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The following changes are to take place in the Merionethshire police force on the 14th November next :-Inspector Roberts to remove from Llan, Festiniog, to the new police buildings at Blaenau Festiniog; P.O. Price, Aberdovey, to Llan P.C. Edwards, Llwyngwril, to Aberdovey; and P.C. Jones, Llan, to Llwyngwril. :Jó** A correspondent writes to us to suggest that the Proper authority should be called upon to clear the ditches on both sides of the road which leads from Gwalia to the river, and that some steps should be taken to stop people, and particularly children, from throwing all kinds of refuse and litter into them. The stench arising is sometimes unbear- able. Our correspondent suggests that the ditches should be periodically cleaned. Possibly means Could be found to remove the stagnant water at least once a month. ### The Towyn Debating Society opened its winter Session on Tuesday evening with very promising prospects of a series of meetings alike interesting and elevating. A programme of which any society in the country could feel proud has been drawn Out, and if merit deserves support the townspeople of Towyn would do well to join this society in larger numbers, in order to make it even a greater Success than it has yet proved to be. The Urban Council is to be criticised by the society. *#* The inhabitants of Towyn and district are re- quested to assist the weekly half holiday of the shop assistants by making their purchases on Wed- nesday mornings, so that those who are confined to their business premises for more than ten hours a day may have some leisure or recreation. In other towns the residents are quite as anxious as the shop assistants to make the event a success and the same result is confidently expeoted at Towyn. # Of all the absorbing questions of the day, that of the Common receives most attention at Aber- dovey. At last the residents have been moved to feel that there is real danger that the Common will be taken from them, and in consequence they have been stirred to the seriousness of the case. Mr Solomon Andrews is getting more bold and is given notice to some of the people who turn their cattle on the Common to discontinue doing so. Some of tkese openly defy him, and even break up his fence. If this continues a lawsuit will probably be entered upon, when rerhaps an opportunity will be afforded Mr Andrews to prove his alleged right to the freehold of the land. Judging from present indications, the movement to establish a public library or a workmen's institute at Towyn is not likely to fall through. The com- mittee appointed to consider the matter have met and, having considered the arguments pro and con, they were in a position to present a favourable re- port to the general meeting to be held shortly. There are some people who object to the term Workmen's Institute,' and openly oppose the move- ment solely on that ground. A little knowledge of the outside world would convince these people that there are flourishing working-men's institutions in other places, and all classes are not slow to avail themselves of the advantages which such insti- tutions offer. However, the committee will not quarrel over the name, and possibly the term public library," will be more pleasing to the dissentients. It is to be hoped that any opposition V of this kind will not damp the ardour of the com- mittee, for Towyn has too often given the cold shoulder to those who exert themselves to carry out philanthropic objects. The inhabitants, how- ever find out later that these are the best friends of the place, and as a result extend the heartiest welcome to their schemes. We have the best authority for stating that if this library question is taken up in earnest and established, many persons will contribute most generously towards it. :i! The latest demand of Welsh Nationalism is for the teaching of Welsh history. It has been dis- covered at Cardiff (says the Westminster Gazette) with something like a shock, that the University of Wales teaches the history of every country but its own." The professional staff (whose names hava a Suspiciously Saxon flavour) are understood to find some difficulty in supplying the national demand. The difficulty of teaching Welsh history is akin to that of discovering snakes in Ireland. Partly owing to the English conquest, there has been no Welsh history since the days of the Tudors, and historians have so far neglected to write the history of earlier times. This, however, is nothing in the eyes of a true Nationalist. If there was such a difficnlty," said a speaker at the meeting of the Governing Body on Wednesday, they must look to the Col- lege to get over it." Si Dieu n'existuit pas, il faudrait Vinventer. The Principal attempted to turn the enemy's position. Let us train our students in the history of other lands and when they are so trained let