The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

LLANILAR. FESTIVAL.—The annual CLM. singing FF,O festival of Tabor district will, be held at Llanilar for 1917. The appointed conductor is Prof T J Morgan, F.T.S.C., R.A.M. (Penerdo. Cynon). DEMISiE.— NeAV* was received on Wed- nesday that Mrs. Davies, St. Paul's Dairy, Highbury, London, had passed away sud- denly at the age of sixty-six. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Lloyd, of Pentrellyn, and had spent many years in London. Her husband was a native of Llangybi and predeceased her many years ago. She was a sister of Mr Edward iLloyd,, staJtionmastetr, Ilanilar, and was held in high esteem. She had an extensive business in London which she had successfully carried on for many years bad was of a generous disposition and had been the means of helping others to get on in London. The funeral will take place in London. The greatest sympathy is ex- tended to the relatives.

WAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS. War Savings Associations can buy certificates for 15s. 6d, and ho d them for members until by payment of Aveekly in- stalments the individuals became entitled to tham. Thus the maximum interest is obtained and real war service rendered dleo

BORTH. S.S.U.—A meeting of the Aberystwyth District Sunday School Union was held at Tre'rddol on Sunday, July 23rd. The chairman for the present year is Mr Evan Evans, Bontgoch, who attended and cate- chised the school in the first chapter of Philllipfians n the afternoon. At the evening meeting delegates from Borth and Bontgoch read papers, after which the Rev E. D. Thomas, a former minister at Borth Chapel, who taken a great interest in Sunday School work in South Wales, gave an address on the part which the Sunday School plays in religious matters. The delegates from Borth were Miss N. Owen "YVedington House; Miss Bessie Jones Montfort; and Mr. Llew Glyn Jones Graigfryn. Bontgoch; Miss M. M. Evans' LI a wr c vv m b a c 1), and Miss Eunice Evans, LlynlloeAv.

ABERAYRON. WEDDING.—On Tuesday June 25th, before John M. Howell, registrar. Private James Gilbert Davies, private in the Pem- brokeshire Yeomanry, of Trepwdel, Pen- nant was married to Miss Margaret Jane Davies of Dolau Corris. near Llanerch- aeron. Private Evan Evans, Cilfforch, Henfynyw, was the best man.

