The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH. Y-M.C.A.—The total of subscriptions received is now well over £100. The building chosen is already being renovated. SALVATION ARMY.—On Friday a meejing was held to welcome the new officers, Captain 91 Martin and Lieutenant Pittman. There was a good attendance. MARKETS.—The market prices last Monday were butter, Is. 6d.; eggs, 7 for Is.; potatoes, 12s. r -wt.; fowls, 5s. per couple; chickens, 7s. p couple; and ducks, 7s. per couple. C; ARACH PATH.—Those who visit Clarach will be glad to know that a committee has been appointed to arrange about repairing the path over Constitution Hill where it has been washed away. BATHING.—The patients at the Red Cross Hospital greatly appreciate the kindness of Mr T. V. Lewis of South-parade, in allowing them free use of his bathing machines for the season. PRAYER MEETING.—The united prayer meeting of the English Nonconformist churches was held at the English Congregational Chapel on Thursday. The Rev. T. A. Penry presided, and there was a good attendance. CINEMA.—"Silas Marner" from Geo. Eliot's novel is now showing. Next Monday a gold medal 5-reel Essanay, According to the Code" will be screened, and on Thursday "The New Clown," featurmg the late James Welch, the famous comedian. BOAT FUND.—A special concert is to be given at Ellison's Pavilion on Tuesday next in aid of the Red Cross Hospital boat fund. It if hoped that the proceeds, added to what is already* in hand, will be enough to provide the boys with boating for the remainder of the season. CALYINISTIC METHODISTS.—The district meeting was held on Wednesday at Horeb, when Chief Constable Edward Williams addressed the delegates on the present position of.temperance in the churches. Alderman Daniel Thomas was elected chairman for the year, and Professor J. Young Evans, M.A., and Mr. Richard NJones, grocer, secretaries. HOSPITAL.—The Commandant acknowledges the following:—Eggs and butter, Mrs. Peel, Llanilar, Anonymous; flowers, Miss L. Davies, Miss E. K. Morgan, Capel Sion, Mrs. Crawley Boevev; tea and flowers, Mrs James, P.O., Pen- Thyncoch: flowers, Miss Anne Davies, Penrhyn- coch; gooseberries, Lady Prvse; illustrated papers, Mrs. Oswald Green; cigarettes, Miss Crisp, Birmingham. MINISTERIAL.-The Rev. R. J. Rees and Mr. D. C. Roberts, Tabernacle, with Messrs D. M. Jones, Siloh, and R. G. Bennett, Bath-street, attended on behalf of the Monthly Meeting on Sunday night to supervise the voting in th, selection of the Rev. John Davies, B.A., Briton Ferry as prospective pastor of Salem Church. By 128 to 1 it was decided to invite the rev. gentleman to comply with the invitation. DIED OF WOUNDS.—Mrs. Fletcher, 4, Cryn- fryn-row, received news on Friday that. her husband, Drummer George Fletcher, had died of shell wounds received on the 9th in France. Drummer Fletcher bad been in France since December and was once before wounded at Ypres. He was well known in the district and in Llanbadarn and his loss is mourned by many friends. His photograph will appear next week. ON FURLOUGH.—Pte. T. Humphreys, son of Mr. Humphreys, Fedw House, Thespian- street, who went to Canada and returned with a Canadian contingent paid a visit home this week. MILITARY CROSS.—Second-Lieut. E. R. Harries, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harries, Belle Isle, South-road, has been awarded the military cross for bravery. The circumstances are not vet known. FISHING INDUSTRY—Portmadoc people seem more alive to opportunities for starting a fishing industry on the Welsh Coast than the inhabitants of Aberystwyth. Mr. R. E. Evans of Portmadoc. has bought a nine-ton cutter, the "Mazeppa," from Mr. Richard Williams. The boat is well built and has won several prizes. It is e-ected that two or three more Aberyst- wyth uoats will be sold to Portmadoc. where there is the nucleus of a little flee"( aud it is a pity that the boats cannot be retained to keep up the fishing at Aberystwyth. OBITUARY.—The death, occurred on Satur- day at 4, Castle-terrace, of Mrs. Davies, wife of Mr. D. R. Davies, wheelwright, late of Com- minscoch. Deceased, who was much respected, had been ailing for two years, but death was sudden. She leaves her husband, four sisters, and eight children—the Misses J. A. Davies and Susie Davies. Castle-terrace; Mrs Rogers,Wattis- rille; Mrs. Woodfield, Cardiff, daughters: and Sergt. W. R. Davies, R.F.A., now in France; Sergt.