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—♦ TOWYN.
— ♦ TOWYN. 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. CHRISTMAS IS COMING.—Mr Young, the Studio, has catered well for the inhabitants of Towyn and local towns for the Christmas season. He has a large assortment of cards with local views beauti- fully mounted. He has also just returned from London where he has bought an exquisite stock of fancy goods. THE FOREIGN MISSION.-On Monday evening the Rev Henry Hughes delivered a missionary sermon at the Wesleyan Chapel. The Rev Tudno Davies read the annual report, which showed a considerable increase in the Towyn circuit. A NEW INDUSTRY.—Mr R. Morgan, tontractor, Towyn, has purchased the freehold farm known as Bronprys, upon which there is a splendid bed of clay suitable for making bricks. Many years ago on this place there was a large number of men employed in brick-making, and the majority of the brick buildings about the town have been built from bricks made on the Bronprys land, but owing to the property changing hands the industry came to a standstill. It is now reported that Mr Morgan will re-start the industry. The lower part of the farm is well adapted for villa residences, and it is said that Mr Morgan is already in treaty with persons who are likely to build. BETHESDA CHAPEL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.-On Monday evening a discussion took place on Is the morality of the present day worthy to be compared with that of the fathers." Mr Evans, Bodlondeb, in a good paper, claimed that it is not only equal, but superior; Miss Evans, Plevna Terrace, took the opposite view, and pictured the fathers in a very favourable light. Part in the discussion was taken by the Chairman, Messrs S Edmunds, R Mason, J Owen, T Roberts, G Jones on the affirmative side; and by Mr D Davies, Mrs Roberts, (Brynmair), Mrs Griffiths, Messrs C Davies, R Jones, and E Owen on the negative side. The voting was 14 in the affirmative, and 19 in the negative. WESLEY GUILD.-A meeting of the above was held on Tuesday, under the presidency of Rev Henry Hughes. The meeting being musical the following programme was gone through Congi,e gational tune; song, "Pinacl Aurhydedd," Mr W. E. Jones; song, "She wore a wreath of roses," Master Alyn Hughes part song," Gliding through the snow," Miss Hughes and party song, Pa le ttiae y naw," Mr R. Brown; song, A dream of Paradise," Mr D. 0. Jones; part song, Y Gwan- wyn," Mr J. W. Davies and party. Miss Hughes ably accompanied on the harmonium. GOOD TEMPLARISM.—An open lodge meeting was held on Friday, when the following programme was gone through, under the presidency of the Chief Templar the Rev. J. D. Evans:—Adjudication On composition of forming the largest number of words out of the letters in "Llwyrymwrthodiad," Mr L, Lewis, Aely-Don. Competition (quartett) at hrst sight, Evan Jones and party were adjudged Worthy of the prize. Tune, No. 23 of Telyn Dirwest." Song, Chwifiwn Faner," Evan Jones. Dialogue, Cathl vr Ardd," Misses M. Williams and J. A. Davies. Solo singing at first sight, Mr E. Jones, tune 29, Telyn Dirwest." Reading competition (impromptu), Mr Evans, Bryndinas. Recitation, Yddau gyfaill," Mr H. Ll. Edwards, tune 59, Telyn Dirwest. Address by the RGv. J. n. Symond. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. The weekly meeting of this flourishing society was held on Wednesday evening at Cafflvan House. The pro- gramme was a miscellaneous one. Mi H. Morgan Jones was entrusted with its arrangement, and as & musical director he proved himself an adept. The programme consisted of a song by Mr H. M. Jones; then a paper was read by Miss Ada Phillips, 13ryumair, on Florence Nightingdale." Song, Miss Jones, Manchester House: song, Mr Ernest, •fiichardg, Llew Dyfi. Following was a p^per on John- Bright, by Mr Willie Edwards, Liverpool Souse. After an excellent song by Miss Maggie Owen, Mr Willie Evans read a paper on the late Mr Thomas Gee, Denbigh." Remarks on the papers were made by Mr Maethlon James, Mr R. R. Roberts, Mr S. Edmunds, and Mr T. Roberts, B.A. Songs having been given by Mr H. Morgan Jones and Mr Ernest Richards, Mr W. R. Williams, Intermediate School, proposed, and Mr E' J. Evans seconded, a vote of thanks to those who took part. The Rev. J. D. Evans presided. SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of the Towyn and Pennal School Board was held on Tues- day when there were present the Rev J 0 Thomas (chairman) presiding, the Revs J Rowlands, R Davies, and R Jones, Messrs E Rowlands and H Evans, with Mr H Hughes (clerk), Mr E Riohards (assistant clerk), and Mr G Owen (attendance officer).-The average attendances at the Schools for the month were-Towyn Board School, 1134 National School, 60'0; Bryncrug Board School, 124 0; Pennal Board School, 113 0; Aberdovey Board School, 134 3; National School, 53-2.-Tlio Returning Officer's bill for the late election was considered and referred to the Chairman for the purpose of being examined.