The Cardigan Bay Visitor

i u vv Y CORRECTION ..A8t week in connection with the District Nursing Association concert, it was state that the chair was taken by Mr Winser. It wa the Rev J Winser who presided. FORTH OMING SALE.—By an advertisement, will be seen that Mr David Gillart will offer at th Corbett Hotel on Friday, 25th September.ffeehotd properties in the parishes of Llanfrotben, Tow n Xlangelynin, and Dolgelley. WEDDING.—At the English Presbyterian Chapel Towyn, on Tuesday, the 1 st of this month, the wedding was solemnized by the Rev R.R. W lliams, M.A., between Miss Mary Owen, Tremydon Towyn, and Mr Eben Parry, Criccieth. lhe bridesmaid was "Miss Priscilla Owen, and t e best man, Mr Hugh Parry. he wedding breakfast was partaken of at Penyryrfa. Mr and Mrs Parry were the recipients of sever costly and handsome presents. VOLUNTEERS.—The 6th battalion of the Man- Chester Regiment arrived in Towyn on Saturday at 2.30, to undergo their annual camp training. The bat nation mustered about 800 men, and headed by their band, marched to the catnp on he Penllyn Grounds. A large number of visitors nd resident witnessed the arrival. On Sunday there was a Church service. On Monday reveille sounded at 5 a. m., and the men were given company and battalion drilling during the day. The weather was very fine. On Tuesday the men had a hard day's macceuvering. Wednesday was ery wet, and the men were given a rest. GYMKHANA.—The second annual Gymkhana pro- moted by visitors and residents in aid of the Towyn Improvement Committee was held on the Genlan- goch Esplanade on Friday, August 28th. The weather, which was dull, marred the attendance, but notwithstanding this, a large number of people attended. The president was Dr Dixey, and the secretarial duties were carried out by Mr F C B Cave (jun), and Mr R. J. P Dan el. The following is a list of the events and the rize winners :— Tortoise race (gentlemen), Mr Harry Jones 2, Mr H Smith. Hoop race ladies) .Yi sa Fitton 2, Miss J E Davies. Skipping ace (girls) Miss Isabel Price 2, Mis Lorothy mith. Bottle race (gentlemen), 1, M A. Smith 2, Mr H. Smith. Tortoise race adies), Miss mith Miss Dixey. Potato* and spoon ace 1, Mr Cecil Pr ce 2, Mr K Dixey. Teedle threading race 1 Miss Dixey 2, Miss Taylor E g and spoon race (ladies): 1, Miss Smith; 2, Miss Patter son. Tilting race gentlemen) i Mr Thornton 2, Mr R J P Daniel. Costume race 1, Mr G Webb 2, Mr F Davies. Flower pot race (ladies); 1, Miss Dixey 2, Miss Smith. Bun and ginger beer race (gentlemen) 1, Mr J H Lester 2, Mr E Rowlands. Tug of war (boys); 1, Towyn Arabs. At the conclusion of the sports the prizes were dis- tributed by Mrs Dixey, Malvern.

ABERDOVEY. SHIPPING.—The steamer "Turquoise" arrived on Friday morning with cement and left on Satur- day, aud the steamer Kyonite left on Friday, after discharging a cargo of cement for the Birming- ham Waterworks. The steamer Dora arrived on Monday from Liverpool and lef for Barmouth early on Wednesday morning. METEOROLOGICAL.—Report for week ending Saturday, August 9 th ;-Brigbt sunshine, 28*7 hours rainfall, 1*52 inches. Temperature—High-, est maximum, 65 August 25th); lowest, 60 (August 29th); high st minimum, 61 lowest, 56. DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. — On Wednesday and Thursday of last week, dramatic entertain- ments were held in aid of the local cricket club. Mr F R Atkin presided in an able manner, and gave a clear and concise speet h in praise of the noble game. Miss Trench gave entire satisfaction in the performance of the duties of accompanist. The programme consisted of two plays entitled U Held. in Trnst" and "Chiselling." The castes were as followa: c. ReId in Trust" Horace Lumley, Mr W Trench; Jane Lumley (his sister), Miss Maud Stansfield; Mabel (his ward), Miss Mabel Stansfield. "Chiselling"— Larkspur (a sculptor), Mr Howard Beall; Trotter (his man-servant), Mr W Trench Dr Stonecrop Mr Arthur Weller; Mrs Piper, Mrs F Jackson Kate (Stonecrop's niece), Miss Mabel Stansfield Each part was so well maintained that it would be invidious to specially mention any one of the artistes. Votes of thanks were afterward passed to all who had taken part in the entertainment. The house was crowded at each performance, and upwards of j615 net was realised after paying all expenses. This sum will place the club in a satis- factory position, as levelling the common hid greatly increased the debt. FATAL BATHING ACCIDENT. A sad bathing accident took place here on Tuesday Two lady visitors, Mrs W Scott. Manchester, and Miss Barker, a governesa, both staying at Penhelig- berrace, were bathing about four o'clock in the afternoon, when the tide was on the turn at a spot opposite the railway bridge and some di tance lower down the estuary than the regular bathing place. Both ladies had undressed in he sand hills, having a short time previously taken he r bathing costumes from the bathing vans near the Pier where they bathed regularly every morning. fhe first intimation that something wrong had happened was given to a visitor who heard cries for heip and seeing a person floating away with the-tide he ran towards the town and gave the alarm to Captain J Bell, ferryman. The latter sheuted to Captain D Jones, cox of the lifeboat, who fortunately happened to be on the river in his sailing boat. Capt Jones immediately turned his boat and made for the spot indicated and succeeded in rescuing Mrs Scott who was floating away with the tide, and was picked up in a spmi-conscious condition. Miss iSarker was nowhere to be seen, and it is surmised that she must have gone out of her depth in her anxiety to save Mrs Scott and thus met her sad fate. The local boatmen were immediately on the spot with nets and graplings, but their efforts t recover the body were unsuccessful. The deceased lady had formerly been with Mrs Scott as gover- ness and was staying with her at Aberdovey as her guest. Dr Barker, Finchley, brother of the deceased, arrived here on Wednesday evening. Mrs Scott has been greatly upset by the occurrence, and rouch sympathy is expressed with her and Mr Scott who, with his family, have visited Aberdovey several seasons in succession,

