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Sir Pryse and Lady Pryse Pryse…
Sir Pryse and Lady Pryse Pryse Honoured. THE HISTORIC HOUSJI OF GOGERDDAN. Last Tuesday week the numerous tenantry on the extensive Gogerddan estate foregathered in a large company at the family mansion to witness the presentation to Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart.,and Lady Pryse of their portraits, done in oils by Mr Julius Hare, of London and Colwyn Bay, who bad been comissioned by the tenants to execute their pre- sentations. The portraits are life siie and are at once artistic in production and faithful in por- traiture. Here, in the halls of Gogerddan, they will keep company with the portraits of Richard Pryse. armiger, and Sir Carbery Pryse, who filled the honourable offices of mayors of Aberystwyth as far back as the years 1669 and 1685 respectively. Between the house of Gogerddan and the town and liberty of Aberystwyth there have for centuries existed close ties and relationships. The first mayor's name, as yet known, is that of Richard Pryse in 1615-16, who, for ought we know, might have travelled in his lumbering family coach, over rough roads to Stratford on-Avon, there to be pre- sent at the funeral of William Shakespere. In 1661-po, when the Uniformity Act was re-enacted 2,000 clergy driven out of the Church, Sir Pryse, Bart., was mayor In 1678. which es inventing his Popish Plot,and 1681,'when ent met at Oxford, Aberystwyth's chief tte was Sir Thomas Prise. In 1686-7, when s Principia flashed upon the world, John vas mayor, followed by Edward Pryse, in 1688, when the clergy refused to read Declaration of Indulgence and the seven went. to the Tower. In 1702, when Queen ended the throne, Thomas Pryse was the ured of Aberystwyth, as he was again in 1720, y "I ien the South Sea Company was on every one's .£.Ips. In 1738 Thomas Pryse, alluded to by Philip Sidney" in this week's article on Cardigan, was mayor. It is worthy of notice that the crest of Gogerddan became that of the town of Aberystwyth, the early deeds and leases of the nineteenth century being sealed with it. Years ago this seal was deposed in place of the one now doing duty. It is, how- ever, pleasant to note that a suggestion has lately been made to return to the use of the older seal. The billiard room, where the presentations were made, was admirably adapted for the occasion Sir Pryse was accompanied by Lady Pryse. Captain Pryse, Mrs Pryse Pryse, Lodge Park, and Mrs Lewis Pryse. There were also present Dr James, Y Fag- wyr ;lMr J Buuce Morgan, Glanfread; Mr Richard James, Brynllys; Mr Wm Jones, Penpomprenucha and Mr Edward Evans, Talybont. The presenta- tion of the portraits was made by Mr Richard James, Henllys, who expressed pleasure at seeing Syr Pryse restored to health, and also that Lady Pryse was well enough to be present that day. He also emphasized the kind relationship that had al- ways existed between the Gogerddan family and the tenantry. They had long wanted to express their deep personal regard for the family, and so confined the subscriptions to the tenantry (ap- plause).—Mr J B Morgan presented Sir Pryse and Lady Pryse each with a hst in book form of the subscribers to the portrait fund, which con- tained the names of 188 tenants. He trusted that the happy relations that had always existed between them and the tenants might be continued for many years, and that they might be blessed with good Jhealth and long life to go in and out among their people, who always saw them with pleasure, and thought of them with respect. (Ap- plause)—Mr Wm Jones, Penpomprenucha, also made an appropriate speech in Welsh.