The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

BARMOUTH. The death occurred 011 Friday, after a incr illness of Mr. Thomas Moms, 3, rron -race, at the afe of«ve»ty-on. je.« He was a faithful member of Caersalem Chapel and a Sunday School teacher. He leaves a wife and four children. The funeral took place at Llanaber on Monday, the officiatin0 ministers being the Revs. J. Gwynoro Davies .and the Rev E. Vaughan Humphreys. Private William B. Griffith, Vulcan Villa,. arrived home on Thursday from Palestine. He took part in the Suvla Bay landing and has been wounded three times. 011 Friday the eighteen-months-old child of Mr and Mrs. Sam Titley, 1, Mount Pleasant, passed away. Only the previous week this family buried another child. The remains were laid to rest at Llanaber Churchyard on Satur- day, the Rev. R. Lloyd Roberts, M.A., officiat- in^he Mawddach Lodge of Oddfellows held it^ monthly meet'.ng on Saturday. The following were elected officers for the eusuing year: Noble grand, Bro. R. G. Roche; vice-grand Bro. Robert John Roberts; warden; ,Bio. Owen Edwards; guardian, Bro Humphrey Williams; sick visitor, Bro. John Jones, Balmoral; trea- surer Mr. Humphrey Jones; assistant trea- surer' Bro. Morris G Roberts; secretary, Bro. William E. Jcnes: trustees, Bros. Rees Jones, William Roberts and John Jones: auditors, Bros. Owen Williams and Fred Howe; delegates to the district meeting to be held at Dolgelley in January, Bros. Owen Williams, Morris G. 'Roberts, and the Secretary. A vote of condol- ence was passed with the Secretary in his recent Ijereaveinent.

PWLLHELI A joint meeting of the Liberal and Conser- vative Clubs, Nevin, met on Monday even.ng to make arrangements ior the general election. It was unanimously resolved to) support Mr. Lloyd George's candidature and a strong com- mittee was appointed to arrange a canvass. Mr R. T. Ellis, Bodlondeb, was appointed chairman and Mr. David T. Turner, election agent. Pwllheli sessions were held on W ednesday, before Maurice Jones, J. G Jones, C. H. Lloyd Edwards ,a.nd J. Uugties Pany.—Superintendent Owen charged Daniel Jones Bof iville- terrace, with haning stolen twenty-lour bottles of beer from Victoria Bottling Stores.— P.C. Jones and MJ, Evan Davies gave evidence, and detendant was bound over lor twelve months. A meeting of lJwilheli branch of the Railwåy- men's Union met on Saturday, Lieut. T. J. Wi.lianas, ex-railwayman, pres.dmg. The mem- bei s unanimously pledged themselves and their wives to support the candidature of Mr. Lloyd George. Mr. D. Pugh (foreman) said the rail- way men never intended to vote against Mr. Lloyd George. The proposition was moved by Mr. Iorwerth Williams, seconded by Mr John I Morgan. The resolution was sent by wire to Mr Lloyd George. Tiie death has occurred ot Mrs. Jennet Giu- ) iiths, Crown-terrace Abererch, wko has been 'bedridden for over twenty years. The Revs. •Mortal!rice, Hugh Davies, and R. M Edmunds officiated at the funeral. I Mr. John Roberts, Tyr Gof, Fourcrosses, who died on Monday in his seventy-seventh year, has been for many years foreman in the employ of Lleyn Rural Council. Miss Ellen Hughes, headmistress, Troedyiallt; Girls' School, gave an address on Sunday to the members of Penmount C.E. Alderman G. Cornelius Roberts presided. Mr. Robert Humphreys, Portmadoc, an agent for the Refuge Insurance Company, was pre- sented on Wednesday with a cutlery case for the best increase in North Wales during the ,year. The death took place, with tragic suddenties-i on Thursday, of Mrs. Edwards, Carlton, West End. who died on tne way to Colwyn Bay. Mrs Edwards was suffering from influenza and was anxious to move to her sister s residence at kiolwyn Bay. She started the journey in a motor car, but died when a few miles out of Pwllheli. Deceased was the widow of Mr Wm. Edwards, Shop Grugan, a well-known draper. Interment was made at Denio on Saturday, tho Revs. J. Rhydderch and Conway Pritchard officiating. A meeting of electors was held en t t'uUiy to arrange for the candidature of Ir. Lloyd George. Alderman Maurice Jones, J.P., who was voted to the chair, extended a warm wel- come to the women electors. Mr. O. Ellis Jones .said the meeting was called irrespective of party politics, as the Liberal and Conservative Associations in the town had unanimously adopted Mr. Lloyd George a their candidate. Mr. T. G. Hughes, as a member of the Conser- vative Club, assured the meeting that the Con- .•ervative Club was unanimously in favour ot Mr Lkrv<? George Alderman G. Cornelius Roberts proposed and' Mr. D. H. Williams, M.A., seconded a vote of confidence in the Right Ron Member, which was passed. It was decided to appoint' an election committee consisting of twenty men and ten women. The Committee loet on Saturday when Alderman Maurice Jones was elected chairman; Mr O. Ellis Jones loca) election agent; and Lieut. T. J. Williams and Mr R. E. Williams, secretaries. it was re- solved to ask the women voters to undertake1 to canvass the town. and Mrs D. H. Williams. Mrs Wynne Griffiths, Mrs WhXe, and the secrtaries were appointed. A meeting was held at Fourcrosses on Wed- nesdav to secure a memorial institute in the vil- lage. Mr. H. J. Williams (Plenvdd), who pre- sided, explained that the intention was to con- vert the old hotel into an institute. The pro- ject was approved and a number of canvassers were elected. Tl"e Cambr'an New.; Stores for Xmas presents.

