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CARDIGAN
CARDIGAN BOARD OF 'GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meet- ing of the Board of Guardians was held at the Workhouse on Thursday, July 11th, when the following members were present :-Mr ,Jonah Evans (in the chair), Re/J. Williams, Messrs B. Williams, G. Byddir, T. H. Williams, W, Picton Evans. D. J. Edwards. T. Colby, G. Richards, and John Davies, and John Rowe. Number of inmates on the books, 63; 66 in the corresponding period of last year.— Balance in the bank in favour of the Union, P,686 48 4d.-Outdoor relief administered during the last fortnieht E119 16s 5d corresponding fortnight last year, R,116 19s 4d increase, Z2 17s Id.— Number of outdoor paupers for the fortnight, 491 corresponding period last year, 493; decrease 2.— The Chairman referring to out-door relief, said be thought the parishioners should have a voice in the matter, and the question should be brought befdre the Parish Councils. It was said some paupers got too much, and some too little; and he cerainly thought every parish through its Council should see to its paupers occasionally.— The Clerk said that could be seen to now by the yearly abstracts.—Mr W. Picton Evans snid he thought the list should be examined by the Parish Council. It would be a safeguard on both sides.— The Rev J. Williams contended that the Parish Council had nothing more to do with the guardians than a County Council. The guardians were elected by the ratepayers, and represented them, and the guardians alone were responsible He objected to any Parish Council taking over the functions of the guardians, as it would lead others to believe the guardians did not do their duty.—Mr W. Picton Evans said he was not against Mr Williams in any way, but he thought the Parish Councils should see that everything was carried out right. There was no doubt the guardians did take an interest in relief, but the Parish Councils should see to the matter as well ? and he did not see why the Parish Councils should not look into the matter carefully. He would propose that a special circular be sent to the Parish Councillors with the abstract of accounts, asking them to see to the matter —Mr G. Richards thought that would be a very good plan; he thought the Parish Councils would know the paupers better than the guardians.—The Rev J. Williams did not think the powers of the guardians should be vested in the Parish Councils, and he objected to anything of the kind. The ratepayers elected the guardians, who had to give relief, and if tue ratepayers did not agree, and were not satisfied with them, they could be turned out at the next election.—Mr Edwards said the abstract was always sent to the Parish Councils.—Mr W. Picton Evans proposed that the clerk send a special circular to every Parish Council, asking their special attention to the matter.—Mr George Richards seconded.—For the motion there voted the Chairman, Messrs J. Rowe, G. Richards, G. Byddir, and W. Picton Evans. Against, Rev J. Williams, Messrs B. Williams, T. H. William, D. J. Edwards, and John Davies. Mr T. Colby remained neutral, and the voting on either side being equal, the chairman gave his casting vote in favour of Mr W. Picton Evans' motion, which was carried.—A considerable discussion took place with reference to the powers of the Board over the vaccination officers; the clerk admitting that they could take proceedings irre- spective of the instructions of the board.—Mr C jlby moved that the vaccination officers do not take defaulting parents further from home than necessary to lodge certificates of exemption, or other vaccination proceedings.—Mr W. Picton Evans seconded Mr Colby's motion, as he did not think it was fair to take parents away further than was necess- ary.—When put to the vote Mr Colby's motion was carried unanimously.
BORTH.
BORTH. COUNTRY WALKS.—Visitors to Borth can hardly find a more pleasant walk than that along the river's bank and through the lanes to the peaceful and picturesque hamlet of Dolybont—the scene of 'an extensive and prosperous tanning industry which flourishes under the bands of Mr A, J. W. James. Havinar crossed the railway the lane turns to the right below the church and leads along a moat, where, at this time of year, the stately reed grows in rank luxuriance. Passing hence through the farm yard, the visitor soon finds himself at the river's edge, where the air is redolent with the scent of the meadow sweet and other wild flowers. The path crosses the river by a footbridge and soon opens out into a pleasant shady country lane. The return journey may be made along the highway.
DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. MARRIAGE.—The marriage was solemnised on July 9th, at Twrgwyu, Bangor, of Mr Charles Foulkes Ashbv, fourth son of illr Win. Ashbv. of Leicester, and Miss Margaret Ellen Jones, elder daughter of Mr Morris Jones, J.P., plasuchaf, Dol- gelley, and of Morfa, Conway. A large number of friends and well-wishers attended at the chapel to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev Daniel Rowlands, Miss Rowlands officiated at the organ. The bridesmaid was Miss Nellv Jones cousin of the bride, and the best man was Mr F. Sydney Ashby, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, the wedding party returned to Crem- Ivn, the residence of Mr Richard Jones, uncle of the bride, where a large number of guests sat down to the wedding breakfast. Mr and Mrs Ashbv after- wards left for Scarborough, where the honeymoon is being spent. In the afternoon the wedding guests went for a drive to Penmon Point. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Saturday last, there beino- present -Mr Cadwaladr Roberts, Llano-elynin (chairman); Messrs John Edwards, Ellis^Evan?. and John Roberts, Britbdir and Islawrdref; Morris Evans, Llanaber; M. G. Williams, Llanenddwyn • Roberi Hnghes, Llanfachreth; R. Foulkes Jones' Llangelynin; Owen Jones, Llanymawddwy; John rugh Jones, Talyllyn; James Lewis and Mrs Roberts, Dolgelley; John Evans, Barmouth; and John Evans, Mallwyd; with W. R. Davies (clerk), W. R. Richardson (assistant clerk). TRAMPS. The Clerk said he bad written to the Machynlleth Guardians, with reference to two tramps who had been allowed to leave their House on a Sunday. He had not received a reply, but had seen a report in the local papers that the Machynlleth Board bad decided to detain all tramps over Sunday in future. In reply to the Chairman the Clerk said that the Guardians had the power to detain tramps at the workhouse over Sunday if they wished. iiie matter was lett in abevance until a reply was received from the Machynlleth Guardians. WATER SUPPLY OF THE WORKHOUSE. The Clerk reported he he written to the secretary of the Water Supply Company as to what date would be,suitable for the committee to meet him, but had not yet received a reply. A letter was read from Miss Vaughan, stating that the Council would be allowed to have water from her land on payment of P,5 per annum. In reply to a member, the master said that the pipes and other requirements were already fixed. It was decided, on the suggestion of the clerk, to refer the letter to the committee. ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS. The Clerk was instructed to advertise for tenders for printing the abstract of accounts. FIRE APPARATUS. A circular was read advertising fire escapes, etc* The Clerk said that in view of a disastrous' fire which took place in a workhouse in England, would be very desirable to have some means of escape in case of fire. The matter was left to a small commietee. THE HOUjE. Mrs Hughes reported that she had visited the House, and found everything clean. The place had recently been whitewashed.
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N E WC ASTLE-EMLYN.
N E WC ASTLE-EMLYN. THE AMENITIES OF LIFE.-Dr Dan Thomas, medical officer of health for Stepney, London, a native of this place, and Dr David Lloyd. Adpar, are spending their summer holidays in Paris and Switzerland. RETURN HOME OF SERGT. J. D. MATHIAS AND CORPORAL B. DA VIES. A stranger entering the town on Friday last would be at a loss to account for the unusual stir in the streets, and the gay appearance of every moving thing. What with every person rushing about like clerks in the city, and banners, streamers and arches, with suitable mottoes galore, there seldom was was witnessed such a sight. The transformation was in honour of the return from South Africa of Sergt. Mathias, the son of our late respected townsman Thomas Mathias, and grand- son of our veteran auctioneer, Mr J. Dl. Jones, and Corporal Ben Davies, the son of Mr Henry Davies, of Ffosyrhendy, one of the most respectable and influential farmers in the neighbourhood, Both had served their king and country with honour and distinction, in the Glamorganshire Yeomanry, and the 1st Wiltshire Yeomanry respectively. When it became known that the two "Tommies" had left Cardiff on Friday morning, and were due to arrive at the station at 3.45 p.m.. a messenger was deputed to proceed to Pencader and intercept, them, and they were detained at that place until the 7 p.m. train. The general arrangements etc., were left to the well-experienced local volunteers--Major Thomas, Capt. Baker Davies, and a few non- commissioned officers. Long before the time of their arrival, the precincts of the station were thronged with inhabitants, all anxious to give the heroes the welcome they so richly deserved. At 7 o'clock the train reached the station punctually, and on catching sight of the gentlemen in khaki" the huge crowd gave vent to their pent-up feeling, and made the station and its immediate surround- ings ring to the echo with their cheers. Anxious friends rushed forward to greet and shake hands, the relatives for a few seconds having to take a back seat. The meeting was very touching, and brought a tear of gladness into many an eye. Greetings over. the "centres of attraction" were taken hand and asked to step into a brake, kindly lent for the occa- sion by the genial landlord of the "Sal." A procession was tbpn arranged as follows Messrs W. D. Mathias