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BANGOR CATHEDRAL. LIST OF SERVICES. I In residence: The Very Rev. the Dean the Venerable Archdeacon Morgan. SUNDAYS—Holy Communion, 8 a.m.; Mattins, 11.20 a.m.; Evensong, 4 p.m. WEEK.VA YB-Holy Communion, 8 a.m.; Mattins, 8.30 a Lu. aud 11 a.m. on tloly Days; 5 p.m.. Evening Prayer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29-th. Service. Anthem. Send out 'I liv I' glit -Gotindci. SUNDAY, NOVEAIBER 3bth. Al. (11.2.0). —Garrett (E flat). Comfort ye -Handel. Hymns; 47, 205, 403. Preacher: The Dean. E. (4.0).—Pro-lit (D) It is high time -liar,iby. Hymns; 53, 51, 49. Preacher:. Arciideacoti Morgan. MONDAY.DECEMBERl M. (11.0).—Sullivan. From the rising —Ouse tey. E. (5.0).—Nares. Sleepers wake Alendeissohn. Organist and Choirmaster: Roland Rogers. Mus. D. (Oxun.). Minor Onions: Rov. J. Eastwood and Rev. M. A. Hughes. Dean: The Very Rev. Griffith Roberts.

AAILWCH. I POLICE COURT. I The monthly police court was hld on Friday, th9 magistrates present being Air Lewis Hughes (chairman), Dr. T. domes, Alessrs w. Hughes Jones, Kobert Jones, Hugh Tho ma, ziiid Gi-ifbth Roberts. The Hench expressed their sympath) with Air Hugh Thomas and General Sir Owen T hontas on the death of their sister. Air W. it. Jones, who made his nrt appearance as clerk to tho magistrates. vva.s congratulated by the Chairman, who also referred to three otiier geiitCenien who had honourably tilled the post, viz., Mr Roose, Mr J. Vyyrmo Paynter, and Air Rico R. Williams (temporarily). Aliss Alary Jones, Alona-strect, charged with conceaang a deserter from the Army, was fined two guineas, a similar charge against John Roberts, Bethesda-street, be- ing dismissed. Supt. H. Williaans summoned H. Wil- liams and O. J.ones, Llanfaethlu, for the larceny of biscuits from a shop and fines of 5" were imposed. Llew. Thomas, charged with recei ving 3ouie of the ar- ticles, wa.s also lined 5s. Owen Ellis, The Square, Ccmaes, for the larceny of a numbor of eggs, was lined £ 3. Thomas David Hughes, Tregele, was lined £1 for using obscone language.

LLANGEFNI. I The death took place on Tuesday of Air Ellis Jones, bakeiiousc, Bridge-street, at an advanced age. A concert was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening, Mr E. B. Williams,, Green Hill, m tHe chair, and Air 0. Cuer- I wyn Roberta conducting, the proceeds go ing to clear a debt remaining on tho Peace Day festivities. TIlO artistes were Aie-ssrs D. Chubb and Harry Lewis, the well known i-ILto Lti-sts; 'vi. I NVL'L liams, iirynsiencyn, and Aliss Eisie Jones, Chwiiog; whilst Aliss Howlands" Lianerell- yniedd, recited various Welsh pieces. Airs Delierd Jones was the accompanist. On Wednesday evening Alajor H. Pritchard, the chairman of the Housing Committee, gave a ILicl d exposition ot the Government housing scheme and its ap- plication to the town. His replies to the queries at the end were very satisfactory. Somo of the members also spoke on the subject. On the motion of Mr S. J. Evans, seconded by Mr J. E. Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker.

LLA)¡.\1EDD. I An important sale of the contents of the I. iiion Institution will take place un Wed- nesday (see advertisement.), the inmates ha/ing bee removed to Valley. The Comrades held a meeting on Satur- day night aT the old National School to discuss the formation of a literary society. It wa.s resolved that all 'youn. men of the villog. Go imitccl to jom.

i Y'N YGONGL. •Bands, of Hope have been commenced in the' various places of worship ittiho dis- trict. and Uie weekly mce-iings are well at- tended. liio Rev. W. Roberts, Goislwyd, and Mr Parry, Cue Mawr, Liancrohyinedd, at- tended the Tabernacle Church meeting on \Y odnesday evening on behalf of tho An- glesey C.M. Monthly Aleetmg. They are also visiting the other chapels in tho dis- "net. The funeral of Mr Elia.s T. Hughes, Lin- iarus, Red .Wharf Bay, formerly of Liver- pool, took place on Wednesday week at Llanbcdrgocii Parish Church. Tho He vs. T. O. Jones, pastor of Saron C.M. Chapel, and H. W. Jones, curate, officiated. A football match was played at l'y'ny- gongl on Saturday between teams from Llangefni and Ty'nygoiigl. The home side won by 5 goals to 2. The weekly meeting of the Bro Goronwy Literary Society was held at the Ty'ny- gongF School oil Friday evening, Air R. LloYd presiding. "Is it advantageous to men employed in agriculture to join the Workman's Union?"' was the subject of a debate. The affirmative side was opened by Air W. Griffith, Treni y Don, and the negative side by Mr Francis J. Williams, 1'y'n Llan. An interesting discussion fol- lowed, in which Alessrs W. D. WiLhams, W. Griffith (Bryn Celyn), R. 0. Alatthews, j. Roberts Plas TheiuaJj, H. Jones, J. R Jones (Alinffordd^, and J. R. Griffith, took part. The voting was in favour ot the affirmati ve. Mr T. J. Jones, of the North WaJes University College, also ad- dressed the meeting.

SINGULAR CHARGE AT I HOLYHEAD. A DEGANWY POULTRY DEALER I HEAVILY FINED, j At Holyhead, on Wednesday, Joseph Carson, poultry dealer, Deganwy, was charged by Detective Inspector J. Weaver with an alleged contravention of a section of the Merohant Shipping Act, and also of a regulation issued by the L. and N. W. Railway Company. Mr T. R. Evans, who prosecuted, said that on October 23rd defendant arrived at tho railway station in a motor oar, which he said he wished to be shipped to Dublin. Ho saw a porter who asked him if he had any petrol in the car. Defendant replied that he had a little in the tank, and the porter said he would have to pump it out. Mr Evans said it transpired that a quantity of petrol was later found in the rear of the car. Defendant had signed the usual declaration, but later saad that he had not read it. Mr Hugh Griflith said that on Monday, October 20th, he saw the defendant with a motor oar, whioh he said he desired to ship to Ireland. He said he had a "drop" of petrol in the car, and witness said he would have to pump out every drain of it. Witness did not think there was any more petrol in the oar. Later lie saw him at the hotel, and asked him why he did not tell him that he had two tins of petrol. At this stage defendant said he would plead guU'.y, adding that he WAS very sorry for what had occurred. He did not think any harm was done by having the petrol at the back of the oar. He did not think the matter was so serious. A line of JE25 was inflicted with C2 23 advocate's fee.

