The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ELAENAU FESTINIOG New Incline.—A new incline to connect with the railway' is being constructed at the Oakeley Quarries. Bangor College Fund.—Mr Owen Jones, chief manager of Oakeley Quarries, has con- tributed £ 25 to this fund. The Golf Club.—Lord Newborough has pre- sented to the Club a silver cup of the value of L25 for competition. Seion Baptist Chapel.—A library has been opened at this chapel. Foreign Orders.—Messrs Morris Evans and Co., Festiniog, the well-known oil manu- facturers, received last week two big orders- one from Patagonia and the other from the Transvaal. The two orders represent 160 gallons of oil, or sufficient to fill 10,000 one- -and-sixpenny bottles. The Company had pre- viously received several applications from the Transvaal for the lowest price for the recipe of the oil with the object of manufacturing it lqut there. ^Improvements to Llan Market Hall. A special meeting of the Urban District Coun- cil was held on Thursday night, Mr William Owen presiding. Messrs R. Williams and Son wrote agreeing to amend their tender for carrying out these improvements from u746 to £ 650 to meet the modified scheme.— Air C. Roberts proposed that the amended tender should be accepted. Mr E. M. Owen seconded* the proposition, which was carried. An amendment by Mr Llovd Powell that fresh tenders should be invited was not sec- onded.-A long discussion took place on uie best means of ensuring the promised contri- bution of about £ 200 towards 'the improve- ments to be privately subscribed by the Llan inhabitants and arrangements to this end Were made.—It was announced that Mr G. H Ellis, Penmount, the high sheriff, had pro- mised L50 towards the private fund. C.M. Sunday School Union.—At a meeting on Friday night, Mr John J. Owen de- livered a valedictory address and formally handed over the chair to his successor, Mr. David. Jones, Tanjigrisiau. It was announced that Mr H. Ariander Hughes strongly ob- jected to the proposal to make a presenta- tion to him for his secretarial work. A paper ON the similarity of the Gospel of Luke to the Pauline Epistles was read by the Rev. David Jones.—At the request of the Rhiw and Tre- feini schools, it was resolved to urge the churches to take advantage of the revival as a force in increasing the Sunday school mem- bership.—A vote of sympathy was passed with Mr Owen Jones in the death of his wife. BANKRUPTCY COURT, Tuesday.—Before Mr Registrar Thomas Jones. The bank- rupts were examined by' Mr J. Tobias, de- puty official receiver. A Hotel Propreitress. Margaret Enid Wade, Belle Viie Hotel, Trefriw, licensed victualler and hotel proprietress, returned her gross liabilities at C4,109 and her assets at .±>4,532, leaving a surplus of assets of £ 527.— Mr Rogerson, of Chester, appeared for the debtor, who, in reply to the Deputy Official Receiver, said she managed hotels in Llan- dudno up to 1897, when she became man- ageress at the Belle Vue Hotel at a salary of 1150 a year. In September, 1897, she en- tered into an agreement with Mr Charles EYuen for a lease of the hotel and premises for eighty years at L600 a yfear, increasing by Z100 yearly until it reached £1,000 a year. She agreed to mortgage her leasehold in- terest in the hotel for L4,000, repayable by in- stalments of .£300 in 1898 and .£500 a year afterward until the principal was paid. The iotel receipts averaged about L2,600 a year. She treated the furniture as her own and said she remembered nothing about a hiring agreement as to the furniture, copy of which was produced. The deeds were explained to ter, but she did not realise until afterward what large annual sums that would have to be paid. The acreage of the hotel was only three roods and thirty-six perches, bhe kept -y strict accounts which were duly audited and these showed that she had managed the utel with care and economy. The net profits after deducting small annual sums for personal expenses had been paid to the land- lord. She paid £ 350 in 1902, £ 450 in 19Uo, said £ 400 in 1904. She attributed her insol- Ivency to the excessive and exorbitant terms of the agreements entered into with the land- lard. Air. Fruen, the original landlord, be- -came bankrupt in 1903 at the Brighton rt and the rents had since been paid to liis mortgagees. Negotiations had been pend- inZ with the mortgagees for a long time for :a fresh lease on fairer terms, when in April "the mortgagees distrained for £ 3,764 upon the 'stock-in-trade, furniture, fittings, etc. She "Valued the property distrained upon at -24,500, this being the total of the fire insur- ances on it. The distraint compelled her to file her petition in order to protect her other creditors. She did not acknowledge the ac- vur.-be,v of the mortgagees' claim. Apart from this claim her liabilities were only £ 182 and this sum was almost entirely' for goods or- dered for Easter.—Mr J. Porter, Colwyn Bay, appeared for Mr Fruen and asked leave for the latter to put questions to the bank- nipt.—The Deputy Official Receiver said there was nothing to show that the property had Te-vested in Mr Fruen since he obtained his discharge in January last. He offered no ohiection however: and Mr Fruen was then permitted without prejudice to put questions as to the negotiations previous to the lease teing entered into in 1897.-The examination was afterward closed. A Grocer.