Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

ABERDOVEY. T vctttrv — *A triP throu £ h the American oraires was the subject of on address given on Wednesday e, The proceeds went .n ..d of the Literary I SCHOOL —The ENLARGEMEI 0;F • Education Dep. wtment has n submitted for tl war approval far the Weenie °FTEMPERANCE?- -'IEhe usual weekly meeting s?$s held on Sunday wwming, Mr John Owen, Gertie House, presiding..Addresses were delivered by Mr J Lumley; and Rev (0 iE Williams, Pennal. STORM.-On Thi v&sday a severe storm raged in the Dovey. Rain i-,illiin torrents throughout the day, and the wind, ras ,exceedingly strong. Some half dozen boats w u-,e broken up and the fisher- men sustained a loss. ti TABERNACLE (CM.} (C.MAPEL.-At the we-kly meeting of the Debati, iR Literary Society, in connection with the *lb«we place of worship, on Monday evening, Mr W r Hughes, pressing, Messrs Festin Williams W Vaughan Thomas, delivered lectures on "1 the ,ee and the ear." OBITUARY.-On Febr. wpylfltti Mr Evan Lewis, fisherman, died at the ige,of 45. The deceased was well known to mar rimers, toeing a son ot the late senior pilot Mr Lev, ,i-s Lewi-s- The funeral took place on Monday at the Cemetery, the Revs Henry Hnghes, Towyn, and Jf Navies, Aber- dovey, officiating. Muchsym.patby is felt with Mrs Lewis and the eight; young.children who are left to mourn their loss. FROM THE WAR OFFI CE.An official notification was received here on To tesday fromnthe Wax Office authorising the formati on of a Volunteer Company in the town, and int-imating that ;a Sergeant- Instructor would be se nt down to reside in the town. Great thanks a re due to Mrs. Jones, London (owner of the Aberdov ey Hall) for granting to the Volunteers the use of the large room at,the hall for ^PRESENTATION.—0 n Wednesday evening Miss Tyrconnel Carpenter, Leadenhall, invited a number of friends to a dinn< jr at her residence. The object. of the meeting was to show appreciation of the services of Miss Ro wlands as accompanists who is always most willi ag to assist -at all charitable and other concerts. A short time ago MrJ Hughes: Jones J.P., referred at a public meeting to the services performed by Miss Rowlands to the town in general, and a suggestion to make a testimonial to her was then suggested. Miss Car- penter took the matter in hand, and as a result a beautiful gold bangle was presented to Miss Row- lands on Wednesday evening. On beha.lf of Miss Carpenter, Mr Ernest Richards made the presenta- tion and referred in suitable terms to the services of Miss Rowlands for many years. Part in the programme was taken by the following Mr Evan Davios, Mr W Cookson, Mr E Richards, and Miss Rowlands.

LLW YN GrWRIL. OBITUARY.—On Saturday the remains of the late Mr A F Foulkes, Garthangharad Arms, were con- veyed from Llwyngwril by train to Dolgelley, and from thence to Llanfachreth Cemetery. The Rev J E Davies, Arthog, officiated at the house, and the Vicar of Llanfachreth at the church and grave. Deceased had not been enjoying good health for some time.

BARMOUTH JUNCTION. AMBULANCE CLASS.—A supper was given by the above class at Sea View, Vriog, on Friday evening when there were a good number present. After supper, songs and recitations were given in the fol- lowing order :—Song, Mr Lewis Davies; presenta- tion of silver cream jug and sugar basin to Dr Hughes by Mr Morgan Williams. The latter on rising said it gave him the greatest pleasure in doing so. The previous year they had made a presentation to Dr Hughes of a silver teapot and it was the doctor's wish, should he be instructing the class another year, to be able to complete the set. He hoped the class would continue and would be fortunate in securing Dr Hughes as lecturer. Dr Hughes thanked the class for the presentation made to him. He was proud of the Barmouth Junction class and would do his best if he was selected as lecturer another year although his work in Bar- mouth was very heavy (applause). Duet, Master and Miss Jones. Presentation of certificates to the successful members by Sergt Williams. Song, Mrs Jones; address, Mr Humphrey Evans (secretary of the class). He said they were all very pleased to hear of Sergt Williams' promotion and wished him success. Recitation by Mr William Thomas; Duett, Mrs Jones and Mr Lewis Davies; address by Sergeant Williams. He wished to thank all present, for their good wishes to himself on his promotion, he had for some time past taken great interest in ambulance work, had often spoken of Barmonth Junction class, as an example to other classes, and he wished it every success. At Barmouth they offered each year, to the best candidate in the third year, a gold medal value <62 10s. Song by Mr Humphrey Evans; song by P.O. Edwards, Sergeant Williams rose and proposed that they should pass a vote of condolence with Dr Hugh Jones, on the death of his father Dr E Jones seconded by P.O. Edwards, and it was further passed that the Secretary should write the Doctor that effect. A most enjoyable evening was ended by the singing of the Welsh Anthem by Dr Hughes, in which the company joined.

