The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

EDWIN BLA{EY, C.E., M.i.E.E., A.A.I., Engineer, Achitect, Surveyor and Estate Agent, J U BiLEE ROAD BARMOUTH. ThR Cardigan Bay Poperty JoM?'Ma! containing particulars of Ija-u i and Hons or Sale or to be Let, also Houses to be Let Furnished, sent post fre on receipt of one stamp. Valuations made for Mortage I Probates &o. Telegrams-' IBLAK,-Y" Barmouth

THE LATE PRIVATE DAVID JONES. Lasti Saturday was one of the sadder and gloomiest days in the history of the little town of Barmouth since the war broke out, The sad and sorrowful news of the death in action of Lance- Sergeant John Parry Jones, one of Barmouth's favourite children, of whom a further account will be seen elsewhere, was closely followed by information received that Sergeant Edward Price, Private Robert Henry Lewis, and Private Ellis Pryce Jones were wounded in the service of their country. Close upon this the news spread that information had been re- ceived by Mr Joseph Thomas, C.M.. that one of the brigbest young men that ever left this town had fallen on the field of battle, viz., Private David Jones, second son of the late Mr and Mrs Tom Jones. Mrs Jones, prior to her marriage, was for many years Mistress at the Coun- cil School, where she greatly endeared herself to many of those who are now risking their ALL for the sake of the old country. The four children, May, Arthur, Dl,vid, and Dick, lost their parents while yet very young,and .the sister heroically kept on the business, thus providing a hoine for her young brothers, until, kindly assisted by their uncle— Mr GrilSLh Griffiths, they emi- grated to Australia. They settled down at Ballarat, and the boys, being exceptionally clever, were employed by E. Rowlands, Ltd., Mineral Water Manufacturers, and speedily rose to positions of trust and importance. When the war broke out, their loyalty to the Mother Country prompted them to volunteer in its defence. Arthur, the eldest, caught a cold while training, and died of pneumonia in i.915. David came over to this coun- try with the Army in September, 1915. After serving in France for many months, he was rather severely wounded last April, in consequence of which he spent some months in hospital. Dur- ing his convalesence, he paid a visit to his old home, staying with his aunt, Mrs Thomas, at Victoria Place. In August I!iat he returned to France, where he was constantly on Active Service until the 27th of September last, the date on which be has now been reported by the War OfBce, as having been killed in action. David was a quiet.unobtrusive and studious young man, one of the finest characters imaginable—another instance of a brilliant and un- doubtedly successful career cut down in the bud, being only 20 years of age. The whole town sends forth its deepest sympathy to the only brother and sisterlefu to mourn their sad loss. The blow is keenly felt by his relatives at Barmouth, and particularly po by bis soldier- cousins—the two sons of Mr and Mrs Thomas, with whom he wa-, c!ose!y in touch both here and in Australia. I

