Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

I LLANGOLLEN TRAIN SERVICE. i ♦ I TO RUABON. TO CORWEN. I '8 0 a.m. (Mondays 8;3 a.m. only,) 8 57 I 8 43 OJ 9 58 I 9 20.. 12 46 p.m. 9 46 2 0 „ 11 57 „ 2 10 (from July 28th.) 12 16 p.m. 3 20 (July 14th to 116 (from July 28th.) 20th only.) 1 55 (to July 27th.) 3 28 p. m. 3 0 P.M., 3 38 (From July 21st.) 4 35 4 13 p.m. 5 10 „ 5 34 „ 5 38 „ 6 30 „ 7M ? 7 23 8 ? 9 23 I

1 FALLEN HEROES. MEMORIAL SERVICES AT II LLANGOLLEN. A memorial service was held in St. Collen's Parish Church, Llangollen—where the deceased had held office as sidesman—on Thursday after- noon, for the late Lieut. Jos. Nanson, of the Manchester Regiment, who fell in action at Mametz, on July 1, during the opening of the great advance in Fra.1ce. There was a large congregation present, the form of service being that for those fallen in the war," which has official sanction. Mr. G. F. RoLertson, F.R.C.O., presided at the organ, and both his playing and the singing of the choir were most impressive. The Vicar, j he Rev. Merlin Davies, officiated, and, preaching from St. Peter (e. 5, v. 47), "Cast- ing all your care upon Him for He careth for you," ne said that nothing could be fuller of hope for the future of the country than the 'spirit of sacrifice, which has inspired young men at this moment of crisis. They had reason to be proud of the fact thst their young men, in the full vigour of life, with every opportunity of making themselves useful citizens, had offered themselves at the call of duty. Thank God, the heroic spirit is not yet dead in the nation, and the greater the danger facing the country the greater the determination to face it. War has its glamour, but it has also, its grim realities, and some of these had been brought to their doors during the past few days. Lives of the brightest promise, the noblest strength, the highest happiness, have been suddenly snatched from homes in their midst. Lieut. J. Nanson, Lieut. Robertson. Pte. Hughes, Lieut. Everitt-all names with long asso- ciation with the parish, had been killed in action. What words of comfort could be used to those whose hearts were heavy with grief? The., first thought that came to them was of sacrifice—those who laid down their lives on the battle-field had made the greatest of all sacrifices for their coun- try's cause. Let them think of the mother who kissed her boy for the last time and commended him to God. She gave him, perhaps the largest part of her own life. he was her sacrifice. They assembled that day in memory of one well known to them all, and to some of them intimately. In the fulness of his life, just launching out on a career of usefulness, ever keeping steadily be- fore him the duty which he thoroughly fulfilled in his life of b?injr the constant joy, stay and strength of his family circle, with no murmuring or hesitation at the call of duty. he sacrificed everything dear to him in life. How great the sacrifice was only those :ealised who knew of his attachment to his home and those near and dear to him, and his deep realisation of his place in the home as' the protector of his widowed mother. No coward, no shirker,he and to those he left behind it must be an abounding comfort to know that he did his duty. Over the whole town a shadow had fallen and a real grief was to be found that could not be expressed in words. Very often grief was the most real when it could not be voiced. In the midst of his young life they looked upon him as one who tried to do his duty to God and man. Full of life and buoy- ant spirits. he took an active part in innocent sports, and many of the more serious activities, among which was that of sidesman at that I church, where his father before him for many I years filled <he position of churchwarden. They I would miss his genial presence, his kindly good nature, his welcome smile, his affection for his friends, his attachment to his country. All of them, that day, laid their tribute at the foot of the dead warrior, the Christian soldier; and those who remained would re-echo the words of the text, Casting all our cares on Him, for He careth for you." Favourite hymns of the gallant young officer--inchiding Lead, Kindly Light .-were sung; and, at the close of the service, the organist played the Dead March from Saul." A service was held on Sunday night at Dr. Pritchard's Memorial Chapel (English Baptist), Abbey-road, Llangollen, on Sunday night, in memory of the late Lieut. W. R Robertson, of the Border Regiment, who also fell in action during the great, advance in France, as stated in last week's Advertiser There was a large congregation, and the Rev. W. James, the pastor, preached an impressive sermon from the words. Oh, death, where is thy sting?" He alluded to the splendid patriotism of the young officer, whose family were honoured members of that church, that had prompted him to journey home to this country from the Straits Settlement when the call of duty came, in order that he might do his share for his King and country in the great struggle for liberty and civilisation that was now being waged on the plains of Europe. He fell, whilst doing his duty, heroically and well, and, in very truth, to men like Lieut. Robertson, j Lieut. Nanson, Lieut. Everett, Pte. Heber Web- ster, and Pte. Hughes, whose deaths the tonvil was mourning, death had no sting; it- was swal- lowed up in victory. A career full of promise was opening up before Lieut. Robertson; he had much to make his life precious and desirable, but he gave up all, even life itself, at the call of duty, i and they united to do honour to his memory. At j the close of the service, Mr. J. H. Davies played the Dead March on 'the organ. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson have received a telegraphic message of sympathy from the King and Queen in their great loss; and in a letter the colonel of his regiment alludes to the heroic' death of the young officer, who was a great favourite with his regiment, «■ aVid indicates the situation of his burial place, in a little cemetery, behind the British lines in France.

