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Births, Marriages., and Deaths. A frrefiaid charge of is. 6d: is made for announcements under this heading. BIRTHS. .WILLIAN-IS.-On the 27th instant, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, of Yardley Wood, Birmingham, and Artliog, near Dolgelley, a .son. P1117 MARRIACES. pAVIES—PARRY-OWEN.—November 27th, at Bethania (C M.), Bontddu, by the Revs. J. Gwynoro Davies and E. Vaughan Humphreys, Mr. J. Davies, M.P.S., Bagillt, and Miss Nesta Parry-Owen, youngest daughter of the late Rev. O. Parry-Owen, and Mrs. Vaughan Humphreys, Brynffynon, Barmouth. pll2 OWEN—PRICE.—On the 23rd inst., at the Tabernacle C.M. Church, Bangor, by the Rev H. Harris Hughes, B.A., B.D., Leonard V. D. Owen, lieutenant, Oxford and Bucks. Light Infantry, son of J. Owen, Bryn Eirw, Cardigan, to Gwen, eldest daughter of E. D. Price, M.D., and Mrs. Price, Bangor. i pll28 DEATHS. JAM-ES.-November 23rd, at Meliden, Penglaise- road, Aberystwyth, Joseph Morfryn James, the dear beloved child of Mrs. and Private J. L. James, R.A.M.C.; aged 4 days. P1114 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mrs. D. J. Edwards and family, 49, Cambrian- street, Aberystwyth, wish to thank all friends for their deep sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. p1119

PREPAID SCALE, Houses to Let. Houses Wanted. Situations Wanted. Situations Vacant. Apartments to be Let. Miscellaneous Wanted. Articles Lost and Found. No. of OM Three Six Nise Words Insertioa Insertions Insertions Insertions 8. d." s. d. 8. d. 8. d. 21 1 3 2 6 40 5 0 28 19 36 50 60 35 23 46 60 7-0 42 29 56 70 80 49 3 3 6 6 8 0 9 0 N.B.-If Box Number given 3d. extra charged for postage of replies. Wedding presents, 2d. a. line.. Musical and other successes 2/6 prepaid not more than 5 lines, 6d. a line afterwards. Lists of wreaths in funeral reports, 2d a line. In all cases the charges are for cash with order. If not prepaid an extra charge of Is. is made. — NOTICE. The greatest care is taken to insert advertise- ments on the date and in the position ordered M well as to secure their being correctly printed but the Proprietors cannot be responsible for Inaccuracies in either of these respects, or for -46ny consequences arising therefrom. Every care is taken to ensure the prompt Insertion of all advertisements and accurate delivery to advertisers of replies to their (advertisements, but the Proprietors do not guarantee the insertion of an advertisement in any specified week, or at all, and will not be liable for any loss occasioned by the failure of an advertisement to appear in any specified eek, or at all from any cause whatever. Advertisements and replies are accepted only gubject to the above conditions. LOST AND FOUND. LOST.-From Tynfron Farm, near Crosswood, Aberystwyth, young Shorthorn Heifer; -colour red and white. Reward paid for in- formation leading to recovery. pl093/7/12 SITUATIONS VACANT. ATTENDANT NURSES.—Respectable Single Women required, of fair education and good height; previous experience unnecessary. Salary commences at JE25, rising, after satis- factory service, by annual increments of E2 to 935, and on promotion to 950 per annum, with "board, lodging, washing and uniform.—Apply to the Superintendent, County Asylum, Prest- wich, Manchester. n743 COWMAN WANTED at once for farm near Llanfair.-Apply, stating wages, to Bebb, Hendre, Llanfair Caereinion. pl023 GENERAL SERVANT wanted; good cook; lady, baby, and nurse in family; begin- ning of January.—Mrs. Beazley, Penrhyndeu- deudraeth. pl063/30/ll X ADY CLERK wanted at once in solicitor's JLl office. Lady clerk with knowledge of shorthand and typing.—Apply, stating experi- ence and salary required to Messrs Harrison and Sons, Welshpool. pll01/7/12 PAINTERS and PAPERHANGERS.—Wanted two good men.—Apply, W. Packman, 137, Newport-road, Stafford. pl076 p LLIMBER.-Wanted for jobbing trade; good JL wages and permanent work to suitable man.-Apply, W. Packman, 137, Newport-road, Stafford. pl075 SMART LAD wanted, age 14.—Apply, W. H. Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall, Port- madoc. plll8/14/12 TO BAKERS.—All-round hand, ineligible, seeks situation as single in country dis- trict; living in.—Apply, Denning, Pensax Bakery Pensax, Abberley, Worcester: plllO/14/12 TO TAILORS.—Good Cbat or General Hand Wanted; also Tailoress, for Midland Town. Regular employment.—Apply 241, "Cambrian News" Office, Aberystwyth. pll09/14/12 TTRGENTLY Wanted. 