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jTWi HALF-SOVEREIGN.
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TWi HALF-SOVEREIGN. Financiers in Favour of its Abolition* City authorities are not perturbed bft; the suggestion of Professor II. S. F ox we 11, ? the political economist that the half., sovereign should be abolished. The proposal has often be^ji made 00. fore. The war and the necessity of con-, serving our gold supply has made ita, adoption more desirable than ever. Tho. use of the half-sovereign is one of those extravagances to which war condition open our e-s. All the arguments against the use oC gold in general circulation apply wit hi extra force to the half-sovereign. Wherea4 the sovereign can be shipped abroad aa gold, the half-sovereign is not equally; acceptable. In home circulation it loeea< by wear and tear much more than the sovereign and acts merely as a convenient; measure of values. It is the opinion of bankers that espe* cially in these times we cannot afford tot have our mere measures made of gold when paper will serve the purpose.
NODION AR BYNCiAU YR! WYTHNOS.…
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NODION AR BYNCiAU YR! WYTHNOS. I (GAN II AWSTIN.") Y testyn cyntaf, a'r pwnc pwyeicaf, toewn nodion ar ein gw'tad a'n cenedl, yr wythnos hon, ydyw eyhorddiad lieddweh rhwng gweithwyr a pherehenogion glo- fevdd yn Neheudir Cymru. A da neillduol genyf allu cofnodi nid yn uuig fod heddwch wedi ei gyhoeddi dydd Mercher, ond fod yr heddwch hwiinv yn teyrnasu heddyw. Yn ol pob tebygolrwydd, ni clieir trafferth cyffredinol drwy yr boll lofaes eto hyd nes byd,,Io'r rhyfel drosodd, a bydd hyny yn fendith fawr. Beth a ddigwydd ar ol i'r rh.vfel ddyfod i ben, nid wyf yn gwybod, ond mor sicr ag y bygythir egni ar da y psrchenogion i wrthdroi y man- tei-sion a enillwyd yn awr gan y gweith- wyr, bydd gan y glowyr rywbeth i'w ddweyd i'r gwrtliwyneb, ond y mae'r dydd trafferthus hwnw yn bell yn mlaen, ac, yn y cyfainser, yrndderLgys lie i svlfaenu gobaith cryf yr eniliir cyflogau teilwng,heb gosbi prynwr y dunnell, neu yr hancr cant, o lo gyda ffrewvll crogbris. Nid gwiw gwingo yn erbyn y symbylau, fel y gwna. rhai ar bob ochr. Pe bua.sent wedi cyfarfod a chynrychiolwyr y gweith- wyr yn Mawrth diweddaf, i ddadleu hawl- iau y glowyr am gytundeb newydd, buasai y gio-feistri, erbyn hyn, wedi dyfod drwy yr ymgyrch cyrlogawl heb losgi eu bysedd yn agos cymaint ag y maent wedi wneud yn awr. Ond, o'r ochr arall, beio mae pawb sydd yn bc-rchen synwyr cyffredin ar y deng mil-ar ugain gweithwyr yn y Rhondda a Sir Fynwv am daflu'r mandrel i lawr yn ddisyrnwth tra yr ydoedd eu harweinwyr yn mhoethder y frwydr yn Llundain, ac ar fin buddugoliaeth. Erbyn heddyw, y mae y rhai hyny oil yn ol wrth eu gorchvvylion tanddaearol. heb allu calonogi eu hunain gyda'r syniad eu bod wedi gwneud un mymryn o les i neb, eit-hr i'r gwrthwyneb, eu bod wedi imethu yn y ddyledswydd bwysig o ddal i fyny frl-ichiau bechgyn y rhengau blaenat. Diffyg ystvriaeth achosodd yr amryfusedd, yn ddiau, a chan fod dosran benwyllt Sir Fynwy yn awr yn gofyn am dal streic am yr wythnos. gwelir ffolineb yr hyn a wnaed yn ngoleuni y cais dwl hwn. Ar y cyfan, y mae y gweithwyr, ac yn neillduol weithwyr y Glo Carreg a'r Gor- llewinbarth, wedi sefyll yn deilwng o'u hawliau, o'u liunan-barch, ac o'r parch a goleddant at eu harweinwyr. Bydd yr ymddygiad hwn yn gymorth ac yn noddfa irklynt pan ddaw bechgyn y CIo Carreg i roddi eu hawl am y swllt colledig o fly en y frawdle a sefydlwyd i wneud ym- chwiliad i'r pwnc hwn pan gymerodd Mr. Lloyd George y mater mewn Haw. A pha beth bynag fydclo penderfyniad y llys penodectig, bydd gobaith ac ewyllys pawb drwy Ddeheudir Cymru yn ochri i'r cyfeir- iad o ddymuno llwyddiant i weithwyr 8nld wedi bod mor hir-vmarhou-s ar bwnc mor drwsgl, ac wedi cario eu hamvn-edd i weifchrediad ar gwestiwn cyffredinol fel yr un a derfynwyd yn heddych-lon dydd -Alerch,-r yn N ghaerdydd. Os taflwn lygad tua maes y gad—bum ,bron ysfrit'enu memydd y cadfeydd— j gwelwn mai hir a dyfal ydyw'r ymgyrch dros ryddid yn mhob cyfeiriad. Eto, nid? oes le i ddigaloni oherwydd mai graddol tiawn ywr .symudiadau yn nghyfeiriivd "buddugoliaeth ar y llofruddion German-1 aidd. Fel arfer, y mae y Rwssiaid wedi! gwneud symudiad tuag yn ol, i dyn# y Germaniaid i ddyfroedd 3Iara erbyn y gauaf, ac ar ol t):nu'r gelyn i'w canlyn wedi troi arnynt a chymeryd tua deng mil-ar-ugain o garoharorion Gennanaidd Kyda degau o fagnelau. Os a yr ymgyrch Siwn yn mlaen yn yr un cyfeiriad, dis- •gwylir y bydd y Germanaid, erbyn y tymhor oer, yn gwersyllu ar finion oorsydd yn mha rai y mae y dyfroedd yn 11awn magnesia. Defnyddiol iawn yw y cyffyr hwnw pan fo angen am dano, ond nid Thagolygon melus (veld o flaen y sawl raid treulio himos gauaf, wythnos ar ol wyth- nos, ar lanau corsydd, i yfed drachtiau dirifedi o ddwfr mwy anhwylus na dyf- roedd hallt Llandrindod a diodydd sulphur CFilanwrtyd wedi eu cymysgu. Teneuir y rhengoedd mewn mwy na^ un ystyr. y Yr oeddwn wedi bwriadu gwneud cyfeir- Eadau yn y golofn, yr wvthnos hon, at erthygl Gwili yn U Seren Cymru" ar destyn v Pelydrau Drylliog," a phregeth y Parch. M. G. Dawkins, yn Y Tyst," ar Y Diafol a anwyd drachefn"; ond gofod a balla, a rhaid tynu i ben gy-dar difyr gynyg canlynol, yn y Seren," am ffordd y Caisar i gael ei le yn yr haul ":— Y mae'r rhyfel cartrefol ar bwnc y rliyfel yn ymdaenu. Dechreuodd yn < Seren Gomer.' Aeth oddiyno i'r 'Br 'x-thon,' a daeth yn ddiweddaf oil i 'Seren Cymru.' Disgwyliwn y ca/r Kaiser yn fuan ei le yn yr Haul.'
