The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH. ADDRESSES.—On Sunday the Rev. J. M. Harries Rees, Calvmistie Methodist missionary from North Assam, addressed congregations at Penparke and at Tabernacle. He and his family have bees res.dents in Aberystwytll during the war, being enforced to leave the sphere of their labours. But now, owing to the cessation of hostilities. they are a!lowed to return to their work. FC-NERAL.-On -Saturday the fuueral took place of Mr. William Lewls, Hafod, Alexandra road. Deceased was a nat,ve of Lolfor. For seven years was Singer's Sewing Machine Com- pany's representative at Newtown, and took up I sinular duties at Aberystwyth where he had been for over seventeen years. The chief mourners were Mrs. Lewis twidow), Miss Annie Lewis (daughter), Mr Joseph H. Iæwis (son), Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Morris (sisters-in-law), Mrs. Rogers (niece), Swansea; Mrs. Morgan (cousin), Mr. John Lewis ^brother), Caersws; Mr Woosnam and Mr. Morris (brothers-in-law), Llandinam. Mr. Powning, Carmarthen, repre- sented Singer's Sewing Machine Company. The Revs. Thomas Williams and Ronald Thomas otriciated at the house and graveside. The bearers were deceased's fellow deacons at the Baptist Church. Private J. Hamer Lewis (eldest son) did not arrive in time from France to attend the funeral. DEATH.—Miss Elizabeth Richards, second daughter of Mrs. Richards, Troedyrhiw, Glas- grug, passed away on Monday morning. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at two o'clock. WILL.-Mr. William Henry Whitehouse, of The Woodlands, Penglaise-i oad, Aberystwyth, who died 18th August last, aged seventy-five years, left property of the gross value of £ 2,777 witli net personalty El,844. The testator left his premises in Hockley-street and Nortliamp- ton-street, Birmingham, and The Woodlands to, his wife for life, with remainder to the children of his brother George, and his sister, Catherine Fowler, E50 each to his sisters Catherine and Arabella, and the residue of his property to his wife. OBITUARY.—The death of Miss Sarah Wood, who has been in the employ of Mr. W. H. Ward, 38, Great Darkgate-street, for over ten years, occurred on Monday morning from pneumonia. Miss Wood had been away for a fortnight's holiday and returned on Thursday evening seriously ill. At the request of heV friends, Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson, 6, Terrace- road, she went to stay with them, hoping to recover in a few days, but though everything possible was done and every care taken she passed away on Monday morning. A fead feature of the case is that one of her sisters I died from the same complaint last week. The funeral will take place on Friday morning at eleven o'clock. Both establishments of Ward j and Co. will be closed until one o'clock. I SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.—The date of I the visit to the town of Miss Huntley, of the Sunday School Union, will be published shortly. ] LATE MR. T. R. JONES. At the religious services held on Thursday evening and Sunday at the Y.M.C.A t<Juching references were made to the death of Mr T R. Jones who always took a great interest in the meetings, and votes of sympathy were passed with Mrs T. R. Jones in her bereavement j SAFE IN HOLLAND.- SapTet- R. D. Jenkins, R.E., son of Mr Jenkins, builder, Minymor, South-road, was taken prisoner by the Germans in the March offensive and a letter was received from him in August. Information has now been received that the young man is in Holland TRAP ACCIDENT.—On Sunday Professor Levi preached at Aberffrwd C.M. Chapel and, according to local accounts, treated his hearers to strong meat. On coming home in a four- wheeler, owing*it is said to the badness of the road, the trap broke in two, the horse and front part going off, leaving the Professor in posses- of the hinder part. No one was hurt and a three-mile walk heme did no one any harm. MEMORIAL TO CBANOGWEN.—Thfere is a movement on foot to have a memorial to Cran- ogwen by establishing a scholarship for Cardi- ganshire gtrls at the University College. Cran. ogwen spent her life in the service of her country, especially in connection with educa- tion and temperance. AM appeal is made for subscriptions which can be forwarded to Miss Rowlands, Farnam, who has herself contributed II Eloo. < NO MONEY TAKEN.—We understand that no money was taken from Boots. Cash Chemists' shop when it was broken into recently. FUNERAL.