The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

The Strafe Camn. ABERYSTWYTH CAPTAIN'S EXPERIENCES IN GERMANY. BAD FOOD AND WORSE BEDS. Hale and hearty, apparently none the worse for his eighteen months' captivity in Germany, Captain Bnqs" Ger-yAmor, North-road, Aber- ystwyth, arrived home on Sunday. Captain Enos's ship, the s.s Cheltonian," belonging to Messrs Mathias and Co., Cardiff, was sunk by a German submarine in the Medi- terranean on June 8th, 1917. II, We left Marseilles on the morning of the day we were sunk," said Captain Euos to our representative, and had the first intimation of an attack in the form of a shell fired at us. Our I gunners were active; but the submarine was wary, and kept out of our range, being four or five miles away. The attack continued for two hours and our men resisted. One shell dropped into the stokehold and fire broke out. After this there was nothing to do but take to the boats. Fortunately, not one of the men had been wounded, with the exception of minor injuries from splinters, and we drew away quickly with the idea of reaching Marseilles, which port, by the way, the men reached. The submarine, however, came up and the Com- mander inquired who was the captain. 1 replied that "I was," and he said "Well I want you on board and the gunner as well." The chief gunner was in the other boat, but the second was with me and he was taken. I was in my pyjamas, and I asked the Com- mander if I could go back for my clothes. He replied that I could, but, on second thought he sent an officer. The ship's side, however, was red hot, and the officer would not go on board, so I was told to go below. I went down with I the warning that if I interfered with any of the works I would be shot. Altogether I was eighteen days on the submarine and landed at Cattaro, Montenegro. From Cattaro I was taken I to an Austrian fortress, thence to Munich in a cattle truck. From Munich I was taken to Karlsruhe where I stayed six months; from Karlsruhe to Treves, and finally to Holzminden. The gunner was taken to the men's camp at Brandenburg. Holzminden camp waa consid-^ ered to be one of the worst in Germany and I was called The Strafe Camp, because everything was done to annoy us. The food was very poor and I could not eat it. We should have starved but for the parcels, and I am very grateful to the people who selil them. We, however, did not receive all the parcels. Out of pure spite, butter, tea, rice, biscuits, and various other articles were mixed together, and cigarettes were split to see if they contained anything but tobacco. Here is the daily menu of the camp:—Breakfast, imita- tion coffee; mid-day meal, thin soup with very little vegetable matter, sufficient only to cover the bottom of a soup plate if the ration were adhered to; afternoon meal a mealy concoction bread, about three and half ozs every three days The beds were horrible. The mattresses were quite a mystery. They contained dirty 13traw and wrappings that came round our parcels. 1 saw one officer taking a tin of bully beef from I his mattress. The bed clothes were two blankets, extremely dirty and inadequate. The Commandant (a Captain Neimeyer) was a real bully. He abused us in every conceivable way, and made us go on parade as often as four or five times a day; but after the armis- tice was signM the change in his attitude was striking. In the camp was a young officer named Edgar Rees, whose father was A Native of Aberystwyth. He turned to be a son of Captain John Rees, formerly of Dinas-terrace, a brother of the late Mr. Isaac Rees, monumental mason, Tudor I House, Bridge-street. This young officer had, I believe, been awarded the Military Croats Another Welshman in the camp was Captain Parry Roberts, of Carnarvon, a native of Port- madoc. His ship, the .ss. "Parkgate," belong- ing to Turnbull's Cardiff, was sunk in the Meui terranean. He was wounded in the attack on his ship. One Australian told me that he had bribed a sentry to help him to escape, and I advised him not to trust a German. He was confident that everything was all right, but he was shot through the jaw by the very sentry that had accepted his bribes. I saw him in Hull on my way home, with his face still in bandages. A number of officers changed clothes with the orderlies, who were English soldiers, andi in$iat disguise, passed, un- noticed to the orderlies quarters. From there, with fire shovels and similar instruments they made a tunnel. The work continued for months and was finished in July, twenty-nine men escaping. Ten made their way into Hol- land, the remaining nineteen being captured and brought back.

I TRIBUTE TO PREMIER AND LATE LORD PHOHDOA- MAJOR BREESE AT PWLLHELI. Major Breese was given a splendid reception. Referring to what was said by Mr. Ellis Davies? in regard to conscription, he said :.f he were elected and if at any time during the next Parliament a measure of conscription were brought in he would immediately resign hi^ seat. The Rev. 0 L. Roberts, Livêrpõbt said the election was as much a tést Of ^ilienoe as the earrylhg on of the wan In the war people were asked to forget differences and unite for the great gntpose of conquering the common enemy. That they did, and did it right well, and victory was achieved. Among the great statesmen of the time the names of two Welshmen stand out pre-eminently—Lord Rhondda, who warded; off famine from the land by the magnificent way he arranged the work of food control, and Mr. David Lloyd George, the only statesman in Europe who had held office wthout a break throughout the great war.

