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LLANDDEUSANT DEATH AND FUNERAL.—Widespread regret was caused by the news of the death of Mrs. Thomas, widow of Mr. David Thomas, Llwynywenol Farm, Gwynfe, which took place recently at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Ambrose, Pantycefn, Llan- ddeusant, where she had lived for some time. Mrs. Thomas had nursed up a family of ten children, all of whom have settled down in life. The funeral, which was one of the largest seen in the district for some time, and testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held, took place at Gwynfe Churchyard. At the house the Revs. D. J. Howells (M.C.), Llandovery; Evans, Llanddeusant, and Wil- liams, Gwynfe, officiated, and at the church and graveside the service was taken by the Vicars of Llanddeusant and Gwynfe. Miss Morgan, The Post Office, Gwynfe, gave an excellent rendering of the "Dead March" as the body was borne to its last resting place. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Ambrose (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones, saddler, Llansawel, and Miss Annie Jones,, do. (daughter and son-in-law and grand-daughter); Mr. E. H. Thomas (son); Miss F. A. Thomas (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams, Brynamman (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. W. Thomas, Garnant (son); Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas, Myddfai (daughter and ,son-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. J. Griinths. Brynamman (daughter and son-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, Llwvnyweno, Gwynfe (son and daughter-in-law); Misses Lizzie Anno and S. M. Ambrose (grand- daughters); Mrs. Morgan, Brvncoch, 'Gwynfe (eistei-in-law); Messrs. D. and' M. Morgan (nephews); Misses E. and M. Morgan (nieces); Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas, Penygoitre, Trapp (nephew and niece): Mr. G. Thomas, Nantgoch (nephew);, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose, Plasyrrorse, Llanddeusant; Mr. Wm. Ambrose and Miss Ambrose; Mr. Stephens, London House. Llandilo. Beautiful wreaths were sent by her loving grandchildren. Some beautiful and appropriate Welsh hymns were I feelingly rendered. The sVinpathy of the district is extended to the family in their sad bereavement.
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EASTER VESTRIES ST. CLEAL-i. The annual Easter vestry was held in the parish church vestry on Friday, April 9th. The vicar, the RB". J. M. James, presided. The chairman thanked the church people through the vestry for the very cordial reception they had given him on taking over the living. He knew he was following in the foot- steps of an excellent man, their late vicar, the Rev. C. F. Owen, but he hoped to do his best and to be able to give them satisfaction. He proposed a vote of condolence with Mrs. Owen in the loss she had sustained. This was seconded by Churchwarden G. Carver and was passed in silence, all standing. Mr. L. P. Jones submitted the financial statement for the year. He said the income for the year was 2133, the highest on record. The church had gone through some unusual experiencee in the past year. The repairs to the gas installation had cost them over .£13, but he was happy to say that on the total working there was only a deficit balance of B3 10s. 3d., which they hoped soon to wipe out. Mr. Jones read out a statement of the church repairs during the past year. Thetowcr of the church needed some repairs and the chancel and vestry were also renova- ted, the whole amounting to some L120. This was in addition to the ordinary church expenses, but on this account, he was sorry to say, they were £ 16 to the bad. This they hoped soon to wipe out, with the assistance of the Church people and some help from All Souls' College, Oxford, who were the lay impropriators. The Vicar then re-appointed Mr. George Carver to be his warden. Mr. Winstone was appointed parish warden in the place of Mr. Grif- fiths, who was at Salisbury, doing duty for his country. Six sidesmen were appointed, viz.: Messrs. L P. Jones, J. S. Thomas, Rice Beynon, E. Morgan, J. Rees, and J. Phillips. All the church officials were re-appointed. Mr. Lyons, hon. secretary to the Diocesan Association Fund, gave a statement of the money collected in the parish for that fund:— 213 lis. 6d. been received, of which J615 was sent to the fund, after deducting expenses, leaving a balance in hand of 3s. 2d. A part of the collection in church, amounting to 13s., was also sent, making a total of B15 13s.-a very satisfactory amount con- sidering' the other heavy expenses. Putting all this money together, over C263 has been expended on Church work in St. Clears during the past year. AMMANFORD. The annual Easwr vestry oi &t. Michael s Church, Axiixnamora, was neiu on lHur&day evening, the 6tH inst. 