The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

EDITORIAL NOTES. In the course of criticism of the action of a committee of the County Council at a Pwlliielk farmers' meeting, Mr. Lf. Evans said "We are country in the world." It is pretty evident that the speaker's knowledge of the conditions of iife in other countries is limited. The Commercial Travellers' Association has decided to run a parliamentary candidate at the next election. This is at is should be; for the Government in their dealings with the Knights of the Road treat them as of no account. Possibly a competent spokesman in Parliament may induce the authorities to adopt a more sensible and modern view of the position of the commercial traveller. If America came into the wa.r late it is deter- mined to make up for it in its intensity of action. Governor Whitman of New York has signed an Anti-Loafing Bill requiring all men between the ages of eighteen and fifty to find permanent employment until the termination of the war. A force of special police is to be organised to search out slackers in parks, sports grounds, cinemas, and places of entertainment generally. When the Yankee is on the hustle he goes the whole hog. The Premier's Edinburgh speech has had a stimulating effect on public-opinion in teiis country and must have correspondingly depressed the enemy' and all those who have pinned their faith on a Prussian triumph. In spite of many trials and failures in the past Mr. Llo) d George was able to survey the future in a spirit of optimism that has not been marked for many months in this and allied countries. > < < < The holding of a civic intercessory service at Aberystwyth was a happy inspiration of the Mayor, and the success that attended the meet- ing is its best justification. For the nonce the distinctions of sects and breeds were forgotten. Conformist and Nonconformist, Unitarian and Trinitarian joined together in united supplica- tion for the protection of the Lord of Hosts. Amidst the multiplicity of issues that tend to distract attention from grave essentials and the cries that serve to divide the forces that should emphasise unity of aim and purity of motive, it is well that some means of bringing together the clans should be provided, especially at times of grave national peril. The meeting was characterised by fervour and earnestness in the supplications and in the singing which went with a swing and rhythm such as characterises an assembly when its serious and higher feelings are touched. The only drawback was the in- adequacy of the hall to accommodate the crowds who wished to attend. < < The transfer of Judge Bryn .Roberts front South Wales to the North Wales Circuit is an excellent one in many ways. North Walians of all political colour have still an affection for the ex-Member for Eifion who was never able to compose himself comfortably in any party groove, but was? generally asserting his own in- dividuality and independence of view and action. A term oft quoted in those days was the "Welsh Party-and Mr. John Bryn Roberts." His un- compromising stand against the policy and the men responsible for the Boer war brought on his head the wrath of the thoughtless and ignorant: but no one whose opinion mattered doubted the absolute sincerity of his views and the courage their expression implied. In return- ing to the north he will be coming to his own people who understand and appreciate his ster- ling qualities as no strangers can do. At the Bar Judge Bryn Roberts was recognised as a sound lawyer. On the Bench he has proved to be a fearless and just arbitrator. 'f The National Library of Wales at Aberyst- wyth, as was shown at a meeting of Governors on Tuesday, continuum to attract literary treasures as well as donations in money to enable it to enlarge its activities. At Tuesday' meeting it was announced that Mr. Luther Greenway, Penybont, had given £ 200 which had been allocated to the formation of an agri- cultural library, and Lord Treowen, who was present in person, stated that he would add 2100 to complete the agricultural library fund. A valuable gift by Major Mathias was also announced. Lord Treowen referred to wat records which he is editing, remarking that the work of collecting data at the Library was in- valuable; and it was resolved to ask relatives of soldiers to send to the Library letters, as Dr. Gwenogfryn Evans described them, "hot from the front," giving personal touches not otbtained in narratives in the public prints. Mr Ballinger, as usual, presented a report in which Tie described with the grace and ability of a connoiseur rare books and MS which have been added to the Library since the previous meeting of Governors. < It was definitely settled in the middle of last week thaV Lord "hondda was to continue as Food Controller. Everybody save the profiteer is glad that his Lordship is to continue in the office, for he is one of the outstanding successes of tlje Government. No phase of administration lias produced better results. The o ;traordinarily smooth working of the food regulations is 1:1.: tribute to the wisdom with which they have been framed and to the good sense of the British public in loyally complying with them. The regulations have been corrected from t'me te time as experience dictated, and the conferring of power on local authorities to apply the regu- lations and giving them at the same time 9. certain margin of discreLion to meet local condi- tions have imparted an elasticity to the Ministry of Food which has gone far to make its decisions a popular success. A satisfactory feature has been to note from time to time tjie close atten- tion paid by the officials to the variations in the food supplies, these being instantly reflected in the altered prices either in one direction or the other, but of late the tendency has been In favour of the public. The food, outlook at the present moment is decidedly more satisfactory than it was even a week age • • • The gift by Mr. Dangerfield to Y.M.C.A. war funds of the mansion and esiate of Corsygedol, in the neighbourhood of Dvffryn, Merioneth, is a generous tribute to the splendid work that is being done for the British soldier in all the theatres of war at which he is engaged. The testimony of letters from the front is unani- mous as to the help, guidance, and usefulness of the institution wherever the soldier is fight- ing for freedom. The mansion has a gateway designed by Tnigo Jones in 1630 and contains interesting relics, including a bed slept in by Charles I during the Civil War. ebony couches which belonged to Napoleon, and pieces of a. ship of the Spanish Armada, wrecked in Cardigan Bay. Corsygedol was for centuries the seat, of the Vaughans, descendants of Osborn, an Irish cobleman who fled from his native land in the

Health Ministry. WELSH DEPUTAVION. Dr. Addison last week had a lengthy interview IF at the Ministry of Reconstruction witli repre- sentatives of the Association of Welsh Jrsur- ance, Committees, who discussed with him the position of Wales under the new Ministry of Health Bill. 4-Llie Minister was quite sympatli- etic with the objects of the deputation, thougli üê could not to-day commit nimsclf, l-etau.se the measure is under consideration by tne vjubinet. He made it clear, however, tl.t lie was in the fullest sympathy with the national aspirations of Wales in this matter. Expressing the views of practically all the constituent committees of the Association, the deputation urged that any scheme for t.ie establishment of a Ministry of Health should include in its scope the administration 01 National Health Insurance, and declared that it was a necessary minimum tnat Wales and Monmouthshire should be treated as a separate entity in respect to all health matters. it was urged that Wales was in an unenviable position in connection with maternity and child welfare, and there was everywhere a strong desire that the Principality should be given a larger scope for self-expression in these matters. Two sets of facts had to be considered, re- marked Dr. Addison, in his refcly, and they must be kept separately, namely, the system of local administration and that of central admin- istration. The question of altering a system. of government must be done in connection with federal issues. But under the new Bill he pro- posed only to deal with the central administra- tion. It would be appreciated that progress could not be made if half a dozen bodies had to be consulted on practically similar health matters, and it would be for them to avoid as much as possible questions which would create opposition. The new Bill sought to bring to- gether the various central authorities dealing at present with health questions. Dr. Addison was asked as to whether the control which would be given'to Wales under the new Bill was optional or obligatory; in other words, whether shall" or "may" were the expressions used in the clause dealing with this particular matter, but he was not inclined to divulge any part ot the Bill which, he said, was still heing considered by the Government.