SOUTH CROYDQN ELECTION. I The result of the polling in the South Croydon division, to fill the vacancy caused by tho retirement of Mr Ian Malcolm (C.U.) was declared) at noon yesterday as f oll,>wa:- I Sir Allan M. Smith (C.U.) 11,777 1 Aid. H. HouLder (L.) 9,573 C. U. majority 9 on<

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TALACRETA TE SOLD. I HISTORIC FLINTSHIRE PROPERTY J « Messrs Dunn, Soman and Covcrdale, of 11, St. Helen's-place. London, announce that they have disposed of the Talacre estate, Flintshire, recently advertised for sale by auction, which will therefore not take place. The estate comprises about 3600 acres, with a very Ene mansion, quar- ries, schools, licensed houses, and the Point of Ayr Collierv, there being a tiontage ot several miles to the Irish Sea and the river Dee. The whole equate comprises the larger part of the villages of Gwespyr and Gronatit, and a portion of Lianasa. The sale was by direction of Captain Sir Pyers G J. Mostyn, the eleventh baronet. The Talacre estato hao been in the hands of the ancient family of Mostyn since the year 1450. It" a.s the site ot a fortified castle in early ages, and possesses many historical features. The mansion, ereoted in 1329 at a reputed cost of £ fG,000, is a fine castellated building, sequestered by woods and pleasure grounds, and approach- ed by four carriage drives. It contains about 40 rooms, and is fitted up with all modern conveniences. A feature of the building is the private chapel, an elegant and lofty structure w ith saexiyty and pri- vate gallery with groined ceiling. It seats 75 porous, and has a private entrance from the western side of the house and a private entrance to the sacristy. The mansion of Talacrc is delightfully situated, and tho park (about 93 acres in extent), pleasure grounds and gardens are a remarkably fine characteristic of the pro- perty. It is interesting to note that under the loase of the Point of Ayr Colliery it is provided Chat a supply of free coal for the mansion, and curtilage is reserved, to bo carted at the expense of the occupier from the pit's mouth. The benefit of this reservation, estimated at 200 tons per an- num, passes to the purchaser. The Talacre Schools, also forming part of the property sodd, were erected in 1857 by the late Sir Pyers and Lady Mostyn at a cost of about £ 7000. Wo understand that the purchaser does not intend to retain the whole estate. I

PENGWERN HALL. I Pengwern Hall, formerl y the residence of the Wynne-Fletcher family, will be offered for sale with the freehold Pengwern estate on December -10th by Messrs John Pritchard and Co. Bangor. The hall, now a farm-house, contains a fine black oak staircase well preserved. ■

MUNITION STOCKS AT DINAS I MAWDDWY. In the House of Commons ou Tuesday Mr Hope (Munitions Secretary), replying to Air Jiaydn Jones, said tiiai negotiations »ere now 111 progress for the sale ot the balance of tito stock of hiyh explosives at Diiias Mawddwy, and pending a deTTnite decision, it was not considered economical to incur any additional expense in handling and transport by thoe transfer of the stock front that placc to Pen- rliyiideudraetli. Till two or three days ago the factory at the latter place was not avail- able for disposal, a.s it had been held in re- .■jcrvef for tlie Ministry of labour for training discharged and disabled men. It had now been decided not to utilise it for tiiat purpose. The question of compensation for the use of the store at I)jiiis lj'ai*ddwy would in due course be referred to the Defence of the Realm Losses Commission, who would no doubt take into consideration any facts that they consid- ered relevant. He understood that certain cottages were taken over, in addition to the thed and that the latter contained boiliu ma- chinery.

I ENGLISH MARKETS. I CATTLE. SALFOES)1, November 25th.—Supplies of fat cattle consisted of 518 Irish from BirkeDhead, and 322 Welsh and local arrivals, chiefly sec. ond and third grade cattle. Fat sheep num- bered 3,157, which 1,910 were North Coun- try animah gocxl 4iiiality, and 1,247 Welsh, mostly In poor condition. At Manchester the supply of pigs coii~i.<ted of 653 Irish and 21 Welsh; quality generally was good. LivP,BIIC, November 24th,-There was a lareer sopp; of both cattle and sheep ia the market, numb'Ti:;? 106 cows and 400 sheep. The stock allocated to the trade at grado atid control onceit

M. A. MILLER Begs to announce that ha has commenced business,at 16 BANGOR STREET, CARNARVON (ABOVE BARCLAYS BANK). Ladies' and Gent's Tailoring. Breeches and Liveries a Speciality. Every Garment made on the Premises under personal Supervision. NINETEEN YEARS A "1 have been free from lumbago and kidney weakness for ftnly nineteen years, and have excellent Health at this klate- 15th April, 1919-thalilis to Doan's Pilia," says Mr. Chas. Bioomlieki, of 177, Coa- vainore Hoad, Grimsby. How Different Until 1900! On ICth March, 1900, Mi-. Bloomfielcl said:—" For several years, I had painful bouts of lumbago and kidney complaint. I never had rest from the torment, and was laid up on occasions for weeks at 4 tiiile-uziable to turn in bed, and helpless every way. The dread of these sudden lumbago pains upset my nerves and kept me from sleep. I had frequent attacks of headache and dizziness too, and my sight got alarmingly dimmed. Kidney disorder was also made plain by the ur:nc, which scalded cast a seditiluilt. No relief came my way till I tried Doan's Pills, but then a great change was apparent. Every ciaj I got better. The kidneys and bladder were plainly helped; I felt the headaches and dizziness passing off, the pains left my back, and my muscles lost their stiffness. One month's treat- nierlt-five boxes of Doan's Pills-riù mo of lumbago and of every single sign of kidney weakness. (Sigmd) Chas. Bloomlield." Don't ask for kidney pills or 6-aek-acho pills. Insist upon DOAN'S Backache Kid- ney PiUg-the kidney medicine Mr Bloom. held recommends. All dealers, or 2s 9d a box from Foster-McClelian Co., 8, Wells- street, Oxford-street, London, W'. 1. "Recommended By the People FOR the People." FOR SURE RELIEF FROM INDIGESTION Take three or four Bisurated Magnesia tablets immediately after eating or when- ever pain is felt. Those who have tried it aay that relief and comfort almost invari- ably result within five minutes. If you would like once more to enjoy the pleasure of eating a hearty meal of good tilings without the fear of pain and discomfort to follow, go to any good chcm'st and g4 to Is 3d packac of Tablets and n-e a* directed. Inasmuch as every package con. tallis a binding guarantee contract oi satis- faction or money back, you don t risk a penny in making this test, and the chancea are that to-morrow you will be telling your dyspoptic friends that if they want to enjoy life they should- TAKE BISURATED MAGNESIA. .or the North Wales Printed and Published for the North Walet Chiwcle ComP?Dy. Limited. by 1, EL wards, at the "North Wales ChroaM:!? Office, Caxton House, High-street, BangoE, and st the "Chronicle" i)mce High-stree^ Portniadoc, both in tte Connty of Carnarvon, and at the "Clorianydd" Offica, Bodg* street, IliMigefni, in the Couutjr ol Aagtaift November 29, 1919.

