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BANGOR CITY COUNCIL MORE RETRENCHMENT PROPOSALS. OFFICE STAFF AND RECRUITING. An adjourned meeting of the Bangor City Council was held on Wednesday evening. The Mayor (Mr &. J. Williams) presided, and the other memberis present were Aldermen J. van Roberts, W. Bayne, Owen Uwen, W. P. Matthews, Councillors Joseph Davies, C. Pozzi, T. E. Taylor, Thomas, T. Vaitance, T. J. Williams, C. Cooil, Myrddin Jones, John Williams, J. L. Vaughan, Dr. J. E. Thomas, G. Ainger Williams, O. 11. Hughes, with the Town Cierk (Mr Pentir Williams), the Treasurer (Mr Smith Owen), and the Librarian (Mr Griffith Roberts). FINANCE COMMITTEE'S RECOM- I MENDATIONS. Mr W. Bayne, in preeent-nm the minutes of the Finanoo Committee, reported that they had considered the recommendations ruaae by the Retrenchment Coinmittoe. The first was that the duties of the secretary of the Pcnrhyn Hail should be transferred to the Treasurer, and that the Stage Play*, Licence bj discontinued at the expiration 01 the prc- foat licence. The Finance Committee u.d not quite concur with that as they thought tiie treasurer's duties were at present heavy enough. The secretary had been in charge ci the li a i 1 for many years, but at present Wiere waa not so mucii work as formerly, fewer inoetings and piays taking pla<fe at itic Hatt, and they therefore recommended that the salary be reduced to tlO, and that the tic-one-e be discontinued. The second recom- nijndation of the Retrenchment Committee was that the payent of Ao to the Town Crier bj discontinued. As a matter of fact the lown Crier did not receive any honorarium. The next recommendaiion of tho Retrench- ment Committee was that no expenses be in- curred in connection with the register of voters The Fiiuinoc Commit toe agreed to that. In reaLty we Government had de- cided that it was not necessary to publish such registers at this time. 'llIe Retrench- ment Committee also .suggested that the Cor- poration handbook discontinued during the war. The Fmanoe Committee, however, thought it should be continued, a suggestion being made by the Mayor which might modi- fy the cost slightly, lie (Air Bay-.io; re- marked that the members of that Council were not in the fortunate position of receiving jfctOO a year for their services, and all they got was that email hand book, which many of them valued very highly. The Finance Com- mittee had no hesitation in agreeing to the recommendation that the printing in the minutes of the list cf accounts passed for payment, be discontinued far the present. Some of the members protested against the printing cf the Hat* in the Council some tim-c ago, but they were opposed by members of the Retrenchment Committee. The recom- mendation that the town clcek be not lit had been carried out. THE PENRIiYN HALL. Mr Joseph Davies objected to the decision of the Finance Committee regarding the Penrhyn Hall. He contended that the office of secretary was a sinecure, and asked jwhether the Council could justify the expen- diture of even X10 at such a tine as this. Be had been astonished that a member of the Retrenchment Committee had become almost a traitor to the commit Lee. He (Mr Davies) would rather be a German spy than turn traitor to his own committee, 95 per cent, of whose recommendations that particular mem- ber supported. lie moved th:;t the duti-es of Secretary be transferred to the Treasurer. Mr T. Valiance, in seconding, said the takings of the Penrhyn 11 ail last year amounted to only £ 4& 103. and there was a deficit of £67. A good deal of trie clerical work u;.s alieady done at the Treasurer's office, and he aid not think the Conn- 8J1 was justified in paving the £10 to the Secretary. Mr John Williams remarked that it was quite evident (he criticisms made at the hist meeting of the Council regarding a member of the Re- trenchment Committee, who had 'dared to differ from them, referred to him. lIe asked the 'Ma\"or to call the secretary of the Retrenchment Committee to prove th:tt what had been stated by tiie critics was wrong. Even oil tint particu- lar matter he calied the attention of the chairman of the committee to the tor ns of the appointment ,of the secretary of the Penrhyn lIaII. The vom- mittee was appointed to make suggestions to the various committees, and surely it Has not thought that all those suggestions would be adopted mere- ly because, they ii -i tho Retrenchment Committee. He wished to know on terms the Penrhyn llall was handed over to the Coun- cil. Proceeding, Mr Wi.Iianis said that Mr Joseph Davies had a&serted that 95 per cent, of the sug- gestions made were supported by "the traitor to the committee." He (Mr William:) denied that, anct-b-P cahed upon the s--cretary of tire committee to prove that th"rc was not more thin ten per cent which he supported whole-heartedly. Mr Joseph Davies; It is most undesirable to mention officials. There are members of the Re- trenchment Committee present, and their word's as good as that of any official. The Mayor: You blame Mr Williams for being a traitor. I think \ou are wrong, and Mr