—The funeral took place on Tuesday of Mr. Lindsey Davies, son of I Mr. John Davies, Pembroke House, Queen's- road. The chief mourners were Mr. John Davies (father), Miss Gwenllian Davies (sister), Petty Officer Ernie Davies (brother), Bom- bardier J. M. Evans, Mr. Arthur Isaac, and Mr Joseph Williams (uncles), Nurse Potts, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Lloyd, Miss Martha Edwards, Miss Morris, Mrs. Talmon Jones (aunts), and Master Llewelyn Isaac. The Rev. D. Lynne Davies officated. Seconr- lieutfnallt D. J. Davies, M.C., and Trumpeter W. J. Davies (brothers), are in France. Wreaths were sent by father, brothers, and sister; Archdeacon Williams and family; Auntie Davies and family, Mftlvern House; Captain and Mrs. Enos and family, Cardiff; Regimental Sergeant-major Fear; Mr. Henry Roberts, The Green, Trefechan; Mrs. Shaw, 62, Marine-terrace; Misses M. and K. Morgan, New-street; Mr John Potts ind family, Trinity- place; Mr and Mrs. D. T. (mas and family, Albert-place; Misses P. and Blodwen Jenkins, Crynfryn-row; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Clifton House; Mrs. Guest, Marine-terrace; Misses Dorothy and Dilys Evans; Miss Gwyneth Thomas, Upper Portland-street; Mr. and Mrs. James and Dolly, St. David's House. p2672 COUNTY SCHOOL.—As will be seen from an advertisement, the Governors of the School have decided to re-open school for next term on Tuesday, December 31st. In view of the long recess, owing to the influenza epidemic, the Governors at their meeting last week passed to open at as early a date as possible to make up, as far as was in their power, for time lost this term. A similar curtailment of the Easter holiday will also be effected. OBITUARY.—The 'death occurred on Satur- day night, at the age of sixteen years, of Mr. Harry Jeffries, son of Mr and Mrs. William Jeffries, Trinity-row. Deceased was a member of the Y.M.C.A., sergeant in the Church Lads Brigade, and a faithful member of Holy Trinity Church. He was very popular among the town boys and was formerly employed as grocer's assistant with Mr. Sylvanus Edwards, Great Darkgate-street. He was of a very plaasant disposition. The funeral took place on Wednes- day afternoon. The Church Lads Brigade attended the funeral. The choir boys of the Holy Trinity Church sang Upon the Resur- rection Morning," and the "Last Post" was sounded by Lance-corporal Bertie Griffiths, of the Church Lads' Brigade. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Jeffries (father and mother), Private William Jeffries (brother), the Misses Lizzie, Alice, Maggie, Lawrie, Ida, Katie, Nellie, and Helena Jeffries (sisters), Miss Agnes West (cousin), and Mrs. Haines (cousin). The Rev. D. Lynne Davies officiated I at the house and graveside RED CROSS HOSPITAL.-The Commandant thanks the following for their gifts: Six pounds sprouts, nine pounds cabbage, Lord Lisburne: chicken, Mrs. Lewis, Salem. SAVED BY WELSH.-During one of his ex- peditions in Africa, the late Mr. Griffith, F.R.G.S., saved his life by using the Welsh language. He was in company with a couple of Kaffir boys making a short cut on his way home across a corner of the Transvaal when he was accosted by a small party of Boers who in- formed him of the war between England and the Transvaal and said they intended shooting every Rooinek (Englishman) they met. While parlying in the Taal in order to gain time, one of his boys declared that Mr. Griffith was not an Englishman and finding that the idea had taken root he gave the Boers the Lord's Prayer in Welsh and followed it up by singing "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." The Boers were event- ually convinced, invited him to their camp for coffee, and escorted him in safety over the Transvaal. FUNERAL.—The funeral took place on Thursday of last week of Mrs. Thomas Roberts, wife of Lance-corporal Thomas Roberts, Colenso, Rheidol-terrace. The chief mourners were Mr. Thomas Roberts (husband), Mr. and Mrs. John Owen (fatner and mother), Misses Maggie, Mary, Nellie, and ,Dorothy Owen (sisters), Mr J. Roberts (brother-in-law), Mrs. Roberts (sister-in-law), and the Rev. and Mrs S. Jones (brother and sister-in-law), Carmar- thenshire; and Messrs. S., H. R., and D. C. Owen (uncles). The Rev. T. E. Roberts I and the Rev. S. Jones officiated. RED CROSS -fHOSPlTAIv—The Command- ant thanks the following for tiheir gifts:— II Potatoes, Mrs. Morgan, Erw House, Llanfar- ian; jam, Miss Jones, cookery mistress, Ty- llwyd; Brussel sprouts, cabbages, Lord Lis- burne; cabbages, Lady Pryse. