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P U BLIONOT ICES. EISTEDDFOD GADEIRIOL ME I RIO N, DOLGELLEY. CALAN 1900. Morning Meeting at 10-30; Afternoon at 2-15; Evening Concert at 7. MUSICAL ADJUDICATOR: JOSEPH BENNETT, ESQ., LONDON. IMPORTANT CHORAL COMPETITIONS. At the Evening Concert, Cowen's ST. JOHN'S EYE" will be performed. SAMUEL EDMUNDS, MANCHESTER HOUSE, TOWYN, HAS A LARGE STOCK OF FURNISHING GOODS IN THE WAY OF CARPETS, OIL-CLOTHS, CRETONNES, &c., FOR THE SPRING. ALSO LATEST DESIGNS IN Millinery, Mantles, Jackets, &c. Men's and Boys' Ready-made Suits at the very Lowest Prices, and to Order.
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The fcllowing is an approximate value of fish caught in Cardigan Bay during the past year:- Aberdovey, £ 390; (mussels, £ 51); Towyn, £ 20; Tonfanau, ZCIO; Llwyngwril, £ 24; Aberystwyth, £ 2,162; New Quay, £211; Cardigan, £25'; Aber- porth, £ 130 Llangranog, £ 15 Llanon, £ 40 Borth, £ 38; Tre'rddol and Ynyslas (cockles), £ 200; Llwyn- gwril to Cemmes Head, £ 65; Llanrhystyd to Aber- aeron (periwinkles), £ 225; Barmorith, X276, (mus- sels, £ 126); Portmadoc, 1568, (mussels, £ 508); Criccieth, .615; Pwllheli, .62,615 18s 8d; Nevin and Portdinlleyn, £782; a total of over £ 8,000 worth. It is evident that the mussel beds at Aber- dovey and Barmouth are capable of being much improved. *#* On Friday evening last the annual prize distribu- tion meeting in connection with the Towyn Inter- mediate School was held, when the Assembly room was crowded with pare-its, pupils, and others interested in the welfare of the__scUaoL__JEW-- achieved during the year was a welcome surprise to all. In another column the list of successes is given, and anyone who will study it carefully, and compare it with the list of successes at other schools, will find that the Towyn School heads the list. We believe we are within the mark when we claim for this school the great distinction of being the best Inter- mediate School in North Wales. That pupils from the school should be able to pass the Inter B.Sc. Examination without any preparatory training to what is received at the school is nothing less than marvellous and a complete refutation to the charge that the Welsh Intermediate Education Act is not a success. In addition to this we find that the Principal's prize at Aberystwyth College has been won by a pupil, as well as the two county exhibi- tions (boys and girls). Another thing which will strike the reader is the large number of pupils who are successful in passing their examinations. The school has been exceedingly fortunate in its teachers. They are earnest and hardworking. As stated by Principal Roberts on Thursday evening, Mr Corbett has made up the deficiency for the engagement of an additional teacher by giving a sum of £ 100 for three years, and it is pleasing to understand that the school has secured the services of one of the ablest students who have studied at Aberystwyth College during recent years-Mr Derry Evans. # Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, the Colonel com- manding the North Wales Yeomanry District, has issued a notice calling for Volunteers who can ride and shoot to serve in the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa. General Sir Redvers Buller has already paid a handsome tribute to the value of the small Yeomanry contingent now serving under him, and there is no doubt that the young Welsh farmer, accustomed to cross-country riding is just the man to ride side by side with the rough riders of North America, and our Australian and South African Colonies. Let Welshmen not be backward in responding to the call of their country in the hour of its need, and uphold the noble traditions of the Principality. An event of immense interest is the enrolment in the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry of 55 or 60 gentlemen, not at present residents of the county' whose sole object is to serve abroad. They are without exception, excellent shots and capable horsemen, some ex-cavalry men, others men who have seen life in the bush of Australia, or in other colonies, while