The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

HARLECH Among visitors are Mr. Lonsdale M.P., Sir Joseph Davies, and Sir Frank Adams. Mr Griffith Owen, Wernfach, has baen ap- pointed singing conductor for the children's meeting for the ensuing winter. -an- Pte. Morris Thomas, Grogan-terrace, has been killed in action in France. He was home on leave- during August an4 fell on September 8th at the age of ki6. Prior to joining lie worked in coal mines in South Wales The quarterly meeting of the C.M. Sunday School Union (Barmouvu and Talsarnau) was held at Harlech on Wednesday week Mr John Lloyd, M.A., Ynys, read a paper on the "Bible as the Greatest Treasure." Mr. L. O. Evans, Park-road, presided. A cyfarfod dos- barth was also held, the Rev. Gwynoro Davies presiding, to arrange the mode of carry- ing on future meetings. On Wednesday week at Tabernacle Baptist Chapel a benefit concert was given m aid ot Mrs. Jane Ellis, widow of Win. Ellis, an ex- South African war soldier and postman. Mi Edward Griffith, C.C., took the ch.ui. c artistes were Messrs. H J- Llanbedr; Misses Annie Owen, J. L. Thomas. Harlech: Ceridwen Owen, Cwmyrafon, M.r. Ellis Llovd, Llanfair, and -he United Choir, Ser hl leadership of Mr W. Humphreys, unaer i-.it. r Pueh, Llandanwg, stations aster. Miss Jane rugn, Williams! Rlfydgaled,6 re £ tedP The ^rn,^n SSSU cL, Mr, Ellis be»g >n fb°g health for the past three months..

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Comforts for Fighters. ONE C1G. AMONG FIVE. ■ Appended are a few extracts from letters received by R.S.M. Fear from Aber. boys serv- ing abroad in acknowledgment of parcels:— Seaman J. Jenkins, R.N.—I thank you and all the kind friends of Aber. for the parcel. It is good of you to think of me. I shall always endeavour to do my bit as I have dene in the past. Seaman o. E. Davies, R.N.—The kind sen- timents which you expressed on card is ap- pi eeiated. I shall certainly join the Y.M.C. vben I come home. With the lest of luck in your good work. Seaman J. Warrington, R.N.-I was glad to hear you had a successful week with the tank. it all helps in the good cause we are fighting lor We are still carrying on with the" good work. ° Dvr G. S. White, Italy .-Words cannot es press the gratitude I feel for you and the kind people of Aber. I wish you every success vi the work you have undertaken. fr,WCe'"F°R0ral B' ,Gouldin £ Salonika.—The Ab? £ a/e ki,nd to Cf us who 1 .n homeland. I understand you are pre;, ing for our return by having a site to bulla a Y.M.C.A. I do not think the end is far off. You nannot realise what cigs are to us. I have seen as many as five sharing- one cig. are making the best of it till brighter days come. Dy' E. P. Lewis, Salonika—The rigs were most welcome as the English brand is so diffi- cult to procure. I have been on active service for three years and I am longing for leave in order to thank you personally for all your I kindness. Dvr. Tom Cote, France.—We are busy as iritz is dropping bombs all (round; but thank God, we have now got them on the run and we feel much more satisfied than we II c.id a little while ago. May God bleis you a'^ Slve you healtn and strength to carry on with the good work of cheer and contort for the boys. I Gunner R. W. Milman, France.-Since I last wrote great things have happened. We Isve been busy. The horses have been hard Huikeu and I can tell you that they have done I a big share in this war. I have never been so grateful for the parcel than this time as l igs. are so hard to procure. I share the cigs. y.^n my pals and they are all delighted. The ^tie cam a ?reat help to me in these hard imes. I think it is the duty of every man hers to pray to God to end this terrible war. I met a c.iap from Trefechan after returning from leave. I do not think this affair will last long. I hope to be home in a month's I time. I put my trust in Him to .>Ok after me until then. Sapper J. D. Bowyer,France.-The cigs were a godsend as we are unable to get any here. It is a great comfort to us to know that Aber. friends take so much interest in our welfare. The little card is very much appreciated. We are MOW looking to the dawn of peace. j Pte. W. L. Jones, France.-The cigs. cam: in "nod time as there is a shortage here. The fighting takes place over a stretch of farm- lands well tilled and dotted with what remains of comfortable farmhouses. The weather is most miserable. Men -.re fighting and sleep- ing in the open amid chilling fogs, and the continuous -ains clogs the battlefield with water. I wish this terrible war had come to an end. I was sorry to hear vour Fort had been wounded and T wish him a speedy re- covery. I, am going on as well as one may hope in such surroundings. Fte. John Warrington, -Tile cake and chocolate were delicious. It makes one feel proud of dear old Aber. I am going on as well as can -be expected and T hope to be able to be about again in a few days. I do not think the end is far off. The little card-, are encouraging and I have some of them by me. Sergt. C. E. Stephenson, France.—One would think it an easy job to write and thank you and the pood folk of Aber. for their gener- osity and kindness to us. but I i annot find words adequate enough. Like you at home we soon hope to have tll-l filial ,r1 fompl'f victory that shall for ever do away with Prussian militarism I am firmly convinced that tin' time has come nrid w', shall secure that which we have striven for for the pnsf. four venrs. We out on short rest and yon enn bet we are making the h.t, of it. T lid a pleasnnt surprise three w°eks ?Q,. A h°nyv • liatteitv pulled up behind 11" nnd h0hn,1 fiierp, Ila, my brother. We were in om-h with -ieli