Ni-W QuAt. Lieuts. Edward Jones and Eddie Jones, Bron- wylfa, were home last week. Mr. Evan Lewis Davies, Tyrhos, was for the third time on a ship which was attacked by a submarine recently. Mr. Wm. Evans, Tanybryn, has been drowned at sea through enemy action. He had left home a few days previous to his death. He leaves a widow and three children, one of whom is in the army. On Tuesday evening at the Parish Hall a meeting was held to welcome Private Owie ° Jones, Bronwylfa. Capt. Davies, Maxwell House, presided, and Mr. Towyn Jones, M.P., the Rev. D. Evans, B.A., and Captain Tom Williams, Loyalty, addressed the meeting. Miss Naomi Jones, Gwynfor, gave a solo, and Capt. John Davies, Fronwig, and Miss Irene Jones. Rock-street, recited.

DEVIL'S BRIDGE- A competitive concert was given at the Coun- cil School on Friday when there was a large audience. The chairman was Mr. F. P. Light- foot, Hafod Hotel, and the Rev. T. M. Jones, Trisant, was conductor. ghe musical adjudi- cator was Mr. R. D. Herbert, L.T.S.C., Lledrod; variety adjudicator, the Rev. Charles Evans, A.K.C.; accompanist, Miss Katie Morgan; sec- retary, Mr. T. J. Williams, Rhosgoch; treasurer, Mr. Gwilym. The opening song wai by Mr. Wm. John Davies, Dolau, winner at the Goginan eisteddfod. The chief choral competition was won by Mr. T. J. Williams and party, Devil's Bridge. Quartette, Devil's Bridge and Pont- erwyd. Messrs. Davies and Morgan, Capel Seion were the winners of the duet, being the only two who competed. Other winners were —Baritone solo, Mr. John M. Williams, Rhydy- pererinion; tenor solb, Mr. Morgan, Capel Seion; soprano solo, divided between Mtss Annie Jones, Werndriw, who handed back her prize, and Miss Myfanwy Bonner: contralto, Miss Dorothy Jenkins; solo for those who had previously won prizes, Miss Victoria Bray, Tanllethr, Rhosygell; solo tor boys under four- teen, Mr. David Hope, Erwyd House, Pont- eiwyd; solo, girls under fourteen, Miss Annie M. Evans, Cairo, Ponterwyd: tolo. boys under eleven Master Morgan Davies, AVinllanwen; solo, girls under 11, Miss Dina Mary Thomas, Ponterwyd; recitation Miss Myfanwy Bonner, Brynafan; recitation for children under 14, divided between Miss Jane Hope and Master David Hope, Erwyd House; rhyme on the "Kaiser," Mr. Tom Morgan, Tynrhyd, Cwm- ystwvth. The Chairman, in his address, said the Committee had decided to hold a similar eisteddfod next year and he would select a kind of champion solo and would give a prize of <* guinea to the winning competitor. The pro- ceeds, he said, were for the Aberystwyth In- firmary. A vote of condolence was passed with Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Tanlanfedwc-n, who had recently iost their son (Private Ivor Jones), who died of wounds. Votes of thanks were accorded Mr. F. P. Lightfoot for presiding, the Rev. T. M. Jones for conducting; Miss Katie Morgan for acting; as accompanist; Mr. J D. Lewis, 'Mr. R. D. Herbert, the Rev. Charles Evans, and also to the Secretary and Treasurer. Miss Thomas, Pantmawr, and Mis- npl'Yl Lloyd, Penlonfedw. also acted as accom- panists. Mr. F. P. Lightfoot was thanked for the use of the piano.

LAMPETER. The Lord Bishop of Llandalf held a general ordination at L^andaf! Cathedral on liinitj Sunday when the following students of St. Dav'd's College were ordained. Priests: Geo. Sliilton Evans. Lic.Div. ;Daniel Jones, B.A.; John Lewis Jcne<. B.A.: Morgan Jones, Lic.Div. Priests by Lexers Dimissory from the Lord Bishop of St. David's: Benjamin Evans. B.A.: Daniel Thomas, B.A.; David Frederick Williams, Lic.Div. There was a brisk trade at the monthly mar- ket, on Monday. Smail pigs realised from £4- to Pit 10s., and fowls 6s. to 7s. a couple. There were three fat beasts and 118 fat. sheep at the Mart on Tuesday, which were graded and allocated. Store cattle realised something like last week's prices..

PORTMADOC. THUNDERSTORM.—A severe storm of thunder, lightning, rain, and hail visited the district on Wednesday evening. Rain fell tor- rent-ally, preceded and followed by heavy show- ers of hail of marble size. The floods entered the basements of some of the low lying houses and also did damage to some of the roads. ON LEAVE.— Lieut*. J. R. Nicholas, High- street; Pte. W. D. Jones, Madoc-street, and Gunner W. P. Owen. Snowdon-street. TREMADOG Y LLUNGWYN.—Cynl.aliwyd cyfarfod cystadleuol yn Tremadog nos Llun- gwyn. Cymerwyd y gadair gan Mr. W Morris Jones, Portmadoc. Arweiniwyd nan Mi Thos. Jones, postfeistr, Portmadoc. Aed drwy y rhnglen a gunlyn :-Unawd i cnethod 1, I.aura. Jones; 2, Lydia Ann Jones; 3, Sailie I.oyd. Adrodd i blant: 1, Ceinwen ri:teh:».rd; 2. &nna Cortney a Catherine Evans. Deuawd i blant: 1, CalebCwen a E. R. rVln", Aretl Bob Owen, Morfa Glas. Unawd cvfvnpedig: TVith Pritchard a R. D. Williams. Prif -u roddiad: Miss M. LI. Jones, Croesor. Duet: Miss Nelne Jones a Bob Richards. Ffon Gollen: John Jones, Penrhyn. Unawd i Irehgyn: R D. Williams. Limerick: "Dwyryd, M'rf.'ordd. Unawd i ferch: Miss Lizzie Evans. Ystori ffraeth: J. E. Jones a Llew. Buckingham. Pedwarawd Tremadoc. Llwy bren: J. Jones. Penrhyn. Unawd i fab: J. E. Jones a Bob Richards". Y dorth ore11: Mrs. Ellis, Tremadoc. Cvstadleuaetli gorawl: 1, Tremadoc (Llew. Buckingham); 2, Penmorfa (R. Rowlands). Clorianwvd y cantorion gan Mr. j R. Morris Jones, Blaenau Festiniog a'r adroddiadau a'r farddoniaeth gan Mr. Tom Lloyd (Llwyd Eryri). Cafwyd araeth bwrpasol gan y Cad- eirvdd. Talwyd v dio'chiadau gan Mr. T. John Williams, llywydd v Pwyllgor, ac ategwyd gan Mr. John Hughes, trysorydd. Y mae clod yn ddyledus i'r vsgrifenydd, Mr Jlcw. Buck- inglian, yr hwn weithiodd mor. egniol er troi y cyfarfod yn llwyddianus.

