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0 TOWYN. ,r, Notice of all events required to be reported in this journal should be given to our representa- tive, Mr R. R. ROBERTS, 3, Church-street, Towyn, or to the Head Office, Welshpool. ACKNOWLEDGMENT.—Mr J. L. Thomas, engineer, late of Plas Edwards, requests us to state that he has not met with an accident of any kind. At the same time Mrs Thomas wishes to thank all friends from Towyn for their kind inquiries. AccIDENT.-On Wednesday afternoon week, Mr David Davies, stone mason, Frankwell Street, met with an accident to his eye. He was following his occupation near Leahurst when a small stone struck his eye. He was able to finish his day's work, and and it was not until the afternoon of the following day that the condition of his eye became serious. Trader the oarefnl medical skill of Dr Rowlands strong hopes are entertained that his eyesight may be saved. WESLEY GuILD.-At the meeting on Tuesday evening there was a large number of members pre- sent. The programme was a miscellaneous one, the first item being a recitation by Mr John Jones; com- petition in impromptu speaking, the best out of seven being Mr W. E. Jones; carol, Mr W. E. Jones and party recitation, Mr R. Davies com- petition in naming Welsh words, the first being Mr W. E. Jones. Mr Hugh Evans and Rev R. Jones acted as adjudicators. BETHESDA CHAPEL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—The Rev J. M. Williams presided over the weekly meet- ing on Monday, when Mr Thomas Evans entertained the audience with an address on Myuyddog," the late celebrated Welsh bard and Eisteddfod con- ductor. He was followed with other interesting addresses by Mr Richard Cobden Davies, and Mr H. W. Griffiths (who remembered Mynyddog con- ducting a concert at the National School, Towyn). Songs composed by Myuyddog were sung by Messrs Rowland Owen, William Jones, David Davies, and H. W. Griffitbs.-On the proposition of Miss Lewis, seconded by Mr R. W. Roberts, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Evans. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Miss Annie Myfanwy Williams, who for the past three years was a pupil of the Towyn County Schools. She was the daughter of the Rev W. Williams, Rhostryfan, Carnarvonshire, late of Dinas Mawddwy. On her return to Towyn after the summer vacation, her altered appearance caused her friends great anxiety. She was a young girl of a most amiable disposition and much liked by her teachers and fellow-scholars, to all of whom it is a genuine sorrow to think they will never see her more amongst them. She was buried last Saturday at Rhostryfan at the early age of 18 years. As a mark of their regard for her, the teachers and pupils of the school sent a beautiful wreath of flowers to be placed upon her coffin, together with a message of sympathy with her family in their affliction. A vote of sympathy from the Lodge of Templars was also conveyed to the family. GOOD TEMPLARS.—Instead of the usual lodge meeting a social evening took place on Friday evening. The room was crowded to overflowing, and a pleasant evening was spent. The tables were well laden. The arrangements were carried out by a committee consisting of Mrs Jones, Cam- brian House; Mrs Evans, Porthgwyn; Miss Daniel, Brynhyfryd; Mrs Griffiths, College Green; Miss Jones, Plerva Terrace Miss Jones, Bryn- meirion; Miss Davies, Arvor Terrace; and Miss Williams, Idris House. The following ladies pre- sided at the tables, and they were assisted by a large number of othur young ladies :—Miss Evans, Bodlondeb, and Miss Lewis, Tyddyndu; Miss Williams, Idris House, and Miss Morris, Brynmair; Miss Parry, Church Street, and Miss Lewis, Golden Grove; Miss Owen, Church Street, and Miss Owen, Cadvan villa; Miss Roberts, Pall Mall, and Miss James, High street; Miss Jones, Maengwyn street, and Miss Edwards, Corbett square. After tea, an address was delivered by Mr J. liar Davies, then a song Gwroniaid gwlad y gAn," was given by Mr Hugh E. Lewis; addresses were then given by Mr Maethlon James, Mr