GOLF SUMMER MEETING. FOURSOME COMPETITION. I**?- 8^i'final inc this competition was played late on Thursday afternoon of last week. Results Foster and Greenstock beat Trench and Hall 2 tap, Withers and Green beat Hand C Minchin 5 and 4. The final was played on Friday when Foster and Greenstock beat Withers and Green 1 up. lhe victors are the same as last year and both players deserve to be congratulated for their plucky fight through such inclement weather. THE ALICOCK BOWL COMPETITION.—The fifth round of this competition was played on Friday morning. Results:—T Whitfield beat H Minchin 1 up, W Greenstock beat F Griffin 6 and 4, J Howell beat B Anderson 6 and 2, M Hemmant beat C H Alicock at the 20th hole. The semi-final was played On Saturday morning when Greenstock beat Whit- field 6 and 4, and Howell beat Hemmant 4 and 3. The final was played on Monday morning when W Greenstock (Great Malvern) beat J M Howell by ,2up. THE ABERDOVEY CUP COMPETITION.—The tie between Messrs Howell, Greetstock, andC Minchin, in this competition was ed oft on Tuesday morning when W Greenstoc 0.1 best making him the winner in three ve ompetitions. The scores were :— Greenstock 83, ler. 5, 78 Howell 94, less 11, 83; Minchin 91, leas 1, 90. This concluded a most successful meeting—the weather notwithstanding—and the local Committee are to be complimented on the result. Our correspondent was unable to obtain the scores of the ladies com- potions.

NORTH WALES LUNATIC ASYLUM. MORE BUILDINGS CONTEMPLATED. The report of the Visiting Commissioners in Lunacy to the Joint Counties Asylum at Denbigh, reporting in July, 1903. states that since the pre- vious visit cf the Commissioners 116 patients were admitted; 79 discharged (57 recovered), and 38 died, leaving on the books 772 patients—391 men and 381 women. Private patients numbered fifty, and there were two of the criminal class, The landlord of Glanywern refusing to renew the agreement, the house had been given up and the patients returned to the Asylum, in consequence of which the male accommodation was over- crowded to some extent and would be more so if one of the recently-furnished blocks intended for female patients were not appropriated for male patients. The other block of buildings intended for women was all but ready for occupation, when overcrowding on the female side would be reduced. The temporary buildings were still used. but when the female blocks of buildings were completed it was hoped the use of the temporary buildings would be discontinued. Among recent or contemplated improvements were the acquisition of additional land and better provision to deal with outbreak of fire. Addi- tional exits were needed and the arrangements for fire drills needed much improvement. When fire alarms were given, the nurses in one ward were in complete ignorance what to do, and in the second ward it was only after suggestions from a medical officer that steps were taken to remove the patients and give a fire alarm which was not responded to by the Fire Brigade for fully ten minutes. There was a good supply of water. The pressure for accommodation on the male side was so great that the time had arrived to press on the plans for the erection of another male block. Of the total patients one uer cent, only were genera paralytics; 11-4 per cent, were epileptics an cl'l per cent, were suicidal. General paralysis accounted for 5-2 of the deaths and phthisis for 23 6 pier cent. With the exception of one case of dysentery, another of enteric fever, and two cases of erysipelas, there had been no zymotic disease since the last visit,

