The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

ROBERT MAGALPINE & SONS require men for the construction and ^equipment of a Factory at Spondoc, near Derby, England. CARPENTERS. 1/2 per hour, plus 7s. per week bonus for good time. BRICKLAYERS. 1/2 per hoor, plus 7s. per week bonus for good time. OVERTIME paid at time- arid. a. half GO week days double time on Sundays. Reasonable allowance made for time lost by wet weather. Good huts and lodgings near the Work. Fares paid to Spondon: return fare paid after six months employment. These works are of urgent National j Importance. Apply to nearest Labour Exchange for free Railway Voucher,

BARMOUTH. I PERSONAL.-Aiderryinn T. Martin Williams, J P., has been elected one of the presidents to the West Merioneth CM Monthly Meeting. EXTRA VIM Poultry Powder will ttiake year bens Jay bucketsfull of fine, large eggs. 6d. carton lasts 20 hens a fortnight. Sold by L. 0 Evans, County Stores, Barmouth.—Advt. XMAS PRESENTS.-Large assort- merits of picture books for boys and girls, all the popular annua ls, viz I Cl.iatter Box,' 'Our Darlings,' Playbox, awid* a grand selection of Xmas cards from it Id. to a lis. To be obtained at Mr Edward Davies, stationer, etc., 1, Belle Vue ArcheB.-Advt. WOUNDED.-Offloial news was re ceived on Tuesday that Private Tommy E Roberts, son of Mr Lewis Roberts, ipostman, bad been wounded in Palestine and bad been admitted to a military hospital. This is the second time for Private Roberts to be wounded in action. GALLANT R Y.—Amongst tbcue. officers to whom the King presented the D SO. on December 5bb, we noticed the name of Lieutenant-Col. J. Fitzjohn, Worcestershire Regiment, who has been out at the Front in France since September, 1914. Colonel Fitzjohn is a nephew of Miss Patcbett, Allt Fawr. THE MILITARY MEDAL.-Lance- Corporal Harry Wallace Ingram, third 600 of Mr Edwin Ingram, 4, Glasfor Terrace and Orielton Hall Gardens, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery and devotion to duty in the re- cent fighting in Palestine. Lance-Cor- poral Ingram joined the 1/7 R.W.F. in August, 1914, and took part in the Sulva Bay Landing. Also the battle of Gaza. OBITUARY.—It is with deep regret we have to record the death of Miss Mary Jones,which took place on Friday at 1, Glanmorgan, at the ripe age of 81 years. The deceased was a sister to Mr William Jones, Aber House, and much sympathy is extended to the family in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place yesterday (Wednes- day) at Dolgelley. The duties of under- takers were carried out by Messrs Evans and Williams, Graigfach. WEDDING.—On December 18tb, at tbe Welsh Baptist Church, Castle St., Oxford Circus, W., by the Rev. Francis Knoyle, B.A., Hammersmith, assisted bv she Rev. R. B. Puk^c, Cbin-a lofnnd I Mission, Mr David A. Rees, P.H.C., M P S F.S.M C., eldest son of the hUo Rev. William Rees and Mrs Cordelia Edwarde-Rees, Sou'h Kensington, Lon- don, S VV., to Miss Alice Hewett, daughter of Mr :••• and Mrs Richard Hewett, Old Catton, Norwich. DISCIPLINE.-On Tuesday evening last, a most successful public meeting was held at the Church Hall io con- nection with the duty and discipline movent. The Rev. R Lloyd Roberts, M A., R.D., presided, and the hall was crowdpd. Addresses were delivered by Llew Tegid, Bangor, and the Rev. P. H. Lewis. The singing wtis conducted by Mr Rees Jones, Bryn Peris, whilst the Rev. R. Ward, B.A., presided at the piano. "— "A RED CRQSS.