The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

CORRESPONDENCE. I We do not hold ourselves responsible for I the opinions of our correspondents. To the Editor. Sir,— Many of your readers will be in- terested to know that the Dog's Pro- tection Bill will come on for second reading in the House of Commons on April 17tb. The Bill aims at exempting dogs from all vivisectional experiments. The practice of Vivisection involves much pain to dogs, who are very often kept under observation for several weeks after the operation. I appeal to your readers to think of the happy relationship which exists between them and their dogs, and to ask themselves whether they would per- mit their own dogs to be used for this practice. If they find they are opposed to the vivisection of dogs, let them write to- day to their member of Parliament, asking him to support this worthy Bill. Yours Faithfully, SIDNEY LLOYD, Secretary, National Canine Defence League for Merionethsbirr,

AN ENORMOUS STONE 81 inches in Circumference, 21 inches Long, Weight 1J ouuees. :7.'=,, R (Acual Size. From photograyh). < Stone is a prevalent complaint in many parts of England and in Scotland, particularly in districts where the water is hard and contains an element of lime. One of the most remarkable instances comes from Chester-Ie-Street, Co. Dur- ham, where recently a young girl of 19 passed a huge stone, .illustrated here, and referred to in accompanying Chem- ist's report. About two. years ago, Miss Elsie Adamson, of No. 3, Pine. Street, com- plained to her parents of pains in the back and urinary weakness, a doctor be- ing afterwards consulted, and the patient placed under his care. All that could be devised was done, but the discomfort became worse and worse until after eighteen months the poor girl, then weak and helpless, dropped the treatment altogether, and it was not until Jan. of this year they bad hope of her recovery. Then Mrs Adamson obtained some of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, and persuaded her daughter to try them. Relief was felt at once, the patient gained in strength and recovered urinary control. Encouraged by returning hopes, Miss Adamson continued the course, and on February 20th of this year, passed the stone which is illustrat- ed here. Her interviewer was assured that she felt well directly afterwards. and is now in better health than ever. Not only is the case a triumph for Doan's Pills, but it is a victory for medi- cal treatment, as opposed to surgery, a point so often emphasised by the success of Doan's Pills in stone and gravel cases. There is great interest in this case in Chester-le-Street and neighbour. hood. Miss Elsie Adamson. What the Mother says I am pleased to verify every word concerning the wonderful cure of my daughter, Elsie, brought about by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills." (Signed) "ANNIE ADAIISON. What the Father says :-— "I take great pleasure in thanking Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for my daughter'a recovery. The stone is the largest ever past. Many people have asked to see it, and to bear about the pills. My daughter is like a new girl, and I feel it my duty to give all credit to Doan's Pills." (Signed) "EDWIN ADAMSON. LOCAL CHEMIST'S REPORT. From Mason ct Co., Ltd., 60, Front St. Chester-le Street. 14-3-1914 To Messrs Foster-McClellan Co., London. Dear Sirs,— I have much pleasure in confirming the phenomenal success of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, bought at this establishment, for Miss Adamson, 3, Pine Street, Chester-le-Street. The stone which these pills have rid her of is astounding in size, and hardly creditable to anyone but those who have seen it. I weighed and measured the stone personally, so that I might keep a record, and found that it measured 21- incbes in length, 3t inches in circumfer- ence, and weighed 1 ounces; truely a remarkable feat which speaks volumes for the power of the pills. As could only be expected, Miss Adam- son, since being relieved of such a hind- rance to her health, has improved wonderfully, and is now quite another woman. Should you care to make use of this statement you are at liberty to do so, as it is a case that should be made widely known, so that other sufferers may share the vastly improved health that ou patron is now enjoying. Believe me to be, Yours faithfully. (Signed) D. Young, Manager. Price 2/9 a box, six boxes 13/9; of all chemists and stores or from Foster-Mc Clellan Co., 8, Wells .Street, Oxford St. Loadou. W.