BALA T. E. ELLIS'S STATUE.—Mr Lloyd-Georga has heard from the Right Hon John Morley toat be will be pleased to unveil this statue. The ceremony will take place on the 7th of October. It is expected that Mr Lloyd-George, M.P., Mr Osmond Williams, M.P., and several other Welsh and English members will be present. PETTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY, 29TH AUGUST — Before E. Gilliat Jonea (in the chair), John Williams, Evan Jones (Bodrennig), Robert Thomas, and Evan Jones (Celwydfa), Esqrs. Larceny.—Margaret Davies, Castle street, Bala, was charged with stealing crockery on the 11th August.—Inspector Morgans prosecuted and stated that at 10.30 p.m. on th. 11th August, Fair Day, Frank Crowe of Wrexham, was selling crockery on the street in front cf the Goat Hotel. He (the Inspector) saw the accused take some articles and hide them under her cape. While on her way home in Castle-street asked defendant to accom. pany him to the Police Station, which she did. He requested her to give up the things which she had taken from the street. He then charged her with stealing nine plate, one basin, and one jug. In reply she said" I don't kuow what came over me."—The defendant admitted the offence and she was bound over in the sum of jE5 to come op for judgment when colled upon and to pay 11s costs. Another Larceny Case.—Ada Lloyd, nineteen years of age, domestic servant, was charged with stealing four spoons, seven forks, three knives, one table cloth, and one napkin, to the value of £2, from the White Lion Hotel, where she was in service.— Mr William Owen, landlord of the White Lion Hotel, stated that accused had been in service for. about five weeks and that she was leaving on the 27th August. Having known that some things were missing in the bouse, he asked to be allowed to search the defendant's hox and, on doing so, found in it the missing arMcles (produced). He then gave the accused into custody.—Mr Owen asked the Bench to take the age of the defendant into consideration and said that he did not wish to press the case.—Inspector Morgans said thai; he charged and cautioned the defendant and, in leply, the aid, "lam very sorry. I do not know what can e over me to:do such a tning."—After a short deliberation, the Bench fined the defendant £1 in- cluding costs. Obtaining Drink on Sunday.—David Davies and William Owen, both of Llandrillo, were charged by Inspector Morgans with an offence under the Sunday Closing Act.—P.C. Nathaniel Davies, Llandrillo, proved the case and stated that at seven p.m. on Sunday, the 2nd of August, he visited the Bryntirion Inn, Llandderfel, and there found both defendants with a glass of beer each before them. When asked what business they had in the vicinity, they made several false statements. —The Bench considered that they were not bona fide travellers and imposed a fine of 2s 6d each and 7s 6d costs. Transfer of Licence.—Mr J. R. Jordan applied. for the transfer of tho licence of "the Bull's Head Hotel, Bala, from Mr A. A. Kerridge to Miss W. M. G. Parry.—Tne application was granted. SPECIAL SESSIONS, MONDAY, AUGUST 31sT, before Captain E, G. Jones. Vagrancy.—John Coltius, lobourer, and Thomas Parry, labourer, Dublin, were charged wtth begging at Bala on Sunday, August 30th.—In- spector Morgans proved the offence and said that he found both defendants begging from house to house in Aran View about eleven a.m. on Sunday. He took them into custody.—The defendants were committed to fourteen days' imprisonment with hard labour.

