Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

INCOMPLETE. Much would we give to know The Purpose planned, the progress slow Of 50' sure Hand. Oft do • 'plead for light, Yet d our eyes Within the mantle tight Where darkness lies. Feebly we make our cry That Chance rules all, Then ponder, while we sigh, A sparrow's fall. We toil to know the Whole With yearning deep, But only learn in Part, And fall asleep. —Yelrerton Walters.

STRAY THOUGHTS. ,0 youth takes risks; the man reflects -V that he has not dared to take risks, wonders whether he should take them —Jean Paul. • • Everybody wants to grow old, but nobody wants to be old. I Jacob Grimm. » A healthy old age, with a clear head and conscience. is the pleasantest time -life. You look back steadily, free of the jj^Ppointments, the hopes, and the vivid ttibow tints of youth. -Benzel-Sternau. rn Old age is not sad because our pleasures, It because our hopes cease. Jean Paul. « b O] age dulls the feelings of grief and joy, but it often ennobles them. Horn. • « :0. Our enemies, in their estimate of us, come arer to the truth than we do ourselves. -La Rochefoucauld. .¡->

WHY THEY GO TO CHURCH. Some go to church just for a walk, Some go to stare, and laugh, and talk; Some go there to meet a friend, Some their idle time to spend, Some for general observation, Some for private speculation, Some to seek, or find a lover, Some a courtship to discover, Some go there to use their eyes, And newest fashions criticise; Some to show their own smart dress, Some their neighbours to assess Some to scan a robe or bonnet, Some to price the trimmings on it, Some to learn the latest news, That friends at home they may amuse, Some t-o gossip false and true, Safe hid with) tut- sheltering pew, Some go to please the Squire, Some his daughters to admire S(:>de the patten go to fawn, Some to lounge, and some to yawn, Some to claim the parish doles, Some for bread and some for coals, Some because it's thought genteel, Some to vaunt their pious zeal, Some to show how sweet they sing, Some how loud their voices ring; Some the preacher go to hear, His style, or voice, to praise, or cheer, Some forgiveness to implore, Some their sins to varnish o'er. Some to sit, and doze, and nod, But few to kneel and worship God." —Rev. J. S. Rouchier, M.A.

SECRET OF SUCCESS. u The trouble with most young men is that do not learn anything thoroughly and j 6 apt to do the work committed to them •? a careless manner; forgetting that what 7* "Worth doing at all is worth doing well, ?ey become mere drones and rely upon to bring thorn success. The business • °nd is full of just such young men, content 14 simply putting in their time somehow rawing their salaries making no effort th tev€r to increase their efficiency and ^'•eby enhance their own as well as their ^ployer's interest. Marshall Field in the "New York World." ■<»

OUR HEROES. Whom shall we call our heroes ? To whom our praises sing? The pampered child of fortune, The titled lord or king ? They live by others' labour- Take all, and nothing give, The noblest type of manhood Are those who work to live. Then honour to our workmen, Our hardy sons of toil- The heroes of the workshop. And monarclis of the soil. For many barren ages Earth hid her treasures deep. And all her gallant forces Seemed bound as in a sleep; Then Labour's "anvil-chorus" Broke on the startled air, And 10 the earth, in rapture, Laid all her riches bare. 'Tis toil that over nature Gives man his proud control, And purifies and hallows The temples of his soul; It scatters foul diseases, With all their ghastly train; Puts iron to the muscle An crystal in the brain. The Grand Almighty Builder, Who fashioned out the earth, Hath stamped his seal of honour On Labour from her birth. In every angel flower That blossoms from the sod, Behold the Master-touches— The handiwork of God Then honour to our working men The hardy sons of toil— The heroes of the workshops And monarchs of the soil —Brisbane Worker. -c-

I advantages OF manual LABOUR. unintellectual toils of the labouring ies ^ave ,x'en occasionally considered as t}iS ^;iv°urable to mental cultivation than clif ^intellectual employments of that °le^b. ^rnmediately above him, to which our 'o/ 5 shopman, and humbler accountants be- thaf' with the labouring man •fcij the real advantage lies. The mercan- accountant or law-clerk, bent over his \Vo v' unable to proceed one step in his tj. without devoting to it all his atten- sta*15 in. greatly less favourable circum- rxu,11^08. than the ploughman or operative 'bo,? 1JV. whose mind is free though his hV The humbler of the two cit the more largely represent- it literature. Ranged against the ierk Nottingham, Henry Kirke -an^ the still more hapless Edinburgh clerk, Robert Fergusson, with a 'v others, there are men such as the t}je p.re Ploughman, the Ettrick Shepherd, arlfi l<tfeshire Foresters, the sailors Dampier hilj Falconer—Bunyan, Bloomfield, Tanna- C, Alexander Wilson, John Clare, Allan mngham, and Ebenezer Elliot. —Hugh Miller.