(Continued from previous column.) thirteenth century, who entered the service of Llewelyn, and married the heiress of Corsy- gedol. The estate is also of great and far- reaching historic interest. It abounds with cromlechau, the memorials of a long-forgotten form of religion practised by an enterprising race of traders from the Aegean who settled on the west coasts of Britain in trading with Ireland for gold. As one of the lake* on the estate is the source of Barmouth water supply, the sale which is said to be contemplated should afford the Urban Council of that town with an opportunity, of, acquiring full rights over "the1 lake as well as of extending the supply to other places in the neighbourhood.

Barmouth's Zeeforugge Volunteer. Gunner R. ROWLANDS, Son of P.S. Rowlands, one of the crew of the Vindictive who volunteered for service m blocking the German submarine base at Zee- brugge. Gunner Rowlands landed on the Mole and was wounded in the neck, hia commanding otiicer, ,whom lit acconipaniteda bejfig killed. When Gunner Rowlands was recently home on furlough he was presented by the British and Foreign Sailors Society with a souvenir made of copper from Nekon's flagship and by his fellow townsmen t an., friends with £ 20 in war bonds.

BORTH. Messrs. Cooke Bros. and Roberts, auctioneers, Aberystwyth, have effected the sale privately oi the desirable freehold residence known as &ea- fortli House. A sin-ring festival in connection with the Aberystwyth and district Welsh Wesleyans was held at Borth under the conductorship of Mr. John Morgan, Ystumtuen, on Tuesday week, when there was a representative gathering from the Churches at Aberystwyth, Bortli, Tie rddol and Bontgoch. The morning meeting, which was chiefly devoted to the younger members, was presided over by Mr. D. Jenkins Abei- ystwyth, and Mr. W. C. Humphreys, Borth, was responsible at this meeting for some inter- esting work in the Scriptural catechism of the members. The afternoon meeting was pre- sided over by Mr. Evan Pugh, Taliesin, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. E. J. Williams, Cynnullmawr, the Rev. Llewelyn A Jones, Aberystwyth, presided at the evening meeting. The singing reached a very high standard, esdtecially in the evening. The organist was Miss James, Scranton, Borth. Mr. James Lewis, Aberystwyth, presented tonic solfa cer- tificates to the fo;wing candidates who bad been successful at the examinations held in the circuit by Mr. J. Benjamin, A.C., and Mr. James Lewis, Aberystwyth. junior: Annie Davies Clwyd Jones, Winifred Jones, Etholwen Jones. Gwyneth Jones, Idwal Hughes, Ceinwen Hughes, Aberystwyth; Janne Anna Thomas and Catherine Myfanwy, Vonsden, all ot Tre'rddol Harry Whitlock Williams, Edith Wi.liams Rees, Mary Ena Brodigan, David Eifion Evans, Catherine Ellen Prtchard, Ger- trude Elliot Priichard, Margaret Blodwen Jen- kins, Thomas E. Williams, and Margaret Jones as Williams, all of Borth. Elementary Margaret Jones Wi.liams. Intermediate Nancy Cbarman, Aberystwyth. A.B. J. J. Davies, Wesleyan-place, arrived home oil Sunday. He was one of the party who motored from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth, there being no train connection at that place to take them home. From Aberystwyth he pro- ceeded to Borth by the mail train on Sunday evening. This is the first visit home since the outbreak of war. Seaman/John William Davies, Wesleyan-place, who has been home on leave, returned on Tues- day to Devonport. It was -his first visit home since the outbreak of war. A concert was given at Soar C.M. Chapel on Monday to welcome home Gunner Thomas Ed. Jones, R.F.A., Taicaifol. The Rev. D. Caron Jones,' pastor, pres.ded and a long and inter- esting programme was gone through, the fol- lowing contributing songs: Captain E. Davies, Mcrwylfa; Ernest Jones, Troedyrhiw; Miss Bevnon: Miss Maud Davies, Trigfan; Miss M. A." Davies, Mona; Miss* R. A. Davies, Bay Ridge; Miss Nellie Evans, Miss Annie Jones, Glendower, and Miss Doris Jones. Recitations were given by Mrs. Davies, Morwylfa; Miss Martha Lloyd, Mr. Wm. Evans, Brynllys, and Er:c Davies. Miss Beynon and her glee party, Mr. J. Morgan and party, and Captain Davies and party also took part. Chaplain Egwys Jones, who has served in France, gave an en- lightening address on the boys at the front and also on the work of nurses and others there. The Chairman presented to Gunner Jones an address and also the sum of one guinea, which is given to all sailor and soldier members of the Church home on leave. Pte. John Edward Jones, S.W.B.. wlio is home on leave prior to proceeding again overseas, was present. A welcome concert to Seaman John William Davies, Wesleyan-place, was given at Libanus Chapel on Wednesday week. The Rev. J. C. Evans, pastor of the Church, pres.ded over a large audience and made a short speech. The programme consisted of songs by Miss M. E. Evans. Saxatile; Miss Mary Davies. Nathaniel; Miss Bertha Davies, Nathaniel; Miss Mary Evans, Treinydon; Captain J. Davies, Maesteg House: Mr. George Meddings. and Mr. R. Wil- liams. Mr. R. Williams and party gave a quartette emd Miss Mary Davies and Mr James Llovd Misses Lizzie Llovd and Jennv Davies, Wesleyan-place, recited. Mr. Howell Myrddin Griffiths, Aberystwyth, was several times encored for his excellent recitations. The collection, which realised the sum of B4 17s. 2d., was handed over. to Seaman Davies by he Chairman.