BARMOUTH. Flashlights. — Anyone requiring a flashlight, sboafd caU with William Jones, 3, Belle Vae Arches—Advt. LOCAL TRIBUNAL.—The Local Tribuont will meet to.dny (Thursday). A report of the prccpedit!ga will appear in our pest issue. SINGING MEETING—On Sunday, an un)!ed sinking meeting was beid at Caersah-'no Schooh-ootn, Mr Rees Jones, Bryn Pfris, condocting. BOAT SOLD.—The hig boat whic.b was washed Hshorelatfiy under Min. ymcr, was so'd !n.s!j Taeqday to Mr Wiikes, BryngeUi. WOUNDED IN PRANCE.—News I was received on Sn!.uyda.y that Private Ellis Pryce Jones, Hoa of Mr and Mra J. Pryce Jonps, B<'e Rivo, bad bepn wounded in France. APPOINTMENT.—Master D. Emrys Thomas, Taisarnau. a pupH of bbe Barmouth County School, has obtained a post as junior clerk at the National Provincial Bank, Dalfielik-y, and started on bis new duties last Monday. 'WOUNDED—On Saturday morning, neWt, wns received that Sergeant Housp, had been woanded at t,he Getce batt'e of Beersheba.. Sprgeanb Price haa seen a good d(c!RJ of fighting and has been in Egypt; since Spptemller, 1915. A!so newn was received that) Private Robert Hpnry Mr and Mrs Robt. LpWÍ8, BrYD!l WB Terrace, had been wounded ah the same battle. Pnva.to LQwis went through !he Dardaneiies campaign, and was severely woaoded 80:Ne months ago.. I VACANT BOUSES.—There are at present close upon twenty vacant bouses in the town, and it would be well for the Urban District Council to hear this in mind when discussing the proposed workmen's dwellings. ODDFELLOWS.—Daring this year three faithful members of the Maw- ddaoh Lodge of OddfeHows have given their hvos for their King and Country, viz., Captain William Morris, Tanyfedw, Private Tommy Davies, Penlan, and Lance-Sergeant John Parry Jones, GIa.nyIIyn. TEMPERANCE.—Oa Sunday last, the following were elected as omcers of the Barmouth Temperance Union for the coming winter:—President, Mr Dd. Roberts, Llys DeJyn; secretary, Mr David John Roberts, Tai Isa Buildings treasurer, Mr Griffith Roberts, 1, Rock Terrace, St. George's. CAERSALEM CHAPEL.—Last Sunday, at Caorsaiem Chape!, Mr Hope Jones, of the National Provincial Bank, presided at the organ. At the close of the evening service, the dead march was p!ayed on the organ in memory of the late Lance. Sergeant John Parry Jones, GtanyHyn, and the late Private David Jones, Panorama Mineral Works. HEALTHY BARMOUTH.—During the months of September and October not a singte death occurred in the town, which speaks we!! as to the healthiness of the town. For many years now Barmouth has bad the lowest death rate in the county. CANCELLED.—A public meeting, which bud been arranged by the Free Chnrch Council to take place at the Church Hall last Tuesday, to deal with the duty and discipline crusade, was postponed. Mr L. D. Jones (Dew T(,gid), B-mge!, who was to be the principle speaker, bid met with a bereavement owing to his son, Lieu- tenant Jones, being killed in France. BODIES IDENTIFIED. Police Inspector Ben Evans has been able to truce the ideattncation of four of the six bodies washed ashore lately at Bar- iDouijb. One of the bodies was identi- fied as the husband of Mrs May, 71, CornwaIHs Stteeb, Liverpool. The other bodies identified were those of First Class Petty Officer James Amery, Woiverhamptoa James F. David son, fb!o seaman, Glasgow; and Patrick Finn, Glasgow. CONFERENCE.—On Fnday last, a !argeiy-atitended conference of repre- sentatives from Food Control Corn. mittees between PwJJhnJi and Maobyn. iieth was betd at the Masonic Hai!, Dr. J. Pugh Jones presiding.—It wa.6 re- ported that there Wlt3 a scarcity of butter at all the places where the Local Food Committee bad uxed the price of buttier.—Ib was decided to approach the I Minister of Food with a view of com- peHiag a)! those who sold butter tu take out licences. NO MORE JOY RIDING.—The new motoring instructions came into force ]a.st Thursday. It will now be an oiMnce for a private motorist to use his car or motor'cyc!e t'xcppt for a necess. ary journey which cannot otherwise be conveniently accomptiahetL The police will stop ca.ra of which they have doubts and it will be the duby of the occupant to satisfy them tba.t h'=- is using petrol !egat!y. As a. resuib of the investigations of the six ga-rage inspec- tors appointed by the Petrol Controller a number of cases of alleged wrongful purchase of petrol for joy-riding are l pending. IN HOSPITAL.