The County Echo

Memorial Stone-Laying at Dinas. To conjffieniorufco the laying of u;emorial stones o: a private buildiog is a commendable custom nabufd with not a few pleasantries. It has ionn be-n Letd atuocg the woithy dwel.ers of Dinas,and there is :;o likelihood ef its warning, mainly because it is associated with something- of a religious nature-a sacredncs? with which life in North Pem- brokeshire iMiusepentbiy connected, strength- ened and built up. Any observer will notice even small cottages, in some parts, bearing a slab in their rough s-hown facades inscribed with the date of erection, oitan-ticnes the name Ptid several other particulars. On Monday afternoon last one of these homely customs was celebrated at Cwmbach, w hert1- a fine residence is in course of erection for Capt and ikis James, Ash grove. A limited number of invitations were sent out to relatives and friends who responded cor- dially. The weather proved auspicious enough to enhance the proceedings and at 3 o clock the following gathered at the front entrance of the new building at Cwrubach, Mrs James, the affable hostess, in the unavoid able absence at sea of the genial Captain, being aissistei iu tie by Mr Dewi Harries (nephew i t the Captain). Mrs Meiidus, AJyrlwydd Mrs Edwin Bennett, Afchgrove Mrs J W Maurice Mrs Williams, Poplars Mrs Howells, Roseneath Mrs Harries. Star Aiis Williams, Spring Gardens Miss Harries, Castle Stores Miss Harries, Bay View Rev J W Maurice Rev George Morgan, Tyhen Mr Edwin Bennett Capt Harriet?, Castle Stores Capt Richards, Hill Park Messrs R Uowarth, "County Echo"; Inspector Phillips (clerk of the works), Cardigan J W Evans, Fish- guard and the contractors Messrs Francis George and David Harries. A receptacle had been prepared by the masons, in the founda- tion waii on the right of the main entrance. lulo a bottle were placed copies of the Couuty Echo, together with current coins ot the reaito and a document upon which was .-I, W liuen by Caroline Alice James, daughter of Capt and Mrs Mendup, of Glan- ri fynon, now wife of Cdpt Thomas Evan James, son of Capt Owen and Maria James, Cwmbach, on which land this house is built July 4th, 1904, Caroline Alice James." Then follows the note Capt James is absent on sea as commauder of the s.s. Escholl rook." A stono of a greenish flinty natuae was then prepared and this, Mr James formally well and truly placed in position over the receptacle containing the articles named. The Rev J W Maurice directed the ceremony and spoke a few congratulatory wo di to the effect thit such an auspicious occasion was an event in the history of a good family—one of the best not only in that district, but in aLy other (applause). Capt and Mrs James were providing for themselves an elegant earthly dwelling, but by their apright cbristian lives, were building for tke great hearalter "a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." They all hoped they would yet be blessed with successors to Cwmbach (aunlause^. The Rev George Morgan said there was an n ZD old proverb in Glamorganshire, that no one could wish nothing worse to his neighbour than to see him build a house. He (Mr A1 organ) was not without some experience in that direction for he had built a quarter of a house, yet did not fiud any disadvantage at all, and he would go iurtber and say that if the building of the house at Cwmbach affor- ded Capt and Mrs James the same pleasure as building of a portion afforded him it would be very great indeed, tie was glad they loved the neighbourhood of their birth, because some went away from the place and then spoke indifferently of it, but Capt James regarded Dinas with aflection and he was evidently anxious to pass his well-earned years of retitenient and end this life in close proximity to the spot where he first saw light. He joined with the company present in wishing (Japt and Mrs James joy in their pleasitt home at Uwmba;h (applause) Capt Richards, Hill Park (cousiu), in his natural breezy style gave the historic remin- iscences of the spot on which the building was in course of erection. The genial Salt' had