Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

DOLGELLEY. ECCLESIASTICAL.—Last Sunday, the wen-known poet-preacher Rev R. Williams (Hwfa Mon) occupied the pulpit at the Welsh Congregational Church, attracting a large number of hearers. DR WILLIAMS'S SCHOOL.—The school has been re-opened after the summer vacation, a very large number of pupils re-assembling. An entrance examination, open to elementary school pupils, was held last, week. BENEFICIAL TO DOLGELLEY.— £ 100 given away in reductions at W. S. Williams and Griffith, Commerce House, Dolgelley. Great genuine Clearance Sale commencing next Saturday. Our readers will be repaid by visiting the above estab- lishment in securing real useful and new goods at prices that will astonish them. Remember the popular address, Commerce House. [Advt SPECIAL SERVICES.—On the occasion of the induc- tion of the Rev It. Morris, M.A., as joint pastor of the English Presbyterian and Bethel (Welsh) Cal- vinistic Churches, special services were held, com- mencing last (Wednesday) evening, when the Rev S. T. Jones (Rhyl) occupied the pulpit at Bethel, and the Rev J. Puleston Jones, M.A., preached at the English Church. The services will be continued to-day. A formal recognition service is to be held this afternoon, the announced speakers being Revs Isaac Davies (Glynceiriog), J. Puleston Jones, M.A., S. T. Jones, Evan Roberts, and John Williams, B.A. (Dolgelley), Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P., and Mr E. Griffith, J.P. PETTY SESSIONS.—TUESDAY. Before Dr Edward Jones (presiding), Dr J. E. Jones and Mr T. Edwards. JURY LISTs,-The assistant overseers of the parishes of Dolgelley, Brithdir, Llanelltyd, Llan- ddwy we, Mallwyd, and Llanymawddy attended and submitted the jury lists for the year, which were approved of. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—WM. Roberts, English Terrace, ple°dpd guilty to being drunk and dis- oiderly onbevinulth inst. in Union Square. P.O. ^■vans gavew.' .Oence. 2s 6d and costs. Richard Williams was chartrsd bv P.C. Owen with the same offence, committed on the 15th inst. in Eldon Square. Defendant pleaded guilty and he wag fine:! 2s 6<:1 ),nd costs.—Thomas Williams, who < not appear, .-as also fined 2s 6d and costs for a similar offence.-Robert Lewis, mason, was charged with being drunk on the 18th inst. Defendant pleaded not guilty. P.C. Owen proved the case, and the defendant was fined 2s 6a and costs.-Dr E. Jones inquired whether the police knew where these men had obtained drink.—Supt. Jones: We hope to be able to prove that on another occasion. DKUNK IN CHARGE OI? A HORSE.—Isaac. D. Jones was charged by Sergt. Breese with being drunk on the 15th inst., being at the time in charge of a horse. Defendant, admitted the charge, and was fined 5s and costs. EQUAL TO A DOZEN CONSTABLES.—Thomas Jones, a well-known character, was charged by P.C. Owen with being drunk in Eldon Square on the 24th inst. Defendant did not appear.-P.C. Evans proved the serving of the sutnmons.-P.C. Owen stated Lhat he saw the defendant in Eldon Square. He became very offensive and used bad language. When he (the constable) went up to him he continued to shout, saying he could fight a dozen constables to,-etheL-The Bench considered the case proved, and imposed a fine of 2s 6d and costs. WITHDRAWN.—An adjourned case by P.C. Davies against A. Thomas, Dinas Mawddwy, for being j drunk, was, on the application of the Chief Constable, withdrawn. Mr R. Guthrie Jones appeared for the defendant. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL—SATURDAY. Present Messrs Meyrick Roberts (chairman), presiding; John Griffith, Charles Williams, Owen Jones, William Davies, William Lloyd, Lewis Evans, Pugh Jones, Cadwaladr Roberts, William Evans, R. Hughes, John Roberts, R. Pughe, W. R. Richardson (clerk), and Wm. Jones (sanitary inspector). LETTER FROM THE RECTOR OF LLANFACHRETH. The Clerk read a letter from the Rev. Watkin Davies, Rector of Llanfachreth, in which he apologised to the Council for keeping them so long without a reply, as he bad been away from home, He said that the restrictions in regard to the church- yard at Llanfachreth would be duly carried out.- The Chairman Are you satisfied with this letter from Mr Davies?—Dr Charles Williams said he was sure Mr Davies would do what he had promised. —The Council agreed, and gratification was ex- pressed that the question had been satisfactorily disposed of. THANKING THE COUNCIL. Mr John Evans, Barmouth, chairman of the Board of Guardians, wrote a letter thanking the Council for the vote of sympathy passed by them with him and his family in their recent bereave- ment. The sympathy of friends bad sweetened the bitter waters they bad gone through. REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF THE LLANEGRYN DISTRICT. The Assistant Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board stating that they had no record of the receipt of the medical officer's report for 1895. There was a letter from him, but he did not mention the subject.—The Chairman What shall we do now ?—Dr Charles Williams I propose that officei and the Local Government Board.—This was seconded and agreed to.—In the report sent by Dr. Grosholz it was stated that scarlatina was subsiding at Abergynolwyn. In future he would send notifications of outbreaks to the Inspector, though I at leave the matter In future he would send with his other inspectors he never found it necessary, as they made regular and even daily visits during an epidemic. The general health of the district was satisfactory. He would be glad to meet Mr Meyrick Roberts to discuss Abergynolwyn sanitary matters.