'A'iie vicar (uie ±tev. J. W. Jones, b.A.), who presided, moved a resolution regretting the aliunde oi tlie Government, or a section 01 the party in power, in trying to rush on the Welsh Church Act before tne war was over. Jtie referred to the course taken in Parliament, and said that the Welsh bill, as distinct from tne Irish Bill, by a cunning and deceitful way oi manipulations came into force front the day it wats passed. This, was kept so much in the dark not oniy irom the Church party, but even from the Prime Minister himself, so that he went 60 far as to appoint a vicar to a living, whereas under the Act his power to do so had been with- drawn. Speaking ot the attitude of the Welsh party in regard to the Postponement Bill, he said that party was controlled by Mr. Davies, Penarth, and Mr. James Evans, so that 670 members of Parlia- ment had to obey the behest of two reverend gentle- men who had more regard, so it appeared, for the beer of the working men man for the Welsh Church. Why be said this was because when the question whether total abstinence should be enforced came before an assembly of ministers the other day one of the reverend gentlemen said he did not like to go to this extreme measure without consulting his con- gregation, but they would go to any extreme measure to enforce the Welsh Church Bill which would cause many searching of the heart to Ch^h" men for many years to come, and would embitter the social life of the community as long as waters flows, or, at any rate, so long as the dastardly Act would be remembered. Eventually even Mr. Lloyd George had come at last to see that the party which forced the pace, the Welsh party, was not exactly out for the good it could go, but required nothing less than the iuU pound of flesh from the Welsh Church. It was regrettable that these small ideas should be thrugt forward at a time when the energy and co-operation of the whole country was required to meet a common foe, and for once he agreed with Mr. Lloyd George that these men were small men in high placee." < Mr. Evan Williams seconded, and the resolution Mr D LI. Lloyd (vicar's warden) read the oial statement, which showed that there was a deficit of JB57 lls. 7d. at the bank.—The Vicar considered the financial position fairly satisfactory, there being during the year a deficit of only £9. Next year new grants, amounting to JB50, would be received to- wards the Curates' Fund.-With regard to the church accounts, the opening of All Saints' Church for the English congregation necessitated a re- arrangement. Mr. W. J. Lloyd proposed that the accounts of the two churches be kept separate. Mr. J. R. Davies seconded, and this was agreed to. It was decided, in regard to the Church Room expense that St. Michael's Welsh Church should pay one-third and All Saints' Church two-thirds. It was carried by eight votes to five that the Welsh Church accept responsibility for the deficit at the bank, and also with reference to the Curates' Fund, and that the three churches in the parish make the usual Easter and harvest thanksgiving collections for the purpose, and that the remainder of the JB104 necessary be apportioned in the ratio of B22 £ 12, and ClO between All Saints' St. David's, and St. Michael's Churobers.-For St. Michael's Church Mr. J. Henllan Jones was nominated by the Vicar as his warden, and Mr. Fred Phillips was elected people's warden. Mr. Evan Williams was re-appointed organist, and Mr. Price Jones choir- master. The following were chosen sidesmen:- Messrs. Dan Thomas. Owen Davies, J. R. Davies, T. B. Lewis. W. J. Lloyd. Griffith. Jones, William Davies, J. P. Griffiths, J. Jones (Villiers-road), D. Gabe, Rees David, and John Thomas. LLANGENDEIRNE. The annual vestry was held on the 9th of April, the Vicar (Rev. Lewis Davies) presided. The amount collected during the year showed a sub- stantial increase over previous years. The two old wardens, Mr. W. Griffiths, Cadwgan Fach, and Mr. T. Davies, Pencelly, were unanimously re-elected, the former having served 17 and the latter -J years, and they are aged respectively 90 and 81 years. Mr. Thomas Rees, Ysgubor Fach, and Mr. Wm. Davies, Cwm, were appointed deputy wardens. LLANFIHANGEL-AR-ARTH. At the annual Easter vestry held at Llanfihangel- ar-arth Church, the Rev. J. T. Hughes (vicar) pre- sided, and Mr. David Jones, Maesooch, was re- elected vicar's warden, and Mr. Walter Thomas, Cross Inn Villa, people's warden. The balance- sheet showed a balance in hand. It was stated that expenses likely to be incurred during the year, in- cluding repairs to the school, would necessitate extra efforts being made. CYNGHORDY. The annual vestry meeting for the parish of Llan- fairarybryn, was held at Cynghordy Schools on Thursday evening last, the Rev. H. Lloyd, vicar, presiding. The churchwarden's financial report showed a substantial balance to the good. Mr. Isaac Haley, J.P., of Glanbrane Park, was re-elected people's warden, whilst the Vicar re-appointed Mr. H. Alfred Thomas, of Penybont (the town clerk of Llandovery), as his warden. All last year's sidesmen were re-appointed. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Haley for his generous gift of cathe- dral lamps to the church. It was resolved to place the church building in a proper state of repair. BURRY PORT. The Vicar, the Rev. D. A. Jenkins, presided over the annual vestry at the Parish Hall on Wednesday in last week. The accounts for the year were ex- tremely satisfactory, there being but a small deficit. Mr. Thomas Griffiths, J.P.. and Dr. Owen Williams I J.P., were re-appointed vicar's and people's war- dens respectively, and reference were made to their faithful services, ffaving served in that capacity for many years. Last year's sidesmen were re-appoin- ted, and the following were added to their number: —Messrs. Frank Lewis, W. H. Martin, Ernest Bevan. and S. Daniel. Mr. and Mrs. William Davies, Elkington-road, were re-appointed secre- taries of the Curates' and Maintenance Fund, and Messrs. G. P. Lewis and H. Snook were re-elected auditors. In thanking the various officials the Vicar expressed himself highly pleased with the past year's working in St. Marv"s. LLANDDAROG. The Vic.ir (the Rev. T. L. Richard) presided at the vestry meeting. The churchwardens' accounts showed a credit balance, and were considered very satisfactory. Mr. E. Davies, Lodge Farm, was re- appointed Vicar's warden, and Mr. J. Roderick, Caegwyn, was re-elected people's warden. On the motion of Mr. E. Davies, seconded by Mr. J. Roderick, a resolution was passed expressing the gratitude of the Churchpeople of Llanddarog for the handsome gift of Communion Plate recently presented by Mr. H. Hardress Puxley and the Rev. Herbert L. Puxley; a carved oak credence table by Mr. Henry L. Puxley; and a brass table desk by Mrs. Townsend Keily. LLANGELER. A well-attended vestry meeting was held on the 6th iust. at the National School. The Rev. Henry Jones, B.D., vicar, presided, and he was attended by Miss Williams, Oakland, the parish clerK. The church accounts were in a satisfactory state. The Vicar re-elected Lieut. W. ewes, Llysnewydd, as his warden; while Mr. John Jones, Derw Mills, was re-elected people's warden. It was the custom in the past to elect two sidesaien, but this year, on the suggestion of the Vicar, six sidesmen were elected, viz.: Messrs. Howel Evans, lynewydd; Tom James, Llwynpur; Evan D. Jones, 1, Well Villas; Evan James, Penffynon; John Rees, Pantculgau, and James Rees, Llangeler Village. It was an- nounced that there was a deficit of over JB20 in the Church Restoration Account. I was decided to arrange to get this sum wiped off at an early date. LLANYBRI. The annual vestry meeting was held at Holy Trinity Church on Tuesday in last week. The accounts showed a favourable balance in hand. Mr. Edgworth J. S. Williams, Llyshendy, was re-ap- pointed vicar's warden, and Mr. D. Lodwig, Lords Park, parish warden. LLANWENOG. The annual vestry was held at "the church on Thursday evening, April 8th, the vicar, Rev. J. Morris, M.A., presiding. Mr. J. W. Jones, school- master, read the accounts for the past year, which showed a balance in hand. The collections showed a vast increase upon those of past years, -ne mem- bers of Llanwenog Church having contributed mag- nificently towards the diocesan scheme and fund. Colonel H. Davies-Evans was re-elected as vicar's warden and Mr. J. W. Jones, C.M., as parish warden. LLANDOVERY. The annual Easter vestry meeting for the parish of Llandingat was held at the National Schools on Wednesday evening in last week, the vicar, the Rev. D. Edmondes-Owen, presiding. The Vicar, reviewing the work of the past 3^ar, said some progress had been ma^-e in church xrork, notwithstanding the fact that t/iey had been re- tarded by unexpected obstacles like the war. He had made a small appeal in aid of the Church House and secured £ 1 £ >7. Some excellent renova- tions had been done to the churchyard at a cost of £ 100, and this had been generously borne by Mrs. Pryse-Rice, of Llwyn-y-Brain (hear, hear). Mrs. Evans, of Llanfair Grange, proved another generous benefactor by providing a heating apparatus to the Church Hall at an expense of £ 100 (hear, hear). Mrs. F. W. Lewis, of Mile End, had also provided a capital range for the Church House at a cost of^ £ 20 (hear, hear). Mrs. Pryse-Rice again provided water for the back premises of Church House, and the ex- penditure on the projects he had referred to aggre- gated about B500 (applause). Llanfair Church re- quired re-roofing very badly, and the matter had caused him much anxiety. He had spoken to a friend on the matter and informed him that his hands were full with the debt on Church House. This friend, for special reasons, took a deep interest in Llanfair Church, and he was pleased to say that he had generously agreed to bear the whole of the expense of re-roofing the building (applause). He hoped to see the work in hand in about six weeks' time. In the inntfr life of the Church, a good Jeal of progress had been made. The choir had improved very much, and the choristers had been provided with new cassocks. He felt proud at being able to lend Church House to the wounded. They all felt proud of the fact that they