no difficulty in going back some sixty years and describing how many cottages were on the higher plateau that overlooks the new building and where the former house of Cwmbach also stood. He referred to the good folk in respectful terms giving something 0 9 of their habits of life at that time. The old site commanded a lovely view of the bay and suirounding hills. He was glad to notice a worthy representative of the family there that day in the person of Mrs Mendus, sister ot Uapt James, and in wishing them long 0 Z5 life, prosperity and happiness felt convinced that the old traditions for hospitality would be continued at the new Cwmbach (applause) Capt Harries, Castle Stores, read some verses of hh own composition in honour of the occasiou adding his best wishes. Mr Dewi Harries said his first experience of memorial stone-laying was at the ancient village of Cwmyreglwys when the foundation stoue of the quay was placed in position. Since that event there had been similar cele- brations in Dinas and he considered the custom one worthy of the place and its tra- ditions. They were all glad to take part in that event at Cwmbach because 01 the esteem in Which Capt and Mrs James was held by everyone in the parish. He wished Capt d Mrs James their full share of happiness in their retirement blessed with little prattlers that made music in the home- (applause). Inspector Phillips, as Clerk of the works, added pleasing testimony to the popularity of their entertainers but considered the contra- tors should have presented a memento of the occasion in the shape of a mallet and trowel for Mrs James. It afforded him much pleasure to be present that day to take part in thn ceremony and joined in the cordial sentiments and expressed. Mr Ben Thomas then gave in good voice 44 The Anchor's Weigh'd a song very suit- able to the occasion as well as to the pro- fession of Capt James. On behalf of the contractors Mi David Harries thanked Capt James for accepting local men for the work, and they would do their utmost in carrying out the specifications to the letter They had omitted providing the mallet and trowel, but would do so in course of a few days- (applause}. Mr J W Evans gave in fine style the solo of Hen wlad fy nhadau," the company joining heartily in the refrain, and the happy pro- ceedings at the building terminated. Then, at the invitation of Mrs James, the party adjourned to the cosy corner of the site of the old house where a very excellent tea was partaken of. The dainty conlections were varied, and toothsome, and evolved by the hostess, who is an adept, like many other Dinas ministering angels," at the culinary J art. Mrs James and the Misses Harries were assiduous in their attentions on the guests who spent a very pleasant hour in tete a tete over the tea enps. Subsequently, Rev J. %,7. Maurice proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs James for her hospitality.—This was seconded by Mr Edwin Bennett and carried unanimously. The new building, when completed, will form au imposing structure in the Cwm, which will undergo transformation from the rugged to the smooth in the course of another year. Enynwyd snvydd ynof I bletiiu jiwt o gin Wrth osod currig sylfaen 11 Y tyi'w yru'n nila'n. Yr adeiladwyr enwog 11 Yw Fyancis Geoi^e a'i grug, Maent eisioes wedi dechreu Eu gwaith yn Parkyrhug. H.wy'n gwel'd fed David Harris, Bioii, hron a myn'd o'i go', 11 hag ofn daw y guuaf Cyn byddu'r ty dan do. A Francis George a'i drywel Yn llywio'r gwaith i gyd Yn siwi, 'does debyg iddo Fel builder' yn y byd. Mae Cadben James yn meddwl Retiro cyn bo hir, Am hyny rhaid cael palas I Cadben James a'i fun. Hhof gynghor wrth ddiweddu I Francis George and Co., Prysurwchcyn y gauaf I ael y ty dan do. CAPT HARRIES Eu Cwmbach yn lie urddasol Yn neillduol gan hen bobol; Yn ol pob arwydd welir heddy' Mae Cwmbach ar ddod i fyny Pwy na waedda llwyddiant iddo Ddod fel cynt yn enwog etto. DAVID HARRIES. I Cadben a Mrs James. Dymunwn iddynt einioes hir U gyrhaedd saetliau adfyd Dedwyddwch bywyd ar ei hyd Yn llawn o anghenrheidiau'r byd, Ac yn y diwedd wynfyd. llRIALLYDD.