(continued from previous Column). Hannah, Mr. and Mrs. Newman, Jessie MacPherson, K. M. and Miss Broome, Miss Potts and Gwenyth, Mr. and Mrs. James Jones (butchert), Miss Clapperton, Mr. and Mrs. Stitt, Daisy, Bobs and Georgie Farrow, Mrs Jenkyn Jones and family, Jimmy, Mr. J. Davies and Gwen, Mrs Jones and Miss Lewis, Llandre, Mrs Griffiths and family, Ty Clyd, Auut Jones and Mrs Davies, E;¡Sie and Violet, I Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, Chalybeate-street; Mrs Williams,! Willhun-streetj; Sarah and May, Employees, Central .Cafe and Terrace-road; Little Louie. Mrs. and Misses Roberts, Oak Inn, Figure Four; and token of sympathy, friends. p2730. Mrs. E. C. GRUNDY. The remains of Mrs Dilys Meinwen Grandy wife of Mr E. (j Grundy, M.A., and only daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones, Llwyn, Llanbadarn-road, reached Aberystwyth on Thursday evening; and the funeral, which was private, took place on Friday morning. A brief service was held at the house, where the Rev. Canon David Williams read a portion of Scrip- tures and the Rev. R. J. Rees prayed. The body was conveyed to the Cemetery by bearers, the coffin being covered with a white and purple pall. At the church and the cemetery the ser- vices were conducted by the Rev Canon David Williams and the Rev. R. J. Rees. The chief mourners were Mr. E. C. Grundy (husband), Mr Arthur Jones (father), and Mr Percy Grundy, Manchester (brofyher-in-J^v). Several wileaths had been sent, one by poor children at Sunny Hill Sunday School, whose teacher Mrs. Grundy had been j

Tregaron Guardians. THE BOARD AND THE EX-KAISER. Tregaron Board- of Guardians met on Tues- day, Mr D. J. Williams, chairman, presiding. The Chairman brought forward the question of increased relief for Christmas, and on the motion of Mr. R. D. Arch it was decided that 6d. extra be granted to the children to cele- brat-e the declaration of armistice. The follow- ing grants will be given also :-Bedridden cases, 4s.; adults, 2s. 6d.; children, 2s. Complaints were read regarding the state of Monarch House, the Board's receiving home, and Messrs David Jenkins, Daniel Jenkins, and E. Evans were appointed to visit the home and report The. Board supported the following resolu- tion passed by the Lewisham Union:—"That immediate steps be taken to hand over the ex- Kaiser for trial, his presence in Holland beiufe a grave menace to the cause of the Allies." Discussion arose as to the interests of the Guardians in a special case. It was urged that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with immediately. The following were appointed committee to investigate:—Messrs D. D. Evans, D. J. Davies, David Evans, D J Williams, W. R Morgan, J. Owen, and the Clerk.

1- Notice to Agents In consequence of Christmas the Cambrian News" will be I published next week on Friday raoi ning Correspondents are earnestly requested to send reports in time to reach us on Tuesday. t