-Wheeler A. Davies with the Cardigans in Egypt; Mr. Tom Davies, Abercynon; and Mr. D. J. Davies, Caerau, sons. The funeral took place at Llanbadarn Cemetery on Thursday. TABERNACLE.—At the Tabernacle on Sun- day the services were chiefly devoted to the 'Interest and welfare of the juveniles. In the mcfrning the pastor, the Rev. R. J. Rees, delivered an appropriate sermon on the char- acter and development of the Child Jesus. Dur- ing the evening service, which was largely attended by adults as well as the Sunday School children from Penparke, Tanvcae, and Tre- fechan Sunday Schools, after a short- and appro- priate address by the Pastor, a distribution of certificates and prizes took place. Over 200 awards were made for success in terminations in Scnipture and music, the prizes being dis- tributed by the superintendents (.f the various schools. The proceedings throughout were encouraging to the teachers and Sunday School workers. SEPARATION ORDER.—William David Rees, an assistant teacher at the Council School, Garth, Maesteg, was summoned at Bridgend on Saturday by his wife. Gwenllian Rees, who applied for a separation order on the ground of persistent cruelty.—Complainant stated that her husband spent a holiday alone at Aberystwyth two years ago, and since that time he had been addicted to drink and had treated her cruelly. She found a letter in his pocket from a girl at Aberystwyth, which was apparently not the first he had received from that quarter. She found him on one occasion in a public house with two women, and the barmaid told her he paid for the women's drinks.- Defendant denied cruelty and the other allegations.—A separation order was granted and defendant was ordered to contribute 30s. per week towards the mainten- ance of his wife and two children. RED CROSS HOSPITAL.—The Commandant fears that all gifts to the Red Cross Hospital are not always acknowledged which is accounted for by the name and address of the donor hav- ing been omitted. The gifts are none the less much appreciated and she hopes for a continu- ance of the same. Through the kindness of Archdeacon Williams and Miss B. M. Williams, Abergeldie House, the patients were able to celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the Red Cross Hospital last Tuesday at Devil's Bridge. Mr. Lightfoot kindly lent a room at, the hotel for their tea, and allowed them to visit the Falls free of charge. Thanks to them the staff and patients spent an enjoyable day. ABSENTEES.—On Monday before Robert Ellis, Esq., James Jenkins, a native of Taliesin, and John Roberts, a native of Anglesey, were charged with having absented themselves from the S.W.B. at Liverpool. P."C. 10 said he apprehended the men, who were in khaki, at Ynyslas Station on Monday morning and charged them with having left the S.W.B. on the 11th without leave. They admitted it and made ho explanation. One of them had 4s. 3 £ d. and the other no money. In reply to Supt. Phillips, the officer said he had been looking for them for a week and it was in consequence of the railway people enquiring about their arrival on Sunday without tickets that he made enquiries and found that they were making off. Defendants, who were both smart, well-built men, were remanded to await an escort. FETE. -Owing to the weather the fete which was to be held in Cwm Grounds on )Wednesday was postponed till Wednesday next, the 27th. It is hoped that this will not in any way prejudice the results. TRAIN SERVICE.—The 6.30 p.m. train for Devil's Bridge and the 7.45 train from Devil's Bridge to Aberystwyth will run on Saturdays as well as Mondays in future. MART.—A sale will be held on Monday. July 2nd. The Auctioneer (Mr. D. L. Jones) desires to make it known to the farmers who have fat stock for sale that many leading butchers will be present. THE TOWN'S TRIBUTE.—The number of visitors to the Library to see the Roll of Honour has been remarkable, the total from Wednesday to Monday having been 155 adults. The contributions of flowers have been so generous that the two vases have become thirty- one. A delicate tribute was a bunch of rose- mary from the pupils of the County School who attached Shakespere's appropriate words. I HOME.