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—The balance sheet of the District Co-operative Society for seven months ended October 2nd' shows' a profit of £ 127 Is. lOkd., which the Committee purpose to dispose of as follows :-Dividend on mem- bers' purchases, at 6d. in the pound, jB38 6s 3d; to redemption fund, Is. in the pound on mem- bers' share capital, £ 28 5s. 8d.; and £ 60 9s. 9d. to reserve to meet future emergencies. MEMORIAL SERVICE.-On Sunday even- ing, at Shiloh Chapel, a memorial service was I held to four members who had died from pneu- monia during the week. They were all young people, ranging in age from twenty-two to thirty-two years. They were Miss Ellen Evans, I Bronpadarn; Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts, Regina, High-street, who died at her parents' house, I Colenso, Rheidol-terrace, after a fortnight's ill- j ness, her first-born child, Bessie, being baptised I' on the day of her death; Private Evan T. Hughes, son of Mrs. Hughes, Little Darkgate- street, who died at Beyroute, Syria; and Mr. T. R. Jones. Reference was also made to the sudden death of Harry Jeffries, of Trinity- row, who was connected with the Skinner- street Mission. The service was conducted by Rev T E Roberts. At the close after the congrega tion had sung the anthem" ï Cyfiawn Drig yn y Nef," the Organist (Mr. Chas. Clements) played the Dead March. DEATH.—Mrs. Mary Ann Thomas, 3, Cam- brian-square, a widow, died on Sunday at the age of forty-two years. Deceased had been ailing for six months and was in the Infirmary for four months. She leaves three sons, Masters Teddy, Jackie, and Tommy Thomas, and four brothers who are in the army. PERSONAL.—The many friends of Mr. C. B. Bennetts, late of the Lisburne Mines, will be glad to learn that his youngest son, Arthur I has succeeded in passing the entrance exam- ination into the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, held in July last. Mr. Arthur Bennetts was educated at Arnold House (Nortii Wales), Clifton^ and Rugby. At thai latter school he won several distinctions for mathe- matics. HOME.—Among those home during the week were Lieut.-colonel J. C Rea, Ernie Davies, Queen's-road; Corporal Jones, Queen's-road; Lance-corporal Alfred Worthington, Moor-!ane; Gunner George Humphreys, Mill-street; Air Mechanic Willie Humphreys, Queen-street; Privates Williams, Bridge-street; J. Hamer Lewis, Alexandra-road; Joe Salmon. Mill- street; William Jeffries, Trinity-row; Glyn Jones, Stanley-terrace; and Seaman Silcock, j Spring-gardens. UMBRELLA STOliY—At the beginning of the week an allotment holder started off to visit his plot, adjoining the National Library. As the weather was threatening, his wife gave him a valuable silk-covered umbrella. Arriving at the plot, the allotment holder stuck the umbrella in the ground and went to attend to some cauliflowers. Two days afterward his wife could not find the umbrella and asked what had become of it. He made a non-com- mittal reply, but went off at once to the plot where the umbrella was found in the place where the absent-minded holder had left it. GOOD NEWS.—Lance-Corpl. David Evans, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Chemist, Dolguan, Brynymor-road, has arrived in England after having been a prisoner of war since March, 1918. RETURNED.—ilr. Rhys Griffiths, of Rivers- dale, Aberavrqn, has arrived home from Ger- many, where he had been a prisoner of war. He was an old apprentice of Mr. David Howell's Drapery Establishment. DEATH OF MR R. BRYTHON JONES.—On Sunday afternoon the death occurred at the early age of 25 years, of Mr. Robert Brython Jones. Deceased was the only son of the late Mr. William and Mrs Maggie Jones, Pier street, and since their death he had made his home with his aunts an 10, Bridge-street. He was educated at Towyn County School, and when war broke out, he voluntarily joined the R.A.M.C. After serving for some time his health began to fail and he had to leave the army. He leaves a sister, aunts, uncles and cousin, with whom the deepest sympathy is felt. The funeral took place on Thursday morning. ,THE) INFLUENZA.—On Saturday evening the bellman went round the town advising, on the authority of the Medical Officer of Health the inhabitants not to attend churches and chapels and places of entertainment. The advice does not appear to have been taken THE RINK.—At the Petty Sessions, on Wed- nesday. Mr. W. J. Evans, lessee of the Rink, applied for a music and dancing licence. The Rev. John Davies and Mr. David Samuel opposed the application on behalf of Salem Chapel on the ground that dancing would inter- fere with the services at they chapel which adjoins the Rink. Mrs Fear, Lurline House, Queen's-road, also objected, stating that the dancing would be a nuisance to her. A full licence was granted.