-—John Picton Parry, Penybont Shop, New Market-square, Blaenau Festiniog, grocer, returned his net liabilities at £ 433 and feis assets at P,142, leaving a deficiency of 45291.—Mr Jones Morris appeared for the bankrupt, who attributed his failure to hav- ing given long credit and making bad deots. Now aged thirty-five, he commenced at Peny- bont in 1893 with a capital of 283. He had doubtful debts amounting to C218 and bad debts amounting to £386, and he believed these could be made to realise something. He -bcrrowed £ 45 from his father-in-law in Ausnst. 1904. and in accordance with the ar- rangement then made he gave the latter a bill-of-sale of furniture and fixtures. He gave it three weeks before the bankruptcy and in eonsequence his creditors began to press for, payment. There was an overdraft at -0 i Bank of JS120 which was guaranteed to the .extent of £ 100 by' his father-in-law. His wife -claimed certain furniture, these being wed- Wing presents and articles she purchased be- fore her marriage. He was insured for £ 150 and had borrowed P,40 on the insurance leaving a surplus of J310 in respect- of 6ur- Tender vdue. He was entitled to a fourth share of the residuary estate of his late father on the death of his mother. He had always been attentive to his business and sober, but did not keep strict accounts. He had been in difficulties for three years, but held on in the hope that things would improve.-Tho examination was closed. Non-Appearance.—Thomas Evans, Maen- frwvi House, Trawsfynydd, and Wm Pierce Davies, Manod-road, Blaenau Festiniog, builders and contractors, trading as EVans and Davies returned their liabilties at £ 85 and the deficiency at £ 41, and attributed "their insolvency to losses on a building specu- lation. Onlv^Davies put in an appearance; and the Deputy Official Receiver said Evans s guilty of a gross contempt of Court.— Mr Jones Morris, who appeared for both debtors, applied for the hearing to be ad- journed, and after discussion the application was granted.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH Quarrymen's Train.—On Friday afternoon, a deputation of the quari-yriiieii who live at Penrhyn and district- and who travel on the quarrymen's train to and from Festiniog, at- tended at Portmadoe, before Mr .Elliot, chair- man of the Festiniog Railway Company, and Mr J. S. Hughes, manager and secretary of the Railway, to lay' certain grievances. The deputation was composed of Mr John Roberts, Victoria, chairman of the local committee; Mr Richard Jones, Penrhyn, and Mr David Jones, Glantecwyn, secretary, and the deputa- tionists were accompanied by Mr J. Jones Morris as their legal adviser. The deputation urged better travelling accommodation, the abolition of excess fares, and that lads under eighteen should be permitted to travel at half-price. After a friendly conference of about an hour, Mr Elliot promised that the memorial should have the serious considera- tion of the directors and Mr Hughes would convey the decision to the local Secretary. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, Tuesday, Mr Robert Richards, chairman, presiding. The New Hegulations.-A midwife, in ac- cordance with the new statute, sent in noti- fication of a midwifery case she had at- tended. Postal Pillar Bex.—Permission was given the Post Office to erect a pillar box near llle Wesleyan Chapel, Talsarnau. Trawsfynydd Military Camp.—The military department forwarded copy1 of the byelaws proposed to be adopted in connection with this camp.—On the motion of Mr R. Pughe (Trawsfynydd) seconded by Mr G. Parry Jones, the Council, who considered the bye- laws one by one, passed to accept them sub- ject to the approval of the Parish Council. Sanitary.—The Local Government Board asked for the Council's observations on com- plaints by' the Penrhyn Parish Council and by Dr Eraser, the medical officer, with regard to the sanitary provision at certain houses at Rhiw Bethel and Penybryn.—Councillor Wm Jones said he had promised that privies would be provided where necessary and he intended keeping his promise.—The Clerk (Mr David Jones): But they urge that water closets should be provided in the place of privies.— Mr Wm Jones: But other houses in Penrhyn have privies and I have put new privies in some of these houses.-Ilie Inspector sug- gested that the Council should ascertain counsel's opinion on the power vested in Lile Council in the matter of converting privies into water clcsets.-This was agreed to.-The Local Government Board also asked for more particulars with regard to the Minffordd drainage scheme.—Mr Wm Jones spoke strongly in favour of carrying out an effective scheme at Minffordd.—Mr G. Parry Jones: What is the good of your going on like this ? You attend to your own houses first of all. (Laughter.)—Mr Wm. Jones: I think you should attend to important works instead of haggling over small things. The whole of Minffordd is without proper sewers.—It was resolved that the Engineer should supply the necessary information. Harlech Water Supply.—It was announced that the Harlech waterworks were now prac- tically completed and it was arranged to fix a water rate at the next meeting. The Surveyor said he had written to the Waterworks Contractor and to the Engineer as to the untidy state of the roads, but his request to restore the roads to their former condition had not be complied with.