The Cardigan Bay Visitor

LONDON HOUSE, DOLGELLEY. E. J. WILLIAMS, GENERAL DRAPER, GROCER, AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE. (48 D. E. HUGHES, GENERAL DRAPER, FAMILY GROCER, AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, THE OLD POST OFFICE, QUEEN SQUARE, DOLGELLEY. A -Great Variety of Welsh Flannels, Shawls and Tweeds, always in Stock. PATTERNS AND PRICKS ON APPLICATION. [51 JOHN WILLIAMS, CARVER AND CABINET MAKER, DOLGELLEY. lat Prize Medals at the Royal National Eisteddfod at ABERYSTWYTH, ABERDARE, and CARNARVON. Patronized by the Nobility and Gentry throughout England and Wales. Revolving carved, BREAKFAST TRAYS in various designs on hand and made to order, and suit- able for Wedding Presents. [49 M. EVANS, PASTRY COOK AND CONFECTIONER, ELDON ROW, DOLGELLEY. BRIDE & BIRTHDAY CAKES MADE TO ORDER. APARTMENTS. [65 DAVID OWEN, WINE, SPIRIT & BOTTLED BEER MERCHANT. OLD SCOTCH WHISKY. THE CROSS KEYS, DOLGELLEY. ESTABLISHED 1650. NOTICE, THE STUDIO. W. LATHAM WHITEHOUSJii, PHOTOGRAPHER, DOLGELLEY. [62 DOLGELLEY. ARRAN VIEW, FAMILY & OOM. MERCIAL HOTEL. MRS EY ANS wishes to inform her numerous friends and patrons that she ha« removed from Meirien House to the above, which ill more com- modious and better situated, and hopes to have the eentinuance of their patronage. The same moderate terms as before. [63 CAMBRIAN HOUSE, DOLGELLEY. HENRY MILES (Late M. Miles and Soa), FAMILY GROCER, FLOUR DEALER, &PROVISION MERCHANT. Fresh Butter and Eggs received daily. [75 THE ANGEL HOTEL, DOLGELLEY. FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL. POSTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. BILLIARDS. GOOD STABLING AND LOCK-UP COACH-HOUSB9 EXCELLENT ACCOMODATION FOR TOURISTS. Dolgelley has the Finest Scenery in the Principality. A PORTER UMTS EVERY TRAIN. DRIVES MADE DAILY TO THE SURROUNDING PLACES OF INTEREST. W. WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR. THE GENERAL DRAPERY, REAL WELSH PRODUCTIONS, GROCERY AND PROVISION STORES, NEW SHOP, DOLGELLEY. MP* RICHARD JONES, POPRIETOR. ESTAB. 1825. COMPARISON THE TRUE TEST. GLYNDWR COMMERCIAL & FAMILY HOTEL, DOLGELLEY. THIS HOTEL has lately been thorough!/ renovated, and in addition to other convenience#, now oootaias a BATH-ROOM, where Hot or Cold Baths are always ready. Aocoramodation for BICYCLES, Ac. Terms on applioation. GEORGE ARNF1ELD, Proprietor. MR. GEORGE ARNFIELD, Stationer. Bookseller, Music Warahowse, Glyndwr Buildings, D*lgeU«y. Pianos, Harmoniums, and all kinds of Musical Instruments on Sale or for Hire. [61 THE GRAND NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD PRIZE MEDALS FOR GENUINE FISHING CLOTH, t HAND MADE |gg9 FLANNELS, WELSH TWEED SHIR-TINGS, CLOTH, & LIFSEYS. At Chester in 1868, and Aberystwyth in 1865, were awarded to JOHN MEYRICK JONES, MEYRICK HOUSE, DOLGELLEY, Whose Mills have gained considerable celebrity for the Manufacture of these -articles,- JM. JONES has greatly extended his Business, and is now able to supply, wholesale and re- • tail, these Unrivalled Welsh Fabrics, which are all Manufactured by hand under his own pergonal superintendence, and can be warranted made of the Pick of the Pnre Mountain Wools, and free from any ad- mixture, and at prices far belew those charged f6r inferior articles usually sold as Welsh by English Manufacturers. Clothing made from these Welsh Tweed Cloths is worn by the Nobility and Gentry for Shooting, Fishing, Cricketing, Travelling, &c., and is always found to be very durable. Wholesale and Retail Orders executed on the shortest notice. Cash or references expected with all new orders. Patronized by Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, the Clergy, Nobility, and Gentry of Englaftd and Wales. LIST OF PRicz&-Welsh Wynnstay Shooting Cloth, 2s. per yard; Welsh Cloth for Fishing Suits (very superior). 