The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

PORTMADOC. PERSONAL.- The Rev. E. P. Hughes, who was for a time the pastor of the- English Chapel, has just undergone a serious operation at a Liverpool nursing home. SUCCESSFUL SHDW.-Aftcr meet- ing all expenditure there will be. about tn5 in hand from the show held here a fortnight, ago. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.—The market stall for surplus produce in oonneotion with the Women's Institute, will re-open for the summer season on June 6th at 10 o'clock a.m. It is hoped that allotment holders and a!l others who have spare fruit, plants, veg,-tabies, eggs, etc., to dispose of, will bring them to the stall in the market, .which will be open for produce from 9.15- a.m., and where all particulars can be supplied.—Advt. BEI/DGELERT NURSING ASSOCI- ATION.—According to the annual report just issued the total receipts last year amounted to £ 158 16s fid, and after meet- ing nil expenses there is in hand a balance of R72 5s 7d. \NNI VERSARY SERVICES were held at St John's Church on Wednesday and Thursday evenings (in Welsh) and Thursday morning (in English). The Rev. Owen Thomas, B.A.. Tydtveiliog, wea the preacher at all the services. At last evening's service the choir, led by Mr G. Humphreys (Llew Mawddach), sang Jerusalem, my happy home." Mra Jenkins was the organist at the English service, and Lizzie H. Humphreys at the other services. CHARGE AGAINST SOLDIERS.— Sergt. D. M. Jones took into custody on Monday two soldiers, Corporal Gerald Egbert Andrew Scott and Gunner Harry George, both of R.H.A. Depot, Wool- wich, on suspicion that they were absen- tees. They arrived in a motor-car on Monday and put up at a house in High- gtreet. Sergt. Jones and P C. Williams visited them, and after questioning them found that they had not the necessary Army papers. When interrogated about the motor-car, which wa valued at 21200. they admitted they had stolen it. They said that no one interfered with them the three weeks they toured the country until they came to Portmadoc. They had been several days staying at Pwllheli. They were brought before a special police court and remanded until an escort came to convey them to London. The charge if theft will be tried in London. WEDDING.—The marriage took place on Monday, at St. John's Church, Ml' James Edge, of the engineering depart- ment of the post office, and Miss Mary Doris Pritohard, Eifion Stores, the Rev. D. Jenkins (vicar) officiating. The bride, who was dressed in white Georgette and carried a bouquet of lillies, was given away by Mr Cbas. Wright, of Pwllheli. Miss Queenie Dawkins, of Pembroke Dock, cousin of the bride, was the brides- maid, and Mr Albert Edge, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. There were also present Mrs Pritchard, mother of the bride; Mrs Bebbington, sister of the bridegroom: Mrs Wright, and Mrs HugbM, Mr and Mrs Edge, who left the church to the strains of the "Wedding March." playod by Mrs Jenkins, were h partly "cicomed by hosts of friends. A reception given at the Queen's Hotel, after which they left for Rhyl to spend their honeymoon. The wedding gifts were numerous. THE BIBLE SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the local branch of the Bible Sodety was held on Sunday evening, a.fter the services were over. The Rev. A Wellesley Jones, who represented the Parent Society, was at Borfrh-y-Gest in the morning, when & united meeting of the churches was held at Ebenezer, and in the afternoon he held a similar meeting at Morfa Bychan. The evening meeting w held at the Tabernacle Cnapel, Mr Jonathan Davies, J.P., in blio chair. Mr Hugih Hughes, the hon. secretary, sub- mitted the annual report, which, together witth the accounts, audited by Mr Wm. Jones, L;C. and M. Bank, were adopted. The collections amounted to £53 136 8d, or £10 Os 2d more than the previous year. The sum of f;50 was remitted to the Par- I ent Society. Borth-y-Gest had increased their subscriptions by iXJ 126 Id; Morfa Bydhan by 13s 3d, and Portmadoc by j33 14s lOd. On the motion of the Chairman, a vote of condolence was pa.vxxl with the family of the late Mr D. R. Thomas. who had been for many years the treasurer of the local branch. Mr Wm. Morris, Brit- aniiia-terrace, vfa$appointed to succeed :\4- Thomas as treasurer. It was rfsolvtxk to appoint lady collectors this year OBITUARY. The death has occurred at the uangor Military Hospital of First-Class Warrant Officer Richard Jones, R.I.M.. of 25, Madoc-street, who had served for three years in Mesopotamia. The funeral took place at Portmadoc Cemetery on Thursday. The chief mourners were :-Mrs McDonald, Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Glvn Roberts (sis- ters) Miss Cilia Jones, Lieut. O. H. jones, and Mr William Jones (brothers); Mrs Jones, Bootle Miss Liddis McDonald, Misi Vera McDonald, Mrs Anderson, Mr Hd Williams, Mr Owen Williams, Mr Ander- son, Mr Edward Griffiths, Mr J. Roberts, Mr David A. Jones, Mr David Lewis, Mr Davies, Captain Clay, Mr Clay Jones, Rey. W. T. Ellis, Mr Hughes, and Mr Jonea. Many floral tributes were sent.