Wil- linrns is right in v'ndicatmg himself. It is wrong of any member to h.J:('J1g, a member wit.h being a traitor because 1 » degrees with his committee. Mr Owen Owe i asked whether it was fair to gadale the Treasurer with more work. Dr, Thomas thought the payment of L15 to the secretary, when the total receipts from the Flail la-t. year amounted to only J643, was hardly fair to the ratepayers. Mr W. Thoma-. said he failed to see how the expenditure of JS15 cOllid be justified. Mr W. P. Matthews thought some tangible rea- son should be given for the payment of the £10. Mr M yrdilin Jones asked whether the Council was not, accord ir:J to thc terms of the transfer, bo t.n<I to continue the services of the secretary. The Mayor thought the Council wa, in t.he dark regarding the conditions of transfer. He was nrider the impression tint they were to treat the old officials of the Hall honourably, and he would not like to ecc the Council doing anything dis- honourable. Eventually the matter was referred back to the Fiimnce Committee. CORPORATION HANDBOOK. Mr Joseph Davies moved that the publication of the Corporation hand-book be discontinued during the war. Mr Owen Owen thought the hand-book was a ▼cry valuable publication. Dr. Thomas pointed out that the hand-book eoit the town £7 16s, which might be saved during war time. It was decided to discontinue publication during the war. TOWN CLOCK LIGHTS. Mr Pozzi objected to the proposal to dispense with the lighting of the Town Clock. As one of the largest ratepayers in the town, he thotight he dock should be lit- The Town Clerk sugge-ted that the light was I risible from the sea and had to be extinguished. I NO LIST OF VOTERS. I After turtber discussion it was decided not to pucliah the list of voters, or to include in the minutes the list of accounts passed for payment. The question of disconnecting certain telephones was tett to the Finance Committee. ALDfcRMANBAYNES COMPLAINT. At the'close of the discussion Mr W. Bayne said that at the last meeting a statement was made which hurt, him very much. Mr T. J. Williams, as chairman of the Retrenchment Com- mittee, said that at least two chairmen of com- mittees tiad influenced the heads of departments not to give the Retrenchment Committee any assistance. At thf time the Council was discuss- ing the minutes (if the Lighting Commit, of wnich he ifr BR n<-) was eh:urmuu. and the natural ereHc as that he was being referred to. j Mr J. ?i'.iiamsf And I am the other one. Mr Bayne: There is not a word of truth in it as far "as I am Concerned. Mr T. J. Williams said he wished to make it perfectly clear that the statement he made was based upon what was said by a member of a committee, who was present at the time, and mentioned the words uttered by the chairman. To fortify himself he (Mr Williams) challenged the official referred to, and he did not deny it. lie was satisfied that the statement he made was true. Mr Hayne: If tlw Cunncil is not satisfied I ask you to call the head or my department. The Matvir: He is not here to-night. OFFICE STAi-F AND RECRUITING. The Treasurer submitted his views to the Finance Committee with reference to recruiting under Lord Ueruy's scheme so tar as it affected the ofliee staii. The Mayor also read a long 1 jtter from the chairman tLWr ft. C. Vincent), supported by the auditors, pointing out that the committee should exercise great caution ie»t at this critical time any depletion of the staff should seriously alfect the administration of the liliane.al arrangements of the city. 'J tie ohcirman pointed out that the Corporation was dealing with accounts ,»of a specialised nature that requited very considerable training, and lie was strongly of opinion that under tho circumstances no iliort3 tiiait one (it any) ot tile stall should be given permission to eniist, and that, if ono left, means should be taken at once to riplace him. The committee, having fully satisfied itself that the depletion of the stall by more than one would inevitaoly re-act very seriously on the finances of the Corporation, unanimoufly resolved that the Treasurer be instructed not to n lease more than one without the special permission of the com- iiiittee, aiid in the case of the enlistment of such, to take means to replace him by a tem- poraiy clerk iorthwith. The Council were recommended to grant a letter under the hands of the Mayor to the re- maming members of the staff similar to that gtantcd by other public institutions to the effect matowin? to the exigencies of thepubiicMrvicc they -outd not at prescnt be spared for enlist- ment, this letter to be shown to the local Tri- bunal. After a discussion as to whether half-pay should be given to those who joined II.NL. Forces at the present juncture and their places kept open, it was resolved, after serious consideration, subject to permission being first obtained, that the Coun- cil be recoiuiucnaed to adhere to its previous resolution on the matter. A letter was read from Mr W or rail on the same subject in connection with his clerk, who was reported to have joined the The report was adopted.