many can find their own equipment. They will shortly arrive at the headquarters in Welahpool for musketry training. The number could be increased, if all offers were accepted, by hundreds, but only those likely to be of great ser- vice are being accepted. It will be a great day when they arrive in Welshpool. V By the death of the Duke of, Westminster the county has lost a typical and a true nobleman. The wealthiest of Her Majesty's subjects, he was at the same time a. most generous man, and while there were institutions for whichlhejiad a special care, it could not be said that his generosity was in any sense limited. He was a. benefactor to the Church and the Unionist; causes in Wales. He used his wealth and administered his estates as one deeply sensible of his moral responsibility, bringing his own business ability to bear on those matters which wealthy men usually entrust to agents. He was a king of sport and a true sportsman in the highest sense. Though he owned race horses he was no racecourse gambler, and his winnings on the turf were devoted to the cause of charity. His death has created a gap in the ranks of the truly great men of this country which it will not be easy to fill. *#* By the death of Mr John Watkins, wine merchant, Aberystwyth has lost its oldest magistrate, and one of its most honoured townsmen. Mr Watkins lived to the ripe age of 84, and during his lifetime his native town has made marked progress. For 20 years Mr Watkins served his town on the Council, filling the mayoral chair on two occasions, and devoting his abilities during that long period to the betterment of the town generally, and its advancement a,s a well equipped watering place In him death has removed a man whose life has been exceptionally busy, and who has leftbehincTa worthy example for younger generations of towns- men to follow. Excellent progress is reported at all the county schools throughout the districts and the prize days have been marked by much enthusiasm. It is a pleasing feature of the Intermediate Educatioa movement to find that as time goes on the interest taken in the schocls by the local governors is not one bit abated. The successes of the boys and it-Is and thergeneral progress of the schools is deserving of much praise. Many of the schools are in a sound financial position, and we can only express the hope that the Aberystwyth County School, which we are pleased to see is third on the list of schools distinguished for excellent results, should also enjoy tho same immunity frc m debt as is the case with neighbouring schools. *„* Wales will now have an additional interest in A.fr-foan affairs, and will watch with increased anxiety the progress of the war. Apart from the fact that there are representatives of many prominent Welsh families attached to differ- ent regiments, the Welsh Fusiliers are already at the front, and a recent order will cause the 2nd S.W.B., at present in Dublin to proceed, together with the Reserves of the Battalion, to South Africa as part of the Seventh Division. They are expected to sail during the first week of the New Year, and should therefore be on the scene of action before the end of January. The public may have every confidence that the Borderers will maintain the glorious traditions which are attached to this gallant regiment. The regiment has been in exis- tence over 200 years, and has fought many a gallant fight. The great Duke of Marlborough was at the commencement of his fighting career, Colonel of the regiment. They fought in the war of the Spanish Succession, the Seven Years' War, the un- fortunate conflict between Britain and her North American Colonies, and in the early part of the present century shared the glory of the British Army in Egypt which tamed the pride of Napoleon's army of the East. The second battalion covored itself with glory in the magnificent victories of the Peninsular War, and the regiment fought in India, both before and subsequent to the Mutiny, while it has also a splendid record of service in South Africa from 1875 onwards. Walas has good reason to be proud of the Borderers.