OBITUARY. MISS M. E. DAVIES, ABERYSTWYTH. {The death occurred on Saturday night of Miss Mary E. Davies, second daughter of the late Mr. R. J. Davies, J.P., and Mrs. Davies, of Cwrtmawr, Llangeik-l-io, at 20 North-parade, Aberystwyth, where the family have been resid- ing since Mr. Davies's death in 1892 Mrs. Davies died about eight weeks ago and, doubt- less. Miss Davies's sudden death was in some measure due to the devoted care with which she nursed her mother, and, also, to the heavy war time activities which she had added to her private duties. Mis.? Davies had been a devoted member of Tabernacle C.M. Church since the family came to reside at Aberystwyth, had filled several offices with the Sisters' Sewing Guild and Foreign'Mission Society of the church, and was a faithful attendant at the services and the Sunday School. She was, nevertheless, engaged in various activities outside her own home and church. She assisted her brother, Mr. J. H. Davies, M.A., registrar to the University Col- lege, in several duties; and, up to the time of her mother's illness, she was an organiser and officer in connection with the local V.A.D. and the Surgical Appliances Association of which, since the death of Mrs. Arthur Hughes, she was treasurer. With the introduction of women's labour she had from the commencement assisted Lady Mackworth i the organisation of women's labour on the land in Cardiganshire, and was treasurer of the organisation, whi- meant a large disbursement of moneys. To this work she gave devoted attention. She took a foremost part in temperance work in the town, and had been honoured with the presidency of the local branch of the Women's Temperance Association more than once. Before the vote was extended to women she had been an active advocate of the cause; and one of the last duties she performed was to attend a meeting of the Cardiganshire Liberal Associa- tion as representative of the Aberystwyth Women's Liberal Council, of which she had been a member from its inception. Upright. candid, and energetic she bad become esteemed by a large circle for her rectitude of character and her devotion to every public service com- mitted to her care. She leaves three brothers, Mr. J. H. Davies, M.A., Dr. Walter Davies Llanidloes, and Mr. David Charles Davies, Chicago; and thre sis- ters, Mrs. J M. Saunders, Auckland; Mrs. Peter Hughes Griffith, London; and Mrs. J. E. Hughes, Carnarvon. The funeral cortege left 20, North-parade | shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday (Thursday), for Llangcitho. For the convenience of several j public bodies with WTiich the deceased was con- nected a special service was held at TaLbernacle Chapel instead of at the house. The Rev. R. j J. Rees, pastor, presided. A portion of the J Scripture- was read by the Rev T. E. Roberts, M.A., Siloh, a brief address was given by the I Pastor, and a prayer was offered by the Rev. Richard Hughes, M.A. Suitable hymns were sung, Mr. J. Chas. McLean presiding a £ the organ, and the Rev. John Davies, B.A., Salem,j pronounced the Benediction. The chief mourn- ers were Mrs. Peter Hughes Griffith, Mr. J. H. Davies, M.A.; Dr. Walter Davies t.he Rev. J. E. Hughes M.A., Carnarvon; Mr. and Mrs. J Evan Edwards. The Laurels; and Lieut. Tom Iorwerth Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Roberts proceeded to Llangeitho, where inter- ment took place in "the family vault. The Rev. R. J. Rees officiated. The undertaker was Mr. J. R. Griffiths, Mar- ket-street, Aberystwyth. MR. EDWARD FELIX. ABERYSTWYTH. ket-street, Aberystwyth. MR. EDWARD FELIX. ABERYSTWYTH. Mr. Edward Felix, assistant overseer and rate collector to the borough of Aberystwyth, ( died at his home, Rhosygarth, Elm Tree- avenue on Thursday night, in his forty-ninth vear. Mr. Felix was taken ill the previous Friday at Seacombe, where he had gone to attend the funeral of his cousin. When he I reached home on Saturday, his illness took a serious turn and he passed away, as stated, on Thursday night. Mr. Felix was the eldest son cf the late Mr Richard Felix, rate collector. At his father's death he was appointed, collector of the general district and water rate for the borough, and was subsequently appointed overseer and poor rate collector. Two years ago he was appointed collector of the three rates. He leaves a widow, three daughters, and two sons. Two of his brothers, Sappers Willie Felix and Edwin Felix, are in France. The funeral, which was very large and repre- sentative, took place on Wednesday when the Rev. John Davies, B.A., pastor off Salem Chapel, officiated at the house, and the Rev. Joseph Davies, Professor Young Evans and the Rev. Johq Davies, B.A., at the graveside. The chief mourners were Mrs. Felix (wife), Miss Mary Lloyd, Miss Jane, Miss Maggie (daugh- ters),Mr R. L. and Mr. Alfred J. Felix (sons), Mrs. R. A. James, Trafalgar, Mrs. Pryse Williams Towyn, Mrs. R. Rowlands, Pioneer (sisters), Mrs Thomas and Mr. D. Thomas (sister-in-law and nephew), Miss A. J. Felix, Miss Margaret Felix, Taliesin, Mrs. Lewis, Trehafod (aunts); Mr. J. Lloyd Wil- liams, West Kirby; Mr and Mrs. Felix Evans, Tonypandy; Miss M. Lloyd Owen, Taliesin. Wreaths were sent by wife and children; Mam and Mary Lloyd Pryse and Mary "Lloyd, Towyn; David Lewis and family, London; Dick and Liz and family, Pioneer; Uncle, Aunt, and Tot, Wallasey; John and Daisy, West Kirby; Undle Tom and| Aunt Sarah, Tonypandy; Mr. and Mrs. Sheffield, Eva and John North- ampton; James Morgan, Pier-street.

