The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

FORTMADOC. APPOINTMENT.—Mr. Humphrey Jones, Borthygest, has been appointed district super- intendent at Portmadoc to the City Life Assur- ance Company. HOME ON LEAVE.—Capt. R. Elias Ow". High-street. PvRTMADOC- APPOINTMENT.—Mr. R. G. Pritchard, Llwyn Olln, has been appointed supervising engineer at a Merionethshire Government factory. ON LEAVE.—Among those home this week are the following:—Seaman W. G. Dedwith, Borthygest; Private William J ones Cltapel- street, Portmadoc. HEROES MEMORIAL.—The following sub- scriptions have been given to the North Wales Heroes Memorial :—Dr. and Mrs. Pierce Jones, £25; Mr. Griffith Prichard, shipbroker, £ 20; Mrs. Thomas Parry, 13, Bank-place, £ 20; Miss Jennie Jones, Rhiw House, ElO; Mr. J. Owain Hughes, £ 5; Mrs. Jenkins, Medical Hall, R5. The Portmadoc collection now totals over £ 700.

ARTHOG. A women's temperance meeting was recently held at the Independent Chapel when a portion of Scripture was read by Mrs. Higgon, followed by prayer. Miss Dilys Wynne's party sang selections. A paper was read by Miss Gwen I Rowlands on the chief elements of happiness on the hearth.

BARMOUTH. On Saturday week there was a scarcity of I mCrlt. :n the town' and several householders had to go without meat over the week-end. The supplies of the butchers are now limited to one-half what they sold during the month of October last. The town has been without any publicly lit lamps r-ince the war commenced, but on Wed- nesday evening week oil lamps were fixed to the lamp posts here and there to guide the public. A correspondent suggests that a rule ought to be enforced that persons going in '•-■"osite directions should be made to pro- I ccxd on onnosite sides of the road in order to avoid collision.

?ENRHYNDEUDRAETH. Mr. Evan Hughes, Ynys Towyn, Portrfiadoc, "who was engaged as engineer at the factory was made a present by the workmen on his 'arture to take up a position as assistant. tr.ter at Carnarvon Central School.