MACHYNLLETH. The death occurred on Wednesday evening of Mr. Humphrey Edwards, Garshion, at the age of 74 years. Deceased had been in failing health for some time and was confined to bed for the last month. He was one of the oldest inhabitants of the tcwn and was highly respected by all, and through his death the Graig Inde- pendent Chapel has lost a faithful member. Much sympathy is felt with Mrs. Edwards (widow), and Miss Mary Edwards, the only daughter. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at the Nonconformist Cemetery on Saturday. Pte. Edward Davies, nephew of Mr. R. T. Edwards, Plas Forge, has been posted missing since 9th April. Pte. Davies.had been in France for twelve months. His brother (Pte. Samuel' Davies) has been with the colours since the commencement of e-ar and has been in Salonica for the past two years. Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Gellifydir, Glasbwll, have received, information that their son (Lance- Corpl. D. J. Griffiths) is wounded and danger- ously ill in France. He joined the army about ten months ago. Rifleman R. Davies, Barracks, has been wounded in the-right hand and is in hospital at Folkestone. Pte. David Price, White Horse-terrace, has been gassed and is in hospital at Chichester. He joined the army in the early stages of the war when only seventeen years of age and saw service on Piave front in Italy, where he was wounded. Pte. Price's brother is in a Man- chester hospital. 4F. W. Parker, R.N.D., son-in-law of Mr and Mrs. R. Owen. butcher, has been wounded and is :n a base hcsnil#l in France. Pte. Christopher Evans, son of Mr. D. Evans, Bank-street, was home on leave this week. A pretty wedding was solemnised at Sion Chapel. Carmarthen, on Saturday between Mr. D. G. Hughes, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. JTughes, Covent House, Machynlleth, and Miss M. Jon es, Carmarthen. The bride was given away by Mr. Thomas, Richmond-terrace, and was attired in a fawn ifarbardine coat frock with black lisere straw hat and was attended by Mrs Macken (sister) as bridesmaid. The best man was Mr. D. Evans. Priory-street. After the wedding breakfast the happy couple left. for North Wales. the bride travelling in it navy blue costume. Both bridegroom and bride are well-known at Machynlleth and Carmarthen, and were the recipients of many handsome pre- nnts. The bridegroom's present to bride was a dress ring and the bride gave the bridegroom a dressing case.

RHEIDOL VALLEY. The funeral of Mrs. Anne Jones. Fclinfawr. took place on Saturday, interment beinc made "It Aberffrwd. There was a large gathering and the Rev. T. M. Jones, Trisant. and the Rev. David Morgan, Penllwyn. officiated. Mr. Dd. Stephens, deacon, Hwynderw, spoket in the chapel. Deceased had been ailing for many years. & I' Wr. r John M*r»dith, Tvnfron, left nia Wed- nesday week for Brecon to Join the colours. ,,> .h'"

Tregaron Sessions. LICENSING OFFENCES. At Tregaron SeSfcions on Tuesday, before D. J. Williams, chairman; D. L. Jc-ies, D. D. Evan's, R. D. Arelk, E. Evans, and Dr. Morgan, Esqrs., the licence of Cross Inn, Ffair Rhos, was transferred to Mr. John Roberts, Macdon- nel-road, Bargoed. Margaret Jones, Wenallt Arms, Tregaron, was charged with a breach of the Liquor Con- trol Orders on April 30th.—S(ergt. Jones said he visited Wenailt Arms on April 30th and in the kitchen saw Thomas Williams, .ivsybont, with others. Williams had a glass m his hand from which he drank Witness took the glass from r I him. tasted what remained and told Williams and defendant that tne glass conta ned beer. Williams said it was ginger beer and afterwards said it was hop bitters. Witness charged Mrs. Jones with supp ying beer during closing hours, and Mrs Jones said if he (witness) was certain it was beer there wal nothing to say.—John Jones, Llwvngwynau, said that. he called at Wenallt Arms on the day in question and heard Thomas Williams calling for hop bitters. Almost immediately Sergt Jones entered, approached Williams and he heard Williams saving it was hop bitters and Sergt. Jones stat.ng it was beer. David Davies, Pant, said Williams called for hop bitters. Sergt Jones entered at the time and on taking the gla" said it was beer. By Supt. Phillips: He did not know how much was paid and he had not seen any bottles about. He did not hear the words "ginger beer" but knew that Williams ordered h;1) bitters.- Mrs. Jones was fined 20s. » Thos. Williams, Ynysybont, Swvddffvnnon, was charged with consuming beer in the Wen- allt Arms during closing hours on Aoril 30th Sergt. Jones repeated the same evidence as in the previous case and defendant was fined 15s. Ann Morgan, Fountain Inn, was charged with permitting Joseph Davies to consume beer dur- mg closing hours. Mr. W. P. Owen defended.- Sergt. Jones said that when defendant saw him she ran into the kitchen and witness ran after her. He found her and Josf-ph Davies at. the entrance of the bar. Witness tried to grasp the glass which was in Davies's hand. Witness asked Mrs. Morgan what Wa; n the glass. She said with R Mr w baving suPP]ied Davies r ^Wen sa*d the charge was for consumption of beer. There was no evi- dence of consumption and he had no case to answer. The prosecution had to prove consump- tion and to prove permission of consump-| tion. T.iere was no evidence of con- sumption nor or permitting consumption. Ann Morgan in evidence, said that Joseph -Davies had called mid-day. When Sfrgt. Jones called Davies was in the bar looking for his whip. Davies had been in the habit of calling there for the past ten years and was a. tee- totaller. Magdalen Wiiliams, Llethvrpanwr. Penuwch, said Davies did not ask for beer and had nothing in his hand.—Jane Morgan. Gwar- fig. Blaenpennal, corroborated.—The Bench, without calling further evidence, dismissed the case. Daniei Jones, Heolycyw, Pencoed, Glam., was charged to show c^use why he should not be committed to pri; for default of pay- ment of S23 lis. due to the Guardians.—Supt. Phillios gave evidence of defendant's earnings, supplied by the colliery officials, and the Bench rlec ded to commit to prison for six weeks, com- mitment to be suspended as long as defendant pa:d 25s. a week. Timothy Morgan, Cjudton-terrace, -Swansea, was charged with nc-jrlecting to maintain his wife and child. Defendant had paid JE5 previous to the last meeting and B2 afterwards. The Bench decided to adiouro the case, the Clerk in the meantime to call the attention of the de- hnt. to his position.

CWRYCH ESTATE SALE- Mr. R. Arthur Jones (Messrs. W. Dew and Jones) on Tuesday at Colwyn Bay offered at auction farms forming outlying portions of the Countess of Dundonaid's Gwrych Castle Estate. The sale was largely attended and the bidding was brisk. The purchasers were the tenants, the auctioneer stating that it was the hope of the vendor that the tenants should become owners of their farms. Mr. Jones announced that his firm would shortly offer for sale large lots both in Colwyn district and in Anglesey.

