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BARMOUTH. On the March.—On Monday night, the members of the Local Volunteer Training Corlot bad a moonlight march on the Do!gel!ey Road. United Prayer.—On Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Free Church Cuncil, an united prayer meeting was held at the Wesleyan Chapel. Accident.—On Friday last,Mr Edward Gardener,Dyffryn,who is employed by the Barmoutb Gas Co., met with an accident in Water Street, when getting down some steps whilst carrying coal. Park Road Chapel Literary Society.— Last night (Wednesday) at the weekly meeting of the above society, an interesting address was given by the Rev. Z, Matber on "Charles Darwin." Singing Meeting.-Mr J. J. Thomas, Talsarnau,conducted a singing rehearsal at the Caersalem Chapel on Sunday evening. There was a large attendance, and the singing was of a high order. Miss Mamie Roberts, London House,and Mr Lewis Williams, Ceyion House, presided at the organ. Obituary.—The death took place on Monday last, at Mawddacb Crescent, of Mrs Reed, at the ripe age of seventy- one years. The funeral will take place to-day (Thursday) at Artbog Cemetery, the funeral arrangements being under the care of Messrs Evans & Williams, Graigfach. Marriage.—On Saturday last, at the Welsh Congregational Cbanel,Do!geIley, a marriage was solemnised between Mr Griffith Pugb, motor driver, White Garage, and Miss Elien Jones, Rich- mond Hotel. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Alfred Davies, whilst Miss BetLie Jones, Briar Bank, acted as bridesmaid. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Parri Haws. St. David's Day.—St. David's Day was observed by the tradesmen as a holiday, and quite a number took advantage of visiting LIandudno, where Mr Lioyd .George was inspecting the Welsh Troops. The only attraction in the town was the annual concert in aid of the Park Road Chapel Building Fund, which was given at the Assembly Rooms. Lecture.—At Siloam, on Thursday evening last, the Rev. Z. Mather de- livered a popular and interesting lecture on "Some of the humorous characters of Barmoutb." The Rev. W. Glandwr Morgan, who presided, said :-It was the privileges of the young to learn from the past, especially was this the case, as fa-ras the good was concerned. MrMather kept the audience in roars of laughter by giving instances of the incidents in the lives of the characters mentioned, viz., Griffith Jones the Weaver, Evan Evans the Schoolmaster, Catherine Roberts Bach, etc. A very urgent request was made to Mr Matber to publish his lec- ture on these characters. The Pastor (Rev. P. H. Lewis) proposed a hearty vote of thanks to both lecturer and Chairman, I Obituary.—Many of our readers will be sorry to learn of the death of Mrs W. M. Grimtb, late of the Gables, which took place last week at Liverpool. The funeral took place on Saturday at Dyffryn. Urban Council Election—The Urban District Council Election has been fixed for Saturday, March 2oth., and the four retiring members are Messrs. Rhys Jones, William Owen, Robert Ll. Wil- liams and D. 0. Hugbes. A Khaki Wedding.—On February 28td, an interesting wedding took place in London at the St, Faiths' Church, Brentford, by special licence, between Miss M. E. Wel'ings, 1, Cumberland House, Barmoutb, and Mr Harold Dudley, Barmoutb Hotel. The cere- mony was performed by the Vicar (the Rev. G. W. Touhy). The duties of best man and bridesmaid were carried out in an efficient manner by Mr W. Crane and Miss C. Franers respec- tively. The wedding breakfast was held at 66, White Stile Road. The bride- groom, who is home from the Front wounded, and is now on convalescent furlough, returns to the Front again in a, short time. The bride looked char- ming in a blue travelling ccsiumo. St. David's Day Concert.