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. CHRISTMAS SERVICES.—The usual services were held at St Peter's Church when a number of carols were sung.—At the Wesleyan Chapel there was a preaching meeting, the preachers being the Rev D Jones (Barmouth), Rev E Humphreys (Wrexham), and Rev J W Davies (Aberdovey). REMEMBERING THE POOR— Mr J Hughes Jones, J.P., has very kindly distributed several tons of coal to the poor of the town. WESLEY GUlL D.-At Wednesday's meeting of the Wesley Guild a miscellaneous programme was gone through. Songs were given by Mr Hugh Lewis, Mr Thomas Jones, Mr Tommy Richards, Mr Jones, and Miss Susie Davies. The choir, under the leadership of Mr. Hugh Lewis, rendered some part songs. Miss Jane Jones also read a paper. SHIPPING.—On Monday evening the Mervinia" arrived at the harbour. It was whilst this ship was entering one of the London ports, that the late Captain Jones lost his life. The Sarah Davies" (owner Captain Thomas Davies, Towyn) also arrived on Tuesday afternoon. TEMPERANCE.—Mr EL Rowlands presided over the meeting held on Sunday evening, when Mr J Lumley, jun., was elected chairman for the next month. Addresses were delivered by the Rev D Jones, Barmouth, Rev E Williams, Machynlleth, and the chairman. It was decided to call upon the president for the year (Mr John Evans) to give an account of the work accomplished during the year. BOARD SCHOOL,—On Friday evening a public meeting was held at the Board School for the pur- pose of distributing medals and books to children who had attended school regularly during the year. The chair was occupied by Mr W Jones (relieving officer). The Rev R Jones (chairman of the School Board) attended and delivered an appropriate address to the children and afterwards presented to children whose attendance in school had been without a break for a long period a number of medals given by the School Board. Afterwards Mr J Lumley presented books of the value of £ 8 to other children whose attendance at school during the last year was exemplary. FISH IN THE DOVEY.—According to a report published by Mr Richard Davies, river bailiff, the value of fish landed during the yenr in his district was £ 314 less than the previous year. Sale fishing had been better, £ 121 more having been taken this year. The herring fishing at Aberystwyth had been better there had been an increase of R250 in the value of fish sold, but the mackerel fishing had been worse, there being a decrease of JE289 in the sale as compared with the previous year. At Aberdovey the herring fishing was much better, but the mussel industry had been worse, the de- crease in the sale being £89. Only about forty shilling's worth was obtained during November. He had been trying to induce the fishermen to cultivate this branch of fishing but they were not willing to do so, as anyone who had not incurred any outlay would have the right to raise the mussels and reap the benefit. They asked the Western Sea Fisheries Committee to vote fifty shillings to be spent on this object on the Dovey. At present many were anxious to farm if the Committee could protect them. We are now pleased to say that the Western Sea Fisheries have decided to grant this applica- tion, and we hope the mussel beds will be greatly replenished. LETTER FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.—Mrs Payne, Copperhill street, has received the following letter from Pte H Shortland, 2nd Batt E. S. Regiment. Pte Shortland is well known at Aberdovey, having served his apprenticeship with Mr John Evans, tailor, of this town, during which time he lodged with Mrs Payne Dec 1st. Dear friends,—Just a. few lines to let you know that I am in the best of health. I had a letter from containing a parcel of letters just to let me know how things are going on at Aberdovey. Well, I have been in an engagement at Estcouz-t on the 22nd of November, and I shall never forget it. We started from camp directly after dinner, the sun being very hot. We went up to the hills in search of the enemy, about ten miles, and about five o'clock dark clowds came over our heads until we could scarcely see anything before us. In a few minutes the hail- stones came down almost as big as walnuts with lightning and thundering. I never saw anything like it before. We were wet to the skin within ten minutes after it started, and there and then we happened to start fighting, all night long. There was no end of shells dropping within 20 yards of us, but the best of it was they did not burst or I should not have been laiive to tell the tale. We stopped there for two days feeding on biscuits and bully beef, and then when things quieted down, we shifted from Estcourt to Frere, where we are at present, halfway between Esteourt and Ladysmith. We are going to make a general advance on Wednes- day to Ladysmith, where I think we will get a sharp and severe fight, but 1 hope and trust I may go through all right. I suppose when you get this you will be enjoying your Christmas, and we hope you will get a merry one and a happy new year. I am glad to say I enjoyed my jaea trip first-class, noly it was rather rough when we left Capetown for Durban."