NEWYDDION LLEOL A CHYFFREDINOL.
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NEWYDDION LLEOL A CHYFFREDINOL. CWMAMMAN. Blin gennym ddeall fod Pte. Ceidrym Erans, un o feibion Mr. Wm. Evans (y ijof), Gelliceidry m, wedi ei gl wyfo yn y Dardanelles. Gobeithiwn nad oes niwed mawr ar y llanc. Wele rai o'r penillion ganai Llinos Thomas nes gwefreiddio'r dorf yng nghwrdd croesawi Madame Bessie Morris: Mae Ammanford yn fawr ei bri Yn dathlu g-¡yl yn ha pus I Ion arwres lien a chan Ym mherson Madame Morris, Tra cedwir cenedlaethoI ddydd Ei henw fydd yn hwylus. Wet, boed ei haclwyd hi yn gan I blantos man y dyffryn, Er rhoddi Cymru fach ar dan Yng ngwres y gan a'r emyn, Sy'n codi hwyl i gadw draw Eetronol law y gelyn." Pan ysgrifenn wn, pryder ma wr sydd ynghvlch glofeydd De Cymru—ai gweithio ai peidio wna'r glowyrNid oes amheu- tteth yn neb sydd wedi talu'r sylw lleiaf j'r funes o'r dechreu nad yw y glowr wedi bod yn, amyneddgar iawn, ac fod Runci- inan wedi myn'd yn ol ar addewid Mr. Lloyd .George, Ond mae'r diwg er y declireu. Per Uywodraeth wedi meddiannu'r glofeydd, fed y gwnaeth a'r rheilffyrdd, ni cheid y gofid a'r drafferth hon. -A,laWr glowr wedi ffyrnigo am fod cwmniau glofeydd, a gwyr canol (middlemen) yn pentyru aur oherw ydd y Thyfel a thrybini'r wlad, ac yn penderfynu cael cyfran fechan o'r elw eithriadd. Alap gweith-wyr y rheil- ffyrdd yn weddol dawel am y rheswm fod yr elw wnant hwy nid yn mynd i logellau personau a chwmniau, ond i bwrs y wlad. Dylai'r dwla wel'd y feddyginiaeth. J OHN J ONES.
IGODRE'RGRAIG.
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GODRE'RGRAIG. Wele gopi o'r anerchiad gynwynwyd i 1fr. Dd. S. Lewis, is-oruchwvliwr Glofa'r Gleision, Godre'rgraig:— Anwyl Gyfaill,—Yr ydym ni, fel gweithwyr a gafodd y fraiiic o weithio gyda ehwi pan oeddecb ?wyddog yn y lofa hon, yn ttimlo fúd ?ich symudia^t oddi- yma yn galw arnom i rwdi ru.yntlt cykoeddus i'n «yniad«u llchel o houocii, ta?u p?-rch atich. Yn yst<xl ?ascr eich s?a?aimetli yn y lie hwji? ca?- som gyfle llawn i weld cieh g worth a chanfd eich egwyddor. Cyfrifwn ein bod yn gosod anrhydcdd arnom ein hunain fel gweithwyr tnn' ddewis y modd hwn ii ddangos a datgan ein gwerthfawrogiad o honoch. Pleser mawr i ni, fel cymydog- ion, cyfeillion, a chydweithwyr, ydyw gallu dwvn tystiolaeth i ni gael ynocli y dyn g-oneit a chydwvbodol, y cymydog parod a hael, a'r cyfaill pur a thevrngar. Fel swyddog o angenrlteidrwydd sydd rliwng y meistr a'r gweithwyr, da gennym allu dweyd eich bod yn a eg inewn dadl, yn eisio -fi.a wnder mewn barn, ac yn ochel- gar a boneddig mewn llywodraeth. Yn y perygion sydd yn gysylltiedig ag agor gwaith newydd, gwelsom ynoch egwyddor a dewrder digonol i fod yn ftaenaf ynddynt, ac ar bob amser yn dwyn mawr bryder a gofal dwy-s dros ddiogelwch corff ac einioes y gweithwyr. Mae arnom hir- aeth o'ch colli o'n plitb, ond gan fod rhaid, erfyniwn arnoch dderbyn yn ga-redig yr anerchiad hwn fel mynesiant o'n profiad melus o honoch, a'n teimladau da tuag atoch. Dymnnwn i cliwi lwydd- iant glan, a llawenydd lawer. Hawdd- amcr gyfaill yn eich ymrwymiad newydd ddywed eich pwyllyswyr da.—John Davies, cadeirydd; William Rees, ysgriiennydd; Griff. Williams, trysorydd; Wm. Griffiths, Eynon Thomas, Henry Grove, Evan Hop- kin, John Thomas. Awst, 1915."
-CWMLLYNFELL.-- I
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CWMLLYNFELL. I Blin gennym orfod cofnodi marwolaeth Cecil Jones, mab Daniel a Sarah Jones, IOchr y Waun, yr hyn gymerodd le nos Fercher cyn y diweddaf, mewn modd an- ffodus iawn. Tra'r oedd yr ardalwyr yn brysur gyda'u gwahanol alwetligaethau, daeth y ncwvdd fel trydan focl Cecil bach wedi ei ddal a'i ddirwyn gan olwyn a ddigwyddai fod yn symudol, a'i fod wedi cyfarfod a'i ddiwedd. Mae'n debyg ei fod wedi myned yng nghwmpeini bechgvnos eraill am dro i'r tip," lie mae'r ysbwriel sydd yn dyfod allan o lofa Blaeywaun yn cael ei arllwys, ac iddo, yn hollol anys- tyriol o'r perygl oedd yn ymwneud ag ef, fyned i afael yr olwyn oedd yn troi ar hynny o adeg er tynu y trams yn ol a blaen. Yn anifodus nid oedd neb mewn oed yn digwydd bod yn y fan a'r lie i'w achub o'r fagl y bu mor anffodus a myned iddi. Cydymdeimlir yn ddwys a'r rhieni parchus yn eu galar a'u hiraeth dwfn ar ol un mor annwyl a siriol. Nid oedd ond prin pedair-ar-ddeg oed. Nawdd y Nef fyddo dros y teulu oil yn eu profedigaeth yw dymuniad eu cyfeillion.—Cyfaill.
