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A GREAT GIFT OF FOOD TO ENGLAND.
A GREAT GIFT OF FOOD TO ENGLAND. Nature has made a great gift of precious food to England this year in its bountiful crop of potatoes. There are enough for everyone to buy as many as they care to, and every potato eaten means a saving in other foods. The poorest families can have full satisfying meals from potatoes if they know how to use them. The favourite plan is to buy a 2d. packet of Foster Clark's Soup, make it up and pour over a dish of boiled potatoes. This makes an extra- ordinarily economical meal and, being a most wholesome substitute for meat, not only forms an enjoyable and nourishing meal for men and women, but is especially satisfying to young men and growing children.
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Hp *«- Jaton the Coast [Selected fsom the writings of the late Sir John Gibson].
I SA iV THE WOULD-I
I SA iV THE WOULD- I February 26th, 1897. I saw the world that it was beauiiful, That all it meant was good and kind and true.; That life was not an ill or death or curse, Or pain a sign of God's undying hate, Or of the sin that man himself had sinned. I saw that pain and pleasure are the same, That joy and sorrow are not two but one; That death is but another name for life, And earth is a hum:n phase of heaven. I saw the world that it was beautiful- The royal sun at noon —at night the moon. Blue sky above, the ocean blue beneath, And plains and lakes, and mountins piled on high In grandeur greater than my mind could grasp. I saw on-- purpose through the ages run, C 'v, one agony of pain: And life went on as stars for ever shine Though God was still and dumb from age to age. I saw the world that it was beautiful, When swept by storms or held in icy clasp; Or decked by spring with many tinted flowers, Or lying warm beneath the summer sun Or when in mellow autumn riches steeped, And drowsy days of summer were no more. I saw the cycle of the seasons pass With light and shade, with joy and sorrow mixed, Nor did-I grieve that one day I must die. I saw the world that it was beautiful; That human love was most divinely sweet; That friendship was a precious gift of God, He freely gives unto His best beloved. I saw the glory of the ages grow From times that were to times that are to be, And all the while the world was beautiful With beauty that would slay if unobscured, And I was glad that I had eyes to see. The Coast J.G. THE LATE REV. H. EVANS, PENRHYNCOCH. The death of the Rev. H. Evans, Penrhyn- eoch, is a blow to his many friends and a bereavement for the Baptist cause throughout Wales. He was one of the humble-minded folk who do their allotted task, and do it well, and I shall miss him no less than many who knew him for a longer period. Nonconformity would be richer for more like him. WHY NOT DECENCY? Lleyn seems to be gaining an unenviable notoriety for hooliganism, and the magistrates did well to fine the offenders last week. The sountryside in many parts is still too much overrun by lawlessness which defies the local policemen and makes the lives of women and children a misery. If farm hands are unable to conduct themselves properly they must expect to come under the law. Their conduct a* competitive meetings and singing festivals leaves much to be desired, and there is no earthly reason why they should not be decently conducted in the company of other people. A little of what the Pwlheli magistrates dealt out would do good in other parts. THE GAS PRICES. Instead of slanging the Gas Company for in- creasing the price of gas the energies of the Aberystwyth people would be better directed to hurrying on the scheme for harnessing the water power in the Rheidol Valley and produc- ing electric light. It is marvellous what a difference competition makes when it's presence is felt. I wonder how long the Town Council will be discussing the pros and cons before getting on with the work. But there is a saving "More haste less speed." There is a good bit to be done and the public will want many questions answered before it sanctions anything comprehensive." Nothing will be gained by keening the matter hanging about. A GREAT ABERDOVEY GIFT. An Aberdovey boy has given a dictionary to the Institute. The gift is not much, but the public spirit it portrays is great. If that spirit —that appreciation of opportunity—could be spread what a difference it would make in the life of the young people of Wales. The boy who gives a dictionary to-day is the man of to-morrow who gives not a library but a life of service.
ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. BODY WASHED ASHORE.—An inquest was held on Saturday evening by John Evans, Esq., on the body of an unknown person whose body was found on the seashore opposite Ffoslas Farm on January 11th. The jury were Messrs. D. M. Jones, foreman; Edwin Morris, Ebenezer Williams, Gray's Inn-road; Henry Owen, Green- field-street: James Evans, Powell-street; David Edwards, Rheirlol-terrace; Hugh Hughes, Great Darkgate-street; William Jones, Greenfield- street; E. W. Baker, Cambrian-street; John Williams, High-street; David Jones, Trefor- road; Thomas Barson, Vaenor-street; and David Davies, Greenfield-street. Mr. Hugh Hughes, Ffoslas, said on the previous day his children were on the beach and called to him that there was something coming out of the water. He went down and found the body of a man just coming out of the water and then went to Pantyrallad and asked John Thomas Jones to go to Aberystwyth and inform the police. P.C. Selwood removed the body to the mortuary at Aberystwyth. P.C. Selwood gave evidence stat- ing that the body was highly decomposed. There were no means of identification, but the trousers were of blue navy serge, such as is usually worn by sailors. A verdict of found dead was returned. MUSICAL ACHIEVEMENT.—Mr. Chas. H. Clements, A.R.C.O., Berwvii, Elm Tree-avenue, last week succeeded in gaining his F.R.C.O. in London. Twelve months only have elapsed sines he gained his A.R.C.O., when he also gained the Lafoutnine first prize given for the highest number of marks in organ playing. Apart from organ playing, the examination was a severe test, the paper work alone occupying seven hours. Mr. Clements, who is nineteen years of age is now organist at Shiloh Chapel. CAPT. N. G. H. LEWTS.-Cant. Nevile Gra- ham Newcome Hart Lewis, Monmouthshire Reg:ment. of 48, Marine-terrace, Aberystwyth. who was killed in action on September 17th, before the war engaged at the N.P. Bank, Ab rgavenny, left property of the value of £ 3.445. Probate is granted to Frederick Wm. Lewis, M.B., of Rose Viila. Foulden-road, Stoke Newington, and William Davies, of Aberyst- wyth, solicitor. Y.M.C.A.—The weekly tea for wounded soldiers was provided on Friday by Messrs J. Walttrs »li€at Darkgat-i street, and G. R. Phillips, L. and P. Bank. A short billiard tournament was held after the tea. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Mary Oliver, the wife of Mr. Hugh Oliver, Peckham House, Union-street. Deceased was sixty-three years of age, the daughter of the late Richard and Ann Thomas, and a native of Cwmsymlog. She had resided in Aberystwyth for the past fifty years ai.d had only been ill for about ten days. She was a member of the Welsh Baptist Church, with which she has been connected for many years. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. S. A. Collev, and a son, Mr. David Thomas Oliver. The funeral will take place on Friday. SUCCESS.—At the recent examinations, at Birmingham, Miss Freda Vaughan, daughter of Mr. Vaughan, stationmaster, was successful in passing the advanced grade of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. in pianoforte playing. The examiners were Sir Walter Parrot and Dr. Harford Lloyd. Miss Vaughan commenced her studies wilh Mr Stephen Evans, A.R.C.O., prior to leaving for Malvern School where she concluded with Pro- fessor Winter of Worcester. WELSH BAPTIST SUSTENTATTON. FI ND. —Mr. G. R. Phillips and fr. T. H. Edwards were the collectors in aid of the above fund for Alfred place Baptist Ch irch, and in pre- senting t'.e -(port on inday evening Mr. Edwards informed the meeting that the sum of E146 7s. had been forwarded to the head- quarters. In acknowledging receipt of the cheque, Principal Edwards, D.D.. Cardiff, financial secretary, sent the following reply: "You have all done splendidly. Will you please thank the entire church for me for its practical sympathy and splendid help. I trust that 1918 will be to you that of a great year of spiritu.il blessing. Please convey my best wishes to your good Pastor and his wife." The aim of the Connexion is to raise E55,000, or 10s. per member; but Alfred-place has raised 30s. per member. MILITARY CROSS.—Major Sidney Hubert Morgan, son of the late Rev. Ebenezer Morgan (W.), Prestwich, and nephew of Miss Morgan, The Willows, Portland-street, has been awarded the Military Cross. Major Morgan was promoted to his present rank about a month ago. He is a civil engineer and before the war was borough surveyor of Prestwich, voluntarily enlisting when war broke out. His brother, Lieut. Cyril Morgan, who is also serv- ing iris country in the wir, was a member of the Bar. WESLEY CHURCH.