and Johnny Morgan in appropriate costumes and in charge of the Welsh Regiment" goats, kindly lent for the occasion by a well-known officer, followed by several gentlemen aitired in costumes difficult to describe, riding bicycles; Major Thomas, lieutenant-general; James Davies, of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles, and Lieutenant Evans, of the Jockey Club, and Bombadier Jones, of the C.C.B., mounted on Arab steeds of uncertain temper the Drefach Brass Band several ladies dressed in very becoming ostumes, some riding bicycles, others afoot; the brake with the two and their relatives, drawn bv scores of willing hands; M. M. Lewis, D.D. and J.J., the four mirth-provok- ing clowns school children appropriately dressed, and under the able control of Miss James; the Newcastle Drum and Fife band, under the leader- ship of Mr D. R. Davies, and last, but not least, the general public. The procession having reached Tv'rdref, the residence of Sergt. J. D. Mathias, Mr J. Dl. Jones read the following address of welcome:- Yr wyf fi ar ran trigolion Castellnewydd Emlyn a'r cybhoedd vn datgan fy llawenydd am eieh dychweliad adref yn fyw ac yn iach o Ddebeudir Affrica, wedi bod yno yn gwasanaethu eich Brenin a'ch gwlad gyda ffyddlondeb a gwroldeb canmol- adwy. Am yr hyn, heddyw, yr wyf yn cael y fraint o'ch coroni a'r clod a'r anrhydedd y gallwn ni ei fforddio. "Yn mhob gwlad y megir glew," meddai hen ddiareb Gymreig. Yr ydym ninau wedi cael y glewder hwnw wedi blagurj yn Krydferth ynoch chwi, yr hyn a ystyriwn i ni ein hunain yn anrhyd- edd ac yn glod. Yr oedd calonau y lluaws o honom yn cael eu cynyrchioli gan eich calonau gwrol chwi pan yn ngrym eich pendcrfyniad y fifarweliech a'ch gwlad a'ch perthvnasau a'ch cyfeillion. Ond ynoch chwi y caed calon ddigon beiddgar i fyned allan drosom, gan roddi eich bunain yn aberth er ceisio ein buddugoliaeth areir. gelynion. Yr ydym felly wedi cael ein hunain ynoch chwi, ac yr ydym heddyw yn dychwelyd ein hunain i chwi, yn y datganiad hwn o barcb ac anrhydedd a glywch ac a welwch yn ymdoni o'ch owmpas yn eich hen gartref genedigol. Chwi a welwch y banerau amrywliw yn ymdoni i'ch croes- j awu, chwi a glywch y lleisiau ainryial fei angylion llawenydd yn cvflwyno rhyddid y ddinas i chwi eich dau. Mae drws pob ty yn ymagor o'i waith ei hun, a lien pob calon yn ei phlygion. Mae pob coeden yn y fro yn estyn ei breichiau ac yn lledu ei mynwes, a'r hen afon yn arafu o gylch y castell i dawel fwynhau y loddest hon. Yr wyf finnau yn dymuno i chwi eich dau fywyd hir a hedowch parbans am eich dewrder, am eich ffyddlondeb, am eich teyrngarwch, ac am eich llwyddiant. Gan obeithio y cewcu chwi a ninnau fyw i weled y diwrnod hwnw pan na ddys2:o cenhedloedd y ddaear ryfel mwyach. Hyn o eigion calonau y dyrfa fawr hon, yr hon yr wyf yn gynrychioli yn gystal a throsof fy hun." Then Mr J. D. Jones rend the following verses composed by him to bis grandson, Mathias:— Da genyf fod yma, yr Anwyl a'i gwyr, I dderbyn tuag adref rrewn iechyd fy wyr; Ar ol gwneyd ei oreu yn hir yn y gad, I gadw i fyny anrhydedd ei wlad. Mae'r flags sydd yn chwyfio yn tystio o'r bron, Fod pawb yn ei dderbyn yn llawen a lion Pe gwolid y teimlad ddangosir fel hyn 'Rhen Kruger a Botha edrychent yn syn. The Sergeant and Corporal Laving respectively returned thanks, the procession wended its way through the town as far as Lloyd's-teriace amidst strains of See the conquering hero comes." The heroes were greeted with enthusiastic cheers here and there along the route, and having returned to Tvrdref, they again returned thanks. Three hearty cheers having been given and the Drum and Fife Band having played Home sweet home." Mathias was eagerly seized by his relatives, and Davies by his father, his two sisters and brothers, who marched him off through the town followed by the a crowd, anxious to show their appreciation of his services to the lasf. The uniform of Corporal Davies was in a very bad condition, greatly worn out and altogether in tatters and rags. He had been wounded, and was under fire on several occasions. He was present at the seige of Ladybrand a few months ago, and had to struggle against great odds. LAWN TENNIS. CARDIGAN v. NEWCASTLE-EILYN. On Wednesday July 10th a Tennis Match was played between the Cardigan and Newcastle-Em- lyn Clubs, on the ground of the former. Both teams were in fine form, and some excellent play was witnessed. The match was played in a broiling sun. and results went in favour of the home team. Tea: was: provided on the ground, anda thoroughly enjoyable (lay was spent. The following is a record of the play :— GENTS' DOUBLES. Messrs Rees and Beetham (C) beat Messrs Davies and Davies (N.)-6-0; 9-7. The same beat Messrs Davies and Evans (N.)— 4-6; 6-1; 6-3 Messrs D. Ivor Evans and Stokes (C.) beat Messrs Davies and Evans (N.)-5-6; 6-5; 6-3. Messrs J. R. Davies and Evans (N) beat Messrs D. Ivor Evans and Stokes (C.)-4-6; 3-6; LADIES' DOUBLES. Miss Williams and Miss Savage (N.) beat, Mrs D. Ivor Evans and Mrs Wilkins (C.)-2-6; 5-7; 4-6. MIXED DOUBLES. Miss Williams and Mr R. E. Jones (C.) beat Miss Williams and Mr Hughes (N.)-6-4; 6-5. Same beat Miss Evans and Mr Murphv ") 4-6 6-4; 6-3. Miss Robinson and Mr Griffith (C.) beat Miss Williams and Mr Hughes (N.)-6-5; 6-2. Same beat Miss Evans and Mr Murphy (N.)— 6-4; 6-2. Totals-Cardigan, 118; Newcastle Emlyn, 97. Cardigan scored 14 sets, or 118 games; New- castle-Emlyn, 8 sets, equal to 97 games. Thus Cardigan won by six set. or 21 games.