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TREGARON. Private Tom Hallev, Pentre, who had been for months a prisoner of war in Austria, arrived home, on Thursday night and had a cordial re- ception. Though having experienced hard times, he is well and cheerful. The funeral of Mrs. Evans, Ormonde House, took place on Saturday and was largely attended, including a large number of friends and relatives from Ciliau Aeron. Mrs Evans, who was eighty-four years of age, being highly respected. Interment was made at St. Caron's Church Cemetery, the Rev. D. Jones, B.A., officiating. The chief mourners were I The death took place at Fron Villa on Tues- day of Mrs. Winifred Rowlands, late of Cwrt Farm, Llangeitlio, Deceased was seventy-four years of age and had been ailing for a few weeks only. She had recently gone through trying times which undoubtedly affected her health. She was a staunch member of Gwynfil C.M. Church, Llangeitho, and, though removed to Tregaron district, still kept her membership at Llangeitho. Th funeral, which was largely 1 attended and representative of many districts, took place on Saturday. The Rev. D. Jones, Tregaron, officiated at the house where the funeral sermon was delivered. Interment was made at Nantcwnlle Cemetery, the Rev. D. M. Davi<es, ,'B^A.^ vricar, officiating. The chief mourners were Mrs. Green, Penblodeuyn, and family (sister), Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Jones, F.A.I., Esgerhendy, and family; the Rev. and Mrs. Worthington, the Vicarage, Llangeitho; Messrs. S. and D. Morgans and Misses Morgans, Parkrliydderch; and many others. Much sympathy is felt with Mr. Wm. Lloyd, her only son, who was unable to attend the funeral. The funeral of Flight-Cadet John Davies, Pencastell, Llwynpiod, took place on Saturday. Death was the result of a motor accident in London the previous Saturday. Deceased was nineteen, years of age and an old pupil of the County School where he had completed his course for entrance into the University Col- lege. Before enlisting he served for twelve months as assistant master at Cofadail Council School, Llangwyryfon, where he was much re- spected. The news oi his sudden death cast a gloom over many districts. The funeral on Saturday was largely attended and tokens of deep sympathy with the family were every- where manifested. The coffin was draped with the national flag and was covered with floral tributes and wreaths. Interment was made at St. Caron's Church Cemetery. At the church the National Anthem was feelingly sung. The Rev. D. Jones, Bethel, Llangwyryfon, officiated at the house, and the Rev. D. Jones, B.A., vicar, at the church and graveside. Private Emlyn Brownbill Evans, Chapel- street, recently qualified as drill instructor in the Indian Army. He has been in camp at Kirkee for some months and lately was stationed at Poona for the army- examination. His marks in the test papers reflect great credit on him, and his friends locally will watch his career with interest. The missionary boxes held by members of Bwlchgwynt Chapel were returned on Thursday afternoon and opened by Mrs. D. J. Morgan, INytlna, and Miss M. Jones, Fro Villa. A large sum had been subscribed. At the annual meeting of the Committee Miss Jones, A.L C.M. Emporium, was unanimously elected president for the year. Miss Jones has worked assidu- ously for missions for many years and will r.r?Je xxr efflc.ient leader. Mrs. D. Thomas, C.M., Wern-villas, was last year's president, and mtends early in the new year to provide all the children who have been collecting with a substantial tea and entertainment. The mart on Tuesday was conducted by Messrs. D. L. Jones and Sons. Prizes were offered for the best exhibits. Ten cattle 294 pigs wer€ Sra(itd and allocated. The funeral of Mrs. Dan Jones, Southwark Budge-road-, London, who died at Sunny Hill Hoel on Tuesday of last week, took place on Monday. ^terment was made at St. Caron's Church Cemetery, the Rev. D. Joneis B.A. vicar of Tregaron, and D. M. Davies B.A.' vicar of Nantcwnlle, officiating. The chief mourners were Mr. D. Jones (husband), Masters an,l Ja^ Jones (s°ns), Mrs. J Jones (niece), Miss E. Jones (cousin), Mrs. Jones, Jyngwndwn (mother-in-law), Miss Jones, Tyn- -w. gwndwn (-^ter-in-law), Messrs E-an and Isaac Jones, London (brother-^n-law), Mr, P. W. Rees, C.M. (brother-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Cwmamman.

ABERYSTWYTH BATHS. Is it altogether impracticable for the Cor- poration to uuy the BatnsH With the College students, and several schools, the Y.M.C.A., and also summer visitors, surely it would be possible to run such a boon without "loss or with very slight deficiency. NEW YEAR'S HONOURS. If rumour is true, Aberystwyth is to have some New Year's Honours. I hope Fate will be kind and spare us the indignity of a shower of spurious orders unworthy of the name of honour." STREET LIGHTING. When are we going to have lights in the streets again? Is it economy, or simply pig- hea.dedness, that is preventing local authorities doing what they ought. ".1C.' '*I&t:.tIIØ"III&J"

