Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

-— Y BABAN IESU. 0 Faban hawddgar, mae'n flodyn cariad, Ymleda'n swynol mewn dwyfol dyfiad, Yn bur a siriol rhodda bersawriad A ddeil i enyn nefol ddylanwad, Yn mwyn wedd y Mebyn m&.d—-d&rllenir Yr Hwn a godir yn unig Geidwad. ATHA. —

BLODEUGLWM Er serchog gof am Jeanie Lewis, yr hon a fu farw Rhagfyr 25ain, 1896, yn dair a dau fis oed. Aeth Jeanie hoff i lawr, Er galar chwerw; Ei grudd oedd fel y wawr, A droes yn welw; Tair blwydd a dcufis oed, Yn blentyn glana 'rioed, Mewn tawel fedd fe'i rhoed, Yn mhlith y meirw. Fe ddaeth rhyw chwerw loex, Yn llym, nodedig, I'r eneth fach a droes, Yn dra gwenwynig; Er pob rhyw ofal lion, Ar ran y fechan hon; Aeth tros yr olaf don, Ar Ddydd Nadolig. Ar rybudd byr aeth hon, Oddi ar ein daear, Fel rhosyn hardd ei fron, Yn gwywo'n gynar, Er profedigaeth syn, A dagrau, gyda hyn, Mae Jeanie'n angel gwyn, Mewn byd mwy hawddgar. Tycoeh, Llanuwchllyn. EVAN EVANS. «

FOOTBALL. FORECAST COMPETITION. The conditions are as follows :—Every week the sum of One Pound is offered to the person who sends to the Editor the actual forecast of the results of the matches given for competition the preceding week, and in the event of no one giving the actual scores the sum of Ten Shillings will be given to the person who predicts nearest the actual scores. Each person competing must use the coupon to be found on this page. No old coupons will be allowed, neither will any recognition be given to forecasts other than on the proper coupon. Each competitor must cut out the coupon, and fill in the names of the competing teams, with their scores, thus: "Bolton W. 4, Sunderland 2;" in the case of a draw insert Portmadoc 1, Penygroes 1;" as the case may be, and forward in a sealed envelope to the Editor, COUNTY TIMES Office, Welshpool," by whom it must be received not later than first post on Saturday morning in each iveek, the envelope to be endorsed Competition." Four points will be allowed for an actual result, three points for a result one goal out, two points for two goals out, and one point for three goals out. In the case of a draw the same conditions will apply. One or more forecasts may be sent in by the same person but in each case the correct coupon must be used. The Editor's award is in all eases final. THE RESULT OF SATURDAY'S COMPETITION. This is the best competition since the football season opened both for the number of coupons sent in and for the closeness of the forecasts. It is interesting to see the unanimity of the competitors in favour of Chirk against the Druids. Towyn competitors clearly did not anticipate that Builth would win by so many points. Competitors must bear in mind that the rules will be strictly adhered to, and that coupons received after the first post on Saturday are disqualified, and will probably not even be opened till after the competition is decided. The winning coupon gave the correct score of one team in each contest and was out by only one goal in each of the opposing teams. The prize of 10s. goes to Mr E. Lewis, 33, Lledan Crescent, Welshpool, who has made 12 points. The following are the matches for competition on December 11th coupons must reach the head office, not later than first post on December 11th, otherwise they will be disqualified. Competitors may, to save postage, hand in their coupons personally at the head office, Welshpool; or at the branch offices, Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth, and 3, Church Street, Towyn. In the two latter cases, however, they must be handed in before noon on the day previous. 1 Chirk v White Stars 2 Aberystwyth Congre's v Singleton & Coles 3 Newtown Reserve v Oswestry United Reserve 4 Stockport County v New Brighton