DEATH OF LIEUT. R. BOWFCN ROBERTS. FUNERAL AT LLANEDWEN. Much sorrow was caused in Anglesey 'by the sudden death of Lieutenant R. I Bowen Roberts, of Plas Penrhyn, Dwyran, who succumbed to heart attack on Sunday, January 15th, at the early age of thirty-seven. The deceased officer was probably the first recruit in the county of Anglesey, join- ing the Denbighshire Hussars as a trooper on August 5th, 1914, subsequently attaining the Tank of sergeant. At the end of hine months he received a commission in the Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry, going to France in July, 1915, where he remained until invalided home last December.. Lieut. Roberts was educated at. Dolgelley Grammar School and Clare College, Cambridge, where he took his B.A. degree in 1904. He was t the only surviving son of the late Mr. Owen D. Roberts, J.P., of Clogwyn, Dolgelley. He married J. Gertrude, only surviving child of the late Dr. Lewis Thomas, Amlwch, and grand- daughter of the late Mr. David Hughes, J.P., Winbidyne, Liverpool, and Wylfa, Cemaes Bay, some time high sheriff of Anglesey, by whom he had two sons, David Richard who pre- deceased him in 1913, and William Herbert, j The deceased officer, who was acting-adjutant, of his regiment from February to August of last year, was keenly interested in Welsh agri- cultural matters, having filled the posts of hon. sec. for Wales of the Agricultural Co-operative Trading Society, representative for Wales on Sir Horace Plunkett's Agricultural Board for Great Britain and chairman of Anglesey In- dustries Association. An enthusiastic sports- man, the late Lieut Roberts devoted rnii-h time to shooting and fishing, in both of which pur- suits he was an adept. The funeral took nlace at Llanedwon on Wed- nesday, January 16th, with full military hon- ous. Bv permission of General Sir Pitcairn Campbell", head of the Western Command, a company of Royal Engineers stationed at Car- narvon, under the command of Lieut. Jones, with their band, joined the cortege at the vil- lage of Brynsieneyn; and, to the strains of the Dead March. led the way to the Churchyard. Six officers of the regiment acted as pall bearers. There was P,,]!-o- in attendance a detachment of the Anglesey Royal Engineers (Beaumaris). The mourners were :—First carriage Drs. Llywelyn Jones. Llangefni. W. H. Williams, Dwyran; R. Edwards, Mold Cousin). Second enrri^e: Mr Hugh Robert (unci*); Mr. Richard Williams, J.P. (r.ncle). the Rev. J. H. Marshall. MA (brother-in-law); and Mr. Owen Marshall (nephew). Third carriage: Colonel the RfJY, John Williams, D.D., Mr. William Roberts (cousin); Ir. Arthur Venmore and Lieut. Cecil Venmore, Master Murvvn Williams. Fourth carriageThe Revs. R. Evans. Llanedan: D. E. Jones Dwvran; and W. J. Williams, Llanfair P.G.: Mr. IT. 0. Hughes. J.P., Cafnmawr: and Mr. Edward Davidson. Fifth carriage; Capt. Jones, Mr. Thomas Jones, J.P.. fr. Henry Thomas, and Mr. Robert Owen. Sixth carriage: Mr. John Owen. Mr. R. T. Jones, Mr. William Williams, and Mr. Hugh Owen. Seventh car- ciage: Mr. John Evans, Mr. Wdliam Griffith, Mr Edmund Williams, and Mr Willie Prydderch. Large numbers of personal friends joined the cortex on the way, including Colonel the Hon. Stanleton Cotton," Major Hugh Pritchard, A.V.C., Mr. John Jones, Penbryn Coch: and Sir Henrv Lewis, Bangor. Mr. Thomas Owen, J.P.. Rhyddgaer. was unavoidably absent j through illness. The Rev Richard Evan?, of Llnnidaxi. read the openincr sentences and the 90th Psalm in the Church. The lesson was read by Colonel Rev. John Williams, D.D.. and the prayers by the Rev.. M. Owen, curate.-in-charge of Llanddaniel. The Rev. J. H. Marshall (brother-in-law) officiated at the graveside. At the conclusion of the service the firing party gave a military salute and the Last Post w as sounded.

