The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

COUNTY COURT CHANGES. I An Order in Council. published in Friday's 1 London Gazette revokes the County Courts Order in Council schedule of 1904 and thi) Orders of 1907. 1908, and 1912. and substitutes a new schedule. Under this new schedule actions are to be transferred for trial from the courts at Llangefni, Holyhead, tn,i Mervai Bridge, to 'rigor- from the courts ab Benbiffh and Ruthin, to the court at Rhyl; and from the court at Llanrwst to the court at Conway. t

f WAGES OF COACHMAKER8 AND J1 PAY?TEKS. t The result of the arbitration on the wages I of coachrnakerH and painters employed by the Cambrian RtUt?ay? Company has been pub- Mahc<t The ?cckty urates of coae?ma?era will be 36s. oot?ide pain?rs .Mt. and inswe painters 28?. ping ? bonua of M? a week. ?ho awacd is regcosP"VD to May 7th.

CARNARVON. I THE POLICE COURT.—There were no cases beard at the police court OIl Mon- day. SUCCESS.— Nurse M. E. Pritcha.rd, 7, Mareus-streotjhas been successful in a ro- cent examination at Brownlow-hill Hos- pital, Liverpool. EISTEDDFOD -COMMITTEE.—Mr W. Owen, manager N.P. Bank, has been ap- pointed a member of the Eisteddfod Com- mittee in place of the late Mr Evan Evans, County Council surveyor. APPOINTMENT.—Mr T. L. Davies, of Cardigan, and now manager of the N.P. Bank at Ebbw Vale, has been appointed to take charge of the local branch in place of Mr Owen. who is retiring. THE DRAMATIC SOCIETY.-fast week the local draniatic company were at Blaenau Festiniog, where they performed "Trem yn 01" (Gwynior). They intend visiting Bethesda before the end of the year with another drama, entitled, "Y Ddeddf," composed by the same author. THE ROYAL HOTEL. The Royal Hotel was recently taken over by Mr James Brittle, of Chester, who is well- known to visitors and business-people in North Wales. His well-conducted and comfortable establishment at Chester is a guarantee that the Royal Hotel, Car- narvon, will maintain its reputation. CAROL CONCERT. On Thursday afternoon the annual carol concert of the County School was held, A large number of the parents of the children were pre- sent. Several carols were sung with ex- cellent effect. Solos were also contributed by Eiieen Kelly, Dorothy Jones Williams, Staph ilia jiis, and Blanche Griffith. The accompanist was Mr Orwig Williams. GOLF CLUB.—The Golf Club Commit- tee have appointed Mr H. J. Brown (late of Prestatyn Golf Ciub) as professional to the club. and he has already commenced duties. On Boxing Day there will be a b-st card competition, and on the 27th inst. a bogey competition. DR. Fl"ASER.The many friends of Dr. Peter Fraser in the town wiil learn with regret that he has been taken seri- ously iii at Blaenau Festiniog. where he is at present staying with his sister-in-law. Dr. and Mrs Fraser, while they stayed in the locality, tcok a great interest in social and reiig;oos matters. Dr. Fraser was one of the chief instruments in forming the local Y.M.C.A. branch. CONCERT.—Last week. at Siloh Ves- try, a concert was held in connection with the Literary Society. The ske-tch "Matri- monial Agent" waa MUClienjoyed. Zhe accompanist was Mr T. 0. Hughes, organ- ist of Siloh. PERSONAL.—Among those who spoke at a dinner of the Welsh branch, of the Medit-al Officers of Health, heid at Cardiff on Friday, was Dr. E. Ll. Parry Edwards, medical officer of health for this county. OBITUARY.—The death took place in Wrexh-am, on Friday, of Miss Hall, sister H to Mr Edward Hail, borough surveyor, of this town, For some years Miss Hall was assistant matron at the Bontnewydd Or- phanage. The funeral took place at Aberystwyth on Tuesday. SALEM LITERARY SOCIETY.—At a meeting of this society, on Wednesday evening, a discussiorf took place on the subject. Should women bo appointed deacons?" Miss Bailie Hughos spoke for the affirmative. and Mr David Harries Jones on the negative side. The chair was occupied by Mr David Harries Jones. FREEDOM OF THE BOROUGH.- The presentation of the sword of Honour and conferring of the freedom of the bor- ough to Lieut. L. B. Rees, V.C., as woll as presenting the gold pendants to those who have gained other distinctions in the war, has been announced to take place on Thursday, January 15th. A dinner will be given by the Corporation on the same evening. SCHOOL DRAMA. The Guild Hall was crowded on Wednesday evening when the children and stall of the County School performed the comedy Quality Street" (J. M. Barrie). The dramatis personae were: Miss E. M. Fussoll, Miss E. J. Rut- ledge, Renie Payne, Katio Evans, Elsie Harris, Helen Roberts, Buddug Jones, Meinwen Bird Jones, Mr Hugh Griffith, Mr J. Howell Williams, and Mr W. McCulloch. The actors did their part ad- mirably, and are worthy of every com- mendation. ENTERTAIN.MENT.