BARMOUTH THE BAD WEATHER —The bad weather, which has prevailed for this last fortnight, effected the season to a large exteut. Many visitors, if the weather was favourable, would have prolonged their stay. On the whole, the season has been very good. SALE OF A FARM.—On Saturday afternoon at the Corsygedol Hotel, the freehold farm known as Henddol, Rituated ao Fairbourne was put up for sale by Mr W. Dew and Sous, auctioneers, of Bangor. Bidding was very brisk. There was a large number of intending purchasers present. The bid- ding commenced at £1,200 and reached the high sum of £2,500 when the property was knocked down to Mr McDougall, the owner of the adjoining estate. THE FORWARD MOVEMENT.—Dr Pugh of Cardiff, the well-known evangelist and founder of the for- ward movement, occupied the pulpit at Christ Church last Sunday. At two p.m., he delivered a powerful and interesting address at Caersalem Chapel on the good .work done by the forward movement in the various districts of South Wales. There was a large congregation present including several visitors. ACCIDENT.—Master Robert Edward, yonngest son of Mr Robert Griffith. Vulcan Villa, had a narrow escape from being killed on Saturday night, the wheel of a porter's cart running over him! Fortunately, the vehicle was at the time empty. The little one is progressing favourably under the care of Dr Hughes. WEDDING.—A wedding was solemnized at Caer. salem Chapel on Wednesday morning by the Rev J. Gwynoro Davies, assisted by Rev E. Jones- Edwards, Arthog, in the presence of Mr Tom Parry, registrar, between Miss Gwen Williams, Aberamffra, and Mr John Jones, Myrddin, Arthog. They were attended upon as best man and brides- maid by Mr W. Wynne, Arthog, and Miss Jennie Edwards, of Kohinoor. LECTURE.—At the Wesleyan Chapel on Friday evening, Mr HUJh Evans, J.P., in the chair, the Rev Thomas Waugh, the well-known evangelist, of Port Surrtight, delivered an interest- ing lecture to a large audience on "The National Outlook from the Christian point of View." The proceeds were for the chapel restoration funds. BARMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOL.—The following is the list of successful candidates at the entrance scholarship examination held July 14th :—Robert O Evans, Arthog Board School; Hannah "Davies, Penrhyn Board School Edith Morris, Arthog Board School; Annie Price, Llanbedr Board School, and Wm 0 Pughe, Barmouth Board School. FOR SOUTH AFRICA.—Mr Evan Williams, joiner, Ceilwart-uchaf, and Mr Dd Rees Davies, Aelfor- terrace, joiner, have decided to leave their native land and intend going to Johanne,burg to try their luck. They have already secured employment and are leaving on the 11th September. AN UNCOMMON HAUL.—As Mr Robert Jones, boatman, Minfor, was looking round the boats on Wednesday night week, he noticed a queer thing moving on the edge of the water. He hastily jumped into his boat and started in pursuit and to bis surprise found that the object was a grey- speckled seal, a type of animal which is found in great numbers in the north Atlantic. On Thurs- day, the seal was exhibited to hundreds. The captor intends having the skin of the seal cured as a momento of his prowess. OBITUARY.—The death of one of the best-known and respected townsmen occurred in the decease of Mr W Williams, 4, Porkington-terrace, who died on Tuesday morning in the seventy-fifth year of his age. Although Mr Williams had been suffering from the effects of paralysis for some time, the end came suddenly and unexpectedly, as he was in his place attending the service on Sunday morning three weeks ago. LfSS than eighteen months ago Mr Williams lost his life's partner, Mrs Williams' and it is only twelve months ago since his daughter Mrs Obrien Owen, died. For many years Mr Willims carried on a successful business in' the town as joiner, contractor, and undertaker and during the past twenty years most of tne new buildings constructed in Barmouth were con- structed by him. For many years he served the public in many capacities—as member of the old Local Board, Board of juardians, and the School Board. He was one of the most straightforward of men who ever represented the town on any of its public bodies. Though not gifted with a faculty for public speaking, he could soon make his programme known. He was the oldest deacon at Caersalem Chapel, having been elected deacon at the old chapel at the same time as Alderman Lewis Lewis, who is now senior deacon. The death of Mr Williams moves a fourth of the older deacons from Caersalem in the course of four years M Williams retired from business and public nfe eight or nine'years ago but always took a keen interest in public affairs and the developement of the town He was one of the most zealous workers in connee tionswith the Sunday school to the last H leave but two surviving children, the Rev Hught Barrow Williams, Llandudno, and Mrs Mart- Williams, who, since her mother's death at 4, Porkington, in order to attend on her

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.-W^7TE RETNRN traffic receipts for the week ending Auautt «IM. 1903. Miles open, 265 £ Passengers, parcels' horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £ 6 50fi chandise, minerals, and live stock «(wo' «m?r; for the week, £ 9,545 aggregate from ment of half-year £ 78,980. Actual traffi^016"00" for the corresponding week last vear Milel006'1*8 250. Passengers, parcels, horses carriJJ °peB' and mails, £ 6,471; merchandise miitfi' g8j livestock, £ 2,644 total ,i«d aggregate from commencement of h.?' 5 £ 73,385. Increase for the wik p! parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mSs^HS merchandise, minerals, and live »t £ k total for the Parcels, ™L„ fS," bal?,'«.r f^8"8"6 ,tom •"»<»•••««.» half-year, £5,595.

CRICCIETH. THE EIFION HARDWA RE STORED 51 & 53, HIGH STREET, CRICOIErH. HIGH CLASS IRONMONGERY, BICYCLES-HIRED AND REPAIRED MAIL CARTS, BATll CHAIRS COTS, ETC., ON HIRE. DEPOT FOR PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. FISHING TACKLE—SEA AND RIVER. FISHING LICENCES ISSUED. GRIFFITH P. WILLIAMS. ESTABLISHED 1792. c3 D. O. PRICE, VICTORIA HOUSE, CRICCIETH, Draper, Milliner, Costumier, &c. SPECIALITIES IN WELSH WOOLLEN SHAWLS AND WRAPS, &c DIREC FROM THE MILLS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BOOTS AND SHOES. SMART UP-TO-DATE MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS. CRICCIFTH. JOHSR WILLIAMS, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER BRISTOL HOUSE, 45. HIGH STREET, CRICCIETH. Sole Agen, for K Boots and "Cinderella Boot Repairs n. atIy done on the Shortest Notice. c8 Best 'elfih and English Leather only used, H. GRIFFITH. FAMILY GROCER AND FlyOUR MERCHANT. ARoVON STORES, HI«H STREET, CRICCIETH HIGH-CLASS PROVISIONS ALWAYS IN STOCK. Notd Shop f If Frellh Buter and Eggs from local h! in- c7 J. W. BOWEN, M.P.S. (From Dr. Evans, State Apothecary, Dublin.) CHRMIST & WINE MERCHANT, MEDICAL HALL, CRICCIETH, ESTABLISHKD 1867. BASS'S ALE, GUINNESS'S DUBLIN STOUT. P. S, A 11 prescriptions most carefully dispensed by the P, oF)ri,-t(-r himself who has had years of expevietic- in the best establishments in England and Ireland. Any ;>rtich s a. it in stock procured at once. Par- cels from London daily. PHOTOGRAPHIC DARK ROOM. BATH CHAIRS ON HIRE. cl

» CRICCIETH. J T. WALTER JONES, MARINE TERRACE. CRICCIETH. I. t w JONES] A CAVE AT THE BLACK ROCKS. [CRICCIETH. J. w. JONES] THE CROMLECH, [CRICCIETH J. WALTER JONES] BLACK ROOK CAVES. [CRICCIETH.

