The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

POKTMADOC. MARITIME.—Mr Edward Llewelyn, third lIOn of Captain LI. G. and the late Mrs. Llewelyn, Wenallt, Maiine-terrace, has qualified as master maimer. MUSICAL.—Miss Gwendoline Thomas, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Thomas, Gwalia House, has passed with honours the preparatory examination of Trinity College of Music in pianoforte playing. MEMORIAL SERMON.—A sermon in memory of Mr. Owen Jones, chandler, was given by the Rev. W. J. Nicholson at Salem Welsh Con- gregational Church on Sunday night. Mr. Nicholson spoke eloquently of the deceased as a thinker, a life-long student of the Scriptures, and an earnest Christian. EX-SERVICE MEN WELCOMED.-Another of the series of socials to welcome ex-service men was held at Garth Schoolroom on Wednesday night. The Rev. W. T. Ellis, B.D., presided. Gifts were made to the guests who included Miss Myfanwy Jones who served as a nurse at Salonika. A vote of thanks, on behalf of the guests, was propcsed by Mr. R. Bonner Williams, M.M., seconded by Mr. Owen Thomas. MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE.—The News Room, Cornhill, has been taken by Garth Chapel members for the purpose of carrying On missionary work. Mr. Owen Hughes, one of the deacons, is in charge, assisted by Miss Jenny Jones (Rhiw House) as organist, and Messrs. Robert Williams (draper) and O. Buckley. Mr. Richard Humphreys (Rhisiart o Fa dog) preached to a large audience on Sun- day. There are. seventy members in the Sun- day School. LATE MR. PERCY H. JONES. Mr and Mrs Jcne-s and family of Wes Norwood, London, wish to express their most heartfelt thanks to the people of Borthygest and Por madoo for the very great help and sympathy shown to them in their terrible bereavement. They are deeply grateful to the brave lady and gentleman who wen: into the water, to all who tended assistance on the beach, and to Comrades of the Great War, for their very welcome assistance and for the music pro- vided and also to those who sent flowers. If anything could alleviate such a blow it would be the tiearrfelt sympathy and kindly courtesy shown by everyone. p3969 GARREG GOCH FATALITY.-At the in- quest last week into the death by drowning of Mr. Percival Jones at Garreg Goch, two wit- nesses urged the need for providing warning notices and facilities for saving lite at the spot, and Mr. D. Llewelyn Hughes, chairman of the Council, undertook to bring the matter to the notice of the authorities. Mr. Coroner Robyns Owen complimented Mr. B. Jager, a visitor from Walsall, on his heroic attempt to save the deceased. Dr. Pierce Jones certi- fied that death was due to stricture cf the heart when deceased was in the water.

ABERDOVEY HOLIDAY PHILHARMONICS. "Jam proximus ardet Ucalegon." Quite recently Europe was ablaze, and we had been rudely awakened from the sleepful security of our island homes and paid the penalty with our best blood and treasure. Now had come the time for self-contrition and the erection of memorials to the immortal memory of the eternal dead. In honour of the local war memorial Aberdovey organised an unparalleled entertainment of visiting and local musical talent. under distinguished patronage, on Friday. The overflowing house and galaxy of gratuitous professional talent testified to the affection and sympathetic esprit do vil.e in which the little village nestling 'iieath the huls is held by her perennial visiting clienteles. All had been done for the comfort and repose of the nerves of the audience. Many of them had spent an outdoor day in the sweltering heat motor-jazzing on the roads, boating on the estuarious river, gambolling on the tawny -sands, swimming in the riparian shoals. All round the coast, the languid air did swoon, Breathing like one which hath a weary dream, Full-faced above the valley stood the moon. A land where all things always seemed the same. But by eight p.m. the incoming cool salt breath of the sea had interpenetrated the well venti- lated auditorium with its freshening zephyrs, as the distinguished chairman (Lord Justice Atkin) took h:s place, the proceedings being inaugurated by the majestic joint rendering of the grand.national "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau » by the cosmopolitan heterogeneous assembly present. Conformably with these democratic times the majority of the talent displayed was undertaken by what in Mid-Victorian pre war times might have been flowers corn to blush unseen, only one-sixth of the items be- ing allotted to the degenerate m'e. Ladies and children bore the brunt, playing on the heart chords of an enthusiastic, sympathetic audience with devastating eltect and un- adulterated admiration. Foremost, inter alia, were Miss Emily Broughton of the Midland and Northern Musical Circuit, who ably filled a big gap caused by the indispcs:tion of the favourite. Miss Mary Morris, known locally as the Eos Ceredigion when singin, In Cardigan- shire, and as the Merionethshire missel- thrusli when enthralling an Abcrdovey audi- ence. Miss Broughton proved somewhat of a surprise. Her highly trained flexible voice, full of emotional pathos in her dramatic interpre- tation of "A Fine Day in the Forest," fol- lowed by "Annie Laurie," was received with thunderous rapture. Miss Helen Jackson, an Aberdovey straiivarian returned from winter practice in a Manchester orchestra of expert violinists, delighted a critical audience with the accuracy and technical precision of exe- cution of a difficult movement to the perfect accompaniment of a sympathetically-tuned-up mother. Miss Gwyneth Lewis, the rising daughter of the talented children's choir- master of eisteddfod fame, charmed with her » deep-felt old world songs" Aderyn y To" and "Fal de lal de laldero," displaying a serious- ness of character reminiscent of Antoinette Sterling in her youthful days, akin to the cinging of the intense school of Mid-Victorian Massachusetts and Virginia. The children's prize winning eisteddfod choir, under- Conduc- tor Hugh Lewis, opened up with" The I Sheohevds Lullabye," the same group which during the week had obtained second place at Corwen against seven numerically surerior choirs, and had been specially commended for purity of voice, tone, and grasp of theme, The popular baritone, J. O. Bryngwyn, far from proving a degenerate male, excelled as a particularly virile actor and soloist, sineing and acting in grand sonority the Spanish bull fight song "Toreador," his anti-climax work- in up the excited listeners to feslings of eager etynfidence in his future success as an operatic singer of great promise of histrionic and vocal .-blity, natural and inborn. Thi learned Lo-d Justice cave a. lamino-us address in the interval with his well known judicial clarity of thought, dwelling on the importance of unity and unanimity in considering war memorials and congratulating Aberdovey on their harmonious co-operation. R.