- The weekly meeting of the Red Cross Sewing Party was held in the Church Hall on Wednesday, December 5tb. The following garments were banded in :—2 pairs pyjamas, 6 mufflers, 14 pairs sooks, 3 caps, 1 pair bed socks, 2 shirts, 4 pairs operation stockings, 6 hot water bottle covers, 4 helpless case shirts, 2 pairs gloves, 13 pyjama ties, 1 face cloth, and 161 ban- dagos. Also the gifts for the week are as follows :—Mrs Robert, Inveruga, £1, Iii. Mrs Watkin, Criccietb, 5 caps, 1 helmet Mrs Adams, Llys Meirion, 2 pair socks Nurse Rocke, 2 pairs socks. —Florrie Hopkins, bon. secretary. RED CROSS,Tiie usual weekly meeting of the Red Cross Working Party wa.,i,beld at the Church Hall on Wednesday, December 12th. The fol- lowing garments were handed in 5 pair pyjamas, 8 helpless case shirts, 4 mulffers, 4 pairs operation stockings, 6 pairs soeks, I p,iir I)pd socks, 2 shirts, 61 bandages. The gifts for the week arp as under :-1 largo bundle of sticks from Mr Bonner Griffith, Vulcan Villa M Snow, f.Jondon, 5 M g Milton Diviei;, Greenhill, canvas bucket and hip bath. The next meeting of the Red CrnssWorking Party will be held on January 2nd, 1918 An urgent ap- peal has been sent from Headquarters and we are asked to increase our woi k The demands for the hst fortnight have been 25,000 wool caps, 25,000 pairs of woollen gloves, 25,000 woollen helmets, 25,000 helpless case shirts, 40,000 pqirs pyjamas, 10,000 Cardigans, and 25 000 pairs oparation stockings. Florrie Hopkins, hon. secretary. FOR A GOOD CAUSE.- Friday, December 28 Mi, is the day fixed by Messrs Ernest Baetock and Archie Cocks to present to Barmouth their comedy, costume patty, who are to be known as "The Crackers." The two principalis ot this troupe of entertainers need no introducing to Barmoutb, as they, with the assistance of another troupe, gave a show in the Assembly Rooms in August last which everyone who attended it voted a great success. We learn however that the coming entertainment on the 28th will be far and away better, as they will introduce some quite new and original items, with novel stage effects. Mr Ernest Bastock will give his celebrated ventriloquial show with Jimmy," a show which has charmed and amused audiences all over the country. He will also introduce a number of bis new and screamingly droll songs, which once seen are never forgotten. Mr Archie Cocks is another who does not need introducing as he will be remembered for his catchy light comedy songs and duetts. The re- mainder of the Company are all ladies, and we hear they will have some pretty surprises for us in the shape of entirely new songs, and concerted ite.ms, most of these last being composed and wrifrtpn by Mr Ernest Bastock. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be given to the Aber Artro Hospital and the Local Red Cross Fund. KILLED IN ACTION.-News lias been received that Captain. Loysters Llewelyn Greener. Royal Wat ick Regiment, son of Mr Charles Greener, of Four Oaks, and grandson of Mr W. W. Greener, PI as Llwyd, Btrmouth, hab been killed in action, aged twenty-four. He was edllcated at Rugby, where he was captain of the football fifteen and the shooting eight. He was also a member of the gymnasium team. He joined the Territorial Force about 18 months before the outbreak of the war, receiving his commission in the 6tb Royal Warwick Regiment in February, 1913. He went to the front in the I early days of the war, and while in the trenches lost his right eye through the accidental explosion of a fuse. He was awarded the Military Cross in June, 1916. His colonel writes:—" He was killed by a shell on the 5th inst., after setting an example of extraordinary gallantry for day after day. I should have done my utmost to get him the D.S.O. if be bad lived." The chaplain saysI saw your son last Monday morning at battalion head- quarters; he was most cheerful as be grappled with a difficult situation; indeed, the work which be bad tn do in the line before his death was enor- mously important. Every one is speak- ing of his gallantry." Much ysmpathy is felt with the family in their sad be- reavement.

