The County Echo

CAERSALEM. Obituarv.-It is with feelings of the deep- est regret that we have to record the untime- ly demise, at the early age of 28 years, of Mr Owen H Howells, son of Mr John Howells, of Penfeidir, which took place with tragic suddenness on Sunday evening. The de- ceased had been in failing health for some time, being a victim of the dread scouge, consumption, and about two years ago took a voyage to the Black and Red Seas with the object of, if possible, recuperating. Latterly it had been realised that complete recovery was entirely out of the question, but, never- theless, so sudden a demise was entirely unex- pected. Half an hour before he passed away lie was in conversation with the Rev. J LI. Morris (pastor of Caersalem) and the Rev T M James (rector of Meline), and neither he nor they had any premonition of the immi- nance of the impending event. The deceased, who was studying for the ministry, was known locally as the poet-preacher, having been preaching for some three years, and having composed numerous poems of con- spicuous ability, the latter of which he had but recently had collated, through the instrumentality of the Rev. J Ll. Morris, and published-under the title of Telynau'r Glyn,' --a phrase selected by the Rev. W Rees (Arianglawdd), Harmony. He was a wonder- fully intelligent young man, self-educated, full of talent, and greatly appreciated by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. The funeral will take place at Caersalem to- morrow (Thursday) afternoon, when it is expected that there will be an exceptionally large muster of clergy and ministers.

FISHGUARD. COAL AND CULM at Lower Fishguard. A good supply of best Screened Coal and Culm will always be kept in stock, at lowest possible prices. Orders respectfully solicited.—Apply, J. Ayres (for Mrs T Lamb), Lower Fishguard.

TRECWN. After undergoing considerable renovation Mamre C.M. Chapel, Trecwn, will be reopen- ed on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 4th and 5th, when special services will be held The officiating ministers will be the Revs W Prytherch, Swansea; D Phillips, Carmarthen, and W Evans, M.A., Pembroke Dock. The services will commence at 6 on Tuesday even- iug and at 10, 2 and 0 on Wednesday.

-u_ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fishguard's New Petty Sessional Division. THE CLERKSHIP. To the Editor of the County Echo." Sir,—The above division has now been formed, the clerk's salary has been fi ced and the only thing remaining is the appointing of the clerk. At least, the latter is supposed to be unfixed but if rumour is correct the clerk- ship appears to be practically fixed, and it is to this thae I wish to draw public attention. There are five solicitors in Fishguard. It is rumoured that three of these do not wish to have the clerkship and that the other two, if not anxious for the appointment, would pre- fer taking it to allowing an outsider being appointed. It is further rumoured that several of our local magistrates have pledged themselves to vote for a gentleman who already holds two similar appointments, besides holding other profitable enrolments, together with a huge private practice. The tendency of the day is-or should be-to dis- tribute these appointments rather than create a monopoly. This is a matter upon which the Fishguard Urban Council should express itself strongly. It is not too late yet to save the situation and retain the appointment to the town. Our local J.P.'s should be im- pressed that they ought to consider the claims of their own district first and foremost. Yours truly, Fishguard. A RATEPAYER.

I SEWERAGE SCHEME. Progress of the Windy Hall Works. [" ECHO SPECIAL.] On Friday afternoon our representative made a tour of inspection of the new sewer- age works at the West End of Fishguard, which are being carried out by Messrs Farley and Williams, of Liverpool and Carnarvon, under the supervision of the District Surveyor, Mr D G Wilcox. Despite the comparatively brief space of time which had elapsed since the letting of the contract, he found the works well ad- vanced, and, if the present rate of progress be maintained, the sewer will be ready for use at a date considerably earlier than that originally anticipated by the bulk of the populace. From the corner of the French Walk up- wards as far as Blair Athol the pipes had been laid, and, with the exception of an occasional manhole or gully connection, the trench had already been filled in. So far no rock of an ignious character has been eu- countered, although it is not improbable that such strata will be found in the upper reaches of the acclivity. The work already comple- ted and in progress lies through a shale-like rock which yields readily to the pick, neces- sitating no blasting, and being but little harder to work than would ordinary soil. The shattered condition of this stone appears to point to a stupendous volcanic upheaval in the locality at some remote period in the earth's history-a fact by no means improb- able in the view of scientists, who assert that North Pembrokeshire was one of the last spots in the British Isles at which the terres- tial fires made their influence felt. The specifications for the contract provided for the customary deviations from the original plans, should such be deemed desirable, and advantage has been taken of this fact to somewhat modify the route taken by the sewer, which, instead of zig-zagging from point to point across the thoroughfare, pur- sues a course adjacent to the seaward side of the road. This has enabled gas and water- mains to be avoided in more than one spot, and has greatly facilitated the difficult prob- lem of keeping the road open for the heavy vehicular traffic between Fishguard and Goodwick, for which there is no other artery available. Bricked manholes with circular sealed covers are being constructed at each bend, and a lofty ventilating shaft is to be erected at the corner of the French Walk, where the route will be diverted towards the new out- fall. Circular pottery-ware gullies of con- siderable diameter and three-feet in depth, worked on the trap system, with a special observation opening, are being placed at fre- quent intervals along either side of the road, and, by catching the heavy llood water so. prevalent at certain periods of the year, will have the effect of greatly minimising the dis- integration of the macadam surface, which is largely responsible for the excessive mud during the winter months. Simultaneously with the construction works on Windy Hall Hill, operations are being pursued upwards from the outfall, which is situate in a rock-locked cove some hundred yards beyond the dead-end of the French Walk. The spot is an ideal one for the purpose, being practically screened from observation, and thus ensuring that the beauties of the locality shall in no way be marred. Nevertheless, this very fact renders the task of the contractors less easy than might otherwise be the case, and great credit is due to them for the expedition which -they have shown in pushing forward the work. A small shingle beach—the greater part of which is covered at high water-affords their only field of operations in the cove in ques- tion, and in order even to reach this many difficulties have to be overcome. A ladder nearly thirty feet long leads down the face of the cliff to the rocks beneath. These bear unmistakeable evidence of a volcanic up- heaval, resting at an angle of upwards of 45 degrees out of the horizontal, and affording but a very precarious foothold. Those who wish to descend to the beach, about a dozen feet below, have to swarm as best they may along narrow ledges, frequently but three or four inches in breadth, stepping gingerly from one to another, and avoiding banks of slipping seaweed as though they were infected with the plague. To the right of this chain of rocks lies a cavern of considerable length, but difficult of access; to the left is the cove chosen for the outfall, which is being constructed of metal pipes embedded in bags of concrete. The task of running the lead joints of these pipes is a far from easy one, owing to the extreme danger to be apprehended from the accidental presence of water-a thing difficult to avoid in such a locality. Further- more, several lengths of pipe have had to be laid below low water mark, thus presenting a problem of some magnitude. The latter diffi- culty was, however, overcome by running the joints of eight lengths on the beach, and subsequently dragging and lowering this sec- tion into position by the aid of tackle. On the upper reach of the beach it has been found necessary to cut away a small portion of the cliffside in order to ensure a straight course for the pipe-line, and, when the time comes to erect a perpendicular pipe up the sheer side of the lofty, beetling crags which overshadow the cove, still further ex- cavation will be necessary. From the upper edge of the cliffs the pipes have been laid right up to, and for some dis- tance parallel with, the French Walk, which, at a further point they will enter and cross diagonally until a junction is effected with the sewerer already laid on Windy Hall Hill. The route lays through rotten rock—ex- cept at one spot, where it is above the surface of the ground, which is consequently being raised-until the dead-end of the French Walk is reached, but, beyond this point, it proceeds through "made" ground, the in- stability of which is accentuated by the fact that the trench has to be cut along the hill- side. Consequently, it is necessary to refill all excavations as soon as possible, in order to prevent any possibility of a landslide, of which certain small cracks in the surface of the roadway above give warning. Whilst the actual operations are not, per- haps, such as are calculated to appeal to the lay mind, a visit to the workings along the cliff will well-repay the exertion entailed, the view obtainable being one of the finest in the locality, whilst anyone endowed with suffi- cient agility to negotiate the descent into the cove will enjoy a novel experience, and one which will only be possible so long as the contractor's ladder remains in position, this spot being only accessible by boat except on occasions of exceptionally low tides.