iiECHLITING CAMPAIGN IN I ANGLESEY. MEETING AT LLANGEFNI. I APATHETIC YOUNG MEN. I A public mating was held at the Town Hail, Llangota:, yesterday afternoon. An- nounced to commonoc at -SO, there was but a meagre attendance when Col. T. t. J. Lloyd took the chair. The Rev. Joha Williams, Brynsiencyn, who, with Sir Henry Jones were the only other occupants cf the platform, sug- gested to that tucy should go to the .street to "recnÜ" for the meeting, re- marking at the same time that it was an un- fortunate hour for a meeting at the height of the market. The audience, however, in- creased to; about 200 by three o'clock Col. L'oyd s;id that in the absence of Sir Richard Wiliiarus-iiuikeley, Bart., on duty hwas very pleased to take the chair, but was sorry thu attendance was not much larger. For cbviou. reasons the young peopie whom they most- wanted at the meet- ing were afraid of coming up to the hall. He had read a report tf the ad-aress given by bir Henry Jones at Bangor, in which lie said WVes had not done so badly, but he (tho chairman) thought it very unfortunate that the major.ty WHO had enlisted were married men. ihis should not have been the case young unmarried men should have gone first coiii i ),trat i vt? i v as. comparatively speaking, they had no one depending on them. When he went through the Square he felt a.shamed of the county steing, as he did. so many young men enjoy- ing themselves and nquaji.aering their money. Ho ixoped the gentlemen present would use their influence with these young people. He did not like to eall h.s own countrymen cowards; he put their apathy down to igno- rance more than anything ebe. Personally, he much regretted that his age prevented him from taking his place in the battle line so as to do hi- part, to beat those murderous Huns (loud applause). Sir Henry Jones was then called upon to address the meeting. lie first of all asked all those over 40 years of age to raise their hands, and the great majority of those present did so, very few responding to his request that "those under 40 should raise their hands." Sir Henry prccoeded to recall his tour through Wales, and said that he was astonished to find such a small gathering. He proposed, in order that the word should go out and in the best interest of the country, not to speak. He then sat down much to the disappointment of the audience. The Rev. J. WTilliams said it was very un- fortunate, a« they did not get Sir Henry Jones' promise to come to Anglesey in time to advertise the meeting properly. He ap- pealed to him to address the meeting. Sir Henry Jones thereupon said he would speak on the understanding that all present would do their utmost to persuade the ab- sent young He then proceeded and delivered a routing address. On the motion of the lie v. J. Williams, he was heartily thanked.