-The Foreign Mission- ary anniversary was held on Sunday. The Christmas offering amounted to over £ 8, making the year's total for the mission over £33, or an increase of S3 over the total for the pre- vious year. CALVIN AND SERVETUS.-The unhappy connection between Calvin and Servetus in Geneva was the theme of an interesting address by Professor Richard Morris, M.A., to the Welsh Society on Monday. Though an admirer of Calvin, the lecturer made no attempt to justify his conduct towards Servetus, save the passionate zeal for what he concurred to be cardinal truths and his no less passionate resentment against what he concurred its distortion by Servetus. Professor Morris dealt with the subject with the touch of an historian, setting naught down in malice, but separating the wheat of fact from the chaif of tradition. The Rev. T. A. Penry presided. A cordial vote of thanks to Protessor Morris was accorded on the proposition of Principal X. F. Roberts, seconded by Professor Edward Edwards. PERSONAL.—Lieut. H. T. Edwards, son of Mr. T. H. Edwards, military representative, who i was wounded in Italy, has left the hospital at Genoa and arrived at the Welsh Hospital, Netley. His friends hope that he will speedily be about again. ANNUAL TEA.—The annual tea for members of the English Congregational Sunday School was given on Wednesday. After the tea a com- petitive meeting, entries' for which were im- promptu, was held. The successful competitors were:—Impromptu speech: 1, Aled Ll. Evans (awarded half the prize). Unpunctuated read- ing: Prize divided between Trivie Davies and Doris Davies. Best rendering of hymn (Miss M. Lloyd's class): 1, Irene Hunt; 2, divided between Helen and Phyliis Garner. Recitation for juniors: 1, Kenneth Morris; 2, Millie Mor- gan. Best rendering of hymn (infants class) 1, divided between Marjorie Williams and Teddy I Coombe; consolation prizes given to the other competitors. Recit-ation, over 14: 1, Doris Davies. Recitation over 12 and under 14: 1, Kenneth Morris. Best rendering of hymn (Mrs Morris' boys class) Divide(i between Lesiie Hunt and Laurie Morris. Best rendering of hymn (Miss L. Morris' class): 1, Katie Hughes; 2, Gladys Garner. General knowledge 1, Alwyn Rhys; 2, divided between Dor:s Davies and Aled Evans. The Rev. T. A. Penry pre- sided and the adjudicators were Mrs Griffith, Marine-terrace, and Mr. Emrys Williams. At the close the Chairman thanked all who had I taken part and helped to make the evening i such a pleasant one. I WINTER SALK-For particulars of the winter sale by Mr. R. Rowlands, The Pioneer. North-parade, turn to our advertisement col- umns. The sale commences on Saturday next. PERSONAL.—The Rev. Einrys Rees, former- ly curate of St. Michael's, visited the town this week. He left yesterday (Thursday) to take up his new appointment at Aberdare. His up his new appointment at Aberdare. His friends are glad to learn that he has fully I recovered from his ihness. OBITUARY.—After a long and painful i;l- ness, Mrs. Jane James, 4, Loveden-road, passed away on Monday. Deceased was seventy-two away on Monday. Deceased was seventy-two years of age and leaves a husband, four sons (one serving with the army in Palestine), and a daughter. The funeral took place on Thurs- day at the Cemetery. YARMOUTH BOMBARD ME N-T.-Ikfr. T. W. j Powell received a wire on Tuesday stating that his son-in-law and daughter (Lieut. Storey and Mrs. Storey), with Mr. Powell's youngest daughter and grandson, who were at Yar- mouth during the bombardment, were safe. GENERAL MUNITIONS TRIBUNAL.-Mr. Owen Evans, barrlster-at-law, having owing to pressure of other work, resigned the position of chairman to the General Munitions Tribunal for Wales, Mr. Joseph Davies, registrar of Aberystwyth County Court, has been appointed by the Minister of Munitions to be temporary chairman of the Tribunal in respect of all case-s arising in the Mid-Wales district. Mr. Davies I was immediately after the passing of the Muni- tions of War Act appointed chairman of the Local Munitions Tribunal for the same dis- trict and he has also at the request of the Minister of Labour during the past six months acted as honorary enrolment officer of Na- tional Service Volunteers of the professional class for that area. DEATHS.—Mr. Lewis Morris, father of Mr. Evan Morris, tailor, Penparke, passed away on Monday at Trefechan.—The death has occurred at Bedford of Mrs. E. D. Owen, a daughter of the lat3 Mrs. E. Neale, Little Darkgate-street. The funeral will take place on Saturday morn- ing. GAZETTED.