CRICCIETH. Mr. W. Howell Williams, Manchester House, has been appointed to succeed the late Mr. G. P. Williams The Eifion, on the Old-age Pen- sions Committee.

A STARTLfNC BOOK. "The Fiddlers," Arthur Mee. London: Mor- gan and Scott.Price, threepence. If the war has so far produced no great poet and no great evangelist it has produced a great exponent of temperance reform. Mr. Arthur Mee's work will be a lasting memorial to the I cause of prohibition. His latest volume which is published at threepence and sold without remuneration to himself, is probably the most striking yet issued. Entitled "The Fiddlers" it I is a damning indictment of the liquor traffic, and up to the present is the most powerful appeal yet put forward for prohibition. Its strength lies not in its words but in its facts, and the writer adds, "The wages of sin is death what are the wages of those who fail in an hour like this? The Prime Minister," he says, "blames the late Government, but the new Government has been bringing famine nearer every day. It has allowed the destruc- tion of enormous quantities of food and those guilty of this crime have no stones to throw at each other." He estimates that during the war 4,400,000 tons of grain and 340,000 tons of sugar have been sacrificed to beer which would have meant 43 and 33 weeks supply. It is a wonder- ful and a terribla book and is worthy of study by all.

Sale of Bread. ABERYSTWYTH MAGISTERIAL WARNING. At Wednesday's Petty Sessions at Abervst- wyth. before Thomas Dougliton and Robert Dough ton, Esqrs., Wm. Phillips, Unicorn Inn. was fined 2s 6d. for having allowed his chimney to go on fire. Mrs Ann Thomas, Bridge-street, was charged with having exposed for sale loaves of bread under lib. weight or of an even number of pounds weight contrary to Article 7 of the: Bread Order. Mr. Emrvs Williams defended. Supt. Phillips said that action was taken under the Order which said that bread must not I, sold less than 30 hours after baking unless th- bread was of a round denomination such as lib., 21b.. 31b.. and so on, and in that case there was a shortage.—Inspector Jones said with Supt. Phillips he went to defendant's shop and saw a number of loaves. Defendant said the loaves in the window were baked on Satur- day and those in the basket on Sunday and that loaves in the window were 21b. and in the basket lib. He tested bread in the basket by weighing and some of them were light. Mrs Thomas said some of them must be mixed with bread baked on Saturday, but was unable to distinguish them. She brought from a back room a lot of loaves she said had been baked on Sunday and the result of weighing them was the same. Altogether he weighed 22 lib. loaves and 12 were deficient, the deficiency ranging from oz. to üzL. In defendant's 4 bread van a 41b. loaf was 120z. light, and three lib. loaves goz., loz., and oz.-By Mr Emrys Williams It was possible that he weighed 21b. loaves and found them full weight. The lib. loaves were known as bara 'radell. One of the loaves produced by Mrs. Thomas was ordinary bread; only two sorts of bread were now allowed, tin and flat bottomed. Bara 'radell was not now allowed, which was baked on the floor of the oven and then turned over and baked on the other side. If dough was made softer by water there would naturally be more evaporation.—Supt. Phillips having corrobora- ted, Mrs Thomas was called and said that she and her mother had been in that business for sixty years. Four or five 21b. loaves from the window were weighed and found to be of full weight. In the lib. loaves considerable weight was allowed before the dough wTere put into the oven so that they should come out full weight which they did. Bara 'radell was made of soft dough and did not rise as much as other loaves and the dough was more liable to evaporation by being baked on both sides, W bile 3id. and even 4d. was charged for such bread in the town she continued to sell at 3d. though the flour cost 2id. Most. of the loaves were baked on Sunday at noon and the others on Saturday. She always tried to give full weight and had no intention of defrauding. The 41b. loaf in the van was baked at 12 on Saturday and was 48 hours old. A baker had left to join the army and she was very short- handed.—Mr. Emrys Williams admitted a technical offence but submitted that there was a difficulty in securing weight in bread of that kind.