The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

DEATHS. On February the 29th, 1916, at Bacton Manor, near Hereford, Margaret Elinor, widow of the late William NewJing Griffith, aged thirty nine.

In Ittemorlam. In memory of our little daughter I Winnie who died February 27tb, 1918. I Dear is the spot where our loved one is laid, j Dear is her memory—it never will fade, Roses may wither, leaves cease to be, Others may forget her, bat never can we." I F ATAER and MOTHER.  Gwynfa Cottage. '=:=:=:==- I

I I BARMOUTH. LINSEED C OM P 0 U N D for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy. 9d. Chemists only.-Adir. Primroses.—Primroses in full bloom are to be seen in the garden at 3, St. George's Terrace. Will. The late Capt. Richard Richards, master mariner, of Liverpool, a native of Barmouth, left £ 13,777. Wounded.News was received on Tuesday that Pie. Harry Powell, Tainewyddion, Lianaber, who was serving in France, bad been wounded. Cambrian Resorts Association.—A meeting of the Cambrian Resorts Association will be held at the Belle Vtle Hall on Thursday next at 3 o'clock. All interested in the movement are earnestly requested to attend. Children's Operetta. On Tuesday evening next at the Church Hall a I children's operetta entitled" Jack Frost will be performed. Admission tid children 3d. To commence at 7.30 p.m. LINSEED COMPOUND" for Coughs, Colds and Bronchial troubles 9d., l/lid., 2/9d. Of Chovaists.Adv. Education.—We are glad to learn that Private Gwilym W. Owen, now in camp at Oswestry, is now qualified as a Certificated Teacher having satisfied the Examiners of the Board of Educa- tion. We most heartily congratulate Mr Owen on his success, and on the fact of big having joined the colours to serve his country. Undeb Dirwestol y Merched.—Cyn- faalwyd y cyfarfod dan nawdd yr uchod Chwefror 24ain, o dan lywyddiaetb Mrs Morgan. Cymerwyd rhan gan Miss Griffith, Mrs Jones, Gwynfa Cottage, Mrs Lewis Roberts, a Mrs Watkin Owen. Pasiwyd cydymdeimlad a Miss Williams, Artro House, a Mrs Pugh, Llysarfor, mew nafiecbyd Bother Conscription.-One day some girls in the town were overheard chat- tering about the war. So and so had joined tbe colours, and so and so would have to go. "Bother this conscription I exclaimed one of the girls, they will "I take all the young men away, what shall we do?" "Do without them, of course," was the reply. I British Red Cross.-The British Red Cross Society appeal mogt urgently for gifts of stout walking sticks (not neces- sarily new) which are badly wanted by the wounded, also any old linen which ladies can spare will be most gratefully received. If brought to the Church Hall on Wednesday afternoon—2 to 4 p.m., they will all be forwarded to London free of cost to the donors by the Local Red Cross Branch. "COAGULINE" Transparent Cement for Glass, China, &c. 6d. & Is. Post f ree.-Ad v. I LINSEED COMPOUND" with warm water is an excellent gargle for Sore Throat Colds, Coughs, etc. -Adv Bowling Club. A meeting of the Bowling Club was held on Thursday evening last, Councillor R. W. Jones in the chair. A vote of condolence was passed with Mr John Hughes, Star Stores, on his recent bereavement. Arrangements were made with Mr E. Ingram for erecting the fencing round the new green.-It was decided that the final Whist Drive of the season should be held on Monday next at the Waverley Cafe. Tickets 1/6, including refreshments, can be bad from members of the club.—The annnal meeting takes place to-night at 8 15 in the Masonic Rooms. All interested are cordially invited to attend. Prices of Birch- Rods Going Up.- There lives in a village not far from Barmoutb a funny old man who earns his living by going about to sell brooms and birch-rods. One day be called at a oottage and asked "Do you want a broom, to-day?" "No" answered the wife. Do you want a birch-rod?" No answered one of the boys. "Yes" said the mother, "I had better have one in case war may break out among the cbildren," giaing him a penny—the usual price. Ob said the old man, they are penny-halfpenny now, because of the war," Art Picture House.—At the Art Picture House, large and appreciative audiences was again the order of the day. When some wonderfully interest- ing films were projected on the screen. The principal picture for the first part of the week was Comedy and Tragedy,' e Double Deception,' An Arizona Woo- ing,' College Chum s,' 'Fatal Note,' and other pictures made up a programme which for variety and exeellance could not be beaten. To night, (Thursday) Friday and Saturday, we are promised another fine series of pictures, pro- mently amongst which is 'War of the Wild.' The Accusing Pen,' I Btick- skin's Shirt,' 'Manners of the Man,' 'P¡tÏl' of Stars,' and other high class pictures. Street Lecture to Barmouth Boys on Economy.—The other day a Barmouth minister might have been beard talking to a group of boys in the street on economy, onp of whom bad a cigarette in bis mouth. The minister seriously advised them to give the money they wasted on cigarettes for buying bread for the children which were starving in Belgium and Serbia. An appeal from the pulpits in the town may answer a good purpose. If we are correctly informed, about a thousand pounds a year is wasted in Barmouth and neighbourhood on tobacco and cigar- ettes. Council.