Local War Casualties. News has come that Private Griffith Jones, Pandy, Rhydygwistl, Foui crosses, has been killed in action. the news reached his mother from a comrade of her son, that Timothy Jones, the eldest son of Capt. and Mrs Jones "Gwynfe/' Llwynceiyn Aberayron, had been k-li.ed in i1 ranee. The news came on Tuesday, his twenty-first birthday. Another Lampeter lad had been killed in action, viz., Sergt Ben Evans. son of Mrs Mary Evans, Market-street. He was with the R.W.i< and was promoted sergeant about a fortnight before his death. Mrs. Evans has two, other sons in France. Great sympathy is felt for the widowed mother. Captain Merick George Browne (East Lancashire Regiment), reported wounded and missing, is a nephew of the late Major J. G. P. Hughes, his mother having been a Miss Hughes of Alltllwyd. He was wounded last year in the khee and was sent over to the Welsh Hospital at Net- ley, and on recovery rejoined his regi- ment. The sad news that Lance-corporal James James, Llwyn, CAvmerfin) had been killed in action became known at the end of last week. One of his friends wrote that Corporal James had met a hero's death in the British offensive. He was of a bright and genial disposition, and his many friends in Goginan deeply mourn his xoss. He had spent one winter in the trenches and his letters home were at all times interesting and optimistic. The sympathy of the village is extended to the bereaved family. News was received bv his mother on Wednesday that Private Robert Jones, R.W.F., Penrhiw, UAvchy. garreg, had been seriously wounded in the head. Mr Herbert M. Vaughan, high sheriff of Cardiganshire, has been notified that his nephew, Lieut. Edward Wilmot Vaughan, of the Royal Field Artillery, has been killed. The deceased officer AA'as the only son of the late John Percival Vaughan, of the Indian Civil Service, and a grandson of Mrs. Vaughan, Llangoedmore. Recent casualties included the names of Pioneer J. R<- Morris, Royal Engineers' Ptes. J. Neil and H. L. Richards, King's Liverpool Regiment, who enlisted at Aberystwyth. Pte. Owen Williams, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, son of Mr. John Williams, Prenteg, Portmadoc, is reported Avounded in the arm in France. Pte. John Griffith, Refailddu, Penmorfa, is also reported wounded. News has been received of the death in action of Sergeant George Morgan, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, the son of Mr. Samuel Morgan, of the Green, Caersws. Montgomeryshire. Sergeant Morgan went out to Canada three years ago, but re- turned last year to enlist, and was rapidly promoted. He Avas home on leave a few days before the recent action. Private William Pritchard, a married man, Ann-street, Newtown, has been killed in action with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. In former years he played for the New- town football team. Mr. Ben Morgan, Bryn-street, NewtoAvn, has been notified that his son, Pte. Ben Morgan, of the same regiment, has been wounded in the arm, and is in hospital in Cardiff. Private T. 0. Griffith and Corporal Robert Henry Pugh, two Machynlleth men, and Lance Corporal Bernard Jones, of Llanidloes, are also reported wounded. AfrtSire from the War Office was received Thursday (yesterday), by Mrs Hopton, Orynfryn-row, that her husband (Sapper R. Hopton, R.E.) has been removed from the dangerously-wlottnded list. A letter from a comrade was received on Wed- nesday evening, stating that no doubt Sapper Hopton would be fit for removal to England in a few days time. News of many young men from the district having been wounded in different parts of France is being received at New- castle Ernlyn frequently, isome instances being of a serious nature and others slight. A native of Llandyfriog was re- cently brought to his home having met his death at one of the recent attacks. News has come to Llanystumdwy that Pte John Henry Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs J Hughes, Talafon, has been killed in action. Aged twenty-six years he was a plasterer before he joined the army. His brother, Pte. R. Evan Hughes, has also been wounded and is in hospital at Stoke. Before the war he was an assistant at Mynytho School. Deep sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs Hughes, Talafon, and family, in their bereavement. To Penrliyndeudraeth news has come that Pte. Wm. Jones, son of Mrs. Ellen Jones, Berthen Gron, has been killed. The following local soldiers are reported wounded-J ohn Evans, Briwet; Robert John Lloyd, Noddfa; Llew. Hughes, Bod- hyfryd; John Owen, Tyddynllwyn. At Towyn it is stated that Lance-Corpl. Wm. Jones, Riverslea, has received a wound in the chest, and nowtlies in a hospital at Epsom. It is not thought the wound is serious.—Corporal David Rees, Bryncrug, of the R.W.F., has been wounded and is now in hospital in France. —New,; has also come to hand that Pte. Harry Edwards, of the Royal Fusiliers, has been wounded in the knee, and now lies in a hospital in France. Lieut. B. B. Cotterill, Welsh Regiment, figured amongst the Avounded. Lieut. Cotterill is an "old boy" of Towyn County School, and is the son of the late Mr Cotterill, who carried on business as a draper. The sad news has been received at Towyn that Private John Morris, of the 17th R.W.F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Morris, Liverv Stables, had been killed in action in France. This is the second son of Mr. and Mrs Morris to lose his life and the sympathy of all is extended to them, as well as to the widow and children. Private Morris served through the South African War, and the sacrifice which he, with five others, made at that time was commemorated by the erection of the orna- mental lamp in Cambrian-square. A memorial service was held at St. Oadvan's Church on Sunday and it was most im- pressive. The anthem, "0 Rest in the Lord" and several funeral hymns were sung. The Vicar (Rev. D. R. Pugh, M.A.) preached the sermon, and at the conclu- sion of the service the Dead March in '"Saul" was effectively rendered by the I oanist (Mr R. 0. Jones). TAVO sons of Mrs. Jones, Copper- hill-street, Aberdovey, haA-e been Avounded I in the great advance^—'Privates David ) W. Jones and Owen Thomas Jones, both of the Welsh Regiment. The fir4- named is in hospital in Manchester and the last named is in hospital in France. An- I other son (Private Evan Morris Jones) is at Salonika. I News has come that Lance-corporal Ior- werth Edgar Roberts, son of the head- master of Cbrris Council Schools, has been killed in action. Mr. Roberts was for some time in temporary charge of Aberdovey National School. His death is greatly re- II gretted by his many friends at Aber- dovey. Much anxiety is felt by the families of three or four soldiers from Portmadoc who were in the battle of the Somme and from whom no word has been received for four weeks Private Tom Alexander Evans. youngest son of the late Mrs. Evans, 40, Madoostreet, ancUat one time an assistant with Mr John Williams, Bodvean Stores, -gg