ABERYSTWYTH. MEMORIAL SERVICE.-A memorial service was held on Sunday at Trinity Church when reference was Ciade to Miss Aiice Beatnx Fellowes, Terrace-road, who was a Sunday School teacher. PERSONAL.—Writing to a soldier friend in France (Pte. W. G. i-U wards) sa, s he .i., n the the letter, he writes to say that he is in the best of health and hopes that the Y.M.C.A. at Aberystwyth is progressing. He adds that the experiences in France are great, very rougi. but exceedingly amusing. He wishes to be kindly remembered to all Aber. friends DEATH IN AMERICA.—Recent American news records the death of Mr. William David Lloyd, a, prominent member of the Cambria County Bar, at the age of forty-six. Mr. Lloyd was born at Aberystwyth and was con- nected with several local families—Mr. David Lloyd, timber merchant, Messrs. Edward Bros., etc. The family emigrated to America in the early eighties. The father Mr. William Lloyd became a prominent builder and con- tractor. Deceased was educated at Johnstown Public School and Bennett aid Greer's College and entered the department of law at the University of Michigan where he took the degree of bachelor of law in 1899, and the same year he was admitted to the Supreme Court of Michigan. Mr. Lloyd was solicitor for the city of Johnstown for four yeais, ciiisbin-, the position owing to impaired health. He took a leading part in Welsh movements in the States and was a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church and was identified with a number of philanthropic movements. He is survived by his father, a brother (the Rev. Edward Lloyd) and three sisters. DEMOBILISATION.—Lieutenant Edward E. Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Lloyd, Poor Law Institution, has been appointed to repre- sent tho¡ Government in connection with demob- ilisation in Aberystwyth and district and has opened a depot at 16, Terrace-road, the prem- ises previously occupied by the late Mr. Hall. PERSONAL.—Mr. H. Francis, Fairlands, North-road, has received a. postcard from M. Robert VVilbaux, who wai formerly engaged at the Rhadol Mines and was well known and much respected at Aberystwyth. M Wilbaux left Aberystwyth to join the staff of a tramway comirany in Brussels and was in the thick of it throughout the war, with his wife and sen. In his postcard he says "Kindest regards t" you and all friends in Wales. We will never forget that England saved us." CEOSS HOSPITAL.—The Commandant thanks jlr. M. A. Morris, Tegfryn, Salem, Bow Street, for one hundredweight of potatoes; Mr Foster, iate Q.M.S., 31, Cambrian-street. • for whites and red cabbage, and Sergt. Jenkins. for one hundredweight of swedes and potatoes. WE;)D;NG.—The rrarriage was solemnised the English Wesleyan Church, Aberystwyth, on Wednesday, the Rev. Dr. Stephenson officiating, of Air Mechanic John James Davies, Bryn- place, Aberystwyth (son of Mr .and Mrs John Davies, Carmarthen), and Miss Kate Ponting, daughter of Mr. John Pontin, Llanbadarn. The bride, who v. as given away by Miss M. Blair, wore a chocolate colour costnme and hat, also a diamond bangle, the gift of the bride- groom. OUT-OF-WORK DONATION SCHEME.—The Government recently decided to institute a scheme of out-of-work donation for members of the forces and civilian workers, and to refer all claims which cannot be admitted by the local officers of the Employment Department of the Ministry of Labour, to an appropriate court of rererees .consisting of a chairman with .two .;nrh:sb-ial members taken from panels of em- ployers and work people respectively. The Minister of Labour has appointed Mr. Joseph Davies, regi-trar of Aberystwyth C unty Court, to be chairman of the Court of Referees for th:1 Mid-Wales district. The first sitting was held at 4, B;iker-street, on Wednesday week. when, in addition to the Chairman, tte-e were present Mr D. C. Roberta J.P., Aberystwyth employers' representative; Mr. C. H. Watkin. Newtown, as workmen's representa- tive: with Mr. L. L Jones, manager of the Employment Exchange at Newtown, as appeals officer. It is anticipated that there will be a large number of appeals, necessitating a weekly sitting of the Court, and it is proposed to sum- mon a women's representative whenever appeals from women are coming on for hearing. Y.M.G.A.—Exoellent reports of .progressive work for the youth and manhood of the town wero presented to the Y.M.C.A. Com- mitt. on Tuesday evening. Mr. R. T. Greer presided. The Committee which had been ee w appointed to deal with .the organisation of the Boys' Red Triangle Club in Mill-street (Progress HIII) reported rapid development and sug- gested the onening of the Club on January 1st. Mr. J. Howell, an expert in boys' work for the Y.M.C.A., wrote that he would be able to attend the opening ceremony, and from the details laid before the meeting it was evident that a eop-imodioli* and well-equipped club, re- plete with gomes, tables, coffee bar, and class- rooms has been arranged. _A well-asserted list of boys' papers, in both English and Welsh, will be Tnt in the reading room, and there is every probability that the Club will be anproved as n centre in r-unection with the Carnegie Rural Libraries Scheme. The Rev. R. J. Rees, report-in.? en the decision to invito Mr. Howell to conduct a series of services for qJ,<g ill con- nection with the opening that it was desired to strike right.note at the outset The propos?1,!? were well received and the Com- mittee wil1 proceed with the final details. A united service for members and others will be held on Ch'istmns morning at 10-30, and thid Ent^rtoinm-rts Committee have arranged a Christmas S'^ial for men home on leave.—The Rev. R. J. Rees paid touching tribute to the work of the bt Mr. Glan Griffiths, who died recently ail Llandrindod Wells. When the town was full with troops in, 1914. he said the opening of the Sunday Schools proved alto- gether inadequate. the Town Council came to the rescue with the offer of the Rink. and the Y.M.C.A agreed to take over the work: but both the efforts of the Council and the Associa- tion would hove proved futile but for the com- ing of the friend they ^alled to mind that even- ing. Handicapped by a dread disease, he was at it day and nio-ht throughout the long-winiter months, representative of all that was good and the organiser of healthv recreation for the strangers in their midst. From Wales he was posted to a lirger sphere in Switzerland, and those who heard lecture on bi-q retlurn in August were hoping that he had conquered his lung trouble and would live for many vearS. He had apparently fallen a victim to the pre- vailing enidemic, and it was with deep sorrow that they found themselves meeting after meet- ing mourn'n? the loss of the first organisers in their midst, hoth locally and generally. A vote of condolence was passed in the usual manner. In connection with the larger scheme of a. memorial building, a committee was appointed whvdi will meet at an early date. ROWDYTSM.-A correspondent asks if something cannot be done to stop the rowdyism in Terrace-road, especially on Sunday nights? Resectable people cannot walk through the street without being jostled and insulted. Can- not the ro!ice prosecute these offenders? I DIED AT SKEWEN—The death is announced of Mr David Isaac Davies, Skewen, son of Mr. John Davies, bootmaker, late of Penmaesglas- ] road, and brother of Mrs Heatherley. Th I funeral took place on Saturday at Skewen. The chief mourners were Mrs. A. Davies (wife), I Misses Nan and Beatrice Davies (daughters), Mrs. Heatherley (sister), and Mr Harry Heatherley and Miss D. Heatherley (nephew and niece) COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS.-Tlie County School Governors met on Tuesday, the Rev. R. J. Rees presiding.—A letter was read from Mr. D. P. H. Ashton, B.Sc., formerly teacher of physics and general subjects at the School and now in the army, requesting the Governors to apply for his release.—The Clerk stated that he had written to that effect to the Commanding Officer, and had a copy of the letter to the Board of Education with a request that it should support the application, but he had received no acknowledgment from neither. Last week, in view of the official announcement that men whose former employers required their services could be released, he sent an applica- tion to the Demobilisation Office.-An applica- tion by old pupils *to have the use of a room at the County School for a re-union meeting on Boxing Day was granted, provided that the meetirg be confined to old pupils. WASTE. RUBBER.—Mr. T. H. Edwards, N.S.R., writes to say that the appeal for waste rubber for the Red Cross 'Society and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem is being re- sponded to most liberally by the inhabitants of Aberystwyth and neighbourhood. Since the ackowledgment published last week consign- ments of old motor tyres, cycle tyres, rubber beds, etc., have been received from the follow- ing :—Messrs Dalton (dentist), D. Hutchings, J. W. Hughes (Croeswood), Hughes (boot re- pairer, Penglaise-road), J. W. James (tanner), Mrs. Michell (Chalybeate-street), R. Owen (builder, Portland-street), R J Williams (Central I Foundry), T E. Owen (county surveyor), J Daly. The Ministry of National Service would grate- fully receive all consignments (large or small) and the Drill Hall will be open to receive same each day (Saturday excepted) from 10-30 to 12-30 p.m. and two to four p.m. MILITARY MEDAL.—Sergt.C. E. Stephenson has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry displayed during the recent advance from Cambrai. Sergt Stephenson is the young- est son of Mrs Stephenson, St Eloi, Alexandra- road, and was mobilised on August 4th 1914. On going to France he jo'ned A. Battery. 225 B' igode, which; 4,A one of the Highland Brigade I I heloning to the 51st division. During his service with this now famous division. be has seen much fighting, being in the great retreat of I March 21st, the break through of April the heavy fighting in the Ardin Valley at the Marne, and lately at Cambrai. Sergeant Stephenson has two brothers serving with the colours :—Lance Corporal Hugh Stephenson and Pte Herbert Stephenson who is in Egypt. Another brother (George) who has served with the colours was discharged last August owing to wound*; received in 1917. MINISTERIAL.—At a church meeting at Baker-street Congregational -Chapel,' last Sun- day evening, Mr. Robert Rees Trinity-place, eldest son of the late Mr. Joshua Rees and Mrs Rees, was recommended to the Quarterly Meet- ing of the denomination as a preacher, and also as one who intends to enter into the min- istry. Mr. Rees goes shortly to become a student at one of the preparatory colleges, and he will leave Aberystwyth with the prayers and goodwill of the church (in which he was brougiit up and where his father filled the office of deacon for many years) and a very large number of friends in town and neigh- bourhood. Mr. Rees introduced the service on Sunday evening and preached to a crowded congregation on Thursday last. His discourse was well thought out and greatly appreciated, time!y in its message, and direct in its appeal. bILuH CHAPEL.—Siloh congregation has decided to give an advance in salary to the Organist (Mr. Chas K. «J'euv-Rts, 1'.R.C.O.), oi ;f10 |:er annum. TABERNACLE CHAPEL.—On Sunday the minister the Rev R J. Rees, M.A. dealt in the v morning on "The Evils of War" and in the even- ing on th3. "League of Nations. MEMORIAL REFERENCES.—References were made at the evening services on Sunday night at Tabernacle, by the Rev R. J. Rees to the de<it i from pneumonia of Pt W. M. M limun Tre fechan. Deceased was buried at Soie-mes, North- ern F; ance. Suitable anthe i s were sung and the Dead March was played by the oganist Mr. J. Chas. McLern, F.R.C.O. HOME.—Among those home during the week were Captain Owen Enos, North-road; Captain Roes, Custom House-street; and C'ajt in Jones, High- street; Sergeants R. E. Edwards Llanbad- aim, hnd T i Thorny North/rqad; Corporal Edward David Edwards, Trinity-road Corporal Smith, CiialybeAt3--tre3t; W. H. Felix, Elm Tree-avenue; and Benjamin Wyse, Alexandra- road Sapper D. H. Griffiths, South-road; Ptes. 'Jarsh, Penglaise-road; Humphrey Jones, Llan- b-idarn-road C. B. Persons, Tei racc-ioan Ivor Edwards, Glanirafon-terrace; Alfred Griffiths, Comb'-ian-street Arthur GrfTi^hs, PorVand- ■-ad Edward Williams, Bridge-street; Oswald Thomas, Smit'nfield-ror.d; John Morgan Davies, Penglaise-road; David Pav y, South-road; J ,hn St'hen Owen, Edgehill-road; Richard David Jenkins, South-road; T. R. Edwards, Powe'l-stree: Bombardier Andrew McPhe.son, Queen'a-road Gunner Evan Lloyd, Thespian- street; A'r-Machn.nic J J. Davies, Brv n-Place Miss Nellie Davies, W.A.A.C., Brynawel, Tre- fechan; Gunner W. D. Jones, Custom House- street: and Lieut. Gordon Davies. PASTOR'S APPOINTMENT.—The Rev. J. L. Williams, M.A. B.Sc. resigned the pastorate of the Welsh Congrgational Church' at Baker- street, Aberystwyth, on Sunday evening. M Wiliartis, who has rectmly been appointed professor in philrsephy at one of the London colleges, will take up his new duties about the middle of January, but we learn that it is not his intention now, nor at any time in the future to sever his connection with the pulpit in Wales. This would have been an irrepar- able loss to Welsh Congregationalism, for it is not too much to say that Mr. Williams I ranks as one of the greatest preachers of any period in the history of the denomination, and a man whose pulpit oratory and great intel- lectual attainments have made for him a name I which will be long remembered and revered. His departure from our midst, says a corres- pendent, is a distinct loss to the town. Since I his inception as pastor of Baker-street Church, nine and a half years ago, as successor to the late Rev. Job Miles, Mr. Williams has associated himself with every movement, social and re- ligious, for the benefit and welfare of the town generally irrespective of sect or denomination, and his fearless leadership, his untiring energy, his indomitable stand for truth and righteous- ness, have made for him a place in the esteem j and respect of hts ieuOw-towusmen, which will ever ve remembered. I

