The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH. TRINITY CHURCH.—On Sunday the Rev. J. H. A. Griffiths, vicar of Newbridge, preached eloquent sermons in the morning and evening. MARKETS.—On Monday chickens sold at from 6s. to 7s. per couple, and fowls at 5s. per couple, but there were no ducks on the market. Butter was Is. 8d. to Is. 9d.; and eggs, seven per shilling. THE BEACH.-The chairs have been much appreciated during the week and inquiries show that the lack of bathing machines is due to shortage of labour. It is said that this will pro- bably be arranged by Saturday next. EISTEDDFOD SURPLUS.—At a. sub-com- mittee meeting held last week discussion took place with regard to the disposal of the E800 surplus. Certain recommendations were made to the Finance Committee which will be con- sidered. WOUNDED.- -Sergeant-major Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen. Pentrebont, and grandson of Mr. Hutchings, Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, has been severely wounded in the recent actions in France. His parents were wired for on Sat- urday. FLAG DAY.-Saturday was observed as the Salvation Army flag day, when flags were sold to the value of JS12 19s. 2d. The sellers were Miss Louie Martin, Miss Robinson, Mrs Styles, Miss Edith Shewring, Mhs Edith Davies, Mrs. Hughes. Miss Elsie Ellis, Miss Evans, Mrs. Perrv, Captain Burke, and Lieut. Trehearne. WORKERS TUTORIAL CLASSES.—Already there have been a fair number of names handed in to the secretary, Mr. W. Williams (booking clerk), for the classes which it is proposed to hold next winter for working men and women. Arrangements are being made with the College authorities by Mr. Hanson on behalf of the Trades Council, and there is every prospect of a successful class being started. THE SALVATION ARMY.—The present officers of the local Corps of the Salvation Army left on Thursday for Kenfig Hill, after a stay of twelve months. They wish to thank the townspeople for the kindly interest and practical sympathy shown towards them during their stay in Aberystwyth. The new officers, Captain Martin and Lieut. Pittman, arrived on Thursday and their first meeting will be held on Friday. TORPEDOED.—Messrs. J. Mathias, Terrace- road, received information on Monday that one of their ships, commanded by Captain Enos, Gerymor, North-road, had been sunk in the Mediterranean. The captain was taken prisoner. Ivor Cowley was the only Aberystwyth person, beside Captain Enos, on board, and he with the i rest of the crew has been landed safely. This is the second time Cowley has been on a ship that has been torpedoed. ALLOTMENTS.—At a meeting of the Aber- ystwyth Gardens and Allotments Association held on Wednesday evening last week, a dis- cussion took place with regard to spraying of potatoes, and it was decided to propose at a meeting of the members to be held on Friday evening that a machine be purchased for the use of the Association. It was also decided to approach the Food Economy Committee with regard to fruit bottling, and to have a promi- nent notice placed on each plot with regard to prosecution under the Defence of the Realm Act. POLICE COURT.—On Tuesday, at the Police Station, before T. W. Powell, Esq., Evan Thomas Davies, Alma House, Llanon, was charged with having been drunk on the Prom- enade. P.C. Jones said he saw defendant drunk and interfering with vehicles and causing a crowd to collect. ^Defendant stated that he was a master mariner and had been out of work for three years owing to nervous break- down and rheumatism. It was his first offence. Replying to the Bench, he said he had cycled from Llanon the previous day. He produced a paper calling him up for military service on Monday, June 18th. He was fined 5s., includ- ing costs, on condition that he promised to abstain from intoxicants in future. PROFESSOR'S DEATH.—The death occurred at Cambridge on Saturday of Mr. T. McKenny I Hughes, M.A., F.R.S., professor of geology at Cambridge, son of a former Bishop of St Asaph and brother of Dr. Hughes, bishop of Llandaft. Professor Hughes, who was eighty-five years of age, was born at Aberystwyth and was educated at Leamington and Llandovery colleges. In 1860 he was appointed secretary to tl:e British Consul at Rome and was left Acting Consul in that city in 1860 and 1861 In the latter year j he joined the Geological Survey of Great Britain and served on it until 1873, when he succeeded Professor Sedgwick at Cambridge. He devoted himself to three tasks which had connection with his predecessor—namely, the adcption of the Cambrian system, the writing of the life of that geologist, and the erection of the Mem- orial Museum. Many honours had been bestowed on Professor Hughes. DEATH OF DR. ETHE.