Welsh Journals

*7* PUfYSTIjI D6^I|E^Y II)P$ZII}E. * No. 44. Vol. IV. AUGUST, 1896. Price One Penny. LLANIDLOES. THE GARDEN SALE. Thanks to the hearty co-operation of many willing ■workers the Garden Sale on July 8th was a decided financial success., although the unporpitious elements interfered somewhat with the games and decorations. However it is an ill wind (and of wind we had more than enough) tka: blows no one any good, and so the demand for a repetition the following week, which it ■Would have been unsafe to refuse, brought fresh grist 1o the mill, and additional enjoyment, we hope, to the public. We are afraid that some who bougkt tickets tor the first day and were prevented from attending f>arly, scarcely got their money's worth, but they have the satisfaction of knowing that they suffered in a good cause, and we are sure they will not grudge the expenditure. Space will not allow a minute description. The Variety Stall over which Mrs. Jones, The Vicarage, presided, assisted by Miss Davies,White House, claims credit for the lion's share of the receipts, a result due no less to the winning ways of the sellers than to the attractions of the stall. -The stall itself was kindly lent by Mr. Hughes, Old Mansions. Mr. Williams' unique Stall was an eloquent monument to his industry and skill, and the *'Uri on photographs and frames was, we should say, unprecedented in the history of sales, while the ' Fairy Well " with its picturesque attendants, Miss Criss Kerr, in Scotch costume, and Miss Ida Webb, as a Welsh maiden, and Beatrice Davies, Fred ■Navies, Bryan and Enid Jones as fairies, was a source °f much amusement and profit. The Refreshment '■tall the first day was in the capable hands of Miss Marshall, assisted by Misses Kerr, and Miss Millie Marshall, and brought in a goodly sum, while on the ^econd occasion the good things where dispensed by Miss Thomas and Miss Maysmor. Miss Ikin exercised "er prophetic, skill in a cunningly constructed tent, «nd while promising, we hope, good fortunes to her Vl^itors in the future, relieved their pockets in the Present. The grounds were gaily decorated, with ^ags, which were made by Mrs. Cowan and Miss ^y_tibb, amusing and appropriate mottoes made by Miss Kerr, and Japanese lanterns. In addition to those already mentioned to whom our most grateful ^'' a i > Ic s are due for contributions as well as Assistance, we wish to acknowledge with grati¬ tude valuable contributions from the following :—• Mrs. Oph. Evans, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. and Miss Gertrude Davies, White House, Mrs. J. O. Evans, Miss Harbidge, Mrs. Edward Benbow, Mrs. Edw. Hughes, Mrs. Kinsey, Brynllys, Mrs. Lloyd- Kinsey, Mrs, Geo. Roberts, Miss Ellen Davies, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Collins, Miss Jerman, New Street, Mrs Webb, Mrs. Lock, Mrs. Paull, Mrs. Danl. Davies, Miss Maargie Jones, Miss Gwynne Thomas, Mr. Richard Williams, and Ethel and. Willie Richardson. Valuable assistance was also given by Messrs. Rich. Davies, H, D. Webb, J. Kerr, (who graced the scene in picturesque Scotch costume) Fred Kerr, E. Powell, and to Mr. John Parker, who stoutly held the gates as of yore. RECEIPTS. £ s. d. Mrs. Jones, July 8th 81 ,, 15th Mr. Williams, July 8th .... 10 ,, 15th ... 16 Miss Marshall, July 8th ... Misses Maysmor & Thomas, July 15th 15 Miss Ikm, July 8th <* „ 15th Games, etc. Gate Money, July 8th ,, 15th £28 7i Expenses 74 £26 This Balance has been paid into the National Schools Building Fund at the N. & S. Wales Bank THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS. We are glad to say that H. M. Inspector's annual report on the National Schools this year was distinctly satisfactory. The Mixed School has much improved in discipline and made great progress in every way since Mr.. R. M. Davies entered on his duties as Head Master, while the Infant School still maintains the state of efficiency to which Miss Phillips has brought it, in spite of the great lack of accommodation, which, we trust, will now soon be remedied. We have to acknowledge with sincere thanks, a very handsome and opportune gift of reading books, slates, maps, and other school requisites to the value of over £12 from an old pupil of the school, who during a visit in the