MRS. HUGHES, NYTHFA. On Saturday the death occurred somewhat unexpectedly at Nythfa, Caergog, of Mrs. Hughes, widow of Captain Thomas Hughes, Tudor House, Bridge-street, at the age of seventy-six-years. Her husbanci predeceased er ten years ago and her death bereaves two sons who are chief engineers in the mercantile marine, and a daughter, the wife of Captain David Jones, Nythfa. Mrs. Hughes was a native of Aberystwyth, a member of Tabernacle C.M. Church, was of genial nature and kind disposition, and was respected and esteemed by all who knew her. Interment was made at the Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon when the Rev R. J. Rees, M.A., officiated. The mourners were Captain and Mrs Jones, daughter and son-in-law with their children; Mr. Thomas Hughes Solway (son), and Mrs. Hughes with their children; Mrs. Jack Hughes, Liverpool, (daughter-in-law); Mrs. Rees, Prospect-street (only surviving sister), and other relatives. Mr John Hughes (son) was unable to be present. Beautiful wreaths were received from Mary and David "To a dear and devoted mother;" from all at Solway, "In loving memory;" from Jack and Mary, Liverpool, With deepest sym- pathy and kind thoughts;" Mrs. Hughes, York House, "In loving memory from cousin, niece, and nephew;" Dot, Jack, and Frances, "With deepest sympathy," from Griffiths, Riversdale, Aberayron, "With deepest sympathy;" from Davies, Ayrondale, Aberayron, "With deep sympathy;" "In loving memory," from all at J "Street; from old student friends; "In affectionate remembrance of dear Mrs Hughes." from Mrs. J. R. Rees and the Misses Rees; "With deepest sympathy," from Mrs. Gough and Mr. and Mrs. Morton, Isdale; "With heartfelt sympathy," from Mrs Evan Edwards and Miss Mathias, The Laurels;" and "With deepest sympathy," from Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Miss Hughes, Liverpool. FUNERAL OF MR. WILLIAM GRIFFITH The funeral of the late Mr. Wm. G. Griffith, F.R.G.S., 52, Marine-terrace, Aberystwyth took place on Saturday, interment being at the Cemetery. Mrs. Griffith and Mr. Edwin Morris (brother-in-law), were unable to be pre- sent owing to illness. The sons, Lieut. Mervvn Griffith of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment I and Lieut. Gerallt Griffith, R.A.F.—the former having been wounded and lying seriously ill at a Rouen hospital, and the latter being on act- ive service—were also unable to attend. The Rev. R. J. Rees, Tabernacle, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Harris Rees. The mourners were Mr. Henry Griffith, Blaenau Festiniog (brother) Mrs. Griffith, Barmouth (sister), Mr W. H. Morris (brother-in-law), and Mrs. Morris, Miss Morris, Marine-terrace (sister-in-law). There were no wreaths by request.