FOOTBALL NOTES. [BY DRIBBLER."] Six goals to nil. I never expected it, but still when you come to put two and two together you cannot be surprised. No recent matches, no train- ing, and an absolute indifference to all advice is the reason for that drastic thrashing administered to Towyn at Builth on Saturday last. The day will come when even the Towyn eleven will not be adverse to a little advice I blame the committee as well as the players. They are responsible for the good name of the team, and if they cannot get their wishes as regards training carried out, then I say resign for some who can, and on the other hand if the players won't train, then I say their room is better than their company." I don't exactly say there were tears on Saturday evening, but bad temper was the order of the evening in St. Cadvan's Village. And no wonder either. Sheffield United-excuse me "One of the Crowd" -still run undefeated in the League, and really as regards their match last Saturday you cannot call that a defeat; it was simply a reserve team against the Corinthians, and I am surprised the Corinthians could do nothing. Towyn and Barmouth match will be played at Towyn on December 18th, and I hope to see a battle royal." Blaenau visit Dolgelley on Saturday, and Aberystwyth visit Towyn. In the former match I expect a real tussle. Blaenau defence is, I consider, the finest defence in the League, and the Dolgelley forwards will certainly tax them, and it is here the old saying comes in diamond cut diamond." I should like to be there; perhaps, however, One of the Crown will help a lame man over the still." Dribbler," Towyn, will find me. There is your opportunity! The North v. South match will be played at Towyn on Monday, December 27th (Boxing Day), and the selection of the teams are in the hands of Mr Kinman, of Dolgelley, who selects the South, and Mr Breeze, of Portmadoc, who selects the North. Notice has already been sent in to Secre. taries of Clubs to forward to the respectively named