CRICCIETH. MILITARY MEDALLIST.—Corporal R. T. Lloyd, son of Mr John Lloyd, ganger, Cambrian Railway. haa been awarded the military medal. Corporal Lloyd, who was attached to a Norfolk regiment, is the first Criccieth lad to win this distinction. PEKoONAL.—Mr E. G. Rowland has been elected president of the North Wales and Border Counties Customs and Excise Federation, an association which aims at securing improved conditions of service for permanent civil servants. HARBOUR SCHEME. Mr Lewis, consulting engineer, again met the mem- bers of the Council and local fishermen met on Wednesday night to discuss the proposed new harbour scheme. Much valuable information was obtained, and important details in furtherance of the scheme were considered. PROPOSED Y.M.C.A HUT. Arch- deacon Lioyd Jones presided over a very poor attendance at a public meeting on Wednesday irl the Town Hall, which had been convened for the purpose of consid- ering the advisability of having a ??.i4nc.A. Hut in the town. Addre$S were delivered by Rev. W. F. Phillips, B.A., Liverpool, and Mr A. L. Gardner, organising secretary for North Wales for the Y.M.C.A. No definite decision was arrived at. PEACE CELEBRATIONS. On the proposition of Mr Griffith Richards, sec- onded by Mr D. M. Williams, a resolution has been passed by the Criccieth Urban Council to be sent to the Prime Minister protesting against August Bank. Holiday weak being fixed for peace celebrations. Intending visitors would like to be at homei for their own local celebrations, and Criccieth residents will then be busy in I the height of the season- MAY FAIR.—The annual horse and oattle fair was held last Friday, and was the largest since 1914. Fifty vehicles of live stock were dispatched from the sta- tion. There was also a return of the old time festivities by the re-appearance of roundabouts, swings, side shows, and all the "fun of the fair" attractions. Being., a line day there was a record influx of pleasure seekers during the afternoon and evening. BABY COMPETITION. -Criccieth was one of the centres on Saturday for the second stage in the prize competition or- ganised by a newspaper, when Z7 babies selected from the clinics of the following places were presentBlaenau Festiniog, Penrhyndeudraeth, Portmadoc. Criccieth, Llanystumdwy, Chwilog, Pwllheli, and Nevin. Criceieth, on account of the rail- way facilities made a good centre, the trains from east and west meeting here, the nearest other centres being Dolgelley and Carnarvon. The mothers and their precious charges were entertained to re- freebment immediately on their arrival at the Gwalia Restaurant. The judging took place at the Town Hall, the judge being Dr. tcMaster, of Crewe. The best being Dr. i in each cIa, selected for the third stage in the competition were: Under 9 months, Thomas Ellis Parry, Criccieth; undet IP months, Idris Foy, Penrhyndeudraeth; and under 3 years, Tom Murray, Pwllheli. I CRICCIETH WAVELETS. At the monthly meeting of the Urban Council on Wednesday the members heart- ily congratulated their popular colleague, Mr W. Howell Williams, on his engage- ment, which had been announced that day. Councillor Howell Williams urged the Council to get a "move on" with the elec trie lighting scheme, a proposal which elicited a fittingly humorous remark from a member, who was glad that their friend was about to "emerge from darkness into light" (laughter). Interest in the proposal to have a Y.M.C.A. Hut in the town is not very great. Now that everybody is concentrating their efforts on having a Memorial Hall, the majority feel that support cannot he given to both schemes. Doubtless a recreation room could eas- ily be provided in the Memorial Hall. The Y.MC.A. Hut proposal seems to reflect on the churches and the chapels, having only paid attention to the organ- ised side of religion, and left out entirely the social and practical aspect. The Parish Room of the churoh and the vestries of the chapels could easily have been comfortably heated and lighted dur- ing the cold wint-er nights and made pleasant venues for the returning boys to spend a few hours in sooial intercourse. It did not occasion much surprise on a beautiful evening in the merry month of May to find a mere handful of people at- tending the public meeting. An ardent ILpport of the Y M.C.A. Hut innovation aptly summed up the position when he said that the meeting should have been held four months ago. Mr Robert J. Owen is to be congratu- lated on his rote of "Showman" at the fair, when by "three balls a penny" tt the effigy-of the Crown Prince he made 295 for the local heroes' memorial.