RHEUDCL VALLEY Mr. Richard Lewis Morgan, Pencnwcb, who until recently had been engaged in Admiralty ml work. has resumed his former duties at Level Fawr. The schools have been closed until the 6th of January, owing to influenza.

YSTUMTVEN. The Rev. G. Bedford Roberts is laid up with influenza.

BOW STREET. Several people are down with influenza, but only two deaths have been reported. Among those home during the week were Private Tommy Jenkins, son of Mr and Mrs Jenkins, The Cross, Clarach, and Private Peter Charles, son of Mrs. Charles, Penybont. The latter was seriously wounded in the arm in France.

PWLLHELI At Prestatyn on Tuesday week the sudden death occurred of Capt. Bennett, who until re- cently resided at Plasybryn, Pwllheli. Capt. Bennett, during his stay at Pwllheli, was an enthusiastic volunteer and is a member of the company at Prestatyn. The funeral took place on Saturday at Prestatyn Churchyard, when Prestatyn Volunteers turned out in hon- our of the deceased. Pte Willie Morris, Penrhydleiniog who was reported missing last March has now written home from Switzerland, having been a prisoner in Germany for six months. He is expecting to be sent to England shortly. Salem C.M. Church has passed a vote of sympathy with Mr. Pugh Pritchard, (Mayor) in his illness. Pte John Griffiths, Gaol-st, has been awarded the Military Medal in France for carrying wounded men from the battlefield His brother (Sergt. Hughie Griffiths, R.W.F.)* recently won the D.C.M. in Egypt Pte. Walter Parker, North-street has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in action. He has been wounded and is in hospital in France. Sergt. Instructor Owen, has been appointed instructor to the two detachments, Portmadoc and Pwllheli V.T.C. and will reside in Portma- doc. The collection on "Our Day" in aid of the Red Cross Society, realised a net total of £ 156. The wedding took place at Edge Lane Chapel, Liverpool on Tuesday of Mr Robert Davies, Shop Efailnewydd and Miss Minnie Roberts, Gorph- wv.^fa, Rhydyclafdy. Thanksgiving services were held at Nevin on Thursday, when on the proposition of the Rev R. Cynfelin Jones, vicar it was decided to con- gratulate the Prime Minister on the prominent part he has taken in securing peace. Private John Thomas, Fron Nevin has died in hospital in France. The death has taken place at Fron terrace Nevin, of Mr. Robert Jones, aged 80 years The Rev. W. Williams, M.A. curate of Nevin has been appointed curate at Barmouth and will leave Nevin in January. The Rev. W. Williams, Rhostryfan has been I appointed Rector at Llangwnadl, Bodferin and Penllech. The death has occurred, after a brief illness, of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, wife of Mr. W. J. Jones, Park-street, Porth, and youngest daugh- ter of Mrs Williams and the late Mr. Robert Williams,, of Gelliwig Farm, Bottwnog. On Friday a large congregation assembled at the house including the Rev. R. S. Hughes, when the body was taken to Pwllheli for Liana rmon Churchyard. Burial took place on the follow- ing day when the Vicar (the Rev. J. Davies, B.A.), officiated and referred to deceased attending his church previous to moving to South Wales some eight years ago. Mucn sym- pathy is felt with the bereaved.

