The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

BARMOUTH PETTY SESSIONS. UNOBSCURED LIGHTS: ANOTHER WARNING. ø SUNDAY TRADING. The monthly petty sessions were held on Friday last, before Alderman T. Martin Williams (presiding), Thomas W. Piggott, Cadwaladr Roberts and Morris Evans, Esqrs. UNOBSCURED LIGHTS. Miss Alice Mary Winchester, West End House, Marine Parade, Barmouth, was charged by Mr Richard Jones (the Chief Constable) for a breach of the order as to lights made under the De- fence of the Realm Act, by failing in the ease of indoor lights facing the sea to obscure them so as to be invisible from outside. In reply to the charge,Miss Winchester said it was not her fault. Inspector Ben Evans stated that at 10-20 p.m. on June 20Lh be was on duty on the Marine Parade when he saw most brilliant light on the second floor at West End House. The window was opened and the blinds were not drawn. He then went and saw Miss Winches ter, and called her attention to the offence, and she said she was very sorry. He told her, that he would have to re- port the ease^and Miss Winchester said it was the fault of the Belgian Refugees, who were staying in the house, and she bad warned them several times before. He told her that be would have to re- port, and Miss Winchester said she hoped she would not be summoned as. she was already out of pocket by keeping the Belgian Refugees. In reply to the Chairman, Inspector Ben Evans stated that two Belgian Refugees were in the room at the time when the blinds were not drawn, and he understood that the Belgian Refugees had now left the town. The Chief Constable stated that the Belgian Refugees, who were in the room at the time, were quite as guilty as Miss Winchester, and if they had not left the town proceedings would also have been taken out against them. The present case was not so serious as the last one before the Bench, but it should be made quite clear that the visitors were also liable to be summoned. He hoped that this would be a warning to others in future. In reply to the Chairman, Miss Win- chester stated that she had previously warned the Belgians three or four times. Evidence for the defence was given by the Rev. Gwynoro Davies, who stated that the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist of London had been maintaining between eleven and twenty Belgian Refugees at Barmouth since last October. A num- ber of them were staying with Miss Winchester, who had very kindly con-* sented for them to stay on during the summer months. The Belgian Refugees, who were in the room on the night in question, bad called upon him and bad admitted that it was their fault entirely that the blinds were not down, and that i was due to forgetfulness. They bad been warned three or four times by Miss Winchester. Lately they had I ef for London, where the male person had bad an employment at an Ammunition Works. Me Thomas W. Piggott —You are per- fectly satisfied that they were Belgian Refugees. The Rev. Gwynoro Davies—Yes, per- fectly, as he had been in communication with the War Office and the Belgian Authorities. He appealed to the Bench to deal leniently with Miss Winchester, who bad, at a loss, very kindly consented for the Refugees to stop over the sum- mer months. The Chief Constable said he bad no intention to press the charge at alL It was his duty to bring the case before the Magistrates. The Bench then retired, and on their return the Chairman (Mr T. Martin Williams) staled that they had been considering the case very carefully, and in view of the seriousness of the order and the severe caution given by the Bench at the last Court, and also to the fact that Miss Winchester had done her best to comply with the order, the Bench were of opinion that justice would be done by repeating the same fine as at the last Court,'viz., £ 2 2s. The Bench were exceedingly sorry that the guilty party was not before them. The Chief Constable—They would have been if they bad not Iefb Bar- mouth. SUNDAY TRADING. Joseph Harold Jones, hairdresser and tobacconist, High Street, Barmouth, was charged by Inspector Ben Evans with Sunday Trading. The case was proved by P.C. Griffith Williams. In reply to the charge, the defendant pleaded guilty, and stated that he bad obliged a customer with two packets of cigarettes, but found out latter that be had been deceived. A fine of 5j- was imposed. William CatherwooS, Marine Parade, Barmouth, was charged by Inspector Ben Evans with a similar offence com- mitted on J ilne 27th. When the case was called, the defen- dant was not present. Inspector Evans stated that the de- fendant had informed him that he could not very well leave his shop. The Chief Constable ordered one of the, Constables to fetch the defendant. On making an appearance, the defen- dant pleaded guilty, and said he was very sorry he bad not attended. i The Chairman said the Bench would not tolerate this sort of disrespect. It did not add to the defendant's pros- perity. A fine of 5/- was imposed. WITHOUT A LIGHT. I P.C. Morgan Jones (Dyffryn) charged Griffith Barnett Jones, farm servant, Llecheiddior Isa, Dyffryn, and William Jones, junr., Trawsdir, Barmouth, for riding bicycles without a light. Both defendants pleaded guilty to the charges, and a fine of 5/- was imposed. NON-ATTENDANCE AT SCHOQL. Mrs Hannah Robinson and G. W. Pugh were summoned by Mr John H. Lewis, school attendance officer for the Barmouth District, with a breach of the Elementary Education Act. The former was fined 5/- and the latter 10/ AFFILIATION CASE. The Magistrates spent over two hours hearing an affiliation case from Dyffryn. Mr John Humphreys, Portmadoc, ap- peared for the plaintiff, whilst Mr R. Guthrie Jones defended. An order was given for 1/6 a week.