YSBYTTY YSTWYTH.
YSBYTTY YSTWYTH. FUNERAL OF MR JOSEPH MORGAN.—The funeral of Mr Joseph Morgan, relieving officer, Tymawr, whose death was announced in our last issue, took place on Saturday last, and was one of the largest ever seen in the neighbourhood. Rev T. Mason Jones, Ysbytty, and the Rev Morgan Evans, Tre- gaion, officiated at the house, the service being very impressive. At the church the Rev T. M. Jones, Havod, and the Rev Enoch Jones, Abermagwr, r, officiated, and at the graveside the Rev Charles Evans, Ysbytty Cynfyn, and the Rev John Jones, Ystrad Meurig. The following clergymen and ministers were also presentRevs W. H. Davies, Ysbytty John Dewi Williams, Tregaron Joseph Morgan, Aberdare^ John Bowen, Pontrhydfendig- aid; Rhys Morgarh, Llanddewibrefi.; R. Gwmryn Jones, Trisant f J. J. Thomas, Ponterwyd; Joseph Price, Pontrhvdfendigaid; J. E. Thomas, Pont- rhydygroes; William Jones, Aberystwyth and R. H. Jones, Llangurig. The following members and officials of the Aberystwyth Board of Guardians were also present:—Messrs Hugh Hughes (vice- chairman). G. Fossett Roberts and Edwin Morris, Aberystwyth Thomas James, Llwyn John Mor- gan, Ponterwyd; Evan Jones, Blaenpentre David Morgan, Pentre; Joseph Parry, Tyllwyd: James Jones, Tyllwyd; and John Bonner. Llanafan; H. Hughes (clerk), E. Llewellyn (assistantclerk), Dr Bonsall (medical officer), J J Hughes and T Vaughan (relieving officers), and William Jones, (workhouse master). Several ex-members were also noticed in the procession, including Alderman C, M. Williams, Aberystwyth; Messrs T. Powell, Trisant; Charles Davies, Rhydygwin and David Edwards, Dolfor. The chief mourners were. Mrs Morgan (widow), Messrs T. Morgan. Edward Morgan, W. J. Morgan, and Joseph Morgan (sons) Misses Margaret Morgan and Kate Morgan (daughters), Mrs Stone, Cardiff; Mrs Vaughan, Aberystwyth; Mrs Mills, Llanidloes; May Morgan. Richard and Joseph Mills (grandchildren), Rev Ebenezer Morgan, Ystradffin (brother). Miss Morgan (Croydon), Mrs Bonner, Treharris: and Mrs Williams. Tregaron (sisters); Mrs Morgan, Tangelli (daughter-in-law), Mr D. Stone, Cardiff; Mr E. Mills and Mr J. Mills, Llanguiig (sons-in-law), and Mrs Morgan, Ystrad- ffin (sister-in-law).
LLANDDEWI BREFI.