2s. 6d. per yard Welsh Tweed Cloth (from Picked Wools), 4s. 3d. per yard. Five per cent. Discount for Cash. THE SNOWDON AND IDRIS WELSH WHITTLE SHAWLS. N.B.—Dolgelley being the Termini of two Branches of Railways, there is every convenience to send any articles ordered without dalay to any part of the kingdom, and at very reasonable charges. CAUTION.—Mr J. METRIC* JONKS regrets that he should have occasion to oaution his friends against the practices of certain unprincipled persons, who have sent spurious patterns to several of his customers, professing to be Welsh Tweeds and Flannels. Patterns of the genuine hand-loom Welsh Webs, Welsh Tweeds, Flannels, and Linseys can be insured by application to Mr J. M. JoNKsj Manufacturer, Dolgelley. Patterns sent post free to any address. HUMPHREY MORRIS, CHEMIST (by examination), BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, LION STREET, DOLGELLEY. Prescriptions accurately dispensed. Frith and Bedford Photographic Views. [67 — DOLGELLEY. ROYAL SHIP HOTEL, FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL. < —; V THIS Establishment contains every con- -L Tenience for the Tourist and Commercial. Good Shooting and Fishing may be had by Visitors stopping at this Hotel. Billiards. Omnibuses to and from all [trains. E. STOKES, Proprietress. 1 7 R. WYNNE WILLIAMS, M.P.S. CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, SURGEON-DENTIST, QUEEN SQUARE, DOLGELLEY. JAMES B. MEE, FISHMONGER, GAME DEALER, FRUITERER, &c., &c., BRIDGE-IND HOUSE, DOLGLELEY. CONSTANT supplies of various kinds of fresh Fish, Game, &c., c according to Season. Orders promptly attended to. And anything not on hand procured on the shortest notice. Ice always on hand, and supplied by the pound and upwards. q. Note the Address BRIDGE END HOUSE, DOLGELLEY. TALBOT TEMPERANCE & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, DOLGELLEY. LUNCHEONS, DINNERS, TEAS, &c. WELL-AIRED BEDS. PRIVATE APARTMENTS FOR FAMILIES, Ac. ALL CHARGES MODERATE. 66] ROBERT HUGHES, Proprietor. R. DA VIES, CONFECTIONER AND FRUITERER, 13READ AND BISCUIT BAKER, BRIDGE STREET. DOLOKLLK T. ENGLISH AND FOREIGN FRUITS ALWAYS FRESH. Tourists supplied with Tea and Coffee, Ac., at shortest notice and moderate eharges. A fresh supply of home made Confec- tionery Daily. [47 DOLGELLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. HEAD MASTER: MR J. H. MARSHALL, B.A., CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE. Pupils are prepared for the Universities, Civil Service, Oxford and Cambridge Loeal, and the various Professional Preliminary Examinations. Boarders received by the Head Master on strictly moderate terms. Prospectus &c. forwarded onfapplication. COMFORTABLE APARTMENTS AT GLANY- WERN HOUSE, ARTHOG, NEAR DOLGELLEY. CHARMINGLY situated on the banks of the Mawddaoh eetaary lkj and Commanding some of the grandest scenery in Wales. 3 sitting and seven bedrooms. Every convenience including postal and railway. Good Stabling accomodation. Highly re- commended as a winter Residence. Moderate Charges. [165 T. LEWIS, PROPRIETOR. GOLDEJS LION ROYAL HOTEL, "THE COUNTY HOTEL." UNDER ENTIRELY NEW MANAGEMENT. DECORATED AND RE-FURNISHED THROUGH- OUT. LADIES DRAWING ROOM, COFFEE ROOMS. BILLIARDS. LAWN TENNIS. HORSES AND CARRIAGES of every .t.jL description. Mountain guides and ponies, lock- up coachhouses, loose boxes, and stalls for fifty horses. Terms moderate. For tariff apply to 451 THE MANAGER.