—It was resolved to threaten legal proceedings unless the roads were properly restored. The Earl of Winchelsea wrote protesting against the utter neglect of the interests of the ratepayers of Harlech in the matter of regulation over the water supply. The water should be turned off in the lower town from twelve noon to five p.m. and from ten p.m. to seven a.m. as heretofore and kept on for the upper town during the remaining hours of the day. As matters stood at present. not only did the upper town not get their share of water, but a total state of anarchy pre- vailed. Water was run to waste unchecked night and day and the Council did not even pretend to attempt any control or supervision. The dry "season was approaching and if the water question was allowed to go wild in this way, he warned the Council that they were likely to be deprived of water for which they paid rate and to be exposed to the serious danger to health which the want of water would constitute. There was plenty to serve everybody if it was regulated aitd no waste allowed.—Mr W. H. More also wroto strongly urging a proper system of regula- tion.—On the proposition of Mr Foster Ed- wards, it was decided to take steps for a pro- per regulation, of the supply. It was stated that the public inquiry into the applicaton for an additional loan of £ 600 for the waterworks was to be held on June 1st. Speed of Motor Cars.-The Council ex- pressed themselves in sympathy with the movement to check the speed of motors, the Chairman and Mr J. R. Jones passing some strong remarks on the subject. Roads.—The Surveyor (Mr Thomas Jones) reported that Mr Owen EVJUIS and he had visited the Bnrnglvnen road, Croesor, and their recommendation was that the part be- tween Croesffordd and Mr Kellow's boundary should be taken over and maintained as a district road.The recommendation was adopted.—Mr WTm Jones and the Surveyor visited Llyn Tecwyn road and informed the Council that they had oome to the conclusion that the dam recently constructed by the Portmadoc Water Company had resulted in the undermining of the road; that there was every probability of further damage to the road, especially after a spell of wet weather; that the cost of repaying it would be enor- mous, having regard to the little use made of the road in recent years; and that it would be better to make a new road in accordance with the wishes of the Llandecwyn deputa- tion (which appeared before the Council two- months ago), provided favourable terms could be obtained from the landowner.—It was de- cided that the Clerk should report on me legal position with regard to the Waterworks Company. Alleged Unfit Houses.—The Sanitary In- spector reported that six houses in Maengwyn- street, Trawsfynydd, although doclared un- fit for human habitation, were still occupied and no attempt had been made to improve their sanitary condition.—It was decided to take legal proceedings if the necessary work was not started at the end cf the week. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Tuesday, May 2.3rd.-Present: Mr Wm. Jones, vice-chair- man, presiding; Mrs Cass on. Captain Mor- gan Jones, Messrs J. R. Jones, Robert Richards, L. Foster Edwards, J. Roberts (Trawsfynydd), G. Parry Jones, W. Wil- liams, R. Pughe, Richard Williams, David Jones, deputy clerk; Dr J. R. Jones, medi- cal officer, and other officers. Condolencc.-On the motion of the Vioe- Chairman, seconded by Mr Richard Wil- liams and Mr G. Parry -Jones, a vote of oon- dolence was unanimously passed with the Clerk (Mr Thcs. Roberts) in the death of his mother.—A letter was read from* the Chair- man (Mr Owen Jones), who was unavoidably absent, desiring to be associated with the vote. The Deudraeth C.se.-Tlie case of the girl from Deudraeth (to whose foot a medical operation is necessary) which formed the sub- ject of an animated debate at the last meet- ing, again came up.—Dr Jones, the medical officer, said undoubtedly the case could be treated at the Workhouse, but having regard to all circumstances, he reoommended that the r girl should be sent to the Liverpool Hospital. —The recommendation was adopted on the motion of Captain Morgan Jones, seconded by Mr Pughe. Compensated Widows.—On the motion of Mr G. Parry Jones, seconded by Captain Morgan Jones-, it was resolved to support Ha warden Union in the movement initiated in favour of widows compensated under the Workmen's Compensation Act being paid' by monthly instalments rather than in a lump and thus prevent them spending the grant recklessly and becoming chargeable to the Union in a short time after its receipt. The Portmadoc Railway Fatality.—Mrs. Casson proposed that the Clerk, Relieving Officer, and Ynyscynhaiarn Guardians should be appointed a committee to enquire as to any monies collected from the public for the bene- fit of the family of the late John Jones, who was killed on the Penmount siding, and to any money paid over by the Insurance Company or any other companies to them; that the Committee should re- port to the Board, and that pending the re- ceipt of such report, any relief advanced should be by way of loan.—This was agreed to. Laid on the Table.—The Beard laid on the table a petition favourable to the enfranchise- ment of the unemployed in receipt of tem- porary outrelief. A Small Board.—The attendance was the smallest seen for many years, less tbsm half the Guardians being present. Cricoietn fair was the cause of absence with the agricultural members.

