The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

FESTINIOG EDUCATION COMMITTEE. ,WOUNDED SOLDIER APPOINTED ATTENDANCE OFFICER. Hie Festiniog Education Committee to-day week considered IJixteen applioatione for post of attend- ance officer for the rural district. Of these appli- can- two were disabled soldiers, and the final voting was between the latter. Both men were of the same age, and each had lost his right arm. Private John Evana, Penrhyndeudraeth, was appointed.

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PENMAENMAWR. I THE QUARRY BATTALION stationed at I Buxton, composed of local quarrymen and others, will leave for foreign service shortly. ot ALLOTMENT HOLDERS have commenced operations, and considerablo interest is evinced in the work. ST. DAVID'S DAY SERVICE.—The Rev. G. Matthews was the special preacher at the St. David's Day services at the St. David's Church yesterday. I DIED AT THE INSTITUTION.-TI o death occurred on Sunday at the Conway Institu- tion of Grace Roberts, formerly of 7. Crimea- terrace, at the age of 63 years. The inter- ment tcok placa yesterday in the public cemetery. ALL "HAD."—A correspondent writes:— Two local sportsmen observed what they thought was a wood pigeon in a field adjoin- mg the town last week. Unobserved by one another they proceeded to stalk it, and the almost simultaneous discharge of their gun.s was the first intimation that each had if their mutual aspirations. On proceeding To the spot where ilic bird still rested thv were horrified to discover it was a "dummy. WELSH ACTORS IN A WELSH FLAY.- The Penmaenmawr Amateur Theatrical Co performed the Welsh drama "Asgre Lan" (by Mr R. G. Berry, UanrwA) at the Pavi- lion last night, in aid of the Welsh Soldiers and Sailors' Fund. The artistes, who per- formed their task with exceptional ability, were as folle.w :-Rev. Ellis Evans (pastor of Horeb), Mr J. Eyton Wil'iams; Gwen Evans (his daughter), Mis Jennie Williams; Gruff- ydd HllWS, Berthlvvyd. Mr Dick Evans, Maria H-,ty;s (his wife), Mr Phillips %Villiai)i- -Mcr- rus Huws (son), Mr Bob Williams; D Roberts, Y Bwlch. Mr Willie Davies; Huw Thomas, Efridd, Mr E. Humphrey Owen; Pirs Davies, Rhyd y Plas, Mr W. Griffith; Dr. Lewis, Mr George Davies: Jone-a y Plis- man, Mr G. T. Phillips; Roderic y Bedol, Mr H. Christmas Jones Bevan yr Arwerthwr, Mr R. D. Owen; Jonathan y Criwr, Mr D. Williams; and Cadwladr (4is son), Mr Ivor Jones. TOWN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.— Mr T. Cyprus Roberts presided over the an. nual meeting of this Association on Tuesday evening. The statement of accounts showed a balance of F,4 12a lid, the receipts amonnting to < £ 37 123 lid, and the expendi- ture .£33. Dr. John R. Williams, J.P., was re-elected president, with the following as vice-pr?idents:—Messrs F. CIceves, F. D. Chantiey, J. H. Higson, Col. C. H. Darbi- shirJ Dr. H. T. Jenkin.? Dr. H. Morelon Ro- beartcs, Major Johnscll, Capt. Ilenry Jones, Messrs R. D. Jones, E. W. Cemlyn Jones, R. D. Owen, E. J. Pughe, W. H. Rhodes. M.A., H. R. Williams, and Mr Barret. On the Executive Committee: Messrs T. Cyprus Roberts (chairman), Hamilton Foyn, L. F. Bartle, D. A. Bryan, John Egan, Wv Wynn Jone- G. Jones, W H. Lowe, R. H. McCle-ment, E. liump/ir-ey Ov-ici ii, Dr. ll. Moreton 1») ichard, Messrs Thomas Roberts, David Roberts, Edward Watscn, H. R. Wil- liams, J. Eyton Williams, and Edward W,I- liams were elected, with Messrs/ E. J. Pughe and H. R. Williiims as hou. auditors, and Mr S M. Jcncs as secretary. LAND WANTED FOR ALLOTMEiNTS. At a special moetinfr of the local Council on Tuesday evening. Mr McClement, refer- to thl-I allotment scheme, -said the Food Production Committee had received applica- tions for 38 plots of land, and the eommitto-3 11;ad only 28 plots at their disposal. lIe de- sired to know what powers the Council had to securo land for the remaining ten appli- cants --The Cl-erk replii>d that he had no "ii formation to give on the question of sec.uriug land by compulsion, and adcxed that he had been uuablo to obtain information that <?:c? an order was in force at Llandudno or Cm- wav.