Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

TOWYN. Our representative in Towyn is Mr O. W. Hughes, CaderView, and we would be much obliged if olerks of local authorities, secretaries of sports, &c, would send notices of meetings, and orders for advertisements and printing to that address. SOCIAL GATHERING.—In connection with the District Nursing association a social gathering was held in the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday evening, a report of which will appear in our next issue. LANTERN LECTURE. On Wednesday evening the Rev W Roberts, acting chaplain of the 5th Y B. S.W.B., gave a lantern lecture in the Assembly Rooms, on the History of the British Army, and the Boer War. The lecture was very interesting, and the pictures excellent. The lantern was managed by Mr Ben Pearce, Machynlleth, whilst Mr Tookey performed the duties of accompanist, and Mr Townley Jones sang two patriotic songs. THE WELSH Cup.—On the 9th of November the home eleven will meet Aberystwyth in the Welsh Senior Cup Competition and the match is looked forward to with much interest. Last year Vowyn ground was the scene of a big fight between Aber- ystwyth and Carnarvon, when large crowds from Aberystwyth visited the town. THE DEBATING SOCIETY.—The usual meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening, the presi- dent, Mr J Maethlon James, in the chair. The sub- ject of the debate was Is the policy of the Urban District Council sufficiently progressive ?" Speeches were delivered by Mr S Edmunds, Mr E J Evans, Mrs H Jones, Mr E D Hughes, Mr Tudor Williams, and Mr Ernest Richards, who also maintained that the Policy of Uie Council was progressive. He was seconded by Mr R R James. The Chairman having addressed the meeting, the question was put to the vote which resulted as follows :—For the affirma- tive, 9 votes, against, 9 votes. Next Tuesday a Literary Evening will be held. .ECCLESIASTICAL.-The Ruri-decanal chapter of Estimaner met at Towyn, on Thursday, October 17th.—Amongst other business, the Chapter pre- sented Rev R Da vies, curate, the secretary, with an illuminated address expressing the congratu- lations of the members on his promotion to the benefice of Llanerchymedd and wishing him well in his new sphere. The Rev T Lewis, rural dean, made a presentation on behalf of the Chapter. The Rev J Lloyd, rector of Dolgelley, and the Rev R J Edwards, Corris, also spoke. Mr Davies thanked the Rural Dean and Chapter for their kindness. The address was follows" To the Rev Richard Davies, curate of Towyn, Merioneth. We the under- signed on behalf of the Ruri-decanal Chapter of Estimaner, in view of your important promotion to the benefice of Llanerchymedd, desire before you leave us to place on record our deep sense of the value of your services in connection with the Rural Deanery, and the Church School Association, while we cannot but regret your departure, we rejoice to think that the same energy and abilitv which marked your [work in this Deanery will be devoted to the good of the church in another part of the diocese, and we heartily wish you many years of usefulness and happiness in your new sphere. As a small token of our sincere apprecia- tion of your work we ask you to accept this address.—(Signed) TITUS LEWIS (Rural Dean), JOHN LLOYD (Rector of Dolgelley), J EDWIN DAVIES (curate of Arthog). 18th September, 1901." IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE. — On Thursday the committee decided to invite the tradesmen and other ratepayers in Towyn to meet them in the Council Chamber to discuss matters. A large number attended, and Mr D Gillart was unani- mously elected to the chair. Mr Edmunds ex- plained the object of the meeting and gave a brief account of the work done by the committee. Mr Edmunds further explained that the original com- mittee did not expect any new committee which might be appointed to take over any of their liabili- ties; the old committee was prepared to pay for everything