DOLGELLKY Sunday School Festival.—On Monday, the 22nd of May, the annual Cynianfa ¥s«,olion of the Congzegationalists of the district be- tween iiariecii JLlwyngwril, Ganllwyd, and Rhydyniain, was held. The weatlier was everything that could be desired and the members of the Sunday Schools in tho differ- ent places turned out numerously. The two morning meetings were held at the English and Welsh chapels of the denomination and were presided over by Mr John [Roberts, Brithdir, and Mr Owen Pugh, Tanygader, when the children and the standards were catechised by the Rev E. Morris and the Rev Roger Williams, Dyifryn. They ab-o sang several times under the leadership of Mr John Jones, Ganllwyd, and Mr D. G. Francis, Llanelltyd. The afternoon meetings were presided over by Messrs John Williams, Rhy- dymain, and John Lloyd Roberts, iBorth, when tho adults were catechised by the Røvs J. Cynfal Jones, Borth, and W. Parri Huws, B.D. The prizes in the examination for adults were awarded as follows:—-lst,_ Cad- waladr Roberts, jun., Ynysgyffylog, XYthog; 2nd, Mr John Pugh, Pandyrodyn, Dolgelley 3rd, a member of Llanfachreth School. The evening meeting, which was devoted Co sing- ing, was presided over by the Rev. 1". Cynfal Jones, the conductor being Mr Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., Dowlais, who gave every satisfac- tion. The Chanel was packed long before the announced time to commence the mc-eting and hundreds were unable to gain admission. The devotional service was conducted by the Rev. Gwilym Thomas, Arthog. The aecorn- panists were Miss Jones. Dolgelley, and Miss Jones, Borth, and there was an orchestra of fourteen instruments. The following tunes were sung: Marlborough, Hereford, Llantri- sant, Gorphwysfa, Tangnefedd, Moa-b, Aure- lia, Wareham, Dies Ires, Dyffryn Bacea, Han- over, Tanymarian and the two anthems Mi a orweddaf i lawr mewn hedd," and Molwch yr Arglwydd" (J. A. Lloyd). The Conductor was highly satisfied with the singing. During the meeting the Chairman referred to the death of Dr Hughes, Barmouth, who, he said, always assisted with his violin at tho even- ing meeting. The accompanists during the morning and afternoon meetings were Miss Roberts. Arthog; Mrs Edwards. Rhydyniain Miss M .Alice Owen, Miss Annie Oww:, and Mr Joseph Jones, Ganllwyd. The chairman of the Union is Mr W. Hughes, printer; treasurer. Mr. Hugh Owen; and .■>.vr-etary, Mr G. Price Llanfachreth. Working Men's Institute.—It in to he hoped that a room in connection with the In- stitute will be opened shortly in Eldon-row. Tho Committee had taken rooms and a Sub- Committee consisting of Messrs. Richard Ed- Mards, Alfred E. Hughes, R, Guthrie Jones, and Mr Bromby, has been asked to prepare an estimate of the cost of furnishing the rooms. PETTY SESSIONS, Tuesday, May 3rd.- Before Thomas Edwards, Esq. (chairman); Colonel Scott. E. P. Jelf-Revelev, and Richard Williams, Esqrs., and Captain Richards. Application for Adjournment.—Superinten- dent Jones said the first cafe was that against Mary Jane Humphreys. Plasbrith-iarto, in which she was charged with having &tolen on May 15th, a flannel shirt, netticoat., apron, and pair of knickers, property of Mr H W. Bromby. The Superintendent stated that the accused had been taken ill and t-ho case was adjourned for a month. Breach of Public Health Act.—Mr R. Jones-Griffith made an application for a closing order against Mr J. J. Chaplin, Lon- don. Mr Griffith stated that he appeared for the Rural Council and applied for an order to close Dewisbren as unfit for human habi- tation. He submitted his authority to pro- ceed as well as the Medical Officer's report.— Dr. Hugh Jones, the medical officer ox health, said he reported on the condition of Dewis- bren on several occasions. He considered the houso to be about the worst in the district. The reason why the proceeding were not taken long ago was because an aged woman lived there. The house, however, had been for years wholly unfit for habitation. He ad- vised the Council to apply for a closing order a.nd not an order for repairs, because he con- sidered that the place could not be repaired. —Mr Thomas Price said he was tenant of the place and as such was responsible for its con- dition. He had already given an to have the place properly repaired ard asked the Bench to allow him. a month to complete the work to the satisfaction of tho Medical Officer. As far as he could recollect, the summons was the first written complaint he ever had.—Mr John Edwards, sanitary in- spector. said in his opinion the houso could not bo repaired so as to be made fit for habi- tation — A closing order was graaved and the costs, on the anplieation of Mr Jones- Griffith were allowed.

Pretty Wedding.—On Wednesday at St. Peter's Church, the wedumg took place of Mr Ernest E. Hamer (son of Mr E. Hainer, Llanidloes), and Miss Edith Lloyd (daughter of Mr Thos. Lloyd, Lledfair House and Peny- bont Hotel, Taiyllyn). Powis Eisteddfod.—The Machynlleth Male Voice Party (under the leadership Mr. J. 0. Williams), and its glee parties (under the leadership of Messrs H. R. Humphreys and J. Lumley), are busily engaged preparing for the competitions at the forthcoming eistedd- fod and it is understood that several well- known male voice parties from North and South Wales are in the field. In the brass band competition some of the best bands have decided to come forward. The .e-teddiod promises to be a great success. Aberhosan.—At Capel Aberliosan on Friday last a wedding took place between Mr Edward Evans, /Bvrdir. Mochygareg, and Mi*s Mary Jane Rowlands (daughter of Mr John Row- lands, Caepenwyn, Aberhosan). Hie Rev. Wm. Thomas officiated in the presence of Mi- David Morgan, registrar.

ABEKUOVKY "Mary Jones" Memorial.—The effort to raise a memorial to Mary Jones, who haa be- come famous for her walk to Bala to obtain a. Bible seems to be confined to Merioneth- shire, where tho Sunday schools of all de- nominations are engaged in making collec- tions towards the object. Mr Evan Thomas, Rose Hill, Aberdovey, who is the treasurer, has, with the secretaries, issued a circular showing that it is proposed (1) to obtain pos- sesion of the old cottage of Ty'nddol, where Mary Jones lived when she made her famous journey', (2) erect there a memorial of some kind to perpetuate the history of her deed, and (3) erect a similar memorial opposite the cottage in Bryncrug village, near Towyn. where Mary Jones subsequently lived and died.

