Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

BARMOUTH. The Rev Z. Mather and the Rev Arberth Evans, exchanged pulpits last Sanday. FISHING,-The three fishing boats, Lady (John Morris), Scud (F. Monis), and Ag-nes ^Messrs Gar- nett) went out on Monday and secured between them a. haul of 8,000 herrings. TEMPERANCE.—A general maefing of those in- terested in temperance wai hetdon Sunday evening at the Wesley an Church. Mr HunhEvans presided. Addresses were given by Messrs T. Martin, Wil- liams, and E. R. Jones, P.O. DEATH OF A SAILOR.—The death took place on Sunday evening of ar, old eailor and inhabitant, in the person of Mr John Morris, at an advanced age. The interment, which was at Llanaber Churchyard took place on Tuesday, f-nd was well attended. THE COUNTY SCHOOL.—The annual entertainment was g-iven at the School buildings on Friday after- noon. Mr Hugh Evans presided over a good at. tendance. The programme was a varied and interesting one and was carried out with credit to the pupils, who took the lesding part. There was a good attendance of parents and supporters. CLERtCAL.—The Rer. Edwin Daviee, Arth<>g, is a. candidate fur the, Welsh pr,)fessor ship at St. David's, Lampeter, rendered vacant by the appointment of Pr. f.-s.-or R. Willii,in-i to the living of Llandilo ACCIDENT. — A Jirtle boy named John Griffith, Anchor House, had a narrow escape on Wednesday nfrernoon. In trying to board the "Dora," he fell between the vessel and the quay, but fortunately msnnged to clutch at a water pipe which was suspended between the vessel and the shore and retained his hold until rescued. LIFEBOAT COMMITTEF: A meeting of this Com- mittee was held at the Corrygedol Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. In the absence (f Major Be t, Councillor John Evans presided. There Wfre al^o present Messrs vY. N Griffith, Dr J. O. Widi«t»)f, Cap!. Evan Griffith, Impector Rowley, and Mr Rhys Jones, secretary. 'i he Inspector ported favourably on t! e rb.sti.t of his inspection It wt.a decided to call the attention of the Royal Human, Society to the act o' bravery performed in saving a life front drowning by their boy messenger, David Morris, son of Capt. Morris, the coxswain, on a lecent occasion, pariiculars of whick han appeared.

ABERYSTWYTH. COUNTY COURT.—FRIDAY. Before his Honour Judge William Evans. AN ECHO OF A SLANDBR CASE.—Mr W.P. Ow en asked for the enforcement of a judgment summons against a single woman named Margaret Beechy, now in service at Penpempren. As the result of a slander action in which she was defendant, judg- ment for the amonnt of JE32 Os 2d was given against her. She had not paid a penny, and had been in prison for three days, He did not think defendant intended to pay a penny.-Mr Samuel appeared for the defendant and said that she bad many calls upon her somewhat slender income as a servant.—His Honour said that he would reduce the debt by £10 and make a fresh order for 4s a week. THE PING-PONG FIGHT.—Heywood Reynolds, 6, Cherry stieet, Birmingham, sued W. H. Ward, con- fectioner, Great Darkgate street, for the sum of zC5 the amount agreed to be p,.ict for the right of sell- ing refreshments at a ping-pong tournament which the plaintiff organieed at the New Market Hall, Aberystwyth. There was a counter claim for C6 on the grounds that there was fraudulent misrepre- sentation inasmuch as the tournament was sup- posed to last four days, aad the defendant was told that members were entering from fifty clubs.— Mr A. J. Hughes appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr S. G. Jones for the defendant.—Mr Jones said he would like to amend the counter claim. The tourna- ment should read for five days instead of four and fifty clubs should be reduced to twenty-five.— The foliowing were sworn on the jury: Messrs D. Eilis ironmonger; J. W. Evans, draper J. Garner, confectioner; F. A. Reed, draper; and J. Parrish, Prince Albert Hotel.- Mr Hughes then opened the case for the plaintiff, who, he said, had lost £60 by the ping-pong tournament. Mr Griffith Jones was on the committee.—Mr Jones: I was not aware that I was on any committee; at any late I did not get notices of any committee meeting. I promised to do what I could to help.—The Judge asked if there was any rule for players to bring their own refreshments.—Mr Hughes No, sir. 1 may say that there were fifty entries for the challenge cup, and in all 198 com petitorsj took part. in 229 events.