Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

ABERGYNOLWYN. CYTARFOD CTSTADLKUOL.-NOS Fercher, Cbwpf 26 cynbaliwyd cyfarfod cystndleuol Jerusalem. Y llVwvdd oedd Mr ThosPugh, Gernos, a'r arwe.nyad Parch R R Jones (M.C.) Enillwyd gwobrwyon gnn y rhai canlynol :—Adroddiad, Glefyd y Sui," 1 Lewis Pugh, 2 Johnnie Pugh. 3 i Pugh (cyfartaO ey s! adleuaeth, Hyfforddwr, Teddy Pugh, 2 John Humphreys; oanni y don « Ebenezer," 1 M E Griffith-, William H J^ams; Y berl yn ngboron Iesu," 1 Jennie Jones, 2 Ruth Jones, adroddiad, "y cyagwr yn moddion gras," 1 Teddy a Thos Pugh (cyfartal), 2 L A Lewis; solo soprano Miss Jane Jones, Bryneglwys traethawd, Prawf Crist," 1 K<an Davies Tynybryn; ped. warawd, 1 parti BO Ellis >solo bar.tone !L WO Ellis; adroddiad, "Araeth Biutus, 1 B 0 El arholiad i rai dan 21 oed, 1 E T Pughe, Gernos deuawd, Rhyddid yw em coroe," E J Rowlands ac Idrisyn Humphreys; solo tenor, 1 R 0 Ellis cys- tadleuaeth cor y plant, y goreu ydoedd Cor Jerusalem o dan arweiniad R Pug he. DYDD GWTL DEWI SANT.—Cynhaliwyd oyfartod adloniadol yr Annibynwyr, cyfres o gyfarfodydd diwylliadol, a gynhaliwyd y gauaf diweddaf. Llywyddwydd y oyfarfod gan Mr Abram Jores, yr | hwn a aeth drwy y gwaith yn hynod o ddeheuig, fel yn bydd yn arfer. Cafwyd T6n Gynulleidfaol can gan Mr Isaac Jones Y Llywydd adroddiad gan C J Roberts Rhywbeth rhag gweithio os gwelwch yn dda can gan Mr R R Owen Merch y Cadben" anerchiad gan Mr Griffith Griffiths can gan Llew Cynfal Hen Gymru gwlad fy nhadau can gan y Cor Plant yr ysgol ydym ni" adroddiad gan Robert Rees Dowch ir America" can gan Mr Robert R Ellis, Mae William ar ol Deuawd gan R Griffiths a S M Edwards, Pwy yw y rhai hyn can a chydgan gan Miss Lizzie Evans ar Cor, Merch y gof anerchiad gan Mr Richard Morgans; can gan Llew Cynfal Y Morwr Dewr adroddiad gan Sallie Ellis, Rhowch imi'r bachgen didwyll can gan Miss Sarah Roberts Breudd- wydion Ieuengctyd"; can gan Mr Isaac Jones Cwymp Llewelyn anerchiad gan y Parch R R Jones (M.C.); diweddwyd y cyfarfod, drwy gan gan y Cor, 0 am ras i garu'r Iesu." Cafwyd cyfarfod hynod dda a Ilwyddianus. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—An accident occurred on the Talyllyn Railway on Monday, without happily any personal injuries, although there were several narrow escapes. It appears that the locomotive had run on as usual, after bringing up the morning train, past the Abergynolwyn station to the bottom of the first incline; where it hitched on a load of tracks filled with slates from the quarry above. When above Hendre, a very dangerous portion of the line, which is here tnoie or less on the side of the a fairly high precipice, a truck jumped the metals, and the whole set toppled over. Luckily, the coupling between the engine and the first truck snapped, so that the engine remained on the rails, although the engineer and stoker were prepared for the worst. Mr Meyrick Roberts, who was riding ox the trucks, had a very narrow escape, but for- tunately managed to jump clear. The slates were scattered all over the place and the financial loss ia rather heavy. No reason has, as yet, been assigned for the ocourrence, which created a good deal of excitement in Abergynolwyn.

