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.I Distinguished Nantcwnlle Officer. Lieut. H. B. DAVIES. I Monmouthshire Regiment, son of the Rev. D. M. Davies, Nantcwnlle Vicarage, Felinfach, who has been two years at the Western Front and is now twenty-one years of age, has re- ceived the following doóument ThEY 29th Division, Gallipoli, 1915-16; Somme, 1916-17; .Arras, Ypres, and Cambrai, 1917. Lieut. H. B. Davies, Monmouthshire Regiment, I have read with much pleasure the reports of your regimental commander regarding your gallant conduct and devotion to duty in "the field in Flanders, 1917, and have ordered your name and deed to be entered in the record of the 29tih Divisfon. Beauvoiri da Leat, major- general, commanding 29th Division.

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RHEIDOL VALLEY. Mr J. Hodgkinson Carrington, C.M.E., accom- panied by Mr. Davies, Aberystwyth Corpora- tion foreman, visited the district on Friday and surveyed from Rhiwfrori as far as Rheidol Falls in connection with the electric power scheme. Four men engaged in timber felling have taken Caegynon in which to live during their work in the locality. Mr. D. S. Jones, Garth House, Capel Bangor, son of Mr. David Jones, Llain, has met with a serious accident whilst timber felling, one of his toes having been cut off. <> The decision of Carmarthen Medical Board in the case of Mr. John Meredith, Tynfron, has now been confirmed by the medical assessors in -London. Private William Davies, Aberffrwd Upper Farm, is home on leave for ten days from hospital. He had some eight months ex- perience in France. We regret that last week an erroneous state- ment appeared under this heading to the effect that the large plantation of the Rheidol Mine had been purchased by Messrs. Anderson and Co., Liverpool. We have been requested to contradict iris statement and have pleasure in making the correction. A cheque for £1 from the Devil's Bridge Concert Committee was presented to Private Evan Benjamin, Glynrheidol, at Bethel concert, and 10s. by Aberffrwd Concert Committee.

1 DEVIL'S BRIDCE. Private Evan Richard Davies, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Davies, Dolau, Ilhosygell, is reported wounded. It was only some three weeks ago that he left Ireland for France. Previous to joining the army he was engaged at a boot factory at Lampeter and served his apprenticeship with Mr. John Jones, Dolau- afan, Crosswood. Private Llewelyn Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan, Tynllwyn, is home on leave. He is one of five brothers who have joined the forces. Nothing has been heard of one of them for over a year. Lance-corporal David Jenkins, Glanrhyd, has for the second time gone to the Western Front, after serving for many months in Ireland. The Rev. W. G. Harris, C.M. minister, Llan- badrn, occupied the pulpit of Mynach Chapel on Sunday and delivered timely sermons. The Pitwood Association of South Wales have commenced felling larch below the line near the Station. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Williams, Bancrhydd, Rliosygell, have been notified that their son (Pte. Ivor Charles Williams) was slightly wounded in one of the recent engagements on the Western front. News has reached Mrs. Jones, Glanrhyd, that her husband (Gnr. Wm. Jones, R.G.A.) is in the best of health. He is stationed in Egypt. Gnr. Jones has been near the historic river Jordan and seems to be very cheerful.

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Three Years Away. ABER SEAMEN HOME ON LEAVE. INTERESTING INTERVIEW. • Seamen W. Brown, Dick Parry, E. D. Lewis, and W. Wright are home on twenty-ieght days leave, having served since the Outbreak of war with the Navy. This is their first visit home since that memorable Sunday when the naval reservists \v^r3 mobilised—a {Sunday that v('ill never be forgotten at Aberystwyth. A brief outline of tkeir doings was told to a representative of the "Cambrian News," and is exceedingly interesting. From Aberystwyth they proceeded to Devonport and there they separated and joined different ships. About eleven were sent together on one of H.M. men- of war, and among that number were the sea- men now home. In two days they put to sea and their dfttty was ^atroljing the English Channel and thus helping to tighten the "blockade." They made two trips to the Con- tinent with troops and afterwards proceeded to the Mediterranean where in a short fight one man-not from Aber.—was killed. In the course of their duty there they went to the rescue of a wrecked ship and brought away the survivors, though not without a deal of hard work. Leaving the Mediterranean, they went further afield, and wherever they touched the navy men were well treated. When asked whether they received mails regularly, the reply was that letters came perhaps once a month, and often only once n three months, as they hardly ever came in touch with a ship. They, therefore heard hardly any- thing concerning the progress of the war. To the question "What do you think of R.S.M Fear's fund," the reply was "Splendid—we received our parcels regularly and in good condition. Often we were completely out of cigs. and the parcels came as a great boon." The speaker added that they intended seeing R.S.M. Fear and personally thank fiim on behalf of the men at sea. No submarines were out in the early days of the war, but on the way home they were met by quite a number and one ship was sunk, but most of the crew saved, Since first putting to sea this is the first time they have landed in England and it is the first visit home after three years and nine months' absence. A.LI.E.