they bad ordered and the new commit- the would be absolutely free from any debts in- curred by the old one. Mr D 0 Jones, Frondeg, proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be passed to the original committee. This was seconded by Mr J Maethlon James, and carried unanimously. It was then decided that the following, together with the members of the original committee, form the new committee:—Drs Gordon and Ashton, Messrs D Gillart, Rees Jonas, H H Shuker, Gwilym Evans, P H Hughes, Owen Hughes, R J Roberts, R Jones, M.R.C.Y.S., H Haydn Jones, D 0 Jones, Thos Jones, Pryse Pugh, J Chidlaw Roberts, R B Yates, J C Edwards, with power to add to their number. Messrs S Edmunds and Wm Rowlands were appointed hon secretaries of the committee. BETHEttDA IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.— A meeting of the above Society was held last Monday, the 29th. The subject of debate was Is the conduct of our churches towards the young people in these days satisfactory ?" A paper was read on the affirmative side by Mr George Williams, and in the negative by Mr J H Lester. The following took part in the discussion Mrs Evans, Mrs H W Griffiths, Misses M Evans, A P Lewis, Jenny Jones, Messrs S Roberts, 0 J Barnett, Ellis Griffiths, Griffith Jones and Dr Lloyd. The majority were in favour of the negative. Both young men are to be congratulated on the excellent papers they prepared. In the absence of the chairman, the chair was taken by the vice-chairman, Dr Lloyd. PRESENTATION.—On Saturday afternoon a pre. sentation was made to the Rev R Davies, curate, at the National School. The Rev T Lewis, Yicar, presided, and in opening the meeting, he referred to the way they had co-operated together during the last 15 years. Miss Lewis then handed over to Mr Davies a purse containing z646. Mr Davies responded, but it was with difficulty that he spoke. He thanked all for their kindness and courtesy to- wards him during his stay in the town. Mr Edward Jones, Bryncrug, said that Mr Davies had done excellent work at Bryncrug, and the children would miss him very much. The work he had done in connection with the Sunday Schools was a credit to himself. They all regretted his going away, at the same time he wished that he might be spared for many years to carry on the good work. Mr D Gillart and Mr J LI Hughes also spoke, and referred to Mr Davies as being popular with all classes.

— Lady Leighton, we are glad to say, is pronounced by her physician in London, to be now out of danger. Her ladyship, however, will be confined to bed for some time yet.

MACHYNLLETH. SpoRT.-The first woodcock of the season was shot by Mr Edmund Gillart, on Saturday last. FAIR CAWS.—This is an old name for a fair at which there used to be sold a large quantity of cheese. On this occasion the chief sales were of horses and cattle. 'WARE MUD.—Cyclists passing along the Aber- ystwyth Road complain that the street refuse of the town is left on the side of the road, and both to cyclists and pedestrians is very dangerous on dark evenings. The attention of the authorities has been called to the matter. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr David Evans presided over the ordinary meeting of this Board on Wednes- day.- During the past fortnight the following amounts were distributed in out-relief :-Per Mr John Jones, Machynlleth, X21 6s to 84 recipients per Mr W Jones, Pennal, £28 10s to 101 recipients; per Mr Daniel Howell, Darowen,£53 5s to 128 recipients.