—Mr McCIement paid he felt p?s?ive there was a Government order in force which gavo them power to take over land which tbey did not consider sufficiently cultivated. The applicants had already ordered Reed pota- toes, and it would be very hard upon them if th Council could not provide tho ncces-sary land for their cultivation.—Tho following were appointooa committee to deal with the matter:—Messrs McClement, David Jones, 3. Roberts, and R. D. Jones, and they were given power to deal with the question of securing the land. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Tuesday evening. Present. Messrs R. 1). Owen, J.P. (presiding), R. D. Jones, P. H. McClement, Samuel Williams, Gth. Roberts, Thomas Roberts, Col. C. H. Darbishire, Mr David Jones, with the Clerk (Mr J. W. Post), tjhe Assistant Clerk, (Mr H. S. Jones) -.nd the Surveyor (Mr R. John Hughes). A letter was read from the Chairman of the Carnarvon County Council with reference to tho circular of Lord Rhondda asking for the co-opciation of local authorities in the National Service recruiting campaign. The Clerk said that in the recruiting cam- paign of 1915 the following committee took the matter up :Col. Darbishire, Messrs P. H. McClement, David Jonee. Samuel Williams anJ. Thomas Roberts. They elected 20 can- vassers, who went round and canvassed with good results every man of military age. Mr Griffith Roberta asked whether the quarrymen were not doing work of national importance.—The Chairman said it did not rest with the committee to decide what was work of national importance.—Col. Darbishire asked what national service was.—The Clerk replied that it was to do away to a certain extent with trades that were non-essential and remove the employees into trades that were essential.-The whole Council was elected a committee to carry out the scheme. The Surveyor reported an application from tha Young Men's Institute for the loan of the piano at the Pavilion owned by the Coun- oil for the entertainment of soldiers who Tisit 1I':1e Institute each Sunday. The eecre- t -v of the Institute (Mr J. Eyton Williams) gave an undertaking that he would be re- s, vnsible for the instrument.—The Surveyor a^ded that for the previous Sunday the Chair- men of the Council sanctioned the applica- tion, and it was added that tho matter would ba brought before the next Council meeting. fr R. D. Jones considered that the Chair- man exceeded his duty in "ranting the uae of the piano without first of all obtaining the sanction of the Council.—The Chairman said it was only for the use of the soldiers who now from Conway. People were very kind to them, and a piano would add greatly to their comfort.—Tno application was granted. HOW TO MAKE SOAP. As a result of tilie para.gra.ph published h. this column last week, Mr J. M. Jones, Pen- maenmawr, haeThad so many applications for the recipe for the manufacture of soap that he is quite unable to cope with tho demand. We therefore publish the formula, whicih is as follows*.—Take 21b. of caustic soda, dis- solve in two gallons of cold water in an earthenware or iron vessel. Stir, and it dissolves instantly. Heat the water; let it ocol till just warm to the hand. Melt 14lT>, of tallow, grease, or lard, which must be free from salt; let it cool until fairly warm to the hand, say 120 deg. fahr. Now pour the caustic soda lye into the melted tallow, stirring with a fiat wooden tool until both are thoroughly mised and smooth in appear- ance. Next pour the mixture into a square woodem crater tight box for a mould previ- ously lining tho box with wet calico, to pre- vent tie soap sticking-. Wrap up well with blanket* or sheepskins, and put away over. night in a warm place. 'Me Cx will contain about 24lbs. of good hard soap. This can be cut into bars, which should be kept for about a month before using. Keeping makes the soap hard, improves the quality, and also causes it to lather more'freely. Two ounces of potash dissolved in a pint of Warm water, and added to the lye. helps it to lather. The caustic soda can be had in 10lbs. tins, costing 6e 6d carriage paid, and the potash in lib. tins, coating is, from the United JLIkAtt Co., Ltd., fit. Helena.