Lewis Lewis, Mr David Jones, and Mr Meredith Jones. Mr Richard Davies, Bank, gave a recitation Yr hen lane song, Miss Rees, County School; song. "Ohwifiwll Faner," Mr W. James, Dyffryn; song, 0 pa,'m na ba'i Llewelyn," Miss Maggie Owen. A dialogue "Our bottle," following the drama tis personcie being: John Mortoise (gentleman), Mr George Williams Mrs Mortoise, Miss Nellie Jones; Lucie Mortoise (daughter), Miss E. M. Roberts William Mortoise (son), Mr John Hughes; Thomas Slack (tramp), Mr David Lewis Mr Bates (employer of labour), Mr J. Davies. The performance was creditably gone through. Mr David Jones, Pantyronen, gave a touching recitation Yr Jesu a wylodd," and then a vote of condolence with the family of the late Miss Myfanwy Williams, a pupil of the Intermedi- ate School and a member of the lodge, was passed, the large audience rising and singing the celebrated Welsh hymn" Ar lan Iorddonen ddofn," the last verse being repeated three times.—A vote of thanks to the ladies brought the meeting to a close. C.M. LITERARY SOCIETY.—Mr Thomas Jones, Intermediate School, presided over the meeting on Tuesday evening, when there was an increased attendance. Mr J. Maethlon James occupied the whole of the time of the meeting with an exceed- ingly interesting address on "Y Oymro yn cadw Gwyl." On the motion of Mr J. Pritohard. seconded by Mr W. M. Roberts, and supported by Mr T. Jones, E. H. Daniel, and H. M. Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr James. TOWYN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—The second social gathering in connection with the above was held on Tuesday evening, at Cadvan House, when the large room was filled to its utmost capacity. The meeting commenced with a song bv Miss Jones, London House; recitation, Mr. R. Wynne Roberts; Doxology was afterwards sung and the company sat down to tea. After tea Mr. Ernest Ilichardl contributed The White Squall," and Miss Evans and Miss Pickering, each contribut- ed a recitation; song, Miss Symond; and con- sequences, a most pleasant mode of amusement. Mr Davies, commercial traveller, contributed two comic songs. The arrangements were carried out by a committee consisting of Miss Stealey, Miss Morris Mr Walker, and Mr Roberts. The room was nicely decorated by Miss Howell Jones, Miss Phillips, and Miss Thomas. TOWYN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—The annual meet- ing for the distribution of prizes was held on Wed- nesday evening in the Assembly Room Dr. Grosholz in the chair. The prizes were presented by Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P., a report of whose address, together with the prizes, will appear in our next issue. The following programme was gone through Pianoforte solo, Germania," M. Richards glee, May morning," School Choir recitation, "Gorlifiad Johnstown," Humphrey Hughes; solo and chorus, Won't you buy my pretty flowers," E. J. Rees; song, On the Zuyder Zee," Susie Davies pianoforte duett, The Signal March," Maud Knight and Derwent Cotteril; address, Chairman song and chorus, Cymru, Cymro, Cymraeg," School Choir; pianoforte solo, The rising of the lark," Martha J. Jones; quartette, Ti wyddost beth ddy wed fy nghalon," Mr H. Morgan and Party; glee, "Gales are blowing," School Choir; song, "Dewch adraf fy nhad," Humphrey Lewis; piano- forte solo, The Sabbath evening chimes," Miss May Roberts; distribution of prizes and address by Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P.; -ioug, Ruddier than the Cherry," R. TTestIn WiUiamo Jfleo, TlJehûu i" rising o'er the ocean," School 'jhoir duet, 0 na chawn farw yn yr haf," W. E. and J. 0. Jones; song and chorus, The soldiers of the Queen," School Choir; glee, Softly Slumbering," School Choir God save the Queen.
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. NOVELTIES FOR CHRISTMAS. R. 0. Richards, Tailor and Draper, has a vast assortment of fancy goods, just arrived, very suitable for Christmas presents also two thousand very expensive letter racks to give away to all customers. [Advt.] ♦
WESTERN SEA FISHERIES.