Comforts for Fighters. ig LETTERS FROM EGYPT. The following are extracts from letters re- oeived by R.S.M. Fear from A }1" nnn serving abroad in acknowledgment oi parcels Pte. D. T. Jones, Egypt—It is a great com- fort to us to know that the kind friends of Aber think of us. May God bless you and give you strength to carry on. I feel duty bound to become a member of the Y.M.C.A. after the benefits we have received. The best of luck to the Aber. branch. You will be pleased to know that I have met one of your old boys who used to be at the Duke of York's School. T"'II. T 11 rte. jacx oamuel, ■kgypt—I. am sure the boys on all the fronts acclaim YOI indeed as their pal." Yet you might never know you are repaid. Letters, however expressed, are arti- ficial: they disguise rather than discover our real sentiments. Those at home realise all that this war means. Our hardships they cannot share and we are thankful ffor that. We thank you for all you are doing to enligthen our task. Pte. Tom Rees, Egypt-I shall be pleased to become a member of the Y.M.C.A. and I hope it will prove a success. I am thankful to you and all Aber. friends for kindnesses and hope this terrible crisis will soon be over. God bless you all. Pte. J. Jones, Egypt-I have been here about three months having been transferred on account of health. I am at supply work and quite comfortable. I missed my old 'pals at first, but the boys here are all verv sociable. I shall be most willing to join the Y.M. Driver Dan Jones, Egypt-One feels that he cannot express thanks sufficiently for what the dear friends at home are doing. I was glad to hear you had started a Y.M.C.A. and I shall be most pleased to become a member. I had a few nights with the boys of the Battery a few months back, whe were all looking well. Gunner E. W. Jones, Palestine-I am glad to hear you have opened a Y.M.C.A. and I shall become a. member. The Y.M. is doing good work here. Driver A. P. Thomas, Egypt—No doubt you are aware of the big advance we have made in Palestine. Johnnie Turk is having a lively time. We had quite an exciting time yesterday watehing a fight in the air between our airmen and Johniiie Turk's. Our airmen came off best. I shall be pleased to become a member of thr Y.M.C.A. I hope to have the luck to come back to dear old Aber. again. I came across several of the Aber. boys a few days ago, amongst them being Rerury Powell. They are all look- ing well. C.Q.M.S. S. Peake, Salonika-I can assure you that the thoughtfulness of Aber. friends is appreciated by all the boys. I take much pleasure in reading extracts from different letters from different countries. We are still in the same camp. We have had a more severe winter thi year than the other two I have spent II One day is briliiant sunshine and the next V/.zardg and heavy downfalls of snow. In some i;tceg where the snow had drifted it was seven or eight foot deep. I expect the end oi this nionth will see the end of winter. Then for heat. I shall be pleased to become a mem- ber of the Y.M.C.A. It is now twenty-one months since I was in one. Of course we have these institutions up the line, but our company has not been lucky enough to camp near one. I know they are appreciated very much, and I trust before this year is over to spend an enjoy- able time in the Aber. Y.M. Driver R. E. Humphreys, Salonika-My com- rades rejoiced with me when we arrived back in oainp to find a parcel of cigs waiting for us. It is very good of the friends at Aber. to think of us. Pte. D. O. Morgan, Salonika-I had a pleasant surprise yesterday, receiving another parcel from Aber. The supply of smokes here is very uncertain and often we cannot get any. The little card with its comforting words is also very acceptable. Driver R. T. Jones, Salonika—The parcel came iusfc in time for Good Friday. I can assure you I appreciate the contents and also the little card. The verse reminds me of the time I used to go to Sunday School. I am in good health considering the changeable weather we are having. Good luck to you all and many thanks for your kind thoughts. Pte. I). J. r.vis. Malta--Tlie cigs were greatiy appreciated and also the little card. We are t' weather at present comparable with milT-summer at home. Every- where is covered with vegetation. Really I quite believe if the homeland achieved the standard of Malta regarding agriculture we could have been well away with food troubles. One fails to see a. yard of ground uncultivated. Pte. B. Samuel, Franco.—I am pleased to say I am quite weil aud having a busy time since the offensive started. The German planes came down very low, firing at us with machine guns down very low, firing at us with machine guns and dropping bomh: but T have been very lucky so far. T thank God for His great cave. Oorpl. T. J. Keane, Fiiiiep-T am gradually settling down after a well-enjoyed visit home. People can scarcely realise how eagerlv cm* looks forward to leave: It is generally admitted that we are now at a most critical period sftid it behoves everybody to keep steady. Life just now is full of toil and suffering, yet there is comfort to be derived from the knowledge that a day must coma when we shall return.. I think the proposal to honour those fallen by building a permanent memorial should find much favour with the men who have been abroad. Future generations will the more quickly apnreciate its significance and in years to come when the shadow of war will have passed. The Aber. Y.M.C.A. would stand as a lasting symbol of the great sacrifices once made. Pte. T. G. Humphreys, France—The beauti- fully-worded card I appreciate greatly. It puts lie.w life and encouragement into us when we read it. It is good of the kind people of Aber. to think of us. I was pleased to hear' of the great efforts you are making with regard to UF' Y.M.C.A. May God bless you in all your good work. I often meet Lqnce-Corpi. de Lloyd. I am so Vlad to meet him and to have n chat. Pte. G. Jenkins. Franco—It is a treat to know that we have such good friends thinkinsr of' m. I am pleased to hear of the Y.M.C.A. at Aber. and shall certainly become a member. Sapper A. Mason, France—There is no ne^d for me to. state how kind all you Aber. folks j have been to your soldiers and T feel yon have