# i THIS SPACE TO LET. I I CRICCIETH THE GEORGE HOTEL, CRICCIETH, NORTH WALES. COMPLETELY RE-BUILT AND RE-FURNISHED THROUGHPUT BY MESSRS MAPLE AND CO. ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES, BATHS, ETC. Sanitary Arrangements believed to be Perfect. For further Particulars and Tariff, apply to the Manageress. c5 THIS SPACE TO LET. p- CRICCIETH. MARINE HOTEL, I CRICCIETH. FACING SEA. TERMS FROM 7s.- 6D. PER DAY MRS WEBSTER, c4 PROPRIETRESS. H. PUGH JONES & CO., GENERAL GROCERY, PROVISIONS, WINES AND SPIRIT STORES. NEW SHOP, HIGH STREET, CRICCIETH. Agents for W and A Gilbey's Wines xnd Spirits. Bass and Co., and Guinness's Dublin Stouts in casks and Bottles. NOTE ADDRESS—NEW SHOP, HIGH STREET. c6 T, ISITING

BOWEN AND CO'S, THE STORES, MARINE TERRACE, CRICCIETH. GENERAL GROCERS & PROVISION DEALERS All kinds of Mineral Waters and Tobaccos Stock. Agent for the Mazawattee Teas. Wilts Dairies' Butter and Cream. Dealer in all kinaB of Fancy Goods with Views of Criccieth. Agents for Slazenger's Racquets, Balls, etc. Visitors' Tickets to the Tennis Club. Large Selection of Photo Views of Criccieth and District. Children Spades Sand Buckets.