Otters in Jordanston Brook A correspondent writes :—I noticed in your last week's issue reference was made to otters being seen in Goodwick brook. Whilst fish- ing near Jordanston this week I saw two very fine full-grown otters on the bank of the brook playing together; they eventually got into the brook and after disporting themselves for several minutes swam up to within such a short distance of me that I could have thrown the fly on to them, and then dived under water.- Of course, they had not observed me. If we do not get the otter hounds up here soon I am afraid there will be no nsh left. I have walked on the banks of this brook hundreds of times during the last twenty years, but I have never seen otters like this before.

Fishguard Parish Church. Easter Services. During Eastertide ante-communion and matins were recited each morning in St. Mary's Parish Church, Fishguard, evensong and sermon following in the evening. The whole of the services were very well attended. On Good Friday, the litany and ante-com- munion were recited at eight, matins and sermon following at ten. A three-hours' ser- vice commenced at noon, and a sermon fol- lowed evensong at 6.30 p.m. On the evenings of Wednesday and of Good Friday, Stainer's Crucifixion" was sung, the choir acquitting itself admirably under the efficient baton of the Vicar (Rev. Wm. Evans, M.A., R.D.) The solos were taken by Messrs Mansel and Warren Lewis in a very devotional manner. Mr Lambert presided at the organ with great ability and skill. On the Wednesday evening the choir was augmented by the Granston Choral Society. Both renditions reflect the greatest possible credit upon all concerned, the suc- cessful undertaking of so difficult a work being a matter for hearty congratulation. On Easter Day the services at eigl\t, eleven, and 6.30 were all well attended, the number of communicants being the largest upon record. Smart's Te Deum was sung in the morning and Mark's Magnificat" and "Nunc Dimmitis" in the evening, the solos in the latter being taken by Mr Morgan Jones Mr Mansell Lewis, and Master Victor Maurice. The interior of the sacred edifice was chastily decorated in honour of the great festival, those responsible for this labour of love being :—Altar, Mrs Rees choir stalls, Miss Rees and Miss Phillips pulpit, Mrs Evaps and Miss Phillips reading desk, Miss Harries (Castle Hill) font, Mrs Owen (Brynymor) and Miss Clennett windows, Mrs Lewis (Rose Cottage), Miss Lewis, Miss Pratt, Miss Nicholls, and Miss Clennett assisted by Miss Nora Gledhill, Masters Gwynne and Eric Gledhill, James Eynon, and George Haynes. Mr E W Rees rendered valuable assistance in many directions. Flowers were kindly sent by Mr Chambers Mr Bennett, Miss Stephens, Miss M A Eynon* Mr J J Morris, Mrs Edwardes and Miss Lloyd, and Mrs Jabes Evans. The egg service on Sunday afternoon was better attended than usual. The number of gifts aggregated 780, and these were, on the following day, forwarded to the London, Tottenham, Guy's and London Fever Hospi- tals.

WLLGWAELOD,DinasCross. The ketch Bessie has arrived with a cargo of the well-known double screened Ffaldau Large House COAL.—Send in your orders early and secure this coal, which is acknowledged the best on the market.—Sole agent for the district, GEO. DAVIES, Garn, Dinas Cross.