GOVERNMENT BLANKETS (now), bought cheap, will be offered at W. 0 I WILLIAMS Manchester House, Bangor, palurday, Monday and following days. JAMS, Marmalade, Potted Meat, Bis- cuits, for Ji.ll,, at G. Tegid Davits, 21, I High-street, M. ARISON, Art Dealer, Photo En- larger, and Picture Framer, Arvon House lOpposito the Old Football Field), High- strc-efc, Bat,gor. EDWARDS. VICTORIA INN GAR- AGE.-MOTORS FOR HIRE. Repairs, private Garages Visited. Course? of Motor Driving alld-Runnillg Repairs given. Per- sonal Attention. Tel. 187. liangor. GRIFFITH & HUGHES, Agents in Bangor for Fit-u Corsets. One of the most reliable Corsets ou tho Market for Com- iort and Wear. STRINGER, Market Hall, buy" old Newspapers, Jam Jars, Wir.e Bottles, Tador.s Clippings. Best Prices, Cash. SOWDON FLAKE FLOUR in Cotton Bags. Prj-ient rice Is 5d per 71b. Bags. MAYOR'S AUDITOR.—The Mayor has appointed Council,ur George H. llLiams, a. Labour member, as his auditor. NEW USE FOR ARMY HUT'S.—Four Army hUb have been purchased by the authorities of the University College of North W&os for erection in the grounds of the old college buildings. One of them is to bo usi\ i a common room. HOUSING SCHEME.— Bangor is very progressive in having co-opted ladies oii_its Housing Committee." said one of the lecturers at the Housing Conference at the University College on Friday. THE TANK COMING. — Tho War Office ha i 0 notified that the Tank pre- sented to Bangor, in recognition of the efforts of the citizens in subscribing to .War Loans, wid arrive on January 6th. LEGAL SUCCESS. Mr Fred. W. P >iz\, son of Mr Charles Pzi. who was articled with Messrs Thornton Jones and Co., has passed the final examination of the Law SOc1-etv. PARK fIlLl; LI TERAR Y SOCIETY.- At the inaugural moating of this Society, lie-id on Monday evening, the Rov. R. W. J1:u;hes, pastor, presiding, an excellent '■eeture was delivered on "Welsh Poets," by Mr J. Morris, B.Se., headmaster, Central School. Several members spoke. FORMER BANGOR LADY'S AERO- PLANE FLIGHT.—Mrs Muckleaton, of Sand bach Heath, recently experienced the novetty of an aeroplane hIght, in Warwick- shire. Mrs Muckieston is a daughter of the late Canon Morgan, of Glanogwen, ajid is well known to many in_Bangor and district. GARDENERS' ASSOCIATION.—Fifty- one- members have joined trie newly-formed branch oi the Bntisn Gardeners' Associa- tion. The branch have decided t.o com- municate wii-h the secretary of tine local branch of the National Union of Railway- men protesting again-st railway workers ac- f cepting paid gardening jobs, which they claim bo given to bona-fide gar- deners. THE LATE MR BLACKMORE'S WILL.—Under his will, the amount of which is stilted on page 4, Mr T. G. Black- more, of Brynymor, Upper Bangor, be- queathed hLs estate to his son. t.he Rev. A. T. Gardner Blackmore. The testator leaves an annuity of £20 pesr annum to jbw cook, Minnie Dcnhonoue, to his gardener, subject to both being m ins service at the time of his death. PERSONAL.The Rev. W. Morgan, chairman of the Bangor a.nd Beaumaris Board of Guardians, was one of the depu- tation representing the Joint Poor-law Conference of North and South Wales and Monmouthshire who waited upon the iWelsh National Party last week in regard to the proposed abolition of Boards of Guardians. The Rev. W. Morgan was one of two speakers who addressed the gathering. EBENEZER LITERARY SOCIETY.— At the weekly meeting of this society held on Monday evening, a lively debate took place on "Trade or Education." Messrs Samue-Is and D. W. Williams supported "Education" and Miss E. Samuels" Trade." An interesting dis euasion followed, several of the members taking part. Mr Glyn Williams presided. Next Monday evening, Principal Rees will Icoture. WHIST DRIVE—The firtf of a series of fortnightly whist drive., was held at Humphreys' Cafe, Uppor Bangor, on Fin- day night, when thero was a good num- ber pressent, and the prize-winners were: —Ladies: 1. Miss Smith: 2. Miss K. Evans; and" booby," Miss Bowie. Gen- tlemen: 1, Mr G. I. Humphreys; 2, Mr Foine; and "booby," Mr Alfred Owen, 5. ALbert-at. Mr T. H. Wynne acted as M.C. AN ARTIST'S ROYAL PATRON.—A Suffolk artkt, Mr Harry Woods, liias had the honour of attracting the notice of Queen Alexandra, who has purchased four of his water-colour drawing?. Mr Woodg is a. ison-in-kaw of the late Mr Morgan Richards, of Bangor, who, as the older inhabitants will remember, took keen inter- est in all matters affecting the welfare of the city. Mrs Woods is the fourth daugh- ter (Katie) of the late Mr and lr5 Mor- gan Richards. PENDREF LITERARY SOCIETY.— The weekly moating of thi" Society was set apart for the ex-service members of the congregation, who narrated their war experience-s. Mr G. W. Hughes com- menced the meeting, and was followed by Mr R. A. Hughes, who gave an account of the campaigns in Egypt anil Palestine. Mr Charles Evans dwelt on the varied aspects of the French battlefields, and the Chairman Air R. Roberts, Bala-Bangor College) gave an account of the Salonica campaign. TWRGWYN LITERARY SOCIETY.— At a meeting of this Society, on Tuesday night, a debate took place, the subject being, "Is it an advantage or a disadvan- tage to follow the fashion." opened on the negative side by Mrs T, R. Owen, Holy- head-road. and Mr Rhys Owen, Normal College, and ou the affirmative side by Mr 'John Evans, Normal College, and Miss Elsie Wiliiajis, Aelfryn, West End. An interesting discussion followed, when sev- eral members took part. On being put to the vote the majority proved to be in fav- our of tho affirmative side. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FIRM'S ENTERPRISE—It will, doubt- leas, be of :n tercet to the public of Bangor and neighbourhood to learn that an enter- prising tirm of electrical' engineers are opening a braneh at 249, High-street. They have, we understand, carried out jgome very large electrical contracts in North Wales, and their advent to Bangor will probably be welcomed by many peo- ple. As will bo scon by the announcement in our advertisement columns, the firm are prepared to undertak e all kind of elec- trical work. TEAM.—Against the 'Varsity in the first round North Wales Amateur Cup, to-morrow, the Comrades will be represented by Ted Owen; Walter Rees Jones and R. Williams; G. Hill, Aspinall and Dick Pattison; Dick Jones, Littlewood, H. Owen, H. Davies and M. Pattison. The Reserve team go to Aber- rele, where they wiii l be represented by G. H. Jones; J. Owen arid H. Jones; Perry, W. J. Davies and J. P. Jones; R. Eames. J. Owen Jones, D. J. Thompson, E Williams and T. J. Evans. Train leaves at 1.15 p.m. SUCCESSFUL CLAIM FOR RENT 'ARREARS.—At the Flint County Court on Monday, Professor Thomas Reos, Ban- gor, claimed for arrears of rent of house property in Swan-st., Flint. The defendant ,W3.3 John Atkinson, who, it was stated, had promised in May last to pay 108 a week. Two sums had been received, and then payment stopped. The amount claimed was JB5 15s. Defendant was a Steel worker, ajid his son and daughter were employed; consequently there was no question of means. An order for 30s a month was made. THE BROTHERHOOD. — There was a large audience at the fortnightly gather- ing of the Brotherhood at Horeb Cliapel on Sunday night, when Mr J. Morris, B.Sc., headmaster of the Central School, delivered an address on the "Brothcrood of Man. Alderman Muir presided. Vocal items were rendered by Miss Doris Gee and Miss Diiys Jones, the accompanist be- ing Miss Eardley. The Brotherhood Brass Band accompanied the hymns. A SOLDIER'S WRONG IMPRES- SION.—At tho Petty Sessions on Tues- day, before the Chairman (Sir Henry Lewis), the Mayor (Alderman R. J. Wil- liams), and Mr W. P. Matthews, a sold- ier named Lemuel Thomas, Glasinfryn, ,was fined 20s for keeping, a dog without licence. The defendant told the Bench that he was under the .impression there was no need for soldiers to take out JUcenoes for their dogs. POPULAR ENTERTAINME^TS.