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CYMKU FU. Some years ago much space was devoted under this heading to tke re-publication of old records and papers relating to the County of Cardigan. We have been pressed by many of our supporters to give a new start to this column, and we have consented to do so on the understanding that local historians and antiquarians will help us out of their store. In order to give the column a more general interest we hope to divide the material into two parts, one dealing with the literature, '0 the other with the history of the county. Much of the information we hope to print will be in Welsh, and it is a moot point whether it would not be better to confine our notes, extracts, and correspondence to the Welsh language, but for the present at any rate in deference to the opinion of many well-wishers we shall give equal facilities to English and Welsh writers. Some years ago a correspondent favoured us with extracts from the Gaol Filers and Hecords, belonging to the County, which are deposited at the Record Office; and we are able to begin this column afresh with a new supply of like material. Grand Jurors for 1732. A list of the Grand Jurors for the County of Cardigan in the year 1732. [The letters H. S. stand for High Sheriff.] David Lloyd, Llwydjack [H.S. 17i8.] William Urigstocke, Blaenpant [H.S. 1734.] Thomas, Pryse, Gogerddan [M.P., Cardigan, 1743.1 John Jones, Tyglyn [H.S. 1728.] He died. May 12. 1756 aged 60. Daniel Bowen, Dolivor [H.S. 1740]. Llewelin Lloyd; Saffron-mead. Edward Jones, Llanina [H.S. 1729.] Thomas Jones, Llanio. James Lewis, Gelhdowyll [Mayor of Cardi- gan, 1734.] George Jones, llhoscellan [of Nanteos family.] Thomas Jones, Penybont, Tregaron [said to be grandfather of Thomas Johnes, Hafod.] Thomas Lewis, Llwyngrawys [H.S. 1741.] Thomas Lloyd, Coedmore. John Phillipps, Cryngae [H.S. 1738.] Charles Richards, Penglais. David James, Tyglyn [H.S. 1733.] James Griffiies, Noyadd Llanarth [H.S. 1733.] Thomas Johnes, Abermaed [H.S. 1736.] Lewis Gwyn, Mynachdy. Charles Lloyd, Llanvaughan. Richard Morris, Carrog [H.S. 1717.] James Williams, Waun. David Jenkins, Panterlis. Charles Bradshaw, Dyffryn Llynod. Llewelyn Watkins, Blaenglowon. David Lloyd, Trefilan. John Lewis, Mayor of Cardigan William Jones, Mayor of Aberystwyth. John David Howell, Mayor of Tregaron. Griffith Jenkin, Portreeve of Lampeter. William Lloyd, Portreeve of Adpar. Thomas Phillips and William Williaiiiia Coroners. Many of the names in the above ILl uie interesting, though be it noted few of them have left lineal descendants in possession of their lands and estates at the present day. The Brigstockes and the Gogerddan Pryses and the Lloyds' of Coedmore are still amongst us. So also are the Jones's of Llanio-fawr, the present owner, Mr. Samuel Jones, being if we mistake not, a lineal de- scendant in the male line of the Thomas Jones in the above list. Much romance also attaches to the name of Thomas Johnes of Penybont, Tregaron. A Carmarthen genealogist has suggested tat this gentle- man was the ancestor of the Johnes family of Hafod, and, therefore, that the descent of that famous family usually drawn from the famous sept of Johnes of Abermarlais was incorrect. No doubt, Thomas Johnes. of Hafod owned the Penybont estate, much of which was afterwards bought from the family by the Jones s of Derry Ormond. William Jones, who was Mayor of Aberyst- wyth in the year 1732, was a lawyer. He lived at Noyadd, Llancynfelyn, and died there in 1736 at the early age of 36. He was the father of William Jones, Brysgaga, High Sheriff of Cardigan in 1766, and grand- father of William Cobb Gilbertson of the well-known Gilbertson family of Aberyst- wyth. Charles Bradshaw, who is described as of Dyffryn Llynod was probably a tenant, as the estate was then owned, as it is to this day, by the ancient family of Aber- meurig at present represented by Mr. J. Edwardes Rogers.

