Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

CHRISTMAS DAY. Guided by patriotic feeling the committee of the Town Club had arranged a football match in aid of the Transvaal War Fund, and this proved to be the only out-door attraction during the day. The col- lection made on the ground we learn will increase the local fund by a total of eighteen shillings and fourpence. The usual services were held at St Mary's Church, the Rector (Rev John Lloyd) and the Rev 0 Evans (curate) officiating. The old custom of holding a Plygain has for some years now been dispensed with. In the evening the Nonconformist bodies held their accustomed meetings at their various chapels, all being well attended. At the English Presby- terian Church a competitive meeting was held. Rev R Morris, M.A. (the pastor) presided. Mr W Harvey Jones, not for the first time, made an effi- cient conductor. Messrs R Davies (The Criterion) and Meirion Davies (New Shop) acted as musical adjudicators, and Miss Blodwen Williams fulfilled the duties of accompanist. The result of the various competitions included the following — Essay, "The story and character of David," 1 Bertie Davies solo for children under 10, 1 John Roberts, 2 Charlotte Roberts, 3 R J Owen solo for children over 10 and under 16, 1 Catherine Parry, 2 Ellen Jane Roberts; children's choir (party not exceeding 12), Bertie Davies and party soprano solo, I will sing of Thy great mercies," Miss Bessie Evans, Aelybryn; bass solo, The people that walked in darkness," Mr W T Lloyd; duet, Now we are Ambassadors," Messrs R Hughes and W T Lloyd recitation (open), 1 Verna Davies, 2 Hannah L Owen; for children under 10, 1 Martha Williams, 2 R J Owen. The programme in addition to the competitions included, song, "A happy New Year," by the Band of Hope party; solo, There is a green hill," E J Roberts; recitation, "Guilty, or Not Guilty," Blodwen Davies; song, Rev R Morris; and a glee by Bertie Davies and party. Before the close a vote of thanks to the chairman was passed, moved by Mr E W Evans and seconded by Dr Hugh Jones. The meeting proved successful, and the arrangements were carried out by a committee with Mr Bertie Davies (The Criterion) as secretary. The Annual Band of Hope meeting at the Wesleyan Chapel was exceedingly well attended. Rev Peter Jones presided, and Mr J James con- ducted. Recitations were given by Jennie Jones, Jennie Pugh, Ted Meredith, Eunice May Davies, Gladys Davies, Catherine Evans, Ann E Rowlands, Morton James Davies, Marv Evans, and musical contributions by Howel Ellis and party, D Jones and party, and the Band of Hope under the con- ductorship of Rowland Rowlands. Several CBOI- petitions took place, the winners including: Essay, The History of Joseph Moreton James Davies verbal scripture examination, 1 Minnie F Meredith, 2 Gladys and Eunice May Davies, equal; recitation (under 10 years of age, 1 Eunice Davies, 2 Ted Meredith, 3 Edward W Jones; best specimen of handwriting, equal 1 Jennie Pugh and E R Brown; solo for children under 10, Ted Meredith; for children under 16, equal 1 Minnie F Meredith and Richard Rowland Jones. The arrangements were carried out by the Band of Hope Committee with Mr John David Jones as secretary. An equally successful Band of Hope meeting took place at Salem (C.M.) Chapel, over which Mr John Thomas presided, and Mr Ellis Roberts (Glan Wnion) conducted. The programme consisted of songs, recitations by the children, and musical items by Mr Roberts and party, E Williams and party, and an address by the Rev John Williams, B.A. (Pastor of the Church). Several competitions also took place and were keenly contested. A similar very successful meeting was held at the Baptist Chapel, the chair being occupied by the Rev R G Roberts, the duties of conductor beiag in the hands of Mr E Wynne Williams (Ivy House). Recitations were given by Boaz Pritchard, Edward Rowlands, Lizzie Davies, Willie Wynne Williams, and the musical portion was sustained by Mrs Evans, Sydney Williams, Margaret Pugh, Peter Lloyd, and party. During the meeting several competitions took place, the adjudicators being Messrs John Williams, Edward Williams (music), D Meredith Jones, Ellis Evans (recitations). The arrangements were successfully carried out by the Rev R G Roberts, Messrs Ellis Evans and William Morgan. Before dispersing the children were the recipients of oranges, the gift of Mr R Wynne Williams (Queen's Square). A well attended and equally successful meeting took place at the Welsh Congregational Chapel, the programme throughout being well sustained by the juveniles and others. Mr R Humphreys presided, the conductorship being in the able hands of the Rev Pari Huws, B.D. The adjudicators included Prose, Rev Vaughan Jones, Bettws; music, Rev Isaac Jones, Llew Cynfal. The principal awards were: Chief essay, "History of the rise of the Independent at Dolgelley," Mr R Pryse Evans (Prys Meirion) second essay, equal, Miss Annie Lloyd (Upperfietd street) and Miss Williams (Tyn- llwyn). The prizes for poetry were taken by Mr D Lewis and Mr Evau Richards (Ieuan Glan Edog). A uovelty in the programme was introduced by a musical competition, confined to persons over 40 years of age, the prize being awarded to Mr D Lewis and party. Several competitive meetings were also held in the neighbouring villages. The Brithdir competi- tive meeting attracted a large number of people. The Rev John Walters presided and Mr John Roberts, Tynygerddi,eonducted. Mr Joseph Thomas (Barmouth) acted as musical adjudicator. Amongst the principal awards were:— Essay, D Roberts (Henblas) best specimen of letter writing on a given subject, Mr R Pryse Evans (Prys Meirion), Dolgelley children's choir, 1 W Lewis (Bronwian) and party 2 Tabor Children's Choir soprano solo, Miss Griffith (Caecrwth); tenor solo, H Roberts, Gwrnas. The arrangements were carried out by a committee with Messrs W Jones (Graicuyn), J Roberts (Henblas), acting as treasurers, and John Richards (Tynygaer) and T Jones (Dolserau Ter- race) as secretaries.

