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ABERYSTWYTH ACCIDENT AT NATIONAL LIBRARY. On Saturday morning an inquest was held at Aberystwyth Infirmary by John; Evans, Esq., district coroner. into the death of Robert Bland, who met with an accident on the previous Tuesday at the National Library. The following were on the jury: Messrs. "William Thomas, J.P., Bronllys, foreman Thomas Jenkins, 19, Thespian-street; James Williams, Queens- ville; R. J- Ellis, 14, Cambrian-stet I Richard Rowlands, William Williams, Nelson Nelson, North-parade; Robert Roberts, J. W. Hughes, Richard Jones, Charles Evans, Northgate-street; Thos. Thomas, Penglaise-terrace. Mr. W. Charles Evans, Swansea, inspector of factories, was present. The body was identified hy Mrs. Eliza- beth Bland, the widow, who said deceased lived at 2, Portland-road. She prepared breakfast for Irim on Tuesday morning and he left the house in his usual health at 5.15. He was sixty--seven years of age. She saw him in bed at the Infirmary on; Tuesday evening and was with him when he died at one o'clock on Thursday morn- ing. He told her that he had fallen on his left shoulder. John Daniels, bricklayer, of Slough, Windsor, now staying at Myrtle Cottage, Poplar-row, said bland was attending him on Tuesday morning when working on the ceiling of the upper gallery of the new ball in course of erection. The steel joist* in that portion were ready for flooring and covered with planks. The other part of the ceiling was completed and the con- crete was put in. Between those two portions there was an open bay, which had a span of about thirteen feet. Across the hay were two strong planks each measuring 9? inches by three, which formed a gang- way between the hack and front parts of the ceiling. The gangway rested on steel joists at each end, the steel joists being five inches by three. Bland appeared in his usual health on Tuesday morning. If he felt queer he would have said so. He was carrying bricks in a hod across the gangway to him. The gangway WAA quite clear. Witness did not see Bland fall and heard no noise. George Beale, carpenter, told him Bland had fallen and witness went down a ladder to see. He came back to the gangway which he found in the same state as before. There was a clear space above and there was no need to stoop. The run was alongside the wail and there was no obstruction or projection. The accident occurred about twenty minutes after commencing work. Bland had crossed the gangway twice that morning before he fell and had done so for the previous week. Replying to the Inspector, witness said the gangway was the usual width and he thought it was wide enough for working at that height. Albert Henry Mathews, of 22, King's- Toad, Exeter, now staying at 4, St. George's-terrace. Llanbadarn-road, said he was employed as a joiner and saw Bland fall. He was working twenty-five feet from the spot where Bland fell nearly opposite the bay. He saw Bland falling across the end of the pudlock attached to the staging below the gangway. Bland bounded off the pudlock to another staging, an equal dis- tance below. That staging was supported by iron stanchions with steel joists and projected into the open bay. Bland then fell on a trestle and from the trestle on to the floor. He, therefore, fell four times. Witness went to him at once and found him conscious. Apparently, no bones were broken. He could not say whether B1 and fell from the planks forming the gangway or from the completed part of the ceiling. Phillip M •islen, 7. Portland-road, said he was a builder's foreman in the employ of Messrs. H. Willcock and Co., the con- tractors for the erection of the National Library. Bland was employed as brick- layer's labourer. Witness saw him in the arms of Mathews and attended by others at half-past six. Bland complained of in- jury to his shoulder, but was able to walk to the Infirmary accompanied by the Fore- man carpenter. A conveyance was offered, but he preferred to walk. Bland was working at the new block on the right band looking up from Llanbadarn-road. The nortion of ceiling nearest Linnhadarn had been finished. There was scaffolding three feet six below the gangway with a pudlock projecting about three feet be- yond the two planks. Below that there was another scaffolding with planks rest- in on steel joists supported by iron stan- chions, seven feet six below the gangway. Biand had been employed for two or three years and worked continuously for the past six months. He considered that the gangway of nineteen ioehes was sufficient across the open bay of thirteen fpeb span and at a height of fifteen fc-et. Thai, was the only gangway used at that level and Bland had crossed it several times. By the Inspector: It was his duty to examine the gangways. He saw that every new gangway put up was all right before it was used. He considered that the run was adequate for the purpose. The Inspector said the