New Business. Messrs J. Foulkes Jones and Son, Cambrian House, desire to in. form the inhabitants of Barmouth and dis- trict that they have opened business as Ladies and Gent's Tailors and Outfitters at the above address. A large selection of patterns and material on hand for inspection. All orders received will be promptly and neatly executed. Advt. Undeb Dirwestol y Merched.—Cyn- baliwyd cyfarfod olaf y tymor yn Christ Church o dan lywyddiaeth Mrs Edwin Jones, Decbreuwyd y cyfarfod trwy ddarllen a gweddio gan Mrs Williams, Wesley House. Yna adroddiad gan Mrs Lewis Roberts, a cbâo gan Miss Rosie Lloyd. Wedi hyny eisteddodd pawb wrth y byrddau i fwynbau cwpanaid o de da yngbyd a'r danteithion oedd ar- nynt, pa rai oil a rcddwyd trwy garedig- rwydd amryw o chwiorydd. JJiweddwyd prydnawn hapus trwy ganu a gweddi. The Snowdrop Band.—The last meet- ing of the session took the form of a tea on Wednesday last, subscribed by kind friends. After the tea a miscellaneous meeting was held under the presidency of Mrs E. D. Jones, B.A. Songs were rendered by Misses Jennie Jones, Min- ffordd Cottage Sarah Dilys Jones and Katie Jones. Recitations were given by Misses Myfl Williams, Gladys Pugh, Gracie Richards, Nellie Jones and Mary Evans. Short addresses were given by Mrs E. D. Jones, B.A., and Miss M. Jones Owen. A vote of thanks to the subscribers was proposed by Miss Sarah Griffith and seconded by Miss Nellie Jones. v The Annual Primrose Fete Trill take place on Wednesday, April 22nd, at the Assembly Rooms, Barmouth. There is a most excellent programme provided, and among the many items are the fol- lowing:—A musical piogramme, a child- ren's play, "Aladdin," Dutch tableaux, skirt dancing by Miss Logan of Pen- rbyndendraetb, etc. The entertainment will commence with the usual excellent tea in St. Ann's Mansion, presided over by the Women's Committee and lady friends, and will terminate with a long dancing programme. Fancy dress is optional, and tickets for this always ex- ceedingly popular fete are on sale from any member of the Women's Committee or the Unionist Club. Advertising Committee.—A meeting of the newly-appointed executive com- mittee of the Improvement Association was held on Thursday last at the Coun- cil Office. Present:-—the Rev. Gwynoro Davies, Mr Rbys Jones, Mr David O. Hughes, Mr Henry Freeman, Mr Wil- liam Owen, Dr. J. Pugh Jones, Mr R. G. Moore, Mr David E. James, Mr David Roberts, N. P. Bank; Mr Gwilym Davies, Mr Robert Lloyd Williams, and Mr J. Pryce Jones, with Mr R. Llewelyn Owen, secretary. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. On the proposition of Mr David E. James, seconded" by Mr R. G. Moore,the Rev. Gwynoro Davies was unanimously re-elected chairman for the ensuing year. VISIT OF THE FRENCH JOURNALISTS. The Chairman reported that forty French Journalists would visit the Car- digan Bay Coast early in July. They would arrive in Barmouth at 12.33 p.m. and would stay until after luncheon. He did not know whether the Associ- ation were prepared to entertain the Journalists or not.—After some discus- sion, on the proposition of Mr R. G. Moore, seconded by Mr Gwilym Davies, it was unanimously decided to send an invitation to the Journalists that the Association would be pleased to enterain them when visiting Barmoutb.