The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

BARMOUTH. Appointment.—Mr D. Oswald Davies, solicitor, has been appointed Magistrates Clerk for the Towyn Division. Success.—At the Llanbedr Show on Saturday last Mr Ohurchley, Plasmyn- ach, took several prizes in the horticul- tural section, Welsh Siiiging.On Sunday evening last a sacred concert was given at the j Assembly Rooms by the Male Voice Choir. S. John's Church.On Monday even- ing next, an organ recital will be given at S. John's Church by Mr W. H. Pyemont. The recital will commence at 8 p.m. Daily Prayers.The English Congre- gational Church Jubilee Rroad is open daily between 10 a.m. and 12 a.m. for silent prayers in this our hour of National Distress. "Let all Christians intercede for Peace." Baptist. -The evening service at the Baptist Chapel was conducted last Sun- day by Mr R. G. Sargent, Bristol, a visi- tor to Barmouth during the last forty years. During tha service a solo was rendered by Miss Nelson, of Rugby. Alfresco Pavilion. --The Empire Serenaders are drawing large audiences nightly, and the artistes are being well received. To-night (Thursday) there will be an extra special night, when the grand Ragtime Revue will be introduced for the first time in Barmoutb, and which has been the rage of London. News of Battle.—Information re- garding the movements of troops and the navy are nowhere awaited with much more anxiety than at Barmouth. Several Barmouth men—no less than four from the same family, are on active service with the Rugulars. Several Barmoath men are in the territorials, while a number are in the Naval Reserve. Parents and relations of thes(fbrave men who are fighting for King and Country, and for our very existance as a nation, can rest assured, that the deepest sympathy of their fellow townspeople is with them, in their anxiety for the safety of those who are dear to them. Young men are en- listing and leaving the town daily to take their stand in defence of their home and country. Railway Traffic.Never before have a Stationmaster and hi staff at Bar- mouth had a busier, more worrying and responsible time, than has been the lot of Mr George Wellings and his staff, during the last few weeks. The large number of additional trains in connec- tion with the military arrangements, were but a minor worry compared with the extra work and anxiety caused by innumerable inquierios made respecting luggage and travelling, and the difficulty in giving reliable information. Not- withstanding all this extra pressure, the work at the Railway Station to all appearance to outsiders has been carried through with extraordinary smoothness and regularity, and visitors are loud in their praise of the trouble taken, and courtesy shown to them by Mr Wellings Bd bis ofucials.. Organ Recital.—On Thursday last an organ recital was given at S. John's Church by Air W. H. Pyemont, which was attended by a large congregation. Also Mr Arthur Gilbert, of Handsworth, j Birmingham, very effectively sung Deeper, deeper still" and Waft, waft her Angels." Soldiers' and Sailors' Families As- sociation.-Funds are urgently needed to carry on the work of the Association. Subscriptions will be gratefully received by Mrs A. J. Hewins, Garreglwyd, Bar- mouth, bon. secretary and treasurer of the Ardudwy-is-Artro Branch, or Miss Gamweli, Aber Altro, Llanbedr. Visitors' Service.—The above service held on Wednesday evening last at the English Congregational Church, Jubilee Road, was conducted by the Sobo Hill Congregational Church. Mr Harry Morris conducted the service, and after prayers by several members and the reading of Scripture by Mr Alfred Roe, a very helpful address was given by Mr Edward J, Copper on The necessary qualifications to serve Christ and His Church." The hearty singing and the undivided attention of the congregation was a proof of a deep desire to know the highest service. Obituary.—It is with deep regret we have to record the death of Mrs Jones, the wife of Mr David Charles Jones, Cambtian Street, which took place on Tuesday night after a lingering illness, at the early age of twenty eight years. Much sympathy is extended o the bereaved widower and the two little ones who have lost the care of a faith- ful mother. ,The Passing of Sir Edward Anwyl. —The sad intelligence of the death of the great Welsh scholar—Sir Edward Anwyl-came with great surprise and poignant sorrow to his many Barmotith friends and admirers. Sir Edward had often preached at the English aDd Welsh Congregational Churches, where his rich ministries were greatly appreciated. His 21 years' splendid work at the Uni- versity, Aberystwyth, is one of the greatest achievements of eminent Welsh men Those who were privileged to hear his inspired address to the teachers of Merionethshire in our County School some, weeks ago will remember with gratitude the sum and substance of his message, The end of all education is the building up of character." Smart Rescue.—We cull the follow- ing paiagraph from the" North Wales Observer" for last weeh- :-Mr Jos. Davies, Assistant at the Pawnbroker's shop, met with a narrow escape from drowning at Siliwen Baths last Friday morning. Mr Davies bad crossed the baths on the diving-board, and was essaying to return to the small' jetty which protrudes in to the depth of the baths, when he became exhausted and helpless in the middle of the baths. Observing Davies's predicament, Mr David Lewis Morris, son of Capt. & Mrs John Morrris, Tanyfedw, Barmoutb (of Messrs Dick's Boot Establishment who was swimming close by immediately went to his aid, and succeeded in grasp- ing Davies at the back of the neck just as the latter had begun to sink. With some difficulty, Mr Morris brought him safely to land, find was warmly compli- mented by several who had witnessed the occurrence. Mr Morris has been the recipient of the Humane Society Certi- ficate for saving life at Barmouth (bis prtive place). Buildiiig.-There are bright prospects for employment to ,t good number of m (n for the coming winter as a number of houses will be erected at Llanaber. The Royal Magnets.—These popular entertainers are continuing to be as popular as ever judging by the large audiences that listen to them nightly on the Marine Parade. To-morrow night fFriday) a grand Scotch night will be given at 8 p.m. Art Picture House.—The above place j of amusement is continuing to draw j large audiences nightly, and the star ) picture for the beginning of the week, J "In Mid Atlantic," was greatly enjoyed. I During Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the pictures will be shown only in the afternoons at 3 o'clock. The "star" picture will be Chest of Fortune." Trade Panic.—The greatest indigna- tion was felt last week by inhabitants and visitors alike at the unreasonable and unjust, not-, to mention unchristian- like action of a number of tradespeople in advancing the prices of necessities, and thus help to create a panic. These advances were made on goods that they had in stock, for instance, bacon was sold for 1/8 per lb., which was in excess of the maximum price fixed by the Government—other articles of food were charged pro rata. We are glad to find that our tradesmen have seen the wisdom of reducing these exorbitant prices to their previous and normal rates. The Lewis Le wis Bequest.—The sum of t250 bequeathed by the late Alderman Lewis Lewis for the purpose of awarding scholarships to Barmouth children continues to prove of much assistance. The Committee met last week under the chairmanship of Alder- man T. Martin Williams, J.P. There were also present: Mr Ed. Williams, with Mr R. Llewelyn Owen secretary.— The Headmaster (Mr Edmund D. Jones, VM.A.), recommended that the scholar- ships of Rebecca Gladys Rocke, Maindee House ;J ennie Jones, Bronyilyn; and Margaret Lumley Jones, Gwaliit Stores, should be renewed in view of their satisfactory work at \school, and the recommenda tion was adopted. The Coronation Band.—Those who are interested in the Band and who so materially assisted'to establish it will be glad to know that in all probability it will be more flourishing than ever in the near future. On Tuesday evening last, [the Committee met, Mr J. Jones, The Library, in the chair, when new rules were drawn out. The conductor. ship has been taken over by Mr W. E. Williams, Liverpool House, while Mr J. R. Thomas, 2, Glanmorgan, has taken the secretarial work. Mr J. Philip Williams attended to bid farewell to his colleagues on the eve of his de- parture for the war as a motor-driver. His instrument will be reserved for him in the hope that he will return safely and soon. We can expect to hear the Band in our streets within a week or so,. Books of Interest to Yisitore and Others—"Marianne Farningbam in Her Welsh Home," with portrait of the eminent authoress and her Barmouth Home. Also "Bunyan Yesterday and To-day," n tale that has thrilled the ages. Special references to the dedica- tion of the Bunyan Memorial Window in Westminster. Both books by W. Glandwr Morgan. May be had of all i j

