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TOWYN.

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TOWYN. Notice of all events requi red 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. SCHOLASTIC.—Miss Muriel Cook, pupil of Miss Cook, Bodveddvg, Towyn, successfully passed the Oxford Local Examination held in July at Dol- gelley (Junior Division), obtaining distinction in German. BIBLE CLASS.—At the Vestry Room, of St. Cadvan's Church on Monday evening a mixed Bible class was held. The Vicar was the teacher. There was a fair attendance. FIFTH OF NOVEMBER.—The town was paraded on Saturday evening by a large number of young people with effigies of Guy Fawkes. Four bearers oarried a coffin, which was subsequently buried on the beach, amidst the discordant sounds of old flutes, &c. The procession attracted much attention, and the young folks seemed to enjoy their sport immensely. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—The Rev J. D. Evans presided over the weekly meeting of the Society on Wednesday evening, when a warm discussion took place on the Czar's peace proposal: Is it practicable?" Mr R. R. Roberts took the affimative side, and Mr E. G. Evans the negative. Part ia the discussion was taken by Mr Whittaker, Mr Walker, Mr Jones (Bank), Mr Edmunds, Mr James, Mr W. Edwards, Mr W. Evans, and W. R. Williams, with Mrs Howell Jones, Miss Jenkins, Miss S. A. Parry, Miss Edwards, Liverpool House; Miss Edwards, Corbett-square; Misses Parry, Mias E. C. Parry, Miss Jones, Manchester House Miss Williams, Miss, and Miss Nellie Jones. On a division there was a majority of one on the negative side. GOOD TEMPLARS.—On Friday evening ten new members were initiated in the Order by the Chief Templai (Rev J. D. Evans). An address was sub- sequently delivered by the C.T. warmly welcoming the new members. The following officers were elected by ballotChief Templar, Rev J. D. Evans; Deputy Chief Templar, Miss Daniel, Brynhyfryd; Marshal, MrE. Richards; D.M., Miss Evans, Bodlondeb; Chaplain, Mr Lewis Lewis; Treasurer, Mrs Evans, Porthgwyn Secretary, Mr D. 0. Jones, Frondeg; F.S., Mr D. Owen, rjnmair; Sentinel, Mr E. Owen.-In the report of he open Lodge it was stated that Mr A. H. Jones, frondeg, took third prize for the descriptive letter. We are satisfied that Mr Jones took the first prize, and it should have been given out that the prizes were awarded as follows :-1 Mr A. H. Jones, 2 Miss S. A. Parry, 3 Miss A. Lewis. WESLET GUILD.-On Tuesday a social evening took place. Tea was provided by the ladies of the social committee. The following programme was gone through Bardic addresses by Ap liar; Mr J Lewis Jones, Ilar, and Mr T Davies; song Proc i'r tAn," Mr R Brown; dialogue Cathl yr ardd," Misses M Williams and Jane A. Davies; reading Mr Meek's experiment," Mr T Davies song Y wlad a garaf fi," Mr J J Evans; recitation, Mr R Davies; impromptu reading, T Davies and J W Davies, equal. A vote of thanks to the ladies was proposed by Mr D 0 Jones and seconded by Mr Lewis Lewis. Miss Hughes, Merton Villa, accom- panied. In the absence of the Rev Henry Hughes, the chair was occupied by the Rev R Jones, Gwynfa. BETHESDA CHAPEL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.-On Tuesday week, Mr R. Wynne Roberts, Madoc House, read a paper on Billy Bray before the members. The paper, which was well-written, was highly spoken of by Mr S. Edmunds, Mr C. Davies, Mrs Roberts, Brynmair; Mrs H. W. Griffith, Messrs T. Roberts, G. Jones, R. Mason, and D. Davies. Last Tuesday evening a competitive meeting was held. For a map of Wales, Mr E. L. Jones was the best, and for a story, Mrs Griffiths. For translating a hymn, Mr R. W. Roberts and Mr R. Jones adjudged to be equal. For selecting the best six questions from the 1st chapter of the epistle to the Thessalonians, Miss Morgan. For the best rendering of a quartet at first sight the prize was divided between the three parties who competed; songs were given by Mr E. Jones and Mr D. Davies. The meeting was brought to a close with the rendering of a chorus by a party under the leadership of Mr H. W. Griffith. The Rev J. M. Williams presided at both meetings. WEDDING.