Sergt.-Major Evans Killed. A STORY OF HEROISM. A NOBLE DEATH. Intimation was received on Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans, builder, Tanreithyn, .Baker-street, of the death in action of their eldest son, Sergt.-Major Ed. David Evans (Ted), K.S.L.I., who was formerly engaged as cashier at the L.C. I and M. Bank at Newcastle Emlyn. He enlisted in September, 1914, and was drafted out to France in September, 19lo, as a corpora., but was soon afterward promoted sergeant. The first intimation of his death was received from Lance- Corporal Land and the news was unfortu- nately confirmed on Wednesday in a letter sent by Captain the Rev. Cynddelw Wil- Lams, chaplain. The company, it appears. were caught in barbed wire and came under the fire of German machine guns. Mr. Evans severely felt the death of his old friend (the late Sergt. D. Rees Davies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Talfan), who enlisted at the same time as deceased and had also been promoted. Ten weeks ago Sergt.-Major Evans was home on furlough Culliford) (Aberystwyth and was twenty-nine years of age on the day he arrived back in France His lamentable death closes a successful career of great usefulness and service to his country. He gained an entrance scholar- ship into Aberystwyth County School and then entered the L.C. and M. Bank in Liverpool, where he took certificates in the Bankers Institute. He was very popular in all circles in Avhich he moved and was President of the County School Re-union Association. Great sympathy is felt with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans in their bereavement though they have the con- solation of knowing that he died nobly doing his duty. He is the second member of the family to be buried in foreign soil. Lance-Corporal Joe Thomas, D.C.M., writes in loving remembrance of my sincere chums, D. Rees Davies and Edward Evans'— Dear chums you are buried in a far-off land In a grave I may never see; But as long as life and memory last I shall ever remember thee." Duty called. They answered.

Aber's Hospital. MORE EQUIPMENT WANTED. THE DEMAND r ROM HEAD- QUARTERS. The Aberystwyth Red Cross Hcl;pital I has now been open for several weeks. It has become an institution of more than ordinary interest to the town, and the stories of its patients are a source of delight to many. There are few among the many fine buildngs in the town, and few among the many good works carried out by the people of the town and county, to compare with the building and equipment of the Hospital, or with the excellent administration—and success- ful work--which marks the Red CVoss Hospital. This success has been recognized by the Western General Hospital, and a request has been received to provide further accom- modation. This matter has been gener- ously viewed by the Theological College Committee, who have granted the use of additional rooms, and there is momentary expectation that more soldiers will arrive —but will the equipment be there for them? The answer to this question rests with the residents of Aberystwyth and the surrounding area. Fifteen additional beds are to be provided. This means 15 beds and 30 pillows, besides all the necessarv furnishings of the wards, if the men are to have the comfort they deserve. We are informed that among the articles required are 15 beds, 30 pillows, 12 ward chairs. 12 easy chairs, 6 small tables, 6 screens, 6 table cloths, 12 table spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 large ash trays, 6 waste paper baskets, mangle, 12 oven cloths, 12 plant pots, 12 lockers, pyjamas, pants, vests, handkerchiefs, vegetables, fruit. Already two men have been cured and have left. Many others are ready to come Avhen the Hospital can take them and there are 53 patients now in residence. The staff are prepared to tackle fifteen more cases if the general public will help them, but the response, to be of use, must be prompt.