had been able to give a comfortable house for the brave fellows who had fought so well for their King and country (applause). Since their last vestry meeting, Mr. Titus had left the parish after a service of five years, and was given a generous senJ-off. The new curate (Mr. Evans) was full of zeal and activity. Alderman C. P. Lewis, J.P., Llandingat (one of the churchwardens), submitted the financial report, which, he was sorry to sav. showed an adverse balance. This was attributed to the fact that during the past year they had had to meet some extraordi- nary expenditure. The provision of cassocks for the choristers meant in itself an expense of £ 21 17s. 9d., an improved light in the belfry cost L5 5s.; new books for choir JB4 16s., and those figures, inclusive of the small adverse balance in the preceding year, totalled L38. The offertories had increased splen- didly. They amounted to L171 2s. 3d., as against JB152 odd in the previous year. Their special offer. tories to the Prince of Wales Fund, Red Cross Society, and other objects totalled £53 J-IS. 4d. in addition. The adverse balance amounted to £34 18s. 8d. On the proposition of Mr. M. H. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Morgan Jones, Alderman C. P. Lewis was unanimously elected people's warden for Llandingat Church. The Vicar appoin 1 as his warden for the same church, Mr. W. H. J nec. of the National Provincial Bank. Mr. Dan Davies moved. and Mr. T. Jones seconded, the election of Mr. James Powell, The Woodlands, as people's warden for Llanfair Lhurch. The motion was unanimously carried. The Vicar unanimously appointed the Rev. W. W. Poole-Hughes, of Llandovery College, as his warden for the same church. 0.
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JOINT COUNTIES' MENTAL HOSPITAL
JOINT COUNTIES' MENTAL HOSPITAL QUARTERLY MEETING.-ANNUAL REPORT. The quarterly meeting of the Committee of Visi- tors to the Joint Counties' Mental Hospital was held on Thursday in last week, Mr. \V. N. Jones, Ammanford, presiding. The Chairman, returning thanks for his election to the chair at the last meeting, said they had during the past few years got through a lot of work over which there had been a good deal of difference between the various counties. He was glad to know that these differences were now settled (hear, t c hear). They looked forward to being able in the next few years to bring that mental hospital up to a very high standard indeed, so that it would be one of the finest and best hospitals in the country (applause). Dr. J. Richards, the medical superintendent, re- ported that the sum now paid for the maintenance of patients was 10s. 9d. The actual cost to the institution last year was 10s. lid., but it would be more this year owing to the increased cost of com- modities. For the last half-year the actual cost had been lis. fed. On the motion of the Rev. Henry Evans (Llan- gwm), it was decided that the amount should 'be 11s. 8d. for the coming year. A number of applications from employees at the institution for increase of wages and war bonus were received. Rev. H. Evans said they should remember that the war had made a tremendous change, and that it now cost the working man far more to live. Mr. C. M. Williams (Aberystwyth) said that em- ployment at the institution was constant, and there was no loss of wage. The applications were deferred. A committee was appointed to receive estimates for machinery for the new laundry and the furnish- < ing of Wauniago. ANNUAL REPORT. The Medical Superintendent, m nis report for the year ending December, 191,+, stated that there were admitteu during tiiat period lu cases, 58 males and 51 temales, including 4 males and 2 females of the private cuiss (2 males being criminal patients). Of uiese *1 were re-admissions to this asylum, and 5 were transiers trom other asylums, one was a statu- tory re-admission. The discharges numbered 51-40 males and 21 females. Of tnese 38 were discharged recovered (21 males and 17 females), 8 relieved, and 5 not improved, 4 being transferred to other asylums and one discharged by operation of law. The deaths amounted to 62 (30 males and b2 females). Oil December 31st there remained 720 patients under care-361 males and 359 females. The average number daily resident was 724 (362 males and 362 females). The total number under treatment waa 833. The numbers on the asylum register on December 31st showed a decrease of 4 on the previous returns, but the average number daily resident during the 12 months showed an increase of 5 as compared with the previous year, so that the pressure on the accommodation was still intense. This would be still further increased very shortly by the arrival of 40 patients from the Cardiff City Mental Hospital, which was being emptied and taken over by the War Office for use as a military hospital in accordance with a general scheme throughout the country as regards asylums. On the other hand, the recently purchased property of Wauniago which afford accommodation for 40 patients in a few