MACHYNLLETH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—YESTERDAY. Present: Mr D Evans, Gwerniago, chairman, presiding; Mrs Maglona Lloyd, vice-chairman; Messrs Ellis Hughes, Cemmes; Edward Hughes, Llanwrin; William Evans, Squborycoed; Rufus Owen, Llanbrynmair; Humphrey Jones, Pennal; Richard Owen, Isygarreg John Jones, Darowen; Rowland Hughes, Caereinion William Jones, Aber- dovey Richard Morgan, Meredith Jones and John Owen, Towyn John Davies, Machynlleth with Mr D Evans, clerk Mr D Morgan, assistant clerk; and the relieving officers. STATISTICS. Amount of out-relief administered during the past fortnight:—Pennal district, per Mr William Jones, £ 28 14s to 101 recipients; Darowen district, per Mr Daniel Howell, £ 37 6s to 136 recipients. APPLICATION. The Application of the Talyllyn Parish Council for permission to audit the accounts of the parish at the Union Workhouse for the sake of con- venience, was granted. THE ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS. The Chairman and Mr J Rowlands were appointed to go over the abstract of accounts and to report to the next meeting.—Mr John Jones said he noticed that a large number of the abstract of accounts were printed, but he had heard frequent complaints from people who had not seen it for many years.—The Clerk said that a number of copies were given to each Guardian to take to his parish.—Mr Jones suggested that a copy should be sent to the chairmen of all Parish Councils, and this was agreed to. DR. ROWLANDS. Dr. H. P. Rowlands, the vaccinating officer for the Towyn District, wrote asking the Clerk not to read his letter previously sent until he had bad time to re-consider the matter in view of having received further particulars. THE MEETINGS. It was decided to hold the next meeting in a month's time. CHRISTMAS AT THE WORKHOUSE. Mrs Lloyd reported that she had attended the House on Christmas Day on the occasion of the annual dinner to the inmates. They were very pleased with the repast, and had passed a hearty vote of thanks to the Board.-Mr Ellis Hughes proposed a vote of thanks to all who had assisted at the tables and contributed gifts.- Mr H Jones seconded, and the proposition was carried. OF NO INTEREST. Not for a long time has the business been so light as on this occasion. +

