The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

BARMOUTH RECRUITS AT NEW- TOWN. HARD DAYS AND MERRY. The recruits are making themselves at home at Newtown, and they will soon i reach a state of efficiency. They show themselves quick and intelligent and eager to learn. They have Sergt-Ins- tructor Cox as their instructor, and be manages excellently to get the best out of them. The training is hard work to many, but it will soon make them as fit as a fiddle. Their daily round begins when they come together from their bil. lets at 7 o'clock to the Cunnings, where they have physical drill, consisting of ordinary marching, and the Kitchener march of four paces walking and four running, and Swedish drill. This helps to broaden them and to make supple their muscles. Then comes a respite till 9-30, when they assemble for corn. pany drill and lectures on outpost work and other important duties. Every other afternoon the men go for a smart march into the country, where various tactical exercises are carried out. In- terest in these (will be enhanced when they have been equipped with rifles. In the evening there are lectures on various subjects. On Saturday afternoon they are free until church parade the follow- ing morning. The foreign service recruits are having a somewhat stricter training than; the others, and they will he added to the strength of the battalion as soon as their equipment ar- rives. Every night an N.C.O. class con. sisting of about a dozen of the best recruits is being instructed by means of lectures. The first, or imperial advanced squad, is under the training of Sergt- Instructor Cox; Lieut. Jones-Evans takes the recruits; Sergt. Owen has charge of the home service men; Mr E. H. Daniels handles the reservists,and Captain Victor Pryce-Jones is the superior officer, while Captain Oswald Davies is the officer in charge of the depot. When off duty the recruits have their reading and writing room in Broad St., under the charge of Cpl. S. Trancbard. Here there is also a billiard table, and it is expected that a piano can also be requisitioned. Then behaviour is in all, respects exemplary, and they do credit to their counties and to their uniform. The musical element is irre- pressible, and they seem to be always singing. On Friday night they bad their second concert in the Public Hall, when Capt. Victor Pryce-Jones took the chair. With him on the platform were :—Lieuts. Jones-Evans, Max •, Woosman, and Bealame, aind Sergt-lns- tructor Cox. A capital programme was sustained by Territorials and outsiders, and items were conributed by Terrier male voice parties. At an interval Sergt-Instructor Cox made a stirring appeal for recruits. On Sunday morning was a special service in Welsh at the Wesleyan Chapel, when some 50 recruits were present. The Rev. W. R. Roberts appropriately addressed the men. On Suuday night a number of .the Merioneth recruits rendered vocal items in the Cross. The singing, which was hearty and inspiring was listened to by a crowd. A collectiop was taken in I aid of the Prince of Wales' Relief Fund.

MEREDITH EYANS I (Deceased) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having any claims or demands against the estate of Meredith Evans, late of Lawrenny Lodge, Barmouth, in the County of Merioneth, deceased (who died on the 7th day of July 1914, and whose Will was proved on the 3rd day of September, 1914) are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims or demands to me, the undersigned, on or before the 14th day of November next, after which j date the Executors will proceed to j distribute the assets of the said deceased j among the persons entitled thereto, j having regard only to the claims and demands of which they shall then have I bad notice. DATED this 7th day of October, 1914. R. GUTHRIE JONES, Dolgelley, I Solicitors for the said Executors I .rIIh.w