—The Bench decided to convict, but with- held decision until after other cases had been taken. George Thornbill, manager of the Co-opera- tive Stores, admitted a similar offence and Inspector Jones said that four loaves were found deficient ranging from £ oz. to ioz. Stephen Chamberlain. Bridge-street, was charged with having exposed loaves for sale before the expiration of 12 hours after they were made. Defendant admitted the charge and said his brother was ill and his nephew could not get round the work. D. W. Teviotdale, North-parade, was charged with having neglected to carry proper weights in his bread van.—Inspector Jones said he asked defendant's man to produce his scales and weights. He produced a beam scale and two 21b. weights, but no lib. weight, though he had lib. loaves in the van.—Mr. Teviotdale explained that formerly 21b. and 41b. loaves and not lib. loaves were sold and the Inspec- tor's was the first intimation that he had not a lib. weight. He had repeatedly asked the driver if lie had proper weights and he replied "Yes," and it was not until the Inspector came that he found that he had not. Every lib. loaf, however, was weighed in the shop before being sent out. p Mr. Emrys Williams admitted a further charge against Mrs. Thomas. Bridge-street, of having for use for trade an unjust lib. weight, but explained that the scale had r -,k to hold weights and the weights in the .■ could not be used because they had no arrangement for attaching to the hook. It was quite inadver- tent. The Chairman said the magistrates found that offences had been committed and as the orders had been made for the protection of the poor they must be obeyed. It was. however. first offences and as all the police wanted was to give a warning each defendant would have to pay the costs. They were very proper cases for the police to bring and it was hoped that 9 more care would be exercised. Supt. Phillips said that he and Inspector Jones went round to business places on Monday and, in respect of bread, found everything on the whole satisfactory. They, however, found a minor breach of another order which said that in the making of any cake, bun, scone, or biscuit no edible substance shall be added to the exterior of the cake mixture or dough after it had been mixed or to- the article j during the process on or after baking. Mr. Teviotdale said the bakers wished to keep inside the order and would be glad to be informed of anything done not in accordance with it. Mr. Beale on behalf of himself and Mr. Vincent Mander, lessees of the Pier Pavilion applied for a licence to provide dancing, etc.- The Chief Constable said the County Council had already granted a theatrical licence with a condition that on Sundays sacred music only should be given and that'after Church hours', —The Bench granted the application with that condition.

LONDON. An interesting leature in connection with the i concert held at the Queen's Hall on Thursday evening, the 17th inst., in aid of the Welsh Wounded Suldiers' Association, was the cabling of £ 20 from the Pittsburg Welsh Americans through the agency of Mr. G. Brymer Jones, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones, Llvs- Enddwyn, Dyffryn (Merioneth;).

LLANO WCHLLYN. Private Cadwaladr Roberts, Aran-lane Wm. Williams, Tegid View David Jones, Aran View, have been home. Private Ifan Ab Owen, the son of Sir O. M. Edwards, of the Motor Transport Service, is also home. On Monday morning. Mrs. Gittins Owen, | widow of the late Mr. Gittins Owen, builder, I passed away. She was greatly repected and was a daughter of the late Mr John Hughes, Llanycil, and a sister of Mr. W. Hughes, late of Brynmoel. and now of Ruthin. The funeral is to take place at Llanycil Parish Churchyard on Monday. Deceased was the mother of the well-known Thomas Gittins Owen. Much sym- pathy is felt for her daughter. Miss Annie Owen, who during the long illness of her mother, tended her with great care. Last week the sad news arrived here of the death of Gunner Thomas Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs? Henry Jones, Gadfa, Llanwddyn. He was a young man bearing an exemplary char- acter and well liked. He died on the 8th May at the 7th Casualty Clearing Station. France. It is our pleasant duty to announce the re- covery of Sir Owen M. Edwards, M.A., after his recent illness.

q Get the Kruechen habit—ward off rheumfitim every morning and learn what it is like to feel good and fit all the time. Every morning! Of all Chemists 1/6 .sh per bottle. An Eritish The above space having attracted the notice of one of the leading London advertising agencies, they have taken it on behalf of one of their clients, and my space has been transferred to a similar position on page 4. R. READ, Managing Editor. "Cambrian News."