Departmental Committee appointed to inquire into build- ing accidents recommended that a run at » height of over five feet. should be at least twenty-seven inches wide. Witns said he wa-s not aware of that. It was only occasionally that those runs were used. The gangway was not meant for anyone to stand on. ordinary scaffolding for working on would be fotir or five foot wide. The run was not tied; but had a hold of twelve to eight inches "t each end of the girders and was perfectly secured without being tied. Dr. Arwyn Da vies, house surgeon, said be found that Bland had extensive bruis- ing on the right thigh and arm. The skin of the nose was grazed. Some of the ribs on the right side were bruised and two were fractured. His condition became grave on Wednesday evening and witness sent for the nearest relatives. Death was due to injury inflicted to the lung from the fractured ribs, *>ceomoanied by a cer- tain degree of shock. The injuries were consistent with the fall. The Coroner said it was not clear whether deceased fell from the ceiling or from the gangway, as he was not seen. Building was one of those operations which could not he car' ied on without a certain amount of risk. There was no evidence of negli- gence cf any kind. He did not know whether the recommendation of the De- partmental Committee would not hamper building operations; but it was evident that the gangway on which deceased worked was perfectly secure. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death." MEETING OF RATLWAYMFN. I'nder the auspices of the National Union of Raiiwavmen a well-attended meeting was held at Progress Hall on Sunday afternoon. Mr. J. Edwards, pre- sident of the local branch, was in the chair. The meeting ws addressed bv Mr. A. J. Williams. organising secretary, Cardiff, who was given a warm welcome- on his first visit to Aberystwyth. He expressed pleasure at the growth of trade unionism in Aberystwyth and district during recent years and hoped it would continue. He regretted that the meeting was over- shadowed by the cloud of European war. It was exceedingly deplorable, in his opinion, that ways and means bad not ijeen found to settle international differ- ences other than bv warfare. War was always a terrible thine, particularly to the workers of the country, because" of the sacrifice of limb and because of the desti- tution which followed. Those chiefly re- sponsible for the war were the war lords of Germany and the great armament firms both in Cermany and in Enqlanrl. Those armament firms had created periodical war scares so as to increase the demand for armaments and enable them to reap huge profits. The scares and bui^dine up of armaments had created so much bitterness between the coxintries that it required only a spark to t. the biterness aflame. It was the dutv of the workers to demand the nationalisation of ihmanufacture of anmamer-s and thus help to prevent private firms fostering war for own economical interests. He urged the im- portance of Ivivinrr strong representation of workers on the local distress com- mittees so is to secure that their interests in particular were adequately protected. Excellent work had done by the Labour in nrginjr the Government to regulate food nrires, to extend the nmvi- sions of the T'Vednn* of Children Act, and to rJnn1 effectively with unem- ployment caused bv the waT. He also ex- DJained the methods adopted by the National rni(n to proter-t the interests of raiiwavmen, which proved the immense ad- vantage they derived by having: a strong organisation behind tiifjm. The State had nominally nssumed control of t-lu1 railway? He hoped that arrangement wrtuld be made Tir-rmanent, because it would be advan- j tageous both to the railwaymen and to the community generally. The railwaymen's programme would be somewhat retarded on account of the war; but the Executive Committee would avail themselves of the earliest convenient opportunity to submit the programme to the companies and the Government. The claims included in the programme were more than justified, par- ticularly considering the enormous profits made by the cofnpanys in recent years. He urged a closer working agreement among trade unions. Their general in- terests were identical and would best be protected hy unity of action. Having described the advantages gained by labour representation in the House of Commons. he urged workers not to act inconsistently with their trade union principles by send- ing employers of labour, landowners, and capitalists as their so-oalled representa- tives in Parliament. If the workers used their power through their industrial or- ganisation and along political lines, their salvation from poverty and oppression would soon be achieved. (Applause). On the proposition of Mr. Edward Shone, seconded hy Mr. Rhvs Jones, Myrddin House, a vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Williams who was urged to pay another visit.