—The fourth of the scrios ■was hold at the Pen- frmyn Hall on Saturday evening, and it jproved a. very successful whist drive. The catering was carried out by Miss wick, ably assisted by Mrs Fairchild. V s Taylor Joiies, Mrs W. G. Williams, Mi-s Matthews, Roft, and Mra .vyn Rub -s. The duties of M.C. were admiral] fiiled by Mr Common. Ten priz .re- <fifftribu-ted by Mfa Taylor Joffi £ r 'Le next meeting is arranged for Wedv.-„iy evening, December 3rd, when an excellent variety programme will bo presented. On December 19t.h ia fancy dress da);c.f will be held- Particulars of prizes offered will be advertised in our next if-ue. "CLIO" EQUIPMENT SOLD.—Messrs Owen and Lloyd (instructed by Mr T. J. Thomas, sailmaker) on Friday old the equipment on the "Clio" training ship. Tne chief lots wpre :-Lifeboat fitted with Kelvin engine, sold to Mr Longniaie. of the Garage, Beddgelert, for £ 147 10s and a dinghy, 13 feet IOlIg, bought by Mr S. E. Roberts, Hyfrydle, Llangefni, for i 10. j Mr Roberts also paid JE63 for a motor bicycle included in the aie. which realised about THE TABERNACLE SOCIAL. On Tuesday evening a social was held at Tabernacle New Schoolroom, under the auspices of the lady iiienibet- of the con- gregation, to welcome back ex-service men and al-o students of the University and Normal College*. There was a large gathering, arid the proceedings proved both amusing and instructi ve. The even- ing wa~ spent in recitation. relating -hort amusing stories, puzzling questions com- petition, and a pianoforte solo. Those who took part were: Mijs. Prie, Mes-r- Jere- miah Jones, D. Bowen -iotria-, E. J. Da- vie<, R. Walford, etc. The proceedings were conducted by the Rev. H. Harris Hugh es, B.A., pastor. During the even- ing light refreshments were provided. MUSICAL CLUB.-For the second con- cert. of the season, held 011 Wednesday evening, by the Musical Club, M. Cortot gave a piano recital, which attracted an unusually large and appreciative audi- ence. It was the second appearance of the famous French virtuoso in Bangor, and he was accorded a remarkable reception. His rendering of Chopin's 24 Preludes mora than fuHilled the expectations of his hear- er-, and gained an added interest and charm from the novel and romantic inter- pretations- supplied by him in the pro- gramme notes. In selections from Cesar Franck. Saint Saens, Debussy, and Al be- niz, his magnificent technique and marvel- lous breadth and delicacy of tone, held the close-packed audience spell-bound, and at the end of a distinguished and exacting programme, he was induced to accord a double encore, so enthusiastic and heart- felt was the irresistible outburst of ap- plause evoked by the recognition of hia art. HIGH PRICES FOR FURNITURE.— At the Penrhyn Hall, on Wednesday and yesterday, Messrs John Pritchard and l. held one of their periodical sales of an- tique and modern household furniture. There was a large attendance of buyers from all parts of North Wales. A num- ber of lots were originally sold at the famous Anglesey Cattle sales. They in- cluded a drawing-room suite, which, on Wednesday, fetched £ 43; a writing table, JB12 10s; French cabinet, £ 42; and an oak washstand, £10 10s. An interesting lot consisted of a handsome chiming clock, which was sold for E14 to Mr Wingate, of Wrexham. Other price. Sec retal re book case. B21 10s; ohes-t of drawers. £ 15: bed- room suites, £ 28: overmantels. Elo 10s: Chippendale wardrobe, £ 32; goid watch, £ 15; gold albert, £ 14; and an antique silver tankard (1773), to Mr Wat-kins, of Wrexham, for £6. A large consignment of camp equipment from a timber camp was sold, by order of the Disposals Board. including about 150 pairs of blankets, which realised up to 34s a pair. Most of them went to dealers, but a few ware se- cured by private buyers, who were also successful in buying, in small lots, quan- tities of tins, etc., from a neighbouring camp. ST. WINIFRED'S SCHOOL. The teaching staff of St. Winifred's School gave an entertainment at the School Halt last Saturday in aid of the building fund. There was a large .audience, who, judging I by their generous appiause, thoroughly en- joyed the performance. Trie first part of the programme was of a varied character, including a pianoforte solo, songs, duetts, and choru'ses. In the second half the farce "Ice on parlo Franeais," was presented. By now this farce is fairly well worn, but the company of seven ,10 performed it extracted from it all the humour of which it is capable, and kept the audience in a Nlr ?S pri, merry mood. Miss Thomas, as Sprig- gins, did not make the mistake of ex- aggerating the part, and Miss Duggan as "Mra ^priggins," a lady of "aristocratic descent," was excellent. Miss Carter as the vitriolic Capt. Regulis Ra.ttan made things hum, and Miss Sheppard Jones, im- personating the maid of all work, also contributed much to the gaiety of the per- formance. The "Victor Dubois" of Miss Quiggin was a clever performance, and Miss Juet as "Angelina" deserves a word of praise for a restrained impersonation, while Miss James, ar, the wife of Captain Ruttan completed a capital cast. OBITUARY. I MR DAVID GRIFFITH. I The death took place at his residence in Ambrose-streot, of Mr David Griffith. Mr Griffith, who was born near Pwllheli in April, 1828, came to Bangor in 1847. He was a man of sterling character and highly esteemed in the city. He was a great reader and a Bible student, and was a man of enlightened views and gene- rous sympathies. He was one of the most active workers in all branches of religious work in connection with the C.M. church. Deceased was a staunch Liberal and a stalwart supporter of Mr Lloyd George. He leaves two sons and one daughter, the latter being the wife of the Rev. W. J. Owen, Ambrose-street. The funeral, which wa < of a public character, took place-zlt Glanadda on Wed- nesday. A large number of relative* and friends were present. A short service was held at the house, the Rev. H. H. Hughes, Tabernacle, and O. Se'wyn Owe-n, Deganwy, officiating. At the graveside, the Revs. W. H. Lewis, Beaumaris. John Hughes, B.A., B.D., and R. W. Hughes officiated. LOCAL AMUSEMENTS. I COUNTY THEATRE. I Large crowds flocked to the Theatre dur- ing the first half of the week to see an American version of "The Whip." it was a capital iiim. Last night t;c bill topper was "The Ghost of the Ranch," a picture which provides many dramatic isitiiations. It will be starred until to-morrow night. As the title indicates, "Trie Circus of Death," to be presented during tne. first half of next week, will be a "stunt" pic- ture. Those fond of cinema "stunts" and who have become rather blase, should see tlhis picture if they want something to as- tonish them. For the remainder of the week there will be "The Narrow Path," a well-produced drama full of strength and power. Similar types of storios have been seen many times, yet the 6tory possesses that charm, attraction, emotion and ap- peal that goes right to the heart. A Bibii. cal character in the person of Belshazzar is modernised, and tho story brings out an excellent example of a woman's trust- fulness and her unwarranted penalty. Fannie Ward is supported by a cast every member of which is true to type. THE PICTUREDROML. I That favourite star of tne cinema firma- ment, Mi&s Jackie Saunders, appeared on Monday and the two following everungs in "Checkmate." Mary Pickford neid sway last night in "Eagles Mate, a pioturo Wiiich gave her great scope to display her talent. This picture, which, by the way, ia only one in a strong programme will ap- pear until to-morrow evening. The star picture for the first half of next week is "The Triumph of the Weak," lcafr ng Alice Joyce, and tho programme will alo embrace the 12th episode of "The Woman in the Web" and the Rex Beach expedi- tion. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sessue Hayakawa appears in "The Braveet Way." Mr Lee, the proprietor, is still making a feature of funny pictures.