BARMOUTH. LITERARY MEETING.—The above was held on Thursday evening at Arthog, Mr R E Grant, Henddol Quarry, in the chair. The conductor was Mr William Williams, Arthog, and the musical adjudicator Mr J J Thomas, Talsarnau. Miss Blodwen Williams, Dolgelley, acted as accompanist. Mr J J Thomas having opened the meeting with a song, the President gave an address, after which the following awards were made :—Patch print, Miss Jones, Friog; muffateeg, Mrs Jones, Pantllan, Arthog; children's solo, prize divided between Miss Mary Jane Davies, Pantcae, Arthog, and Miss Sarah Thrower, Arthog; stanza, Mr John Jones, Tynewydd, Islawrdref solo with the mouth organ, 1 Mr Robert Griffith, Barmouth 2 Mr Robert Jones, Barmouth; reciting, Mr Ellis Jones Evans, Islawr. dref; drawing, Rowland Jones, Friog; rendering, Mrs Jones, Sea View, Friog; essay, Mr Evan H Jones, Arthog, now at Altrincham reading an un. punctuated piece, Mr Samuel Davies, Murneuadd, Arthog writing, Mr W M Williams, Arthog 2 Miss Dilys Wynne; bass solo, Mr S Davies, Dyffryn; poetry in memory of the late Mr Howell Jones, Friog, the prize was divided between Glyn Myfyr, and Mr Willie Morgan, Blaenau Festiniog; making a tie, Mrs Richards, Ganllwyd; quartet, Mr Griffith Griffiths & party, Barmouth reciting, Mr E Jones Evans, Nantygwyrdail; pinafore, Miss Mary Jane Davies, Pantcae Glyn Myfyr, Festiniog, again took the prize for a piece of poetry Efrydydd was declared the best for the chief essay, but his name was not disclosed solo, for persons who had not previously taken a piize, Mr W Francis Evans, Bar- mojith tenor solo, Mr Price, Barmouth impromptu speaking, Mr Thomas Ellis, Tyddyn, Ifan, and Mr Ellis J Evans, Nantgwyrddail, equal; In the chief choral competition; in Yr Hal." two parties came forward, one from Arthog, (Mr Wdham Willmms) and the other from Barmouth (Mr Griffith Griffiths). The latter was declared the best. The Adjudicators were Revs E Jones Edwards, and Gwilym Thomas, Arthog' J Howellg, Nantmawr; Miss Williams, Post Office; Mrs Jones, Sea View Miss Rowlands, Arthog; Miss Williams, Arthog; Messrs Wadham, M<#g I°n'Williams, J Jones, W H Jones, and R Foulkes Jones. The Secretary was Mr a T Lewis, Tanygraig, Friog.