HERE AND THERE. At Cardigan the idea is mooted of asking the King to send his cattle to the local show to compete with Mr Morgan Richardson's fine L exhibits. The latter scored over the Royal exhibit at the lhtb and \Vest Show. Cardigan ratepayers are said to te alarmed at the increase in their rates of an extra eight pence in the £ for the coming year consequent on the heavy expenditure on roads. On the question of covering the dust cart to prevent microbes flocking into the houses through the open windows especially in Grangetown one councillor exclaimed, Look at the rate now,' From 2s 4d to 3s in the £ is the rate. Cardies have a pen- chant for economics. That writer on Celtic customs, Mr Baring Gould, has written a new novel under the tille 44 In Dewisland." It is a story of the limes of the Rebecca riots in South Wales, and the scene is placed in Pembrokeshire. On Wednesday last, Air J. W. Phiiipps, M P., entertained Signor Pellegrino, ex-Presi- dent of Argentina, and his wife to tea on the terrace of the House of Commons, Tbe contract for the restoration of the Bishop's Palace at Abergwili has been let to Messrs Turner and Sons, Cardiff. The wor k is to commence at once and, with the excep- tion of a few minor details, the palace will assume its original form. In his recent address at Haverfordwest Mr J Wynford Philipps, M.P., explained his irregular attendance at the Hcuse of Com- mons as due to his having caught typhoid fever. He proceeded to vigorously denounce the policy of the Government and character- ised the present attitude of Mr Chamberlain as that of the jumping cat," which, if it may be prudent, was neither honest nor bold. —Resolutions supporting the County Council's Education Policy and condemning the Licens- ing Bill and Conscription were passed unani- mously.-A vote of congratulation to the Member on his recovery was also passed,and votes of thanks concluded the meeting. During last week the Licensing Bill in its committee stages made progress. An amendment to give local magistrates power to refuse a renewal to a license for not having provided reasonable refreshments was defeated by 265 votes to 180, and an amend- ment that the renewal or refusal of licenses of houses in remote districts should remaia j in the hands of the local justices was also S defeated. An amendment to enable loeal j magistrates to refuse to renew a license > without compensation on the groundi that undesirable practices or methods of tracta had been carried on or in connection with tb e premises were insanitary, was rejected by 268 to 190.

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H Only One Second between Time and Eternity, and—" ag° f 7eaIthy Company Promoter was, with several friends, takkg I short cut along a portion of: the. HighWRailway near Grantown where there is a very deep anddmoS perpendicular cutting, a very sharp carve, and (ex- cept for a goat <>r a monkey) no po8sibie e^egg within fully a hundred yards. The party con- sisted of four gentlemen and three ladies. When about half way through the cutting they were overtaken by a railway porter who, almost breathless with haste, informed them that by running they had just time to get clear of the cutting before the express due at that spot at 3.39f passed. Each member of the party instantly consulted his or her watch—all valuable gold ones—but no two of them agreed, nor did any of them agree with that of the railway porter. My friend felt sure the porter war* wrong, and tried to assure his friends that the re was plenty of time and no need to hurry," Dot the railway porter was obdurate and implored the party to run for their lives, himself sietliog a brilliant example. Seeing the porter sprinting hard, the ladies took fright and followed,, and instantly the whole party were running as if the express were at their heels. And EC) it was! T.^e of the party had just rolled over into a <ntch at the end of the cutting when the express thundered past. The escape was so narrow (not one second of time) that the ladies lifft n ^or' Pcr'iaPs» f'ie firsti time in his • •ompany Promoter uttered a prayer of e £ tiKTf *ie had llVed » aonieivtiat reck- Tt wa'« f iaa lie afterwards explained to me, „ ? y a second: botween time and „ ? y a second: botween time and dW "Ot finish the I,;?*1' t<k>* ^s it that only the porters watch was sorrect ? I thought your watch was a very costly one." "Yes, so it was, 1 pa^ £ ,gQ fQ t, r offered it to Railway porter in exchange for his—a very oidinary looking silver watch—but irn would you believe it, he simply laughed at me and exclaimed, Nae, nae, Sir Mine's a. Benson I dinna want ony o' yer rubbish!" "And" added my friend, I can now say with the porter" Mine's a Benson, direct from their Steam Factory on Ludgate Hill." eir