BARMOUTH.;
BARMOUTH. MARINE PARADE IMPROVEMENT.-It seems that the scheme propounded by the Urban Council for carrying out the greatly required improvements to the parade is not received with entire satisfaction. Some of the property owners refuse to comply with the suggestions of the Council. AT THE FRONT.-Mrs Loxton, Station road, has two brothers in the field of battle in South Africa. One of them has been wounded, whilst the other is having a sharp time of it under Lord Methuen at the Modder River. BILLIARD HANDICAP.—The winners of the Christ. mas handicap at the Sailors' Institute are-Senior handicap, 1 Wm F Evans, 2 W 0 Gale. Junior handicap, 1 E Price, 2 Peter Hughes. LIFEBOAT PRACTICE.—On Monday the lifeboat crew, under the superintendence of Coxswain John Morris, held their quarterly practice. The launch- ing of the boat, which was done very smartly, was witnessed by a large number of visitors and residents. OONCERT.-On Friday the Juvenile Lodge of Oddfellows held a concert to augment the funds of the Lodge, when an interesting performance was given. A good sum was realised. LITERARY AND COMPETITIVE MEETING This annual event took place at the Assembly Rooms on Christmas Day. It is arranged by the Baptist denomination, and as a rule the meetings are pop- ular. The meetings this year were not behind those of previous years, despite the enforced absence, through illness, of Mr D Jones, ARAM the popular voealist. At the afternoon meeting the following awards were made Knitting a pair of stockings, Miss A Roberts, Barmouth crotchet tie for a man, Mr Willie Jones reciting (under 16), 1 Miss Bessie Jones, 2 Miss Ellen A Pugh, 3 Miss Mary Jones; essay (No 2), Mr Hugh Jones, Hugo V f I ^STy (N° 3)' Miss Lizzie Pochard, Arthog; duet, Golomen Wen," prize divided between Miss Maggie Evans and Miss W Parry; translating Welsh to English, prize divided between Mr J G Jones and "Ieuau," who did not respond to his name; English to Welsh, Mr J G Jones; reciting (open to every age), best out of three, Miss Bessie Jones, Barmouth; duet (tenor and bass) Messrs E M Evans and W Williams, Barmouth; verses after the late Mr Tonk, best out of three, Mr W Pritchard, Arthog; baritone solo, Mr J W Roberts, the only competitor, was deemed worthy of the prize six verses descriptive of an old bachelor, Mr Will Pntchard, Arthog solo (under 16), Miss Bessie Jones; stanza after late Mr T E Ellis, Mr Evan Jones (Ieuan lonawr), Dyffryn; bass solo, Arm, arm, ye brave," Mr Isaac Jone3, Abergynol- wyn. Mr W Griffith, The Gables, conducted the meeting. In the evening a grand concert was held under the presidency of Councillor Hugh Evans, The Cliffe. The Rev B Arberth Evans, acted as conductor. The room was filled to its utmost capacity. The following is the programme :—Song, Y glomen wen," Miss Maggie Evans; address, The Chairman; song, "Dim ond Deilen," Miss Bessie Jones; song, "Yr Ornest," Mr John Wm Roberts; song, Sign of the Cross" (encored) Miss Mary Williams song, Ar ol cynhebrwng fy mam." (encored) Mr Isaac Jones, Abergynolwyn; duett competition, "Y Ddeilen ar yr afon," two parties competed, best Miss Lizzie Price and Miss Jennie Jones; c.aief choral competition, Blodewyn bach wyf fi mewn girdd," only one choir turned up under the leadership of Mr Edmund Humphreys, and they were deemed worthy of the prize; challenge solo, five competed, best Mr Ellis M Evans, Post Office, Barmouth, who won by a slight margin over Mr Isaac Jones, Abergynolwyn. -The Bishops of Bangor and St Asaph had arranged together to hold ordination services alternately in tke two dioceses and to hold the services at other churches besides at the Cathedral churches. This new arrangement came into force at the Advent ordination on Thursday last at St John's Church, Barmouth, where the Rev E Hughes, the energetic vicar, with the curates and choir, had made all the necessary preparations. The service was conducted by the Rev Dr Watkin Williams, Bishop of Bangor, and the sermon, which was an exceedingly appropriate one, was preached by the Rev W E Welby, M.A., rector of Uffington, Lincoln, who with his family is staying at Tyny- coed, Arthog. The foliowing candidates were ordained: Deacon, W Rees Jones, B.A.. St David's College, Lampeter, licensed to the curacy of Dol- benmaen-cum-Penmorfa. By letters dismissory from the Bishop ot St Asaph: Priest. David R Evans, B.A., St David's College, curate of Brymbo; deacon, Owen Alban Thomas, B.A., Trinity College, Dublin, licensed to the curacy of Bagillt. A large number of clergymen were present and joined in the procession, from the vestry, which was pre- ceded by a banner. The choir, which was aug- mented on the occasion, rendered the musical portion of the the service effectively, the anthem being exceedingly well-rendered. There was a large attendance.