—Last week Pte. Tom G. Humphreys, R.A.M.C., youngest son of Inspector Hum- phreys, G.W.R., Unjbn-street, made a short visit home. Pte. Humphreys entered the forces over two years ago from South Wales and was on R.A.M.C. service in Egypt. He was then transferred to a hospital ship which-was tor pedoed on the 26th May. There were 600 people on board all of whom were saved; but six of the crew were killed bv the explosion. DEATH OF MISS BENSON.—The death occurred on June 8th of Miss Olwen Elizabeth Benson, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Benson, Preswylfa, Custom House-street. Deceased, who was nineteen years of age, had suffered a long illness. The funeral took place on Wednesday and was largely attended. The Rev. R. J. Rees, pastor of Tabernacle, of which deceased was a member, and the Rev. J. Harries Rees officiated at the house and Cemetery. The chief mourners were father and mother, Lance- Corpl. E. C. Benson and Mr. Goronwy D. Ben- son, London, brothers; Miss M. WT. Benson, sister; Mrs. R. H. Benson and Master Herman Benson; Mr. R. Jones and Miss Blodwen Evans, Oswestry, uncle and cousin; and Mrs. Jones, Corris, and Mrs. Jones, South Marine-terrace, aunts. Deceased also leaves another brother (Pte. Edgar J. Benson) on active service in France, who was unable to attend the funeral. Wreaths were sent by father, mother, brothers, and sister; Lizzie and Herman; Mrs. D. C. Roberts and Mrs. Herbert Williams; Ellen and Nc-llie, Awelon; Mr. J. M. Jones, Cwmystwyth; I Miss Mari Evans, Cwmystwyth; Mr. and Mrs. I T. Rowlands, Bridge-street; Mrs Lewis, Glan- rafon-terrace, and Miss Jennie Evans. CONCERT.—On Tuesday evening a concert was given at Tabernacle Chapel in aid of the comforts for soldiers fund. there was a large audience. Arrangements were made by a com- mittee of which Mr. John Jenkins, jun., was secretary, and Mr. David Evans, treasurer. The choruses were taken by Tabernacle Choral Society, conducted by Mr. J. Charles McLean, F.R.C.O., and accompanied on tne organ by Mr. T. Lewis Old. The soloists were Miss Annie Davies, Manchester Royal College of Music; Mr Evan Lewis, Bangor; and M: Jack Edwards, Mr. McLean gave several finely-executed pieces on the organ. In addition to the solos, J. S. Bach's motet, "Jesus, Priceless Treasure," a dreary piece of classical music which might have left off anywhere without the audience being the wiser, and J. Ambrose Lloyd's more musical cantata, "Gweddi Habacuc," were performed. Tenors and basses were well balanced in the Choral Society, but there were fifteen sopranos to seven contraltos and the singing of the sopranos was naturally unduly prominent. Can iv Gauaf," composed by Mr. McLean on words by Eifion Wyn, was sung by Miss Annie Davies, and Mr. Evan Lewis sang Willeby's "Crossing the Bar" to Tennyson's well-known words. Mr. Evan Lewis's singing of "Sound an Alarm" was excellently done. FRUIT BOTTLING.—Orders for over 150 dozen bottles have been received by Mr. R. Read, "Cambrian News," but the Department refuse to supply the bottles unless they are paid for in advance. Those who have placed their orders are requested to call at the 'ICi,m- brian News" Stores and pay the amount due when a written receipt will be given. The bottles cannot be obtained until each buyer pays, but no time will be lost in ordering once the money is received. NARROW ESCAPE.Air. A. E. LI. Edwards, elder son of Mr. T. H. Edwards, military repre- sentative, has just had a very narrow escape at sea. He has been for the past two years engineer on board one of H.M. transports and, writingobome on the 10th, describes how he was lying on his back tending a boiler when a terrific explosion occurred and the vessel began to fill. The crew took to the boats and rowed away as the vessel began to settle down in the bow. After half-an-hour she was still afloat and Mr. Edwards and one or two others volun- teered to return and re-start the engines. This they did and succssfully beached the vessel after seventy-two hours continuous work. Mr A. E. Edwards was home a few weeks ago. Mr. T. H. Edwards's only other son is at the front and in his last letter describes the huge crater caused by "the earthquake." OBITUARY.