— The Master reported that there were 24 inmates in the House as compared with the same number in the previous year. During the two weeks 42 vagrants had been relieved as compared with 24 during the corresponding period of 1900. On November 7 the Marchioness (D) of London- derry will give the inmates a dinner. DR BARNARDO'S HOMES. — In support of the Homes maintained by Dr Barnardo a sale of work was held in the Vane Hall on Thursday, when over R38 was taken in aid of the Homes. Lady Lon- donderry very kindly consented to attend and receive the collecting books from the children. Her ladyship was supported by Canon and Mrs Trevor and Mr and Mrs Jenkins, N. & P. Bank. The room was beautifully decorated with flowers and plants, and before leaving Lady Londonderry demonstrated her interest in the movement in a practical way. The refieshment stall was in charge of Mrs Davies, Wynnstay Hotel, and Miss Lloyd. There was ample for everybody and here over JE10 alone was cleared. As master of the ceremonies the Rev D T Hughes ably discharged his duties. A programme of music was also rendered during the afternoon. COUNTY SCHOOL. t The monthly meeting of the Governors of the Machynlleth County School took place on Friday, when Mr Rd Rees was in the chair. The Chairman welcomed back again Mrs Davies, Mr Thomas and Mr Jones, who had been re-elected as representatives of the parents for three years. THE PRYCE-JONES SCHOLARSHIP. The Clerk said that he had been in correspond- ence with Col Pryce-Jones respecting the scheme for his scholarship examination, and he suggested the same conditions as at Newtown, and after con- sulting the Chairman and Headmaster, the condi- tions were accepted. Since then the head- master had taken steps to hold the examina- tion to-day for (the school district of Mach- ynlleth. The Stable" Scholarship had already been held.- The Headmaster reported that John Peate had topped the list out of nine candidates.-On the motion of Mr Howell, seconded by Mr Morgan, the Governorslawarded the scholar- ship to this boy.-The Headmaster said that there were unsuccessful candidates at the July scholar- ship examination now in the school, and he asked if they were eligible to sit for the Pryce.Jones scholarship. He was in favour of allowing them upon the ground that it looked as if they punished the parents for their failures. It seemed rather hard lines that they should not have a chance for this scholarship.—Mr Edward Rees asked what were the conditions.—The Clerk read the condi- tions which stated clearly that the candidates must be drawn from the elementary schools cf the dis. trict and should be under thirteen years of age.- Mr Morgan proposed that the unsuccessful candi- dates be allowed to stand.—Dr Davies But they will not be from the elementary schools and there might be a great deal of unpleasantness. I am of opinion that it would be better to stick to the conditions unless Col Pryce-Jones consents.—The chairman said that the examination would take place the following day.—The Clerk: My impression of it is that the pupils in the school are out of it because they are now in a high class school.—Dr Davies There if no doubt about that.—The Clerk You bad better leave it out on the strict lines.- Mr W M Jones seconded the proposition.—Mr Daniel Howell: I am inclined to think they should be excluded.—The Headmaster said that the question was what was meant by "elementary schools" in the conditions. -Dr Davies thought it was a difficult question.—Mr Thomas proposed, and Mrs Davies seconded that the conditionsbe adhered to. -The other proposal was withdrawn, and Mr Thomas's proposition was agreed to. A COMPLIMENT FROM OXFORD. A letter was read from Mr Jno Davies, Liverpool, stating that Mrs Jones, of Cambrian House, was much pleased with the success of Phillips and was prepared to subscribe towards any movement hav- ing for its object the recognition of his abilities in a tangible form.—Mr Meyler formally reported to the Governors that T W Phillips, of Cemmaes, and pupil of that school, had been elected to an X80 scholarship at Jesus College, Oxford. This course was unprecedented and he believed that it was done solely upon Phillips's record. In their letter the authorities said that after the first year they could help a really deserving man to a greater extent than £ 80.—The Governors were very much gratified ,by the proposal of the Oxford authorities which they looked upon as a compliment to the entire school and staff.