them devote themselves to the hitherto unwritten history of Wales." But the attempt failed, and the Governing Body has sternly impressed upon the Council the duty of providing in the college adequate and effective instruction in this subject, so dear to the heart of the Welsh nation. Happy is the country that has no his- tory," says the proverb but Wales seems to think otherwise. V A life of Mr Chamberlain was published on Wednesday. This is the testimony of his school- mistress, whose establishment in Camberwell Grove, London, the future Colonial Secretary, attended when between eight and nine years old As a child Joseph Chamberlain didn't take things easily; he went deeply into them, and was very serious for a boy. He didn't care much for games; he was not so much solitary as solid, industrious and in- telligent, but rather too anxious about his lessons, conscientious, and very solemn as a rule. I remem- ber his mother once said to me, I find Joseph asks questions which I have great difficulty in answering.' It is said that Mr Chamberlain, when at High bury, his Birmingham home, always stays up to read, however late the hour, after everyone else has gone to bed. He seems to have had this fond- ness for study throughout his life. Even at an early age," says one who knew him wall, "he possessed a good deal of individuality and a strong will, and always wanted to take the lead in any- thing that was"going on among his companions. He had little taste for boyish sports, and made but few acquaintances amongst his schoolfellows. He was, however, always fond of study." # Apropos of War Office reform, a good red-tape story was told at a recent political meeting at Camberley, by Captain Oliver Young, who was on board the "Beacon" at the bombardment of Alexandria. During the Egyptian campaign of that time, after having; been in hospital, he was reported dead and buried, and a tombstone was erected to his memory at Suakim, and still stood there. The War Office insisted upon his paying a guinea to cover the cost of putting his name on the stone. # An analysis of the new Parliament shows that, of the 669 members returned, 501 belonged to the old House, and that 168 may be considered members most of whom are new to Parliamentary life. It is worthy of note, as almost unprecedented, that in no constituency yet is a fresh election necessary, arising out of the contests, whether through a double return or from other causes. # The record majority secured by a successful mem- ber was won by Mr William Abraham (Mabon, as he is called), the representative of the Rhondda Division of Glamorgan, where he had a majority of 6,509 over his opponent, Mr Robert Hugbes ;.and the member who enters Parliament with the smal'est majority is Captain Kenneth R Balfour, Christ- church, who defeated his opponent, the Hon T A Brassey, by a majority of three votes. *.jt* The Father of thel House of Commons is Mr William W B Beach, the member for the Andover Division of Hants, for which constituency he was elected in 1857, a representation without a break of 43 years. The oldest member is Mr Spencer Charrington, member for Mile-end Division of Tower Hamlets, who was born in 1818, and has therefore reached the age of 82 and the youngest is Mr Richard Rigg, jun., the representative for the Appleby Division of Westmoreland, who was born in 1877, and is therefore 23 years of age. V # There is little doubt that the distinction offbeing the oldest voter in the United Kingdom belongs to Mr Henry Richards, of Worthenbury, Flintshire, who is in his 103rd year, and who on Saturday re- corded his vote in the Flint County Ejection. Mr Richards was born in 1797, and distinctly re- members the Battle of Waterloo and the Duke of Wellington. He has been a voter for 68 years, viz., since the passing of the Reform Act of 1832. His descendants—children, grandchildren, great-grand- children, and great-great-grand-children, number nearly 200. ### The Conservatives of the united Borough of Pen- ryd,l Falmouth, and Flushing have decided to petition against the return of Mr Horniman, who defeated Mr N L Cohen by twenty votes. Counsel have been instructed, and bribery is alleged. It is stated that agents of the successful candidate pub- licly and repeatedly declared during the contest that Mr Horniman bad purchased the large estate of Gyllingdnne, at Falmouth, with the intention of living there, and intended to develop the property for the benefit of he Borough. *#* Messrs Russell, Cooke, and Co., have lodged a petition for a scrutiny on behalf of Mr T Terrell, Q.C., the Liberal candidate for Pembroke Boroughs, Mr Terrell was defeated by twelve votes. # Fourteen members of the Society of Friends, better known as Quakers, were candidates for Par- liament this election. Of these, eleven were suc- cessful. The three who failed were Messrs John Albert Bright, John Pease Fry, and John Albert Pease.