CRICCIETH Musical.—Miss Dilys Powell Williams, the Eivion, a pupil of Mr. Oldfield, has passed the Trinity College preliminary examination in pianoforte playing, securing eighty-nine marks out of a possible 100. Miss M. E. Jones, Mynydd Ednyfed, also a pupil of Mr Oldfield's, has passed with honours the senior organ exami- nation of the London College of Music. Lawn Tennis Tournament.—The annual tournament of the members of the Lawn Ten- nis Club came off last week. First and se- cond prizes were given in each event. In the Gents' singles, H. Williams beat R. T. Parkin, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1; and J. W. Roberts was a bye. Final, H. Williams beat Roberts, 6-2, 6-3. In the gents' doubles H. Williams and W. S. Glynn beat R. T. Parkin and R. Hall, 6-1, 2-6, and 6-1; and V. Williams and J. W. Roberts were a bye. Final, V. Williams and Roberts beat H. Williams and Glynn, 6-3, 6-1. In the ladies singles for challenge cup, in the first round Miss Parkin and Miss M. Jones were a bye. Miss M. G. Williams beat Miss M. J. Wray, 6-2, 6-4; Miss M. E. Jones beat Miss C .S. Glynn, 7-5; 9-7. Second round: Miss M. G. Williams beat Miss Parkin, 6-3; 6-4; Miss M. G. Jones beat Miss M. E. Jones, 6-3; 6-4. Final, Miss M. G. Williams (the holder of the challenge cup) beat Miss M. G. Jones, 6-4; 4-6; 6-1. This being the third win in succession Miss Williams has now won the cup outright. In the ladies doubles Misses C. S. Glynn and M. J. Wray beat Misses M. E. and E. M. Jones, 6-0; 6-0; Misses M. G. Williams and A. G. Jones beat Misses Parkin and L. Roberts, 6-1; 7-5; Misses M. G. Jones and M. Roberts, a bye. Final, Misses Wray and Glynn beat Misses M. G. Williams and A. G. Jones, 8-6; 6-4; 8-6. In the mixed doubles, R. T. Parkin and Miss M. G. Jones beat H. Williams and Miss E. M. Jones, 7-5; 6-1 V. Williams and Miss M. Roberts beat J. W. Roberts and Miss M. E. Jones. Final, Parkin and Miss M. G. Jones beat V. Williams and Miss M. Roberts, 5-7; 6-2; 6-2 URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, Saturday evening, August 29th.—Present, Dr. Liv- ingstone Davies, in the chair; Messrs. G. P. Williams, H. Humphreys, W. G. Evans, D. M. Williams, Evan Jones, John Tobias, acting clerk; and Morris Williams, surveyor and inspector. The Chair. Mr. Watkin, the chairman, being unavoid- ably absent, Mr. G. P. Williams proposed Dr. Davies to the chair. Mr. D. M. Williams se- conded, and it was agreed to. Removal of a Nuisance. The Surveyor in reply to questions, stated that the nuisance complained of at Aberger- aint had been removed. Financial. The Finance Committee reported that JB138 in general district rate and JB73 in poor rate had been collected during the past month. The balance on the general account at the Bank stood at JB334 and on the loan account at JB123. Application. An application by Mr. Robert Jones, Bryn- hir Arms, that the Council should erect a gate on the path between the Station and Dinas was referred to the Roads Committee for consideration. The Education Scheme. The Council had no objection to offer to the draft scheme of the County Education Committee. County Rate Basis. The Acting Clerk produced the new county rate basis and said apparently Criccieth had no cause for complaint. This was also the view of Mr. J. T. Jones, who had carefully perused the estimate. The rateable value of the buildings of Criccieth was returned at £7,509, being'a little less than the urban rate- able value. Roads, Buildings, Etc. The Roads and Buildings Committee recom- mended that plans of proposed new house at Maes Tynygelest by Mr. J. Hughes and Miss Hughes should be approved, subject to stipu- lated amendments. A plan was submitted by Mr. James Evans modifying the arrange- ment as to his workshop and the Committee recommended that in view of the legal pro- ceedings pending, and as the bye-laws are still transgressed, that the plans be not ap- proved. Mr. Evans applied for a site at Maes Tynygelest and the Committee suggested that Mr. Evans should ask Mr. Dd. Evans to sur- render the site which he now holds for storing timber. The County Council having approved of the draft agreement prepared by the Ur- ban Council relative to the Ffolt, or parish pound, the Committee reported that they saw no objection to the closed door being now opened, so as to enable the police constable to use it in accordance with the agreement. The Local Government Board having written stating that their consent was not necessary to the exchange of sites between the Council and Mr. J. T. Jones, the Committee recom- mended that two plans should be prepared and sealed by the Council and signed by Mr. J. T. Jones, one to be kept by each party. The Woods and Forests Commissioners wrote that they were prepared to give a fresh lease of Dinas Quarry for ten years at an annual renf. of £4, being a reduction of JB1 per annum on the previous rent. The costs of the lease would be JE4. The Commit tee recommended that the terms s h IT U be accepted. A letter was read from Mr. O. Robyns Owen, solicitor. Pwllheli, stating with regard to Mr. Griffith Jones's shed, that the landlord did not 'know of its existence and that he would write the tenant to remove it. Mr. Griffith Roberts having given an undertaking to conform with the bye-laws with regard to the shed complained of, the Committee recommended that the legal proc3edings resolved upon should be stayed fer the time being. Consi- deration of three other sheds complained of was deferred by the Committee.—Mr. W. G. Evans said possibly the Commissioners would grant a lease of Dinas Quarry twenty vears at a further reduced rent. He purposed tl nt an application to this effect should be made, at the same time informing the Commissioner'! that the Council were quite prepared to ac- cept the present offer.—This was agreed to.— The Surveyor announced that Mr David Evans was not prepared to surrender to Mr. James Evans the site. referred to in the re- port.—The Council then adopted the report in its entirety. The Wet Weather. The Surveyor announced that visitors who complained of being confined to their lodgings owing to the exceedingly wet weather ap- plied for the use of the Town Hall to hold family entertainments, and he had granted the request at a slightly reduced rent. He had done likewise with the sacred services held in the Hall under the auspices of the Chil- dren's Special Mission.—Mr. W. G. Evans thought the Surveyor had acted wisely and proposed that his action should be approved. —Mr. G. P. Williams seconded, and it was agreed to. Vital Statistics. The Medical Officer's return for July showed two births and two deaths, and continued freedom from infectious disease. The Guide Charts. Mr. W. G. Evans said the chart drafted by Mr. Burnell giving distances to and in- formation about places of interest in the dis- trict had now been circulated. The chart was highly artistic and the town owed a deep debt of gratitude to Mr. Burnell. (Hear, hear.) Re-Appointment. On the motion of the Chairman, Mr. Mor- ris Williams was unanimously re-appointed surveyor and inspector for the ensuing year. A Record Season. Mr. W. G. Evans proposed that a census of the visitors should be taken. Criccieth had had a record season.—It was felt that it was rather late in the season to arrive at anything like a correct estimate, and it was decided to bear the matter in mind next year.

TALYBONT CONCERT.—A grand competitive concert was held at this place on Wednesday evening, Sept. ember 2nd. The chairman was Mr T. Darlington, Cefngwyn adjudicators—music, Mr D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac. recitations, Deinol Fachan; and accompanist, Mr D. J. De Lloyd. The programme was as follows :—Fftmle solos—Soprano solo, I know that my Redeemer liveth;" contralto solo, "0 rest in the Lord." Five competitors, winner, Miss Rosina. Jonep, Aberystwyth, who sang the first-named piece. Male solos—tenr, Murmur y Nant," bass, Can y Marchog." Six competitors, winner, Mr J. A. Jenkin", Aberystwytb, who sacg "Can y Marchog." Recitations—Female, Y Dedwydd Dei," Five competitors, winner, Miss Mary Davies, Esgermaen, Tregaron. Male—"Tro trwy'r Wig." Six cempetitors. Prize divided between Ernest Williams, Talybont, and MoseB Isaac, Tynypark. Quartette, two parties com- peted. Winners, Misses Rosina Jones, Georgina Joces, Messrs Stanley Jones, and J. E. Harries, who sang Sweet and Low."