—Mr. L. A. Ward, third son in the army of Mr. W. H. Ward, Cafe Oriental, has been gazetted second lieutenant in the East Sussex Rogiment. East Sussex Rogiment. East Sussex Rogiment. BI-MONTHLY MEETING.—Mr. H. Hughes, Reliance House, presided over the C.M. bi- monthly meeting at Skinner-street on Sunday. In the morning meeting the President catcch- lised the adult classes. At the teachers meet- ing Mr. John Evans, Bodlondeb, contributed a valuable paper on theolo^ai truths in the hymns of Williams Pant. Ann Griffiths, and Morgan Rhys, and at afternoon meet- ing the children were catechised by Mr Daniel Jenkins, and were addressed by the Rev. T. E. Roberts and Mr. Wm. James. Mr. J. Barclay Jenkins opened a discussion on the influence of the Sunday School on national character. The question of holding a children's festival was deferred for a year, the replies from the various churches not being definite. Tlu musi- cal portion was conducted by Mr. Arthur Jenkins, M:ss Evans, Baker-street, accompany-! ing- BLINDED SOLDIERS.—The scholars and staff of the National School (Mixed Depart- inent) have contributed £ 5 3s. as a Christinas | offering towards the Blinded Soldiers Children Fund. The donations were brought to <he School and forwarded by the Head Teacher (Mr T. Ainsleigh Jones) to Sir Arthur Peo.rson SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE.—a'con- ference of Nonconformist Sunday schools was I' held at Shiloh Schoolroom on Tuesday, the Rev J. L. Williams presiding. Mr. D. J. Saer read a paper on Sunday School work. DEATH OF CAPT. J. W. S. DAVIES.—The death has taken place at Terfyn, Llangoed. Beaumaris, at the age of fifty-four years, of Captain J. W. S. Davies. He was the son of the late Mr. T. Davies of Padjirn Villa. L lan- II badaro, and his mot-lier was the eldest daugh- ter of the late Mr. T. H. L. Hall, Old Bank, Bangor. He married Miss Nellie Blackall, Newcastle, New South Wales, and leaves threes sons and a daughter. Captain Davies, who was born at Aberystwyth, began his career straight from school. He took his master's certificate and sailed his own ship, the barque "Scottish Chief" when he was twenty-two years old. The funeral took place at Llan- goed, and amongst the mourners were Master Fred Davies (son), and Mr. D. C. Davies, The Old Bank, Bangor (brother). Mr. and Mrs D. C. Roberts and Hilda, Aberystwyth, were among those who sent wreaths. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Mon- day morning at Bridgend of Miss Williams. Egerton House, Custom House-street. De- ceased was a sister of Mr. Williams, Glenhunt- ley. Bridge-street. The remains will be brought to Aberystwyth and the funeral service will take place at St. Mary's Church at 3 o'clock on Saturday. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Sun- day of Mr. Evan Jones, Brooklyn, South- read. He was a ship's carpenter, and worked at Aberystwyth when the industry was at its height. He leaves a son, Mr. Evan Jones. Northgate-street, and a daughter. The funeral took place on Thursday (vesterdav) afternoon. DEATH OF MRS. MARY EDWARDS.An- other old inhabitant has passed away in the person of Mrs. Mary Edwards, who died on Monday at her home in South-road. She had been blind for the past twenty years and dur- ing her aff!iet;on had been tenderly nursed by her daughter, Miss Elizabeth A. Edwards. De- ceased was the widow of Mr. Richard Edwards, who lost his life at sea. A daughter of the late Mr Thomas Jones, Bow Street, she leaves a son, Mr. Richard Edwards, Birmingham, and a daughter, Miss E. A. Edwards. She was a member of Tabernacle C.M. Church and Tany- cae Sunday School. The funeral takes place on Friday. DEATH OF MR. WATKINS.—'The death occurred suddenly on Wednesday of Mr. John Watkins, Mor Anedd, South-road. He left his work about eieven o'clock in the morning and proceeded to his home for lunch when he was taken seriously ill. Though a doctor was summoned he pa-ssed away a little before noon. lJeceased was fifty-four years of age, was a bi-otlier of Mr. David Watkins, painter, being the son of Mrs. Watkins and the late Mr. Wm. Watkins, Custom House-street. He had served in the mercantile marine, but retired about twenty vears ago, and had never fully recovered from the effects of an accident some years ago. Y.M.C.A.—The Y.M.C.A. Committee met last week and dealt with several matters. It was decided not to take any action in the matter of sending a delegate to the Y.M.C.A. conference at Cardiff. ALLOTMENTS.—The scheme for taking land near the National Library has matured and during the next few days the land will be staked out.
Aberystwyth Sessions.