TREGARON. The IJ.D.M.D. branch held its meeting on Wednesday when Mrs. Jones, Police Station, addressed the meeting. Miss Peggy Parry, Miss Jones, liar House, Miss Evans, Sunny Side, and Miss M. J. Davies, North End, contributed to the programme. Mrs. Williams, Brenig View, presided. Mrs. Vaughan Davies, of the Women's Liberal Federation, visited the town on Tuesday for the purpose of organising the Liberal women of Cardiganshire. Tregaron local tribunal sat on Tuesday, pre- sent, Messrs. D. J. Williams, chairman; E. Evans, Daniel Jenkins, J. W. Davies, J. Lod- wick, Thomas Morgan, T. Morgan, agricultural. representative, and D. H. Davies, N.S.R.; with Mr. J. Lloyd, clerk.—The adjourned case of E. J. Thomas, Cambrian House, Tregaron, was first taken, Mr. D. Thomas, father, attended. The N.S.R. complimented Mr. Thomas on the patriotism of the family, four out of five sons having enlisted voluntarily. The father said that his son was not in any way against. joining up, but he could not possibly carry on without him. The Chairman and Clerk bore excellent tribute to Mr. E. J. Thomas's work locally. Three months temporary exemption was granted. D. L. Williams, Tylyn, Blaenpennal, road- man, was granted oonffitional exemption, to be a full time substitute in the district.—David Evans, Cambrian-place, Bont, mine., married, had been granted a munition area certificate and was protected.- The review was granted and the man's case to rest on the certificate.- W. D. George, Llys Caron, Doldre, Tregaron, applied for exemption, which was granted on medical grounds. The death of Mrs. J. D. Edwards, Sunny Hill, late of Nantstalwen, took place rather suddenly on Wednesday week. Mrs Edwards was not in robust health for the past month, but was in town, as late as Fridhy, May 17tli. She was 'suddenly seized with an acute attack of pneu- monia and though every possible medical aid was rendered she succumbed. Deceased hailed from a family very highly respected in the district, being the daughter of the late Mr. John Jones, Cilpyll, and a sister of. Mrs. Dr. Lloyd, Llys Einon. For many years the family resided at Nantstalwen, and while there she was a most genial hostess. The foremost preachers of the Calvinistic Connexion found in her at Nantstalwen a true friend. Her zeal for Soar was intense and while at. Sunny Hill she was a faithful member of Bwlchgwynt. Her kindness and generosity to the needy, sick and all philanthropic movements found her a warm supporter. She was a most tender mother and her loss will be keenly felt. The funeral took place on Monday and the cortege was one of the largest seen in the district..Every neigh- bourhood for a circle, of twenty miles was well represented. The service at the house and at Bwlchgwynt was conducted by the Rev. Dan Jones, Tregaron. At the chapel, which was full, Miss^ Lloyd, Pant, presided at the organ and played the Dead March. The Rev. M. Evans, Tregaron, officiated at the graveside and made touching allusions to the winning character of the deceased. The chief mourners were Mr. J. D. Edwards, husband; Mr and Mrs Jones. Bont, daughter; Mr and Mrs Edwards, Nantstaiwcn, ■son: Mrs Hunter-Smith, daughter; Miss Ed- wards, Sunny Hill, daughter; Flight Commander Edwards, son; Mrs Thomas, Waunfawr Plas, daughter: Mr. D. Edwards, Sunny Hill, son; Mrs. Dr. Lloyd, Llys Einon. sister; Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Lloyd. Llys "Einon; Mr. and Mrs Lloyd, MaeslWn: Mr and Mrs Lloyd, Old Abbey Farm; Miss S. Jones, Jlys Einon; Mr and Mrs T. Jones, chemist; Afiss Jones, liar House; Miss Jones, Pencefn Wnd many others. The clergy rind ministers of the district were represented by the Revs D. M. Davies, Nantcwnlle; D. Jones, Tregaron; D. G. Davies, Blaenpennal D. A. Jones, Llangeitho"; J. Evans, Bronant W. Jones. Bont: J. Owen, Blaenpennal; E. D. Thomas. Tregaron; J. Pryse. Bont, and others. Thp coffin, which was of polished oak and fitted with b-ass fitting's, was adorned with beautiful floral tributes. Letters of condolence and sym- pathy have been received by Mr. Edwards from all parts.

PERSONAL. Mrs. Davies-Evans, of Highmead, wife of the Lord Lieutenant cf Cardiganshire, has placeil at the disposal of the Red Cross her beautiful mansion Blaenos, near Llandovery. Lord Rhondda is now able to be out a large portion of each day, and is making excellent progress. Lady Meckworth has joined the Council of the Briberv and Secret Commissions Prevention League. LO+d'AbaYJis' oue of the- new members of thjp league. ■

Machynlleth Soldier Wounded. > I o ™ Private J. HUGHES, Son of Mrs. Hughes, Bank-street, recently wounded in the arm during the German offen- sive. Mrs. Hughes has received a communica- tion that her son is progressing towards re- covery.

I Gold in Merionethshire. KEW VEIN DISCOVERED. Mining engineers who have been prospecting g i t Merionethshire mountains at the end of last week found a rich vein' of gold °n I1!6 jr Estate, three miles from Bar- mouth and two miles from the once-famous C^gau Gold Mifces^ Another vein lias ajso So been found several miles away at 'the old Clogau Manes In 1862 a rich vein of quartz containing £ 30,000 worth of gold, was struck by a company which Mr. John Bright, M.P., was director. In later times these mines, on the Gwynfynydd Mountain, in the Mawddach Valley, were re-opened by Mr. Pritchard Morgan, M.P., and royalties on over E50,000 of gold quartz obtained were paid to the Govern- ment. An Australian discharged wounded soldier who is an expert mining engineer, is in charge of the work, and, seen by our Barmouth corres- pondent Wednesday, he was very pleased with his discovery and with the quality of the gold discovered. He has been in the district for ten days searching the mountains for gold Last night our Barmouth correspondent visited the mountainside where the vein of gold has been discovered and found that the Australian, Mr. James J. Willde, had dis- covered gold at four different places and gold of fine quality. Permission has been given by the Government Department of Woods and Forests to prospect for gold in the Merioneth- shire mountains.