RAINFALL. LOCAL RECORDS. The following records for the past six months were registered at Falcondale, Lam- peter, with a gauge erected by Mr. J. C. Harford according to the directions of Mr. Hugh Robert Mill. The height- above sea levfil is .son fpot:- From inch. September 6th to 30th 1. 60 October 3.80 November 5.12 December 1.64 1906. January 7.33 February 5.02 March 6th 0.57î Total for six months inches. 25.09 The heaviest fall of rain registered was on Jenuary 6th, being 1.20 for the 24 hours from 5tli, 8.30 to 6th, 8.30 a.m. -=:

DOlliELLEY. The Hevival.-United prayer meetings are held at the various chapels alternately, on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. The meetings are well attended. Lecture.—An interesting lecture was de- livered at the Bethel C.M. Schoolroom on Friday night by the Rev. M. W. Griffith, B.A., Barmouth. The subject was "John Jones, Ta-lysarn." Hockey.-The local team journeyed to Barmouth on Wednesday last and played a friendly game on the Recreation Ground, Luck, favoured the homesters. The result being: Barmouth 3 goals, Dolgelley 1 goal. Llanelltyd Vicarage. — This handsome edifice, recently completed, .is now occupied by the Rev. Wr. and Mi's. Owen. The struc- by the Rev. W. and Mrs. Owen. The struc- ture, situated in a lovely spot, reflects great credit on the contractors-Messrs. J. and W. Owen, Felin-isaf. Marian Mawr.—This spacious field was let for another period of twelve months at the Market Hall on Saturday, at a meeting of the trustees, by Messrs. D. Roberta and Son. Tlie auction was sparsely attended. The highest bidder was Mr. Hugh Williams, Dolgun, the present tenant, and it was to him that it was let at a rental of thirty-six pounds. Election.—The Urban District Council Election will take place on Saturday, the 31st inst. Five scats are vacant. The following members retire in rotation Messrs David Meredith, W. T. Lloyd, D. G. Wake Williams, and W. R. Williams. The other vacancy was caused by retirement of Mr. Richard Edwards who was appointed sur- veyor. Flood.—The river Wnion reached alarm- ing proportions on Thursday morning last. The greater part of the Marian and also Cae Marian were covered with water, and it was greatly feared the town would again be inundated. Fortunately, however, the water subsided, and all fears were once more set- at rest. Adertising the Town.—A strong com- mittee of influential persons has been formed frk Inl1rA J'I'!ln{fA'nAntc fClI' oflTTArficinfy t.lu:.} town. This is a step in the right direc- tion. Hitherto, Barmouth, has monopolised the bulk of visitors, whereas the. best scen- ery is certainly at Dolgelley. It is only fair, therefore, that this fact should be better known. It is to be hoped the project will derive the support it deserves. A Little Mixed.— A prominent local gentleman who hitherto had been in the habit of imbibing strong drinks, not wise- ly, but too well on serious reflection, de- cided to turn over a new leaf, calling at his favourite hotel the other evening, he pom- pously ordered a bottle of lemonade. His request was promptly granted. Prior to drinking the gasy liquid, however, he reach- ed the decanter and poured a small quantity of aqua pHra" into his glass. At this procedure, the barmaid was naturally much surprised, and gave vent to her feelings. The gentleman retorted by exclaiming: ''Force of habit, you know!" '=> Petty Sessions.—At the last Petty Ses- sions the Chairman, Mr. Miuiro Edwards, Dolserau, proposed a vote of condolence with the widow and family of the late Mr. Owen, Hengwrtucha. Mr. Owen was ex- ceedingly popular and ever boasted in the fact that he was a true born Welshman, and loved Dolgelley above all places. Mr. Slaney Wyn ne, Doi'rhyd, said it was a difficult matter for him, owing to the close family connection, to say very much, but- desired to testify to Mr. Owens' work as an untiring magistrate. He was foremost at many functions, and took the greatest interest in the good movements in the neighbourhood. Mr. Edward Griffith, Coed Cymmer, spoke in terms of the highest praise of Mr. Owen as a Commissioner of Income Tax. He and the deceased gentleman had been sworn-in as magistrates at the same Quarter Sessions, twenty-six years' ago. Mr. R. Jones- Griffith wished, on behalf of the solicitors, to join in the vote of condolence. The vote was passed by all standing in silence.— Griffith Humphreys was accused of of poaching on the land of Mr. Lea, Dol- melynllvn, between five and six o'clock on the 17th ult. The "case was proved by George Herbert Owen, gamekeeper, who stated that lie found four rabbits in Humph- reys' possession. He was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour.— > Mr. Guthrie Jones, on beliatf of Mr. R. Roberts, Abergwynant, made an appEcat-fo-,i for an ejectment order against John Jones, Tynddol from his house. The rent was part salary, but Jones had terminated his en- gagement with his master, and so the house was now claimed. The request was granted. I