TOWYN.
TOWYN. A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL.—-The number of pupils at the Intermediate School is 115, as against 95 during the corresponding term of last year. There is no other school in Merionethshire that can show such progress. THE SIDEWALK.-We understand that the resi- dents of the villas on Sandilands road intend to petition the Urban Council for curbings in front of their houses. They consider the request a reason- able one, inasmuch as the houses have now been tenanted for more than two years. GOOD TEMPLARS. The weekly session of the Dysynni Lodge was held on Friday evening, under the presidency of Mr Roberts, Past Chief Templar. There was a fair number present, and two new members were enrolled. It was resolved to print a list of subjects ior the meetings, a committee being appointed to draw out a programme for sub- mission to the next meeting. to Brethren were appointed to visit sick members. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday, Mr Ilar Davies, Arfor- terrace, was kicked by his horse on the leg. Fortunately the limb was not broken, although the accident was a somewhat serious one. He is still confined to the house, but is making good progress. DOLGOCH WATERFALLS.—The best thanks of the townspeople are due to Mr R J Roberts, chemist, for his enterprise in making a new road to the upper falls at Dolgoch. Hitherto the upper falls were almost inaccessible, but now a road as well as some seats have been made, Mr Roberts defray- ing all the expenses. The upper falls are by far the most picturesque, and this addition to the attractions of Towyn and district will not fail to be highly appreciated by visitors. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.-The following is the at- tendpnce of children in the schools during the past four weeks :—Towyn Board Schools on bocks,:90; average, 61; percentage, 67'7.j Towyn Infant eschool: on books, 108; average, 64'3 percentage, 595. Towyn National School on books, 77; aver- age, 58 percentage, 76'3. Aberdovey National School: on books, 75; average, 51; percentage, 68. Aberdovey Board School: on books, 170; average, 131; percentage, 77. Bryncrug Board School On books, 128; average, 112; percentage, 87. Pennal Board School: on books, 119 average, 99-3; percentage, 86. The School Board has decided to purchase a medal to be presented to Annie Davies, Frankwell street, Towyn, as a prize for good attend- ance. BETHBSDA DEBATING SOCIETY. — The above society held its weekly meeting on Monday evening. In the absence of the Rev J M Williams, the meet- ing was presided over by Mr Mr R P Morgan. The subject for the evening's debate was Miser and Spendthrift." The miser was represented by Mr Hugh Mason, and the spendthrift; by Mr Richard Richards. Both advocates maintained their characters eloquently and with zeal. Ultimately free discussion ensued in which Messrs Thomas Roberts, E Griffiths, 0 J Barnett, J Jones, J H Lester, Dr Llovd, and the Misses Jennie Jones and A Lewis took part. A pleasant and interesting evening was spent. A congregational hymn was rendered at the close. It is gratifying that the animation and interest manifested at the previous meeting was fully maintained if not excelled in this meeting. MARRIAGES.—On Saturday a marriage was solem- nized au the Wesleyan Chapel between Miss Jane Davies, daughter of Mr Ilar Davies, Arfor-terrace, and Mr Edmund Lewis, Llwyngwril. The brides- maid was Miss Maggie L Davies, sister of the bride, and the best man Mr Lewis Owen, Llwyngwril. The ceremony was performed by the Rev R Jones, Gwynfa, and the bride was given away by Mr Thomas Davies, in the unavoidable absence of his father. A reception was afterwards held at the bride's home. The happy couple, who were the recipients of a large number of presents, left with the afternoon train for Liverpool, where the honey- moon will be spent. Miss Hughes, Merton Villa, played the Wedding March.