The North Pembrokeshire Farmers' Club. THE ANNUAL Exhibition of Stock In connection with the above Society will be held at FISHGUARD, On Thursday, August 4, 1904 W. R. CKRVFR,, Secretary. PUBLIC NOTICE. JAMES M. THOMAS, West Street, Fishguard (formerly with Mr David Morgan, Brodog) HAS OPENED BUSINESS as Builder, Joiner and Under- taker, &c., and respectfully solicits a share of public patronage and support. Note the address- West Street, Fishguard. Preliminary Announcement. 0 Gooduiiek Clothing dlapehoase ARTHUR J. ROWLANDS (Of Haverfordwest), Begs to announce to the inhabitants of Goochoick and District that he WIL OPEN AN Up-to-date Outfitting & Clothing Establishment At the fine New Premises opposite Goedwig Chapel, EARLY IN JULY. Bespoke Tailoring a Speciality Great Bargains IN BOOTS AND SHOES at prices to suit all pockets. Men's Koots from 3s lid. A choice selection of Ladies Shoes from 2 lid. Also in stock a large assortment of Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 6d. Try our 8s lid pair—special for Pier Work- men—they can't be beaten. Gail and inspect our window and judge for yourself. Our prices are so low because our terms are strictly cash. Note the Address— JOB HERBERT, Boot Warehouse, West Street, FISHGUARD. ->c- Mr Frederic G. Palmer, Associate of the Royal College of Organists (Certificates: The Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music; the Incorporated Society of Musicians, London (honours), and Trinity College, London). -Gives Lessons- In Organ, Pianoforte, Voice Production and Theory of Music; also personal or correspondence lessons in Harmony, Counterpoint, etc. HIGH STREET, FISHGUARD. NEWS AGENCY BUSINESS Direct Delivery of London Dailies (to be hon arrival of the 3.45 p.m. train) oJ each day. STATIONERY! -Nothing but the Besfc Class of Station- I erY Stocked, and of winch a splendid var- iety is always .kept. Account and Copying Books, and Files of 1 various kinds kept in stock, in fact we supply EYerything. in the Stationery Line, including all kinds of School Requisites A fresh supply of Local and other Pic- torial Post Cctrds just received. 4 Echo Offices, Fishguard. REFRESHMENTS I M. H. SYMMONS, High Street, F ish gu a r d Begs to aImounce that she bag OPENED Refreshment Rooms, und. -respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. Not open on Sundays;

The Welsh Ysgol Haf. To the Editor of the County Echo." Sir,—Kindly allow me a small space to call the attention of your readers to the advan- tages of the above institution :-The object of the course is to provide teachers in secondary and primary schools, as well as other students, with a knowledge (at least in outline) of the construction, grammar and literature of the Welsh language, and also to suggest methods of teaching Welsh suitable for such schools. It is but reasonable, on educational grounds, that in the schools of Wales the national language should have a recognised place, and that our teachers should receive the necessary training to enable them to cope effectively with the demands in this respect of educa- tion! authorities, and to bring out the best that is in the children under their charge. The course will be found advantageous to: (a) Candidates for the King's Scholarship Exam- ination, in which Welsh is an optional subject carrying with it a maximum of 100 marks, (b) Candidates for the Acting Teachers' Certifi- cate Examination, in which credit is given for proficiency in advanced Welsh. (c) Candidates for the Matriculation Examination of the University of Wales, (d) Teachers in primary and secondary schools and evening classes who may not have had direct instruction in Welsh, or who wish to continue their former studies. (e) Other students of the Welsh language and literature. The following gentlemen have kindly consented to deliver lectures :—Mr E. Anwyl, M.A., Professor of Welsh, the Univer- sity College of Wales, Aberystwyth [Grammar of the Welsh Language; select Cywyddan from Dafydd ab Gwilym history of Welsh Liter- ature in the 19th century. The Mabinogion.] Mr J. Morris Jones, M.A., Professor of Welsh, the University College of North Wales, Bangor. [Grammar of the Welsh Language, with a special attention to syntax and parsing; Welsh philology Literature of the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, more particularly the works of the Bards]. Mr J. E. Lloyd, M.A., Professor of history at the University College of North Wales, Bangor. [History of Wales]. Mr T. Hudson Williams, M.A., assistant lecturer in classics at the University College of North Wales, Bangor. [A course of lectures adapted more particularly to the needs of secondary teachers on the Growth and History of Language,' tracing the development and prin- ciples of linguistic change, illustrated through- out from the history of the Welsh language. The production of sounds and formation of words. Remarks on the connection of Welsh with other languages. Considerable attention will be devoted to the question of dialects and the common or vulgar' forms of local and provincial speech. The value and use of living Welsh dialects for students and teachers of other languages taught in schools. Illustra- tions from Welsh of curious or difficult form of speech or idioms met with in the study of other languages at school]. Mr J. T. Jones, Cert. Master, Dowlais. [Practical lessons on the direct method in reading, arithmetic, and Nature study]. Evening lectures will be de- livered by Principal Rhys, Oxford, the Rev J. C. Morris, M.A., and others. The library and museums of the University College will be open to students of the holiday course. Ap- plications for the syllabus should be addressed to the Secretary.—I am, &c., D. JAMES (Defynog), Secretary of the Welsh Language Society. 15, The Parade, Porth. P.S.—Over 100 students have already been enrolled.