months, when the necessary altera- tions were completed. In the meantime, extra sleeping accommodation would be provided for by the conversion of the sewing-room, the billiard- room, and the Isolation Hospital into dormitories. Of the 109 cases admitted during the year which were less by 15 than in the previous year, 103 were direct admissions and 6 indirect (5 transfers from other asylums and one statutory re-admission). Of the direct admissions 60 were first-attack cases, and of there 31 were admitted within three months of the r ated time of onset of the mental disorder, and wc. therefore, as a rule, of a more suitable: character for treatment. The form of mental dis- order was of an incurable type in 24 cases, and of a recurrent character in 34 cases. Cases of excite- j ment exceeded those of depression in the portion) of eight to five. The average age was 39 for malea J and 46 for females. In 23 cases, 21.2 per cent. of I the total admissions—a much smaller proportion j than usual there-was ascertained a history of here- > ditary insanity or allied disorders. Mental stress, sudden or prolonged, was assigned in 43 cases, and alcoholism, as exciting or predisposing cause, in 16 oasis (a decrease of 9 as compared with the previ- ous year's returns). Privation was, responsible for 6 cases and influenza for 2. The report added that thirteen members of the male staff had joined the Colours, and their places were being kept open for them with part pay. A number of temporary attendants, disqualified for military service, had been engaged, in the mean- time to carry on the work of the institution.
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REVIEW OF BOOKS WAR PROPHECIES. The proportion of people who believe in the occult is a large one, and probably by far the larger majority of those who do not only pretend that they do not, or think they do not. The proportion of believers is even larger still in regard to occult matters which concern the present war, and if you will look for the people who are frankly interested whether they believe or not you will find the number greater still. The number of prophecies and omens which exist in regard to the present terrible struggle as well as their varied character is surprising. There is a splendid collection issued by Messrs. William Rider and Son, Limited. This little book contains all the predictions which have been pub- lished with regard to the war, including the famous one which seems to have been authentically estab- lished as the work of Brother John, a monk of the early seventeenth century. This latter has been already referred to in the JOTJEXAL and is quite start- ling in the fidelity with which it predicts what has happened in this war so far. Another curious pre- diction of a gipsy woman made to the Kaiser's grandfather in 1849 is also given. She prophecied the formation of the German empire and when asked when it would., happen wrote on a piece of paper the figures for the year 1849 and placed the same figures singly underneath which made an addi- tional sum of 1871. How long am I to rule over t$ empire," asked the then Prince William. Again the gipey wrote on the paper 1871, and re- peated the figures of that year as before and the result was 1888. And how long is this empire to la§t pursued the astonished Prince. This time the figures-of the latter year were used, thus:— 1888 8 8 8 1913. This little book is extremely interesting. [Prophecies and Omens of the Great War by Ralph Shirley, price 6d.: Wm. Rider and Son, Ltd., 8, Paternoster-row, E.C.] A LIFE OF MR. LLOYD GEORGE. Wales is a noted breeding-ground of "Cofiantau and "MarWnadau" (Biographies and Elegies). The moment a public man with an ounce of history at- tached to him passes away, these 'queer things spring up like mushrooms. In this case, however, the sub- ject is still alive, so the object of publication is not to keep .green the memory of # good man gone before. Why the names of the publisher and printer have teen withheld, we do not know, but a loose loaf inside tells us it is sold by Mr. T. Garfield Davies, stationer, Llanellv, for the modest sum of ld. It is a pamphlet of 11 pages of reading matter. and consists of a well-written summary of the life of the Rt. Hon; D. Lloyd George up to date. The author has passed by Mr. Lloyd George's attitude during the South African War with merely a kind of a passing comment, and whitewashed his conduct at that time with the remark which somehow few will agree with,—"He is a peace-loving man. to whom the very thought of war is distasteful." One would hardly include the Chancellor in the list of "peace- loving men and well it is for his party that he is not so. Rather amusing is one sentence quoted from his speech at Cardiff some time ago when speaking on Disestablishment: "Who said I was going to sell Wales? That question could be" easily answered to day, for it is often heard by the politico-preacher. To those who are in need of a short summary of the ChanceDof, ttte price' asked 'is not high.
