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ABERYSTWYTH
ABERYSTWYTH MSTRlCi KuUbH«luN uummii i sc, Monday, January 14th.—Present: iUr reicy llKllison," enallt, chairman; Capt. ±. Dougiiton, Messrs Robert tins, John Jvrans, C. >1. Williams, D. C. ltobens, Aberystvvvth • K. J. K. Lioxclale, Castle Hill; tvan Kichards, j-eiiuwchiawr j Henry Uonsall, Lianbadarn; J. 1. Morgan, Maesnewydd; William J^vans, jfoaterwyd; K J. vans, Cnwcybarcud; William Morris, Borth; Davia LewIs, Hanrhystyd; Jenkm James, director or education; and the attendance omcers. Attendance. — The monthly returns showed that- the winners ol the banners were Aberaystwyth Council Virls Ciaracn '11., (ioginan \:t.:>1, tiors \:to. ':1, uangwyrvion \;¡Q.o.. isciiooi xtepairs.—Referring to a reoom- meiKiaDion oy the local niuiiagers that Major nugncs, Alltiwyd, be aAed. to see Ulat. tne proposed work to the play- ground at xirynherbert should be carried out forthwith, Mr John Evans asked whether there ought not to be a re- port by the ArchitectY How was it that the work at Jtfrynherbert was not en- trusted to the Architect Y At present the Architect attended the meetings once a year only:; but the officials of the Town Council attended the meetings regularly. —Mr Loxdale said it would be an advan- tage if the Architect attended the meet- ings monthly.—Mr John Krans proposed that the Architect should be asked to send in a report quarterly on the work done and the improvements contemplated.— j That was agreed to. Conference with Headteachers. — In accordance with a resolution passed at a previous meeting of the District Commit- tee, the Chairman of the District Com- mittee with the Chairman of the Education Committee and the Director met the head- teachers of a few representative schools on Monday, January 31st, in order to discuss with them the question of school attend- ance and in particular, to obtain their views on the following points:—The teacher's part in securing good aJtrtend- anoe; the attendance officer's part; and the effectiveness of the present system. There were nine headteachers present ana the meeting, being of an informal char- acter, was successful in bringing about a free and frank exchange of views. No formal resolutions were passed, but there appeared to be complete unanimity of opinion with reference to certain matters as follows:—That in country schools the attendance continually suffers from bad weather. One wet day often results in a reduced percentage for a whole week. There are, however, other causes of bad attendance such as festivals, eisteddfodau, Sunday School trips, which are subject to control. These events should never be fixed in the middle of a week, but always at the end. That the irregular attendance of children over fourteen years of age often causes a reduction in the percentage. The attendance of such children, however, must not be discouraged, for not only do the children themselves benefit but their at- tendance directly contributes to an in- creased average and consequently an in- creased grant. Nevertheless, such chil- dren should be made to understand that as long as they remain in school regularity of attendance is as incumbent on them as any other school children. That the present system of visiting on the part of attendance officers is largely ineffective. Some teachers thought that personal visit- ing should be abolished altogether, while others were of opinion that some plan of personally interviewing defaulting parents was essential. That the whole attendance question should be dealt with by the Dis- trict Committee, not by local managers. The teachers were inclined to be sceptical as to whether the work of the attendance officer could be performed by a school nurse, but thought the experiment might be tried when the occasion arose. The methods adopted by the headteachers for securing good attendance seemed to be very much the same. Notes to parents, questions to children, talks in class, attend- ance half-holiday, display of flags—alt these methods are in use in practically all the schools. Generally speaking, it may be said, also. that the curriculum is attractive and the teaching sympathetic. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that in every neighbourhood and district there remains a minority of ten per cent. or thereabouts who for various reasons wilt attend only under compulsion. The real problem is to discover effective means of bringing the rigour of the law to bear upon that class of regular and habitual de- faulters.—Mr Robert Ellis thought pressure could also be brought to bear with regard to funerals. It was only by hammering at the matter in that way that it was possible to alter old customs.—The Director, said the report did not mention funerals because the Committee did not have the same control over them as over festivals, etc.—Mr W. Morris said teachers had done their utmost to induce religious bodies, and others to hold festivals and ex- cursions at the end of the week. He thought, however., that a letter from the Committee would halve greater effect. There was a difficulty because half-holidays were fixed on Wednesdays.—Mr D. C. Roberts proposed that a request should be made to the Monthly Meeting and other denominational organisations to co-operate with the Committee in the matter ot arranging festivals at the end of the week. The requests formerly made had a beneficial effect.—The proposition was agreed to.— Referring to children over fourteen years of age, Mr D. C. Roberts hoped members would do their best to induce parents to allow their children to remain in school when they reach fourteen years of age, be- cause that was the most important period of their life.—The Chairman said that was the emphatic opinion of the teachers. -—-Mr Roberts added that parents took the wrong view in being eager to remove chil- dren from school at the age of fourteen instead of being eager to allow them to re- gain.—The Director said that when the time came to revise the system of educa- tion it would be in the direction of de- veloping the top classes in elementary schools so as to continue the education ot children from the ages of thirteen and fourteen to sixteen and seventeen.—Mr Robert Ellis said the tendency was to re- move the children from the elementary schools as early as possible in order to send them to secondary schools.—The Director replied that it was an advantage for the child to enter the secondary school at an early age; but if it was not intended to proceed to the secondary school the longer the child remained in the elementary school the better.—Commenting on another part of the report, the Chairman said the opinion was expressed by the teachers, as well as by a group of managers in the south part of the county, that the expendi- ture on attendance officers was wasteful. There was no complaint against the officers individually." They all did their best; but the system Was not justified in its results. —Mr C. M. Williams said he believed in encouraging good feeling between the Committee and teachers. He had always advocated that if schoolmasters inter- viewed defaulting parents their persuasion and influence would have greater weight than the personal visits of attendance officers and there would be a marvellous change. He could speak from personal ex- perience of the good effect resulting from the efforts of schoolmasters in that direc- tion.—Mr Loxdale did not think the ser- vices of attendance officers could be dis- pensed with, because schoolmasters could not be expected to go long 'distances to visit parents. In his district as the result of pressure put on the Attendance Officer there had recently been a great improve- ment in attendance.—Mr David Lewis, re- ferring to the opinion that the work of attendance officers could be done by school nurses, said that expenditure ought to be dispensed with at present.—Mi- D. C. Roberts said he did not agree with that view. The health of children was more important now than ever and anything the Committee could do to improve their kealth ought to be continued. It would not be economy to dispense with school nurses.—Mr D. Lewis said headteachers had i informed him that they could do the work done by the nurses.—Mr Roberts: Why then did they not do it in years gone oy •—The Chairman said the work of school nurses was only beginning. One nurse could not do the work in the whole county and another had been appointed. The Committee might think fit to appoint yet another nurse. If members attended the schools when the nurses conducted their examinations it would interest them, and in his opinion it would be an advantagre if the nurses were able to visit the schools oftener.—Mr C. M. Williams explained that an allowance was received on account of the salaries of the nurses so that the cost to the oownty was comparatively little, while the expected advantages were great. If their health was looked after the children would grow up to be healthy men and women. — Mr Loxdale said one cause of non-attendance which had not been touched was the valIne of children at home, especially girls who were often kept at home in country districts because their mothers could not do without them. He thought those children were included in the class of habitual absentees.—Mr Robert Ellis said some parents wanted to make use of their children as soon as they could toddle in order to make money out ot them by selling newspapers, etc.—Mr Loxdale said the conditions were different in towns. The people he referred to were those to whom their children were useful in doing home work in the country districts. The Chairman said the talks with the headteachers must decidedly produce good results. Personally, he came to the opinion that they were doing their best to carry out the Committee's wishes and to conform in every way for the good of the children's education.—On the suggestion of Mr C. M. Williams, it was agreed to hold further conferences with teachers.