PORTDINORWIC. I SNOW DON FLAKE FLOUR in Cotton Bags. Present price. Is 5d per 71b. Baga. SUCCESS. Mr Arthur J. Hughes, Bryn y Waen, has passed his final exami- nation as chief engineer. APPOINTMENT. Mr R. W." Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Jones, An- eddwen, has been appointed manager of a new braiich of L'oyda Bank, which is opened at Llangefni. DEBATING SOCIETY. On Thurs- day, at Kim Chapel Schoolroow. a debate was opened on the subject. "Should the church take her part m social matters?" Mr John G. Jones, Motia-tcrrsfce, opened the discussion in the affirmative, and Mr Johrd Williams spoke in the negative. A division was taken, aud a large majority was in favour for the interference of the church in social matters. The chinr was taken by the Rev. J. E. Hughes, B A.. B.D.

MENAI BRIDGE. I SNOWDON FLAKE FLOUR in Cotton Bags. Present -rice: is -.u pe" 71b. B&gs. OBITUARY".—The death occurred on Sun- day of Mr Bowen, Fair Vicw-terrave, who Jcaves a widow and family. CHORAL SOCIETY.-Conducted by Mr Senogfle-?, this society intend rehearsing Coler- idge Taylor's "Hiawatha" ("Tiio Wodclin, least"), which was given on the occasion of the Anglesey- Eisteddfod when held at Menai Bridge. BILLIARD TOURNAMENT. No fewer than 46 members of the local Institute have entered for the Christmas billiard tournament. SPECIAL CONSTABLES.—'Die local special constables have been caHed up for duty again and there has been a good response. Only two members have resigned.

BETHESDA. I SNOWIK'N I LAKE FLOCR in Cotton Bags. Prusont price: Is 5d per 71b. Bags. OIUTI AHY.—The funeral tnùk place on Wednesday of Mr (Griffith Edwards. Taber- nacle-terrace, off IIigli-treet, who had readied the age of 75 years. lie was formerly a pro- niinriit trades iiuiuai-t. Jio leaves a widow and t";I¡¡¡ih, (OITY SCHOOL. \t a meeting of the uoveiuiors on Tuesday, -lir 0. Llewelyn, Raeli- ub, presiding, the following resolution was passed :—"That in order to make a compre- hensive scheme of education for Carllar\"<.lll- shire. and in order to introduce proper clfiei- rncv into the County Schools, it is necessary that the Local bdueation Authority, which is the ruling authority, "houH have full financi- al control over ali schools: that to ensure elasticity and expression the present statutory schemes should he abandoned and the schools should managed by county regulations: that the Local Education Authority should delegate to a district body as much power as is possible consistent with tho Local Education Authority .s financial control, and that these district bodies should manage all types of school in their area." Willi regard to the Central NYtLJi Board, the governors adopted a reflation urging that the present control and powers of the Central Welsh Board should re- main or be expanded for these reasons: < O Tfec undoubted success of the Board in work hitherto undertaken: (2) the great advantage to children in Wales of tho Hoard's system of inspection and examination; (-3) the fact that it is a Welsh body in touch with the Welsh people and cognisant of the people' s needs and aspirations. The Revs. H. E. Ha. vies, Llanllechid, and R. J. Parry were ap- jiointed to attend an educational conference at Rhyl. DR. BVR?MRDO'S HOM KS. -At the Counly School, Oil Wednesday a concert was given in aid of the.-e Homes, whose work was ex- plained by Miss Ooodwin. Pupils of tho school took a prominent part in the concert, and Miss A. Augusta Parry, of the Urban Council offices, a promising soprano, with others, assisted. LECTURE. — On Friday, at C'efnfaes School, Principal D. R. Harris, Normal College, Han gor, lectured on Y Ddell'ryd Wcrinol Mcwn Addvsg. SNOW COVEKE1) -11 t NTAINS. — Tho mountains surrounding Bcthcsda were yester- day covered with "now .jEUIS.\LE){ DTERARY SOCIETY—The g'athering last week took the fo?m of a mock election, the candidates being Messrs W Wil- liams, Penygraig, Braichmelyn; J. J. Wil- liams, headmaster, C'efnfaes; and G. Roberts, I.orne House. The la.-t named candidate was successful.