CYFARFOD MISOL DOSBARTH I…
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CYFARFOD MISOL DOSBARTH I Y GLO CARREG, Adroddiad Swyddogol. I Cynhaliwyd y cyfarfod uchod yn y I Dockers' Hall, Abertawe, dydd Sadwrn, Awst 28ain, o dan Ivwyddiaeth ddeheuig Mr. William Walters, International, ac is-lywyddiaeth Mr. W. Hughes, Cross Hands. Awd ym mlaen a gwaith y dydd yn y drefn ganlynol:— l.-Glofeydd International ac Aber- crave.—Pemierfynodd y cyfarfod eu bod yn rhoddi y gefnogaeth Iwyraf i weith- wyr y glofeydd hyn yn eu hymdTech i wneud i ffwrdd a chyflogiad tramorwyr yn y glofeydd y cyfleuaclra cyntaf, pa un sydd yn niweidiol iawn mewn llawer ystyr. 2.—Rhoddwyd caniatad i ddirprwyaeth ar ran Clafdy Abertawe i dalu vmweliad a'r cyfarfod, eregluro sefyllfa arianol presennol y cyiryw, a phasiwyd y pender- fyniad canlynol:—Ein bod fel cyfarfod yn annog pawb gweithwyr yn y dosbarth sydd yn dod o fewn gwasanaeth y cyfryw glafdy i gyfrannu yn ol ceiniog yr aelod yr wythnce tuag at y sefydliad teilwng a gwasanaethgar hwn. 3.-Derbyn adroddiad ein parchus oruch- wyliwr ar y rhagolygon presennol ynglyn a'r cytundeb cyffredinol nesaf, a phasiwyd penderfyniad ein bod yn cefnogi achos y peirianwyr, y tanwyr, a'r crefftwyr ynglyn a'u cysylltiad a'r cytundeb newydd yn y modd cryfaf, a bod y cynrychiolwyr i gario hynny allan yn y gynhadledd neill- duol yng Nghaerdydd. 4.—Dosbarth—Pasiwyd y penderfyniad canlynol :-Ein bod fel cyfarfod yn awdur- dodi pob ysgrifennydd cyfrinfaol a phwyll- gorau gweithiol i wrthod derbyft llai na dau swllt o gyfroddion oddiwrth unrhyw berson, a bod unrhyw berson wrthoda dalu y ddau swllt i'w gyfrif yn anundebwr, ac i ymddwyn atp fel y cyfryw yn y dvfodol. Hefyd ein bod yn cefnogi ymddygiad yr ysgrifennyddion hynny sydd wedi bod yn ffyddlon yn ddiweddar yn y cysylltiad hwn. .5.-Brviihenllvs-Fod y gyfrinfa hon i'w rhyddhau am ddan fis o gyfroddion i'r Dosbarth, sef am y tymor y buont yn sefyll allan yn ddiweddar. 6.—Dosbarth—Ein bod fel cyfarfod yn pasio y bleidlais fwyaf dwys o'n cydym- deimlad a pherthynasau yr ymadawedig- ion canlynol, pa rai a gollodd eu bywydau yn ddiweddar yn y glofeydd canlynol ac eraill trwy gystudd blin:— Perthynasau y diweddar D. Alfred Jones, Cross Hands; perthynasau y diweddar D. Morgan Jones, New Cwmgorse; Mr. Daniel T. Jones a'i briod, Cwmllynfell, ynghyd a'r perthyn- asau, yn eu galar ar ol eu mhab, pa un a gollodd ei fywyd trwy ddaniwain olaethus gerllaw Glofa Blaenvwaun. Hefyd priod a pberthynasau Mr. Ben- jamin Alexander, Hendreladds, ynghyd a'r hen dad Mr. William Abraham, A.S. (Mabon), hen oruchwyliwr y dosbarth, ar farwolaeth ei a.nnwyl fab, Mr. W. H. Abraham. Dymunai y cyfarfod nawdd ac ainddiffy-n ein Tad Nefol i bawb o honynt yn eu galar. 7.-Great Mountain-Gohiri wyd cynyg- jiad gw&ithwyr y lofa hon i adeg yn y dyfodol. 8.-Pantyffynnon-Fod cais gweithwyr y lofa hon am roddi rhybuddion ynglyn a'r anundebwyr i'w ddanfon ym mlaen i Gyngor Gweinyddol Caerdydd. Fod achos it-aliad un gweithiwr yn y lofa i'w ym- ddiried i'n parchus oruchwyliwr. I DAVID MORGAN, Ysgrifennvdd. I
I <( NID OES GWYL RHAG RHOII…
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<( NID OES GWYL RHAG RHOI I ELUSEN." Oes yr esgusodion Ydyw yr oes hon, Deillion i anghenion Yw'r rhan fwyaf bron; Byw dan glogyn sydd wael elfen:— Nid oes gwyl rhag rhoi elusen." Ni waeth pa ddiwrnod Ddowch o hyd i ddyn, <reisia genych gardod, Rhowch fel clnvi eich hun; Nac ymguddiwch o dan niwleii:— Nid oes gwyl rhag rhoi elusen." Nid oes un gwalmniaeth, I Ddydd neu ganol nos, Cofiwck tun dosturiaeth, Dyma. elfen dlos! I'r anghenus rhowch yn llawen:— Nid oes gwyl rhag rhoi elusen. Nid ar ddydd pênodof Y mae rhoi i'r tiawd, Mynd i gwrdd a'r rhe-idiol A bod iddon frawd; Pa bryd bynag gwelir angen, Dyma adeg rhoi elusen. Dyn sy'n caru lleddfu Angen teul u tlawd Lenwir gan dosturi, Hwnw sydd yn frawd; Gwyr pa la y mae gwir angen, Ac yn ebrwydd rhydd elusen. 0! am feddu rhagor 0 ddynoliaeth bur, L'nplyg mewn egwyddor, A ohyiiwybod glir YxuJid ftivrdd gW.lP[ f-suHodion Uhag- cylranu at uylodioii. Bronllwjii. Gelli. Miirmurydd. I
TAMEIDIAU -AMRYWIOL. I
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TAMEIDIAU AMRYWIOL. I Y malt Celt Gwledig wedi darllen y feirniadaeth ar. bryddest y goron ac avail y gadair yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Bangor, ac hyn a ddywed:—" Paham yl dariu i'r beirniaid wobrwyo y buddugol Yn ol y feirniadaeth, methaf a gweled ei fod yn deilwng o hyn. Dyweclir fod v. golled i bwyllgor yr Eisteddfod yn agos i til o bunnau, ac yn ddiau cyflwynwyd mewn aur, coron, a chadair tua thrigain punt am bryddest ac awdl oeddynt o deil- yngdod isel! A yw yn wertli cario y ffasiwn hon ym mlaell? Mae'n hen iawn, a'i llwydni yn blino y gwr syml a naturiol. Pa beth yw pryddestau ac awdlau. hirion yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol -o" werth i werin gwlad? Faint o honi a'u gwel, a< a'u darlleno? GwastraS'u arian am ddim yw'r cwbl o ran y mwyniant, yr addyg, a'r adeilaeth ga y gwerinwr llawgaled. Ond (lyna, ba wahaniaeth gan yr ysgolor- ion am fwyd meddyliol i'r lleygwr di- goleg a difanteision addysg. Y proffeswr, y B.A.'s, a'r M.A.'s bia frasder yr Eistedd- fod—yn y ganghen lenyddol a barddonol o honi. Rhaid i bryddest, awdl, Hir a Theddaid, cywvdd, neu englyn, &c., gyn- jiwy,i rhyw ddieithrwch neu rhvw eiriau anyniarferol cyn y bydd gobaith i fardd ennill os mai rhyw broffeswr fydd yn beirniadu! Chwalwyd yr englyn buddu- gol eleni gan ddwylaw cyfarwydd, fel nad oedd yn aros ond Dim. 