I Died In a Cart. LLANBADARN MAN'S TRAGIC END. Wiliiam Caine (54), carpenter, Primrose Hill, Llanbadarn, who for some time has been work- ing for Mr. Richard Owen, builder, Aberyst- wyth, at Llanaeron Mansion, where extensive alterations are being made by Captain T. P. Lewes, of Abermaide, died suddenly in return- ing from Aberayron to Llanaeron on Monday afternoon. Deceased was in a cart, sitting on the rail. Mr. Jenkin Lewis, of Fanod House, was walking behind and at the old Toll House he noticed Caine dropping forward .helplessly. Mr. Lewis jumped into the cart and assisted Caine to sit upright, at the same time calling to his friend, George Ashworth, to run for a doctor. Meanwhile Caine was taken to Fanod House, but on being taken into the front room it was evident that he was dead. Dr. Tom Davies, Tanyfron Villa, soon afterward attended and pronounced life to be ext inct. At the inquest, on Tuesday, before Dr. JacK Lloyd, without a jury, D. J. Mills, painter, Aberystwyth, said he knew that Caine had suf- fered from heart disease. A verdict of "Diefi from natural causes, probably heart disease," was returned.

The National Farmers' Union of Wales. I REMARKABLE PROGRESS. Probably no movement in Wales, writes a correspondent, has made more rapid progress than what has been achieved by the National Farmers' Union, whose branches spread over nine counties. Up to the present Cardigaa- shire, though essentially WTelsh and agricul- tural, has held aloof from the movement and formed a union of its own. This is unfor- tunate, as "Unity s Strength." A county union of itself is too weak to be of any utility to the members; but by combining the 67,000 farmers of Wales, provided they are loyal and true to one another, under the banner of the Welsh Farmers'. Union, it would become an irijesistible for<\e capable of dictating terms to Welsh county members and have sufficient voting power to ensure the return of candi- dates pledged to carry out the Union pro- gramme. To see Welshmen, who have always maintained the rights of Wales to work out its own destiny, join the English Farmers' Union in preference to the Welsh Union is strange and unnatural. The plea that the N.F.U. is a strong union is nonsense. There is a great number of farmers' societies and unions in England to-day that are not affiliated to the N.F.U. Moreover, that union has no member in seven or eight English counties. Scotland and Ireland are sufficiently loyal to their race and traditions to have farmers' unions of their own. Why not Wales? Let England organise herelf as well as Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and let each have its distinct national institu- tions, but join forces when necessary to attain a point of general interest. The N.F.U at present object to assist any other union with- out the payment of an affiliation fee of 4s. each member. Moreover, according to a leading article published in the "Agricultural Gazette" a few weeks ago- the N.FU.. cannot record one single useful service to agriculture during the ten years of its existence. A speaker address- ing a meeting on behalf of the English Union- a short time ago delivered himself thus: "Join us, the .English Union. We are erecting tine offices in London, costing thousands of pounds, where we can go when we run up to London, for a chat and a smoke." There we have the cat let out of the bag. The small farmers of Wales are never afforded an opportunity of going up to London unless they go there as repre- sentatives of the Union. All the Government offices are then open to them. The idea that the small farmer of Wales should be asked to subscribe towards the ejection of majestic structurer, in London for the accom- modation of swanks is absurd. Let Welsh farmers be true to themselves, to our tradi- tions, to the freedom we enjoy through the sufferings of our forefathers "and stand to- gether as Welshmen and not divide our forces, as there cannot be any true sympathy or brotherhood between the great English agri- culturists and the small Welsh farmer. The I Welsh Union has already accomplished good work for the farmers of Wales and it will un- doubtedly be a factor to be reckoned with in the future. I hope soon to see Cardiganshire join the Welsh Union, "I godi'r hen wlad yn ol." No doubt an invita.tion to the General Secretary (Mr. J. R. Chambers, Llanrwst), to address meetings in the county would meet with a ready response.

PORTMAnOC. APPOINTMENT.—Miss Dorothy Jones, younger daughter of Mr. William Jones, School House, has left Aberystwyth to take up an appointment as senior lady clerk at the Inland Revenue Offices, Cardiff. MEMORIAL SERVICE.—A memorial service was held at Tabernacle to the eleven members who had fallen in the war. The Rev J. Henry Williams, pastor, conducted the service and gave an impressive address. WALES AND PALESTINE.—The winning of Palestine by the Welsh was the subject of a remarkable interesting and instructive lecture given at the Garth C.M. Chapel on Friday night when a large audience by Prof. David Williams, of Aberystwyth College, who was a chaplain with H.M. Forces in the Holy Land. Mr. J. T. Jones L.C., and M. Bank, presided, and the proceeds were in aid of English Presbyterian Church. WEDDING IN PERSIA.-The marriage was solemnised at Teheran, Persia, on Wednesday, September 4th, between Mr. Percy. B. Snowden of H.M. Telegraph Department at Teheran, son of Mrs.- Snowden, 34, Chandos-road, Harrow, and Miss Maggie Richards, youngest daughter of Captain David Richards, 51, High-street, Portmadoc. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Ellis, who also holds I a Government appointment at Teheran, and was attended by her sister, Mrs Ellis, as brides- maid. The bride was dressed in a cream serge costume, a crepe-de-chine blouse, and a cream chiffon hat. The reception to the bridal party was given by Mr. and Mrs. King Wood, and the wedding cake was given by Lady Murling, who with her husband, Sir Charles Murling, also attended the reception. Mr. and Mrs Snowden reside within a short distance of the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellic. ) THE ELECTION.—There is considerable ex- ) citement in Portmadoc over the parliamentary election. The three candidates have election rooms in the town, Major Breese and Mr. Ellis Davies, both in Bank-place, and Mr. R. T. ( Jones in High-street. A meeting in support of the candidature of Mr. R T. Jones was held on Monday night, and one in support of Mr. Ellis Davies on Tuesday night, whilst Major Breese will address a meeting to-night, the three meet- ings being held in the Town Hall. PORTMADOC. SUCCESS. — Mr William Emrys Roberts, Toll- gate, Minffordd, and Brongadair, Festiniog, has passed the examination of graduateship of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers held in London a few weeks ago. He has been employed in Boston Railway Works during the past three years and studied for the examina- j tion in lis leisure hours. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Tues- day morning, after a brfef illness, of Mr. John Griffith, of Tanymarian, Tremadoc, at ttie age of seventy. He leaves a wife and grown-up children, with whom deep, sympathy is ex- pressed. HOME ON LEAVE.—Amongst those home on leave are Lance-corporal Robert Parry, Glaslvn- street; Gunner W. O. Williams, Cambrian-ter- race; Private H. Parry, Glaslyn-street; Seaman Ivor Emrys Evans, Madoc-street. DEATH IN EGYPT.-Tlie sad news was re- ceived on Mondav. from iaundice. in liosnital in Alexandria, of the death of Private Owen Lloyd Jones, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jones, Tanronen. He was twenty-four years of age and joined the army voluntarily in the early days of the war and had been serving in France and Egypt. He was severely wounded in the battle of Mametz in the year 1916. He was conveyed to a home hospital where he re- mained for about twelve months in a. critical condition ;but for the past eight months he was serving in Egypt. Before enlistment lie was employed for some time by Mr. W. Morris Jones solicitor, and afterward at the London City and Midland Bank Bethesda. He was a bright and promising young man. Deep sym- pathy is expressed with Mr. and Mrs. Jones and the family. the family. | COLLECTIONS.—The children of Chapel- street School collected S44 13s. 5d. from Novem- ber, 1914 to Decem., 1918, in aid of various war funds. Twenty-six first-class certificates have I been awarded to pupils who made full attend- ance for the year ended July, 1918; 17 second- class certificates to these making 99 pel- cent; and 8 special merit certificates.