PRESENTATION. I The Rev. R. Lltfyd Roberts, M.A ,R.D. (Rector of Barmouth), presided, on Monday evening last, at the Belle Vue Hall, over an enthusiastic meeting of the townspeople, who bad gathered to get her to boiuup, and to show their appreciation of tho excellent work done by the Puisb Narse, dot-ing her stay of eight yeare in the town. Norse Roberts had sent in her resign- ation, and is leaving this week, with the intention of enjoying a short, but well earned rest at home, before taking up War work. Early in the war the Nurse had intimated her willingness, and even her desire to undertake her share of the terrible. burden of nursing, and caring for our sick and wounded soldiers and sailors either in the home hospitals or abroad. When it came known that she was leaving, the community at large, to whom she bad greatly endeared herself, felt that it would be a great loss to the district. This was the feeling particu- larly among the poor. It was generally felt that her departure should be marked by some demonstration of the people's respect and sincere appreciation of her work in the Parish. Much credit is due to the two young ladies, Miss Cassie Jones, Lawrenny Lodge, and Miss Madge Roberts, Ivy House, for the splendid support they gave. inrlColleating the subscriptions. In his opening remarks, the Chairman said that it was a matter of deep regret, not only to those present, but to the inhabitants generally that the Nurse had decided to leave them, but she was doing this of her own free will. During her eight years among them, she had fulfilled her arduous duties in a quiet and unobtrustive manner. There was however a bright side which they should not lose sight of They were gathered together that evening to give a practical proof of their past gratitude, and best wishes for her future happiness and prosperity. He was going to call upon Mrs Martin Williams, Bod Idris, to present the Nurse with a purse well filled with Bank of England Notes. He wished her to look higher, beyond the intrinsic value of the gift, at the motive that prompted the deed, the Jove and respect of about 200 subscribers, of whom a complete list would accompany the purse. In future years she would look back on that day, as a red letter day in her life's history, and it would remind her of the many happy days she spent in Barmoutb, and the many friends she left behind. The Chairman then called upon M's M »>tin Williams, who was received with loud cheers, to make the presentation. Mrs Williams, in her pert and cheery way, said that she was not a public speaker, as she left that to her husband. "Many years ago," she said, 61 I bad a purse of gold presented to me, the gold is gone but the little purse remains, and I often look upon it with affection. The Nurse would undoubtedly treasure the little purse, which she bad the honour to present to her that evening, on behalf I of her numerous well wishers." The speaker said that while they all deeply regretted the impending departure of the Nurse, they £ most sincerely wished her a future of happiness and usefulness in:her noble and exalted profession. Mrs Martin Williams then presented the purse, with the list of subscribers to the Nurse, who received it amidst the cheers of the audience. At stbfs moment, a pretty little dot, about four years of age, Eirwen Davies, the little daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Walter Davies, walked on to the platform and presented the Nurse with a' beautiful bouquet of flowers, tied "with :Iong streamers of white ribbon. This pretty little scene was very effective. The Chairman then called upon Dr. J. Pugh Jones who spoke in the most eulogistic terms of the efficiency of the Nurse, and of the care and attention she bestowed upon the patients under her charge. :The only pleasant part of the work of a Parish Nurse, said the Doctor, was the consciousness of help. ing and doing a good turn to others. He knew of many who bad departed, never to return, if they could speak, their testimony would be far more valu- able than any purse filled with Bank Notes. In conclusion, he wished her every happiness in her new sphere, wherever her lot might be cast. Mr Rhys Jones delivered a moat ap- propriate address, and gave a very happy incident of the value and usef til- ness of a nurse. In years gone by the nearest Doctor to Barmouth was Dr. Owen, who lived 7 miles away, ftod:wost of the medical attention received by the people of Barmouth in those days, was rendered by the dear old Nurse Gwen Rbys, who died in harness at the ripe age of 91. His only wish was that our present Nurse would live as long to carry on the work of Iove2and mercy in which she was engaged. The Rev. E Afonwy Williams said that personally he owed a deep debt of gratitude to Nurse Roberts, which be could neves repay, bub be was glad of the opportunity to bear this testimony to her sterling value, in public. Mr J. Pryce Jones said be deeply re- gretted that the Nurse was about to leave them. He gave an instance when be had oocasion, on behalf of others to call the Nurse late at night. He could not speak too highly of her cheerful readiness and the excellent service she rendered on that occasion. Mr David E. James, The Pharmacy, speaking of the valuable service always willingly and ungrudingly rendered by the Nurse, said that while be was at Llandrindod a short time ago, he met a Medical Man who bad been working with the Nurse prior to her coming here, and he said that Barmoutb was indeed fortunate in having a Nurse with the efficiency and ability of Nurse Roberts. Mr John Morgan, Artro House, testi. fied from personal experience, that a kinder and more careful Nurse could never be found. He was deeply sorry they were losing her. A hearty vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Rbys Jones and seconded by Dr. J. Pugh Jones, to the Chairman termin- ated a very pleasant meeting, though it bad a ring of sadness in it. To the Editor. Sir,-Will you allow me, through the II medium of your columns, to express my most sincre thanks to the kind friends who so honoured me by making me a presentation on Monday night. I could not trust my feelings to give them ex- pression, but like the poet I can say- Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy ngbalon." I Itake this opportunity of thanking the Barmouth people for the kindness and consideration I received at their hands during my long stay in the town. Faithfully yours, SARAH ROBERTS. (Nurse). I