'Hen hosan a'i choes yn eisie—a'i brig Heb erioed ei dechre, A'i throed heb bwyth o'r ede, Hynny yw Dim, onide? :OC a Defnyddiodd y buddugwr v plufyn i ateb llivv'r dwr,' a'r miraglau oedd hwnnw. Ba wahaniaeth, os nad oedd yr englyn yn cynnwys gronyn o synnwyr? Onid oedd yn cynnwys gem gwerthfawr iawn yng ngolwg y beirniaid-y miragl'! O! wyrth! ac 0! ryfeddod! Tydi fardd sy'n chwennych cadeiriau a choronau, gofala pan yn gadael dy ddarfelydd i ehedfan i'r pell, pell dir,' dy fod yn chwilio yno mewn hen gloddfevdd, a llwydni oesoedd drostynt, am eiriau a thermau ddefnyddiwyd yn amser Dafydd ap Gwilym a'i wehelyth! Os na wnei hyn, a phroffeswr yn beirniadu, gelli rhoi'tk ffidl yn y to.' -7V* Yn Y Beirniad," y mae bardd coronog a chadeiriol Eisteddfod Bangor yn vsgrifennu yn ddiddorol a chryf ar yr laith Gymraeg, ac nid yw megis llawer o Gymry glasdwraidd yn proffwydo mai marw fydd. Cred fod pob Cymro gonest a gwir fawr yn earu ei siarad bob amser. Y mae Cymry'r Ty Cyffredin, medder, yn ei siarad pan yng nghwmni ei gilydd yn ei gynteddau. Hoffiaith prif arwr Pryd- ain, sef Mr. LlOyd George, yw hi pan yn ymddiddan a'i gyd-wladwyr Cymreig. H Story of Excessive Flogging a Bare Limbs Birched" welais yn bennawd yn y Wasg Seisnig i achos gafodd sylw yr Ynadon yn Lloegr yn ddiweddar, ac nid oedd yr hogyn bach fu o dan driniaeth greulon ei feistr ond 12eg oed. Gwnaeth yr Ynadon yn iawn i gosbi y troseddwr. Gwelais sylw gan un yn y Wasg Gym- raeg ei fod o'r farn fod nifer o fechgyn a merched ifene wedi eu priddio yng ngynt na phryd o herwydd y driniaeth arw dder- byniasant yn yr ysgolion dyddiol pan yn biant gan hen y- blant gan hen ysgolfeistriaid Cymru gynt. Fel y ceir yn Rhys Jye wis," rhyw hen filwr ungoes, dderbyniai bensiwn oddiwrth y Llywodraeth, etholid yn feistr ers llawer dydd, a'i nwydau gwyllt yn cael u ffordd yn fwy na rheswm a synnwyr cyff- redin. Credai y cyfryw mai trwy ffonodio ar gnawd noeth y plant drwg o dan ei ofal yr oedd eu hiawn ddisgyblu ac agor dor eu deall i wybodaeth lifo i mewn iddynt! Nid oes heddyw ryddid i ysgol- feistr nac ysgolfeistres guro yn greulon y plant sydd o dan eu gofal, heb iddynt dderbyn cosp am eu hanfadwaith, fel yn yr v-7aos y cyfeiriwyd ato. Buasai yn fendith i lawer athraw ac athrawee sydd yn meddu ar nwydau gwyllt, ac yn rhy barod i ddefnyddio y wialen, o achos rhyw drosedd bychan o eiddo y plant, i ddar- llen sylwadau y diweddar Count Tolstoi ar yr iaVn ffordd i ddysgu plant. Profai na fedrai un athraw lwyddo i agor dor deall plentyn drwy ei drin mewn ffordd a'i gwnai iddo ei ofni a'i ffieiddio. Cau dor y deall wna ofn, a'i agor led y pen wna cariad. Os enillir y plentyn i garu ei feistr neu ei feistres, nid oes un dasg yh rhy galed iddo ymdrechu ei chyflawni, gan y teimla. fod eu cydymdeimlad a'u cefnogaeth yn gymhelliad cryf iddo i ddal ati. Duw belpio y truan gwan ofach- genyn neu enethig mewn ysgol os mai cysgod y wialen erys dros ei feddwl a'i galon dyner ac ofnus. Hawdd credu y sylw y cyfeiriais ato y cant V eu priddio yng ngynt na phryd." GAvanhau llinynau tyner eu calonnau wna ofn a dychrvn, ond eu cryfhau wna balm tosturi a chariad. Hyn yw dysgeidiaeth yr Athraw Mawr— Cery, ch eich gilydd "hwiy rhai mawr, ond cerwch yn fwy o lawer blant bychain. a Oddieithr eich troi a'ch gwneuthur fel un o'r rhai bychain hyn nid ewch i fewn i devrnas nefoedd." Gwnawd y sylw call hwn ganbregeUpn o'r pwlpud y Sul diweddaf" Gweiwch gariad, gwelwch hunanaberth ar faes y gad. Dacw ddewrddyn yn anturio di-wv uffern dan i achub ei gyd-wladwr sydd wedi ei glwyfo, ac yn analluog i symud o afael y tan-belenau. Caria ef ar ei vsgwyddau cryfion i ddiogelwch. Ca' ei ddwyn i'r Buckingham Palace o flaen y brenin i dderbyn ar laban ei got y Vic- toria Cross; a dweda'r miloedd, Dyna anrhydedd mawr iddo o Buckingham Palace ac o law ei frenin! Dwedaf innau, mwy o anrhydedd o lawer i Buckingham Palace ac i'w frenin oedd cael i'w presen- oldeb arwrlfel hwn." # Awgrymodd gohebydd yn y wasg y Cymry fyned yn ol at hen ffasiwn eu cyndeidiau o fwyta, sef ooginio mwy o lysieu-fwyd; a gofynai un:— a Pwy," er enghraifft, fedr heddyw wneud Maidd yr. Iar,' Diod Pigws Mali: Cawl Aildwym,' Bwdran,' Sucan,' Potes Cogio Cig/ a Brewas' ? Cenid hen emynan tua ehanrif yn ol yinddangosant dipyn yn ddigrif, ysgafn, a difai-ddoniaeth i'r oes ole hon." Wele enghraifft o'r Brython u Daw rhai ar feirch i fyny I fynydd Seion fryn, Daw eraill mewn cerbydau Mil harddach na'r rhai hyn; Mae'n dda i ni fod mulod Ac elorfeirch yn bod I gario'r cloff a'r clwyfus— I'r Iesu bvddo'r clod. PhyfeddWd Brenin Darius Wel'd Daniel yn v ffau, A'r llewod oddiamgylch A'u safnau wedi eu cau; Rhyfeddach ydoedd gweled Yr Oen yn lladd y Llew I achub pec.haduriaid Ar ben Calfaria drew