Notes from Aberayron. (continued from page 3). ANOTHER DAY AT BALA. (By J.M.H.) As we passed Talyllyn Lake on Sunday morning the atmospheric conditions on that perfect day made the lake a mosaic in ebony and grey, of hill an glen It was ten o'clock when we came to Llanycdl Churchyard. In the shadows of the great yew trees the dew had not left. The grass was clipped and the sod was silken and springy. The consecrated acre bears the sign of being well and constantly looked after.. Welshmen and others will feel a debt of gratitude always to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Llanycil for the care they bestow on this vahalla of the Welsh nation. We stood at the tombs of Thomas Charley and Lewis Edwards. They rest close to- gether. We looked for the engraving at the western end of the sareophagu, and read the just tribute paid to the qualities of Sally Jones, who afterwards became Mrs. Thomas Charles. Simon Lloyd of Plas-yn-dre, must have spoken of her admiringly in the hearing of Thomas Charles; and this might have in- duced Thomas Charles, who was a friend and fellow student of Simon Lloyd, to visit North Wales in the year 1778, and that visit led to all that followed. So great was the fame and charm of Sally Jones that William Williams of Pant- ycelyn, who was very fond of her, had a notion that she would make an ideal wife for his son "Jack." But there is no time for capturing the thoughts that rise in this sacred spot like a flock of starlings, for they are speedily away to the mist or the azure; and we are due at the English C.M. Church, Bala. Yes, it is a Church, whether we refer to the fabric or to the people. When Bala was made into an ecclesiastical T>arish and carved out of the parish of Lianycil the Church of England erected a new building and the old Chapel-of-ease was discarded. Latterly it was bought by the late Dr. Hughes, and given for the use of English Calvinistic Methodists, who restored and furnished it. It was here that George Borrow worshipped. The entrance door is right in the centre of the base of the tower which tapers rectangularly to a point. This is plainly to the eye a house of God. It is-" a house not merely for man to speak to man; but for man to speak to God. The architecture and appointmenis sug- gest a house of prayer. A vast amount of energy has been wasted in proving that Thomas Charles had not said he never wished to separate himself from the Church of England. Thomas Charles and John Wesley, it is evident, would have preferred to stay within the Church if they were permitted to rouse it out of its pride, worldhness, and lethargy. I looked again at Thomas Charles's statue, and I realised that it was hard for such a man to take the drastic step to ordain men to minister in sacred things outside the oale of the Church. It was good that he yielded, for it was a turning point in the history of Wales. It is said that John Elias remonstrated with him once uoon time, with great asperity. John Elias could use his rhetorical gifts to browbeat his antagonists. It was Richard Humphreys only who could act as a toil to his haughty ascendancy. On this occas:on Thomas Charles replied "You are greater than I am in oratorical power; but I think that f am greater than you are in humility." Frongoch Camp, the old whisky distil- lery in which a thousand Germans were interned (whom I saw there twelve months ago) was now occupied by 1,700 Irish rebels. To look at 1,700 civilians—men and boys from the villages and hillsides of Ireland dubbed and treated as rebels and caged within barbed wire entanglements, would be calculated to embitter one's thoughts. It should not be possible. The Rev. Evan Davies, of Trefriw, was to preach at two o'clock at Llanfor: and I counted the chance to see and to hear him, a piece of good luck. I had formed the idea from his writings, without being coached. that he was a dissector and vivi- sector; that he was an expert analyst of spirit maladies and that he was familiar with the pharmaceutics of truth. But the operation on Sunday afternoon was more skilful than anything I had antici- pated. He handled the knife with the coolness and accuracy of an old practitioner. He "pierced even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart." In his conversation at Penisarllan he was delightful. He should write his reminiscences. When we started for home. taking the district road on the eastern side, the gathering far-off mist had concentrated the large-faced, broad-beaming sun of the morning into a solid clean cut, deep red orb. It was nearing the crest of the Arenig on the opposite side of the Lake. and pre- sently through its ridges it shattered burnished gold in a thousand fragments on its waters. It was, a great sight. We sped forward to Llanuwchllyn, taking with us a film of the landscape that may be developed "i bob tragAvyddoldeb," as the smaller preachers of old used to say when they wanted to appear great. Sir Owen Edwards was at home at Neuaddwen. He had improved in health and strength after a somewhat-sharp attack of idness, which kept him from go- ing to the degree-confirming ceremony at Aberystwyth. The accumulation of honours and distinctions on our pet heroes makes it embarassing even to a friend. I did not know whether to greet him as Sir Owen or as Dr Edwards, and he could not instruct me. But it was reassuring to hear Lady Edwards calling him "Owen." What a blessing it is and will be to Wales that Sir Owen has lived in it, in this very heart of its beauty, and has told us how lovely it is! We travelled into the night down the steep gradient between the sombre hill- sides leading to Corris, a. pass in deep twilight that fills the mind with a delight- ful shiver. For a time it seemed as if we were leaving Paradise behind us Next night I went to the sea shore in search of the Bala sun, and lo! it was there, and had Daved for all and sundry a path to the land of enchantment; and there was the Arenig, too. New Quay Head in a fog looming darkly from the skies! And I remembered that someone had said that Plato had written that the be- ginnig of wisdom was to wonder." I also remembered that David Smith once quoted an unrecorded saying of Jesus, Wonder at that which liese before thy eYes," and I thought that wisdom was not mine. And then the words of Solomon scourged me-" The eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth; and I promised to myself to school myself to wonder at the things that are before my eyes. [Our correspondent was the preacher at Bala C.M. on Sujidav.-F-D.

LLANBEDR. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Friday after a long illness of Mr. Rees Evans, Gwynfa, at the age of sixty-nine. Deceased was a native of Llanbedr and had been a deacon with the Calvinistio Methodists for many years. He was a brother of, the Key. J. R. Eva us A Bir- mingham. r--

Alleged Fraud SOLDIER CHARGED AT ABERAYRON. At Aberayron, on Wednesday, before John Thomas, John Jones, J'.j, J. Davies, Jenkin Thomas, and J. )1 Howoll, ES(II.S. David Owen Jones, of Kinniel lark, Uhyl, a orivate was charged with having I unlawfully used a written statement in order to obtain a separation allowance for his mother Elizabeth Jones, A,Lly-,(),-i,alg, who was charged with having made a false .statement. ine Chief Constable prose- cuted, and Mr Denham Evans (of Messrs Smith, Davies, and Evans) defended. Smith, Davies, and Evans) defended. It was stated for the prosecution that the soldier had made a declaration that 11e was in receipt of 30s. a week before he .enlisted and that he gave his mother 10s. a week. Evidence was given by the Rev E. Lewis, who had witnessed the signature of Mrs Jones to the declaration. Other wit- nesses were called, including the Manager .o Dicks Boot Shop, Llandyssul, where the son had been employed, who stated his average earning's for the two years before he joined the army would be about ti a week.—Mrs. Eleanor Davies, Llandyssul, with whom the son lodged, said lie paid 3s. 6d. a week for lodgings, and 8jd. a week for potatoes and milk. Mr. Denham Evans for the defence, called the mother, who said she kept no account of the moneys she had received from her son. He did not give her a fixed weekly sum. He came home at irregular intervals and gave her tz or P,3 at a time which she thought would work out at 10s. a week.—Cross-examined: She admitted she provided her son with a pound of butter a week and also did his washing, for which she got no payment beyond the 10s. Her husband was a farmer. She also had a son and two daughters working at home. Another son in a drapery estab- lishment in London contributed to her. As the son had recently been sent over- seas and as the military thought both cases should be taken together, it was decided to adjourn the proceedings.