TREGARON Tribute to Honconfornnsts At the close of his book of reminiscences, the Rev D. Etiwardes, Crynfryn, pays a tribute to Welsh Nonconformists, which is refreshing reading after the violence of the Church Bilt controversy. Outside Wales, ho states, they do not bear the slightest reputation for large-mindedness; but speaking from his experiences as a candi- date for the County Council, a magistrate, and educationist, he adds-—I say it delib- erately that I have never met a bigoted Nonconformist or one who did not wish to he fair in his dealings towards everybody, and I have never met with a. Dissenter who would not meet me fairly half-way whenever we disagreed." Liust year he built a mission church in the very thick of Nonconformists. He was distinctly the aggressor and could claim no credit to himself beyond that he endeavoured to avoid hurting the feelings of the chapel people. Every load of material was hauled hy Nonconformists free of charge. From first to last they assisted hini with advice and labour. On the opening day. when nparly 2,000 people assembled, ihev threw their houses open and entertained the strangers with hearty goodwill. Death The death of Mrs. Jane Wil- liams, Pump House, Pentre, took place on Wednesday of last week. Deceased had been in a weak state of health for many months. For the past few months her health had improved, but she had a, paralytic seizure on Sunday week. Her husband predeceased her many years ago and she leaves two daughters and four sons, besides a large number of friends and relatives, to mourn their loss. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Saturday. Interment was made at Bwlch- gwynt Cemetery when the Revs. M. Evans and T. Watkins officiated.. Among the chief mourners were :—Miss Jano Williams (daughter); her daughter who lives at Aberystwyth Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams, London (son): Mr. John Williams, Mr. Tom Williams, Mr. lL Morgan Williams (sons); Mr. John Rowland, M.V.O., Car- diff (nephew). lr. Thomas Williams, Rhydt-alog; Mr. Zaccheus Williams, Bryn- anbor (brothers); and Mrs. Watkins, Tem- perance (niece). The coffin was of polished oak with brass mountings and covered by a wreath of flowers brought by Mrs. W. Williams, London. Deep sympathy is felt with the family. Sale of Ponies The annual sale of Welsh mountain ponies belonging to Mr. J. D. Ed wards, Nantstalwyn, will take place next Tuesday at the Talbot Hotel. Particulars are given in our advertising columns. PETTY SESSIONS, Tuesday, September 29th. Before 1). J. Williams, Esq., chair- man: the Rev. D. Edwardes, Dr, E. Lloyd, and R. S. Rowland, Esq. Jury Lists.—The jury lists were ex- amined and passed. Licensing.—Peter Jones was charged with having been on licensed premises during prohibited hours on July 15th. P.S. James Lewis applied for an adjourn- ment as the constable engaged in 'the cnse, P.C. Thomas Williams, was unable to attend Jones objected to the application and said it was rather expensive for him to come there time after time. There had already been two adjournments. It was unfair that the case should be kept looming over his head continually. He intended leaving the county in a fortnight. He therefore asked the Bench to come to the conclusion that the case should be struck out P.S. Lewis explained that when the case first came on the police were prepared to proceed Jones: But the constable was not here P.S. Lewis said the constable was in Aberystwyth at that time; but could have come to Tregaron if Mr. A. J. Hughes, the solicitor for the defence, had not asked for an adjourn- ment. To bring the constable therefore from Aberystwyth was unnecessary as an adjournment was agreed to. On the second occasion the constable was not well at Newcastle Emlyn and preparing to undergo an operation. Since then he had under- gone the operation and the police gave notice to the defence of intention to apply for adjournment. It could not be said that there was any unnecessary expense after notices were given—rJones admitted that the notices were received, but said that would not justify him in being absent. The magistrates could have refused the application and gono on with the case in his absence The Bench decided to ad- journ the case for another month. Dismissed.