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LAMPETER TEA PARTY AND CONCERT.-The Baptists of the town held their annual tea party and concert on Wednesday, April 14th. After the tables were clearcd. the following interesting programme was gone through:—Solos by Sallie Jones, May Wil- liams, Liz. Morgan, Katie Williams, Mr. Body- combe, Miss Eunice Davies, Mrs. Davies (late iuios- Iwvnl, Mrs. Davies, Parkyrhos; Terwyn Davies. Duett: by Watkin Davies and T. Davies; Cellan party, Croesaw, croesaw male voice party, "Dewrion Feibion Gwalia"; recitations, Gwennie Woosnam, Sally Jones, Katie Williams, May Wil- liams, Willie Williams, John Williams, William Williams, Liz. Morgan, Lal Morgan Annie Jones. The winners in the competitions were as follows:—Wit: Katie Williams, Cwmanne. Reading an unpunctuated para- < graph: Mr. Price, New-street. Address on the Present War: T. Davies, Gwarallt. Answering six questions: Divided between Watkin Davies, D. Jones, and E. Price. Translating from "Velsh to nghsh: D. Jones, Glanantcoy. The chairman was Mr. T. Morgan, Brooklands: conductor, Rev. D. Jones, pastor; adjudicator, Rev. T. Oliver, Wesley Villa. A very interesting evening was spent, and t.<e large congregation thoroughly enjoyed them- selves. RESTRICTION ON PUBLIC HOUSES.—On ednesday, the Lampeter bench of magistrates held a special meeting at the Town Hall (when Colonel Davies- Evans, lord lieutenant, presided), for the purpose of considering a recommendation made by Mr. E. Williams, chief constable of Cardiganshire, regard- ing the restriction of hours for the sale of intoxi- cating liquors on licensed premises in the division of Lampeter. The present hours in the borough for closing is 11 p.m.; in the rural portion 10 p.m. After a long discussion it was agreed that in future public-houses in the borough should open at 10 a.m., and close at 10 p.m.; outside the borough, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The order will come into force immediately the sanction of the Home Secretary has been obtained. It is understood that these hours do food 7 t0 Vlslfcor*s wishin& to be supplied with DEATH OF MR. D. J°XES- The death took place on Thursday in last week of Mr. David Jones, boot- maker, 23, Bridge-street, in his 51st year, after a long and lingering illness. Mi. Jones was well "novvn an respected in the town, where he had carried on a successful business for many years. He was a devout member of Brondeifii Chapel. He leaves a widow and three children. SUDDEN DEATH.-A gloom was cast over the town Mr DS m0Tlg When !t became known that DaviSr" ciT'1S Mow, a boots at St. Uavid s Con0ge, had died suddenly. On Friday morning he was working at Miss Bonar's garden con|1Plf11»ed of pains after dinner. Dr. Grif- fiths and Dr. Rowlands were called in, and did a i 11 their power to alleviate the pain. He was n, 'Jn agony throughout Friday night, and died before:. o clock -Saturday evening, leavinc i Jounz children. He was oniy 28' vears of age S .h.s death venfies the passage in the Prave ? Book In the midst of life we are in death." oneEifIAthJ ST"~°n ^riday 1Ji-}lt' De Cook, one ot the Belgian refugees, who resides at thp t^ronalion-bui]Jings, to boj! M„t £ r and son are doing well turner To J es' rcP°rter of the "Observer in Lampeter with gifts on his departure for Cardiff upright in all V d^hng^Hi ^11™ ^7^ and other friends decided he shmfuVLT T ton wIthout some 0kens of the good feelings which: existed, and on Friday a meeting was held at the edlt.orlal pffices, Caxton Hall, to present him. The he^dL^romM/6! r £ called upon Mr. Plarrv pl' Cna,rman fche" "Welqh 7 s' representative of the consisted of a beautifuFonot^f prTsontatlon> which r z tlx JS ",cr During his stav at T su scnbe" for th«r kindness, very hapnv and J Said' he had been n esses h?^ would never forget the many kind- chSrm.