Caio Murder. SUSPECTED MAN ARRESTED. PRCSCNSR S ftcMARKABLE SiAi CfVJfcW i. David Davies was brought up at Llandilo on Friday on a cnarge of having wilfully murdered Dr. Thomas Glyn Jones, of Llan- sawel. There was great excitement at Llandilo when Davies was brought in by motor-car on the previous evening. he appeared haggard and worn as the result oi his exciting chase, and his clothes were torn; but he roilowed the proceedings with interest. P.O. John Thomas, Llanwrda, said he was one of the party in pursuit of prisoner. He went on the trail in company with P C Thomas, of Ammaniurd, and about 2.45 on Thursday afternoon they effected prisoner's arrest at a spot between Tregan Wood and the boundaries of Radnorshire in the parish or Llanwrthwl, Breconshire. Davies was remanded in custody until Saturday, July 29. P.C. Rees giving evidence at the inquest held at Llansawei on Tuesday said Davies on being charged with murder, made the following statement:—"About dinner time on Saturday last, having heard that mother was sending for a doctor, I went to meet him. I told him there were enough vagabonds like him going about the country poisoning people. He raised his hands, and on the impulse I fired at him. I went to examine him as soon as I found he was shot He gripped me, and we struggled. Another shot went off accidentally. He turned round on his knees and started struggling again. I hardly knew for a moment what had happened. As he was coming at me I struck out blindly. When I found there was no life in him I placed him on some ricks in the yard. I started to go to the shore to get a boat, in order to get away. I came back to get h" purse to have some money. Then I went towards Aberystwyth. I came back home afterwards, but ran away when I saw the police." Dr. Rowland, Lampeter, said he. called at tHe tarm on July litn to see prisoner s father. He met Davies close to the farm with a gun. The latter presented the gun at witness and told him it would be better for him to go away. Witness did so, and reported the matter to the police. Later, Mrs. Jane Davies, mother of the accused, stated that Davies had been peculiar in his manner since he had been at Tenby with the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry. She once told fciin "it was very bad about the war," and he said he did not believe there was a war. When he left the Yeomanry he went on tramp for a year. By a Juror—Why did you not tell your son to stop when you saw him struggling with the doctor?—I had plenty of work to hold him. Is it a fact that your son was giving his father something, and that he did not want any doctor to come to the place?— No. Dr. Griffiths, Lampeter, gave medical evidence as to the wounds and the jury returned a verdict of "Wilful murder."

For Our Allies. J. FRENCH FLAG DAY. On Saturday, writes "L.A.B. some- thing of the spirit of the trenches came over Aberystwyth. There were many visitors on the Promenade who came from large cities where flag days and ribbon days have been many and frequent. Yet it was with an open heart and a kindly smile they pinned the tattle French sword on to their coats or blouses or ties. Some gave more than coin. They gave a little French greeting as well; and,it imparted a pleasant feeling to the French seller who realized that the cordiality and the sympathy were sincere. It was a beautiful day, too, because many of those who gaATe Avith jov were those whose was neither very big, nor very full. The people of the Castle PaA^ilion gave up some of their day's earning by allowing the French seller to address the audience; and to them and to the people of the Cinema in Little Darkgate-street is due a large amount of gratitude. Small giirls gave their chocolate money; and small boys of their holiday money; and these humble gifts were highly valued lie- cause they meant a real sacrifice. Thanks are due to all who by generous response have helped beloved France. The proceeds of the sale of flags amounted to £42 7s. 9d.

LLANFIHANGEL AR ARTH. PETTY SESSIONS. On Wednesday before Charles Lloyd (chairman) and T. R. Jones, Esqrsf., Edmund Evans, described as of Carmarthen, a travelling hawker, charged by P.C. D. Evans, Pencader, was convicted and fined 45s. for allowing his nine horses to stray on the Llanfihangel road on the 20th ult. The defendant not being able to appear in person had com- municated his plea of "guilty" to D.O.O. Williams.—The same person was charged with encamping on the same highway on the day named for which offence a penalty of 408. was imposed.—At the close of the sessions the Chairman referred in most sympathetic terms to the recent loss P.C. Young of Llandyssul, and his family had sustained in the death of his son from wounds. Mr Lloyd felt that the magis- trates and all concerned were with him in proposing a vote of condolence with P.C. Young and family.—The Clerk, Mr. D. Roy Evans, and Mr. Superintendent Jones of Carmarthen, fully endorsed the Chair- man's kind wcrds and the Court signified assent.