-On Wednesday evening, at the Moriah Schoolroom, the ex-soldiers belonging to the church were entertained to tea, kindly given by Mr Rhys Williams, Tanygarreg. After tea a miscellaneous meeting was held, presided over by Mr William Jones, Nythfa, when two ex-soldiers, Mr Alun Williams, Church-street, and Mr John Peters, re- lated their experiences; during the period they served in the great war. THE RECIIABI'l'ES. — Last week, at the Wesleyan Mission Room, a juvenile tent of the Indpendent Order of Recha- bites was formed. Mr J. H. Williams, Chapel-street, and Mr D. J. Davies, Llan- eÜy, delivered addresses. The following were appointed chief officers: John Bryan, Morfudd Davies, Willie Owen Davies, Rhianon Williams, Lizzie Bryan, Maggie Lizzie Jones, and Catherine Jane Jones. LITERARY SOCIETY. On Monday evening, at the Engedi schoolroom, a meet- ing of this Society was held. Mr W. G. Griffiths, B.Sc., headmaster of the Higher Grade Schools,read an interesting paper on "The Protestant Reformation as it af- fected Wales." Theilchair was taken by the Rev. John Owe/T, M.A. (pastor). Mr T. O. Jones (Gwynfor), Mr Wm. Griffith (Shop Mount), and the Rev. J. Owen also spoke. PERSONAL.—Mr Wm. Owen, manager of N.P. Bank, is retiring after 51 years' service. Mr Owen is a native of Lleyn, and was educated at Bottwnog School, where Bishop Owen and other well known churchmen received their early education. He came to Caiparvqifl in 1904 to open a small branch in Castle Square. The busi- ness increased to such an extent that the directors decided to erect the present bank in Castle Square at a cost of £9000. Mr Owm,, during hit 15 years' stay in the town, associated himself with a11 public and social movements. During the investi- ture of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon Castle in 1911 the regalia presented to the Princo was kept at the bank. WEDDINGS.—On Wednesday morning, at Lianbeblig Church, the marriage took place of Capt. G. E. Oxspring, Raamoor, Sheffield, and Miss Mabel Bornioe Ed- wards, 6, Church-street, of this town, .and thefoarth daughter of the late Police Supt. Edwards and Mrs Edwards. The vicar (Rev. J. Morgan, M.A,) officiat-d.-LaA week, at Bethlehem C.M. chapel, Coiwyn Bay, the marriage took place of Miss Annie Marv Williams, daughter of Mrs Williams, Ocean View, Me-irion Gardens, and formerly of this town, and Mr Geo. E Cox, of Kettering. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr W. Wil- liams, Urmston. Miss E. S. Williams acted as bridesmaid, and the best man was Mr Pa.rry, postmaster, Ruthin. The bride was well known locally, havmg been for many years on the staff of the Boys' Coun- cil School. The ceremony wm performed by Revs. H. R. Williams and Ezra Jones. The honeymoon will be spent in the Mid- lands. The presents were valuable and numerous. THE MAYOR'S TREAT. The Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs Owen Jones, Glanbeurio) invited different elementary schools yesterday afternoon, on the occasion of giving the children a tea party. They were accompanied by Alder- man J. R. Pritchard and Mr W. G. Hio- mas. All the schools were prettily deco- rated. The children" sang appropriate piecos of music. At the Boys' National School, "Fo" he's a jolly good fellow, was cmthu^iaecfiaally aung when the Mayor and Mayoress entered. Presentations were made to the Mayoress by Mr Humphrey Williams, Williams-street, and by Mary Williams, a pupil of the I Girls' National School. At the Girls' C/Ouncil School May Williams, top girl of the school, presented the Mayoress with a. bouquet of flowers. Betty Wynne Da- vies, another pupil, proposed vote of thanks to the, Mayor and Mayoress, which was seconded by Myfi Swayne. another top class pupil. The B()ys' Council School was also tastefully decorated for the occasion. At this school Emyr Jones presented the Mayoress with a bouquet of lfowers. The sarno hearty welcome was extended the Mayor and Mayoress at the Catholic as woll as the Higher Grade Schools. "CLWB AWEN A CHAN." I A meeting ot this Society was held last week. The evening was spent with "Eis- te-ddfodau and Eisteddfodwyr." Llew Tcgid was the guest of the evening. Dein- iol Fychan, Mr John Morris, B.Sc., and Dewi Meirion, from Bangor, were also present. The accompanist was Mr Or- J wig Williams. Messrs Sam. Williams, Tom Thomas, and John Owen, Gwynant, rendered musical items. Mr O. Llew Owain gave a brief outline of "Richard Roberts: the blind harpist." Mr Orwig Williams played one of the harpist's airs on the piano. Reminiscences of old Eisteddfodau was given by Mr Evan Williams, Minfor, who gave an account of ELs"tedd'iod y Gadiaii.r Ddu. Deiniol Fy-cha,u said that he remembered the time when a prize of 3s was considered a hand- some one for recitation. Mr W. G. Jones gave an account of "Eisteddfod y .Gwynt," when the wind blew down the tent that bad been put up to hold the Eisteddfod on the shores of Padarn Lake, Lkmberis. Mr Wm. Jones, Ciugan, also gave some reminiscences. These were followed by an interesting address by Llew Togid. Recitatioog were gi ven by Mr 'J ohn Price and Dewi Meirion.