The Sentonian Prize at Cambridge for the best English poem on a sacred subject by a Master of Arts has been awarded to Mr J. M. V. Hope, Clare College. The value is about £32. The subject was "The Lamb of God, I

Otty Special Article. I THE THREE BROTHERS. "Hello, have you seen the King's said Harold, looking up from the morning paper. No," said Jack, "what ÍtJ it all about?" "The King has sent out a special appeal from Buckingham Palace saying that the end of the war is not yet in sight, and he wants more men to join his Army and Navy." "Humph," ekciamed Bob, that's all very well for you, Harold. You could go at a j pinch, but what about me? Now I am work- mg on torpedo nets, the ifrm won't let me | i ug" on tor p edo nets, the firm won't let me go. "Well," replied Harold, "as a matter of faot I have been thinking of joining for some time. May has boen telling me that she thinks I ought to be in knaki like the other boys." "i will join you," said Jack, "but it will take me a month or two to settle up my affairs at the office." "I would go, if my boss would let me," added Bob. j 1 he three brothers that very cyen.ing talked j the matter over with their mother, who was a widow. She finally gave her verdict that site thought two of thozii ought to go, but she could not spare all three. "That works exactly all rig/it," said Haro'd. "I will go tc-morrow and join the Lancashire Fua.liers. Bob is a 'starred' man, so ho will have to stop here and will be able to look after you, mother." Jack put in a word: "I wish I could come with you, Harold. I will talk to the governor to-morrow morning and see whether he could let nic go in a week or two." The following morning too three brothers read in the paper Lord Derby's Mansion House speech, and i-pent most of the time at break- fast arguing over the proposed group system. "That will just suit me," said Jack. "But I am going to wait a week or two to see how it works, and to see to which group I be- long." Harold went that evening to the recruiting officer and asked him if he could join the Lanc:ishire Fusiliers. "Yes," said the recruit- ing officer, "Uiere are plenty of vacancies in the 8th Battalion. You are not a 'starred' man, axe you?" No," said Haro'd, "I am a draper's assis- tant and I can join up in two uay.tl' time. Before I join I would tike to know if I can get into the Life Guards; I have always wanted to join a cavalry regiment." "No," ",aid the recruiting oftcsr, "there are very few vacancies in the cavalry, and non.; at all in the Life Guards. We want all-the men we can get in the infantry to shoot Germans. "Thank you," said HaroM. "I will be round hero in two days' time." Aocordingiy by the week-end Harold had been accepted by the doctor, attested, and had (rOOO to the depot of the distinguished regi- ment which he had joined. <3 0 The following aay Jack received Lord Derby's letter asking him to enlist and whether the reason he had given hitherto still held good for not joining. He kept thinking about tho letter the whole day through, and in tiie evening went to his master's ottice and asked whether he ..ad permission to enlist. "Certainly," replied ulr Cavanagh, a local solicitor. in fact, I have been wondering for some time when you would want to go. I am giad you came and asked me like this, and I w\il be very giaa to pay you half waged when you have gone." "Thank you very much," said Jack. But if you could step with me another few weeks." said Mr Cavanagli, "it would be a great convenience. You could linish the work on which you are engaged and leave things square here. Have you seen the pro- posals for joining under the group system?" "No," eaid Jack, '"ih.s is the scheme, and a great help to emplcyed's it is," said Mr Cavanagh. "inis group system has been organises expressly tor men like yourself—men who are not pre- pared to servo immediately, but are willing to come up when called on. If you join under the group system you will be medically examined, sworn in as a soldier, registered, and put in your group. Let me see, how old are you?" "Twenty-four," said Jack. "Well, you will be in Group 7, and some time in the future you will see a Proclamation in Post Offices and on public buildings, stating tila t Group 7 will commence to bo called up in a few weeks' time. Then you will get a notice paper from the recruiting otiicer telling you exactly when you have to attend, and where you have to go." "Shall I get any pay?" asked Jack. "You will get your pay for the day on which you are attested, but you won't get any further pay until you actually join the colours. But, of course, while you are working with me I shall give you your weekly wage all the time." "But shan't I be worried by people giving mo white feathers?" asked Jack. "No, when you join you will be given a card showing that you belong to Group 7, and you will also receive an armlet to put round your arm showing that you are a soldier of the King." "Thank you, sir," said Jack. "I will go off to-day and join under the group system." So Jack presented himself to the recruiting officer. He asked to join the Lancashire Fusil- iers, as that was the regiment to which his brother had gone. The recruiting officer wrote on the attestation paper that this was the regiment Jack wished to join and told him that so far as possible he would go to the regiment which he chose when he was called up later. Jack then asked for the armlet. Jack went home that night in high glee, and told his mother what a sensible, simple system this was of joining the Army, giving everybody plenty of time to settle up their affairs. "It is rather hard on Lord Kitchener, though, isn't it?" said his mother. "Surely he wants men now. He said he wanted more and more men. Yes, but don't you see, mother," explained Jack, if most of the men join in the group sys- tem and have been passed by the doctor. Lord Kitchener will know exactly how many men he can cu,J1 upon in case of need, so he will be able to rely on the regular supply to keep up the British j Army n the tie d. Bob sat very grumpy during this conversation and linally burst out. "Bad luck on me," he said. "Harold will be swanking about in uni- form. You will have an armlet, and I shall sim- ply be making torpedo nets ten hours a day, and only have a war badge to show for it." His mother tried to soothe him down and said how much she neded him at home. But Bob the following day, went. off himself to the re- cruiting officer and asked to join. The recruit- ing officer looked him up in the register and then said, "I am very sorry, but you tl'O tt 'starred' man, and we cannot take you. You are doing just as good work, Sonny, at the bench as you would do in the trench." This was not very satisfactory to Bob, and judge of his delight when, a few days later, he read that Lord Derby had made arrangements with Mr Lloyd George and the Minister of Muni- tions, and the other Government Departments, that all "starred" men could join Army Reserve B, provided they agreed to return immediately to their civil occupation. He went straight off to the recruiting officer, and was accepted. He was told that he would be given a khaki armlet to wear just like Jack. But he was further told that he would only be called up for service if, and when it had been decided that he would be more useful fighting than making torpedo nets, and that for the time being he was to go back and help to win the war by working like steam at the wire works. Now the mother of the three brothers is going round telling her neighbours how proud she is of her three sons. They are all in His Majesty's Army, having responded to the King's call, and all will soon be wearing the King's mark show- ing they have been accepted for service.