—-Plait)tiff was called and said he was editor of a society journal in Birmingham and manager of an advertising agency. Defendant offered him £ 5 for the right to sell refreshments, but the people who attended the tournament complained that they could not get refreshments. He never haard anything about misrepcesentatiol1 until he received the counter-claim. There were fifty strangers entered for the championship.—Cross- examined He was not aware that the defendant had brought dawn three girls on the first day of the advertised tournament and had to dismiss them. He did not know that on the following day the girls had to be sent away because there was no custom.—The Judge Do you say that there is a guarantee of custom ?--Mr Jones There wae a guarantee as to so many coming there.—The Judge There was no guarantee to eat or drink (laughter) — Cross-examination continued: He did not tell defendant that a large number of strangers ware coming, but he did say there were 25 clubs represented. He did not stop defendant sehing smokes at the tournament. Was not aware that he took out a Hoence.—The Judge If he had not done so he wou'd have been liab'e Cross-examined He did not tell Mr Ward that 20,000 peop'e were coming to the town (applause).—Mr R. K. Jenkins, auctioneer, said that he was one of' the cOIJJpHtit.ors in the ping-pong tournament. He was practising on the first day.—Mr Hughes And you and my friend Me Jones were playing during the week? No, 1 was knocked out lhugbter).-The Judge: Is it ping or pong when you are knocked out ? (laughter).—Mr Elughea There were also three champions ? Yes; Mr Chance and the two brothers Warren, one from Scotland and fine from South Wales.—The Judge I hope South Wales won ?-- Witness No sir, Mr Chance knocked him out.- The Judge: A mere chance (laughters—Witness (continuing) Laid that 40 or 50 people were in the room at the time.—Cross-examined Did you take refreshments? No.—Why? Because you suggested that we should go to the Talbot Hotel for a drink (laughter).—Mr Jones: I hope you paid for it (laughter). But did you see anyone having refreshments? No.—Mr Jones said that the allegation of fraud would be abandoned, and the Judge said it won id be a wise thing to do.- The defendant said the plaintiff told him that thera had 25 clubs entered, and that he expected 20,000 people to be present. He took 35s. daring the week, and out of that had to pay 4s. for a tobacco licence and 15s. for waitresses. He prepared food and set up the tables, but there was nothing taking placa on the first day of thetonrna- ment, and he had to send the three waitresses away.—The Judge: Why, if you thought the con- tract was broken on the fir?t day, oid you go on the next day and the following days. I don't see that there is any case. I really don't see what there is to go to the jury. I h ive no evidence, that ping- pong is a thirsty or a hungry game (laughter). The written document had the greatest weight with him.—Upon the question of costs the Judge said that as the question of fraud had been raised he would do what he could to make some sort of reparation, and ho allowed coats under Sca'e B. Judgment for the plaintiff wa3 entered on the claim and counter-claim.

ABERGYNOLWYN". SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of the Board was held on Friday night, Mr Wm. Jones presiding. It was decided to close the schools until the 29th Dec. It appeared that influenza was very prevalent in the district and the attendance had gone exceed- ingly low. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Yates for his kindness in preparing a Christmas treat for the children.—It was agreed to do away with the class-room galley and to procure new desks. It beingstated that the Board were entitled to an additional grant of £24, the clerk was directed to write for particulars.

It was reported at a meeting of the Rhyl Urban District Council on Monday that letters had been addressed to the Woods and Forests Department protesting against the action of the Department in charging the Council with the cost of a valuation of a. piece of foreshore which the Council desired to bu) from the Department. In leply the De- partment, without admitting their procedure to be wrong in principle, agreed to make certain con cessions, which the Council accepted.