—Thomas. Williams, labourer, Llwyndrain, Ysbytcy Ystwyth, was charged with having allowed his wife to become chargeable to the En ion As there was no appearance, the case was dismissed—-P.S. Lewis said the case had been adjourned to enable defendant to fulfil his promise to contribute, which he evidently had done. Alleged Drunkenness Joseph Davies, farmer, Llwvnrhys, Llanbadarn-odyn, was charged by P.S. James Lewis with having been drunk at Tregaron on September 12th. As defendant did not appear, the case was adjourned. He had been told that he must attend. The same course was taken with reference to John Williams, junior, labourer, Bwlchffin, Llanbadarnodyn, who was also charged with having been drunk at Tregaron on September 23rd. P.S. said Williams never attended except when in custody. Alleged Malicious Wounding John Lewis George. Penddol, was charged with having maliciously wounded Jeiikin Jen- kins on August 22nd. In the absence of the Chief Constable, 'the prosecution was conducted bv P.S. James Lewis and Mr. Daniel Watkins, Lampeter, appeared for the accused.—J-en kin Jenkins, farm labourer. Gwareastell, gave evidence that he had been in service at Hafodlas, Llon- ddewibrefi. On the night of the 22nd he was in Tregaron and saw accused in the Sunny Hill Hotel. He afterwards saw him ne-ir the bridge at ten o'clock. They talked about fighting and words passed be- tween them. He told accused that, being consumptive, he was not worth striking. Aroused then complained to P.S. Lewis who told witness to go home and not to quarrel. He went to the house of John Jenkins. Rose Cottag'e, und when he came out he heard accused calling his name. He went over the bridge to visit his aunt, Mrs. Margaret Williams, in Currier-street, and remained for half an hour. Ho came out of the house at 10.45 and was carrying three or four pounds of grapes. bottle of wine, and some washing. No sooner did he come out of the house than accused rushed at That was on the I road about five yards outside the garden e.ite. He lifted his right arm to defend his head and f ft a f.harp instrument cut- ting through his hand. As a result, there wa; a sear on his hand which lie showed to the Bench. After the attack he went back into the house and. after sending for the police, went to Dr. John Lloyd. With the acruc-ed were Jenkin James, Glanafon- ddu Roderick Edwards, Argoed Farm Car en Edwards, mason; David Evans, hutchPr; and Llewelyn Evans, shoemaker. F-fo bad no doubt that accused caused the injury to Ids bond Cross-examined He had never asked aroused to pay for a gloss of beer, but had always- treated him. Accused did not tell him he ought to be "shamed of himself for having used in- decent ]nii"iM(''o, He rFd not usually quarrel, and did not challenge accused to fight. He could not say whether accused used a knife or not. hut it was a sharp instrument. He admitted having had three glasses of beor and a "sleever" that night. It was not trite that he fell in the garden. The men who were with accused all that happened—Thomas Williams, Currier-street, rsaid his wife the nuM of. the previous witness. On the. night of August 22nd, Jenkins went c1;.tf the house before eleven o ciock with packages and returned in a few minutes with his hand bleeding considerably. He ran into the house shouting that some men were after him and one or two of them kicked the door. There was no sign he had fallen in the garden. When witness welle. out of the house to fetch his daughter to help in dressing the wound he saw the accused outside the gate with other young men Roderick Edwards, farm servant, Argoed, who was one cf the young men in accused's company, said he was five or six yards away from Jenkins and George when Jenkins came out of the house. Jenkins, on seeing them, immediately ran back into the house and fell soon after getting inside the garden. Witness did not see anything taking place between Jenkins and George and the latter was not near enough to strike him. There were two or three yards between them. It accused had struck Jenkins witness would have seen it. It was not true that accused was standing within five yards of the garden gate when Jenkins came out — Dr. J. T. Lloyd, Llys Eirion, said he ex- amined Jenkinsttnd found one cut half an inch in length on the little finger side of the hand. The wound was only skin deep. There was another wound parallel about three inches and a half long, expos- ing the small muscles of the finger. The wound might have been caused in the way described by Jenkins. It was possible, but not probable, that it was caused by a fall on a stone or tile Cross-examined The extent of the wound depended on the direction of the blow.—P.S. Lewis gave evidence that on the night of August 22nd, about ten o'clock he heard accused and Jenkins having high words on the Square, between the bridge and Medical Hall. Accused complained of the language used by Jenkins toward him. On being asked by witness to go home quietly, Jenkins said he would go after havine mes- sages. Accused remained and witness told him he had better go home as well, but if he was frightened he would accompany him. Accused said he did not want to lie accompanied, and proceeded home. Jenkins then recrossed the bridge, and soon after- ward the accused and the young men in his company also went over the bridge after him. They went to Chanel-street., and in about fifteen minutes they came back and accused, turning to witness out- side Albion House, said Jenkins had had it, or words to that effect. In half an hour's time he was called to the house of Thomas Williams, and there saw Jenkins with a I cut on his hand. As it was bleeding, he took him to the doctor.