rf1t-=-1 1 iFTirARCHER^li 1GOMNRETURNS I | ag RE:GIS'rE:Rr-p Fac siniilc of One-Ounce Packet. Archer's Golden Returns f The Perfection of Pipe Tobacco. J COOL. SWEET AND FRACRAMT. M

) Portmadoc Hero. Pte. HARRY WILLIAMS, son of ex-P.C. Williams, Market-aqu^re, mar- ried on his last leave home in December. News of his having been killed in action in France was received last week. Pte. Williams joined the forces at the time of mobilisation and had been on active service in France for over three years. He was twenty-eight years of age.

Milk Prices. ces. PROTEST BY ABERYSTWYTH FOOD COMMITTEE. Abciry^vvyth Borough. Food Control Com- mittee met on Saturday, present, Messrs. C. M. VVilhains, T. J. Samuel, John Evans, Hafodycoed, T. J. Morrison, C. J. Campbell J. Barclay Jenkins, Mrs T. C. Jenkins, and Mr John Evans, executive officer A resolution was passed strongly protesting against the Government's increase in the price of milk prescribed by the Milk (Winter Prices) Order and the fixing by the Order of a flat rate of payment to producers irrespec- tive of locality and the omission from the Order of power enabling local food committees to vary the maximum prices payable to pro- ducers and wholesalers. It was also decided to communicate forthwith on the subject with the Divisional Commissioner and the Food Con- troller. The maximum price for milk fixed by the Order is 3s. a gallon from October 1st to November 21st and 3s. 4d. a gallon from Nov- ember 22nd to the 30th April.

SJtLfcM. ( 2diss M.A. Morns, icgnyn, Penrhiw, Salem, BON Street, desires to acknowleuge the numer- ous letters of sympathy 'which she received from menus on her mother's ueath. 'These letters have been a source of strength and encourage- ment in her bereavement. p2363