—News has been re- ceived of the death of Dr. Et.he, who was for almost forty years professor of German and Ori- ental languages at the University College. He was in Germany when the war broke out., but was permitted to return to his naturalized country. He subsequently left Aberystwyth under circumstances which are well known. Dr. Ethe, who was born in 1844, was educated at the Griefswald and Leipsic Universities. He was a philologist of repute in Germany and England, and in 1872 he was called to Oxford to complete the Bodleian Library's great catalogue of manu- scripts in Persian, Turkish, Hindustani, and Pustu. His fame as an Oriental scholar caused him to be entrusted by the Secretary of State for India with the compilation of the catalogue of Persian manuscripts in the Indian Office Library about 1890. This was issued in. 1903. In addition, he was the author of several pub- lications on the languages and literature of the East. DISTRICT EDUCTION COMMITTEE.—A ( meting of the District Education Committee I was held on Monday, Captain Doughton pre- siding. Banners for attendance were won by Cwmpadarn Infants with 96.3; by Gors, 93.7; and by Cofadail with 92.0. No schools qualified for the banner in Group 2, 86.4; and Group 3, 82.7. In discussing attendance, it was stated that no attempt had apparently been made to send two children to school whose parent was fined in May and that when he was again sum- moned in June the magistrates adjourned the case for the parent to attend the next court. It was alleged that fines were useless in t.^ case as about 29 had been imposed in fines during recent years. The matter of providing a school garden at Llanfihangel Creuddyn was left to Mr. Evan Richards. b DEATH AND FUNERAL.-The death of Mrs Margaret Ann Williams, wife of Mr Dd. Wil- liams, builder,4 occurrsd at 12, Prospect-street, on June 6th after a long illness. Deceased, who was forty-seven years of age, leaves a husband and two sons, the elder of which has been seriously wounded and is discharged. The funeral took place on Monday, the Rev. Joseph Edwards officiating at the house and Cemetery assisted at the graveside by the Rev. Griffith Parsy, Llanbadarn. Wreaths were sent by hus- band, and sons; Sister Mary and family, Swan- sea; Lieut. B. Taylor Lloyd and all at 20, Great Darkgate-street; Miss Laura Roberts, 7, Pros- pect-street; Mr and Mrs Meggicks and family, Prospect-street; Mr and Mrs Salmon and family, Terminus Hotel; Mr and Mrs Berrow and fam- ily, Northgate Villa; and Miss Annie Jane Davids, 22, High-street. The funeral was well attended, the chief mourners being the husband and sons, sister; Mr Evan T. Williams, brother- in-law; Mr. Wm. Jones, Swansea, brother-in- law Miss Laura Roberts, 7, Prospect-street; Misses Margaret and E. Lewis, Felin Ganol, Llanrhystyd, cousins; and Miss and Mrs. Edwards, The Laurels. MARRIAGE IN AMERICA.-At Washington on May 11th, Miss Georgina Hilda Pemberton, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Pem- berton, formerly of Great Darkgate-street, was married to Mr. Ernest Luke, Camborne, Corn, wall. Mr. and Mrs. Luke will make their home in Washington. MISSING.—News has been received by Prof. Angus that his son, Private Norman Angus, has been missing on the western front since May 3rd. Private Angus, who was 27 years of age, was before the war -in the National Pro- vincial Bank. SESSIONS.—At the Town Hall on Wednesday, before Captain Doughton and Peter Jones, Esqrs., John Jones, Portland-road, for having been drunk and disorderly was fined 10s. and required to sign the pledge. WAR SAVINGS AND FOOD ECONOMY COMMITTEE.—Alderman T. J. Samuel pre- sided at Tuesday's meeting when a discussion took place regarding the calling up of grocery hands at the present time and its effect on the town. It was stated that the men affected were previously rejected and some objection was made as to the methods of examinations.—Alderman Samuel: There are complaints of the medical examinations all over the country.—Discussion took place with regard to the exact position of the Committee as to its relation with the local authority.—The Chairman said that there was no clear statement and Mr. Jenkin James said that the business was being run from Salis- bury Square and also from the Ministry of Food.—Mr. D. P. H. Ashton said that the Com- mittee had to do only propaganda work and it required the action of the local authority to enforce the orders now in existence.—The Chair- man said that he believed the best method would be to amalgamate the Food Production Committee of the Council, which had certain powers, with the War Savings Committee and ensure co-operative working.—In connection, with fruit bottling without sugar Mr. R. Read nmde an appeal for the help of the Committee and the Chairman kindly promised to attend the meeting of the Ladies Committee on Friday to lay the subject before them.