—A special meeting of the Council was held on Monday night. Present:—Mr J. Pryce Jones, J.P., Messrs William Owen, R. Lloyd Williams, J. Llewelyn Davies, Mr Rbys Jones, Francis Morris, Henry Freeman, D. 0. Hughes and Dr. Pugh Jones with Messrs R. Llewelyn Owen (deputy clerk), and T. R. Parry (surveyor). With a view of endorsing a plea made by the County Couucil for economy, the Council decided to inform that body that they would accept £250 for maih- taining the main road during the coming ¡ year or alternatively undertake the work and only charge the County Council the exact sum expended. The Council's workmen, with the exception of Griffith Edwards, tendered their resignations; but offered to work at 23/- a week. This offer was refused, and the Coun- cil in order to cut down expenditure decided to engage only two new men instead of the four resigning. Applications were read, and in the end Messrs William Pugh, Roseneatb and Thomas Morris, Fronfelen Terrace, were appointed. V • Red Cross.—The usual Red Cross meeting took place on Wednesday last at the Church Hall. There was some beautiful work handed in again this week, amongst other things, 24 pairs of socks, 9 pairs of mittens, 3 bed jackets, 10 scarves, 3 caps, 1 pair pyjamas, and during the afternoon 95 bandages were finished. Tde presents for the week ending Feb. 23rd were as follows:— Mi's Hewins, Garreglwyd, 1 pair of socks; Mrs Owen Rocke, Wellington Terrace, 4 pairs of socks; Mrs Beer, Minvmor Laundry, 1/- Miss A. E. Rees, Brynglas, 2 pyjama ties. We shall be glad of some more offers of help with night socks and knitted caps of which the British Red Cross appeal ut-gently for some thou sands.-GWENDOLYNE DENTON, Hon. Sec. Accident.—The Rev. H. Barrow Williams, of LIandudno, who is a brother of Mrs Martin Williams, 4, Porkington Terrace, met with an accident in Cardiff on Saturday night, Feb. 19th, which narrowly missed being fatal. He was run over by a motor vehicle, and was bruised and badly shaken. He bad travelled down from Llandudno the same day for the purpose of preaching on Sunday at one of the Forward Movement halls in the city. He was leaving the station and inquired of a tram conductor for a car to take him to his destination, and was told that the car be required was just about to start, While crossing the road to reach this car be was knocked down by a motor-car, whioh seemed to go over him, but, happily, he escaped serious injury. On the following day be preached twice in Cardiff, and on his way home he lectured on Monday night at Rossett, Denbighshire. On Tuesday he was suffering somewhat from the effects of the shock. Mr Williams has been a constant traveller on lecturing and preaching engagements for forty years, and this is his first accident. Park Road Annual Concert.-—Great success crowned the eflerts of the pro- moters of the grand concert held at the Pavilion on the eve of St. David's in aid of the Park Road Chapel Building Fnnd The Committee were fortunate in being able to secure the services of such eminent artistes. The Concert was presided over by Mr J. Pryce Jones, J.P. who ably conducted the meeting, and delivered an appropriate speech during the evening. A most interesting programme had been drawn out, and the various items were highly appreciated. Mrs Wade-Roberts, R.A.M., performed the duties of accompanist in excellent manner—and the pianoforte duett in which Miss Gwenfron Roberts also took part gave ample proof of their abilities at the piano and highly pleased the audience. Miss Sallie Roberts with her sweet- toned voice and ringing top notes sang in artistic style, and her splended rendering of the various pieces was thoroughly enjoyed by all, Miss Davies is a popular contralto, and is a great favourite in the neighbour- hood. On this occasion, as usual,she was up to all expectations. The magnificent compass of her rich voice enabled her to do full justice with all the items, much to the delight of the audience. Mr E. W. Bellis possesses a sweet and pure tenor voice, and his natural and effective rendering of popular first class songs were highly appreciated by all. Mr George Jackson always takes well. His rich voice and musical style gave him the qualities of a successful concert singer, and make him master of the art. The singing was of a first-class quality, and the numerous items were loudly applauded and encored., They all seemed to sing because they could not help it. The duties of secretary were ably performed by Mr D. R. Williams, Glanywcrn, whilst Mr Richard Price, Brynithel, in the capacity of treasurer, proved an efficient official. They reaped the success they deserved, and are to be congratulated upon their enterprise. The Concert was open by the singing of God Save the King," after which the following programme was gone through :—Quartette, Regular Royal Queen," The Artistes song, Nant y Mynydd," Miss Sallie Roberts; song, The Good Shepherd," Mr E. W. Bellis; duett, Miss Annie Davies and Miss Sallie Roberts song; Y Banerwr" Mr George Jackson (encored) song, "Angus Macdonald, Miss Annie Davies (encored) quarteljte," God is a Spirit," The Artistes; address by the Chairman. Part 2 :—Pianoforte duett, Mrs and Miss Gwenfron Wade-Roberts duett, Mae Cymru'n Barod," Messrs E. W Bellis and George Jackson (en- cored) Song, 11 Poor Wandering One," Miss Sallie Roberts (encored); song, Drake Goes West," Mr George Jack- son (encored) duett, Hywel a Blod- wen," Miss Sallie Roberts and Mr E. W. Bellis (encored); song, Gwraig y Morwr," Miss Annie Davies (encored); song, Can Wenol Can, Mr E. W. Bellis; quartette, Good Evening," The Artistes. The Concert was brought to a close by the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau."