—The report of the School Attendance Officer was read and orders given thereon to take proceedings against several parents whose children did not regularly attend school.—This matter having been further con- sidered it was resolved to inform Mr Roberts, Dyffryngwyn, that the Board sympathised with the parents of children who live so far from school and regret that they cannot see their way clear to do anything to assist them at present because the requirements of the Education Department are such that the cost would be out of proportion to the number of children likely to attend.-In reference to Mr Roberts's suggestion that a temporary school be established it was decided to state that there are no premises available for establishing such which the Education Department would sanction. -It was decided that the reports be printed after the next examination, together with an address to the parents of children. EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE CORBETT ARMS HOTEL. The contract for the extensive additions and alterations which are to be carried out at the Coi-bott Aims Hotel for Mr John Corbett, Ynys- maengwyn, of which plans and specifications were prepared by Messrs R. Gillart and Sons, Towyn and Machynlleth, has been let to Mr R Morgan, contractor, Towyn. The contract involves an outlay of about £ 3 000. The alterations con sist of a new block to be built at the north end of the present hotel so that the antiqne appearance of the house will be retained. The front of the new block will face the picturesque valleys and mountain of Dolgooh and Cader Idria and the ground in front will be neatly laid out. The ground will be for the sole use of the visitor* at the hotel. The new block will consist of a huge coffee room, measuring some 40 feet by 21 feet, which undoubtedly will be one of the finest rooms not only in the county but in the whole of North Wales. It will be beautifully decorated and will front the before-mentioned grounds. The whole of the remaining g-ound floor rooms, with the excep tion of the new billiard room, are to be lined with white glazed bricks. There will be a separate entrance for luggage, which will be conveyed in a lift to the central part of each floor. This will be a very great convenience aud will also be much safer. The present bar and tap-room are to be entirely remodelled end thrown open to the entrance hall. The remaining small rooms on the ground floor are also to be remodelled. The tap-room will be formed from two of the cottages in Maengwyn street, which are t. be thrown into one back room, the entrance to which will be through Maengwyn street. The present front entrance will thus be- come more private and mostly used by visitors. The greater part of the existing billiard room is to be taken down and the new one will be about 26 ftJ. square and fitted up in the most modern style. The sanitary arranjements of the whole of the ground floor ha,ve been well studied, and the whole of the lavatories, are to be built with white glazed bricks. The walls are to be of Tonfanau stone, with dresss- ing of Llanymynech lime stone. The number of bedrooms will be increased from 16 to 31, and the number of sitting rooms will be correspondingly increased. The whole of the remaining floors are to be fitted with the usual sanitary arrangements, baths, lavatories, &c. The best stairs will be of polished oak. The work is to be commenced next week, and when completed will certainly add greatly to the comfort of visitors to the town. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MANAGERS.— SATURDAY. Present: Mr H Haydn Jones (chairman) presid- ing, Mrs Rowlands, Mrs Roberts, Messrs J Hughes Jones, H W Griffith, J Maethlon James, W Jones, W Lloyd, with Mr E J Evans (clerk), Mr Thomas Jones (headmaster), Mr T G Roberts (second master), Mr W Rees jWilliams (assistant master), and Miss Daniel (cooking mistress). SCHOLARSHIPS. It was reported that seven candidates sat for scholarship under Hugh Owen's Charity.—Replying to Mrs Rowlands, the Chairman said nothing further had been done in connection with the col- lection of scholarship funds. The matter had been left in abeyance. PAINTING. The tender of Messrs Vaughan and Co., painters Towyn, for painting certain parts of the main build ing was accepted on the motion of Mr W. Lloyd. ANNUAL REPORT A HIGH STANDARD OF EFFICIENCY. The Governors considered the annual report, of the Welsh Central Board.—Mr J. M. James said he found the report very favourable on the whole. There were some weak points, which he had no doubt the teaching staff would remedy. On the whole the report was exceedingly satisfactory.— Mrs Rowlands said it was a very excellent report. All the forms did remarkably well, except the first form. This would be remedied this year. Welsh seemed to be very poor, and she hoped strong measures would be taken to improve the school in this respect. She feared that there was too much work for the staff, and she suggested that the Governors should now consider the advisability of engaging a classical master.—The Chairman said it was a question of ways and means. He was afraid that the income of the school would not admit of the engagement of an assistant.