LLANDDEWI BREFI. YMWELWYII.- Y mae y rhai hyn yn dyfed yn lluosog i'r pentref y dyddiau presenol o wahanoi rannan o'r wlad i yfed awyr iachus a phur y mynyddoedd. Da genym gael cyfarfod a rhai o hen frodorion y gymydogaeth yn eu plith, a chael ymgom yn nghylch yr amser gynt. CYNGOR PI,WYEOL Y GORWYDD.—Nos Iau di- weddaf, yn Ysgoldy y Rwrdd, cynhaliwyd cyfarfod o'r cynghor uchorl. Yr oedd yn bresenol, Mri J. Jenkins (cadeirydd), J. Evans (is-gadeirydd), David Francis Davies, John Davies, a John Morris, yn nghyd a'r Clerc Cynorthwyol (Miss C. Jones). Darilenwyd cofnodion o'r cyfarfod blaenorol a ehadarnhawyd hwynt. Cafwyd adroddiad y Mri J. Jenlcins a D. F. Davies o'r vmddiriedaeth ag oedd wedi cael ei roddi iddynt mewn Derthvnas i Gors-dalfa, a phenderfynwvd rhoddi iddynt allu i weithredu yn mhellach yn ol y cyfarwyddiadau a gant gan y cyfreithiwr. Yr ocdd achos neillduol i ddyfod ger bron y cyfarfod hwn, sef cael barn y Cyngor yn nghylch cael pont ar afon Brefi yn yrnyl Caefforest. Mr John Davies a gynygiodd eu bod fel Cynghor yn myned i fewn am bont yn y lie ucbod mewn undeb a'r minorau ereill sydd yn gysylltiedig a'r lie Mr D. Francis Davies a eiliodd y cynygiad, a siaradwyd yn ffafriol iawn ar y cynygiad gan yr oil o'r aelodau oedd yn bresenol. a phasiwyd ef yn unfrydol, yr hyn a ddygodd y cyfarfod i derfyniad. MARWOLAETH.—Nos Iau diweddaf parlvswyd trigolion y lIe gan y newydd trvdanol fod Mr D. W. Evans-Rowlands, Y Garth, wedi marw yn sydyn yn Tregaron oddeutu wyth o'r gloch nos Tau. Yr oedd yn myned trwy y lie ar ei ffordd i Tree-aron yn cael ei yrii mewn cerbyd gan fachgen ieuanc. Yr adeg hono yr oedd yn ymddangos yn deln-g fel arfer, yn fv wiog a siriol, a neb yn breuVldwydio fed perygl yn agos. Ond yn mhen ychydig o amser wele frysneges yn dyfod i ymofyn ei frawd, Mr R. S. Rowlands, ato, ond cyn iddo ef allu oyrhaedd yr oedd wedi marw. Darfn i'r gwaed lestr dori pan ydoedd ar gyfer preswylfod Dr Lloyd ac aed ag ef i'r green o flaen y ty, ac yno yn mhen yebvdig fynydau y darfu iddo dynn yr anadliad olaf. Tetr ydyw cydnabod fod Dr a Mrs Lloyd wedi dangos caredigrwydd mawr ar yr achlysur. Detiwvd a'r corph mewn cerbyd neillduol i'w gartref, y Garth. Nid oedd ond 35 mlwydd oed. Bit Mr Rowlands yn henadur ar y Cyngor Sirol. yn gadeirydd Cyngor Dosbarth Tregaron, ac yn rhimvedd byny bu yn eistedd ar y fainc ynadol yn yr un lie. Bydd wedi cael ei roddi yn nhy ei hir gartref cyn y daw y llinellau hyn i law y darllenydd.
BLAENPENNAL.
BLAENPENNAL. CYFARFOD DAI; FISOL DOSBARTH CARON.— Dydd Sabbotb diweddaf cynhaliwyd cyfarfod yn v lie uchod pryd yr oedd yn bresenol Mri J. W. Ed- wards (cadeirydd) Evan Lewis, Llanio; Rhys Evans, Tregaron Evan Evans, Llwynpiod; David Jones, Blaencaron, a David Jones, Peniel, ynghyd a'r Ysgrifenydd, Mr David Evans. Am haner awr wedi naw yn y boreu arbolwyd y plant mewn rhan o werslyfr y Parch T. Levi, gan Mr D. Jones, Blaen- caron. Yn ganlynol arholwyd ysgol y Ilegan Mr Rbys Evans, Tregaron, yn Efengyl loan xi. Caf- XXTiTrl k/\l» rr ofnK phrYr"t.l v. 1 1 1 P ""r; x ua^viui. U fiiiiiryuui uanu IT Cynrychiolwyr ag athrawon y lie aros ar ol i fyned trwy waith y dosharth. Darilenwyd cofnodion o'r cyfarfod blaenorol a chadarnbawyd derbyn y cyf- rifon am y ddau fis pa un oedd yn dangos pethau yn debyg i'r hyn oeddynt yn flaenorol. Methwyd a chael adroddiad o bresenoldeb athrawon y lie am I' y 14eg mis diweddaf am ryw resymau boddhaol ganddyi^t hwy yn debyg. Rhoddwyd ar y Cyn- rycbiolwyr i osod gerbron eu gwahanol ysgolion yr angenrheidrwyddl am gynllun gwahanol- i gynal y Gymanfa Ysgolion gan fod yr un presenol yn profi ei hun yn fethiant. Rhoddwyd ar gynrvch- iolydd Llanio i osod gerbron ei ysgol y ddyled sydd arnynt i'r Cyfarfod Dosbarth, gan fod pob lie arall wedi talu, ac mai anrbydeddns ynddvnt hwy- than ydyw gwneyd yr uh fath. Yn niffyg hyny ei bod vn tori pob cvsvlltiad a'r cvfarfod Han fiani v I cyfarfod nesaf i fed yn Blaencaron yn ei amser o«Mieithr fod Soar yn rhoddi derhyniad iddo. Derbyniodd y Trysorydd arian llyfrau y dosbarth o'r ysgolion canl 'viiol,Llanio,Llwynpio(i, Tregaron, Blaencaron. Andawodd Peniel anfon i mewn ar frys. Yr oedd Dewibrefi a Soar wedi talti yn flaen- orol. Am ddau cafwyd cyfarfod areithio. Mr R. LIoycl Lewis, Llanio—" Darostynsiad a Dvrchaf- iad Crist." Mr Jenkyn Davies, Dewi brefi, "Add- ysg yr Aelwyd." Mr John Rowlands Tregaron,— Bywyd" fel ei gosodir allan yn Efengyl loan. Mr John Evans, Llwynpiod, Undeb Cristionogol." Mr David Jones, Blaencaron, Pr"fion o'r maes llafur o ddyndtid a Duwdod yr Arglwydd Iesu." Cafwyd cyfarfod rhagorol.