DOL3ELLEY. PROMOTION.-Corpl 0 Jones of the Scottish Rifles, son of Mr Owen Jones, Arran Bridge, of this town, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. He has been in active service from the commencement cf the war, but so far has been lucky enough to escape any injury. His many friends will be glad to hear of his success. MINISTERIAL CALL.—We understand that the Rev R G Roberts, pastor of the Baptist Connexion, has received a call from the Cefn Mawr Church. He has not yet decided whether to accept it or not, bat it is felt that if he does, the connexion will lose a very able pastor, and strong hopes are entertained that be will not accept the offer. SALE or MARIAN."—This sale took place at the County Hall on Saturday, the highest bidder being Mr Hugh Williams, Dolgun, to whom it was let at a rental of J540. The auctioneers were Messrs David Roberts and Son, of Corwen. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.-Last Thursday an accident occurred at Penmaenpool which, although no per- sonal injuries were sustained, caused a considerable delay in the passenger traffic. The engine attached to a goods train became derailed, and it was two hours before the line was cleared and traffic resumed, the train due at Dolgelley at 6.30 p.m. arriving about 8 o'clock. FOOTBALL.—The Dolgelley F.C. will travel to Bala on Saturday next to play a return match with the Bala Press. That able centre forward Mr D G Wake will reappear in the team, and it is hoped the team thus strengthened will be able to avenge the defeat sustained at Dolgelley. PERSONAL.—We understand the town is about to sustain a severe loss in the departure of the Rev Owen Evans, curate, who has been appointed Curate-in-charge at Llanwrin. During his stay in Dolgelley, Mr Evans has made innumerable friends by his courteous and genial manner, and they will all wish him every success and happiness in his new sphere of labour. 35 PING PON.Arrangements have now been completed for the devotees of this game who want to practice. A complete set of the necessary equip- ment having been placed in the cricket pavilion, which no doubt will be well patronised. LITERARY SOCIETY.—A. meeting of this Society was held on Friday at the Bethel Schoolroom, under the presidency of Mr Guthrie Jones, when one of the most interesting papers of the season was read by Miss Diana Thomas M.A., Headmistress at Dr Williams Endowed School, the subject being Browning." On the proposition of Mr W G Jones, of Goleuad Office, seconded by the Rev Richard Morris, M.A., B.D., a most cordial vote was accorded to Miss Thomas for her paper. TENNIS CLUB.—A general meeting of the Dol- gelley Tennis Ciub was held at the Club room, Market Hall, on Thursday last under the presi- dency of Mr Arthur Clendon. The attendence was very good and another highly successful season is confidently looked forward to. The following officers were appointed for the ensuing 12 months: —President, Mr R Jones Griffith; captain, Mr H R Lloyd, N. & P. Bank; secietary, Mr Alfred Hughes; treasurer, Mr D G Owen; committee, Madame Haimecart, Mrs Carnegie Williams, Misses Rowe, Lowry Griffith, L Roberts (Parliament House), Claudia Hughes, Messrs T H Roberts, Haimecart, Stanley King, J R S Furlong, E A Williams, and the Rev H N Henderson; groundsman, Mr Simonds. RURAL DISTRICT CO UNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Saturday at the County Hall, Mr John Evans, Barmouth (chairman) presiding. WATER AT LAST. The Clerk stated with reference to the Llwvn- gwril Water scheme, a letter had been received from Messrs Upton and Acton, solicitors, on the 13th February, in which they said they had sub- mitted the resolution of the Council, to the Countess de Morella, who was prepared to extend the lehgth of the lease to 99 years. They enclosed a note of the terms, as finally amended. They would be glad to receive notice of the Local Government Board enquiry; if they could render the Council any assistance in the matter, they would be happy to do so. The following were the terms: (a) The Countess would grant to the District Council a lease of the water rights, ease- ment for pipe, lime, and site for reservoir, (and protection of springs) not exceeding 2 acres for a term of 99 years at the annual rental of £ 3. The farms of Pantwyddwch, Llwyndu, Gwastadgoedisaf, and Gwastadgoedganol,the property of the Countess to be provided with taps, and drinking troughs to each tap, free of cost and free of rate and rent to the tenants, to make up for the loss of water which may accrue to either of the houses, or fields, during dry weather, (b), The tapfC to be placed in the most convenient places that the new supply will command, foi supplying each farm house and each field thus deprived, (c), Compensation to be paid to the tenants by the District Council for surface damage to the land occupied by them, or its appurtenances, during the laying of the pipes, and the construction of the works, and at any time thereafter, (d), The cost of the Countess's solicit- ors and surveyor, incidental to obtaining her con- sent and carrying into effect those terms to be paid by the District Council. Lastly, her consent to the above terms was given upon the special conditions that the scheme should be carried out in its entirety as shown by the plan already sent. Considerable discussion ensued on questions of details more especially with reference to the pay- ment of the expenses of the surveyor and the Countess' solicitor. Mr Richardson assured the Board they would not be very much. Mr Cadwaladr Roberts was of opinion they had been handsomely met by the Countess de Morella and did not