BENLLECH BAY. I OBITUARY.—Mr Wm. Hughes, Ty'n Rhedyn, Llanfair M.E., died last week in bis 02nd year. Ho was well known as a very practical farmer, and, contrary to the gene- ral trend of farmers of his generation, was always ready to adopt new methods nnd applianootj. The funeral took place on Satur- day at Llaoallgo Churchyard The Rev. R. R. Jones, pastor of the Llanallgo C.M. Chapel, officiated at the house, and the Rev. J. L. Davies, rector, at the church and buria! p laoi- COMFORTS 14OR SAILORS AND SOLU- IERiS.- -At the Tabernacle Sewing Claes, on Tuesday afternoon, tea was proviaed by Miss Roberts, Bodgytiaaf and Mis. Thomas, Bwlchgwyn Fitritti, and at the Ben 1 loch Class by Miss Jones and Mr Owen Jones, Bodafon. Both were well attended and the finances 'materially augmented as a result. P!;??ONAI<—Mr W. L. Hutton, Jr.,? C.C., Ormskirk, and of St. W inifrede's, LLiu-" fair "LE., has been indisposed lately, but ;s new progressing favourably towards recov- ery.—Messrs R. Peters, <Sraigydon, and H. Jones IJendy, came home last week-end for a few days' leave. They are both in train- ing with one of the Royal Naval Divisions. The former was tierion-ly ill at the beginning of the week, but has now taken a favourable turn Mr John lvor Williams, of Gwynfryu, left here on Mondav to join his ship, the "WViton Cattle," after a short stay at home. THE VOLUNTEERS.—Tho local company of the Anglesey Volunteers is showing great zpal and interest in this movement, and the practices held on Tuesday and Thursday evenuig each week are well attended. Good progress is being made in the various drills under the instruction of Lieut. Cadwaladr Companies have ulso been formed at Llan- allgo and Penriio-slligwy. NEW DEA<J0NS.-At the Saron C.M Chapel, Red Wh,rf Bay, on Sunday, the meoi- bexs elected Mr Thomas Jones, Yard, and Mr Jehn Roberts, I'las Thelwal to the office of deacons. The latter is one of the youngest in tho county to be thus honoured. Mr Jones has for many years taken active interest in the varicua spheres of the chapel work, par- ticularly so with the singing.

CONWAY. I ON SICK LEAVE. Lieut. Morris, Gros- venor House, is home on sick leave. THE WELSH SOCIETY'S members pro- pose observing St. David's Day with a "fea&t" at Lark Hill. THE SCHOOLS REOPENED on Monday, fitter being closcd* for some timo owing to the prevalence of measles. It is presumed that tho ordex prohibiting soldiers entering local licensed houses will now wit.idraw,i. CLERGY AND NATIONAL SERVICE. 'lhe Bishop of Bangor presided over a meet- ing of clergy at the Parish Church, on Tues- day afteriionn, when the National Scrv ice as it affects the clergy was discussed. KEEPING THE WIVES OF INTERNED GERMANS.—Tho Local Government Board have intimated to the Guardians that the X128 to wives cf interned alicIl eriomie?^h| tho union during the !ast half-year wiirbe. remittee! to the treasurer of the Union shortly. VOLUNTEER OFFICER'S PROMOTION. —It i reported that Lieut. Atkinson, who has bawl in command of the Conway Platoon of the C.V.H., is shortly to be promoted to the rank of assistant adjutant. He is to re- ceive a presentation gun subscribed for by the members of the Conway Platoon, in re- cognition of his valuable services. Privates J. P. Jones (schoolmaster), Woodlands: E. T. Mills Roe wen; and Ü. Shields, Llandudno Junction, are promoted to the rank of lance- corporals.