Aberystwyth Sessions. NEW MAGISTRATES. Tuesday, before Captain Doughton, mayor; E. P. Wynne, C. M. Williams, Peter Jones, John Watkins, Edwin Morris, and T. W. Powell, Esqrs. Aldermen T. J. Samuel, John Evans, Hafody- coed, and Daniel Thomas, and' Mr. Thomas Owen, Llanbadarn-road, and Mr. Jack Garner took their oaths as migastrates for the borough. The Mayor congratulated the new magistrates and hoped they would have long life to enjoy the honour. Alderman Wynne also congratu- lated the new magistrates and hoped they would observe the declarations. The Magistrates' Clerk was asked to draft a rota for the year and submit it to the next sitting. The Mayor, Messrs. E. P. Wynne, Edwin Morris, C. M. Williams, Peter Jones, and John Watkins, and T. W. Powell were appointed Licensing Committee. Bessie Stephenson, 5, Thespian-street, who said it was a pure accident, was fined 2s. for allowing a chimney to go on fire. In the case of Hugh Richard James, farmer, Lonlwyd, Llanbadar.-i Lower, who was alleged to have, on the 10th December, sold butter not of the nature, substance, and quality demanded. Mr. Trevor Hughes said Mr. A. J. Hughes appeared for Mr. James and it had been arranged that the third sample should be sent for analysis to the Commissioners of Inland Revenue, to which defendant was entitled. The hearing was postponed.
PENPARKE.
PENPARKE. WELCOME.—A reception was given on Wea- nesday to three warriors-Lieut B. Taylor Lloyd, one of its representatives on the Town Council; Private Lewis Morgan, severely wounded; and I Private J. Evans, invalided. The Darllenfa was crowded. Lieut. Lloyd, who presided, was accompanied by uis father (Captain Lloyd; and Mrs. Lloyd). The concert, arranged by Mr John Jenkins, was given by the villagers. Mrs. M. de Lloyd, for the meeting, presented the privates with the sum invariably tendered to the boys, and Miss Powell Evans, on behalf of the Women's Sewing Circle, handed to Private Morgan a parcel of village-made underclothing. Lieut. Lloyd, in thanking the donors, said that it was hardly possible for the homefolk to realise the feelings of those on the fronts. (Cheers). Thanks were tendered to the Chair- man and artistes and to Mrs. Griffith, a mem- ber of the Committee, for her help; by Mr. Bonner Jones, "father" of the village; and Messrs G. Eyre Evans, M de Lloyd, Harry Daniel, and D. J. Davies. The following con- tributed to the programme :—Messrs. Teddy Tnomas, Teddy Richards, John E. Jones, E. R. Stanford, Johnny, Jenkins, Basil Watkins, Dick Richards, Lewis Hughes, Daniel Hughes, Glyn Evans and John D. Evans; Misses Rosy Jones, Florrie Jones, Eirwen Evans, Emily Hughes, Violet Jones, Mabel Davies, Marie Lewis, Joyce Evans, Nellie Evans, Elizabetn A. Jenkins, Blodwen Richards, Nellie Evans, Nellie Edwards, Lizzie Davies, Sophia Oliver, and Mary Lizzie Edwards.
DEVIL'S BRIDGE.
DEVIL'S BRIDGE. Further references were made by the Rev. E. j M. Davies from the pulpit of St. lago's Church to the loss sustained in the sudden death of Miss Lewis, Pjptglas. The departed was; a frequent attendant at St. lago, as well as atLlantrisant. After the evening service a committee sat to decide when a concert should be given in order that a presentation tor testimonial) may be given to the Vicar (the Rev. T. N. Jones) and to Mrs Jones for long service. A date was fixed. The Rev. T. Noah Jones was offered a benefice near Carmarthen last summer, but after con- siderable thought he preferred to continue at Hafod where hehas been many years. Mr T. J. Williams, Rhosycyrnau, was appointed to get up a programme, and Mrs. T. V. Lewis, the accompanist. n PONTERWYD.
PONTERWYD.
Corporal H. Lloyd Roberts, Borth, who is serving in France with the R.A.M.C., in a letter to Mr. Williams, chemist, Borth, states that Regimental Sergeant-major Jones, R.W.F.. has won the u.C,{. His people hail from Pont. erwyd and the village will be proud to know of the additional decoration earned by one of its boys. He was decorated with the Military Cross about eighteen months ago. The selected preacher this year at Llywernog's preaching festival was the Rev. J. L. Williams, Aberystwyth. The preacher was at his best. his best. A memorial service was held at the C.M Chapel on Wednesday evening to commemorate the death of GunnerEmlyn Jones, R.G.A., Gwysfa, who fell in action in France on December 22nd. The Rev. Bedford Roberts, Ystumtuen, opened with prayer. Short addresses were delivered bv the Rev. Bedford Roberts, the Rev C. Evans, Ysbvttv Vicarage: the Rev. Thomas Morris, Pontrhydvgroes; Messrs W. Evans and T. R. Morgan (deacons), R. Lloyd Jones. C.M., and Arthur Jones, Troedyrhenrhyw. Pathetic verses were read, composed by the Rev. T. M. Jones, Trisant. Letters were also read from deceased's commanding officer, chaplain, and other officers. The sincerest sympathy was extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jones, as well as his brothers and sisters. A party of friends from Ponterwyd sang "Good Night," and the meeting was closed with prayer by the Rev. T. Morris, Pontrhydy- groes.