LLANDDEWIBREFI. SUCCESS.—Mr. D. Lloyd Jenkins, only son of Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Cefngarth. at the examinations recently held at U.C.W., Aberystwyth, passed in ordinary Welsh, intermediate philosophy and a further test, intermediate English and intermediate Latin.

Aberystwyth Officer's Death. A HERO OF THE ADVANCE. LIEUT. CERED'IG ELLIS. As Avas announced last week, Second- lieutenant Oeredig Ellis, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was admitted into hospital iin France suffering from wounds. It was not thought at first that his wounds were serious; but later information received by Culliford) (Aberystwyth his brother, Dr. Dewi Ellis, of the Royal Technical College. Glasgow, showed that the wounds were so serious that he could not be removed from the field hospital, where he diied on Wednesday of last week He was buried with military honours in the military Cemetery provided by thf French Government. Dr. Ellis arrived in France in time to attend the funeral; but unfortunately the widow, who had also received a pass from the War Office, did not arrive in time. Lieut. Ellis, who was thirty-two years of age was the youngest son of the late Mr Daviid Ellis, ironmonger, and a nepheAv of Mr. Robert Ellis, chemist. He was brought up in the business of his late uncle, Mr Thomas Ellis, draper and milliner, Terrace-road, on whose death he became a partner in the firm. He en:sted as a private in Novem- ber 1914 and obtained his commission in the following year, after which he underwent training at Llandudno, Winchester, and Kinmel Park. He went through a course at the Royal Militarv Staff College, Cam- ber well, and left for France five months ago. Having been engaged in several raids on the enemy trenches, he received his wounds in one of the recent attacks. The deceased officer had been home on leave five weeks ago. He marnied in June. 1915, at Llandudno, Miss Minnie Cavanagh, Old Swan Liverpool, who is left with a little son. He is also survived by two brothers, Dr. Dewi Ellis and Mr. Griffith Li Ilis. ironmonger, and two sisters. Miss Vanv Ellis and Miss Ynys Ellis. At the outbreak or war, his brother Anwyl, who was a professor in navigation in Glas- gow University, was drownod whilst engaged in naval operations in the North Sea.

TREGARON. PREFERMENT.—The Rev. D. Rees, B.A., Asliton-m-Makeafield, son of Mr and Mrs Wm. Rees, Ulangro Cottages, has been offered and has accepted the rectorship of Bylchau, near Denbigh. The living is the gift of the Crown and the rev. gentleman is to be .congratulated on his early prefer- ment. Mr. Rees had previously held an important curacy at Holywell where he was extreia'ly popular and where Mrs. Rees lived before marriage. His many friends wish him success in his new sphere. „ S £ mAL OF MR. JONES, WAEN- r A YY R .—Interment of the remains of Mr. Jones,, Waunfawr, took place on Thursday of last week, when though farixierl% were busy haymaking, a large and representa- tive gathering attended. Mr. Jones was highly respected throughout the district. The Rev. M. Evans officiated at Waun- fawr and delivered a sermon at Bwlch- gwynt. Miss Jones, A.L.C.M., Emporium, presided at the organ and played the Dead March. At the graveside the Rev. Rhys Morgan, Llanddewi' Brefi, delivered an appropriate address and prayei. The coffin which was of polished oak with massive brass fittings, was covered with wreaths sent by the sorrowing wife and faintly; the Family at Lovegrove-street; Mr and Mrs H. Williams, Walton-terrace; and Mr. Henry Jenkins, and family. The chief mourners Avere Mrs Jones, Waun- fawr (widow); Mr. J. D. Jones, London; Mr. T. E. Jones, and Mr Robert Jones, Waunfawr (sons); Miss Jennie Jones, London and Miss Mattie Jones, Waunfawr (daughters); Mr and Mrs William Jones, J.P., Birmingham brother): Mr. James Jones, London (brother) Mr. R. Williams, Hanwell (nephew) Miss Jennie Jenkins, Central-street, London (niece) Mrs Hughes and Miss Blodwen Hughes, Llanddewibre (sister-:in-laiiAvi>;Mn (Robert Evans, Elinon House, Dolgelley (cousin): Mr. and Mrs E. W. Evans, Fron Dirion, Dolgelley (cousin); Mrs Owen Dolgelley (cousin); Mrs Evans, Ship Hotel, Dolgelley (cousin); Mr. Evan Hughes. Teifi Side, Bont, Miss Hughes, Butter Hall, Bont; Miss Williams, Bar- mouth; Mrs Edwards, Police Station, Aberystwyth (cousin); Mr. Jenkins, Rhyd- tir, Bow Street, Mr. and Mrs R. J. Jen- kins, Llettyhen, Talybont; Mrs Evans, Bow Street; Mrs Eivans Neuadd Villa, Taliesin: Mrs Evans, Tycam, Ckvmrheidol Mr. Tom Jones, Grays Inn-road, Aber- vstwyth; Mrs Williams Aberystwyth: Mr. Williams and Miss Williams, Trawsnant, Llanrhystvd. BI-MONTHLY MFT-TING.-The ordin. lary meeting was held at Bwlchgwynt, on Sunday, under the presidency of Mr. Lewis Evans, Nantlles. Addresses were delivered at the morning meeting by Miss Evans, Llanio; Mr Rees Evans, Lhvyn- piod; Mr Rees, LlanddeAvi Brefi, and Mr. Lewis Evans. Blaencaron. In the after- eioon the school, was catechised by Mr. Lewis Evans and the children were catechised by Mr. Daniel Williams Llanio.