JEocal autb iDbirict Mr Daniel Evans, solicitor, Brecon, hns been suspended from practising his profession for twelve months for professional miscon- duct. Receiving Order.—Stephen Durrant. of the Shipwrights' Arms, Aberystwyth, licensed victualler. Lady Penrhyn and tho Hon. Misses Douglas-Pennant have arrived at Mortimer House, Halkin-street, London, for the season. A report in some of the papers last week attributed to Mr David Davies the intention of opposing the re-election of Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., in West Denbighshire. In- quiries made at Llandinam elicited the reply. "Mr Davies has net heard anything about it." -> Roar-Admiral H. S. F. Nibblett lias taken Fronwnicn, Ddgelky.

NOTES FROM ABERAYRON. On Sunday night at the month.y assembly of the church worshipping at the Tabernacle, ¡ there was a striking object lesson of how cos- mopolitan we are. Mr Evan Jones, a son of the late Mrs I Jones, of Penygarreg, was bade God speed." He goes on the 6th of June to Toronto to follow his calling. At the same time and place, Mrs Davies, of Bracpan, a town six miles off Johannesburgli, was welcomed home. She comes on a visit to her mother and friends. Another instance of this proximity of kin- ship was afforded in another way last week. Mr William Williams, draper, distributed a good number of cases of Australian apples, which had been sent for friends by Captain David Jones, of Melbourne. Captain Jones has been a citizen of Melbourne for a score or more year:; and is the leading stevedore there. Accompanied by his two daughters, he paid a visit to the mother country last year and then replaited the threads of kin- ship and friendship. Captain Jones with his sons has developed apple growing on a large scale on his estates. His brand of Prince of Wales feathers and Tanydderwen" is now recognised on the London markets. The Congregationalisms of the Aberavron district held their Gymanfa Gerddorol on Thursday, May 11th, at Peniel, Aberavron. The presidents of the three meetings held, respectively, were Mr James Williams. Dihewid; J. Howells, Llwyncelydi, and T. D. Thomas, Llanon. Mr T. Glvndwr Richards was the conductor. Miss Edith Thomas and Miss Martha Reed Jones were the organists. Mr Daniel Lewis, Penybanc, and Mr B. P. Thomas, both of Llwyncelvn, are the treasurer and secretary respectivelv. The tunes sung were Gawn ni fvn'd i'r Xef i Ganu," 0, Cofia'th Waredwr." "Da vw bod wrth draed yr 1esu," "Daeth boreu i'r Adar man," "Ei adael wnes i'r Iesu," "Yr Oen di "Fai." "Yn y Nefcedd," "Mae Duw vn galw lengctyd," Abergynolwyn," Aberliiraeth." Cysur," Leoni," Houghton," "Gosen, Diniweidrwydd." "Nashville," "Bryngwyn." Penarth,' Cyliffig," Gounod,' Lenox," Hanover," "Edom," and the anthems Awn i Ganaan," and Y Pererin Coiiedig." There was a large congregation and some fine singing. But the resources of this dis- trict are largely developed. What could not be done if the eight churches comprised within the union only exerted themselves ?

WEDDING OF MISS LEWIS LLOYD GWYNFRYN, LLANARTH. At St. Mary Abbots, Kensington on ri lies- day afternoon, May 23rd. Mr John Hall Ravenshaw, only son of the late John Raven- shaw, of WIntchuich, Salop, was married to Miss Gwendoline Lewis Lloyd eldest daugh- ter f the late Dr Lewis Llovd, bishop of Bangor. The Bishop of Bangor (the Right Rev. Watkin H. WIlliams) officiated, assisted by Canon Pennefather and the Rev. J. P. Lewis, vicar of Conway and uncle of the bride. The bride wore a gown of ivory crepe de chine, trimmed with blonde lace. The veil worn was lent by the bridegroom's sister and was arranged over a wreath of orange blossoms and myrtle. She carried a bouquet of lilies and white carnations. Her only ornament was a single row of pearls. She was accompanied by three bridesmaids—Miss Mail' Lewis Lloyd, Miss Greta Lewis Lloyd (sisters), and Miss Magdalen Thomas. They wore dresses of mousseleine de soie, with white crinoline hats trimmed with roses, and carried bouquets of shaded sweet peas. Master Thomas Bulkeley and Miss Muriel Bulkeley. were train bearers and were dressed in empire frocks of white satin and carried baskets of roses. The bride was given awav bv her brother, Mr D. H. Lewis Lloyd. Mr Corbett Winder acted as best man. After the wedding cere- mony, which was fully choral, a reception was held by Mr Lloyd at the Royal Palace Hotel, Kensington, and