Striking Lecture.
Striking Lecture. The Rev. Joseph Jenkins. Blaenau Festiniog, was already well known at Aberystwyth as a popular preacher. On Tuesday evening, at Taber- nacle Chapel, he proved—as Mr. Evan Evans remarked in seconding a vote of thanks proposed by the Rev. T. E. Roberts, M.A.,—that he is equally able as a lecturer. Mr. D. C. Roberts presided and briefly in- troduced the rev. gentleman. In the course of his lecture, which kept a large audience enthralled for above an hour and a quarter, his oratory carried them with him in rapid passages from grave to gay— one moment giving way to burst of laughter the next dissolving in tears as he reached heights of pathos. The subject of the lecture was "John Jones," taken to repre- sent a typical Welshman. His analysis of the differing characteristics of the John Jones of the various counties was shrewd and instructive and showed keen powers of observation. He depicted the some- what reserved independent John Jones of Merioneth, strong and rugged in character, steadfast to his principles as his native mountains, bearing the ineradicable im- pression of Morgan of Dyffryn; poor but proud of his county's traditions. The amiable and generous qualities of John Jones of Pembroke: the traditional courage and generosity of Glamorgan John Jones; the contented and rather sluggish denizen of the fair Vale of Chvyd; the heirs to the heritage of the great of Anglesey; the inarticulate John Jones of Radnor who has lost his birthright and failed to acquire another tongue copable of affording expres- sion to the real Welshman's sentiments; tie kindly and generous people of Pembroke and its fair women; and the polite and considerate inhabitant of Montgomery. His analogies of the composite John Jones of Wales was no less masterly in his vices as well as in his virtues; his diffidence and self-consciousness, his terminological in- exactitudes, and his lax business rules and customs. The ordeal was searching and sincere, conducted by one who wished for nothing more than the improvement of his patient's conditions and prospects. He held the mirror up to nature and correctly diagnosed John Jones's character. Turn- ing to his virtues and good qualities, the Lecturer was no less emphatic in his appre- ciation. The divine spark of genius which the Celt has inherited; the dash and bril- liancy of his attack on all forms of oppres- sion his keen conceptions and perception of basic principles; and his steadfastness and consistency in their defence. The manner in which the eisteddfod, the pulpit, and the Sunday School have built up John's character which, with all his faults, has no need to hide his light when the sons of men come up for judgment. The Lecturer also paid a generous tribute to John Smith the English neighbour, between whom and John Jones much trouble had occurred through lack of mutual under- standing. He described John Smith's downright honesty, his keen sense of justice, his commercial probity, and genius for government which the troubles of our own time have so finely demonstrated. When John Smith felt that his honour was involved in the defence of Belgium from the devastating hands of the Goths, his children and subject races from the ends of the earth in legions hastened voluntarily to assist him. John Jones was one of the foremost among them for he instinctively perceived that John Smith was pledged to maintain the eternal principles taught by the Book most familiar in Welsh homes. Out of the common sacrifice and mingling of tears and blood would arise in future a fuller and better knowledge and perception of each other's points of views and ideals than ever before. This sketch of the lecture can but faintly convey the force, the charm, and the irresistible appeal which only the speaker's vivid style and forceful personality can exert on an audience in- dividually and collectively. The subject- matter of the lecture is provocative of thought and a searching of spirit. The manner of its delivery was in keeping with the Lecturer's fame as a pulpit orator. He has a message that every village and town should hear and mark, learn, and inwardly digest.
College Lectures.
College Lectures. On Thursday evening Professor Watson gave at the College his concluding lecture on Elizabethan Education and Culture. Speaking of the Court of Elizabeth and of the Universities, Professor Watson read a description by a foreigner of the time that the walls of the presence chamber were covered with tapestry and the floor strewn by hay and that Elizabeth had small eyes, a hooked nose, thin lips, and black teeth. The court, like Elizabeth herself, was made up of aristocratic and democratic contradictions and was graced with domesticity and familiarity. In all questions of politics and religion, the Queen took a practical view. She boxed the ears of courtiers and sometimes rapped out an oath. Shakespeare was not perhaps a member of the court, but had the entree to it. He acted one of his plays before the Queen at the Cockpit, Whitehall, and Elizabeth was so delighted with it that she requested him to write another play pre- senting Falstaff in love, which led to the writing of The Merry Wives of Windsor" which is said to have been accomplished in a fortnight. In the court of Elizabeth Shakespare came in contact with the noblest spirits of the age, for there were giants in the land in those days. Not only was Shakespeare a courtier and a dramatist, but he was appointed groom of the chamber for which he received 2s. a day, plus board and lodging. Speaking of universities of Elizabethan times, Professor Watson said they were conducted on the old mediaeval ideas with its Aristotlean methods of "dialectics, disputations, and syllogisms which led nowhere. Shakespeare was not impressed with the institutional learning of his time and exclaimed de- precatingly, "0, learning, what a thing it is." The learning of the court was sounder, saner, more practical, and more in touch" with modern foreign languages. Shakes- peare was in favour of education, but not the education of the schools or of the universities, but the education of ex- perience. The education he delighted in was the development of the elemental side of human nature—the continual study or things by teacher and taught. the interplay and mutual action upon each, such as that pour- trayed in "The Tempest" and in "Qymbeline." On the proposition of Principal Roberts, a vote of thanks was accorded Professor Watson for his inter- esting and instructive lectures. On Friday evening Dr R. W. Seton Watson was announced to give a lecture at the College on German Designs in the ear East," but Principal Roberts stated that he had suddenly been prevented from attending. His place was taken by Dr Hugh Walker, professor of English liter- ature at St. David's College, Lampeter, who gave a lecture on "Wise Men who have Passed for Fools," remarking that it was strange that folly should pass for wis- dom. but stranger still that wisdom should be mistaken for folly: but that singular mistake had occasionally been made. It probably never occurred without some de- fect on the Dart of the victim. Applying his text to Richard Steele, Oliver Gold- smith, and James Boswell, Professor Walker entered into a critical examination of their writings and lives and gave the opinions of Macaulay. Carlyle, and other critics of the three subjects of the lecture. If wisdom was prudence then Steele was one of the greatest of fools; but wisdom was a far wider thing than prudence. Steele in some respects was one of the most foolish, but in other respects one of the wisest. He was the originator of periodical literature which had since been of great service in reforming morals and manners and on the whole the good in him counterbalanced the evil. Goldsmith had been described as "an inspired idiot," but he had a power and habit of thought for which he seldom received credit and was of rare originality. Boswell's Life of Johnson was a work of conscious art, labour, anxious attention, strength of mind, and prompt assiduity. Yet, said Macaulay, it was all done with practical unconsciousness that he was making a fool of himself- Maoaulay was wong. At the close of the lecture a vote of thanks was accorded Dr Walker on the proposi- tion of Miss Winstanley, seconded by Professor Stanley Roberts.