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BETHESDA. I NEEDLEWORK GUILD. — The annual gathering of the Gianogwen.Needlework Guild was held this week when the rnom'ir- hroijght a number of garments worked ilur- ins the year, and which will be distributed among the yoor. The members were enter- tained to tea by Mrs Hughes, Gianogwen Vic- arage. RAILWAY UNPUNCTCAIJTy. Com- plaints arc still made of the unpunctuality of the train service between Baniror and Beth. esda. Yesterday the train timed to leave ISangfor at 1.10 p.m. loft ;It 1.40 p.m., and there was a consequent delay in Uie train which should have 'eft Bethesda at 1.50 p.m. The 3.45 p.m. train left liethesda at 3.59 p.m. TO-MORROW'S TEAM.—More than usual interest is being taken in to-morrow's league match between the local team and J'ermaffi- mawr. as both teams have in unbeaten record. The locals will be represented by :—T. Mor- ris; II. P. Thomas, Bob Morris; It. Roberts, Eddie Griffiths, W. D. Thomas; J. Griffiths, U. Hughes, W. Hughes, W. Thomas and J. G. Jones. It is stated that I'enmaenmawr intend bringing about 200 supporters to "count the oaJs I" La,-?;, Saturday's fixture between Holyhead Reserves and Beihrsda had to bo abandoned, owin-g to the state of the field, which had been traversed during the week by a traction engine. with disastrous results. Holyhead made the journey, but they agreed that football was quite out of the question. CANTATA PERFORMANCE. At. the Church House on Wednesday evening a con. cert was given in aid of the Gianogwen Sun- day School Iurids. The first part of the pro- gramme was sustained by the Sunday School tcholars, and in the second half they per- formed the cant.ata 'Nig-ht of Glory." The vic-ar (Rev. R. R. Jlns-hes) was the accom- panist, and the curate (Rev. n, Thomas) pre- sided. On the motion of Mr Benjamin Tho- mas a vote of thanks to the singers was car- ried. I WEDDINGS. I JONES-ROBERTS At Jerusalem Chapel, on Wednesday, tho marriage took place of Mr It Penrhyn Jones, of Penrliyndeudraeth, and Miss Saliy Roberts, daughter of Councillor Griffith Roberta, I"ne House. The Revs. Alun T. Jones and Ja.mes Jones, Salem Chapel, officiated, and the ceremony was witnessed by a large con- gregation. The bridesmaids were Miss M. E. Roberts, liraiclunclyn ((ousin of the bride), and Miss M. K. Joueu, Penrhyn- deudraoth (cousin of the bridegroom), and there MM also in attendance upon the bride Olenys E. Roberts, Mach- ynlleth (niece), Gladys Evans, daughter of Mr and MrsRoger Evans, with Master Owen Meredith Jones. Mi^h-strcet. The bet man was Mr Moses Jones (the bridegroom's broth- er). After the ceremouy a reception was held at LortlC House, among the guasts being Mrs Meredith Roberts, Machynlleth (bride's sister-in-law), and Mr and Mrs R. Meredith Roberts, Wrexham (bride's brother and sister- in-law). The honeymoon is being spent in I/iveri>ooL I ROBERTS-HUGHES. At Caerhun Chapel on Wednesday week the marriage took place of Air Hugh Roberts, Braictitnelyn, and Jeniie Peiiv- bryn. The Rev. Alun T. Jones, pastor of Jerusalem Chapel, officiated. Mr and Mrs Roberts left for Liverpool for the honeyirtoon. I URBAN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Friday evening. Mr .Jeremiah Tho- mas presided, and the other members present were Dr. W. G. Pritchard, J.L' Messrs W. R. Roberts, D. Peruant Evans, Griffith Wil- liams, Evan Evans, John Hughes, W. H. Lewis, David Llewelyn. W. Hughes. Jones, G. R. Jones, B. It. Jones, Rowland Jones, with 'he Clerk (Mr Roger .Evans). Attention was called to the high price of milk, it being stated that the Commissioner had pointed out that the maximum price at Bethesda was higher than that of any sim- ilar district in his area. The Clerk stated that he called the IIÜik retailers before the Food Committee with regard to the price, but it had not been reduced from lOd. Ho was ain asking them to confer with the Food Committee in the hope that the price would be reduced. The Council's workmen, through their union, applied for increased waetl. The road work- men were granted an increa.e. bringing their wages up to £ 2 2s a week, the road foreman to 1:2 7s 6d a week, the gas foreman £ 2 10s 6d, and the stokers' waget, were also increa.ed. It was decided to make an inclusive charge of Cl for water used for blowing organs in- stead of making meter charges. The price of coke is to be reduced by 108 a ton. Complaint was made IiitA some workmen were lighting a lamp in Station-road for their own convenience, and leaving ii alight, and the matter was referred to the police. A letter was read from !he JJi.-trirt Super- in tendon t of the London and North-Western Railway Company (Mr Thompson) stating that ihe train service het ween Bangor and Bethesda would be considered when the time table was revised.