r PWLLHELI. j CONCERT.—Last week, at Liithfaen, a concert was held for the benefit of Mr J. Williams, Faenol. "Arifog" presided over the meeting. STRAWBERRIES.—Mr Hugh Evana has obtained from his garden a quantity of fine strawberries. A GOOD SAMARITAN.-Mr J. T. Wiiliams, son of the Rev. T. Williams, The Elms, showed great kindness when ho collected a sum of money from the various tradesmen of the town to give a little servant girl who had lost all her wages at the half-yearly hiring fair, A ROLL OF HONOeR.-Tho mem- bers of Penlan Congregational Church have placed a Roll of Honour in the porch of the chapel, containing the names of members who have served their country in the war. WEDDING.—On Friday the marriage was solemnised of Mr Love Pritchard, nephew of the "king of Bardsey," and Miss Jones, Ty Bach, Pwllheli. Mi J. Jones, lsallt, Aberdaron, was best man, and Miss Jones, Isaflt, was bridesmaid. CATTLE FAIR.—On Thursday there was a large attendance at the catlle fair. The prices given for cows were about E10 lower than usual, and from C5 to £ 20 less waa offered for horses. SUCCESS OF A WELSH SINGER.— It will interest her mrny friend ? at Pwll- heli to hear of the brilliant success of Mile. Leila Megane on her first appear- I ance in grand opera at Covent Garden. All the London Presa without exception are unstinted in their praise of the young ringer, and evidently the outstanding suc- cess of the opera waa Leila Megane. She has already toured the chief Allied capi- talIT with brilliant success, and her debut in Engand has been delayed through the war. All her friend s wish Miss Megant3 continued and ever-increasing success. Pwllheli is honoured in this young singer, who is a daughter of the late Police Superintendent Thomas Jones. I OBITUARY. I On Wednesday thp death took place of Mrs O. Francis, widow of Mrs Owen Francis, Primrose Villa, West End. at the age of 82 years. It is only three months sinco Mr Francis died. Tho re- mains of the deceased were -nterred on Saturday at Bodvean Churchyard. The death took place on Sunday at Ruthin of Mi^ K. Florrie Ellis, aged 16 years, daughter of Mr T. J. Ellis, for- merly of Pwllhei, who is a brother of Mr Llewelyn Ellis, bookseller. I PETTY SESSIONS. I Wednesday. Before MpASrs C. Lloyd Edwards, W, Thomas, G. Evans, G. Hughes Roberts and W. W. Griffith. Robert Roberta, butcher. High-street, was charged by Mr D. Caradog Evans, executive ofifcer under the Food Control Committee, with not keeping tin seoount of slaughtered pigs. Defendant was fined 10s Robert Owen, butcher. High-street, charged by the divisional officer with supplying meat to on unregistered cus- tomer, was fined 10b. Six cases under the Bastardy Law were dealt ivith. two were adjourned two settled, and orders were made in the others. John Thomas and Gaynor Thomas, Nythygog, Rhiw, were charged by In- spector Thomas, N.S.P.C.C., with cruelty to children. The case was adjourned for 14 daya The licence of the White Hall Hotel was transferred from Mr H. J. Parry to Mr* W. Davies, Brookfield-terrace. and the licence of the Vaynol Hotel was transferred from Mrs Jane Jones to H. J. Parry.

PORTDINORWIC. I ODIILAKY.—The funeral took place on Tuesday of Mrs Richard Davies, Bush-road, who died aged 30 years. She was a member of Brynmenai Dorcas So- ciety and left JE10 towards the funds. PARISH COUNCIL AND PEACE CELEBRATIONS.At a meeting of the Parish Council last week, under the presi- dency of Mr Edward Jones. Fron Hyfryd, it was decided to. ascertain, through the various local churches and chapels, the form that the l'ee celebrations shall take at Portdinorwic. WEDDINGS. I At Stuard-road Church, Kirkdale, Liver- pool, yesterday, by special licence, the marriage took place of Mr Richard Geo. Hand, younger son of Mr and Mrs G, Hand, Bron Ceris, Menai Bridge, to Sarah Elizabeth, third daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Roddick, "Raber," Portdinorwio. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr Douglas, of Liverpool, and she had a3 bride"maid Miss Douglas, of Delamore- street, Kirltdale. She carried a bouquet presented by Mr Weaver, of Vaynol. The best man was Mr Edwards. The bride- groom is a marine engineer, now home on leave. At the same church on the same day the marriage was solemnised of Mr Thos. W m- Roddick. elder son of Mr ajid Mrs G. Roddick, "Raber," Portdinorwic, and Grace, the youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs R. Hughes, Tyddyn Sydney, Treborth. The bridegroom has just been demobilised, having been out in Palestine. The bride carried a bouquet, the gift of Mr Weaver. With his bride the bride- groom hopes to return shortly to the U.S.A., where he resided before the war.

DEGANWY. I BROTHERHOOD ANNIVERSARY.— The anniversary of the Brotherhood was held op Sunday afternoon, when the Mayor of Conway presided over a large attend- ance. An address was delivered by the Rev. Richard Wrilliams, of Llandudno Junction. PRESENTATION OF MILITARY MEDAL. Sergt.-Major J. E. Jones, R.W.F., of Brynhyfryd, was presented with the Military Medal awarded him for bravery on the battle field. The presen- tation was made by the Mayor of Conway at a meeting- of the Brotherhood on Sun- day afternoon. UNSUCCESSFUL ACTION AGAINST A TRADESMAN.—At Llandudno Police Court, on Monday, Mr Enoch Hushes. fjuiterer and poultry dealer, nwy, was summoned by the Carnarvonshire Education Authority for employing two boys named Fredericlt W ell and Selwyn Huigfoee, during school hours. Mr J. J. Marks appeared for the prosecution, and Mr HalUmark derfended. The magiatrates dismissed the case without calling upon the defence.

SERIOUS MERIONETHSHIRE I CASE. A MAHARAJAH'S SON AND HIS I COMPANION. Ramanandaih Ommaih, described as an Indian doctor, indicted, with Walter Yeilin, a Pole, at the Merionethshire Assizes, yesterday, with attempting to commit a serious offence, at Harlech, said he was the eldeet son of the Slaharaiah of Nepal, and that his step-brother was now Sovereign of that State. Cross-examined, he denied beimg the son of W. H. Murray, an office oleaner, of Sydney. The reason why he did not pay his respects to the India Office when he came over to England in 1913 was that his time was taiken up with holy matters. The evidence given by witness was UiIl- true. By the Judge: His father Was a Ne- paleae, and also his mother. The prisoners were each sentenced to three years' imprisonment.