LLANRWST. I V ALU A BLE SERVICES APPRECIATE D. --krrotigst the n>amc-s published in the Lon- don Times of those whe have rendered vatu-* able services in coemc-ctiion with the war i- that of Lieut. W. Twigge ElliSj solictor, LlanTwst. SHOW ARRANGEMENTS.—Messrs W. Atkin, Oime's'Head, and Mr Jones, of the Lady Forost<a"3> Homes. Llandudno, nave been appcint.cd' judges of the horticultural section, and Mr John Roberts. Gwena llt, .,h4 farm prou-uco section n.t the forthcoming Show At a meeting of the Kennel Commit. too on Thursday a f tern (Km, presided over bv Mr H. M. Rrigg, Llandudno, it was decided to arrange for 32 classes for dogs and that Mr Walter S. Glynn be the judge of terriers and variety claeeert; Mr W. Jof Powell, judgé of the collie section; and a well-known ladv judge of the toy classes. The following were elected stewards :-Manag-cr, Mr George Rowlands; collies, Mr T. R. Jones; toys, Mrs Brig:?; ot)ier classes, Messrs 0. Williams, L. Nf. Hughes, and W. J. Griffith. It was also resolved to offer the challenge cups for competition as usual. Lord Aberconway has intimated to the Show secretary his inten- tion to offer X5 in prizes in ih-e cattle sec- tion. Mr Williams, Pendyffryn Farm, Holy- well, will aki pffer prizes in the Southdown (sheep) section.

 CAPEL'cnmQ. ,I j J .LoI 'f. FOX HOUNDS TO THE RESCUE.—Rey- nard has committed serious ravagee among'tt the sheep flocks and poultry 011 the slopes of Snowdonia of late, and farmers will learn with satisfaction that Col. H. Hey wood. Lons- dale, has lent the North Shropshire Fox- hounds to Col. Lloyd, of Shrewsbury, to hunt them down, under the eharge of Mr Duveen. Tho first meeting will takii place at the Coh. den Hotel, Capel Curig, on Saturday, at 9.30 a.m., when Moel Siabod will be the venue On Monday meeting at the same place and time. the hounds will hunt the Crafnaat range.

TALYBONT. I THE FUNERAL cf the late Mrs Evans, the wife of Mr Evan J. Evans. Castle House, took place on Saturday at the Talybont Cemetery, the Rev. W. T3. Willia ms, Llanfairfechan, and the Rev T. H. Williams, Salem, offici- ating. MrR Evans, who was 41 years of age, had been suffering for a long- time. Much sympathy precis with Mr Evans in his bereavement.

BETHESDA. I SNOWDON FLAKE FLOUR in Cotton Bags. I Present prices: !?lbs., Is 10 £ d; 3]bs., llid; I 351be., 89 10d.

The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr T. E. Sampson, who, since the year 1891, was cur- I oner for Liverpool.