MACHYNLLETH.I
MACHYNLLETH. I ODDFELLOWS MEETING. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. The half-yearly meeting of the delegates repre- senting the Aberystwyth District Lodges of the Independent Order of Oddfellows,M.U., was held in the Town Hall, MachyBlleth, on J hursoa v, when the Grand District Master, Edw. Evans, Ab(ti-y,, L,.i-y th, presided. There were present Brothers T B Hall, deputy grand master; E P Wynne, Mayor of Aberystwyth, treasurer; C H Clicks, C.S., Hugh Hughes (vice-chairman of the Abervstwyth Board of Guardians) and T G Griffiths, district auditors P.G. John Ellis. Cambrian Lodge; P.G. D Jones, Lisburne Lodge; P.G. J W Edwards, St Padarn; P. G. Pierce Ellis, Llynlloedd P.G. E Rees, Dovey; P.G. R N Jones, Gogerddan; P.G. J Jones, Rheidol; P G. D -Jones, &t David's;. P.G. R Bennttt, Temple of Love; J Williams, Iologocb; P.P.G.M. D Jawes, St John's r P.G. R Jones, Druids' Lodge. THE GRAND DISTRICT MASTER'S ADDRESS. TheGrand DistrictMasterdelivered an address, in tbecourse of which he said:.—Worthy Deputy Grand Master and Brethren, it is my privilege to-<lay to welcome you to Lllacbytillet b, a town that has been noted in Wt lsh history as the scene of many a hard struggle for Welsh freedom. We have come to Machynlleth to-day not entirely for pleasure, but for the purpose of furthering as well as we can, the work which the Unity is endeavouring to do throughout the length and breadth of the land. In Machynlleth we have one of the most successful lodges in the district, numerically and financially. I hope one result of our visit to-day will be a still further incentive to young men to join the Llyn- lloed Lodge, and thus make provision for the future. It will not be prudent on my part to-day to detain you with a long address, but I must draw your particular attention to the resolutions passed by the Board of directors at their meeting on the 26th February and 30th April also the District Examiner's Report on the Dovey Lodge, copies of which are in your possession. I am sorry that I cannot congratulate you on the lightness of the Funeral Fund, for the past six months we have lost a good many members, and amongst them one of the oldest and, I may say, one of the most, in- telligent members—none other than P.G.M. C. J. Ivory, for many years a member and secretary of St. John's Lodge. We were in hopes that be would be with us to-day to receive the medal voted to him at our last District Meeting for his excellent service as Grand Master of the District. During my acquaintance with him I found him a true and loyal Oddfellow, a thorough gentleman and a true friend. I am sure that his Lodge and district will miss him very much. Most of you are aware that an investigation into the sickness and mortality experience of the Unity is in progress at the present time. The actuary of the Order (Mr Watson) forwarded cards for the ab:!ve inquiry to the different lodges and districts of the Unity; 46 lodges in 26 districts declined to send in their reply in due time. At the Portsmouth A.M.C. it was decided to fine those lodges whose secretaries had not done their duty at the rate of 4d per member. Hence the fine of £ 2 19s against the Dovey Lodee. Again there were some lodges which had rendered their infor- mation in such a way that it was impossible for the actuary to understand them. Consequently they had to return them for further information. At the Norwich A.M.C. it was decided to further fine these lodges 2d per member if they did not return their cards duly filled up by August 1st, 1901. Thus it behoves lodges to see that their secretaries do their duty. A very important discus-ion affect- ing the responsibility of trustees of lodges and dis- tricts also took place at the above A.M.C., wherein it was clearly stated that trustees depositing money in Joint Stock Banks did so on personal security, and therefore, if the money was lost through the failure of the bank, it is very possible that an action could be taken against the trustees responsible for placing it in the bank, whether on their own re- sponsibility or whether by a resolution of the lodge. The sum and substance of the whole discussion was this—that when putting money into Joint Stock Banks, it should only be done when someone connected with the Bank was made treasurer, and gave security provided by the Act of Parliament— either the manager or one of the directors will do. Another very important, item was mentioned at this rneeli ing, it beiro, a suggestion from the chief re- gistrar of friendly societies that medical aid being a benefit it should not be charged in the Manage- ment Fund. The form of our lodge ac- counts, by which one of the most valuable benefits is included under the heading of management ex- penses, gives an outsider a bad impression as to the actual cost of Lodge management. Our members are well aware that the cost of management is very small. Therefore, it is not a good policy to let out- siders think that the cost of management is so expensive by adding the medical expenses to the same. The Board of directors will make an altera- tion in the rule to bring tb»jnto effect next year. The management expenses will then appear as it should he. I am pleased to inform you that a most important Bill affecting friendly societies passed its final stage in the House of Commons on June 19th, namely the Outdoor Relief (Friendly Societies Bill). The object of the Bill is that Boards of Guardians should not take into consideration re- lief granted by a friendly