BARMOUTH. ENGLISH INDEPENDENT CHAPEL.—At the English Independent Chapel on Sunday the pulpit both morning and evening was occupied by Mr J. H. Edwards, Aberystwyth, editor of Young Wales. CHRIST CHURCH.—The subject of discussion at the Debating Society on Tuesday evening was Which has the greater influence on man—heredity or environment ?" Miss M. E. Evans took the latter side of the question, and Mr Barrow Evans the former. The Rev D. Evans, M.A., was in the chair. PRESENTATION TO THE REV. R. THOMAS.—At the Welsh Independent Chapel on Friday evening the Rev R. Thomas and his bride, on the occasion of their return home from their honeymoon, were presented by the members of the Mutual Improve- ment Society with a handsome clock as a wedding gift. The Rev R. Thomas is the president of the society. WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—On Sunday Mr W. 0. Jones, Aber, Bangor, who is well known as a popular lecturer and preacher in the Wesleyan Connexion, preached to appreciative congregations.—On Tues- day evening he delivered his popular lecture on Love and marriage." The meeting was held under the auspices of the Wesley Guild, and the lecturer was in his best form. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL.-On Wednesday after- noon a meeting was held for the purpose of electing officials on the newly-elected Free Church Council. For the year to end in September, 1898, the Rev J. Gwynoro Davies was elected president; the Rev P. J. Roberts, secretary; and Captain John Garnett, Quay Cottage, treasurer. It was decided at the outset to hold a united Church meeting, when the subject for consideration will be Complete con- secration to the service of Christ." Several per- sons were decided upon as speakers. STORM.—On Saturday and Sunday a heavy storm passed over the town and district. A gale blew from the south-west. There was an occasional shower of hailstones, and rain fell in torrents. Although the wind changed on Sunday afternoon to north-north-west, and also became stronger, no considerable damage was done. The sea was very high. At mid-dav on Saturday the barometer registered 30'10, but owing to the atmospheric depression it registered 29'40 only at mid-day on Sunday. WESLEY GUILD.—A meeting of the Guild was held at the schoolroom of the Wesleyan Chapel, the Rev P. J. Roberts, in the chair. The subject for discussion was Which is the best medium for knowledge, that which is written or that which is spoken ?" For the former Mr Robert Griffith and Mr Evan Williams spoke, and for the latter Mr M. J. Morris and Miss Edwards. On a vote being taken a large majority was found for the former. WILLIAMS, PANTYCELYN."—The above was the subject of an important and instructive lecture by the chaired bard Elvet on Friday evening at the Siloam chapel. The attendance was good. The Rev R. Thomas occupied the chair. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Monday evening a temperance meeting was held in the Wesleyan Chapel, the Rev P. J. Roberts presiding. Ad- dresses were delivered by the Chairman and Mr W. 0. Jones. nAERALEM MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. — On Friday evening at the Caersalem schoolroom Mr Rees Jones, Glanymor, in the chair, when a mis- cellaneous programme of songs, duets, &c., was gone through. The attendance of members was exceedingly good. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL—TUESDAY. SPECIAL MEETING. Present: Rev. J. Gwynoro Davies (chairman) presiding, Messrs H. Wynne Williams, 0. W. Morris, R. W. Jones, J. Richards, E. Richards, and W. Owen, with Mr W. George (clerk), Mr Owen Jones (assistant clerk), and Mr John Adams (sur- veyor). AN EXPLANATION. The Chairman explained that the shortness of the notice con vening the meeting was due to the un- certainty of a, conference with Mr Denniss, the general manager of the Cambrian Railways that day. A word had com.> that Mr Denniss had been called to London, and therefore was unable to con- fer with the Council that day.-The Surveyor called attention to the state of the road leading from the end of the Jubilee road to Cumberland Place, and it was agreed that this also should be brought under the notice of the Railway Company. THE SUGGESTED CONFERENCE THE COUNCIL DECIDE TO PROCEED WITH THEIR OWN SCHEME. A letter was read from Dr Lloyd, dated the 18th November, acknowledging the receipt of the Council's letter suggesting two dates on which the deputation could meet the Council. He stated that it was impossible for the deputation to meet them that week or the following week as four of them were not at home and their engagements would not allow them to be present on the dates suggested. He trusted the Council would see their way to ap- point other dates.—The Assistant Clerk stated that in reply to the letter a communication was sent on the following day to Dr Lloyd suggesting two other dates, viz., Monday, Nov. 29th and Friday, Decem- ber 3rd, at the Police Station, at three o'clock in the afternoon.