MACHYNLLETH. PERSONAL.— Councillor J. Pugh, flannel manu- facturer, of Maengwyn street, is reported as being seriously ill. SOIREE.—On Thursday evening a successful soiree was held at the Maengwyn Chapel. A general invitation having been sent out, there was a large attendance of members and a very pleasant evening was spent. RENT AUDIT.-The half-yearly rent audit of Sir Watkin Williams- Wynn's estate was held at the Lion Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. The old- fashioned dinner is now dispensed with, the tenants having the value of the dinner in money. TEMPERANCE.— On Monday evening a mesting was held at the Wesleyan Chapel under the presi- dency of the Rev J. D. Jones, when the Rev J. Eiddon Jones, Bangor, secretary of theNotth Wales Totnpwrdnea Aa-ociation, delivered an ex- planatory address on the Licensing Act, 1902," whioh comes in force on 1st January next. The meeting was well aLteuded and the address was appt eciated. COURSING.—-This fine out-door and old-fashioned sport has in mauy districts 'given place to lacka- daisical indoor games, and the bracing tramp over the moors to the spasmodic hop of the ping-pong, player. But in such a sport-loving community as this old tastes die hard and thero are few places, if any, in Wales whero all round sportsmen are to be found in such numbers as in Machynlleth. On Saturday the annual coursing match took place at Gwynfa when a large company met. ThQ arrangements wore in the hands of Messrs Jones and Jar man, and excellent sport was seen, several strong hares being killed. At the close of the day the company werM entertained to lunch by Major H. E. Bonsall, who is determined to keep up the hospitable repu- tation of Galltyllan. SALMON.—Cured or smoked salmon is a poacher s luxury, and there is a lot of fish cured in this way on the banks of the Dovey. When offered for sale it easily fetches a shilling a pound. Now the season for fishing is finally over it may be stated that it has been the worst season ever experienced by the hotel keopers. Informer years there would be quite a little, crowd of gentlemen assembled in the hotel bars) of an evening or enjoying a smoke in the billiard room. Whilst some played and others went over their luck of the day. Nothing of the sort happened this year, and one of the hotels only entertained one fisherman throughout the season. This will serve to show how serious a thing the new arrangement has been for those who looked to the fisiiet-nit-n for patronage. It is said there were more keepers on the river fisher- men, and very likely more poachers than the lot put together. ADDRESS.—An interesting address was delivered last night in the Vane Hall, by Mr Robert", M A., the senior masier of the uounty School, on Nature and the Bible." It was the first of a seties of lec- tures to be given every month before the Church Bible classes, which are held in the Vane Hall, twice a week, under the supervision of the Rector, the Rev T. Llewelyn Williams, M.A. Mr Roberts dwelt on the advancement of thought In modern times, and especially in the worlds of astronomy, science, antiquity, theology, &c., which he charac- terised as the portals leading up to the kingdom of truth. He proved that the seeming contradictions of science with the truths of religion, were not really insurmountable, but could bo reconciled with the Divine revelation, and that when the various demands of science were met with an earnest and devout scholarship, they would be found to confirm rather than to weaken the statements of the Bible. Great thiukerd like Darwin, Huxley, and others, notwithstanding their seeming disapproval of Divine inspiration, clang tenaciously to the be- lief in a wise and great God — the great first cause—the intelligence lying behind all creation. Mr Roberts quoted abund-mtly from well-known writers and gave hit- r ng ,.k tchos of interviews withtheteadinga,-);: o oers and sc-i mists of the day whom he me at the University of Cambridge. —The Rector proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Roberts for his valuable address.—The Rev D. T. Hughes secouded, and expressed a bopij that the address would be published at a later date, so that a careful perusal of it might give much pleasure and profit to all concerned.