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No blame was attached to the driver of a steam wngon and trailer which knocked down and killed af sehoolboy, aged fourteen, named William Arthur Shield, at Higham, near Rochester. At the inquest on Tuesday a verdict of accidental death was returned. With one exception every bank in Man- chester is now employing girl clerks, (md the bnlk of them are girls from high schools or those who have had aechetarial training. It is a somewhat curious fact that jrirls of 18 have been found better adapted for this work than those of 25 or over, David Charles and Thomas Bowen, and Thomas Evans and Joseph Evans, carry- ing on business as the Panthcvrell Colliery Co., at Pwll, near Llanellv, colliery pro- prietors, dissolved Lt- mutual consent jj from August lltlu
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" HWDE I TI, A MOES I MINAU."…
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HWDE I TI, A MOES I MINAU." ) Ar gyfalafwyr wnewch chwi sylwi, 1'1' un cyfeiriatl Wllant gvd-dynu, Eglur welir eu prif {iiucan, 0 lafur ereill yw gwneud arian; Y duw mamon dynn eu lioll sylw, Eu harwvddair yw hawlio elw, A dyma iaith eu hymddygiada:- I H Hwde i ti, a moes i minau." Llwyr sugno mer a gwaed y gweithwyr I Yw prif "hobby" y c-yfalafwyr, Twymyn trachwant a chrafanc golud, Meddwi ar lafur tlodion esgud; Lladron gwaethaf mewn egwydddrion, Noddwyr gormes, awdwyr ymryson, I lafurwyr wele 'u trefniadau:— Hwde i ti, a moes i minau." Ni cha'r gweithiwr ond braidd fodoli, Rhyw relyw gwael ar haner drengu, Llwydrew adfyd, a rhychau gwywder, A ddwfn gerfiwyd gan anghyfiawnder; Peiriant ydyw yn llaw gormeswyr, A chwyddwr codau cyfalafwyr, Ocheneidia dan y telerau:- Hwde i ti a moes i minau." Onid ydyw'n hen bryd i Gymru I bleidio sawl sydd yn cynyrchu, A pharchu'n benaf y llafurwr, A'i wir edmygu fel prif arwr? A difoder y segur ddynion Sydd yn llwyr fwyta ein cysuron, Cael dweyd yn hyglyw a digyfrwng:- Hwde i ti yr hyn sydd deilwng." Bronllwyn, Gelli. Murmurydd. I
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CATHL YR HWYR. I I Gwynfyd enaid ydyw rhodio Dan ganghenau mwyn y palm, Pan fo'r dydd yn cadw noswyl— Pan fo'r hwyr yn distyll balm. Dwfn yw hun yr hen fynvddoedd Wedi lludded blin v dydd; Tyner, tyner yw y tangnef Yn nisiffrwd deml y gwydd Tirion fel anadliad angel Yw y chwa ar lwybrau'r mwsg; Wrth suganu'r blodau minfel I gyfaredd esmwyth cwsg. Gwylia ar dy gamrau, gyfaill, Ysgafn fyddo sang dy droed, Pwy wyr na chawn weithion glywed Cainc y duwiau dan y coed. Gwel y gwyddfid yn breuddwydio Gyda'i f raich am wddf y rhos! Gwel y meillion yn lleuferu 0 dan fendith gwin y nos! Gwel y wenlloer, santaidd leian, Dros ysgwyddaxi'r bannau pell, Onid yw ei gwawr yn deffro Adgof drud Thamantau gwll. Pan fo'r dydd yn cadw noswyl,— Pan fo'r hwyr yn distyll balm, Gwynfyd enaid ydyw rhodio Dan ganghenau mwyn y palm. Bettwa. D. R. Griffiths. I
SKILL OR CHANCE? , I
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SKILL OR CHANCE? I The Bridgend magistrates were on Saturday given a demonstration of how to play an alleged game of chance which it was eaid has been played by Mr. Lloyd George and Sir Thomas Lipton. The game consisted of swinging a ball suspended from a wooden framework in suoh a way as to knock down a wooden pin on the return, and Thomas Lewis, showman, Pontypridd, was summoned for playing this game for money at the St. Mary Hill Fair last Thursday. The apparatus was placed on the solicitors' table, and demon- strations were carried out by the police and the defendant for the purpose of en- abling the magistrates to judge whether it was a game of chance or of skill. Sergeant Morgan (Keng Hill) said he saw the defendant playing the game at the fair with the public, and shouting, Play up, gentlemen, and win half-a- crown." Witness did not see anyone knock the pin down. He alleged that defend- ant held the corner of the wooden frame work, which made it possible for him to manipulate the throw of the ball and pre- vent it knocking down the pin. Inspector Rees Davies corroborated, and gave a practical demonstration to show the pin could be knocked down by the ball if the framework was" left untouched. Mr. H. J. Randall, for the defence, said the summons did not charge defendant with cheating. All he was called upon to prove was that it was not a gaming machine. Defendant denied that he touched the wooden framework of the apparatus as alleged, and said he had been playing the game with the public for very many years at Pontypridd and Cardiff, as well as at Henley and Cowes Regattas, and famous men had tried their skill on his machine, including Mr. Lloyd George and Sir Thos. Lipton. The magistrates dismissed the case.