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r PORTDINORWIC. i PERSONAL.—Mr Walter Jones, son of Mr Joseph Jones, Oae'r Aber, is at pre- sent studying at Knutsford, where he is preparing for Holy Orders. WHIST DRIVE.—A whist drive will take place at the Conservative C3ub, on Monday evenirg--a preliminary to a ser- ies that will be heold this winter. OBITUARY.—Much sympathy is ex- tended to Miss Hughes, and the family of the late Mr T?ma? Hughes, formerly en- gineer of the s.s. Enid." Mr Hughes left the district to reside in Anglesey a short time ago, and it was there that he passed away, after a very short illness. He was 63 years of age.-On Wednesday the funeral (private) took place of Mrs Michael, the widow pf the late Mr Thomas Michael, superintendent at the quay, and mother of Professor J. H. Michael, B.A., Montreal, Canada. The deceased, who passed away last week, was 72 years of age, and was well known and highly re- spected.

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NORTH WALES ADVERTISING I BOARD. The Execntive Committee of the North Wales Advertising Board met at Conway on Thurs- day, Mr Lewis Hughes, Amlwch, providing. Arrangements were made for a newspaper ad- vertising scheme in the new year. The Question of seciiring the cooperation of Cotwyn Bay, Llandudno, Bangor and one or two other resorts, who have left the Board, was considered, and deputations to wait upon the advertising associations of these towns were appointed with a view to ascertaining their reasons for withdrawing from the Board and endeavouring to overcome them by mu- tual concessions.

BANGOR AND BEAUMARIS I GUARDIANS. TRAVELLING EXPENSES OF MEMBERS. PLOT-HOLDERS IN THE INFIRMARY I GROUNDS. The mon.thiy meeting of the Board was held to-day (Friday). The Chairman sRov. W. Morgan, St. Ann's.) presided, a.nd the other membeirs preisent were: Messsrs Evan Thomas, Menati Bridge; T. Edwards, Lian- edwen; W. Pritchard, Ltanfaic P.G.: J. IlHLj Morgan, Llanfairfochan William Ro- berts, Betheada; S. T. OhadAvick Hugh Owen, C-efn; Luthc-r Jones, Menai Bridge Herbert Hughes, Bethesda; Ha.rry Tho- mas, Pemilys; Revs. H. Jones Davies, Trega,rtih, and R. J. Parry, Bethesda; Messrs W. T. Jones; Mrs A. E. Owens. Lia.nfairfe<iia.n Messrs Edward Davieis, Llaaifairfechaji; Frtxl. L. Jones, Llanfair- fe.chan; Job Thomas, L.La.ndda.niel; R. Thomas, Trefd.raelh Williams, Braint; Thomas, Hirdrefaig; WilLiam Parry, Bangor; Canon T. Edwards, Aber; Miss Williams, Bangor; Messrs G. L. Griffiths, i Perfoddgoed; John Owen, Llajigced; R. E. BriiMxtliffe. Beaumaris; — Edwards Glasinfryn T. Whitlock, Bangor; W. O. Williams, Bangor; a.nd the Rev. liarry Morgan, Beaumaris. PAYMENT OF GUARDIANS' EXPENSES. Tho Chairman presented a report on the Conference of the Association of Poor Law Unions in London, aii4 mentioned that one subject \hich came up for discussion was tho traveMing expenses of Gxiardians. The conference thought that the rœ[clT1. able expense's of Guardians, who came long diiifcanoes, thould be allowed. That was carried unanimously (.laughter). CHRISTMAS GIFT TO PAUPERS. It was deci-ded to g-rant a 'Christmas gift of 2s 6d to ?U the outdoor paupers, child- ren and ;idultK. NOTICE GIVEN TO OVEfRSEERS. The Clerk (Mr B. Evans) reported that there was due to the Guardians on Nov- ember 19th, from the different overseers, P,14,373, and so far only £ .3000 had been received. The Board had only E&19 in the bank. 'i'he Chairman: We- cannot ov-erdraw or we will be rospon-sibile for the interest. I propose we give the overseers a fortnight's notice. This was carried. I DECREASED NUMBER OP TRAMPS. a ielter trom tne wimsiry ot Health with regard to ex-service men applying for casual relief was referrol to a juiut fouunit tee fo. North Wales which deals with the question of tramps. Mr Briercliffe mentioned that in 1914 16,577 tramps visited the North Wales workhouses. Last year the number was only 336. • Mr Chadwick I suppose they were in the army. The Chairman stid that the ex-service men who tramp the country can be taken into the workhouse -and not left in the casual ward, and the Master would assist them in regard to their pensions. I INCREASED SALARIES WANTED. The Relieving Officer for Bangor (Mr Robt. Jones) applied for an increase of salary, as also did the Rate Collector for Llanfair P.G. The Clerk stated that ;hcre were other offic- ers who were not satisfied iith their salaries. The whole of the applications