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Merioneth Assizes. A CORWEN CASE. Merioneth Winter Assizes were held at Dol- goliey on Friday before Sir Montague Shear- man. His Lordship attended divine service at the Church on Friday morning escorted by a posse of police under the command of Inspec- tor Ben Evans, Barmouth. The high sheriff wa:; Howell J. Williams, Esq., Corris, the under sheriff, R. Guthrie Jones, Esq., Dol- CEIIEV, and the sheriff's chaplain, the Rev. Christmas Lloyd, Corris. A jury was empanelled of Messrs. Hugh Robert Davies, drapejr, Barmouth; Walter Davies, grocer, Barmouth Junction; Hugh Ed- wards, farmer, Fronallt, Dolgelley; J. Evans, farmer, Llanfachreth; Edward Foulkes, licensed victualler, Dolgelley; WM. Jones Griffith, farmer, Brynhwg, Dolgelley: George H. Jeffs, hotel keeper, Arthog; B. H. John- ston, lodging house keeper, Barmouth; Ed. Jones, farmer, Llanfachreth; Hugh Jones, farmer, Brithdir; W. S. Loxton, hairdresser, Barmouth; and Owen Griffith, bootmaker, Dolgelley. Arthur Williams, 43, farmer, Pentrehyddin, Corv.en, surrendered to bail on a charge of having violently assaulted Agnes Williams, Plascedyn, Corwen, on October 16th. Mr. E. Trevor Lloyd appeared for the pro- secution and Mr. Arteiyius Jones for the de- fence. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr. Tre-;or Lloyd said Mrs. Williams was the wife of a soldier who had served in France, but was now suffering from shell shock. The prisoner visited Mrs. Williams's house on the night of the 15th and attempted to kiss her. but when she called out to her eldest boy lie went away. He went there again the next night, when he prevented her (Mrs Williams) from closing the door by putting his foot. between the door and the. panel. In the house a struggle took place when prisoner committed the offence. Mrs. Williams, after telling her story, was cross-examined by Mr. Artemus Jones, and said she had not told the Corwen magistrates that she had complained to her husband.—For the defence it was asked why she had not made a statement to any one else before, but the Judge remarked that her husband was the proper person to whom to complain and that she had done so at the first reasonable opportunity as required by the law. The husband, who is a gunner in the R.F.A., gave the story of the occurrence as told him by his wife when she came to see him in hospital in Blackpool. He produced the money which his wife alleged prisoner had left on the table. Prisoner said ha TOA-S an ex-sergeant in t' army, having served 71 years in the Lpyal North Lanes. Regiment. He had seen ser- víc: in several colonies and also in the South African war and held two medals. He had a good character on h:s discharge. He empha- tically denied everything Mrs. Williams sai(1 and alleged that on the two nights she said he was at her house he was in bed. Mrs. Jam Williams, prisoner's wife, gave corroborative evidence. Agnes Roberts, a maid, after giving evi- dence to corroborate that of the prisoner and his wife, she was asked if she did not make a statement to Sergt. Lloyd at Corwen when in the retiring room there? (The statement was read and witness admitted having made it.) Asked by prosecuting counsel whether the first part of her evidence was true, she replied that it was partly true. (In the state- ment it was stated that Mrs. Agnes Williams was saying the truth and that prisoner and his wife had great trouble to bring lier-vpit- ness—to Corwen Court. It further said that she was up on the night tof the 16th till a late hour waiting for her master.) This state- ment had been denied by prisoner and de- fending counsel stated that they could not. take anyhe cel of the evidence. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and the Judge, taking into consideration pri- soner's previous good character in t.he army and as.testmed by the Rev. Aneurin Lloy HllLhes and the police, sentenced him to twelve months imprisonment. The High Sheriff gave a private luncheon at the Ship Hotel when the toasts given were those of "The King," "the High Sheriff," and the "Under Sheriff." The High Sheriff responded, saying that, though born in London ho was a thorough Welshman. It was high time that Clawdd Offa should be abolished as London was the city of the Welsh and had been so before the Saxons came. He took th opportunity of thanking all for their KIN" messages which he received while visiting HIS son in France. HE knew that that message of sympathy came from the heart. He con- cluded ky proposing the toast1 of "Sir Feirion- ydd," which was cordially drunk.

BALA. The Revs. T. C. Williams, M.A., and J. H. Howard, Colwyn Bay. were the preachers at the East Merioneth Monthly Meetings held at Bala last week.

Correspondence. | -0 I CARNARVONSHIRE TERRITORIALS. Dear sir,—The attached correspondence has been censored a I have received official per- mission from War Office for its publication.— Your obedient servant, R. Ransome, Captain, Secretary, Carnarvon T.F. Association. The Barracks, Carnarvon, 7th January, 1917. (Copies). The Secretary, Carnarvon and Anglesey T.F.A. I beg to enclose a letter concerning the doings ot this Battalion in the recent fighting which I received from Brigadier-general H. A. Vernon, D.S.O. I feel sure that it will be of interest to net a few of the people of North Wales. Permission for publication has been given me by both the Brigade and Divisional Com- manders, on cODrlitioil that it is first submitted to the Home Censor. Will vou therefore comply with this CONDITION ? (Signed) FRECK Mills. Lieut.-Colonel, Commanding l/'6th Battalion, R.W.F. J B.E. Force, ) 18/11/17. Headquarters, j November 8th, 1917. Mv dear Mills.—The Army Corps and Divi- sional Commanders have already expressed their admiration of the gallantry shown by the Brigade, but I feel I must add one word to thank vou, your officers and men for your magnificent fight on the 6th and the way all ranks "stuck it" during the last trying fort- night. The Oomnpander-in-Cbief entrusted to us the capture of the key of the position and it was our duty to hold as many Turks as possible in front of us. The fact ths-t. we have DON" our job is duo to the courage and grit shown by all ranks, Not only thd'fisrht-, but the long marches, with little water and rations coming in Jat,) helped to do the trick. Will you plca." ACCEPT for yourself and convey to your Ba tta lion mv admiration and thanks for the MUNIFICENT spirit which netS earned for the Brigade so MIIFH kudos in the battle of Kitweilfeh, and may I say how proud T am and how lucky I feel at having come to such a splendid Brigade.—YOU^S ever, (Signed) H. A. Vernon. FroTn Brigadier-peneral H. A. Vernon, D.S.O. To Lieuti-eolonel F. Mills, D.S.O.. command- ing l/6th Battalion, R.W.F.