society, but should treat every applicant on his merit. In conclusion, I beg to tender you my most sincere thanks for the honour you have done me in electing me to this chair. And I sincerely hope that my conduct during the term of my office will be such as to 'merit your approval, Before completing my re- marks, allow me to thank my Deputy Grand Master for the willing support he has given me, and also to our worthy and respected G.T. Bro. Cox for the great and kind assistance he has al ways given me. THE DINNER. The business meeting over, the delegates and a number of friends sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mr and Mrs Knight at the Lion Hotel. Mr Jno. Rowlands, solicitor, senior trustee of the local lodge, presided, and he was supported bv Mr Edward Evans, Grand District Master; Mr T. B. Hall, Deputy Grand Master; Mr E. P. Wynne, treasurer; Dr Matthews; Mr Pierce Ellis, P.G.: W Cocks. C.S. and there were also present Messrs Edmund Gillart, chairman of the Crban Council (vice-chairman); R Rees. J.P.; J. M. Breeze. trustee of the local lodges; D. E. R Griffiths, L. and P. Bank; D. Philip Jones, J. Evans. Rhys Lewis, R. L. Sanger, D. H. Evans, anil the delegates. Grace wasaid by brother D. Jaiiie.-Tll(t loyal toast was given by the chairman and was given with misical lionoiirs.-Ifr Lloyd Roberts discoursed sweet music on the harp at intervals. The Chairman then gave the toast of the Inde- pendent Order of Oddfellows." Mr Rowlands said he was expressing the feelings of the townsmen of Machynlleth when he said that they considered that Machynlleth had been privileged by having been permitted to welcome into their midst the delegates of the Manchester Unity District of Oddfellows. He hoped that their visit would prove an incentive and impulse to the life and vigour of the lodges of the town and district. This was the first visit the delegates ever made to the town, but they always welcomed new comers. They could see by the delegates present that evening that they were all very capable members of societY-Chaar, bear)-and they were all connected with a famous friendly society. The Unity now boasted nearly one million members which he considered a proof of the growth of the society. In 1857 the funds amounted to Zl,100,000, but now it had nearly reacnen £ 11.000,000. In 1899 the number of mem- bers was 970,000. In 1881 the receipts were Z760,000 and the payments to about iCS32,000, and the capital about £ 5,000,000. In 1899 the receipts amounted to ZI,250,000, and the expenditure P,1,000,000, and the capital £ 9,000,000. If this was not real growth he did not know what was. He was pleased to note that the juvenile lodges were prosperous, and he must not forget that the society 1.r _1- l' 'I .'1. uuu itiso iormea a iemaie orancn ana tnis also was showing excellent progress. There was an increase in these lodges, and last year 28 new lodges were opened. Another matter closely con- nected with the welfare of the working class was the provision, so much talked about, for old age. This matter had been talked of in the House qf Commons and had been discussed upon public platforms, and, up to the present, be was sorry to see that it had been shelved, and not only shelved but they were now told that it was the duty of the friendly societies to take the matter up. as the matter was too complex for parliamentary pro- cedure. He always felt that in their leeislators they had the best men at their helm, and they looked to them to extract them from the com plka- tions of life in this country (hear, hear). He simply mentioned this in order to show that there was plenty of work to do in the future, not only in the juvenile and female branches but also in this direction, During the period that he had been a member of the Board of Guardians he had never seen any member of the friendly society coming forward for relief. This was a good omen, for the more members they were induced to join the friendly societies the more likely was the out-door relief to be reduced (hear, hear). They were affrighted at a proposed new tax on sugar or tobacco, but they could save the rates by helping en the work of kindred friendly societies, and by gettin/ those to join who were seeking a lesson in thrift. He was glad that Machynlleth had secured the presence of the delegates that day. They find that they were in a very safe place, because they had given a bed to a king and a queen-Chear, hear)—and they could also afford them similar refuge and protection when they came there-- (laughter and hear, hear). He coupled with the toast the name of Mr E. P. Wynne. Mr E. P. Wynne, in reply, said that the Society bad got, as the Chairman had pointed out, a back- bone'with one million members and a capital of bone'with one million members and a capital of £ 9,000,000. He had seen it stated at Norwich that I in connection with a kindred soeiety 50 per- cent were insolvent. Although they could not brag very much abon-t the Aberystwyth district, he did not think that the district was in SU a state as represented by these figures. They very often heard delegates cotaplaining about paying out S50 or £40 to t he district claims because they had nothing back. Still the day lamy come when they woulld be glad to come to the-district for help and they would get their money back (hear, hear). They helped one another and that was the chief principle of the society. He expressed a hope that the younger people of the district would join the local' lodges, for in his opinion, the man who made no