Funerals I THE LATE MR. AND lli. H. SEDDO. The funeral of Ma and Mrs H. Seddoii, 2, Trinity-place, Aberystwyth, who died last week from duenza, took place on Thursday at J!igh, Lancashire. The chief mourners were Mr. James Seddon (father of Mr. Seddon), Mr. and Mrs. William Ince (parent* of Mrs. Seddon), Sapper and Mrs. F. Horrocks, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ince, Mr. and Mrs W. Prescott, Stall- Sergeant Rowson, Driver and Mrs W. Ince, Mr and Mrs McAlister, Miss A. Ince", Corporal Fred Seddon, Mr and Mrs James Seddon, jun., Miss M. A. Seddon, Mrs. J. Rigby, Mrs. R. Hague, Private W. Hague, Mr J. Taylor, Mrs R. Crook, Mrs. H. Inskip, Mrs J. Boydell, Mrs T. Boydell, Mrs. G. Seddon, Mrs. J. Goulden, Mr. and Mrs. W. Seddon, Mrs. Hope Mr Wm Seddon, Mr. J. Bevan/ Mr. T. E. Boydell, Lance-corporal E. Boydell, Sergt. W. Boydell, Corporal II Banks, Mr. T. Smith". The remains were carried by members of the Leigh Parish Church Young Men's Guild and friends of the deceased. The Rev. F. H. Campion, vicar of Leigh, officiated. Numerous wreaths were sent by relatives and friends. MISS ALICE BEATRIX FELLOWES. The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Friday of Miss Alice Beatrix Fellowes, daugh-^ ter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fellowes, Terrace- road. The Rev. Lynne Davies, Holy Trinity, I and the Rev. David Jones, vicar of Llanbadarn, officiated. The chief mourners were father and mother, sister, and brothers, grandmother Mrs \Jones, M'aestfeg^ aunt; Mr Jiones, Abergynr olwyn, uncle; Mr. and Mrs. T. Thomas, uncle and aunt; Miss Mary Evans, cousin; Mr Gwyn- I fryn and Mr. Arthur Evans, cousins; Mrs. Ellis, j Dairy; Mi-s Roberta, and Miss Jones. Dceased's fellow Sunday School teachers, G.F.S., and K.M., of which deceased was a memger I were also present. Wreaths were sent by Mother and Dad, sister and brothers, grandma, Auntie Alice and Uncle Charlie and girls, Lon- don; Archdeacon Williams and Misses Williams; Sunday School teachers; Aunties Floss and Frex Aylesbury; G.F.S.; Auntie Lizzie and Uncle ) Tom and family; Lorrie and Florrie Ball; Little Muriel; Miss Jukes, Gladys Vearey, Annie, Mr | and Mrs. Toplisa and family, Maggie and