At Wrexham the North Wales Miners re- solved bv 217 votes to 26 to contest East Denbighshire and Flintshire at the next Par- liamentary election.

Merioneth Appeals. TOWYN AND ABERDOVEY CASES. The Appeal Tribunal for Merioneth sat at Ba.rmouth on Thursday of last week, present Mr. T. Martin Williams, vice-chairman, pre- siding; Dr. John Jones, Colonel Bowen Jones, Mr. R. T. Jones, Mr. Robert Evans, Mr Hilton Kershaw, Mr. John Roberts, rh. R. Jones Morris, and Mr. Rollv Williams; Mr. White Phillips,' clerk; and Captain Lewis Davies, national service representative. The case of John Thomas Griffiths, mangan- ese miner, Talsarnau, formerly mason en- gaged on Dolgelley School, had been adjourned for medical examination and as he had been put in Grade 5 the N.S.R. did not press the case.—Conditional and join V.T.C. Mr. Wynne Williams, veterinary surgeon, Dolgelley, appeared for John Henry Griffith, chemist's assistant, Barmouth, and said he suffered from heart trouble and diseased knee. -The N.S.R. said he did not think there was much the matter when the youn,g man could C.cle to Festiniog and back. Griffith con act AS a dispenser and could be substituted by a woman.—Mr. Williams said a suitable woman substitute would be accepted, but i- would take months for her to get to know I the run of the shop.—July 10th. Mr. Thomas Jones, headmaster of Towyn County School, appeared in support of an ap- I plication by Arthur Owen for further exemp- tion, stated that he was a brilliant scholar who desired to sit for an entrance scholarship into a University College, and asked that lie should be exempted until July for that purpose. Mr. JONES also explained that the sight of one eye was defective.—July 31st. Mr. Barnett appeared for Tonfannau Quarry Company in an application for further exemp- tion of Rd. Evans, rockman and settsman Rhosllefain, who was in Class A and married with six or seven children. Mr. Barnett ex- plained that there were two men only in the quarry of military age-applicant and the manager—and the company could not take the risk of putting older men on rock work, a young man being indispensable. The quarry was a. controlled quarry.—Julv 10th and ioin V.T.C. Mr. Guthrie Jones appeared for Rd. Wil- liams, stationer, etc., Aberdovey, whom the Tribunal at its previous sitting directed should not be CA^ED up for twenty-eight days, Tribunal at its previous sitting directed should not be canted up for twenty-eight days, and said he applied under the provisions of a Local Government Board circular relating to one-man businesses. If a man was in Grade 1 or Grade 2 he was available for THE5 army provided that the Tribunal was satisfied that his business could be carried on and took action to see that it was carried on by appoint- ing a committee to enquire into the facts and whether it could not be carried on by means of co-operation. If a man was in Grade 3 the N.S.R. was instructed ntot to oppose ex- emption and the man should be required to do work of national importance. Mr. Guthrie Jones quoted a sentence in the circular that the Tribunal could grant re-lieanng in a suit- able case and contended that the sentence applied to all grades. He therefore applied for re-hearing in the case of Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams had tried to make arrangements for the carrying on of the business and had tried to dispose of it, but had failed.—Capt. Davies contended that the sentence quoted did not apply to men of Mr. Williams's grade (2) and that the Tribunal could not, re-hear the case without the consent of the Army Council as Jr. Williams had had notice calling him up.— The Clerk advised that if the Tribunal found that there were new facts owing to the issue of further instructions then the Tribunal could re-hear the case.—The application to re-hear WAS refused.