Working in the Wet Caused Chill on the Kidneys & Bladder. Then Dropsy Set in. IN 1901, Mr. W. Dean, of 36 Beeclifield-road, Doncaster, lay helpless for two months through kidney complications, and was told he "could not work again." "Working iin the wet began the mischief," he explained. "It caused a chill and led to bladder disorder and backache. "Then inflammation of the kidneys set in, followed by an almost suffocating attack of renal dropsy..From head to foot I was swollen beyond recognition. I was only kept going by sips of milk, and there seemed to be no hope for me. Yet I made a wonderful recovery, for when at my lowest ebb, I was advised to try Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. This medicine overcame all obstructions; the pains left my back, the urinary flow in- creased, and the dropsy gradually subsided. Before six weeks had passed I was absolutely well again. Thanks to Doan's Pills I am back fit work and never felt better in my life. (Signed) "W. Dean." 0 More than 16 Years Well. On January 7th, 1918, Mr Dean sa.id Am 'doing my bit' at war-work now and busy all hours of the day. I maintain the splendid health Doan's Pills restored to me, uver six- teen years ago." To ensure the same results as Mr Dean, insist upon the same Kidnev Medicine— DOAN'S BACKACHE KIDNEY PILLS. Sold by all Dealers, or 2s. 9d. a bottle from Foster-McClellan Co.. 8 Wells St., Oxford Street, London, W.I. <

r Aberystwyth Seaman. I I Gunner. Seaman-Gunner D. J. HUGHES, Chalybeate-court; saw four years service in Bermuda; was home a short time ago for the first time during the war; then underwent a course of gunnery and passed the examination and is now gunner on a concrete merchant ship. Seaman Hughes holds a long-service medal.

Crosswood Sergeant Killed. u_. Sergt. ALFRED HOWELLS, late 54th Battalion Canadian B.E.F., killed in action in France September 2nd. Sgt. Howells vas a native of Aberystwyth and son-in-law of Mrs Martin, Glynbweh, Llanafan, and husbar of Mrs Harriet Howells, now resident in Tor- onto. He was formerly butler and valet in Staffordshire. He emigrated to Canada eight years ago and was employed at a foundry in Toronto, two years later marrying the younger daughter of Mrs Martin of Llanafan. Sergt. Howells spent a considerable time in England as instructor to Canadian troops. Before going overseas he paid a brief visit to his mother-in- law. He was killed after five weeks of active service in France.

I ——=————— We should be glad if relatives of tnose who are wounded or killed in action, or have re- ceived distinctions, would forward any details in their possession, so that our columns may contain, from week to week, a complete record of the gallant service of those who have gone to the Front from this district.

MACHYNLLETH. A cinematograph entertainment was given on Thursday evening, under the patronage of Lord Herbert Vane Tempest. Special films were showp and music was supplied t y the Town Band. The proceeds were in aid of Londonderry Cottage Hospital and cjllections were made for the national egg fund. The departure is regretted of Mr O. Emlyn Jones (clerk with Mr W. P. Rowlands, soli- citor), deputy supe-'iitendent registrar and assistant clerk to the Guardians, for Neatn, where he will hold a similar position in the firm of Mr Edward Powell solicitor. Mr Jones has resided at Machynlleth for eH,n years, and has made a large number of friends. lie was a member of the Baptist, C hapel and in bidding him farewell on Sunday the Pastor (.the Rev. D. H. Hughes) and stveral deacons spoke, testifying 'o Mr Jones' tjood character and wishing him godspeed in his new sphere. Mr Edward Lewis, Dovey View, )tfi this week to enter Aberyst vvth College. Mr. Lewis was an active i ember of Wesleyan Church and secretary of •1 e Sunday School and a kind farewell was given Vim on Sunday evening. Mr. Lewis had a bright career at the County School and is popular m the town. Pte." J. R. Jones, whose mother rcsides at Tanrallt-street, has been seriously wounded in France, as a result of which his leg has had to be amputated.

