Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

I LAMPETER C.M. ChapeL-Tho pulpit of Shiloh C.M. chapel iv,-s on Sunday last occupied by Mr J. M. Howell, Abcrayron. Personal. Lord Roberts, Lady Roberts, and Miss Roberts visited St. David's College last Thursday whilst on their way from Dol- inicothi to Fishguard, and partook of lunch with Principal and Mrs. Bebb. Successful Exhibitors.—The local horticul- turists. Messrs. James Evans, Temple Build- ings, Evan Tho uas, Bolahaul; and Daniel Jones, Drefach House, were among the suc- cessful exhibitors at the Mid-Aeron show on Wednesday week. Agricultural Society. This Society ap- pears to maintain its past activity in keep- ing up wth the times. We are pleased to notice the introduction of several new classes into this year's show which is to be held on the 23rd inst. A class for colliery horses has been introduced which will no doubt prove very popular in this district. A silver challenge cup value £ 10, offered by Mr Dd. Davies, M.P., Llandinam, for the best Car- diganshire cob should be an attraction at this show, held in the centre of the country noted for this type of animal. Six other challenge cups and three silver medals are oftered for competition in tho different see- t'.ons Another very interesting competitiin which appears in this year's schedules is the cattle judging competition for farmers, which ought to attract a larg;1 number of entries from the younger generation. Sub- stantial prizes are offered in this competi- tion. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The Board held its ordinary meeting last Friday when there were present Mr B. J. Evans, Llanfaii (chairman) presiding*: Rev T (1 Edmunds, Trerilan Rev R 0 Jones ^lessrs J C Harford and Evan Davies, Lam- peter; W Inglis Jones, Derry Ormond; Wm. t r<lfTr-• Cellan; D Hnhert Jones, Llanwnen: I G Williams and Evan Davies, Llanwenog; Tnomas Jones. Llanilwni; Dr. Jones, Llan- ybyther; D. Davies, Llancrwys; and B. T Lewis, Pencarreg; with J. Ernest Lloyd (clerk), E D Rees (assistant clerk), J. Evans (master) D. Evans and T LI Evans (relieving officers). Gift to Paupers. The Llanybytlier relieving officer intimated that Mrs. Daviev-Evans, Highmead, had presented a pound of tea to each pauper in the parishes of Llanybytlier and on the proposition of Dr. Jones, seconded by the Rev T (' Edmunds, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs. Davies-Evans for her generosity. Leave of Absence. The Master applied for his annual holi- days and leave of fourteen days was allowed. Still Increasing. In his report, the Master reported that during the past fortnight 80 vagrants were relieved AS compared with 70 in the corres- ponding period of last year. Pauper Lunatics. The Clerk reported that he had received a letter from the Local Government Board en- closing copy of a report which. the Board had received from the Commissioners in Lunacy of a visit paid to the Workhouse on July 24th. The report read thus On visiting this Workhouse to-day I found three men and five women detained there as persons of un- sound mind. On examining the detention documents of two recent admissions I found that they are invalid for the reason that in each case the certificate of the second medical probationer was made subsequent to the date of the justices' order. The patients seemed to be well looked after, and fairly comfortable. At the time of my visit I found most of them partaking of and evidently enjoying a substantial dinner of thick broth and bread. Such of them as are a ble do work of a light character about the house. No mechanical restraint has been employed. They are bathed every week in fresh water and the bedding was clean and in proper order. There are no alternative exits for use in case of fire to the dormitories oc- cupied by two of the men and two of the women, and in case of the onestaircase in each case being blocked with hot air and smoke, the inmates would have little chance of escaping with their lives. Keys in boxes have been placed on the doors of the other dormitories as suggested by my colleague at his last visit. One of the women had two illegitimate children with her in the Work- house, though not a very young woman she is evidently weak-minded and a most proper case for detention."—It was resolved to re- fer the report to the House Committee for consideration. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The Chairman, Mr. Wm. Davies, Cellan, presided at a meeting of this Council also held on Friday. A Perennial Question. Attention was drawn by Mr. B. J. Evans to the need of trimming roadside hedges.- The usual discussion as to the liability of the Council or otherwise to do the work cropped up. during which it was pointed out that a resolution had been previously passed instructing the rondmen to trim the hedges. T7) J Evans stated that the roadmen did more work with the hook than they did with the shovel. He proposed that the men 110uld not trim the hedges this year. The Rev. T. C-. Edmunds remarked that if that weiv done manv of the roads in the district !v..).h: The farmers would not trixAhe being no seconder to Mr. Evans' motion, the matter fell through. Nantcoy Culvert. The Surveyor (Mr Evan Jones) reported that Xantcoy culvert was nearing completion. The bed of the river had been lowered nearly three feet and the surface of the road re- duced to an easy gradient.—The Chairman stated that a great improvement had been effected at the place. Sanitation. The Sanitary Inspector (Mr. Evans) re- ported that two cases of scarlet fever had been notified in the parish of Llanwenog. Both cases were imported. The house known as Beilibedw in the parish of Llanwenog was unfit for habitation. The usual notice had been served on the owner. The report was adopted. Local Government Board's Regret. The Clerk read correspondence from the Local Government Board which stated that the Board regretted the decision arrived at by the Lampeter and Llanybyther Rural Dis- trict Councils with regard to the arrang- ment for the discharge of the duties of In- spector of Nuisances in the two districts. Under the circumstances the Board were not prepared to sanction the appointment with a vitfw of a repayment of half the salary by the Cbunty Council. (Other local news on inside pages.*