Exhibition of Pictures.
Exhibition of Pictures. On Tuesday afternoon an exhibition of pictures of local and Flemish subjects painted by Mons. V. de Ssedeleer, formerly of Tiegham in Flanders, and resident since the flight from Belgium at Tynlone, Rhydyfelin, was made at Alexandra Hall of Residence on Victoria-terrace. Before the outbreak of war a committee had been formed with the intention of giving periodical exhibitions of art subjects and it is hoped that now a commencement has been made other exhibitions will follow. The pictures exhibited on Tuesday after- noon were all painted by M. Ssedeleer and were entitled" Solitude in Cardiganshire," Evening in Cardiganshire," The Rheidol Valley," the end of a grey day, the end'of a sunny day, etc., as well as pictures painted in remembrance of Flanders. In producing the pictures, it was stated, the artist aimed at "rendering the main characters of the district he was studying rather than at the portrayal of picturesque corners of it." Those who went to the ex- hibition with the idea of seeing pictures of the upland moorlands of Cardiganshire in the gorgeous hues of summer or the rich tints of autumn, with the wonderful cloud: effects which give to them an atmos- phere of mystery and romance, which is surely their outstanding characteristic, were probably disappointed. As the Studio" says, M. Ssedeleer has the eyes of a. Primitive" and renders the flat, wide, far-stretching landscapes of Flanders ,th delightful mjinutia. As a careful designer rather than a colourist, he often paints winter scenes in almost monochrome but nevertheless very delicately-graded tones. Principal Roberts, addressing the assembly, regretted the absence of Sir John Williams, president of the College, through slight indisposition, Sir John being himself a collector of pictures, especially those having anything to do with the Principality of Wales. In those circumstances it devolved upon him (Prin- cipal Roberts) on Sir John's behalf and on behalf of the University College, to express to M. de Ssedeleer the pleasure the College authorities felt in being able to place that room at his disposal. Professors Fleure and O. T. Jones had told him something of the work M. de Saedeleer had accom- plished. It had been to him a matter of special and concentrated study during the time he had been in Cardiganshire and it would be to them a source of high pleasure and consolation in present conditions to be allowed to see the result of his labour, which had been his solace during a period cf great stress and endurance. Mrs Prys then formally opened the ex- hibition and expressed sympathy with the brave Belgian peoole and the need ot assistance, after which the company in- spected the pictures.
Comforts for Fighters
Comforts for Fighters Appended are extracts from letters re- ceived by R.S.M. Fear:— Lieut. Dewi J. Williams writes—The Christmas cake which my Aber. friends so thoughtfully sent me arrived in excellent condition. For its own qualities it was much admired and enjoyed by my brother officers and myself; but, in addition, I am all the more grateful for it because it brought me once more such a flood of pleasant recollections of the years I have spent at Aber. We out here some thou- sands? of miles from home, think a great deal of the old folks and know that you think of us. When we receive, therefore, tangible proofs of such thoughts of us they cheer us up immensely and help ns to "keep smiling" "a.t .a time when WQ envy those who can enjoy their Christmas in com. parative peace and plenty. I can assure you that we all hope and pray that next Christmas will indeed bring peace and goodwill to all men. I have met but, few Aber. men out here, though there must be some hundreds of them somewhere. I think I am only one, apart from Coll. boys, in this division. A long time ago I met Tom Burdett, who is as cheery as ever. Of Coll. boys, I have met not a few—Jack Jenkins, Alun Davies, and Patterson ("Pat" of soccer fame). Others have been out here. I know; but I have not had the good fortune to meet them. It was with mixed feelings we left the Peninsula—glad because after some months campaigning we needed a rest, sorry because we were leaving behind us the graves of good comrades, and a region for the posses- sion of which we fought hard. We left with an immense amount of respect for Johnny Turk—not for his ammunition, for that I am personally thankful to say was generally bad ;but for his sporting qualities When we hear and read of German deeds on the western and Russian fronts, we feel thankful that we have at least one enemy who fights fair. Bombardier D. J. Davies writes—I am taking the first opportunity to you and all my Aber friends for their kindness in sending me the parcel of cigarettes, which was indeed much appreciated. I am sorry there are no Aber. boys along with me. My heart often wishes that I was with my own battery, the Cardigans, of which I was a corporal; but Providence. guides the way and it has turned to be my lot amongst the Canadian Artillery, in which I am proud to be. I have only come across another Welshman in our brigade who can speak the old Welsh language now and again. I hope to come across some Aber. boys while out here, as up to the present I have not met any of them. Could you please inform me wha+ division or address you use for Major Rea's (Cardigan Battery), so that I may ask here as to their destination. When writing to any of them you can send my best wishes to them. God-speed, and best of luck be theirs and may their duties prove to be an honour not only to themselves, but to the good old town of Aber. I also hope that conscription will not find many young men in Aber as I think they have responded before and, if not, that they will before being forced to. I am enjoying the best of health and happiness and am as com- fortableas could be in my dug-out. Though there is all kind of mud around, we are an quite happy as we are out, here for justice and righteousness and that is a great deal to fight for. My pals in the dug-out who happen to be an Irishman, Englishman, Scotchman, and myself, Great Britain united—we are as one and as brothers. They wish to send along with myself their thanks to you and mv Aber friends for their kindness in sending me the cigarettes. May God bless you all and give you health and strength to carry on the good work and pray for us who try to do our level best for honour's sake and justice. Sergeant D. J. Davies, (lsfe Lofndon Welsh) writes—The situation is normal; but some days we have it rather warm. We are now in the reserve trenches and proceed again* at the end of the week to the firing line. We hope shortly to report our first