—Sir Pryse was loudly cheered on rising to respond, and said- My Friends,—I see it is now my time to speak; but we are all such old friends and you know me so well that I am sure you will pot expect a lengthy speech from me. You all know what a shocking bad one I am at speech-making on or- dinary occasions even when the heart is cool and all that is said comes from the head alone It is not like that to-day. Lady Pryse and I wish to thank you heartily for having our portraits painted and for coming here to make the presentation but my heart is not quite calm and I feel that I have not words to express the feelings of our hearts. When my son first mentioned this matter to me—I told him then as I tell you now that I felt your kindness very much indeed in thinking of such a tiling and I can assure you that I have felt ever since in a truly-gratified manner. (Hear, hear). As to what has been said so kindly about us to-day, when my right hand and your right hand too was taken away, I determined to try my best to do the work which he had done myself. I did try and though I might not have done it thoroughly, 1 things straight and in such good order that '-indness and forbearance and w,tb the dp tOL with youi they nave assistance ofj continue to do. (Cheers)* Now to the pictures, I do not pretend to be a judge of paintings. This, however, I can tell you-that the portrait of Lady Pryse is a capital likene«s (Cheers). I cannot say much about my own, von know, because although I suppose I hav e looked in the looking glass m ofeia s» °j £ er I really could not say how* I looked the afterward and I do not suppose anybody ese can "(Laughter). Still, friends of mine have said that miners the better portrait and if that be so it must be uncommonly good. (Laughter and cheers). I can only say that the artist was most careful and painstaking He wanted me to sit this way and L- .&.1.1.. "n hf"t,V;ncr that way until at last I began to wins wai mu 11115 one's portrait painted was a bit of a nuisance. (Laughter). However, I was pleased to undergo it all because it was your wish that it should be done. (Cheers). I have nothing further to say except to again thank you on my own and Lady Pryse's behalf for your handsome gifts which I hope will stay in the old house of Gogerddan for many future generations. (Applause). Lady Pryse re- minds me that some of the tenants have not perhaps seen the portraits well enough to examine them. If that be so, we hope that you will come and have a look at them. If we should be at home we shall be pleased to see you, but if not, never mind, come and look at the pictures. (Applause).-The company were afterwards supplied with refreshments in the hall. The following is a list of the subscribers to the portraits:— Richard James, Brynllys Richard Thomas, Brysgaga Nathaniel James. Froiideg John Joseph. GlolIster Hall J5v»nJonesWiUianis,CuniiuU- mawr John Edwards, Nantsiriol Dr James, Fagwvr J. B. Morgan, Glanfread John Griffiths, Dolgau David Jones, Klgar James R. James, IVithyU Richard Jenkins, Henha.od John Kkhards, Tynpynfarch Edward Evans. Talybont Richard Rol^rts. Llettyhwyd Hugh Da vies, Tyncae William Jones, Penpompren- uchaf William Hughes, Torglwyd Rev Seorge Blackwell John Jones, Penyeefn H. P. Edwards, Aberystwyth Evan Jones, Bwlchddwvallt David Owens, BerthlwyA John G. Jones, Keuel William Lloyd .Ffynongaradog