=- Fashionable Wedding at Manorowen. THOMAS—YORKE. o- The ancient and picturesquely-situated ■ Parish Church of Manorowen was this (Wed- nesday) afternoon the scene of an exceedingly pretty and fashionable wedding, which aroused the deepest interest throughout the locality and its environs, the contracting parties being Miss Georgina Margaret Yorke, eldest daughter of Mr James Charles Yorke, J.P., and Mrs Yorke, of Langton, Dwrbach, and' Mr Hugh Mortimer Thomas, M.D., of Goodwick, son of the late Surgeon-Major J. R. Thomas, Deputy-Governor of Sierra Leone and Chief Magistrate of the Gold Coast, and Mrs Thomas, Tower Hill, Fishguard. The sacred edifice, which had been taste- fully decorated in honour of the auspicious event, proved totally inadequate to accom- modate the whole of the guests and others interested in the function. The officiating minister was the Rev Richard Thomas brother of the bridegroom, who was assisted by the Rev E. Lincoln Lewis, vicar of Manor- owen and Llanwnda. There were also pre- sent the Rev William Evans, M.A., R.D., Vicar of Fishguard, and the Rev J Evans, of Jordanston. Ideal spring weather graced the function and an enormous crowd assembled both in- side and outside the churchyard to witness the arrival of the principals and guests, in the conveyance of whom no less than thirty car. riages and a quartette of motors were em- ployed. The groom arrived punctually at noon in an open carriage attended by his best man, the carriage containing the bridesmaids ar- riving half an hour later. Soon followed the carriage containing the bride, who entered the church leaning on the arm of her father and followed by her mother and her four attendant maids, two of whom bore the court train of her attractive cosiume. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly robed in an empire gown of ivory chiffon taffeta silk, with yoke and sleeves of tucked chiffon, and inlet with silk insertion and fine lovers knots. The full court train was lined with glace silk and chiffon and also trimmed with true lovers knots, being fastened on the shoulders with handsome paste buttons, the gift of Miss Froude, of Reading. She wore an embroi- dered tuelle veil, fastened with a spray of orange blossoms. Her only ornament was a pearl peridot pendant and chain, the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by four bridesmaids— Miss Dorothia Yorke (her cousin), Miss Ursula Lloyd, and the Misses Olive and Marcanna Yorke (her sisters)—all of whom were taste- fully attired in dainty white empire muslin frocks, piped with pale blue, and trimmed with cream silk, directoire lace boleros, and directoire sashes of pale blue silk, the whole being surmounted by pale-blue hats of crepe de Chine, trimmed with pink roses. Each carried a handsome boquet and wore a gold bangle, the gifts of the bridegroom. Dr. Dudgeon, of Down-street, London, supported the groom in the capacity of best- man. The wedding gown, including the full court train, was designed and carried out by Com- merce House, Ltd., Haverfordwest. The nuptial knot having been tied and the register signed, the happy couple left the sacred edifice to the strains of the W edding March, and, crossing the old-world church- yard amidst showers of confetti, reached the lych-gate, where carriages were in waiting to convey the invited guests to Langton, where a reception was held. Later in the afternoon Dr. and Mrs Thomas left by the Irish Express for London, en route for the Continent, where the honeymoon will be spent, the bride's travelling costume being of dark navy blue cloth, elaborately trimmed with black silk-braid, over which was worn a smart cloak of the new amethyst shade; a large blue hat with strings completing the costume. This (Wednesday) evening the celebrations will be continued both at Langton and at Court, on each of which estates commemora- tive bonfires will be lighted shortly after dusk LIST OF PRESENTS. Dr and Mrs Thomas were the recipients of numerous and valuable presents, including a piano from the tenants at Langton, and a silver salver suitably inscribed from those of Court, Llanychare. Other gifts included the following:— Father of the bride, cheque. Mother of the bride, house linen. Mother of the bridegroom, canteen of silver, silver coffee-pot, cream jug, and fish slice, writing case and cheque. Bride to bridegroom, silver-backed hair brushes. Bridegroom to bride, peridot and pearl pen- dant necklet. Mrs Bowen, Gotham, brass inkstand and pen tray. Mr and Mrs Geo. Bowen, Llwyngwair, silver vase. Miss Bedell, hand-embroidered cushion. Mr John Bowen, Penrhiw, silver tea spoons. Mr and Mrs Nott Bowen Richards, fish knives and forks. Rev. W and Mrs Batley, Hastings, silver tea- pot. Misses Batley, silver tea-caddy. Miss Bayley, Miss Lyall, and Mrs Bell, silver re- volving breakfast dish. Mr and Mrs Brown, Scleddy, cream jug and sugar basin. Mr and Mrs Allen Bartlett, silver cigarette box. Rev. W and Mrs Yorke Batley, silver vase. Mr Robert Chambers, silver tea-pot. Miss Cham- bers, sewing machine. Miss Beatrice Cham- bers, pendant. Mr and Mrs Carpmael, Shrewsbury, gold hat-pins. Eng.-Lieut. and Mrs E J O'Brien Croker, R.N., silver toast rack. Commerce House, Ltd., eiderdown. Rev. C and Mrs Crowley, Andover, pair of Rouen candlesticks. Mr and Mrs Carver, silver cake dish. Mr and Mrs Cornock, Rhos- felin, damask table-cloth. Miss Ida Crawley, I table-centre. Mrs Ernest L T Cavendish, Warwick, silver candlesticks. Marion, Lady Danboyne, silver candlesticks. Lord and Lady St. David's, silver and enamelled card- case. Mr Leonard S Dudgeon, silver-mounted Royal Crown Derby coffee-caps. Misses Davies, Ferryside, afternoon tea-cloth. Mrs Davies, Glancleddy, silver tea-spoons. Miss Margaret Deveraux, Sheffield, plate fern pots. Mr Dunsdon, silver butter dish. Mr and Mrs Davies, Haverfordwest, cheque. Mrs Martha Davies, China vases. Mr and Mrs Eaton Evans, silver serviette rings. Rev. W and Mrs Evans, Fishguard, silver muffineers. Mrs Edwards, Dwrbach, glass dishes, sugar basin and jug. Mr and Mrs Eynon, brass hot-water cans. Dr. and Mrs Arthur Evans, Liverpool, silver bon-bon dish. Mr and Mrs Evans, Scleddy Shop, cake knife. Rev. Joseph and Mrs Evans, Jordanston, travelling clock. Mrs Arthur T Evens and Miss Evens, Falmouth, travelling clock. Mrs W Evans aud Mr Davey John Evans, cake disb. Miss Christine Edmunds, rose bowl. Miss Hesther Griffiths, butter dish. Mr and Mrs Lambert Gibson, silver lacquered flower-vases. Mr Owen Griffiths, set of carvers. Mr and Mrs Gled- hill, silver pepper and salt casters. Mr J M Guild, silver scent bottle. Mr Cecil Haw- kins, silver egg-boiler and methylated spirit jug. Mrs and Misses Harries, Tregwynt, silver tea-spoons. Mr and Mrs Gilbert D Harries, Llanunwas, silver ink-pot and pen. Mr and Mrs V J Higgon, Sealyham, silver bottle coasters. Mr and Mrs Robert Harries, St. Clears, silver jam spoon and butter knife Rev. F Hall, Oriel College, silver fern-pots. Mr and Mrs Harries, Brentwood, cheque. Mrs Hodges, fur rug. Dr and Mrs Harvey, Weymouth, silver vase. Archdeacon and Mrs Hilbers, butter dish. Mr Win. Hill, Wantage, revolving book-case. Miss Froude, set of paste buttonE. Mrs. Frith, Oxford, pendant. Mr Fulford, Gray's Inn, London, silver pepper, mustard, and salt cellars. Mr and Mrs Vincent Johns, cheque. Mr, Mrs and Miss Jones, Pen- tour, gold bracelet watch. Mr Cecil Jones, Pen- tour' silver and enamelled cigarette case. Misses Jenkins, West House, Fishguard, silver butter dish. Rev J Jenkins, Goodwick, letter-weighing machine. Messrs J John and Sons, Letterston, silver mounted carvers. Miss Nesta John, silver scent bottle. Mrs Kilgour, Cardiff, silver butter dish General and Mis Laurie, work bjx. Misa Laurie, olive wood bookshelves. Colonel and Mrs Lloyd, Treffgarne Hall, set of tables. Miss Ursula Lloyd, hand-worked cushion. Dr and Mrs Piercy Lloyd, silver cream jug. Lingtou staff, case of silver fish knives and forks. Kev T and' Mrs Laugharne, silver hair brushes and comb. Mr and Mrs Richard Lloyd, Penyparc, silver rim. Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis, Fish-I guard, bronze statues. Mr and Mrs D W Lewis, Tower Hill, Fishguard, wedgewood tea service. Rev E and Mrs Lincoln Lewis, tie-pin and silver scent-bottle. Dr and Mrs Yarnold Mills, brass Iocr-box. Mr and Mrs Morgan, Scleddy, vases. Mrs Newport, Thermos hot water jug. Dr J M and Mrs Morgan Owen, amithyst peridot and pearl pendant. Colonel and Mrs H E Porter, travelling clock. Messrs Cecil and Rex Porter, silver photograph frame. Messrs C W and P Porter, silver pepper pots. Mr and Mrs F Richardson, Cilauwen, silver candlesticks, inkpot and pen. Mr Rye, Oxford, silver vases. Rev Ebenezer and Mrs Richards, silver teaspoons. Mrs Naney Rees, antique jug. Miss Charlotte ltees, jam dish. Mr and Mrs William Roberts, Scleddy, silver and oak biscuit barrel. Misses Rees Commercial Hotel, silver afternoon tea knives and forks. Kev A and Mrs Richardson, St Dogwells, silver mounted paper-knife. Mr and Mrs Stanley Roberts, silver candlesticks. Mrs Mary Rees, silk waistcoat. Mr and Mrs Stanhope, Wharfdale, silver saltcellars. Mr and JJirs J M Symmons, Fishguard, oak kmfe-bos I Mrs Liwton Swete, pedspread. Mr and Mis Squire, Kew, liquer stand. Mr and Mrs Saint, Court, silver salver. The Dean of St David's, Mrs and Miss Smith, stationery cabinet. Mr W T S Tombs, Fishguard, Indian silver serviette rings. The Misses Thomas, Goodwick, table centre, antique carved brooch and earrings. Mrs Thomas, Bridge-street, Haverfordwest, tray. Mr and Mrs James Thomas, Haverfordwest, soup ladle and spoons. Mr and Mrs T E Thomas, Trehale, silver saiioallars. Mr and Mrs Tombs, Durham, brass inkstand. Dr Morgan and Rev Richard Thomas, lace fan, suit, and; case with silver and ebony fittings. „Mrs"R°fHes Tucker, Warwick-road, London, pair of brass veritas lamps. Mr and Mrs Thomas, Grite Inn, Scleddy, silver photo frame. Archdeacon, Mrs and Miss Williams, Steynton, silver muffineers. Dr and Mrs Williams, Drim, cheque. Miss S E Williams, Scethrog, afternoon teacloth. Miss G Scott, Wilson, early morning tea set and tray. Miss Eunice Williams, silver saltcellars. Mr and Mrs Walter W Wathen, silver vases. Mr Walter,, I- i^h^viard, silver photo frames. Miss NVatheii, silver inkstand, candlesticks, and pen. Mr -J B H Woodcock, silver-mounted calendar. Dr. and Mrs Walker, B eathfidd, tible-centre. Mr aud Mrs Howell Walters, silver menu holde, Mr and Mrs John Williams, Scleddy, antique lustre jug. Mr Arthur Williams, tilIng Kong, Cioitoiiue vases. Mr and Mrs Willis, Worcester, pur of Worcester chicia vases. Mr aud lt8 Li S Yorke, silver ugi>r basin and cream jug. Miss Dorothy Yorke, Forthainpton, lamp shade. Miss Yorke, Kist Sheen, silver toast rack. Miss Dorothea Yorke, hand-painted siik scarfe and silver paper knife. Misses Olive, Marianna, Sophie, and M isters Worthington and Phillip Yorke, jewel case. Mr J H L Yorke, silver hand mirror and wrist watch. Mr R L acd Sub.-Lieu:. J H L Yorke, II,N., brass kettle and prayer aud hymn books. Mr A H Clark, Goodwick, silver pepper pots. Miss Mactavish, hand embroidered sachet. Mr and Mrs Gordon Liddle, silver pepper pots. Miss Mary Jane Jenkins, Scleddy, liqueur ju^s. Mr Joel H Jenkins, Scleddy, jll and basin. Miss in Rowe, Scleddy G.inul, set of lustre jugs. Mt and Mrs William Thumbs, iJavoi, Ee.i3. Mr and Mrs Vittle, two plaques. Mis Davits, Scleddy, antique plate. Mr aud Mrs Joints, cheque. Majur Moberley, massive brass Indian tray aud | stand. Mrs Naysmith, Bristol, biass inkstand. Mr Chambers, tiepin. Mr and Mis W R Eynoil, brushes and rack. Dr-and Mrs Havaru, Newport, Pem., first-aid chest.