BOOTH. Several tanks from wrecked ships have been recently washed up. Privates Thomas Davies and R. R. Davies, Trigfan, left on Friday after spending fourteen days at home. Mr. R. E. Jones, of Cambrian-terrace, who has been seriously ill, is now making progress at a London nursing home. The influenza epidemic has now disappeared, no fresh cases having occurred this week. A reception concert was given on Tuesday night at the Wesleyan Chapel for Pte. D» Edwin Williams, St. Alban's, home from Milden Hall, Suffolk. Among those heme during the week were Private R. B. Jones, Cambrian-terrace; R. R. Davies, Johnny Richards, Trigfan; Tom Davies, Trigfan; D. Edwin Williams, St. Alban's; Sea- man L. Mathews, Leronian House; John Da. vies, We-1 y;n-rt)t; ayes; Sapper Hugh Hotchinson, Glangorse; and Cadet .David I. Jones, Cambrian-terrace. The marriage was solemnised on Tuesday at St. Mathews Church, £ he Rev. E. P. Davies, t officiating, of Sapper Norman Hotchkiss, and Miss Mason, Glanigoi-se, Ynyslas. The bride 1 was given away by Mr. S. Atkinson, Cenlan Dyfi: Pt& Emrys J. Edwards, son of Mrs Edwards, Angorfa, arrived home on Thursday morning I after being a prisoner of war for several months. ,I On Sunday at her son-s residence Mr. David ■ Lloyd, draper, Florence-place Bortli, the death occurred of Mrs Martha Lloyd. Deceased had been ailing for some time.

