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7 I SCOUTS' CORNER. I I am glad to bear that the Barmouth troop are making rapid, progress with Semaphore Signaling." No doubt, many of the most intelligent boys in a. few weeks time will be able to send and receive messages with rapidity, It is to be hoped that a good number will qualify for efficiency badges in this subject. A knowledge of Semaphore and Morse signaling may be of the greatest use to some of th< boys in greatest use to some of the boys in .the future. to » I am told that the Committee has I provided one bugler in each patrol with j a new and valuable bugla. This is assuredly a step in the right direction. There ought to be at least four bugles and one or two side-drums. However, Rome was not built in a day," and perhaps later on the Committee will see their way clear to add two more instru- ments. I am given to understand that Mr W. Williams, our genial Bandmaster, has kindly promised to teach the boys a few calls and marches. Reports of some good turn done are constantly recorded. Last week a lady lost a purse containing a railway ticket and three shillings in silver. One of the Boy Scouts found it on the road leading to the station. Directly after- wards he saw the lady looking far the purse. He went up to her and asked her what she bad lost, and on being told gave her the purse, at the same time showing his scout's badge. The lady did not understand the meaning of the badge and offered the boy a reward. He explained to her that he was very glad of the chance to do a good turn and politely refused what was offered. Well done! the Boy Scouts of Barmouth are, as all scouts ought to be, on the look out for an opportunity to do someone a kindness and a good turn." A true story illustrating the correct action of the above Boy Scout may encourage all the boys to persevere in the good work they have started. Two boys were strolling along the beach at a summer resort in Sweden. One of the them picked up a diamond pin. His companion exclaimed upon how rich he would now be. The finder protested that he was not rich, for be must discover the owner. He made known his find to the proprietor of the hotel, and was soon ushered into the presence of a stately lady, who did thank him warmly for the return of the pin, which, she explained, she prized very highly. Embarrassed at finding himself in the presence of the Queen of Sweden, he bowed out with many blushes. His companion, waiting outside, on hearing the facts, met him witly I told you so." A week later the boy received a summons to go to Stockholm. He and his widowed mother were received by the Queen. They were given a cottage, and the boy was placed under a competent music teacher. Ten years afterwards be was known as Sir Otto, the music teacher of the Royal family. 1 Barmouth Boy Scouts! constantly keep in mind that honesty is the best policy!
f -. THE WELSH HOSPITAL, NETLEY.
f THE WELSH HOSPITAL, NETLEY. BARMOUTH BED INSTALLED. I The wonderful amount of good work done at the above excellent Institution is well known all over the country. So far, according to statistics, the good work done at this Hospital has not been surpassed by any other hospital in the country. Some of the Barmouth woun- ded boys have already tasted of its com- forts and blessing and are loud in their praise of the attention they received while they were there. Our kind-hearted and genial Nurse (Nurse Roberts) whose thoughts are constantly with the afflicted, conceived the beautiful and truly Christian idea of endowing a bed, to be designed as the Barmouth Bed at the Welsh Hospital, whose Matron,Miss Evans, is well known to the Nurse. I inquiries were made as to the ex-, pense, and it was found that 26/- a week for the duration of the War, will ensure ,to ary one of our boys, who may be un- fortunately compelled to seek the shelter of a hospital, accommodation of a bed, over which a tablet will be placed The Barmoutb Bed." Not only will he feel more at home, knowing that he is the guest as ic were of those who give him loving thoughts, but be will receive little extra attentions which will gladden his heart. The Matron wrote It is very kind and generous of you to think of the Welsh Hospital, and your kind offer is a very welcome one. I only hope that many other towns in Wales will follow the splendid example of Barmouth, by endowing Beds in the Welsh Hospital i while the war lasts." When we think of our brave and I splendid fellows, who sacrifice home, comforts and even their lives in their noble response to the call of duty, who j can grudge a shilling a week, if it only helps to cheer the hearts of a few. The following are the kind friends who have undertaken the endowment of a "Barmouth Bed as long as the war lasts. The first payments having been made last Saturday. Mrs Richards, Fronoleu, Mrs Edward Williams, Ceylon