I DOLGELLEY. GENERAL INFORMATION. Chairman of Local Board, Mr H. Lloyd Williams, Froheulog; Clerk, Mr W. R. Davies, solicitor. Super- intendent Registrar, Mr Griffith Williams, Trefeilir, Anglesea; Deputy Superintendent Registrar, Mr J. Charles Hughes, solicitor, Dolgelley. Registrar of Births, &c., Mr Thomas Parry, Fron Arran, Dolgelley. Surveyor of Taxes, Mr Edwards, Portmadoe. Chief Officer of Inland Revenue, Mr P. J. Browne, Bar- mouth. Relieving Officers-Barmouth district, Mr Thomas Parry. Fron Arran, Dolgelley Talyllyn dis- trict, Mr Morris Jones, Minffordd, Talyllyn. Medical Officer of Health, Dr Edward Jones. Rural and Urban Sanitary Inspector, Mr William Jones, Cemlyn House. Dolgelley School Board-Chairman, Mr Richard Jones. Clerk to the Dolgelley School Board, Mr Charles Mil- lard, solicitor. The Market Hall and Public Rooms Company, the Dolgelley Gas Co., the Dolgelley Water- works Co., Mr John Roberts, Dolgelley. POSTAL INFORMATION. Post closes at 8 a-m for Barmouth, 4-30 p-m for Shrewsbury, 7 p-m for Chester, London, &c., 7-15 extra stamp. Delivery commences at 8-20 a-m, evening delivery 6-40 p-m. Telegraph Office open from 8 a-m to 8 p.m on week days, and 8 a-m to 10 a-m on Sun- days. Postmaster, Mr Richard Williams, jun. PUBLIC BUILDINGS. The Shire Hall, near the Bridge, containing the portraits of Sir Robert Vaughan and other county worthies; the Market Hall, containing the Assembly Rooms and Reading Rooms Dr Williams' Advanced School for Girls, on the Barmouth road National and Board Schools and the Union Workhouse. BANKS. The National and Provincial, Mr .Tenkin David, manager; and the North and South Wales Bank, Mr T. P. Jones-Parry, manager. AN OPINION OF DOLGELLEY. Frances Ridley Havergal, writing from Barmouth on July 6th, 1872, said Dear G-We have been two nights at Dolgelley. It is lovely, and so different in character, that it no more suffers after Switzerland than a forget-me-not beside a rose. I think Wales will put me out of conceit of Switzer- land One gets so very mnch beauty and enjoyment with so much less expense or fatigue." WALKS. Turn up Smithfield. street and follew the road for about half a mile to the Pandy, or fulling mill, a favourite resort of artists. Cross the stream and return to town by the pathway through the fields, which command a fine view of the town and the valley. There is a beautiful walk along the stream through the Brynygwin grounds. It may be reached by walk- ing to the end of the town on the Cader Idris road, turning off to the walk at Maescaled and going past Twllybwbach (the Bogie's Hole). A pathway follows the stream upwards to the old turnpike-road, rather less than a mile out of the town. The Marian, or Green, entered at a. plaee opposite the Shire Hall, affords a very pleasant lounge for visitors on the banks of the River Wnion, which, at this spot, is free to anglers. The Green is held in trust for the public, and were it well laid out, would be rarely surpassed by any recreation ground of its size. At the bottom of the Green a footbridge to the right leads into the Barmouth road, and a pathway to the left into the Penmaenpool road. A walk commanding fine scenery may be had by crossing the railway bridge at the entrance to the town, and by following the highway leading out of the Barmouth road near the National Schools. By turn- ing to the left at the end of about half a mile the way leads out eventually into the Barmouth road which leads to the left back into Dolgelley, and to the right to Llanelltyd, the Ganllwyd Valley, or Penmaenpool. Cymmer Abbey gives point to an attractive walk. Leave Dolgelley by the Barmouth road, and after following it for about a mile and a half, turn off to the right by a pathway leading up the valley before coming to the river. The Abbey is on the left of the pathway and about half a mile from the turnpike road. Little is left of the Abbey but four ivy-covered walls. Tradition says that near Cymmer Abbey there formerly stood a castle built by Uchtryd ab Edwyn, and that the castle was overthrown in the year 1116 by the grandfather of Bleddyn, Prince of Powis. The Abbey itself was a Cistercian establishment, founded in 1198 by Griffith and Meredydd, lords of Merioneth, and sons of Cynan, who was the son of Owain