—The Chairman observed that he bad seen the reports of other schools, and to say that Towyn was squal to them would be to put it very mildly This year mpre attention would Ue paid to the teaching of Welsh.—The Headmaster said there was a misprint as to Welsh, the marks being recorded 28'5, but as a matter of fact it was over 30. Still that was poor, and matters would be remedied this year. The average of marks obtained in all subjects was 69 per cent (applause).-Air Hughes Jones said he had been speaking to a person who went through all the reports, and he laid that Towyn had one of the best if not the best report (hear, hear). TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT. It was agreed to paint the walls of the Technical Department of the school, on the motion of Mr J. M. James seconded by Mr H. W. Griffiths. The letting of the tender was delegated to the Towyn Local Committee. SALARIES. It was resolved on the motion of Mrs Rowlands, seconded by Mr J. M. James to pay John Hughes, a pupil of the school, who acted as laboratory assistant the sum of X5 per tet-rn.-The salary of Miss Daniel, cookery mistress, was fixed at £ 21 per annum. DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES. It was decided to hold a meeting for the dis- tribution of certificates, &c., at Christmas, to be preceded by a tea party. It was also agreed that Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P., should be asked to attend. The Governors decided to close the school on December 22nd for the holidays, and to re-open on January 10th. THE ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS. The Chairman drew attention to the vacancy caused by the death of Dr Grosholz, and it was decided, on the motion of Mr William Jones, to request the School Board to fill the vacancy.-The Chairman said the Urban Council's representative (Mr E. L. Rowlands, Aberdovey) never attended, having only put in one or two appearances. He thought it was imperative that persons when ap- pointed should attend, and if not they should resign.—It was then resolved to write to Mr E. L. Rowlands, asking for an explanation of his non- attendance. FINANCIAL. The Science and Art Department wrote stating that the grant for the instruction of science at the school was X215 10s 5d, which the Chairman said was an increase on last year.—The County Govern- ing Body wrote enclosing a cheque for £ 87, being the share of the county rate due to Towyn. DRILL. On the suggestion of the headmaster it was agreed that Sergt-Instructor Lichfield should be asked to teach drill.
BARMOUTH.
BARMOUTH. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR. A meeting of tha Christian Endeavour Society in connection with the Baptist Chapel was held on Thursday evening. WESLEY GUILD.-The subject of debate at the last meeting held on Thursday evening was Par- had y saint mewn gras." Conditionally Mr W. Owen, Marine terrace; unconditionally, Mr O. Williams, Marine House. On the division Mr W. Owen got 21 votes and Mr Williams 10. The Rev D. Jones presided. ECCLESIASTICAL.—The Rev J. Davies, curate of Maesygroes, Bangor, has been appointed curata of Barmouth in succession to the Rev Llewelyn Richards, B.A., who has accepted the curacy of Tyddyngwyn, Festiniog. Mr Davies will com- mence upon his duties at the beginning of the year. CHRIST CHUBCH.—The organ at Christ Church was worked on Sunday for the first time by means of a new water motor, which was supplied by Messrs Minshall and Co., Barmouth. THE LATE MR ELLIS JONES.— Mr Ellis Jones, who met his death some months ago, was insured against accidents of all kinds, and his widow has this week received a cheque for £ 100 in settlement of the claim. PETTY SESSIONS.—FRIDAY. Before Mr W. J. Morris, presiding, and Mr Lewis Lewis. TRESPASSING ON THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. — Ellis Parry, Hendre farm, Llwyngwril, was charged by Henry Parry, Portmadoc, inspector on the Cambrian Railway, with having been on th-i rail- way on the 18th October for the purpose of cross- ing it after being warned by a servant of the c 1m. pany not to go or pass thereon. Defendant, in reply to the chairman, acknowledged that he had walked on the railway.-Hugh Williams, an em- ployee of the company, said be had warned de- fendant not to trespass, but he was not listened to. Witness said if he saw him again it would be his duty to report him to the company. He did see him a second time, but to show that be entertained no ill-feeling towards defendant he did not report him on this occasion again. When he saw him the third time he re- ported him. He was this time walking on the line near Llwyngwril Statioti.-Ellis Parry, in his own defence, said he had lived at Dyffryn for 16 years, and at Llwyngwril for four years. During the whole of that time he held property on both sides of the railway, and had always done his best to assist the company in every respect. He acknowledged having walked on the line, but it was not his rule. It was very difficult for a farmer not to walk on the line on certain occasions.