The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

THE London City & Midland Bank, Ltd. HEAD OFFICE 5, Threadneedie Street, E.C. 30th JUNE, 1915. Subscribed Capital Pa!d Up Capita! Reserve Fund Advances, etc deposits X22,947,804 4,780,792 4,000,000 65 921,541 157;539,135 Foreign Branch 8, Finch Lane, E.C.

THE NEED FOR INDUSTRIAL EFFICIENCY. ONE can scarcely take up a. newspaper without Ending refer- enda to British inemcienoy. We are told that we are inemcent as business men, inef8cient as manufacturers, inefficient as engineers, inefficient as parents, and inefficient in science. Many remedies are proposed, and numerous committees are debat- ing them. What the outcome will be it is impossible to say, but it needs no discussion to show that the most pressing necessity is to make ourselves emcient as individuals. If that can be done all the rest will be easy. Half oi our troubles during the war have arisen from the dimculty of find- ing men to fill the various posts which have been created. New wants have arisen, but we have been very slow to understand them, and still slower in finding men to deal with them. This applies to all strata of activity; but here we are concerned only with the engineer. Fortunately we have learned much politically, socially and technically, but it is undeniable that a nation of eiEcient individuals would have reached our present stage in much less time than we have spent upon the matter. Much, it must be admitted, is a want of technical knowledge and breadth of outlook in engineers anJ their staffs. Many of them have begun to see that not only were they wanting in adaptability, but that their manufacturing process, with which they were quite content, ensured neither accuracy nor out- put. Even if they were dimly conscious of this before, they felt helpless because of the scarcity of men able to carry through reforms in shop practice, not only for want of technical knowledge, but more particularly from inability to deal with the a'ctive and passive opposition which the introductian of new methods always arouses. The supply of efScenc subordinates was quite inadequate, and there- fore the introduction of some eSicient plans was a practical impossibility. It needed a war, such as the world has never seen before, and the temporary sus- pension of all economic laws to provide the motive power for the necessary effort.

j LIST OF WEDDING PRESENTS I Received by Mr and Mrs J. R. Murklew, Bodlyn," on the occasion of their marriage October 21st, 1916 Bridegroom to Bride.Set of Black fox fura Bride to Bridegroom.Pai? of gold cuNs links Bridegroom to Bridesmaids.Gold brooches Mr Evan Williams (bride's father).Antique chair and bible Mrs E. Williams (bride's mother).Household linen, etc. Mrs Marklew (bridegroom's mother). Hand- plaitted ribbon cosy Mr and Mrs Wm. Lewis, Mayneld.Bolsters and Pillows Mr and Mrs J. Parry Evans, DoIgelley.Pair of vases and newer stand Miss Mary 0. Williams, Bodlyn.Eiderdown Miss Barbara Williams; do.Table centre, table cloth and china Mr Owen Jones, do.Set of tea service Mr and Mrs W.*E. Williams, Liverpool House Tea service t Mrs Margaret Williams, Liverpool House (grandmother of bride).Fruit dith Masters Morris and John Evans. Liverpool Honse.China Mr and Mrs F. Marklew, Birmingham. Alameninm utensils Mr and Mrs Neale, Birmingham.Silver cake basket Rev. and Mrs Edwin Jones, Minydpn.Side- board cover Mr and Mrs GriBith Roberts, St. George's. View of Barmouth Miss Lizzie E. Rowlands, Biverslea.Teapot and hot water jug Mr H. Wynne Williams, GIaoyt!'aeth.Bruah and comb Miss Jane Li. Roberts, do.Towels Mr and Mrs Francis Jones, Gwalia Stores. Pair of photo frames Misses Greta and Aluned Jones, do.Pair