MENAI BRIDGE. I SNOWDON FLAKE FLOUR in Cotton Bags. Prœent prices: 71b&, Is 10d S?Ibs., l1d 351 bs., 8s p,r ?r: 71b&, ls 10?d; 5il bs., llid; 35tObsP.,E8'RsElT0Td.A PERFORMANCE. With the object of agisting the local fund for supply- ing comforts for soldiers, a performance, en- joyable in. every way, was given of the 'oper- etta, "The Prince amd the Mistletoe," at tne New Hall, n Tuj^d iy night. licit- W t,3 a large audience. Tho principal characters w,c,Te sustained by Ceiis Williams and Milly Dawson, Frank Burt and Gilbert Vaughan, Ivor Hand, Miss Coiuiington, Miss K. Hughes, D:Lvjd Senogles, and Raymond Thomas. OBITUARY. The death took place on Wednesday of Mrs Davics. wife of Mr J. Da- vies, Parish Clerk, HOSie Hill Cottage. De- ceased was over 70 years of age —Capt. Jones, who died at Bron* y Craig, was buried ..n Wednesday. He was 87 years of age, and well known in Menai Bridge. His wife pre- deceased him. DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION I The annual meeting of the Menai Bridge, Llanfair P.G., and Llandegfan District Nurs- ing Association wa-, held yesterday at i.(- New IlaAl. Colonel Dixon presided. The annual report presented by Mrs Cleg, the iion. treasurer, and Mrs Davies, Trebovch, the hon. secretary, stated that the Associa- tion had now been at work for a quarter of a century. Tho report of the Nursing Inspec- tor after every visit was "most satisfactory," and to this official, testimony the committee wero glad to add their own and that of the patients, whose grateful appreciation, Hot only of the nursing work itself, but also of the Kindness and sympathy with which tthe Avork was done, was often most warmly ex- pressed. The school work was being faith- fully carried on. Its undoubtedly beneficial re.sutts upon the health and stamina of the rising generation, seemed doubly valuable at tjhis sad time when all the young manhoxl (If our country is being swept on to the battle- field, with its woeful sacrifíec- of suffering and of death. Last autumn, the committee, with much regret, lost one of their most faithful members, owing to the departure of Miss: Heap from Anglesey. She had long acted as the lady referee for Llandegfan, and her kind ihe.'ip and sympathy could always be relied on by the nurse and the poor patients in any time of need Miss Bickerstetb. had consented to act in place of her. Miss Taylor, of Tre- fenaj, had resigned her membership, owing to her frequent absenca from the neighbour- hood. Several most useful gifts had been re- ceived during tho past year, including a bath chair presented by Mrs Horridge, Plas Llan- fair, for uso in Llanfair district—a gift great- ly appreciated. In Menai Bridge also several useful nursing aprpliances received from Miss Taylor,Trefenai; Miss Davis-Hughes. Mrs Llewelyn, Beaumaris Inn; and Miss Davies, Y.F,f.r. The following ladirs formed the committee at present: Lady Verney, Mrs J. R. Davies, Mrs Dixon Mrt-l W E. Jones, Mrs Morris Tone, Mrs H Morgan, Mrs T. lJ. Roberts, Mrs Keinicn Thomas, Mrs Turner, Mrs T. C. Williams, Mrs R. M. Williams. Miss Biokerstcth, Miss Ada Jones, Miss Tur- ner, and Miss Watts. The lady referees at Sresent were: Miss Watte for Lianfair, Miss Bdcker&toth for Liandegfan, and Miss Ada Jones and Mrs II. Morgan for Menai Bridge. It was reported, that the number of ca.sea on books was 39; 2398 visits were paid by the nurse; fifty-five visits were paid to the five ochools in the district, 467 children being examined, and 76 visits were paid to homes. The subscriptions amounted to X70 5s 6d, there being a credit balance at the bank of Jml 3s An address was delivered by Mrs Price Whit;, Bangor, on "Maternity and Child Wel- fare, in which she emphasised the terribfj mortality among babies In this country, the f:gure being even in excess of that caused by tbe war. One baby in every eight died, and that notwithstanding the fact that 00 per cent. of tho babies born were healthy. Part of the address Avw. devoted to an explanation of tlic, methods adopted at the successful Baby Clinic at Bangor which she said was develop- ing into quite a Mothers' Club. Tho clinic was developing in various ways, and it was hoped spon to have Tieedilework and cookery classes in conraeofcion with it. Mr R. W. Roberts delivered an atfctaeas on the Local "Children's Care Committee." He said the prejudice of pswrote against what they thought was interference with their chiWaren was faat disappearing. Dinners had been provided in the past, but curiously enough there was no demand ior them during the present winter. Dr. Arnold Davree also poke on school medical work in Anglesey, and he paid a high tribute to the work of the district nurse at Menai Bridge.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. I RAILWAY CLERKS' ASSOCIATION.—A well-attended meeting of the Llandudno Junc- tion anoet.District Railway Clcrlcs' Association was held at the Static-n Hotel on Thursday evening, Mr Lomax presiding. The gather- ing was addressed by Mr E. J. B. Yates, who in the course of his speech stated that out of 40,000 railway clerks in this country as, maay as 10,000 had joined the forces.