—In reply to Captain Daties, t" Chairman said the Tribunal had not con- sidered the appointment of a committee, but would treat each case on its merits. Humphrey Thomas Evans, Class A, married, 38, provisioner, Llwyngwril (represented by Mr. Guthrie Jones) applied for extended ex- emption from January 1st. He was a baker. grocer, flour and provision merchant, and carried on a one-man business, and claim- that it was certified. It was the only public bakery at L'wvngwril and a bread van from Dolgelley had, he believed, been discontinued. His wife assisted, but she had not the consti- tution to solely carry on the business as it was too much for any woman to do.-Tn reply to Capt. Davies, applicant said he alone ( the. baking. There were two other shops at L1 wyngwril but he did not know where they got tileir supplies of bread.—Exempted to July 10th and to join V.T.C. Harold Morris, Towyn, applied for further exemption from January 1st and said thr- owing to the state of his father's health he had to undertake the responsibility of Carry- ing for the Cambrian Railway Company and to keep the business accounts. Six horses were engaged. Two brothers had fallen in the war.—Mr. Barnett said that since t1 previous hearing one employee had joined the army, leaving a son and a man over sixty one. to carry on the business. :fe v~T>s 1'( w the nnT!" carriage proprietor in, the place.—Sep- tember 30th, to join V.T.C. Mr. Guthrie Jones applied for extension of exemption from January 1st of John D. Jones, draper, outfitter, etc., Towyn, Class A. mar- ried with one child, on the ground cf financial hardship. He had a widowed mother partially dependent on him: three brothers in the army one. of whom was killed at Gallipoli, leaving a widow and eight children for whom he did all he could to help. He did not know he could make any arrangement for carrying on the business, which he established twelve years a(ro. Had put in the full number of drills at tno V.T.C.—Bv Captain Davies Did not think his wife's health would allow her to stand the management. One-third only of the business related to the ladies' department.—July 10th. Mr. Guthrie Jones also appeared for Thos. Jones, baker and grocer, Bryncrug, for ex- tension fitom January 1st, Class A, 39, mar- ried with four children, carrying on a one-man business. He kept a horse and trap and carried for the ironmonger who supplied farmers. He also held four acres of land and kept two cows. He did the baking himself and did baking for forty-three families, there being one other small bakery in the place kept by AN aged woman open twice a week. — BY Captain Davies: Did not devote all his time to carting and posting. Was away part of EERY day when h:s wife looked after he shop. Was a collier twelve years ago. Had joined the V.T.C., but his attendance was inter- rupted by an outbreak of measles and he was advised to keep away.—Mr. Robert Evans: Do you keep a. horse and two cows OIl four acres ¡ of land?—Yes.—Mr. Robert Evans: Then you must be a good farmer.—Captain Devies (1:0 Mr. Evans): Can't you?—Mr. Robert Evans: No.—Capt. Davies: Then you must be a pony farmer. (Laughter.)—July 10th. Mr. Edward Williams applied for extension of exemption for David James, HI^ only baker. Class A, 39, married. Mr. Williams •v-'M his only son had joined the army and JSMR-W WA. the only one lie had lett CAPABLE I of lifting heavy weights.—Capt. Davies Seked if a lad of fourteen and his sister did not manage a balcery at Ba/a and Mr. Williams rep'ied that his steam oven oo«t £ 200 and an experienced man was essnh1.-Thc Clerk said ih-t James was in a certified occupation.—July 10th. (Mr. Martin Williams did not sit in this case.) Mr. Vaugha.n Thomas, chemist, Aberdovey, applied for extension of exemption for his son. David G. Thomas, chemist's assistant, single, 18. and said he had three SI ns cn active service. His son Gomer was in charge of the. Aberdovey shop whil" he (h Thomas) attended to the BR "th rey)lv to Captain Davies, Mr. Thomas said his wife did not attend to the grocery, tobacco, and patent medicine branch at Ab""dhvey. The other I chemistry business at Aberdi/vev belonged to Mr. T/oyd of London and his local manager could not, without consulting Mr. Lloyd, (fC- cide to co-operate n disl1'Ilf<ing.-Cr!-Jt. Da\'1c