—Several notifications were sent in, but as they were for periods over a month they were not considered, and it was resolved to ask all medical officers to send in notifications received at intervals every month. THE APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER. A notice of motion stood on the agenda in the name of Mr Rees Evans in favour of the appoint- ment of one medical officer, but as Mr Evans was not present it was decided to adjourn the matter for a month.—Dr Charles Williams said he had been deputed to make inquiries into the salary of the various medical officers, and he found that for the whole eounty they paid about £ 236 8s. KHYDYMAIN WATER SUPPLY. A letter from the agent to the Hengwrtucha Estate (Mr Edward Griffith) was read, in winch he stated that while Mr Owen was always solicitous for the effective sanitation of his property he would point out that the water referred to was a moun- tain stream of excellent water and not subject to pollution. The water was recently analysed and found perfectly wholesome.—The inspector referred to a case of diphtheria that had occurred there, and though the source of the water was pure enough the water was liable to pollution by houses in the vicinity. The pollution, however, could be remedied by a length of piping at a cost of £ 5.—Dr Charles Williams pointed out that diphtheria never broke out anywhere without a reason. It was what was termed a preventable disease, and was a fever often caused by dirtiness.—It was decided to call upon the landlords to carry out the work. DYFFRYN WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk having written to the Dyffryn Parish Council asking what reason that body had against the District Council carrying out works of water supply, the Parish Council, it was alleged, failing to make an effective job of it, Mr William Griffith, clerk to the Parish Council, wrote saying his Council desired to know where the defect was. The Council bad done all in its power to remedy the complaint, and was prepared to do more if there was necessity for it.—The Chairman asked the Inspector to state his opinion on the matter. The Inspector said the Council had for a year or two come to the conclusion that no water could be had for Dyffryn without waterworks, and it was plain they would have to go some distance for it. He would also suggest that when waterworks were made care should be taken to prevent the water from being polluted by manure heaps, farm yards, &c. Since the Parish Council asked what was required, let them be told straight that waterworks were wanted at once and let them carry them out since they had expressed their willingness to do so. He believed the best place to get witer from was Llwyngwian.—Mr J. Lewis Pugh said that when he was passing through Dyffryn during the summer he had seen no less than six persons at the water spout with their cans waiting for water.-Mr Lewis Evans said he was able to get water from Tyddyndu. They might be able to get water there.—The Chair- man Will anyone of you please propose anything in order that we may pioceed. You see the inspec- tor and the medical officer agree that waterworks are required for Dvffryn.-Dr Charles Williams, having been asked for his opinion, said the matter was very dark to.him. Some said a water supply was lequired and others said it was not; some said they wanted it and others did not. Their officers had expressed themselves in favour of waterworks and the probable result would be that the Local Government Board would come down and do the work and compel the Parish Council to pay. They should remember that the reports of the officers were sent up to London, and if things were not carried out by them the Local Government Board would see to it that they were carried out, The Clerk: There is a letter in the office asking the Council what has been done.—Mr Lewis Evans: There is nothing to be done except waterworks. The inspector and the medical officer have both said so.—Mr Wm. Evans proposed, and Air Lewis Evans seconded, that the works should be under- taken, and if not done by the Parish Council the District Council would carry them out at their cost. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector reported his visit to Aberllefenni, and be had seen the agent for Mr Price and other persons there. They had all promised to carry out his suggestions to remove pig styes and make proper roads, &c., in a month or two.—The Chairman Are there any cases of diphtheria there now ?—The Inspector: No, not one. They have all disappeared now. At the same time it was true the village was dirty, and there was a pig sty or something else objectionable between the different houses in the village. There were two houses in the village he would like to report further upon. There was a cow house in the middle of the village, and he would not be satisfied with the village until it was removed. He did not object to the building, but its position. It was decided that the inspector should visit the village again, and report if the im- provements promised were being carried.—The request of Mr J. Williams, Gwernhefin, Bala, for a tracing of his land was granted, the Surveyor to send the same.