„ tomSS ,„A to the o i r ,"IllnaT;e<3 an interesting: meetine send-off at fb*' friends ^ave a hearty wiiV °n °n Saturday afternoon, and wished him every success in his new sphere winner Wll']ams- Cwmanne, Lampeter, was the venrT J f £ competition for children under 10 one stated*'0 "erdawe Eist^dfod, and not the R A.M C.—About forty members of the R.A.M.C visited the town on Friday, and remained for the mght, returning to Aberystwyth on Saturday morn- INTERESTING WoKK.-When the war broke out it was decided to form a ladies' committee in the town for the purpose of preparing necessary articles of clothing for the comfort of the sick and wounded, and we are glad to say that the excellent work the commi ee undertook has been a very great success. i.iie officials of the committee are .-—President the Mayoress; treasurer, Mrs. Lorimer Thomas; hon. secretary, Mrs. Lloyd Williams, Isycoed. The com- mittee worked incessantly, and induced a large number of other ladies to help, with the gratifying result that up to date over 600 articles have been sent to various- organizations, etc., to be distributed among the soldiers and sailors, viz. Queen Mary's Needlework Guild, British Red Cross Society, tne Pembroke Yeomanry (Cardiganshire Squadron!, Belgian Ambassador. As our inducement to other towns, we may state that the following ha;e been forwarded:—19 dressing gowns; 65 scarves; 9 helmets; 9 blankets; 1 vest; 1 pants; 3 pairs slippers; 90 sheets; 249 pairs of socks; 56 belts; 78 pairs of mittens; handkerchiefs; studs; cigarettes, &c. In addition, puddings, cakes, socks, belts, and mittens were sent at Christmas time to Lampeter men serv- ing their country at home or abroad. Within the last month, socks, shirts, belts, &c., have again been sent to the Queen Mary's Needlework Guild; 6 dozen socks have been sent to the Belgian Am- bassador for the use of Belgian soldiers, £ 5 given to the Serbian Red Cross Society. JB5 to the Welsh Hospital Unit, and E5 to the "Times" fund, in addition: to bandages, towels, and lint. A further set of mittens, scarves, and helmets are about to be sent to Lady Philipps, Picton Castle, Haverfordwest, for the use of the mine sweepers in Pembroke Dock. A little band of girls was formed some time ago for the purpose of collecting pennies from door to door in town, and over £ 20 has been received by this means. Lampeter has done noble work in connec- tion with the war and has sent men, money, and other requirements freely, and provides for bodily and spiritual wants of 18 Belgian refugees. Alder- man Walter Davies, the energetic mayor, has been requested by the ladies' committee to issue an ap- peal to the town and district to provide sandbags for the protection of soldiers at the front, and we hope hundreds will take part in this splendid move- ment. The bags should be made of Hessian, size 33in. by 14in., and every person who sends bags will thereby be assisting to save many valuable lives. We wish every success to the ladies' committee, as they are doing good work. A bnlance-sheet of rooeipts and expenditure will be published soon.
PUMPSAINT
PUMPSAINT WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding was solemnized at Pumpsaint C.M. Chapel on Saturday last, the contracting parties being Mr. Alfred Rees, the youngest son of Mr. Wm. Rees, The Forge, and Miss Martha, A. Griffiths, Penybryn, Cwmanne. The bride was given away by her father, whilst the duties of best man were discharged by Mr. T. Rees (brother of bridegroom), and the bridesmaid was Miss A. Griffiths (sister of bride). The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. T. Phillips, Siloh, Llandovery in the presence of Mr. Wm. Rees, registrar, and a number of friends. Amidst showers of rice the party motored to the bridegroom's home, where ¡ the wedding breakfast was partaken of. Great local interest was evinced owing to the popularity of the bride and bridegroom.