-At Maengwyn Chapel, Machynlleth, by Rev W. S. Jones, in the presence of Mr W Jones, registrar, the marriage of Miss Annie E. Jones, second daughter of Mr Rees Jones, contraotor, Towyn, to Mr Richard Lewis, Porthgwyn Stores, Towyn, was solemnised. The bridegroom who was attended by Mr David Morgan as best man, arrived in Chapel first. The bride, who was attended by her sister, Miss Nellie Jones, as bridesmaid, arriv- ed shortly afterwards, and was given away by her father. She was attired in a dress of dove grey, trimmed with chiffon and pearls, with a white hat trimmed with chiffon and ostrich tips, pearl pins and orange blossoms. After the ceremony the happy pair drove to the White Horse Hotel, where the wedding breakfast was laid by Mr and Mrs Jones. They left by the 1.23 train for Liverpool, where the honeymoon will be spent. The following is a list of the presents:—The bride's mother, house linen Miss Nellie Jones, sister of the bride, travelling trunk and Damask table cloth,- Mrs Griffiths, London, handsome marble timepiece; Mr and Mrs Edmunds, Manchester House, feather cushion; Miss Vincent, London, Indian silver sugar basin; Mrs Jones, Glanaber, white counterpanel Mr and Mrs J M James, Cambrian House, handsome table cover; Mr and Mrs T W Powell, Aberystwyth, massive vases; Mr E A Evans, five o'clock tea cloth; Mr J Davies, plumber, pair of oil paintings Mrs J Davies, hand painted plaques; Miss Hannah E J Davies, double jam dish; Mr and Mrs Rees James, junr., fire brasses; Masters Clive and Maengwyn Jones, china dogs; Mrs Roberts, Board School, silver pickle fork; Miss L J Roberts, Morley, Yorks, five o'clock tea cloth Miss Jennie Jones, Brynmeirion, side board cover; Miss Annie C Jones, Corbett Square, toilet set; Mr and Mrs W Thomas, Bran House, silver-mounted biscuit jar; Mrs Roberts, Madoc House, silver pickle fork; Mr J D Jones, Bangor, Eider down quilt; Mr and Mrs L M Jones, College Green, silver tea pot; Miss S Jones, River&lea, handsome toilet set; Misses M J and L James, High-street, silver salt cellars Mr and Mrs T C Jones, High-street, silver-mounted jam jar; Mr Ed. Jones, Aberystwyth, silver tea pot; Mr W E Jones, Frondeg, silver mounted butter cooler; Jones, cruet; Mr R LI Jones, Paternoster Buildings, Machynlleth, album; Mrs T Hugh'es, Maengwyn street, hearthrug; Miss G M Hughes, Maengwyn street, toilet covers; Mrs J Harris National street, Bohemian ware sugar basin and cream jug; Miss Rees, Rhianfa, silver salt cellars; Miss Pughe, Abergynolwyn, vases; Mrs J Owen, Maengwyn street, tray cloths, Miss Richards, College Green, wrapper Mr Robert Owen, Church street, cheese dish; Miss Maggie Owen Church street, handsome flower pot; Mrs 0 Jones, Red Lion street, table cover; Miss Laura J Jones London, whatnot; Mr E L Jones, Maengwyn street, three large pictures; Mr D Morgan, Aberystwyth, handsome vases; Mrs Rees, half-dozen large knives and forks; Mr Will Rees half-dozen small knives and forks; Miss Edie Rees, half-dozen electro-plated table spoons; Miss Dollie Rees, Nunhead, London, half-dozen electro-plated dessert spoons; Miss G Williams, Corbett Hotel, view of Menai Straits; Mrs J C Edwards, Bron Meirion, photo frames; Miss E J Edwards, Corbett Square, view in plush frame Mrs Newell, Maengwyn street, table cover; Mrs Jones, Lion House, hand painted flower pot; Misses J E and L C Edwards, Boat House, hand- some centre flower vase; Mr George Williams, Market Hall, cheese dish; Mrs C Thomas, 12, Maengwyn street, feather cushion and cover dishes and ornament; Mrs Enoch Evans, Tanybryn, table cloth; Mr Reuben Evans, Tanybryn, table cover Mrs J Williams, 13, MaengwyD street, plush table cover; Mrs Rowlands, Railway View, Japanese vases; Mrs Ted Hughes, Red Lion street, d'oyleys; Miss Elizabeth Lewis, Athelstan road, fruit dish and caddy spoon; Mrs Morris Evans, Athelstan road, teapot and hot water jug; Mrs Shoiton, pair of ornaments; Mrs R White, Brook street, water jug Miss A E'Mason, Corbett Hotel, set of jugs Miss Gwenie Hughes, Idris Villas, pair of orna- ments; Miss Annie M. Jones, Maengwyn street, breakfast cruet; Mrs Dugmore, Brook street, pair of ornaments; Mrs S Jones, Brook street, pair of ornaments; Mrs Ellen Evans, National street, foreign pincushion and flower vases; Mrs W Vaughan, cheese dish Mr Tom Hughes, Maengwyn street, hand painted umbrella stand; Mrs Elizabeth Edwards, Frankwell street, pair of towels Mrs Jones, Post Office, pair of handsome flower vases Mrs Jones, Caethle, afternoon tea cloth Mrs H Hughes, Maengwyn street, set of jugs; Mr and Mrs Hunter, Idris Villas, half-dozen electro-plated table forks; Mrs and Miss Evans, Dysynni House, damask table cloth and and candlestick Miss Kate Edwards, Gwalia road, sugar basin and cream jug.

PETTY SESSIONS.—FRIDAY.

ABERDOVEY.

LLWYNGWRIL.

ARTHOG.

ABERGYNOLWYN.

CORRIS.

BARMOUTH.

DOLGELLEY.