GLYN CEIRIOG. ZION BAPTIST CHAPEL.-The annual preaching services begin this evening, and will be continued to-mo-rxow and Friday evening. The special preacher this year is the Rev. E. T. Jones" Ll-aneily. JoHneAs, RVEST.—Most of the farmers in the imrne- diiate vicinity of the village are now busy with the hay harvest. The fields on thenplandswre not yet ready for cutting. The weaiher still keeps unsettled. INSTITUTE.—The librarian, Miss Edith L. Field, has left the distoidt to take up an appoint- ment as teacher at the Harlech Schools. She ,has been YeTy successful in coHecttn? a'ubsoJ.'iptMns j towards the Institute. As secretary of the ,10eal | auxiliary of the Women'a T&mperanae Union, her activities will be missed. APPEAL TRIBUNAL.—At Denbighshire Ap- peal Tribunal on Monday, Tnomas John Ed- wards (28), Oambnan Stores and I?kp'"?, Ciyn, who had been exempted by ihe. '0?1 t.ribjual until July 11, witihout the privilege of applying e ;;t' ul)] ? I'Y?;rg again except by consent, was appeaJed tor by his father, Thomas Edward.s.-Appellant said Edwards was The sole manager of the business, and if he was called up the pixwmises would have to be closed.—Mrs. Edwards, who appeared for appellant, said her husband did not take any part in the business. He was engaged on Government work. She had ma.de efforts to replace her son, and had been unable to do so. If her son was taken they would not meet their liabilities.—Ex- emption granted until Aug. 11, no further appli- cation without leave. OVERTON-ON-DEE. I ACCIDENT.—On Thursday, as Mrs. Lewis of Hampton's Wood was cycling down Maesgwaylod Hill, on his way to Wrexham, the forks of his bicycle broke, causing him to be violently thrown. Mr. Lewis received nasty cuts on the faoe and head; but, otherwise, he luckily escaped with bruises, and was able to return home after being medically attended by Dr. R. Moreton.

