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— ♦ 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.

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