was largely attended. Later in tlfe day, the happv pair left for Cornwall where the honeymoon ""is to be spent. The bride's going-away dress was of mauve cloth, with white vest and a toque of white tulle and feather boa. Among the guests invited were the Bishop of Bangor and Mrs Williams, the Archdeacon of Merioneth and Mrs. Williams, Sir Charles and Lady Locock, Sir Thomas and Lady Hewitt, Baron and Baroness Von Dalwigk, the Hon. Mrs Armesley, Sir Thomas Dewar, Sir John Puleston, Col. and Mrs Platt, Mrs Richard Davies. Canon and Mrs. Davies, and Mr. J. T. Lewis. The following were among a large number of presents :—-Bridegroom to bride, pearl necklet with diamond clasp; Mr W. R. Lewis Lloyd, silver tray and set of silver table ser- vice Lieutenant Lewis Lloyd, cheque; Miss Mair and Gretta Lewis Lloyd, pearl brooch; the Rev. D. It Le-wis, cheque and pocket ser- vice book; the Rev. J. P. Lewis, cheque and brasses; the Bishop of Bangor, amethyst and pearl pendant the Rev and Mrs Rowlands, Aberdovey, pearl ring; the Rev. J. E. and Mrs Williams, forquoise and pearl curb bracelet; the Hon. Mrs Armesley, wishing- bone brooch set with rubies and diamonds; Mrs Richard Davies, iBangor, pair silver candle sticks; Mrs Holland, old silver buckle; Miss Bell, Bangor, gold enamel pendant and chain; Miss Marion Anderson, silver pin cushion; Miss M. Smith. lace handkerchief; Mr and Mrs Powell-Price, Brecon, silver candle sticks; the Misses Davies, Rhayader, silver sugar sitter; the Rev. Canon and Mrs Davies, Pwllheli, fire screen: Miss Hughes, Bangor, set of silver topped bottles; Mr and Mrs Evans, Pangbourne, pair of panel size silver frames; Mr and Mrs G. Sutherland Edwards, scent bottle and silver stand; Mrs Tatham, silver bread tray; Miss Tatham, pearl brooch; the Rev. T. H. and Mrs Hughes, pendant; Mrs Lund silver hatpin stand; Mr Llewellyn Brut. scent bottle; Rev and Mrs J. Jones, silver cream jug; Mr and Mis Warren Bulkeley, silver inkstand, watch inserted; Mr Horace White silver mounted travelling clock; Mrs and the Misses Lewis, Ellesmere, silver-backed brushes, comb, and scent bottler; Mrs Worley, leather bag; Mrs Allen and Miss Belcher, silver-backed brush Mr J. T. Lewis, pair silver topped scent bottles; Mrs and the Misses Royles, silver inkstand and watch Mr and Mrs Gouldsmith, casket; Mr and Mrs. Swinford Wood, Con- way, silver vases and silver cardcase; Miss Magdalen Thomas, Brecon, en-tons-cas; Col. and Mrs H. Platt, silver butter shells and knives; Miss J. E. Hughes, pearl and ruby brooch and lace handkerchief; Rev. J. M. and Mrs Williams, cheque; Miss Julia Simpson, set of silver spoons; Miss Vincent, blotter; Miss A. Simpson, tray clotl; Miss Living- stone, hand-embroidered toilet box; Mrs. Jones, Fronwen, bedspread; Mrs R. H. Prit- chard, leather writing case and blotter; Mrs Edwards, Conway, embossed blotter; Mr Cyril Hadley. silver and enamel card box. Hiese are some of fhe bridegroom's presents: The Rev. E. W. and Mrs Powell, cheque; Major and Mrs Corbett Winder, silver inkpot; Mr W. J. Corbett-Winder, silver candlesticks; the Rev. — Ravenshaw, silver rose bowl; Mrs A. and Miss Raven- shaw, silver salt cellars; Mr. and Mrs. Smyth Jerome, silver fruit dishes; Mi-ss Dore, silver jam pot: Mrs Prys-Owen, silver sugar sifter; 1Irs Longcroft, scent bottle and silver stand; Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis, silver claret jug; Miss Anderson, card case and purse Dr Groves silver fruit spoons; Rev. Mrs and Miss Edwards, silver flower stand; Mr and Mrs C. T. Davies, tortoise-shell, silver-mounted i nkpot; Mrs. Hobershon, pearl and torquoise brooch Mr. Jones. Dyffryn. biscuit box: Miss Griffiths. Dolgelley. cheque; the Rev. H. J. Davies and Miss Davies. cheque; Mr and Mrs Kinman. silver butter knives; Servants at Gwynfrys. silver mirror; Mr and Mrs A. Baker, silver butter shells; Mr and Mrs Chas. King, V. es- ton-Super-Mare, travelling writing case; Mr and Mrs Isbell, silver spirit- measure; Miss Corbett. scarf pin; Mrs Pavne. letter rack; Mr and Mrs Humpbrev* Williams, silver egg- boiler; Mr T. O. Kirtew, London, silver- mounted carvei-s:; Mr And L. Wood. Conwav, silver ink pot; Miss Hilditch, silver tea caddy; Mr and Mrs Preston, Liverpool, silver crumb scoop; the Misses Preston, tea cloth; Mr and Mr J. Hall, clieoue Mr and Mrs. J. Ravenshaw, silver candlesticks; Mr and Mrs A. J. Hall, silver teaspoons.