PENPARKE. Mr. Dick Hughes, Sea View, left on Monday for Brecon to join the army. Private Lewis Morgan, School House, returned home this week, having been honourably discharged, he having been wounded in France. ° Private Emrys Thomas, son of Mr. Lewis Thomas, Brodawel, has been wounded for the second time. Private Idris Thomas, son of Mrs Thomas, Gwernllwyn, iias also been wounded for the second time and is in a French hospital. Private David E. Jenkins, Brvntirion, who was wounded and gassed in the German offen- sive, is now in hospital at Plymouth. He was picked up under heavy fire by one of his com- rades, after lying nine hours on the battlefield. A resident, asks "when is the Corporation watering cart going to come up to Penparke?" We notice it turns back after arriving at the the top of Ropehouse Hill. °

TOWYN. Captain Tom Jones, Bwlch, has been awarded the M.C. for bravery on the Western Front, and Lieut Willie Roberts, Brynglas, has been simi- larly honoured for gallant actions in Palestine. Both were pupils of the County School. Mr. Glynne Felix Williams, Penybryn, second son of Mr.' and Mrs. W. Pryce Williams, has escaped from a submarine attack. A German submarine attempted an attack on the ship on which he was sailing on the way to Gib- raltar, but the Captain succeeded in safely reaching port with all his crew. The fortieth annual singing festival of Con- gregational Churches of Estumaner was taken part in' by the Churches of Towyn, Bryncrug, Llanegryn, Nazareth, Abergynolwyn, Llanfi- hangel, Aberdovey, Pennal. and Tainewyddion. The conductor was Mr. H. W. Griffiths, Towyn, and the organists were Miss Morgan, Towyn, and Miss Hughes, Abergynolwyn. The after- noon meeting, presided over by Mr. Richie Jones, Llanfihangel, was devoted to the children's work, and several children's hymn- tunes were sung. The Rev. Owen Davies, Pen- nal, catechised the children. The result of Sunday School examinations was declared. The examiners said the dumber of candidates was smaller than usual, but the quality of the work was never better: Some of the candidates ob- ta:ned the maximum marks for proficiency in Scriptural knowledge. The evening meeting was presided over by Mr. Fielden, Abergynol- wyn, and was devoted mainly to the singing of hymn-tunes and anthems Addresses were deli- vered by Mr. John Evans, Dolaugwyn, the Revs O. Davies-. Pennal, and Hywel 0 Jones, Towyn. Mr. Llewelyn Jones, Pennal, the secretary, an- nounced the aggregate number of marks ob- tained by each school. Bryncrug came out first, and for the fourth year in succession secured the "Baner Anrhydedd." A resolution was passed in silence expressing sympathy with the young men of the Cymanfa who are on active service as well as with families who have lost their sons in the war. C.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL DEMONSTRATION. The CalvitiTfiao Methodists of Towyn district extending from Abergynolw-t a to Pennal, held their annual Sunday School festival at Bethel Chapel, Towyn, on Whit M- iay. In spite of the numerous changes that .d to be made in time arrangements owitg to train restrictions, the Gymanfa was a great success. At the morn- ing meeting Mr. Thomas Pugh, Llanegryn, pre- sided, and at the afternoon meeting Mr. H. Francis Jones, Towyn. The musical conductor was Mr. Rees Jones, Barmouth, and the organists Messrs. John E. Thomlas and W. I Pryce Williams, Towyn. The programme was an excellent selection, containing some good old-fashioned tunes, such as "Eliseus" and "Brynhyfryd," with others of the most "modern I type like "Bowydd" and "St. Xyous," to which full justice was done by the smgers. The fol- lowing awards were made :—Rhodd Mam 1, Linus Evans, Aberdovey (E.), Nancy Evans, Towyn; Lizzie Wjnne Roberts, Abergynolwyn; Luther James Morgan, Abergynolwyn; alad Lizzie Wynne Hughes, Towyn (equal); 2, Stella Clay, Towyn (E.), and Meiriona Jane Jones Bwlch (equal). Rhodd Mam, ail safon: 1, Jennie Hughes, Towyn; 2. Gladys Lewis, Aber- dovey; 3, Gladys Davies. Abergynolwyn. Catech- ism, part one: 1, E. J. Davies and E. Williams, Bwlch (equal); 2, G. J. Davies, Bwlch, Susie Jones and Dil Powell, Pennal (equal); 3 Hughie Ll. Davies, Bwlch, and Hilda, Pughe Vaughan, Lianegryn (equal). Part two: 1, Dafydd Ro- berts, Abergynolwyn; 2, Myfanwy Humphreys, Towyn. P^rt three: 1, Eluned Griffiths, Towyn; 2. Myfanwy Humphreys; 3, Charles Evans, Bryncrug. The best home lesson books were sent in by the following:— Lnder ten years: 1, Elizabeth James; 2, Ruth Morfudd Davies; 3, Mary Matilda Jones (all of Bwlch); 4, Charles Evans, Bryncrug. Under twelve: 1, Llaeron Morris, Abergynolwyn; 2, John Thomas Davies, Aberdovey. Under four- teen: 1. Jane Morris, Abergynolwyn: 2, Towyn Roberts, Towyn. "Christian In"truct.or" (oral): 1, Mary Jane Vaughan, Llanegryn: 2. May Powell, Pennal; 3, Poole Davies, Llan- egryn. Recitation: 1, Ceridwcn Jones, Caethle: 2, Cassie Whittington, Towyn; 3. Trefor Jones, Towyn. The best. set of model' questions: 1. Ap Idris; 2, Miss Rowlands, Bryncrug; 3, Aneurin Williams, Towyn. Essays (under twenty-one): 1. Gwladys Jones, Abertrinant: 2, Elizabeth Williams. Abertrinant; 3, leuan Griffith, Aberdovey. Essays (open) 1, Ap Idris; 2, Mr. Richard Jones, Pennal. Best set of answers to missionary questions: 1, Richard Jones, Pennal; 2, Ap Idris. Certificates for memorising portions of Scripture and the cate- chisms were distributed as follows :—Aberdovey, 7; Aberdovey (E), 12; Abergynolwyn, 12; Aber- trinant, nil; Bryncrug, 16; Bwlch, 6: Brvnia" 3: Llanegryn, 3; Maethlon, 3: Penmeini. 2: Pennal, 4: Towyn, 60; Towyn (E), nil-a tote1 of 128, which is thirty-two less than last year.