TO WYN I Hockey Club.-—An effort is being made here to form u Hockey Club, and to further that object a meeting was held at the Council Chamber last week. Mr. E. Pryee Williams, County School. was voted to the chair, and it was unanimously decided that a mixed club should be formed. The follow- ing were appointed on the Committee Miss Matthews, Mrs. Hadyn Jones, Miss Blodwen Roberts, Miss Roberts, and Miss A C. Jones. Messrs. R. J. Morrice, Norton Hnm-er, E. P. Evans, David Owen. and Dr. A. Davies. Mr. Thos. Hughes was appointed treasurer, and Mr P. H. Evans secretary. Lecture.—On Wednesday evening week a lecture was delivered at the English Presby- terian Chapel in connection with the Towyn Debating Society. The chair was taken by Mr. T. G. Roberts, -LA., president of the society. The subject of the lecture was The importance of the thirteenth century to Wales," and the lecturer was Professor Edward Edwards of the University College, Aberystwyth. The speaker said the 13th cpntury was the most important century of all in the history of Waies including as it did the historv of Llewelyn. He gave an interesting account of the rise and fall of Llewelyn, the conquest of Wales by Edward I. A vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. Local Will.—Mrs. Jane Foulkes Jones of Bryntirion, Towyn, who died on September 23.d, left estate of the .gross value of £15,112 Is. 9d. including personalty of the net value of £ 10,756 Os, 6d., and probate of her will, dated November 21st, 1902, has been granted to Mr. David Evans, of Mach- ynlleth, solicitor. Mr. Joseph Matthew How-oil, the other executor named, having c renounced probate. The testatrix bequeath- ed £ 5,000 to her daughter Margaret Jane Jones, if unmarried at the time of her death, but should she he married then she bequeathed to her £ -1,000 and the remaining £1.000 to be divided between her daughters Mary Isabel Shuker and Catherine Winifred Neuth, »nd she left £ 3.000 in t' nst to her son, Wm. Parry Jones. She left the resi- due of her estate, subject to certain pro- visions, as to one moiety to her daughter Margaret Jane Jones absolutely. and as t-o one moiety, to be divided between her s-or.-s j Murray Parry Jones and Wm. Parry Jones. and her daughters, Catherine Winifred Neuth and Mary Isabel Shuker in equal shares. Entertainment at Llanegryn.—A very suc- cessful tea meeting and entertainment was held on Friday at the Wesleyan Chapel. In the afternoon tea was provided free to the children of the Sunday School Baud of Hope. In the evening an excellent enter- tainment was given before a crowded audi- ence. The Rev. H. Curry presided. The following exhaustive programme was gone through during the ig :-Poetic,[,, ren- dering by one of the Bards (Mr. Wm. Jones). The choir, under the conductorship of Mr. James Jones, Fotty, gave a rendering; re- l'o citation, Miss Gwen Da vies; recitation, Mr. Wm. John Jones; song, Mr. Evan Edwards; recitation, Hugh P. Roberts; song, Miss Lizzie Evans; dialogue, Miss Jennie Jones and her class; song, Miss Florence May Jones; recitation, Miss Lizzie Pugh; song, rendering, The Choir; recitation, Miss Sarah Pugh, duett, Misses Lizzie Evans, and Lizzie Roberts, dialogue, Miss Jane Ellis and Lizzie Jones; song, Mr. James Jones; rendering by the Choir; recitation. Mr. James Jones; song, Mr. Evan Edwards; quartette, Mr. Jas. Jones and party; re- citation Mr. D. Jones; dialogue, Messrs. I Wm. Jas. Jones and Bob Davies; rendering by the Choir. At the conclusion of the j programme, votes of thanks were unani- j mously accorded to the ladies who had as- sisted at the tea-tables. The Misses Ellis and Jones for training the children, Mr. James Jones for his conductorship of the choir, to the Chairman, and also to Mrs. Davies, who presided at the organ.