-On Wednesday, at the Parish Church, by the Rev Titus Lewis, R.D., vicar of the parish, Mr John Jones, foreman porter at the railway station, was married to Miss Annie Jones, third daughter of the late Mr Edward Jones, Maengwyn street. Mr R Lloyd acted as best man, and the bridesmaid was Miss Maggie Williams, Abergynolwyn. The bride was attired in a dress of very light mauve, with a picture hat to match. The wedding breakfast was supplied at the Bryn- golen Restaurant (Mrs Davies). The party left in the afternoon for Darlington, county Durham, where the honeymoon will be spent.—At the Congrega- tional Chapel, the same morning, the Rev J M Williams, pastor, officiating, Miss Lizzie Griffiths, Traelheuraidd, was married to Mr Richard Richards, Pantyneuadd. A large number of friends awaited the couple outside the chapel, and showers of rice and confetti were thrown at them. FOOTBALL NOTEs.-The enthusiasm manifested at Towyn during the last few seasons for the manly game of football had not entirely died out as was evident at the meeting held last week at the Council Chamber, when the Towyn Rovers Football Club was resuscitated, and the club started with most encouraging prospects. It appears that the explana- tion of the apathy of a certain number of the club's supporters was the fact that it had been whispered that the club was in low water, and apparently they thought that by leaving this debt to be borne by the faithful few that they would spare their pockets. It is to be'regretted that the officials were not sup- ported more heartily than they were in this instance. This will serve as a reason why pecre- taries of public events at Towyn should require a guarantee bond to be signed before accepting offices from which they receive no remuneration. The question the meeting held on Thursday even- ing had to decide was whether the Rovers Club should be carried on or whether an entirely new club should be formed. After a long discussion, in the course of which it was stated that the liabilities of the club only amounted to 30s, as against assets far exceeding that sum, it was decided that the club should be carried on as usual. A deputation was appointed to see Mr Latimer as to the field, and he very generously, after considering the circumstances of the club, placed it at the com- mittee's disposal for a considerably less sum than last year. Collectors were appointed to canvas the town for subscriptions and it is now understood that funds are coming in very satisfactorily. It was resolTecl to ask Mr Lindner to become the president of the club. Mr E Jones (Frondeg) and Mr E Jones (County School) were appointed joint secretaries, and Mr Wynne Edwards treasurer. The following were appointed on the committee in addition to the officers :-Messrs J D Latimer, Richard Jones, E H Daniel, John Owen, and R R Roberts. The secretaries were instructed to arrange as many matches as possible. Mr E Jones Fronde? presided over the meeting.-On Saturday afternoon a practice match was held on the Corbett Arms field. It is to be hoped that all the players will do their best to attend the practices in order that the club may make a pleasing display in the third round of the Welsh Cup. The Towyn Club has so far been exceptionally unfortunate in the draws of the Welsh Football Association, as on all occasions they have had to go away to play their matches, thus entailing the loss of several pounds. Possibly the gods" will not be against the club this season, and we may even see, with a little luck, the cup winners of last season beaten on the Towyn soil.
DEBATING SOCIETY.