were referred to the Finance Committee. TRANSFERENCE OF WORKHOUSE INFIRMARY. A discussion occurred over the transference of the Workhouse Infirmary to the Ministry of Pcimions as to whether an agreement should be drawn up between the department and the Board. The Chairman did not Ii. ink an agreement wa.s necessary, but Sir Ernest Roberts (Ban- gor) thought it would be s;tfer to have cne. The Chairman But the Ministry do not. think an agreement necessary. Mr Ernest Roberts: From their point of view. Sir Fred LI. Jones (Llanfairfechan) We cannot trust the Government any more than anyone else. A voice Less. It was decided to draw op an agreement. A vote of thanks was accorded the Chair- man for his services in connection with the letting of the hospital to the Ministry q[ Pensions. Mr (i, Lewis (jrifRt.h atked whether, any- thing was fo be done for the plotholders in the infirmary grounds. The Chairman replied that a letter had brcn received from the Ministry of Pensions that the plots would be allowed to remain in the occupation of the present holders until the Department found it wa.s absolutely necessary to take them over, And in that case ttire6 months' notice would he given the tenants. MAIN ROADS A NATIONAL CHARGE. The following resolution was received from the Rugby Union "That the whole cot of education under the Education Act, 1902, and of main roads should become a national charge as it. would make for greater efficiency and become a real beaefit to the community." Mr Briercliffe supported the resolution, and pointed out the favoured positron of the larg-o towns with regard to the roads compared with rural districts. Mr Luilier Jones seconded the adoption of the resolution. Canon Edwards objected to the portion of the resolution which .efcrred to education. He stated that it would lead to centralisation in Ijondon, which would result in apathy among those directly interested in education. He moved, and Mr J. rmu, Morgan (Llanfairfech- anI seconded, the omission of this part (if Uto re-olution, but this WM, defeated, and the re- solution in its entirety v,as carried. OLD-AGE PENSIONERS' DISQUALI- FICATION. A resolution from the-Carnarvon Guiardians that in view of the fact Aat the Commiss'on to inquire into old-age j>ef$ions recommend that any relief granted by Mie Guardians to old- age pensioners shall notsbe deemed a disquali- fication for the receipt of such pension, they as a Board appealed to the Government to put this portion of the report of the Com- mirf;ion into immediate operation as there is every likelihood that ihere will be much suffering this iviuter amongst a great number of old-age pensioners owing to the high cost ol living. The resolution was left on Uie table SOUND BETTER IN WELSH? A letter was read from the Ministry of Health in answer to a ijuestion whether re- lief coukl be granted to a certain case. After the reply, wluch puzzled the members, had been read, Mr Briercliffe asked whether the Chairman could not give an interpretation of it. Mr Chadwick Would it sound better in Welsh? (lauglnler). The Chairman explained lhaf the Board could not give relief to persons who were not destitute, but a man might be destitute of a great many things besides food. and in that caR the Board could give relief.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. I OBITUARY. The funeral took place on Tuesday, of Mr Hugh Hughes, settsmaker, Moua-terraco, who was 68 years of age. MUNICIPAL PICTURES. Under the auspices of the Urban Council, cinematograph entertainments are being given at the Public Hall. SUGGESTED RE-DIVISION OF WARDS. —A committee consisting of Messrs T. J. Owen, R. S. Williams and L. D. Jones has been appointed by the Urban Council to con- sider the question of a speed limit and of the re-division of the wards of the district. SELECTED TEAM. The following team ha.s been selected to play for Llanfairfech- an against Holyhead Reserves at Brynyncu- I add on SaturdayJack Owen; H. G. Griffiths snd Dan Jones; Caradoc Jones. R. S. Jones, Tom Muir; John Howitt, Robert Roberts, Tom Atherton, A. E. Jones and Tom Donaldson. WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE.-Ile proceeds of the whist drive and dance at the Public Hall, last week, were C13 8s, which has been divided between the local Football and Bowling Clubs. LECTURE.