—Cross-examined Accused had been unable to work for two years or more and had been in a sana- torium. He was weak and not a man likely to wish to fight against Jenkins. v;1.n was not unknown to the Bench.—For the defence. Mr "atkins contended that there was no evidence to justify so serious a charge. There was a complete denial of the charge. In addition to the wit-iess called by the prosecution, there were other witnesses to prove that accused was not within striking distance and was not in a position to injure Jenkins.—The Bench then decided to hear the evidence for the defence.—In reoly to the formal rbarge, accused pleaded "Not guilty."— Jenkin James, farmer's son. Glanrafonddu, said that whde on the Square Jenkin-fi nushûd the accused and called him names. They were standing near the timber out- side Morgan Jones's workshop when Jenkins came out of his aunt's house. When accused advanced to meet him Jenkins turned and ran back to the house before accused could have struck him. There were two yards between them. Accused and the others followed as far as the gate, but thev did not see Jenkins.- Cros^examined: They went along the road to Currier-street to see the row. He was not certain what happened between the two men at. the garden gate, as it was a dark night and he was six yards behind. -Llewelyn Evans, Chanel-street, and C-aion Edwards. Railway Inn, gave simi- lar evidence, after which accused said the trouble commenced because he 11" kd Jenkins to delist from using obscene lan- guage in the presence of n woman. The ouarre] was continued on the Sonare and Jenkins asked him if lie was going to take advantage of him because he could only use one hand, as the other hand had injtiied. and also asked if lie wanted to fight. Witness replied that he w is not in a condition to fight, especially with a man of his .sort. Jenkins then called him names and pushed against him, and wit- complained to P.S. Lewis. In CurnQF-street he was with a number of other me-i when he turned round and saw Jenkins opposite him. He then said Roys, here he is coming. Then Jenkins turned back and ran into the house. They went after him as far as the garden gate. Two or three were in front of him. He was not near enough to strike Jenkins and was in the midst of the other voung men all the time.—Cross-examined Jenkins was such a bully that the n'nm they went after him was to frighten bun and make him run for the sake of the. fun.- The Bench decided there was not sufficient, evidence to commit accused for trial, and he was therefore discharged.

LLAHON. Oeparturg—Mr. D. L. Jenkins. Eugra- tica, has been commissioned as lieutenant in one of the regiments which are about to proceed to the front. He paid a visit to his native village last week and his depar- ture to join his regiment was witnessed by a good number of friends and well-wishers." Se!d—-Fronfaeh Farm was lately offered for sale, and was purchased by the Rev. J. Davies, of Blaenhaul for £600. For the Soldiers—An active- committee has been formed for the relief of those suffering from the war and substantial parcels of socks, shirts, pipes, tobacco, etc., have be?n forwarded to the proper quarters. A sum of over £20 has also been collected at the Church, Independent Chapel, and the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on Sun- days, and a further sum will also be sent in relief shortly.

BXiAENJSLTT FEOTIHX08. With the Ca'ours.—The Rev. D Hoskins, M.A., Carnarvon, formerly of Blnenan Festiniog, is ministering as chaplain with the Territorial Forces now billeted at Northampton. Obituary.—The death- has taken place, in Anglesey, of Mr. James Lewis, father of Mrs. Arthur. Bryn Eirian. Joining the Colours.—Messrs Deio and Wiilie Evans, sons cf Dr. R. D Evans, J.P., and Mr. Louis Roberts, son of Mr. Lloyd Roberts, formerly oi the "Rhedegydd," the three of whom are in Canada, have joined the Canadian Ex- peditionary Force for service in Europe. For South Wales.—A largo number of workmen left Blaerau last week to seek work in South WaJes. Recruiting Meeting.—A recruiting meet- ing was held at tho Assembly Room on Tuesday night when addresses were deliv- ered by the Rev. T. Charles Yv'illiams, M.A.. Mr. Haydn Jones. M.P., and Mr. O. M. Edwards, M.A. Mr. William Owen, J.P., Plasweunvdd. pre.sided. Short speeches were also given by two local soldiers wounded in Moos.