provision for his wife andi family in time of sickness, was no man at all (hear, hear). They wanted more in- dividual effort amongst their members and then their strength would show (hear, hear). He might say in conclusion, that he was very pleased with his visit to Machynlleth and hoped they would have the pleasure of attendino- thprp pcain -0 -uu The Vice-Chairman then gave the toast' of The Aberystwyth District of the Manchester Unity." Mr Gillart said he need scarcely say how delighted they were to welcome the delegates there that day (hear, hear.) There had been times when Machyn- lleth people always made their way to Aberystwyth1, but he was glad to find-they had evidence of it. that day—that things were changing, and that Aberyts- wyth people were seeing the advantage of coming to Machynlleth (hear, hear). He was very glad to observe the marked progress which the lodges of the districts were making. In December, 1900, the sick and funeral fund amounted to £ 10,923 3s 10-q and he felt that those figures in themselves were sufficient to convince them of the great good done by the Aberystwyth District Lodges (hear, hear.) The absence of pauperism in our workhouses could be traced to the beneficial effects of the Friendly Societies' work. In a very great measure these- societies helped to save the rates. During 1900 the amount of sick pay given out was £ 1,126. Now if that money had not been collected and distri- buted to deserving cases there would have been in- creased claims on the workhouses and poor relief. The number of members for the district was 1,851, and they were increasing each year. He under- stood that there was a doubt in Aberystwythas to whether they could entertain them in Machynlleth (hear, hear, and laughter) and he had to pay a tri- bute to the exertions of Mr David Pugh, who bad done much towards the success of the meeting (hear, hear). He coupled with the toast the names of the district officers. Mr Edward Evans, in replying, said the Aberyst- wyth district was composed of 12 lodges, the oldest being the "St. David's," Aberystwyth, opened in the year 1839. The youngest the Iolo Goob," Talybont, opened in the year 1872. They had initiated as members during the year 1900, 51 persons there had left by non-compliance 36 and there had died 29, leaving a membership at the beginning of the present year of 1,835, with an average age of 35 years and 6> months. The total amount of funds belonging to the 12 lodges at the beginning of the present year was £10,884, being an average of £5 18s 7d per member. He said he ought to say that this did not include the Dovey Lodge. Addressing another meeting some few weeks ago at Aberystwyth, he had occasion to refer to an injustice-which members of friendly Societies were subjected to by the action ofithe Franchise Disqualification Bill, namely, that when a member was compels through no fault of his own to apply to the Board, of Guardians for relief, he should be disqualified from voting for either a Hoard of Guardians, Town Councillor, or Member of Parliament. In fact they would be made as paupers. Now he considered that to be an injustice to a body of men—the cream of the working classes—who were making such efforts to prepare for a rainy day,, and in some cases also relieving the rates as well. He hoped -every member present would do his utmost to have this Act amended or abolished altogether. In conclu- sion he thanked them for the kind manner in which they bad coupled his name with the toast of the Aberystwyth District. They were in a flourishing position:. Increase- of membership 21.359, practically speaking,. £2,000 per day; sickness £4.00 per day increase, and vet funds accumulating at the rate of £ 1,000 per day. Mr T. B. Hall, Aberystwyth, who responded, said it gave him great pleasure to attend the meeting at the historic town of Macbynlleth-it was, no doubt, a healthy place, for he already felt better for the visit. Mr Cocks, C.S., also spoke in the same terms and referred to the loss they had had by the death of Mr Ivory. The" Town and trade of Machynlleth" was gi-eii by Mr D. E. R. Griffiths, who added a word to the welcome already accorded the delegates. He was of the same opinion as many others, that they did not make enough of the beauty of the place. As to the trade, things were looking up, and the future was full of hupe.-Alr J. M. Breeze, who replied, declared that the town was situate in the most beautiful spot in Wales—(hear, bear)-ancl was smiling like a%. ydencr woman a new sweetheart, she wanted people to love her and make their homes in the town (laughter and hear. hear). Mr Richard Rees also replied, and said he was pleased to see their friends from Aberystwyth paying a visit to the lovliest place in Wales (hear, hear, and much laughter). The town was greatly changing, and new buildings were being added on all sides. Of course, lead mining was not the sarnie new as it was twenty-five years ago, but there were signs of improvement. 11 The Press was proposed by Mr J. G. Jenkins. On the motion of Mr Ed. Evans a hearty vote ot thanks was passed to Mr Rowlands and Mr Gillart for occupying the chair. The health of Mr and Mrs Knight" was given by Mr Wynne, and Mr Knight replied.—Songs were given at intervals, and before the party broke up. Miss Morgan,manageress, gave a fine rendering of "Marguerite." from "Faust and was loudly appt;iti(leci.f he singing of Hen wlad fy Nbadau brought an enjoyable gathering to a close,
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