Tregaron Rural Council. THE HOUSING QUESTION DISCUSSED. Tregaron Rural Council met on Tuesday, Mr. Daniel Jenkins, vice-chairman, presiding. The Clerk stated that in 1917 the Council re- solved to take over the Bryncaron and New Lamb road, provided that it be put in proper condition.—Mr D. J Williams proposed that the road be taken over, and urged the Council not to quarrel over a trifle. The cost of up- keep would only be .a few shillings yearly.—Mr D .J Davies proposed and Mr. D. J. Williams seconded that a committee be appointed to inspect the road and report. This was agreed to, when the following were appointed Com- mittee;- Messrs David Jenkins, David Evans, William Davies, David Davies, Thomas Morgan, D. D. Evans and Mr W. Morgan. Re the application of increase in salary by the Fuel Overseer, the Clerk reported that the salaries paid in the neighbouring districts were —Lampeter Rural, £ 30; Llanybyther Rural, £ 30; Aberayron, t40. No expenses were paid in addition.—The Fuel Overseer presented a letter from the Divisional Coal Controller stat- ing that the honorarium would be JE75 and ex- penses, 236. Two-thirds of expenditure would be met out of imperial funds. It was not desirable that councils should go below the scale, and when a council failed to make proper arrangements for the execution of the Order the Controller was entitled to suspend the grant.—Mr Thomas Edwards proposed that the officer's figure of JE50 be granted.—Mr. D. J. Williams proposed 1;45, and Mr. D. Davies, Doithie, seconded.—The Rev. D. G. Davies said that the claim for expenses would arise if the salary was below £ 50.—Mr. Timothy Xvaiis proposed the adjournment of the question. The Council was in the dark and could not under- stand the letter.—Mr. J. Owen seconded.—The Clerk urged the Council to adopt one of the resolutions to decide the salary. That would encourage the officer in his work.—Three mem- bers voted for adjournment, seven for C45, and four for JE50. It was therefore decided that the salary be £45. Colonel Drummond wrote that a district had been mapped out for the local mart, and farmresiding within that district must send their stock to the mart. Farmers outside the district would not be allowed to dispose of their stock at the Mart. A letter was read from the Clerk of the County Council calling attention to the erec- tion of cottages suitable for workmen in the district. It was proposed to hold a conference in the county to ascertain whether the councils are prepared to support a proposed exhibition. —Mr. Thomas Horgan said the district needed new dwelling houses immediately, and he pro- pqsed that delegates be appointed to attend the conference,Mr. Arch seconded, and it was carried.—The following were appointed :—Mr. Timothy Evans, Mr. R. D. Arch, Mr. Daniel Jenkins, Mr. E. C Evans (sanitary inspector). The Surveyor called attention, to the state of Grogwynion road. The river was in danger of changing its course towards the district road and possibly would greatly impair the road. The following committee was appointed to investi- gate, with power to act:—Mr T. Edwards, Mr. D. D. Evans, Mr. R. D. Arch, and Mr. Timothy Evans. The Rev. D. G. Davies, B.A., said that as j irtunation work 1 had now -stopped that the Government be urged to release corrugated iron and wire for fencing. This was agreed to. Mr. Thomas Morgan proposed that the Coun- cil ask the G.W Railway authorities to con- tinue the four o'clock train services, as thii would facilitate the business of the district. Mr. D. L. EvsiiS, Tynyfron, Gartheli, appeared before the Council on behalf of the Land Union with regard to the high rate of charges at the market field for weighing beasts. Mr. Evans urged the adjustment of the scales. The Council was working against the success of the marts.Mr Timothy Evans believed the charges were too high and that the success of the marts was in danger.—Mr. D. D. Evans said that there was a general complaint that the charges were excessive.—It was decided that the charge for weighing sheep be Id. per head; fat cattle, 6d.; store cattle, 3d. pigs, 2d.

Merioneth Will. BEQUESTS FOR DISABLED SERVICE MEN. Mr. William S. Carr, of Min-y-don, Arthog, Merioneth who died on July 13th last aged 57 yeart;, left estate of the gross value of £ 15122, of which £ 39,502 is net personalty. The testator left an annuity of E50 each .to hife sister Edith Batho, and his brother Charles; f300 per annum to each of his sisters, Elizabeth, Henrietta and Ada, dur'iig spinsterhood, and the use of his residence, with remainder to his residuary estate;' £ 200 to William Gittins, and £ 25 for each year in his service; E200 to Stanley Ella- way, formerly in his service; E200 to Francis Stapleton, formerly in his service; one year's wages to each female servant of two years' service. E100 to Rowland Guthrie Jones, E1000 to his nephew James Herbert Brydon, and the residue of his property to St. Dunstan's Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors and Queen Mary's Auxiliary Convalescent Hospitals for Sailors and Soldiers who have lost, their limbs in the present European war (for the endow- ment of a permanent hospital) in equal shares.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. Corporal Richard Jones, M.M., Ffridd Uchaf, arrived home on Wednesday from France, wear- ing his Military Medal which he won by con- spicuous gallantry on the field. On Saturday afternoon, after a few days' ill- ness the death took place of Gwyn, the five-year- old child of Mr .and Mrs. H. R. Jones, Glas- fryn Villa.—On Sunday morning Mr William Jones, 9, School-street, died at the age of sixty- four He leaves a son, who is in America, and three daughters. Interment was made at Maen- twrog. The annual meeting of West Merioneth Cal- vinistic Methodists was held on Monday. The Rev. J. Lewis Aberdovey, presided. The Rev. T Mordaf Pierce, Dolgelley, and Mr. Meredith Jones, Towyn, were elected presidents, and Mr H. Ariander Hughes, Llanberis, treasurer. A resolution was come to ule-_n the various chapels to pass a resolution in favour of a League of Nations. A vote of thanks was accorded Major Davies for establishing"a chair at Aberystwyth University College. Principal Prys, Aberystwyth visited the meeting on behalf of the Forward Movement and delivered an inspiring address. The wedding took place on Saturday, at Min- ffordd Chapel, of Miss Mary Edwards, Lodge y Plas, and Private James Carney, Beaumarts. The Revs. D. Perry Jones, and M. E. Morris, officiated. Miss Jenny Williams was bridesmaid, and Mr. E. Lloyd Williams, best man. The Social Club has subscribed E2 2s. to the funds of the local tNursng Association, and f5 to secure comforts for the soldiers Sergeant W. D. Williams, Castle-street, and Private Moses Jones are home.