Railwaymen's Meeting at Portmadoc. SPEECH BY MR. A. J. WILLIAMS. A meeting of railwaymen was held at Port- madoc on Sunday. It was well attended and was addressed by Mr. A J. Williams, organising secretary for Wales. The chair was taken by Mr D. II. Davies. who expressed the pleasure of again having Mr. Williams at Portmadoc. He regretted that a number of members were unable to be present. through being on military service. and he hoped by the time Mr. Williams paid another visit the war would be over. and their members returned to their peaceful spheres of labour in the railway service. Mr. Williams's address re-echoed the senti- ments of the Chairman with regard to the early termination of the war. and said there were indications that hostilities were likely to terminate before the dawn of next year. In the meanwhile it was necessary to fully pro- tect the interest of the dependents of those who are fighting our battles abroad and also to protect the interest of the workers who are doing important national work at home. He deprecated the profiteering in the people's food- stuffs, which was indicated by the enormous ex- cess profits made last year in comparison with pre-war profits. The Chancellor of Exchequer pointed out in his last budget speech that no less than £ 140,000,000 had been realised by the excess profits tax and as that sum represented 60 per cent. only of excess profits it clearly proved that the people had been exploited to the extent of £ 230,000,000. (Shame.) The Gov- ernment should take effective steps to prevent the continuation of that scandal, otherwise it would be impossible to prevent discontent amongst the workers throughout the country. Mr Williams dealt with recent war bonus nego- tiations and pointed out that whilst the present war bonus paid to railwaymen did not cover to the full the increased cost of living, it was certainly a very substantial contribution in that direction. There were a few excellent principles established at the last negotiations. First of all the Executive of the National Union of Railway- men were able to meet all the representatives of railway companies, instead of a committee of railway managers. That considerbaly expe- dited the negotiations because in previous nego- tiations the general managers' committee had to go back to meet the full meeting of managers before a settlement could be effected. The extra war bonus for women was also negotiated along with the extra bonus for men, whereas hitherto it necessitated separate negotiations. The ext-en- tion of the war bonus for Sunday work was also a new principle established, though it was somewhat defective in so far that it represented Is. 6d. only of the last bonus of 5s.. instead of one-sixth of the total bonus. Mr. Williams, however, expressed the hope that that anomaly would be removed at the next negotiations. Mr Williams also dealt with the proposed further libeatrion of railwaymen for military service and pointed out that whilst it was most essen- tial to maintain a strong army on the battle- field, it was equally important to keep an effective army at home, to keep the wheels of transport going. The railways had already con- tributed about 150.000 to the colours, and if many more were taken he was afraid; j would very seriously impair the efficiency of the rail- way service. In dealing with after-war pro- blems Mr Williams re-echoed the advice of Mr. Lloyd George, that the workers should not be afraid to be audacious in their demands for social reform after the war. The war had con- siderably raised the status of the working classes and the workers to-day was proved to be the foundation of society. In future the working class would not be content to be housed in hovels and exist on a miserable pit- tance. They were determined to have a fair and equitable share of the wealth they were creating. In order to achieve those right.s Mr. Williams stated the many social reforms which would have to be brought about which could only be achieved by the workers becoming strongly organised industrially and politically. With the extended franchise workers should be able to considerably increase the number of direct labour representation in the House of Com- mons. and he expressed the hope that this new power would be used to the fullest exten t He trusted that all present would take an active part in the work of the N.U.R. and the labour movement as a whole in order that each might do his share to help to leave the world a little better than he found it. A vote of thanks to the speaker was moved by Mr. Thomas Jones and seconded by Mr. Hainge of Barmouth Junction, and carried unanimously.

NEWCASTLE EMLYN. The funeral of the Rev. David Davies, for thirty-four years rector of Nash with Upton, near Pembroke Dock, took place on Monday afternoon, and was largely attended. The Masonic service was read by Canon Bowen, and a large number of brethren from the Castle- martin and Welsh Lodge were present. The mourners included Mr. and Mrs. David James (brother-in-law and sister), Mr Enoch Thomas (brother-in-law}. Newcastle Emlyn; Mrs Garn, Port Talbot (niece); Mr Owen Jones, Merthyr (brother-in-law): Mrs Jones (cousin); Mr. Evan Lloyd Jones, Merthyr (nephew) Mr E. Jones (nephew) the Rev J. L. Jones, Skewen (cousin). Mr. J. W. Jones. Pembroke Dock (cousin), and Miss Thomas ihousekeeper).