Seymonr Davies, Glanvrafon Jane Morgan, White Lion John Richards, Tynrabi h William Lewia, Bryncasteu J John Jenkins, Brynhir John Baker, Rhydypennau Benjamin Baker, Rhydy- pennau Thomas James, Tynrbos Wm R. Jones, Bryngwynmawr A. J. W. James, Dolybont Evan Hughes, Khydhir Davilt Owen, Hwynysgybor- wen Josiah Williams, Grogwynion Hugh Hughes, Cwmbwa. Richard J. Jenkins, Lletty- evanhen James Jenkins, ditto Cavt, Northey.Esgairhir Mine WiP.iam Morgan, Pwllglas William Owen. Penywern John Lewis, Brymgwyneanol Thomas J. Thomas, Neuadd- yrynys. Richard Davies, Llwyngronw Evan James, Bryngwynissaf Thomas J. Morgan, Bow Street John R. H tighes, MailwayView Edward Evans. Neuaddfawr Efloeh Jenkins, Winllan John Davies, Talybont William .Morgan, Pensarn ")1, Asley, Aberoaero Mary Davies, Wileirog John Davies, Wileirog John Thomas, Griffin Mill William Morgan, Garn House David, Priee.Troedrhiwgwinau Anne, Meredith, Wera NI. Joiies, Brynbanadl John C,)rl,tt, Rhvdhir Enoch Watkins, Henllys M. A. Watkins, Henllys John P. Ben jamin, Pautydwn David Benjamin, Ynysfergi John Griffiths. Bow Street Jamas Thomas, Blaenciettwr Marv Richards, Penycwm T. W. Powell, Aherystwyth Peter Jones. Aberyst wyth John J -nkins, At>ervstwyth David .Jame-i, Cefncoch Jenkins, Maescilin Mason. Glanyniifn iin Morgan, Bow Street tC Davies, Wern. Talyboat l.ird James, Talybont s Jenkins, Ruel .Jones, Doleu fS. Bronceirio >ver, Odynfaeh Davies.'Tycocli Lewis, Darren Lewis, Darren James, Penrhyncoch Awards, Bwlohstyllen Evans Pantdrain Magor, Penyl erth ~"ont Farm Rees Hugh. Cwmrhaidtach Lewis Jones, Penhryn John Eltwards, Bow Street Evan James, Broncastellan. Jane itolerts, Bow Street Jane Prosser, Bow Street Owen Rees, Bow Street Thomas Jenes, Lodge Margt. J. Jones. Nantyfallen James Davies, Bow Street Eliza Edwards, Bow Street William Hughes, Bow Street Annie Munson, Bow Street John Hughes, Talybont Richard Griffiths, Talybont Richard Morris, Talybont David Davies, Talybont Eliza Jones, TalylxJiit John Lumley, Talybont David Morgan, Talybont John Williams, Tollyhont R. S. Williams, Talyltont M. Jones, Talybont Anne Davies, Talybont M. Davies, Talybont Jane Rees, Talybont B. W. Benjamin, Reuel Mill Edward Hughes, Brynhir Margretta Thomas,Black Lion bd. Hughes, Pantydderwen Eliza Humphreys,Braichgarw T. G. Morgan, Factory Joseph James, Talyhont John Edwards, Garn Cottage Ed. Evans, Rliydpennaubach Cath. Morgan, Rhydypennau Dd. Jones, Taigwynion Ed. Rowlands, Factory Forge Thomas Richards, Bryngwyn bach Margaret Jenkins. Talybont Richard Morgan. Cefn Vaenor E. Jones, Cefn Vaenor D. Williams, Commins William Evans, Cefnllwyd David Jones, Ynysfergi Dairies, Brynmadog Sarah Tibbot,* Darren Anne Edwards, Darren William Morgan, Darren Mary Hughes, Cefnllwyd Methusalem Evans, Cefn- llwyd M. Lewis, Moelbren Isaac Lloyd, Borth James Williams, Penybont Capt Roherts Edward Thomas, Tynllwyn John Samuel, Penpark John Jones, Craigypenrhyn T. D. Owen, Bon Marche Ed. Evans, Commercial Evans, Commercial M. and P. Richards, Court Villa DI: Hamer, Glouster Cottage W. D. Edwards, Penrhyncoch Ahram Davies, Penrhyncoch Anne James. Rose Villa R. Winstanley, Gardens Thomas Magon, Cwmisaf Thomas James, Llwyn John J ames,Glouster Cottage Jane Owen, Panteg Davin Richards, Penyhanc Samuel Magor, Gwarcaeau Owen Owens, Cwmbwa Mill David James, Tyngelly Ellis Jenkins, Penrhyncoch John P. Jones, Tynpynfarch John James, Lletyspence John Davies, Penrhyncoch Hy. Rowlands, Penrhyncoch John Edwards, Penrhyncoch Mary Williai\s, Troed