DEBATING SOCIETY. The first of the winter series of meetings in connection with the Towyn Debating Society took place on Tuesday evening at Cad van House, under the presidency of Mr Maethlon James, when a social gathering was the order. A committee of ladies, consisting of Mrs Howell Jones, Miss Williams (Marine Parade), Misses J E Jenkins L J Roberts, Phillips, and S A Parry had charge of the arrangements, and the tempting display on the. heavily-laden tables showed how excellently they had carried out the work entrusted to them. There was a good number present. The President said he was very pleased to see such a large number of the old members, and heartily welcomed amongst them several new members. The object the society had in view was an excellent one. They en- deavoured to induce yonngf people to try and get pleasure in reading and mastering good books. A society of that nature would also serve to make them more charitable and to broaden their minds for they were apt to think sometimes that every good, noble, andl elevating influence existed only in themselves. He advised all the members to think of the subjects which were to be considered at the meetings, in order that each individual member might be the means of throwing some light on the subjects before the society (applause) —Miss May Roberts, L.R.A.M., favoured the members with a pianoforte solo, which she cleverly performed and for which she received hearty applause Mr E J Evans sang « The song that reached my heart. Mr Evans possesses a rich tenor voice, and it is a wonder that his services are not more frequently requisitioned at local events. Mr T G Roberts, B.A., chairman of the committee, read THE LIST OF SUBJECTS drawn up by the committee. Eight debates will take place on some of the most important subjects of the day, such as old age pensions, conscrip- tion, education, disestablishment, vivi-section and a vote of confidence in the Urban Council. On the literary side lectures are to be de. livered on the advances of the century and other interestihg subjects. Papers on Ruskin and others will be read.-Dr Lewys.Lloyd delivered a brief address on the possibilities of the society and the good work it has already done. His remarks were well aeceived by all,—Mr Ernest Richards contributed Queen of the Earth," for which he was loudly applauded.-It was reported that at its next meeting the society would have to appoint a permanent honorary secretary, Mr E Richards haying resigned. The officers of the society are :— President, Mr J M James; vice-presidents, Messrs T G Roberts, B.A., Samuel Edmunds, Dr Lewys. Lloyd, J Geufronydd Jones, and Miss PhiIIips treasurer, Mr E J Evans.
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. REMOVAL.-P.C. Price is to be removed from Aberdovey to Llan, Festiniog. Mr Price has been stationed here for about eight years and is much liked by all. We understand that it is intended to petition the Chief-Constable to allow him to stay in the town. LITERARY SOCIETY. Instead of the debating society, as in previous years, the Calvinistic Methodists have decided to form a branch of the Christian Endeavour Society, with the Rev J D Jones as pastor.-The Wesleyans have decided to hold their meetings in connection with the Wesley Guild. The Rev W J Jones is the president.-The Independents are also moving with the object of starting an improvement society. LEGAL. Mr Tomkins, the Gasworks, is, we understand, appealing to one of the High Courts for his alleged right to take his 'bus to within a reasonable distance of the station yard. It will be remembered that a short time ago the magistrates at Towyn decided in a similar case against him.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. TEMPERANCE.—Sixty years ago there were 26 public-houses here, and the population was only 1,200. Now that it is 2,000, there are not twelve public-houses. The present licensees have been the gainers by the reform. LITERARY. In the October number of the Biographer (New Century Press) appears a photo- graph and an account of the life of Mr Richard Rees, J.P., C.C., of Paris House. The biography is written by Mr Edward Davies, J.P. (Gordofig), of Dolcaradog. It is spicily written, very readable, and highly interesting. We did not know before that Mr Rees was such a great traveller. The public offices held by Mr Rees are very numerous and he is an instance of what industry, perseverance and pluck can do. The photograph, which is a very good one, is by Mr John Owen, Newtown. The Bardic nom-de-plume of Mr Rees is "Maldwvn." COUNTY SCHOOL.—A liteiary and debating society c has been started in this school for the first time this term. On Monday evening a very interesting debate took place upon the subject Should school games be made compulsory ?" In the absence of Mr Meyler, M.A., headmaster, the chair was taken by Mr E Jones, B.A. Mr R Hughes opened the discussion in the affirmative, and Mr T W Phillips opposed. The following gentlemen also spoke:- Messrs E R Vaughan, Jack Watkins, RJ Humphreys, E Jones, B.A., R R Morris, E P Evans, B.A., Vincent Jones, John E Evans, John Hughes, Elwy ap Ivor Alfred Morris, R W Morgan. The motion was negatived by a majority of one. The subject for discussion at the next meeting will be Was the Norman Conquest beneficial to England ?"
- THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE. BERRILL i CODOMAN 2 GOOD LUCK 3 24 ran.