LLANDYSSUL. Wedding.—At Cardiff on Sunday the wedd- ing was quietly performed of Miss Jeannie Thomas, Clifton-terrace and Mr. Enoch How- ell Davies, Maengwyn. Obituary.—Miss Edwards, sister of Mr. John Edwards, fisher nan, Bridge street went to Aberystwyth about three weeks ago for the purpose of recuperating, but on Sunday news arrived here of her death. She was a respected inhabitant and held in high esteem by her neighbours. Black-listed.—At a special session held at the Porth Assembly Rooms on Monday, before Mr Charles Lloyd (chairman), Mr. D. J. Lloyd and Major Cass, D.C.Cl. Wil- liams charged Thomas Davies, lyrdref, a farmer with having been drunk and disor- derly on the 12th of August at Llandyssul, and also with being an habitual drunkard, having been convicted three times during the last twelve months. P.C. Young said that at about half-past nine on the night of the 12th of August he saw defendant drunk and disorderly on the new road. Defendant was shouting at the top of his voice and witness took him home. Defendant said the con- stable, was a man of intemperate habits, be- ing drunk almost every day and wheo drunk was a danger to himself and other people. He had also seen the defendant carrying a gun at night. Witness also produced a re- gister of convictions showing a conviction against the defendant on the 28th of July for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and also two convictions for drunkenness on the 25th of August. In witness' opinion de- fendant was an habitual drunkard.—D.C.C Williams corroborated the evidence.—When the charge was read over to dc-fendaiit, by the chairman, lie admitted that he was guilty. Defendant was convicted and notice was or- dered to be sent to the police authority for the district. MOTOR CAR DASHES INTO ROCK. SHOCKING ACCIDENT NEAR RHAYADER I MAJOR STEWART'S SERIOUS INJURIES. An alarming motor accident, in which two well-known local gentlemen nearly lost their lives, occurred in the Elan Valley on Wednes- day last. Major W. E. Stewart. of Allty- rodin, Llandyssul, and Mr. C. Vaughan Pryse-Rice, of Llwynybrain, mayor of Llan- dovery, who had been fishing In the Elan reservoirs, were returning towards Rhayader in a motor car. Major Stewart was driving, and when near the quarries the car swerved across the road and dashed into the face of the rock. Major Stewart was thrown out with great force on to the rock, and the re-bound threw him just as violently back into the car. Mr Pryse-Rice was thrown on to the road, and dislocated his shoulder and received bruises on the face. Dr. Gordon Richardson was sent for, and found that Major Stewart was suffering from a fracture of the skull and other injuries. He was taken to Llandrindod Wells Cottage Hospital, and operated upon immediately, three pieces of bone being extracted from the brain. He was afterwards removed to a nursing home, his condition being regarded as critical. Both gentlemen were frequent visitors to the Elan reservoirs, where they are well known as expert wielders of the rod and line. The car was wrecked. Major Stewart is a brother-in-law of Mr. Pryse- Rice. The car, it appears was travelling at a moderate speed at the time of the accident, Captain Stewart driving. What happened is not quite clear, but it is believed that a front tyre burst. The car swerved and col- lided with the large rock through which the road is cut. Mrt Pryse Rice was thrown out and rendered unconscious. On his recovery he found Oaptain Stewart still sitting at the wheel, apparently not much hurt. Medi- cal examination, however, showed that his skull was badly fractured. Mr. Pryse Rice was not injured beyond cuts and bruises. Mr. Pryse Race has now practically re- covered, and remains with Major Stewart, who regained consciousness on Sunday, and showed distinct signs of improvement. (Other local news on inside pages.)

LLANBADARN PETTY SESSIONS. The monthly Petty Sessions were held on Thursday, before Mr. B. Ellis Morgan (in the chair), and Mr Henry Bonsall. A Chaffeur Fined. Thomas Blackburn, Dartmouth-road, Hen- don, chaffeur. was charged by Supt. Jones with having driven a motor car at a speed exceeding twenty miles an hour, on the high- way at Ponterwyd on the 2nd of August.— P.C. Evans, Devil's Bridge, deposed- to hav- ing measured, in company with the Chief Constable, a half-mile from the Tynybryn Old Level to the coachhouse of the Old Post Office on the 23rd of May last. Proceeding, the Constable said that on the 2nd of August he was on special duty at the village of Pont- erwyd in company of P.C. Davies, Goginan, and P.O. Morris, Pontrhydygroes. About 2.59 p.m. he received a signal that a motor car was approaching the village from the direction of Dyffryn Castell. At 3.1 p.m he saw the car coming along at a fast pace. The half mile was covered in one minute and eleven seconds, which was at the rate of 25 1-3 miles an hour. The car was stopped, but defendant made no reply to witness's observations. At the time there were many children on the road and a stream of cyclists as well.—Defendant did not appear, nor had he sent any communication. Supt. Jones said there was no record on the license. This was the first proceedings against defendant so far as he knew.—The evidence of the first witness was corroborated by P.C. Rees Dav- ies.—Mr Henry Bonsall: Is there any warn- ing signal outside the village of Ponterwyd? -P Davies: No, sir.—Mr Bonsall: Noth- ing has been put up by the Automobile Club to show that it is dangerous to drive fast?- P.C. Davies: No, sir.—Mr Bonsall: Why do you always take this point for your prosecu- tion ?—-Witness: Because it is a dangerous place. There are many turnings there, with houses on both sides of the road, and there are a lot of children about. It is the most dan- gerous place in the district.—Mr Bonsall: Are people more accustomed to exceed the speed limit, in that particular place?—Supt. Jones: Quite the contrary. They drive faster in open spaces than through the villa- ges.—Mr. Bonsall: I quite agree that it is very dangerous in the villages where children are playing about. We ought to put a stop to this furious driving through villages, whatever effect it might have on the visitors to Aberystwyth The law is the law, and I think it is our duty to carry out that law even if it has a bad effect on the visitors to Aberystwyth. It is the duty of those who complain to have the law altered. Our busi- ness is to see that the law is carried out.- A fine of R2 and costs was imposed. Ejectment Order Charles Benson, on behalf of D. C. Roberts, the owner of the house. applied for an eject- ment order against Simon Arthur, Waun- fawr, Liinbadarn.-Granted.