THE WAR. Barmouth Lodging-house Keepers Less. In consequence of the anxiety felt in the country in connection with the War, the lodging-house keepers in the town will suffer to the extent of about £ 000 through having rooms reserved for visitors cancelled, and as the question was often asked whether the Lodging- house keepers could ciaim any compen- sation, our representative discussed the point on Tuesday with Mr William George "(Messrs Lloyd George & George), solictors, Barmouth), who waa sorry to learn of the disappointment gieen to many lodging- hous!é);keepers. Mr George said he had no doubt that in a large majority of the cases there was no jus- l tification or excuse at all for the con- duct complained of and which amounted to a direct breach of contract on the part of the visitors concerned. There might be cases in which the persons who had taken rooms would be justified in not coming; for instance where they had been called to give service on land or sen, and be was quite sure that none of the Lodging-house keepers would think of complaining in cases like that, but from nearly all be could hear the bulk of those wlJí) had stayed away bad no such reasonable excuse to put for- ward, and that being so he thought it was their bounden duty to compensate the Lodging-house keepers to whom they bad caused such serious loss.

Forthcoming Events Free insertions under this column to all those who bring in their PrinJin on all Forth-coming Events. AUGUST. 13th, 14th, 15th.—"Ann'' at the Pavilion. 13th.—Grand Ragtime Revue at the Alfresco Pavilion. 14th.—The Royal Magnet's Grand Open- Air Concert, 15lb— New Night and Upside Down Danoing at the Alfresco Pavilion. 17th.—Grand Organ Recital at S. John's Church. 17th, 18th, 19th.—"Gipsy Love" at the Pa vjliou. 20th.—Church Annual Concert SEPTEMBER. —Caersalem Sale of Work. DECEMBER. 25th,—Dyffrvn Chair Eisteddfod. For the Best Series of View Post Cards Go to the Original Stationers and Publishers— J. EVANS & NEPHEW, High Street, Who have an unlimited Stock of Framed Views, Purses, Dorothy Bags, Guide Books, Maps, &c., &c.; also Agents for rt ihM CHOCÚlATES AND SWEETS SWEETS 'Advertise in the Bar- mouth Advertiser." It will pay you.