Archifdy Ceredigion Archives
ADX/425: James family ephemera

Acc.1122

Ref: ADX/425

Reference: [GB 0212] ADX/425
Date(s): 1885-1972
Level: Fonds
Extent: 69 items
Scope and Content: Ephemera relating to the James family of Gilwern, Buarth Road, Aberystwyth

ADX/425/1
National Provincial Bank of England savings account book for Messrs J. & David Charles Owens, grocers, Aberystwyth.
1885-1901

ADX/425/2
National Provincial Bank of England savings account book of Mr J. Owens, grocer, Aberystwyth.
1907-1912

ADX/425/3
National Provincial Bank of England savings account book of Mr J. Owens, grocer, Princess Street, Aberystwyth.
1912-1914

ADX/425/4
Small black book contained within a black holder issued by the Independent Order of Rechabites, a fraternal organization and friendly society that promoted abstinence from alcohol and became a financial institution. Branches could be referred to as a ‘tent’, with this book being part of the ‘Ystwyth Tent’, instituted on 27 January 1883. This book belonged to John James and contains notes of monetary contributions that were made.
1891-1934

ADX/425/5
Memorandum addressed to Mrs James by P. B. Loveday, plumber and general decorator, for works to be carried out at the hall and staircase, with an estimate for all the work at £12.00.
19 June 1909

ADX/425/6
Junior Certificate for Annie Mary James at the Tonic Sol-Fa College (The Tonic Sol-Fa method is a technique for teaching sight-singing) for passing the examination in "Musical Memory, in Time, in Tune, and in Singing from the Modulator".
28 April 1913

ADX/425/8
National Provincial Bank of England Savings account book of Mrs Davies.
1914-1933

ADX/425/9
Receipts and bills. 127 items including: confirmation of shares bought via the National Provincial Bank of England; receipts from shops in Aberystwyth and London (clothes, shoes, jewellery, grocers, gas companies, electricity, furniture and ironmonger) including several receipts for Howell & Co., Aberystwyth, Liberty (London) for Mrs James Gilwern; Spence’s (London); John Barker & Co. (London); Dr Jones & Son boot (Aberystwyth); Thomas Ellis & Co. (Aberystwyth); Garner and Somerford (London); documents relating to the distribution of shares following the death of Mrs. Eustina Davies; receipts relating to the death of Mr. Evan Evans; share certificate for Mrs E. Davies; a bill for household repairs; instructions for a gramophone; document regarding the rent of plots from University College of Wales, Aberystwyth; final notice for income tax and house duty addressed to Mr Davies for the year commencing 6 April 1917 and receipt; demand note for general and water rates; renewal for insurance for the sum of £800 in 1919; teacher’s salary at Council School, Aberystwyth for Miss A.M. Jones; receipt for inserting an obituary for Davis, 1933, in the Cambrian News; income from shares; household bills; bill for last offices by a nurse and a bill for a coffin.
1911-1958

ADX/425/10
Central Welsh Board Junior Certificate issued to Anne Mary James at Aberystwyth County School by the Central Welsh Board, in the subjects of English Language and Literature, History, Welsh, French (with conversational power), Arithmetic, Botany, Geography, Needlework and Cutting-Out. Four signatures: the chairman, the vice-chairman, the chief inspector and the clerk to the board.
2 September 1918

ADX/425/11
Soldier’s Demobilization Account for J. James who served in the Royal Engineers, detailing earnings and payments that were due to him.
8 April 1919

ADX/425/12
Central Welsh Board Senior Certificate issued to Anne Mary James, at Aberystwyth County School, by the Central Welsh Board, in the subjects of English Language and Literature, Welsh, French (with conversational power), Botany, Geography, Needlework and Cutting-Out (with distinction). Four signatures: the chairman, the vice-chairman, the chief inspector and the clerk to the board.
5 September 1919

ADX/425/13
Letter from the Local Food Control Committee informing Mr J. James that he was granted the tenancy of Plot No. 30 on the Gerddi’r Ddol Allotments.
13 November 1919

ADX/425/14
Letter by John James concerning an income tax assessment for 1924-1925 regarding apartments.
6 May 1925 - 22 April 1925

ADX/425/15
Ten prescriptions (in envelopes) for Miss James and Mrs James. Two were prescribed by S.D. Doughton at 18 Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, the remainder by W. Miall Jones at 33, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth.
29 January 1931 - 22 June 1943

ADX/425/16
Letter to Mr James from Mary Charles concerning previous correspondence.
7 June 1934

ADX/425/17
2 certificates awarded to Mrs A.M. James for tapestry during the 1939 Eisteddfod with signatures by the chairman of the committee, William Jones, and the general secretary, Morris T. Williams. The text is surrounded by flower motifs, with the Welsh dragon at the bottom of the page and the seal of Denbighshire County Council in the right-hand corner.
7-12 August 1939