CARNARVONSHIRE POLICE I CHANGES. Police-Sergeant E. FouJkes Evans, of Conway, and Police-Sergeant J. Jones, of Iilanberis, having retired on superanimia- t:on after long service, the following pro- mobions have been made:— P.C. George D. Jones, clerk in tflie CSiierf-Constabte's office at Carnarvon, to be sergeant at Conway; and P.C. W. P. Williams, DogwAvy, to be sergeant at Carnarvon. Police-Sergeant HlWh Jones will remove from Carnarvon to Llanberis; P.C. Cbaa. Hoes, from Llandudno to Degamwy; P.C. A. T. Evans, from the Deputy-Ohie»f- ConstabJe's office at Conway, to tOO Chief- Oojwtaible's office at Carnarvon; P.C. Ellis Hughes (82), from Llandudno to the Deouty-Chief-Constable's office, Corwvay; and P.C.'a E. R. Roberts (43) and Chaa. E. EAlis (85), from Carnarvon to Llan. dudno.

DISASTROUS FIRE AT I PERTH. In spite of the fact that only a few days have elapsed since the famous Perth Dye Works were partly destroyed by ifre, Meesrs P. and P. Campbell, Ltd., have already completed arrangements for effec- bively carrying on their extensive business. Some inconvenience naturally has been caused to customers, but by so promptly dealing with the situation, the deJay in tihe execution of others has been reduced to a minimum and publio conifdence is I being raipiidly restored.

MERIONETHSHIRE NEWS. I LLANBEDR. The newly-elected Parish Cottn(-if met on Friiday evi-riing at the Council School. Mr Morris Jones, Dolwreidcliag, presid- ed, and the following members were pre- sent: Messrs Richard Griffith. WernalA; Rees Jones. butdher; Wiiiio-m Wiiliams, Penarth; J. Morgan Jones, Ditiaa; E. Jones, Crafnartt; and Matthew Owen, Cwinyrajfon. In the past the duties of -Pairisiii Council's clorli were clone by ono of the members. Mr R. Griffith now pro- posed that a paid clerk be appointed at a salary of E5 a ve^r, and Mr JiXis Jones, I Glyn, was elected. Mr G. Tncmas, Ty. mawr, and Mr E. Jones, Craifnant. were appointed overseers. Mr Rees Jones was 1 appointed to represent the Council on the I Barmouth School Managers Committee. The 1ana,ger of the L.C. and M. Bank, appointed treasurer. It was decided to cuk each chapel to appoint cne or two reipu'eseiitatives to meet the Councd to dis- cuss peace-day celebrations. On Friday, a public meeting was held at the Council Sctoool, w hen a number of the inhabitants of Lhiiibedr and Gwyn. frym met the Parish Council to discuss the most appropriate manner to celebrate ipea.co-day. Mr Richard Griffith, Wcin- alit .presided, and Mr Eilis Jcnetj, Glyn, was appointed secretary and Mr Rees Jon. s Crea-wer. It was unanjmously re- solved to give the children and inhabit- ants a tea party in the atfcernoon, and to hold a united service in the open-air in I the evening, but should it not be fino that the meeting he held in the new C.M. Clia,pel, Llanbedr. The ministers of the diiller nt denominations were invited to take f r. and the Rev. W. Bryan Jones (W.j ..iver all adkiretis to the chil- dren tiij- afternoon. Mr Griffith, Pias Gwyii: i\ i\ and Mr Patterson, Ha.fody- bryn, wiii a take part in the meeting. A bonfire woll be prepared by Mr Pat- terson for the night:

BARMOUTH. On Thursday evening, at the Church Hall, a public meeting was held with a view to forming a Leatgue of Nations Union in the town. The chair was taken by Mr D. 0. Huigiies, J.P.. cihairman of the Urban Council. The principal speaker was Major W. P. Wheldon, D.S.O., organising secretary for Wales. It was decided on the proposition of the Rev. R. Ward, B.A., seconded by Mr D. E. James, chemist, tiiat a League of Nations Union be formed in the town, and that all church as in the town be asked to appoint representatives on the Executive Committee to carry out the necessary arrangements. The Cambrian Railways Compajiy, ilaving advertised to let the town por- terage, hitherto performed by the Rail- way Company's staff, the work has been entrusted to Mr J. P. Williams, Glanllyn, a discharged soldier, who served in France for 4g years. Mr Wm. L. Pugh., Bronallt, Fronfelen- terrace, has been promoted manager of Messrs W. H. Smith and Sons' branch, at Wrexham. The War Savings Committee met on Wednesday, when Miss Aahton Jones, re- presentative for Wales of the War Sav- ings Department, delivered an address. The Rev. E. J. Parry, hon. secretary, re. ported that the district was doing fairly well, and arrangements were made to further the interest and consolidate the work on behalf of war savings. The Rev. E. J. Parry and Mr Walter Davies, Bar- mouth Junction, were appointed delegates to the County Association's meeting to be held at Aberystwyth University College, on Friday. The War Memorial Committee met on Monday evening, Mr R. W. Jones presad- Tiie Secretwry. having reported that the poll of ratepayers had decided in fav. oar of a park and monument combined, as a war memorial, it waa proposed by Mr D. E. Davies, and seconded by Mrs Morgan, Ballymaoora, that the town 'be canvassed for subscriptions. It was also decided that an appeal be made, and that a fund should be opened at both banks. Canvassers were elected, and the town divided into five districts, for the collec- tion of subscriptions. On Wednesday afternoon, the mem- bers of Ca-&rsalem Oial)el Sunday School were given an outing to Ty'nycocd, Caer. deon. The weather was ideal, and the children greatly enjoyed the trea,t. The bowliing green and lawn tennis courts aire b^ing well patronised by visi- tors and residents. On Friday evening, an interesting match was witnessed by a good m us tor of spectators, between the Captain's team, who scored 118 points, amd the Vice-Captain's team, who ooored 90.