—The death occurred suddenly on Saturday at 53, North-parade, of Mr Isaac Lewis, aged 62. Deceased, who was a native of Lampeter, had been for 37 years in the em- ploy of Mr. Peter Jones, coal merchant. He was a member of Salem Chapel. He was married but had no children, and is survived by his widow. The funeral took place at. the Cemetery on Wednesday, the Rev. J. Young Evans officiating. The chief mourners were Mrs Lewis, widow; Mr and Mrs. Benjamin Jones, Cefnllech; Mr. Lewis Lewis, Rhayader; the Rev David Jones, Trealaw; Lieut. Isaac Jones; Mr. Tom Jones; Mrs Edwards; Miss Margt. Jones; Mr. John Davies; Mr. Ben Davies; Mr. Henry Davies; Mr David Davies; Mr Tom Jones, Pen- sarn; Mrs. Evans; Mrs Davies, Dihewid; Mrs. Williams, North-parade; Mr. Tom Lloyd and Mrs Lloyd; Mrs Evans, Pontypridd; Mrs Jones, Porth; the Rev. W. J. Jones, B.A., Rhyl; Mrs Owens, Llandrindod; Miss Lewis, Cambriaa- place; Mr. D. Rowland Jones; Mrs Sheraton; and Mr. Tom Pugh, Llanelly. The funeral was largely attended, a tribute to the high esteem in which Mr. Lewis was held. KILLED.—News has been received that Lieut. Arthur Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas, Brongest, Newcastle Emlvn, has been killed in action. He was a student at the College, his brother (Lieut. John Thomas) being at the College at the same time. They took up appointments in British Columbia as teachers and joined the army two years ago. THE ELYSIAN GROVE.—The Harry Benet Concert Direction of 3, Piccadilly, London, have taken the Elysian Grove and Sylvan Palace and will open on Saturday, June 30th, with The Mohawk, Moore and Burgess Minstrels." This company paid a visit of two nights last year at the Pier Pavilion when the business was so enormous that money had to be refused, and it was during this visit that the owners of the Grove and Sylvan Palace induced the Moore and Burgess Minstrels to accept a long engage- ment. The popularity of this company has never waned and although many newer forms of entertainment have come and gone the minstrels are always well patronised by old and young alike as it is a family entertainment par excellence. The comedians of the company will include Messrs. Newco and Sullo. The Elysian Grove is well known and the season should be a record one. The resident manager will be Mr Robert Crosby, who is no stranger to Aber- ystwyth. S.R.A.—The Surgical Requisites Association desire to gratefully acknowledge the following- Talybont Working Party to June 11th, 12s 6d., do. to June 18th, 10s. 9d.; Mrs. Henry Davis, 5s.; from sale of goods, 4s.; waste from drawers, Is.; Mrs. Frank Marston, Borth, 2s.; box money, 2s.; Professor Levi, JE1 Is. PROFESSOR'S FUNERAL. The funeral of Professor T. McKenny Hughes took place at Cambridge last week, the first portion of the service being held in Trinity College Chapel. The Rev. Dr. St. John Parry (Dean), and the Rev. J. H. C. How 'Precentor), conducted the service and the Master of Trinity read the lesson. Deceased's brother (the Bishop of Llan- daff) took the service at the graveside in New- market-road Cemetery. OBITUARY.—The death occurred at the Workhouse on Saturday morning of Thomas Richards who will be remembered as the man who went about the country mending clocks and watches. He was sixty-four years of age. THE GARDENS.—Produce from the gardens and allotments is now being obtained in increas- ing quantities. On Saturday new potatoes from Llanbadarn were brought into Abersytwyth and sold from 6d. to 8d. a pound. The crops on Gerddi'r Ddol are much better and more for- ward than those of other allolments. Mr Ben- nett of Portland-road, was able to dig well- matured potatoes at the week end. Onions, parsnips, and carrots show a vigorous growth on Gerddi'r Ddol while on Cae Bach they are still but a few inches above ground. The rains of Tuesday and Wednesday were welcomed, but in some instances potato haulms were laid. DEATH OF A CLERGYMAN.