LLANCYNFELIN. The marriage was solemnised at the Paristi Church, on Wednesday of last week of Henry Whitlock Jones (youngest son ot the late Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Tymawr, Mochno), and Miss M Williams, only daughter of the late Rev. Alexandra Williams, vicar of Elerch, and Mrs. Williams, of Gloucester Hall, Penrhyncoch. The Rev. William Evans Jones, brother of the bridegroom, officiated. The bride was given away by Lady Webley Parry Pryse, Goger- ddan. The best man was Mr. T. Jones, Ty Mawr, brother of the bridegroom. The bride was attired in a travelling costume of mole colour corduroy velvet and hat to match. The Wedding March was played by Miss G. Lloyd- Morgan, Capel Bangor. Amongst those present II at the wedding were Miss Norman, Gogerddan; Mr. John Jones, Glandovey; thei Misses S. Jones and Gertrude Davies, Penpompren. After the ceremony the wedding fparty motored through Gogerddan grounds to Gloucester Hall, where lunch was partaken of. The guests were Lady Pryse and Miss Norman, Gogerddan; Mrs Williams, briide's mother; the Rev. W. E. Jones, Llanfechell; Miss S. A. Jones and T. I Jones, Ty Mawr ,and the Misses Nellie Lloyd, Tregaron; and G Lloyd Morgan, Capel Bangor. The honeymoon is being spent is North Wales. The presents were numerous. A concert was given at Tre'rddol on Monday to welcome Privates John Williams, Llanerch, and John T Edwards, Taliesin, home on leave, both having seen service in France. Private Edwards is at present in hospital near Bath, -recuperating from wounds. The chair was taken by the Rev. J. Fisher Griffiths, Tre'r- '¡ ddol. The boys were presented with the usual gift by Miss Cassie Williams, Frongoch, who made a neat little speech. The boys suitably responded and the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem, the solo being taken by the Rev. J. F. Griffiths. L A

-.———— BOW 8 iKEET A Memorial Service was utid on Sunday even- ing at the Congregat onal Ctiapel to the late Mr. Morris Jones, Tanyfoel, Clarach. The Rev. J. Llewelyn occupied the pulpit. The organist was Miss Anna Jones,, Ruel, and the sing'ng was conducted by Mr Enoch Davitfi, Bow Stieiet. The attendance was good. On Friday morning the death occuft-ed pf Mrs Catherine Morgan, Caerwen, at the age of 80 years, widow of the late Mr Richard Morgan, Three, Horse Shoes. She leaves a son and two daughters.