ABERYSTWYTH. PERSONAL.—On Thursday, Mr Maldwyn Hum- phreys, A.R.A.M., at the request of the Royal Academy of Music, adjudciated in London on the competition for the Ross Scholarships. These scholarships were founded this year by bequest of the late Mr Roger Rowson Ross, of Manchester, and are of the annual value of J660 each, tenable for three years. The Vocalist Scholarship was open to tenor, baritone or bass, and the vocalist had to prepare onb of the following pieces, tenors, reeit Comfort ye" air, Every Valley" (Messiah) and basses, "I indeed haptise you" (St John the Baptist) Macfarren. COUNTY SCHOOL.—Stephen Owen Owens, pupil at this school, and son of Mr Thomas Owens, assist- ant master, has obtained and accepted a Lurd Rendel Scholarship of JElO, awarded by the Cardgan 1 County Council on the result of the Central Welsh Board Examination and the recommendation of the chief inspector. The auccesaful candidate has just entered the University College of Wales and has had an excellent career. In 1899 he passed the examination of the science and art deparment in theoretical chemistry in the first division. In the same year he obtained the junior certificate of the Central Board, passing in seven subjects with dis- tinction Scripture, History, and Latin. He also obtained the first prize of his form at the Christmas prizegiving. In 1890 he passed the Science and Art examination in sound, light, and heat, and obtained the senior certificate of the Central Board passing in six subjects including composition, English language, history, arithmetic, elementary mathematics and Latin. This year he passed in four subjects in the Welsh Matriculation and ob- tained the honours certificate of the Central Board, passing in English composition with distinction, scripture, English language and literature aad his- tory. At the same time he passed the senior stage in French and chemistry. He has rendered good service to the school in the football field.—-Books have been presented to the school library by Miss Maria Jones, local manager, and by Sophia Evans and Katie Griffiths, pupils of the school. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—MONDAY. Mr Rd James presiding. A LIQUOR ACCOUNT. The proprietor of the Borth Hotel sent in a bill for 9s 6d which was due on account of beer and whiskey supplied to the late Mr John Rowlands, inspector under the Council, for the men employed on the drain at Borth.—Mr Llewellin said that the account was 18 months old.—The Council declined to pay and the bill was left on the table. INCLINED TO BACK OUT. At the last meeting of tne Council the repre- sentatives of Cwmrheidol repudiated any obligation on the part of that Parish Council to pay one. third of the cost of constructing the Tycam footbridge, and since then a letter had been sent to the Parish Councils of Cwmrheidol and Llanbadarw Upper reminding them of the contract. The clerk to these Councils had written to say that some of the mem- bers seemed inclined to back out, but the question had been referred to a joint meeting of the Parish Councils.—The Chairman hoped that the Councils would act hononrably and pay up. PROOF WANTED. On the motion of the Rev John Davies, seconded by Mr James Jones, the Council passed a resolution declining to repair the road leading towards the National School towards Brynllys until the Cyfoeth- ybrenin Parish Cou. cil proved that the Rural Council were responsible for its repair. ROAD LEADING TO MORIAH. The Council agreed to take over the road leading to Moriah, Mr James Jones remarking that the gates across it would probably be removed very soon. PENLLWYN WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk reported that no written report of the meeting held to consider this question had been sent to him, and the matter was allowed to stand over. ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT. The Clerk reported that enggiiiy into the alleged encroachment on common rights was proceeding and he hoped to see the Clerk of the Parish Council that day in town. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr Rees (LJanilar) reported that a girl of 12 haS been attacked with diphtheria at Pentrellyn. Llan- ilar. She was not convalescent and there had been no spreading of the disease. He in company with the inspector visited the house and found the sani- • tarv conditions imperfect. The well from which the supply of water was obtained at Figure Four was very dirty and required bricking. Some months ago a case of scarlet fever occurred at Velindre, Llanrhystyd. At this place a pigstye was used close at the back of the house. The pigstye bad not been removed, although it had been ordered to be done, and as the house was now empty the pigs which had been temporarily removed had been brought back.