RHEIDOL VALLEY.
RHEIDOL VALLEY. News has been received by Mr. Wm. George, Biaenddbl, that the young man he brought up (Lance-Corpl. Wm. Timothy Evans) is at Sal- ford Hospital, Manchester, with knee trouble, and is to undergo an operation. Some years ago Corpl. W. T. Evans was employed as a miner at Erw t.)riia., under Captain Brenan, M.E., the present manager. Subsequently Corporal Evans obtained a -situation at Llanelly as electric car conductor, and from there joined under the Derby Group scheme. He underwent training at TT.iy!, where he had an accident to le- v.v iqh Improved afterwards, and he served a sl»'ort period in France. He writes home in a cheerful spirit. Gunner Evan David Morgan came home to Gellyfach, the residence of his parents, on Sat- urday, having recovered from recent illness. In November he was gassed and also received slight injuries in cne of the British offensives at Yprcs. Gunner E. D. Morgan has seen much active service in France, and is attached to the R.F.A. He will be home for ten days. On Saturday evening he was presented with a substantial sum of money from the Devil's Bridge Concert Committee as well as a knitted muffler with socks from the Ponterwyd Sewing Party. On behalf of the Entertainment Com- mittee the Rev. Charles Evans, Yspytty Cyn- fvn, also presented him with a Welsh Testa- ment. Gunner Morgan much appreciated the gift and thanked the donors. There is a custom with Nonconformists of holding prayer meetings nightly during the first week of a new year. The custom was broken this year at the Wieslevan Chapel, and was substituted by a service with sermon on Friday evening. The attendance was rather disappointing. An effective sermon was preached by the Rev. G. Bedford Roberts, Ystumtuen. A large quantity of timber has been cut in this district since last summer. Fellers have been consistently at work in Typoeth Planta- tion, men from the district having been em- ployed. The owner (Mr. D. C. Owen) acts at foreman. The plantation was purchased by a South Wales company and the timber is suit- able for pit props, as well as for deeps and levels. Feliing on a plantation close by at Dol- fawr commenced at the end of the summer. A Pontardulais company bought this plantation and the gentleman who owned it resides in London. The werk is in charge of Mr. Henry Thomas, tenant of Dolfawr Farm.
"Y Wawr."
"Y Wawr." SIR J. D. REES'S QUESTION. It was to be expected that as soon as the House of Commons reassembled attention would be called to the articles published in "Y Wawr." Sir J. D. Rees has brought them to the notice of the Home Office. He describes them as "seditious articles in the Welsh langu- age calculated, if /lot intended, to debauch the loyalty of the students and to impede the pro- secution of the war." And he asks that measures shall be taken to stop publication and suitab;y to punish those responsible. Sir John also reminds the Home Office that the college receives grants from public funds. Questions were to be asked in the House on Thursday.
BF$HOP'S SON DROWNEP.
BF$HOP'S SON DROWNEP. Flight Observer William Basil Loxdale Jones, R.N., of Gwynfryn, Taliesin, who was drowned while on active service patrol on 7th January, was the only son of the late Bishop of St. David's. He was born in 1890 and educated at Harrow and Oxford. He obtained commis- sion in the Royal Marines 24th September, 1914, and immediately went to France. He served with the R.N.A.S. in France and the Eastern Mediterranean and was mentioned in despatches for his services with the latter squadron. He was recently gazetted Flight Observer R.N.. his promotion dating from 31st December, 1918.
AMERICAN SOLD 1E RS AND BRITISII^BEER.