"T Aberystwyth Pals. Private EDWARD EVANS, Cheshire Reginjcnt. Youngest son of Mr. Robert Evans, Nnntcriri.. Lodge. Private Evans was kjled in France recently and was formerly on the staff of the National Library. < Private GORDON PHILLIPS, Cheshire Regiment, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips, Terrace- road, who joined the army the same time as Private Edward Evans (in March, 1917). Both were in the same regiment and had been in France since January. The first news to reach home of the deatn ot Private Evans was contained in a letter from Pnva-e Gordon Phillips; but the official intimation was re- ceived by Private Evans's' parents en Friday.

ABERARTH. Captain Thomas Jones, Castle Gree%, Llanfi- hangel Ystrad, died on Monday, April 15th\ aged seventy-six years. He was the son of the late Mr. Daniel Jones, Albert-street, and brother to Captain Daniel Jones, 3, North- road, Aberayron. He was a deacon at Tyn- gwndwn Congregational Cburch. His son (Dr Tom Jones) predeceased him. His other children are Miss Jones, Castle Green, and Mrs. Parry, wife of the Rev, J. T. Parry, late of Cilcennin. DEATH OF MR. ROWLAND PUGH. Mr. Rowland Pugh died on Wednesday, April 17th, aged eighty years, in many ways he was the most conspicuous member of the community. His woollen factory was known far and wide. He established by virtue of it a trade which made Llanddewi Aberarth a business centre for woollen goods. He had acquired landed property in and around the village and was a. man of much force of character. He was one of the sound inflexible Radicals of the Thomas Gee cult. His wife, who survives him, was a daughter of t. late Captain David Evana, "(Dewi Lasat," a sea captain of progressive views and enterprise far beyond his epoch. He and Mr. Pugh* formed the backbone of the movement to build a British School in the village, which is now a Council School. Previous to that all the village children had to climb the hill lo t', National School. It is owing to their strenu- ous views on political matters that so many of the funerals at Llanddewi Aberarth to-day are conducted under the Burial Laws Amendment Act, 1880. Mr. Pugh was a native of Towyn, Mermneth" and hi •ufrteranqe betrayed lite j North Wales origin to tEe end. He leaves a son, who carries on the business, and a daugh- ter, who is the wife of Mr E. T Davies, builder and miller, Aberarth. His other daughter (Mrs David Jones) died ten days only before him.