TOWYN. WEDDMG.-The wedding was solemnised by the Rev. T. Vaughan Jones at Salem, Capcl-y-Cwm, on Thursday, of Miss Hannah May Williams, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Williams, Cwm, and the Rev. Robert Trevor Davies Cwmrhyd-y-ceirw. The I bride was dressed in white crepe de chine with veil worn over a wreath of orange blos- soms, and carried a bouquet of carnations ?"d lilies. She was given away by her father. The best man was the Rev. Lemuel Jones, Llandilo. The bridesmaid was Miss Lydia Rees, who wore a gown of turquoise blue chiffon ta.ffetta with black parme velour hat, trimmed with cream ospreys, and carried a bouquet of sweet peas and carnations. The Rev. and Mrs. Davies were the recipients of xnmerous presents which included a handsome cheque "from the bride's father. The guests in- cluded the Revs. Clement Evans. J. Lewis, Walter Davies, Phillip J. Jones, Dr. D. Jones, Rey. T. Jones, J. D. Harries, W. M. Jones, Hugh Roberts, Mr. Wm. Beddoe, and the Maste- and Matron at the Institution, Swnn- sea. The honeymoon is spent in North Wales. The bridegroom is a native of Bwlch and well knrown in Towvn. RECITAL.—An orean recital was given on Friday evening at the Congregational Chapel by Dr. Caradoc Roberts, assisted by Mrs. Pink, Mr. J. O. Jones, Bryngwyn; and Mr. W. Hubert Davies (VinTVe+y The president was Ars. Rowlands, Trcfeddyg

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Merioneth Antiquities. CAMBRIAN ASSOCIATION MEETINGS. The Cambrian Archaeological Association meetings in Merioneth were brought to a close on Friday, when Towyn district was visited. At Llwyngwril the party assembled in the Burial Ground, interesting as one of the few graveyards of the kind in Wales, and has associations connected with tl-e Quaker move- ment which in its Welsh aspect has not been adequately dealt with. The ground was set imparl in 1646 by Owen Humphrey, who suffered persecution for his views. Mr. George Eyre Evans furnished the party, with information ag to the early history of the Burial Ground. Sir W. Boyd Dawkins found in the ground a rounded stone of the kind he had frequently seen in the Is]e of Man and Western Ireland. j In the Isle of Murray the stone was called either the blessing or the cursing stone, accord- to the way it was held. He had also been told j that fishermen would not take the stone into their boats because it denoted bad luck. He felt sure that the stone exhibited that day had not come to Llwyngwril by accident. In the centre of the burial ground is a headstone in memory of Gwen, who was John Brigpt's first sweetheart. She married a Mr. Richards and died at an early age. People in the neigh- bourhood remember Bright, when an old man, paying a visit to the grave. A short distance further on the party in- spected the quaint architectural features of old ftlange'ynin Churen, a barn-like", rugged structure overlooking the sea, its oldest visible point belonging to the twelfth century, though there is every reason for stating that it occu- there is every reason for stating that it occu- pies a. far more Encient site. Thanks to Rector (the Rev. D. T. Davies), scrupulous care is taken of the building. It was re-opened in 1917, after having been c'osed for nearly half a century. In the course of renovation, by scraping away successive layers of whitewash on its walis, fragments of texts in old black lettering were uncovered. It has also two sepulchural recesses and a horse-bier used in former days to briiiz coffins down from roadless mountains. According to Canon Fisher, this and another ¡;;t Llangower also in Merioneth, are the only two in existence. Mr. Llewelyn Williams pointed out that the parish was the birthplace of Arise Evans, a famous astrologer in the time of Cromwell. The Rector invited suggestions for future restoration, as he was anxious that nothing should be done to spoil the Church. The President (Sir ,-ncent Evans) expressed his appreciation of the atten- tion paid by the Rector, and at his suggestion a substantial contribution was made by the company in aid of the cost of restoration. Another interesting name mentioned was that of Abram Wood, the gipsy, who was buried in the Churchyard in 1790. Mention was also made by Major Breese of a font formerly ino the church-one of the best type of the early font—which was now in the possession of Lord M03tyn. He suggested that the Church having been restored, his Lordship might be asked to return the relic. The beautifully-situated church of Llanegryn was next visited. The main feature noticed was its magnificent carved rood screen. Canon Fisher quoted Dr. Cox, an authority on those matters, that rood screens were chiefly used in parish churches for memorial purposes, and not, as was often supposed, for the ceremonial reading of the Gospel at High Mass. Sir W. Boyd Dawkins suggested that the screen was removed from Cvmmer Abbey at the time of its dissolution. He did not know of any more beautiful scries of panels than those on the cast front of this screen. Mr. Edward Owen thought there was nothing improbable in the suggestion that screens of that kind might .9 have been removed from monasteries; but it was also possible that in many cases they were originally constructed for the churches they adorned. It was stated that Hugh Owen, Bronclydwr, one of the-pioneers of Welsh Nonconformity, was buried in the graveyard. AT TOWYN. The party was met at Towyn by the Vicar (the Rev. D. R. Pughe), who gave a detailed history of the Church, particularly of the alterations in recent years. The Church was described as one of. if not the oldest, in North Wales, dating back to the Norman period. Under two arches in the north wall of the chancel are the effigies of a knight of the fourteenth century and of a priest of the same period, and the latter presents archae- ologists with an almost unique exnmple. The most important archaeological object of the Church is known as St. Cadvan's stone. Originally found in the graveyard, it bears crosses and an inscription which has given rise to controversy among antiquarians. Sir John Morris Jones had stated that in his opinion the late Sir John Rhys, when he pre- sented h 8 interpretation of the inscription, had not fully realised the importance of it. He suggested a further careful examination of the stone. Mr. Edward Owen, who described the inscription as most important, explained that a few weeks before his death Sir John Rhys had another minute inspection of the stone, but his death intervened before he had an opportunity of reporting the result of his investigation. Hiving ended its inspection of ecclesiastical antiquities, the party visited Castell y Bere, Llanfihangel-y-Pennant. According to the late Mr. W. W. E Wynne, of Peniarth, it was the largest (with the exception of Beaumaris and Carnar- von Castles), but in its ornamentation im- measurably superior to any of the castellated buildings in North Wales." Dr. J. E. Lloyd said the Castle seemed to have been in exist- ence at the time of the conquest of NViales. After the death of the last Llewelyn, in 1283, the Castle was the last stronghold of Prince David, and was captured from him. It was subsequently taken over by Edward the First. In 1234, during the Welsh revolt, it was destroyed, and after that disappeared from history. Several fragments of carved archi- tecture from Ca-itell y Bere are at Peniarth, whoso owners have for generations held a pre- eminent place as patrons of Welsh literature. Friday's programme included a Nisit to Pen- iarth, when the visitors were entertained to tea by Mrs W. R. M. Wynne. The famous Peniarth manuscripts were bought a few years ago by Sir John Williams, Aberystwyth, and presented by him to the National Library of Wales; but there still remains a valuable col- lection of books and rare antiquarian objects. In acknowledging Mrs. Wynne's hospitality, Major Breese, M.P., suggested that permis- sion might be granted the Association to schedule the collection, which was likely to yield valuable information for reconstructing the histoiy of medieaval times. Mrs Wynne replied that anything which might be sug- gested in regard to the collection on the lines indicated she would be glad to acquiesce in. CONCLUSION. After the return to Dolgelley Mr Willoughby Gardner lectured with lantern slides on the excavations he has conducted in the ancient hill fort known as Dinorben in Kinmel Park. At the annual meeting of the Association Dr. J. E. Lloyd moved that warm support be given to the Committee appointed to carry out excavations at Segontium, at the upper end of the town of Carnarvon. Mr. Willoughby Gardner seconded the- pro- position, "-id it was referred to the Excavation Committee of the Association, with a recom- mendation that a substantial grant should be made.