Cor wen Board of Guardians. l Friday, present 2\.Ir. E. P. Jones (presiding), IIrs. M. M. E-iekarcis. Mrs. Svlioberts, Miss C. Walker, Messrs. R. M. Roberts, 11. J. Jones, R. 0. Roberts, W. RoJberts, Ellis H. kilts, George Evans, Thomas Jc-nes, S. Davies, Jcim Roberts, David Jones, John Williams, Huw Roberts, D. W. Ro-berts, Thomas • Jones, and Samuel Williams, wiih Mr. E. Derby- I shire, clerk, aad Dr. H. Walker, medical officer, V AIL. Balance due, by treasurer was reported to be £ 529 j 12s. lOd.—The House Comiaittee. recommended tdi-at John Williams, an inmate of the institution, be en- gaged to do painting work required in the interiot.- II A member: What, another J Oihn WIlliams ?--On the recommendation of the Finance Committee, cheques ¡ amounting to £ 121 4s. 74. were ordered to be paid.— A communication was received fiom the military aut1Iûrlt:f:s asking the Board to release medica.l officers of miMta.ry age desiring to join the forces; and it was decided to co-oiperato with the author- ities in every possible way. YOU BOYS OF FORTY. The Chairman said he was glad to see Mr. John W&Kaoss, of Ti-e-.fnaiit, and Mr. Jolu Rc, ol Vnon, in theiir places from where they-hav.e been, missed i'or some time. They. ail knew, of course, that only something unusual would keep them am,ay but, he, w-as afraid, there were a great many mem- belrs who ware aibsemt without anything -like so good a causa.—Mr. John Williams, in acknowledging the kinid words of the Chairman, eatdi he was sure it was not from any iil-feeling or discourtesy to anyone j a.t the Boairdi or because he did not to the full ap- preciate- Ms responsibility to thte' la.t'&p'ayeTs tha!t he had' been absent, it was purely owing to ill-health that he had been unable to attend amd he was f I afraid now thiM be had come, l» m'ghit not be much good because his hearing was not so good as it was twenty yelar,sago. He pnrty saw some half-do ^en of those present at the meeting who were present when he finst eilmie., to the Board and "perhaps some of you boys of forty.' -he concluded, "when you get double that age will feeii a little, sympathy tor —Mr. Jchn Roberts also acknowledged the Chair- mans kind words. REMOVAL OF LUNATICS.. I Mr. R. O. Davies (relic,viiag officer) reported that, duriing the month, two lunatica had. been lemoved to Denbigh Asylum. In one .instance, an old woman was tourid to have a baniking account of £ 50 10s. 7d„, amd! it was decided to make, a stxbstanttial al- lowawco to the woman who had looked after her prior to her removal to the Asylum. Mr. R. O. Davies waa appointed trustee of the old lady's estate, and was autharisedi to seH twenty fowls, from her backyard!, as there was no one to look j alter tihem,. A sitatemeinit had been mradle that there j was a pmaid note in the bQdiroora from whach t,he pfttient had he-eil removed but, although with the Welsh Wetsiieyian minister and the Relieving Officer had made a careful search, thle-y had been unable to find; Í,t.' There waa a quantity of good furniture In the house and the matter of the- future disposal of this was left in the hiandis off Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Roberts and Mr. E. D. Jones, the vice-chairman. RELIEVING OFFICERS TO MAKE HAY. I Mr. R. 0. desired to ask the Gua,ridia,ns to granit him his cuetomory leave of absence and, in doing sc., stated1 that, during his holidays, it was his intentioni ro assist ibis tWiendis with the harvest. (Hear, be,a.r).-The Chairman: If you are giving j your labour cheap I will apply for your services.—Mr. It 0. Da-vies: After the next-of-kin you will come finst.—The ChaiTirnian: I we are all agreeable and hope he will be, alg useful in tlhe harvest- field as in the penftwimamice of Ms official duties.. (Heair, i hear).—Mr. J. Roberts: Might he not, speind a week with eacli Samcaer on the Board? (Laughter).—Mr. j D. L. Jonas (relievtog officer for the Corwen dis- Met) also applied for his holidays, and said that he wouMi have plenty of harvest work to occupy him d'M)nt? the psHod.—TIM Chairman: ?n our ofHcers are ?afrt! wo?oe? eft 'pM?emft.—He -wa? also granted the customary lelave. NURSING IN NORTH WALES. I A letter was received and read frorn-tifae Secretary cf the North Wales Nursing Association stating ttlat it is contemplated placing one of the Asspcia-tion's Wellsh nurses at Brymeglwys, if it wetre possible to obtain the neoe'es3ry fitnds_ and esiking the Corwen Board of CSnardiians to make a contribution- towards the same. It was ported out that, in regard to i several other nurses in the union, the, lu,ap i,a,nis contributed :íMi1 op £ 6 and Mr. R. M. Roberts filug- gesfted that the; matter be permitted to remain in abeyancf., as a was on fotrt to re-a-Wange the whole @f the nursing business In the county, There was a movement*on foot in accordance with j which the Country Council would be responsible for the whole of the niursimg business; audi, in face of this, he diA net think tftiarb the Guardians should commit themseffivesi.—After .some furthe;r coov&rsa. tion it was1 dietdidecS tharb the maitte-r be left i.n abeyance uatil the Guardia-nis know something more of the County Council's propoxate, and that the secretary of the Nwfasng Association be com- municatedi witb to thiia effect. MATRON'^ ASSISTANT. j Mr. R. M. itobeufcs stated that the questaoa or ap. poiniting a successor to the matron's assistant, w110 had resigned, bad been beiitore the House Committee, who had :11uoltr considered it. The fiirst question it was necessary for them to decide was whether or met it was deafoiaible to make the appoint- imemt in face of the fact that. a;t the present time. they had an extra official at the house in the foater mother,, who attewled to the, needs of many j who Iwud bNE-n ii-i the in the institution but were now housed in the Chi-ldiren.'s Homes. In view of this fact, the question of the advisability of making the appototmSeaiit was <Mac?.se? and the ,iows of t' e medical offir -and the staff were considered and it was decided that, as the- institution is •ande-rrtaiftd,, tha,t be made and: the House torn, i mitte.e recommended that the. can-ti-dates sihould be over twenty-fives and that the salary to start should be LIS.-Aftor discussion the. reipott of the Committee was adopted and it was decided to ad- ) vertti.se for an official in accordance with tfljetr sug. j gesition.