HARLECH. The monthly meeting of the Parish Council was held on Wednesday evening, Mr Edward Griffith, Penyibryn, presid- ing. There were also present: Messrs J. Morris (v ice-chairman) J. Jones. Otog. wyn Vdlla; J. H. Edwards, Wm. Wil- ?ainoa, 0. Mu i r, an d l iams, G. Jones-Williams, 0. Muir, and R. Owen (clerk). A letter was read from Mr R. Llew. Owen, Council Office, Bar- mouth, asking the Council to appoint two to represent the parish of Llandanwg- on the Hospital Committee for the district. Mr E. Griffith and Mr Samuel Williiams were appointed. A letter was read from Mr Thomas Roberts, solicitor. Portmadoc, asking for the Parish Counci l's portion of the election expenses, and it was re- solved to pay same at once. An applica- tion was received from the Assistant Overseer asking for B20 increase in his salary. After some discussion, it was de- cided to graint hiin an increase of £13, making a toW salary of B60 a year. Mr John Jones, on behalf of the Paths Com- mittee, reported on the seashore path and Fronhe-ter path. It was resolved to have the necessary repairs seen to, and that Mr J. Jones and the Clerk were to eee that the work was done according to tloe Corpmittee's sugigeattona. It was further resolved to fix a gate on the Oae- giarw path. Reference was made to the road at Twthil, and the Chairman and Vice-Charirman were asked to meet Mr Evan Rees, road foreman, with a view to having the road put into good repair forthwith. Messrs O. Morris, G. Jones Williams, John Jones, and J. H. Ed- wards were deputed to see to the repair and replacing- of tihe benches and feats on the road leading to the station. It waa decided to hold a public meeting on Wed- nesday next, at the Council Sdhool. to make arrangements for peace-day, and to engage the serviceii of the Harlech Town Silver Band that day. It was decided to accept Mr Kellow's offer to attend next CQU'Ilo:,l to explain the electric light scheme. The prospects for a busy season are The T?Maic are already many visitors, and there is a great demand for furnish- M houses this year. The bigger houses have been booked some weeks ago for j two and three months.