1,000 Qualified Wire- PvJ less Operators. We can guarantee situa- tions to our students immediately they qualify; we can accept youths between the ages of 15 and 18. Owing to the new shipping laws we are extending our colleges to help us fill these vacancies; the remuneration is from £100 to JS250 per annum, the operator ranks as an officer.—Apply for prospectus, Wireless Train- ing College, St. Mary Street, Cardiff, and ■Castle Street, Swansea.' WANTED.—Strong, trustworthy lads or girls for errand and shop cleaning work. Good wages to suitable applicants.—Boots, The Chemists. The Arcade, Aberystwyth. pll05/23/ll WANTED, immediately, Groom-Chauffeur W for Sunbeam Car and one Cob.—Captain Lewes, Abermaed, Llanfarian, Aberystwyth. pllll/30/11 WANTED.-Good General for Farmhouse 'V good wages.-Apply, Cockbaine, Corsy- jjedol, Dyffryn. pl042/30/ll ANTEf).-Agent for the Cambrian v News in Bow Street village.—Apply, Manager. "Cambrian News," Aberystwyth. WANTED, early in January, a man to drive and take charge of a Light Thresh- ing Machine.—State previous experience and wages required, before December 4th. Enoch Watkin ITenllys. Borth. pl099/7/12 WANTED, Elderly Couple to live at w Cottage, furnished, 8 miles from Aber- ystwyth, to look after garden and cottage etc. • Tent free.—Apply, Roberts, Tobacconist,' Terrace-road. Aberystwyth. pl072/30/ll' WANTED, men (ineligible or discharged soldiers) for car cleaning, with a view to becoming drivers; wages commence 28s. per week and 5s. war bonus in aflait:on.-Apply General Manager, Tramways Department, Town Hall Newport, Mon. pl062/30/ll WANTED, near Dolgelley, also near Shrewsbury, experienced man (ineligible) -to take charge and help cross-cutting pit poles in woods, and load, invoice, etc.-Applv, stat- ing qualifications and wages, to S. Rogers, Electric Saw Mills, Wrexham. pl061/30/ll WORKMEN wanted immediately. Men accustomed to Horses required to work in Timber Plantations, near Aberystwyth. Long iob.—Apply to D. James Thomas and Co., Timber Merchants. Pontardulais. pl073 PORTMADOC COUNTY SCHOOL. WANTED, a Visiting Cookery Mistress for the next term. For particulars apply to the Headmaster, Mr. J. Rhys Evans. Portmadoc. n812 > ¡ SITUATIONS VACANT. I ANTED, Slaughterman, ineligible or dis- f" charged soldier; references required.— I Apply John Jones, Butcher, Abertillerv, Mon. ) pli21/4/l WANTED, Roller Drivers.—Apply Davies T Bros., Green Garage, Barmouth, stating wages required. pll23/30<I. YOUTHS and Women and Discharged Soldiers wanted for cross-cutting pit 'I props at GIasdir, Dolgelley; and Pulverbatch, Salop.—Apply S. Rogers, Electric Saw Mills, Wrexham, or to foreman on the jobs. pll22/14/12 YOUNG LADY Wanted to assist in Shop (Dairy) and little house work. Half fare paid.—Apply, 1, Great Sutton-street, Goswell- road, London. pll07/14/12 SITUATIONS WANTED. ELDERLY LADY seeks situation as House- keeper or Help. Good cook and needle- woman. Excellent references.—Apply, "Cam- brian News" Office, Aberystwyth. pl096/7/12 EX-SOLDIERS SEEK WORk. IN ABERYSTWYTH.—Discharged soldier seeks work aa clerk—accountancy or otherwise; part-time desired, or could come to an arrangement.—Apply, 222, Cambrian News" Office, Aberystwyth. TO IE LET OR SOLID. BARMOUTH.—To let or to be sold, im- mediate possession, Tudor House, con- veniently and pleasantly situated; moderate rent.—Apply, Rhys Jones, Penmount. BORTIi-Y-GEST.—To let, May, 1918, No. 4, Sea View-terrace.—Apply, Mrs. Joseph h. Davies, Welshpool. pl092/7/12 BORTH-Y-GEST.—To be let or sold, FreeholcJ, House, Gwynfa, nicely situated; facing the sea.—For particulars apply R. G. Roberts, 9, Mount Pleasant, Ruthin, or Emporium, Port- madoc. 1091/28/12 HOUSES TO LET, 29 and 31, Portland- Street, Aberystwyth.—Apply, Mr. Vigars, Baker-street, Aberystwyth. Baker-street, Aberystwyth. HOUSES TO LET, with immediate possession —No. 9, Queen's-terrace, Aberystwyth. No. 17, Queen's terrace, Aberystwyth. No. 7, Stanley-road; and No. 11, Trinity-road.—Apply to Messrs. Roberts and Evans, Solicitors, Aber- ystwyth. a712 THE FULLY-LICENSED HOUSE, Prince Llewelyn Hotel, B^ddgelert, one of the oldest and best known in North Wales. Fitted with electric light throughout. Hot and cold water service, garage, accommodation field, and outbuildings. Rent free for duration of war. —For further particulars apply to Mr. J. Egbert Griffiths, Isallt, Criccieth. 1020/25/1 TO LET, Penybryn, six bedrooms, four sitting rooms, stabling, paddock; rent, £ 60, or for winter only, with shooting, 940.-Tiiruston, Pennal, Machynlleth. plll6/14/12 TO LET, from Lady Day, 1918, The Smithy, Pennant, Llanbrvnmair. Comprises Dwelling House, Grocer's Shop, Blacksmith's Shop, Outbuildings, and 2. acres of Pasture Land. Good business centre.