TOWYN. At the Independent Schoolroom on Friday evening an address. explain ng women fran- chise was given by the Rev R. R. Williams Bala. [The chair was Occupied by U. J. M. James J.P. The speaker pointed out that there are many qu«<s^ons of special interest to women such as housing and temperance, Mrs Lias Davies, moved a vote of thanks to the speaker, seconded by Mrs Lewys Lloyd, which was agreed to. Others who spoke were R-evs. Gwilym Roberts, Hywel O. Jones, and Dr. Lewys Lloyd. On Saturday, a. successful jumble sale in aid of the Nursing Association was held at the Assembly Rooms. A temporary school clinic has been set up at Lloyd's Bank house, to enable town and country children to undergo free medical inspection, Dr. Lloyd, a Liverpool specialist, Nurse Owen, and a number of V.A.D. nurses are in attendance. On Tuesday evening at the English Pres- byterian Schoolroom, a paper was read by Mr. H. Morgan Jones, on "Merioneth Musical Composers.

DYFFRYN. The jumble sale on Wednesday week realised S60 for the Church funds. On Thursday the Women's Institute held their monthly meeting at Beulah, Talybont. The sum of C3 15s. was received by members for ex- hibits sold at the London exhibition. The Rev Basil Jones gave a lantern lecture. The Misses lOwen, Glanafon, supplied refreshments. Owing to indisposition1, the Rev. Basil Jones has been medically advised to take a change for six months. 1- jThe Cambrian News Stores for Xmas presents.

Aberystwyth Hero's Death Private R. W. MILLMAN, Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Millman, Trefechan, who recently died in France from influenza after serving with the colours four years, for two years and three months on active service. A friend of deceased, writing to his parents, says Private Miiiman lived a shining life as a Christian in word LAiid action. The parents have received a message of sympathy from his Majesty the King. At Tabernacle, where Private -NYi*omz,.n was a. member, the Dead I March was played on Sunday evening

PORTMADOC TRAGEDY. 1 i Whole Family Attacked. SON'S DESPERATE STRUGGLE. I' A shocking tragedy such as is happily rare in North Wales occurred at Portmadoc early ii Monday morning wlwi a father attacked his w.fe and family in a most ferocious manner and then committed suicide. It appears that Mr. Robert Williams, gar- dened, Tuhwntirbwlch, had been suffering from depression following influenza—his condition, in fact being such as to cause great anxiety to his friends and relatives. He retired to rest without giving any sign of a forthcoming brain storm, but at one o'clock in the morning he attacked his wife with a razor in a most mur- derous fashon, lacerating her throat and head A desps.'ite struggle followed, the woman's scre-icis irousing the hou::eh. U who rushed to her assistance. Tuning from his v ife, the demented man rushed at his children, using a chopper, a saw, and a. razor with fearful effect. His eldest son bravely grappled w.th him and struggled valiantly to prevent him carrying out his dread designs, while another son ran for help and called Mr. R. Davies, the employer. So terrible was the conflict with the deceased that the razor was broken, but grasping the uncovered bladd in his right hand the murderer slashed in all directions, ultimately being forced out of the house. What happened outside is told at the inquest. The deceased was found on the steps of the barn with his throat terribly cut, and death was mercifully quick. The injured are tII in a serious state, Mrs. Williams's life being almost despaired of, and one of girls, who received a blow from the chopper on the back of the head, may not re- cover. The deceased was in Mr Davies's employ for many years and was previously of a quiet disposition.- The tragedy was altogether unexpected, for although the deceased was depressed it was not thought tnat lie was mentally unbalanced. THE INQUEST. At the inquest on Tuesday David Williams (16), son, said he was in bed when he heard cries for help from Ills mother, about one o'clock on Monday morning. He went to her and found his father with a razor attacking her. He fought with him until the haft of the razor fell off. His father had a hatchet also, and attacked the other hildren and afterwards ran out. Sergeant Jones said he was called by the last witness to the house and found a terrible scene. Witness searched the outhouses and found Wil- liams on the step of barn with a razor blade in his right hand and his throat terribly cut. The blade fitted the haft found in the bedroom. Richard Davies, the employer of the deceased man, said Williams had been with him seven- teen years. an<i was a very good workman. Dr. Pierce Jodfes said that recently he-had attended the deceased who was suffering from the after-effects of influenza, but he found nothing in him to indicate that he was losing his mental balance. The jury returned a verdict of Suicide while temporarily insane," and a vote of sympathy I with the family was passed. The jury expressed admiration of the bravery of the son who, in fighting the father, saved the lives of all the family.