Saeri J. D. Edward\ Pontgoch Richard Jones, Pontgoch Catherine Morris, Pontgoch Thomas Davies, P ;och John Kvana, Pontgbch Bliza Lewis, Tyncwm Wm. Evans, Llanbadarn Herhert. Llanbadarn James Jones, Glaspwll Daniel Jonas, Tainorddtawr John Davie-, Ynyseidol David Jonet., Tyhir John Bvaus, Tyhir ie io by Cyflwynir yma heddyw, Fel dernyn pur o aur, Arluniau'r bonedd teilwng, Hen deulu da eu gair; Arddengys ffurf yr anrbeg Ddymuniad am barbed Hen deulu dewr Gogerddan Yn mynwes bur eu gwlad. Wrth ystyr y gorpbenol. Am ysbaid blwyddi maith; Rhagorol ydyw'r banes Am danynt hwy a'n gwaith. Mae Cymru'n falcb a honynt Er amser Gwaethvoed Vawr," Prif arwyr Ceredigion, 0 hyny hyd yn awr. Mae 'u gwaed yn goch ei wala, Disgynodd yn ei drefn; Mae hanes Plas Gogerddan," Yn meddu asgwrn cefn. A diau ein bod yma, Yn unol yn ein barn, Fod gwrthrych ein hedmygedd Yn "Gymro hyd y earn. Trosglwyddir yr arluniau I ofal Mam a Tbad Pa rai drosglwyddir eto I lawr i'r Teulu MM. Gwynebant y dyfodol, Gan ddweud yr banes cu; Adroddant ar y muriau, Am oesau 'r hyn a fa. Cyd-unwn o un galon, Gan fawr ddymuno llwydd I deulu mwyn Gogerddan, Sydd yma yn ein gwydd. Boed iddynt bob dedwyddwch, Hir oes yn Ngwalia Wen I Bendithion pur y Nefoedd Fo 'n gwlawio ar eu pen.
ABERDOVEY.
ABERDOVEY. A sheet almanac is given away with this week's issue. PREFERMENT.—The Rev J Edwards, of Llan- gollen, has been presented by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn to the living of Carno, Montgomeryshire. Mr Edwards, who is a son of Capt Edwards, of Aberdovey, is a graduate of St David's College, Lampeter. He was ordained by the Bishop of Llandaff in 1893 to the curacy of Pontlcttyn, Glamorganshire, in 1896 he became curate of St Gile's Wrexham, and in 1899 he accompanied Archdeacon Wynne Jones to Llangollen. DAY SCHOOLS.—The Board and National Schools reopened last Monday after the Christmas holidays, NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—On Monday the members of the Church Choir and scholars attending the National School were treated with a splendid tea, when useful articles were presented to successful scholars. WATCHNIGHT.—The watchnight held at the Wesleyan Chapel on New Year's eve was a great success. The Rev W. J. Jones conducted the pro- ceedings and delivered an address. Songs and carols were rendered by the party under the leader- ship of Mr Hugh Lewis, Miss Susie Davies, and Messrs Festin Williams, Hugh Lewis, and John Lewis. A short address was also delivered by Mr E. L. Rowlands. CYFARFOD ADLONIADOL.-Nos Calai cynaliwyd cvfarfod adloniadol o dan nawddd cymdeithas Ddirwestol y Merched. Llywyddwyd gan Mr D. Hughes, Royal House, ac arweinwyd gan Dyfi, a gwnaeth y ddau eu gwaith yn gampus. Traddod- wyd anerchiad gan y Llywydd yn galw sylw ieuenctyd y lie at y pwys o iawn ddefnyddio oriau hamddenol drwy ddarllen a gwneud defnydd o'r ddarpariaeth helaeth o lyfrau da sydd yn y Ddar- llenfa. Cafwyd wedi hyny addroddiad gan Mr Evan Williams. Canwyd ar y delyn gan Miss Katie Roberts. Yna caed adroddiad gan Miss Florrie Pugh Owen; deuawd gan Misses Ellen Rowlands a Blodwen Hughes; adroddiad gan Miss Jane Laura Davias; can gan Miss Hallet; adrodd- iad can Miss Maggie Foulkes; deuawd gan Mr Festin Williams a Hugh Lewis; adroddiad gan Miss Owen, Pier House; can gan Miss Susie Davies a Mr F. Williams, a Hugh Lewis. Am areithio yn fyrfyfyr, gwobrwywyd Miss Mary Roberts a Maggie J. Roberts, a Mr R. D. Aubrey. Yr oedd y neuadd yn llawn, a mawr ganmoliad y cyfarfod. INSTITUTE.