THE SUPPLY STORES, FISHGUARD. THE NEW PROPRIETOR. The Fishgurrd Supply Stores, formerely owned by the late Mr Cuthbert Thomas, will be taken over by Mr John Francis, of Aber- caned, Merthyr Tydfil, from today (Thursday), as will be seen bt an advertisement in an- other column. rhe Western Mail" of Wednesday last contained the following re- ferrence to Mr Francis: Mr John Francis, who has been station- master at Pentrtbach during the last 23 years, retired on Wednesday last from the service of the Taff Vale Railway Company. Mr Francis joined the Taff as a-" yardman at Llantrisant Junction in 1873, and after serv- ing for twelve years as a signalman at Tre- forest and Pontypridd, was appointed to take charge of Pentrebach Station upon its being opened on the 1st of June, 1886. Pentrebach is the station at which all tickets are collected for Merthyr, and Mr Francis, therefore, has been brought into personal acquaintance with a vast number of people travelling over the line. He has had many experiences cal- culated to ruffle his temper, but he has al- ways preserved his equanimity, and his kind- ness and courtesy have been unwavering. Mr Francis, who is a member of the Loyal Cam- brian Lodge of Freemasons at Merthyr, has not reached the qualifying age, and will not, therefore, receive a superannuation allowance from the company. His removal from the district where he has earned and enjoyed so much respect is sincerely regretted.