BARMOUTH. Building.—A house is about to be erected near Sea View for Mr Evan Williams, Bay View. Siloam.—Last Sunday morning, at the monthly service for children, Mr Hugh Davies, Pwllbeli, delivered a most suitable address on A good soldier of Jesus Christ." Mr Davies is an old Barmouth boy, and we were all very pleased to meet once again one who had worked so hard with the children of Siloam in days gone by. The Italian and his Organ.—In last week's issue of Punch, appears the fol- lowing paragraph A London-born Italian organ-grinder who was plying his trade in Wales has, The London Express tells us, enlisted in Lord Kitchener's Army tor foreign service, and has left his organ in charge of the recruiting officer at Barmouth. A pity. It should have made a powerful weapon to use against the enemy." Climbing Cader Idris.—On Saturday night, five young men of Barmouth started off to see the sun rise. They left Barmouth at 11 o'clock at night and got as far as the Lake when they were overtaken by midst and bad to stay there until the day broke. Nothing daunted they started again at 6 o'clock and got safely to the top. They re- turned to Barrrfouth about 1 o'clock on Sunday afternoon after a journey of fourteen hours. Art Pictures.—This popular place of amusement is well patronized these days. The pictures shown nightly being of a very high order. This week the star picture was the" Watchdog of the Deep," a remarkable study of the Rabies. The settings of the picture was very good and it was an absorbing pathetic heart interest story. Another beautiful picture was the Bison 11 White Viquero." For to-night and the week- k-nd, the star picture will be the Bison, 'Yaqui's Revenge,' a picture full of pathos and excitement. Another pic- ture will be 11 Winter Climbing on Snowdon,' etc. Mr John Walters id to be congratulated on securing such good pictures and-it behoves the Barmoutb people to do their utmost to patronise the picturas as it is the only place of amusement open all the winter. I Sale.—Last week, Mr Walter Lloyd Jones conducted a most successful sale of household furniture at Brynmelyn, the residence of Mrs Backhouse. To the Front.— Mr John Phillip Williams, Beach Road, who bad volun- teered for active service and who was in charge of a motor transport waggon at Bristol, left on Tuesday for the Front. Personal.-Me Rhys Jones, J.P., re- j presented the Barmouth Urban District Council at the great recruiting meeting held at Cardiff last Friday, when the Prime Minister spoke. There were 10,000 present at the meeting. Road Improvement.—The work of widening the road close to Tainewyddion on the Llanaber Road has been com- menced and when completed will prove a much needed improvement. The necessary land was given by Mr D. E. Davies, St. Ann's. Marine Road Improvement.—The Cambrian Railways Company are carry- ing out a welcome improvement in Marine Road in the re-placement of the delapitated iron railways. The Urban Council drew attention to this necessity some weeks ago. Harvest Festival.—The English Con- gregationai Church held its annual har- vest thanksgiving services on Sunday last. The church bad been tastefully decoiated with autumn leaves, flowers, and fruit, by the lady members of the church. The services throughout the day were conducted by the Pastor (the Rev. W. Glandwr-Morgan). At the close of the school, Mr McCurry, of Dublin, gave a very happy and instruc. tive address to the scholars. Harbour Trust.—At the quarterly meeting of the Barmouth Harbour Trust held on Monday last, an applica- tion was made by the County Surveyor (Mr E. VaughtobJ with l'flerence to the widening of the sharp curve at the bottom of Aberamffra Hill.—The-Trust unanimously approved of the scheme, and the plans were ordered to be sent up forthwith to ijhe Board of Trade with a strong recommendation that same should- be approved so that the long-looked improvement was about to be realized. The War.—A number of Barmouth Boys, who had joined the Territorials at Newtown, came over on Saturday night until Sunday evening, and had a hearty welcome by the inhabitants. Is it not possible for the Cambrian Railways Company to allow the members of the Territorials now stationed at Newtown to travel by train at a reduced fare than is the case at ithe present time. The fare at present is 6s. If the matter was only brought to the notice of Mr S. Williamson, the popular manager of the Cambrian Railways Company, we are sure he would do what he possibly:could to meet the wishes of the young boys who would like to spend a night cr two at home. On Monday, another two, viz., Mr R. H. Roberts, Star Stores, and Mr Robert Francis Morris, Tanyfedw, left to join the Territorials at Newtown. We are given to understand that the appeal made last, week by Corp. Edward Price, on behalf of fifteen Barmouth boys, who were stationed at Northamp- ton, has been met by kind friends and that kits have been sent to each one, WAR on POTATOES-Best cooking potatoes 5/- cwt. at MOBLEY & Co. Personal.—Last week, Mr Thos. W. Piggott, J.P., Fronaig, was one of the chief speakers at a great recruiting meeting held at Blaenau Festiniog. Trip.—The annual day trip to Car- narvon, Bangor, Llandudno and Holy- head, took place last Saturday when sixty went from Barmouth for a day's outing. Big Apple.—On Saturday an apple weighing ItJbs. was on view at Mr W. J. Jones, fruiterer, Belle Vue Arches, and which had been gathered at Tyny- coed Arthog. Wedding.—On Monday,, October 5th, the marriage took place at St.^Mark's Parish Church, New Ferry, between Mr W. O. Edwards, Ty Fry, Marine Parade, Barmoutb, and Miss Clara Roberts, New Ferry. Park Road Chapel Sunday School.— At the above Sunday school last Sunday, the Secretary (Mr D. R. Williams) re- ported that during the last six months the number of Sunday school scholars had been increased. Also there was a noticeable increase in the work pertain- ing to all branches of the Sunday school. The report was considered most satis- factory. Fire.—On Thursday last a fire broke out in a haystack belonging to Mr Cadwaladr Williams, Tyddynpandy Farm, near Barmouth, and in spite of the large number of willing helpers who were at it for some hours endeavouring to extinguish th eoutbreak, the whole contents of the haystack was burnt. The hay was the contents of this year crop, and the loss is estimated at about The original of the outbreak is unknown. Accident.—On Saturday night, Miss Dilys Williams, Cader View, Marine Parade, met with rather a serious accident on the Promenade. It appears that Miss Williams was riding on the step of a bicycle belonging to Mr Robt. R. Williams, Belgrave, and whilst en- deavouring to get off the bicycle whilst in motion she was thrown headlong to the ground. She 'was immediately taken to Mr Maton's shop, and the first one to go to her assistance was her own father (Mr Griffith Williams). After being medically attended by Dr. J. Pugh Jones she was conveyed home in a bus. Mawddach Lodge of Oddfellows.— The monthly Lodge was held on Satur- day evening last, Bro. J. C. Dempsey, N.G., presiding. A circular letter was read from Headquarters with regard to the contributions of those who bad joined the Army. It was unanimously decided that the Lodge should pay the contributions of members of the Maw- ddach Lodge who had joined the Army until the war was over, it being stated that eight members bad already joined the Army.—It was reported that the Warden (Bro John Parry Jones) bad joined the Army, and therefore Bro. John Morris was elected to fiil the post. It was decided that the Secretary should communicate with Headquarters with refe,rence to the local rules which bad been sent up some weeks ago for