The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

BARMOUTH COUNCIL The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday afternoon last. Present: Mr Edward Williams, J.P., chair- man; Dr. J. Pugh Jones, Messrs William Owen, Rhys Jones, J. Pryce Jones, Francis Morris, and J. Llewelyn Davies, with Messrs R. Llewelyn Owen, deputy clerk and Evan Wil- liams, surveyor. CONGRATULATIONS. I On the proposition of the Chairman, it was decided to con- gratulate Mr DavidO. Williams, son of Dr. J. O. Williams, the medical officer, on his recent success in the medical profession and wishing him success in the future. SYMPATHY. I On the proposition of the Chair- man, a vote of sympathy was passed with Mr H. J. Wright, J.P., who had met with a rather serious accident and wishing him a speedy recovery. The Chairman remarked that Mr Wright was a large employer of labour in the district, and also Chairman of the Barmouth Bench of Magis- trates. FINANCIAL. I It was reported that there was a balance of £ 1,175 5s. Od. at the Bank in favour of the Council. CEILWART IMPROVEMENT. It was reported that a cheque for £9_1Hs. Od. had been received from the County Council in pay- ment of the account for work done in widening the road at Ceilwart. No QUORUM. I It was reported that only Mr Rees Jones bad attended a meet- ing of the Works Committee,and therefore no business was tran- sacted. TOY FACTORY. I A deputation consisting of the Rev. Z. Mather, Mr John Lloyd, M.A., and Mr Richard Roberts, Ivy House. appeared before the Council with reference to estab- lishing a toy factory io Barmouth The Rev. Z. Mather, who acted as spokesman, appealed to the Council to give their best sup- port to carry the project through. Already two toys factories had been started in North Wales and both had turned out a great suc- cess. They should like to have the co-operation of the Council with a view of establishing a toy factory in the town. A long discussion then fol- lowed in which several members took part, On the proposition of Mr Rhys Jones, seconded by Dr. J. Pugh Jones, it was unanimously de- cided to approve of the proposal to establish a toy factory in the town, and it was further decided that the formation of a com- mittee, etc., should be left to the Rev. Z. Mather. The Chairman hoped that all the members would give every support to the proposed timely movement. COAL COMMITTEE. J The Deputy Clerk reported that the Coal Committee had met seven times, and that the final prices for coal had been fixed. On the proposition of Mr J. Llewelyn Davies, it was decided that the coal prices should be inserted in the Barmouth Advertiser," and same will ap- pear in our next issue. RATES. I It was reported that since the last meeting the Rate Collector (Mr John Roberts) bad collected the sum of £48 6s. 5d. The total amount of rates colIected-since the ] st April, 1P17, was £ 2,020 12s. lOd. A WORTHY CAUSE. I A letter was read from Mr Thos. W.. Piggott, J.P,, (county honorary secretary of The Incor- porated Soldiers and Sailors Society), stating that he was making a special effort to aug- ment the fund in aid of the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops, by having a Christmas Dinner Table Collection *made if possible in every household throughout the county, He would feel very grateful if the Council would lend its aid by doing what they could to enlist, in the way they thought best, a hearty and gener- ous response to the appeal about to be made to the inhabitants of their district, It was unanimously decided that the Council should give support to the appeal. The Council then resolved into Committee, after sitting for nearly three years.