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CWMDUAD
CWMDUAD Ruys LEWIS.—A highly-succ( ssful performance of the ever-popular drama, Rhys Lewis," was given at the above place on Thursday, April 15th, by the Dvtfryn Duad Dramatic Party. Being a new departure in the district, the eventful occasion had been awaited with a no small degree of eager- ness, and a crowded audience witnessed with intense interest and delight a highly satisfactory perform- ance. The actors were all iocals," and it is much to their credit that they acted in such a splendid manner as to win commendation from seasoned play-goers who were in the audience. The plky was learnt in a little over two months' tiLH, end the fact that some of the principal char x rers had to travel over six miles before they could come to the rehearsals speaks highly of the ability..■<< well as of the enthusiasm of the players. 'i ll success of the play was due in no small measure d tho ability and devotion of the trainer, Mr. D. T. Ed- wards, headmaster of Cwmduad C. School, who fte- voted much time and labour to bring the aoting to the fine standard it attained. The conductor was the Rev. L. Idris Davies, Hermon. The noted penillion singer, Gwilym Bowv, gave selections be- tween the scenes. Miss Alice Richards, Ashgrove, impersonated Mari Lewis, in a very able manner, and Mr. Henry Richards, Troedyrhiw, who played the part of Rhys Lewis, acted with great com- posure and skilL Bob, the champi-on of the work- men and the admiration of all young men with a breadth of vision, was fittingly represented in Mr. David Evans. Danrallt. The difficult role of Tomos Bartley was undertaken by Mr. David Daniel Wal- ters, Brynavon, and no fitter per-on could ever be chosen. Miss Rachel Davies, Gwndwn, who acted the part of Barbara Bartley, was the centre of interest whenever she appeared on the stage. To Mr. T. Davies, Penparc, fell the arduous task of impersonating Will Bryan, and he accomplished the feat creditably. The part of James was splendidly played by Mr. T. Valentine Owen, the Post Office, and Miss Edith Owen, Post Office. played the part of Mrs. Jones, the lodging-house keeper. in a very natural manner. The role of Miss Hughes was assigned to Miss Jennie Davies, Penstar Stores. and her acting was very creditable. The part of Marged Pitars. the gossip-monger of the play, was taken up admirably by Miss M. Davies, Penrhiw- las, and Sus, the fiancee of Will Bryan, was very satisfactorily represented by Miss S. Smith, Bryn- gwyn. Sergeant Williams found a very fitting counterpart in Mr. Daniel Griffiths. Penybont. Mr. D. T. Edwards. A.C.. P.F.R.H.S.. Cwmduad C. School, impersonated the principal of Bala College in a very able manner. The following played the part of students with credit. Messrs. T. James, Penrhiwlas; D. T. Davies. Penstar Stores; T. R. Evans. Llechsion, and W. Griffiths. Bwlchyronnen. The proceeds of the drama went to the National Fund for Welsh Troops, and it is satisfactory to learn that a substantial sum was realised.
CRUGYBAR
CRUGYBAR DEATH AND FUNEBAL.—We regret to announce the death of Mr. Evan Evans, Corner House, which occurred on Friday night, the 9th inst., after a short but painful illness, at the age of 73 years. There was a large and represenetative gathering- at the funeral which took place on Wednesday, 14th inst., the deceased being well known throughout the dis- trict in which he had spent the whole of his life- time. The place of interment was in the burial ground of Crugybar Chapel, at which placo. of worship deceased was a faithful member, and had held the post of deac-on for 20 years. At the house the Rev. E. G. Rees, Carmel; Rev. Harries, Pen. rheol, and Rev. G. Jones, vicar of Caio, officiated. At the chapel, the Rev. D. B. Richards (pastor) read a portion of Scripture, and the Rev. J. Davies, Tabor, delivered prayers. At the graveside the Rev. Jenkins, Ammanford, officiated. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Evans (widow); Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davies, Aberamman (daughter and son- in-law) Mr. E. Harries, Brondilo (son-in-law); Mrs. Williams, Pengaer (sister); Mrs. Davies, Llanwrda Post Office (niece); MT. Williams, Pengaer (nephew); Mr. Williams, Beilyllwyd (nephew); Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Brynderw (niece and nephew); Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Erwbeily (niece and nephew); Mr. Mor- gans, Tanycoed (cousin); Mr. James, Garreglefen (cousin), and Mr. James, Cwmgogerddan (cousin). All regretted the absence of Mrs. Harries, Bron- dilo (daughter), who has been in failing health for some time. The "Dead March" in "Saul" was played by Miss Parry, Old Froodvale. Deep sym- pathy is extended to the relatives in their sorrow. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Tuesday, the 13th inst., at the age of 56 years, of Mr. David Wil- liams, Ynysau-isaf. Although he had been in in- different health for some months, the news of his death cast quite a gloom over the whole neighbour- hood, as no one thought the end was so near. His wife predeceased him some years ago, and he leaves three daughters and three sons. Deceased was of a quiet personality, and was held in very high esteem, as was testified at the funeral which iook pIae" on Monday afternoon, the place of intermit being Crugybar Chapel burial ground. Heartfe't sympathy is extended to the sorrowing children in their sad bereavement.