HUNTING FIXTURES. The Goaerddan Foxhounds will meet on Monday. Sept. 6th, at Gwmryn at 8: on Wed- n?sday ?"pt. 8th at Nanteos Gate at 8.30; also on Saturday Sept. 11th at Broginau at 8. >

BATHING FATALITY AT CLARA OH Bit y. A Brave. IZescurer lsrowned Clarach Bay, near Aberystwyth, was the scene of a double drowning fatality on Fri- day evening last. The victims were Mr G. H. Cartwrght, B.Sc., of 5, Woodland-road, Handsworth, Birmingham, aged 2.5 years, and Mr. Henry Armstrong, a native of Shrews- bury, but who has lived at Aberystwyth for the past twenty years, where he followed the occupation of carriage upholsterer. Arm- strong, who was sixty years of age, pluckily went to the rescue of Cartwright" who had got into difficulties. Both men, however, were overpowered by the waves, and sank from exhaustion. A boat was requisitioned from Aberystwyth, and Armstrong's body, which was floating on the surface, was quickly recovered. Cartwright's body was also picked up a short time later. Both bodies were then placed in boats, and landed on he beach at Aberystwyth.That of Armstrong was afterwards taken to the mortuary, and that of Cartwright to his lodgings, in Bryny- mor-road. NARRATIVE OF AN ETE-WITNESS. The tragic incident, as witnessed by a gentleman who was on the beach at the time, is described by him as follows:—At about 4 o'clock when the majority of the bathers had left the water, it became evident that a gentleman, who was bathing under the cliff at the south of Clarach beach, was in diffi- culties. A cry from him first apprised the visitors of his trouble, and from that time he seemed totally at the mercy of the current which drifted, him towards the outer rocks. Following immediately on the discovery of Cartwriglit's danger, Armstrong rapidly un- dressed, and plunged through the waves to the distressed man's help. Despite the heavy seas, the two were soon together, and Mr. Armstrong was seen to hold up his hand to indicate that the danger was passed. Mean- while, a second gentleman—Rimmer, of Southport-had also entered the sea, and was making his way to the distressed pair. When he arrived at the spot, however, the swim- mers had disappeared, and after a vain search, he, too, turned toward the beach. It appears that when Mr. Armstrong signalled, he had successfully. attached a small rope to Mr. Cartwright, and was endeavouring to tow him to shore. The strong current setting out proved too much for both, and they dis- appeared without a c'y. Having remained upon the spot some time Mr. Rimmer was also exhausted, and was in need of assist- ance, whilst still out of his depth. Three swimmers assisted him ashore, where willing hands were stretched to his help. During the whole scene, vain search was made on shore for a rope. The tragedy was so close in shore that a rope could easily have been cast from a hand-to-hand line of men but not a line was obtainable. The presence of a boat would, undoubtedly, have saved the lives of the men, for ample crews could have been provided by visitors. The bravery of Rimmer, who left his wife and children on the beach and struggled out when the danger was already demonstrated, is worthy of the highest commendation. Though a strong swimmer, he was in serious danger on his return, and it is easy to realize that the first two were quickly overpowered when they faced the current.