D.C.M., as one of the stretcher- bearers of the battalion did miraculous work with a wounded man and officer under heavy fire. Several occasional heavy frosts hav troubled us a little; but it seems as if we are now hardened to the conditions. Several fine fellows have paid the penalty of duty and are now resting in the pretty little British cemeteries in France. The punishment of our fire last week caused the Germans to call us bloody murderers." This speaks well for ouk artillery rifle fire. The village near which our reserve trenches lie is deserted and the church in ruins; but the crucifix still stands, overlooking the destruction made by man-made power. The most telling moments to me have been when on my rounds to the various detached posts on a moonlight night, the names of which are similar to those found on the Trans- Canadian Railway. Their meaning is lost to us, but there may be some battalion who could enlighten us. "but even they are not known. It is remarkable how the officers and men stand the strain of work that has to be done. Marching through a village, I passed Sir Edward Pryse. Be acknow- ledged my salute, little knowing that I knew him. All is well and time passes quickly; but the restrospect brings happy memories and hopes of an early renewal of sincere friendships. Sapper A. Potts writes—You at home can hardly realise how gifts of that sort encourage us, as they make us feel, though I so far from home and away from our loved ones, that we are not forgotten. We live in the dug-outs of the old German trenches which we captured in September, and on the whole we are rather comfortable. Our worst enemies are rats. They are as big as cats. Our favourite sport is chasing them with fixed bayonets. While we were in the trenches we had a lively time of it, as the Germans tried to storm our trenches several times; but I am glad to say they were driven back each time. Driver R. E. Humphreys writes—I dare- say you know how miserable it is in camp these cold nights without cigarettes. They are the best comfort a soldier can wish for. When we have a few of them we do not care what comes and ,.goes. .Sapper J. E. Burbeck writes—We have moved about so much since the evacuation of the Peninsula that the authorities thought it wise to let the mails accumu- late. On our arrival at the present encampment of the Division, we found enough mail bags to make a small pyramid. They had accumulated since November. On evacuating Suvla our company was selected to proceed to Salonica where we acted as corps signal for a month, doing ourselves great credit, being then relieved by the unit proper to the Corps. We joined our own division in Egypt in an outlandish spot on the edge of the great desert. We do not wish to stay here long. It is rotten camping on the sand, especially if a gale is on. The sand finds its way to every- where and into everything. It is very un_ pleasant to eat with one's food, I can assure you. It is blowing a gale to-day and we have been nearly buried. The Company is being re-equipped for further service. We all hoped to get to France; but I am afraid we are destined to stay in the east. The Aber. bovfe. Stan Rowlands, Trevor Jones (of Crosswood), Arthur Williams, Tom Rice. and Jim Griffiths are all here and, like myself, are in the best of health. Driver Arthur E. Williams writes from Egypt—Myself and T. Rice beg to thank you for the parcels duly received, and we will be glad if you will kindly thank the senders, on our behalf, for their tJ ought- fulness and consideration for the i- av ay doing their bit for the honour and safety of our country. It has been the means of giving us a little comfort and brings our thoughts back to our friends at home who took the trouble to remember us, for which we are grateful. I am pleased to say we are both enjuying good health. We expect to go on further on shortly, and I v. ill write and let you know how things are going with us. The weather is lovely here in the daytime, but very cold ft nights. Sapper W. H. Felix writes—It is pleasing to note that we are thought cf t home by cur friends. I notice in ila-ily papers that other towns are folio ving the example of Aberystwyth in collecting funds for comforts for fighters. Aberystvyth has done well to the forces from the commen ce- ment. Acknowledgements have also been re- ceived, with wishes for the continued suc- cess of the fund, from Ben White, H.M.S. "Edgar;" James Pugh, R.N. Barracks, Devoaiport; J. J. Silcock, H.M.S. "Aurora;" W. J. Roberts Richard Jones, H.M.S. "Sutley," f). Parry, H.M.S. "King Alfred;" Privates W. Hoski»sr E. R. Jones, E. R. Davies, H. Lucas, R. G. Davies, E. D. Vaughan J. Isaac Williams, Sapper W. D. Humphreys, and Gunner E. James. R.S.M. Fear acknowledges the follow- ing contributions: — English Baptist Church collection, JB1 12s.; Mrs. Jane Jones, Brynarfor, Buarth-road (third con- tribution), 5s.; Mr. J. Ayron Harries, Birkdale, Corporation-street (third contri- bution), 5s.; Rifleman R. G. Fear, France (third contribution), 5s.; Mr. Hartley, seed merchant (third contribution), 38.; Mr. P. B. Loveday (fourth contribution), 3s.; Mrs E. Williams. Heddle, Llanbadarn. road (fourth contribution), 2s. 6d.; Mr. G. H. Atwood, Sarsfield. 2s.; Mr. W. H. Humphreys, Fedw House (second contri- bution), 2s.; Mrs. Griffiths, 3, Ohalybeate- street (second contribution), Is.; Alderman Daniel Thomas (fourth contribution), 1s.; Central Foundry employees (second con- tribution), 12s, 6d.; Corporation employees I (second contribution), 7s. Special Constables Drill Class, Aberystw^h, (thirty-third contribution), 5s 9 £ d.; 6th Cardiganshire V.A.D. Drill Class, Aber- ystwyth (sixteenth contribution), 5s. ^3.; Collection Card, Free Library, 5s. <*| "Welch Gazette" employees (fourth con- tribution), 5s.; Cambrian and G.W.R. employees 4s. 01d. Electric Works em- ployees (third contribution), 4s.; "Cam- brian News" employees (sixteenth contri- bution), 3s. 3d.; Laundry employees (fourth contribution). 2s. 6d.; Mr. Teviot- dale's employees (fourteenth contribution), '2s. 2d.; Gas Company employees (second contribution), Is. 4d.; Brewery employees third contribution). Is. Mr. Robert Ellis Terrace-road (fourth contribution), 2s. 6d The amount previously acknowledged was JB148 11s. making a total of JE154 15s 8d. The amount received during the week was J36 4s. Id., and thirty-six parcels have been sent, with the Battery and Ammunition Column parcel, at a cost of £7 4s. 5d. A third parcel of woollen com- forts has been received from Mrs. Newton and Miss Ricks, Glen Rosa. and a parcel of comforts from Mrs. Ray, Fairlands, North- road. The collection made at the English Baptist Church is greatly appreciated.