-N 0 reply to that was received from Dr Lloyd but a note was sent by Mrs Lloyd stating that Dr Lloyd being away from home no date could be fixed. The A ssistant Clerk said ihat nothing further had been heard on the niatter,-Tiie Chairman thought it righi to have the correspondence read; very likely capital would he made out of it again. H^wdieved tlw Council were amply justified in what thev decid.-d to do some time aso. Thev knew perfecllv weil ti e time that there was 110", 1,he slightest idea of meeting the Council He did not thir.k there was the slightest intention on the part of the gentleman who proposed, and seemed anxious, and who led the meeting to believe that he had a scheme ready, and that if the Council only received a deputation he would divulge or reveal that scheme. It was only the same game of bluff over again, and the Council saw now had they re- fu:-eri • i- afi the sec- nd meeting passed a ankinf cut t, receive the deputation there wf:1J1,¡ I" that tlln f'ourird refused to i-c-Mvt <1 < deputation, and had the Council would have present: d their ««:h> me" —(laughter)—or would have re- liJvi-d li.rfii.-uth partly, if not wholly, of its v burden However, now the Council i met him he would not sav tii,.m-- ,wg,. h, hiic nor. consulti>d tln-in -1 Mr Wynne Williams (interposing) Not, yet?—The Chairman No, lie has not. Contftuing's be said, he understood that some of the deputation had refused to be led by him, and were extremely sorry they had allowed themselves to be his followers. Henceforth they would have nothing to do with him, and they would absolutely refuse to be dragged at his heels. The Council had done its duty, and they had not only given him the choice of two dates in one week, but two dates in another week. The Council had carried out the purport of the resolu- tion passed at the public meeting.—Mr Adams said a member of the deputation had called at the office, and had inquired about the accounts. He, however, listened to what Mr Owen Jones and himself (the surveyor) said, and was given some idea as to the cost of the waterworks.—The Chairman expressed his pleasure that Major Patchett had been at the office. He would only be glad if the others did likewise, and not listen to every Dick, Tom and Harry, but take their facts from the fountain head. —Mr Wynne Williams thought the Council should now proceed with its own scheme and consider the subject of procuring the money.— Mr R. W. Jones thought that as four members of the deputation were away last week, another chance should be given to the deputation.—The Chairman said they had had two offers.-Mr. O. W. Morris said Dr. Lloyd had been home since Satur- day, and had had ample time to reply to the communication. He understood that not one of the deputation bad been consulted, but that it was one man Dr. Lloyd was in communication with.- Mr. R. W. Jones said that put a different com- plexion on the whole matter. He thought at first that the deputation had been consulted.—The Chairman said that Dr. Lloyd took his marching orders from the Rev. E. Hughes. It was very difficult for him to reply, as it was likely he had not heard anything from the Rev. E. Hughes. However, they might have expected a letter from Dr. Lloyd, as he was home before Saturday. He did not think there was anything tu do except to proceed in their own way.—Mr. Wynne Williams agreed that they should go on in their own way, and call a Committee meeting after the Council to take into consideration how to procure the neces- sary money.—It was pointed out that it was possible to have a reply to the letter sent before next Friday, and in the event of one coming it was decided to call a special meeting.—Mr. O. W. Morris referred to a leaderette in a local pa,per, in which it was stated that the deputation had been reviled.— The Chairman I know that the Rev Ed. Hughes is a grean personage. It says in the leaderette that the deputation will not meet because they have been reviled. Who is the deputation ? I know for a fact that four of them have not been asked. So the Rev E. Hughes must be writing his leaderette without consulting those who have been appointed. To ignore gentlemen appointed by a, public meeting is carrying things too far, even for the Rev Edwd. Hughes. They knew he was not under the law, but let them hope he was under grace. As far as he was concerned he would stretch a point and should like even if the Rev E. Hughes, whose dignity had not been touched, and four or five of the deputation should come to the Council's office and discuss matters.—Mr Wynne Williams said they were wasting time, and Mr William Owen wanted the Rector to have plenty of rope (laughter). —The subject then dropped, and the Council resolved itself into committee to consider the matter.