WESTERN SEA FISHERIES. A meeting of the Fishery Board was held at Barmouth on Tuesday, under the presidency of Mr Issard Davies, Carnarvon; there were also present :—Professor White, Bangor; Mr John Williams, Portmadoc Mr Robert Thomas,Criccieth Mr J. Hughes Jones, Aberdovey Mr John Evans, Barmouth Mr Owen Jones, Barmouth Alderman Lewis, Barmouth with Mr It. Casson (clerk), and the fishery officers. A REQUEST. A letter was read from Mr W. R. Davies, clerk to the Board of Conservators, asking that the com- mittee's officers should examine the salmon nets in the districts when examining other nets.—It was agreed to place the matter on the agenda for the next, meeting. FINANCE COMMITTEE. This committee recommended the payment of n2 9s 4d. The Chairman explained that all the precepts had not been paid. The balance in the bank was R110, and after paying all the money due they wouid have £ 162 in hand to meet liabilities.— On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Robert Thomas, the report was adopted. FISHERY OFFICERS' REPORTS. The Chairman commented upon the fishery officers' reports, and said they indicated that the fishing industry was good throughout the district. He saw from the report of Robert Jones that the herrings caught around Anglesey were sold at Is 6d a loO, whilst in Aberystwyth herrings were sold at 7s a 100. In reply to the Chairman, Mr Davies, the bailiff for the Aberystwyth district, said that was the price received for herrings in September.—Mr Mr Robert Jones said a very large quantity of her- rings had been caught around Anglesey.—The fishery officers submitted reports showing the number of fish caught—in the Aberystwyth district, 4,677, and in Pwllheli, 12.000. In regard to the Carnarvon district the fishery officer stated that he could not get the returns, as there was not a Board of Trade officer at the place, and some of the fish were put on board steamers at sea and sent to Liverpool. The mussel fishery at Conway had been very good, £813 having been made during the past three months, as compared with C540 the corresponding quarter. The fishermen spoke very highly of the protection given by the bye-laws.— Alderman Lewis suggested that a summary should be printed and sent to the clerks of the various County Councils for distribution amongst the councillors.—The Chairman thought that should be done when the precepts were issued, and eventually it was agreed to. ABERYSTWYTH BAILIFF WRECKED. Mr Bonsall said the fishing officer for the Aber- ystwyth district was wrecked a short time ago off Ynyslas, whilst carrying out his duties. He had a very narrow escape and he thought it was their duty to take cognisance of the perils which their bailiffs underwent, and he thought it was right that. they should record their appreciation of the bailiff's (Mr Davies') energy in carrying out his duties. He had gone out in a boat to endeavour to catch illegal trawlers when he was wrecked, the boat being broken to pieces. He proposed that a record should be kept of his action.—Mr Robert Thomas seconded, and it was carried.—In reply to the Chairman, the Fishing Officer said he had lost his charts, gauges, a suit of clothes, and a binocular giass.-It was decided to recoup him for the Joss.- Mr Thomas whilst not objecting to the cost agreed upon paid they were opening the door to larger claims possibly being made, and thought that the committee should ensure against such risks.—The clerk was directed to inquire of the Lancashire district what they had done in matters of the kind. RAILWAY RATES. Mr John Williams asked what was being done to obtain a reduction in the railway rates for the carriage of fish.-The Clerk replied that the matter was in abeyance awaiting a coiference with Mr Denniss, manager of the Cambrian Railways. On the suggestion of Mr Robert Thomas it was agreed that the clerk should again write to Mr Donnisi asking for an interview. AMALGAMATION OF THE LANCASHIRE DISTRICT. Relative to the proposed amalgamation of the Lancashire district, the Clerk said he had sent, a copy uf the resolution passed at the last meeting to the Board of Trade, the Lancashire County Council, and the clerk of the Lancashire fishery district.— The Board of Trade, in acknowledging, had written saying that they were considering how they might best embody in an order the several matters arising out of the proposal.