—Apply to James Grant, Land Agent, Llanidloes. n822 TO LET, immediately No. 2, South Marine- terrace, Aberystwyth, containing 3 re- ception rooms, 7 bedrooms, bathroom, w.c. kitchen, butler's pantry, sculleries, etc.—Apply J. Gibson, Old Post Office Chambers, Terrace- road, Aberystwyth. a722 TO LET, from May 12th, Somerset House, Bath-street, Aberystwyth.—Apply, Wilkin- son, 8, North Parade. el07 HOUSES AND APARTMENTS- PA,. J HOUSE to let, furnished, in North- parade, for winter months or permanent. Term1-' moderate.—Apply 229, "Cambrian News" Office, Aberystwyth. pl014/28/12 TO LET (Central), furnished and unfurnished rooms, attendance if required; terms moderate. Apply, 238, Cambrian News" Office, Aberystwyth. pl088'30/ll TUITION. FREDERIC T. BAXTER, F.R.S.A.-Tuition F given in Figure, Landscape, Seascape Painting and Sketching. Fees strictly moder- ate.—Box 234, "Cambrian News" Office, Aber- ystwyth. pl069/30/ll LEARN SHORTHAND.—All Pitman's Short- hand books; exercise books, special pens and pencils at the "Cambrian News" Stores. Any book supplied by post immediately on re- ceipt of order. Nowaiting. TUITION given in Pen Painting, Stencilling upon silk, satin, etc.; fee strictly mod- erate.—Frederic T. Baxter, F.R.S.A., address, Box 235, Cambrian News" Office, Aberyst- wyth. pl069/30/ll MISCELLANEOUS WANTED- FURNITURE WANTED, in large or small JD quantities; best prices rite, Hollywell, House Furnisher, Oswestry, pi032 DAVID WILLIAMS, St. James's-square, Aberystwyth, buyer of Scrap, Wrought and Cast Iron, Copper, Brass, Lead, Zinc, Hemp and Manilla Ropes, Ship's Canvass, Pewter, Horse Hair, Hare and Rabbit Skins, Rags, etc. Best cash prices given. j477 "VTEW MILK. Dairies of well-cooled Milk i.1 Wanted. Best price and prompt cash payments. Cans provided. Offers from Cream- eries welcomed.—Turner's Dairy, Charles-street, Oxford-road, Manchester. pll08/4/l NOTICE TO FARMERS.—We are buyers of apples and pears, rabbits, and potatoes. —Write R. Macpherson, Fruit and Potato Merchant* Swansea. Telegrams, "Legumes," Swansea; 'phone, 347, Docks. pl075/30/ll ~V/f"cILQUHAM'S, Aberystwyth, want Wrought and Cast Iron, Scrap, Old Machinery, Brass, Coper, Lead, Zinc, Pewter, Hemp and Manilla Ropes, Ship's Canvass, etc. Good prices given, any quantity. h830 WANTED, Hauling Work for 5-ton Steam Lurry. # Write for terms or charges.— Ellis, Arfryn, Harlech. pll24 WANTED, Strong Bicycle, in good condi- tion.—Box 242, Cambrian News" Office, Aberystwyth. plll5/30/ll ANTED.-Double-sided Sloping Desk, vV about 12 feet long, fair condition.— Apply, "Cambrian News," Aberystwyth. WANTED, any quantity of Potatoes, £ 6 10s. per ton on rail. Bags returned, carriage paid. Also Swedes.-Thomas, Pembroke Stores, Clydach Vale Rhondda. pl083/23/ll 1^^J"ASTE RUBBER WANTED, every descrip- T ▼ tion. All Rubber Motor Tyres, 22s. per cwt.; Studded and Worn to Canvas, lis. cwt.; Cycle Covers, Is. 4d. dozen; Motor Tubes, 5d. lb.; Cycle Tubes, 6d lb. Cash sent immediately on receipt of goods.—Anthony Boden, 76, Earl- street, Warrington. Banker4: National Pro- vincial Bank of England. pl095/18/l £ 1 OOft GUARANTEED.—Wanted, for Government work, Copper, Brass, Lead, Zinc, Electric Battery Plates, Disused Portables, Boilers, Mortar Pans, Scrap Iron, Etc., including Scrap Celluloid,1 Waste Paper, Old Bagging, Cement Bags, Tailors' Cuttings, Horse Hair, Animal Fats, Motor Tyres. Any- thing purchased, official prices paid.—Thomas Horton, Government Contractor, Merthyr. p857 FALSE TEETH BOUGHT. 6D. PER TOOTH pinned on Vulcanite, 2s. on Silver, 3s. on Gold, 8s. on Platinum. Cash by return. Highest value offered for Old Gold and Silver Jewellery (any condition). If offer not accepted, goods returned post free. Satisfaction guaranteed.-S. Cann and Co., 69a, Market-street, Manchester (Estab. 1850). MISCELLANEOUS WANTED. BEST PRICES GIVEN for any quantity of JD Bacon.—Enquiries, Charles Evans, Lam- peter. pl077 FURNITURE WANTED for CASH. ANY quantity and condition. Send P.C., J. G. Styles, 10, Terrace-road, near Station, Aberyst- wyth. See window for Christmas- Toys. pllO'2,14/12 MISCELLANEOUS TO BE SOLD. EVERYBODY KNOWS that in Spring when insects are plentiful, eggs are plentiful as well. To get eggs in winter give your birds Karswood (harmless) Poultry Spice. Packets, 2d., 6d., Is.—Owen Hughes, Corn Merchant, Portmadoc. pl086/28/12 171 OR SALE, Adaptable Perambulator, rubber tyred; C springs; good condition; bar- gain.—Apply Box 242, Cambrian News" Office, r Aberystwytn. pll26/14/12 FOR SALE, Shorthorn Calves for rearing.— James, Cilwnwg, Felinfoel, Llanelly. plOOS/28/12 FOR SALE.