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Mr J. Jenkins, Trefelgarn,…

ER COF AM MR J. ROBERTS, SCLEDDY

MOYLGROVE.

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ASSOCIATION i FOOTBALL.

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Departure For Australia.

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Departure For Australia. We mentioned some weeks ago the proposed departure of the Rev John Henry Beynon, C.M., pastor of Pendine for Australia. Mr Beyon, who has some near relatives in this locality and who is well-known as an able and conscientious C.M minister, was the recipient of a public testimonial last week at Thomas' Hall Laugharne. During the seven and a half years that Mr lieynon' has been at Laugharne, he has made for himself a host of friends aud admirers, on account of his geniality, uprightness, and general good character. He was admired as a preacher, a pastor, and neighbour. Mr Beynon i a native of Llanelly. He was brought up by his uncle, the late Rev T. R. Saunders, who died a few years ago. He received his early education at the old Athemeum School, where he held the Stepney exhibitions. He then entered the University College, Aberyst. wyth, where he distinguished himself by taking an exhibition. Leaving Aberystwyth he entered Trevecca College, where he received his theological training, after which he accepted an invitation to the pastorate of Hisca C.M. Church. Here he successfully laboured for two years, until seven and a half years ago, when he removed to Laug- harne, where he has been most diligent in and out of time working for the general good of the place. Seven years ago he married Miss Thomas Lake- lield, Llanelly, who has proved herself an ideal wife. Both Mr and Mrs Beynon, as well as the two children leave this place and their native country with the very best wishes of thousnads of admirers for a happy and prosperous life in that distant land. Mr Beynon has accepted the invitation to take charge of an important Presby- terian Church in New South Wales. The token of esteem took the shape of a sub- stantial purse of gold and at the presentation Mr B R Thomas, D.C., the chairman, said the Mr Beynon had worked hard at Laugharne, and had done a vieat deal of yood. (Hear, hear.) He then called upon the Rev C David to pie&ent Mr Beynon with the purse of ,,old. The rev. gentle- man said it was only slight token of their sincere love for Mr Beynon. The gift was intended for both Mr and Mrs Beynon, both of whom were equally well liked, and all were '<orry to lose them. The present was a small but an honest, one. (Cheers) No one felt the loss more than he (the speaker) did, and he sincerely wished Mr and Mrs Beynon God-speed in their new held of labour. Mr Beynon, in acknowledging the present, was visibly affected, and spoke with ditticulty, He could not, he said, express himself as he should like to, his heart was too full for words. To leave Laugharne, with the idea that probably he should never see it and its inhabitants again, was a hard blow, which made it difficult for him to speak. On behalf of himself and wife he wished to thank them sincerely for the very kind feeling shown towards them. Continuing, he said he had endeavoured to do his duty, and although he had many failings, his object at all times was the good of his fellow beings. He felt proud of Laug- harne, where he and his family had always been treated with the utmost kindness more often than he deserved. He felt often that he had failed in his duties as a minister to Christ, but hoped that he had done his best. Mr J Johns said he had always found Mr Beynon a true Christian, and he could say he attributed the Christian feeling and the wishes for good that he possessed to Mr Beynon and Mr Williams, late minister of the Laugharne Congregational Church. These two gentleman had been spiritual guides to him. It was hard to part, and he earnestly prayed God to bless Mr Beynon and his family in their new home. It was not only a loss to him that Mr Beynon was leaving, but a decided loss to the district. Mr J Richards (portreeve) felt sorry to lose Mr Beynon, because they were parting with a good man. His (Mr Richards) best wishes would always follow him.

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