—The annual concert held under the auspices of the Park Road C.M. Chape! was held on Monday last (St. David's Day) at tJJe Assembly Rooms. In the unavoidable absenso of Dr. E. Lewys Lloyd, Towyn, the chair was taken by Alderman T. Martin Williams, J.P., The concert was opened with the singing of the Welsh National Anthem, followed with a song by Miss Lottie Tuomas, Wrexham, "On the March." Miss Blanche Bowen, Ruabon, then recited "A Scene in Prison," and in response to an encore gave "The Union Jack." Mr Evan Lewis, Biaenau Festiniog, then sang "0 Rwyn'n Couo." An excellent ren. dering of the GIoch was given by Miss Lottie Thomas. Then followed a recitation by Miss Blanche Bowen 'I entitled A Jealous Wife which was 4 dience; and heartily applauded by the a6dience and Miss Bowen had to reappear. The second part of the programme was opened by a masterly pianoforte so'o by Mr Lewis Williams, Ceylon Hse., entitled Alice (Romance). Then Mr Evan Lewis sang "The Mountain Lovers," and in response to a well. earned encore gave a splendid rendering of The Gay Hussard." Miss Lottie Thomas sang "Tosti's Goodbye" in a manner which proved sba was an artiste of a high reputation. Then followed a song by Mr Evan Lewis en. titled "Graig yr Oesoedd." Miss Blanche Bowen recited "Tommy all my Own," and in response to an encore, re- cited "A Quarrel," followed by a duett "A Night in Venice" by Miss Lottie Thomas and Mr Evan Lewis. -The singing of God save the King brought a successful concert to an end. The usual vote of thanks were proposed by:the Rev. E. Afonwy Williams and Mr Richard Price, Brynithel. The duties of accompanist were euiciently carried out by Mr Lewis Williams, Ceylon House. The duties of secretary were carried 'but in a satisfactory manner by Mr Owen Francis Roberts, Epworth Terrace. A Rare Thing.-The nightingale, which is to be beard singing sweetly in captivity in Mr E. M. Mobley's Shop, attracts the attention of a large number of passers by. County School.—Arthur 0. Roberts, Pe,nrbyiideudr,aetb, a pupil at the County Scbooi, has been successful in passing the Matriculation Examination of the University of London. Easter Monday.—On Easter Monday, April 5th, the Local Red Cross Com- mittee are organizing a concert, enter- tainment, and children's Chinese play, which will take place in the Assembly Rooms, the entire proceeds to go to the Local Red Cross Fund. Particulars will appear in due course, and it is hoped it will be largely patronized. The Children's Chinese Play will include many well-known young amateurs, and has a cast of over 30 children. C.H.A. Belgian Refugee Fund—Ex- tract from the January issue of Com- radeship," the Magazine of the C.H.A :-— We are glad to be able to report that in the last issue of "Comradeship," I I more than the amount asked for has been received, the total of the sub- seriptions to band being C303 11s. A list of acknowledgement is enclosed. A supplementary list will bo issued in March. Each week additional refugees are being sent to Barmoutb and we soon hope to have the full number for whom wo offered to provide hospitality. Any surplus left over after the cost of hospitality has been defrayed will be used either for repatriation purposes or for sending gifts in kind to Belgium. Our heartiest thanks to all our friends who have helped in this work and especially to the Secretaries and friends of the Rambling Clubs who have rendered such valuable assistance in collecting the money. Cymdeithas DdiwyIIiadol SHoam.