AMERICAN SOLD 1E RS AND BRITISII^BEER. Sir,—Whatever about the accuracy of the statement attributed to Mr. James Simpson, vice-president of the Labour Federation of Canada, everyone, I suppose, would be glad to believe that there was no truth in it at ail. But let everyone consider it in the iight of the following statements, and decide for himself whether American soldiers are ruined by the British drink traffic. (1) "The Canadian Government in the early days of the war issued an order that there should be no alconol in the Canadian camps. They were willing to go Lord Kitchener's way, and leave this thing alone. They sent their men from cloan Canadian camps to which there was no admittance for alcohol. They sent their men in prohibition ships and then they touched our earth, the soil of England. But what has this soil of England meant for our Empire's sons? For thousands of them it has meant everlasting ruin in this world, disease and dis- aster for them, and broken hearts in their dis- tant homes. What happened to these Canadian men was that they were placed in camps where this drink trade foliowed them against their will; in which we drove it after them, in which we have let it work its way and mar their manhood and sap their character and break their strength. One thing only they asked of thia Government. They asked that the man- hood of Canada they gave unto Britain's keep- ing should be protected from this terrible trade. They made a formal request to the responsible member of the Government that that should be, and they received an assurance that it should be so. The order of the Canadian Government was that no alcohol should be sold or drunk in Canadian camps, but the desire of the Canadian Government was overruled in England. The only oondition that Canada made with sending her manhood to fight for us was put aside. No words can measure tin terrible results of that decision. "Do not be surprised," said a great Canadian, "if you lose Canada over this." It is not vain talk. It is the natural cctsequence of preferring the in terests of a private trade to the interests c the British Empire." (2) "Send us as many shells as you like, but for God's sake keep your liquor back. Our men come from a decent country and find drink in your camps. They come up to London on leave and have the stuff poured down their throats. They go out to France, and your horrible Britisn beer follows them to the firing line. England take these fine young men from prohibition Canada and will not let them keep from drink, but will force it on them whether they wiil or no. It i time- that that were said." (A captain of the Canadian army.) (3) "Canadian mothers have said that if England will not respect our ideals in our own Canadian camps we will not send our sons. A huge mothers' and wives' and sisters' petition was sent to the Canadian Government on this question over a year ago, and hundreds of Canadian women who love England have re- frained from urging their men to enlist. I am convinced that coaid our Canadian women have seen the difference made by one month on a wet transport, and in a wet camp in England thousands of men would have been urged by them not to enlist." (A Canadian officer.) (4) "No petition for a quarter of a century has been so widely and readily signed in Canada as the great petition of protest from wives and mothe. s to the Prin;e Minister of the Dominion. For weeks thousands of mothers and wives were signing it every day and in one month in Ontario alone over 60,000 married women signed their names. They said in it, Oui boys are sent on the one condition that intoxi- cating liquors shall be prohibited in their ranks' ("Defeat or Victory," by Arthur Mee and J. Stuart Holden.) Not one of the above statements have been denied or contradicted by the British Govern- ment. All that our Government has done is to prohibit the circulation of the book "Defeat or Victory" in Canada so that these statements might be kept from the Canadian people. (5) "We are fighting for justice, but we are not just. One item will be enough to tell what I mean. On the very day when we were onca more warned of threatened starvation it was decreed that the output of brewery supplies might be increased 20 per cent. That is, when we are on the verge of hunger, food is turn- ing to alcohol to drug our brains. When I see American boys staggering in the streets drunk I hate London. In America, even in those places where liquors is sold, it is a criminal offence to sell it to anyone wearing the uniform of the army or navy, but in Britain it is not so. How long will America send foodstuffs to England only to have it used to make liquor to ruin her boys?" (Dr. Fort Newton, an 5 American, minister of City Temple, London.) Of course, Dr. Newton was criticized and per- secuted for saying it, but it wili not change the faci-. I am, ec., J. Lewis Williams. DISCHARGED SOLDIERS AND SOLDIERS- FEDERATION. Sir,—I am exceedingly sorry that this organ- isation should evoke your timely and kindly admonition. I fully agree with the whole tenor of your article. There is no reason for Sunday meetings, and they will surely keep away the most helpful members. I was at Aberystwyth Christmas week, and from what I learn possibly the organisation would not have been properly represented at a Sunday meeting. I sincerely exhort them to take heed to your warning. I have served on committees at Aberystwyth. They must be careful lest they commit suicide before they commence the great work. My additional advice to them is keep out petty jealousy; be upright, and keep out most especially the influence of the barrel. Then they will have the sympathy of the best people in Aberystwyth.—I am, etc., Ex-Com. Sergt.-major G. H. Evans, M.G.C. RHEIDOL VALLEY. I' Sir,—My attention has been drawn to the report in your issue of the 11th January, under the above heading. This report I regret to say, is likely to give an erroneous and unfavourable impression to your readers, and I shall be glad if you will kindly correct it in your next issue. I am not a "company promoter" and do not desire to appear as such. The proposal of a hydro-electric light and power scheme and mv offer to Aberystwyth Town Council were made, not on behalf of any company, actual or proposed, but personally and on my own behalf as owner of the land on which the proposed works would be constructed. I Thanking you in anticipation of your giving this correction in your next issue.—I am, etc., A. J. Hodkginson-Carrington. January 18th, 1918.
I'INtERESTINC ITEMS.I
I INtERESTINC ITEMS Owing to pressure on space, a number of in- teresting items are held over until next week. I Forthcoming Events.