DOLGELLEY. I On Mondav evening, a service was held at Salem C.M. Chapel, in memory of the late Pastor (the Rev. T. Mordaf Pierce). The preacher was the Rev. David Ro- berts, Aborerch. and part was also taken in the service by the Rerv. J. RaAciiffe, B. D. The "Dead March" (in "Saul") was played by the Organist (Mias Eira Jones). The dhapel was fairly crowded, and tihe congregation showed their deep sympathy with the widow, Mrs Pierce; Alied (son), and Eurfron (daughter) in their great sorrow. The pulpit at the Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Ohapel was oocujgjed last Sunday by Mr John Morgan, of Oor- wen. Capt. Charles Jones, of 25, Wellington- road, New Brighton (a native of Dol. gelley), haa been elected chairman of tihe Liverpool Home for Aged Marinem, Egr-ement. Capt. Jones was formerly one Off the best^cnown commanders of the Olan Line, hia services with that firm extending over a period of 27 years. Since hia retirement he Uao devoted himooll to the work of the Merrantile Marine Ser- vice As.1?,(liation, holding office as deputy- vice-president in 1915. whilst latterly tie has been most closely associated with the Mariners' Home. An outbreak of fire occurred a.bout midnight on Sunday tut Mr Ernest Da- vies' bakery. A passer-by noticed smoke coming from tile building, immediately gave the alarm, and the Brigade were quickly on the tv-ene. Mr Davies and family, who occupied rooms, above the bakery, were reiscuod at some risk. The brigade succeeded in ext:n#urisliiii;g the fire before it reached the surround- ing premises. Tne woodwork of the bakery was burnt and seivoral sacks of flour were destroyed. The annual Sunday School Festival of tho Dolgelley and district Corigrcga.tion- aiists was held at Dolgelley, on Monday. At the morning meeting held in the Tabernacle Chapel, Mr Morris Edwards ""added, and the children wer« oatech- vca by tho Rev. Rhys Davits. 'PIis a xompani. its were Misd Morfudd Evans, Rhydymain, and Miss Mary Tiiomas, Dytfryn Ardudwy. At the English Con. gregational Chapel, the Rev. L-aac C. JûnCl) (L.'ew Cyntal), Borth, presided, and tho intanm&iia.te classes were catechised by Mr Hu-gh Kvar..s, Soar. The accom- panist was Miss Roberta, Llwyngwril. At 1.30 p.m., at the Tabernacle, Mr D. G. Francis, Lianelityd, presided. The children sang several hymn-tunes, and the ant.iem "I'r Brenin If"'u stiniwn," under the conductotKh'ip of iii4a Rev. Peter H. Lewis, F.T.S.C., Barmouth. The accom. panv.ita were Mirvvcs Mary K. Jones, Borth, and Maggie Humphreys. Lla.nell- tyd. At 1.30 p.m., at the English Con- gregational Chapel, Mr Hugh Pugli, BiithiTTr, prei?i<i £ 'd. Mr Walter Davies, Barmouth Juinction, catechised t-le upplir clafsco. The accom pa i list was Mi?s Gwen- nie Jones, IJJijdwen. At 5 p.m., the Tafbernacle, under the presidency oj Mr Griffith Evans, Rhyd'ymain, several hymns were again sung, and the anthem Teyrn- asoedd y ddaear" (J. Ambrose Lloyd), under tihe conductorsihip of the- Rev. Peter H. Lewis. During the meeting tine con- ductor delivered h;s adjudication on the musio compositions, the prize-winner being Mr Robert Jones, B.A., of tho Food Control Office, Dolgelley. A euiocesful competitive meeting was heild on Frkiay, at Rhydymain, under the presidency ot G wy rwlaf, Llanuwchllyn. The adjudicators were :-Poetry, Ptd- rog; music, Mr Pryce Williams, Towyn; and essays, the Reov. Pari Huws and and eosavb. 'llhe following were the awards:—Solo (under 10): Iveri Edwards. Under 16: Ismael Edwards. Duet: Lizzie b!id Esther Wiiliams, Llanfaclnrefci. Pen- ill'ion-singing: 1, Ishmael Edwards, Rhydy. main; 2, Father Williams. Quartette: Llan u wchlly n Party. Duet: Aren:;g Bo wen and John Lloyd, Llanuwchllyn. Challenge solo: Miss Gwen Jones, Nant- cynid'w. Mixed choir: Bala Choir. Male voice: Llanuwchllyn. Chair poem: Mr J. WTiMiam Roberts, Llandueuifcl. Epitaiph: Gla.n Wnion Dolgelley. Epigram: Ed. nant, Dolgelley. Chief essay: Miss Evans, Yryturnigwadnaoth; 2nd ditto, Cad Hefin, Dolgelley. Chief recitation Mr Llewelyn Williams, Llanuwchllyn.

BLAENAU FESTINIOG. I On Empire Sunday, special services were held at St. David's Church, in me- mory of those w'iip had fallen in the war. At 10 a.m., tllie local branch of the Com- rades of the" Greilt W aj paraded and marched to church, being headed by the Oakeley, Royal Silver Band. The s 'ivice was very impressive, the names of the fallen from the town being read by the Rev. J. Griffiths, M.A.. who also preach- ed. After the Benediction had been pro- nounced, the" Last Post" was sounded. The "Dead March" having been played by the OrjganL't, the service ended with the singing of "God Save the King." The church was crowded, many failing to secure admittance. The services were continued at ii;lg).A.. when the chuirch was «tg«in fudll. (For remainder of Merionethshire Newa see page 7).

I SOUTH CARNARVONSHIRE I CONGREGATION ALISTS. I SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL AT I PORTMADOC. The Congregationalisms of Rhoslan, Llan- ystumdwy, Criccieth, Tabor, Penmorfa, Beddgelert, Nanrnor, PenrhyndoudraetAi, Morfa Bychan, Borth-y-Gest, and Port- madoc held their annual Sunday School Festival at Salem, Portma.doc, laat Satur- day. The musical conductor was the Rev. P. H. Lewis, Barmouth, who performed his work with marked efficiency. p The tunes sung were from "Detholiad." The singing, both by the children and the com- bined voices of adults and children, was at times admirable. and the instructor ex- pressed his appreciation of the singing. The Rev. W. J. Nicholson delivered an address on "The Pure Heart," based on one of the hymns sung. The Rev. Evan Evans, Penrhyndeu- draeth, presided in the afternoon, and Mr Wm. Hughes, Nanmor, in the evening. The evening meeting wa.3 taken up .y the united choirs, who sang the selected tunes. The organist was Mrs W. J. Nichol- son, Bank Place. The chapel was lull, and the festival proved a great success. The officers of the committee were: Chair- man, Mr Owen Pritchard; treasurer, Mr Richard Griffiths; secretary, Mr Hugh Hughes. The prize-winners in the various exami- nations were as follows :-Standard VII.: 1, Maggie W. Parry, Morfa; 2, Mabel Jones, Salem. Standard VI. 1, Jenn e Ellis, Rhoslan, and Jane E. Davies, Saiera; 2, Daniel Roberts, Borth 3, Maggie Wil- liams, Rlioslan. Standard V.: 1, Gwladys Pierce, Memorial Chapel; 2, Nancy Wil- liams, Rhoslan; 3, Ellen Roger Hughes, Memorial Chapel; 4., Owen H. Roberts, Tabor, and Pierce G. Humphreys, Morfa. Standard IV.: 1, W. Haslam Roberts, Borth; 2, Mary R. Cadwaladr. Salem; j, M. Llewelyn Morris, Salem. The examin- ers were: Miss Owen, B.A., Salem; Mr Webster. B.A., Memorial Chapel, and Mr Robert Evans, Cricc:eth.