==== Considera ble alarm was on Monday night occa- sioned through an outbreak of fire in the workings of the Wynnstay Collieries, Ruabon, one of the most extensive mines in Wales. The fire, which is attributed to the new workings generating heat, I now extends over an area of twenty yards long. A number of men are combating the fire and the gaseous air is being diverted. ]

FAlHBoUiiJNft SALE BY AUCTION.—A successful sale Of freet hold property was held at the Corsygedol Hotel, Barmouth, by Mr Dew, of Bangor, on Saturday J tThe property consisted of a freehold estate called Henddol, and was divided into five lots. It was put up in the first instance in one lot. The bidding commenced at £1,500 and soon reached £ 4000* At that figure the Auctioneer and the oolicitor for the vendor had a consultation, and asked the highest bidder if he would make an offer of £2,400. If so it would be declared an open sale. The offer being agreed to the bidding soon went up to £2,900, at which sum it was knocked down to Mr McDougall, Manchester ant Fairbourne. EDUCATIONAL. Robert Evans, Murneuadd, Fairbourne, and Edith Morris, Arthog, have won full scholarships at the Barmouth County School. Both are scholars of the BOdord School, Arthog, the teachea of which school is to be congratu- lated on the number of his pupils gaining scholar. ships at Barmouth and Towyn (Jounty Schools. This brings the number up to nineteen full schoarships gained from Arthog school.