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Mr. Lloyd George at a Criccieth Recruiting Meeting. SURPRISE VISIT. Mr. Lloyd George, who was accompanied' by Mrs. Lloyd George and Miss Megan Lloyd George, arrived unexpectedly in Criccieth on Thursday night hy motor car and, hearing of a recruiting meeting at the Town Hall, immediately repaired thither. The building was packed, and the door was closed and guarded by a police constable on the inside. Hearing a rap at the door I the constable urged the knocker to try the hack door, as it was hopeless to try to get in through the front door. Thrice Mr. Lloyd George knocked and thrice he was told to try the hack door. Then the con- stable, hearing a shout of "Lloyd George" from the crowd outside, opened the door, and Mr. IAoyd George entered, to the astonishment of the meeting, including Mr. Lloyd George's brother, Mr. William George. A speech hy Mr. Lloyd George was in- sisted on, and, speaking in Welsh, he re- ferred to the difficulty he experienced in gaining access to the meeting, remarking that it was like trying to pass a sentry at the front. (Much laughter). The meeting was presided over by Mr. O. T. Williams, J.P., chairman of Criccieth Council, and the speakers included the Rev. John Williams, Brynsiencyn, Sir Henry Lewis, and Colonel Owen Thomas. A speech was- also given by Sergeant Williams, Carnarvon, a native of Pwllheli, who fought in Mons and who is invalided home. Sergeant Williams," who returns to the front on Monday said he retained his nerve in Mons, but to speak with the Chan- cellor there in front of him quite unnerved him. (Laughter). The sergeant, however, made a good speech as well as a good im- pression on the audience. Mr. Lloyd George, who was received with a perfect storm of cheers, proposed a vote of thanks to the speakers. He said he came there not to make a speech, but to, make common cause with his neighbours in the great fight. Proceeding, he said: I had looked forward, after a weary time, to come among you in August and early September to enjoy the peaeefulness and. calm of the mountains, the hills, and the sea breezes, when suddenly war of nations was upon us. 01.e day, if you looked east, everything was as clear as the dawn; not a cloud anywhere, but in an in- stant, as it were, all was changed, ami bloodshed, burning of homes, killing of in- nocent people, and devastation everywhere. I am not ashamed to say we never enter- tained such evil thoughts of the people who are now HO war against us. Before start- ing out for Wales, the Chancellor of Bel- gium came to see him. They had business to transact together. After paying a warm tribute to the Belgians for their thrift and industry which* had brought them wealth, Mr. Lloyd George went on to say that now that they had no money to buy bullets, the French and the British agreed to lend' Belgium ten millions each. I went to market on a certain Wednesday—(laughter). —'to secure sovereigns for Belgium. In- stead of ten millions I was readily offered5 forty millions—(cheers)—and the bank was willing to let me have even (Applause). The loan would be made with- cut interest. (Cheers). The Belgian Chan- cellor came then to thank me for what- we have done; but I replied that we w ere under a debt of gratitude to his country. You will be surprised to be told that for every Belgian soldier lost on the field of battle three unoffending, innocent people nave been ruthlessly killpdin that country. It is evident that the whole German scheme was to rush Belgium in order to crush France lvefore returning to attack Russia. It is now eight weeks since the war began, and they are sixty miles further back. I am not one of those who are in favour of war. I have stood on this platform to protest against war, as you know, and if I believed now that this was not a just war it was my duty to say so. I am, however, perfectly convinced that this is a righteous war. It is a great burden to keep up a large army and a large navy; but the time has come for us to have a large army as well ns a large navy. At the start we had 200,003 men in the field. We never had so many men in a foreign war, hut we shall have a million before long on the Continent of