—The clerk to the Lancashire district wrote that the application was before the Board of Trade and said Mr Berring- ton, in an interview, had told him that he did not think the Board would consider it necessary to hold a public inquiry, but that due notice would be given.—The Clerk of the Anglesey County Council wrote that the Council had con- sidered the draft order for the amalgamation, and as they did not contain any provision limiting the one-sixteenth of a penny in the £ to be paid by them they would withdraw from the agreement and oppose the amalgamation.—The Clerk said he had replied to that saying the Council must be under a misapprehension as the order bad not been drafted, and he replied that there was no misappre- hension.— The Clerk of the Lancashire district wrote enclosing a copy of the letter sent to the clerk of the Anglesey County Council, in which he said that Mr Berrington had stated that if he could see his way clear to insert a clause in the order limiting the amount to be raised he would do so.- In reply to Mr Thomas, the Clerk said there was an understanding that that the contribution was not to exceed one-sixteenth of a penny in the £ .—The Clerk read another letter from the Clerk of the Lancashire district saying that the best plan would be for the committee to represent to the Board of Trade that the Welsh counties should be allowed to withdraw if they desired to do so at a future reriod. —The Chairman t3ala noshing could Ijts done until a draft order was received, and the matter was adjourned. TRAWLING OVER MUSSEL BEDS. The question of framing a by-law to prohib lt trawling over mussel beds was adjourned for further information. Mr. Bonsall reported having attended the conference at London and said that it, was decided to form a Central Association, of all the fishery districts to deal with matters of common interest Parliamentary and otherwise, and that each fishery district should subscribe X2 to the funds and that if they had not the power that steps should be taken to procure that power, and that each district should send representatives to the Central Association.—A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Bonsall for having attended the conference.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. RURAL COUNCIL.—Mr Edward Hughes presided over a, meeting of this Council held on Wednesday. —A letter was received from the Local Government Board sanctioning the borrowing of a, sum of £ 500, part of the cost of constructing a new bridge over the river Dovey. LOCAL POSTAL INFORMATION.—On the evenings of December 23rd and 24th the post offices at the following places will close half an hour earlier than usual:—Machynlleth, Towyn, Aberdovey, Borth, Corris, Llwyngwril, Glandovey, Bow Street, Tahesin, and Talybont. COUNTY SCHOOL.—The school broke up for the Christmas holidays yesterday. Owing to Mr Mey er having been called away by family bereavement the presentation of cei tificates, "tc. was postponed. RENT AUDIT DINNER.—On Thursday the Plas rent a idit dinner took place at the Wynnstay Hotel, when an unusually large number of tenants. together with a number of distinguished visitors. Eat down to what proved to be a capital dinner, md one of the most pleasant of evenings was spent. The affair is generally looked forward to with much interest ar.0 pleasure. In addition to the tenants there were present the following gentlemen—Lord Henry Tane-Tempest, in the chair the Rev Canon Trevor, M.A., rector; the Rev Hugh Williams, Coriis; the Rev D. T. Hughes, Machynlleth Col. Emerson, Plas Mr Sackville Phelps, Newlaii,ls Mr T. R. Williams, lay deacon, Uchygarreg Dr Davies Messrs Duke Williams, N.P. Bank Henry, agent; Williams, quarry manager, Corris; G. W. Griffiths Richard Gillart, Llvnlloed George Price, Estates Office and Lieutenant Newcombe Jones. —When the tables were cleared, the Punch bowl was brought in, pipes and tobacco placed on the table, together with cigars and cigarettes. Then as the clouds of the pipe of peace curled up the usual toasts were proposed and drunk right heartily-Lord Henry was in the happiest of moods; seldom it ever has e been so full of fun and so entertaining a host. In proposing the Queen's health he ref- rrpd in most suitable terms to Her Majesty's Jubilee, and how proud we should be of our Queen and Country. The toast was received with the greatest respect and Her Majesty's health drunk right loyally.