of photo frames Mr and Mrs R. W. Jones, Meirion House. Table cloth Mrs Williams, Gwynfa.Silver mounted marmalade jar Mrs Evanf!, Aelydon.Towels Mr E. J. WiHhtma, xaddIer-Pair of photo frames Mra S. Williams, Tai laaf Buildings.Orna- ments Mrs Williams, Walsall House.Photo frames Mr and Mrs Evan L. Jones, Graigfach.Cut glass butter dish Mrs Jennet Jones, Church Street.Hand- painted vase Miss JoneH, do.Glass sugarbasin and cream J"g Mr Morris Davies, Williams' Buildings.Set of juga Miss Mary Davies, do.Ornaments Miss M. K. Jones, Mor-Lan.Afternoon tea cloth Miss Jennie Jones, do.Towels Misa Laura, J. Williams, Bank Buildings. Silver butter nife and fork Mr and Mrs Wm. Jones, Cumberland Place. Afternoon tray cloth Mrs Jones and Misa Maggie Jones, Spring- field .Pair\C)f pillow slips Miss Annie Morris, Tanyfedw.Cushion cover Miss Lizzie Claudia, Morris, do.Pillow cases Miss Gwenfron Morris, GIyndwr.Pa.ir of candle sticks Miss Mary Owen Jones, EIdon Housn.After. noon tea cover A Friend.Tea cosy Mrs Richards, Whitfield House.Fruit dish Miss Jones, BwthMawr.Fruit dish A Friend.Table cloth Mrs Laura Fritcba.rd, Goronwy Terrace. Ornaments Mr and Mrs Hadley, Birmingham.Crumb tray and brush Miss Mary Ellen Richards, Penlan Cottage. Towels. Miss Jennie Grimih, Bennar Terrace. Pillow Covers. Mrs W. L. Hodgson, Liverpool.Afternoon Tea Cloth. Miss Lizzie L. Pan'y, 5, Aelfor Terrace. Tuble Centre. Mr and Mrs Humphrey Williams, Llys Mynach.Towels. Mr and Mrs Evan Owen, X Bwlch. Servcttee. Mr and Mrs John Roberts, Goronwy Terrace.Bath Towels. Miss L. Williams, Minydon.Rose Bowl. Mr Evan Williams, Minydon.Counter- pane. Mr and Mrs Tom Jonea, Cynlas.Afternoon Tea Cloth. Miss Nellie R. Owen, Tanygraig.Cushion Cover. I Mr and Mrs Foulkes Jonea, Mancheater House.Duchesse Set. Mrs Moore. Lion HeteL.-Cati Glass Mar- marade Jar. Mre Tank, Victoria Buildings.Silver yaeea. Mr and MraMoMis; Jones, CynfaI.Anti. mony Tray. Mrs E. Humphreys, 1, Fronfelen Terrace. Fruit Dish. Miss B. Williams, Birmingham.Salad Bowl. Mr and Mrs H. R. Davies, Fronklands Table cover Mrs Wm. WatMns and Miss Mary Evans, 4, Water Street.Cushion Cover Miss Williams and Mr John Williams, Caer- ddaniel.Cut class silver mounted mar- malade jar Miss Mary Lizzie Jones, Aber House.Toilet set Mr and Mrs D. 0. Hughes, GIanaber Terrace. Pair of sheets Mrs Fear, Gwril View.Toaet rack Miss Cassie Roberts, Albion House.Cut class silver mounted jam dish Mr and Mrs William Jones, Beach Road. Table cloth Mr and Mrs David E. James, The Pharmacy. Sideboard cover and table centre Mr and Mrs Ellis G. Owen, Staffordshire Houxe.Jam dish on stand Miss Nellie Roberts, BaIIymacora.Duche8se set 8 A Friend.Pair of viewa Miss Lewis, Birmingham.Pair of photo frames

WEODtNC. DAV!ES-GR!FF!THS. On Thursday Jaat, October 26tb, at the Westeyan Chape!, in the presence of n. large cumber of guests and friends, a marriage was solemnized between the Rev. R. W. Davies, Wesleyan minister, Seacombe, and Miss Biodwen GriiStb, eldest surviving daughter of Capt. and, Mrs J. J. Grinitb, 5, Epworth Terrace, who wfts:until i,ece,ntly Cookery Mtstress at the Barmoutb County School. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely dresspf ivory crepe de chine, trimmed with beautiful Jace. Her veil was arranged under a wreath of orange bioseoms and myrtle, and she carried a sheaf of white lilies and heather. The bridesmaids were attired in pretty dresses of lavender crepe de chine, and wore gold pendants, the gifts of the bridegroom Their bats were of black velvet, underlined velvet and trimmed with silver foliage. She was at tended by her sister. Miss Ceridwen Griffith, ftnd Miss N. Davies.J Pennal, the bridegroom's sister. Mr John Lloyd, M.A., Couoty