—A committee meeting was held on Friday evening under the chairmanship of Mr John Edwards. All bills for the year were passed to be paid. Arrangements were made for the lecture or readings given at the Institute by Philip Sidney on Wednesday evening. It was resolved to hold the annual meeting on January 15th, when it is expected that the members'will unanimously decide t add to the accommodation in the lower room by jo oitig aclALug the rennoval Ot ti'l, par, rion, an(I uv nt to the width of the p"sage to the room. At prese the room is too small for the -pecial meetings of ciubs and Other socxeties.on Ws day Mr .TohnCorbett Griffiths'invited about fifty friends to John -Vila wtiread in his ample domains, the Old CoSt ihePtables were tastefully decorated ?'wif.,1 hands of a number of ladies. After the table* had been cleared the company regaled themselves ?|ire»eS, pS^d" by clU Walters,seconded hv Mr Arthur Richards, and carried uuammous.y. COALS--Since last week we learn that the \icar and others have generously midegifts of coals, etc.. ^UKTSO DEBAT8!™ SOCIE-TT.-Nert Thursday 'nrr ffn mcrht") the subject under consideration ^iirb^hat'the meeting adopt a" Vote of Confidence in the Urban District Council, to be ProPos^ Mr W Jones, R.O., and opposed by Mr Festin Williams, who will move a direct negative, to wit a vote of censure. After the very successful soc,a gathering held last week, more than the usual crowded attendance is expected. TEMPERANCE.—The following letter was read at the temperance meeting held last bundav evening. —Literary Institute, Aberdovey, January 2nd 1902, Dear Sir—We are requested to inform you that the institute Committee passed a most hearty vote of thanks to your committee and to the members of the Aberdovey Temperance Society generally for their handsome and Soughtful gift of twenty -o temperance books to tbe institute our sincere wish that the seed thus sown shall bear abundant fruit, and one way of attaining that end would be for more of the younger members of your society to become also members of the Literary Institute, and avail themselves of the excellent selection of books which are now to be; ^oun^ library, including the temperance books. We are now entering a new year, and perhaps the members will give the matter their kind consideration, and we need not point out that the institute is on the side of temperance. Our committee also passed to suggest to your committee to print handbills for distribution, containing a list of the temperance books presented-G. Williams, W. J. Eves, I 36TEMPERANCE COMMITTEES FOR 1902.—Last Sunday evening the Rev W. D Evans *as elected president for the year, and Messrs J. Lumley re-elected secretary, and R Griffiths, treasurer. The chairman for the month of January is Mr John Puffh. Pier House. TABERNACLE C.M. CHAPEL.-The weekly meet- ing of the Christian Endeavour was held under the Presidency of Mr W. Jones Hughes. It was a con- _11 .1n..1 secration meeting, ana was veiy wen Miss Sillars Williams rendered a solo in«ood^styte; ,= ornrp read on Edmund Prys and Vicar Pritchard" by Miss M. J. Davies and Mr Humphrey Rowlands Both papers were of high merit. SOCIAL Evening.