—Flanders-Studebaker Bread or Grocery Delivery Van, J.911, carry 16 cwts. Perfect condition; cost' £ 185; accept CSO-Morris St. Ann's, Barmouth. pl082/28/12 FOR SALE, several bargain lengths Tapestry and Velvets. suitable for curtains or coverings. Patterns sent.—Webb, 36, Frith- ville Gardens, London, W. pl081/7/12 FURS, Black, £ 10 10s. Set Fashionable Whole Skin Tango Stole and latest Round Muff. New this year; accept B2 10s. Approval wil- lingly.—3 Aubert Park, Highbury, London. pll25/21/12 GWLAD FY NHADAU.—Rhodd Cymru i'w Byddin (the Welsh Gift Book, Welsh Edition). Published at 2s. 6d., now offered at Is. 6d., post free, Is. lid. Only a few copies to be sold.-S. V. Galloway, 21, Pier-street, Aberystwyth. a620. NEW NAMES ACT.—Buy a Rubber Stamp' and use your usual stationery. Catalogue and samples on receipt of postcard.—"Cambrian News," Aberystwyth. MUGS, Cups, Saucers, Jugs, Bowls, Dishes, Dinner, Breakfast, and Toilet Services. Beautifully-decorated Fancy Goods for Auction- eers and Shopkeepers. Write for price list. Full Christmas range of everything in Delph, £10 10s—Arthur J. Hull, King-street Pottery, Fenton, Staff ordshire. p999 PURE-BRED Cocks, 7/6 each. The finest layers and birds of the best possible standard only are retained. First Crosses of all the best Crosses can also be supplied: Pullets, first crosses, now laying, 4/6 each, 50/- per doz; Selected Pullets, 5/- each, 60/- per doz.; Un- related Cocks or Cockerels, 5/- each. Special off erl-Six Selected Best Lay:ng Pullets and Un- related Cock properly mated, 30/- the pen.—B. Goodwin, Hapmell, Stratford, .Essex. p1035 PATRIOTIC MEMORIAL CA&DS.—We have a large selection of altogether new designs at best prices. These are really high-class designs, only just issued.—"Cambrian News" Stores, Aberystwyth. RUBBER STAMPS for all purposes. Date stamps, signatures. All shapes, diamond, oval, etc. Sunday- School card stamps, etc. Lowest possible prices.—"Cambrian News" Stores, Aberystwyth. XTRA-VIM Poultry Powder will make your hens lay bucketsfull of fine large eggs. 6d. carton lasts 20 hens a fortnight.—Sold by T. Powell and Co., Market-street, Aberystwyth. pll00/28 ir SUT I LADD TYRCHOD. Ysgrifena John Pryce, Maesymeirch: "Blinid ni acw gan dyrchod, cynyddent bob blwyddyn, fel yr oedd y tir a golwg ddifrifol arno, ac yr oedd arnaf gywilydd ohono; ond clywais fod Mr. Hugh Davies, Chemist, Machynlleth, wedi dyfeisi tf peth i'w lladd yn ddi!-draffert.h iawn. Ei enw ydyw "Molrat," mewn packets Is. 6c. yr un. Prynais backet a rhoddais ef yn ol y cyfarwyddyd am ben pryfaid genwair, a rhoddais y rhai hyny yn Ilwybr y twrch. Ni chododd y twrch mwy. Druggist. n771 WANTED LARCH, SCOTCH FIR, SPRUCE or HARDWOOD PITWOOD in 6t ard 9ft. Lengths. 2 Quote price on truck naming Railway Station. Apply— C- Tennant, Sons & Co. CARDIFF. s783 SALES BY AUCTION. GILLART AND SONS, AUCTIONEERS, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS, VALUERS AND SURVEYORS, MACHYNLLETH. AUCTION SALES of Freehold and Leasehold Properties, Ground Rents, Furniture, Farming Stock, and Timber, etc. undertaken on moderate terms. VALUATIONS made for Estate Duty, Trans- fer, Mortgage and other purposes. SURVEYS made and Plans prepared. ESTATES managed and Rents Collected. Property owners advised in regard to the Pro- visional Valuations of their properties under the Finance (1909-10) Act, 1910. Register of houses and lands to let for Saie by Private Treaty. t960 Machynlleth Stock Sales. MESSRS. MORRIS AND MARSHALL AND GILLART and SONS will hold the next Sale at MachynIleth Smithfield On WEDNESDAY, 5th DECEMBER, 1917. Entries include about 120 DAIRY, FAT, AND STORE CATTLE, 15 CART HORSES and COBS, 300 FAT AND STORE SHEEP. Further entries invited. 300 Horses Next. Week. NORTH WALES REPOSITORY, WREXHAM. FRANK LLOYD and SONS will sell on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 300 Waggon, Lurry, Van, and Young Horses, Harness Horses, Cobs and Ponies. Sale at 12 o'clock. Catalogues ready. CARDIGANSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY. THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM known as TANGRAIG (Abermaed), coilsisting of 188 acres, or thereabout. The Farm has for several years been in the occupation of the University College of Wales as an Experimental Farm and for Demonstration Purposes, and the Farm is in a high state of cultivation. The Buildings are extensive and modern and I' are in excellent repair. Also the DESIRABLE FREEHOLD FARM called CEFNLLWYNPIOD, in the Parish of I Llanilar, containing 141 acres, or thereabouts, in the occupation