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I ABERDOVEY. Personal.—The Lord Bishop of Bangor and his household suite left Aberdovey by saloon on Monday morning for Menai Bridge, after a sojourn of three months. Weekly Temperance Meeting.—The week- ly meeting was held on Sunday evening at the Assembly Rooms under the presidency of Mr. J. OM-en, Bryncynlas in the abscence of Mr. J. Evans (chairman). Addresses were delivered by the chairman, the Rev. J. Davies, Pontadu, Messrs, Robt. LI. Hughes, J. Lumley and M. Evans, U.C.W., Aber- ystwyth. j Shipping.—The s.s. ''Dora arrived from | Liverpool on Saturday with a general cargo. Competitive Meeting. — A competitive meeting was held at retinal C.M. Chapel on j Friday evening. The Rev. R. R. Jones, Abergonohvyn presided over a large assembly. The chief prize winners were, Pennal Choir under the conductorship of Mr. Willie James, for the best rendering o f an anthem; soprano solo, Miss Sallie Bell. Aberdovey baritone solo, Mr. Willie James; children's solo, Miss Gvladys Jenkins, Pennal; recita- tion, Miss Lizzie Ann Walters, Aberdovey; Pennal Ladies' Choir; Pennal Village Choir quartette, Mr. W. James and party. The accompanist was Miss Margaret Richards, Aberdovey. The adjudicator was Mr. J. T. Rees, Mus. Bac.

Heroes of the Deep. ABERDOVEY MAN'S BRAVERY REWARDED. The Aberdovey Institute was croMded on Wednesday evening week, on the occasion of presentation of a gold watch and chain to Mr. John Phillips, Chapel-square, Aber- dovey, awarded by the President of the United Stntes in recognition of his brave services in assisting to rescue the ship- wrecked crew of the American barquentine "Elinirai-ida," of Boston. Councillor W. Jones-Hughes presided. Eulogistic speeches I were delivered during the evening, amongst those who spoke being Capt. E. Lev-is, Capt. D. Jones (coxswain of the Aberdovey life- boat), Mr. Griffith Davies, Capt. John Thomas, Mr. W. J. Eves,, Mr. Ffestin Wil- liams, Mr. Rov. lands junr.. Vicarage; Capt. John Bell, Mr. Evan Roberts (senr), and the Rev. H. Curry. The presentation was made by the Chairman in excellent and well- chosen words.—Mr' Phillips received a