LLANON. Mr Evan Lewis, Alltlwyd Farmyar 1, passed away at the end of last week after protracted illness at the age of 68 years, and interment took place at Rbiwbwys on Monday. De- ceased leaves five full grown children. He was a member of the C.M. Church, and in the unavoidable absence of the minister the Rev. T. D. Thomas, Siloh, officiated at the house and at Rhiwbwys Csmetery. The chief mourn- ers were the Misses Lewis .daughters), Mr. Evan Edward Lewis (son), and ether rela- UTh. interment ot Mr Tom Ckrto. WhitebaVl took place on Friday at LlamanUTr l Churcn vard when the Rev. David Lewis, tiie Hev^W. liar Edwards, and the Rev. D. P-° = • officiated The attendance was large and the choir present in full ^rengtl. sj°wing he esteem in which deceased w«. held and the deep sympathy felt tor tne liioIllllJ were oft-occiirring trials. The hief niourner3 were Mr John Clarke (father) the Misses Clarke was covered uv w ^M^ttfe Clara Davies, the Davies, Delfan passed awa37 Imt week. attie Davies Delt&n, passoa u i „ii £ « a ch.rn.ing child 5 i'er srave more on lenve from £ a^an%^°'rS HH1,' wa^or^ fe?e, arSalonika when he last w "ot home.

-.(. MID-WALES AUTUMN HORSE SALE. RECORD PRICES. An annual held at Newtown on luesaay upwards of 230 horses were catalogued, mc f and (jraught horses. Trade*1 throughout^vas excellent. The.prizes m L various classes amounted to upwards °f £ 135 and including the champion silver cup ^alued PRO nresent.ed bv t he inhabitants or rs and the porprietirs for the highest pr.ee ho™, in the autumn and spring sales, to he the P"5 perty of the owner for twelve ninths a*d must be won on three occasions Gre^ exc^te ment was shown when a remarkable four old gelding of Mr. Chapman Henfron, Llan- dy=sul mode the record price of a non-pedigree £ for all England of 250 guinea. That figure was afterwards exceeded by the beauV iful shire mare, the property of Mr. Evan Davies, Red House, Caersws, which realised 252 guineas, Mr Davies, thus became the winner of the cup and the ten guineas special prize.

CORRY'S TOBACCO POWDER (Free of Duty since 1866). For Lice and all Skin troubles in Cattle, Horses, Pigs, etc., for preventing Fly on Sheep and Warble Fly in Cattle, also for Fleas, etc. on Dogs Cats, Poultry and their nests. NON-POISONOUS. No risks from CHILL as by Washing. Approved by Board of Agriculture. In Tins, Is. 6d. and 3s.; also in Bulk. Also Corry's Ringworm Lotion, Equisan Mange Specific, Maggot Lotion, Foot Rot Lotipn, etc. ISold by all Agricultural Chemists. Manufactured by CORRY and CO., LTD., Shad ,c'V. Thames, London, S.E.

Portmadoc Soldier in Italy. Private H. JONES, son of Mrs. J. Jones, Baptist Chapel House, on active service in Italy. on active service in Italy.

LAMPETER. A Court Leet tor the manor of Mabelview was held by Mr. D. F. Lloyd, deputy steward, at Cwmanne Tavern un x- rid ay evening. The following were sworn on the jury-Messrs. Stephen Webley Parry Pantyceriig (foreman) David Davi,-s, iflaenmuss; J. Saunders James Jeiiyside; W. Giyn Griffith, Cwmanne Taver-r; I J. W. Faulkener, Pwllbaker; J. Emrys Jones, Cwmanne Tavern; E. T. Davies, Emlvn Cot- tage; James Davies, Cwmanne: Richard Jones 1 arcyrhos; Daniel Davies, Cwmanne Tavern, and David Evans, Manglas. Mr D. Evans, Manglas, was re-appointed beadle. Mr Davil Davies, Blaenmaes, fnd Mr J. Saunders James homagers, and Mr Rd. Jonas and Mr. Daniel Davies affeeors. The Deputy Steward then addressed the court and explained its func- tions. Anniversary services were held at Soar Chape] i. lu sday and Wednesday when the Revs. B. Davies, D.D. Newcastle Emlyn, and Joseph James, B.A., Llandyssilio, were the preachers. Petty Sessions were held on Friday before H. Bankes Price (in the chair), and Charles Evans, Esqrs. The licence of Victoria Inn was transferred from the late Mrs. Jane Williams to Miss Mary Anne Hughes. An ex- cuse list for the parish of Lampeter Urban was presented and passed. Messrs. D. I. Rees and Williams offered for sale on Monday the freehold farm of Cwm- dare and Cwmnant, in the parish of Caio. The property was sold to Mr Nathaniel Jones, the tenant, at £ 900. Mr J. Emrys Jones acted for the vendor.