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LAMFETER. Petty sessions were held on Friday, when there were present J. C. Harford, Esq. (in the chair), Colonel Davies-Evans, and T. M. Grif- fiths, Esq.—Mr. T. M. Griffiths took his seat as a justice as chairman of the Lampet.er Rural District Council.—About 350 exemptions from dog licences were granted. i. Miss Eleanor Davies, Gwynfryn, has obtained the intermediate certificate in tonic solfa and Miss Margaret Jane Williams the elementary certificate. Both belong to Soar. The following pupils at Brondeifi have obtained certificates— Intermediate: Nellie Jones, Tanybryn; Nancy Jones, do.; Ellen Anne Thomas, Glynsawel Myfanwy Davies, Pantycelyn; Mary Evelyn Davies, College-street; Gwilym Davies, New York. Elementary Sarah Ithwen Roberts, 5, Peterwell-terrace, and Janet Muriel Jenkins, Market-street. Mr. Timothy Richards was the examiner. The annual festival of the Wesleyans of the Lampeter and Aberayron Circuit, was held at Wesley Chapel on Monday. The morning service was taken up by the children in reciting and singing, the Rev. W. J. Roberts, Llandyssul, presiding. In the afternoon the adults were catechised in the second chapter of Phillipians by the Rev. D. L. Jones, Aberayron, the Rev. J. Wesley Morgan presiding. A programme of music was also gone through under the con- ductorship of Mr. David Thomas, Tregaron. Mrs. Eric Richards, College-street, accompanied on the organ and Miss Leah Thomas, Victoria- terrace, on the violin. LAMPETER AND DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOLS.—The following is the result of the Sunday School examination of the Congrega- tionalists of Lampeter and district for 1917. Mr. A. J. Thomas, C.M., Esgerdawe, was the examiner. Rhydybont—Standard 1, Gwynville Thomas, 90; Gwilym Jones, 80; Bertie Rees, 70. Standard 2: Lizzie May Rees, 85. Standard 3: Wyndham Evans, 75. Standard 4: Maggie Hannah Thomas, 98; Minnie Rees, 98; Sarah Blodwen Morgan, 98; Dinah Mary Jones, 99; Gwilym Thomas, 96: Daniel Jones, 93; Wm. John Hughes, 97; Daff Evans, 96; Morgan Id; Morgan, 96. Standard 5: Evan Price Rees, 94; Griffith John Williams, 99: David Jenkins, 92; Johnnie Davies, 97; Margaret Anne Jones, 99: Hannah Mary Davies, 95: Letty Anne Jenkins, 97. Bethel, Parcyrhos, Standard 1 Bessie Pasterfield, 99. Standard 5: Maggie Maud Davies, 95; Dorah Thomas, 81; Alford Wil- liams, 98; Elias Thomas, 98; Daniel Davies, 97: Johnnie Davies, 89; Mary Florence Williams lCO, Mary Eleanor Davies, 97. Emmaus Standard 5: Henry Owen Howells, 98; Tom Wyndham Davies, 93. Soar, Lampeter: Standard 1: Elizabeth Dilys Davies, 90. Standard 3: Frank Griffiths, 85; Bettie Evans, 95; Rachel Hilda Davies, 99; Glenis Eilanwy Davies, 95; Beryl Jones, 95; Maggie Jones, 99; Margaret Thomas, 98; Jennie Evans, 96; John LI. Griffiths, 81; Idris Jones, 61: John Jones, 76. Standard 4: Maggie Jones, 88. Standard 5: Anita Lewis, 83; Gwenllian Jones, 91; Margaret Jane Williams, 91; Iago Evans, 95; Willie Arthur Jones, 98. Capel Erw, Cellan, Standard 1: Gwyneth Jones, 99; Dilys Roberts, 94. Standard 3: i Bessie Jones, 98: Tommy Lloyd, 99. Standard 4: Mattie Lloyd, 98: Charlie Davies, 97. Stand- ard 5: Kit Jones, 99; Trevor Jones, 99. Capel 10 Mair, Llanfair, Standard 1: Lizzie Jane Jones, 100; Mary Anne Ebenezer, 100. Standard 2: Sarah Anne Davies 100; Thos. Rees Richards, 95: John James George, 100; Daniel Rees, Ebenezer, 99: Thomas George, 98; Rhys Llew- elyn Rees, 100. Standard 3: Wm. Thos. Jones, 97; Evan James Williams, 98; Maggie Evans, 100: Mary Evans, 99. Standard 4: Ivor Enoch Jones, 96: Annie Mary Davies, 96: M. Jones, 100. Standard 5: Jane Anne Rees, 97: Mary Anne Evans, 99: Mary Richards. 99; Margaret Ceridwen Davies, 100; Catherine Mary Evans, 100. Olmarch Sunday School. Standard 1: N. Emys Nicholas, 90: Herbert Llovd, 100. Stand- ard 4: Dd. Lloyd, 92: Johnnie Lloyd, 99; T. Lloyd 96; S. Anne Lloyd 97; S. Myfanwy Lloyd, 97; Therma Nicholas, 99. Ebenezer, Llangvbi David Tom Evans, 100. Standard 4: Tom Henry Davies, 90. Standard 5: Elizabeth Lilian Hughes, 95; Edward Llewelvn Edwards, 87.

BOW STREET. Indignation is felt throughout the district in consequence of timber fellers being at work throughout Sunday. It is the first occurrence and it is hoped that it will not happen again.