ALLIANCE ASSURANCE I COMPANY. At the Alliance Assurance meeting on Wednesday the Hon. N. diaries Roths child made an exhaustive survey of the company's operations, tracing the effect of the. war influences. He said he did not think the wordti of the report in which the prostmets were discussed were over- sanguine, and the directors hoped, provid- ed the unexpected did not again to falsify their calculation at their next valuation— which would coincide with the centenary of the company—they would have a. differ- ent story to tell. The new business of 1918 was well over F,100,000 in advance of 1917, and this year's business, so far as it bad gone, gave indications that the new buines8 would reach the figures of pre- war years. ———— ??*??*?" B B a C

AN ABERYSTWYTH DIVORCE I SUIT. On Wednesday, in the Divorce Court, Mr Justice Salter had before him the un- defended petition of John Morris Jones, a coUier, of Aberystwyth, for a dissolution of his marriage with his wife, Margaret Ellen Jones, on the ground of her adul- tery. Petitioner said he was in the Army a-b the time of his marriage in April, 1916. There was no issue of the union. From August, 1916, to January, 1918, he was continuously OA active service. His wife uBQd to write -,Em, but in September, 1916, her letters oeaaed. In July, 1918, his wife gave birth to a child of which he was not the father. this Lo:dhip granted petitioner a decree urn.