AMSEIt A DDENGYS. Dywedir fod bachgen yn ardal y Bryn Yn caru yn ffyddlon merch yswain or Glyn, A d'wedir fod tymor yr ieuo ar ddod Yr hwn a ganlyna mewn llwyddiant a chlod Nis gwn yn biesenol gan nad yw yn hysbys, Ond hyn a ddywedaf, mae amser a ddengys. Dywedir yn rhygil fod mab y Ddwy-ryd Yn myned i roddi ei nod yn y byd, Mae'n dal wrth ei lyfrau o foreu hyd hwyr, Fe yf o ffynonau gwybodaeth yn llwyr. Nis gwa yn bresenm, &e. Dywedir fod geneth yn Hafod y gad Yn tyfu yn un o rhai harddaf y wlad, A d'wedir yn mhellach fod cyfoeth o'i thu, Ac ati bydd cyrehfa y llauciau yn liu. Nis gwn yn bresenol, &c. Dywedir mae meddwyn yw Dafydd Tregroes, Yn meddwl diwygio cyn diwedd ei oes, Ai fod i ymwrthod a'r ddiod yn llwyr A byw yn ddyn sobr o foreu i hwyr. Nis gwn yn bresenol, &c. Dywedir fod Tonios sy'n byw'n Rhydygro Yn myned yn aelod i eglwys y Fro, A d'wedir yn mhellach y bydd ef o hyd Yn da gyda'i grefydd tra fyddo'n y byd. Nis gwn yn bresenol, &c. Dywedir nad ydyw yr amser yn mhell Pan fyddo y fasnach yn llawer iawn gwell, Y liafur a'r elw yn llwyddo mhob man, a {J?ieiskr ar gweithiwr yn caffael eu rhan. Nis gwn yn bresenol, &e. Dywedir fod Senedd ein gwlad gyda grym Yn pasio mesurau anghytiawn a llym, A d wedir fod tymor ei heinioes ar ben Pan glywir rhyw tiloedd yn bloeddio Amen. Nis gwn yn bresenol, &e. Dywedir fod amser dychrynllyd ar ddod Pan welir Pabyddiaeth yn uchel ei nhod, Y bwystfil a'i garnau yn rhuddgoch gan waed, Saint Duw a gwirionedd yn sathrfa dan draed. Nis gwn yn bresenol, &c. D-.

ER COF ANWYL Am EUENEZER WILLIAMS, Fraich, yr hwn a gyfarfyddodd a damwain yn nglofa y Park, Cwmparc, Mai 26ain, ac a fa farw Mehefin yr 2il, 1904, yn 34 mlwydd oed. Claddwyd ef yn mynwent Hermon, Abergwaun. Mor ddyrys yn ein golwg ni Yw doeth Ragluniaeth lor;- Ei ffyrdd sydd yn y tonog li' A'i lwybrau yn y mor! Yn fynych torrir gan y gwynt Y gangen faethlon, ir; Ac felly angau ar ei hynt, Yr ieuanc gwymp o'r tir I Trwy ddamwain yn y lofa ddu, Dydd Eben ddaeth i ben Ond bydd ei goffa flwyddi lu Fel seren ddysglaer wen. A gardd y teulu heddyw sydd Dan lwydrew'n brudd ei gwedd; Ond serch cyfoedion beunydd fydd Yn gwylio man ei fedd. Mae'i dyner fam mewn galar mawr, A'r perthynasau'n brudd; A llawer deigryn syrth i lawr Fel perlyn dros y rudd. Bydd hiraeth mwy yn troi o gylch Ei fedd, yn drwm a dwys A dagrau fel y gwlith a ylcb Hen fynwent Hermon lwys I 'D yw'r bedd ond Hetty dros y nos I'r teithwyr ar y llawr Tudraw i'r glyn mae'r Ganaan dlos, A'r Gwynfyd pur ei wawr. Y blodau dyfant ar y bedd, Bregethant yn eu hiraeth, Gan ddweyd daw'r corph mewn newydd wedd Rhyw ddydd o'r bcddrod llaith Cwmparc. BONFYL.