think it was wise to raise the point mentioned unless of course it could be shown that the expense would be serious. Mr E P Jones was of opinion that unless an unlimited supply was granted to some farms that it would constitute a hardship, but it was pointed out that the Council could not be expected to do anything more than was set out in the terms of the lease. It was unanimously agreed to accept the terms. Mr Wm Lloyd sent his report which stated that the average outflow at the reservoir for the period between Feb 10th and March 8th was 9,360 gallons. It was decided to instruct him to continue to take observations. WATER FOR DYFFRYN. Mr J Richard Jones brought this question up. He said a scheme had been prepared by Mr Taylor, C.E., and had been considered at a meeting of tho Parish Council. The plans were very satisfactory, but objection had been raised to the quantity of pipes which would be required, which made the estimate rather higher than at first anticipated. It had been referred back to Mr Taylor to see whether fewer pipes could not be used.-The Chairman re- marked it was satisfactory to notice that the matter was progressing. THE SCAVENGING. The Clerk stated that in accordance with the resolution of the last meeting he had prepared an estimate of the proportionate cost of scavenging, on the rateable value, between Llanfihangel and Taly- llyn. with reference to Abergynolwyn and Cwrt. He had prepared a precept for Y,4 18s for Talyllyn, the balance of £ 29 8s 6d to be paid by Llanfihangel. Mr H S Roberts gavo notice that at the next meeting he would require an explanation of the cost of scavenging at Llanfihangel as compared with Talyllyn. Corris was more difficult to scavenge than the place mentioned, and yet the cost of Llanfihangel was X29 18s 6d and Talyllyn P,4 18s, a difference of XII 18s 6d. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Mr Meyrick Roberts presented the financial state- ment, which showed P,89 14s 6d in the bank, with 22 19s 6d expenses to be paid, leaving a balance of zC86 15s Od. The amount due to the Council from calls was R109, and from the County Council X75. The Clerk stated that he would require L109 for the next half year, and presented an estimate of the contributions required. WATER AND SANITARY. A communication was received from Arch- deacon Pryce, stating that the necessary require- ments of his property would be immediately seen to. The local school board of Llanymawddwy were about to provide the school there with pure water. A letter from the Clerk of the Talyllyn School Board (Mr D Owen) stated that the Council found that the scheme for supplying water to the school would cost more than was at first thought, and they required more time to look into the matter, as there were several quite as suitable sites, which would not be quite so costly. The inhabitants were of opinion that plenty of water could be had by means of a pump, placed near the school. The Clerk was directed to state that the application would be granted. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that very little had been done during the last month throughout the district to improve the several dwelling houses reported upon. This to some extent was due to the unfavourable weather for outside work that pre- vailed. The farm houses of Llwyngwyn in the parish of Llanddwywe Isaf, Erwgoed in the parish of Brithdir, and Gillis Iago and Hen Factri in the parish of Talyllyn, had not been seen to. He had visited Cyfaneddfaoh in the parish of Oelynin, which is generally in a most unsatisfactory condi- tion. Henddol in the same district was also in a defective stata. Cellfawr in the parish of Llanaber had recently undergone substantial repairs, but a pigsty had been allowed to remain in close proxi- mity to the front of the house, and although he had called the attention of the owner nothing had as yet been done. Shopwen, a farm in the parish of Llanddwywe, was also in a defective condition there was the usual absence of gutters to eaves, bedrooms without ceilings, and the windows with fixed sashes, bad floors and dilapidated roof. It was decided to serve notices on the owners, and to draw attention to the recommendations of the sur- veyor. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Medical Officer reported that no cases of infectious diseases had been notified during the past month, and the public health of the district was satisfactory and he hoped to be able, to sub- mit his annual report at the next meeting of the Council. THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR. The Clerk read a circular letter from the Malvern Urban District Council, requesting them to support an application which they were going to make, to bring pressure upon the authorities to repeal the clause which dealt with the conscientious objector. One of the members asked what the medical officer had to say upon the point. Dr Jones stated that he bad much pleasure in endorsing every word, in I the communication and hoped that the Council would support their application. This was agreed to, and the meeting terminated. I