-At the C.E.M.S. open meeting on Tuesday Professor J. E. Lloyd, M.A.. UIJI- versity College of North Wales, delivered an address in which he showed how the geo- graphical and physical features of Wales had influenced the race The Rector (Rev. F. P. Watkin Davies, M.A.) presided over a good attendance. A FRUITLESS JOURNEY.-The local football team had a fruitless journey to Penygroes on Saturday. They were down to play Nantile Vale in a League match, and engaged a motor char-a-banc for the journey. The ground at Penygroes was waterlogged, and efforts were made to cancel the match, but the, wire arrived at Llanfairfechan after the team had started. Near Bangor the char-a-banc broke down, and when the party arrived in Bangor the League Secretary (Mr H. R. Williams), who should have refereed, told them that

CURRENT LITERATURE. THE IDEAL UNIVERSITY. The current issue of the Welsh Outlook deaik editorially with the "Spirit of Re- action." Referring to words uttered by Principal Viiriamu Jones to a group of LivM-poot W&t?men, on the importance Livfearipth in the institution of the Univer- sity, the article expresses doubt whether our educational leaders and counsellors possess the vision and the sincerity and the courage of those who laid the founda- tions of our system of university and high- er education. Due homa.ge is paid to the sincere determination to give effect to the administrative reforms recommended by the Commion, but it is of the utmost importance at the moment to -remember that administrative perfection, though of enormous importance, is, in fact, no evi- dence of real vitality, and no security of an d no ?ecux Lty of future prosperity." Mere organisation is inadequate. It is the spirit in which it is carried out that is important. Technicalities of recon- struction have, to a great extent, "ob- scured true vision and blotted out from our sight the great lirst principles which we should always attempt to apply to all thewe questions." The future is in some ways inspiring, tnd L't is for us to sec tliat the prophets of reform shaH not always be stoned. "The ideal University of Wales will not be controlled by any interest or by any party—it should be, and will be, in every sonse, the people's university." • -1 I EISTE?DFO; RI<rOL" Another article of arresting interest in the Outlook -is that on Eisteddfod Re- form," by Mr Beriah Gwynfe Evans. He is not satisfied with simply leaving the question, of reform in the air." The writer insists on the necessity of bringing the matter down to the debating ground of practical Eitteddfodic politiicu." He refers to the annual joint meeting of the Nait'.ona.l Eisteddfod Association and the' Gorsedd Association at Corwen in August last, which, practically, competed this. Then, he has some rather novel ways of explaining the progress of this desirous re- form. "Any measure of Eisteddfod re- "form haa," he says, "like a Bill in Par- liament, to be given three 'readings,' the difference between the Imperial and the Bardic Parliaments being that, while, in the former t'he three 'readings' take place in a single siession tin case of urgency in a single sitting), in the latter a period of twelve months must elapse between the first and the second, and between the se- cond and third 'readings.' His conception of what the reformed Eisteddfcdic state might be is as follows: There should be one central body, su- preme in authority over everything pc.r- taining to a National Ewtedd'fod. rllllg Eisiteddfodic Parliament should have throe great departments of slate, dealing respec- tively with—(a) the finances, (b) the bard ism, and (e) the music of the National Fes- tivals. Some of tllie subseqti-ent sugges- tions thrown out by the writer are ex- cellent in every way, &nd should material- ise-in a satisfactory reform of one of the greatest institutions in WeMi lif4V » ) LABOUR PROGRESS AND DANGERS. I In the current issue of the Dysgcdydd the progress of the Labour movomen-t is dealt with, and some light is shod on dan-- gers ahead as well Qs the present pros- perity of the party. The time is com- ing," says the writer, "when more stress will be placed on character and honest work, aitd lesa on riches and idleness. Tho signs of the times invariably indicate the reign of democracy; but the new situation is not without its dangers, one of the greatest of which is for Labour to rush headlong and covet the throne through unjust means. This was the cause of revolution in many countries. "Reformation and not revolution is the right thing according to the true testimony of history."