MORE HOME-GROWN WHEAT. J
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MORE HOME-GROWN WHEAT. J The interim report of the Departmental Committee appointed by the President of the Board of Agriculture to consider the production of food in England and Wales was issued on Tuesday night as a com- mand paper. As has already been an- nc-rnced by Lord Selborno, the Com- mittee's main recommendat-ion is that farmers should be guaranteed a minimum yrice of 45s. for wheat. The Committee etate that the only method of effecting a substantial increase in the gross production of A>od in Eng- land and Wales for 1916 and later con- sists in restoring to arable cultivation some of the poorer grass land, laid down feince the reverities: This increase of the arable area, with proper farming, would add to the wheat crop without diminish- ing the capacity to maintain existing live stock and the output of meat fnd milk. With a guaranteed minimum price, it is estimated that the area croppedi wit,) wheat, which is now just under 2,000,00') acies, would be increased by at least another 1,000,000 acres next year. In that case we should have 4,000,000 to 5,000,000 quarters more wheat, grown at home, or fully six weeks' additional supply. The Committee believe there is no such seri- ous shortage of agricultural labour as would render the proposals impractic- able.
EX-M.P.'S SON KILLED.I 1-1
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EX-M.P.'S SON KILLED. I 1-1 Mr. Richard Bell, ex-M.P. for Derby, in earlier days a resident of Swansea, re- ceived intelligence in London on Monday of the death of his son, Sergeant Charlie Bell, who was killed in action in France. Sergeant Bell was in one of the mounted regiments. He lea, es a widow and four I young children, two eons and two daughters.
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A Rhuddlan soldier, Lance-Corporal D. Roberts, of the 5th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, has had his life saved by a tobacco box whic)f he carried in hie pocket. A Turkish bullet struck the tobacco box, which was smashed, but which turned aside, t bul- let •
SPORTS AT PORT TALBOT. ' I
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SPORTS AT PORT TALBOT. I A hiffhiy-siicceasful athletic sports was held on the Port Talbot Central Athletic Ground in connection with the Boy Scout movement in the Aberavon and Port Ta-lboi district. There were 22 events, and the en- closure was very brightly decorated. The event was organised by a committee, of which Mr. F. C. Mulline was. chairman and treasurer, and Scoutmasters E. B. Davies and Arnold (hon. secretaries). There wore close on 200 entries. The object of the event was-to provide ambulance and treking out- fits, and to establish a building fund for the provision of headquarters for the local members. The officials were Chief stewards, Messrs. F. C. Mullins and Coun- cillor Edward Lowther; judges, Inspector EiWard Williams, Inspector W. E. Rees, Councillor Percy Jacob, Mr. Lewis M. Thomas; stewards, Messrs. W. Miles, Gai- liver, Geo. Edgar, Willie R. Thomas, D. W. Jones, J'im Lewis, J. Storm, J. Potts, Ben Hanbury, J H. Grant, Humphrey Leyshon, and Dane;J. Handicappers, Messrs. J. IT. Grant, Davies, and D. W. Jones; starter, Mr. R. B. Harris. The Aberavon St. Mary's military band, followed by a good muster of cycling and foot scouts, paraded the town during the day, and the band, under the conductorEhip of Mr. Charles Vowles, per- formed a choice programme of music on the ground. The heats and prize-winners were as fol- low :— Sixty yards' flat handicapFirst heat: 1, H. Anderson (scratch); 2, Fred Hale (8yds). Second lie.-it. 1, D. Thomas (6yds); 2, T. Wal- ton (6 £ yds). Final: 1, T. Walton; 2, H. An- derson. Sack race 1, J. Nettle; 2, D. Thomas. Slow bicycle race. First heat 1, Ivor Thomas; 2, W. Brogan. Second heat: 1, D. Phillips. Final: 1, W. Brogan; 2, Ivor Thomas. Obstacle race (Scouts under 12 years): 1, C. Mullins; Z, E. Thomas. Tug-of-war: 5th Welsh. Judging the distance: 1, E. Mullins; 2, A. Galliver. Quarter-mile flat handicap.—First heat: 1. A. Page (owes 10yds); 2, b. Barry )scr.); 3, R. Mullins (18yds). Second heat: 1, C. Jones (scr.); Z, C. JJane (18yd); 3, H. Galliver (25yds). Final: 1, H. Galliver; 2, C. Jones; 3, A. Page. Obstacle rice (Scouts under 18 year's): 1, J. Rutherford; 2, Ivor Davies. Lemon-slicing on bicycles: 1, A. Charrett; 2, A. Hales. Tent-pegging on bicycles: Roy Mullins and H. E. Galliver dead heat. Prize divided. Sack race (Scouts under 18 years): 1, J". Rutherford; 2, V. Brooks. 1 Musical chairs on bicycles: 1, Ivor Thomas; 2, D. Phillipa. Donkey racer: 1, R. Mullins; 2, Ivor Davies. Tilting the bucket: 1, divided between W. Brogan and Ivor Davies. Onev mile military handicap race: 1, A. Page (33yds); 2, D. Berry (scratch). Fancy drees: 1, Ivor Davies ("Charlie ■Chaplin").