.. TOWYN.
TOWYN. FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY.—We are given to understand that seventeen members of the local Company of Volunteers have offered their services at the front. WESLEY GUILD.-At last Wednesday evening's meeting the hymn tunea that are to be sung at the next musical festival were rendered. Solos were given by Messrs D 0 Jones, W E Jones, Miss A C Jones, and Master Alun Hughes. GOOD TEMPLARS.—On Friday evening there was an exceptionally good meeting of the local lodge Mr Ilar Davies gave an address on Temperance from a social point of view," and Mr Maethlou James on Temperance from a political point of view." The Rev J H Symond afterwards sum- marised on the remarks made. A vote of thanks was passed to the speakers. OBITUARY—On Saturday Mrs Jones, Tremydon died at the age of 80 years. Deceased was the widow of the late John Jones, Glanmachlas Farm Llanegryn. Mrs Jones was a life-long member of the Calvinistic Methodists. The funeral was a private one and took place on Wednesday afternoon the Rev J H Symond, paster of the chapel, and the Rer Titus Lewis, officiating. SUCCESS. At an Eisteddfod held at Conway on Christmas Day, the Rev. R W. Jones, of Berwyn House, won a chair out of a large number of com- petitors. At another Eisteddfod at Rhyl ho was adjudged second in merit. THE NEW SEA WALL.—The wall to the north of the town, built of solid concrete, is drawiug towards completion, whilst the promenade, which it is pro- posed to make, has been commenced. It is under- stood that a terrace of houses of moderate size will be built in this part. CHRISTMAS AT THE CHURCH.—On Christmas Day the annual early morning service, called Plygain was held at six o'clock at St Cad van's Church, when the edifice was crowded. The attraction to this service is the carol singing. The following were rendered;—" Bachgen a aved i mi," Church choir, under the conductorship of Mr T Owen, organist and choir trainer; "Boren wawr," Mr S Wynne Jones and party; carol, Nadolig," Church choir; carol (solo), When Jesus was born," Mr B Jones; Moliant i Dduw," Church choir; carol, In the fields," Mr Samuel Davies and party Mor hyfryd cofio'r boreu en," Church choir; carol, "Ar gyfer boreu heddyn," Mr S Wynne Jones and party. The "Hallelujah Chorus" was afterwards rendered. The Vicar and the Rev R Davies took part in the service which in point of interest was equal to its predecessors. The service was brought to a close with a brief address by the Vicar, who terminated by wishing all the townspeople a Merry Christmas. PREACHING MEETINGs.-On Christmas Day the Methodists, Wesleyans, and Independents held united preaching meetings. Each denomination engaged one preacher from a distance to officiate. The Methodists were represented by the Rev — Jenkins, New Quay; the Wesleyans, the Rev E Humphreys, Wrexham; and the Independents, the Rev Stanley Jones, Carnarvon. The meetings were more popular than ever before at the evening meeting there was not even standing room. The sermons throughout were eloquent and impressive. CHURCH PARADE.-At St Cadvan's Church on the morning of Christmas Day the F" Company of the 5th V.B. S.W.B. attended, this being the first Company church parade. The men wore their Volunteer uniform and were marched from the Armoury to the Church, where the service was intoned by the Rev R Davies (curate), whilst the Vicar (Rev T Lewis) preached. Before the sermon the Hallelujah Chorus" was rendered by the choir, and considering that the number taking part was small it was very creditably sung. The church was full to overflowing. After seavice the men were formed up by Sergeant-Instructor Lichfield, and preceded by the Company Band were marched as far as the Esplanade, afterwards returning to the Armoury where they were dismissed. Captain Kirkby, Lieut Kirkby, and nearly all the officers and members were in attendance. The parade was a complete success.