—Sergeant John C. Crabbe, son of Mr and Mrs Robert: Crabbe, Water Street, who has been in France for some months, has been ad- mitted to abase hospital suffering from wounds in the bead. In a letter re- ceived on Tuesday by bis parents, Ser- geant Crabbo states that be has since been removed to a convalescent camp, and that he had met Gunner Eddie WeJUicgs, son of Mr WeHings, station- master. He hoped the Adve2,ti.3et, would be sent to him. RED CROSS. There was a very good attendance at the Red Cross Sew- ing Class on Wednesday last, at the Church Hail, and the following work was banded in:—6 pairs pyjamas, 3 scarfs, 3 pairs handkerchiefs, 3 pairs socks, 2 operation stockings, 60 ban- dages. The garments below were made during the summer and handed in on October 31st:—5 vests, 1 shirt, 6 caps, 5 socks, 4 mufflers, 3 bed socks, 1 pair cuffs, 1 mittens. We are anxious to send a parcel of goods away in Nov., so shall be glad to receive as many gar- ments as possible during the next two weeks.—F. M. Hopkins, bon. sec. COFEB HEDD WYN. Pender- fynodd ardatwyr Trawsfynydd, ei fro enedigo!, godi cofeb i Bedd Wyn, bardd cadeh'ioi Birkenbead, yr hwn a laddwyd yn Ftrainc 69 Gorffenaf diweddaf. Gof- ynodd y Pwyllgor i Mr Morris Jones, Cynias, a'r Patch. P. H. Lewis, dderbyn rboddion o'r Bermo. A wnaiff p,,i,wb, fydd am roddi tariysgrifitd fod mof ga!ed!g a'i nnfon i un o'r ddau frawd & enwyd ? Dyma i chwi engfyn y bardd jeuanc hwn, er cof am un a Jaddwyd yn Ffrainc Ei obnitb nid e! beib!o—a'i wyneb Annwyi nid a.'n ango', Er i'r Afmaen yataenio Ei dwro dur yn ei waed o. FOOD COMMITTEE.The Locat Food Controi Committee met on Mon- day night, Dr. J Pugh Jones pt-esidtcg. These meetings are held in private a& Barmoutb, whilst in other places tb& meetings are open to the press. What does the regulations of the Minister of Food say on this matter ? Although the Local Committee bad nxed the p'ice of butter at 2s. a Ib., yet it is sotd in the town at 2s. 3d. a Ib. It is time that the Local Food Committee should re- consider the butter question. Since the Committee fixed the pries, there is scarcely any butter being btought to tb& town. Why ? the Food Committee ought to knew ? FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Saturday, afternoon, Mr R. 0. Jones, coroner for Marionetbshua, conducted an inquest at Dyo'tya, touching the death of Mr Robert Gnf6tb,L!wyngwian Bach, who died on Wednesday from injuries re- ceived during blasting operations at the Hend'e MaDguuese Mines on Tuesday. It uppcars tbati a stray piece of rock: knocked him on, the bead, rendering him unconscious, which later proved fatal. Di. J. Pugh Jones, Barmoutb, testined that death was due to concus- sion of the brain. A verdict of acci- dental death :was returned. Deceased was wen-known in Barmou' h. and much sympathy is extended to Mf8 Griffith and children in their sad and sudden bereavement. Y PARCH. RHYS J. HUWS—Bo ef yn weinidog yn Siloaru tuag 2J m!yaedd ya o!, a mawr yw'r parch sydd iddo yn y <iref a/r cy!cb. Etbyn byn y mae wedi ei ddal gan afiecbyd b!in nes gorfod o booo roi ei weinidogaeth i fyny. Trefnir i wneuthur tysteb iddo, ac y mae'r pg!wys yu SHoam wedi pcnder- fyny gwneutburaaHi ebwyddo'r dysteb. Penodwyd i fyned o gwmpas i bHsglu, y dd\vy cbwaer:—Mrs. N. 0. Jones, Dot- afoa; a Miss Jessie Adams, Ltya Meirion. Sicr gennym y bydd Hawer o