of Mr. Isaac Jones. The Build- ings on this Farm are in excellent order. Also the DESIRABLE FREEHOLD FARM called 'PENLANLAS, consisting of 95 acres, or thereabouts, in the occupations of Mr. William Stephens. For particulars apply to Mr. W. Rhodes, Illanilar, Aberystwyth. s806 SALES BY AUCTION. COOKE BROS. & ROBERTS F.A.I. Etc. —— Agricultural & General Auctioneers, Valuers, Insurance Agents, Land & Estate Agents, and Fire Assessors. OFFICES 28, Terrace Road (Old Post Office Chambers). Telephone 3. ABERYSTWYTH also at Newtown and Llaidloes. pi 55 PIER PAVILION, ABERYSTWYTH. On MONDAY NEXT. DECEMBER 3rd, 1917. at 2 o'clock. Sale of Household Furniture AND EFFECTS. Removed for convenience of Sale. MESSRS. COOKE BROS. AND ROBERTS Auctioneers. a823 Aberystwyth Auction Mart OUR NEXT SALE will take place On MONDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 3rd, 1917. A large number of Entries have already been sent in for the next Sale, some from the best Breeders in the District, comprising some good Milking Cows in Calf, and in milk Fat Stock, Bullocks, and Heifers, two and three years old, and Sheep. Included in this Sale will be a Pedigree Heifer, "Nora Atkinson," Vol. 62-967, calved November 14th; 1915; sire, "Prince Rown" (122158); dam, "Dolly Atkinson," Vol. 59- 1043, by "Beere Douglas 3rd" (94266), Coates Herd Book, the property of Evan Morgan, Esq., Cefnbangor. Also two Dog Carts, equal to new; and two Sets of Single Harness in good condition. The Stock to be on the Sale Ground by 10 o'clock. Sale to commence at 10-30 sharp. The Auctioneers wish to draw the attention of buyers to the above Sale, as some of the Bullocks and Heifers are in a very forward con- dition and will soon be fit for the butcher. The Auctioneers also trust that the Farmers will bring in their Stock early on Monday as the Sale held on the first Monday in November was a great success. JYJESSRS. D. L. JONES, F.A.I., and SONS PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. A Prize Show and Sale will be held On MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th, 1917, when Prizes will be offered for FAT CATTLE AND DAIRY COWS. Full particulars next issue. MESSRS. D. L. JONES, F.A.I., and Sons. s816 JOHN GIBSON, (Late "CAMBRIAN NEWS") Aberystwyth. Auctioneer, Appraiser, and House Agent. Sales of every description conducted at REASONABLE CHARGES. Goods bought or advances made till sold. Prompt Settlementf ADDRESS-I OLD POST OFFICE CHAMBERS TERRACE ROAD, ABER STWYTH. a669 Mr. John Davies, AUCTIONEER and VALUER, BLAENAU FESTINIOG AND PWLLHELI. VICTORIA HOTEL YARD, LLANBEDR. IMPORTANT Prize Show and Sale On MONDAY, DECEMBER 10th, 1917, Of Dairy Cows, In-calf Heifers, Store Cattle, Sheep, Horses, etc. Judging at 11-30 o'clock. Sale at 1 o'clock. Further particulars next week. n817 PWLLHELI SMITHFIELD. Christmas Sale of Fat ———— Stock ———— On WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19th\ 1917. Particulars in due course. n818. MR. JOHN PUGH, AUCTIONEER AND VALUER. Arbitrator under Agricultural Holdings Act. Undertakes Sales of all kinds of Property, Farming Stock, Furniture, etc. upon reasonable terms. Strict attention given to all business and prompt settlement guaranteed. Will attend personally at Aberystwyth on Mondays and Thursdays and by appointment on any other day. Offices- Aberystwyth: Great Darkgate st. Barmouth and District. WALTER LLOYD JONES AUCTIONEER and VALUER, SALES of Property, Furniture, and Farm Stock conducted on moderate terms and I promptly cashed. For terms, etc., apply the Auctioneer, King Edward-street, or Mr. John Roberts, Ripon House. SALES BY AUCTION. MORRIS, MARSHALL AND POOLE, Agricultural and General Auctioneers, Valuers and Arbitrators. ——— PERIODICAL SALES of STOCK conducted A at Montgomery, Welshpool, Caersws, Bishop's Castle, Westbury, Berriew, Newtown, Kerry, Anchor, Cemmaes Road, Llanfair Caer- einion, Llanbadarn, Craven Arms, Ludlow, Church Stretton, Knighton, Towyn! Monthly Horse Sales at Montgomeryshire Repository, Welshpool. The most careful attention is given to Sales of Agricultural Stock, Estate and House Pro- perty, Timber and Antique Furniture. A Speciality is made of Valuations and Arbitrations of every description. Head Offices: Chirbury, Shropshire. c821 Towyn Stock Sales. TUESDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 4th. About 100 Cattle, Chiefly Welsh Black Store Bullocks, and Heifers, and the usual supply of Fat and Store Sheep Sale at 11-30. Further entries solicited, to either Mr. G.-Dale- Williams, Penllyn, Towyn; or "11/jrORRIS, MARSHALL, and POOLE, ■E- a795 Auctioneers, Chirbury. MONTGOMERYSHIRE REPOSITORY WELSHPOOL. 