ADX/425/18
Letter sent to Mrs and Miss James, from W. G. Anthony in Sudan, a serving signalman, with updates about himself consisting of complaining about the weather, how he was finding Asmara and wishing he was back home.
20 July 1941

ADX/425/19
Photocopy of a letter addressed to Miss A. James with the sender, W. G. Anthony who was serving in Egypt as a signalman at the time. He sends his regards to Ann and her family and sends updates about himself.
30 March 1943

ADX/425/20
Programme (in Welsh), for a children’s concert on Friday 26 February at the Baker Street Independent Chapel.
26 February 1932

ADX/425/21
Eisteddfod programme (in Welsh) for events taking place on Friday 30 November, divided into different categories, at the Sunday School on Baker Street. Three copies.
30 November 1934

ADX/425/22
Pamphlet for Aberystwyth Evening Classes by the Cardiganshire Education Committee with information on subjects, tutors, pricen etc. These classes were held at Alexandra Road School, Ardwyn County School, with art classes at Aberystwyth Public Library.
1934-1935

ADX/425/23
Programme (in Welsh) for a performance of Young Griffiths by the Siloh Drama Company at Aberystwyth’s Parish Hall.
16 January 1935

ADX/425/24
Programme for Children’s Musical Revue, consisting of 14 songs to be performed by Alexandra Road Girl’s School, at Municipal Hall, Aberystwyth.
18 October 1935

ADX/425/25
Poster for a repeat performance of the Juvenile Musical Revenue performed by the Alexandra Road Girl’s School at Municipal Hall, Aberystwyth, with proceeds going to the Infirmary Extension Fund and Dinner Scheme. 3 copies.
28 October 1935

ADX/425/26
Order of Service for Lantern Lecture by Dr Albert Schweitzer at Municipal Hall, Aberystwyth.
8 December 1935

ADX/425/27
Young people’s winter 1935/36 programme of events at Baker Street Independent Chapel, Aberystwyth. In Welsh.
1935

ADX/425/28
Souvenir Programme of Celebrations in Aberystwyth for the coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth with details for events taking place on the 11 and 12 May 1937. Inserted is a programme for sports taking place on the football field on 12 May 1937, and (in Welsh) programme for a performance of the blue flower.
1937

ADX/425/29
Bilingual order of service at Shiloh Chapel, Aberystwyth, to celebrate the coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
12 May 1937

ADX/425/30
Booklet: Welsh National Theatre Limited cast lists for plays ‘Y Gaing Olaf’, ‘The Story of Bethlehem’, ‘BWCI’, ‘Pwerau’r Nos’ and ‘Treftadaeth’. Mostly in Welsh.
n.d. [c. early 20th century]

ADX/425/31
Poster for Urdd Gobaith Cymru camps in August 1938. In Welsh.
1938

ADX/425/32
Pamphlet with details of Urdd Gobaith Cymru camps in 1938 and loose application form. In Welsh.
1938

ADX/425/33
Urdd Gobaith Cymru emblem with the motto ‘YR URDD ER MWYN CYMRY’.
n.d. [early 20th century]

ADX/425/34
Programme and season membership ticket 1935-36, Urdd Gobaith Cymru Aberystwyth branch, belonging to Annie James. In Welsh.
1935

ADX/425/35
Programme for the fourth national sports event organised by the Urdd Gobaith Cymru at Aberystwyth. In Welsh.
13 July 1935

ADX/425/36
Circular letter from Urdd Gobaith Cymru listing forthcoming events (the Eisteddfod, sports events, camps etc.)
January 1938

ADX/425/37
National Eisteddfod, Aberystwyth 1938, programme for drama competitions. In Welsh.
June 1938

ADX/425/38
Urdd Gobaith Cymru poster advertising the fourth national sports event at Aberystwyth. In Welsh.
n.d. [1935]

ADX/425/39
Pamphlet: Summary of Prime Minister's David Lloyd-George’s war aims, given as a speech to the Trade Unions in Westminster on 5 January 1918. Printed by the National War Aims Committee.
1918

ADX/425/40
Notebook produced by "Dicks" boots & shoes. Contents include: 1931 calendar, details of the company, tips to prolong the life of Dicks footwear, and shoe measurements. Some handwritten content, smudged and illegible.
1931

ADX/425/41
Price list for products sold by W.H. Head & Son, Ltd., a company in London that sold yarns and wools.
September 1934

ADX/425/42
Booklet produced by the Executive Committee of the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales and the Caernarvon Chamber of Commerce, with information about the area and list of accommodation to rent in Caernarfon and the surrounding area.
August 1935

ADX/425/43
Small booklet containing revised rules and standing orders for the Cardiganshire County Association of Teachers.
November 1935