BARMOUTH COMPETITIVE MEETING.—The annual tea meeting and competitive meeting of the Park road (C.M.) Chapel, was held on Tuesday evening, and proved to be a t,hrough success. THE MALE VOICE C.IIOIP. --We understand that this choir intend to engage the services of Mr Wilfred Jones, of Wrexham, as professional. A bold bid will be made for chief honours at the meeting on Easter Monday. Several good choirs have already made arrangements to attend, so that a good competition should result. DEATH OF MR JOHN OWEN.-The death took place on Friday of Mr John Owen, farmer, Tyddyn- gronw, Bontddu, at the age of 76 years. The remains were interred on Tuesday at Llanaber churchyard, the officiating minister being the Rev E Hughes (rector), and the Wesleyan minister of Dolgelley. BOARD SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual school entertainment was held on Monday at the Assembly Rooms and attracted a large audience. The chair was taken by Dr Arthur Hughes, and an interesting jprogramme was well carried out. During the evening an address was delivered by Miss Blanche Atkinson, Tynyffynon. A special feature was the presentation of silver medals to Master E Evans, the Arches, and Miss Annie Griffith, Glanywerydd, both of whom bad attended the school for five years without missing a single day. TEMPERANCE.— On Monday evening Plenydd," the well-known temperance advocate, paid his annual visit to the town, and delivered a lecture at the Caersalem Chapel. The chair was taken by the Rev Gwynoro Davies. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. There was a good attendance. A GENEROUS OFFER.—Mr Solomon Andrews has generously offered to provide a piece of land, and to subscribe X50 towards the erection of a Baptist Chapel at Barmouth Junction. CAKRSALEM C.E. SOCIETY.-A meeting of this society was held on Thursday, the Rev Ctwynoro Davies presiding. An interesting lecture was de. livered by Mr Wilson Roberts, Porkington terrace, on The wonders of the microscope," which were shown with lantern slides, exhibited by Mr R Jones, Glanymor. There was an excellent attendance. WESLEYAN LITERARY SOCIETY.The weekly meeting of the above as held at the Board School on Thursday, the chair being taken by Rev Cadvan Davies. An address was delivered by Mr T Martin Williams on Darwin's works." Further speeches we! e contributed by the Rev Peter J Roberts, Llanrwst, and Mr D Owen. There was a fair attendance. HOCKEY.—The girls' hockey team of the County School journeyed to Bala on Saturday. From the outset they made their presence felt and finally succeeded in defeating the home side by 7 goals to nil. PERSONAL. There are several distinguished visitors staying in the town at the present time, and amongst others Mrs Dr Keightley who is staying at Orielton Hall. All visitors speak in warm terms of the mild and equable climate on this coast.

NEWTOWN. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS. The following successes have just been announced in connection with the recent pupil teacher examination: Penygloddfa Board Schools: Miss Polly Breeze, Miss Lilly Davies, 1st class, Mr W Thomas, 2nd class. National School Miss Florrie Smith, 3rd class. New Church Street Board School: Miss Ethel Edwards, Miss Milly Davies, 3rd class. Peny- gloddfa National School Mr John Clerk, 3rd class. PROMOTION.—Mr T Pryce, late goods clerk at the Goods Warehouse has been promoted to the posi- tion of station master at Llanymynech. Mr Pryce bad identified himself with temperance movements in the town for a number of years and conducted the Band of Hope at the Wesleyan Chapel for some time and his departure will be greatly felt. On Suuday last he was presented with a bible and hymn book at the Wesleyan Sunday School where he had also worked as a teacher for years. MEMORIAL SERVICES.—At the Primitive Metho- dist Chapel on Sunday last the Rev J Padkin de. livered a funeral sermon on the late Mr W Crewe. -At the Baptist Chapel a similar service was held to the late Rev G Phillips, conducted by Rev T E Williams, who delivered an eloquent sermon from the words I have fought the good fight." At the conclusion of the seivice Mrs Kershaw played tha Dead March." INQUEST. An inquest was held on Friday evening at the Waggon and Horses Inn, before Mr R Williams, on the body of Miss J Mathews, Dry. sart terrace, who died suddenly the previous day. Mr T Rees was foreman of the jury, Pryoe Mathews, brother of the deceased, said she bad been confined about 10 days' previously. She got up for the first time on Thursday after the con. finement, and when he was at his dinner she seemed all right. Between 3 and 4 o'clock he was called home. He called in Dr Palmer who pro. nounced life to be extinct. No doctor had been in attendance on deceased but Mrs Woodhouse was with her every day.—Dr Palmer said the woman had been dead half an hour when he was called to her. He made an external examination and found a bruise on the forehead and an abrasion on the nose which might have been caused by the deceased falling forward on her face. He believed she died from the congelation of blood on the right side of the heart and the pulmonary arteries which was the most usual cause of sudden death in such cases. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned. The funeral took place on Snnday afternoon and was largely attended, the interment taking place in Newtown Churchyard. SCHOOL BOARD. A meeting of the School Board was held on Friday evening, Mr R Phillips in the chair, the tender of Messrs Francis & Co of £ 3 for the repair of pipes at the schools was accepted. In accordance with notice of motion the chairman moved that the Attendance Committee meet half an hour before the ordinary meeting each month. Mr J Humphreys seconded.—Mr Evan Humphreys thought it was an insult of the committee and said that the meeting had met twice since the last meeting of the Board.—Mr Ellison did not think the committee should be dictated to. Eventually, on the understanding that the com- mittee would meet regularly the chairman with- drew his motion. Time of meeting: On the motion of the chairman it was decided that the Board meet at 7 30 instead of 8 o'clock in future.