ABERAERON,
ABERAERON, War RewkJS.—Owing to Messrs Davies Bros, of Tailor's Hall's wide connection of friends, they have a good assortment ot relics sent to them by their sailor and soldier friends from all parts of the earth. Neuaddfawr F3xhounds.-A fox started when the meet was at Pantydefaid some days ago was killed at Hengeraint Woods. Wedding.—On February 10th at Hen- fynyw Church, the Rev D. Garfield Davies, B.A., "Bcdrhyddan," North-road, Aber- ayron, and Miss M. Jones of Bryngeler, Bryn-road, Lampeter, were married. Miss Jones had been a prisoner of war in Germany. Mr Walter Davies, ex-mayor ot Lampeter, gave away the bride. Mr Hugh Jones. Compton House, was the best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Janie Davies, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Lizzie Edwards of Lampeter. There were many presents. The happy couple left for Preston, where the bridegroom is curate. Cbituary.—On Saturday the funeral ot Mr John Daniel Jenkins, only son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Jenkins, of Felincwm, took place. The Rev Gwilym Evans officiated at the house and the Rev J. Alban Davies, vicar of Llanaeron, and the Rev John Owen, ex-rector of Cilie, at Llanerchaeron Churchyard. The deceased was twenty-five years of age and of a highly-intellectual bent of mind, and his early death has caused general sorrow. Red Cross Society.—At a recent- meeting held of the Aberayron Divisional Com- mittee it was proposed, seconded, and carried unanimously, that the following six new members be invited to join an Ex- ecutive Committee in connection with the proposed Red Cross Hospital at Aber- ayron:— Messrs J. M.Howell, Lima Jones, E. J. Roberts, Dr W. J. Davies, Mrs Davies. Feathers Hotel, and Mrs Evans, Hazeldene. The Committee will be asked to consider first a scheme for raising sub- scriptions in Aberayron towards helping in the maintenance of the hospital; and later to advise on any questions of finance which may occur during the occupancy ot the hospital, outside the usual routine expenditure. Special Po!ice Court.—On Monday before John M. Howell, Esq.. Joseph Molloy, 2nd G'arrison Battalion, King's Liverpool Regi- ment, was charged by P.O. Evan Lewis (37) Llanon, with being an absentee from his regiment without leave. P.C. Lewis said he found Molloy asleep at Morfa Mawr on Saturday and took him into custody. Prisoner was remanded in custody to await an escort. Cf^'NTY COURT. Februarv 15th.—Before his Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan. Value of a Dog.-DaviëI Rees, Fforch- cwm, Cross Inn, sued Evan Richards, J Moon Hotel. Llandyssiil, for the value his dog (£10) killed by defendant's motor. —Judgment was given for B2 and costs. Mr D. Pennant James appeared for plain- tiff and Mr Roy Evans for defendant. Application.—Application for payment of money in Court under the Workmen's Compensation Act was made on behalf of Margaret Davies, Nanternis, New Quay. widow of Capt. Thomas Davies. late of Swansea.—The Judge awarded £100 to be invested in the Post Office and the balance or sucn sum as agreed upon to be invested in the War Loan; £5() to the widow and > i 7s. a week. Mr J. Evans Rowlands, sol- icitor, Swansea, appeared for the widow.
CILIAU AERON.
CILIAU AERON. Red Cross.—The sum of £2 lOs. has been collected by Ciliau Park School children in I aid of Red Cross funds. Knitting Q'ass.—Large quantities of soldiers comforts are being produced weekly. This week a large quantity is being sent off to the soldiers from the dis- trict and also to Mrs. M. Lloyd George. The chairman of committee is Mrs. D. E. Thomas, Ciliau Park School; treasurer, Mrs. Thomas. Ciliau Park School; and secretary, Miss Jones, Ciliau Park School.
LECTURE ON THE WAR.
LECTURE ON THE WAR. On Thursday night of last week at Ciliau Park School, Alderman John M. Howell, J.P., delivered a lecture on the war, based on the 24th Psalm. The Rev J. Alban Davies, vicar of Llanaeron and Dihewid, occupied the chair Mr Howell's theme was, that in the economy of the government of the world, both physical and moral, new worlds arose out of cata- clysms. That was true of the experience of the individual, and of nations. If any- one wished to attribute the creation, the ownership and management of the organio and inorganic universe to anybody or anything other than God, as he was thought of and prayed to by the Universal Church, that did not help to solve their problems. Some people seemed to think that because it was demonstrated that God did not create the world in six days, he did not create it at all. But it was a greater wonder that He took six million centuries to make it habitable. If it was maintained that God did not interfere with the government of the world, they all admitted that corruption always brought I the birds of prey where the carcase is, there the eagles are gathered together." and that in the result meant that punish- ment automatically or otherwise followed sin. In England, myriads of rich people spent their wealth on themselves, and ser- vant girls spent more than all their wages on blouses and novelettes. Along the whole gamut the same truth applied, Frivolity, purposelessness, self-indulgence h £ d consumed the virility of the peoples. P1? °fr chivalry and of endurance h?art of ^tain was sountf. The subconscious tendency of a man is a truer test of what he is than his conscious strivings. So it was with nations. Edith Cavell gave tongue to that subconscious self of Britain when she said Patriotism is not enough. I must have. no bitterness towards any man." It was in our cosmopolitan philanthropy that our hope for a greater future lay. They knew now what kultur meant in Germany. They knew also.what the American Republic, with all its boo&tfulness about freedom and liberty, amounted to. Its sense of right was meted to dollars. There was something in the character which John Bull symbolised that would prevail, be- SiWt Wf u- J"s faults there was in the P rioffhlm' spite of all deviations, a 3 for universal righteousness, un- corroded by grab and greed and gain. The evolution of the pure heart was achieved by ever-recumngohanges. The new world -ri!v /nthenver9 and seas." he Nirvana of many an aspiring good man was a condlton of bsolut ? would suit no one. That kind of blissfulness was an illusion. The great JKnd ♦nlaSkHthat, GC £ Sh°Uld ^ClSgfcr, S3? enabled them to ride on it. Our neople we~e palled on to fit themselves by all th £ suffenng that is, and by all the changes that are to be, for the reign of "the King ?n „ i?ryu earth and a new heaven in which righteousness shall dwell. A vote of thanks was moved by Mr D. m ix- and seconded bv Mr William Griffiths, Neuaddu, who said he fah-U* a 5°^ ^eal,. Mr H^ell had fairly) exceeded his highest expectations. OTlIy exi?,T^s himself in the words TM sheeted dead did soueak and gibber in the streets of Rome." Ihe quotatioon. too, Bowled over the audienoe. who laughed hilariously and the ewmx of the applicability of the quotation still remains unsolved. The other speakers were the Rev T Cenech Davies and the Rv John Owen. ex-rector of OIIie Aeron. The proceedings were preceded by a cramophone selection lent by Mr W. Griffiths. A string hand, comoosefFof the Misses Davies. daughters of the Chairman, and Mr and Mrs Davies of the T,. a.nd P. Rank, Aberayron, with Misg Mabel Davies, of Tanyfron Villa, Aberayron, at the piano, nlayed the pvmphonies of "Soldiers of the' King "Druid's Prayer." and "The Nymr Dtrnce" at the owning and tJ, cIoW, ano Miss Rees, Tanytraer, and Mr M:cliae Davies each gave a song. The proceeds which amounted to £10 nett, were for pro- viding comforts for the soldiers who hat. gone out from the immediate district.