—It was stated that the opportunity to secure special supplies of sugar for jam-making was passed and that supplies would have to be obtained locally henceforward. CINEMA.—Sir Geo. Alexander in "The Second Mrs. Tanquerary" is now playing this week. Two special features are to be screened next week. Monday a seven-reel masterpiece by the London Film Company, "The Man Without a Soul," making a full programme. On Thursday a pictorial vizualisation of Geo. Eliot's famous novel, "Silas Marner." OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Friday at his home, Quebec-terrace, Llanbadarn, of Mr. James Hughes. Deceased was a weaver and was 56 years of age. Mr. Hughes was a strong politician and a member of Salem C.M. Church of which he had been a member for many years. The funeral took place on Wed- nesday at the Cemetery, the Rev Griffith Parry and the Rev. W. G. Harries, Llanbadarn, offi- ciating. The chief mourners were Mrs. Hughes, widow; Jennie and Willie, children Mr. John Evans, Llanafan, brother-in-law; Mrs David Jones, Skinner-street, sister-in-law; Miss Evans, sister-in-law; and Mrs Edwin Hughes, sister-in-law. Deep sympathy is felt with the bereaved family. I MUSICAL.—As will be seen by advertisement a performance will be given at Tabernacle Chapel on Tuesday evening next of Ambrose Lloyd's Welsh cantata and a very difficult motat by J. S. Bach. PRESENTATION.—At a practice of the Cere- digion Ladies Glee Party on Wednesday even- ing Miss Myfanwy Ellis on behalf of the choir presented the Choirmaster, Mr. John Owen, with a silver-plated epergne. Mr Owen express- ing his thanks said it had been a pleasure to him to lead the choir since its formation. CHANGES IN GRANTS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS.—Mr. David Samuel, M.A., head- master of Aberystwyth County School, has been good enough to give his opinion on the new regulations with regard to grants and entrance age which have aroused so much protest in South Wales. It is understood that the heads of secondary schools in Cardiff strongly dis- approve of the new regulations governing the entrance to Welsh schools. It was assumed that the regulation contemplates the non.admittance of pupils under twelve, but apparently this is not the meaning, as it states that secondary schools in Wales must provide education for children from twelve to eighteen, but does not say that pupils under that age are not to be admitted. It also says that comparatively few pupils between ten and twelve enter secondary schools. Whatever the state in South Wales, this is quite correct for Cardiganshire, and even if pupils under twelve were excluded Car- diganshire schools would not be appreciably affected financially or numerically. The grants obtained by Aberystwyth County School for some years for pupils under twelve have been very small, said Mr. Samuel, so that by the new regulations Aberystwyth School at least would not be seriously affected, and the gains from the increased grant for pupils from twelve to eighteen will be very considerable, as the amount is raised from E5 per annum for each pupil to ES per annum. BOY SCOUTS.—The 1st Aberystwyth Troop went into camp on Friday, May 25th. The camp was by kind permission of Lady Pryse in an excellent position on the Gogerddan estate. In i spite of somewhat threatening weather the tents were pitched while the ground was dry and all arrangements were satisfactorily made. On the Saturday some other members of the troop came up, and sports and a cricket match were held on the lawn in front of the house. The campers were somewhat alarmed in the evening by the sudden rising of a squall of wind, which, however, died down without bring- ing rain. Sunday morning was marked by a steady fall of rain which, though it hampered the preparation of breakfast, did not damp the spirits of the scouts. It cleared up in time for the scouts to start for church and by after dinner had developed into quite a fine day. In the evening the scouts marched out into the country where an informal service was held, Scout L. Wogan accompanying the hymns on his violim- It rained hard on Monday morning, but cleared up in time for an excellent cricket match which was scarcely over when a thunder storm drove the campers into a barn, where many enjoyable games were held. Tuesday was not as fine a day as could have been desired for breaking camp, and the tents had to be packed wet; but the ground was cleared in good time and the scouts arrived home about 4.30. Altogether a most enjoyable time was spent, largely due to the efforts of the scoutmaster, the Rev. T. Stephenson. A greatly-appreciated feature of the camp was the camp-fire, where many marvellous powers of thought-reading were displayed. The question of food was a considerable difficulty, as it was necessary to use as little bread as possible, and it is very creditable that the food, which though plain was plentiful, was provided at a cost of about Is. a day per head. THE FRENCH PROTESTANTS.