LLWiiNUWKIL. Concert.—On Thursday evening last a suc- cessful concert in aid of the Village Reading Room was held at the Schools. Professor Angus, U.C.W., Aberystwyth, presided, and the duties of conductor were carried out by Mr. R. ioulkes Jones. The programme was as follows:—Chorus, "Harlech March," the Male Voice Party; selection on the mando- l1^6' ¥r',Wm- Jones; duett, "Larboard Watch, Messrs. R. H. Williams and T. Jones; song, "The Gipsy's Warning," Mr. D. Vaughan; song, "The Gleaner's Slumber Song," Miss Murielle Langley (encored); song and chorus, "Genivieve," Mr. T. Jones and party; song, "Pa Ie Mae'r Amen," Mr Davies; song, "Break the news to mother," Mr. Alun Edwards (encored); song, "Dyna'c Fel," Mr. R. H. Williams (encored); recita- tion, "The Idyll of Battle Hollow" (Bre Harte), Miss Murielle Langley; quartette, "Y Bwthyn ar y Bryn Mr. R. H. Williams and party; address by the chairman. Professoxj Angus said, it gave him very great pleasure to preside over that crowded audience thafl evening in aid of such a good cause. He was very pleased to see that the main part of th* programme was carried out by the young peo.. pie, who entertained the visitors at the close of every Sunday evening with the singing oB their grand old Welsh hymns. He could con- ceive of no better way of closing the day 011 rest, especially when the hymns were sung in such a manifestly reverent spirit. He was glad to preside in order to repay in ever such a small way the kindness and courtesy which were extended to the visitors by the inhabi- tants of Hwyngwril. He was sure that he spoke on behalf of all the visitors that they greatly appreciated these traits in the char- acter of the people. One remarkable confir mation of this was, that the same visitors came there again and again. They were also charmed with the cleanliness and heathfulness of the village and surroundings, and the lovely and picturesque scenery. He was sure they were all looking forward to the time when they could have another respite to pay ano- ther visit to the delightful little village. Re- ferring to the object v hich the concert was Ül- tended to assist, he said he could conceive of no better way in which to assist the moral and intellectual elevation of young people than by the establishment of such village reading rooms, where every distinction of sect and party was put out of sight. He trusted that visitors would in addition to their ttend:mee that evening, remember Llwyngwril and its reading rooms in the coming months, and would send donations of cash, hooks, maga- zines, etc., to the Committee, iCheers.) Se- lection on the mandoline, Mr. Wm..lones; duett, Wyn," Messrs. T. Jones and R. H. Williams (encored); recitation, ''Katisbou'' (Browning) and "The usual way," (Weather- ley), Miss Murielle Langley; part song, "Mi Welaf Mewn adgof," the Male Voice Party; song, "Mary was a housemaid." Miss Muri- elle Langley (encored); song and chorus, "pun for the Northern Shore," the Male Voice Party. Mr. Foulkes Jones, chairman of the Reading Room Committee, proposed, on be- half of the Committee, a very cordial vote of thanks to Professor Angus for so kindly pre- siding that evening, to Miss Langley, to Mrs. Austin for her artistic. accompaniment, and to all the other performers. Referring to Miss Langley, he said they were particularly indebted to her. She was a prominent mem- ber of two of the leading London companies — Mr. Weedon Grossmith's, and Miss Kitty Icf- tus's—-for her great kindness in volunteering to assist them in aid of a good rause at a lit- tle village concert, and her equally gcod ren- dering of the pathetic and humorous in the songs and recitations she gave showed that she possessed the true artistic spirit. The vote of thanks was seconded by Mr. J. E. Jones and carried with cheers. Professor Angus, in acknowledging, asked to be allowed to thank Mr. Foulkes Jones, the conductor, for the very capable way in which he bad car- ried out his work. This was carri31 with ac- clamation, and the concert was brought {{"f a. close with the singing-1 1J, Na- tional Anthem, in Welsh ana x'^iglish. It is understood that the funds of the reading room have had a substantial sum added to it as a result of the concert.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG Quarry Accident.—Whilst following his employment at the Oakeley Quarry, last Fri- day, Evan Evans, of Tanygrisiau, fell the depth of a chamber and was severely injured in the back. Quarry Accident.—On Tuesday at the Oake- ley Quarry, Owen Jones, of 80, High-street, whilst carrying rock, stumbled and fell, with the result that his hand was crushed by the slate, thus necessitating the amputation by Dr. Evans, who attended him, of two fingers. OAKELEY BENEFIT SOCIETY. — The balance sheet of the Oakeley Benefit Society for last year shows that during the twelve months £880 was paid in m subscriptions by members, whilst £712 waa disbursed in sick pay, £65 in funeral claims, and £36 in general expensss. The Society thus gained £71 on the year's working. The secretary, Mr W. J. Rowlands, is to be con- gratulated upon the manner in which the accounts are kept. Serious Accident.—On Tuesday, the three year old daughter of Mr. Robert Owen Jones, Bodafon, fell over a bridge into the Rhiwbach Incline, a depth of some ten yards. The little one was picked up suffering from a frac- tured skull. Dr. Evans attended her. At the time of writing the child was in a critical condition. The Isolation Hospital Movement.-A meeting of the Committee having in hand the proposal to establish a joint isolation hospi- tal for the urban districts of Festiniog and Portmadoc and the rural districts of Deu- draeth and Glaslyn, was convened on Tues- Ti^y Penrhyn> when there were present, Mr. Owen Jones (presiding), Dr. Rd. Jones, Mr. Cadwaladr Roberts, and Mr. W .E. Allt- wen Williams on behalf of the Festiniog Coun- cil, and Messrs. Robert Richards, J. R. Jones, Wm. Jones, and John Roberts, on behalf of the Deudraeth Council.—A report was sub- mitted giving particulars of six offers of suit- able sites for the proposed hospital. It was resolved to supply a copy of the report to each member of the Joint Committee. Every- thing points in the direction of the scheme be- ing now carried through without delay. Urban DiStrict Council.—A special meeting ot the Council was held on Monday night. Present, Mr. Andreas Roberts (chairman), Mr Cadwaladr Roberts (vice-chairman), Messrs. J. Lloyd Jones, Wm. Owen, Owen Jones, Humphrey Roberts, E. M. Owen, C. Hum- phreys, Evan Jones, J. J. Jones, Rd. Jones, E. Lloyd Powell, W. J. Rowlands, W. E. A. Williams, clerk, surveyor, and inspector, and Evan Roberts, assistant clerK.—The meeting was convened to further define the duties of the new clerk and to fix upon the fees for special work.—This having been done, it was agreed to make the appointment on Septem- ber 18th at a special meeting.—Mr. Owen Jones afterward drew attention to the draft education scheme of the Merioneth Provi- sional Committee and in the result it was de- cided that those members of the Urban Coun- cil who were on the County Council should be asked to bring before the County Council the question of the adequate representation of the Festiniog Council on the County Edu- cation Committee. The Farmer and the Military.—At a special Court at Blaenau on londay before E. P. Jcnes (chairman), J. P. Jon.s and D. U. Wil- liams, Esqrs., Wm. Williams, of Dolmynach Farm, Trawsfynydd, was charged by Lieut. Lester, of the Trawsfynydd Artillery Camp, with having assaulted him on August 20th.— Evidence was given by Lieut. Lester and Major Campbell Johnson, to the effect that defendant came to the Trawsfynydd camp just as the firing column was proceeding to the shooting range. They requested him to turn back, but he refused, and the shaft of his trap came violently into contact with the leg of Lieut. Lestei-, who was on horseback. This was the assault complained of.—Mr. White Phillips, who appeared for the defendant, said Williams not being well up in English did not quite understand the officers. He pushed on with the trap in order to reach a certain gap before the column came up. This he accpmplished.—In doing so the shaft came accidentally into contact with Lieut. Lester. There was absolutely no intention to assault the officer. It was quite an accident. The farmer was in a hurry; he wanted to reach Trawsfynydd in time for the ordination ser- vices.—The Bench decided to dismiss the case, believing that a misunderstanding had taken place.