— Cam doetb wnaed gan ycynulliad uchod wrtb wabodd y Parch. Z. Matber i dra- ddodi ei adgoflon am rai o hen gymer- iadau Siloam, ond gresyn na bai mwy yno yn gwrandaw, ac mown canlyniad yn talu ond teyrnged fecban i garedigion yr achos yn y He, sydd, er wedi marw, yn llefat u etc. Yn absenoldeb y cadeirydd penodedig (Mr Edward Jones), cymer- wyd y gadair gan y Parch. GIandwr Morgan. Dicbon nad ambriodol fyddai nodi rbai bynodion y cyfeiriodd Mr Matber atynt :—Griffith Jones y gwe- bydd a Marged ei wraig; Jennie a RoIant,Lowry Pugh, Catty Roberts bach, Parch. James Jones, Capt. Richard Morris, John Evans, LIwynonn, Ellis Morris, ac eraill. Hawdd ydoedd can- fod mai gan yr ystyriaetb 0 an wyldeb dwfn a pharch pur tuag atynt yr ar- weiniwyd Mr Matber i grynboi ei ad- gofton yn ngbyd ac i gadw eu dywed- iadau byw rbag myned ar ddisperod. Credwn y cydnebydd y sawl a'u ba.d- waenent fod y darloniau a'r engreiffliau dynwyd gan y da-rlitbydd yn dra cbywir ac yu nodweddiadol or gwrthrycbau yrnadawedig.—Estynodd y Parch. P. EL Lewis ddiolcbgarwch gwresocaf y cyfar- fod i'r darlitbydd a'r cadeifydd, hefyd Misses Jenny Jones a Mary Evans am unawdau cyfaddas. Mrs Gri'mtb Pugb ofa'ai am drefnusrwydd y cyfarfod. Dewcb yma eto pan y mynocb, Mr Matber, ydyw dymuniad—AELQD. Cutiau—Last Friday evening, the Rev. W. Glandwr-Morgan preached an eloquent sermon at Cutiau on the Hoiy City." Barmoutli Library.—At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Bar- mouth Library held last week under the presidency of Mr Edward Williams, the tender of Messrs Morris & Witliams was accepted for renoviating the billiard room, etc. The Blue Fund Cross.—What is it -? We know the Red Cross Fund, but what is the Blue Cross Fund ? Has it any- thing to do with the Blue Cross Tea? No, no. The Blue Cross Fund is a fund to help the wounded horses at the Front-and we all feel that it is deser- ving of all our help. "The righteous man regardeth the life of bis beast," so says the Book. The righteous nation, too, regardoth the life of its dumb helpers. The Canadian Gift. — Mr Henry Freeman, boa. secretary of the Local Committee of the Prince of Wales Re- lief Fund, has been nbtined by the Chairman of the Merioneth County Council, that an additional 6 bags of Canadian Hour and four bags of pota- toes have been allocated for Barmouth. The Local Committee distribute, about 40 loaves weekly, together with cheese, potatoes, or salmon to the needy of Bormoutb. All the bakers of the town have very kindty consented to bake the bread free of charge. The nrst batch was baked by Mr Edward Williams, Ceylon House the second batch by Mr Francis Morris, St. Ann's Restaurant. This week Mr D. 0. Hughes, Market Stores, is undertaking the baking. Next week Mr Gwitym Davies, Waverley Cafe,, afterwards Mr Lewis 0. Evans, County Stores, and Mr Lewis Edwards, Melbourne House, will undertake the task. 'f. Red Cross Committee.—The waekly meeting of the Barmoutb Red Cross Sewing Committee took place on Tues. day last, at the usual hour, and was well attended. The following things were banded in :—7 shirts, 5 mufders, 4 body belts, 6 pairs mittens, 1 pair gloves, 5 pairs socks. The gifts for the week ending March 2nd were as follows :—1 scarf and 1 pair socks, Mrs Roberts, Inveruga; Anonymous (per Mrs Cburcb- jey), Is. Mrs Heath has despatched another bale of clothes to London, this week, the following is the list :—8 pairs pyjamas, 27 flannel day shirts, 28 muff- lers, 2"pairs knee caps, 12 body belts, 20 pairs mittens, 2 pairs gloves, 12 water bottle covers, 35 pairs socks, 1 cap, and many hundred bandages. They were all beautifully made, and reflect the great- est credit on the Burmoutb workers. The Red Ctoss meetings will take place on the 10th, IGtb, 23rd and 30tb March, but probably not after these dates till the autumn, owing to many of the workers being busily engaged after Easter. The Committee propose to end up these most successful meetings with a concert, entertainment, and children's Chinese play, which will be held at the Assembly Rooms on Easter Monday, the entire proceeds to be paid over to the local branch of the Red Cross, for pre- sent acd future needs. -GWENDOLYNE DENTON.