The Inquest PRAISE FOR THE RESCUERS AN OFFER OF LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES. Mr. John Evans, coroner, conducted an in- quest on the two bodies at the Board Room of the Union Workhouse on Saturday even- ing. The following were empanelled a jury: -Messrs. Edwin Jones, Caergog (foreman); Richard Jones, 5, William-street; Hugh Hughes, Bodarfor; David Davies, 3, Great Darkgate-street; Richard J. Ellis, Chaly- beate-street Ernest Corfield, Chalybeate- street; David M. Jones, Trefor-road; Evan L. Jones, Trefor-road; J. Lewis Evans, Great Darkgate-street; Wm. Jones, Bron- glais; Wm. Jenkins, 43, Bridge-street; and James Williams, Queen's-road. The Cloroner, at the opening of the in- quiry, said he was sure he would be only carrying out the wishes of the jury when he gave expression to the regret they all felt at the sad occurrence, their deep sympathy with the families concerned, and also a sense of admiration for those who so readily under- took the risk of attempting to rescue these people. The jury then proceeded to view the bodies. On returning, the first witness called. was Edward Felix, Rhosygarth, Eim Tree- avenue, poor rate collector. He identified the body of Armstrong, who. he said, had lodged at his house 16 or 17 years, and lived with him up to the time of his death. He was 47 years of age, and his occupation was that of coach trimmer. He last saw deceased alive at two o'clock on Friday afternoon. The Rev. Donald Cartwright, 129, Junc- tion-road, Handsworth, said the body viewed by the jury at 1, Brynymor-terrace, was that of his brother, George Howard Clartwright. Deceased lived at 5, Woodland-road, Hands- worth and was 33 years of age last birthday. He was a school teacher. He last saw him alive on Thursday, August 19th, about 8 p.m., at Handsworth. He was not aware that his brother was liable to any sudden seizures. He felt quite convinced he was in his usual health at the time of the drowning. Deceased had, perhaps, over-rated his strength as a swimmer. He was only a moderate swimmer. He came to Aberyst- wyth on the previous Saturday. He had done a great deal of swimming in the sea. He had visited Aberystwyth several years in succession, and had bathed a good" deal at Clarach Bay. Chariest Thomas, grocer, Rhiwlas, Llan- samlet, a visitor staying at Chatsworth, Cliff. terrace, said on Friday afternoon he was sit- ting on the sand about the middle of Clarach beach. He heard someone shouting from the top of the Cliff on the south side of the beach and then saw a crowd running toward the water's edge. He followed, and saw a man floating, about 300 yards out. The sea was rough, and the current very strong. The person was not swimming, but seemed to be floating, and looked as if he was being car- ried along by the current. A man who was undressed went into the water; and threw out a rope, which Cartwright grasped. The second man, believing that the rope reach-ed from the beach to the drowning man then came back. The rope, however, was a very short one. He then saw Armstrong undress, and go into the sea. Armstrong got quite close to Cartwright, and was followed soon after by another man, named Rimmer. As soon as the latter reached them, their heads went out of sight. Mr. Rimmer then came baok, and when he was within 20 yards of the shore three others had to go out to assist him in, as he had become quite ex- hausted. The Rev. Percy Thompson, Kippington Vicarage, Sevenoaks, Kent, said he was at Clarach on Friday afternoon, and saw the occurrence. He was in the cottage, when a man rushed in for a rope. A small piece of rope was all that could be found, and the man ran out with it. Then a young fellow- he did not know his name—went out into the sea with the rope, and. apparently, tried to get hold of the drowning person, but failed, and came back. Then Armstrong very pluckily went in, and he saw him get right out to the man, and he would say they were quite five minutes together. It was evident that both were then in difficulties. Mr. Rimmer then went in, and swam right up to them, but just as lie reached them, they disappeared. The rev gentleman added that all praise was due to those who attempted the rescues. It did one good, he said^ to see that three men out of such a small crowd ventured their lives for a stranger. It was splendii, and all reveren-ce was due to the man who lost his life in the attempt. He. however felt that both lives would have been saved if there had been any apparatus of the smallest kind anywhere at band. There was nothing but a wretched piece of rope. If there had been a life-heft or a long rope there would have been no difficulty in getting the man in. Th°v were not very far out, but everything that could be done was dc-ne. John Rimmer, of 32, Vaughan-road. Birk- dale. near Southport, a visitor, staying at 43, Portland-road, said he had been bathing in Clarach Bay on Friday afternoon. Hav- ing dressed, he went to sit with his wife and child on the grass near the cottage. His attention was first drawn to the drowning man by his wife, who directed his attention to someone calling for help. He rushed to the spot, just as he got there, Armstrong was getting into the water. He (witness) also un- dressed, and followed him. He swam out, and on reaching them could see that the young man was dead. Armstrong had hold of him by the arm, and lie witness caught hold of him by the other arm. He asked Armstrong how they should get him ashore, but he did not reply. He believed that Arm- strong was helf d-cad himself by that time. He saw him getting weaker and weaker and at length he disappeared. He (witness) held on to Cartwright as long as he could, but finally he had to let go and swim ashore. He agreed with the previous witness that there should have been a lifebelt or a boat some- where about the beach. John Warrington, Portland-road, boatman, gave evidence of picking up Armstrong, body about 5.30 p.m. oil Friday. Harry Hughes, Queen-street., boatman, said he was in one of three boats engaged in grappling for Cartwright. They found the body at about seven o'clock in twelve feet of water within twelve yards of the end of the rocks. There was a slight current just off the rocks. The Coroner, in summing up, said it seem- ed perfectly clear that Mr. Cartwright went out simply to bathe in the ordinary way, and what probably took place was what his brother had suggested, that he over-esti- mated his strength, and found, like a good many before him, when he turned to get back to the shore that he had already done too much. It was almost a pity that they did not know the gentleman who went out first. Mr. Armstrong seemed to have met his death in a fine attempt to save Mr. Cartwright. He was sure they all appre- ciated very highly the effort made by Mr. John Rimmer, and it was very gratifying to note, as Mr. Thompson had said, that out of a small crowd like