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Camp Reflections. (BY A SENTIMENTAL WALLAH). Do the people of Aberystwyth sometimes think what their boys will like to see when ia God's good tune they returH from the war? I mean Irom the public point of view. Many of the soldiers and sailors (vide "Comforts for Fighters" column) hive expressed their warm approval of R.8.M. Fear's idea to transform Uie Ska.ing Rink into a Memorial Hall. It is a splendid idea wiiifch deserves to be adopted enthusiastically by the ratepayers and their representatives as one of the most appropriate and tangible means of showing respect to the memory of the brave dead and appreciation of the sacrifices made. It will also add to the architectural beauty of the town and help to remedy the obvious deficiency of attractive public accommodation. Is the project likely to be considered? Another idea which the Town @ouncil might well consider is that of conferring the Freedom .of the Borough on local men and women who have gained distinction in the war or have rendered distinguished service for which they U""J, Vl -y uuo, receive omciai recognition. The Freedom of the Borough is a great privi- lege which should not be awarded indiscrimin- ately; but there is no reason why it should he withheld altogether, as it seems to me, has been the Council's inflexible inclination. Oppor- tunities have been missed of conferring the honour on those who have amply deserved it in the past, and let us hope that no opportunities will be missed in connection with the war. Among others who might be named, the ser- vices of R.S.M. Fear deserve to be publicly recognised, particularly owing to hie pains- taking, self-devoted, and successful efforts in providing comforts for the fighters from Aber. They will unanimously support the proposal, and it will surely please them as much to know that the townSople intend to honour the initiator of the fund as that they are readv to uphold his efforts to the end. The f, nd in its success and beneficence gives the town note- worthy distinction. It is not only because of the material comfort it affords that the fund is appreciated, but mostly because of the kind pmotive with which ii was prompted und the happy thoughts which it continually brings of the dear old town. It is so human to feel elated when what has been familiar is lost awhile and then recov- ered in unexpected places and circumstances. Only those who have experienced it can appre- ciate the inspiriting influence of coming into touch after a spell of absence, notably in war- time, with anything or anybody connected with Aberystwyth. Let two or three Welsh readers imagine, as an example, how they would feel if they attended an-English service somewhere unusual and heard. "Aberyatwyth" sung, though the words be jiot in the minor key like "Beth Sydd I Mi yn y Byd." Here is* anothei- Example. Three Welsh soldiers (not unknown in Cardiganshire) met in a camp town on the South Coast one Sunday evening and, to tbei* surprise, the Salvation Army congregating at the street corner began their service with a hymn to the air of Ar Hyd y Nos." Surprises are only to be ex- pected in this surprising war-time; but a sur- prise so pleasant as that one rarely falls to one's lot. The band 'hardly did justice to the Cymric air, and all" the English singing of Aberystwyth"! I have heard lacked the "hwyl;" but occasions like these appeal more to the sentimental than to the critical mind. Since that casual .meeting on the street corner we have started Welsh services and the singing was "bendigedig." They were the first. services of the kind ever held in the vicinity. If they produced a little home-sick- ness was it to be wondered at? A Welsh Guardsman, who was w his way back to France .within a week, remarked that it was the first Welsh sermon he had heard for six months. Apart from the spirit of devotion and of national pride, the chief feeling, no doubt, was that of freedom from the predominant influence of the war and of the longing-yearning-for return to the familiar faces and scenes which the war "has placed asunder. The opportunity of for- getting the war for a iime, of obtaining even so much security and relaxation, could not be missed. This sentimental feeling will rightly be re- garded as a weakness in war-time; but who will grudge it when those who have had terrible experiences and have been in dreadful places— aye, and are beipg hardened to go back there- can forgef for a little while what they have seen and what they have been through and have a brief ecstasy in the old songs of praise and in the recollections of pre-war life? Per- haps it was something like this that Mark Twain had in his mind when he wrote the phrase transmuted a sentiment into an embodiment.-