CONSIDERING THE WORKERS. There are few factories in f !;i« J country which can compare with that in which the Raleigh, the all-steel bicycle, is built, in the consideration shown for the firm's employees. The latest addition is in the form of luncheon rooms for the staff which show a consideration worthy of general emulation. In the luncheon room itself meals are served at separate tables, so that the members of the staff can form their own little parties each day. On one side of the luncheon room is a large room for the ladies of the staff, where, in comfortable basket and I lounge chairs, the feminine members can enjoy a mid-day rest, the room being well supplied with the principal ladies' journals. On the opposite side is a smoking and reading room for the sterner sex, where the daily and weekly papers can be read with the after- lunch pipe or cigarette. As many of the members of the Raleigh staff cycle con- siderable dicstauces to and from their work, consideration for the mid day hour-and-a-half is a great boon, and one which tends to those better relations between employer and employed which every good employer desires to cultivate and every worker appreciates.

A MINIATURE RAILWAY FOR FAIROURNE. Visitors to Fairbourne, opposite to Barmoutb, will no doubt remember the tramway which runs from the landing place of the Barmouth Ferry to the Station of Fairbourne, a distance of nearly two miles. Despite the fact that the service was rather irregular it was well patronised and was a useful means of conveyance. This year, however, a big alteration is to be made. The enterprising estate holders at Fairbourne have leased the tramway to the Narrow Gauge Railways Ltd., who are now busily engaged in re- laying the line with their standard gauge of 15 inch. When completed the line will be equipped with a miniature locomotive and coaches specially constructed by Messrs. Bassett-Lowice, Ltd., Model Engineers London and Northampton., These engines are Q' scale model re- presentation of a modern type Express Locomotive and are well-known to visitors to Rhyl and many exhibitions on the continent, where Messrs Bassett- Lowke Ltd., have supplied similar out- fits. The engine is about 15 feet overall aud 3ft. 6ins, high, burn smoke-less fuel and has a carrying capacity of about 60 passengers. The cars will be built teak and will each seat eight peopie. We feel sure that the railway will prove an additional attraction to Fair- bourne and also be a very useful means of conveying passengers to the Bathing Beach, Ferry, Golf Links, etc. A miniature station is to be built near the Cambrian Railway Station at Fairbourne and a regular service of trains will be maintained. The illus- tration reproduced shows an outline of the engine.

SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEASON. T can now offer varieties of Early, ?boi? ?f ?? Late Potatoes and Choicff var" f! °f Reliable Garden and Farm S?D? R???? ??-  CART.LI IR,s TESTED SEEDS.' L. O. EVANS, COUNTY STORES.