Gwynedd, prince of North Wales. The institution, like many another of a similar character, was dis- solved by Henry VIII, The walk may be extended np the Ganllwyd Valley and a return made on the opposite side of the river or the way back to the turnpike road may be takem and the return journey made via Penmaenpool, which is reached in twe miles from Llanelltyd by following the road towards Bar- mouth for about two milea and by turning off to the left over the new bridge. Penmaenpool is two miles from Dolgelley. The distance may be walked or the train taken from the station. A walk which all visitors to Dolgelley should take is that to Frongoch Faetory. It may be reached by going up Springfield-street and continuing the road (which ascends and commands a fine view of the town and of Moel Offrwm, above Nannau, the hill of sacrifice), then runs under the treea and emerges at a pictur- esque glen at Pandy. Here the road turns to the left, and a footbridge brings the visitor to the north side of the river which in the season is seldom without an artist. A pathway then leads to the right into a high- 1 way which runs along a beautiful ravine, and in a short distance reaches Frongoch Factory, where the! real Welsh linseys and tweeds, which it is almost im- I Sossible to wear out, are made by Mr J. Meyrickj ones who has a shop in the town, and who numbers among his customers the Princess of Wales, the Empress of Austria, Mr Gladstone, the Marquis of Exeter, Sir Watkin W. Wynn (the Prince in Wales), and a host of other personages. Among those who have seen and praised the scenery are Sir John Millais, the author of Ecce Homo, Lord Tcimjoon, Professor Max Muller, Mr Thorold Rogers and others. The factory may be inspected, and the return journey into Dolgelley made by crossing the stream and by following a pathway through the woods down to Pandy seen on the outward jonrney. TRIPS. TalyUyn.—This is an excursion which can be recom- mended. The direct road by coach via Cross Foxes to the south-west corner of the lake is a distance of ten miles. During the season a waggonette leaves the Angel Hotel in the morning and returns in the even- ing. A tourist writes that it would be well to be in- dependent of accommodation afforded at Talyllyn, if possible. The road, after ascending from Dolgailey and commanding enchanting views of the Mawddach Valley, winds around the northern shoulder of Cader Idris, and then descends through a magnificent pass to Talyllyn, a mountain-bound lake. On the side of the pool is an immense boulder, said to have been flung by Idris, the giant, from his shoe when on his homeward journey. From Talyllyn the road may be taken in two and a half miles to Corris, and the toy line and the Cambrian may be taken to Dolgelley; or the road running seaward from the lake may be taken for three miles to Aberganolwyn in time for the Towyn train, and so on to Dolgelley via Barmouth junction. Cader Idris.-This mountain, which rises to the hight of 2,929 feet to the south of Dolgelley, makes a magnificent background to this quaint and picturesque town, and forms a great attraction to visitors. The five peaks of the Cader range, in order from east to west—are Geugraig, Mynydd Moel, y Gader, Cyfrwy, and Tyrau Mawr. It may be reached by following the main road out of Dolgelley for two miles, starting near the Market Hall, and keeping to the left where the houses end. In two miles Gwernan Lake will be seen to the right, and stone steps in the wall on the left. These steps lead to a lake at the foot of a precipice, and the ascent by the Foxe's Path commences on the left side. There is also the Pony Path; but un- qnestionable the best, though the hardest way up and down the mountain, is by the Fox's Path, on the north of the mountain, and by Llyn Cau on the south. Writing of it a tourist said, "In the language of the advertisements, Try it, and you will use no other. If the descent by Llyn Can is made down to Talyllyn Lake, the return may be made by the waggonette which runs back to Dolgelley, seats having been pre- viously secured. Tynygroes and Waterfalls.