Bazaar.—Hermon Bazaar will take place on Thursday and Friday of this week. The display will equal anything of the kind ever held in the town before.—See advt. Land Letting.— An important letting of land in first-class grass will take place at Llaneast on Saturday next by Mr J Watts, auctioneer.—See advt. Glandwr Chapel.—Next Sunday the pulpit at Glandwr Chapel, Llanychare, will be occupied by Mr John Ll. John, a student from Cardiff College. Tabernacle.-The Rev. W Powell, Ney- land, will preach at the Tabernacle this (Thursday) evening, at 7 o'clock. Engineering.—The new dock at Swansea which is being constructed by the firm of which Mr E D Jones, J.P.,Pentour is a partner, I will be ready for opening in October next. Personal.—Mr George LI James, marine engineer arrived home from Liverpool for Easter on Thursday. Bathing and Boating.—Quite a number of people took advantage of the ideal weather prevailing on Good Friday to indulge in bath- ing at Llanpit. Boating was also freely par- ticipated in on the Bay. May in April.—Hawthorne, commonly known as May, is bursting into blossom in immediate vicinity of the Gas Works. Sewerage Scheme.—The progress of this work is specially dealt with in the current issue.. Sessions.—The monthly Petty Sessions for the Kernes Division will be held in tne Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Shooting. At a clay-pigeon shooting match held at Haverfordwest on Thursday under the auspices of the local Gun Club, Mr Joe Davies of Glynymel, secured first prize out of 24 competitorsvjn the open handicap. -At St Davids on Bank Holiday, in a simi- lar competition, Mr Davies was successful in carrying off the first prize in the second sweep- stake, for which there were 24 competitors, and the second prize in the champion class, out of 18 competitors. Departure.—General l'egret will be felt at the departure, which took place yesterday (Tuesday), of Mr T H Evans, of Tyrhos, for London, whence he proceeds to Southampton, where lie will leave aboard the Walmer Castle for Cape Town. During his twelve months' vacation Mr Evans has bestirred himself in many directions to assisl iiis fellow- townsmen, and his departure will create a gap which it will be difficult indeed to fill. His practical lectures on the geology of the county —upon which he is one of the greatest living ,i uttiorl ties- have been greatly appreciated by the scholars and staffs of the three local schools, as have also his narratives of tra- vels in all parts of the globe. Though a thorough Cosmopolitan, he is essentially a Welsh Nationalist, and has proved himself an ideal Chairman for the newly-formed Cymmrodorion Society. Visitors.—A fairly large number of visitors have favoured the locality with their paton- age during Eastertide, included among them being many who were returning temporarily to the scenes of their youth. Marriage.—On Easter Monday the marriage took place at the Tabernacle Chapel, Car- marthen, of Miss E A Hodges, eldest sister of Mr A J Hodges, auctioner, Fishguard, and Mr E W T Rogers, chemist, son of the Rev H Rogers, Wesleyarr minister, St. Just, Pen- zance.—We hope to be able to give fuller particulars of the happy event in our next issue. Success.—Mr Walter Evans—who is arti- cled to his brother, Mr William Evans, sol- icitor, of Tower Hill—passed last month in London the Inter-Law Examination in the First Class. He was amongst the first sixteen in the list of successes. Wre extend him our congratulations, and wish him further suc- cess. At Home.—Capt Haines, of High-street, is at home for a brief holiday spell.—Mr Yorrie George, of West-street, paid a visit home last week end and returned on Monday. Illness.—We regret to learn of the indis- position of Mr J Griffijths, of High-street (late of the Castle Stores) and sincerely wish him a speedy recovery.—Miss Letetia Howells, of Greenland, Fishguard, who has been suffering for a long time, is also, we are sorry to state, very seriously il1. Tabernacle Sunday School.—Last Sunday afternoon the quarterly meeting of the Taber- nacle Sunday School was held, under the presidency of the Paster (Rev. W M Davies). A goodly number attended, and a \&ery plea- sant afternoon was spent. Miss Annie Thomas ably presided at the organ. The following was the programme :—Read- ing and prayer, Mr Peter Williams; hymn, Blodau'r Iesu," Choir; recitation, Judas yn bradychu Crist," Miss Jane Cornock; solo, Down at the Cross," Phyllis Roberts; reci- tation, "Death Inevitable," Gwennie Will- iams recitation, Oh, that men would praise the Lord," Gwladys Price; solo, When the dewy night is fading," Mary Davies; reci- tation, Death Inevitable," Brinley Davies paper, Hanes Dafydd," Mr John Evans; solo, Pass me not," Melinda Higgon reci- tation, Dioddefaint Crist," Elvira Williams; solo, A little talk with Jesus," T H Roberts catechism, Mr Edward Davies and class; hymn, 0, cofia'th Waredwr," Choir; recita- tion, Pa beth sydd bwysig," Pollie Thomas; solo, 0 rhowch i mi bregeth Gymraeg," Mr Frank George recitation, Yr eneth dlawd," Edith Williams; solo, "Dan bwys euog- rwydd," Miss M Rowlands; recitation, Y pagan du," Nellie Cornock; recitation, Yn foreu tyrJi i'r Ysgol Sul," Lawrence Davies; solo, My Saviour," Miss Maggie Bevan; recitation, Without Christ," Miss Annie Thomas; duet, Eunice," Mr and Mrs Thos. Lloyd recitation, Ffordd iachawdwriaeth," Mr Thomas (Goodwick); hymn, Bydd yn wrol," Choir; prayer, Rev. W M Davies. Bethel.—On- Sunday next the Rev. Fuller Mills, Carmarthen, will officiate at Bethel Chapel, in the absence of the esteemed pas- tor, who will be preaching at anniversary services at Tredegar. P.R.G.A.-There will be no drill this (Wednesday) evening. For other matters of interest see page 4. Local Littererateur. Those admirable Papers for Thinking Welshmen," written by the Rev A W Wade-Evans, formerly of Fish- guard, and more recently of Holyhead and Cardiff, which were published in book form, have now reached their third edition, and are included in Unwin's sociology series. The essays deal with subjects that are popular among Welsh people, and written in a fair spirit. The author's defence of the-Welsh language and nationalism is a sane one, his lament over the blighting influence of the denationalising policy of a great party is real, and his scorn of sentimental humbug scathing. The people he terms 'Anglicisers,' natives not to be confounded with the Anglo- Welsh, nor with the stranger immigrants, are the Welsh-born anti-nationalists commonly known as the "Die Shon Dafydd type, and how to deal with the ignorance of these people is one of the problems he sets himself to solve. Vehicular Famine."—One cuiious result of the fashionable wedding at Manorowen this (Wednesday) afternoon—which is else- where reported-is that there is a complete dearth of vehicles in the town and commercial travellers having county rounds have been considerably inconvenienced in consequence. Urban Council.—The annual meeting of this authority will be held in the National. Schools on Tuesday evening.—We desire to- draw the attention of members to the letter signed Ratepayer which appears in ano- ther column of the present issue. Cuckoo!—This harbinger of Spring was heard in the neighbourhood' of Cefnydre at the latter end of last week. Farmers Please Note.—Owing to the great demand for the well-known Dublin and Wick- low Manures, the entire Cargo "delivered at Fishguard has been sold. A fresh supply, however, has been ordered and the vessel ConfIdence" is expected to arrive with a cargo in about a week's time.—A J.Hodges, Agent.