< < « RENIINISCEN-CES. | l, L. _1'1'" 'LrVr ajiu Tn.! mince-pies" is one of happiest "skits" that has yet appeared from the versatile pen of the editor of the Trysorfa r Plant. Thomas ha-s been to the wars in the days of Napoleon and Wellington, and his re- ini. nimenec-s are very acceptable to the younger generation of "Pontre Gwyn." On a certain Christmas day old Thomas was describing a particular episode in the battle of Waterloo. As some miuoe-piea happened to be near him a.t the time he made use of them to indicate the various positions of the regiments. Take for granted," said old Thomas, with warmth, "Jfchait the 'Twenty Third' were there" (placing one of the mince-pieis on the table at the time). Then he would name about half-dozen more Tegjments, but would always revert to the" Twonty Th.ird." As you know," he added, "I was with them on the occasion. And as I was going to teii you the 'Twenty Third* —where were they, too?" The regiment oould not be loca-tod as one of the youth- ful audience, very quietly had eaten the rij-ineepie that represented the Twenty Third « IP « I PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. I 1 "The Defeat of Austria," by the Rev. E. G. Grosse, D.S.O., M.C. (Deane and Sons, 31, Museum-it. Loudon, W.C. 1. Cloth 7s 6d net). A narrative of the for- tunes of the 7th Division from the time it left the Asiago Plateau, in Aug., 1918, till the conclusion of the Armistice wibh Austria on November 4th. 1918. Major- General Shoubridge, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., contributes a preface and the maps And sketches are by Sgt. E. Luton, R.G.A. Combating Venereal D -Fourth annual report of the National Council for Combating Venereal Disease, June, 1918- June, 1919 (81, Avenue Chambers, South- ampton-row, London, W.C. 1. Price 6d). The League, the monthly journal of the League of Nations Union The principal contri- butor to the December number is Pro- fessor Gilbert Murray, who, in a closedy- roasoned article, entitled, "Law v. War," points out that the trend of oivilised so- ciety Is to turn a state of war into a state of law.

PENMAENMAWR. SALE OF WORK.—A successful sale of work was held at Noddfa, on Wednes- day, the proceeds of which are to be dis- tributed amongst local old-age pension- ers. WHIST DRIVE. This was held at "Noddfa" clubrooms on Thursday. The prize-winners were: — Ladies: 1, Mrs Foyn; 2, Miss Williams; 3, Mrs H. I Christmas Jones. Gentlemen: 1, Mr T. Uren, Llanfairfechan; 2, Mr W. F. Da- vies; 3, Mr W. R. Thomas. Mr W. Wynn Jones acted as M. C. BILLIARDS HANDICAP. In the fourth round, played at the Institute this week, the following players will take part: -Messrs J. H. Higson, J. H. Owen, W. Wynn Jones, G. T. Phillips, T. Hemp- stead, and G. O. Williams. SOCIAL.—A "social" was held in the schoolroom (Jerusalem) yesterday week, under the auspices of the Young People's Literary Society. Mr R. J. Lewis pre- sided over the meeting. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Friday, at Bryn GoIeu, of Mrs Canon Royds, in her 91st year. The interment took place yesterday (Wednesday), at the Council cemetery. Mrs Royds was held in higfy esteem by aU classes, and in con- junction with her late husband (the Rev. Canon Royds) proved a great succour to many in distress.

BANGOR LOCAL GOVERN- ING BODY. NON-GRADUATES AND NEW SCALE I OF SALARIES. A meeting of the governors of the Ban- gor County Schools was held on Tuesday. The Chairman (Dr. R. W. Phillips) prL, sid-ed, and the other members present were: The Dean, Sir Henry Lewis, Prin- cipal Harris, Professor Archer, the Mayor (Alderman R. J. Williams),Rev.J. D. Jones Mrs Glynne Jones, Mrs Foulk Jones, Messrs W. Bayne, H. King, H. Thomas (Tregarth), A. 1. Pryce, W. Timmins, Mrs Price White, with Miss Mason, headmis- tress Mr St. Bodvan Griffith, headmaster; and the Clerk (Mr J. Hughes Roberts). < THE ESTIMATES. I The estimates for the ensuing yea,r for the two schools were presented. The re- ceipts for Friars for 1918-19 were £ 2655 193 8d, while those for 1919-20 were esti- mated at L3140 6s 8d. The expenditure for 1918-19 was £ 2975 7s 6d, and the esti- mate for 1919-20 is JM570 9s. The receipts for the County School for Girls in 1918-19 were £ 3542, the estimate for next year being £ 3735. The expenditure foT 1918-19 was E3757 16s 4d. the estimate for -next yea.r !x,ing £3854 6s lid. Tho Chairman mentioned that the new scale of salaries for secondary sch ool teachers would involve an additional ex- penditure of about £1000 a year for the two schools. They ware, he was sure. all glad to know that at last the secondary school teacher-, were to be adequately paid. All the expostulation of that body failed to secure what a single visit of the N.U.T. official brought about. Principal Harris: That visit was not made on behalf of the secondary soh ool teachej-s. The Chairman: The visit of the official, however, must have influenced the county authority in favour of the secondary school teachers. It should be borne in mind that we have received no contribu- tion towards tho inoreasod expenditure in resDeot of the schools. ANOMALIES IN THE SCALE. I A discussion occurred with regard to the nów ocale of salaries provided for secondary school teachers. The Chairman referred to the distinctions made in the scale between graduates and non-gradu- ates. It was possible, he said, for a teacher without a degree to be as qualified for his work as a teacher with a degree, and the distinction between these teach- ers might cause a great injustice if it was pressed in every case. This distinction would also operate harshly upon domestic science teachers and teachers in physical training, who, though not graduate's, were as useful in the particular branch of their profession as graduates were in theirs. Then there was the' question of part-time teachers, such as they had at the County School for Girls, one of whom had been there for 20 years. He thought a special appeal should be made to the County Education Committee in respect of these teachers. Principal Harris also thought that an appeal should be made to the County Com- mittee. Answering the Rev. J. 1). Jones, the Chairman said there was no distinction in the scale between graduates with first-class honours and those whose qualifications were not so h'jgh. • It was decided to make a special appeal to the CO'unity authority in respoct of part- time teachers. I ADDITIONS TO FRIARS NECESSARY I The Cnairman stated that in the near future there would have to be consider- able additions to Friars School. Both schools had established records in regard to the number of pupils, at least undor the new regime. There were 208 pupns at the Girls' School, and 164 at Friars. I LIABILITY REPUDIATED. At tho General Purposes Committee a letter w a. read from the Post Office Authorities requesting the immooit.e pay- ment of 13s lOd for telephone calls at Friars School for the month ended July c Th r.,¥a. djrec'ted to in- 'T S ?nr?M  Fist?  MM.?-)F?.?ma? m? 'otfc." govcrnors repudiated liability in the mat- ter.

