6th January 1899 – Goytrey Bachelors Tea

The enterprising bachelors of Saron Baptist Chapel gave an excellent tea on Monday evening week.

Mr David Morgan, The Wern; Mr Con. Pritchard Ty Rhuewan; Mr H. Humphries, Penystair; and Mr W. Evans, Coalbrook presided at the tables, which they had very tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers.

After tea a very interesting programme was given by the Sunday School scholars and friends.

The choir under the leadership of Mr Morgan in their selections, “The Saviours Birth2 and “Christmas Bells” gave evidence of a patient practise and careful training; Miss A.E. Carpenter accompanied.

The singing of the Mamhilad Male Voice Party conducted by Mr Ernest Evans was a pleasant item.

Miss Edith Grence and party in dialogue “New Brooms Sweep Clean” elected loud applause.

Miss M. Brown played accompaniment to the quartet, and Miss Carpenter solos.

The Chairman, the Rev. G.G. Cole, needless to say by his witty and appropriate remarks contributed much to the enjoyment of the meeting.

On Sunday last through the generosity of Mr Pyman of Goytrey House, who doubled the Anniversary collections, each scholar was presented with a suitable prize, and this was in addition to the usual trip given in the summer.

Great praise is also due to Mr John Evans who although ill at the time came out to take his place in the chair, and to Mrs Minnie Evans and Mrs Maggie Jones for their solos.

18th June 1915 – Goytrey Parish Tea 

Proceeds in Aid of War Fund

Proceeds of the Goytrey Parish Tea, Jumble sale, and Sports, which were held on Thursday last, are to be given to local War Funds.

The weather was delightful and a large crowd gathered in the field, kindly lent by Mr George Gwatkin. There were several attractive stalls which were prettily decorated, and the sports programme which was most enjoyable.

Music was provided by the Little Mill Reformatory Band, under the conductorship of Mr Cyril Allan.

Tea was served in the Nantyderry schoolroom, and the tray holders were Miss Leeworthy, Mrs Titcombe, Mrs Spencer, Miss Weeks, Mrs Morris, Mrs Merrick, Miss Williams, Mrs Jenkins and Miss Crump, who were assisted by Mrs George Jones, Mrs Parry, Mrs Collins and Mrs J Owen. Mr Tom Evans and Mr George Jones also assisted – the general secretary, Mr C Merrick admirably discharged his onerous duties.

The stall holders were as follows:

Jumble stall: Mrs Byrde, Mrs Davies, Miss C.M. Evans, Miss Wood, the Misses Boyce. Flower stall: Misses Davies, Miss Lena Lloyd, Miss Molly Leeworthy.

Sweet stall: Misses Gwatkins and Miss Mary Harris.

Cake stall: Miss Wilks, Miss Jones, Miss Gertie Harding, Miss Annie Probert.

Bran Tub:Miss M.J. Evans.

Shooting gallery: Mr W. Crump.

Cokernut bagatelle etc stall: Mr C. Cornish, Mr J. Owen, Mr J. Rosser.

Kaiser Bill stall: Mr Franklin Harris and Mr Harry Morgan.

Fortune telling: Miss A. Jones.

The clock test contest was managed by Mr E. Gwatkin and Mr D. James, and the ‘gate’ was attended to by Messrs Merrick Jenkins, Richard Jenkins, A. Probert, Sidney Jenkins, H. Pritchard, H. Gwatkin, Arthur Jenkins and Wilfred Jenkins.

The sports were directed by a committee of which Mr F. Harris was chairman. Mr Joe Owen organiser, Mr W. Knipe handicapper, Mr E. Morris starter, Mr Evan Morris treasurer, and Mr Eli Evans judge.

Messrs G. Lewis, F. Leeworthy, and F. Cornes were also members of the committee.

The results were as follows:

The 100 yards race [boys]: 1. T. Knipe; 2. E. Owen; 3. A. Phillips

The 100 yards race [girls] 1. V. Stinchcombe; 2. I. Jenkins; 3. Lena Spencer

High jump [boys]: 1. E. Phillips; 2. T. Williams; 3. F. Collins

100 yards flat race [open] 1. Bert Harvet; 2. W.J. Eyesham

100 yards sack race; 1. E. Owen; 2. E. Higgs

100 yards race [ladies]; 1. Phyllis Spencer; 2. May Smith

220 yards flat race [handicap] 1. Bert Davies; 2. Bert Langley

120 yards three legged race; 1. F. Leeworthy & W. Collins; 2. Dodds & Williams

Wheelbarrow race [open]; 1. Bert Harvey & T. Davies; 2. E. Owen & H. Stinchcombe

Potatoe race [boys]; 1. I. Hobbs; 2. E. Owen; 3. F. Collins

100 yards race [girls]; 1. G. Williams; 2. L. Jenkins; 3. N. Stinchcome

married ladies race; 1. Mrs Eversham; 2. Mrs Titcombe; 3. Mrs Collins

There was a competition for children for the best bunch of roses and the judges were Mr J. Harding and Mr Evan Morris, whose awards were:

1. Vera Jenkins
2. Ivy Jenkins
3. Eva Parsons

Guessing the weight of a live sheep aroused great interest. The correct weight was 98 lbs and the following guessed correctly:

Miss Powell – Thornbury

Mrs Williams- Mamhilad

Miss Morgan – New House

Mr W. Edwards – Nuuadd

Mr W. Hawkins – Pontymoel

Mr J. Jones – Ty Llwyd

21st December 1888 – Goytrey

The first concert for the season in connection with the Tonic Sol-fa class was given in the British Schoolroom on Thursday evening the 19^th inst., the proceeds being in aid of the school funds.

Col. Byrde presided over a large and appreciative audience. The selection of songs was of a decidedly superior character, while the manner in which they were rendered reflected great credit upon the performers.

The comic songs, (in character) by Mr Rogers, elicited roars of laughter, while a humorous reading by Mr H. Byrde, and a dialogue by Mr Jeremiah and party caused a great deal of amusement.

Two cornet solos were given by Mr D. Bowen, who acquitted himself in a highly satisfactory manner.

26th May 1877 – Important to Dog Owners

Colonel Byrde announced the determination of the Bench to issue notices to the effect that all dogs shall be muzzled or taken care of till August 1^st.

A dog at Goytre, it appears, had bitten 6 other dogs; and the Bench, under the circumstances felt justified in issuing this order.