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(Continued from previous column). has been wounded in the battle of the Somme and is in hospital at Leicester. He was with the Imperial Australian Expedi- tionary Force and joined soon after going out to Australia,. It is stated that Captain Guy Dickinsi, of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, son of the late A. L. Dickins, of Hope- field, Manchester, who was wounded on July 13, died in hospital a few days later. He was successively a scholar of Win- chester and of New College, Oxford, and took a first-class in the Final Classical Schools in 1904. He held the Craven Fel- lowship, and worked for some years at the British School of Archaeology at Athens. His chief publication was the Catalogue of Sculpture in the Acropolis Museum. In 1908 he was elected Fellow and Lecturer of St. John's College, Oxford. His mother was the only daughter of the late William Jones and sister of Major • General Robert Owen Jones, C.B., of Bryntegid, Bala News came on Friday that Corpl. Ior- werth Roberts, 13th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, formerly assistant master at the Manod Council School, Blaenau Festiniog, had been killed in the battle of the Somme whilst attending to a wounded comrade. Aged 29 years, he was the son of Mr. S. H. Roberts, headmaster of Corris Council School, Merionethshire. On the same day came news of the death in action in the same battle of Pte W. E. Jones, 17th R.W.F., of Bowydd-street. He leaves a wife and three children. Other men from Blaenau Festiniog who are unofficially reported as killed in action at the Somme are Private Gwalchmai Owen, 17th R.W.F., married with' four I children; and Pte Rd. Jones, Tanymanod- terrace, 14th R.W.F., married with four children. L;.J1.A. :m'l:

Gallant R.W.F. MACHYNLLETH MA""S LETTER. Mr. and Mrs. T. Bowen, Maengwyn- stieet, have heard from their younger son (Private Edward Bowen. a. vv who gives the following interesting account ol the uart taken in the great advance by the It W.F.:—i am sure you have been anxious about me lately, hearing about this severe fighting. Don't worry a,t all. I've gone through something severe lately and am now out of it a;,togetller and appre- ciate it too. Last Monday week our ciivi- | sion made a charge on the Huns position. On the Sunday before the charge our superior officers came round us every one and told us that we were to take the posi- tion in front of us. Anyhow everyone took it cool. At three a.m. on Monuay morn- ing our guns began bombard the Avoods in front, Avhich tn^ Huns Avere holding. The bombardment lasted two hours. At five a.m. the order came to charge the wood and we all went for it as one man, our Colonel gallantly leading us and shout- ing 'Stick it Welsh.' It was realty hard to stick, as our comrades were falling be- side us. Anyhow we faced the machine guns well, but before we reached their position our Colonel was killed. We still pro- ceeded and before we came to the point of the bayonet several of them came up from the trenches shouting 'Mercy.' It was the bayonet several of them came up from the trenches shouting 'Mercy.' It was Aery hard to give tiiem mercy, thinking of the dirty work they've been doing to those who have faLen. in trat wood tney had three or four lines of trenches, and our orders were to take that wood com- pletely. We took the first line and cap- tured several prisoners and machine guns The men we captured were very tall, but were lacking in pluck. It took eight solid hours to clear the wood, and since then other regiments have driven the Huns back some miles beyond the wood. Of course, we lost many men, but I can assure you that they lost many more. We were re- lieved that night, and we thoroughly deserved it, too. After getting into safety each one said 'Thank God, I'm alive and kicking again.' I shall never forget the morning of July 10th. I shall not attempt to describe the sights I saw. They were terrible; but the Huns are losing day by day." Lance-corporal R. H. Pugh, R.W.F., who was wounded in the advance, writing to a friend thus describes the memorable charge:—"I am now stationed in Rouen. I was discharged from hospital a fe y days ago, fully recovered from wounds received in the great wood struggle in which our gallant Welsh Di.vision distinguished itself. I am proud to have been in it. After several days marching we went into action on Ju y 5th and held the German third line of trenches which were captured the previous day by the R.W.F. We held the line for a few days with very few casualties, despite the he.avy shelling and unfavour- able weather. Our next move was on Monday morning, the 10th, when w-e were ordered to advance and take t)ie great Avood. When the time came our gallant boys went forward and were determined to enter the wood, fearing not the enemy which awaited them. Once on the run forward the Welshman takes some stop- ping. We had not long entered the wood before we came face to face Avith the worn- out looking Boche and with our ruddy bayonets we charged down upon them, sweeping all in front of us. After a few hours' struggle we managed to drive them out of the wood, which was simply one mass of dead and wounded Germans. When our task was completed we dug ourselves in for the night. We had by this time lost nearly all our brave officers. The next morning, when preparing to make another charge, the word was passed down the line that we Avere going, to-be-*jjelieved and that we might partake of a little bully and biscuits, water to drink being out of the question. After a few hours of anxious waiting the relief came, to whom we wished the best of luck as we crawled out of the wood under heavy shell fire, in which we lost our Colonel, second in command, and adjutant, leaving us with only four officers. Anyhow, we had not gone far before we were recalled owing to the enemy counter-attacking. During that time I was wounded and ordered to pro- ceed to the dressing station. That was the last I saw of the great fight. I am in the best of health and spirits again and hope to rejoin my battalion very soon." i