that three people were ready to risk their lives if need be in order to save another. He thought that was a thing they might very justly be proud of that whenever anything of this kind occurred on any part of their coasts there were always some people quite ready to do all within mortal power to avert a castastrophe. Un- fortunately, in this case one man lost his life in an attempt to save another, and he was very glad Mr. Rimmer turned back in time, when evidently his remaining out could be of no further avail to the two who were drowned. There was. he believed, but one verdict they could pass in a case of that kind. As to making representations with a view to getting- lif e-saving appliances at this place, there' were several gentlemen of the Press present, and he had no doubt that. full publicity would be given to what Mr. Thomp- son and Mr immer had said. The Foreman wished it to be made known that Clarach beach was not under the con- trol of the Aberystwyth Corporation. The C{)fone}Void'it was clearly outside the Aberystwyth borough, and which extended only to Oraiglais. The jury then returned a verdict of Acci- dental drowning. The Coroner further pointed out that Clarach beach was not the recognised bath- ing ground for Aberystwyth. The Corpora- tion had provided suitable bathing places, where there were proper life-saving appli- ances, and boats always in readiness. Of course, the coast was very extensive, and no authority could supply appliances at all points where persons chose to bathe. It was only within recent years that Clarach had become a favourite bathing ground with large numbers. Now that it had become popular it might be well to call the attention of the authority responsible for it to the need for life-saving appliances there. As far as he could understand at present the respon- sible authority was the Aberystwyth Rural District Council. The Foreman said he spoke the wishes of the jury when he said that their condolences were sincerely given to the families of the deceased, and they wished to express their high appreciation of the valour exhibited by Mr. Rimmer and the unknown gentleman in risking their lives in their efforts to rescue the two mon who were drowned. The Coroner informed Mr. Rimmer that if h would like that embodied in writing he would be pleased to do so. Mr. Rimmer: Thank you. The Rev. Percy Thompson, intimated that he was prepared to present a life-saving apparatus for use in Clarach Bay so soon as the proper authority intimated their accept- ance of it, the apparatus to be hung on the wall of the cottage on the beach, The Coroner thanked Mr. Thomson for his kind offer, and said it would be communi- cated to the proper quarter. A GENEROUS OFFER. j (To the Editor of the Welsh Gazette.") I Sir,—That which happened at Clarach Bay last Friday is a splendid proof that British pluck is not, as some suppose, a tiling of the past. It was really grand to find amongst the comparitively small crowd upon the beach three men who would risk their lives, while it was sad that one life was sacrificed In the attempt to effect a rescue. The pity of it all was that had there been some simple apparatus to hand, Cartwright could have been saved without much diffi- culty, and Armstrong would not have lost hs life. All will agree that some provision against future accidents should be made. Clarach Bay is not in the borough of Aber- ystwyth, but many residents in and visitors to the town bathe there, and bathing in the bay so near at hand is generally looked on as one of the attractions of the neighbour- hood. The matter surely concerns the people at Aberystwyth at any rate, and they should urge the proper authority to act. A boat available in emergencies might be placed in a shed near the cottage on the beach, or at least life-belts put in some con- spicuous position. I have offered to give two such belts and rines, or £10 towards the cost of a boat, to whatever authority will accept them, and undertake that they should be maintaned. The sooner I am asked to re- deem the promise, the more gladly I will make the gif t. There should also be a notice-board advis- ing people where to bathe, and warning them of the danger of currents. On Friday last nearly all the bathers were at the South end of the bay near the rocks, and here it is dangerous, while very few made use of the centre of the bay, where it is safe, as I am now informed. I am, Sir, yours faithfully, H. PERCY THOMPSON. Kippington Vicarage, Sevenoaks.

ABERAYRON Ministerial.—Mr. W. T. Roberts, who re- cently passed the ministerial examination in connection with the Wesleyan Connexion, was the recipient of a purse of gold on Sunday night from the members of Eben- ezer Wesleyan Church, Llandudno, on his departure for Aberayron, where he will act as supply for twelve months. At the end of that period Mr. Roberts will proceed to Dids- bury College. Sale of Property. Messrs. Davies and Evans put up for auction at the Feathers Royal Hotel, Aberayron. on Wednesday last the farm and lands called Llanbadarn, acre- age 110 acres, rent £ 65 (including tithes). There was a large gathering, and great inter- est was taken in the sale by the people of locality. The bidding commenced at R1500. and rose rapidly to £ 2,000. At this figure several of the tenant's friends expressed openly their disapproval of anyone bidding against the tenant. Mr. David Evans, who was in the rostrum, in his usual genial man- ner, and by a few witty remarks, again had the attention, and the bidding was recom- menced. In £ 5 bids it went up to £ 2,130, at which price, together with the £ 80, the value of the timber, it was knocked down to Mr. Owen Davies, Lanlwyd. Pennant. PRESENTATIONS TO MISS BERTHA JONES. There was an enthusiastic gathering at the National Schools on Monday evening, when Miss Bertha Jones, the eldest daughter of Mr. B. C. Jones and Mrs. Jones, was made the recipient on the occasion of her mar- riage of handsome presentations from the Holy Trinity Church, the Holy Trinity Sun- day School, and from the pupils of her music classes. Miss Jones has filled the position of organist at Holy Trinity Church since the departure of Mrs. Griffith, wife of the Rev. J. M. Griffith, the former vicar, and now of Llansamlet. Proof of the ability and the earnestness with which she carried out her duties was, supplied by the beautiful and costly presentations which had been sub- scribed for by the members of the congrega- tion of Holy Trinity Church, and these con- sisted of a dining room marble clock, with bronze figures, presented by the Church, and a handsomely- bound teachers Bible, presented by the Sunday School. Her pupils presented her with fish knives and Apostle's afternoon tea spoons. All the addresses delivered on Monday evening, were one chorus of praise for the manner Miss Jones had discharged her duties as organist. Not only were the addresses