—Tynygroes may be reached by turning to the left after passing the bridge over the railway. In two miles Llanelltyd, a village, may be reached, where the road turns off to the right up the Ganllwyd Valley. Three miles up the valley is Tynygroes. A mile further on, turning off the main road to the right, is Rhaiadr Ddu and, two and a half miles further still, turning off to the left, the Mawddach and Cain Waterfalls. The return journey from Tynygroes may be made by crossing a bridge and following the north side of the river down the valley. Torrent Walk.-This is one of the chief attractions of Dolgelley. The distance there and back is about five miles. Leave Dolgelley by the road running northward from the centre of the town and proceed for about a mile, when a turning to the left opposite a quarry on the roadside, leads in another mile to the entrance of the walk on the right side of the bridge. The path runs up a ravine among trees and along a stream broken by innumerable falls. At the emd of the walk the main road is reached which to the right leads into Dolgelley. Precipice Walk.-This walk commands same of the most varied and finest scenery in the Principality. Distance there and back, about seven miles. Leave Dolgelley by the road running north of the station, turn to the right, and continue the road up to Nannau Lodge on the left side of the read. A road on the left on the further side of the Lodge leads to the Mansion, which is supposed to be the highest in Great Britain. Then turn to the left and continue the pathway around the hill until it leads on to a precipice on the north side of the Ganllwyd Valley. By following the path it will be found to lead ont into the Nannau carriage drive which leads to the Lodge and thence to the right into Dolgelley. The Gold Mines.-Between Dolgelley and Barmouth are several mines which have been worked for gold, and not only are they interesting objects, but some of them are situated in positions commanding magnificent landscapes. Perhaps the Clogau Mine, above Dmt- ddu, and about half way between Dolgelley and Bfcr- mouth, is the most interesting and approaehatfle. Train may be taken from Dolgelley to Penmaenpool (two miles), and thence over the bridge and up the ravine on the opposite side of the estuary, kendifcg around to the left to Clogau, which is on the soutn side of the hill. Having inspected the mine, the return journey may be made by descending the hill into Bontddu and thence (five miles) into Dolgelley by fol- lowing the main road through Llanelltyd, or by a shorter route through Penmaenpool. The following account of gold mining in Merionethshire may be in- teresting :—The Merionethshire gold field, as it migbt be called, runs from the southern end of Bala Lake, down to the hills between Barmouth ad Dolgelley which give so picturesque an effect to the estaary of the Mawddach, and thence at right angles up the eB- chanting Ganllwyd Valley, which runs northward in the direction of Trawsfynydd and Festiniog, along the eastern side of which the jovial baronet of Nannau, Sir Robert Vaughan, excavated the Precipice Walk, a narrow ledge several hundred feet above the river almost immediately below. Sir Roderick MurehisoB geologically surveyed this district without remarking its auriferous value, though it accords with his dictum as to the lay of gold. The hills about Dolgelley iMtfl been quarried from time immemorial for copper and lead, a discovery of copper in one instance being madfc by observing that the teeth of sheep graizing on the land were discoloured. The metal was then obtained y burning turf or petite found on the mountain side and by washing the ore from useless matter in very primitive ways. As the copper was usually found in combination with lead, blende, sulphur, and other ores, the various metals were jigged into positlbn according to their specific gravity. Thus lead, being the heaviest, would form the first line, sulphur usually came next, and copper next. In this washing and jigging process, miners were frequently puzzled by finding a yellow metal heavier than lead, and conse- quently falling into first position. This they termed hetvy copper," which was "allowed" for by the smelters, who on one occasion generously offered an extra 5s. a ton for as much more heavy copper as could be sent. A miner now living at Dolgelley says he has no doubt but that hundreds of pounds worth of gold were sold