Towvn and Aberdovey Council _n_ This monthly Council meeting was held at ToM-yn on Fridav afternoon, when there were present, Mr. J. Geufronvdd Jones (chairman), Messrs. J. D. Latimer, A. Tom- lins, W. Jones-Hughes, Daniel Edwards, J. Maethlon James, G. Williams, Meredith Jones, E. L. Rowlands, and John Roberts, with Mr a R. Barnett (clerk). Dr. E. Lewp; Lloyd (medical officer), and Mr. R. P. Mor- gan (surveyor).. Aberdovey Affaire. This committee recommended that the surveyor be instructed to repair the quay wall near Bath-place. That no water could be supplied to Mr. J. E. Jones for motive power. That. the Life-boat House be 27ft. from the front of main M-all of Glan- yd on. That Mr. Rowland Evans submit plans before proceeding with the erection of a. stable. That the long bend in the mountain road commencing immediately above DyffyngM-vn Farmhouse be named "The Happv Valley PnnoTpmn Walk, and that a finger post be fixed at one end ana also at ErM- and Sea VieM'-terrace. and a few seats placed along the voad !"It n^ts com- manding a full vie"^T of the valley below, sub- ject- to the consent of the owners and ten- ants of the farms adjoining. A committee consisting of Capt. Lewis. Messrs. J. Hughes, and A. Tomlins. met Mr. Wood- ford, manager of the Dysynni G!"I Company, and inspected the places where it ^r?~ posed to lay new gas mains. Mr. Y\ °o<1- ford was also asked to supply the front street and Chapel-square lamp with incan- descent lights and lie (Mr. Woodfora) pro- mised to give the matter his best consideia- tion.—The report was adopted. loin-yii Matters. This committee reported that plans were submitted by the Vicar of Tomvii of altera- tions at the Vicarage, and they were ap- proved of. Draft pians or a neM" housj to be built by Mr. Davies, stone-cutter, at Cambrian-terrace were considered and ap- proved of, subject to their being presented on cloth and drawn in ink. That the mat- ter of the bathing for volunteers be brought before the next committee. That the Clerk write to Mr. Denniss requesting him to time the 5.20 p.m. train in the summer to stop at Towyn as it would be a great advantage to the public. The Committee wished to point out that they were of opinion that some immediate steps should be taken to safe- guard Dysyuni bridge, and that the Clerk write to the clerk of the County Council in respect to this matter.—The report was adopted. Aberdovey Schools. The Inspector reported that acting on the f instructions cr the Me.deal O.heer he h.td had the Aberdovey Council and National Schools fumigated and disinfected. He had nothing to complain of with regard to the slaughter-house of the district.—The report was adopted. Medical Matters. Tlie Medical Officer reported that the pre- cautions taken to prevent scarlet fever at Aberdovey appeared to have succeeded, no cases having been notified for twenty-four days. Before the schools Mere re-opened they were thoroughly disii,fected.-Oii the motion of Mr. Latimer. other matters aris- ing out of the Medical Omcer's report were discussed in committee. Mr. Tomlin's Suggestion. Mr. Tomlins stated that the recent epi- demic had cost a lot of money, and now that it was assuaged, he suggested that they should prepare for the next outbreak. He suggested that a trained and certificated nurse should be empowered to wath the first case right through, and see that no people went near the patient, and in that way he thought it was possible to stamp the thing out at once. It would not be a veiy expensive experiment, and would be well worth trying. As an authority they were responsible to the district and were indirect- 1y responsible for the deaths that had oc- curred, and they should try their very best to prevent, a recurrence.—Mr. Maethlon James: Suppose there are twenty cases, will you Mailt twenty nurses?——Mr. Tomlins: No the same nurse will do for the lot.-It was stated that the matter of procuring a site for an isolation hospital had been con- sidered by a committee, but that the com- mittee had failed to find a suitable site.— Mr. J. D. Latimer: I propose we refer the matter to the isolation committee.—Mr. Tomlins: I am afraid it will be isolated.— It was subsequently decided that the matter be placed on the agenda of the next meeting in the name of Mr. Tomlins. Financial. Mr. Maethlon James reported that since the previous meeting the balance in hand was £ 897 los. 5d. amount received from the collectors f:173 17s. 2<1. Balance in hand that day £ 1.071 12s. 7d., leaving a balance after the payment of bills of R446 2s 2d. Appointment of Overseers. Messrs. Daniel Edwards, Jones Hughes, David Davies, and H. Richards were re- appointed overseers. County School Representatives. Before the appointment or three repre- sentatives of tHe Towyn Council on the Governors of the County School, Mr. W. Jones-Hughes asked M'hat- they had been doing on that body. they were supposed to safeguard theL liii^ic^s, out he had not- heard from them for some time.—Mr. J. D. Latimer said that before they nominated him or before he accepted their nomination he would like to ascertain the feelings of the Council before he could determine his views. He thought- they might also give Mrs. Rowlands all opportunity of attending their meeting ana listening to the discussion. He thought they might send at once for Mrs. Rowlands.—Mr. Jo-ies-Hjghes: It is past four o'clock now, she will want her tea.— Mr. Latimer said it occurred to him that the Council would like him to give them an account, and he would also like to hear the Council's vievs before he accepted the re- appointment. It occurred to him that Mrs. iloll-lands would feel the same way. He had seen Mrs. Rowlands the previous even- ing, and he laid before her the course he Mas going to take, and he understood from her that she Mould like to be present at the discussion in committee.—Mr. W. Jones- Hughes suggested that a special meeting be convened for the discussion of the matter. -This was agreed to.—The Clerk stated that the ordinary and annual meeting would be held on April 20th. — —-—. .!IIØ

CILCENNIN. Death.—Hannah Jenkins. Orfaddu, died on Ijiesday evciing of last week at the age of 25. I he funeral took place on Monday afternoon. whn the Rev. D. W. Davies c preached the funeral sermon at the Parish Church. Obituary.—On Sunday evening of the 4th inst there passed awav one of the most re- spected of the inhabitants of this place in the person of Mrs. Chariotte Evans, Bryn- teg, aged 74 years. widoM- of the late John Evans, deacon of Seiou Chapel, who pre- deceased her by some fifteen months. Al- though known to be aiLng. her death was