950 in Prizes. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th, comprising Horses of All Classes. Further entries solicited, which close first post on Monday. Prize schedules and Entry Forms from the Auctioneers, CAVES and MORRIS, MARSHALL and POOLE, Welshpool. South Wales Horse Sales, Carmarthen. THE NEXT HORSE SALE Will be held at CARMARTHEN, On FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 1917. i Entries absolutely close on Thursday, December 6th. Schedules and Entry Forms can be obtained of the Auctioneers— cANIES and MESSRS. HOWELL THOMAS. St. Mary's Auction Mart, Carmarthen. s798 DANIEL I. REES & EVANS GENERAL AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS, ETC. Prompt PERSONAL attention given to all II Business. OFFICES (Open Daily): 4, Baker Street, Aberystwyth ) ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH HALL, I ABERYSTWYTH. CHRISTMAS TREEI AND SALE OF WORK will be held On WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 1917, at 2-30 p.m. Tea and Refreshments at Moderate Prices. Proceeds towards St. Michael's Church Fund and Christmas Parcels for our Lads on Active Service. a815 Entrance, 6d.; Tax, extra. RED CROSS HOSPITAL, ABERYSTWYTH. A SMALL SALE OF WORK will be held at the Hospital, On WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER the 12th. The Sale will be opened at 2-30 p.m., by the LORD LIEUTENANT (Col. Davies-Evans). The Stalls will consist of the Patients and V.A.D.'s Work, Produce and Flower Stall, a special feature of the Sale being a Doll and Toy Stall. During the Sale Concerts and a Sketch will be given, kindly organised by Miss Bertha Jones and Mr. Stephen Evans. Tea will be provided at 9d. each. Entrance to Sale, 6d. Proceeds of Sale towards provid- ing Christmas Presents for the Patients. a814 NATIONAL Free Church Council of Wales. I In connection with the Visit of the Executive to Aberystwyth on December 4th and 5th, the following meetings will be held: On TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4th, at 7 p.m., at Shiloh Chapel, CELEBRATION OF Williams Pantycelyti* s I Bi-Centenary Chairman: Sir JOHN WILLIAMS, Bart., K.C.M.G. Rev. CHARLES DAVIES* Cardiff • Rev D TECWYN EVANS, B.A., Birkenhead Rev J MORGAN JONES, Cardiff. (This will be a Welsh Meeting). On WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5th, at 2 p.m.. at Shiloh Hall, A PUBLIC CONFERENCE of Representatives of Free Churches and Free Church Councils. Subject: "The Free Church Council, its Work, its Difficulties, and its Opportunity." The Chair will be taken by Sir BEDDOE REES, the President of the National Council. Addresses will be delivered by WILLIAM GEORGE, Esq., Criccieth: Professor D. MIALL EDWARDS, M.A., Brecon: Rev. DAVID DAVIES, Penarth; J. HUGH EDWARDS, Esq., M.P.; and the Rev. D. H. WILLIAMS, M.A., Barry. Speakers and Delegates are at liberty to speak in Welsh or English. All Councils and Churches within reach of Aberystwyth are cordially invited to send repre- sentatives. At 6-30 p.m., at Tabernacle Chanel. a PUBLIC MEETING I Subject: "The Call of the Times to the Free I Churches of Wales." Chairman Sir BEDDOE REES, Cardiff. I Speakers: Rev, GWILYM DAVIES, M.A., Abergavenny I (in English). Rev. O. L. ROBERTS, Liverpool (in Welsh). Rev. J. H. WILLIAMS, Portmadoc (In Welsh). A Collection will be taken at both Evening Meetings towards the funds of the National I' Council. Hon. Secretaries: Rev. F. B. MEYER. B.A., B.D., Rev. JOHN ROBERTS, M.A. 1 Local Secretary: EDWIN JONES, Cae rgocr. Aberystwyth. 13 PUBLIC NOTICES. MACHYNLLETH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. PRICE OF COAL. THE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF M\CHY\T T "FTTT upon them bv the Retail Coal Prices Order 1917 V,?' v the pow5rs conferred lowing Schedule of Prices has been drawn UD bv' them ANN<?UNce that the fol- jsentatives of the Local Coal Merchants as to their' costs) is the Wlth ^ePre" Sales of one ton or more, in bulk or in Ii d 8 d 8 d bags at Wharf or Station 37 0 35 6 33 6 (a) Delivered into Cellar, per ton 39 0 VI fi r (b) Delivered at Entrance 38 6 37 0 If n Sales of quantities less than one ton, from Road Vehicles, 1 cwt. to 5 cwt. at per cwt. 2 OA 1 1 ini Sales to consumers at Merchants' Depots 2 or Wharves, or Railway Sidings, at per cwfc 1 101 1 9k 1 8! „ n W. P. ROWLANDS, November 22nd 1917. n808 i_ • DOUO Clerk to the Council. THE MACHYNLLETH RURAL DISTRICT FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. MAXIMUM FOOD PRICES. NOTICE. THE above Food Control Committee have