DOLGELLEY. FUNERAL.—The remains of the late Miss 0 J Lewis, the elder daughter of Mr James Lewis, timber merchant, were interred last Monday after- noon at the Nonconformist Cemetery. Deceased was in her 27Lh year, and up to her recent illness had held the post of assistant mistress at the Girls' Board School. The funeral was largely attended, a procession of pupils at the girls' school preceding the cortege. The Revs J Williams, B.A., and Evan Roberts, officiated. PETTY SESSIONS—TUESDAY. Before Messrs C E Munro Edwards (presiding), O Slaney Wynne, C E J Owen, and J Meyrick Jones. THE LATE DR E JONEs.-The Chairman said the la,st Court he understood was adjourned out of r&spect to the memory of one of their most respected colleagues, the late Dr Edward Jones. His painful duty,now was to move a vote of condolence with Mrs Jones and the family. He felt sure that he was-voicing the feelings of his brother magistrates when he said how deeply they felt their loss. He always discharged his duties with earnestness, ability, zeal, and straightforwardness which had won the respect of them all. He had now to move an instruction that their clerk on behalf of the magistrates should send a vote of condolence to the widow and family and expressing their sympathy at the sad loss—Mr 0 Slaney Wynne said,, he felt disposed to add a few words to the remarks he made when moving the adjournment of the last Court. He would miss the late Dr Jones in many ways and most sincerely did he join in sending a yote of condolence to Mrs Jones and the family and to tender to them their warmest sympathies.- Mr R Jones Griffith also spoke on behalf of the law and desired to join in the expressions of condolence and sympathy. UNION CASES.—Mr W R Davies, on behalf of the Guardians, applied for an order against Henry D Jones towards the maintenance of his mother, who was chargeable on the funds of the Union. There were three years due, but they could only force one year. He applied for an order that defendant should pay Is 6d a week for a year.-Mr Tom Parry, relieving officer, gave evidence. When in work he would earn from JE7 to R8 a month.— An order of zPl monthly was granted.—Mr W R Davies next applied for an order of contribution in support of his mother against Peter Jones, late of Gaullwyd.-Mr Davies and Mr T Parry gave evidence, and an order of Is weekly was con- firmed. TRESPASSING FOR GAME ON SUNDAY.—Four young men, G J Williams, H Parry, Evan Roberts, and Ellis Roberts were charged with trespassing in search of game on land the property of Mr Vaughan, of Naunau, on Sunday, the 28th ult.-Mr R Guthrie Jones appeared to prosecute.—Defendants pleaded guilty.—Mr Guthrie Jones said that on Sunday, the 28th ult., George Davies, a gamekeeper in the employ of Mr Vaughan, saw the defendants on land near Maesybrynar. He saw them going in the direction where he knew there was a rabbit warren. The defendants, immediately on seeing the keeper, ran away. They had nets with them and the keeper found a daad rabbit on the ground where he had seen the defendants.—Supt. Jones said there was no previous convictions.—A fine of 10s each and costs was imposed. CREATING A DISTURBANCE.—Robert Roberts and Thomas Jones were charged with fighting and creating a disturbance in Eldon square on the 10th inst.—Thomas Jones did not appear.—Sergt Breeze gave evidence.—Defendant Roberts was bound over to keep the peace and ordered to pay the costs. SEQUEL TO THE FISHERY APPEAL.—Mr R Guthrie Jones referring to the case of Bailey v Carpenter, recently heard by the justices, said that the con- viction of the Bench had been quashed as the result of an appeal in the High Court. He now made an application that their Worships should direct their Clerk to return the X50 deposit money lodged pending the appeal, and that the summons Mr Taylor against Mr Carpenter for a similar offence be withdrawn.—The Bench agreed. CONGRATULATION.—Mr Munro Edwards, the chair- man, addressing Sergt Breeze, said the Bench understood that he would be shortly leaving to take up a promotion at Barmouth. He could say that be was held in high esteem by the magistrates, who wished him every success in the future, and hoped he would continue to display the ability which he had already shown.—Sergt Breeze bowed his acknowledgment.