PWLLHELI. FUNERAL.—On Thursday, the funeral took place at Llangybi of Mrs. Lloyd, Trallwyn, wife of Mr. C. H. Lloyd, J.P., Trallwyn, the Rev. John Davies, Llanarmon, officiating. The chief mourners were:—Mr. C. H. Lloyd, hus- band; Mr. Arthen O. Owen, Plasheulog, Pwll- heli, brother; Mrs. Roberts, Manchester; Mrs Evans, Brynberllan, sisters; Mrs. Cledwyn Owen, Llanbedrog, sister-in-law; Misses Evans, Brynberllan, nieces; Messrs. Owen Owen and Cradoc Owen, Llanbedrog, nephews; Dr. Lloyd Roberts, Carnarvon; tenants, Messrs. Griffith Williams. Llwynllyrys; David Jones, Coedy- garth; Robert Humphreys, Glasfrynbach; Thomas Morris, Castell. The undertakers were Messrs. T. and W. O. Williams, Pwlldefaid. ACCIDENT.—A boy named William Green, Rock-street, was riding a bicycle on Friday when lie collided with a motor car coming from an opposite direction. The accident occurred at the sharp corner near Whitehall Hotel. The boy received nasty cuts on the upper lip and the back of the head. He was attended.to bv Dr. R. Jones Evans. BIBLE READING.M-rs. Jine Owen, Gaer- gors Cenin, ninety-six years of age, has read the Bible nineteen times and hopes to live to complete her twentieth leading.

CORWEN. COUNTY COURT.—Judge Ivor Eowen heard a peculiar case at the County Court on Monday when Hemy Owen Parry, owner of the Hand Inn, Glynceiriog, siu-d the tenant, Simon Rogers, for possession of the inn, as resident difficulties had arisen through the yearly tenancy expiring on May 1st and the licence expiring on April 5th. After hearing evidence, the Judg-e said the f-i,e presented great legal difficulties, and he hoped the case could be settled. Judgmtnt was eventually given by consent, the defendant to remain in the house till fourteen days after the expira- tion of the licence next year, and to give up the land and buildings by September 29th next.

Dolgelley Meetings. BOARD CF GUARDIANS. RE-STAFFING THE WORKHOUSE. Dolgelley Board of Guardians met on Satur- day; present Mr Lewis Price, Dolmelynllyn, chairman; Mrs Morgan, Ballymacora, vice- chairman; Mrs Mills, Dolgelley; Mrs J. M. T. Pughe, Hclygog; the Rev D. T. Davies, Llwyn- gwril; Messrs Owen Ellis, Gellilwyd Fawr; John Griffith, Esgairfawr; John Evans, Evan Pugh, Llanfachreth; Morgan Williams, Arthog; Cad- waladr Roberts, Bontddu; Griffith Powell, Tyddyngoronwy; J, T. Owen, Glanaber; J. Davies, Abergynolwyn; E. J. Edwards, James Lewis, Dolgelley; Ellis Lewis Llwvnhensel; Hugh Jones, W. O. Davies, John Jones, Corris, Evan Evans, Llanaber: D. E. Davies, Edward Williams, Barmouth; R. Guthrie Jones, clerk; D. R. Davies, master. The Relieving Officer (Mr W. T. Lloyd) said there was danger that no hearse would be available at Barmouth for the burial of paupers.—Mr. Griffith Powell: I do not believe they are quite as hard-hearted as that in Bar- mouth.—A vote of thanks was accorded the Male Choir for a benefit concer, at Barmouth. of a pauper. Mr. Morgan WiHiams, presented the report of a conference at Shrewsbury to protest against the proposed abolition of boards of guardians. He said the unanimous feeling of the confer- ence was opposed to the recommendation made to Parliament in favour of breaking up the poor law, and the opinion was expressed that the transfer of the duties to county councils would be detrimental to the interests of paupers and ratepayers. One of the prominent speakers m said members of boards of guardians were equal to members of county councils. (Hear, hear). If boards of guardians were abolished the poor would lose the personal interest which was now taken in them and the interests of ratepayers would not be looked after so econ- omically. The conference also considered the administration of the Mental Deficiency Act.— A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Morgan Williams for his interesting report. Mr. N. J. Richards, collector of poor rates in Llangelvnin parish, having been recently demobilised, wrote asking for a substantial in- crease of salary, otherwise he would not be able to carry on the duties which in his absence had been performed by Mr. William T,loyd.-A proposal was made by Mr D. E. Davies in favour of increasing the salary; but it WPS decided to declare the post vacant and to advertise for applicants.—Mr. J. T., Owen asked whether it was possible to combine two or more parishes in order to offer an adequate salary to one collector? He was not in favour of continuing spare-time appointments.—Mr. E J. Edwards hoped that in making a new appointment preference would be given to an ex-service man.—Mr. Morgan Williams: That is understood. Mr. R. C. Evans, collector for Dolgelley, wrote that there appeared to be an erroneous impression abroad that the rates need not be "'T'd until the periods' March and Sentember. He suggested thai, members- of the Board of Guardians set an oxampV in the prompt pnvmert. of rawhen demanded. The Master and Matron applied for a testi- monial which WES granted. The Guardians resolved into committee to consider the re-staffing of the Workhouse, in view of the closing of the institution. It was stated that, owing to a disagreement, all the staff had been asked to resign at the end of August.