cbe Care nr 3obn IRorgau. I The mortal remains of the late Mr John Morgan, Ballymacora. were laid to rest last Friday afternoon at Llanaber. Along the route from Hendred Villas to Llanaber blinds were drawn in all the houses and shops as a sign of respect for the deceased, who bad worked so hard on behalf of Barmouth, on the Urban Council, and other public bodies. A brief service was held at the house, conducted by the Revs. Edwin Jones and j Gwynoro Davies.; The funeral cortege was as follows :— FIRST CARRIAGE. Revs.. Glandwr Morgan, Z. Matber, Gwynoro Davies,R. Lloyd Roberts,M.A. Dr. Pughe Jones. SECOND CARRIAGE. Messrs. D. Morgan, D. Ellis, D. Davies, Morris Morgan (nephew). THIRD CARRIAGE. I Revs. Edwin Jones, Afonwy Williams, Cynfal Jones, P. H. Lewis, Mr John I Lloyd, M.A. POURTH CARRIAGE. Messrs. Walter Davies, Compton Stores: Owen Hughes, LI an her is John Roberts, Ripon House Rees Jones, I Moss Bank; R. Llewelyn Owen, Council Office. FIFTH CARRIAGE. Messrs. D. 0, Hughes, D. Tyson Hughes, Isallt; John Tyson Roberts, Chwilog; Robert Davies, John Lewis. SIXTH CARRIAGE. I Mr and Mrs Greener, Plas Llwyd. The following ministers officiated at the graveside :—Revs. Glandwr Morgan, P. H. Lewis,. Cynfal Jones, Afonwy Wil- liams, and Z. Mather, who, in the course of a short address, remarked that the deceased, an intimated friend of many years' standing of his, had been able to answer one of the most important ques- tions of the Bible, namely,"Is thine heart upright?" No man, whatever his in. tellectual abilites might be, could do his allotted work in life if his heart were not upright. The late Mr Morgan was a man of sterling worth of character, conscientious, upright and courageous, —qualities which he showed in private and public life. In private life, men are face to face with themselves, in public life they are face to face with their fellow-men in the case of the de- ceased his public life and private life harmoniously blended. Barmouth never had a public man to represent its inter- ests more faithfully and honestly than the late Mr Morgan. The words of a great English writer, That it is men's business in this world to strive to mend themselves and the circumstances they are in as far as either are marred and mendable," were specially applicable to the departed, who did his utmost to mend himself, and the things that were marred, and needed mending in the town. Wreaths were sent by the following: —Mrs Morgan (wife) All at Isallt Misses A. and L. Evans, 2, Hendre Villas; Lilian and Eirwen, Compton Stores; Ebglish Congregational Church; Barmoutb Utban Council; Mrs Dennis, Glencairn; Mr Ingram and family; Mr Robert Williams, Glepcairn. Letters regretting inability to attend the funeral were received from Mr Wm. I George (Clerk to the Urban Council) and Mr J. N. Roberts, Inveruga. The duties of undertaker were carried out by Mr Richard Roberts, Ivy House. ]  ,?.  

BARMOUTH. Military. -Second-Lieut. V. St. G. Hewins has obtained a first-class certi- ficate in the Machine Gun Course au Bisley. Sympathy.—Much sympathy is ex- tended to Mr John Adams, Llys Merion, on the death of his youngest brother, which took place last week atPenllwyn, Cardiganshire. Cyfarfod Gweddi Undebol.-Cyn- helir cyfarfod gweddi undebol(Cymraeg) yn nghapel Caersalem am 2 o'r gloch y Sabboth nesaf, ar derfyn blwyddyn gyn- taf y rhyfel. Hyderir y daw cynulliad teilwng yngbyd. To Visitors.- -For the Barmouth Moun- taineering Guide to Cader Idris and the Range of Rhiniog Mountains to Diffwys, and also bass and trout fishing. Apply to David Griffith, 2, Henblas, Bar- mouth.—Advt. Personal.—Mr W. Watkin Davies has taken the degree of B.A. of Oxford Uni- versity with Honours in Modern History In consequence the University of Wales has conferred upon him the title of Associate. We congratulate Mr Davies upon this double honour. Interesting. Lovers of Marianne Farningham and John Bunyan ought to read Marianne Farningham in her Welsh Home" and" Bunyan Yesterday and To-day," by W. Glandwr Morgan. 6d. and 1/ Had of all Booksellers in the town.—Advt. School Managers. —The monthly meeting of the Barmouth and District School Managers was held on Wednes- day last at Caersalem School-room, Mr William Lloyd, Llwyngwril, presiding.— Mr W. Langford Brooks, Harlecb, was appointed assistant teacher at the Llanbedr Cornell School. Registration of Yisitors.-It is of the greatest importance to all persons who take in visitors that they should see that their visitors fill in immediately on arrival at their houses the Registration Forms, as per law prescribed. The necessary forms may be bad at the Advertiser Office. Advertising Committee.—A special meeting of the above Committee was held on Friday night. Present:—the Rev. Gwynoro Davies (chairman), Messrs. Henry Freeman, J. Jones, The Library; John Roberts, C.C.. David Roberts, N.P. Bank; Gwitym Davies, William Owen and Rhys Jones with Mr R. Llewelyn Owen (secretary).—The Chairman referred to the great loss the Association bad sustained in the death of Mr John Morgan, Ballymacora, who had acted as treasurer, and bad been a most faithful and energetic member of the committee.—On the proposition of Mr Henry Freeman, seconded by Mr William Owen, a vote of condolence was passed with Mrs Morgan and other relatives in their sad bereavement. Mr David Roberts, N.P. Bank, was ap- pointed as treasurer.—The collectors gave a report of their canvass for subscriptions, and the total amount col- lected up to that night was £12. •1