—Last Thursday evening, Jan. 2nd, a most successful Social was held at the Rnard School uader the auspices of the Lmted Board bchooi RobertSi Befchel HousCi ^ateredfo the satisfaction of all. A most enjoyable programme was gone through, including-Piano- forth solos by Mrs Jackson pianoforte duett by Misses L. and K. Rawson song, Good Company by Mr Ffestin Williams duett, Messrs H. Lewis and F. Williams; glees. Male V,?lce Ia^y recitations, How BUI Adams won the Battle of Waterloo, by Mr Arthur Richards,and '^ap°leons Farewell to his Troops," by Mr J. E. Jones both loudly applauded. The progamme concluded with a roost humourous farce, "Wanted—a\oung Lady, bv Messrs Idwal Davies, R. D. Aubrey, and Arthur ■Richards—three Aberdovey schoolmasters home on their holidays. Considering the shortness of pre- paration it was a great success. Great credit is due to Mr T. H. Owain Jones, chemist, for his indefatigable exertions in providing such an excel- lent programme. ABERDOVEY MEN ABROAD. The following paragraph from an American paper will be read with interest by our numerous Aberdovey readers all the world o er, Mr Jack Edwards ?s a son of the late Mr Robert Edwards and a brother of Mrs Marmaduke Lewis. Ihe journalsays:- "Jack Edwards, the most widely known sheep grower in the west, who moved to Oregon several years ago, arrived in Denver yesterday with old-time friends. A few years ago, Edwards owned the largest sheep-range in northern Color- ado, which he sold for a large sum. To-day his flock in Oregon numbers many thousands and he is prospering prodigiously in the distant north- west. His appearance here recalls turbulent times on the frontier of the stat e. Jack Edwards was central figure in the war betvyeen the sheep and cattlemen of Wyoming and Colorado. He is a type of the successful frontiersman which is rapidly dis- appearing before the advances of civilisation. He was the first man to raise stock in Routt county, and from a small band his sheep increased so rapidly that at last th- > owners in the adjoin- ing counties began tf it the grass fc-t their cattle would be gone. The old sheep question was raised. Great excitement prevailed on the border. Threats were made against the lives of the sheep- men, particularly Edwards. In some places sheep were driven over precipices by the angry cattlemen. Bands of masked men rode over the country, heavily armed. Intense bitterness prevailed, auik men's lives were constantly endangered. Jack Ed- wards-cool, jolly, and popular-continued to raise sheep, and disregard all threats. His skill with rifle'and pistol is well known. His courage had been displayed too often to leave doubt in the minds of other men. No one cared to openly at- tack him. Moreover, despite the anger prevailing against his sheep, Edwards had many friends among the cattlemen. He is a frank, hearty, generous sort of man, and his latch-string was al- ways out. So a compromise was effected between the cattlemen and the sheepmen, of whom Edwards was the leader. He moved away, and is now mak- ing much money on the Pacific coast. Jack G. Ed- wards was born in Wales, but he has lived nearly all his life in the West. He has shot mountain lions, bears, buffalo, elk, and deer, and caught trout in the mountain streams. Physically he is short and stocky, with muscles like iron from a life in the saddle. He is known along the entire length of the Union Pacific system. He has always remained a bachelor, and kept open house at his Routt county ranch the year round. He makes a speciality of importing thoroughbred bucks, and has done much to improve the sheep of the West. Another American paper gives an account of Mr Edward L. Edwards, son of the late Mr Richard Edwards, Church-street,. From this it appears that at the National Belgian Hare Club of America's meeting, the poultry and pet stock were judged by Mr Edward L. Edwards, of Golden, who, the journal adds, is a chicken fancier of considerable experi- ence. We heard no kicks on the awards in his de- partment, and conclude that all were satisfied."