I Easter Vestries. ST. MARY'S FISHGUARD. The annual vestry-meeting for the parish of Fishguard was held in St Mary's Church on Monday morning, under the presidency of the Vicar (Rev William Evans, M.A., R.D.,) amongst those present being Messrs T G Bennett,J. P., (Vicar's Warden), W J Vaughan D Rees, M B T Maurice, D P Lewis, W R Eynon, Jones (barber), etc. The Vicar said his first word would be one of thankfulness to all the members of the congregation for the sympathy which they had evinced towards him during the anxious time that he had had to pass through during the end of last year and the beginning of the present one. Another matter for thankfulnes was the support which he had received gener- ally from all the members of the congregation particularly during the heavy work which he had had to go through during the past week. He could not tell them how much he had been stimulated and encouraged by the very large attendance at the very numerous ser- vices they had had last w.eek, particularly on Good Friday, when, at the three-hours' ser- vice, there had, he supposed, been a larger number present than at any previous three- hours' service which had been held since he had been there. That was a matter to him of great thankfnlness and deep gratitude to Almighty God, as well as to themselves. The previous day seemed to have been the culmin- ating point. He did not want to boast, but he was very humbly grateful and thankful to Almighty God for the manifold appearance of blessing that rested upon the church in that I place. They would be pleased to hear—per- haps more than he was-that the number of communicants on the previous day had been the largest that they had since he had been there, the number attending the three cele- brations being 331. One would like, on an occasion of that kind to review the work of the past year, but it'would take too long, and he would appear to be boasting if he did say what had really happened he could only say that the year had been one of anxiety and one of blessing. The next word which he had to say was Qne of regret that so faithful a representative as Capt Berry had not been able to be with them that day. On the previous day he had had a very serious attack just before the service began, but the speaker was very glad to say that the Doctor's report was a very good one that morning, he was very much better, and was ""very sorry that he was not able to come there that day. He would be very pleased, at a later stage of the proceedings, to move a vote of sympathy with him in his illness, and to express the hope that Aimighty God would be pleased to restore him to his former health. Mr D Rees moved that Capt Thomas Berry be reinstated in his otEce as people's warden remarking. that he believed that they could not find anyone more suited to the office. The motion was seconded by Mr Jones, (barber) and unanimously agreed to. The Vicar said he had very great pleasure in nominating a church warden for the ensu- sng year. He had not yet asked anyone to act for him—the warden did not act for him really although it was one of the Vicar's priviliges to nominate a warden, he was not the Vicar's warden in any sense of the word he did not represent him but the whole of the congregation, because the two churchwardens represented the congregation. He had not been very dissatisfied with Mr Bennett's work in the past, and would be very grateful if he would accept office again for the ensuing 13 year. Mr Bennett signified his acquiesence. The Vicar remarked that the two wardens had been to him a great source of help and a great deal of comfort during the past year. He did not want totlatter anybody, but he did not think that the Vestry could have elected at that particular moment anybody who would serve its interests better than Capt Berry would, and he took the opportunity of publicly thanking both wardens for the assis- tane which they had given him; he was sure that their services had been appreciated by everybody. Mr Bennett, in responding on behalf of his colleague and himself, said it gave him, per- sonally, very great pleasure to act in that capacity. As people's and vicar's warden that was his twentieth anniversary. The Vicar: You will be coming of age next vear. One of those present facetiously suggested a dinner in honour of the occasion. The Vicar, in similar vein, said they would expect a couple of stained-glass windows next year. Mr Bennett, proceeding, said he had been appointed as people's warden upon the death of Mr John Davies, and he found from an ex- amination of the monument in the church- yard that that had taken place in 1889. He thanked the Vicar very sincerely for the con- fidence which he had reposed in him, and hoped to be spared to give his services, as far as he was able, to the Church. Mr Vaughan moved a vote of sympathy with Capt Berry, coupled with the sincere hope that he would soon be restored to their midst. He was, he said, sure that he echoed the sentiments of the congregation when he said that they were all very thankful to the two churchwardens for the trouble and inter- est which they took in the church. He did not think that they could find two men in Fishguard who studied the interests of the Church more than Capt Berry and Mr Bennett did. He was very glad to hear that they had both been reappointed. Mr Monk seconded and the motion was carried unaminously. Mr Bennett produced the Church accounts and explained that the revenue had been very satisfactory compared with other years, the balance in hand, after meeting all but a few small items, being £53 13s 4d as compared with £ 45 at the last vestry. On the motion of Mr Vaughan, seconded by Mr D P Lewis, Mr Davies was unanimous- ly re-appointed as auditor. This terminated the formal business of the meeting, although various other matters were informally discussed.