CRICCIETH URBAN I COUNCIL. A MEMBER'S ACCUSATIONS I RESENTED. CFrtm Our Own Reporter.) I The Council met on Monday, when there were present: Me^rs J. Harlech Jones, vice-chairman (presiding), J. T. Jones, J. Egbert Griffith, D. M. Williams, J. E. Williams, R. M. Williams, W. Henry Williams, W- Howell Williams, Miss Leah Thomas, Griffith Richards, Griffith Grif- fiths, and T. Burnell, with Mr William George (Clerk), and other officials. Mr Harlech Jones, on behalf of the Town Council, extended hearty congratulations to Mr W. Howell Williams on his engage- ment, which had been announced that day, and wished him and his fiancee every help- piness. The vice-fiigirman's remarks were endorsed with acclamation. RAILWAY FACILITIES. I The Clerk explained in detail the ar- rangements leading up to the recent rail- way conference held at Portmadoc, and the Chairman spoke in appreciative terms of the valuable services rendered to the conference by Mr Isaac Davies, who acted as hon. secretary. Mr Davies' report ot the proceedings were a great help to the delegates, who, on the following day, at- tended an important conference at Aberys- twyth. He felt that the best thanks ot the Council were due to Mr Isaac Davies. Mr Burnell, supporting, was of opinion that thanks were also due to the vice- chairman and Mr Rees M. Williams, who had also attended the Aberystwyth Con- ference, and rendered the town excellent service towards having an improved train service for the coming season. A LIBERAL GIFT. I A letter was read from Miss Thomas, Mynvdd Ednyfed, and Miss Maggie Ro- berts, announcing the gift of S70 which tho Women's Liberal Association had given towards the Local War Heroes' Memorial, provided the memorial takes the form of a memorial hall. Mr W. Howell Wrilliams proposed, and Mr Griffith Richards seconded, that the best thanks of the Council be sent to the Women's Liberal Association. Mr W. YHowell Williams: They have been very liberal thia time (applause). The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society wrote applying for permission to hold a flag day in Augwt.-This was unanimous- ly agreed to, &a was aL?o the granting of permi?ion to hold a "France's Dav." ROADS AND BUILDINGS. j A BREEZE- Mr J. E. Williams, in moving the adop- tion of the Roads and Buildings Commit- tee's report, called special attention to the committee's recommendation that the main road culvert by Wernddu should be opened and properly repaired. As chairman of the committee he wished to remove the stigma which had been cast upon them by Mr J. T. Jones alleging that the Sanitary and Water Committee were stealing his water. The culvert had now been opened, and it was established beyond doubt that it was not as Mr J. T. Jones had said, namely, that the old Council had diverted i the stream and connected it into the main ) seweT for the flushing of the main. The culvert, said Mr Williams, had fallen in and broken three pipes in the main sewer, owing to recent heavy vehicular traffio passing over the spot, and he (Mr Wil- liams) asked Mr J. T. Jones to withdraw the accusation, and hoped he would not mak e such insinuaticriis agains;»the com- mittee in future. Mr Jones was, however, not inclined t-o withdraw. He felt that the Council had not treated him properly as regarded Brynhyfryd. Further argument led Mr Harlech Jones to appeal to the Deputy-Clerk as to whether he (Mr Harlech Jones), as chairman of the Sanitary Committee of the old Council, had ever been a party to withholding any portion of the committee's reports. The answer was in the negative. The Chairman felt very strongly that unless Mr J. T. Jones could explain defi- nitely what he meant by saying that the old Sanitary Committee had withheld cer- tain reports it was his duty to withdraw the statement. Continuing, the Chairman said he was much surprised that a gentle- man of Mr Jonea' position should accuse his fellow-members of an unworthy act. Mr Griffith Richards, as chairman of the Water Committee, did not think it war fair for Mr J. T. Jones to call them thieves. They all claimed to be respecta- ble representatives of Criccieth ratepayers, by whom they had been elected, and :f the position on the poll counted for any- thing it revealed who the ratepayers thought the most of. The matter then dropped. The Surveyor reported that the receit road-rolling had been carried out at an expenditure of 2109 17s 6d. The Surveyor called attention to the dangerous condition of the footpath in front of Nos. 10 and 12, Castle-street.-It was decided that a letter be sent to Mr W. Watkin Guernsey asking him to repair the footpath. It was recommended that a letter be sent to Mrs Williams, Brynhyf- ryd, Pentir, Bangor, requesting her to hbv-o the steps repaired in front of London House. WAR MEMORIAL COMMI TlTE. This committee made recom nenda.t I(m to the Council regarding the propos.il to canvass the town for subscriptions, M'! mapped out seven districts. It has be- r suggested that where payments by in^rai- ments are desired the limit be three years, and that the yearly payments be mill!' net later than tha 30th of September in E,h year. There is a general expression -n favour of the erection of a iall.. and the I War Memorial Committee reccm.nend that the Council should take steps to he- cure a suitable site. Only three sites pear to the committee to be possible, but they express no opinion in favour of hry one, namely, (1) White Lion Building s'te, betweenfGwynfryn;terrace, and Lh:1 ríte of the proposed new bank; (2) 1aI3a.tiac, and (3) The Maes. Mr Griffith •"riilitK.s. Mr Burnell: If Mr Griffitns run suggest a site the committee will be phalli, .'iie site should be somewhere above the a, ay and where there could be as good a frontage as possible. Mr W. Howell WTilIiams announced that the Women's Temperance Association had given S10 towards the memorial, and that Mr Robert John Owen had collected .29s from a "Home Made" attraction which he exhibited on the Maes on fair day-an effigy of the Crown Prince--the "show- man" charging a penny for three kicki with a foothaU to knock down the "dummy" (laughter and applause). The amount standing to the credit of the memorial fund at present is JB249 9s 3d. Mrs Lloyd George, Miss Leah Thomas and Mr P. J. Bowen were added as members of the committee. It was recommended that a further £150 be invested in War Bonds. MISCELLANEOUS. I Twelve more outdoor seats are to be provided.—The trimming of the trees and shrubs on the Maes, to which Miss Leah Thomas called attention at the last meet- ing, has been carried out.-The Surveyor attended a conference' at Carnarvon, when a scheme from Criccieth was submitted for widening roads and removing dangerous comers, the proposals being widening of main road along the Maes in front of the police station and Manchester House making of footpath, and widening of road in front of Corporation-terrace, widening of Lon Fel, removal of old coal yard and thereby do away with a dangerous corner and removal ,? the old limekiln. On th proposition of Mr Griffith Griffiths, second- ed by Mr R. M. Williams, the meetings of the Council will in future commence at 5.30 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. Mr W. HowaIl Williams thought it was time they as a Council moved in the direction of obtaining the electric light, and proposed that a letter should be sent to the different electrical companies in the district with a view to ascertaining their plans for the near future as to the provi- sion of current along the Coast,

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LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. I OBITUARY. The death took place, suddenly, on Saturday, of Mrs Roberts, wife of Mr Caradoo Roberts, 8, Broad- street. She was taken suddenly ill with a severe attack of asthma. on Friday night, and passed away the following day. De- ceased was about 34 years of age. Much sympathy is felt with the husband, who was in France at the time of his wife's death, and three little children. A BASELESS RUMOrR.-During the week a rumour appears to have gained currency in the district that a young woman, supposed to bo an inmate of the Marl Convalescent Home, had been "mur- dered" in the Marl Woods. Upon inquiry at Marl Home a Pioneer representative was informed that there had been no one miss- ing from the Home, but one night when a tocal man was discovered in the woods having fallen and injured himself a boy came to the Home for assistance about 10.M p.m- when they had all retired for the Vhi, and hearm ? him knocking at the wmdow and shouting that there nad been an accident in the woods the girts became scared. That was the only incident they could connect with the rumour. Further inquiries revealed the fact that there was absolutely no foundation, for the rumour.

OLD COLWYN. THE BROTHERHOOD.-The -rinual Brotherhood service at the Parish Church was held on Sunday afternoon. It iwaS conducted by the Vicar (Rev. John Griffith), Captain Treleaven reading the lesson. The Rev. J. W. Jenkins preached from Philippians iv. 22. In tho course ot his sermon he said that our age, as bad been splendidly proved, did not lack in physical courage, but it was sadly lacking in moral courage, that quality which stim- ulated men and women to openly uphold and advocate unpopular causes. A duet from Stainer's "Crucifixion" was rendered by Messrs W. and T. M. Davies, and Brotherhood hymns were sung, Mr W. Batfersby being at the organ. The oolleo. tion was for the Cottage Hospital.