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Corrqjoitbettce AN ACROBAT. Sir,—At the last meeting of the University C'ourt. Sir Marchant Williams continued his free variety entertainment. He does not know t'he facts, great minds must not be trammelled bv that sort of thing, and so advocates a working head of the University, though the Charter cannot be altered so as to supersede the Vice-Chancellor, who must he one of the principals. Rising superior to the best precedents and the opinions of the most competent experts, he wishes to do away with internal examiners and would like to follow the lines of the old examining Uni- versity of London, which, of course, had to rely on external examiners only, who helped to turn out a race of mental acrobats, fami- liar with a venerable series of tricks and catches, and so forth. If Sir Marchant Wil- liams would emigrafe to the United States, he would find abundant scope for his exuber- ant energies bv founding and running one more University, which could confer untold benefits on the Principality by showering honorary D.D.'s upon the destitute.—Yours, etc., ONE WHO KNOWS. I

gusincss ^bbresscs. Portmadoc. ffjlo.W,d JL Son. PRINTERS, B IOKSSLLERS & STATIONERS 125, HIGH 8TREE1\ FOR IMA DOC. ARTISTS' MATERIALS, CIRCULATING LIBRARY. Fancy poods suitable for presents. Picture in plenty. fS59 THE SPORTSMAN HOTEL, PORTMADOC. First Class Funnily aud Commercial Hotel. Under new Management. Situate close to Station, and near to all placet) of interest. Every accommodation. Posting in all its Branches. M. LLOYD-JONES, S58 Proprietress, EVANS BROTHERS, PARIS HOUSE, PORTMADOC, GENERAL DRAPKRS, CARPBT W AREIIOUSEMEN, GLOVERS. HOSIERS, HABI-RDASHERS, LADIES' OUTFITTERS, CHILDRENS' OUTFITTERS, GENTS' OUTFITTERS, BKSPOKE TAILORS. Agents for Southall's Specialities Art Needlework Rpquiotell stocked. Steam Saw Mills PORTMADOO J. ow AIN HUGHES (Late Thomas Parry), TIMBER MERCHANT. Large Stock of Timber suitable I Moulding Doora, for Builders, Contractors, | Windows in grea^ Farmers, and others. ( variety. Customers' own Timber sawn to sizes. Stock ot Bricks, Laths, Tiles, &e. d. GAS JOIES (REGISTKRED PLUMBER), HOT AND COLD WATER AND SANITARY ENGINER. Every description of sanitary work undertaken. 01 Drains tested and re-constructed upon the latsst eanitar riuciples. Estimates furnished. 0, SNOW DON-STREET, PORTMADOC YPQ YOU CAN GET EVERYTHING FOR I LUj cycles AT PRITCHARD'S, EIFIUN STORES. Near Railway Station, Portmadoc. COVERS from 4s. 6d. TUBES from 2s. 6d. AT ALL Rock Bottom Prices. Repairs done while you wait. ::7 OG Pwllheli. D. & G. GRIFFITH Watchmakers, Jewellers, and Engravers, HIRWAEN HOUSE, HIGH STREET, PWLLHELI. Noted for Diamond Rings. Dress Rings, Engage- ment Rings, Wedding Rings, and Keepers. Large Assortment of WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. g94 Criccieth. THE GEORGE HOTEL, CKICCIETH NORTH WALES. Completely re-built and re-furnished throughout byMessrs Map»e and Company. All Modern conveniences. Baths, &c. Sanitary arrangements believei to be perfect. For further particulars and tariff, apply to the MANAGERESS E. & J. W. ROBERTS, Fishmongers, Poulterers, and Game Dealers, HIGH STREET, CRICCIETH NOTED FOR POULTRY SUPPLIED FROAJ THE PRINCIPAL FARMS OTTHE LOCALITY. The Sole Agents for HORNERS' BUTTER, CREAM & CREAM CHEESE. Palt;thorpe's Royal Cambridge Sausages. Mus. JOHN THOMAS, GRIFFIN TEMPERANCE HOTEL, BL. FESTINIOG. Situated iD the centre of the town within two or three minutes' walk from either of three Station, L. & N.W. Railway. G.W. Railway, and Narrow Gauge LiLes. Within easy reach of the most romantic scenery in Wales. Visitors and Commercial Travellers will find everv attention paid to their comfort. HOT DINNERS DAILY. Luncheons, I'inners, Teau, <tc., on the shortest notice, on reasonable terms. BOOTS MEETS .ALL TRAINS. Well Aired Beds. Large Stock Room. 18 Additional Bedrooms. Smoke Roow. A spacious BILLIARD ROOM has recently been added to the premises. g556 Spectacle Specially The system adopted by Mr Hugh Jones, Medical Ha Blaenau Festiniog, of fitting spectacles and eyeglasses by ar the best, the most accurate and economio ight ested free of charge. Note the address— H IT G H JON S, Fellow and Freeman of the Spectacle Makers' Company Guildhall, Londou (by exam.) also Member of the British Optical Association (D B.O.A. certificate OPTICIAN AND CHEMIST CHURCH STREET. BLAENAU FESTINIOG. Talsarnau. FIRST-CLASS TAILOR MADE SPRING COSTUMES FROM 38s to 65s W. LLOYD DAVIES, TALSARNA U r VICTORIA HOTEL, LLANBEDR VILLAGE, MERIONETHSHIRE. A