Forthcoming Events.
Cardiganshire Assizes, Lampeter, Janvary 17th. <> Merionethshire Assizes, 17th January. Dramatic Entertainment, Coliseum, January 31st.
PENRHYNCOCH.I
PENRHYNCOCH. I FUNERAL OF THE REV. HEN&Y EVANS- The funeral of the Rev. Henry Evans, pastor of Horeb Baptist Church, who died on Tuesday I week, took place on Tuesday at Penrhyncoch. The large congregation that gathered to take part in the last rites testified to the high esteem in which the rev. gentleman was held. The impressive service was conducted in Welsh by deceased's fellow-ministers who had assembled from North and South Wales. At the house the Rev. H. R. Williams, Corris, read Scrip- tures, and the Rev. J. T. Evans, Pencader, prayed. There was a devout congregation at the service in the chapel where the deceased had laboured for so many years. The Rev. T. R. Morgan, who conducted the service at the chapel, spoke of the exemplary character of deceased. The Rev. D. Hughes, Machynlleth, made touching remarks on deceased's lifelong work for Christianity. Deceased, he said, had put his whole life into the work. On Sunday the Baptist Church at Machynlleth passed a sincere vote of sympathy with the family and with the church in their loss. The Rev. Daniel Jones, Lampeter, also spoke on deceased's life and work. Mr. David James, Penrhyncoch, senior deacon, said the loss of their pastor was anything concerning it. They could safely say that they were burying a prophet of God. Principal Roberts, Aberystwyth, added a few well-chosen remarks, as well as the Rev W. J. Williams. The Rev. Gomer James, Rhymney, said he had a lot to thank Mr. Evans for. He was as a father to him and was highly esteemed in Horeb Church. All who spoke said deceased was ever willing to do a favour for anyone and would even go far out of iiis way to do it, and yet he never showed that it gave him trouble. Letters of sympathy, which were too numer- ous to read, were received from the Revs. J. Symlog Morgan, T. Williams, Rhymney; Griffith Parry, Llanbadarn; D. Ronald Thomas, Aber- ystwyth; D. J. Evans, Pencader; Isaac James, Abercaned; T. Powell, Liverpool; W. Edwards, Colwyn; John Edwards, Porth; J. Llewellyn, Borth; Trevor Jones, Llanelly; W. R. Jones, Glynceiriog; and Thomas Williams, Aberyst- wyth as well as from the congregations of Cwm- symlog, Talvbont, and Swyddffynon churches. At the graveside the Rev. J. Edwards, Aber- ystwyth, and the Rev. — Morgan, Goginan, officiated. The chief mourners were Mrs. H. R. Evans, widow; the Misses Olwen M. Evans, S. Dilys Evans, and L. Eirlys Evans, daughters; Mr. W. Williams, Llanelly, brother-in-law; Mr. and Mrs W. Hugh, Llanelly, brother-in-law and sister- in-law; Mrs. Elizabeth James, Llanelly. sister- in-law; Mrs. Lydia Walters, Llanelly, sister-in- law Mr. T. Thomas, Llanelly, brother-in-law; Messrs. Emrys Williams, Gwilym James, Ivor Walters, and John Thomas, Llanelly, nephews; Miss Olwen Williams, Llanelly, niece; Mr. and Mrs J. H. James, Llanelly, nephew and niece; and Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan, Staylittle. Beautiful wreaths were sent by the members of Horeb Sunday School, the members of Llwydcoed Baptist Church, Sir Edward and Lady Pryse, Gogerddan, and Mrs. Rebecca Jones.
LONDON.
LONDON. The death took place last week at Luke- street, Finsbury, of Mr. Rd. Richards, late of Penrhyncoch, which he had quitted in his early days for the Metropolis. After working many years as a contractor, he married, settled down in the milk business and had lived at the above address for over twenty years. A few years ago he took his only surviving son into partnership. He was predeceased by his wife four years ago and by his second daugh- ter three years ago. The funeral took place at St. Pancras Cemetery, Finchley, on Friday, the Rev. Elvet Lewis, King's Cross, officiating at the house and graveside. The mourners were Pte. Rd. Richards, R.F.A. (son), Miss Jane Richards (daughter), Mr. James, Llanerch (son-in-law), Rev. J. M. Williams (step son), Miss Avarina.h Davies (niece). Wreaths had been sent by Mr. and Mrs. Killin, Mrs. Aliens, Mrs. Davies and family, Mrs. Richards, White Con- duit, Mrs. Jenkins and son, Mr. and Mrs Mills.