Now that our new armies are coming into the zone of fire in France and JFlanders the war is brought home to us more and more vividly as the names of _young men personally known appear in the list of casualties. During the British offensive which began with the beginning of July the district in which this paper circulates has been terribly bereaved. Scarcely a village has been spared the --death or wounding of some young man who took up the weapons of war at his ^country's call. The casualty lists, terrible as they are, however, have but increased the determination of all classes to secure a victory that will prevent a recurrence of .the calamity that has befallen Europe and a great part of Asia. and put back civilisa- tion for generations. Sir Edward Carson and a few malcon- tents who follow his lead appear to be anxious for a general election in Septem- ber. It is difficult to understand the motives actuating those responsible for so absurd a proposal in the present condition of the country and the empire. If a .general election resulted in sending Tory irreconcilables and political extremists into the backwoods for a while to learn prac- tical common sense in dealing with the .affairs of the nations, there might be some- thing to say for a general election. Other- wise an election, when millions of the elec- torate who ought to have the greatest say in the result are unable to vote, would be, a travesty of representative government. In the meantime the hope of a settlement of the Irish question has been dispelled by the withdrawal of the Bill which was to -embody the terms negotiated by Mr Lloyd George. The death of Sir William Ramsay, the famous Scotch scientist, comes at a time when the country can i 1 afford the loss of famous scientists; but it is hoped that his achievements will be an incentive to men of a younger generation not only to make good his loss, but to excel them. Like Watts, the household kitchen was h:s first laboratory. In after years the power of observation which he manifested in the kitchen he developed in the laboratory and the discovery of argon, helium, and other elements was tho result. In an estimate of German kulture as illustrated by Ger- man science, he believed that the German race had had an honourable share in the progress of science, but its influence had not been preponderating. German scien- tific men had rather amplified in detail the work of inventors of other nations. Such work was very useful and was by no moans to be decried; but it partook rather of the character of the organ blower than that of the organist. Most controversial troubles are said to be due to definitions, and that fact seems to be peculiarly truo of the recent con- troversy set. going by Cardiff University College concerning the Unxveristy of Wales. When the representatives of the three constituent colleges of Aberystwyth, JBangor, and Cardiff got together at the recent University Court of Governors and Principal Griffiths defined the position of 4Cardiff University in desiring a disruption of the Welsh University, it was found that practically Bangor and Aberystwyth University Colleges were in accord in desir- ing greater autonomy for the constituent colleges in regard to the initial degrees up to the final examination and a more expeditious method of effecting changes which; kill agreed .to bEl necessary and. desirable. Principal Griffiths, in fact, made out so strong a case for reform that Mr. William George said it amounted to a condemnation of the University Govern- ang Body for having allowed the condition of things described to remain so long un- attended to; and we think it was made obvious that a court consisting of some hundred members meeting twice a year :s not an ideal form of university govern- ment in a place like the Principality. The Court decided, with one dissentient only, against disruption of the University .-and Wales has since given unmistakabe signs that it is opposed to the destruction of what is now a valuable symbol of national unity.