The Food Controller has ordered the cuiii- mandating of ail Burmah peas and beans thai < enter the country at low prices, 4.iid they w ill be retailed at prices not exceeding 6d. per li),. as against the current price 01 Is. This win stop gambling in the market, which has driven I the price up from R18 per ton to as high as I c True to its democratic instincts, America on its entry into the world war has wisely decided to trust the Press and to abstain from appoint- ing a censor of news. Evidently the absurdities and vagaries of British censorship have taught the cute Yankee a lesson. It is to be hoped that their example will have an effect on tins side of the herring pond. A point of considerable importance to groceis and is of interest to the public was decided at Clapham last week when a grocer's manager was fined i;10, or twenty-one days imprison- ment, for declining to sell sugar to a customer without other articles being purchased. The magistrate said he was determined to put a stop to this sort of thing, even if he had to send half the grocers in his division to prison. The practice of refusing to sell sugar, except on'condition that other purchases are made, is not confined to Clapham. A farmer who was prosecuted for shooting game without licence and fined at the Bourne Petty Sessions stated that lie counted seventy-four pheasants in a field of peas, the seed of which had cost him £44. It is monstrous that at a time like the present the strong arm of the law should be used for the preservation of game which consume food meant for mankind. It has since been stated in the House of Commons that the Board of Agriculture has decided to revise the Destruction of Pheasants Order which will, permit landlords and tenants to shoot pheasants. This will be good news for farmers. The Board of Trade "Labour GazcaU states that the end of April retail prices of food showed an average increase of twenty- nine per cent. as compared witii a year ago. Some of the increases were—Potatoes, 65 per cent., cheese and eggs nearly 50 per cent., tea 13 per cent., and granulated sugar 8 per cent. Most of the other articles rose by 20 to 30 per cent. Since the war began prices are 98 per cent. higher, flour and bread being about double their pre-war prices, and sugar, fish, potatoes, and cheese considerably more than double. Advances of 70 to 80 per cent. are recorded for bacon, butter, eggs, and tea, about 60 per cent. for milk, and 55 per cent. for margarine. Major David Davies, M.P., has subscribed £5,000 to the fund now being raised to per- petuate the memory of Welshmen who have fallen in the war. Major Davies is invariably to the fore in all movements that tend to the elevation of the people. There was a note of dissention at a Merioneth meeting last week in connection with Mr. R. J. Thomas's mem- orial scheme to perpetuate the memory of North Wales heroes fallen in the war by the provision of science buildings at the North IVales University College. There would probably be some objection to any scheme; but wisdom would take advantage of every wind that blows calculated to result in giving the youth of Wales a more efficient equipment for fight- ing the battle of life. The Board of Agriculture could do a great service to farmers, smallholders, and gardeners by making it as great an offence to sell adul- terated seeds, or seeds that will not germinate, as it is to sell adulterated foods. There is reason to believe that the extra demands for seeds this year has caused the clearing out of old stocks and the mixing of old seeds which will not germinate with good new seeds. The result is that not only have second sowing to be done; but where second sowings cannot be done a great deal of the farmer and gardeners' labours are thrown away and a comparatively small crop realised. The Agricultural Depart- ment of the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth demonstrated the necessity in ordinary years for seed testing, and this year it is feared the necessity has been greater than ever. The Welsh Agricultural Council l,as drawn up a far-reaching and comprehensive pro- gramme of