YSTUMTUEN. The funeral of Mr John Daniel, Tygwyn, took place on Tuesday, interment being made at Ystumtuen, the Rev" G. Bedford- Robert^ and I the fttv; Charles Evans officiating The funeral was well attended. 1

Ii Aheirs Big Week. WAR WEAPONS" EFFORT. I\! _1._ ..£. ..J.J. A conference convened by ,i:ie Mayer iCapt. Thomas Doughtoii) was held on 'ius^lav U/ di.5- cuss v.-hat steps should be taken to make_ a special eliort for the sale of war bonds during "War Weapons Week" which has been arranged for the second week in July. Mr. J. Barclay Jenkins explained tha:. the Mayor was unable to be present, being away froia home, and proposed Alderman I. J. Samuel as 1 chairman, which was agreed to. Alderman Samuel explained the object, off War Weapons Weed and stated that Lianbad- (' arn had decided to join with Aberystwyth and make a special effort. The population would I .lad "sg Z3 asiua c-, saaA Xaq; pus '096'6 9Cl head, or about £ 25,000. Whatever war weapon that money bought it would be named -A-ber- ystwyth. Miss Ashton Jones, war savings organiser, put before the conference some suggestions for advertising the effort and also explained other arrangements. She was pleased with the way :n which the lady students were raising funds for war savings certificates. They hired them- selves out to the War. Agricultural Committee and the money they received they invested in certificates. On the proposition of Miss C. P. Tremain, seconded by Mr. T. H. Edwards, Miss Jones was thanked for her speech and suggestions. Mr. Arthur Jones proposed the week be held commencing July 8th, and Mr. J. W. Parry seconded the proposition, which was seconded. Major L. J. Mathias, the Rev. Nathaniel L. James, and Mr W. H. Jones were co-opted mem- bers of the Aberystwyth War Savings Com- mittee, the Rev. N. L. James being oo-opted a member in place of Dr. Jones Powell, and re- presentative of other interests, with the W ar Savings Committee, will draw up the plan of campaign. Mr. T. Ainsleigh Jones suggested a committee of forty outside the Executilt Committee to assist in the-actual sale, and a proposition of Mr. Edward Evans that trustees of friendly societies be asked to re-invest the interest from bonds, was carried. At a meeting of the ftftTar Savings Committee held after the conference, Alderman T. J. Samuel presided. It was agreed to ask the War Service Committee to co-operate for carry- ing out of ''War Weapons AVeek." Several new members of the Committee were appointed.

PEER'S TRIBUTE TO PASTOR. Since the death of the Rev. Lmlyn H. Davies (pastor of Westport Congregational Church* Malmesbury) in France some weeks ago there has been sent to his widow a large number of sympathetic letters ail conveying with com- plete unanimity sincere tributes to his memory. Among the most recent of those letters was one from Lord Ampthill, Indian Labour Ad- viser, whose fine tribute does honour to the noble Christian minister whose untimely demise caused such widespread sorrow. Lord Ampthill knows India well, for he was formerly Governor of Madras and was Deputy Viceroy of India during Lord Curzon's visit to England. The late Emlyn H. Davies was devoted to the Indians; he had been a missionary in Calcutta I from the London Missionary Society. AVhen he ( knew, after arranging towards the end of last year to go to the front to work among the troops, that he was to be sent to the Indian Labour Corps, his dAight was unbounded. He spoke hopefully of his mission, and for weeks after his arrival in France he spent happy time with his beloved Indians. When, unfor- tunately, he was stricken with illness doubtless he had by that time overtaxed his frail body and was not robust enough to withstand dis- ease. It may be truly said of him that he gave his life for the Indians of whose future as a race he was ever optimistic. It was largely because he was so truly and devotedly a friend of our King's Eastern subjects that his work in France won the admiration of all with whom he came in contact. It was inevitable that Lord Ampthill, so deeply interested as he was in the Indians, should learn of Mr Davies's sacrifice with real regret. His lordship wrote to Mrs. Davies:— "France, 12th May, 1918. to Mrs. Davies:— "France, 12th May, 1918. "Dear Madam,—I hope that, although I am a stranger, you will allow me to approach you with heartfelt sympathy in order to express my appre- ciation and thanks for the valuable service which your husband rendered to the Indian Labour Companies in his devfted zeal as a Y.M.C.A. worker. I had just been hearing how much he was loved and how truly his untimely death was mourned bv those among whom he had been living and working out here, and, since I am very particularly concerned for the welfare of the Indian Labour Companies, I wish to tell you that the military authorities in France, Mrs. Emlyn Davies, owe much to the devotion and public spirit of the Y.M.C.A. workers, who are entitled to as much public gratitude and admir- ation as are the fighting men. You must feel proud in the midst of your sorrow that your husband was faithful to the last to the inspired mission in life which, he had chosen, and that lie was doing his full share in the deadly struggle for honour and freedom. I join in your prayers to Almighty God that his life's labour and final sacrifice may not have been in vain. "May God grant you strength and courage to bear your share of the cruel sorrow which has befallen so many thousands of the women of England.—Believe me, yours verv truly, AMPTHILL, "Indian Labour Adviser."

SOUTH CARNARVONSHIRE FARMERS. GRIEVANCES. SALE OF HORSES. d At a meeting of South Carnarvonshire farmers, at Pwllheli on Wednesday, Mr. David Roberts complained that farmers were not properly treated by the War Executive Com- mittee in connection with the permits to sell horses under two years old,, but were not permitted to sell horses three years old and over to go outside the county. He instanced cases where farmers had sold horses, but were not allowed to remove them. It would be much better for the sake of the country and the agricultural interest if horses under two years were kept at home and the older horses sold. Some farmers were in need of money in the sale of horses to pay rents, etc. Mr. J. Hughes Parry alleged that the Execu- tive Committee did not know the agricultural needs of that part of the country. Mr. R. O. Roberts said it was a shame that farmers should suffer in that way and that the County Council is responsible for the forma- tion of the Committee. Mr. R. O. Roberts said the County Council had nothing to do with it; but Mr. John Pierce said he could prove that the Committee was elected by the County Council. R. O. Roberts said those arrangements were a pure waste and that it was high time for farmers to protest against such treatment. They should not endure such oppression in a free country. Mr. G. Evans-We are not, in a free country. It is the most oppressive country in the world. On the proposition of Mr. J. Hughes Parry, seconded bv Mr. David Roberts, it was decided to send a protest to the Executive Committee against the arrangements as regards the sell- ing of horses.

BLAENAU FESTINIOC. Glyn Myfyr took a number of eisteddfodical prizes for poetry during Whitsuntide. Mr. W. M. Owen, secretary of The Comrades of the Great War, is on tour through Merioneth and South Carnarvonshire addressing meetings and enrolling members. A storm of thunder and lightning was ex- perienced on Aftrednesdav afternoon, and the torrents of rain were blessings that eHløot be prized. On Wednesday, Mr and Mrs. Thos. Jones. 22, Lord-street, 'were notified that their sen (Pte. Thomas Jones) reported missing on 31st Jul', 1917, was presumed to be dead. He was 33 years of age. j" Sister S. B. Jon' Glanpwll-road, commences duty on Fr:day at Leith. Edinburgh, Military Hospita). She; has seen nursing for a number of years and has been promoted several t.mes for her good work. She has volunteered for: service in France. *On Friday, Dr. R. D. Evans, high sheriff of Merioneth, received a cablegram from Montrea that his eldest daughter (Mrs. Knowling, St. John's, Newfoundland) while on a visit to Mon- i treal was taken seriously ill by appendicitis and was operated on at the Royal Victoria Hospi- tal. On Tuesday he received a cablegram from Sir Williams Taylor, president of the Bank of Montreal, saving that Mrs. Knowling was doing well. Mrs. Knowling is well known in Aberyst- wyth and along the Cardigan Bay Coast, as welt as in Blaenau, her birthplace, and many rtill be glad to know that she is doing well.