—At the Wesleyan Church on Sunday evening after the service, Madame Barbier spoke on behalf of the French Protestants who she said numbered only 600,000 out of 38,000,000. It was, she said, the French Protestants who carried on the social redemptive work and who were responsi- I ble for the temperance movement in France. Although a small band they contributed £ 40,000 a year to foreign missions and in the destruc- tion of their little places of worship they had suffered a loss to the future spirit of the nation—perhaps a greater loss than could be easily realised. In the period of reconstruction they would look to their fellow protestants in Britain for strength and guidance. "If all the Christians had been true Christians," she said, "if they had stretched out their hands to each other the war would not and could not have happened." She deplored the preaching of hatred adding, "I do net say that wrong must not be punished, but the punishment can rest with God." The Roman Catholics were making strenuous efforts to crush the Protestants and besides this the democratic movement must be captured for Christianity. She pleaded for a greater appreciation of the work of the French Protestants and the practical sympathy of her hearers. FRUIT BOTTLING.—If you want bottles for bottling fruit without sugar you should place your order immediately with the local horti- cultural representative, Mr. R. Read, "Cambrian News." The price is 4s. 6d. per dozen for 21b. bottles, and no order for less than one dozen can be placed. If you want less than a dozen, join your order with somebody else and order a dozen between you. Arrange- ments will be made for lectures on fruit bottling; and leaflets with full instructions can be obtained on and after Friday, June 15th, at the "Cambrian News" Stores, Terrace road, free of charge. A useful booklet on fruit bottling, issued by the Royal Horticultural Society and usually sold at 3d., has been secured at a special price and will be sold at 2d. at the "Cambrian News" Stores. Unless 100 dozen is ordered by the town the Government will not supply. Order at once. THE GOVERNMENT AND DOGS.-The proposed increased taxation of dogs, with a view I to reducing the number, is meeting with strong opposition by dog breeders and fanciers. Large meetings have been held at Leeds, Bristol, Hove, and elsewhere to discuss the matter, and resolutions disapproving of the proposals have been passed. Arrangements are being made for drawing up a petition and thousands of people are prepared to attach their signatures. Last I week's Illustrated Kennel News" contains an interesting letter on the subject by Mr. A. R. Hughes, F.Z.S., Blue Bell, Aberystwyth. He gives statistics of the number of dogs kept before the war and at the present time and expresses the opinion that the agitation in the Press against dogs is of German origin. He quotes a Uerman announcement asking for gifts of dogs, which clearly shows the many uses to which they can be put by the army. He states that there is no necessity for dogs to deprive human beings of food, as there are plenty of other foodstuffs available. He considers that all dogs should be taxed alike and ends by stating that dog owners are extremely patriotic and only require a definite statement by the Government and an opportunity to state their case. KILLED IN ACTION.—On Monday morning information was received that Gunner Edgar Frank Fear, eldest son of R.S.M. and Mrs. T. R. Fear, Highbury, Dinas-terrace, had been killed in action on the 4th June. Gunner Fear who with his brother, was nearly six foot four inches tall, enlisted about eight months ago and embarked for France on the 17tli May. On arrival he immediately proceeded to the firing line and was killed within eighteen days after arrival in France. Gunner Fear was twenty-five years of age and leaves a widow and little girl. When called up he was a man- ager in the hosiery department of Mr. H. Wagstaff of Wilton-road, Victoria, London. He was a young man of fine character and a devoted Sunday School teacher. His brother (Corporal Richard Gordon Fear, of the 1st London Rifle Brigade), who is now gas in- structor of his battalion, was seriously wounded in the big push on the 1st July, 1916, and is now the only son of four remaining. His father, who is well known for his work in connection with the comforts fund for Aberystwyth boys, was for seventeen years in the Grenadier Guards, for fifteen years as a non-commissioned officer. He was also for fifteen years regimental