DINAS MAWDDWY. PATRIOTIC CONCERT.—A grand concert was held in the Minllyri Board Schoolroom on the 9th inst under the patronage of the Lord-Lieutenant (Mr W R M Wynne), Sir Edmund Buckley, Bart, and Mr F J Walton. Sir Edmund Buckley presided, and Llew Meirion gave much satisfaction in his capacity of conductor. Unfortunately the weather was most jinpropitious, snow falling heavily, never- theless the room was thronged with patriotic people who had bid defiance to the elements and many others had taken tickets. Nearly all the local gentry were present and the schoolroom was decked with flags, and the stage was beautified with flowers and erotic plants, kindly lent by Sir Edmund Buckley, and tastefully arranged by Mr Sidney Bailey. The programme opened with a selection by the Vale of Dovey Brass Band. The Chairman then delivered a most stirring address, one of the principal points being our duty to do all in our power to succour those so deserving of our help. Llew Meirion then sang Y Milwr Clwy- fedig (" The wounded soldier "). Then followed songs by Madame Tullis, who sang with such taste and refinement that the audience would not be satisfied until she re-appeared. Miss Ethel Griffiths, A.R.C.M., who has a melodious and cultured voice, made a great impression upon the audience by the artistic way in which she rendered Gyda'r Wawr," and a vociferous encore was the immediate result. Mr W Francis was as popular as ever and his sing- ing was much enjoyed, and in every instance he was enthusiastically enoored. The duets, The shepherd and the maid" and Farewell," sang by Madame Tullis and Mr Francis were particularly taking. The United Choir, under Mr T C Davies, by their rendering of Welsh airs, showed what a mine of wealth lies hidden in our old Welsh melodies. Madame Tallis sang "The Absent- Minded Beggar in fine style, the collection for the Daily Mail fund realising C8 10a lid, the odd fartfyisg probably representing the widow's mite. Mr Frederick Walton (whose son and heir left that morning for the front) proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman. Mr E H Davies seconded, and the vote was received with rounds of applause. Sir Edmund briefly responded and called for a vote of thanks to the committee, and particularly refer- ring to Mr E A Davies (the chairman). After a vote of thanks had been given to Llew Meirion for the able manner in which be had conductad, Madame Tullis sang the solo of the National Anthem the chorus being taken up with much spirit by the audience. Mr Evans, in the unavoid- able absence of Mr M W Griffith, Mas. Bac., acted as accompanist in a very efficient manner. The financial result is one in which the promoters and all concerned may be heartily congratulated. The proceeds, it is expected, will amount to about £20 exclusive of the Daily Mail fund, a result which reflects much credit upon the chairman, Mr E H Davies, and the enterprising secretary (Mr H Lloyd), and the rest of the committee, Messrs G Griffiths, J Davies, J Jones, T 0 Davies, A P Jones, and E Evans. The public will be pleased ta learn that Madame Tullis has promised to pay another visit to Dinas Mawddwy.

CORRIS. TEMPERANCE LECTURES.—On Saturday evening last Mr J R Dix brought to a close the series of temperance lectures which he has organised in the village this winter. The first part of the lecture consisted of a magnificent set of slides illustrating the army and navy. During the interval Mr Dix gave several selections on the Phonograph. The last part of the evening's entertainment consisted of a temperance story, entitled "Jim, the Joiner," which was also illustrated by numerous slides. A very fair number of persons were present on this occasion though for some reason or other Mr Dix has not had the support due to such a movement as might have been expected. At the end of the evening's proceedings even the Phonograph itself raised its voice in condemnation of the scanty audiences it had seen. It solemnly declared that it had only seen one minister of the gospel ever come to the meetings, and it greatly wondered where all the rest were.

