Welsh Journals

t WHYSM D6^PP IjglGfjIZnjB. * No. 25. Vol. III. JANUARY, 1895. Price One Penny. LLANIDLOES. The Sale of Work took place in the Public Rooms on Wednesday, December 5th, and proved a great success. It was opened by Daniel Davies, Esq., Mayor of the Borough, who was met on his entrance into the room by a procession of some twenty children in fancy dress, who escorted him round the room and on to the platform. After a few introductory words from the Vicar, Mr. Davies declared the Sale open, and emphasized the good work which had been done by the National Schools in the past, and the advisability of avoiding the increase of the rates which would undoubtedly be necessitated if they were to be closed. The business of selling then began, and continued pretty briskly till evening. The stalls were presided over by Mrs. E. 0. Jones, Vicarage, and Mrs. Paull ; Mrs. Cope, Mrs. G. Roberts, and Mrs. G. M. Benbow ; Mrs. Danl. Davies and Mrs. Kinsey, Brynllys ; Mrs. •Kerr, assisted by many young ladies. Mrs. and Miss ■Marshall were in charge of the refreshment stall, and Were ably seconded by Miss Marshall of Montgomery. During the afternoon, Mr. Bywater gave exhibitions °f his Phonograph in the lower part of the room, w')ile in a tent on the platform, those who were eager to know their future had their fortune told by Miss •u. Ikin and Miss Paul!. But, undoubtedly, the greatest interestof the day, centred round the election. *t bad been announced that a poll would be taken as to. whether Mr. E. D. Davies or Mr. Broadie Griffith stood highest in point of popularity. Votes were sold at one penny ea,ch, and deposited in a ballot box, and the poll was declared every half hour; the contest Proved close and exciting, the candidates running neck aT1d neck till the very end. At the last poll but one, ■^r. Griffith shot ahead which put the canvassers and aRent,s working for Mr. Davies on their mettle. The Poll closed at eight precisely—so punctually, in fact, that we understand that a large batch of votes for iVfr. Griffith was just too late to be recorded. The poll was declared by the Mayor at 10 p.m. amid a scene of wildest excitement, as follows : Davies 778, ^riffith 714. We. thank both candidates heartily for heir assistance, and also Mr L M. Jones with whom the idea originated. At 8-30, the Christmas Tree which was under the management of Mrs. Bell and ■hss Ikin was thrown open, and presented a truly P'endid appearance, being covered with upwards of 4o0 articles and ornaments, which were distributed among the ticket holders. The Sale realized £36—a goodly sum in these hard times. The following children took part in the fancy dress procession:—Miss Kerr, Summerfield, Swiss girl ; Mi- s Ingram, New Inn, shepherd girl; Master Webb, Buffalo Bill; Master Richard James Jones, forester ; Miss Lena Davies, fancy costume ; Miss Celia Roberts, fairy ; Master Cecil R. Cope, Father Christmas ; Miss Mary Phillips, fancy costume; Miss Florrie Phillips, Queen of flowers ; Master Eddie Phillips, trumpeter ; Master Willie Davies, fancy costume ; Master Albert Roberts, fancy costume ; Miss Beatrice Roberts, Bo peep ; Miss Nellie Webb, gipsy ; Master Titho Jones, sailor boy ; Miss Louisa Goldsworthy, Mother Hubbard ; Master Bryan Jones, sailor ; Miss Jennie Kinsey, fancy costume; Miss Beatrice Davies, fancy costume; Master Harry Webb, Father Christmas ; Master George Kerr, herald. A Rummage Sale was held at the National Schools on Friday, December 21st, the proceeds of which were devoted to paying off the debt still remaining on the Organ. The Sale which was promoted by Miss Ikin, realized about £9, and we must thank her for her energy iu organizing it. Miss Lena Ikin and Miss Webb took charge of the refreshments, and a large number of ladies assisted in selling. The joint debate between the Llanidloes Literary and Debating Society and the Young Mens' Friendly Society took place at the Bethel Street Schoolroom on December 7th. The subject was " That the pur¬ suit of athletics is carried to excess in the present day ''; the first named Society taking the affirmative. The discussion lasted till nearly eleven, and caused great interest and excitement. The poll resulted as follows:—Affir. 53, Neg. 50.