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CORRESPONDENCE. We do not. hold ourselves responsible fot th* opinions of our correspondents. Dear Sir, May I be allowed to invite an who are interested in the organizittion which is to be formed (shall I call it for the present a Labour or Brotherhood move- ment) to a meeting which is to be held to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock at the Belle Vne Hall, to discust; matters re the formation of any such organization. A committee will be formed to enter into the pros. and cotts. of the move- ment. Much spade work is needed before any definite, and practical work can be done. There is one item which I con- sider moat urgent, that calls for im- mediate action, and it ie this, tbe meet- ing of our gallant Soldier and Navy boys at the station on Christmas morn- ing, who, owing to dislocation of traffic and the curtailment of trains, are unable to arrive at their distination. May I state two cases that have come to my knowledge. A soldier on leave from France sr- rived arrived at a particular station one Sandfly morning, »nd to his grief, found that the Sunday morning train had hopn withdrawn- He was not in a fit state to go anywhere, bnfc fo his home, that brave lad walked 36 miles to his home, heavy laden and, weary, but his longing for home mad the burden light. Another brave soldier arriving at Barmouth by tbe 10 o'clock train on Sunday morning, had to walk through a terrific storm all the wa,y to Penrbyn. deudi-ap,tti, I met him that Sunday afternoon in an IIotd, this Hotel keeper, a particular friend of mine, provided him with a grand teal, I don't want to see these brave fellows being put into any incon- venience, or greater hardships. I want to make some arrangement so that they as well as I can have, if possible, their Xmas dinner at-bomi- so that neither he or his family will be disappointed. I am not going to appeal for any funds, Mr Editor. I make anappaal of another kind. An appeal to a practical aspect of our patriotism, such as to arrange conveyance, to provide refresh- ment, or a comfortable bed. Anything and everything to give Tommy and Jack a real welcome home. Though they may not be what we term locally, Our Boys." They are our defenders, and our boys and brothers. I hasten to call this meeting because we may have an opportunity to practice what we preach. We are out in the spirit of couir-zidesbip-Not to live happy and comfortable,, ourselves, but also to help these gallant boys to live and be happy. We must do something I for the stranded soldier this Xmas, and see that he shull not suffer more than I we can help. E.J.P. To the Editor. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. In your last issue I observed that the Hon. Secretary of the Local Women's Institute (Mrs D. Llewelyn Owen) had endeavoured to reply to my previous letter on the above question, and I sincerely hope, Mr Editor, that you will j give me every facility to answer the | signed letter. I In the first place let me assure the Hon. Secretary that I am not belonging [ to any brotherhood of the Boloism which she referred to in her letter, far from it, as I have dear ones fighting for Is. a day, whilst others at home are earning their X5, and R6 a week. These are facts. Enough on that now. Although in my previous letter I mentioned several facts concerning the Women's Institute, yet the Hon. Secre- tary only referred to one point in my letter, which seems to be troubling the promoters, viz paid officials. I should like to remind the Hon. Secretary that I never stated that the officials of the Institute were to be paid officials-it; was only as a question whether the work was to be done voluntarily or were there to be paid officials. I challenge the Hon. Secretary to prove otherwise, and I adhere to all the facts which ap- peared in my last letter. The reference made by the Hon. Sec- reoary that my letter had poisoned tbe minds of the residents against the Institute is absolutely unfounded. What has poisoned the minds of the rate- payers is to read reports in the press announcing the names of the officials of the Women's Institute which had been elected weeks before the public meeting recently held at the Church Hall to establish an Institute, and yet appoint. ing the officials over again. Farther it was reported in the press that 60 mem- bers bad joined the Institute, and yet only about a dozen members attended a meeting convened to elect officials and committee, but no business was tran- sacted that night. Will the Hon. Sec- retary explain bow the next meeting of the Institute was convened. Was the meeting advertised openly ? I say no, only a few of the select were invited to attend, and nothing since has been beard of the Institute as far as the ratepayers are concerned. These are facts, and it would be well tor the Hon. Secretary to ascertain rightly who is poisoning the minds of the resi- dents. These are not the days to blind the public, and everything should be done above board. I was very glad to understand, from the Hon. Secretary's letter, that there were no paid officials in connection with the Barrnouth Women's Institute, especially so as it is under the control of the Government, and whenever there is a Government job it usually goes to the same quarter. It would be well to re- mind the Hon. Secretary of instances where the work started voluntarily, but later they came paid jobs. For instance, the duties of Secretary to the Local Belgian Refugees Committee. This work started volnotarily, but now a weekly salary .is paid to the Secretary, which I don't doubt for a moment that be is well worthy of. Again, the ap- pointment of an Executive Officer under the Local Food Committee. Applicants were informed that the job was not worth much money, but time will tell what will be the salary before long These are only instances to prove that it might be that the Women's Institute will become a paying concern, as some people are not very apt at doing any work for nothing, especially wberrif is under a State Department. Wait and see is my policy with the Women's Institute. Up to the present I have not seen in the press any reference to the Women's Institute since the recent public meet- ing, perhaps they are still waiting for more members to join up. I am delighted that my letter bad such good effect-even to call an urgent meeting of the Women's Institute to discuss the contents of my letter- Splendid! Look out for the' lectures. I conclude while still adhering to all the facts that I have written, and challenge the Hon. Secretary to dis- prove any of them. Yours traly, FAIRLPAY.

OVERWORK AND WORRY DRIVE IL HARD BARGAIN. It doesn't pay to defy nature's law. We all need peace of mind, rest, out- door exercise and eight bonse sleep to keep well. We must not overeat, nor drink much) unless it be milk or water. These are both good and should be free),. used. Anything bad leads to trouble. Bad habits are no Kxception. Careless liv- ing and overeating are among the worst-they help load the blood with Uric Acid poisons. The kidneys act as safety valves, filtering the blood au& passing off the poisons, but they are bound to weaken under any long con- tinued strain, and once they fatter, you feel dull, tired and nervous. Your back aches, you lose weight, you have head- aches, dizzy spells and urinary disor- ders. The first thing to do is to get back to simple, sensible babits.. Eat less" sleep more and be careful what yeto drink. But you must also help the weakened kidneys. You can rely on Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for this help. They are a special medicine for the kidneys and bladder only. That is why so many iff Barnjouth recom- mend Doan's. All dealers, or 2/9 a box from Foster- McClellan Co., 8, Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W.

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