laudatory of her marked ability, for she is one of the most proficient music- ians in the district—but all who spoke, strongly emphasised that sovereign trait in her character of faithfulness to her work. Miss Jones also-conducts classes in pianoforte playing, with the most, successful and en- couraging results. The meeting on Monday evening was pre- sided over by Mr. D. G. Munro-Hughes, of the N. P. Bank. There were also present Mrs. Munro Hughes, the Rev. Evan Evans, the vicar of Henfynyw, and Mrs. Evans, Mrs B. C. Jones, Miss Bertha Jones and Mr. David Davies. of the N. P. Bank; Dr. John Davies and Miss Davies, Tanyfron Villa: Mrs. Owen and Mrs. Evans, Llysaeron Mr. D. Pennant James, Mr. C. Denham Evans, Mr. W. J. Phillips and Mrs. Phillins. Manor Hall: the Rev. D. Jones, curate, and Mrs. Jones: Mr. Evans and Miss Evans, Cottage; Mr. John Davies, Ynys House; Mr. John Jones, Stationers fitall; Capt. Timothy Dav- ies, Gwalia; Mr. David Davies, Swan: Mr Edgar Jones and Miss Jones, Castle Green; Mr. J. W. Davies, N. P Bank; Miss Pugh, Paris House; Capt. Evans, Albert-street; Capt. and Mrs. Griffiths, Riversdale, and Miss Llywarch, and Miss Kate Griffiths from London, and others. The Chairman said he felt very vleased in having to preside, because he had a very high regard for Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and for Mr. Davies, the prospective bridegroom, who was his eldest boy. (Laughter and cheers). Mr. Davies he respected immensely, and as far as Miss Jones was concerned they all respected her, for she had been one of the mainstays of the church, and they were doing what was absolutely right in showing their appreciation of her services, which had been such as to make a beautiful church ser- vice delightful to them all. Everybody who had an ear for music could see that she was a most accomplished person in her art. He sincerely hoped that Mr. Davies and his future wife would have every happiness that was possible for them, and if he followed the example of his manager and his wife, they w-ere bound to be happy. (Laughter and cheers). The Chairman at this stage read the following letter from Mr. B. C. Jones: -Dear Mr. Hughes,—I understand that vou have kindly consented to preside at the pre- sentation to-night, may I ask you to be kind enough to tell those present at the meeting that my absence from the meeting is not, due to the want of appreciation of the church- people's kindness in presenting my daughter with such a valuable present, but simply because my feelings, if present, would ab- solutely overcome me. No words can ade- quately express my deep sense of gratitude to the kind donors. Will you on my behalf be so kind as to thank all the contributors to the present and also to the Sunday School for their gift of a beautiful and handsomely bound Bible which I hope will be my daughter's guide through life. "-Conclud- ing, the Chairman said they were all very sorry that Mr. Jones was not present, but his better half was there, and that made up for a lot. (Cheers). Mr. C. Denham Evans was the next speaker and he dealt in a very humourous manner with the craze of getting married. Pro- ceeding, the speaker said Miss Jones had devoted a great part of her life to the public weal- (hear, hear)—and he hoped that she would not say good-bye to them at Trinity Church. (Cheers). The Vicar said that in virtue of his office, he had sometimes an unpleasant duty to per- form, and again in virtue of his office, he had sometimes to undertake a pleasant duty, and r he assured them it was a very pleasant duty to him to have to hand over the present of the church to Miss Jones that evening. Miss Jones thoroughly deserved it—(cheers)—for she was always most faithful and a most efficient organist, and strangers coming to Aberaeron had borne testimony to him of her ability. To play every Sunday required a great sacrifice of time and even of inclina- tion, but he could say that their organist had scarcely missed a Sunday. The members of the congregation did not, perhaps, realise the anxiety attending the person holding the position of organist, for the whole service depended upon one mind, but Miss Jones, at the ordinary church services and at festivals and other public functions had admirably discharged her duties. (Cheers). The Vicar also referred to the harmonious relationship existing between himself and the organist, and said his suggestions she had always adopted very willingly. Miss Jones, had been successful in anything she attempted. The Vicar then presented her with the clock, and ornaments. The clock bofe the follow- ing inscription:—Presented to Miss Bertha M. Jones, on her marriage, in grateful recog- nition of her services as organist at Holy Trinity Church, Aberaeron. by members of the Congregation, Sept. 190P." The presentation of the><Bible, on behalf of the Sunday School, was made by Mr. John Davies, Ynvs House, superintendent of the Sunday School. In an interesting address, he reviewed the history of sunday schools in the district, and said'that a Sunday school was established close by Llanddewi Aber- arth Church in 1750 by Squire Jones, of Tyglyn, who also endowed the school. In time, through the efforts of Griffith Jones, Llanddowror and Madame Beavan, itinerant schoolmasters, .paid visits to the school with successful results. Mr. Lewis Gwynne, of Monachdy, had also established a school by the sea, the site of which had now been washed away sixty years ago. But Mr. Gwynne subsequently established the build- ing in which they were assembled that even- ing. Speaking of Miss Jones, Mr Davies said she was a. conscientious teacher—a teacher in the true sense of the term. (Cheers). Miss Lizzie Llewellyn, made the presenta- tion on behalf of the pupils of Miss Jones' music classes. Mr. David Davies, in a suitable speech and on behalf of Miss Jones, returned thanks for the presents. Mr. D. Pennant James also addressed the gathering and said that no life, at least the earlier part of it, could have been spent under happier auspices than that of Miss Jones. (Cheers). Mr. James, was followed by Dr. Davies, who observed that Miss Jones had been a credit to herself, and the Trinity Churchpeople had done credit to them- selves in appreciating her services. —The veteran Mr. John Jones, book- seller, also spoke, said that the family of Miss Jones' future husband could be traced back to Vicar Pritchard.—He was followed by Mr. W. J. Phillips, Manor Hall, who also paid an eloquent tribute to the ser- vices rendered by the organist of the church. —The Rev. D. James, curate also gave a short address, and trusted that the young couple would prove themselves not only faith- ful to one another, but also to the cause of God. A vot eof thanks was passed to the genial chairman, on the motion of the Vicar, sec- onded by Dr. Davies. The singing of the National Anthems brought the proceedings to a close.