RURAL COUNCIL. THE WATER SUPPLY. Mr. Morgan Williams, Arthog, presided over I the Rural Council meeting. It was agreed to support the resolution of Llanfyllin Rural Council ct.hng attention to the preferential treatment aJÏorued to county councils, compared with rural councils, the former receiving by way of subsidy a sufficient sum to cover the whole cost of building houses for small holdings, whereas rural councils were required to finance building schemes for a period of seven years. The resolution urged that the Ministry of Health should take steps to grant like financial aid to rural councils and to place both authorities on an equal footing. A petition signed by fourteen ratepayers was read complaining that, though they paid water rates in Llanegryn and Llwyngwril parishes, they had no water supply. They suggested that an adequate supply should be provided in connection with the now housing scheme at Rhoslefain.-Tlle petition was referred to the Housing Committee. It was stated that there were between sixty and seventy persons in need of water. Mr. A. W. Willmer, Wern Isa, lzlawlrdref, wrote complaining of nuisance alleged to be caused by the drain passing through his land (Dolsadlei^, and it was decided to require the owners concerned to z.bate the misance. The County Land Agent wiote that a tender had been accepted for carrying out repairs at Prysgae Ganoi, and it had been decided to erect a new house at PantyfTa. Mr. William Lewis (Gwilvm Ardudwy), on behalf of the Parish Meeting of Llanddwyweis, suggested a conference with the representa- tives of Llanenddwyn parish and the Rural Council respecting Talybont water supply, and the Clerk (Mr. R. Ffouikes Jones) was author- ised to arrange a conference. The Sanitary Inspector (Mr Richard Edwards) reported in detail on his visits to various places and instructions were given with regard to requirements. Complaints were .received from Bontddu of an alleged nuisance at Blue Gafdens He went there and searched, but could not find the nuisance, except that the milk of human kindness did not flow freely. He warned one of the householders not to throw waste water where she ought, not to throw it. I got the -ivighbours to agree," he added, to forget the ,t and to live more peaceably. What will l,e the result of my preaching I do not know; but I do know that i have not had a fortuight's peace." It was agreed to forward extl acts from the Inspector's report to t!ie o%Ycrs concerned with regard to shortage of water. One house at Llanfachreth had bten without water for two months, except what was carried from a distance. The water was -sually obtained from the overflow of the lake in Nannau Park, which flowed along the roadside and across a field to the house. Water flowing along a road- side was liable to pollution and open to sus- picion. At a house in Llanelltyd there had been no water since May. The source of the supply was a shallow well, within twenty-five feet of the cowshed, and the surface aiound the well was lower than the floor of the cowshed. The well s liable to pollution and the scarcity was an annual occurrence. Better means should be provided for supply- ing farms with water. When the Ministry of Food licensed Dol- gelley slaughter house, the Inspector reported that defects were pointed out and promises were made to remedy them. Nothing, how- ever, had been done and the place was not kept clean. Two pigstyes had been left un- finished in the yard. Entrails and blood were thrown into the yard to be consumed by pigs. The stencli was abominable.It was agreed to serve a statutory notice. Mr. Wilkinson, occupier of Bryndedwydd, Dolgelley, wrote complaining of the grave in- sanitation of the premises. The Inspector re- ported having visited the house and found no cause of complaint. The occupier's contention was that the house was potentially dangerous ihsanitarily. The Inspector pointed out that the Council could dea,l only with "actual" not with "potential" nuisances.—The Medical Officer (Dr. Hugh Jones) cor. firmed the In- spector's report. The house probably did not comply entirely with byelaws. The oniy house that did so in the district was bis ov n. When he had possession of his house he took care that the byelaws were complied with, for the sake of good health and also to enable him to set an example to other cv,ncrs.-No action was taken. On a letter from Mr. G. Thomas, Tymawr, the Inspector was directed to investigate com- plaints of water scarcity at Llanbedr. It was agreed to support a resolution in favour of reasonable travelling and out-of-pocket ex- penses being paid to members of public bodies. The Surveyor (Mr. William Williams) was instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of a new bridge badly required at Rhydygor- lan, near Trawsfynydd, to which the neighbours were prepared to contribute in celebration of peace.—The Clerk: We will name the bridge "Pont Hcddwch." A request from two roadmen at Dyffryn for increase of wages was granted. Mr. Cadwaladr Roberts having called atten- tion to the alleged obstruction on the road from the main road at Bontddu to the estuary, the Clerk said he would arrange an interview with the owner and his solicitor. Notification was received of the Parish Council's application in favour of dividing Llangelynin into two parishes for local gov- ernment purposes. The Clerk said ccny of the application had also been forwarded to the County Council, with whom the matter rested. —The Chairman said at present Llwyngwril section of the parish favoured division, but Arthog section opposed. The position was re- versed when the question was previously dis- cussed. As the letter stated that the decision was unanimous, he would like to know if the Arthog members were present at the Parish Council meeting.—The Rev. D. T. Davies supported the application; but on the proposi- tion of Mr. Owen Ellis, it was decided to adopt a neutral attitude.

COUNTY. COURT. DINAS MAWDDWY CASES. Dolcrclley County Court was r. 'd (n Satur- day. before his Honour Judge Ivor Boren. Thomas James vnd Catherine James. The Troe'f'. Dinns Mawddwv. sued H. S H'psrir>- hottom and Co., colliery rwiiers. Liverpool, for the use and occupation of premises at Pla"- yn-Dinas. There was m appearance fo? defend- r'nts. Mr. R. Guthrie Jones, for plaintiffs, sairl thev purchased the premises in April, IP?8. Defendants had purchased the timber. The

South Carnarvonshire Farmers. ONE UNION FOR ALL WALES. The annual meeting of South Carnarvcn- shire Farmers Union was held aL Pwllheli ~>n Wednesday of last week. Mr. John Thomas, Bronllwyd, president, said it was the firs < anniversary of the Union which now had a membership of over 1,000. It was high time for Welsh farmers to organise themselves in order to secure fairplay from the Govern- ment. Since 1914 cultivated land in Wales had increased by thirty-five per cent., whilst in England the increase amounted to eleven per cent -only'. Nevertheless, the Government insisted on Carnarvonshire and other counties in Wales ploughing mere land than the quota demanded from England. The President wel- comed Sir R. J. Thomas, M.P., who had taken keen interest in all ma.ters affecting Welsh farmers. Sir R. J. Thomas, in an address, said he was anx:ous to see Welsh farmers join in one powerful union. There were now six unions and it was impossible for Welsh farmers <a formulate their grievances. If *hey had one union Wales would have been given a separ- ate agricultural commission, and before Wales could secure a separate Board of' Agri- culture Welsh farmers musn combine in one national union. All the unions excep. the National Farmers Union were ready to dis- solve themselves in order to form a National Union for Wales. The Welsh members were as capable as any sec>on of members in Par- liament to fight the farmers' cause. He there- fore urged farmers b jcin one strong union so as to make clear Mieir grievances to their representatives and be independent of the English members. It was unreasonable to ask Welsh farmers to pay 2s. per head :o the English Unicn when they had the r own Union capable of advocating their cause. The Chairman said the Union decided twelve months ago :0 defer the question of affiliation for twelve months and in view of the present state of things ".he Executive Committee was in favour of turther adjournment. A long discussion took place, in which Messrs. R. O. Roberts, Llanaelhaiarn- Griffith Jones, Penybon: David Roberts, ChwiLog: W. O. Roberts, Chwilog; J. R. Jones, Tyen- gan; W. E. Williams, Llanystumdwy; and others took part. A resolution was finally come to, cn the proposrson of Mr. Lloyd Robert?, seconded byi Mr. William Hughers, Llanaelhaiarn, in favour of dissolving the Union on condition that the majority of ether Welsh Unions were pre- pared to do ".he same in order to form one strong National Welsh Union. Sir R. J. Thomas explained that all the other unions except the National Farmers Union were ready to fall in with that scheme. A vote of thanks was accorded :o Sir R. J. Thomas.