ser- geant-major at the Duke of York Military School, and the loss the family has now sustained will evoke the sympathy of everyone in the town and district, and of every man who has been the recipient of Mr. Fear's parcels. The members of the Special Constabulary Drill Class, of which Sergeant-major Fear is instructor, passed a vote of sympathy with him and his family on Tuesday evening and, as will be seen by another report, a similar expression was made at the Y.M.C.A. meeting. In a letter to Mrs. Fear the Chaplain of the Brigade said that her husband was laid to rest in a quiet little cemetery with his comrades standing reverently by the grave-ide and that it was intended erect- ing a cross and planting flowers on the grave. MENTIONED.—The liev. W. T. Hazard, who was curate at Llanelly until be became chaplain of a battalion ( f the Welsh Reg iment, j has been mentioned in despatches. He is a native of Breconshire and was educated at Aber- ystwyth College. FRUIT BOTTLING.—Mrs Griffith, 52 Marine- terrace, has been appointed by the Board I of Agriculture as lecturer and organiser for the county in fruit bottling. Mrs. Griffith gained 110 marks out of 120 maximum in an examination in the subject held in London last week at the conclusion of the course, and in- tends commencing her campaign forthwith. Two- pound bottles are available at 4s. 6d. a dozen. MISSING.—News has been received that Private Thomas Clements has been missing since April 29th. Mr. Clements was the son of the late Mr. T. J. Clements, solicitor, Kingston- on-Thames, and nephew of Mrs Hugh Hughes, Bronpadarn. He enlisted in November, 1915, in the Public Schools Battalion and has been in France for several months. Previous to that he had been with Mr. Hugh Hughes as manag- ing clerk. He was a qualified solicitor. SALE OF INTOXICANTS.—Some people do not appear to be aware that according to the Defence of the Realm regulations, "If any per- son gives, sells, procures, or supplies, or offers to give, sell, procure, or supply to or for a member of any of His Majesty's forces who is undergoing hospital treatment, any intoxicant, he shall be guilty of a summary offence against these regulations, unless he proves that the in- toxicant was or was offered to be given, sold, procured, or supplied under doctor's orders in connection with his hospital treatment, or proves that he did not know and had no reason- able ground for suspecting that the person to or I for whom he gave, sold, procured, or supplied the intoxicant or offered to do so, was under- going hospital treatment." SEAPLANE.—On Sunday evening visitors and inhabitants who happened to be on the front were interested to see an aeroplane on the horizon. Before it got near enough to be plainly distinguished without the aid of a glass it changed its course and flew away in a north- westerly direction. There was a good deal of discussion as to what it was, some thinking that it was an airship, but the coast watchers soon established its identity. HOSPITAL.—The Commandant thanks the following :-Eggs and flowers, Misses Ceinwen Morgan, Olwen Jenkins, Bow Street; bathing costumes, Mr. David Howell": magazines, Mr. Z. B. Evans, Council School, Bronant; flowers, Mrs. Herbert, Penlan, Lledrod; mint, Mr. Jones, Nantyrwel. Rhubarb from'the follow- ing :—Dr. Rowlands, Mrs. Edwards, Lovesgrove Farm; Mrs. Stephens, Tanllan, Taliesin. Whist prizes from the Butchers Association, for the patients, walking stick, silver cigarette case, safety razor, two pocket wallets, barometer-, cigarettes, pipe in case, patience in case; for the staff, silver egg stand, rose bowl. WOUNDED SOLDIERS.—On Tuesday the wounded soldiers and staff enjoyed an outing to Devil's Bridge. They started shortly after nine in the morning and arrived home at about ten o'clock at night after an enjoyable outing. FETE.—A fete is to be held in the beautiful Cwm Grounds next Wednesday for the purpose of raising funds for providing wool for comforts for our troops. The programme will include a play by children, concerts, competitions, etc., and tea will be provided. The arrangements have been made by a sub-committee of the War Service Committee, and it is hoped that the fete will be well attended, as funds are urgently needed. Entrance tickets are on sale at 6d. each and charabancs will leave for Cwm during the afternoon from the Promenade. The programme should prove most attractive. ABERYSTWYTH SOLDIERS.