CORRESPONDENCE WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Sir,-I support Dr. Green's proposal that a small hospital should be instituted in South Carnarvonshire as a war memorial. If Lleyn and Eifionydd united, the project would be successfully inaugurated, furnishing an example of co-operation and the absence of parochial jealousy needed in me new a.ge. The supporters of scholarships have apparently little faith in the new Education Act, and while a State medical service is talked about it will be a long time before it becomes an actuality. —Yours faithfully, E. G. Rowland. PWYLLGOR BWYD ABERYSTWYTH. Syr,—Yn y Cynghor Trefol yr wythnos ddiweddaf darllenwyd llythyr oddiwrth Undeb Llafur yn y sir yn protestio yn erbyn gwaith y Cynghor yn gwrthod penodi tri aelod Llafur ar Bwyllgor Bwyd y dref, yn ol y rheolau. Hefyd,, darijenwyd llythyr oddiwrth J Dir- prwywr yn Nghaerdydd yn mynegi fod y Cyng- hor yn rhwym i benodi tri aelod Llafur ar y Pwyllgor, ac yn gofyn iddynt wneud hynny ar unwai-th. Yn wyneb hyn buasai un yn tybio y buasai y Cynghor yn gwneud yr hyn oedd iawn a cliyfreithlon. Ond na, nid felly. Yn fawr- eddog iawn dywedodd rhai o'r aelodau nad ( oeddynt hwy am newid eu penderfyniad. Yn awr, yr oedd y Dirprwywr wedi dangos iddynt nad oedd eu gweithred yn gyfreithiol, neu, o leiaf yn unol a'r rheolau; ac fel corff o ddyn- ion wedi cael profiad o waith cyhoeddus buasai un yn meddwl y buasent y rhai cyntaf i v'eith- redi yn rheolaidd. Ond ni wnaethant, a thrwy hynny agorasant ddrws i eraill wneuthur yr un camwedd. Ac os digwydd i un o swyddogion y Cynghor weithredu yn ol ei fympwy ei hun nid oes ganddynt le i weled bai arno. Os na ufuddhant liwv i gvfraith, a gweithredu yn rheolaidd, sut y gallant ddfcgwyl i eraill wneud liynny? Dywedodd rhai o'r aelodau eu bod yn barod i ymneilkluo o'r Pwyllgor am fod cymaint o draf ferth gydag ef a gormod o weled bai arno. Digon tebyg fod. Gwaith diddiolch yw gwaith cyhoeddus erioed; ie, gwaith a fernir yn fwy na un gwaith arall. Ond oni ddylai yr aelodau hynny yn eu traffertli feddwl tipyn am draf- ferth y Dirprwywr pan fyddo cynghorau tebyg iddynt hwy yn gwrthod ufuddhau i'r rheolau? Ni wn betli a fydd ateb y Dirprwywr iddynt, ond rhaid iddo un ai rhoi y rheol o'r neilldu neu eu gorfodi hwy i ufuddhau iddi. Yn sicr, ni alt roi rheolau arbennig i Aberystwyth, er pwysiced y dref Beth a wna? Cawn wel d Gwn fod rhai cynghorau a weithredasant yr un ffunud ag Aberystwyth wedi gorfod plygu yn y diwedd. Ond a wna Aberystwyth. Na wnant, meddant hwy. Ond fel y dywedais o r -| blaen, cawn weld. Undebwr. "PLAGUE SPOT PENNAL. ) Sir,—I really think you have hardly treated I me fairly in your vigorous leader. You say "Mr. Anwyl points out, as one of the owners, that he is not responsible, whereas I stated "I wa.s not one of the owners" of the cottages complained of, which is far more con- elusive than saying (if 1 were an owner) that I was "not responsible." How can an owner be !not responsible?" Further, you say "nobody ever said he was;" as if my public disclaimer was quite uncalled for. Well, I certainly think it was a very natural thing to do, and I thank you very much for insertfng my letter and hope you will kindly publish this, a-s many may have read your letter who did not read my letter. | Your correspondent was mistaken in saying "'In one case one privy has to serve for seven houses which have no back doors." What he took for one is two with doors facing same way. R. Anwyl. way. R. Anwyl. [We apologise to Mr. Anwyl and regret the' error, which was quite unintentional.—Ed.]

Late Lord Rhondda. MOST WONDERFUL MAN I EVER MET. Dr. Saleeby, in an article on the necessity of a pure milk supply, says:—" During my last conversation with the most wonderful man I ever met, the late Lord Rhondda, as we sat in his lovely garden in Wales and talked about the Ministry of Health of which, more than a year before, he had made himself the champion at my suggestion, I told him how tuberculosis was spreading among men and women and children, /the two latter especially,, and he asked me whether any of the food factors which he controlled was responsible. The answer was, and is, that the Ministry of Food is not responsible for the conditions of production of milk; which are the concern of another depart- ment; and that we shall never get right until we have a Ministry of Health to control t whole of this matter, upon which our racial life so largely depends." A meeting of the subscribers to the late Viscount Rhondda's Memorial of the Caddiff Chamber of Commerce was held on Tuesday. It was decided to endow a scholarship of jE60 pr annum for a four years' course at the School of Mines, Treforest, and also to have a portrait of the late Viscount Rhondda painted by Mr. Solomon J. Solomon, R.A., and hung in the Conference Hall of the Chamber of Commerce.