ECLWYSFACH Eglwysfach has lost one of its most beauti- ful characters in the death of Mr. H. F. Owens, ex-schoolmaster, who had been doing educa- tional work for upwards of thirtv-five years and was greatly beloved by his pupils, whom he liked to call "My Children,'5 and respected by their parents. The deceased also acted as I organist at church for over twenty-seven years. The funeral took place on April 6th at the Parish Church, where the remains of his wife were laid a to rest a few years ago. The Rev.. R. Roberts officiated at the house, and the Rev. Mr. Richard, rector, at the church. The mourners included Miss Jennie M. Owen, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Owen, Charing Cross, London, son and daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Rees, Llangynog, son-in-law and daughter; and Mr. William Jones-Hughes, J.P.; Aber- dovey.

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(Continued from previou column.) done all in your power to provide the Best for the boys. I am glad to note of the success of the Y.M. I do not think there has ever been such a tome, for the launching of so desirable a cause. The suggested memorial hall will not only commemorate the splendid heroism of our soldiers, but will also provide recreation social, intellectual, and spiritual fellowship. It is quite a pleasure to read your cards. Bugler G. Jeukins and Pte. Rogers, France—No doubt you have read how things are go-ing out here, but believe me the Hun is J8)t having things an his own way. He has had to pay dearly for what he has had. We have a lot to be thankful for and we trust fortune will always favour us with a smile. I wish you and ail Aber. friends the best of luck. Sapper E. J. Felix, France-I am writing on behalf of my brother (LancerCorpl. W. H. Felix) also. We had no cigs. at the time when your parcel arrived. Since the big push things have been very unsettled. We have had a try- ing time. I met two Penparke boys—Thomas, who used* to be in the Star Tea Co., and .D. Lloyd Jenkins, draper. It is nice to see some of the boys from Aber. Acknowledgements have. also been received from Stoker S. Parry, R.N.; Pte. J. D. Grif- jfiths, Driver H. Davies, Salonika; Sapper R. J. Ellis, Pte. J. R. Newman, Driver G. S. White, Italy; Bombardier A. J. Hughes, Sappers D. Rowlands, A. J. Rowe, Driver D. Rice, Sapper W. D. Humphreys, Driver D. 0. Jones, and Gunner T. H. Cheshire, France. Contributions. Amount already acknowledged (Christmas, 1915), £146 5s.; do. (weekly), M9 9s. 51d.; Mr J. D. Perrott, J.P., 6, Marine-terrace (10th), RI; Mr F. R. Roberts, Solicitor (28th), 10s.; Mrs T. North (25th), 10s.; Mr. Henry Davis, Iron- monger, (21st), 10s.; Miss M. A. Watkins, Rock House (15tli), 10s.; Mr. Mcllquham, Bridgend Stores (14th), 5s.: Mr. Silburn, bootmaker, Alexandra-road (3rd), 5s.; Jlr. Basil Williams, Sea View-place, per Public Library (3rd), 2s. 6d; Councillor David Ellis (7th), 2s.; Aber. Special r^r.ctjKiii-ivTT n..il1 1"Ct" na/UM Oo ra ■ iw Y.M.C.A. W#ekiv Tribute (22nd), 7s.; Corpora- tion employees (115th), 4s.; Mr. James, Tan- yard, employees (32nd), 3s. 6d.; "Cambrian News" employees (129th), 3s.; Electric Works employees (116th), 2s. 9d.; Mr Teviotdale's em- ployees (127th), 2s.; Mr. David Watkins's em- ployees (52nd), 2s.; total, 21111 2s. 8Id. Thirty- five parcels, which mclude two new recipients and thirty-one non^ftnokers parcels sent this week cost £10 7s. 9!'d.: contributions for the week, S5 8s. 3d.