CORRIS, NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—Mrs Jones, a certificated mistress from Gloucestershire, commenced duties on Monday as assistant mistress at the Infants' Department of the National School. Mr White- head, the new schoolmaster, has already done some excellent work, and the prospects of the school are at present most promising. More interest is taken in the school now than has been seen for a long time, thanks to the Rev. Hugh Williams and those who so willingly assist him MARRIAGE.—At the Holy Trinity Parish Church on Saturday morning, the Rev. H. Williams, curate- in-charge, officiating, the marriage was solemnized of Mr James H. Hill, of the Inland Revenue, Machynlleth, with Miss Emma Jane Cole, daughter of Mrs Williams, wife of Mr Williams, the popular manager of the Braichgoch quarries. The best man was Dr Jones, Corris, and the bridesmaid was Miss Isabella Cole, sister of the bride. The bride- groom entered the church in the company of Dr. Jones, and took his seat in the chance]. Precisely at 10-30 a.m. the bride entered, leaning on her father's arm. The marriage was celebrated by the firing of cannons. As the party left the church it seemed as if the quantity of rice at present in Corris would be exhausted upon the happy couple. After the service Mr and Mrs Williams entertained a large party to breakfast at Frongoch, and the health of Mr and Mrs Hill was drunk amidst enthusiasm. In the afternoon the couple drove to Dolgelley en route for Liverpool and Ireland. The presents were numerous and costly. CHURCH BAZAAR. On Friday and Saturday a bazaar was held in the National School in aid of the Church School Restoration Fund. It was under the distinguished patronage of the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry, who takes keen interest in the district. Tho weather on Friday was most unfavourable, but in spite of that Lady Londonderry was there to open the bazaar. Her ladyship said she "had great pleasure in opening the bazaar and appearing be- fore her Corris friends, her countrymen and countrywomen. It was a place in which she took great interest, and was glad to find they had set about the work of restoring the school, a work with which she hoped they would continue to go on c::c: She was very pleased with the sight before her and it was a credit to them, considering the little time they had had for the preparation. She had great pleasure in declaring the bazaar opened.—The Rev H. Williams proposed a vote of thanks to her lady. ship for so kindly consenting to open the bazaar, this was seconded by Mr Parsons, Fronfelen, sup- ported by Mr J. R. Dix, and carried with applause. Her ladyship then made a round of the stalls, buy- ing something at each, and brisk business was done during the afternoon and evening. The following had charge No. 1, refreshment, stall, Mrs Owen, Braichgoch, assisted by Mrs Thomas. No. 2, Mrs and Miss Edwards, Stafford House. No. 5, Mrs Evans, Braichgoch farm. No. 4, Mrs Parry, Police Station. No. 5, Miss Griffiths, Slater's Arms. No. 6, Mrs Dix, Brynawel. Art stall, Miss Dix and Miss Pritchard, Hendafarn. Household requisite stall, Mrs Williams and Mrs Jones. Upper Corris stall, Mrs Lawis, Abercwmeiddaw; Mrs Owen, Mrs Lloyd, and Mrs Kate, Owen. Oa Saturday, the weather had changed and was in marked contrast to that of the previous day. This day the bazaar was opened by Mrs Parsons, Fron- felin, who was briefly introduced to those present by the Rev H. William s.r-Mrs Parsons said she had great pleasure; in declaring the bazaar open. Its object was one in which she took great interest, viz., the instruction of the young. She and her friends would be exceedingly sorry to leave Corris not only on account of its beautiful scenery but also on account of the kindness with which they had been received. She could only add her best wishes for the prosperity of Corris. The Rev H. Williams proposed a vote of thanks to her for her kind- ness in opening the bazaar. He could ask for help to assist in restoring the building from all because the school had been used by all for various pur- poses. Some expense had already been incurred, and he estimated it would cost P,100 to complete the work they had begun. He felt confident be would be able to meet the prasent difficulty. The Church Schools in Wales were equal in secular sub. jects to any schools in their country and he thought they were a little in advance with the instruction in religion ITe was quite convinced that the people themselves felt an awakening interest in religious instruction—Mr J. R. Dix, in a humorous Welsh speech, briefly proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Parsons.