Europe. (Cheers). It took fifteen years to break Napoleon. T i do not think it will take anything like as long as that to vanquish the Kaiser; but, long or short. England is going to see it through. In recruiting Scotland came first in numbers, England second, and Wales third. At Cardiff there was to be I a conference to start a Welsh army. One county alone would furnish 20,000, and the adjoining county already had promised 8,000. If Carnarvonshire would do its share there should be 3,000 soldiers from it to make- up Kitchener's army, and if there was one man less it would be a shame to Eryri. (Loud cheers). The Rev. W. G. Hughes seconded the vote of thanks and the meeting terminated with "God Save the King." Mr. Lloyd George left Criccieth on Saturday afternoon by motor-car for Wel- lington, Salop, on his return to London. He stayed the night at Wellington with an old friend, Mr. Bayley, with whom he went to Algeria a year or two ago. He was accompanied by his second, son. Lieutenant Gwilym Lloyd George, who has been called up to Northampton to join his regiment, the 6th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers. On Saturday morning Mr. Lloyd George went round the Criccieth golf links, playing a foursome, in which he was partnered by hi.s brother, Mr. William George, against the Rev.' Johii Owen and Air. J. P. Williams. Mr. loyd George's eldest son, Lieutenant Richard Lloyd George, joins the 6th Bat- talion Royal Welsh Fusiliers this week.

BLAENPENNAL. Obituary.—The news of the death of Mrs Catherine Jones, wife of Mr. William Jones, 52, Coldershaw-road, Wrest Ealing, London, cast a gloom over the district last week. Deceased was on her way to the evening meeting at Ealing's C.M. Chapel on Sunday, the 20th September, when she suddenly had an apopletic seizure, and within six hours death occurred. Deceased was well-known in Ealing and much respected by all. She was also held in high esteem in Blaen- penal district, being the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jones, Triad. The funeral took place on Friday. Service was conducted in the house on Thursday evening by the Rev. Peter Hughes Griffiths, Charing Cross, and the remains were taken to Tregaron on Friday morning. It was then conveyed by hearse to Blaenpenal followed by a large concourse of friends and relatives. The Rev J. Owens preached effectively at Blaenpenal Chapel and the Revs. D. G. Davies (vicar), and E. Jones, Hhiwhwp, delivered addresses at the grave- side and the Rev. J. Evans, Tabor, prayed. The deceased leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss, and the dis- trict extends their deepest sympathy to the family.

LLAWWENOG. J Wedding.—On Monday, at Bryn Unitar- ian Chapel the marriage was solemnised of the Rev. H. H. C. Jones, Unitarian minister. Hinchley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Pantstreimon, Llandyssul, and Miss Megan M. Owen, B.A., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Owen, Cledlyn Park. The ceremony was performed by the Revs. J. Davies, Alltyplaca, and E. 0. Jenkins, Llwynrhydowen. The bride was given away by her father and was attended by Miss Joan Owen (the bride's sister), and Miss Sarah Jones (bridegroom's ster), I Others present included Mr. D. Jones. Pautstreimon; Mr. Abel Evans-Owen, Cledlyn Park, and Mr. n. H. Davies, C.M., New Court Council School. After the wedding, the party were entertained to a sumptuous breakfast at Cledlyn Park bv Mrs. Owen, who was assisted by Mrs. LA. S. Davies, C.M., Blaenau Council School (the bride's sister). Mr. and Mrs. Jones, who had been the recipients of many valu- able presents, left in the afternoon to spend their honeymoon at Llandrindod.

BALA. Patriotism—Mr. E. W Evans, of Wankesha, Wis., U.S.A., for several years Bala correspondent of the Cambrian News" has registered with the Hon. Horace Nugent, his Majesty's Consul General at Chicago, with a view of his services being accepted by the British Government in the war between the Allies and Germany. Mr. Evans, who is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Evans, "Eryr" offices, Bala, has been a. resident of the United States for over five years, and is well known in Merionethshire and other parts of North Wales.