NORTH WALES FREEMASONS. The annual convocation of the Provincial Grand Chapter of North Wales Fr&masono was held at Newtown (Mon.) on Wednesday, when Right Worshipful Grand Superintendent Sir Watkin Wil- liams Wynn presided over a fair attendance of companions from various chapters in the pro- vince. He appointed 38 his second principal Excellent Companion James Porter, Conway, and as third Grand Principal Excellent Companion H. E. Breese, Newtown. Excellent Companion F. Bennett Lloyd, Ncwtown, W&3 re-elected trea- surer of the province, and Exoellejit Companion A. Campbell Meyer, Conway, was elected Pro- vincial Grand Scribe. Other minor appoiLtmente were made.

LLANGEFNI PETTY SESSIONS. BREACHES OF LIGHTING REOULATIONS. I Tha monthly sesjions were held at Llangefni I on. Monday, before Col. T. E. J. Lloyd, Dr. E. Wiliian-m Mr John Jones, Mr H. O. Hughes, and Mr T. Henry Hughes MOTORIST FINED. Charles Liversuek was charged by P.C. O. Jonce with driving a motor car without a Licence. I)e- fendant pleaded tbat, having been to South Africa, whe^i he said no driving ht-eDeú was necessary, he a?t?d in ignorance of the law. A hue of 10s ?v?n imported. I iiLANGOED CYCLIST AND IIIS LIGHT. Lie?.t. Cecil L. Gandy, 3-5th South Lanes. Kegt., [ I summoned William Doyie, gamekeeper, Llangoed, und<-r the Defcnoo of the Realm Act, with t?;w_ ing a bright light on his bicycle and with refusing to give his name and address. Mr W. Thornton Jones defended., Lieut. Candy stated that on the 4th irst., when in Liangoed v.llage he ob-ern-ed a bright light in the direction of boauniaz-is. Gohig up the village he met defendant with a. "bull's eye" acetylene lamp. He asked him whether he could diminish the light, and he roplied that he oould not and even if he could he would not do so. Witness thereupon demanded his name, but he refused to give it. Cross-examined, witness said he could not iden- tify the lamp produced as the one he saw on d&- fondant's bicycle. (Tiie lamp, with the glass covered inside wich tissue paper, was examined by the Bench). When defendant refu-od his name ho (witness) eent his orderly to oall the village constab le, and admitted taking out his revolver when he ordered defendant noi to proceed. the constable nos being at the htit:on lie sent for the military, who were ordered to take defend- ant in charge to Beaumaris. Witness did not admit making a display of military force nor diu he bra-rd,- -h ii "I revolver. Private John Vaughan corroborated, stating that the light won visible "for iniles." Asked Ly Air Jones to examine the lamp, witness wouid not handle it, maintaining that lie did not take parti- cular notice of the iitinp-oniy the light. hold of it," insisted air Jones. "Arc you afraid of the lamp?" "-No" replied witness, "and I am not afraid of you, either" (laughter). Further corroborative evidence wai called. Defendant said he had lived in Llangoed all his life, and was a game keeper. About six weeks ago, he was ordered by the prosecutor in this ouao to subdue his iignt, ana he accordingly piacod paper on the giasi and was told it was satisfactory. The lamp produced was in every aspoct the same as on tne 2nd inst. On that date the officer asked him to lower the light and he replied that he could not, as it was a gas lamp. He refused to give hit name bccause he was con- vinced ho was not infringing the law, haying covered his lamp as ordered by the same officer. Defendant proceeded to describe his "arrest," and said that afcer going some fifty yards ho was again asked to give hn name and he then gave it. The Bench found the charges proved and fined Doyle IGfi for the first offence and 20s for refusing to give his name and address. USE OF A FLASH LIUIIT. The fame officer charged Owe-ri Urimui, ij Luce, Lianddona, with ils,,iig a flashlamp, OIl Sim- day, t.hc 31st ult. • Private Ireland testified to being on watch with another man near the Methodist Chapel, Lian- ddona, on the Sunday n.'ght in question. When the service was over and the congregation were def>arting he noticed three fla,nc, and i-hey caught defendant with the lamp in his hand. Tne Bench, in fining the young man 10s, hoped this would serve as a warning to others. The Clerk (Mr Dow) obX'rv(>d that defendant was liable to a fine of £100 for this offence. CYCLISTS SUMMONED. Q\'M v 1 -1 1 — O LA»\ 111.4. t,tiadni-ait cnargm an j Groes, Gwulchmai, with riding a motor bicycle without a light, and he was fine(I £1. Mrs Ann Jones, charged by the same officer with riding a bicycle without a light, was ordered to pay 2s od.

CARNARVON'S CHIEF MAGISTRATE- TRIBUTES TO POPuftvH TOWNSMAN. A full bench of magistrates attended the Car- narvon Borough Court, on Monday, to welcome the new Mayor (Mr Charles A. Jones) upon his taking his seat as chief magistrate. More than usual interest attached to the occasion on account of the fact that the new Mayor has acted as clerk to the court for forty-two years, and has to re- sign the post during the period of his mayoralty. Alderman Richard Thomas, on behalf of tne Bench, offered the Mayor his <)ongratulatio;;s. He was known to them as one who had done all he could to further the welfare of the town, and attained to a position of repute in his pro- fession, while his long and varied experience in that court eminently fitted him for the office of chief magistrate. Alderman J. R. Pritchard congratulated the town upon having a gentleman of Mr Charles Jones's attainments as chief magistrate for the current year. His actions throughout life had been what those of a good and kind man ought to be, and whatever the future had in store for him they all hoped that still greater honours would be conferred upon him before his mayor- alty came to an end. Mr J. B. Allanson, as the senior advocate practising in that court, added the felicitations of the members of the legal profession. Mr Jones was the ninth member of that profession to occupy the mayoralty since the passing of the Reform Bill, and it was regarded as an honour to the profession that one of tiiemselves, though an outsider to the Town Council, had been selected this year. Superintendent Williams also offered to the Mayor the congratulations of the police. The Mayor, in returning thanks, said that he had served as clerk to that court for forty-two years. When appointed he remembered that tho magistrates sought to impose upon him a condition that he should enter into a bond for the proper discharge of his duties. He declined the post on those terms, because he considered his personal undertaking sufficient. The magis- trates eventually accepted his explanation, and appointed him. It was the first time that an attempt had been made to lay down such a con- dition. He was afterwards rather glad that he had taken up an attitude of independence, and believed that, no magistrate had ever since suffered by reason of any advice tendered by him (hear, hear). The Mayor, in conclusion, con- gratulated Mr Allanson upon the signal honour done to his son, Major Lyons Allanson, for bravery on the battlefield (hear, hear).

ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS' GALLANTRY. I D.C.M. AWARDS. A long list of war honours and awards was pub- lished in a supplement to the London Gazette, on Tuesday night. Amongst those to whom itio Distinguished Uonduct Medal hjis been awarded .tlrc, the following:- 577b Pte. A. lirooks, 2nd Batt., Royal Welsh Fusiliers. For conspicuous gallantry on the 25tli Sep- tember, 19io, at Cambrin, when he went over the parapet in .broad daylight to look for a wounaed man, whom ho iound 130 yards in front of our fire trenches and 130 yards from the German line. As the man was too badly wounded to bring in Private Brooks dug him in with his entrenching tool, and then returned for food and water, wnich tu took out to him, being the whole time under heavy rifle fire from the enemy's trenches. The wounded man was brought m safely after dark. 10777 Pte. F. Pearce, 1st Batt., Royal Welsh Fusiliers. For conspicuous bravery from the 25th to 29th September, 1915, near Hulluch. Private Pearce, one of the regimental stretcher-bearers, with great heroism and regardless of all per- sonal danger, brought in wounded men throughout the day and night under heavy and continuous fire, carrying many of them on his back. Hia bravery and devotion to duty were beyond all praise. 7691 Pte. G. Pollen, l-4th (Denbighshire) Batt., Royal Welsh Fusiliers (T.F.). For conspicuous gallantry on the 25th of Sep- tember, 1915, at Loos, when, on his own initia- tive, he successfully carried a telephone wire to the German trenches, and in returning brought in some prisoners. Later he assisted to bring in a wounded man under very heavy shell fire. He was ultimately wounded when close to the trenches. Lance-Sergeant J. Williams, 9th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, son of Mr Melanothon Williams, of Tregarth, and a quarrvman employed at the Peoriiyn Q u-ry. For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the 25th September, 1915, hear Festubert, when, although badly wounded himself—one hand was hanging by two threads only, and he was also wounded in the shoulder—ihe av sieted to bandage all the wounded near him, refusing to receive any a&>Í8tanœ from the stretcher bearers. Whi bandaging the wound- ed he found time to encourage and oheor on the rest of his company as they passed him. Finally he walked down the communication trench to the first-aid post without assistance.