fixed the Maximum Prices of Butter and Milk as follows:— Butter (retail price) 2s. Id. Milk 5d. per quart. W. P. ROWLANDS, Machynlleth, Executive Officer. November 21st, 1917. n809 MACHYNLLETH RURAL DISTRICT FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. THE BUTTER (MAXIMUM PRICES) ORDERS l^TOTICE IS HEREBY CIVEN that the Food Control Committee require every person dealing in Butter with "n their District to fur- nish the Committee at this Office with a return every fortnight of all Butter sales showing the following particulars, in the following form :— Name and Address of °U5°,jt,es Price Paid. Whon? Buyers. sola. j Consigned. The first return required will be in respect of the fortnight ending 14th December, 1917. If necessary, forms may be obtained at this Office. By Order, W. P. ROWLANDS, Bank Place, Executive Officer. Machynlleth. n810 PUBLIC NOTICE. MR. R. WILLIAMS, DRUG STORES, Borth, wishes to CONTRADICT THE RUMOUR that he intends to dispose of his business. On the contrary, he contemplates ADDING OTHER LINES TO THE EXISTING BUSINESS, par- ticulars of which will appear shortly, and trusts to merit the continued patronage of the public. s789 MERIONETH COUNTY COUNCIL. TyOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next Quarterly Meeting of the Merioneth County Council will be held at the County Hall, Dolgelley, on Thursday the 6th day of December, 1917, at 11 a.m., and the Council will thereupon proceed to the consideration of the business relating to the Assessment, Appli- cation, and Management of the County Stock or Rate, and all other County Business pur- suant to the 15 and 16 Vict., cap. 81. Dated this 10th day of November, 1917 DAVID BREESE, n774 Clerk to the Council. CARDIGANSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTED MEDICAL INSPECTION OF SCHOOLS. A PPLICATIONS ARE INVITED from fully- qualified Medical Men for apnointment as Temporary School Medical Officers for the following Districts:- 1. Aberystwyth Borough and Aberystwyth District. Number of Schools, 28. Sal- ary at the rate of jE29 per annum. 2. Tregaron District, together with the following Schools in the Aberystwyth District:—Trisant, Cwmystwyth, Llan- afan, Llangwvrvfon, and Cofadail. Number of Schools, 21. Salary at the: rate of B22 per annum. 3. Newcastle Emlyn and Cardigan Dis- tricts. Number of Schools. 26. Salary at the rate of £27 per annum. 4. Lampeter and Aberayron Districts. Number of Schools, 31. Salary at the rate of £ 33 per annum. The duties will be confined to the Medical Inspection of Children who appear to be ail- ing, and the maintenance of the treatment at present undertaken. Applications to be sent to the undersigned, on or before Saturday, the 22ni December, 1917. JENKlN JAMES. M.A., Director of Education. Cambrian Chambers, Aberystwyth, 26th November, 1917. a8ll CARDIGANSHIRE AGRICULTURAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Soldier Labour. 1. A large number of Unskilled Soldiers will be available during the next ten days for training in horse ploughing in this County. The period of training is fourteen days. At the end of that time the men will be examined by an examiner appointed by the Committee, and if not found proficient a further week may be allowed. When the weather is not suitable for ploughing, farmers are at liberty to employ the man for other work. 2. Soldiers' wages for the period of training will be paid by the Executive Committee, out of which, if the soldier lives in, the farmer is to be paid for board and lodgings. 3. At the completion of the period of train- ing the soldier is to be paid at the usual rate, viz., 25s. a week, less 15s. a week if board and 25s. a wees, less 15s. a week if board and lodgings are provided. 4. A very limited number of skilled plough- men are offered. 5. Good Cowmen are generally available. 6. Soldiers may be engaged now for general farm work on the usual terms and placed on the Ploughing Scheme at a time later on suitable to the farmer. 7. The Labour Officer inspects men weekly at Carmarthen, and farmers are at liberty to accompany him there to select men for them- selves. 