CONSCRIPTION OPPOSED.I
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CONSCRIPTION OPPOSED. I The "Parliamentary Committee of the Trades Union Congress decided on Tuesday to recommend delegates attending Monday's II Congress at Bristol to endorse the following resolution: That the delegates to. this congress, re- presenting three trillion organised work- ers, record their hearty appreciation of the magnificent response made to the call for volunteers to fight against the ty- ranny of militarism. We emphatically protest against the sinister efforts of a section of the reactionary Press in for- mulating newspaper policies for party purposes, and attempting to foist on their country conscription, which always proves a burden to the workers, and will divide the nation at a time when absolute una- nimity is essential. No reliable evidence has been produced showing that the voluntary system of en- listment i3 not adequate to meet the Em- pire's requirements. We believe that all the men necessary will fee obtained tbrough the voluntary system properly organised, and we heartily support and will give every aid to the Government in their present effort to secure the men ne- cessary to prosecute the war to a sucoess- fcl issue. I
SWANSEA DARDANELLES HERO.I
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SWANSEA DARDANELLES HERO. (Passed by Censor.) Another Swansea man, B. Hudson, A.B., of the Royal Naval Division, who went out to the Dardanelles in May last, and was attached to the Hawke Bat- talion, has returned to his home in I Orchard-s treet for a month's leave. He has a lurid account to give of the fighting in that region. It is a miracle all our men were not killed," he said, "for it was like hell upon earth." His company took a trench Mar Achi Baba; which they ultimately had to abandon owing to the strongly fortified positions of the Turks behind. When Hudson was on guard two days after being in action he was struck in the temple by a riflo shot. The wound was serious, and it is now causing him trouble and affecting the sight of his left eye. The. hills )J.ud forts at Achi Baba he describes as terrible, though he thinks that, as fighters, the Turks have no iluck.
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DEATH OF MR. DAVID JAMES, PONTARDAWE. The death took place on Tuesday at his residence in Gwyn-street, Alltwen, Pontardawe, of Mr. David James, super- intendent rate collector for the Parish of Llanguicke. The deceased, who was about 52 years of age, had not been in good health for some time past, but wa.s aide to attend the R.A.O.B. convention at Swansea for a few days in Bank Holi- day week as delegate for the Dr. Logan Dahne Lodge, Alltwen, of which he wa secretary. Prior to being appointed as rate col- lector six years ago, he took a keen in- terest in local administration, and had acted as district councillor from ,1904 to his appointment. He was chairman of I the council in 1907-8. Deceased had also taken an active interest in trades union matters, and whilst engaged as a roller Iman in Messrs. Gilbertson's works he was secreetary of the local Steel Smelters' Branch. Mr. James wr.3 a popular figure in the district, and possessed a kind disposition. He leaves a widow and two children.
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Brave Bishopston! The little Gower hamlet, a-3 a result of its Russian Flag Day, has raised 915 17s. 6d. Partridge shooting commenced in the southern part of Lincolnshire on Wed- nesday. A very satisfactory season is promised. Bernard Schneider, a German prisoner of wax, who died at the Dorchester war camp on Saturday, was bured in the town ceme- tery oil Tuesday with lull miJitary honours, nearly sixty of his fellow-prisoners • eing permitted to follow him to the graveside. The firing party was formed from the in- ternment ca.mo guard.,
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FUNERAL AT MARGAM. At Margam Abbey Churchyard on Tues- day, the remains were interred of the late Mr. George T. Evans, of Langland House, J Margam, who died on Saturday last, at the early age of 53. Deceased was well- known throughout South Wales by his active interest in the old Volunteer mov. ,nent, and by his prowess as a rifle shot. He was for many years a colour-sergeant in the old Volunteers, and up to the time of his death had acted as the secretary to the Glamorgan Rifle Association, whose annual meetings at the Margam Hange in recent years created such interest. The late Mr. Evans held the position for nearly 20 years as the electrician of the Margam estate, where he was immcnsly popular. Deceased leaves a widow and son, the latter being attached to the Glamorgan Imperial Yeomanry, now stationed at Marsham. The funeral was largely attended, those present including Mr. H. Howard, estate sub-agent. The chief mourners were the widow (Mrs. Evans), Motor Dispatch- rider Arnold Evans, G.I.Y. (son), Coun. cillor Edward Evan3 (father), Mrs. A. Evans and son, Taibach (sister and nephew), and other relatives. Prior to the interment a service was held at the Abbey, conducted by the Rev. Z. P. Wil- liamson, vicar, who also officiated at the graveside. As the coffin was borne from the church the Dead March was played on the organ by Mr. D. J. Thomas (or- ganist). There were numerous floral tri- butes, including a wreath from Miss Tal- bot; also the employes.
WORKMEN'S INCOME-TAX. I
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WORKMEN'S INCOME-TAX. How Many Escape Assessment? Discussion is commencing as to the amount and the incidence of the new taxation which the Chancellor of the Exchequer will propose soon after the re- assembly of Parliament on September 14. It is believed that the larger part of the money necessary to carry on the business of the nation can only be obtained by means of that sheet anchor of the revenue —the income tax. It is estimated that the total income of the nation is 2,400 millions a year, and it will be the task of the Chancellor of the Exchequer to intercept such propor- tion of it as is required for the needs of the nation. with as little hardship to the taxpayers, individually and collectively, as may be. Most authorities are agreed that the basis of the income tax must be broadened. In Swansea there will be general agree- ment with the statement that many weekly wage earners are in receipt of very considerable incomes. Rumour credits many hundreds of local workmen with wages above the taxflevel; it would be intensely interesting to know the number of these who escape assessment. It isostiinated that of the 2,400 millions just referred to not more than 1,000 millions is the income of those who are assessed for taxation. In the current issue of the Edinburgh Review" Mr. Harold Cox suggests that the wage-earner liable to income-tax should be required to fill in with stamps a weekly war tax-card as well as an In- surance card. But for wage-earners of over £3 a week and for those in receipt of salaries another plan must be found. The method of deducting income-tax by instalments already exists in the Civil Service. If the employer instead of the employee were made responsible for the payment of the tax a large part of the ex- penditure on collection might be eared.
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TREBOETH PASTOR'S FAREWELL. Caersalem Newydd Welsh Baptist Chapel, Trcboeth, was filled on Tuesday evening- on the occasion of a presentation and farewell meeting to the Rev. O. J. Owen, who has held the pastorate at that church fdr the past seven and a half years, and who is leaving t-. take charge of the churches at Ponthenry, Pontyeates, and Glyneidre, in the Gwendraeth Valley. The Rev. D. J3. Richard3, Brynhyfryd (president of the West Glamorgan Baptist Association) pre- sided, and was supported by the deacons of tho church -and various other ministers. The devotional part was taken by the Rev. D Griffiths (Morriston). Prior to the meeting held at Caersalem Mr. Owen was also the recipient of a pre- sent at the hands of the members worship- ping at Moriah C.M., Treboeth. Mr. D. James presided. They at Moriah, said the chairman, although it was unique, could not let the occasion pass without showing their appreciation of the Rev. Mr. Owen. Mr. Daniel Evans then handed to Mr. Owen a silver-mounted walking-stick, neatly inscribed. Speeches were also given at Moriah by Messrs. John Davies, E. J. Evans, R. John, D Rees, and W. Holmes. Mr. Owen returned thanks.