PREMIER AND SALVATION I ARMY COLLECTOR. When the Prime Minister arrived at Wal- ton from Downing-street the other evening, he gave an interview to Commandant Jones, of tho Salvation Army, who had journeyed over specially from Sutton to invite .1, contribu- tion for the Army's Self-denial Fund. The Prime Minister expressed his pleasure at meeting a Welshman who was hving to h-ill) the peer, wished him every success 111 his work, handed him a gift, and wrote 1.76 name in Mr Jones' collecting book. Then, in order to save the Commandant's time ow- ing to the fcggy night, he gave instructions for his car to takellim back to Sutton. Both Mrs Lloyd George and Major Lloyd George (the Prime Minister's son) joined m good wishes; to the Salvation Army.

I HAWARDEN CASTLE. I HOSPITAL FOR WOUNDED OFFICERS. The Lordi-Lieutenant of Flintshire (Mr Henry N. Gladstone) h" offered to lend ILawarden Castie to the War Office to be used as a hospital for wounded officers. The famous home of Mr Gladstone will be ready by to-day (March 1st) to accommodate 250 officers. The Castle, so well- known to thousands of Hawarcten pilgrims" in the days of Mr Gladstone, trtahds delightfully in an undulating park adorned with stately trees, and will be a charming and restful home for those, to whom quietude will be grateful after the thunder of the gu-no and the nerve racking strain of the war.

THE GREAT LOVE WALTZ, I from "The Maif the Mountains," the great Daly's Theatre success. (Copyright, AsclwfBerg;. ELopwood^aaid Crew, Ltd.) ( < .i>