Portmadoc Council. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL OPEN ON ARMISTICE DAY. Portmadoc Council met on (Tuesday night, present Messrs. Llew Davies, chairman; D O. M. Roberts, J. Owain Hughes, W. Morris Jones, George E. Roberts, R. M. Buckingham, D. R. Evans, Ellis Griffith, Ellis Jones, with Mr. John Jones, clerk. Votes of condolence were passed with the rela- tives of the following:—Private David Hughes, Church-street; Private David 0 Lloyd Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jones; and Captain E. Hughes, Oakfield, Borthygest. Mr. W. Morris Jones referred to the honour conferred upon E-fion Wyn, who has received the degree of M.A. The honour was thoroughly deserved, and he proposed that the Council tender to Eifion Wyn their hearty congratula- tions.—Mr. D. O. M. Roberts seconded the pro- position, which was agreed to. Armistice Day. Mr. J. Owain Hughes pointed out that the Intermediate School was open on the aftei n, of armistice day. The townspeople joined as one in observing the day as a day of rejoicing and he was at a loss to understand why the children were not given a holiday. He pro- posed that the Council should send a letter to the Governors expressing their disappointment, and hoping that the children would be given a holiday on Peace Day and similar occasions. Mr. Ellis Jones seconded the resolution, which was supported by Mr. Ellis Griffith, who re- marked that even the flag was not hoisted at the Intermediate School on Armistice Day. Mr. D. 0. M. Roberts said the Governors were not to blame in the matter. The question of giving a holiday or. not rested Entirety with the Headmaster. The Chairman felt greatly disappointed at the failure of the Intermediate School to share in the general rejoicing. Possibly the reason was that it was intended to give a holiday on Peace Day, and that the School had been greatly dis- located by reason of the long holiday due to '^nfluenaa. í Mr. D. O. M Roberts-Had I been home that day I would have gone to the School, and, as chairman of the Governors, taken the responsi- bility of directing the children to take a holiday. Mr. Hughes' resolution was unanimously agreed to. Letters were read from the Prime Minister acknowledging the messages of congratulation. The Cambrian Railway Company wrote re- gretting their inability to re-instate the train leaving Portmadoc at nine a.m. to connect with the ten a.m. train from Barmouth for London. Public Lighting. The General Purposes Committee recommended that the arrangements to light seven public lamps in Portmadoc, two at Tremadoc, and two in Borthygest be confirmed. Mr. D. U. M. Roberts proposed, and Mr. Ellis Griffith seconded the adoption. Mr. Ellis Jones moved, in the interests of town and trade, that the Committee should consider if the supply of coal would allow. Mr. J. Owain Hughes and Mr. D. R. Ev; n did not think that the coal supply would allow. Mr. Buckingham seconded the amendment. The Committee's report was adopted, three voting for the amendment. Mr. G. H Webster, B.A., secretary of the War Heroes' Memorial Local Committee, sent a report showing that it was intended to make inquiries of each house in the town for names to place on the local roll of honour and to include in the list women and also the men of the mercantile marine. Mr. W. Morris Jones, chairman of the Com- mittee, in moving the adoption, suggested that power should be given to the Committee to co- opt.The suggestion was adopted. Mr. W. M.. Jones said that the suggestions as to the form the memorial should take in- cluded a cottage hospital, a monument, and scholarships at the Intermediate School. It was stated that the Comrades of the Great War were contemplating the establishment of a non-political club. The Chairman said he was informed that Mrs R. M. Greaves would like to meet the Council to discuss the question of a cottage hospital in Portmadoc. The hospital equipment of Wern Hospital, which would be closed in the im- mediate future and a certain sum of money in hand, might be handed over. He certainly thought the Council should meet Mrs Greaves and any others Mrs Greaves might name as in- terested in this excellent proposal. Mr. Ellis Jones proposed and Mr. D. R. Evans seconded, and it was agreed, that- the Clerk should write to Mrs. Greaves.

BLAENPENNAL. A movement is on foot to remove/the debt on the C.M. Chapel buildings and to erect a memorial inside the chapel to local soldiers. Mr. D. Jones, Triael, Mr. D. L. Jones, F.A.I., and the Rev J. Owen, Blaenpennal, placed the matter before the congregation on Sunday even- ing. Mr D. L. Jones suggested what each family should \do,,¡ an the movement was adopted. Several young members of the church were nominated to attend at the Chapel House on Christmas Day to receive subscriptions.

DOLCELLEY. The Committee of the local relief fund re- ceived JS12 7s 6d from a concert held last week under the auspices of the V.T.C. A bugle band, under the conductorship of H. Parry Jones, is being formed. The January Monthly Meeting of West Meri- oneth Presbytery is to be held at. Dolgelley. Three captured German guns have been pre- sented to the town and have been placed .n front of the Drill Hall. The death took place :011 Monoay, in his seventieth year, of Mr. David Pugh, Trefeilia. He was one of the oldest tenants on Caerynwch Estate. He was well known throughout the county, having carried out several contracts for the County Council in the erection of bridges. Owing to the prevalence of influenza the hold- ing of the Bands of Hope this winter have been abandoned. Several farmers in Cwmhafodoer district have sustained severe losses of poultry by the depre- dations of foxes.

DOLCELLEY URBAN COUNCIL. 1 The Urban Council met on Tuesday; present Councillors J. Jones Williams, chairman; H. Parry Jones, vice-chairman; Edward Evans, E. E. Jones Rees Morgan A. E. Hughes and Mr. H. D. Pugh, assistant clerk. j Mr Hugh Williams, Isfryn, having complained that the road in front of his house was being neglected, it was decided to defer the matter with a view to obtaining the Clerk's opinion as to whether the road was public. j Mrs. Furlong, Fairbourne, wrote that owing to the diversion of a stream near Brynhyfryd by the Council the water now runs to the front of the house, causing annoyance.—The Surveyor 'I stated that no dversion of the stream had been made by the Council. No doubt water ran down, but it was caused by the nature of the soil The drain had been opened, but no leak- ages detected, and as far as the Council was concerned everything possible had been done.— t It was decided to open the drain.—A strong j committee was appointed to'make arrangements I for public- presentation to the Clerk (Mr. Barnet-t) on his forthcoming marriage. ^The Cambrian News Stores for Xmas presents.

Mk Deacii from Starvation. ABERYSTWYTH (jrrlCER S .FA'l£ IN GERMAN i. Particulars have been received of the death in a German camp from ill-treatment and star- vation of Lieut. Reggie Howells, Hereford Regiment, only son of Mrs. Howells, daughter of the late Mr. G. T. Smith and. nephew of Mrs. E. R Gyde, Aberystwyth. Lieut. Smitn was a young man of splendid physique of twenty-four years of age. He had been through the Galiipoli campaign, in which he was wounded. He received a bullet wound in the leg which seveied an artery in the March German offensive in France, and, after being dressed by the British, was taken prisoner by the Germans. For three days he was taken in a cattle truck to a prisoners' camp, during which time he was abominably treated. When in camp I the food was not only bad but inadequate to sustain life and health. After three operations to his leg, in which it is alleged dirty instruments were used, morti- fication set in and death occurred after ampu- tation. Out of nine fellow officer prisoners four died whose lives would have been saved by proper treatment and adequate food.