—Inspector Parry said the company had no desire to press the charge. What they wanted was to put a stop to the practice of walking on the line, which was very prevalent between Barmouth Junction and LlwyngwriL-The Chairman said the object the company bad in view was evident. They wanted it to be clearly understood that their railway was not to be used as a road. Defendant would be fined 2s 6d and costs.—Defendant said he had something to say, and Inspector Parry uudertook to send any message he might have to the couipaiiy.-Both then left the room. A BRUTAL ASSAULT.—Edward Edwards, Coventry House, Barmouth, was charged by Edward Richards waiter, with assaulting him on the previous Wednesday.—Plaintiff who appeared in court with his face one mass of bruises, said he was prevailed upon to enter the house in which he had taken apartments. The door was closed and Edwards then assulted him, kicking and hitting him in a terrible manner.—Segt Williams gave evidence to the effect that plaintiff came up and complained of the treatment he had received at defendant's hands.— Plaintiff in reply, said he had no business to come to his house.—The Bench fined him .62 108 Od and costs, or in default one month's imprisonment. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL-TUESDAY. A adj urned meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday) the Rev J; C(Wj'p!oto Davies presiding. There were also present Messrs John Richards, D. E. Davies, Edward Williams, Hugh Evans, R. W. Jones, W. Owen, and H. Wynne Williams, with W. George, clerk; O. Jones, assistant clerk; John Adams, surveyor; and David Owen, late collector. THE ELECTRIC LIGHTING SCHEME. The Chairman said Mr David Davies, Beach road, had given notice of his intention to apply for a provisional order to supply the town with electric light, and they as a Council wished him every success. But there was one point upon which they should be very careful in order that those following them in office should not be bound in any way by their action. Barmouth was destined to succeed and whether they lived to see it or not it was their duty to leave matters in a proper state. Under the Act the Council had power to take over the works by compulsion after the expiration of 42 years. It was their duty to give every encouragement to Mr David Davies to go on with the work but he con- sidered that an agreement giving the Council power to acquire the works in ten years would be more satisfactory. In ten years they would know whether the enterprise was a success or not, and if they then desired they might take it over. -Mr H. Wynne Williams said he understood that Mr David Davies was willing to enter into an agreement with the Council. — Mr J. Richards asked if the Council wonld be bound to take it over in ten years.—The Chairman replied in the negative. They would have the power.—The Clerk, in reply to Mr H. Evans, said if the Council refused to take it over at the expiration of ten years it was the custom to make an agreement for another ten years.-Mr Edward Williams supposed the sell- ing price would be decided upon by arbitration.— The Chairman replied that it would be by valuation and no compensation at all would be allowed. The Council would have to pay the bare market value of the undertaking.—Mr H. Wynne Williams then proposed that an agreement be entered into by which the Council would be enabled to asquire the works at the expiration in ten years.—Mr R. W. Jones asked if Mr Davies was willing to terminate the agreement in ten years.—The Clerk said he had seen him that day and he had expressed his willingness to do so.- Mr Hugh Evans secouded and the proposition was carried unanimously.—The Lighting Committee were deputed to enter into the details of the application with the view of submit- ting a report to the Council, dealing among ot,her things with the overhead wires which the Council objected to. BILLS. The Clerk stated that Mrs Barrow Evans had received authority from her husband to receive all moneys due to him and to give receipts. A bill for X20 in reference to a sale held last year was referred to the Finance Committee. MARKETS AND FAIRS. The Clerk read the Act dealing on enforcement of regulations regarding the holding of fairs and markets in the town. He added that it was clear that before they could prevent selling on the streets and the hawking of commodities from door to door it was necessary that they should have a proper market place.