as copper in that manner. The real value of the metal was, eventually, found out about forty years ago, when a miner of the name of Robert Davies, working at Cwmheision, a mine in the neighbourhood of Dolgelley, worked for copper, drew Captain Ken- drick Roberts' attention to the heavy copper," and he, in turn, discovered it to a Mr Dean, the manager. A sample of the ore, being sent away for assay, was found to be gold. The mine was then sold as a gqld mine for £ 14,000, and a lump of the precious metal obtained from the working, weighing seven pouncfe and worth about 9350, was shown in the International Exhibition of 1851 and attracted a great deal of atten- tion. In addition to these mines there were the Prince of Wales, the Glasdir, and the Cambrian Con- solidated, the latter starting with the princely oapitai of £ 150,000. Mr John Bright was not only managing director of the Garthgell Mine, which lies on the nilia above Bontddu, but a prominent member of the Castell Carn Dochan Company, whose working was near the ruins of a castle of olden time situated on the slope at the southern end of Bala Lake. Though in the fifteen months in 1865-6 no fewer than 1,225 ounces of the precious metal was obtained fioia 3,014 tons of lode stuff, this mine, like the others, was ultimately abandoned. During a temporary stoppage of the works at Castell Carn Dochan, a gold vein was discovered at Gwynfynydd, on property adjoining the picturesque waterfalls, well known to tourists as Pistyll Cain and Pistyll Mawddach. Some of the picked ores have proved highly auriferous. The royalties paid to the Crown under gold-mining teasee and licences in Merionethshire up to 1880 amounted to the respectable sum of £ 5,015 13s. 9d. The mine which has gathered to itself the most interesting history is, undoubtedly, the Clogau. Half-way between Baa- mouth and Dolgelley an impetuous stream descending from the high range of Llawllech, the mountain which rises on the opposite side of the estuary to Cader Idris, pours its waters over a rocky bed to join the Maw- ddach. On each side of this stream rises a mountain, on the left the Vigra, and on the right the Clogau. The Clogau Mine, it appears, had for many years been worked for copper by various companies, and had found its way into the Court of Chancery. It was subse- quently offered for pale, and the property became divided into two portions. One day, in the year 1854, three members of the company which was working the mine for copper went on a prospecting expedition, and one of them, casually crackhig a stone with a hammer, found it permeated with g -1 This led to further search among the debris of the copper mine which had been thrown aside as useless, and the search ended in the collection of scopes o. pounds worth of gold." (Turiously enough, the vein in which gold had been found in this manner was left untouched, and work- ings were carried on in tho copper lodes after a fashion so barbarous as to excite the astonishment of every miner who inspected them." This course was pursued until about I860. Not only had large sums of money been lost, but in the case of cne gentleman, who had sunk some £ 30,000 or in the concern, the bailiffs hall been" put in," and a warrant Dutd been issued for his apprehension for an assault upon the officers. While in this strait, Mr John Parry, an ex- perienced miner living at Bontddu, took the company back to the gold vein, or St. David's lode. Out of eighty tons of ore, forty pounds of pure gold! were ex- tracted, shares went rapidly up in value, and before the pocket was exhausted and the working abandoned, over thirty two thousand pounds worth (f gold were extracted from a comparatively small quantity of quartz. A company made a second attempt a few years ago, but operations are now almost, if not quite, suspended.

The Best House for all kinds of BOOTS and SHOES imaginable for Visitors' Wear is DICK'S, VICTORIA BUILDINGS, DOLGELLEY. Shops in nearly eveiy Town in the United Kingdom. Note the Address of their Establishments in this diskict:- 12, Great Darkgate St, Aberystwyth; Church St, Barmouth High St, Pwllheli; Blaenau Festiniog; High Street, Bala Penrallt Street, Machynlleth; Broad Street, Newtown High Street, Lampeter Priory Street, Cardigan.