The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

BARMOUTH. Theatrical.—Last night (Wednesday), I the Assembly Room was crowded, when "The Quaker Girl was performed." Fishing.—During the last few days the local fishermen have bad good catches of mackerel. < i I Male Voice Choir.—Last Sunday j night, the Male Voice Choir, under the conductorship of Mr Griffith Griffiths, r rendered a number of choruses on the Marine Parade, to the delight of hundreds of visitors. Promotion.—We are glad to under- stand that Corporal Edward Price, Glasfryn, who is out at the Dardanelles with lst/7th R.W.F. has been promoted Sergeant on the field of battle. Sergt. Price served throughout the Boer War, and is a crack shooter. He was one of the snipers chosen by the 7th Battalion. Narrow Escape—On Saturday morn- ing, a visitor named Mr Dean, Bir- mingham, had a narrow escape from drowning. It appears that be went for a bathe near the Pavilion, and went to far out and was being carried down by the tide in the direction of the Bath House. Luckily, Mr John Davies, Pen- Ian House, hearing cries for help im- mediately took his boat to the struggling bather and brought him ashore in an exhausted condition, This should be a warning to visitors and others not too bathe only at the ground where every care and attention are given by Messrs Hugh and Evan Davies, the lessees of the bathing rights. Art Picture House.—This popular place of amusement is drawing large audiences nightly, and the pictures shown are the talk of all who have seen them. Visitors in general speak most highly of the excellent programme pro- vided,.and also of the clear manner in ybich the pictures are shown on the screen. Further they are greatly struck at the up-to-date picture-house which Barmouth possesses, and great credit is due to Messrs. John Walters and Leonard Law, the directors of the Art Picture House, for their enterprise in catering for the public in general. The star picture for to-night (Thursday), Friday and Saturday will be The Smugglers of Lone Island." Also a two-reel Charlie Chaplin film entitled Charlie's New Job" will be shown. Local Munition's Tribunal. — Mr David Jones, Aelfor Cottage,*h\s been notified by the Minister of Munitions that he has been appointed a member of the panel contributed by him under Section 15 of the Munitions of War Act, 1915, for the purposes of the Act. The district convened, namely Mid Wales, is the same area as the Court of Referees under the Pal'! 2 of the Na- tional Insurance Act, 1911. Mr Jones is already the workmen's representative on the Panel Referees constituted by the Insurance Act of 1911.—Mr Evan Griffith, of the firm of Messrs. Thomas Griffith and Son, Builders, has beed ap- pointed to assist in any tribunal to be held in this district to determine dis- putes between men and their employers. He is already the employers' representa- tive at Courts of Referees under the Unemployment Insurance Act. Sympathy.—Much sympathy is ex- tended to Mrs Griffith Jones, Isfryn, on the death of her sister which took place last Sunday at Criccieth. Home on Furlough--Among those who are home for a few days on furlough we notice Lee. Corp. William Morris, Tanyfedw Pte. Robert Francis Morris, do. Sergt. G. L. Booth, Sergt. Bill Strongman, Sergt. Alfred Strongman, Harbouro' House Pte. W. Owen, St. Georges Petty Officer W. Owen, Graigmynach and Mr William Jone, Penycei, who is with the Royal Naval Air Service. Royal Magnets.—Everyone is now quite familiar with Our Kirk's Maniac Band, which has always caused so much laughter and given so much enjoyment whenever it has been included in the Magnets' programme. A few days ago, Messrs. Pare and Bowden bit upon the happy idea of inviting the audience to throw at them during this particular performance, and stated that whatever :monies were received in this manner would be spent in providing the boys of the county serving at the Front with cigarettes and tobacco. Already the sum of six pounds has been subscribed in this manner and that amount has been handed over, through Mr Cbas. Elstree, sec., to Mr T. W. Piggott, J.P., who has kindly under- taken to see that the money will be put to the best advantage. This carries with it a double pleasure. On the one hand we do not forget those who are doing so much for us in fighting our foes, and again the pleasure we know our boys at the Front will feel when they know that they are ever in our thoughts at home. Barmouth Boys at the Dardanelles. —For the information of many of our readers, we beg to give the names of the Barmoutb Boys who are at present out at the Dardanelles, with the l/nh R.W.F (T.F). Sergeant Edward Price, Glasfryn Lee-Corporal Ellis Tank, Victoria Bldgs Pte. Thomas Evans,Water St.(wounded) Billie W. Roberts, Advertiser Office (wounded) Dai Davies, Williams' Buildings (wounded) Owen Evan Owen, .11, Marine Par- fide (wounded) John Parry Jones, Glanyllyn W. B. Griffith, Vulcan Villa Tommy Owen, Snowdon View Francis Morris, Abermaw Terrace Humphrey Humphreys, l,ri ronfelen Thomas Hugh Jones, Abermaw Ter J. Herbert Ingram, Glasfor Terrace Richard Jones, 2, Marine Parade Robert H. Lewis, Brynawel Terrace Tommy Loxton, Central Buildings Edward Thomas, Church Place Alfred Smith Thomas, do Robert Lloyd, 2, Mount Pleasant Bobbie Lloyd, Victoria Buildings Tommy Jones, Buxton House Philip Williaing, Cambrian Street John Jones, Goronwy Terrace Evan Evans, Arvon View Lewis Davies, Williams' Buildings Wm. R. Lewis,GlanyweryddCottage R. H. Roberts, Star Stores Hughie Williams, Tegfan Ellis Roberts, St. George's WTilliam Haines, Barmouth Junct. E. Powell, Bryflmynach Joe Catherwood Also Pte.William Edward Morris, Glyn- dwr Temperance Hotel, is out at the Dardanelles with the 6th Battl. R. W.F. Up to last nigbt (Wednesday), with the exception of four, all the Barmouth boys were accounted for, and sent letters to their parents. MIL urn H IIIII II>I nrntirTrn MI Wounded at the Dardanelles.