-Mr., Harry Evans, Trefechan, cousin of Mr. Evans and Mrs Griffiths, Dinas-terrace, has been killed on a steamer attacked by a submarine. Bomber Arthur Edwards, Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Gogerddan-place, has been wounded in the recent fighting in France. He has been in France for two years and has seen service at Loos aid on the Somme. Amongst those home on leave are Sergeant L. Phillips, son of Mr. J. Phillips, Stanley-terrace, who has been out in France for nineteen months; Stokers Stanley and David Parry, sons of Mr. John Parry, Greenfield-street; Private Percy Gunn, South Wales Borderers, who has been on active service for two years and has been wounded once; and Capt. Peter Edwards, son of Mr. and 1 Mrs. Edwards, The Laurels. j MEMORIAL.-At St. David's Church, Li, ) pool, a memorial tablet to the Vicar (the Rev. James Davies, M.A.), has been unveiled. The deceased was a son of the late Captain Davits, Marine-terrace, Aberystwvth. Marine-terrace, Aberystwvth. SUCCESSES.—At an examination in home nursing for members of the 6th Cardigan V.A.D I was held at 8, Laura-place, on Saturday, by Dr D. M. Davies, Aberayron. All the candidates were successful as follow:—Fifth year, Mrs. E. C. Edwardes. Fourth year, Misses Mary Davies, Amy Hollier, Dot Richards, and Maggie Warburton. Third year, Mrs. Annie Evans, Misses M. E. James and Ceridwen Williams; and second year, Miss Ellen Roberts and Mr. J. Jenkin Humphreys. The following were suc- cessful in first aid examination :-Fifth year, Mrs. E. C. Edwardes, and fourth year, Miss Mary Davies. THE LATE DR. ETHE.—The funeral of Dr. C. H. Ethe took place at Canford Cemetery, Bristol, on Monday. The service was conducted by the Rev. Maurice Griffith, formerly of Salem Chapel, Aberystwyth, and in addition to friends and relatives of Mrs. Ethe there were present Professor Marshall and Mr. J. H. Davies, representing Dr. Ethe's former College colleague; Mr. Angus of Cardiff; as well as Sir Isambard Owen and Professor Sibree of Bristol University. There were numerous tributes. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Friday, after long illness, of Miss Olwen Benson, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benson, Preswylfa. Deceased, who was nineteen, had been a member of TrefecHan Sunday School and Tabernacle Chapel. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the Rev. R. J. Rees and the Rev. J. M. Harries.Rees officiating. The chief mourners were mother and father, Mr. Goronwy Benson, London; and Lance-corporal Ewart Benson, Seaforth Highlanders, who has been invalided home. ADVERTISEMENTS ON THE BEACH.—A Correspondent writes: During the past week a large board has been placed on the beach, per- manently attached to posts, announcing enter- tainments given by the Corporation. The adver- tisement is not only a disfigurement and obstruc- tion of the beach, but it is most unfair to other entertainers in the town. The Coliseum and the Pier Pavilion pay 'heavy rates; the Cinema pays a heavy rent to the Corporation for the Market Hall, as well as rates, and Ellison's Troupe pay a lare-e sum Annually for the permit to perform on the Castle Grounds. If the beach is to be used for advertising purposes, these providers of entertainments for visitors are as much entitlect--to a beach advertisement as the Corporation. THE ROLL OF HONOUR-The Town Roll of Honour has now been placed in the Public Library Pnd, ppart from the g-eat purpose it serves, it I also a very fine production. The Roll, whir-h is surmounted by two crossed Union Ja-ks.is the one issued by the Foreign Office and all the names hpve been engrossed by Mr. Eyre Evans who t'ok the initiative in eecurin.? the names of the town's heroes. In front of the roll it is proposed to keep a bowl of fresh flowers and townspeople are asked to take their gifts of flowers to the Library for tMs purpose. LIBRARY COMMITTEE.-The Library Com- mitweon Tuesday -esolved to grant facilities for the Librarian (Mr Hall) to attend the -o-rse for is beial, or?ani<ujd lw the Welsh National Library in connection with the summer school. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Ihe annual outing was made on Wednesday to the Rheidol Falls. The party, which was con- veyed in brakes, spent an enjoyable time. SUNDAY POSTING.-8ince the beginning of the month the collection on Sunday has been days P'm' °f 5"55 p'm- as on week" .ndARE) °f \?TIPUES-Messrs. Cooke Bros. nd Roberts. Newtown and Abervstwvth con- fnd ,V K,1CC^(UVf°Ur da3's ofthe rare v collection of antiques formed by the Misses Vaughan Rees, the Terrace, on Wed- nesday and the three succeeding days last week. Ihe Auctioneers disposed of about 500 lots each day. The remaining portion of the collection including jewellery, silver, rare old china and pottery will be submitted for sale early in August. A full report will appear next week WEATHER OBSERVATIONS for weeking June 14th. 1917. max. min. rain. sunshine June 8 65.0 54.0 .001 6.7 June 9 59.0 48.0 .005 3.5 June 10 58.0 45.() 13.0 June 11 60.0 54.0 12.0 June 12 70.0 55.0 11.7 June 13 74.0 56.0 11.0 June 14 68.0 55.0 .002 4.5