ST. PETER'S, GOODWICK. THE LATE MR. GRAY AND SIR HUGH OWEN. ERECTION OF NEW CHURCH IMMINENT. The annual vestry-meeting of the Church of St Peter's, Goodwick, was held on Monday evening, under the presidency of the Vicar (Rev E Licoln Lewis). Messrs Miles and Richardson were elected as auditors, and subsequently expressed them- selves as being satisfied with the state of the accounts. The Rev J Jenkins suggested that he should take minutes of the proceedings, but this was objected to by Mr Woollard, and Mr Nether- cleft was appointed as secretary of the meet- ing. Mr T E Williams suggested that, in future the accounts should be audited before presen- tation to the vestry, thus obviating the waste of time. It was pointed out that if this were done it would be impossible to include the receipts for Easter Day in the current year. The Vicar said that, on the whole, the bal- ance-sheet was fairly satisfactory. There had been four Suudays fewer in 1908-9 than in 1907-8, and that was, perhaps, one reason why the receipts had not reached quite the same total as last year. The collections during the year at the 11 o'clock and 6.30 services, together with special collections on Harvest Thanksgiving Day and Good Friday amounted to £ 83 7s rid in 1907-8, and to £ j8 4s 6d this year-a difference of about five pounds, which might be accounted for by the four fewer Sundays. Though these collec- tions were somewhat smaller than previously, those at the eight o'clock service were some- what better, having increased from £ 5 14s 7d to £6 is 6d, so that they might, on the whole, regard the income as fairly satisfactory, when they took into account the fact that they had lost a few from the church who had been in the habit of giving. Nevertheless, he could not say that the collections were quite satis- factory considering that there had been an increase in the size of the congregations, especially at the evening service. After pay- ing the current expenses of the Church, and contributing to various causes, the congre- gation was able to give something like C40 towards the curate's stipend, .the arrangement being that any balance at the end of the year was devoted to that object, he paying the re- mainder of the stipend himself, with the ex- ception of c60 received from the Additional Curate's Society. The second curate engagep temporarily, in consequence of the break- down of his own health, he paid out of his own pocket, [ Mr Drake and Mr Williams expressed satis- faction at the balance sheet and on the motion of these two gentlemen the balance sheet was adopted. Mr Williams suggested that special dona- tions towards the curate's stipend should be invited. The Vicar said he refused to accept any re- arrangement upon the subject until the new church had been built and its cost defrayed. Several were contributing largely according to their means in monthly instalments towards the latter object. He was very grateful for the suggestion, but was quite willing to con- tinue as at present. Mr Williams said their present expenses were practically nil, but they would be greatly augmented when the new church had been erected. The Vicar remarked that he did not think that they could say that he was a great beggar. Mr Williams replied that he was afraid that, when that great calamity Disestablish- ment overtook them, and the Vicar was de- prived of his livelihood, he would not get it by begging (laughter). Mr Richardson proposed the election of Mr Miles as peoples warden, remarking that he had been a great worker in the church and he believed that he would serve them well and truly. Mr Williams seconded, saying that he did not think that they could find a more able man to fill the position. Mr Miles declined to accept office unless Mr J C Bowen had resigned. Mr Woollard pointed out that Mr Bowen was absent. Mr Richardson said Mr Bowen's term of office had expired. Mr Woolard suggested that the Vicar should first appoint his warden. The Vicar said that at their last vestry to his regret, and to the regret, he believed, of all present, Col. Porter had resigned, and he had had the pleasure of appointing one who was with them no longer he was referring to Mr W T Gray, whose loss they all felt in- tensely. His appointment had met with the approval of all, for he had stood out clearly as the man to succeed Col. Porter but, just I as he was getting into harness and entering into the spirit of the work, he had been struck down with a fatal disease. It had been a great loss to the Church, for he had been a most faithful attendant at all the ser- vices, and a man who took the keenest in- terest in the work and prosperity of the church. He was a man who was respected by all who had the pleasure of working under him, and was looked up to by all the inhabi- tants of the place, being universally beloved, not only by those who had known him at Neyland, but also by the old inhabitants. By the death of such a man the church un- doubtedly lost a great deal, and he wished, at a later-stage, to pass a vote of condolence with his family as well as with others who were now in mourning The Vicar proceeded to enumerate the qualifications which he required in his war- den, concluding by remarking that he thought that Mr Miles possessed those essen- tials and by appointing him to the office. A prolongued discussion ensued relative to the election of people's warden, Mr T E Williams being nominated, but refusing to stand in the absence of Mr Bowen, although he would have gone to the vote had that gentleman been present. Mr Bowen was also proposed, his absence being criticised, and ultimately re-elected. The following sidesmen were elected Messrs Williams, Nethercleft, James Thomas, Ralph, John, Edwards, Young, and Power. The Vicar expressed his cordial thanks to all the officials of the church, particularly to the choristers (Messrs Drake and Williams). He expressed his cordial thanks to all the officials of the church, particularly to the choirmasters (Messrs Drake and Williams). Mr Drake, in responding, said he wished it to be known that the choir was in need of additional male voices. With regard to the new church, the Vicor said they had not sufficient money in hand to go on with the building, there being about, [2,100 in the bank, together with promise to a substantial amount-some of which, however, had been nullified by death. The architect was coming to see the site this week, and he hoped that they would be able to make a start in the immediate future—(hear, hear.) On the motion of Mr Miles, seconded by Mr Drake, a vote of condolence was passed with the families of the late Mr W T Gray and Sir Hugh Owen.

To the Editor of the County Echo." Sir,-In your last issue appeared a state- ment that the Customs were now merged in the Excise. Will you allow me to point out that this statement is incorrect. Under the operation of the Finance Act of last year the Excise has been absorbed by the Customs, the headquarters being now the Customs House, London, and not Somerset House, as heretofore. F. W. BYRNE. Fishguard, 5th April, 1909.

Soldiers in Uniform. To the Editor of the "County Echo." Sir.—Having noticed in your last issue under the heading Entre Nous," about a couple of our local terriers who, it seems, were trespassing on holy ground because they were dressed in the King's uniform listening to a few words of politics in the West End. I have myself spent several years in the first line of defence and been in touch at all times with Tommy Atkins on shore, and through all my career I have never seen any regulation or dicipline to the effect that we were not al- lowed to attend a political meeting in uni- form. There are hundreds of our naval men who pay rates and taxes and hold a vote the same as anybody else, and it is only a few years ago that the Channel Fleet and other ships were ordered into Portsmouth so as the men could attend political meetings for an election that was then on and obtain their views and vote for who they liked and they all attended in uniform because it was against the Kings regulations to be out of uniform at any time. Perhaps the next political party not to start preaching before our terriers have finished their evening's drill and changed in the garb of a Buck Navvie or whatever pro- fession that they may belong to, then they may attend the meeting and be recognised as the proud posessors of a vote, and they may plank it down on Dreadnoughts or dread anything else, Indeed, if we had conscription in this country we should have but very few to attend to politics at all if it came within the meaning of your correspondent. I put it to him that a territorial has a perfect right when off duty to be at any public gathering whether he be in uniform or in a frock coat or any other form of civilian toggery.—Trust- ing you have a space in your valuable paper for this letter. Yours etc., Abergwaun. AN EX-FLATFOOT.