RHIEOOL VALLEY. Visitors have expressed the great need of fingerposts in the locality. Paths are difficult for strangers to find and they frequently lose their way. A sale of farm stock was held on Saturday at Tyllwyd-uchaf by Messrs. Daniel 1. Rees and Evans. A large number attended and bidding was brisk. Most of the cattJe were sold at high prices i

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(Continued from previous column). ether xor about a fortnight. I am glad to asy lie is well and le, likle us, was jooking lorward to the enu oi .his strife. Your verse quotation is very inspiring, especially just now. "Go lorward shall tie uur emblem and with trust ;n God and His great goodness we shall continue the light, for rignt, knowing that He is watching o'er us. May His saving grace be bestowed upon us so that,we may all survive this ter-jHe conflict. It grieved me very much to read in the "Cambrian News" that your son had been wounded. I sincerely trust he will soon be about again. You de- vote much time in jrder to ,;omfort the boys when you have your own domestic troubles. Your reward is assured as you have the love of every Aber. lad serving, which is a great thing. Pte. Owen Jones, France.—The cigs were doubly welcome this time because we have been moving from one to another of the battle- fields -since August,- the result being that we had great difficulty in getting any eigs. It is a giciious Sunday morning and the country is beautiful all round, but. no sign of habitation. Fritz saw to that before retiring. The Huns visit us at night time, dropping bombs galore. it is a queer sensation in the dark to heal- the drone of the engines for you cannot see them and expecting every minute a bomb to drop on onr's dug-out. Driver E. E. Davies, France.—I cannot find words to thank you and the many Abor. friends for sending the cigs which are so hard to get here. Contributions. Amount already acknowledged (Christmas, 1915), £ 146 5s.; do. (weekly), £ 1321 18s. ll £ d.; Mr M. Price, grocer, Northgate-street (4th)' 5s.; Mr Evans, Hendrerees, Crosswood, 5s.; Mr J. T. Reaves, Bibbv Stores (5th), 2s. 6d; sacred concert Royal Pier Pavilion, Sunday evening, Sept. 22nd, E8 8s.; sacred con- cert Rheidol United Choir, Sunday evening, Sept. 15th (5th), P,3 6s. 10d.; Central Foundry employees (70th), 10s.; Aber. Y.M.C.A. weekly tribute (45th), 5s.; Aber. Special Constabulary Drill Class (169th), 4s 9d.; Corporation em- ployees (138th), 4s 4d., "Cambrian News" em- ployees (152nd), 3s. 6d.; Electric Works em- ployees (139tli), 2s 9d.; Mr D. W. Trviot- dale's employees (150th), 2s; Mr Dd. Watkins' employees (76th), 2s.; total, £1,482 5s. 1d'l Twonty-two parcels, which include two new re- cipients and one non-smoker parceli and the Cardigan Battery and Ammunition Column weekly parcel sent this week cost E8 19s. 3d.; contributions for the week, Cl4 Is. 8d. R.S.M. Fear begs to tender his sincere thanks to Madame Barbier and Mr. J. F. Younge, manager, for kindly arranging the sacred concert on September 22nd and Mr J. H. Rowe and the ladies and gentlemen of his orchestra and others for their valuable services for the same, which will be greatly appreciated by our brave boys. The continued loyalty of the Rheidol United Choir is most encouraging, for they have now raised for this fund the handsome total of £184.