-=--==-==-=- I somewhat unexpected, and expressions of sincere sympathy en every hand.. Lie ii.nerai toc>.i p.ace on teutuiday, tlie body being interred in the local chuichyard. the K-cv. J. T. Pan v preached at the house, and the Rev. l), V, Davies officiated at the gqn'eside. Notwithstanding the heavy uownpour of rain, there was a large gather- ing of relatives and friends to ly their last respects to the departed. The deceased left 6 daughters and 2 sons to mourn their loss and for v. lioiu the deepest isvnioathv is felt. TRISANT. Managers Meeting.—On Wednesday after- noon the 7th inst the usual monthly meet- ing of the School Managei-s of Group 4 (Aberystwyth District) was held at Trisant Council School. In the absence of Mr. T. J Waddingham (Hafod), Alderman Eran luchards (Poninvcli Ja .rrj. the vico-chairmaii. presided. lhe folloin-in, members were pre- sent :-Hey. T. Mason Jones (Bronti isant). Messrs. Jas. Raw and John Edwards (Owm- ystwyth), David Davies (Cenant). Jas. 1 Rattray (.Llanfihangel), Samuel Evans (Nantgwyn), Mr. R. J. Roberts (clerk of District Education Committee). Mr. Alban Lewis (attendance oii-cer) and Mr. T. Rich- ards (headmaster of Devil's Bridge Council; School). Various matters pertaining to tiic, schools were considered. The chief item on the agenda was that respecting the appli- cations for the post of headmaster of Cwm- ystwyth Council School—the vacancy being caused by the resignation of Mr. D. Rhys Jones, C.M.. who is leaving for his native ■'< country—Patagonia—where he has accept- ed a similar appointment. After the meet- ing, the members present were entertained to tea at Brontrisant by the Rev. T. Mason Jones. Votes of thanks were accorded Mr. Jones for his -kind invitation, and to Mr. and Mrs. illiam Jones (father and mother of Mr. Jones) for their kindness on the occasion. j CAPEL SI ON. CynhaliM-yd c-yfarfod dau-fisol yn y lie Invn y Sab both M ythnos i 'r diM eddaf Yng nghvfarfod v plant am 9-30, dech reuwyd gan v Parch. W. G. Harries, a hohvyd y plant yn Hanes Joseph, gan Mr. Walter Williams. Salem. a Mr. J. Barclay Jenkins. Ebenezor. Camvyd amryw donau, dan anveiniad T. W. Morgan, a rhoddwyd anerchiad i'r plant gan y Parch. W .G. Harries. Yng v nghyfarfod 11 or gloc-h, darllenwyd y cof- nodion gan Mr. Abraham Joel. yr ysgrifen- ydd. a ehadarnhawyd hwynt. Yna agor- M'yd ymdriniaeth ar gyfryndod Crist gan Mr. W. H. Morgan. Siioh, a ehymervyd rhan gan Mri. David Davies. Tabernacl: Walter Williams, Salem, Hugh Hughes, Tre- fechan, J. B. Jenkins, Ebenezer, John Jones, Sion,, a'r Parch. W. G. Harries. Am 2 o'r gloch. declireuwyd gan Mr. Arthur Jones (N. and S. Wales Bank), Tabernacl. a hohvyd ar y "pwnc," Luc xviii. 1--17 adn. a chafwyd amser byvviog ac adeiladol. Dang- osM-yd fod yr ysgol wedi rhoddi gryn efrydi- a-eth i'r pwnc penodedig. Terfynwyd gan Mr. H. Hughes. Yn y cyfarfod dilynol. =-6+- darileir.vyd y cyfrifon arferol, a chyhoedd- Myci y ^■.i.-i:Jl I fod yn y Ta- bernacl yn nr-!> -dai. in y cyfarfod iiM-yrol. wedi deenreu gan Mr. V, DalCB, rhoddu-vd anerchiadau ar y testynuu canlynol Mr. i'omley Evaais, Tancae. "Amser aOr iawn ddtfnydt. o hoao Jno. Thomas, Bont, r> pui?in'eci gorchymyn' Mr. Arthur Jones, "DyledsM-ydd a j. a nt aelodau eghvysig i fod yn aejo-uau o'r Ysgol Sd": Mr. J. Barc- lay Jenkins, Gil-aflziiiol oiygiadau ar ^'J'Per. -vrglwydd. leinrlad pawb oedd lddynt gvieJ cyiai{fo(ly-ckl rlxagoro-1 drwy'r dydd. Cafwyd boddlourwydd ynglyn a pbob rhan olt- wyl Diolchwyd yn gynes i frodyr a cliMiorydd y He am eu siriolaeb a'u CToesaw gMresog tuag at v cvnrvchiolwyr. Yr oedd y canu dan arweiniad* Mr. T. W Morgan. Mr EdMard Morgan, a Mr. J. Mor- gan Jones. BOlTH. 1 Illness.—lhe sympathy oi the villagers is extended to Mr. John iulis, Caron House, in his serious iilness. On Saturday morn- ing he was operated upon by Dr. Gamgee, the Birmingham specialist, and his many friends will be pleased to learn that he is progress- ing as well as can be expected. His familiar figure has been sadly missed since his con- finement to the house, and his restoration to health is eagerly looked forward to. Mr. Ellis is welJ-known in musical circles, and he was prominently identified with local enter- tainments, where his presence was always regarded as a special feature in the pro- gramme Golf.-The Golf Club are making active preparations for the spring meeting which commences on April 14th. and will be opened with a competition for the club medal. On AprjJ lGth. a contest will take place for the iiorth Challenge Cup. value £ 25 presented by Messrs. Dove and Brodie. and on Tues- day the J 7th of April there will be a four- somes handicap. Interment,—On Friday last the interment took place of the twenty-two-months*' old niece of fr. R-a. Morgan. Brvnbala. at Pen- garn Cer^et--y. The Rev. D. Caron Jones officiated at the house and srraveside. LLANDYSSUL Leetti,-e.-Oii Thursday night Dr. Gomer Wis entertained a crowded audience at the Porth Assembly Rooms with his popular lecture" Gogolllant Amrvwiaeth." The chair was occupied bv the Rev. Mr, Rees pastor of Horeb Independent Church.