ISAAC GORDON A LOSER. Hugh Roberts, grocer, Nantoer, Llanidloes road, Newtown, came up for examination at the New- town Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday. His lia- bilities are estimated at Cll9 11s 4d, and the assets at £73198 9d, leaving a deficit of £ 45 11s 7d. Bankrupt attributes his position to loss of situation through neglect.—The Receivers' observations are as follows:—The debtor was formerly a draper's assistant at Newtown, and with the assistance of his wife also carried on a small business as a. grocer and general dealer at Nantoer, Newtown. After losing his situation three years ago, he has had no regular employment, except that during the last twelve months he has held an agency for an in- dustrial assurance company, from which he has earned about £1 per week. The profits from the shop do not appear to have been sufficent to pay household and family expenses of the debtor, and he states that failing to obtain a permanent situation he has had to file his petition. He has had transactions with money lenders, and there is now X27 owing in that respect. The remainder of the debts are for trade accounts connected with the shop, with the ex- ception of C30 9s 6d, stated to have been borrowed from relatives and friends during the past year. The insolvency probably dates at least three years back, when the debtor lost his situation as before mentioned.—Mr Cariss said he was informed by Mr Woosnam that bankrupt was a member of the South Wales Borderers, and was likely to be called up, and, therefore, it would be a pity to embarrass him. — Bankrupt, questioned, said he lost two situations through intemperance, and this landed him in his present difficulties. Had bad transactions with a money lender, trading under the name of W Ryland, of Birmingham, but did not know this was the celebrated Mr (Gordon until about three months ago. He borrowed two sums of £25, and had to s pay back z635 in each case by monthly instalments of S2 10s.—The Receiver remarked that this was not one of the worse cases of money lending tran- sactions.- Further cross-examined, banrupt said the money was lent on a promissory note only. The first loan and inteiest had been repaid, and he had paid three instalments, zC7 10s, of the second loan. -The Receiver: So really you have had the best of Gordon up to now. You had zC50 in hard cash you know ?—Answer Yes, I paid him C42 10s. I borrowed money to replenish the stock.— After further questions the examination was closed.

Mr Charles Howell is presenting to the libiary of the Welsbpool County School a most useful and costly Christmas gift, in a complete set of the Times edition of the Encyclopaedia Brittannica.

FRIENDLY MATCHES. TOWYN v CHRISTMAS HOMESTERS.-This match came off on Christmas Day on the Corbett Arms field. The following represented the Homesters :—Goal, J Owen (Merthyr) backs, L Pughe (Newtown) and W P Jones (Wrexham) half-backs, J Morris (Pen- trepoeth), J Davies (Birmingham Welsh) and J Daniel (Llanidloes) forwards, J A Lewis (Bir- mingham Welsh), Archie Evans (Llanelly), J T Jones (Mold), D Jones (Ruabon) and D Davies (Birkehhead linesman, Mr D Williams, Camp Hill. Towyn Goal, Lewis Jones backs, R Jones and D Jones; half-backs, E L Jones, J Roberts and H Jones; forwards, Geo Davies, D Lewis, Gladstone Davies, J Edwards and B Jones; linesman, Mr F Smith. Referee, Mr Thomas, Small Heath. The game was of an interesting description. Playing with the wind in their favour in the first half the Homesters showed to great advantage and were distinct ly the better team. They managed to score once. In the second half the Towyn men showed their superiority, the Homesters showing evident signs of being fagged ouc. Towards the close Towyn had matters much their own way and retired winners by three goals to one. TOWYN v NEWTOWN WAREHOUSE.—As an attrac- tion for Boxing Day the Towyn Committe had arranged a fixture with the Newtown R. W. Ware- house F.C. The weather was ideal for football. The following composed the teams:—Towyn: Goal, Lewis Jones backs, R Jones and U Jones; halves, E L Jones, Gladstone Davies, and J Roberts; for- wards, George Davies, David Lewis, Jos A Lewis, J T Jones, and Joe Edwards. Newtown R.W.W. Goal, Griffith; backs, W Griffiths anci A Jones; halves, J E Jones, J E Morris, and R E Evans (cap- tain) forwards, B Davies, J Green, H Morris, G Chalinor, and C Benbow. Linesmen, T Eyans.and J Owen. Referee, Mr R R Davies. Hardly had the game opened when the Towyn forwards with beautiful combination took the leather to the visitors' quarters and before the backs could relieve the pressure George Davies with a beautiful shot placed the ball safe in the corner of the net. This unexpected success put the homesters in good spirits, and it may safely be said that they played a brilliant game. Those present were delighted with the exhibition given. Down again came the ball, and amid great enthusiasm David Lewis banged the ball into the net-a grand goal. Having suffered this reverse in less than ten minutes the Warehousemen settled down to the work, and played a much stronger game. J Lewis and J T Jones, who are not regular members of the Towyn team, but who are at home over the Xmas holidays, played a grand game. Their presence in the forward ranks put life into the play. Even play in mid-field was the order for some time after until the Towyn men pressed and forced a corner. From this D Lewis was instumental in scoring. Benbow on several occasions directed shots from a good range to the home goal but on all occasions the goal keeper was able to cope with them. Up to half-time nothing was added to the score. In the second half no goals were scored although the play was in favour of Towyn. How- ever, Newtown showed a great improvement in their play, but it was on rare occasions that they were really dangerous. B Davies and J Green played very well in this half. The success of the home team is in no small degree to be attributed to the superior play of Jos. A Lewis and J T Jones. Ueorge Davies was also in his best form. G adslo ie Davies and E L Jones as half-backs are strong players and strengthen the back division. The game was a pleasant one and ended with the score—Towyn, 3 Newtown, nil. WELSHPOOL v. NEWTOWN.—Played at Welshpool on Saturday. The ground was very heavy, and there was only a small attendance. The teams were:—Welshpool: Goal, R Hamer; backs, Llew. Morris and H Hamer; half-backs, A Hulchins, M M Morgan-Owen, and C Thomas; forwards, T Davies, Baines, R Mytton, G Morgan-Owen, and II Morgan-Owen. Newtown Goal, Alf Edwards backs, Pritchard and M Pilot; half-backs, Hamer, E Davies, and G Latham; forwards, Miller, Haymes, 0 Morgan, R Morris, and Withers. Referee, Mr T J Bratton. The players had great difficulty in keeping their feet owing to the slippery ground. The play was chiefly confined to mid-field for a time, the defence on either side being too good for the attack. Eventually Hugh Morgan-Owen, who was playing a splendid game, put in a pretty run and accurate centre, and R Mytton placed the ball in the net amidst cheers. Newtown tried hard to equalise, R Morris being very prominent, but they met with a stubborn defence, and at the interval the homesters were leading by one goal to nil. On resuming both teams tried hard to score. Miller found a stumbling block in little Thomas, whi!e Bob Hamer in goal was in good form, being ably assisted by his backs. The homesters made several dangerous invasions into the visitors' territory, and experienced hard lines in not scoring on several occasions, while some of the good work by Hugh Morgan-Owen should have been turned to good account. M M Morgan-Owen and Teddy Davies on their respective sides were playing a champion game. One of the Newtown defenders deliberately handled the ball inside the twelve yards' line, but the referee did not uphold the claim for a penalty. After about fifteen minutes' play in this half Miller went in the centre, and he immediately had the ball passed to him. Getting between the backs Jack" went away at top speed, with three opponents in hot pursuit, but the former just managed to place the ball in the net, thus equalising the score. Shortly afterwards, from good work by R Morris, Miller placed Newtown ahead when the home custodian was out of his goal. The homesters tried hard to equalise, Gethin Morgan-Owen being conspicuous with some fine individual efforts, but they failed to equalise, and when time, which was considerably curtailed owing to the late arrival of the visitors, was called tLe score stood:- Newtown, 2 goals; Welshpool, 1.