—The death occurred at Bath-street on Saturday of the Rev. Thomas Parry in the sixty-ninth year of his age. The rev. gentleman was a native of Llanfihangel- y-Creuddyn and was educated at SI. David's College, Lampeter. He was ordained by the Bishop of Llandaff and appointed to the curacy of Glyntaff, Pontypridd, and was subsequently curate at Llanbadarn Fawr for seven years during the vicarate of the late Rev. John Pugh. He was then appointed by the Lord Chancellor to the rectory of Cilgerran which he occupied for nearly twenty years when failing eyesight compelled him nine years ago to relinquish his benefice. He subsequently lived for three and a half years at St. Dogmaels and about six years ago came to reside at Aberystwyth. Mr Parry married Miss Jones of the Midway, who with five children survive. Interment was made at the Cemetery on Tuesday. A choral service was held at Trinity Church at three o'clock, the Rev. Evan Edwards, Laura-place, and the Curate of Trinity officiated. The Ven. Arch- deacon Williams read the Burial Service at the Cemetery. The mourners were Mrs. Parry, widow; Mrs. Leigh and Mrs. Cyril Edwards, daughters; Mrs. Hambleton, sister; Mrs Rees, Capel Bangor; and Mrs. Richards, Portland- street. Several floral tributes were sent by friends and sympathisers. COUNTY SCHOOL.—The Governors met on Tuesday, present the Rev. R. J. Rees, M.A., chairman; Mrs. James, Mrs. Griffith, Professor Morgan Lewis, Mr. Daniel Thomas, Captain David James, Captain Thomas Doughton, and Mr. Richard Richards, Mr. David Samuel, head- master; and Mr. John Evans, clerk.—On the proposition of the Chairman, votes of con- gratulation were passed to the Mayor (Alder- man C. M. Williams) on filS appointment as J.P for the county, and to Mrs. Griffith op her appointment to an office under t.he Food Pro- duction Department. A vote of thanks was Accorded to Lady Mackworth for'her present of 225 copies of "A Nation's Heroes" to. the scholars, and to the Rev. D. R. Jones, M.A., for the trouble taken by him in the matter. The Headmaster was thanked for presenting to the School a celestial globe, formerly the pro- perty of Mr. Edward Jones, Jasper House, headmaster of the Old Grammar School. A vote of thanks was also passed to Mrs. Powell for permitting the nnnnl picnic to be held in the Nanteos Grounds. The celebration of the 21st anniversary of the opening of the School was referred to a small committee. The new regulations for secondary schools in Wales were discussed, and it was decided to apply to the Board for recognition as providing advanced course in science and mathematics, classics, and modern studies. NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD PROCEEDS—A meeting of the Executive of the National Eisteddfod was held on Monday, the Mayor (Alderman C. M. Williams) presiding, to con- sider the question of dividing the surplus pro- ceeds. The Finance Committee recommended that £500 should be divided as follows:— National fund for Welsh troops, £ 80: National Council of Y.M.C.A. for war funds, £50; Aber- ystwyth Surgical Requisites Association, £ 25: Aberystwyth Soldiers Comforts Committee, £ 75; R.S.M. Fear's fund, £ 25; National Insti- tute for Blind Soldiers, £ 25; Institute for Wounded Breton Soldiers, E25; Netley Hos- pital for the Aberystwyth bed, £ 70; Aberyst- wyth Red Cross Hospital. E50; and Aberystwyth Y.M.C.A., £25. Alderman Samuel said it was thought desirable to keep a substantial balance in hand, because some of the funds might re- quire further assistance and there might be other funds organised. Professor Edwards, in seconding the adoption of the report, said the sub-committee had shut out of consideration all that they regarded as denominational and objects that did not bear the war fund mark. Alderman Samuel said the sub-committee re- gretted not being able to recommend grants to the Aberystwyth Nursing Association and the Aberystwyth Infirmary, as they could not be very well associated with war funds. OUTING.—About 160 pupils and the staff of the County School took an outing on Friday when Nanteos grounds were kindly thrown open to them by Mrs. Powell. Swings were provided r and cricket played. The famous Nanteos healing cup war shown and the Headmaster gave a lecture on the history of the house and some of its former possessors. After the lecture Mrs. Powell was cordially thanked for her hos- pitality. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS for the week ending June 21st, 1917. max. min. rain. sunslnne June 15 67.0 50.0 14.3 June 16 67.0 60.0 11.7 June 17 66.0 55.0 7.5 June 18 63.0 50.0 11.5 June 19 66.0 55.0 12.5 June 20 65.0 154.0 0.26 .3 June 21 60.0 50.0 0.72

TO CORRESPONDENTS. A letter on asbestos slate and Welsh slate will appear next week, as well as a letter on the German "Kadaver."

