Newspaper extracts for Oystermouth parish

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Searches made on these places in this order; Oystermouth & Mumbles

• From The Cambrian 5th October 1888

OYSTERMOUTH. TO THE EDITOR OF THE CAMBRIAN.

" Sir, Will you kindly insert in your esteemed journal the following few lines for the benefit of your correspondent in your last issue, and for the comforting effect it may have on the unfortunate" Board" whom he so flippantly and ignorantly attacks. The noun Parish is the precinct or territorial jurisdiction of a secular priest or ecclesiastical society, or the precinct, the inhabitants of which belong to the same church. In some of the American States (where the writer has been for some years), "Parish" is an ecclesiastical society, not bound by territorial limits. But the inhabitants of a town belonging to one church, though residing promiscuously among the people of another church, are called a parish. This is particularly the case in Massachussets. In Connecticut the legal appelation of such a society is Ecclesiastical Society; in Louisiana the State is divided into parishes, which correspond to counties. Now, Sir, how your "silver lining cloud" gentlemen can make a watering place of a parish, unless be has a watery brain, the writer fails to see. If Mr Penrice cannot get a more intelligent nominator, he must feel complimented at the calibre of the "silver lining" correspondent, to say nothing of his prophetic soul re Swansea annexing, or annihilating the "Mongrel town?"—I am. Sir, yours respectfully, AN OLD TRAVELLER. 28th September, 1888.

• From The Cambrian 30th May 1879

OYSTERMOUTH. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN."

SIR,—It will be in the recollection of many of the inhabitants of this village when the Coast Guard boarded homeward-bound ships as soon as they anchored in the Mumbles Roads. Now they (the ships) have to bring up, and wait for a tug to come off, and then the said tug to steam in around the oyster beds, blowing a steam-whistle for an hour or more to wake up the Coast Guard men. This is a common occurrence, but this was not the case years ago  ......(part extract)......

 I beg to remain, Yours respectfully, FORTY YEARS AGO. Oystermouth, 27th May, 1879. "

• From The Cambrian 13th June 1879

OYSTERMOUTH TRAVELLING. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN."

" Sir,—Will you kindly, with your usual desire to ventilate frowsy conduct, allow an old resident and traveller on the Oystermouth line to protest against the way the new Limited (very limited in sagacity) Swansea and Mumbles Railway Company" are acting. Is it not a pity Mr. Dickson disposed of it to the present proprietors, as Mr. Dickson stated (in a public meeting, when trying to get powers to extend his [then] line to the Head) that he would not only give them any concessions they asked for. but multiply them by two if not four per cent. Since the new company has taken possession, they, in their anxiety to promote the comfort of the passengers, compel second class travellers to ride in a "hybrid" sort of vehicle, between a jail van and a cattle truck. This is ominous for the Mumbles.   ......(part extract)......

Yours respectfully, N. O. GAMON. Mumbles, 11th June, 1879. "

• From The Cambrian 26th January 1877

OYSTERMOUTH CHURCH. TO THE EDITOR OF THE" CAMBRIAN"

"SIR.—In these days, when the question of the disestablishment of the Church of England is being continually discussed, I should like to lay before your readers certain facts which illustrate the desirability of the principle of disestablishment being applied to one church at least; I refer to the Oystermouth Parish Church. If a hapless wayfarer enters that sacred edifice with the hope that he will derive consolation and peace from the service, so as to strengthen him for the possible troubles of the coming week, he is woefully mistaken. First of all he gazes about in quest of a seat, and having found one in the back part of the church, he sits down and waits trustingly for an ordinary rendering of a village church service. The first few chords of the voluntary are played on the organ, and, if he possesses a sensitive musical ear, his nerves will be slightly disturbed; but charitably supposing that the organist is nervous or that his or her fingers are cold, he resettles himself and concludes that as the service proceeds the supposed temporary disability of the organist will be removed ......(part extract)......

Yours truly, Jan. 25, 1877. INDIGNANS. "

•  From The Cambrian 15th September 1899

MUMBLES. The air of Mumbles is absolutely pure and full of ozone and other health-giving properties. The scenery is remarkably picturesque and varied. The accommodation for health and pleasure- seekers is of the best. The health record will compare favourably with that of any watering- resort in the kingdom-indeed, the latest medical returns are the best for years. A regular train service runs to Mumbles from Swansea during the summer-as follows from twelve o'clock:-   ......(part extract)......

• From The Cambrian 20th July 1906

MUMBLES. [FROM THE "DAILY MAIL."]  Visitors are increasing steadily and are enjoying delightful weather. The cliffs, which extend from Mumbles Head to Worms Head, twenty miles away, can be seen at their best now. The walks connecting the various bays are remarkable for variety of scene, and the views from them are like- wise enchanting. The firm and wide sands at Langland and Caswell Bays make perfect playgrounds, with almost unlimited space, for "castle" building. Bathing is in full operation. Two pierrot troupes provide popular entertainment. Marine excursions are run daily to Ilfracombe, Lundy, Lynmouth, and Clovelly.

•  From The Cambrian 9th March 1900

MUMBLES. "MY COUNTRY, RIGHT OR WRONG!" The session of the Oystermouth Debating Society was opened at the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening. A capital programme had been arranged by the secretary, Mr. D. Tucker, and there is every prospect of a successful session. Although strictly non- sectarian, the Society has been organised in connection with the Church Social Club, the membership of which even now far exceeds the early anticipations of the promoters. The attendance at Monday's meeting of the Debating Society was exceedingly good.    ....(part extract)......

• From The Cambrian 11th January 1901

MUMBLES. GLEE SOCIETY'S CONCERT. The third of the series of concerts under the auspices of the Oystermouth Glee Society, took place on Saturday evening. It was not nearly so well attended as it deserved to be    ....(part extract)......

• From The Cambrian 19th April 1901

MUMBLES. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. An entertainment in aid of the School Prize Fund was given by the scholars attending the National School on Thursday evening in last week, and judging from appearances must have been successful from a financial point of view, there being an exceptionally large attendance. This was, no doubt, due in a large measure to the interest taken in the event by the children themselves, as shown by the energetic manner in which they pushed the sale of tickets prior to the entertainment.      ....(part extract)......

• From The Cambrian 18th May 1900

MUMBLES. OYSTERMOUTH CRICKET CLUB. We notice that the members of the above- named organisation have taken advantage of the last few fine days, to turn out and practice at the nets. Evidently they mean to be prepared for the work that is before them this season. The club is still in the Swansea and District League, and we understand a bold bid is to be made to secure the championship shield. The prospects of the club this year are pretty rosy, taking all things into consideration. The Oystermouth ground is beautifully situated, and, with plenty of rolling, &c., could easily be made one of best (if not the best) in the district- of course, the St. Helen's Field excepted.   ....(part extract)......

•  From The Cambrian 9th April 1880

MUMBLES. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN."

"SIR,—Excitement has been running high here for the last ten days in consequence of the Local Board Election and on Monday last after the declaration of the Poll, an epidemic was observeable, but not of a dangerous nature, and strange to say it did not attack the intelligent portion of the inhabitants. The symptoms were pains in the mind, and apparently violent irritation but happily later in the day it was pronounced to be nothing worse than "nettle rash." It appears that some weeks ago that select and powerful body, the Ratepayers Association, made up their minds that they would exterminate from their midst this stinging plant, root and branch and went so far as to advertise the spot to let where it appeared to be flourishing but in their futile attempt, notwithstanding their various dodges, they got so stung themselves that they are still smarting from its effects, and the plant no doubt feels grateful that it is allowed three more years before moving further west!

Yours truly, AN ELECTOR. "