WELSHPOOL AND DISTRICT JUNIOR LEAGUE. RAMBLERS V. ATHLETIC.—Played on Christmas Day. Much interest was taken in the encounter, as neither team had been defeated in their previous matches, and theie was a good company present. The first half was evenly contested, the Ramblers having slightly the better of the argument. Baines scored for the Ramblers, who led at the interval by one goal to nil. During the second half some very gool football was witnessed. The Ramblers held the upper hand, J Jones adding two more goals, and as the Athletic failed to respond the gamp ended:—Ramblers, 3 goals; Athletic, 0.

SHROPSHIRE & DISTRICT! LEAGUE. ST. GEORGES UNITED v. WELSHPOOL. Played at Welshpool on Boxing Day, before a fair number of spectators. The visitors were strongly represented, while the homesters lacked the services of the Rev M Davies and TuckeT", The teams were:- WELSHPOOL. Goal, Dick Evans; backs, R Mytton and H Hamer; half-backs, W Jarman, M M Morgan-Owen, and W Davies; forwards, G H Mytfcon, P Mytton, G Morgan-Owen, P Baines, and H Morgan-Owen. ST. GEORGE'S UNITED. Goal, S Gwilliam; backs, Adams and E Churm; half-backs, J Jones, F Currier, and Silvester; for- wards, G Spragg, J G Baxter, E Astbury, James, and Plant. Referee, Mr Lawson, Shrewsbury. The game opened briskly, each goal being Visited in quick succession. R Mytton at back kicked strongly, while M M Morgan-Owen and Walter Davies repeatedly broke up the combination of the visitors and fed their forwards with rare judgment. After about ten minutes play P Mytton got posses- sion and beat Gwilliam with a splendid shot, amidst cheers. The homesters now played with great determination, and Hugh Morgan-Owen (a great favourite with the spectators) was cheered for re- peatedly tricking Jones and Adams and centring accurately, the home forwards several times being within an ace of scoring. The visitors next took up the running, Plant being conspicuous on the left wing, and from one of his centres Astbury equalised. St George's experienced hard lines in not adding to their score, a shot from Plant striking the upright. M M Morgan-Owen relieved the pressure and set the home forwards going Gethin Morgan-Owen, who was working very hard in the centre, ran through the deTence and shot near, and Baines placed the ball in the net, but the latter was ruled off-side. Gethin Morgan-Owen and the brothers Mytton had shies at goal, but none took effect. Half-time :— Welshpool ••• ••• 1 goal St George's ••• 1 goal On resuming the home forwards were the first to become dangerous, but their shooting was wild, and several good openings were not taken advantage of. Mid-field play was the order for a time, the defence on both sides showing up well. The pace all through had been very fast and seemed to tell on some of the players. After each end had been visited and undergone narrow escapes of being captured, James put St George's ahead. Time was rapidly approaching, and the homesters strove desperately hard to equalise. Once Hugh Morgan- Owen seemed certain to score, but unfortunately Baines got in the way and a capital chance was lost. P Mytton ran through several times, but shot wide of the mark on each occasion. The visitors were severely pressed, and repeatedly kicked the ball out of play. Whenever the Morgan-Owens' got possession they were deliberately tripped, and from the ensuing free kicks Gwilliam saved marvellously amid intense excitement. P Mytton was tripped in the goal mouth and the homesters gppealed strongly for a penalty, but the referee (who had not given entire satisfaction) disallowed the claim, amidst the strong disapproval of the spectators. Time was shortly afterwards called, and the best game seen on the ground this season ended- 1- St George's 2 goals Welshpool 1 goal.