BANGOR DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXAMINATION, DECEMBER, 1916. The following are the results of the Sunday School examination held in December last. The amounts opposite .the names indicate the value of the prize awarded. PASS LIST. CLASS B. Division I. 1, Richard Hiniry Owen, St. Mary's, Bangor (10s); 2, Vera Speed, do. (7s 6d). Division II.—David Wynne Owen, St. Mary's, Bangor (5s); 4, Lena King, Llangefni (2s 5d) r- 5, Madge Window, St. Mary's, Bangor (2s 6d). Division III.—6, Annie Pidgen, St. Mary's, Ban-, gor. sCLASS C. Division I.-I, Hugh M. Arnold, St. Mary's, Bangor (7s 6d); 2, Reginald A. Gotts, do. (5e); 3, Owen Davies, St. James's, Bangor (5s); 4. Eric Window, St. Mary's, Bangor (4s); 5, Noel Price Smith, do. (4s). Division II.—6, Ethel M. Bates, St. Mary's, Bangor (3e); 7, Hannah Lloyd, Llanfaglan, Bont- newydd (3s); 8, Lilian Speed, St Mary's, Ban- gor (3s); 9, Irene Speed, do. (2s 6d); 10, Cora Bates, do. (2s 6d); and Phyllis Davies, Llan- llyfni Chu-rch School (2s 6d1; 12, Richard G. Jones, Llandwrog, St. Thomas', (2s). Division III. — 13, Ceridwen C. Jones, St. James's, Bangor; 14, Cissie Lovatt, Cathedral, Bangor; 15, Mildred Jones, Llandwrog, St. Thomas"; 16, Maggie J. Morris, Cathedral, Ban- gor; 17, Katie Griffith, Llandwrog, St. Thomas'; 18, Mattie Jones, Llanllyfni Christ Church; 19, Norman D. Jones, Bangor Cathedral; 20, Hilda Willi ams, do.; 21, Cars doc Pritehard, Glan- ogwen, and May Humphreys, Llandwrog, St. Thomas'; 23, L!oyd Jones, Bangor Cathe- dral 24, Dorothy King, Llangefni; 25, Hugh Evans, GLanogwen; 26, Louisa J. Thomas, do. 27, Glyn Pritchard, do.; 28, Annie E. Tyrer, do. 29, Myfanwy Even*, do.; 30, Annie Edwards, Llamllyfni, St. lihedyw; 31, Arthur Parry, Llan- llyfni, Cha-ist Church 32, Mary C. Davies, Llan- fairisgaer; 33, Kitty Williams, Llangefni; 34, Huffhie Jones, Glaivogwen. EXAMINERS' REPORTS. I Old Testament (Class B.).—Of the seven papers on the Old Testament there was only one weak one, two were good, and four very good, that of R. H. Owen, St. Mary's, Bangor, being the best. The candidates had evidently studied the prescribed book carefully.—J. C. Jones. New Testament (Class B.).—One Welsh and six English papers were sent in. Nearly all the papera showed careful study, and, consider- ing the difficulties of the Epistle, the candidates had acquired a fair grasp of its teaching.—E. H. Griffith. Liturgy (Class B.). Seven papers were re- ceived. The answers contained in all were dis- tinctly creditable. Those of one candidate de- serve special mention, viz., those of Vera Speed, St. Ma,ry's, Bangor.—H. L. James. Inter-Diocesan Sunday School Lessons Book (Class C.).—The papers of 46 candidates in ClasG C. were examined by me. The number is con- siderably smaller than that of last year. The work generally was satisfactory. Some of the papers on the New Testament were remarkably well done, but the papers on the Liturgy, with a few exceptions, were weak. More time should be devoted to this portion of the Lesson Book. The work on the -Old Testament was not so consistently well done as that on the New Testament. I have pleasure in noting the general excellence of the papers submitted by Hugh Madoc Arnold, Bangor, St. Mary's, and the papers of Reginald A. Gotts, Bangor, St. Mary's, on the Old Testament, and Owen Davies, Ban- gor, S,t. James, on the Liturgy, respectively, de- serve mention. I must once more call attention to the importance of paying strict attention to the questions asked before attempting to answer them, art I trust those responsible for the teach- ing of the candidates will convey the reminder to them. I sincerely hope that as one" of the results of the National Mission, parishes will take a greater interest in preparing candidates for this very important branch of Church work in the diocese.—J. Llewelyn Richards.

THE LIBRARY TABLE. THE HORNETS: TALES OF THE AIR. The important part which our intrepid airmen are taking in the present European conflict has quickened the desire of the public for closer ac- quaintance with the men of our Air Siervioe, who are daily risking their lives in the great cause for which Great Britain and the Allies are fighting. Brief accounts in the daily preefi of raids into enemy territory, of battles in the air, the destruction of Zeppelins, and other deeds of valour whet the appetite for a fuller insight into the doings of the men who hand,le these weapons of modern eoientific warfare. In "The Hornets: if ales of the Air," a series of short and vivid stories by Hermes," which has just been published, the reader is introduced to the more intimate side of the airman's life. The narra- tives, although mostly founded on fact, are not put forward- aa authentic accounts of any parti- cular incidents; nevertheless they are well told, and in a manner so captivating that we could wish for moie. These short tales are admirably calculated to give the reader a good idea of the type of officers and men in the service, and of gallant deeds accomplished amidst perils and dangers. Written with evident knowledge of airmen and their work, "The Hornets" is a fascinating book that grips the attention of the reader from start to finish (Publishers: Ever- leigli Nash Company, london; 8vo., pp 176, price 38 6d net)..