BORTH. Driver Wm. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Taicanol, has been home on furlough and left for France on Saturday. Captain Sir John Heaton, Lincolnshire, paid a visit to Borth over the week-end and was pleased with the scenery and intends repeating his visit. Miss Eluned Evans, daughter of the Rev. J. C. Evans, Tremydon, left on Monday for ser- vice with the Y.M.C.A. at Kinmel Park.

THE WAR DAY BY DAY. MONDAY. Enemy airships raided East Anglia and Kent and did slight damage. A Zeppelin was brought down after a sharp fight with a naval aeroplane. On the Western front further progress was made north-west of Bullecourt. Hostile artillery was active south of Croiselles, south-west of Lens and at points between Armentieres and Ypres. The French made advances in Thessaly. On the French front in the region of Craonne there was considerable artillery activity. The Italians were victorious at several points on the Trentino and the Ortigara. TUESDAY. The British were forced back from advanced posts beyond Infantry Hill, but the hill itself remained in our hands. A British transport, "Cameronian," was sunk on June 2nd and 63 lives were lost. An air raid on Ghent resulted in the destruction of a large munition factory. WEDNESDAY. The British reported withdrawal from several villages in Macedonia in order to avoid malaria. On the French front, between Mount Blond and Mount Cornillet there was a violent artillery duel and German attacks at several points'were repulsed. There was styght activity on the Russian fronts. THURSDAY. The shipping losses this week were not. quite as large as those of last week though they were heavy (29 ships sunk); but the number of voyages had increased by about 150. The posts on the Western front lost recently by the British beyond Infantry Hill were regained. The Italians captured important positions in the Mount Ortigara region, with nearly 1,^00 pri- soners. There was considerable artilltry acti- vity on the French front. t I

First For France. ABER. CIRL VOLUNTEERS. INTERESTING INTERVIEW. The honour of being the first volunteer from Aberystwyth to undertake clerical work in France with the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps belongs to Miss Maud Jepson, Marine-terrace. Seen by the Cambrian News," Miss Jepson said she read the appeal for recruits signed by Lady Mackworth, which appeared in the "Cam- brian News," and immediately applied for the forms. Then followed a very rigorous exam- ination as to her character, position, etc., "and," said Miss Jepson, "I had to procure re- ferences from persons who had known me for three years, one of whom had to be a minister." This, she said, was one of the most satisfactory features, because it ensured that only capable girls would be accepted. "When the forms came back." she continued. "I had a railway war- rant to go before the Board of Women Doctors at Liverpool, and the way I was dealt with MISS M. JEPSON. throughout was everything that could be de- I sired. With the warrant I had sent was a list j of hotels and Y.W.C.A.'s where I could stay, which enables one to make their arrangement beforehand. 1& Liverpool I went to the Walker Art Gallery and all the ladies were ex- ceedingly pleasant. It was a very thorough examination and they paid particular attention to the heart, sight, and hearing. However, I suppose I passed for I was told I should be called up and have seven days notice." Miss Jepson has the distinction of having enlisted at the earliest possible moment she could, for she went before the Board on her ,20th birthday. Asked as to what qualifications were demanded she said that one of the names given as a reference had to be that of a person who could vouch for clerical ability, and although Miss Jepson has not previously been engaged in clerical work she had no difficulty in fulfilling the conditions. Replying to a ques- tion as to the other recruits she said that they seemed to be Et-stiperior type of girl and thpt they were exceedingly friendly. Aberystwyth's I first recruit is now awaiting'her "calling-up" notice. Since she enlisted several others in the town have also offered themselves and been I before the Board. The conditions of service are excellent and the hours, rates of pay, etc., all clearly laid down at th-i lime of ioininz. Appli- cation should be made to Lady Mackworth Commissioner for Wales, at the City Hall, Cardiff.