—The next toast was "The Prince and Princess of Vales and the Royal Family," proposed by Lord Henry. Then His Lordship proposed the Bishop of r-be Diocese, the Clergy, and Ministers of all denomina- tions," and in replying to the toast Canon Trevor said he had seen the Bishop lately and that he was in much better health. He was gratified to find the health of the clergy and ministers proposed on an occasion like that. He was pleased to find they remembered them, and he could assure all present that nothing gave them more pleasure than to be allowed to do their duty in their own way without interference. The Rev Hugh Williams urged farmers to avail themselves to a greater extent of the knowledge of agriculture within their reach.— The health of the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry was proposed in feeling terms by Mr Sackville- Phelps, who referred to her Ladyship as a pat- tern to all women. Her neble bearing and high character needed no words of his—they were well known to rich and poor. That she might be long spared to sread comfort and cheerfulness around her and that she might enjoy a long and peaceful life was his sincere and heart-felt wish. The toast was responded to in beautiful language and feelingly by Lord Henry.—Dr Davies proposed the Trade of the town." In referring to the coming water works he expiessed a wish that a greater effort would be made to raise the market value of the town in every respect.—Mr G. W. Griffit,hs replied.—Colonel Emerson proposed the Quarry and Mining Interests "-in very suitable terms—and the toast was replied to by Mr Williams, Braichgoch, a well-known authority on such ma.tters. In reply to the health of the Tenants, proposed by Lord Henry, Mr Jones, Glanmerin, gave quite a scientific discourse on Agriculture. He evidently has made a study of the subject. Mr Lewis and Mr Hughes also spoke well and to the point. Messrs Henry and Gillart's health was drunk most heartily, the company expressing regret that the two gentle- men were so difficult to please in the Matrimonial Market. It should be mentioned that all the tenants shook hands with the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry at Vane Hall prior to the dinner. Her Ladyship looked remarkably well. A thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent, thanks to the good host and hostess—Mr and Mrs Edmunds.
DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. BENEFICIAL TO DOLGELLEY.— £ 100 given away in reductions at W. S. Williams and Griffith, Commerce House, Dolgelley. Great genuine Clear- ance Sale commencing next Saturday. Our readers will be repaid by visiting the above establishment in securing real useful and new goods at prices that will astonish them. Remember the popular address. Commerce House. TAdvt. LITERARY SOCIETY.—At the last weekly meeting of the C.M. Literary Society a lecture was delivered by the Rev Evan Roberts on" Duwinyddiaeth trefn yr Efengyl," the contribution being much appreci- ated.—At the weekly meeting of the Wesleyan Literary Society a debate occurred on The pro- priety of holding bazaars and other like gatherings in aid of extinguishing chapel debts." The Rev S. P. Jones presided and several of the members took part in the proceedings. EISTEDDFOD MEIRION.-Tlie preparations for the approaching eisteddfod are fast drawing to comple- tion, and the energetic committee anticipate a record gathering. An unusual large list of com- petitors in all sections are dailv pouring in. For the grand evening concert the Idris Choral Society will produce Mount of Olives (Beethoven) and Schubert's "Song of Miriam," augmented by full orchestra and assisted by the following popular vocalists—Miss Mabel Berrey, Mr Henry Piercy (the eminent tenor), and Mr David Hughes, whose services have already been secured. JUBILEE OF THE BAND OF HOPE.—On Friday evening, to commemorate the jubilee of the Band of Hope, a well attended meeting took place at Salem C.M. Chapel when the combined Bands of Hope representative of each Denomination assembled, and a, lengthy programme of a miscel- laneous order was gone through. Dr Hugh Jones, Caerffynon, presided, and Mr Edward Owen con- ducted. The musical couductorship of the united Bands of Hope was undertaken by Mr John James. The proceedings also included addresses by the Chairman, Revs J. Williams, B.A., R. Morris, M.A., and others.