House, Mrs Roberts, Inveruga, Mrs 0. W. Morris, Glanglasfor, Mrs D. E. Davies, St. Ann's, Mrs Richards, Greenbill, Mrs Francis Morris, St. Ann's, Mrs Eyton Jones, Minfor, Mrs Rbys Jones, Glanymor, Mrs W. G. Williams, Tynycoed Bdgs., Mrs Moore, Lion Hotel, Mrs Milton-Davies, Greenhill, Mrs Evan Davies, Cartref Dedwydd, Mrs Jones, The Library, Nurse Roberts, King's Crescent, Nurse Lynne, Tynyffynnon, Sir Edmund Buckley, Greenhill, Mr William Owen, Craigmynach, Mr H. Wynne Williams, Glantraetb, Mr Ernest Lloyd, Minymor, Mr Rees Jones, Moss Bank, Mr Gwilym Davies, Waverley Cafe, M J. W. Langley, Talydon Hotel, Mr O. Armer, Craigymor, Mr Humphrey Jones, L C, & M. Bank, Mr D. Roberts, N. P. Ranfc, Mr Richard Roberts, Ivy House, Mr H. R. Davies, Franklands, Messrs Williams, Marine House, Mr R. Llewelyn Owen, Llys Llewelyn. If anyone else would care to identify him or herself with the movement, the Hon. Secretary, Mr J. Jones, The Library; or the Hon. Treasurer, Nurse Roberts, will only be too glad to know. If there will be a small surplus, a few trifling luxuries would no doubt be very acceptable by the occupant of the bed. The following is a copy of the Secretary's letter in acknowledgment of the endowment: Dear Sir, I beg to acknowledge very cordially receipt of yours of the 15th inst, and to say that we are very pleased indeed that you have been able to secure a bed in the Welsh Hospital to be named the Barmouth Bed." If it would not interfere with you too much, it would suit us better if you will send us your cheque monthly. We have a meeting of our Finance Committee. this week, and I shall be very pleased to be able to report to them what you are doing. I note that you desire the remittance to commence as from Monday, and I am issuing intruc- tions for a bed to be named the Barmouth Bed," and for the name to be fixed on the bed at the Hospital. Our Hon. Treasurer, Sir W. James Thomas, is away at the moment, but I am sure he will be delighted when be knows what you propose doing. I remain, Yours faithfully, CYRUS J: EVANS, Hon. Secretary.
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fully discussed the matter the previous night. He would not act on the Com- mittee again if nothing was done as it was only wasting time. Mr Rees Jones said the recommenda- tions presented were the best they could have with the Fire Brigade. Dr. J. Pugh Jones said be objected to the report as the voluntary brigade which was on the Council's books bad not been rescinded. v Mr Edward Williams said be was not referring to the payment of 2/6, but to the principle of paying for voluntary work. He would face the ratepayers on this question. Dr. J. Pagh Jones raised a point of order as to whether the Barmouth Fire Brigade was a Voluntary Brigade. The Chairman said he was going to put the matter to a vote—point of order or not. Di\ J. Pugh Jones said if that was the case, he would withdraw his amend- z ment if the seconder would agree. Mr Edward Williams said he agreed. Dr. Pugh Jones said be bad raised a point of order. Mr William Owen said it was quite in order to consider the recommenda. tion of the Committee. Mr Edward Williams said it should be made clear first of all whether the Brigade was a voluntary one or not. He did not want anybody to work for nothing, Mr Rees Jones said if any member knew of anyone who would take charge of the engine gratis all well and good. He did not know of anybody. Mr J. Llewelyn Davies said the Brigade bad been paid for their services at the Dinas Oleu Fire. Dr. J. Pugh Jones-Yes, but without prejudice. Mr Rhys Jones asked was the engine going to be left unattended when it bad cost so much to the ratepayers. The Council ought to adopt the report as presented. Mr William Owen said that on the strength that the Council was going to pay the Fire Brigade members for their services be consented to be one of the deputation to meet the Brigade, al. though he was unable to attend. In face of the discussion at the last meet- ing, be could not understand the objec- tions raised that day. By paying the men for their services, the Council could rely that the work was done properly. The Chairman said they would be in the same position if the matter was de- ferred. They would gain nothing by adjourning it. On being appealed to, the Clerk said that the point raised by Dr. Pugb Jones was that the Council, by making the Brigade" paid officials, would become responsible for their acts. To avoid the Council becoming liable, they could change the terms in the report to read as gratuity and honorarium. Dr. Pugh Jones-I am very satisfied with the explanation given by the Clerk and I agree with it. Mr Edward Williams—So am I, and we can still call it a voluntary bridage. Ultimately, the report was adopted, only that the words referred to by the Clerk should be inserted. The Council sat for nearly three hours.