FORD MOTORCAR ADVERTISEMENTS. THE IhlILY MAIL DECISION. The following appeans in to-day's Daily lUail A correspondent has drawn our attention to an advertii*ement of the Ford Motor-car Company which appeared in Tuesday's issue of the Daily Mail. The head of that company is Mr Henry Ford, of Michigan, U.S.A. Mr Ford is re- ported to have expressed recently very hos- tile opinions towards this country, particu- larly during the timl, of the flotation of the X100,000,0f)o loan in the United States, when he sakI If I find that, any banks in which my company or mvsolf have deposits partici- pate in the proposed loan to the Allies, I ehall immediately close our acoounls. I won't have any part of my personal funds or the Ford Company's funds directly or indirectly aiding the flotation of this loan. If I had my way I would tie a tin can to this joint Anglo-French Commission and chase it bttok to Europe. We have decided that so long as Mr Ford mfTTntains this hostile attitude no more of his advertisements shall be allowed to appear in the Daily Mail. <

MANOR COURTS. AT YSPYTY IFAN AND AllER 'Hie Court Baron, Court Leet, and View of Frankpledge for the Manor of Yspyty Ifan, Den- bigh, was held at Ty'nporth, within tLe Manor, on Wednesday week, by the Deputy-Steward (Mr T. W. Trevor) for the Steward (Mr H. C. Vincent). The foreman of the jury was Mr Owen Evans, Pandy Ucha. The jury made various present- ments and tines, and at the conclusion of the Court they passed a vote of sympathy with the Lord of the Manor (Lord Penrhyn) and the Penrhyn family, in t.heir sad bereavement, through the loss of relatives in the war. A similar resolution, proposed by the Foreman, was passed with the Steward on the loss of his son in France. Mr Owen Roberts, Bod Ifan, was re-elected Mayor of the Manor for the ensuing year. Mr John Jones, Turnpike Bach, was appointed and sworn in as Constable; and Mr David Roberts, Ty Mawr, as Bailiff for the ensuing year. The Court at Aber was held at the Aber Hotel, yesterday, by the Deputy-Steward (Mr Trevor) on behalf of the Steward (Mr Vincent). The Rev. Canon Edwards was sworn as foreman of the jury. Tho Deputy-Steward charged the grand jury, viewed past presentments, and received others for the ensuing year. Mr W. Roberts, Bron Derw, H'aa appointed as Constable for next year, and Mr David Parry was sworn as Bailiff. Twelve es- trays were sold for the use of the Lord of the Manor. Mr R. C. Trench, agent to the Penrhyn Estate, attended both Courts.

METHODIST MINISTERS AND RECRUITING- I Further discussions on subjects appertaining to the war took place at Wednesday s resumed sit- tings of the North Wales Calvinistic Methodist Association, at Beaumaris. The Secretary (the Hev, R. It. Williams) moved on behalf of t.he Committee: — "Inasmuch as we understand that our young ministers have re- ceived Lord Derby's (1?ttcr, we claim that the ministers of our Church shall be placed by the Government in exactly the same position as the ordained ministers of other churches; with re- gard to the demand of the Government for mili- tary service, while we make this declaration, we do not wish to interfere in the slightest degree with the right and privilege of every minister to decide for himself as to his duty to his King and country, and we regard with approval every sacrifice tho brethren may make. In connection with ministers who enlist, we urge the churches to show forbearance and magnanimity towards them, and dr. all they can tolightclI the burdens which they bear by reason of their sacrifice." The resolution was seconded by the Rev. Owen Owen, St. Asaph, and adopted. I A resolution was also passed calling upon the churches which had not already held intercessory services to do so.

WELSH FUSILIER PROMOTIONS. The London (iazetle yesterday recorded the I following:—• Lts. to be Capts.: A. L. Attwater, R. C. D. Owen, E. 1. Jones, A. E. Watkin, H. M. Robert- son, G. D. Edwards, F. Holden, W. H. P. Rees (Sept. 4th); R. Von R. Graves, R. F. Rugg, F. Joties-Bateman (Oct. 26th). Maj. R. J. W. Carden (17th Lancers) to com- ma.nd a Bn. and to be temp. Lt.-Col. (Nov. 10th) The promotion of the following officers, notified in Gazette of Oct. 5th, to be ante-dated to Sept. 5th:—Temp. Maj. E. Freeman, Temp. Capt. W. P. Griffith, Temp. Lt. IJ. J. K. Lewis.