,ANNUAL PRIZE DAY AT THE COUNTY…
ANNUAL PRIZE DAY AT THE COUNTY SCHOOL. Yesterday the annual prize day was observed at the above school. There was a representative gathering, over which Dr Edward Jones, Chairman of the Governors, presided, and an encouraging annual report was submitted by Mr Arthur Clendon, M.A., headmaster. The prizes were subsequently distributed by Mr O. R. Williams, Dolmelvnllyn. The following is an extract of the chief distinctions: Prizes for Distinction in the County Examination i-G. A. Edwards distinguished in Welsh, Lêttin and Botany; Evan Owen distinguished in Geography, Euclid, Latin and Arithmetic; M. H. Roberts dis- tinguished in Welsh, Botany, Arithmetic; G. C. Williams distinguished in Geography. Prizes on result of College of Preceptors Examina- tion—G. A. Edwards, M. H. Roberts, Evan Owen, G. C. Williams, Ernest Griffith, P. St. Clair, D. H. 0. losephs, G. Edwards, B. Davies, D. R. Meredith, and R. Edwards. South Kensington Science and Art Examination -G. A. Edwards and M. H. Roberts. Prize on result of Oxford Local Examination- Evan Owen. The special prize for Mathematics given annually to the best pupil by the Rev J. H. Marshall, M A. (late headmaster) carried off by Mr E. Owen, The Cross Keys, Dolgelley. Th- proceedintra were enlivened by the rendering of the following programme in a creditable nj,,int,er :-Pirt ,o?ig, Let the hills resound," the School nhoir; recitation, Julian C'as-ar" (Act. IV.), D. H O. Josephs and A. LI. Roberts; cornet solo, Mr Ernest Griffith; recitation, "Hamlet" (Act. V. Se. I). P. R. St. Clair (Hamlet), J K Griffith (Iluratic), G. A. Edwards (First Grave- digger), M. H. Roberts (Second Gravodigger) song, ''Queen of the Rose- lii, ciii Griffith; recitation, "Le Bourge is Gcntilhomme," the characters being sustained bv G. A. Edwards, J. E. Griffith, P. R. St. Clair, G. C. Williams and M. H. Roberts; part song, The Queen, God Bless Her," the School Choir "Gnd sa ve the Queen." PETTY SESSIONS.—TUESDAY. Before Messrs John Vanghan. presiding, O. Sidney Wynne, Francis Evans, J. Meyrick Jones, and Dr Edward Jones. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. David Matthews, late of Dinas. was summoned by P C. Davit,s with having been drunk and disorderly. Defendant did
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a public inquiry is held and a small loan obtained to do this work the better. It would do much to improve the appearance of a town that aspires to become a fashionable watering place, and the ex- Pi essions of disgust at the condition of the footpaths that are sometimes heard from people who come from towns that are well looked after, would be put an end to. # The Dolgelley Urban District Council are pre- paring evidence to be laid before a committee of the County School in favour of the extension of their district. It appears that the extension will be opposed strenuously by the rural districts, whilst the town of Dolgelley may be said to be almost unanimous in the matter. The question will not be laid before a public meeting of ratepayers, as a meeting is considered unnecessary, but left in the hands of a committee. The distribution of prizes and certificates in con- nection with the Barmouth Intermediate School took place on Monday afternoon. The headmaster reported that a pulpil of the school had taken the county exhibition scholarship of £10, which was open to girls from all the Intermediate Schools of Merioneth, a pupil of the school was also second. These results show that the school has done very good work. *,¡; The whole of the debt that remained on the Con- gregational Chapel at Pennal has been swept away through the munificence of Mr Morris Davies, Pen- nal, who has sent to the Rev W. Perkins a cheque for R280. This is the fourth contribution received from Mr Davies towards liquidating the chapel debt, and makes up the total amount of his contri- butions to zC558, in addition to the grant of the chapel site. It is needless to say that the worshippers at the chapel were not slow to grate- fully acknowledge the generous gift.