School, acted as best man. The officiating ministers were the Revs. Edwatd Davies, Liver- pool; Tecwyn Evaoa, B.A., Birkenbead; and E. J. Parry, Barmouth. Miss A. Williams, Marine House, presided at the organ. The chapet was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. Afcer the ceretoocy a reception was bo!d at the bride's home, and subse- quently the Rev. and Mrs R. W. Daviea left by motior.car en route forL!ango!i<D. The following is a list of preaenta :— Bride to Bridegroom.Revolving bookcase and books Bridegroom to Bride.. Dress ring Father of Bride. Cheque Mother of Bride.Household linen Miss Ceri Griffith (sister of bride).Silver tea service Sapper Meurig Grimth, R.E. (brother of bride) Cheque II Mrs Davies (mother of bridegroom).Bed- spread and linen Gwilym Dyn (father of the bridegroom) in I memory of David.Silver rose bowl < Miss Nancy Davies (sister of bridegroom). { Silver cream jug and sugar basin in stand j Miss L. M. Davies (sister of bridegroom). ) Carver rests I Mr T. H. Davies (brother of bridegroom). Cheque Mr G. GriSlth (uncle), Australia.Cheque Mr W. Grimth (uncle of bride).Cheque Miss M. Grimth (aunt of bride).Cheque Miss S. Grimth (aunt of bride).Afternoon tea service Capt. and Mrs T. Evans, Portmadoc.Cheque Mr T. J. Evans (cousin of bride), Portmadoc. Cheque Mrs Capt. Morris (aunt of bride), Portmadoc. Cheque Mrs and Miss Williams (aunt of bride), LIan- IIyfni.Biscuit barrel Mrs Griffith (aunt of bride), Comber House. Silver teaspoons and tongs Mr E. E. Griffith (cousin of bride).Afternoon tea knives Misses L. and S. Griffith (cousins of bride) Silver pepper box Mrs Morris (aunt of bride), 1, Church Place. Pair of silver serviette rings and pair of silver frames Mr and Mrs Thomas, Belmont House.Cheque Miss L. Morris (cousin), do.Eider down quilt Mr and Mrs Evan Richards (cousin), 2, Church Place. Brass candlesticks Miss and Master Richards, do.Cut glass and silver mounted vases Mr and Mrs Morris (cousins), 2, Sea View. Cut glass and silver mounted vases Mr and Mrs Evan Morris (cousins).Tan-y- grisiau.Table cloth John and Edmund, do.Butter knife Mr and Mrs Owen, DolgeMey.Tea cosy cover Miss G. Pugh, Dolgelley.Damask table cloth Mrs A. Ellis, Dolgelley.Afternoon tea cloth Lieut. H. T. Preece, R.N.Jam dish on silver stand Pupils of Barmouth County School.Framed water colour Miss L. M; Adam, Accrington.Vase Mrs Sproston, Hale.Butter cooler on silver stand Mr John Lloyd, M.A., and Lieut. W. A. Beddows.Set of silver nsh knives and forks Crew of s.s. Christiana.Richly embossed silver fruit stand I Mrs 0. W. Morris, GIanglasfor.Embroidered bed spread Dr. and Mra Pugh Jones. Fronygraig.Cut glass and silver mounted honey jar Miss Jennie Roberts, Barmouth County School .Salad bowl Miss Mary Davies, B.A.,do.Silver cake stand Mr Owen J. Evans, London.Silver jam dish Miss M. E. Davies, New Tredegar.Silver sugar basin Miss Janet Davies, Aberystwytb. Silver orna- ments Miss Lily Jones, B.A., Carmarthen.Doxen Irish hand embroidered handkerchiefs Mr and Mrs John Morgan, Artro House. Butter dish and knife in case Mr R. R. Williams, Tynycoed Buildings. Damask tablecloth Mrs Williams. Paris House.Afternoon tea cloth MM Kate Pugh, Llys Arfor.Cheque Mrs and Miss Jones, Springileld.Damask tablecloth I Miss Richards, The Anchorage.Glass honey jar in silver stand Miss M. T. Jones, Tyddynyfelin. Silver sugar basin Master R. Pugb, 2, St. George's.Picture Rev. aud Mrs B. J. Parry, Epworth Villa. .Pair of silver salt cellars aud spoons in case Rev. and Mrs Tecwyn Evans. Birkeuhead. Pair of silver photo frames Dr. and Mrs Twiston Davies, Liscard.Silver cheese, biscuit and butter stand Mr aud Mrs David E. James, The Pharmacy. Silver ink stand Mr