BREVITIES. Charles of Bala was the "maker of modern Wales," isays a writer of the "British Weekly," "Everything he set on foot is still full of vitality His labours not only struck out the:r rootls far, but deep. The present educational organisation of Wales are the direct fruit of his itinerating and Sunday Schoo's. If the secret of the present Prime Minister's wonderful gifts for getting things planned and done in the most effective and lasting way in sought, it will be found in Mr. I Charles's record." Mrs Lloyd George relates her funrV .1 anecdote in the Christmais number "Tit Lits." It is as follows:—"At the time the recrui ing .boom wa,- on one little village I know in Wales found its men very backward in enlisting. Despite all local efforts to buck them up and all the inducements put forward to tempt them, I only four or five of the men came forward, and the military thereabouts began to despair. Then someone came in with a new suggestion, which was at once carried out. Instead of i the families of those who had gone being paid I each week quietly and unobtrusively the money due to them, there now came every Friday down the main street a full-blown sergeanf. displaying very prominently, SiQ that every inquisitive wife could see it, b, bulging bag of money. He stoppfed a each house where the .C-VaHod wag (Ju*, and made a fine show of [ paying out the ihoney in solid silver and note. T need hardly say that ere many weeks had passed the wives of men not receiving such good nioney every week soon began to grumble at their husbands. Then when the woman 'with the allowances also began to appear bravely clad in new hats, new gowns, new coats, and new boots, with their children ditto, and went off two or three times a week to the cinema the limit for the other wives was reached It was more than Welsh feminine flesh and blood could stand any longer. The wives of those men who had not joined up made their lives and homes so miserable with continual. Temarks about 'gallant Thomas Evans' and 'David Jones' who had enlisted already, Snd as to what a shame it was some women and children could have such nice clothefe, that the vadgered men went off quietly and enlisted too. Within three weeks there was scarcely one eligible man left behind in the ■rtllago!"

CRICCIET-H- Corporal T. Lloyd, MerlJvn, has been awarded certificate for gallantry in the field Ser-eant-instructor John Henry Hughes, W. Griffith, R.E., Corporal, Peter J. Pntchard, Privates R. J. Williams and Hugh Pairy, R.W.F., have returned home from foreign service. Sergeant-instructor J. Henry Hughes has returned from the United States Soldiers from*Wem Hospital, discharged soldiers, and men home from active service, a n ■«'t; nurses, were entertained to tea at e rill Hall on Thursday by the members of the Women s Institute. Music and othe* recreation followed and during the evening a lantern lecture on "War in the Air" was given by Miss Ashton Jones.

BALA. After a few days' illness, the death took place on Sunday of the Rev. Taiwyn Phillips. Deceased had been the minister ot the Congre- gational Church for over th.rty-three years and was highly respected. He was a native of Pen- icader, Cardiganshire, and was educated at Bala Congregational College, and at Yale, America, where he received his B.D. degree. Mr Phillips took keen interest in all connexional matters. He served as secretary of the Welsh Congrega- tional Union tor a period, delivered the Union sermon, and was appointed editor of Y Dys- gedydd" for the next three years. He took great interest in Welsh literature and poetry. As an educationist he was an active member of the County School Governors and was chair- man. He was local secretary of tHe British and Foreign Bible Society. The funeral took place at Llanycl on Thursday. Deceased leaves a widow and one daughter.

HARLECrt. Private Evan Arthur Pugh, Acregaled a machine gunner who has lost both eyes' by shrapnel arrived home on Wednesday from Bristol .Hospital, discharged. He will,'after a period of leave, go to St Dunstan for training. Private Christmas Parry, Llechwedd who had been prisoner of war in Germany, arrived home m'saay, lie states that during the first six months of his captivity ho had but little rood and much hard treatment, but whea Red Cross parcels started arriving things im- broved. Captain Owen Humphreys, Rosslyn, who was home, left on Monday to rejoin his ship. Private Griffith Jarrett, Private John Cromp- ton, Sapper Bob Jones, Rock-terrace; Private J. Adams, Tanycastell; Sapper Joe Nelson R.E., Driver Griffith Williaims and Private Eddie Jones, T6pydref, are home. Miss Margaret Owen, Gerddibluog, was buried -o. at Llanfair Church on Friday, the Rev. W. D. Roberts, rector, officiating.

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