PARLIAMENTARY. On Monday the Hon. Ivor Guest, the successor of Sir Edward Clarke in the representation of Ply- mouth took the oath and his seat amid Ministerial cheers. THE SUPPEMENTARY ARMY ESTIMATES. The first order of the day was the report of the men and money voted in supply under the Supplementary Army Estimates. On the vote for the one hundred and twenty thousand men, the debate was opened by Mr W Redmond and carried on by various members, including several Nation- alists, for five hours, when the vote was carried by 164 to 32. The report of the vote of CI3,000,000 for the expenses of the war was next proceeded with, and Mr Flavin moved its reduction by £ 12,000.000. Mr Tully, Mr W Redmond, and Mr Dillon Rpoke at great length, and provoked a very effective reply from Mr Wyndham. The Reduction was rejected, and the vote was agreed to after the Closure, as was also the Report of Ways and Means. VOLUNTEER RIFLE RANGES. The Marquis of Lansdowne was questioned on Monday in the House of Lords in reference to Vol- unteer Ranges and some matters connected with the Yeomanry and the Militia. He described what was being done by his Department in providing ranges. No allotment of the forty thousand pounds set aside in last year's estimates for ranges bad been made, but the General Officers of the district had been called upon for recommendation as to the most advantageous manner with which thatcamparatively small sum might be spent. That amount was taken as an experiment, and if the experiment succeeded, more should be done in the same direction. A proper amount of musketry instruction would form part of the training of the Volunteers this year, and travelling allowances would be arranged so as to enable them to enjoy access to ranges without having to put their hands into their own pockets. He would consider the desirabily of giving the County Councils power to obtain ranges compul- sarily. The question as to the Imperial Yeomanry related to the supersession of Militia officers by the granting of temporary Army rank to officers of the Imperial Yeomanry and Imperial Volunteers. In reference to the Militia, Lord Lansdowne mentioned that they would be included in the Bill for pre. venting the Reserve men, the Yeomanry, and the Volunteeis from being disfranchised by doing permanent duty. THE JAMESON RAID. The House was very full when Mr D A Thomas rose to propose his motion for an inquiry into the Jameson Raid, and members had to resort to the side galleries up-stairs to find sitting accommoda- tion. His speech was very long and very flat, and was delivered without the faintest trace of anima- tion or warmth. Nevertheless, it was wildjy cheered at times by the Nationalists and Radicals, and his inferences and insinuations against the Colonial Secretary and Colonial Office prodnced many incredulous and derisive exclamations from the Ministerialists. He had not made himself a fluent master of his case, and was overburdened with notes, to which he had continually to refer for his successive points. On one of these occasions, when he had more than usual difficulty in finding the sheet he wanted, the Ministerialists broke into loud laughter, and began to call out, Divide, Divide," which created more amusement. He re- plied, however, that he would not be deterred by these cries, and he continued to hunt about in his manuscript until he discovered the point he was in search of.—The motion was seconded by Mr Saml Evans. Mr Chamberlain's speech, in reply, was a model of vigorous brevity. He instantly broke into an animated speech, in which not a single point failed to reach its mark. He would leave the members of the Committee, he said, to reply for themselves, and, so far as the speeches of the mover and seconder went, he would not follow them through all the details of the complicated business, most of which had been examined by the Committee. At one time he did feel very bitterly on this matter- that such charges should have been brought against him after being so many years in the House. "They are not charges," he said, correcting himself with sudden indignation; they are insinuations which those who make them dare not say they believe." It was not an inquiry that was wanted it was an execution. "Let them do their worst," he ex- claimed, in a short peroration which thrilled the House. I am perfectly ready to rely on the good sense and generosity of the House and of my countrymen, and to reply to attacks which will only recoil on the shoulders of those who made them. The motion was rejected by 286 to 152.

CORRESPONDENCE. To CORRESPONDENTS. Communications for this column should be addressed to the Editor, anq must be written upon one side of the paper only. They should in all cases be accompanied by tie name and address of the sender, not necessarily fcr publication but as a guarantee of good faith.

ABERGYNOLWYN PARISH COUNCIL. To the Editor. Sir,—Permit me a few lines in your columns to draw attention to the above body. It is with keen regret that I have to announce that nothing has been heard of it for the last few months, and we are seriously afraid that it is either lost, stolen >r strayed. Personally, I am very sure that no one risked his neck in stealing such a worthless institu- tion or if anyone did by mistake, he would have returned it long ago, and I am also very sure that it has not strayed. As when it was years younger, it had not enough vitality to go as far as the station for fresh and pure, water. Therefore, we are forced to the conclusion that it must have been lost. The last time it was heard of, was in dis- cussing a large and extensive water scheme, it had almost decided on a suitable place, when the startling discovery was made that one parishioner insinuated his ability to driuk it all dry himself. Afterwards the Council decided-to search for another source, and the latest information we have of the Council is going towards Cedris in quest of a well. I am seriously afraid that it must have fallen in and been drowned. Should any of your readers possess any information further than this, it will be thankfully received by many besides my. self, as I am afraid outsiders are usurping their duties.—Thanking you in anticipation, I remain, sir, Vox POPULI.