8. Forms of application may be obtained from .1 this Office. D. LLOYD-LEWIS Executive Offices. Labour Officer. College-street, Lampeter. s793 I BOROUGH OF ABERYSTWYTH. I' Butter. I RETAIL MAXIMUM PRICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Aber- ystwyth Borough Food Control Com- mittee by resolution passed by them this day, have fixed the Maximum Price applicable to sales by retail within the Borough of Aber- ystwyth of Local Farmers' Butter at 2s 2d I per lb. from this date until varied by further Resolution. The Committee earnestly appeal to the Farmers of this District to supply the Town with as much Butter as they possibly can from week to week. JOHN EVANS, Executive Officer. Town Hall. Aberystwyth. I 28th November, 1917. a824 TOWYN-URBAN DISTRICT FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. lyOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mar'mttm Drice for the sale of Butter by retail within their area has been fixed at 2s 2d per lb. Notice is also given that producers of Butter must send to the Committee returns of all Sales of Butter during the first fortnight in Decem- ber, and for every succeeding fortnight. The returns must show the name and address of each buyer, the quantity sold. the price paid, and to whom consigned. Forms of returns may be obtained on application at the Food Office. Dated this 26th day of November, 1917. By Order of the Committee, RICHARD BARNETT. „ Executive Officer. Local Food Office, Towyn. n ABERYSTWYTH GARDENS AND ALLOT- MENTS ASSOCIATION. A LL PERSONS requiring land for growing food should apply immediately in writing to either of the undersigned. Those who intend purchasing seeds through the Association should send in their require- ments before the 3rd December. The next meeting will be held at the Town Hall on December 3rd, at 7-30 p.m., when all interested are invited to attend. W. WILLIAMS, Station, R. READ, "Cambrian News," 11819 Hon. Secretaries. NOTICE OF ORDER FOR COMPULSORY HIRING. MERIONETH COUNTY COUNCIL. SMALL HOLDINGS AND ALLOTMENTS ACT, 1908, ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Council of the Administrative County of Merioneth intend, at the expiration of one calendar month from the date of publi- cation of this advertisement, to submit to the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries an Order empowering the said Council to put in force compulsory powers of hiring conferred by the above Act as respects 3 acres 1 rood, 4 perches, or thereabouts, of lands forming part of the Holding of Crogenan. The land is proposed tp be hired for Small Holdings for a term of 21 years. Particulars of the quantity, description, and situation of the land are set forth in the schedule to this notice. The owner is the executor of the late Colonel Scott, Penmaen Ucha, Dolgelley, and the land is in the occupation of Mr. Robert Lloyd. j Copies of the Order (except the plan annexed to it) may be obtained free ot charge by any person interested in the land, from the under- signed, where the plan annexed to the Order may at all reasonable times, until the Order is submitted to the Board, be inspected by or on behalf of any person interested in the land. Any objection must be presented to the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, 4, Whitehall- place London, S.W., and a copy should be sent to the undersigned. The period within which an objection to a Compulsory Order may be presented to the Board by a person interested in the Land to which the Order relates is the period of one calendar month from and after the date on which notice of the Order is sent to him. or if no notice is sent to him. in that case, from and after the date of the latest advertisement of a Notice of the Order. THE SCHEDULE ABOVE REFERRED TO. All that FIELD, part of Crogenan Farm, in the Parish of Llangelynin. in the County of Merioneth, and comprising 3.279 acres, and numbered 1.287, 1.807 and 1.826 on the O.S., Merionethshire Sheet XXXVI.. II. R. ROBERTS JONES, County Land Agent. Cefntrevor Fawr, Talsarnau, October 31st, 1917. n706 CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY the SEVERAL STACKS of Well-harvested HAY, of the growth of 1916-1917, stan ling at the undermentioned Stations on the Cambrian Railways, and estimated to contain the lespec- tive quantities, more or less, also undermen- tioned., viz. Estimated Estimated Stations. Weight. Stations. Weight Tons. Tons. Overton No. 1 10 £ Barmouth Jet. 41 Montgomery Arthos 3| Abermule 2j 1916 3j Kerry 3 Barmouth 3I Newtown Dyffrvn 4I Boushrood 6 Criccieth 19)6 4J Trefeinon 5 Abererch 1917 5 Ynyslas 4 I For further particulars, and to treat, apply to THE SECRETARY, Cambrian Railways Co., Oswestry. Oswestrv. November 191T. E. R. Davies. AUCTIONEER, HOUSE and ESTATE AGENT, • Auction Rooms, rear of the Mart, 28, Great Darkgate-street, Aberystwyth. Property, Farm- ing Stock, and Timber Sales undertaken; Furniture Warehoused, Bought Privately, or Sold by Auction. Open daily. Llanrhystyd 10-30 (Wednesdays), Llanon, 11-30, Aberayron (Crown), 1 p.m., Glanarian, lAiLntarian.