PENRYNDEUDRAETH. All female munition workers engaged at the local factory have received notices to terminate their engagements. Mr. Mosea Edwards, the son of the late Mr Mr. Robert Edwards, painter, has died at Bitrkenheadf. At a meeting under the auspices of the Women's Institute, on Thursday night, Mr. Gwyneddon Davies, Carnarvon, gave a lecture on "Welsh Folk Songs," and Mrs. Gwyneddon Davies sang. Mrs. Blodwen Jones, daughter of Mrs Jones, Tanllan, Llanfrothen, died last week. Privates Arfor Griffiths, Church-street, and Lloyd Davies, Park-road, have been wounded. At Ithe Holy Trinity Church, on Sunday afternoon, a service was held in memory of Private D. R. Davies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Davies, Boston House, who was killed in France. The Rev. J. Hughes, vicar, officiated.

DYFFRYN. It was decided at the Soldiers' Memorial Committee, on Thursday, with Mr. Morris Jones in the chair, to build an institute, in memory of our. fallen soldiers. An institut2 will fill a want which has been felt for years. Private H. Gwilym Lewis, Brynteg last week visited his home prior to returning with the Canadians to Canada.

LLANBADARN. Drivel R E. Humphreys, 6, Padarn-terrace, ii lying dangerously ill in hospital at Salonika from malaria fever and influenza. Driver Hum- phreys has been at the Salonika front for the past three years.

DEVIL'S BRiÐcE. The Rev. E. M. and Mrs. Davies, Parsonage, I visited their future sphere of labour at Llan- eynfelin on Monday.

LLWYNGWRIL. The death occurred on November 21st of Mr I Wm. John Booth, Sheffield, soil- of the late Mr John Booth, Southampton. Deceased con- tracted influenza whilst on a visit to his father- in-law (Air. Vaughan, Post Office) which was followed by pneumonia. Interment was made at St. Celynin's Churchyard the following Monday, the Rector officiating. A number or beautiful wreaths were sent by relatives and friends, also by the Directors and Employees of Messrs. Newsholme, Sheffield.

HARLECH. On Saturday at Tryfar C.M. Chapel, Mr Joe I Williams, youngest son of Mrs Rd. Williams, Rhydgaled Farm, was married to Miss Laura Williams, Penerrig Farm. Mr. J. H. Evans v as best man, and Miss Lizzie Williams (sis- ter) bridesmaid. The officiating minister was the Rev. R. Evans.

Ministry of Pensions. 1 JOINT (DISABLEMENT) COMMITTEE FOR NOWlif WALES. BANGOR TRAINING CENTRE. THE COMMITTEE invite applications from I -i- suitable persons as Instructors in tin- above Training Centre for Disabled Soldiers, which will be opened early in the New Year. which will be opened early in the New Year. 1.—INSTRUCTOR IN TAILORING, who must have a thorough knowledge of general prac- tical work, both hand and machine. 2 — INSTRUCTOR IN BOOT REPAIRING, who must have a thorough practical know- ledge of hand-sewn boot-repairing. 3,-INSTRUCTOR IN ELECTRICAL WORK, including Wiring and other practical work, together with a sound knowledge of the element- ary Theory of Electrical Engineering. The Instructor will work under the direction of the Professor of Physics of the University College, Bangor. 4.—INSTRUCTOR IN COMMERCIAL WORK AND BUSINESS TRAINING, including Short- hand, Book-keeping, Type-Writing, English and Arithmetic. Commencing salary in each case will be JE150 per annum. Applications with copies of three recent testi- monials must be sent. to R. W. Jonest 14, Col- lege-road, Bangor, otn br before December 14th, 1918, from whom further particulars may be obtained. n461

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