-Ib was decided that the Secretary should see into the matter of inserting a page advertisement in the French booklet which was about to be issued at an early date. The charge for a full page would be C7 7s. Od., and 30,000 copies of the booklet would be published. PRESS ADVERTISING. It was decided Lo spend C12 on press II advertising between now and Whitsun- tide.—It was further decided to ear- mark R15 for the annual contribution towards the Cambrian Resorts Associ- ation. CO-OPTIVE MEMBERS. Mr D. E. Davies, St. Ann's, and Mr Rees Jones, Moss Bank, were appointed as co-optive members on the Executive Committee. County School Area.—At the quar- terly meeting of the Merioneth Educa- tion Committee held last Thursday at Bala, Mr O. M. Edwards, M.A., chief inspector of schools for Wales, sub- mitted an arbitration suggesting the transference of Talsarnau to the Barmouth secondary school district,and that the Parish of Penrhyndeudraath should remain in the Festiniog school district, the Llwyngwril Ward passing to the Towyn school district.—The Committee adopted the recommend- ations and approved the new draft scheme for the county with those alterations. Cyfarfod Cystadleuol Siloam.—Cyn- haliwy yr ucbod y noson olaf o Fawrth, o dan lywyddiaeth Mrs Morgan, Bally- macora, ac arweiniad deheuig Mr John Jones, Bronygraig. Wele enwau'r buddugwyr :— Adroddiad i rai chwech oed a than byny, 1, Megan Griffith; 2, Lilian Davies; 8, Rowena Jones; 4, Jennie Griffiths a Dorothy Jones. Canu i rai dan 14eg oed, 1, Florrie Garnett; 2, Ann Ellen Rees a David leuan Griffith; 3, Dorothy Mary Evans. Eto i rai dan 8 oed, 1, Randle Rees 2, Ivy Jones; 3, Betty Pugh. Canu i rai dan 8 oed, Action Song, Doli," 1, Megan Griffith a Betty Pugb; 2, Rowena Jones a Jennie Griffiths 3, Dorothy Jones ac Ivy Jones 4, Janet Williams. Darllen difyfyr, 1, Blodwen Hughes a Florrie Garnett. Unawd i fechgyn dan 21ain oed, 1, Mr Robert Williams, Glencairn. Tri pbenill ar yr olygta o bont yr Abermaw, 1, Mr John Adams. Adroddiad i rai dan 14eg oed, 1, Catherine Pugb; 2, David Jones Roberts; 3, Blodwen Hughes. Pencil sketch, 1, Hughie Pcigb. Y ivit oreu, 1, Catherine Pugh. Unawd i ferched dan 21ain oed, 1, Miss Frances Garnett. Traethawd ar y deuddeg Apostol, i rai dan 21ain oed, 1, Miss Jennie Garnett; 2, Miss Frances Garnett. Chwareu alaw Gymreig ar unrhyw offeryn cerdd, 1, Blodwen Hughes. Areitbio difyfyr i rai dan lOed, 1, 1, Meirion Rowlands; 2, Maggie May Evans; 3, David leuan. Griffith a David John Roberts. Twll botwm, 1, Blodwen Hughes 2, Gwen Williams, Tyddynpandy. Arholiad i rai dan 21ain oed, 1, Miss Jennie Garnett; 2, Miss Frances Gar- nett. ¡ Cooking apron, Mrs Griffith Pugh. I Deuawd i rai dan 21ain oed, 1, Misses Frances Garnett a Dora Jones. Adroddiad i rai dan 21.ain oed, 1, Miss Frances Garnett. Prif adroddiad, 1, Mrs Thomas, Goetre-ucb, a Mr Jobnnie Williams, Goetre-isa. Gwasanaetbwyd fel beirniaid fel y canlyn :Traetbawd, Mr E. D. Jones, M.A., Ysgol Sir; barddoniaetb, Parch. E. Afonwy Williams; adroddiadau ac amrywiaeth, Mr John Lloyd, M.A.; cer- ddoriaetb, Mr Joseph Thomas, C.M. y gwnioj Mrs Francis Jones, Gwalia Stores; pencil sketch, Mr John Adams, Llys Meirion. Yr oedd y trefniadau yn llaw Misses Nellie Rowlands, a Jennie Garnett (yagrifenyddion), a Miss Jennie Jones (trysoryddes), a gwnaethant eu gwaitb yn bynod ffyddlon a di-dwrw. Cyfeiliwyd yn fedrus ar hyd y cyfarfod gan Miss Nellie Roberts, Blodwen Hughes, Hilda Thomas, a'r Parch. P. H. Lewis.