FORMER BANGOR COLLEGE STUDENT. TRIBUNAL MEMBER'S STRONG WORDS. A former Bangor College student, Mr. W. C. Llewelyn, appeared at the Brecon Borough Tribunal in support of the claim of a single young man who had a contract with the Home Grown Timber Committee to haul timber. Mr. Llewelyn's youth- ful appearance caused one of the members of the tribunal to ask what age was he. Mr. Best (the military representative} Yes, what age are you ? Mr. Llewelyn Twenty-seven. Wlhat class are you in have you been before the medical board ? I have offered my services to the army. Have you been before the board ?—That is an irrelevant question. Produce your exemption card. Have you been before a medical baard ?—I was a student at the Bangor University, and I have been examined by a private doctor. Produce your card. The card was produced, and after reading and making a note of it, Mr Best remarked that as Mr Liewelyn had not been before a medical board he was presumed to be in Class A. It was a disgrace to the country that he was in that place. Later in the proceedings the Mayor asked Mr Best to bring Mr Llewelyn's case before the proper authorities: =

ANGLESEY VICTORIA NURSING ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Association was held yesterday at the Shire Hall, Llangefni, Mr Rice Roberts persiding. Mr R. W. Roberts, Menai Bridge, the hon. treasurer, presented the bo.!&nce she?t, which showed a credit balance of E65 110 3d. It was stated that £100 had been placed to the capital aocount thie year. Sir R. H. Williains-Bulkeley, Part., was re- elected chairman; Lady Magdalen Williams- Bulkeley and Lady Sheffield, vice presidents; Mrs Fox-Pitt, hon. secretary; and Miss Matthews, assistant hon. secretary; with Mr R. W. Itoberto as treasurer. It was decided to make grants to the Amlwoh, Llangefni, and Llanidan Nursing Associations, who had mMie, applications.

A battalion from Calgary, Canada, deposit- ed their Colours in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, the Dean and Bishop Boyd Carpen- ter conducting the short service. It was aniliounced on Monday evening that all emoluments paid by employers to their employees including gratuities, such as ChrR-tmas boxes, aro asseesable to income tiox m earned income.

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at. ?—?" -— u '"j ?  AETHW; RURAL COUNCIL I At the meeting of the Aethwy Rural Distrio, Council to-day week, the Rev. E. H. Griffith, rector of Hangadwaladr, tendered his ..resigna- tion as member of the Council. The resignation was accepted with regret, and the Chairman (Mr Johti Owen, Llangoed) and j several members of the Board expressed their appreciation of Mr Griffith's valuable services. The Citrk LMr Benjamin Evans) associated himself with the remarks of the Chairmaft. The Council decided to increase the wages of 1 its roadmen by 2s 6d per week each. It "waa reported that Sir Richard Williams- Bulkeley, Bart., had given a portion of land at Llandegfan to the Council free in order to en- able them to widen two dangerous corners in the .1 road there. Z A resolution in favour of the retention of the, control of the Welsh University in Welsh hands;. irst proposed for adoption. The Rev. E. H. Griffith &aid there was a feel- ing abroad that the management of the Welsh University was in name only demoexatic, anj that the s-ignaturea to the resolution submitted to them were all of one party colour. He agreed that the Welsh people had mati-e great efforts for tho building of the colleges, but still, if they' pought increased grants from the Government they must be prepared to have increased Govern- ment control. At the same time he agreed that 3 the maiiagement of the university should not be entirely in the hands of a body in London. He thought the present P-gitat?On might induce th?, people who at present manage d the Welsh Uni. ? varsity to give better expression to the demo- Ol'Mio character of tl?e institution. F The resolution was adopted.

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