reforms which it deems necessary to place agriculture on a satisfactory footing after the war. The proposals are of a char- acter to cause alarm in the section that clings to pre-war conceptions of the relationships of landlord and tenant; but changed condi. tions have brought other and more vital and pressing considerations to the front. The world has moved immensely during the past three years and it is now realised that the interests of the individual must give place to the rights of the community. Some of the recommendations have already been embodied in the Corn Production Bill and the remainder are likely to find their way into the Statute Book before many months are past. There is, of course, says a correspondent, no secret now about the strike of engineers at Sheffield, as well as other places, but one can- not help thinking that but for the censorship the Press might have done far more in pre- venting the position that developed last week than the Government seemed able to. In a district like this nothing seems to aggravate a labour trouble so much as secrecy, which gives rein to all kinds of wild rumours. As a matter of fact, a little encouragement in the Press at the critical moment) might have staightened out the whole of the difficulty, because a large percentage of the men, I know for a fact, were in their hearts opposed to the strike, but were overborne by the remainder, whilst others had no clear idea of why they had "downed tools." At a meeting of Aberystwyth District Small Holdings Committee last week several appJi- ations were received for small holdings. In every case the applications were for portions of farms and sub-committees were appointed to interview farmers whose land was applied for. It seems to be a radically wrong policy to take land already well cultivated by farmers who have also appliances for cultivation and hand it over to people who have few appliances and will in all probability make no increase in produce. There are thousands of acres of un- cultivated land in Cardiganshire which could be brought into tilth at comparatively small cost; and if the Small Holdings Committee adopted a policy of settling small holders on land of that description it would result in an increase of the nation's food and provide homes on the land for a larger number of people. The rents also which smallholders would have to pay for hitherto uncultivated land would be consider- ably lower than rents which have now to be charged for well-cultivated fields taken from farmers. The men at the front will owe a debt of ratituoe to Mr. R. Rowlands and Regimental tSergeant-major Fear if their efforts to start a t3ert i •f rM.C.A in Aberystwyth are crowned with success. Nobody can read the speech of Pro- fesbvr Levi, appearing in another column, witliout being stirred to do their duty in money or in work. There will be different opinions as to methods of working, sites, buildings, fur- J nishings, etc., but the promoters must 1)(,1' in mind the greater purpose of the movement and success will follow the sinking of personal views. Men of vision have led Wales out and there is room in the Y.M.C.A. for men of vision. Aberystwyth his shown that she has them, and it remains now for the vision to be harnessed to the practical effort. Mr. Rowlands and Mr. Fear have the backing of the leading townsmen—of some of the leading men of Wales. They have nothing to fear and can go right ahead with their scheme. Every flld woman rejojeas iti their enterprise. Welsh members of Parliament have a duty to perform to their constituents in safeguard- ing the country from a deep-laid scheme to make the Disestablishment and Disendowment Act nugatory. That there is a deliberate con- certed movement to that end there is ample indication. The Archbishop of Canterbury, whose attitude towards other questions of ethics is so indeterminate and non-committal, is on this purely-Welsh question definite enough in his words and actions. We appeal to the Welsh Party to justify its existence. If vital principles that have cost so much are sacrified by the Welsh members the recalcitrant members may be certain that their constituents will exact a reckoning commensurate with the j offence.