I I NEWS IN BRIEF. Mr Lloyd George, in the House of Com- mons yesterday, stated that the negoti- ations between the Government and the railwaymen were proceeding in a friendly spirjt, and he had every hopo that a satisfactory conclusion might soon be reached. Mr G. Balfour, in the House of Com- mons yesterday, asked whether the Prime Minister was aware tha,t the programme of the National Liberal Federation inclu- ded the disestablishment of the Church of England, and whether that was the con- sidered policy of the Government. Mr Lloyd George: The answer is "No" to both questions. Mr Lloyd George stated yesterday that he hoped to be able to iiiake a state- ment on tho Government's coal polrcy on Monday. The end of the world having fa.ied to come off, very jiositive reports of the early dissolution of Parliament have taken its place i.n the news. There have been ru- mours of an early general election, generally dated in tho spring of next •year, almost ever since the Government got fairly to work. The increase of old-age pensions to be proposed by the Government to-day is half-a-crown, raising the total weekly riCIl- sion to 10s. London went shopping mad yesterday. The day was fine; there was no fog The o'd world went on rotating in its usual way. But in Bangor Christmas shopping was greatly impeded by the drenching rain. Extraordinary scenes were witnessed in Dukinfield, on the borders of Cheshire and Lancashire, about six o'clock last evening, wbpn a short severe thunder- storm and blizzard broke over the town. Remembering the end of the world story many women in the streets became hystorica1 and rushed about look- ing for refuge. The gae, which was al- most a whirlwind, did remarkable damage in the town, and one person killed. "Unless more work is done the country must, face a shortage of supplies," de- olared Mr Thomas Home, presiding over the Mersey Dooks and Harbour Board's meeting yesterday. Delegates of the National Union of Railwaymen will meet on January 7th to consider the latest Government offer for standardising railwaymen's wages.

I PRESEÑTA.TI0N TO NEW VICAR I OF BLAENAU FESTI.YIOG. I The parishioners of Aberdaron, South Car- narvonshire, presented the Rev. T. K Owen with a silver tea and cofifee service on Tuotr day night on his departure to Blaenau Fest- iniog. The Rev. Walter Jones, the senior curate of Carnarvon, haa been appointed to succeed Mr Owen. Rev. J. Lodwick Davies, M.A.. presided, and Mr R. Griffith ("Hugihlfardd"). Hirwaen, conducted. Mr .Roberts, Brynllan, Aberdar- 01\, handed the gifts to Mr Owen. The popu- larity of the recipient may be judged from the fact that, all denominations were repre- sented at the mooting, and also that practi- cally every parishioner contributed towards the testimonial. The following addressed the meeting;- Messrs R. Griffith (B.), R. Jones (W.), Rich. Jones (C.M.), all deacons; Mr Richard Jones (W.). Rev. Walter Jones, the new vicar, and Mr Arthur Evans, Deunqnt Council School, who also acted as secretary. The treasurer of the committee was Mr Richard Griffith. Ty Newydd Hotel, and the two churchwardens al- so took a prominent part in the movement. A hearty welcome was extended by each speak- er. and by the parishioners generally, to the new vicajv Rev. Walter Jones, B.A. The Rev. T. E. Owea suitably acknowledged.

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the match could not be played. Hie driver of the car, however, said that he was prepared to go on, and under the csir- oumsfcanoes it was decided^ to proceed to Penygroes, where they arrived about four o'clock to find that football was out of the question. The players made the best of' the situation, and arranged an impromptu ooncert after tAm