Inquest. at Aberystwyth. LOCAL MAN'S SAD DEATH. On Thursday evening, before John Evans t ?'* w was lield into the death of 1T w'ey whose b°dy was found in the sea earl^ in the morning The jury were Messrs. Edwin Morris, fore- Davill nUg HuglJe^ Great Darkgate-street David Davies, and Evan Evans, Greenfield-st.; David Jenkins Baker-street; Evan Rd. Edwards David Jenkins Baker-street; Evan Rd. Edwards Penparke; John Pugh, G lanrafon- terrace Jas. Lewis Portland-street j John E. Harries, South- road John Burbeck and Lewis Morgan, Bridee- street; and David Williams, North-parade. Elizabeth Mary Cowley, the widow, said she lived at 7, Trinity-road. She was quite sure that the body was that of her husband who was a coach painter and forty-seven years of age on the 14th February. Sue last saw him alive at the house at ten o'clock on the 11th January. lie left the house after supper, wearing dark grey blue trousers, dark grey coat and waist- coat, and dark coat, boots heavily nailed with rubber revolving heels, and patch under the right boot. He also wore Welsh flannel pants and a navy blue tie with white spots and stripes. Some of the clothing named were on the body. He had been at Carmarthen and was discharged in January. After returning home he was sometimes very well and some- times very depressed. On the 11th January he was pretty bright all day and she noticed no change in him before he went out. He said, speaking in Welsh, that he would go out for a bit and perhaps he would sleep better after it. Sometimes he did not sleep well. That was the last she saw of him alive. Lewis Jones, 7, Poplar-row, coast watcher, said he was on the Castle Grounds at six o'clock and at seven o'clock when walking on the new Promenade in front of the College with John Williams and Theophilus Jenkins saw some- thing floating in the sea,between the Pier and the Rabbit Rock and about 150 yards from the sea wall. Went round in a boat and on getting into the bay saw that it was the body of a man just landing on the rocks face downwards. Went to Captain Lloyd, his commanding offi- cer, to report and asked him to 'phone to P.S. Davies. P.S. Davies said he received the message about 7.30 and went to the new Promenade and saw the body as nescribed by the previous wit- ness. Fetched the ambulance and with the assistance of Lewis Jones and others took it to the mortuary. There was nothing in the pockets. He saw Mrs. Cowley with the result described by her. The Coroner said there was no reasonable doubt as to the identity of the body, but there was no evidence as to how he came to his death. The jury brought in a verdict, of Found dead." The Foreman said he was sure he was express- ing the feeling of all present and of everyone in the town in deeply sympathising with Mrs. Cowley not only in that trouble but in other troubles that had come upon her. Mr. Hugh Hughes concurred and the Coroner associated himself with the vote, remarking that Mrs. Cowley in her great anxiety of the past six months had had the sympathy of the whole town. -He rejoiced at the news which had been received that her boy had landed safely from a torpedoed ship and was expected home shortly. I The jury agreed urfanimously with the vote and gave practical effect to their sympathy by I handing over their fees to Mrs. Cowley. The °funeral took place on Saturday at the Cemetery. The Rev. LI. A. Jones officiated at the house and graveside. The chief mourners were Mrs. Cowley, widow; four children; Mrs. Williams, Greenfield-street, sister; Mr. James Cowley, London, brother; and Mr. J. Williams, brother-in-law. A memorial ser- vice was held at St. Paul's Welsh Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday evening, deceased having been a deticon and conductor of the singing there. The Dead March was played by the organist, Miss J. Burbeck. Deep sympathy is felt with the deceased's family and relatives.

CAMBRIAN HOLIDAY RESORTS ASSOCATION. VISITORS OR TROOPS? A meeting of the Cambrian Holiday Resorts Association was held at Barmouth yesterday afternoon, under the presidency of the Rev. J. Gwynoro Davies. Mr. A. H. Williams, the hon secretary, re- ported a balance in hand of JB53 6s. and that successful efforts had been made to get in out- standing accounts. Votes of sympathy were passed with relatives in the death of Mr. J. J. O'Sulivan and Mr. W. H. Gough, both of whom took great interest in the work of the Association. It was decided to defer an advertising scheme until the intention of the Government with regard to travelling was announced, and a sub- committee was appointed to draft a statement of the hardships which would be inflicted on the Association's district if the threatened curtail- ment of travelling facilities is carried out. A deputation will support a-memorial to the Gov- ernment, with the help of local members of Parliament. The feeling of the Association was that either better facilities for travelling should be provided for visitors or that troops should be biletted at Cambrian resorts as at othèr watering places. A full report will appear next week.