CONWAY. I PASTORS RETURN.-Rev, Luther Tho- mas, after being indisposed for some months. Ink; now returned-to the pastorate of Sion Welsh Congregational Church, where he oc- cupied the pulnit on Sunday. THE COMRADES' CIX B.-The Committee of the newly-formed Comrades' Club are ar- ranging an interesting programme of events for the winter months whidh will indude a scries of dartres and whit drives. The club has been well patronised since its opening. PROPOSED MOTOR BUS SERVICE. A proposal is oil foot to run a new road motor 'bus service between Conway and l'enniacn- mawr. The promoters guarantee a regular and frequent scrvice all the year round. BRIDGE REVENUE.—From October 20th to November 23rd, £ 153 7s 10d was received in motor car tolls, £ 16 lis for bicycles; £ 13 13s 9d for horses; and £2 2s lid sundries, making a total of £ 188 Os (3d. LITERARY SOCIETY. At the weekly meeting of the Carmel C.M. Literary Society on Monday evening the Rev. Wm. Owen pre- sided over a good attendance, and the evening wa", given over to the relating of their ex- periences oil the battlefield by the following ex-soldieis —Messrs T. D. Roberts, Berry- street; J. Thomas, Railway-terrace; and W. J. Jones, Rose-place. THE MUSSEL FISHERY. — Negotiations are taking place between the Board of Fish- eries and the Corporation with the object of considerably enlarging the mussel purification works, by which it is hoped that double the present quantity of mussels can be treated at the works, the result of which will be that a much larger number of men will be employed at the works. PROGRESS OF HOUSING SCHEMES. Tenders for the road works and sewers in connection with two of the Corporation's housing schemes, one at Gyffin, and the other at Lliiidudii6 Junction, have been received, and are now being considered by (he Coun- cil. As soon as the necessary .acceptance is made the work will be commenced immediate- ly, and employment found for a large number of men. SATURDAYS TEAM.—The Conway club will entertain Denbigh Town on the Morfa on Saturday in the first round proper of the Webh Amateur CU') Mr A. Ilanlon, of Rhyl, is the appointed referee, and the following team has been selected to represent Conway Staliard; Will Evans, Clem Arnold; W. T. Evans. Gwilym Hughes, J óé Hughes; Tom Craven, Ted Jones, Lewis Levy Jones, New- ton, and BrookLs-Evans. toTn, HE TIMBER INDUSTRY. Saiifadory arrangements have now been made for the continuing of the timber industry in the town. Messrs Huntingdon and Sons have transferred their business to Mr Greg-oün, to whom tho Town Council have let a portion of the .Morfa for the purpose of carrying on the industry. Mr Grcgson, we understand, has already com- menced operations on the Morfa, and is be- ing given every facility by the Council to es- tablish what is hoped will be the nucleus of a flourishing industry. THE BROTHERHOOD. At (he weekly meeting of the Brotherhood held at the Welsh Baptist Chapel on Sunday, Mr J. T. Pryth- erch presided over a good attendance of mem- bers, and the devotional part was conducted by Mr T. R. Jones. Myrddiau, and Mr W. J. Williams, Gyffin. The Rev. Bayliss, past- or of the English W c:,le.pHI Church, addres- sed the meeting, and an interesting paper on "Seeking a brighter life" was read by Mr David Collen Jones. Mr J. 0. Yates also rendered a solo, which was inTfch appreciated.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. I WAR MEMORIAL. Mr Richari Wil- liams, stone mason, Station-road, has com- menced the construction of the har memorial to be erected at the cross roads. NEYVRY ESTATE.—In lieu of the usual rent dinner the farm tenants of the Newry Estate have been given 5s each and the cot- tagers 3s 6d each. AWARDED THE D.F.C.-Capt. V. H. Baker, M.C., son of Mr .Baker, Gorddinog Es- tate office, was decorated with the Distinguish- ed Flying Cross award by the King ht Buck- ingham Palace last week. CRUlCR OF ENGLAND MEN'S SOCI- ETY.-A, meeting of the committee was held o;i Tuesday, Mr Cawthray presiding, when a comprehensive "series of lectures, etc., for the winter months was arranged. The lecturers will include members of the staff of the Ban- gor University College. It was decided to have several open meetings. PRIMROSE LEAGUE —At a meeting of the cornmittce of the local Primrose League habitation on Tuesday. Mrs Piatt, Gorddinog, presiding, it was decided to hold a demonstra- tion at the Church Institufe on December 4th. During the war the annual demonstra- tion was allowed to lapse. A WIFE'S APPLICATION FOR I SEPARATION ORDER. At Bangor Police Court, on lucsday, Mrs Catherine Thomas, now living with her mother at Mona-terrace, L Ian fair- fechan, applied for a separation order against her husband, John Thomas, a quarryman living at Tanrhiw-road, Tre- garth, on the ground of alleged desertion. Mr S. R. Dew was for tho wife, and Mr Pentir Williams for the husband. Tho Applicant stated that she married the defendant Jn August, 1918, and he was then in the Army. She lived for some months with her mother as they oould not find a house, and it was arranged that they should afterwards reside with her husband's parents at Tregarth. She rented a house at Tregarth, and the .key was sent to her husband, who, however, refused to go to the house, remarking tha,t he had made his home with his parents, and there he intended remaining. He demanded the key with the intention of returning it, but as she refused to hand it over, he struck and kicked her. Her husband then ordered her out of the house, never to return. Witness then went home to her mother. In reply to Mr Pentir Williams, witness said she rented tho- house without the knowledge of her husband. v She was not aware that he had an objection to it. Mrs Harriett Williams Ffrwdgarnedd, Tregarth, corroborated the evidence of the wife, that the defendant told her to go and not to come back. The Defendant said he took his wife to live with his parents betauso of the diffi- culty of finding a house. The house she rented was not suitable. There was a quarrel over the key, but he denied kick- ing or striking her. He would not allow her to return to him. The Bench ordered tho defendant to contribute 15s a week towards his wife's support.

PENMAENMAWR. I CONCERT.—Oil Wednesday a concert was held at the Promenade Pavilion, in aid of ex- Private J. Jones, Gacrwen-terrace, who has been disabled in the war. Selections were given by members of the Silver Band, and vocal items were rendered by Miss Evelina Jones (contralto), Mr Tom Jones (tenor), and Mr J. Elias Williams (baritone). Dr. U. Morcton Roberts was the chairman. A TEMPERANCE MEETING was held at Scion Chapel oil Wednesday, when the Rev. It O. Williams delivered an address on the subject. THE EVE INC. CLASSES held at Penyeae Council School, twice weekly, are at- tended by a large number of young people. The most popular subjects are commercial arithmetic and shorthand. MUSICAL.—Dwygyfykhi Mixed Choir, un- der the conductorship of Air 1,. 'l'j¡oma, L.T.S.C., arc bu-y preparin', for the Colwvn Bay contest on New Years Dav. Mr if. Christmas'Jones, with th) Male Voice Choir, is also sparing no effort to make a successful appearance at the same eisteddfod. PUBLIC LIGHTING.—There is a general complaint among the residents about the dark aspect of the town these winter evenings. Why (asks a correspondent) should Pcnmaenmawr be, behind its neighbouring towns in this re- spect?

The Air Ministry announces that a message from Cairo states that Capt. Rosa Smith, piloting the Vickers Vimy machine in the £ 10,000 flight to Australia, arrived at Cairo on November 18th and left on the following day. An unofficial message adds that he left for Damascus. Between August, 1914, and October 31st last, 236,035 honours, exclusive of thoso conferred by the Royal Air Force, were awarded for ser- vices in the field, and 13,352 for other services ill connection with the war-a total of 249,337,

AETHWYRTRAL COUNCIL I 1:, .('1) '< I.' ()" -\( 'I" I INCHKASK OF WAGES. The monthly meeting cf the Council was held tins i-hnday) morning at Bangor. I t]4?t(i?ty) iiini-iii!tg at Ban,?or. the other members present were Alessr- •john Evans. Uaerwen; W. Hnghes, Llan- gristkxus: \V. J. Lewis, Lls.ngadwaladr; Kobert Thomas. 1 refdracth; Kev. E. P. Howell. Pentrneth; Aiessr- D. Owen, L'anddona H. Jones, Llame^yn J. <>wors, .LI an good; R. Roberts. Llandegfan (I. H. Wipiiams, Penmynydd T. Edwards, Llaii'-dwen and John Owen. Llansadwrn with the Clerk Olr B. Evans). A letter was read from the Ministry of Health sanctioning the borrowing by the Council of sums ot £ 1253 for the purchase of a steam roller, etc., and E742 1Jl respect of the purchase of a steam tipping wagon. The Board of Agriculture wrote sug- gesting that local authorities should give encouragement to the keeping of pigs by not eiitoroiiig byelaws against pig-keeping provided that the interests ol public health are not seriously .jeopardised. The neces- sity for encouraging the keeping of pigs and also of poultry is still very great, and will continue ti) be so for the next few years, an;! local authorities should, when- ever loeal circumstances a.liow, refrain from enforcing byelaws prohibitive Df the keeping of such live stock. There were six applicants for the post of steam-roller driver, and they asked wag-'s ranging from jS2 10s to John Owen, Talgwyn baC Pentraeth, was appointed wages, £ 2 15s a week. The Clerk (Air Benjamin Evans) stated that he had received a letter from an official of the Workers' I'nion asking for permission to appear before the Council with regard to a.n application made by the Council's workmen for increased wages, lie had replied that he was euro the Council would not object to his appearing before them. It was. however, stated that the repre- sentative had not. put in an appeaTallce. The Chairman pointed out that the letter was written oil behalf of the Carnarvon- s hire branch of the union, whibt their workmen were in Anglesey. Mr J. Owen asked whether it was not the wrong season, when short hours were worked, to raise wages' It was decided to give each workman, an increase of 5s a week.