MACIlYtfl LETII Ministerial.—Mr. R. T. Gregory, of Glais, Swansea Valley, a student of the Bala Ban- gor Independent College, has just received an invitation to become the minister of the Congregational Churches forming the Dinas Mawddwy pastorate, in succession to the Rev. R. E. Davies, now of Tanymarian.

Some of the most interesting documents among the valuable collection presented to the National Library of Wales by Sir John Williams, contain the poems of Huw Arwystli (composed 1540—1580) in his own handwrit- ing. Manv of the poems are on separate Bheets, and these are worn across the middle of the page in consequence of being folded and carried in the pocket. Huw Arwystli was a poor despised cripple and the tale of how he obtained the poetic faculty is a. ro- mantic one. It chanced that he slept one spring night in Llandinam church, Mont- gomeryshire, and dreamt that someone came and put something into his head. Next morn- ing a group of maids carrying armfuls of May passed, and one of them, observing the wan- derer, threw him a sprig of the blossom. He who had never known how to compose a line thanked her in verse, and from that time he composed poetry and executed masterly odes. Huw grew in favour with the gentry of Wales. What he saw entering his head was the poetic faculty which God gave him, and which excelled any that existed in the 1 age in which he lived.

-„ i- -=- A BUDGET WAIL Sir Edward Pryse in the Dumps THREATENS TO SELL UP AND ÐII- GRATE. The half-yearly rent audit of the Noyadd- Trefa wr Estate took place on Wednesday in last week at Noyadd, and as usual there was a large gathering of the tenantry. Sir Edward Pryse, Bart., the landlord, was pre- sent, but Lady Pryse was unable to attend. At the dinner, to which the tenants were invited, Sir Edward presided, and after- wards made a remarkable speech dealing with the Budget. Sir Edward Pryse, in response to the toast of the health of himself and Lady Pryse, and the health of Mrs Webley Parry, expressed his pleasure at seeing so many ladies present. as their presence gave tone to the gathering. He thanked them for the bpgrf- wnv i n. U II which they had drunk the health of Lady- Pryse and himself. He was sure that Lady 1 ryse took the greatest interest always in the neighbourhood, and it -was a great treat for him to come down, if only for a -short time. Aow that he had a motor-car, he hoped that both himself and Lady Pryse would be down there oftener. (Hear, hear.) There was one thing, however, against the motor car, and it was that they did not want horses; in fact, he had sold the horses he had bought the last time he was down there. Sir Edward leaving personal matters on one side, said he wished to touch upon one matter (he did not want to be controversial), and that was the present business agitating the entire coun- try-the Budget Bill. He only wanted to show to them the serious effect the proposalst in this Bill would have upon the land, and not only upon the land. He merely spoke to. its effect upon the land, because his interest was in land; but apparently the Bill would affect nearly every industry in the country. As regard the land, he thought it was most unfairly taxed at present. When the last Finance Act was passed the Death Duties fell upon the land, and taxes fell heavier upon the land than upon any other industry, be- cause they could not take the land away Apparently, legislators in London seemed to think that landed proprietors had nothing to do but to receive their rents and have tv good time. As a matter of fact hy did oll talie into account the expense df"maintain- Ing an estate. Take a landed estate wort4 say £10,000 a year. The cost of maintaining; that estate m an efficient condition woulct entail an expense of £ 1,000 a year at least, in in-ages, in every way. Then the owner would stop at home and spend all his money in the country, which was a. verv cmnsl -fViin<* el 0- "&õ for the country. Compare this case with that of a man having i:10,000 a year in Con- sols. Perhaps he would pay a clerk £ 10 a year to see that he got his dividends in, and ne could take his money anywhere he liked. Now he did not think it fair that the land should bear all the taxation which they pro- posed to put upon it. Sir Edward explained that the Death and Succession Duties at pre- sent took three and a half years income; and what could a landowner do during that time in the way of buildings and improvements They could not spend their penny and im- p,ro,v,e !lelriles^te.' I" proof of the hardship of the Death Duties ,Sdr Edward cited a local case, in which an estate had passed twice within a short interval, each time los- ing three and a half years' income. How, 1 he asked, could an estate be improved with such burdens ? And now there were extra bur- dens proposed to 00 put on the land. As they knew, he was interested in minerals in the northern part of