APPRENTICES and Experienced Hand for Dresswakiiig.-Apply, Mrs. Lloyd Benbow, Sniiihfield Road, Aberystwyth p519 OR SALE, nicely-si tuated Freehold Cottage at Aberffrwd, Rheidol Valley; close to Station standing in own grounds; double house, 7 rooms; large garden, fruit trees.. Fuller particulars on application.—Apply, Cottage, Cambrian News" Office, Aberystwyth. p426 LLANIDLOES SMITHFIELD. SATURDAY NEXT, JUNE 23rd. MONTHLY SALE OF STOCK, including an entry of 400 GRAND YOUNG EWES and LAMBS. Sale to commence at LOOO a.m. COOKE BROS. AND ROBERTS, e323 Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. THE RINK, ABERYSTWYTH (Removed for convenience of Sale from No. 7, I Trefor-road, AbSrystwyth), ~TESSRS. COOKE BROS and ROBERTS are -ITJL favoured with instructions from the Representatives of the late J. J. O'Sullivan, Esq., to Sell by Auction, as above, EARLY IN JULY, The Whole of the VALUABLE Household Furniture AND EFFECTS. e325 DAILY at 3 and 7 30, Wet or Fine. The ELYSIAN GROVE And SYLVAN PALAOE. PENGLAIS ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH (2 Minutes from North Parade). Resident Manager Robert Crasby ENORMOUS ATTRACTION! Under Entirely New Management. TWICE DAILY throughout the Season* Afternoons at 3, Evenings 7.30. GRAND OPENING PERFORMANCE, Saturday, "June 30th, 1917 At 3 o'clock, Of the Famous MOHAWK Moore and Burgess Minstrels (Under the direction of Harry Benet), The Family Entertainment Par Excellenoe. The Company includes the following Artistes: NEWCO (Wally) & SULLO (Harry), England's Premier Black Faced Comedians. LEO KING, the Popular Baritone, MOORE & MOORE, MABEL BOWYER, Soprano Vocalist, MURIEL DAY, Contralto, 3 SCAMPS, Comedy Sketch Artistes. The Oldest Established and Most Successful Entertainment in the World NOTE.—Constant Change of Programme. Prices of Admission-Afternoon Perform- ance, 3d. Evening Performance, 6d. Tax Extra. DANCING Every Evening until 10.30 in the Palace after the Entertainment. ALL Men employed in this Company have complied with the Military Service Act. BRONYGARTH, PORTMADOO Wednesday, 271h June, 1317. GARDEN FETE in aid of R.W.F. Prisoners-of-War Aesociation. ORCHESTRA, CONCERTS, GAMES, AND REFRESHMENTS. Admission-2 p m. 1/- After 5 p.m., 6d. e321 THE OINEMA ABERYSTWYTH. Proprietor and Manager A. Cheetham Nightly at 6-30 and 8-30. MATINEES Mondays and Saturdays at 3. Wet Afternoons at 3. Our best advertisement is our own Screen, For Pictures and Projection. Good Wine needs no Bush. Programmes Changed Mondays & Thursdays. Ellison's Entertainers, CASTLE GROUNDS. 4th SEASON. 3 Times Daily, 11-0. 3-0, and 7-30. WET OR FINE. Tuesday Evening, June 26th-Benefit for Wounded Soldiers' Boat Fund. Wednesday Evening, June 27th-Grand Pierrot Night. Box Office open Daily from 10 30 to 12 30, 2 30 to 4 30, 7 to 9 30. Seats may be booked for any performance at the Castle Grounds, or ring up Aberystwyth 10. General Manager Mr. HARRY GOLD. WANTED For Munition Purposes, SCRAP IRON, STEEL AND OLD METALS. Obsolete Plant of every description. THO. W. WARD Ltd., Albion Works, Sheffield. Phone 321 (8 ines) T.A. Forward."

Forthcoming Events. All events advertised in the Cambrian News" or for which printing is done at the Cambrian News" Works are announced below free of charge. Other events are charged Is. for the first line, 6d. for the second, and 3d. for each succeeding line. Fete at Bronygarth, Portmadoc, June 27th. Fete at Cwm Grounds, June 27th. Merioneth Quarter Sessions and Standing Joint Committee, Dolgelley, July 3rd. Cardiganshire Quarter Sessions, Lampeter, 5th July. Printed by the proprietors, The Cambrian News," Aberystwyth, Ltd., and Published by them in Terrace-road, Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan; at Ll. Edwards, Stationer, High-street, Bala; and John Evans and Nephew, Stationer, Glanymor House, Bar- mouth, in the County of Merioneth; andjat David Lloyd's, Portmadoc, in the County of Carnarvon, Friday, June 22nd, 1917.

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