—The Chairman said that the point was what constituted a market place or a market hall. The Clerk supposed any suitable building, declared to be a market place. It being considered advisable to ascertain whether there was such a building as was required by the Act available before going into the expense of adopting the Act, a committee consisting of Messrs Hugh Evans, D. E. Davies, W. Owen, and the surveyor were appointed to inspect the market hall and see whether it was suitable. DYFFRYN WATER SUPPLY. The Chairman said he had no doubt the members had seen the report of the proceedings of the Dol- gelley Rural District Council in reference to the proposed water supply scheme for Dyffryn. It was proposed to go in for a scheme for the latter place, and he (the Chairman) should be pleased if the Urban Council and the Rural Council understood each other thoroughly. There were two great misapprehensions on the part of the Rural Council in regard to that Council's position. There was an impression that the Urbau Council were desirous of supplying the village with their water fora certain object, viz., that as soon as they supplied the water, the Urban Council would at once go in for an extension of bounday taking in the whole of Dyffryn. They knew very well the source from which the impression went about. It would mean a loss rather than a gain to the Council to have D\ffryn in. On the other hand they had made an arrange- ment by which they were in a position to supply plenty of water, and moreover it was within the reach of Dyffryn. The Council was willing to sell it at a reasonable price, not perhaps the price they paid at Barmouth, still a reasonable price. If they went in for a scheme of their own they weuld fir.d long before they were finished that it would be better for them to offer terms to the Council. They should be alive to their interests in this matter. They knew what Mr T. W. Russell, M.P., President of the Local Government Board, had told them when he opened the new waterworks. Look- ing over the district he said they bad provided a supply of water that could not be beaten as to its quality in the kingdom, and sufficient for at least 20,000 or 30,000 persons. Now their endeavour should be to find customers over the whele of the district. The water ought to supply not alone the little town of Barmouth but the whole district along the coast. He (the chairman) quite agreed with Mr Russell. Now, what was the object in spreading that impression. Of course they had resolved to take in a large portion of the district within their boundaiy, but they never dreamt of going further than Talybont. It was therefore wrong, and a great injustice, for any person to impute motives to the Council. It was said that if Dsffryn came within the district of the Urban Council a rate of 6s or 78 in the pound would be levied. They had no such intention, If they went in for a scheme of their own they would find in a few years that they had adopted a penny wise and a pound foolish policy as they could he supplied from their works for half the cost. If they went in for an Act Barmoutb Council would have a power- ful voic1, in reference to it and they would not be silent. They would to the scheme on the ground that there was plenty of water in the dis- triet.-Mi, R. W. Jones suggested that a conference should be held between the representatives of the Council and the Rural Cotin(-ii.-Alr W Owen agreed. He had heard persons making the same complaints as the Chairman.—The Councillvsolved itself into Committee to consider the best steps to be taken.
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bryn, the residence lately held by Mr Samuel Pope' Q.C., has promised the sum of P-100 towards the school. The Rev D. Charles Edwards, the North Wales representative of the British and Foreign Bible Society, who is a son-in-law of Mr Thomas, has promised the sum of X20. Both promises are made through Mr Hugh Evans, Porkington terrace, who is one of the Governors of the school. # A number of prominent ratepayers in Scarborough are proposing that in future all visitors to the town should be taxed Is per head and that the money so obtained should be expended in adding to the attractions for visitors. There is something to be said in favour of such a proposal although the im- position of the tax might be the means of scaring people away from the town. We have to record this week the death of three eminent men—The Earl of Lathom, Sir George Baden-Powell and Sir John Fowler, Bart. The former two are a special loss to Lancashire, which Buffered so recently by the death of Sir Arthur Forwood. Lord Lathom as Lord Chamberlain of Her Majesty's Household had the duty of making the arrangements for the Court ceremonials during the Jubilee and of the Diamond Jubilee last year, and by his courtesy and urbanity he earned golden opinions. He took a distinguished place among Freemasons and as Pro-Grand Master, he acted for the Prince of Wales when he was absent from Grand Lodge. Sir George Baden-Powell the mem- ber for the Kirkdale Division of Liverpool, for which he had sat as a Conservative since 1885, was a distinguished scholar and a political economist and politician of weight. It is as the engineer of the Forth Bridge that Sir John Fowler will be chiefly remembered, bnt that was only the crown- ing work of a long series of very important enter- prises. He executed the Metropolitan or original "Undergromnd" Railway in London and more railways than we have space to enumerate. Out- side railways his greatest work was the construc- tion of the Millwall Docks.