PONTRHYFENDIGAID,
PONTRHYFENDIGAID, UNVEIUNC CEREMONY The Calvinistic Methodist Church having resolved to show its appreciation of its late faithful pastor—the Rev. John Bowen —it was decided to erect a marble tablet within the chapel. The work was executed by Mr. Isaac Rees sculptor, Aberystwyth, and the unveiling ceremony took place on Wednesday, February 9th, in the presence of a large congregation. The Rev. William Jones, the present pastor of the church, conducted the pro- ceedings and delivered a touching address on the cordial relations between his pre- decessor and his flock as well as the high esteem in which he was held by surround- ing churches and all who had the privilege of his acquaintanceship. The fine chapel and its surroundings bore testimony to his labour and care. and a large church free of debt was a lasting tribute to hi memory. Mr. Jones outlined the order of the pro- ceedings and read letters from the Rev. Maurice Griffith, M.A., Aberystwyth, presi- dent of the North Cardiganshire Monthly Meeting, and from the Rev T. R Morgan, Baptist minister, Bont, expressing regret at their unavoidable absence and bearing testimony to the services rendered by Mr. Bowen as a minister and social worker. Mr Morgan said they had collaborated for a quarter o!f a century within the same area in bonds of true Christian friendship, and he sorely felt the severance when the deceased departed to receive his everlasting I reward. Mr. Thomas Jones. Llidiartyffair, as senior deacon, unveiled a beautiful white marble tablet, on which is inscribed— Er Serchus Gof am Y Parch. John Bowen, Bugail flyddlawn yr Eglwys hon am 43 mlynedd. Yn ystod ei fugeiliaeth adgy- weiriwyd y Capel, ac adeiladwyd y Vestri a thair o ysgoldai canghenol. Etholwyd ef yn Llywydd Cymanfa y De 1909-10. Galwyd ef adref oddiwrth ej lafur at ei wobr tra ar daith Sabbothol yn Mhenygarn Mawrth 2, 1913. Yn 7o mlwydd oed. Da. was da, a ffyddlwn. Mr. Thomas Jones and Mr. David Jones, as two senior deacons, testified to the love of the church for the late pastor, and the love he bore for his church which lie shepherded with unremitting tenderness and care. The Rev. David Lewis, Capel Dewi, Mr. Bowen's successor as secretary of the Drysorfa Sirol, spoke warmly of the work done by his predecessor on behalf of the fund, and its growth under his charge. The Rev. J. C. Evans, Borth, a native of Bont. dwelt on the unfailing courtesy of Mr. Bowen. his charitable traits, and the tablets he had erected inwardly in the bosoms and hearts of those brought up under his sincere and earnest tuition at church classes and meetings. The Rev. R. J. Rees. M.A., Aberyst- wyth, spoke of his connection with Mr. Bowen when at home in London with his parents, and after his arrival as a student at Aberystwyth. He always found Mr. Bowen a true friend and supporter, and felt it an honour and a privilege to be present at the unveiling of a tablet in memory of a faithful minister of the Gospel of Christ. The words on the tablet, "Da was, da a ffyddlon," were truly appro- priate. He hoped that the observations made that day would be a comfort and a blessing to Mrs. Bowen in her pangs of sorrow in the loss of a beloved husband. The Rev. William Jones thanked all for their presence and kind help. which would greatly encourage him in the difficult task of trying to follow in the footsteps of so worthy a minister. The Rev. J. C. Evans closed a very inspiring meeting with a fervent prayer. In the evening the Revs. J. C. Evans I and R. J. Rees preached powerful sermons the service being introduced by Mr David Jones, Caradoc, one of tne Trefecca students.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. Brewster Sessions.—The annual licens- ing sessions were held on Friday, before A. R. T. Jones (in the chair), Ll. Bankes- Priee, and Roderick Evans, Esqrs. D.C.C. Williams, in his annual report, stated that there were thirty-one fully-licensed houses in the division—nineteen for six days and twelve for seven days also one wine licence and one wine and spirit licence. The popu- lation in 1911 was 5,368 giving an average of 176 to each public house. Proceedings were taken against six persons (males) for drunkenness and all were convicted. No proceedings had been taken against any of the licensees. One transfer of licence was granted during the year. No notice of objection to the renewal of any of the existing licences was given by the police; but should the justices wish to have objec- tions made against the renewal of any licence the police would be prepared to carry out their wishes at the adjourned sessions.-All the licences were renewed. Transfer sessions for the year were appointed and the meeting adjourned to 26th February Interesting Voyage -Captain Evans, The Howth, and his daughter, Miss Nellie Evans, had a strange experience whilst on a voyage recently on the foui-masted barque Vimeira," of Glasgow, from New York to Sydney and Melbourne. En route the barque, of which Captain Evans is skipper, passed close to Tristah da Cunha, a lonely South Atlantic island situated half- way between South Africa and South America. It is entirely dependent on chance communication and the nearest place is Cape Town, 1,500 miles away. It is a British possession and its inhabitants number 101 only (including women and children), who are mainly descendants of shipwrecked sailors of various nationalities. The "Vimeira" sighted Tristan da Cunba about 5-30 a.m. on September 31st, 1915, and at 7-30 a.m. two boats were seen com- ing from the island with thirty of the in- habitants, who boarded the "Vimeira." They were grateful to have some neces- sa-ries and news of the war. Miss Nellie Evans, who was a passenger on the "Vimeira," stated that a ship had not been near the island since January 1915. The islanders were given from the "Vimeira" all the flour that could be spared, medicine, and a quantity of clothes. The occupants of the two boats, who were clad in skins, brought with them geese, eggs, sheep, and a large number of curios for the crew of the "Vimeira." The islanders live on potatoes, eggs, poultry, cattle, sheep. and fish. Miss Evans got an account of all their doing from one who acted as schoolmaster and chaplain among them The island is mainly composed of bare rocks on the tops of which snow is seen nine months of the year. Soar.