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Milk Prices. ABERYSTWYTH STANDS FIRM. Aberystwyth Borough Food Committee met on Wednesday present. Messrs. C. M. Williams, presiding; Daniel Thomas, John Evans. T. J: Samuel, T. J. Morrison, J. Barclay Jenkins, C. J. Campbell, D. Sylvanus Edwards J. D. Williams, David Davies, E. P. Wynne, Mrs T: C. Jenkins, and Mr. John Evans, executive officer. The Executive Officer read a circular from the Ministry of Food giving the Committee power to increase the individual ration of butter and margarine to five ounces.—Mr C. M. AVilliams thought that in view of the large supply of margarine in the country the ration could be increased even still more.—Mr. David Davies asked if the Committee had power to suspend the rationing of but.ter ?-The Chairman ex- plained that as the Committee had adopted the scheme it could not suspend its operation. The scheme had been adopted for the better supply of visitors and ta ensure equitable distribution. The Committee had always done its best, but had not always been met with the same spirit by the Food Commissioner. If the Commis- sioner paid no heed to the Committee's requests then it was for the Committee to consider its position.-It was agreed to adopt the increased ration. The Executive Officer reported receipt of a new list of fish prices, and it was resolved to refer the matter to the local Fish Company. A letter was read from the Commandant of the Red Cross Hospital (Lady Pryse) asking for permission to continue the collection of eggs to preserve for winter use. Five thousand eggs would be required, as about 250 a week would be used. It was decided to grant the applica- tion, but to ask that the collection should cease when the necessary number was procured, so that the district's egg supply should not be unduly affected. On Mr. T. J. Samuel's proposition, it was unanimously agreed to appoint Mr. T. C. Jenkins (the present inspector), and Mr. John Evans, executive officer, as officers for prosecu- tion,, Consideration of the milk price question was taken in committee and the Chairman after- ward announced that the Committee had unani- mously decided to take proceedings against cer- tain milk vendors for contravention of the Orders. The Committee much regretted the attitude taken up by the milk sellers, especi- ally when the Committee had made the orders after due consideration to local conditions.

PWLLHELI. The Managers of the Church School have appointed Mr. John T. Edwards, headmaster, in place of Mr. W. H. Benskin who retired. Mi- Edwards received his training at North Wales Training College and has had .considerable ex- perience as a headmaster. Private Emrys Williams, son of Mr. William Williams, Post Office, Bodvean, has been killed in action. The following soldiers are home on leave:- Corporal Howard Thomas, Morlan; Privates O. J. Williams, Sand-street; Evan Williams, Pen- rhydlyniog; and Lieut. T. Charles Jones, Pretoria. There was a good number of cattle and horses at the fair on Wednesday, but the demand was rather slow and the prices showed some decrease. Milch cows sold from R25 to R,35, heifers, from E12 to £ 25; bullocks, from S25 to £20; yearlings, from £10 to p5; and heavy horses, from ClOO to C150. I Private Tom Hughes, Church-street, is in hospital at Bristol suffering from illness re- ceived when fighting in Palestine. Mr. Richard Roberts, Caeglas, Mynydd Nevin, rockman in the employ of Carnarvon- shire County Council, met with a fatal accident on Wednesday afternoon when following his occupation at Bodvean Stone Quarry. He was breaking stones and loose stuff fell from the top of the quarry On to his head. He was about sixty years of age. A fire broke out at Grugan Farm, belonging to Mr. T. Morris, on Tuesday afternoon. It is surmised that a spark from a threshing machine engine started the fire in the straw. The straw and corn stacks were destroyed, as well as the threshing machine. Prices at Wednesday's market were.Biitter. 2s. 3d. per, pound (retail); eggs, 27s. 6d. per 120; porkets, from £ 2 15s. to £ 3 10s.; fat pigs. Is. Oid. per pound.

Topical Menus. FRICASSEE OF BEANS AND BACON. 8 ozs. butter beans; 6 ozs. salt AnAric^n baeon; 1 pint water; 1 gill milk (or dried milk can be used); 1 oz. ground rice; 4 ozs. onions. Put the beans in a basin with about 3 p of boiling water and add teaspoonful bi-car- bonate of soda, allow to stand 24 hours. Sus- pend the beans in a piece of muslin over a pan of boiling water and allow to steam until tender. To do this put the soaked beans in the centre of a square piece of muslin, place the lid of the saucepan over them. tie the corners across under the handle of the lid and place on the saucepat. Butter beans or peas cooked in this way take much less time to cook than when they are boiled; they usually take from 60 to 70 minutes over fast boiling water. Scrape and wash the bacon, put it into a pan and well cqjrer it with cold water and bring to boiling point, then strain off the water but do not throw it away until it is quite cold and the fat has been removed from the top. (This fat should be carefully collected and put into a jar for cook- ing purposes.) Cut up the onion and also the baoon in { in. pieces, put them in a pan with the lid on and allow to cook for a few minutes. then add the water, bring to boiling point and allow to simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. M:x the ground rice with the milk: when the bacon and onions are tender, stir in the rice until it thickens, then add the steamed butter beans; allow all to simmer together for 15 minutes, season and serve verv hot. Housewives who have lately had to be con- tent with currantless cakes and puddings for some time, will be glad to hear that there will probably seen be a distributron of raisins, currants and sultanas when the Ministry of Food has collected sufficient stocks. A fair quantity of Greek currants wili also be released shortly for public consumption. A considerable stock of currants bought last January in Greece have not come over yet. simply through the lack of shipping, and difficulties and risks we too great to make it worth while bringing them overland-there are more essential things than currants to be brought into the country in ships.

LLANDYSSSUL. The Rev. J. T. Hughes, B.A., LlanfihangeJ- ar-Arth, has now recovered sufficiently to enable him to resume duties. Official information has been received that Pte. J. Walters, S.W.B., son ol Mrs. AValtere, Park Villa, New Quay Road, is missing from > regiment in France. Hopes are entertained j that he is a prisoner of war. )