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ALSATIANS SAVE FRENCH. Paris. Tuesday.—A dramatic incident which occurred recently is related in the Journal" Early one morning two Germans ap- peared before the first line of trenches, and with a bound reached them shout- jng, "vV e are Alsatians." With the real Alsatian accent they asked to speak to an officer, and were taken to the com- mander, to whom they said, cLeave these two trenches at once. In bve minutœ they will bo blown up." The officer, not knowing whether this was not some new trick on the part of thc enemy, wa? puzzled as to how to act, but eventually, moved bv the evident sincerity of the Alsatians, gave orders for his 600 men in the two trenches to evacuate them. The last man had only hist left when a terrific explosion took place. Six hun- dred men had escaped death. The two deserters were presented to the General, with whom they breakfasted at the head- quarters.
BITTEN WHILE HELPING POLICE.I
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BITTEN WHILE HELPING POLICE. At Swansea Police Court on Friday, Adam Wilson, a coloured man, was charged with being drunk aud disorderly in High-street, and with assaulting one James Derracott, who assisted P.C. (88) Westwood to take prisoner into custody; Wilson, who was said to have bitten Derracott on the leg, admitted having been drunk, but denied the assault. On the first charge a fine of 10s. was imposed, and for the assault a fine of 40s. was inflicted.
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BRYNAMMAN BROTHERS WOUNDED Mr. Arthur Dennis, Brynamman, has just received information that his two brothers. Privates David and William Dermis, have been wounded in the Darda- nelles. Both the wounded soldiers were connected with the Australian contingent, having emigrated thereto some years ago. T he extent of their injuries is not stated.
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DIED IN HIS BUNK. rihe death occurred at Ilfracombe oJ¡ Monday, under tragic circumstances, ot Mr. Harry Bond, of 5, Wellington-* street, Swansea, a well-known figure among the workmen at the Swansea Docks. Deceased, who was about 54 years of. age, was a keen fisherman, and ort Saturday ho went out with his son in. the direction of Ilfracombe. On Monday morning lie was found dead in his bunic in his trawl, Emma, at Ilfracombe h&jwF hour. In company with his son he reached) Ilfracombe on Saturday evening for a, week's fishing and pleasure trip, and waa in his accustomed health on Sunday, retiring last night as usual. Mr. Bond, during recent years, had been an active mehiber of the Salvation Aimy in Swansea, and later, a worker at the Centrxl Hall Forward Movement. He did not lose his interest in the little Citadel in Richardson-street, how- ever, and as late as Sunday week he at", tended the services there. He leaves a widow, two daughters, an4 one son. The Inquest. Dr. Ellis Pearson, deputy coroner for,, North Devon, conducted an inquest at the Tyrrell Cottage Hospital, Ilfracombe,, on Tuesday afternoon Deceased's son, William Bond, said his father, who owned tho yawl, left the Mumbles in the Emma on Saturday after- noon, and sailed for Ilfracombe, where they arrived about half-past ten. They had a very quiet passage, nothing un- usual occurring. Deceased appeared to be in good health. He and his father slept on board on Saturday night. They; both slept on board on Sunday night. Witness woke about 9.51V on Monday morn- ing.* The previous day they had asked a man named Wi Ilia ins to come and do some repairs to the rudder, and it was tho knocking at the rudder that woko witness up. Witness called to his father, but got no response. Thinking his father was asleep, he went outside and spoke to Mr. Williams, who asked him for somo tackle. Witless went down to ask his father where the tackle was, but still got no answer. Thinking something waa wrong, he called Mr. Williams down. After looking at deceased, Mr. Williams said, Father's dead, Will." They thenj informed the police. In reply to the coroner, witness said his father some time ago underwent an operation for a fistula. Ho had a heavy cough. Frederick Williams said he went down and found cjeceased lying on his left sido in the bunk, dead. Deceased was lying just à:3 though he was asleep; the bed clothes were not disturbed at all. Dr. Percy Gardner said he was called to the yawl just after 10 o'clock on Mon- day morning. He found deceased quits dead. Ilo iiiadc- a post-mortem examina- tion the same day. The brain was some* what congested, but otherwise liealthy. The right lung showed signs of former pleurisy. There was a good deal of fatty' deposit about the heart, and the right side of this organ was flabby and dilated. Tha left kidney was enlarged and congested. and there were certain, eigns of old disease. Death was due to syncope, duel to dilatation of the heart. The jury returned a verdict of death! from natural causes.
THE SUGAR SHORTAGE.
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THE SUGAR SHORTAGE. Uvse white crystals instead of I um!A as much as possible." The English housewife has discovered that there is a dearth of lump sugar, eSo- pecially as the preserving requirements are more imperative this year. One of the experts of the firm of C. C. Czarnikow and Co., of Mineing-lane, urged the importance of the above advica when explaining the situation to a ifresa representative. The fact is," he said, that there ere ,only two firms making lump sugar iu thia country, Tates, and the Globe Company, of Greenock. Apart from these firms we were, before the war, largely dependent on Austria, Germany, and to some extent I Belgium. Now the two British firms are naturally finding it difficult to keep pace with the demand. It is a physical impoc,4 sibility for them to do so." W(hat is the position of the eugare- market now?" was asked. It is a very strong one. There haa been a good crop in Java even, although it has not been the finest on record, aa I has been asserted, and it will be herq soon. The only deficiency is in Dutch crushed and preserving sugar." What about English beet sugar?" a It is negligible, if there is any at all this year. More use should undoubtedly be made of West India yellow crystals, which is cheap at the present moment, and is a very wholesome sugar." In other quarters the view *was ex" pressed that if a more general use of what is known as granulated sugar waQ. made the shortage in the supply of lump sugar would soon disappear.
MANY CARMARTHEN CASUALTIES*
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MANY CARMARTHEN CASUALTIES* List of wounded 4th Welsh men. A number of post-cards and letters have been received at Carmarthen from local men in the l/4th Welsh Regiment wh<J have been wounded at the Dardanelles. Among those who have written home to say that they are wounded are:—Private Ben Rees, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reee, Fish- mongers, Water-street; Private J. J. Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mor- ris, St. Catherine-street: Feo, St. Catherine-street; Private Tow Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jones, Fruiterers. Magazine-row. and Privata Itobert Palmer, Cambrian-place. Private H. T. Evan*. 15, Mill-street, is in hospital at Malta, with enteric fever, and Private .Ti'inefi Williams, Park Mill, Waundew, oat) been sick in hosuilaL A •