But for the prompt action of Mr. W. Gentle, j an employe of Messrs. Manuel and Sons, Newtown, the four-year-old child of Pte. W. Jones, the well-known Newtown full back, would have been drowned in the Severn last ¡ week. While at the destructor, Mr. Gentle I noticed the child being swept over the weir near the King's Bridge; he tan to the rescue, wading almosl to his neck just in time to catch the child as it was going under. He took it to the doctor, afed the little one was found little the worse for the experience.

The Late Mr. H. H. Squire; of Ruabon. The funeral of Mr. H. H. Squire of Bryn End, Ruabon, took place on Wednesday week, and the large attendance of friends and neigh- bours showed the respect he enjoyed and the esteem in which he was held by all classes. The coffin, which was covered with beautiful flowers, was borne into the parish church by Messrs. Nicholas, T. Berrington, T. Davies and J. E. Edwards. The mourners following were the widow, Hilda., Violet and Arthur Squire (child- ren), Mr. Walter Squire, Rhostyllen (brother), Mrs. W. Squire, Gunner Ben. Squire, R.G.A. (nephew), 'ho Misses Squire, Bersham (nieces), Mr. Fred. Squire, Egremont, and Mr. B. Squira, Liverpool (brothers), Mrs. Jones, Vaynol, Rhostyllen, the Rev. T. Dale Jones, Manches- ter. Mr. Wiibraham Jones, Mr. David Jones, the Misses Jones. Bersham, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Rumsby, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Evans (Point of Ayr). Mr. T. Ellla Jones/Mr, and Mrs. J. R. Williams, Rhostyllen, and Miss Wilbraham. Amongst those present were the Rev. Thomas Jones (Rhostyllen) and J. Roberts (Ruabon), Messrs. C. Morris, G. Beckett, J. C. Murless, C. S. Mead way, 0. L. Jones, Fred Edwards, Robert Griffiths, R. Leighton, W. G Leighton, J. Edwards, G. Hughes, J. Barber, J. W. Ger- rard, J. E. Skidmore, Cecil Morris, J. Batha, F. Harris, D. Davies, G. Bailiff, Ben. Jones, C. Raiadell, S. Price, R J. Roberts, J. Roberts, G. Campbell, E. Wilson, W. Rogers, J. W. Owen, Thos. Jones, Ralph Jones, T. J. Parry, R. H. Dodd, J. E. Savage, S. Galland, S. P. Bevon, E. W. James. Arthur Woolley, R. Parker, E. Hughes (Wrexham), W. Heyward and 0. Evani (representing the Wrexham Gas Company). W. Parker, Roden's .Hall, Herbert Parry, Manoj Farm, John Roberts, Gwersyllt (represent;'1 Wrexham Farmers' Association), Ernest J i- T. P. Evans (Johnstown), Elias Jones, R. W. Hughes (Rhos), J. R. Howell (Cefn)'. Council), Evans (representing Marchwiel Parish Isaac Richards (Rhosyrnedre), Hampson (Cefn), J. A. Jones (Johnstown). G. Munro (Wynnstay), T. Davies (Trefynant), E. Davies (Plas Power), M. Darlington (Erbistock), Emlyn Pritchard, W. Holt (Stryt Issa), E. T. Woolley (Hafod), A. V oo i lev A. Fisher, Walter Jones, Herbert Rogers (Rhos- tyllen), Frank Crowe (representing the Wrex- ham Bowling Club), Esal Edwards. Frank Parry, J. Faz? kerley, Earl«stown, and a k.rge number of members of the R.A.O. of Buffaloes, The service was conducted by the Rev. Canon J. S. Lewis, and the lesson was read by the Rev. D. J. Bowen. As th3 cortege entered the church Mr. Matthew Bowen, the organist, played 0 rest in th Lord." The choir chanted Psalm 39 and sang" Now the labourer's task is o'er," the service in church closing with the Dead March "from Saul." The interment took place at Ruabon Cemetery, where Canon Lewis again officiated. Wreaths were sent by His sorrowing wife and children," His loving sister," All at, Ivy Cot- tage, All at Hillside Cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Rums- by and Miss Willbraham, Mr. Cecil D. Morris, Exchange, Ruabon, Mr .and Mrs. L. Cole, Wynnstay Park, Mrs. Lloyd, Tyddin Ucha, the Wrexham Farmers' Association, and the Wrex- ham Farmers' Co-operative Association, Mr. and Mrs. J. H Edwards. Richmond, Wellington Road, Mr. J. Owen Davies, Penygiyn, Mrs. Holmes, Gresfcrd, Marchwiel Parish Council, Mr. and Mrs. Skidmore, Mr. and Mrs. R. Leigh- ton and family, Ruabon Bowling Club, Mr. Wm. Flounders, Air., and Mrs. Batha, clergy, church- wardens, sidesmen, choir and bellringersj Ruabon Parish Church, the clerks of the Wrex- ham office, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gel-rard, the Constitutional Club. Ruabon, R.A.O.B. (Sir W. W. Wvnn's Lodge), Mr. and Mrs. 0. Lewis Jones, Mr. A. E. Fisher, RhostyUen, Messrs. R. and A. Breese, Mr. E. Davies, Plas Power Home Farm, Mr. G. Saint, Vauxhall, Mr. and Mrs. Berrington, Messrs. J. E. Savage, S. Gal- land, G. Fisher and F. T. Cheetham (registrars). -———— ——————