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LLANFROTHEN. Two boy scout entertainments were recently held at the Council School. The president of the afternoon was Master John Gwyn Davies The Cliffe, Penrhyndeudraeth; and the con- ductor, Master Idris Lloyd Williams, Penrhyn- deudraeth; and the accompanist, Miss Jones, Hafod Uchaf. The Chairman, in his address, said that though not a scout he would join at, the end of the performance. A minister of religion paid at his home a high tribute to the master and to Llanfrothen boy scouts for good conduct and the excellent impression they left on the neigiibours around their camp at Abersoch last summer. The boy scout move- ment is to be found in nearly all parts of the world. He had read the rules and found that they required the pure in thought, word, deed. The founder of the movement was General Baden Powell. When his (the speaker's mother) was a teacher at Festiniog and going home from school she saw a break- down motor car and found that the gentleman in the motor was Sir Baden Powell. On her suggestion the children who had congregated cheered him heartily and he thanked them and; shook hands with the speaker's mother. The Conductor said he felt it a great honour to be conductor that afternoon, because lie, knew the i troop was doing excellent work under their able Scoutmaster. The Boy Scouts performed "Simple Simon Simplified," and the Scout- Master'had trained a group of ladies to perform "Britannia" (All's Meirion) in Welsh. All did thein work excellently at the evening's enter- tainment the two plays were performed. The e president was Major Bowen Jones, Ynysfor, and the conductor, Mr. Davies, The Cliffe, Penrhyn- deudraeth. The Scouts presented Mrs Williams- Ellis, Glasfrvn and Abersoch, with the Scouts thanks pendant, and distributed the second- class badges to scouts who had qualified, as well as prizes given by Mr. H. Strachey, scout master, Clutton, Bristol, to the first two who passed the second class test. The programme included singing and dancing by the Misses Davies. Pwllheli. The accompanist was Miss Evans, A.T.S.C., Borthygest.

PWLLHELI. Miss Lizzie Owen, Clodfan, South Beach, has passed the preparatory examination in i chemistry. She is in service with Mr. W. E. Roberts, M.P.S., chemist. In our report which appeared in the issue of January 11th of the sale of a small holding known as Tyddyn Ileili, which was sold to Major Lloyd George, the auctioneer was ),fr Henry Parry (of the firm of Messrs. Henry Parry and Sons, Carnarvon), and not Messrs. Robert Parry and Sons, as stated. On Wednesday morning- week a lean and hungry specimen of the canine species boldly entered a butcher's establishment during the momentary > absence of the ownlr and annexed A choice piece of beef, but his escape with the prize was stopped by a pressman who hap- pened to be passing and the intruder went 1 away a sadder dog.

RLAENAIT JlÆj"" JONES Williams the ten year ,1r1 DAUGHTER of the and Mrs. R..Tones tW.) Rl1f'C?"f"l1v T'!1""n the iunior CERTIFICATE with honours in ^xaminatioin of TBIE Trinity Coll-ge of London, AT Ban- gor. Though only A child "he is thp OR^ANI'* at Beaumaris WCLE/^AN CHANEL, where she ip staying with her father's relatives.

LONDON CITY AND MIDLAND BANK. The directors of the London City and Mid- land Bank Limited report tha.t the profits for the year ending 31st December amount to £ 1,967,716, which with 2243,538 brought for- ward. makes E2,211,254 for appropriation as follows:—For payment of salaries and bonus to members of the staff who are engaged wit: the forces, and bonus to other members of the staff, £ 304,519; to reserve funds for con- tingencies, £ 500,000; to payment of divi- dends for the year 1917 at the rate of 18 per cent. per annum, less income tax, P,672,950, and to carry forward, 2733,785. The dividend was at the same rate for 1916 with appropria- tions °f £ 840,107 and carry forward £ 243,538.