—A meeting of the Mutual Im- provement Society was held on Friday evening when papers were read by Eric Evans, Cartref, and Ivor and Robin Evans, 24, Bridge-street. Exhange of Pulpits.-The pulpit of Soar Chapel was filled on Sunday morning by the Rev. Williams, Neyland, the appointed preacher for the day at Siloh C.M. Chapel. In the evening Mr. J. E. Jlones, Eryl, preached. The pulpit at Siloh was filled in the afternoon by the Rev E. Evans, Soar, and in the evening by the Rev. Mr. Williams. The last-mentioned gentleman also addressed a joint meeting of all denominations in the evening at Soar Chapel on behalf of the Bible Society. Welsh Cobs.—A meeting of the County Light Horse Committee was held on Sat- urday to select three Welsh stallions to be recommended to the Board of Agri- culture for premiums of C50 each for travel- ling the county. There were fifteen appli- cations and ten cobs of splendid type were shown on St. Thomas-square. The mem- bers present to make the selection were Messrs. R. S. Rowland Garth; D. Lloyd Lewis, Talfan; Samuel Davies, Coedpark; and John Jones, Cwmere (secretary). Mr Vaughan Davies, M.P.. and Sir Marteine Lloyd were unable to be present. A final seleotion will be made next Tuesday. Military Tribunal.-A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Friday even- ing. presided over by the Mayor, in order to appoint a tribunal under the Military Service Act. A petition signed by a large number of employers and employees was read, asking that representatives of trade and labour should be elected. A proposal made by Councillor William Davies to elect three additional members to the exist- ing tribunal was defeated and an amend- ment that each member should submit a name was carried.—Alderman Lewis Jones thought the Council ought to be cautious in seeing that the new tribunal was representative, and argued that as the knowledge of the present members was only theoretical and not practical, it was worthless.—Mr. J. S Jones thought that was a slur on the Oommittee.—Alderman Lewis Jones, with due respect to the old tribunal, maintained that if they sat Oil a farmer's case they would be worthless.- The name of Mr." D. F. Lloyd was sub- mitted, but Mr. Lloyd remarked that as all the old lot seemed to have had a regular snub he declined to act.—Mr. William Davies: I think Mr. Lloyd is quite justi- fied. It is quite a snub.—The result of the voting was the election of eight new members, all the members of the present tribunal being left out. The following were the persons elect-ed:-Mesgrs. Charles Kvans, Mark i>aii6 Stores; J. W\ D<ivies, Glasgow House; William Davies saddler] College-street; Ben Jenkins, saddler, High- street; J. J. Davies, Railway House; David Davies, Peterwell-terrace; and Timothy Evans, Drovers-road.
SALEM.
SALEM. Sunday School.-Aii interesting and successful service was held on Sunday evening at the Congregational Church in connection with the Sunday School. Miss Margaret Jones introduced the meeting by prayer. Mr. Barzilai Jones, Broginin, acted as chairman. The following took part: --R-ecitations R. Martin Morgan, Gwladys Evans, Lizzie Davies, Herbert Evans. Sally Davies, Ida May Morgan, Miss Blodwen Rees, Miss Lily May Lewis, and Sarah Jane Davies. Mrs. LI Morgan, The Manse, catechised the children in teml perance principles. Miss Mary Anni Morris catechised her class in Scripture. Singing: Solos, John D. Morgans, Magie Jones, Sally Davies, Anna Maiy Morgans, Miss Myfanwy Lewis, Mr. Barzilai Jones, Mr. John Rees, Mr. Albert Williams and Miss Lilian Evans; duett, Mr. Barzilai Jones and Miss Sarah E. Jones. The Children's Choir sang twice, conducted by Miss Sarah E. Jones. Miss M. lEt Jones presided at the organ. The Superintendent (Mr. J. Morgan, Tanybryn), and the Secretary (Mr Gwilym Evans, blacksmith, Penrhvncoch) are to be* complimented on organising the service. Several members of the church have obeyed their country's call for mili- tary service—some at the beginning of the war and others under the Derby scheme. Four have received their baptism of fire in France. The church has sent comforts to the value of Lg to those in France and those who are in other parts of the country preparing for- tlie struggle. Included in each parcel was a New Testament pre- sented by one of the members. The idea was initiated and carried out by Mrs. Ll. Morgan and willingly supported by the whole church, especially the women, and all deserve warmeg thanks. The young men have warmly signified their apprecia- tion of the gift by writing, to their Pastor.
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TREGARON. Cwlaml a Cwau.—Gwna Mr. Jenkin Lloyd waith da yn crynhoi a chadw ar gof hanesion am hen arterion a chymeriadau lleol. Rhydd hanes dyddorol yn Cymru" am y modd y ffynodd pobl ddarbodus glannau Teifi a Mynydd Bach yn yr amser cynil gyut a wlana a gwau. Oddiar hyn tarddodd yr hanesyn tal a adroddir am Stanley ynghanol y Affrig, ar lan afon lie na thybiesid i ddyn gwyn erioed osod ei droed, weled dyn a phack ar ej gefn yn dyfod ato dros y graian, a phwy oedd ond dyn o Dregaron yn gwerthu hosanau. Dyddorol vw'r cipolwg roddir ar y dull o fyw! end efallai mwv dyddorol a phwrpasol yw'r amcan cymliariaethol, y gwahaniaeth rhwng cyfnod a chyfnod, cenhedlaetli a chenedlaeth. Haws yw credu mai amcan penaf Mr. Lloyd wrth greu dyddordeb yn y gorffenol ydyw creu yn y genedlaeth bres- enol ystyriaeth o'r iiyn a gollwyd, neu, enillwyd, wrth fynd yn mlaen. Pwy ochr try y fantol? Fel engraipht, cyfrifir gwerth yr hosanau roddwyd ar y farchnad ar Bont Tregaron gan ferched a gwragedd yr ardal yn wythnosol yn zw-mwy na chymaint arall yr hyn a delid gan wrdd y Gwarcheidwaid bob wythnos yn ystod y deng mlynedd diweddaf i dlodion yr undeb ar wahan i'r tloty a'r gwaiigofdy. Eto i gyd, braidd nad oes gormod o falchder yn awr i arddel yr hen arferion a gollwyd. Dyma ergyd arall amserol yn yr ysgrif- Bron nad oedd gwau hosanau wedj mynd yr un ffordd hyd nes i'r rhyfel hwn yrru'r merched yn ol at y gweill; tybed nad ydynt yn dysgu nid yn unig ar gyfer y presenol ond hefyd ar gyfer dyfodol tlotach a ehyfyngach na'r gorffenol?