OGWEN RURAL COUNCIL. I The Council met this -Friday) morning at Bangor. The chairman (Mr G, L. Orit- tith) presided, and the other members pre- sent were Canon Edwards (Gwynedd), Rev. R. J. Parry, Messrs Ernest Roberts, W. G. Jonc. Wm. Griffith, and Henry Thomas, with the Clerk (lr J. Hughes Roberts). The Clerk mentioned that he had re- ceived another circular from the Ministry of Health with regard to housing schemes. They made most perplexing suggeetiorus. lie did not really know where these hous- ing schemes were going to. An offer of a steam rollei' for E285 was received from. Newport, Mon. Several members expressed surprise at the iow price asked, and it was decided to have the roller inspected. A letter was received from the National Union of General Workers -ubmitting an application that the wages of the workmen should be increased to £2 10s a week with an equivalent advance for the men on piece work. The application was referred t.o the Finance Committee. The Surveyor reported lhat- several roads iii the district were in need of repai.rs.

CARNARVON BOARD OF I GUARDIANS. A meeting of the Carnarvon Board of Guardians was held oil Saturday, -Ilr Jolin nees in the chair. It was reported that Nurses Parry and Wilde, of the Eryri Hospi- tal. had tendered in their notices, and it was divided to advertise for jitirze6 to fill the va- cancies. Attention was called to an inmate who had snccccdcd in escaping from the institution a few days asro and who was found at Groeslon in the morning. It was found out that the inmate had escaped through the window. It was decided to grant an extra 2s 6d to all aduits, and 2s to children who were in receipt of out-door relief during Christmas week. It was also decided that the inmates of the hoflse should have their customarjt Christmas dinner. The Clerk was authorised to carry out a. second as -essment of the union, and to pay certain sums of money to those persons as- sisting him by the Assessment Committee. Mr W. Elias Williams, Penygrocs, proposed that. a letter should bo sent to the Govern- ment asking that the clause recommended by Commission on (Hd Age Pensions with regard to granting special out-relief in cases of hard- ship to those receiving pensions, should be put in force. This was carried. Mr John Parry (Master) submitted a report. which showed that fruit and vegetables had been grown in the gardens to the value of JL 66 7s 6d during the half-year ending April last-, and only 3" had been paid for seeds. It was also, reportod that a profit of £ 13 7s 6d had been made out of the sale of four pigs. The sum of RB J6s 6d 1f4s spent on keeping hens, hut this showed a loss, of £ 4 14s 9d. During the previous half-year it showed a net gain of £ il, A letter was read from Dr. E. L. Parry Edwards asking on what terms the Board would receive into the institution children un- der 16 years of age who suffered from mental weakness. It was decided that the matter he referred t.) the HOIl"ill COlÍâ:¡jt;

A NEW SLATE CO-IIPA-.N'Y. I This morning s London papers contain an abridged prospectus issued by the Premier Glynraonwy Slate (Quarry, Limited, with a capital of P,100,000, who aro issuing to the public 60,000 eight per cent. cumulative preference shares of £1 each. The directors, ot whom the Hen, Amyas Stafford Northoote, J.P., is chair- man, are not North Wales residents, and the managing director, Mr II. T. flams, resides at Dalkey, Co. Dublin. company is formed to piirch ase the entire assets of tlic, Lppci: Giynrhonwy Slate Co., Ltd.; Llaicberis, and it ia stated that one quarries are situated on the same vein as Dinorwic, which producer the well known Bangor slates. The quarries have been worked for many years, but no de- tails are given of the results, and no in- dependent valuation appears to have been made. The prospectus contains a statement as to the remarkable promise of the "Govern- ment Department of Building Materials Supply" to take tho whole of the com- pany's output for the next five years. At present only forty-six meat are employed, 80 that an immediate large output cannot be expected, but this number, it is stated, can be profitably increased to 600, while the output, it is hoped, to increase from 110 tons per month to 2000, with an esti- mated net profit of £ 30,000. The business to bo taken over does not seem to have done well eveoi before the war, but it cer- tainJy ought to -do better in the future if labour can be found.

NEW 16,000 TON STEAMERS. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company announces tihat their new mail steamers, specially built for West Coast passenger trade, the "Orduna" and "Orbita," 16,000 tona each, will augment the Liverpool- Valparaioo service in January and Febru- ary, and will be followed by the "prca," now being completed. In addition, toe P.S.N.C. have also two large mail "team- era under construction, the ilrst of will be ready nex' year.

THE -VATERLAND S" FUTURE It is officially announced that the levi- athan eX-Gorman liner "Vaterland"' has been apportioned to tho American dne. It is proposed, as soon as she is recondi- tioned, to put her on the Southampton- j New York service of tho company.

BANKING DEVELOPMENT. A provisional agreement has been ell- kretl into by the directors of th., London Joint City and Midland Bank, Ltd., and the directors of the Clydesdale Bank, Ltd.. for a fusion of the interests of the, two banks subject to the sanction of the Advisory Committee to the Treasury on Bank Amalgamations being obtained.

HOLYHEAD. I TOWN BAND. — A meeting of the Management Committee was held on Mondav night. Councillor David Jones, J.P., cfiairman of the Urban Councd, pre- siding. Matters affecting the Christmas prizes and the concert were discussed. PREACHING MEETINGS.-In con- nection with the commencement of the ministerial career of the Rev. W. M. George, B.A., Rhyl, at the Hebron Chapel, preaching meetings were held on Monday and Tuesday. The preachers were: Pro- fessor J. T. Evans, M.A., B.D., Bangor: Rev. J. Conway Davies. Seacotnbc, and the Rev. 1). Lloyd, Llanfachraefch (former pastor). Mr George entered upon his duties on Sunday last.