Machynlleth Council. RECONSTRUCTION STEPS. INSANITARY CONDITION OF HOUSES. Machynlleth Council met on Monday evening, present Messrs Richard Gillart, chairman; J. M Breeze,, Richard Rees, T. Parsons, John Lumley, Evan Humphreys, Griffith. Thomas, Peter Vaughan, John Micali, Edward Jones, T. H. Evans, Edmund Giilart (clerk), Dr. A. O. Davies (medical officer), J. Humphreys (sur- veyor. It was decided to inform the Sergeant in veyor. It was decided to inform the Sergeant in charge of the house where the German prisoners stay that the water supply would be cut oft if the J210 owing for water was not paid within seven, days. A letter was read from the Cambrian Rail- ways Company stating, in reply to an enquiry by the Council whether the dripping of water from the railway bridge into the main road could be stopped, that the matter was unim- portant, and asking the Council not to press it. —Mr. John Micah said that if a spirited horse passed under the bridge and the water dropped on it an flcciidenjt might iliappen.-It was decided, on the proposition of Mr Evan Hum- phreys, to press the matter. A letter was read from the Medical Officers of Health Union asking the Council to grant 33 and one-third per cent. increase in salary to the Medical Officer (Dr. A. O. Davies). Dr. j Davies said he was not aware that such an application was to be made, and it was decided on the proposition of Mr. John Lumley to defer the matter to a special meeting to be held in a fortnight. Mr. Tomley, Montgomery War Pensions Com- mittee, wrote requesting ■#iat/ the Council should appoint discharged officers and men to vacant positions.—It was decided to reply that there were no vacancies at present. The Chairman was appointed a governor to represent the Council on the Board of Governors of the Bangor University College. A letter was read from the Bowling Club accepting the terms of El 15s. for the loan of. the Town Hall for a whist drive. A circular from the Local Government Board re war bonuses for officials was referred to the Sanitary Committee to report to the next meet- ing. The Montgomeryshire Territorial Forces Association wrote asking the Council if they desired to have some war trophies such as trench mortars, machine guns, rifles, carbines, and revolvers, as a good many were brought into the country for distribution.—Mr Richard Rees suggested they should apply for trench mortars to place before the Clock Tower, and Mr. Peter Vaughan said • they could also apply for smalf arms for the Institute. A committee was appointed to draw out a list of trophies desired ) I Mr. Richard Rees said a large quantity of barbed wire and other useful things had been brought, over to this country from France, and he proposed that the County Council be re- quested to ask the War Office for some of them. —The proposition was carried unanimously, Mr. Richard Rees, referring to re-construc- tion, said that old industries would have to be revived, and he proposed that the Council appoint a committee to go into the matter. He did not want the matter confined to the Council. A committee composed of the follow- ing were appointed to consider the matter:— Messrs. Richard Rees, Evan Humphreys, John Lumley, Richard Gillart, J. M. Breeze, Dr A. O. Davies, John Jones, Glanmelyn; John Pugh, Henry Lewis, Tower House, and Mr. Jenkins Bank. The Clerk warned the Council that they would have to t'be very catreful with their finances, or they would overdraw their account The Surveyor reported that he had received many requests for lighting the streets, as it was dangerous to traverse them at night Four members voted against lighting and five in favour, Mr Griffith Thomas stating that if they did not light the streets they would have to pay dearly for it.—The Clerk said that to main- tain lights until March 31st would cost JE1 per lamp.-It was decided to have lamps at the following places :-Garshilwn-Iane, Dovey Stores, Grithyn, Maglona-villas, Maengwyn Chambers, Smithy;) lPetrehooyn-stteet, near Dr. Davies's house, and Graig Fach. Dr Davies reported that he had visited the house where the prisoners were housed and found it in a very bad condition. There was no sanitation whatever. There was an earth closet and all the refuse was carried into the yard and buried. However, it was not buried deep enough and caused a stench. It was decided to report to the Local Govern- ment Board on the condition of the house, stating that if it was repaired it would be an excellent dwelling house. The Surveyor (Mr. J. J. Humphreys) applied for an increase in salary of 10s. weekly. At present he was not receiving much more than the men, although he did much extra work. An increase of S25 per year was granted for sanitary inspector's work—It was decided to co-operate with the Carnival Committee and to meet them at their meeting at the Institute on Tuesday evening.

RHEfDGL VALLEY. Reconstruction work is badly needed in the Vallye, as many i ouses :ne n^t ft for human habitation. The district r..ad is still a source of dager to pedestrians in t'1. darir.

PONTERWVD On Saturday interment of Mr Thomas E. Evans, Mount Pleasant, took place at Ysbytty Cynfyn. The officiating minister was the Rev E. Evans, vicar. Mr Edward Jones, Post Office, took part in the services at the house. A beautiful wreath was sent -by the church mem- bers. Deep sympathy is felt with the family.

GARTONS MANAGING DIRECTOR. HONOURED. I At the annual meeting of the Agricultural Seed Trade Association of the United Kingdom, held at the Great Eastern Hotel London last week, Mr. G. P. Miln, J.P.. Managing Director of Gartons Limited, Seed Merchants Warriiiz-, ton. who acted as the Association's President in the past year was re-elected President for the coming year. Mr. Miln is the first member of the Associat ion to ho'd office of President for more than one year and it speaks well for his popularity tsat lie was unanimously asked bv the members to remain in office for nnothor term. Mr. Miln, in his presidential address dealt very fully with the Test'ng -of Seed Order for 1918 showing the advantages of farmers sowing only pure genuine seeds of "high stand- ards of purity and germination.

LLA-NECRYN. i The death of the 3 year old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Evans, Top Pentre, occurred on Sunday morning from influenza. Mr Edmund R. Jones, Trychiad,, who some years ago emigrated to Austral;a and on the outbreak of war joined the Australian forces. and came to France, is now paying a visit to his home. The Cambrian News Stores for Xmas presents. 'L"" ,4'iiI: -»-. '[j