NEVIN. CARNIVAL AND SPORTS. Sports and carnival were recently held and were largely attended by visitors and residents. Oakeley Silver Band played selections. A car- nival was held in the evening. The president was Mr. R. Rees Thomas, Caeau Capel; chair- man of the Committee, Mr. O. Williams; hon. treasurer; Mr. T. Jones, L.C.M.; hen. secre- tary, Mr. T. J. Jones, Hyfrydle; judges and starters of the sports, Messrs. R. Hee. Thoiras, C. Richards, W, H. S. Wilcocks, Rev. J. H. Hamilton, Glynne Jones, the Rev. R. Cvnfelin Jones, J. T. Little, and W. H. Griffiths-, iudges of the carnivaJ, Mrs. C. A. Richards, Mrs. E. T. Caulfield, and Mrs. Glynne Jones. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. J. Evans- Hughes, Derwen. Flat race for Nevin children under seven: Bovs, 1, Gwilym Davies; 2. Herbert Hughes, 3, John Thomas; girls, 1 Hannah Roberts, 2 Gracie Ellis, 3 L. Jonez. Flat race for boys and girls under seven: Boys, 1 Gwilym Davies, 2 Jackie Lloyd, 3 Michael Jones, 4 Gwilym Jones; girls, 1 Joan Eason, 2 Jane Rowlands, 3 Mair Eluned Jones. Skipping race for girls under fourteen: 1, Gwynefor Jones: 2 Annie Williams, 3 Joan Pascall, 4 Annie Jones. 100 yards flat race (ladies): 1, Miss M. Caulfield; 2, Miss Priestley; 3. Miss E. Nay lor; consola- tion. Miss H. F. Webster. Long jump, boys: 1, A. J. Webster; 2. Pascall; 3, Elic Cox, 4 E. M. Wood. Thread and needle race, men: 1. A. M. Webster and M. S. Webster 2, H. J. Hughes and J. Jones: 3, W. G. Byford and E. M. Wood. Half-mile flat race, open: 1. W. J. Williams; 2, R. Williams: 3, A. M. Web- ster. Hi eh iump. boys: 1, A. J. Webster; 2, D. Rice Hughes; 3, A. Rice Hughes. 100 yards flat race. girls under fifteen: 1, Gwynefor Jones; 2, Annie Williams; 3, C. Smart. Obstacle race, ladies: 1. Miss Gwynefot- Jones; 2, Miss C. Navlor; 3. Miss J. Pascall. Obstacle race, men: 1, R. Williams; 2, S. Roberts: 3, H. J. Hughes. 100 yards flat race. beys under fifteen 1, D. Rice Hughes; 2, A. J. Webster; 3. S. Richards. Tug-of-war, ladies, team ofc eight: Miss D. Mowsell's team. Tug-of-war, men. team of eight: Mr. H. J. Hughes's team. High jump, open: 1, M. S. Webster. Loner jump (open): 1, M. S. Webster; 2, W. Ffoulkes; 3, M. Bowcher; 4, T. J. Williams. Sack race, ladies: 1, Gwynefor Jones; 2, Annie Jones: 3, C. Smart. Sack race. open: 1, J. C. Webster; 2, R. D. Owen; 3, S. Roberts. Half- nr'le, for demobilised men: 1, W. J. WTilliams; 2, T. H. Hughes; 3, J. Smith. Eg? and spoon rs-e: 1. Miss C. Smart; 2, Miss Priestley: 3. Miss C. Naylor. Greasy pole, open: 1, Mr. Alun Rice Hughes. Race f. the band 1, Mr R. Smith: 2, Mr. J. Davies Consolation prizes: Messrs W. O. Hughes, E. O. Jone-, H. J. Hughes. Carnival prize winnet-s:—De?orated motor eair, Mr. Moss. Decorated bicycle (ladies). Miss M. E. Jones. Lady cyclist (fancy dressed), Miss M. E. Jones. Fancy costume (chi;dren), 1, Mary acid Ellen Jones; 2. Marjorie Owen. Fancy costume (adults): 1. Miss Janet Parry; 2. Miss Anne Jones; 3, Mr. Rowland Davies. Comic character (children): 1, M. Caulfield and Joan Glynne Jones; 2. M. Faulkner; 3. P. Richards. Consolation, Megan Jones nnd Jane Owtvn. Comic character (adults): 1. Miss W. M. Brooks. Consolation, Miss M. G. Jcnes; Miss Annie Parry, Messrs. W. Souires, G. Jones, R. J. Thomas. H. Jones, and J. Thomas Impersonation: 1, Miss M. G. Jones; 2. Mr. P. Richards: 3, Miss M Roberts. C{)mi and ouginrd turn-out: 1, Miss M. Roberts and Mr. W. H. Roberts: 2, M-. R. Roberts and Mr. Vector Parrv. Pair: 1, Miss Annie Parry and Miss M. G. Jones; 2, Miss S. Williams and Mr. R. O. Williafms; 3, Mr. D. H. Jones and Mr. A. M. Webster: 4. Miss Annie Jones and Mr. 0. Williams. Girl dressed as a boy: 1, Miss M. Caulfield: 2, Miss M. Williams; 3, Miss Annie Jones. Boy dressed as a. girl: 1, Mr. A. M. WTebster; 2, Mr Rowland Davies; 3, Mr. W. H. Robert^. Consolation prizes were o-jVen to fourteen others. °

TRAWSFYNYDD. Never before in its iiuwry has Trawsfynydd been lull of visitors, writes a correspondent •he <->niy drawback being tiie lodging houses! It is aLMUi time the Parish Council showed a progressive spirit. The proposal to adver.,ise cue place as a health resort was moved prior to the war and it has laid on the table ever since.