Llangollen Man's sudden Death in Australia. The latest Australian Exchanges contain newo of the sudden death at Preston, Victoria, of the Rev. W. A. Roberts, minister of the Presbyterian Church at that place. The deceased gentleman, who was a na.tive of Llangollen, where he was educated at Walton House School, migrated to the island continent from South Wales, some three years ago, and, prior to going to Preston, held a pastorate at Melbourne, where he was very highly esteemed. He was a son of Mr. Isaac Roberts, builder, and a brother of our esteemed fellow-townsman, Mr. Davies Roberts, grocer. In the account of his death, which took place on May 31, which appears in the Australian papers, it is stated that he had gone to the Preston State School to g ive, as was his habit, religious instruction to the children, and had just written the words on the blackboard upon which he was to build his address, when he sud- denly fell forward and almost immediately ex- pired; life being pronounced extinct when medical aid arrived. At the inquest, subse- quently held, it was found that death was due to heart failure. Mr. Roberts had used his bicycle to go up to the school, and the exertion in riding against a north wind distressed him. This was noticed by those met and conversed with him afterwards. He was called to the Preston church just two years ago, and married some months after taking up his duties there. There are two children (twins), babies eight months old. Needless to say, the deepest sym- pathy is felt for Mrs. Roberts in her sad and painful experience. The internment took place at Coburg Cemetery, the Rev. W. Rock conducting the burial service.

MARCHWIEL. THE RECENT SALE.—The total sum real- ised at the sale organised by Mrs. Graham Rick- man of Marchwiel Hall, at the Piercy Institute, on July 5th, amounted to £86 Os. 6d. Mrs. Rick- man has sent a cheque for £ 70 to the R.W.F. Prisoners' of War Fund and the remaining sum of B16 Os. 6d. has been handed over to Atr. John Phillips of Cheshire View, who has kindly un- dertaken to despatch a small present to all the men in the Marchwiel parish who have joined the colours, several of whom are now in the fighting line. THE LATE MRS. SILVESTER.—The death took place on Wednesday, at Brynewydd Farm, the residence of Mr. Wm. Morris, her son-in- law, of Mrs. Silvester, widow of James Sil- vester, Tan-y-lan Farm, Marchwiel. Born 83 .years ago, the deceased lady, with the exception of a few years, had spent the whole of her life in Marchwiel, where she and her family were much esteemed. The funeral took place at March- wiel, on Saturday, the Rev. J. Toff officiating. The mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morris, Brynewydd, Mr. and Mrs. T. Silvester, the Misses Lucy, Elsie and Dolly Morris and Masters Jack and Harold Morris (grandchildren), Mrs. Bailey and Mr. Silitoe, Stafford. Miss Thomas, Mrs. Hampson, and Mr. John Phillips.

Two British driftlars have been sunk by an Austrian cruiser in the Adnaitio, and tthe crew of one of them taken prisonea. Two other bcatit escaped.

CORWEN. I PRESENTATION. Miss Winifred M. Hughes,- assistant matron at .the woikhouse for I the past eight years, hs? resigned the position to take up an appointment as sempstress at the Central Home, Wrexham. Before leaving, she was presented by the officials and staff with a j work basket and lady's companion. Miss Hughes was a very popular official and left with the good |j wishes of all with whom she had been associ- ated. I MARBLT"! TABLET.—In connection .vith the Sir James E. Jon 's Scholarship, endowed by that • gentleman, a marble tablet is to be fixed in Gwyddelwern Council Schools with a suitable in- scription, designed by Mr. Hugh Morris, Cesnil- y-Berwyn. This will be unveiled shortly, and the ceremony will be followed by a tea, given by Sir J. E. Jones to the school children. Mr. Haydn Jones, M.P., Sir 0. M. Edwards, and the local school managers will take part in the ceremony. I