—The Council ordered the removal of the pigstye and recommended that the walling of the well at Figure Four should be carried out. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Inspector Hughes reported that notices had been served on the owners of the Borth Leet to clear the Leet. The Goginan drainage had been satisfac- torily completed. He visited Goginan Farm and fonnd pools of water underneath the boarded floor. The house was very damp and the owner had been notified. Llanlwyd House was in a poor state, Tynyfron was in his opinion uninhabitable, and the sky could be seen through the roof. There were no partitions between the bedrooms. The club house at Llanfihangel was in a bad state, and the secretary had been informed. Dolgamlyn cottage having three rooms upstairs, was occupied by 18 people, and this in his opinion was a case of over- crowding. A fatal case of enteric had occurred at Panteg, Salem, a second case had broken out at Taliesin, and a case of scarlet fever at Pantydder- wen, Llanfihangel.-The Council ordered notices to be served on the owners of the houses complained about in order that they should be repaired. BRIDGE AT TALYBONT. On the motion of the Rev John Davies the Conn- cil agreed that immediate steps be taken to put. into good order the bridge over the Ceulan at Taly- bont which was in a dangerous state. BANKRUPTCY COURT.—TUESDAY. Before Mr Registrar JOSEPH DAVIES. AN ABERYSTWYTH GROCER'S FAILURE.-Thomal Evans, groc r, Terrace road, Aberystwyth, was examined by Mr Thomas, Official Receiver, The statement showed 104 unsecured creditors repre- senting £ 550 Is Id, two creditors fully secured dE410, the gross liabilities were put down at C979 11s Id. To meet this, goods etc were put down at E110 10s, debts (good), £ 134 2s 6d, doubtful and bad debts, Y,103 19s 10d, estimated to produce JElO. He ascribed his failure to illness, bad debts, etc'. The bankers held securities to the value of £ 38oj having in their possession the deeds of Talwrnllyn farm which was valued at zC450, and further security to the extent of JMO was held by a Liver- pool provision firm who had the lease of the ware- house in Corporation street, Aberystwyth. The furniture valued at C80 was the property of his wife. In his observations the Official Receiver said: He states that he commenced business as a grocer at Terrace road, Aberystwyth, in May, 1890, with a capital of £ 100. The books of account are in- complete, as no cash book nor iuvoice ledger have been kept. The bankrupt admits that he has not taken stock for preparing a balance sheet during the time he has been in business. The creditors

International Shoe and Leather Fair, Agricultural Hall, November 4bh to 9th. Lord Mayor's Show, November 9th. Poultry Sbjw at Crystal Palace, November 11th to 14th. ON THURSDAY, November 7th, and Monday, November 11th, 1901, Cheap Excursion Tickets will be issued to LONDON ITimes of Third Class Return. From Starting. *Two 3 or 4+ JEight p m Days §4D'ys Days Barmouth 12 7") ,n/ "1 ~"l Barmouth Junction 12 20 i Dolgelley 11 50 13/6 £ zrp001 il T1 S-6}2l/- Llwyngwrils 12 33 12/- » Towyn 12 46 Aberdovey 12 56J J J Issued November 11th. t Issued November 7th. § Issued November 11th. J Issued November 7th and 11th. Passengers return from London (Euston) as under:—Two days passengers, November 11th, return at 9 45 p.m., on Wednesday, November 13th; Three or five days passengers, Nov 7th, return at 9 45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 9th, or Tuesday, Nov 12th Four Days Passengers, Nov 11th, return at 9 45 p.m. on Thursday, November 14th; Eight days passengers, Nov 7th, return at 9 45 p.m, on Friday, November 15; Eight days passengers, November 11th, return at 9 45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 19th. All information regarding Excursion Train* and Tourist Arrangements on the Cambrian Railways can be had on application to Mr W H GOUGH, Traffic Superintendent, Oswestry.

BWLCH, CYMDEITHAS Y BOBL IEUANC.—Y piae y gym- deithas uchod wedi dechreuynyBwlch eleni, gyda'r brwdfrydedd mwyaf. Y mae eisioes tua haner cant wedi ymuno. Nos Wener diweddaf bu Mr J Parry, Talsarnau, yn anerch y gymdeithas, a cfcafwyd darlith ragorol gan Mr Edward Jones, Llwyngwril, ar v diweddar Mr Hugh Owen, Bron- clydwr. Cafwyd hefyd ddadl ragorol gan Misses Gwen Davies a M M Roberts, can gan Mr Evan Jones, adroddiad gan Mr Hugh Jones, ac amryw o bethau eraill. Diweddwyd trwy ganu ton gan Mr Lewis R Owen a'i barti. Da genym weled fod bechgyn a merched ieuanc yr ardal yn cymeryd cymaint o ddyddordeb yn y gymdeithas. Y mae yn ddiamen mae hon yw y gymdeithas oren sydd wedi bod yn y Bwlch erioed. Bydd genym gyfar- fod cyhoeddus bob pum wythnos, ac ar ddiwedd y tymor bydd swper rhagorol a chyfarfod adloniadol.