great ovation on rising to acknowledge the presentation. He said he had to thank the Anu rican President- and the Jove riunout for 1, this kind recognition of the service he had rendered in rescuing the of the El Inil i-aiida." He also thanked the Chair- man for making the presentation. The watch bore the following inscription:— From the President of the United States to J. Phillips, second officer of the British steamer Horsa," in recognition of his heroic services in effecting the rescue of the captain and six sailors of the American barquentine Elmiranda, wrecked at sea, November 4th, 1904.—On the motion of Mr. W. Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was ac- corded the United States President and Government-, and also to the Chairman and all those Mho had taken part in the pro- ceedings. The Chairman having responded the singing of "Hen WTlad fy Nhadau" brought the interesting proceedings to a close. The proceedings were enlivened by selections on Mr. W. D. Evans' gramophone. Story of the Rescue. Interviewed by our representative, Mr. J. Phillips gave the following graphic narra- tive of the rescue:—"In November, 1904, when on a voyage from Mobile and Gull ports to Hamburg, on board the s.s. Horsa," of which vessel I was second officer, after coming through the Straits of Florida into the Gulf stream, we encounter- ed very heavy weather. On Sunday, the 13th of November, it blew with hurricane force, and the seas ran mountains high. At 4.30, on Sunday aft erne on, when on the bridge keeping my Match, I sighted a sail- ing vessel with her sails all in tatters. As Me drew near we saw those on board hoist- ing signals of distress. The Captain was informed, and promptly came on the bridge. After a hasty consultation, we determined to ascertain what the distressed crew required. Our ship was at the time running before the gale, and as every seaman knows it is not an easy task to round a vessel and to face the wind and sea. especially Mlien carry- the Mind and sea. especially Mlien carry- ing a very high deck-load, such as we had at the time. Great praise is due to Capt. Ostergard for the able and seamanlike manner in which he brought the vessel to. In doing so the vessel shipped a very heavy sea, and one of our sailors was injured. We proceeded towards the distressed vessel, but could not distinguish her nationality, as darkness had set in. 'We came within hail- ing distance, and found out that she was Mater-logged, M'ith twelve feet of water in her hold at- the time. We also ascertained that they would be able to remain in the vessel for the nisht. We stood by her until daylight, and then proceeded to get our port lifeboat ready. After exchanging a few signals, we found out they wanted to leave the vessel. Then a call came from the Captain for volunteers to man the boat. The call was responded to by the boatswain and three sailois, and I also volunteered to take command of the boat. When all was ready, the boat was lowered, and with great difficulty We got clear of our ship. We managed after a 'hard tussle, to reach the disabled vessel, and found there were seven men aboard. Then came the dangerous work of getting the crew into the boat, as the seas were breaking over the disabled vessel. Some of t-em fell into the sea in attempting to jump into the boat, but we managed rescue them. After the six seamen, all coloured men. bad been got safely into the boat, there still remained the captain in the rigging, whom the sailors in- formed us was severely injured. I took a heaving line in my hand. jumped into the sea. and made for the doomed vessel. I reached it. but- before I could grt a good hold of the rigging, the Captain let himself go, and both of us fell into the boat. Had we gone betM-een the boat and the ship, in all probability we should ha vV1 been squashed to death. We then made back for our own vessel, which we reached in safety. In about three hours' time we made another journey, taking our own carpenter with us. t-o ascertain if the vessel was worth towing into port. We found out that she was too badly damaged, and that she was in a sink- ing condition. The carpenter, one seaman, and myself who went on board were waist- deep in water on the deck. We managed to get most of the crew's effects, and also brought the dog back with us. We sub- sequently, resumed our voyage to Bermuda, and arrived there on Friday morning, Nov- ember 18th., where Ave landed the ship- wrecked crew. All went well for the re- mainder of the voyage to Hamburg.