(Continued from previous column.) said there was a second chemist at Borth and asked for adjournment for inspection in VIEW of co-operation at Aberdovey.—The Tribunal acceded to the request, saying that two mem- bers would attend at Aberdovey, make enquiry, and report to the next meeting. Mr. J. Jcnes Williams (Messrs. Griffith, Son, and Adams) appeared for Mr. J. Hugh Davies,, Barmouth, in an application for ex- tension for his son, John R. Davies, single, 26, Class A, on the ground that he had eighteen horses empioyed in timber hauling under the superintendence of his son. Very little motor hire was done last summer and did -ct take up most of his time. Was now six men short. Would take a discharged man if lie could do the work and keep the accounts, his son being out during; the day 'p-iid afterward up late doing the accounts.—July 10th. Mr. Guthrie Jones appeared for O. Parry, hairdresser and tobacconist, Barmouth, 34, who had to GIVE up one shop, there being now two only in Barmouth, instead of four before the war. He had a wife and four children and contributed towards the maintenance of his mother.—July 10th. Mr. Guthrie Jones appeared for H. R. Hughes, grocer and baker, Bala, Ciass A. s-ngle, 22, in the employ of M. A. Hughes, and said the young man had no objection to join the army but was in sole charge of the busi- ness since his father joined. It was a. one-man business. Dr. Davies certified him unfit for physical training.—In reply to Capt. Davies, Hughes said his aunt came to the rescue by assisting in the business during the vacation, but she lodged County School teachers who had now returned.—July 10th. Mr. Guthrie Jcnes appeared for Robert Parry, master painter, Harlech, single, 31, first rejected and then put in category Cl, who was (one of the most faithful members of the V.T.C. but was not allowed to do physical drill. His condlition of health was certified by Dr. R. T. Jones.—September 30th. Mr. Guthrie Jones applied on behalf of Owen Hugh Owen, student, Llanbedr, single, 19, who holds a Kiug's scholarship, for exemp- tion to enable him to sit an examination in March and it was decided that he should not be called un before March 25th. He is a mem- ber of the O.T.C. Henry Miles, Dolgelley (represented by Mr. Guthrie Jones) applied for further exemption of his manager and nephew, J. Miles Wil- liams, 41, married with three children, Rl, managing Mr. Miies's grocery, corn merchant, and bakery business, and a corporal in the V.T.C. Mr. Miles had already lost three em- ployees, by two joining the army and one nursing in S; military hospital. He lived at Boniddu and was not in r:v>od health.—Capt. Davies thought that Mr. MileS could manage the business and that his carter could render useful assistance in the shop.—July 10th. The application of A. LI..Tones for re-exam- ination was granted and the application cf Thomas Hughes. Frefein, for leave to go T" the Central Tribunal refused. The case of Wm. John Thomas; Festiniog, was adjourned to th. next sitting to enable the persons con- cerned to appear, the Clerk adding that in the circumstances the Tribunal thought it unde- sirable to have ex-parte statements.

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REVIEWS. "A Certain Star," Phyllis Bottome, London; Hodder and Stoughton; 5s. The authors has succeeded in producing a very happy novel which comes as a relief after much hysterical stuff being turned out at the present day. Her heroine is a lady clerk in a I Town Hall whose friendship with the daughter of a titled family results in her falling in love I with the daughter's fiancee. The outbreak of the war and the fiancee's commission lead to startling developments and the Town Hall be- comes a nlace of manv callers and much work. Some smart spy work results in the fiancee be- coming a physical wreck and the story then develops into a pretty romance which the reader must follow for himself. We hope the authoress will give us some more of the sensible fiction of the same high standard shown in "A Certain Star." "Albert, Fourth Earl Grey;" London: Messrs. Hodder and Stoughton, Warwick- square; 2s. 6d. Mr. Harold Begbie has written some excellent matter; but he has never turned out anything finer than this volume. To the man in the street the revelation of the heart and mind of Earl Grey comes as an enlightening and an enobling message. The work brings the reader, particularly the working-man reader, into touch with a personality whose death has left the world poorer. The ideals and ambitions of the gentleman of whom Mr. Begbie writes were the ideals and aspirations of the social re- former of all time. The influence of Mazzini, Stead, and other men on Earl Grey show how a liberal education enables a man of character with a high position in life to take an honest view point and to maintain to the end. It is impossible to read the first chapter on Person- ality" without the raising of a lump in the throat and the tear in the eye. He was such a man as makes Britain what it is. His person- ality was one in which good men cast anchor and in which little children found comfort. The illness which ended his life was brought about by the consequences of an operation and when he knew that his days were numbered he wrote to Mr, Begbie and asked him to set down for the world his la.st message. The letter which h- wrote asking Mr. Begbie to do this was in itself a srem of the purest ray, and well upheld his rule of life which he took from Mazzini-to Hsk himself the consequences of every act. The subject of the book was one worthy of Mr. R"gbie's finest powers and he did his work well. If'

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