THE J.biAUUit. RESULTS UP I'O DATE. Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. PTS Sheffield United 18 12 0 6 36 13 30 Astor ViHa 18 11 4 3 40 18 25 Sunderlaid 15 9 4 2 23 11 20 Wolverhampton W 15 7 3 5 23 15 19 Stoke 17 8 6 3 22 21 19 Bury 15 8 5 2 26 22 18 Notts Forest 15 7 4 4 26 22 18 Manchester City 15 7 6 2 28 19 16 Newcastle United.. 15 5 5 5 22 14 15 West Bromwich A. 16 6 7 3 18 24 15 Burnley 16 5 8 3 15 26 13 Derby County 14 5 7 2 16 19 12 Blackburn Rovers. 14 6 8 0 23 27 12 Everton 15 4 8 3 17 24 11 Notts County 17 4 10 3 23 40 11 Liverpool 17 3 10 4 18 28 10 Glossop 14 3 7 4 14 29 10 Preston North End 16 2 10 4 10 28 8

THE COMBINATION. RESULTS UP TO DATE. uoais P. W. L. D. F. A. PTS Chirk 11 8 1 2 25 7 18 Wrexham 9 7 1 1 37 14 15 Druids 9 6 2 1 19 12 13 Newtown 9 4 5 0 21 27 8 Aberystwyth 6 2 3 1 12 16 5 Oswestry United 8 2 5 1 16 19 5 Birkenhead 4 2 2 0 6 7 4 Bangor 5 2 3 0 7 8 4 Rhyl 5 0 4 1 7 20 1 Llandudno Swifts.. 8 0 7 1 12 32 1

SHROPSHIRE AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. RESULTS UP TO DATE. Goals P. W. L. D. F. A. PTS Singleton & Cole's. 8 5 2 1 32 12 11 Iron-Bridge 4 3 0 1 9 3 7 Newport. 7 3 3 1 14 15 7 Bridgnorth 6 2 3 1 16 18 5 Wem 6 2 3 1 8 17 5 St. George's United 4 1 2 1 9 14 3 StafFordC.C. 2 1 1 0 6 3 2 Welshpool United.. 5 1 4 0 8 20 2

DENBIGHSHIRE & DISTR CT LEAGUE. RESULTS UP TO DATE. J"t woais P. W. L. D. F. A. PTS Oswestry Reserve.. 7 4 1 2 31 11 10 Chirk Reserve. 7 3 1 3 22 7 9 Wrexham Reserve. 6 4 1 1 17 9 9 Adwy United 6 4 1 1 16 9 9 Druids Reserve. 8 3 3 2 21 20 8 Ruabon Albions. 7 2 3 2 17 22 6 St Martins 6 2 3 1 10 21 5 Vron St Albans. 6 1 4 1 8 23 3 Ellesmere Rangers 6 0 5 1 6 24 1

DAROWEN. CHARITY.—On the 21st inst, Si Thomas Day, there was distributed at the Rectory by the Rector and Mrs Richards, assisted by Mr Thomas Peters, churchwarden, more than 80 yards of flannel among some thrity of the poor. The principal con- tributors to the charity fund were the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry and Mrs Howells, of Aberdovey.