OBITUARY. I Mil K. W iXS. I The death occurred suddenly on Friday of Mr Evan Evans, county surveyor of Carnarvonshire, in his sixty-lirst year. Early on Friday evening Mr Evans re- turned from Ijondon. where he had spent some days as a witness in the High Court action in which Sir O. M. Edwards is plaintiff. Although it was known that he suffered from heart trouble, he was in his usual health v. hen he retired on Friday night, but in less than an hour afterwards he had away. Mr Evans was a native of Pantyffynnon, near Lla.ndebi. Sotiih Wales, and was ap- pointed surveyor to the Carnarvonshire County Council thirty years ago. Ho proved himself throughout this long period an ideal public official, his duties being discharged with marked efficiency and un- obtrusiveness. His wide experience, com- bined with a most genial disposition, won for him the confidence and the highest esteem of the Council, as woll as his pro- fessional brethren. His services were much in demand as arbitrator and as ex- pert witness in law mit", During his tenure of otiice the surveyor's detriment of the County Council grew in extent and importance, not the least feature of Air Evans's work being the improvement which he effected in the state of the roads. His voluntary- services also proved of the greatest vaUe to the promoters of the Eisteddfod and other national gatherings when held at Carnarvon. Great sympathy is felt with the widow and family in theii sad and sudden be- reavement. The only son, Mr Arthur Evans, is county surveyor ot Montgomery- shire, and two of the five daughter* are married respectively to Mr Trevor Lloyd Jones (Llangollen) and Mr Williams, sur- geon dentist ialso of Llangollen). THE FCNEKAL. The funeral took place at Llangollen on Wednesday. The body wag removed from the deceased s residence at Carnarvon on the previous day, the fitneial from tlio house to the railway station being public- The chief mourners at Carnarvon were Airs Evans (widow), Mr Arthur Evans (son), Miss Evans and ML-s Gwen Kvans I.daughters), Air D. H. Parry (nephew). A service was- conducted at the house by the Revs. Dr. Owen Davies and R. G. Roberts, pa.5tor of the Caersalem Baptist Church, of which Air Evans was a member. The County Council was represented by it,s Chairman (Rev. W. -Ni,)rgo,n), Alder- men W. i. Parry, J R. Pritchard, J. R. I Hughes (Divisional Food Commissioner), Charts A. Jones, T. C. Lewis, Robert Roberts, K. Muir, Councillors Col. Lloyd Evans (chairman of the Surveyor's Com- mittee), O. T. Williams, R. Gwyneddon Davies, Robert Parry (ex-Mayor of Car- narvon), M. E. Nee, D. t. Jones, T. R. Jones, and most of the Council's officials. Jc,iieg, ati d C?l The Mayor (Mr Owen Jones), the Deputy-Mayor (Mr Nath. Roberts), as well as other members and several oflicia.'s re- presented the Carnarvon Corporation, and among the magistrates present were Messrs Bowen Jones, R. Newton, J. Fletcher, John Pritcha.rd, J. D. Jones, Robert Williams, J. P. Gregory, Owen Evans, and J. II. Rees. The attendance also ]I]- cluded the Vicar (Rev. John Alorgan), Revs. D. O'Brien Owen, R. Mon Hughes, J. Camwy Evans, Capt. Griffith (Church Army), Air John Roes (Chairman of the Carnarvon Board of Guardians), -Mr Bud vol Roberts (Clerk of the Peace). Mr J. Griffith (Chief Constable), etc. Although private, a large crowd wit- nessed tile interment at Llangollen, and paid their last tribute to a former inhabi- tant. The late Air Evans started his Sur- veyor's career at Llangollen 40 years ago, serving the Rural Council for ten years prior to taking up the Carnarvonshire appointment. Tne cortege passed over the King Edward's Memorial Bridge, over tho River Dee at Berwyn, on the way to the church. The bridge, by the wa.y, was designed and engineered by Mr Evans some years ago, and ho was buried in the same church- yard as Mr Pickering, engineer of the Cha.in Bridge, standing near the King Edward's Bridge.

MR 0, T. I On Friday last-, in the churchyard of Llandegfan, the interment took place of the late Mr 0. T. Jones, Erwfair, Bangor, whoso death was reported in our last issue. 'Ihe Rev. R. W. Hughes, Park Hill, and the Rev. H. Harris Hughes, B. A.. officiated at the house and at Llan- degfan. Hie funeral was private, and for wen only. Ihe mourners were:—Aliss Jones (sis- ter) Mrs Humphreys launt), Mr T. Hum- phreys (cousin), Aliss B. Humphreys (cousin). Mr A. S. Humphreys (cousin), the Rev. W. H. Humphreys (cousin). Mr Teddie Parry. Rhyl (cousin); the Rev. Reos .Jones (cousin), Mr H. Pritchard, Portdinorwic; Mr Leeson, Liverpool Dr. Thomas, Mr Evans Jones, Mr Sinclair, Liverpool; and Mr Gray (representing the staff of Port Penrhyn). Floral tributes were sent by the follow- ing:—Miss Jones (siLs'ter). Airs, Air and Aliss Huinphvevs; Air and Mrs A. S. Hum- phreys, Miss Evans, Liverpool (couslin); Messrs Teddie and Bei-t-io Parry, Rhyl (cousins) Airs LJoyd, London (cousin) the Rev. Rees Jones, the Rev. J. C. Maurice, Air H. Pritcbaird, Dr. and Airs Thomas, Mr Trevor and Misses Myra, Beryl, and Alarjorie Thomas; Mr C. E. Sinclair. Air W. D. Hobson, Tanybiyn; the staff of Port Penrhyn, the staff of Penrhyn Estate Office, Dr. and Airs Taylor Jones and Larie, Mr and Airs Evans Jones, Air and Airs Bicker staff and family, Air and Airs Lort and family, Rrynia Miss Lort, Car- narvon Air and Mrs L. F. Lort. Menai Bridge Air and Airs Goldio and Aliss Wil- liams, Mr and Aliss Williams and Airs Samuel Jones. 4, Erwfair; Air and Airs Richards, Bodifir; Air and Airs H. Watkin Jones, Mr and Airs W. O. Williams, Mr George Williams, Rydal Alount; Airs J. Owen and son, Aliss lizzio Jones, and Capt. and Mrs Hughes, Portdinorwic.

I NATURE NOTES FROM ANGLESEY. Under the above heading Mr Laisters F. Lort, Alenai Bridge, writes as follows to a oontempora.ry:- Ravens—sometimes two or three to- gütlwr-pass ove towards the mountains nearly every afternoon. I suppose they have been feeding along the Anglesey ooast and return to the high land to roost at night. Ino east wind is very keen just now. Several voles and quite a lot of iieldmiee have been caught in my garden this autumn, eating the fallen pears, and some up the trees when they could find a bough easy to climb to sit on."

I CHEAPER FISH. I Prices of Dili are considerably lower since )11" Roberts, the Food Controller, intimated his knowledge of what was going on and threaten- ed to rcimpose control. By-thc bye, the Food Controller desires it to be understood • that no person may trade in fish by wholesale unless tie- holds a wholesale certiifcate ol re- I gistration as a dealer in fish.

I THE PRICE OF EGGS. I Egg-s arc again becoming a very serious problem. Is there any good reason why a, dec cut egg should still cost- 5idV We have now no Government eggs to fall back upon, as we had during the war, and for the next month or two it may be difficult to procuro egg-" at all.

DEW AND 8 0 REALISATIONS. I Messrs W. Dew and Son and R. Arthur Jones, at the Hotel MetropoLe, Colwyn W, y, on Friday, submitted to public auc- tion the two freehold dwelling nouses known as Roiseville and Hyirydle. Mr Arthur Jones, in offering tile properties, pointed out that the scarcity 01 Louses was, if anything, more acute in Coiwyn Day than in any other town on tho iNorth Wales coast, and advised ntcndmg pur- chasers to snap up houses as they c-amc up for 6alo. Alter drawing special altent-on to tho construction of these housecs, the auctioneer offored llyfrydlc, which was subsequently sold to Mr James Stott, 01 the Oakwood Park Hofcei, Conway, tor £ 695, and he also became the purchaser of Ilosevilie at 9835. Tue solicitors acting for the vendors were Messrs T. H. Morgan and Co., Colwyn Bay, and Messrs iladlcy, Dain and Co., Birmingham. Messrs Dew and Son. luive also recently disposed of the following residences by pri- vate treaty:— Tretenai, Bangor, now in the occupation of Mr Taytor, sold to Capt. R. C. Mac- lver for E-3500. The Mona Hotel, Penmaeiunavvr, at £6000, Coed Celyn, Bettwsycoed, for many y.?rs t?e r?sid?ncc of Mr James Lov?. ? weH known m War OnKR contract cir- dca, sold for £8000 to a Liverpool hotel proprietor, who proposes converting it to hotel purposes. Glau Morfa, Conw.y,toMrr.arehtor £1900.

PROFESSOR RIIYS ROBERTS' APPOINTMENT. Professor W. Rhy^ Roberts, Ll.D., oi Leeds University, formerly Professor of Greek at Bangor University College,, is a member of the committee apjjoiitted by the Premier to inquire into the positio: to bo aligned to classics in the educational sys- tern of the L'nited Kingdom. ■