CORRIS. LECTURES.—On Monday evening at Bethania, Upper Corris, the Rev Hugh Roberts, Rhvdymairi, lectured on The creatures of the sea." There was a good attendance and the people were much pleased with the address. The Chairman was the lRev Evan Isaac, Wesleyan minister of Corris.—A ecture was given in the National School on Tues- day evening by the Rev Hugh Williams, curate-in- charge, on What I saw and heard in the large cities." The lecture was illustrated with lantern views which were most pleasing and and interesting. The lecturer who spoke very feelingly of the hard- ships of the poor in our large towns, was listened to with great attention. There wa- a large atten- dance, and the chairman was Mr J. Lewis, Aber- cwmeiddaw.

+. !.O> I.O\ HAY AND STRAW, TUESDAY. Good supplies, and trade quiet at the following prieN; :Good to prime hay, 60s. to 84s Od; inferior to fair, 50s to 60s; good to prime clover, 70s to 97s0d new diko. Os to 0s inferior to fair ditto. 50s Od to 68s mixture and sainfoin, 50s Od to 85s Od new ditto, 00s to O'Oe; straw, 32g to 38s pet load.

NEWYDDION CYMREIG. Cafodd Cwmpeini Chwarel Glynfedw, eu dirwyo o flaen yr ynadon yn Nghaernarfon y dydd o'r blaen am beidio amgylchynu yn briodol beiriant yn y chwarel ac hefyd am gadw rhestr anghyflawn o'r gweithwyr. Cyrhaeddai y ddirwy i 20s a'r costau. Yn sir Fon mae achos lied ryfedd wedi digwydd. Mae merch i ffermwr, yr hon a gafodd adaysg dda, wedi rhedeg ymaith i briodi gydag un o weision ei thad. Aeth y ddau i ffwrdd yn ddisymwth iawn, gan achosi poen a blinder i deulu yr enethig. Yn awr ymddengys fod y newydd wedi cyrhaeddyd am briodas y ddau yn un o drefi Deheudir Cymru. Y mae Mr W. J. Williams, cyfrifydd, Caernarfon, wedi ymddiswyddo o fod yn ysgrifenydd Undeb Chwarelwyr Gogledd Cymru. Mr Williams ydoedd ysgrifenydd yr Undeb trwy ystod streic fawr Chwarel y Penrhyn. Am ryw resymau na'u gilydd achosodd yr Undeb yn uniongyrchol gwedi terfyniad y streic i Mr Williams beidio bod yn ysgrifenydd cyffredinol gan led addaw ei wneyd yn ysgrifenydd arianol. Pa fodd bjnag rhoddasant ar ddeall mai y cyflog fuasai zC80 y flwyddyn ac iddo roddi ei holl amser i'r gwaith. Mae Mr Williams yn gwneyd gwaith arall oddiwrth ba un yr enilla fwy, ac mae wedi gwrthod y cynygiad. Mae drwg yn rhywle. Mae Mr Lloyd George, yr aelod Seneddol dros Fwrdeisdrefi Arfon, wedi cydnabod y bleidlais o gydymdeimlad a basiwyd gydag ef gan Gymdeithas Ryddfrydig Arfon, yn mha un y cydymdeimlent ag ef yn y sefyllfa ddifrifol v rhcddwyd ef mewn ftchos ysgariaeth diweddar oherwydd i'w enw gael ei roddi allan. Yr oedd y bleidlais yn ei longyfarch ar y modd yr oedd ei gymeriad wedi cael ei lanhau. Dywedai Mr George nad oedd y gyfraith yn rhoddi iddo y cyfleusdra i glirio ei gymeriad, ac efallai fod llawer yn ei feio am na wnaethai yr hyn na allai. Y digwyddiad i achos neillduol ddod yn mlaen roddodd iddo gyfleusdra iddo glirio eihyn. Dywed- odd Mr George hefyd ei fod wedi ymholi a rhai o brif gyfreithwyr y wlad y rhai a ddywedent iddo nad oedd ganddo ddim i'w wneyd. Mae rhestr testynau Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Aber- maw, Linn y Pasg, 1898, wedi ei roddi i'n llaw. Llywydd y pwyllgor ydyw y Parch E. Hughes, y rheithior; is-lywydd, Dr D. Arthur Hughes. Mae'r pwyllgor wedi bod yn ddoeth yn ail ethol Mr John Jones, Brynteg, yn ysgrifenydd. Anhawdd ydyw cael ei well, gan fod Mr Jones, ni waeth beth a gymer mewn Haw, yn ei gyflawni yn drwyadl a gorphenol. Mae'r beirniaid dewisedig yn rhai galluog ac yn rhai y gellir dibynu arnynt. Yn eu plith gwelwn enwau Mr Wilfrid Jones, R.A.M. a Mr Peter Edwards, Mus. Bac. ar y gerddoriaeth; barddoniaeth, Parch Rhys J. Huws. Mae pawb yn 'Bermo yn ei adnabod ef. Ar y rhyddiaeth mae Mr O. M. Edwards, M.A., Mr E. D. Jones, M.A., Parch J. Ll. Richards, B.A., a Miss L. 5. Griffith. Gwelsom well testynau mewn cyfarfodydd eraill ac hefyd well gwobrwyon a mwy o honynt. Ar y eyfan mae y pwyllgor i'w cymeradwyo.

MAE'N NHW'N DEYD. Fod rhai' pobl yn Nhowyn yn erbyn chwareu y b&l droed Fod un bardd wedi canu fel hyn :— Wel Mr Golygydd rwy'n gofyn i chwi, Am ofod fach heddyw o'ch Towyn-on-Sea, Er ceisio egluro a hyny'n ddioed, Y lies sydd yn deillio o gicio'r bel droed, 'Rwyf wedi cael digon ar cocos a crwst, Yn bwrw eu syllwafedd yn cadw eu trwst, Mae'n well iddynt beidio a hyny'n ddioed, A cheisio'n difrio am gicio'r bel droed. Bu llawer o siarad, siaredir o hyd, Am Dywyn Meirionydd drwy bob parth o'r byd, Bu gynt yn ddi-sylw, di-lun, a di-nod, Ond he Idyw mae Towyn yn uchel ei glod, Mae rhai yn edliwio ei fod yn lie bach, Ond rhaid iddynt dystio ei fod yn lie iach, Mae rhai ar eu gorau roi Towyn i lawr, Ond tyfn mae Towyn o'i gwaethaf yn awr. Myn rhai ein darbwyllo mae hollol ddi-fudd, I'r siopwr a'r teiliwr, pob creftwr a'r crydd, Yw rhoi ymarferiad i law mwy na'r troed, A dwrdiant ni'n enbyd am chware'r bAl droed, Na hidiwch, gyfeillion, yn mlaen yr awn ni, Nes cyrhaedd pinaclau dyrchafiad a bri, Mae llu a'n cefnoga, mae mwy nac erioed, 0 ddynion gwir barchus yn cicio'r bl droed. GWYLIWR O'R GWALIA.

« The trial of Colonel Howell, Thomas Cory, and Henry E. Collins, on a charge of fraudulently ap- plying to their own use £ 30.000 belonging to the National Bank of Wales, began at the Bow Street Police Court cm Monday.

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