PETTY SESSIONS.—WEDNESDAY. Before Lord Henry Vane-Tempest presiding, Dr A. O. Dayies, Meaurs T. W. Bonsall, Hugh Bonsall, Richard Rees, Richard Giltart, Edward Rees and Edward Hughes. HORSE ASTRAY.—Jane Arthur, hawker, Maesgias, was charged by P.S. Owen with having a'lowed a horse to stray on the highway on November 16th. Defendant did not appear and was fined 6d ami 2s costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERY. — Benjamin Davies, labourer, Derwenlas, and Morgan Jones, Bwlch, U wchygarreg-, were charged by P.S. Owen with having on November 17di being drunk and dis- orderly in Pentrehedyn stieaf.—Davies appeared and admitted the offence, but Jones did not appear. Both defendants were fined Is and 9:3 e08t,s.- Richard Jones, labourer, Rhiwlas Cottage, Esgaer- geiliog, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in Doll street on November 29th.—P.S. Owen said that about ten o'clock on 29th November he proceeded to Doll street, saw defendant in a drunken condition and disorderly.—Defendant was fined 5s including costs. A Row.—Thomas Bowen, labourer, Maengwyn stseet, and Rd. Humphreys were charged by P.S. Arthur Owen with having, on November 26th, com- mitted a breach of the by-laws by fighting in the entrance hall of the Lion Hotel, Machynlloth. Defendant Thomas Bower- admitted the offence, end said the row occurred through an argument, but it was nothing serious."—P.S. Owen said that he went to the entrance hall of the Lion Hotel, where he saw the two defendants fighting. Ele separated them. The defendant Bowen was fight- ing with Richard Humphreys. Both defendants were sober. The defendant Humphreys admitted the offence.—Both were bound over in the sum of £5, the Chairman remarking that one of the de- fendants ought to know better. BAD LANGUAGE.—William Vaughan, labourer, The Barracks, was charged by P.S. Arthur Owen with having used profane language on the 29th November.— Defendant's mother appeared and admitted the offence.—Defendant was fined Is.— William Samuel Evans (15), labourer, Doll street, was charged with having used profane language by P.C. Jones on November 13th.-The case was dismissed. POLICE OBSTRUCTION.— John Caffrey, engine cleaner, Maglona terrace, was charged by Sergeant- Owsn with having obstructed hiti whilst in the execution of his duty on the 29r,h November. P.S. Owen said that whilst taking the name and address of Richard Jones, who was brought up for being drunk and disorderly, defendant came up and demanded the release of Richard Jones. He asked him Do you interfere with my prisoner ? And he answered No." Defendant caused a great deal of trouble. Defendant had been bound over on the 4th November to keep the peace for twelve months.—John Caffrey said that he was going up Doll street and notieed Richard Jones talking to a young servant girl. P.S. Owen was coming behind. When he happened to look round again, he saw the Serpeant catching hold of Richard Jones by the arm and using him roughly. He went up to the Sergeant and asked to be allowed to take Richard Jones home, whereupon the SergaH ntsa,:d"D') you interfere with my prisoner? and he answeied "No."—P.O. Jones wag with Sergeant Owen at the time.-David Parry, called for the defence, said that he was going to work about 10-10, when he saw a crowd. John Caffrey was trying to take Richard Jones home. He saw Sergeant Owen catch hold of Richard Jones by the arm and use him roughly.Fined 10s. includ- ing costs.