DINAS CROSS Illness.—We regret to learn that Mr T Maurice, headmaster of the Council School, is confined to his room with severe indispos- ition. Eisteddfod.An eisteddfod which promises to be a huge success, and which is eminently deserving of the support of the public is to be held in the Council Schools this (Wednes- day) evening.

Bk^biifl] Owen Who, for a number of years, were on the staff of the late Mr Outhbert Thomas, beg to announce that they Will Shortly Open An Up-to-date Grocery and Provision, Corn, Flour and Seed Business in Main Street, Fishguard. Look out for further particulars next week. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods'- Great Peppermint Cure. 1/12, 2/9.

NEWPORT, PEM. DUE to arrive this week, a large assort- ment of Silver and Electro-plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, etc., and will be on sale at lowest prices. An early visit of inspection is invited. A large stock second-hand Bicycles on hand and to be cleared at low prices, also new Bicycles of splendid value for 1909. Customers requiring new or second-hand Bicycles will greatly oblige by giving an early call. We are sole agents for all leading makes of Cycles.— WILLIAMS BROS., Jewellers and Bicycle Agents, Newport. Personal.—Major and Mrs Hill are expected to take up their residence at the castle-which has been placed at their disposal by Sir Mar- time Lloyd-towards the close of the present week, and will remain there until after the celebration of the nuptials of Miss Bowen, of Llwyngwair, who is a sister of Mrs Hill's Vestry.—The annual Easter Vestry meeting will be held at two o'clock tomorrow (Thurs- day) afternoon. Churchyard.—In pursuance of the policy recently adopted of improving the appearance of the churchyard, a pathway has been cut from the old portion to the new, greatly im- proving the means of access, and enhancing the appearance of the burial ground. Many grave owners took advantage of the advent of Palm Sunday to effect improvements, and the spectacle at present presented by this God's Acre is far and away in advance of that witnessed for some considerable time past. A Record.—" One swallow does not make a summer," but cfecording to the Western Mail it causes a deal of controversy, every town being bent on claiming first view of this interesting ornithological specimen. So far, we have not heard of any place that can beat Newport in this respect, a solitary representative of the species having been seen flying over the Ancient Borough as early as the Saturday before last. Personal.—Mr H R Felix acted as musical adjudicator at the Rechabites' Eisteddfod at Fishguard on Bank Holiday. Bethlehem.—A very successful Cymanfa Ganu was held in this place of worship on Bank Holiday. In the afternoon the Rev J LI Morris (Caersalen) ably presided, the leader being Mr Christopher Bassett Williams, a native of the Ancient Borough who now resides at Llanelly. The singing, which was excellent, included a solo very effectively rendered by Miss Edith Edwards. In the evening the chair was occupied by the Rev J W Maurice, of Tabor, Dinas Cross, the soloist being Miss Lewis, of College Square. An interesting address was delivered by Mr C Jenkins, of Glasgow, son of the Rev James Jenkins, who was formerly pastor of Bethle- nem. Obituary.—We regret to have to record the death at the advanced age of 78 years which occurred on Friday evening, of Mr Evan Daniel, of Blaenwaun, who for 35 or 40 years held the responsible post of estate carpenter at Llwyngwair.. The funeral took place on Tuesday, being preceded by a short service at the house, where a brief address was delivered by the Rector (Rev D G Phillips) who also officiated in the church and at the graveside. There was a large gathering of mourners, the number of relatives present being exceptiona!ly great. It is worthy of note that the deceased only survived by about six weeks his brother, Mr Rees Daniel, of King-street. He leaves a widow, two sons and several daughters to mourn his demise. The coffin, which was of :beautifully-polished L oak with brass furniture, was the work of Mr Tom Lewis, of St Mary-street, the deceased's successor at Llwyngwair. The funeral ar- rangements were in the hands of Mr Williams draper.We have also regretfully to record the death which took place at Llandwr, Nevern, on Sunday, at the advanced age of 85 years, of Mrs Elizabeth Thomas, wife of Mr Titus Thomas. The deceased, who was a faithful member of the Calvistic Method- ist Church had been ailing for some time past. The funeral takes place at Gethsemane this (Wednesday) afternoon. Agricultural.—The fine weather generally prevalent during the past fortnight has been greatly appreciated by farmers and all others interested in agriculture. A Disapporntment.—In consequence of the rain which fell in the early part of the day, the customary Eastertide function upon the slopes of Carningli was on Bank Holiday abandoned, this being the first time within the memory of the average old inhabitant that such a contretemps has arisen. Departure.—Mr George Allen Jenkins, of Nevern House, has left for Llanelly, where he is engaged in a drapery establishment. Pwnc.—On Sunday evening, under the pre- sidency of Mr J T Gregory, recitations and songs were given at Brynberrian. Ebenezer.- Special services were held in this place of worship on Good Friday, when eloquent sermons were delivered by those two eminent divines, the Rev Gwilym S Rees, B.A., of Llandyssil, and the Rev W Bowen, Penvgroes, Carmarthen. The services were at ten, too, and six o'clock respectively, and were largely attended. Amongst those who visited Newport over\ Easter were Messrs D J Lloyd and J I larries Davies, drapers, who are engaged in large West-End Shops in London. Parish Church.—Matins were celebrated on Good Friday at 11 in the morning, and a prayer meeting was held at six in the even- ing. On Easter Day holy communion was celebrated at eight, and after matins at 10.30 in the morning evensong following at six in the evening. On the latter occasion the Rev Arthur Bowen, of Bryn, preached eloquently in English and the Rector (Rev D G Phillips) in Welsh. The decorations within the sacred edifice were upon a more elaborate scale than is usual. Commencing with the present week the services held on Wednesday evenings during Lent revert to the customary Tuesday.