(Continued from previous column.) claim was for £ 1 a week in respect oh the use of stables.-Tlie Judge considered the cia-m ex- cessive and allowed £ 30. John Price, Fronoleu, Dolgelley, claimed £10 from Davies Brothers, contractors, Barmouth, in respect of damage caused by quarrying and removing stone at Llawrycae Farm, near Dinas Mawddwy. Mr. R. Guthrie Jones, Dol- gelley, for defendants, admitted liability.—Mr. J. Jones Williams, for plaintiff, said plaintiff was administrator for his eldest son, Peter Price, a private in the South Wales Borderers, who was killed in action on July 22nd, 1918. The claim was for the loss of grazing for seven cattle at 15s. per head, for two horses at 30s. each, and for the loss of the use cf two acres at 10s. per acre, making a total of JS10 5s. The rent of the farm was £ 42.—Defendant gave evidence that his son was tenant of the farm. He admitted that blasting had taken place for ten weeks only. The best part of the farm,.was near the quarry.—E. W. Stephens, agent for the Caerynwch Estate, explained the agree- ment between the landowner and defendants. The tenant was to be compensated for damage. The late tenant assented to the agreement. The, land in respect of which the claim was made was the only part available for grazing in the siimmer.-C-oss-examined He did not think an allowance to the iemnt of a nennv ner lood. would be sufficient. Major Richards had not advised him not to interfere in the case, but thought it was unwise to interfere between Davies Brothers and the tenant. Major Richards had since offered to let the-quarry to Davies Brothers under a different agreement. Owing to thE, elevation of the "iiarrv, stones rolled from 200 to 300 vards.-Howe',] Evans, Ffriddgilcwm, a neighbouring farmer, sup- ported the valuation on which the claim was based. It was sa.fer for farmers to keep cattJo at home than allow them to face danger.—For the defence, D. E. Davies said there had been no quarrying for twelve months. The quan- titv of stones removed was 465 tons. He con- sidered the claim excessive and had suggested arbitration by a licensed valuer.—J. M. Jones, Caergai, valued the damage at 15s.—Seeing that the two valuers did not agree, the J'idge thought the best course was t srdit the differ- cnce and gave judgment for S5 5s.

^GOOD HEALTH^—"v morning glass of K d HARLEY'S 3 SALTS .9 Sid from all Chemiats Jkl Harley, Chemist, Perth, f

Glaslyn Rural Council. HOUSING SCHEME. Glaslyn Rural Council met on Friday, the Rev. D. Coliwyu Morgan in the chair. Beddgelert Parish Council wrote that the bridge and road near Hafod-y-Rhisgl were in a bad condition.—The Clerk said that the longer the bridge was unrepaired the more expensive it would become. An estimate was read showing that £ lr. would have to be spent on Nant Gwynant road in consequence of the damage caused by ex- traordinary traffic.-It was stated that the amount would be paid by the Government. With regard to the esumate for Rhiwrcs road, the Chairman decided that the repair- ing could be done for that amount.—Mr. Thomas Jones, the road surveyor, was re- quested to provide another estimate. The plans of new houses at Beddgelert, Pen- morfa, Garn, Pentrefelin, and rynliir were .produced.-The Chairman alleged that the Council had, unaware to him, altered the original scheme.—Mr. Fowden Jones said the Ministry of Health wished to concentrate the houses so as to avoid expense on providing water supply for houses at Golan, Pennant, and Cwmystradllyn.—With regard to the houses at Penmorfa, the owner of the land on which stood dilapidated houses attended the meeting, and when he was proceeding to state his terms Mr. Fowden Jones moved that the business should be transacted in committee, and was seconded.—Mr. Griffith Roberts pro- tested against that course and demanded that the public should be informed.—The proposi- tion, however, was carried.—Eventually it was resolved to hold a special meeting to consider the whole housing scheme in order that houses might be built as soon as possible.

PWLLHEL! COLF CULB. SUMMER MEETING. Pwllheli Golf Club summer r.eetin™ was held last week. The Town Challenge Bowl was won bv W. Cradoc Davies, hon. secretary of the Club, who beat A. W. Smith, Robinhood, in the final over 32 holes by 4 and 2 to oiay. Miss Kate Howells, Pwllheli, was the witiier in the open Medal Competition for ladies with 73 net score. Next best scares being Miss Turner, Pwllheli, 77; Mrs. Mcllor, 77: Miss Burrows, 83; Mrs. Myers, 89 In the mixed foursome medal play competi- tion, Edgar Turner and Miss Turner, Pwllheli, won with 74 net. The next best scores were- C. H. Lloyd and Miss E. A. Owen, Pwllheli, 88; A. E. Bennet, Formbv. and Mrs. Jones, Manchester, 89; A. W. Smith, Robinbood, and Miss Howells, Pwllheli, 90; N. W. Green- way, Prenton, and Mrs. Goode, Birmingham 91; S. King, Dudley, and Miss Burrows, Liver- pool, 91; D. T. Lloyd and Miss Manchester, Pwlili'eli, 96; W. Burton, Stoke-on-Trent, and Mrs. Burrows, 100: Rev. W. P. Owen and Miss Anthony, Pwllheli, 105; Mr. and Mrs. Reinhardt, WallaSey, 110. The men's bogey competition was played in two divisions. The first prize in Division 1 wae won by W. P. Owen (Pwllheli), 1 up. The next best scores being:—E. H. Jonathan, Criccieth, 1 down; D. T. Lloyd, Pwllheli, 3 down; W. Parry, Fourcrosses. 3 down; W. O. Williams, Pwllheli, 3 down: W. Evans, Pwll- heli, 4 down; J. Boardman, Wallasey, 5 down; Edgar Turner, Pwllheli, 7 down: Cradoc Davies, Pwllheli, 7 down; S. King. Dudley, 7 down; T. Samuel, Wallasey, 7 down: G. F. Clarke, Haydn Park, A. E-. Bennett, Mcseley, W. Latham, Wallasey; R. Griffiths, Pwllheli, 8 down. In the second division, handicap over 12, A. W. Smith, Robin Hood, and G. Botteley, Moseley, tied for the first prize with 3 down. The next best scores were:—Lloyd Ellis, 6; Lloyd Roberts, 7: H. J. Parry, Aber- soch, 8; John Jones, Pwllheli, 8; W. Reinhardt, Wallasey, 8; S. Myers, Southport, 8. The medal play competition was played in two sections. T. Samuel, Wallasey, won in division 1 with 85, 8—77 score. The next best nett scores were:—N. W. Greenwav, Prenton, 78: Edgar Turner, Pwllheli, 81; W. C. Davies, Pwllheli, 82; W. M. Parry, Fourcrosses, 82; S. King, Dudley, 83: W. O. Williams, R. Gri- ffiths, Pwllheli, 84: J. M. Murray, Warrington. G. F. Clarke. Hadyn Park, 87. In the second division, handicap of twelve and over, A. W. Smith, Robinhood, won with 93. 16-77. The next best scores were:—H. J. Parrv, Abersoch, 82; R. Lloyd Ellis, Pwllheli, 84; Q. Bottelcv, Moseley. 84; C. Lloyd Roberts, Pwllheli, 85; H. H. Greenwav, Moseley, 88; A. Burton, Stoke-on-Trent, 90; John Jones, Pwllheli, 91. The first prize in the men's foursome medal play competition was won by S. ting and N. W. Greenway with 86, less 2-84. 10ther scores being J. Boardman and E. Bennett, 85 net; John Jones and G. Bottoley, 88: E. Turner and D. T. Lloyd, 86; R. Lloyd Ellis and Wm. Evans, 867 J. H. Lewis and E. B-urton, 89; W. M. Parry and G. F. Clarke, 90: J. Jenkins and W. Reinhardt, 90; H. J. Owen and C. Ll. Roberts, 90.