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. COUNTY COURT, Tuesday, February 15th.- Before his HonouniJudge William Evans. Pugh v. Rowland.—Lewis Pugh, farmer, Brynaere, Llanbrynmair, claimed JB2 10s. I from Edward Rowland, Caetwpa, in respect of a sheep alleged to have been killed by the latter's dog.—Mr R. E. George, New- town, appeared for the plaintiff and said that defendant's father lived at Bryncoch, Llanbrynmair, and also held Caetwpa, which was worked by defendant. Mr Richard Evans, who had recently come to live at Cefn, Llanbrynmair, in October, 1914, took a number of ewes and a ram belonging to Mr Pugh, the plaintiff, for the winter. One day in March, 1915, de- fendant came to Pefn and told Mr Evans that one of the plaintiff's sheep was on the mountain, and accompanied Mr Evans to fetch it. The defendant had two dogs with him and Mr Evans had one. They found the sheep which was lifted over the hedge on to the neighbouring land and then on to Mr Evans's land. The ewe went along the path towards the other sheep and defendant and Mr Evans re- turned to the house. Presently Mr Evans noticed that defendant's dog "Fan" was missing. He spoke to the defendant who said nothing but appeared to be upset. They went back towards the sheep. Defendant ran to the top of the bank and on looking over the hedge saw the defend- ant's bitch "Fan" tearing the ewe. The ewe's intestines were out and it died in a few minutes. Defendant remarked, "Well, well, I never saw the bitch do such a thing before." Perhaps, said Mr George, the bitch realised that the ewe did not belong to defendant's flock and had a fit of wickedness. Mr Evans did not wish to cause any unpleasantness among his new neighbours, but mentioned the matter to his nearest neighbour, with the result that Mr Pugh eventually heard of it. Defend- ant asked Mr Evans not to sav anything about the matter, but the latter said he would have to tell the truth.-Lewis Pugh, the plaintiff, said that when spoken to defendant denied all liability.—Richard Evans, Cefn, Llanbrynmair, gave evidence to bear Mr George's statement. One day after the occurrence he was met by Row- land who said he had better say nothing about it or witness would be in it as much as he (defendant).—Cross-examined by defendant as to the injury sustained by the sheep, which defendant said could not have been inflicted by a dog. witness said he had had great experience of sheep and found that every dog had a style of its -own.-Defe.,ndfiit said that Evans asked him to come with him to fetch a strayed sheep. He did so and Evans lifted the ewe, which was very weak, over some gorse and barbed wire which was very high. The bitch was eight years old and had won many prizes at trials. When witness andT Evans found the sheep with its stomach torn, the latter's first observation was that here was no lamb in it. He did not even hint that the dog had touched it. The dog was by but was clean of blood and witness thought the injuries were due ito ibaitbed witfe. Spoken to later, Evans denied that he had said that the dog had killed the sheep. The sheep was worth about £1 Is. ctnlv. Defendant added that his father owned the bitc-h.-Mr George: The bitch has a bad character?— -NG she has won many prizes at trials and it is ridiculous to say she has a bad' character.—Mr George: You have had complaints by the police about the bitch? —Never; only about a dog.-P.C. Hum- phreyis: I have cautioned you about the bitch. I heard you have had a row with a man about the bitch one dav. I know the bitch well.—Mr George: In 1914 vou applied for. two dog licence exemptions?- Yes, as a shepherd.—-Mr George: In the J915 list you are described as a farmer. There are separate forms for sliepli(-rds.- Everything belongs to my father.—Evans, recalled, said there was no barbed wire where he lifted the sheep over.-In givino- judgment for the amount claimed, his Honour said he thought it was quite clear that the sheen's death was due to the dog "Fan." which was the property of the defendant. He also thoucht £ 2 10s. A reasonable sum to claim.—The Registrar: You don't want time to pay ?—Defendant (a middle-aged man): Yes, my father will have to pay.—He was allowed a fortnight.
. THE HEROIC BROTHERS OF WAUNlfOR.
THE HEROIC BROTHERS OF WAUNlfOR. Verses in memory of the heroic brothers, Duncan and Gwion Lloyd, of Waunifor, killed in action in Galilpoli, August, 1915. Lieut. Duncan Lloyd and Capt. Gwion Llcyd were the sons of Mr and Mrs- Charles Lloyd, of Waunifor. After meet- ing each other at Imbros Island on July 30th, 1915, Lieut. Duncan proceeded to. Anzac, where he was shot when in com- mand of the 6th Gurkha. Battalion on August 14th, 1915. Oapt. Gwion accom- panied his regiment to Suvla Bay, where, on August 7th, 1915, he was killed at the head of his men, two hours after landing. Duncan Lloyd lies buried on the shore near Anzac and Gwion Lloyd hard by the northern beach of Suvla Bay. Their ages were twenty-nine and twenty-seven years. An impressive memorial service was held. at Llanllwni Parish Church. September, 1915. Methinks again on Llwni's mound, Whose foot fair Tivy's waters lave, I see the host that mourned the brave While tolled the bell with doleful sound. No coffined corse was borne along; No yawning grave, no upturned sod Did scar the sward on which we trod, Yet Death unseen stalked mid the throng. We felt his presence, and no heart But bled for that young gallant twain Who sleep afar beyond the main, Laid low by War's relentless dart. 0 peerless pair! At Britain's call Though cowards blanched and cravens quailed,— Their dauntless courage never failed They fought and died; they gave their all. Nor is their sacrifice in vain; Their blood hath not for nought been; spilt,- For Freedom's fane could ne'er be built Had they but faltered, Blessed twain I Through Honour's portals to the halls Of fame and glory-these have hied; And woe will to our land betide If to their mem'ry she be false. Should Terror pale our Island Home,- In spirit these will rise again, And fight as did that Heavenly Twain By Lake Regillus erst for Rome. In the grand Temple of the Free, An honoured niche, long ages hence, Will the deserved recompense Of Duncan and of Gwion be. CLEDLYX DA VIES. The Council Schools, Cwrtnewydd, Llanybyther.
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