COUNTY TIMES AGENTS. ABERYSTWYTH.—County Times Office, Portland Street; Mr Jenkins, Stationer, Great Darkgate Street; Messrs Smith and Sou, Railway Bookstall; Mr J Roberts, tobacconist, Terrace Road; Messrs Evans Bros., Pier Street; Mr Alban Griffiths, Thespian Street. ABERDOVEY.—Mr G. Williams, newsagent. ABERGYNOLWYN.—Mr Richie Pugh, Egryn Cottage. ABERMULE.—Mr T. W. Jones, signalman. BARMOUTH.— Mrs. Arnfield, Stationer; Messrs Smith & Son Mr William Jones, 2, Morfin Terrace, Beach Road. BERRIEW.—Mr J. Gornall; Mr J Williams, Grocer BETTWS.—Mr E. B. Morris, Top Shop. BETHLEHEM, LLANFAIR.-Miss Jane Pryce, The Shop BWLCHYCIBAU.—Mr Watkin Gittins, smith. BUTTINGTON.—Mr T. Leighton, Railway Cottages. CASTLE CAEREINION.—Mr E E Jones, Post Office. CHIRBURY.—Mrs Morris, New Cottages. CHURCHSTOKE.—Mr G Morris, Grocer. CoRms.—Mr. Evan Edwards, Bookseller, Glanydon CAERSWS.— Mr J. F. Jones, Hawthorne Villa. CEMMAES.—Mr E. Edwards, Uwchyrafon. CARNO.—Mr John Owen, Rhos Cottage. DoLFOR—Mr Albert Williams, Post Office. DINAS MAWDDWY.—Mrs Evans, Post Office. DOLGELLEY.—Mr. E. Y. Williams, Newsagent. ELLESMERE.—Mr V. C. Everett, Stationer. FORDEN.—Mr W Jones, Fron. GLANDOVEY JUNCTION.—Messrs Smith and Son. GARTHMYL.—Mr E. R. Owen, Nag's Head. GuiLSMELD.—Mrs Poston. HYSSINGTON MARSH.—Mr William Perkins. KERRY.—Mr William Bebb. LLANIDLOES.—Messrs Smith and Son; Sergeant Hughes, Police Station. LIVERPOOL.—Messrs Conlan & Co., 5, Crosshall st. LLANBRYNMAIR.—Mr W Daniels, Wynnstay Shop LLANBADARN FAWR.—Mr Simon, Post Office. LLANGURIG.—Mr Davies, Blue Bell Inn. LLANDYSILIO-Mr E II Roberts, City House. LLANDYSSIL.—Mr W. Corfield. LLANFAIR.—Mr E. James, butcher, Pool road. LLWYNGWRIL.—Mr W. M. Griffith. Cambrian Stores. LLANERFYL.—Mr Thomas Roberts, Taullan. LLANFECAAIN. Mr Maurice Edwards, 2, Brook cottages. LLANSANTFFRAID.—Mr E Davies,Cambrian Cottages LLANYMYNECH.—Mr J. Tilsley, Chemist. LLANFYLLIN-Mr Watkin Lloyd, Temperance; Mr S. Bryan, Bookseller. LSIGHTON.—Mr H. Gwilt, Pantybwch. MACHYNLLETH—Messrs G Parsons & Son, Burcombe House, Maengwyn Street; Messrs Smith and Son MICIFOD.—Mr J Davies, Post Office. MERTHYR VALE.—Mrs Powell,Tost Office. MONTGOMERY.—Mr W P imarsball, Post Offioe. NEWTOWN—Mr Atkinson, Ladyweli street; Mr F VÝ =Oc)oke, Stationer; Messrs Park and Son, Stationers) Mr C. J. Newell; Messrs Smith and Son, Railwaf Bookstall; and Mr J. Griffiths, 37, Broad Street. NEW MILLs.-Mrs Jane Thomas. OPENSHAW (MANCHESTER).— Mr H Butterwo* 304, Ashton Old Road. PORTMADoc.-Messrs W. H. Smith and Son. RHAYADER.—Mrs Pryce, Wye Cottage. OSWESTRY.—Mr J W Williams, Cross Street Messrs Smith and Son Messrs Bayley and CIO; Church Street; Mrs Lewis, Leg Street; ™ r Lawrence, Trinity Street, Albert Road ).\fIBS Wilson, 67, Church Street Mr G E Evanf. Beatrice street. POOL QUAY.—Mrs Pryce, The Shop. SHREWSBURY.—Mrs M A. Rainford, 9, Caetle G!,I.te8 TOWYN.—Mr Lewis Lewis, Cotlege Green Mr ft P Jones, 2, National Street; Mr R W JcneS, Berwyn House; Messrs W H Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall. TREFEGLWYS.—Mrs Williams, Belle Vue. TREFNANNEY.- Mr Richard Haigh, Old Shop Gyford. TREHARRIS,—Mr James Jones, 21, Thomas Street. TREGYNON.—Mr Richard Thomas, Draper. WELSHPOOL.—Co unty Times Office, 21, Street; Mr C. JI. Gwynne, Broad Street; Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall; Mr A. Blair, Berriew Stret.

s ~nie ;;fj s-M-s had paid the fines inflicted on parents recently for neglecting to send children to school. This it was considered made the prosecutions use- less. It was also mentioned that children went to beat for sportsmen, losing a good mauy school days in this manner. It was not known whether they were given any money for so doing.-The subject was postponed no resolution being come to