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THE ELECTION. NO EXCITEMENT IN CARNARVON BOROUCHS. (By Our Plwlheli Correspondence). While there was no excitement, in connection with the general election at Pwllheli on Satur- day, there was a great deal of quiet interest and quite eighty-nine per cent. of the total available electorate recorded votes The total of all was close upon 1,200. There were over 420 military and naval voters. The Premier's supporters were anxious to pile up a convine.. ing majority. The Women's Committse can- vassed the town thoroughly and worked hard on Saturday in .bringing the voters in. Dr. O. Wynne Griffiths, J.P., Mr D. H. Williams, M.A., Mr George F. Yale, Mr. T. H. White, and Mr. G. Cornelius Roberts, ex-mayor, gave < valuable assistance, as well as Lieut. T. J. Williams (chairman of the Comrades of the Great War Branch). Mrs. Lloyd George, accompanied by Mrs. Carey Evans and Sir T. E. Roberts, visited the Commit'-ee Room and the polling stations, and was accorded a warm reception. It is gratifying to find that the percentage of women polling is higher than the percentage of men. Pwllheli was divided into two wards. The electors of the south ward voted at the Town Hall, and those of the North Ward at Troedyrallt Infant School. This was the first time for a proper election to take place in the North Ward, and Councillor T. Williams Thomas was the first to record his vote there. Mr. John Jones, Salem-place, who is over ninety-five years of age and has always been a keen supporter of Mr Lloyd George, walked to the poll during the first hour. Nothing was seen of Mr Harrison or his supporters. The Town Hall was crowdejl on Friday night when a meeting was held in support of Mr. Lloyd George's candidature. Mr T. J. Houghton Davies presided and -addresses were delivered by the Rev. O. L. Roberts, Liverpool; the Rev. G. Salt, Bodvean, and Messrs E. J apheth and R. Mason Jones. At Nevin 470 only recorded their votes out of 1,100, including a large number of military and naval voters. There was more excitement in the county election and some of the rural districts polled heavily. As far as South Carnarvonshire is concerned, the election has gone in favour of Major Breese, except in the case of farm labourers who were well organised and voted for Mr. R. T. Jones, the Labour candidate. At Chwilog 250 out of 387 voted, and at Llan- aelhaiarn 400 out of a total of 600 recorded their votes

LUNILAR There was an exceptionally good attendance at the Debating Society last week to hear a debate on the question "Which has the higher ethical teaching—the Book of Job or Isaiah?" Mr. Edward Lloyd, atatiomnaster, said the Book of Job was looked upon as the most modern of all books of the old world. While Job stood like a solitary oak tree far back in the plains of history, Isaiah at his best was but one tree in a forest. Even the groans and wailings of Job are like the rumblings of moving mountains. He not only anticipated the Christian age, but contained in himself the seed of all ages. His sense of wonder at the mystery of the universe, coupled te that bed- rock of faith in the justice of the Creator, is something so lofty and so daring in its appli- cation that nothing in the literature of the world can be compared to it. Even in pros- perity Job is unrivalled in his moial virtues. In his adversity he was a man so unique in his goodness that even his affliction not only fore- shadowed but actually realised in that far away age the life of the God Man. Mr Rees Davies, Police Station, followed as the champion of Isaiah. Isaiah, he said, was one of the chief prophets of the Old Dispensation, as well as a diplomatist of international fame. His teach- ing was pre-eminently moral. His visions put him above comparison in the sphere of moral integrity, transcending all others in the liter- ature of the Old Testament. Isaiah's moral teaching anticipated that of the Gospel so closely that even the programme of Christianity was heralded therein. The teaching and pre- cepts of Isaiah were Christianity before Christ, and being thus appreciated were of necessity stronger in ethics than those of Job. Messrs. Dl. Jones, Glanmaide, R. Ll. Jones, Nantydder- wen, M. T. Jones, Llwynyreos, Morgan Edwards, Tanfynwent, and the Rev. O. H. Jones, B.A., B.D., added to the discussion, after which the President (Mr J. J. Jones) sug- gested that no vote should be taken. It was however, decided to vote, with the result that a majority was recorded for the Book of Job, though many remained neutral,

YSTUMTUEN. The funeral of Mrs. Katie Evans, wife of Gunner Joseph Evans, R.G.A., Tygwyn. who died at the age of twenty-five years, took place on Wednesday week and was largely attended. The service at the house was taken by the Rev G. Bedford Roberts and the Rev. E. M. Davies. At the chapel the service was taken by the Rev Charles Evans, Yspytty Cynfyn, and by the minister of the chapel. Several hymns were imprefssijvely sung, conducted by Mr. (David J Mason. Miss Eunice Richards, The Forfc presided at the organ. The relatives present were Gunner Joseph Evans husband), « Mr. Richard Daniel (brother), Mr. and 1 Mrs David Daniel Cross Hands (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. William Daniel (brother), I Mrs. J. D. Richards, Bodrain (sister), Mrs. j Maggie M. Sheffield (sister). Miss Mary Daniel, Ynyshir (sister), Mr. Owes Thomas Powell, Ynyshir (step-brother), Master Evan Daniel, Tygwyn (nephew), Mrs. Benjamin Daniel, Penrhiwceir (aunt). Miss M. E. Dame, Penrhiwceir Isaf 'cousin"), ;1,] n aiiy other dis- tant relatives.

LA TES T MARKETS Monmouth, Mon.—Cattle and sheep were in- ferior in quality to previous markets. Store 1 calves, 35s. to 75s., veal calves to £8. cows and calves to £52, and heifers to £22. Army horses averaged 32gns. Newcastle Enilyn.-Mossr. Lloyd and Thomas, auctioneers. Carmarthen, conducted the weekly mart. There was a large number of entries, especially in fat beasts, Iieep, and porkers, all of which were graded, and allocated. Cews with calves E35 to £ 45. and heifers with calves, C30 to £40. yearling store cattle, Ell to £15, and two-yea-ods, S15 to £18; rearing calves, up to 35s. each and branded calves, E6. Young pigs 18s. t. 25s. CATTLE. Oarmarthen, WeOne,i] a- -Twe,,ntv- nine fat cattle and 173 fat sheep were allocated. Thirty- three cows and calves sold up to £51, and 61 oaITes realised good prices. Hereford, Wednesday .Store bullock* made al;C27, heifers up to £22 10s.. barren cows, to C31 10s. in-calvers, £ 35 Ss" çow with calf from £ 14 10s to £ 57 10s. Calves made anything from £ 1 to £ 12. With respect to she p. hmbs made up to 50s., and ewes to 67s. Eggs and Poultry. Hereford, Wednesday.—Young fowls, 10s. to 18s. a couple; ducks, 14s to 20s: geese. Is to Is. 2d. per pound live weight; turkeys, Is. lOd. to 2. per pound eggs, 5d. each.With respect to [the auction trade, the prices were Geese, 14s to 16s. each; turkeys, controlled price, hens 112s to 18s a couple, cockerels, 10s. each: pullets i Ss. to 6s each; rabbits, 2s 6d. to 3e.