LLANBEDR FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr. D. Emrys Thomas, son of the late Mr. J. J. Thomas, schoolmaster, Talsarnau, and Mrs. Thomas, Hafod Cottage, Llanbedr, took place on Friday at Moriah C.M. Cemetery, Llanbedr. The body was conveyed from Dolgelley to his home on Wednesday, amidst great expressions of sympathy and regret. The Revs. W. Lloyd Griffiths, Llanbedr; J. Wilson Roberts, Ynyshir, and W. Evans. Talsarnau, officiated. A special service was held at Moriah Chapel, where testimony was given to the high esteem deceased was held. The chief mourners were Master John Llewelyn Thomas, brother; Mr. D. Davies, grandfather; Messrs W. Roberts and W. Parry, uncles; Messrs J. F. Parry, G. D. Parry, G. T. Phillips, cousins; Dr. R. T. Jonos, Harlech; Mr. G. Roberts, Hafodybryn; the deacons of Moriah aM. Chapel, Messrs. Richard Griffiths, John Arthur, Owen Roberts, J. E. Jones, aim R. Richards. Betbel C.M. Chapel, Dolgelley, of which deceased was an active member, was represented by Messrs D. R. Mills, D. Williams, and A. O. Roberts, deacons; and Talsarnau C.M. Chapel by Mr. R. Roberts Jones, Cefn Trefor. Beautiful floral tributes were received from Mam a Taid; Iv John and Elsie: Uncle and Aunty, Hendy; the family at Glanafon; Uncle and Aunty, Bangor; Uncle and Aunty Phillips; Miss Bessie Ellis: Misses Clement Davies, Llanbedr; Mr. and Mrs. Paterson, Hafodybryn; Masters David and John Paterson, Hafodybryn; Miss Veronica Paterson, Hafodybryn; Mr. and Mrs O. Roberts, Llanbedr; Rev. and Mrs. Rees Jones, The Rectory: Dr. and Mrs. Wadd, LJaD- bedr; and Mrs. Rostron. Llanbedr. Great sympathy is shown' to the family in their bereavement.