WLSfl OFFICER AWARDED MILITARY CHOSS. Temp. Lt. Evan Bonnor Hugh-Jones, 96th Field Co., R. Engineers, has been awarded the Mili- tary Cross. For conspicuous gallantry at Fauquissart on the nights of October 8th-9th, 1915.. when he plaoed charges of gun-cotton in the German wire. Although badly wounded, he continued to try to fire the charges at point blank range and under heavy fire, and only retired when the "lighter" proved useless and two of his four men had been hit.

13,000 SECOND LIEUTENANTS. In a written answer to Mr Partington, Mr Ten- nant says that during the three months ended October 31st last, nearly 7000 second lieutenants were gazetted to the Regular Forces. "Of these over 650 were promoted iroin the Armies serving abroad, and in addition 159 from the ranks other- wise than of units of the Expeditionary Force. In the Territorial Force 6085 second lieutenants were gazetttid in the period mentioned, but I cannot say how many of these came from units serving abroad.

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS' INCOME-TAX. AN IMPORTANT CONCESSION. The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in the House of Commons, on Wednesday night, after a long debate, an important concession in regard to tiie income-bax payable by soldiers zlnti sailors employod in his Majesty's Foroos. He undertook to propose on the Report Stage that soldiers and sailors whose total incomo from all sources does not exceed £ 300 a year shall be re- lieved of all increase above the peace time rates :n the income-tax on their pa.y.

PARCELS FOR THE FRONT NO REDUCTION ON POSTAGE POSSIBLE. The Postmaster-General, in a letter to a correspondent, states that it is not practic- ablo to reduce the rates of postage on pax- eels addressed to our troops at the front. Suoh a reduction would, ho says, result in a I serious increase in the numoer of parcels aent and this would create considerable difficulties in regard to transport in the field.

I LLANBEDR. WEDDING.—At the Llanbedr Church on Wednesday, the Rev. R. Williams, B.A., offi- alating, Miss Laura Potter, Primrose Bank, was married to Mr John Fair, of Holyhead. Miss Alice Potter (the bride's sister) acted as bridesmaid, and Mr R. Fair (the bridegroom's brother) was the best man. The brido, who was given away by Mr H. Oavies, of the Coun- cil School, wore a dress of white merve silk and veil. The church, wuueih had been taste- fully decorated for the occasion by Mrs Hol- land, was crowded. After the oeremony a re- ception was held at the bride's home. This week the young couple left for their new home at Hollhead

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CONWAY. H I "SOCIAL. —A very successful social was held at the Zion Congregational Chapel last night. BAND OF HOPE OFFICERS.—Messrs J. Ed- ward Jones and W. Roberts have been appointed to bake charge of the Siloh Band of Hope. BACK FROM FRANCE.—Private W. Davies, Mount Pleasant, is spending a few days' furlough at home, after being in France singe August 11th. THE CANVASS. The canvassers engaged under Lord Derby's recruiting scheme are busily engaged on their task, which is expected to yield an appreciable number of recruits. THE WHIST DRIVE at the Conservative Club, on Monday evening, resulted as follows:— Gentlemen: 1, J. Edgar Roberts, Berry-street; 2 J. T. Parry; consolation prize, Robert Wil- liams. Ladies: 1, Mrs Barron; 2, Mrs Jones, Liverpool Arms. ON THE ROLL OF FAME —Mr T. G. Jones, Lancaster House, has received ofticial intimation from the War Office that his son, Lance-Corporal J. D. Jones, 9th R.W.F., has been killed in action in France. Mr Jones has another son serving with the R.F.A. THE MAYOR'S SUNDAY.—The Mayor's ser- vice was held at the Parish Church on Sunday. morning, when the sacred edifice was filled to its utmost capacity. The procession from the Guild Hall included the members of the Town Council, the local unit of the V.T.C., the co-opted mem- bers of the Town Council Committees, members of the Fire Brigade officers, and men of the 20th Battalion R.W.F., led by the Boy Scouts' Bugle Band The pulpit was occupied by the Vicar (Rev. J. W. Roberts). ENTERTAINING THE TROOPS. Coun- cillor J. P. Griffiths, on Sunday evening, pre- sided over a sacred concert held at the Soldiers' Recreation Room, Market Hall, when a large number of troops attended. The Rev. D. Davies gave an address, emphasising the necessity of total abstinence. Mr T. H. Smith gave a violin solo, and several soldiers sang sacred songs solo, WATCHMAKER'S DEATH. The death occurred on Tuesday morning of Mr John McGilp, High-street, at the age of 49. The deceased, who was a native of Rothesay, Scot- land, had been engaged in business as a watch- maker and jeweller in the borough for several years, .md was much c?pemed in the to.vn. The interment took place yesterday in the Church burial ground, the Rev. J. W. Roberts (vicar) officiating. TEMPERANCE.—Tho annual temperance ser- vices were held at all the local free churches last Sunday. At the Tabernacle (W.) Chapel Mr Harper gave an address, and solos were rendered by Misses Jennie and Bessie Madoc Jones and Ann Jones Roberts. At Zion (C.) Chapel, Coun- cillor J. P. Griffiths addressed the Sunday School members, and at SO:L.r (W.) Chapel, in the after- noon Messrs Rogers Williams, Evan J. Jones, and John Jones, Ilafod, addressed the Sunday School scholars, and Folos and recitations were rendered. In the evening the Rev. I). H. Thomas, of Bangor, preached on the subject. At Siloh (C.M.) Chapel the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. O. Selwvn Jones, Deganwy, and at Carrnel (C.M.) ciiaDel the Rev. D. Davies proached on temper- ance.