-At the close he called for cheers for Mrs Parsons, which was heartily responded to. Mr Parsons,: on behalf of his mother, thanked those present for the heartiness and kindness with v-hich they had received her. With respect to the i-^es for handiwork he and his wife were asked to fudge. They had had great difficulty in award. ing the prize. The works were so equal in merit that they had added a prize equal to the first prize and a second prize. No less than 18 bad entered into the competition. They had done their 'best to arrive at a fair decision, and he hoped ic would be satisfactory to everyone. He should like to add a few words in praise of the beautiful district in which the village was placed. They themselves had gained health and strength by their stay in the neighbourhood, and would go away not only with increased health and strength but with pleasant recollections of the kindness they had received from all (applause).—Business was then commenced, with successful results. Prizes were awarded as follows Ladies' washing com- petitions, for which a handsome case of best quality electro-plate tea spoons and tongs of the value of 15s was offered, was won by Mrs Lloyd, Penrhiw; 2nd prize, Mrs Williams, Braichgoch Terrace. For washing and starching a pair of cuffs and a collar, the 1st prize was taken by Miss Evans, and the 2nd by Mrs Davies. The prizes for the handiwork were won as follows: —Equal first, Mrs Walter Williams and Mr W. Jones 2, Miss Roper. The committee had added a washing competition for men, which created great interest and excitement. At the finish the work was so evenly balanced that Mr Dix generously added 2s 6d to the prizes, and so made three first prizes of 5s each, which were given to Messrs Lewis Lewis, David Lewis, and D. Pierce. When the accounts are balanced it is expected that the bazaar will clear some £80, exclusive of the goods left. By the sale of surplus goods it is expected that another X20 will be realised, which will make the sum necessary for the proper restoration cf the school.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts, for the week ending September 26th 1897 Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £ 3,143; mer- chandise, minerals, and live stock, C2,854; total for the week, £ 5,997 aggregate from commence- ment of half-year, £ 89,027 Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year Miles open, 250 Passengers parcels, &c., 13,039; merchandise, minerals, &c., &2.STI total for the week, £ 5,716; aggregate from commencement of halfyenr, £ 87.239. Increase for the weeK, passengers, parcels, &c. £ 104; increase, merchandise, minerals, &c. £ 177 total increase for the week, £ 281; aggregate increase, passengers, parcels, Ac., £ 736; aggre- gate increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £1;052.; aggregate increase from the commencement of half year, £ 1,788.

i, CORRESPONDENCE. Oft CORRESPONDENTS. — Communications for thii column should be addressed to the Editor, and must be ivritten upon one side of the paper ONIV, They should in all cases be accompanied by ft1* nam-e and address of the sender, not necessarily for prblication but as a guarantee of good faith.

A JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE. TO THE EDITOR. SIR,—Allow me to call the attention of our junior football players to the desirability of forming ft Junior Football League in Towyn. There are several promising junior teams, e.g., the Towyn County School, Rovers Reserve, and Towyn Wed* nesday, and no doubt two or three others could readily be formed. As wall as giving the juniors the benefit of a manly and healthy game, it would form an admirable reserve for the senior club. Trusting'the matter will not be allowed to drop, but carried to a successful issue, I beg to remain, yours &c., A JUNIOR FOOTBALLER. Towyn, Sept. 27, 1897.