CRICCIETH ENTERTAINMENT. — Mr Russell Canning (professionally known as Frederick Chester) gave his ejeven^-h annual humorous entertain- mont on ^Tuesday in aid of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa. TTRBAN COUNCIL.—A special meeting of '•he Council was; held on Thursday night to receive a report from the Housing Committee in reference to the building sh. It was unanimously resolved to appiy for sanction to acquire 2 acres of land the si e being ap-' proached from Tynygrisiau-road and t.0 have, eventually, an exit to the Dinas path. The report also included suggestions as TO a laying- cut scheme discussed by the Committee Vi:h the Archilec's. LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The semi-final and final rounds of the 31st Annual Tournament was concluded cn Thursday and Friday in the presence of hun- dreds of keenly-interested spectators the attendance breaking all previous remrd, 111 point cf numbers. Several first-class players competed, notably Dodd and MelJe,. the South Africans and F. L. and A. H. Riseley In the final of the gents cpen singles (chE.mnionship cup) G. H. Dcdd beat F. L. Riseley"-by his superior s .eadiness and deadly accuracy in placing. The men's open doubles were won I by the Riseleys in quite their old style after a very close and interesting game. Miss Staffurth played very well and won the ladies' singled Up&n champon^-hi.p prize). The marked success of the week's tournament was owinq- in a great degree to the untiring energv of the very capable hon. secretary, Mrs Lilian Griffith. Mr H. S. Scrivener was the haudi- capper and Capt. E. V. Story was the reffie«. A racouet was presented by the proprietors' of the "Bystander." for the umpire The following were the concluding results of the tournament:— Gents' S ngles—Open Championship cup— Semi-fina.1: G. H. Dodd, South Africa, beat A- Hunter Queen'si, 6—3. 6—2: F. L. Riselev. All England, beat D. H. Mellet. Sotrh Africa. 6-1, 6—0. Finail; G. H. Dodd beat F. L. Riselev 9-7. 6-3. Gents Doubles—Oprn—Semi-finr.l: A. It. Riseley, Clifton, and F. L. Riseley. All Eng- land. beat J. Kershaw and S. Paul. 6--3. 6-2. Final: A. H. Riselev and F. L. Riseley bea G. H. Dodd aDd D. H. Mellet. South Africa. 6-3, 8-6, M'xed Troubles—Open—Third round (eon- cluded):-D. H. Mellet, South Africa. End Mrs I Hall, Edgbast,ii. beat A. H. Green. Gipsy. and :Mise. MeLelland, Liverpool 6—3. 6—4. Semi-final: E. D. Wilcock and Wilcock Walvertiamy)-)n, beat H. Terras. Hale and Miss F. M. Roberts, 4, 6-3: F. L. Riseley, All England, and Mrs J. B. Glynn beat D. Ff. Mellet and Mrs Hall 1-6. 6—3. 6-4, Final: F. L. Ri-,clev and Mrs Glynn beat E. D. Wil- cock and Miss Wilcock, 6—2. 6-0 Ladies' Singles—Open CbLmpiorship-gemi- final:—Miss Staffurth, w.o.: Mrs Hall re irNi; Miss M. Piatt Hungerford, beat Mrs C. M. Taylor, 3-6, 6—?. 6—3. Final: Miss Staff- nrh beat Mias Platt 6—3, 7-5, 7-5. Gents' Singles—Handicap—Semi-final — E. D. Wilcock, Wolverhampton, beat R. A. Bar- t-rum, Sunderland 6—1. 3; D. H. Mellet, S,uth Africa bea- A. Hunter, Quern's, 6-4. Final: D. H. Mellet beat E. D. Wil- cock, 6-3, 1—0. retired. Gents Doubles—Handicap—Third round (concluded): H. Terras Hale. and W. H. Zimmern, Northern, bea. P. Platt and E. L. Plntt, Alderley Edjro 4-6, 6—2, 6—3: G. H. Cooper, Hale, and H. S. Greenhow Hale, beat E. D. Wilcock and E. C. lies Wolverhampton 6--4. 6-1. Semi-final: L. E. Yeomans New- bury, and C. O. Boning, Edgbaston beat A. H. Parrott Edgbaston, and H. E. Tavtor. Olton. Warw'ck 6-1, 6—4: H. Terras and W. H. Zimmern beat G. H. Cooper and H. S Green- hiaw, 6-0. 6—2. Final: L. E. Yeomans and C. O. Boning bea- H. Terras and W. H. Zim- mern 5—7 6—2, 7-5. Mixed Doubles Handicap Third round (concluded): A. H. Green, Gipsy, and Miss Wilcock, Wolverhampton beat E. C. lies and Miss W. H. lies 6-4 6—1. Fourth round: S Paul and Mrs Paul beat W. H. Zimmern and Miss Staffurth, Northern, 1—6, 6-4, 6—4: J. B. Glynn and Mrs Glynn beat D. H. Mellet, South Africa, and Mrs Hall, Edgbaston 3—6. 6—1 2; F. L. Riseley, All England and Miss E. C. Riseley Clihm beat A. H. Green, Gipsy and Miss Wilcock, Wolverbanipton 6—3, 6--2; L. E. Yeomans and Miss Piatt beat G. H. Cooper and Miss Lee 6-0, 6—2. Semi-final: J. B. Glynn and Mrs Glynn beat S. Paul and Mrs Paul 1—6, 6-2, 8—6: L. E. Yeomans and Miss Plat1, beat F. L. Riselev and M ss E. C Riselev 4—6. 6—4. 6—4 Final: L. E. Yeomans] and Miss Platt beat J. B. Glynn and Mrs Glynn 6—4, 6-2. Ladiets' Singles—Hnsidicap—Semi-final Miss Staffurth 2: Mrs Hall re ired: Miss Piatt beat Miss Wilcock 6-0 6—2. Final Miss Piatt beat Miss Staffurth, 3—6, 7—5. 7-5. Ladies' Doaibles—Handican Third. round (concluded): Miss M. Platt and Miss McLellaad beat Mis Read and Miss I, Rearl 6-3. 4-6, 6—1: 'Miss lies and Miss Wilcock bea-- Mrs Fielding and Mrs O'Brien. 6-1. 6-3. Semi-final: Miss Ties and Mic;s Wilcock boat M'ss Platt and Miss McLeHand 6—2, 6—2: Mrs Leaf and Misa Staffurth beat Mrs Per- cival poind Miss Aldrich 6—4 6-1. Final: Miss Ties and Miss Wilcock bsa; Mrs Leaf and Miss Staffurth, 6—2. 7—5. Sir Hugh Ellis Nanney, President of the Club presented the prizes on the conclusion of Friday's play.—Mr J. B. Glynn, on behalf of the playerfv presented Mrs Lilian Griffith, the hon. secretary with a handsome dressing case, silver-fitted, in appreciation of her valu- able services to the Club, and particularly. a-3 Mr Glynn remarked, for her successful efforts during the best tournament- Criccieth has ever seen. (Loud applause).

ABERSOCH RECATTA. The annual regatta was held at Abersoch on Thursday in fine weather. The commodore was Mr. Fred Lea; the vice-commodore, Capt J. Williams. There were hundreds of spec- tators. The results were as follows :-st sailing race (open handicap): 1. "Lizzie" (J. Pritchard, Portmadoc); 2, "Hannah" (H. Williams, Portmadoc): 3, t, Eva" (Sir W. Winterbotham, Abersoch). Second race: 1, "Little Dorritt" (M. Parkinson, Pwllheli): 2, "Nance" (Ethel Jones, Llanbedrog). Third race: 1, "Minnie" (F. Russell Roberts, Liver- pool); 2. "Ethel" (John Griffith, Abersoch); 3, "Dolphin" (R. Jones, Pwllheli). Fourth race: 1. "Defiance" (Lieut. Lowe, Barmouth): 2, "Lily" (J. Evans, Abersoch); 3, "Pearl" (W. Lilly, Abersoch).

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Consultations Free. p3672 BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA I and even CONSUMPTION are CURED by MORRIS EVANS' REMEDIES. We have numerous testimonials to prove the above statement. I Kindly read the following letter received from a Soldier who was discharged in 1916, totally unfit through T.B. of the Right Lung. Certified by a Doctor to be suffering from T.B., same Doc- tor now certifies there is no trace of TP 19, Queen Street. ABERGAVENNY. 7th April, 1915. Dear Sirs, I shall be glad if you will tcindlv let me have, at your earliest, 2 more boxes of CONSUMPTION CAPSULES. 3/- size, and 2 bottles of HOUSEHOLD OIL, 3/- size for a friend of mine to whom I have recommended same. I enclose 12/- Postal Order and trust same will cover cost. I should like to add for your information that two years last Xmas I was examined by a Doctor in Aber- gavenny, while on leave from the Army, who informed me I had T.B. of the Right Lung, In the following March I was Discharged, Totally Unfit, through T.B. I started vour treatment, I-think, in May or June, 1917, and to-day f am very glad to say I am again A.I., the same Doctor having examined me three weeks ago when be informed me there is now no trace of T.B. This recovery 1 put down solely to your treatment and for which I am extremeJv thankful. From June, 1917, to now, I have been taking your treat- ment with the above result am still continuing same as a safeguard. I shall always be pleased to recommend you to any- body in need of your reatment. This letter can be published if you wish. Thanking you for past service to me. I b. Believe me, Yours faithfully, HARRY V JENKINS, MORRIS EVANS' HOUSEHOLD OIL, Is. 3d. and 3s. per Bottle. MORRIS EVANS' CONSUMPTION CAPSULES, Is, 3d. and 3s. per Box. I Sold by all Chemists and Grocers, or direct from MORRIS EVANS & Co., The Manufactory, Festiniog, N. Wales. gammi ——— IT IS UNWISE FOR THE HEADS OF HOUSES H TO T PT la ill 1 THEIR DEPENDENTS t f BE WITHOUT BEECHAM'S PILLS | 1 l