the county. It was pro- posed to tax unearned minerals, but they had found that unworkable, and they were now going to tax earned minerals. This was a great hardship, as the result would be to cripple home industries, while they were let- ting in lead from Spam free, gratis, for no- 5 thing. Sir Edward declared himself £ favour of Tariff Reform, but he did not want to introduce anything controversial of that sort he merely wanted to point out to them where the hardship came in upon the land As he had shown, three and a half years' in- come went straight away in Death and Suc- ?etf,lon Dyjles, and these extra impots upon and would make it absolutely necessary for them, as landowners to cut down all ex- penses. Personally, he had not quite made up his mind yet what course to nnrsim ..nr1 he would suspend doing so until the Bill was passed If this Budget Bill was passed he w'hpS hr:e t0r/° and find a new home some- where else He was sorry to say so, and he vould like to put it- to them in this way. He mannfh g? and make a fresh start m another country, but if he hung about a ?iml0?ge+h WO"ld.be t<)0 old; and he had come to the conclusion that if the landown- ers were going to be harassed in this sort of w ay they must go out to the Colonies, and find some other place where they should have ^f/,and "ot+J>e harassed; but he would ofd U k v Ji fvrSteuPS b,efore wa« too Rill in V thought that the Budget Bill in its present form would pass, he would a\ e een in Canada at this moment looking tor a new home. This would mean Tsale and Noyadd and Gogerddan empty Nobody counts SM* than hifaelAj'leave tS country, but that seemed to him the only thinf tW *5°ne- Xt Was a sieBifoa"* g that a great many lawyers were'buy- mg up land in the Colonies* That showed southing in the wind; but ^rsonally ho was .going to "stick to the Spwa to the last minute. (Hear, hear). Sir Edward remarked that it was all very well vLffZ ?6fr ^eai7> He wanted them to lealise what this Bill meant and to give him111 Harnv!nf w|*at its effect would be upon him. He had always employed a lot of mu°UK' +an+d,H say unnecessary lab- oui but still he had done it as he believed in helping one another. Under the chang- ing circumstances what would happen? All < down ™ ft g°°d ?e°ple 1vvould b* thrown °? .the country with nothing to do many of them, perhaps, like himself gettin/z on in years and unable to strike out in a j new line. (A Voice: We will follow you to II Canada, sir. ) Sir Edward* Ben- T CIWMIM L-w A Kljgnt you are lonl' J ? £ « 6 t° see 7on ln Canada as there are no members of Parliament for tW1" mei?bers of Parliament, hnrc TA Pf°Ple who are doing the J harm. Sir Edward repeated he could as- » sure them that if the Budget were passed there would be an end to improvements be- cause they would be taxed upon their im- l^n^u-ifntS +>■ Proposal to revalue the J bSr fn Tni^ P tei!aDt farmers should benefit i tb& landlords might nt fhi the land was valued properly, but and +1 fmB th^X had that to think of and to face. The effect of this present Bill I l1Ve CfPltal out of the country °.V be, 8oI(f whatever it would fetch, and people would be afraid to invest in land when they were taxed upon it? h £ provement It was not fair upon the land tries Dof thi«V Jand' but tho otber indus- tnes of this country, some of which had been closed down since this Bill came in He ^nded stick to the ship to the last T, ]* £ the Bill would not pass in form. They were all bound to- kelnA -M? tenant, labourer, shop- h« E W€re a11 in the same boat, and he hoped there would be a very firm front shown against the Bill. He did not think it would affect the wasters-the so-called un- emploved of the towns-but it would affect everybody connected with the land, right down to the last joined apprentice—every- TwfffWRUl er- His alternative would be Tariff Reform; he would rather tax the foreigner than take it out of their own in- dustries. Sir Edward closed his remarks by a kindly reference to the illness of Mr. John Evans, of Trefaesfawr, one of the old- est tenants on the este.te, with whom tie was sure they all sympathised and joined him in hoping for his speedy return to health.

DIHEWYD. Marwolaethau. Drwg genym gofnodir marwolaeth Mrs Davies. Bryndalis, Dihewyd yr hyn gymerodd le Awst 18fed yn ei 45 mlwydd oed. Gadawodd briod a phedair merch i alaru ei ei hoi. Claddwyd ei gwedd- illion dydd Llun dilynol yn mynwent y Capel Annibynel. Gweinyddwyd ar yr aohlysur gan y gweinidog (Parch J. T. Parry),^ncael ei gynorthwyo gan-y Parch J. A.Enoch. Dydd lau, Awst 26ain, bu farw Miss Marv Davies, Tyncornel, yn 51 oed. Er nad oedd yn mwynhau .echyd da ers cryn amser daeth y newydd am ei marwolaeth yn annisgwyli- ar1wy. Cydymdeimlir yn fawr a'i thad oed- ranus yn ei brofedigaeth lem. Cliddwyd jn rnynwent yr Eglwys. Gweinyddwyd yn y ty gan y Parch J T Parry ac yu yr eghrTs gaa y Ficer (Parch. Stephen Jones)..