ADX/425/44
Metropolitan Police Christmas card. Emblem of the Met on front, photograph of "The review of the police by H.M. the King at Hyde Park, on 20th July, 1935" on the inside. Inscribed with with season’s greetings from ‘John’
[1935]

ADX/425/45
Booklet: Teachers World Classroom Companions no. 10, with dates of significant world events 1913-1936.
>1936

ADX/425/46
Post Office Magazine, February 1936 issue. Loose enclosures: revised scale of charges for Electricity in Aberystwyth and a telegram to Mr James.
February 1936

ADX/425/47
Season ticket for the Aberystwyth Yesterday exhibition.
1972

ADX/425/48
Three pages torn from Home Chat magazine with recipes, dancing tips, and a knitting pattern.
8 December 1923

ADX/425/49
‘Trex’ Cookery book published by J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd, Liverpool, with recipes using Trex vegetable fat products.
[1935]

ADX/425/50
McDougall’s Cookery Book, 15th edition. Edited by Mabel I. Rivers. With recipes using McDougall's flour.
n.d. [early to mid-20th century]

ADX/425/51
Elizabeth Craig’s Everyday Cooking book. Published by Collins.
[1935]

ADX/425/52
Mini pocket calendar for 1926. Two black cats on front cover; D.W. Evans printed on back cover.
1926

ADX/425/53
Diary Calendar 1940, Souvenir Diaries. Contains speeches from George VI, Neville Chamberlain, Arthur Greenwood and Archibald Sinclair. Proceeds of sale to go to former pupils of Ely Council School serving in the army. Some handwritten entries in April.
1940

ADX/425/54
Unopened Vogue sewing pattern no. 6313 for a 'Misses’ One-Piece Frock'
n.d. [early to mid-20th century]

ADX/425/55
Dress pattern in illustrated envelope, Everywoman’s Perfect Paper Patterns no. 4210.
n.d. [early to mid-20th century]

ADX/425/56
Bestway paper pattern no. 58,707 for a dress, with sewing instructions. Sent to A. James, Aberystwyth.
n.d. [early 20th century]

ADX/425/57
Stephen’s Inks blotting paper. Blue blotting paper advertising ink produced by the company: "an intense and permanent black. It is extremely smooth and pleasant to write with". 15 copies.
n.d. [early to mid-20th century]

ADX/425/58
Old Dutch Cleanser, Hints for Housewives. Cover depicts a woman in Dutch costume cleaning a platter whilst sitting on a can of ‘Old Dutch Cleanser’. Also contains information about the product itself and the different uses for it, and a section with cleaning tips that use the product around the house.
n.d. [early 20th century]

ADX/425/59
Civil Service Commission examination questions: essays in English (paper 1 and paper 2), handwriting, orthography, history, and geography.
n.d. [c. 1940s - 1950s]

ADX/425/60
One full free gift coupon produced by Alfred Bird & Sons Ltd., which could be saved up with other coupons in exchange for a selection of food or clothing. Differing numbers of coupons could be used for different items of exchange.
n.d. [c. early to mid-20th century]

ADX/425/61
Regulations for competitive examinations regarding learnerships in smaller provincial post offices. The regulations include general regulations, the different rules for male and female learners (including their payscales) and handwriting.
n.d. [c. 1940s-1950s]

ADX/425/62
Leaflet. Our food today: wise housekeeping in war-time, issued by the Ministry of Food, directed towards housewives, with tips about ways they could help to reduce food consumption and save fuel in the kitchen during the war. Headings within the leaflet include "Our Food - Our Defence", "Careful Buying", "Careful Cooking", "Saving Fats" and "Saving Bread & Flour" leaflet.
n.d. [c. 1939-1945].

ADX/425/63
Postcard of Liberty’s [of London]. Unused.
n.d. [c. early to mid-20th century]

ADX/425/64
Recipes for puddings using Bird’s ‘Puddena’.
n.d. [c. early to mid-20th century]

ADX/425/65
Booklet produced by Chivers Jellies: Firm Favourites 2nd series no. 4 containing a recipe for orient cream, children's page with facts about jellyfish, and information about bees.
n.d. [c. early to mid-20th century]

ADX/425/66
Christmas greeting card produced by Thos. Ellis & Co., an Aberystwyth clothes and toy shop.
n.d. [early to mid-20th century]

ADX/425/67
British Railways, Western Region, train timetable for 1 August to 6 August for the National Eisteddfod at Dolgellau.
July 1949

ADX/425/68
Photograph of unidentified woman by H.H. Davies, Aberystwyth.
n.d. [late 19th century to early 20th century]

ADX/425/69
Newspaper clipping in Welsh with summary of the selection process for new deacons at the Baker Street Church, and names of the elected.
n.d. [c. early 20th century]