comfortable Family & Commercial Hofcsl, situate in the midst of the Loveliest Scenery in North Wales. Excellent Shooting and Fishing to be had. Past Angling Season bfet for years. Harlech Golf Links only two milee away [f903 B=ZM 0 mm Will cure Headache, Neuralgia and Toothache in a few minutes. THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS RECEIVEr EASINE will be sent post free.for le. Prepared enir by— HUGH JONES, MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, MEDICAL HALL, BLAENAU FEBHTRO 1- Jbimncee 4ioi)resBeB Portmadoc Portmadoe itearn Laundr, o. WOMEN DREAD -rrr A OO" 7X7/1 r>A V MEN HATE vV ASHING DA.T- poBtcard to the Company's Manageress will bring their 7an to .ycur door and e yeu of some of the wcrk. of work undertaken, including: Dry Cleaning. AND COLLARS A SPECIALITY. Softest of Water used,requiring' no Chemica COLLECTING AGENT for Barmoutb Pwllheli,and Blaenau Festiniosr. R. NEWELL, Butcher. Patronised by Her late and the (' Majesty, Queen Victoria, Royal Family. R. NEWELL, Purveyor of Heat, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, PORTMADOC, Beach Road, Barmouth High Street, Criccieth, Central Buildings, Pwllheli. Market Square, Blaenau Festiniog Sespectfnlly solicits the favour of yonr patronage far L-eat quaiiiy in tiEttF, M LUTON, LAMB VEAL, PORK, and PORK SAUSAGES (own make) fresh daily. Also home cured Hame and Bacon All stock carefuliy slaughtered and cooked a: Portmadoc under exoelleut conditions as re Zards sanitation and pure water supply. Meat carefully bung ia Pafrigeratore during bot weather x979 R. Richards& Sons. Lianbedr ESTABLISHED 1840. Cambrian Coast COALS, LIME, BRICKS & CEMENT. Sanitary Pipes, Building and Agricultural Lime BEST HOUSE, STEAM, AND SMITHY COALS. District Agent for John Bazl y kv,itte & Brotnf*rs' CEMENT. Agent for BIBBY'S CAKES and MEALS, BIBBY'S MILK EQUIVALENT AND BIBBY'S CREAM EQUIVALENT, ani Lauciisier's CALF FOOD. ROBERT RICHARDS & SONS PENSA RN, LLANbEDR, R.H.O. DEPOTS AT TOWYN, HARLECH, AND DYFFRYN. ORDERS delivered at all Railway Stations in Truckloads at mosb reasonable prices. Messrs Wm. MORRIS & Co., SHIP CHANDLERS, Britannia Terrace, Fortmadoe, TT T,_T,x_T_TTt, "D A VlLlDXr AT CHAPEL PLACE, HAVE RE OPENED:THE IS A l\ H- S-T, Y -L PORTMADOC. All kinds of SHIP JLlSCUITS made and sold at reasonable prices. CABIN BISCUITS a Speciality. These Biscuits & highly recorr-,mendecl i .J to all persons suffering from Indigestion. BBMHMSMIMnHBaHEnHHHni The BAKERY is open for PUBLIC BAKING at 1-30 p.m. and 6 p.m., except on Wednesdays, when it closes at 4 p.m. g759 A. P. OWEN & SON, Ironmongers, Bellhangers, Gasfitters, & Electricians, PORT XkK A.DOO BUILDING MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION; THE NEW INVERTED INCANDESCENT BURNERS: FITTINGS AND MANTLES. GREAT SAVING IN COST. 65 Candle Power with only 3 cubio feet of Gas Consumed per hear Ordinary Incaodescents also in stock. Speciality made of ELECTRIC BELLS. REPAIRING DONE ON THE PREMISES. w. "n ATITTin MUSIC STORES o -KlV-/ W J-J} 95, High St., Portmadoc* PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, VIOLINS, GRAMOPHONES. PHONOGRAPHS, fto. Largest Stock of RECORDS in North Wales to select from. GOOD STOJK OF MUSIC always on hand. PIANOS FOR HIRE. ROBERT MCLEAN, PORTMADOC, BEGS to intimate that he has made SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS with a FIRST CLASS Firm of ENGLISH CLOTHIERS to make to me»surf. YOUTHS' & MEN'S CLOTHES. FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. CHARLES HUGHES, Coach Builder, &Cog CAMBRIAN CARRIAGE WORKS, PORTMADOC. NEW CARRIAGES of all descriptions made to Order and Repairs, Painting, etc Neatly executed. BKST WORKMANSHIP GIVEN & CHARGES MODERATE Large Stock of New and Second-hand Vehicles for Sale or Exchangge. 232 Z,9 NEWEST DESIGNS IN WALL PAPERS ALWAYS IN STOCK W. EV11VS, and Decorator, Lowbard St-, PORTMlADOu PATTERN BOOXS OF LEADING FIRVIS sent immediately on application. Sole Agent for Mander's O'tiin-* WATER P,-KINT & FLORA-X FLOOR JtFCTRNIIURE POLISH. g785 UP-TO-DATE MILLINERY & TAILORING. W, ANTHONYS Establishment at Manchester House, Pwllheli Is Well-known for STYLE AND VALUE. NEWEST DESIGNS AND PATTERNS ALWAYS IN STOCK. ,æ; 0. R 19 F40XL-3 PFBRLS I/li- I Ito-. A AA(,U 4,554 1 lo. ps 11V 4 V Jr^« Vo^%t|,eri.J,vfluei,zV A ii -ok pSaJd3lBttise&.i4k*vj PWAWPW | No EW^M ok STABLE Shouu» be WITHOUT IT. i p S^m wNBOnm¥>ms^T^^m IlWRRISIXhHS^C* FESTINIOG,N.WALES.! Agent for Aberystwyth HUGHES and OWEN, SA1 ÐLKU. London Wholesale Agent A. J. EPWAKDS, 3, CRISPIN STREET, HIHOPBGATE.