and Mrs Newton Jones, Lisca.rd. After- noon teaspoons Miss J. Davies, Windermere Silver fruit spoon Mrs Beunctt, Coventry. Ornament Miss H. Joues, 4, Marine.Silver cake knife j Mr and Mrs Skelton, London.Silver bread phte and knife { Mr and Mrs Hugh J'ones, Carnarvon.Silver sugar basin Mr and Mrs Pritchard, Carnarvon.Dam&8& tablecloth Mr and Mrs R. H. Roberts, Bangor Embroi- dered tea cloth Mr and Mrs D.C.Jones, Liverpool.Embroi- dered bolster and pillow slips Mr and Mrs E. N. Owen, Monad Bridge, Silver sugar basin Staffordshire House, Menai Bridge.Silver cream jug and sugar baainon stand Mr and Mrs Owen Parry, Kimberley House. Biscuit barrel Mrs Roberts, Ivy House. Copper tray Miss Catty Pugh, Glanywem.Butter cooler Misses Pugh, 4, Aelfor.Pair of ornaments A. Friend.Cut glass and silver mounted marmalade jar Misa Claudia Morgan, Birmingham.Hand- worked and crotched tea. cloth Miss Mary Williams, Mor Awel.Tea cosy Mrs Loxton, Central Buildings.. Silver after- noon tea. knives incase Mr and Mrs Robert Grimth, Vulcan Villt. Antimony trunket box Miss Katie Davies, Gl8,8for.Serviettex Miss Rabbetts, St. Ann's.Serviettes Miss A. Ingram, Orielton.Crotched taM& centre Mrs and Misa Jones, Ecclefecha.n.Pair oC china candlesticks Captain Jones, Egremont.Model of sailing ubip Miss Kitty Hughes, Penygyoes.Table centt'& Mr and Mrs D. Williams, Garston.Tea. cosy Misses Jones, Oak House.Silver top sugar dredger Mr and Mrs Jones, The Library.Silver catei stand MrsR. Ll. Williams, CiImynach.Bed apread Mrs Willia.ms, Marine House.Bed linen Mr and Mrs C. J. Grimths, Bilaton.Silver cheese stand Mrs Brazier, Osborne House.Antique bronx& nower pot Mrs Whitehead, Park Road.Copper kettle Mr Llewelyn Edwards, GiangIa8for.Pair of silver ornaments Master Tudor Front, Prestatyn.Silver ja.m spoon Miss Grimth, Prests.tyn.Cut glass and silver mounted salt cellars Mr and Mrs Williams, LIy8 Alynach Table cover Mr J D. Jones, Metropolitan Bank.Silver jam spoons in case Misses Morris,Tanyfedw.Embroidered pillow slips Mr and Mrs Owen, Craigmynach.Serviettes Miss Maggie Thomas, 2, Victoria Place. Ser- viettes Misses B. and D. Richards, Aberyatwyth. Silver ja.m dish Misses G&rnett, Wynnstay House.Picture Mr Evan Thomas, Bangor.Fish knives and forks Miss Gem Parry, Seacombe.Table centre Miss Dorothy Griolth, VecHnoor.Silver rose bowl Mrs Moore, Lion Hotel.Knives Mrs Morris, Quay Cottage.Antimony frame Mrs E. &. Owen, StaSTordshire House.Pair of vases Mrs Owen L!. Williams, Penrallt.Bedspread Mrs John Roberts, Ripon House.Bedspread Mrs Rees Jones, Moss Bank.Silver cruet stand Miss Jennie Jones, do.Silver butter knife Misses Jones, Gwynfa Cottage.Silver tea- spoons MrsH. Lloyd.Cheque Miss E. Gjimth, Frankla.nds.Tea cosy Mr & Mrs Warren, Criccieth.Cucumber dish Miss J. Lloyd Lewis, Brynteg.Bronze card tray Mr Wynne Williams. GIauytraeth.Silver to} sugar dredger Miss Nellie Jones, Aplfor Cottage.Orotche<l; tea cosy ?; Miss Jennie Will!ams. Ripon House.g11é\. jam spoon and bntter knife Mr and Mrs David Roberts, Llys yDelyn. Brushes on stand Mr and Mrs E. D. Jones, Hafod.Rare print in ebony frame Miss Jennie Da,vies. L. C. & Midland Bank. Dolgelley Salad bowl Misses Jones, Pentremawr, Dyffryn.Autiqus vase Mrs Morgan, Ballymacora.Marmalade jar Mibs Martha Jason, Plynlimon House.Hon<v jar Mr H. Hughes, s.s. Christiana.Glass dishes Mr Evan Jones, s.s. Christiana.Old ha.n<t painted fruit plates Mrs Ellis and family, Menai Bridge.Silver fi:)h carvers Mrs Rowlands, Pennal.Cheese stand Miss Rowlands, do.D'oyley Mrs Jones, Isfryn.Silver trinket box Mr and Mrs G. Davies, Liscard.Hand painted cushions and table cloth Mr A. J.Hewins.Water colour Misses Jones, Llys Menai Harlech.Tray clotli- and duchesse set