— Official news was received on Friday that Private Owen Evan Owen, 11, Marine Parade, bad been wounded at the Dardanelles. The Shrewsbury Records Office reported the above on their printed forms but beyond that nothing indicated the nature of the wounds or where the wounded lie. Tutorial Classes.Once again the Bar- mouth class of the University College j of Wales Tutorial Classes (Barmouth centre) has received a very good report from the Board of Education for regular attendance and the amount of written work done by the members. The maxi- j mun grant of £ 22 10s. Od. being earned. This sum is paid to the Registrar of Aberystwyth College towards the cost of running the classes. The Local Uni t.-On Saturday the Barmouth Unit of theVolunteerTraining Corps travelled to Towyn for a shooting match, Towyn winning by 41 points. The distance being 25 yards at a 2 inch bull. The local scores being:—Mr D. Roberts (commandant), 100; G. Rocke, 99 C F. Chalk, 98 Robertson, 96 R. Lloyd, 97; C. Dempsey, 92; W. Graham, 80; Churchley, 87 R. Davies, 70. Farewell Sermon.—Last Sunday evening the Rev. W. Glandwr Morgan conducted bis last service as Pastor of ube English Congregational Church, Jubilee Road. The congregation was very representative of the inhabitants and visitors. The hymns, lessons, and prayers were appropriate to the occa- sion, filled with profound faith and stimulated by the optimism of the Christian Gospel. Mr Glandwr Morgan took for his text the words of, Paul in 2 Thess. iii. 18. In the course of the sermon, the preacher said he could not wish a greater thing for his beloved Church, the town and the visitors. The grace, the charm of the life of Jesus Christ to remain with them, the graciousnebs and gracefulness of His character. He (Mr Morgan) came to Barmouth 25 years ago, from Cardiff University, in the interests of Brecon Memorial College, and he then desired to live amid such beauty. The prayer bad been answered. He had lived 9 years and 5 months in the town, and be, his wife and daughter had received every consideration from the inhabi- tants of the town and every encourage- ment from the hundreds of visitors who attended their services. He rejoiced that a good work had been done in the various branches of the church life, and financially they were in a far better position than when be (Mr Morgan) came there. The church had always been kind and loving to him, and gave him a free band to carry on the work. Changes bad come while he was there, Marianne Farningham, Mrs Rothwell, Mr Meredith Evans,Mrs Dalmer Martin, Mrs Ingram, Sergt. O'NeiJI, and Mr John Morgan bad passed beyond the veil,-and many families bad removed to other parts of the country, yet he (Mr Morgan) had been encouraged by letters from visitors which were as seals of his ministry. The church bad done well in the past, but its future could be even better since the Great Head of the Christ remained with them. He wished them God speed in the highest sense. Mrs O'Neill presided at the organ, while Mr Ellis Evans conducted the singing. To Yisitors.-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. Coast Guards.—The following have been appointed by the Admirality as Coast Guards at Barmouth :—Messrs Ellis Morris, Abermaw Terrace Watkin Owen, Pembroke House John Jones, Brynymor and William Jones,Minafon. Russian Flag Day.—Arrangements have been made for observing af Russian Flag Day on Saturday, Sept. 4tb (under the patronage of the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Merioneth and the Urban District Council). The officers of the Local Committee are Mrs D. E. Davies (president); Mrs W. O. Gale (hon. treasurer), and Miss Dolly Richards, Greenhill (hon. secretary). Concert.—Last night (Wednesday) at the Pavilion a grand concert was held under the/patronage of the Lord Lieut- ent of the County, the object of which was to raise funds towards helping the starving Belians in Belgium. The chair was taken by Mr W. C. A. Williams, Plasmynach, and there was a good at- tendance. The programme con- sisted of songs, duetts, quarettes, recita- tions, &c., by the following artistes :— Soprano, Miss Elsie Williams- A.R.C.M.; contralto, Miss Mari Edwards,A.R.C.M.; baritone, Mr W. R. Allen, A.R.C.M. tenor, Mr Dan Jones, R.C.M elocution- ist, Miss Verna Davies violinist, Dr. J. R. Heath; solo pianist and accompanist, Mr H. Stubbs, F.R.C.O., A.R C.M. Home from the Dardanelles. Pte. B. W. Roberts, Advertiser Office, who was wounded at the recent action at the Dardanelles, arrived home on Saturday, and in the course of an interview states that they landed at Snvla Bay on Sunday night, August 8th, and slept on the beach. Very early on Monday morning, they started off and advanced about two miles. They then stopped to rest for a while. When they restarted their advance the Turks opened shell fire. That was the company's baptism of fire, and some were killed and some wounded. The advance was continued, and the British Artillery replied to the Turkish fire. The firing ceased at night. The Turks were occupying what has come to be known as Chocolate Hill. In crossing Sale Lake the next day the 7th were under continuous fire, but did not reply. The Turkish snipers, who were coloured with green and covered with Ivy, picked out a lot of the Fusiliers. The battalion spread out in open order. They captured two lines of trenches, and chased the Turks until dark. Then they dug themselves in. At night the 7th were under shell the, and it was during this that Pte. Roberts was wounded in thA. right arm. The British Fleet came into action during the night and bombarded Chocolate Hill. Capt. Beadon, the popular Adjudent of the 7th, was wounded at first, but as he was being carried on a stretcher to the base be was killed by a sniper. The officers were killed or wounded on the 10th inst. He lost his battalion early in the morn- ing and got mixed up with other regiments. He could give no account whatever of the Barmouth boys,