Y GOLOFN GYMREIG. DULL Y BYD 0 FYW. Mae llawer math o bobol Yn byw o fewn y byd, Mae rhai mewn gwychder dillad Yn foethus iawn o hyd Mae ganddynt aur ac arian, Yn nghadw fwy na mwy, A'r lleill sydd mewn tylodi Yn derbyn peth o'r plwy'. Mae pethau mor anwastad, Ac hefyd mewn annhrefu, Mae un yn fyr o ddillad, Heb ddim i'w roi am gefn; A'r llall a llond ei goffrau, Yn fwyd i'r pryfaid man, Heb fod yn dda i undyn, Ond coelcerth ar y tan. Mae rhai yn hoffi chwareu llhyw wag bleserau ffol, A gwario maent en hamser, Wrth gicio'r bel i'r goal, A thyrfa o edrychwyr A safant yno'n syn, A'u fferau bron a rhewi A'u gwyneb 'n welw wyn. Mae eraill sy'n gwastraffu Trwy foddio blysiau'r cnawd, K Heb wybod beth gant fwyta- Ni chofiant byth am dlawd; '1' Rhyw fyw er mwyn cael bwyta, Lie bwyta er cael byw, Yw meddwl y rhai'n o hyd Y bol yn wir yw'r Duw. Ond diolch mae rhai eraill Yn byw 'run byd a'r rhai'n, Yn bobol, ddiwyd, onest, Yn dirion ac yn gain Yn byw i wneyd daioni Ni roddant sen na gwawd, | Ond edrych maent yn wastad Am roddi peth i'r tlawd. Mae rhai'n yn efelychu Gwir grefydd, rhinwedd, moes, Mae meddwl rhai'n yn dawel Pan chwyth yr awel groes Fe gana'r gwyr mewn'storm Pan fflachia'r tanllyd fellt, A byddant yn ddiogel, j Pan rwygo'r coed yn ddellt. GWYLIWR O'R BRYN. ♦

WHAT FOLKS SAY.. That Aberystwyth people were surprised to see Bill Jones in goal. i That everybody said he looked younger than ever. [ That he will not be entitled to the Old Age | Pension for a long time yet. That though he required a lot of asking to play it will pay the Towyn club to ask him. That all are sorry for the condition of his pants, but the enthusiastic members of the team have sworn they will have a benefit for him on the 25th of May—his birthday. That the committee were not in evidence, only one being in Aberystwyth, and he was not on the field. «,

Speaking at Barmouth on Monday at the annual meeting of the Merionethshire Liberal Association, Mr Thomas Ellis, M.P., said that meeting brought home to them the importance of the work of organ- isation. Welsh Liberalism had secured something like its rightful share of influence on local Councils and of representation in Parliament. Since the enfranchisement of 1885, there had grown a, strong desire for Welsh unity, for the attainment in all spheres of public activity of the oneness of Wales. That was the meaning of the demand for separate legislation for Wales, for securing Statutes for Wales embodying the matured conviction of the Welsh people on subjects closely affecting their well-being, even though other portions of the United Kingdom were indifferent, or sluggish, or hostile in their attitude; This desire had found some satisfaction in the passing of the Welsh In- termediate Education Act. Referring to the two Liberal Executives in North and South Wales, Mr Ellis urged the adoption of some method which would, from time to time, bring representatives of Welsh Liberalism together for discussion of aims, and for concerting means for obtaining those ends. The want of such a method had made it difficult for Welsh Liberalism to make a striking, timely, or effective pronouncement on the land, the education, and the Eastern questions, on which individual Welshmen, and groups of Welshmen, had felt the deepest concern. The Welsh members had de- cided to submit the question to each constituency. whether it desired that delegates from all the Welsh constituencies should meet at Cardiff to consider the political situation in Wales, and to decide whether it was advisable to establish some permanent organisation (cheers.) Printed and Published by Samuel Salter and David Rowlands, at their Offices, 21, Berriew street, Welshpool, in the County of Moutgomery.- Thursday, September JO, 1897.