TALYBONT. I DISTRICT NUItSlNli ASSOCIATION.— The annual meeting of the Caernun, Llanbedr and District Nursing Association was held at the Taiybont Council School on Friday even- ing, the Rector of Llanbedr presiding. The following officials were elccted for the ensuing year:—l'rcs.dent, Mrs Gough, Caerhun Hall; vice-president, Miss Nickson, Cefn; treasurer, General Gough hon. tecretaries, Mrs Holland, Gollyforwyn, and Mrs Davies, Council School. The ladies' committee was re-elected en bloc, and Mr John Owen, Shop Newydd, was added to the general committee. Mrs Holland presented the secretaries' report for the year, which showed that excellent work had been done. The nurse had paid 1899 visits, visiting 99 homes. Mrs Gough, in the unavoidable absence of General Gough, read the treasurer's report, which showed that the finances of the Association were in a very flourishing condition. Mrs Holland, Cae'rdeon, the pioneer of the nursing movement in Wales, delivered a very interesting address. Mrs Holland, Gellyforwyn, advocated the estab- lishment of a babies' clinic in the district, and it was decided to ask the general committee to take steps to establish one as soon as pos- sible. Hearty thanks were voted Mrs Holland for her addreak ♦

ENGLISH & WELSH MARKETS. CATTLE. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—A smaller suppll of cows and a very slow, dragging trade pro- vailed, with late rates bareiy maintained. Notwithstanding a decrease of over 300 in thll supply of sheep, no improvement in the tratm coma bo reported. Scotch hogs were easier. Beef made id to 5 £ d per lb., Scotch hog sheep lOd and ewes 71-u to 8d in siuk. At market: 101 cows and 583 sheep. '3ALFORD, Tues d ay. SALFORD, Tuosday. Choice English cattla sold at 9d to 9^d per ib., Irish 8d to d, seooudi 8j|d to 8N. youlIg cows and bulls tid to 8id. Choice lambs made lUjd to llN per lb., hgnt &otch sheep lUjd to Had, heavy bid to lQd. ewes Sid to 9jd. Milch Deasts reaiised £2() to £ 37 and store calves 30s to 35s each. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.—Trade was quiet. Pigs were id to bd per score cheaper, bacons bringing 14s 9d, cutters 156. and sows 1.5s ód pet score. Cattle repeated lute prices, with Here- fords at 9id per Id., and shortliorns 9d. Wether sheep sold at tfjd per lb., and tarns lid. WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday.—In merinos and cross-bred, there is still a hardening tendency. An active demand for wool, both English and cross-bred, is a feature of the marKet, and big weight is being taken for America. Botany spinners are exceedingly busy, and yarn values are on the up-grade. liome wools are very lirai.

LLANRWST, Tuesday.—Butter, la 5d per lb.; oggs, 4 for Is; rabbits, 16 each; poultry, 43 6d to as caoh; beef, Is 2d per lb. mutton, lijd to its per lb. lamb, lUd to Is per lb.; pork, lOd to is per lb. fat pigs bid per lb.; porkets, 3 to oiks each. PWLLHELI, Wednesday.—Butter, Is 5d per lb.; eggs, 10s per I:¿U; porkets, 248 to 27s each; fat pigs, bid per lb mutton, pork, and beef, lOd to la od per IL). LLANGEFNI, Thursday. Butter, Is 6d per lb.; -eggs, 6 for Is; tat pigs, U^d to 6|d per lb.; littie pigs, 21s to 25s eacn; fowls, 2s 3d to 2s 6d each; oats-black, 3Us per quarter; white and yellow, 31s to 32s per quarter.

STOCK SALES. 4 1- LLANRWST SMITHFIELD. At Messrs Wm. Dew and Sons and n. Arthur Jones' Smithticld, on Wednesday, there were an excellent suppiy oi fat cattle, a good demand, md an entire clearance. For saeep and lambj there was not even a normal demand, market prices in this section being much easier. Good dairy tows aro still much sought after. Weather ewes end lambs sold up to kios 3d, rearing calves up to 423, and fat cattle made a quick sale, selling up to L24 176 od. Best sales: Capt. J. C. Wynne- Finch, up to £ 26) Mr J. O. D. Jones, up to j324 17s od; Mr William Jones, up to £ 21 '0s; Mr R. Roberts, up to £18..The top priecs for dairy cows were :—Mr Thomas Jones, £ & £ l/s td; Mr Owen E. Jones, L22 7s 6d. Sellers will note there is an interval of three weeks between this 8ale ,-lId the Christmas prizo show and sale at Llanrwst.

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