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LLIF.—O holl afonydd Cymru nid oes un yn derbyn 1 cymaiut o ddwfr o afonydd bychain a'r Teifi, eto pur anaml y gorlifa yr aton hon ei glanau. Tebyg mai y rheswm am hyny ydyw fod yr afon yn rhedeg mor gyflym, a bod ei dyfroedd tua godreuau ei gyrfa yn gyfyngedig i wely cul rhwng creigiau haenol y lech- faen, pa rai a|barant i'r llif-ddyfroedd pan ddeuant gyflymutu a'r mor. Yn ystod gorlifiadau mawrion y dolydd gan y Teifi golchir ymaith bontydd a rhag- furiau, yr hyn a brofa mor uchel yw y dyfroedd cyn tori o honynt dros y ceulanau. Bu gwlawogydd di- baid yr wythnosau diweddaf hyn yn mron a dwyn arnom un o'r llifogydd mawrion. Yn ystod pryd- nawn dydd Iau yr oedd y caeau ar ochr dde yr afon yn rhanol orchuddiedig a dwfr y bryniau, ac yr oedd yn beryglus i ddynion traed i gerdded yr heol yn agos I Benpwll. Golygfa dlos oedd hono a welid o ben Bont Tyssul, lie y gwahenir Ceredigion a gwlad Myrddin. Rhuthrai tunelli o ddwfr bob munyd dros greigiau daneddog gan ddechreu gyrfa ewynllyd drochionog a chyflymu i gyrhaedd tir gwastad tref Emlyn wedi llawer o ddryllio ar y dyfroedd llwydion o AHt Cafan i Heiillan-ardal ramantus yn y gauaf, ond ardal heb nemawr o'i thlysach pan reda yr afon rhwng y coedydd ar nawnddydd ddiwedd haf. FIAIK PBNBONT.—Fel pob ffair arall yn Llandyssul ers blynyddau, nid yw hon ond ffair fechan iawn. Mae y cwbl drosodd erbyn haner dydd fynychaf, eto mae hi yn ffair fach bwysig. Gwertha ffermwyr lawer o dda tewion ac o deirw tewion yn y ffair lion. Cynhelir hi ar yr ail ddydd o'r flwyddyn newydd yr oedd cyflawnder gweddol o dda yma eleni a gwerthid hwy am brisiau ychydig uwchlaw prisiau y blynydd- au diweddar. Mae yr arferiad o brynu a gwerthu wrth yr olwg yn colli'r dydd yn mysg pobl erbyn hyn a phwysir hyd yn nod deirw yn pwyso tunell bron yn nhafolau yr ardal. EISTJ»DFOD.—Diwrnod cyn Calan rhoddodd eglwys y Graig wledd i blant ei hysgol Sabbothol drwy ddar- par te i'r plant yn y prydnawn yn Ystafell Hir y Porth. Yn y nos cynhaliodd aelodau hynaf yr eglwys ddawns yn yr un lie. Dranoeth cynhaliai yr un eglwys eisteddfod yn yr hwyr yn yr un ystafell. Mae yr eisteddfod hon bellach yn sefydliad blyn- yddol hi yw yr eisteddfod gyntaf o gyfres o fan eis- teddfodau gynhelir yn y cylchoedd hyn. Typa ybobl iddi gan ei bod hi yn nos Calan, ac felly yn ddydd gwyl ar lawer. Haedda y dorf gwrandawyr ganmol- iaeth am ymddwyn fel pobl weddaidd yn berchen ar rheswm a svnwyr ac, nid fel mae arfer rhai, ym- gasglu i ddangos dyfnder eu hanwybodaeth. Llyw. yddid y cyfarfod gan Dr Evans, Brynawel, un o ddis- gydyddion yr anfarwol Henry Richard. Arweinid a beimiadwyd Hen gan y Parch T C Benjamin (Cyn- felin), Pisgah. Mr D Williams, Caerfyrddin, oedd beirniaid y gan. A ganlyn yw rhestr y buddugwyr —Unawd i blant, Miss Maggie Langley adrodd (dan 14 oed), Master George Davies, Pantfeillioncn; unawd i rai dan 16 oed, Miss Mary Jones, Pwllcor- nol traethawd, 44 Golygfa o Bont Llandyssul," neb yn cynyg; englyn, "YrAbwydyn," Mr T Thomas, Fronwen unawd contralto, Miss Elizabeth Jones, Lincoln-street unawd soprano, Miss Mary Jones, Thorn Bush unawd baritone, Mr John Davies, Blaen- ffos unawd tenor, Mr John Davies, Blaenffos; traethawd, The Ideal F-irnier, Mr T Thomas, Lower Factory, Talgarrejj; deuawd (tenor a bass), Mri Eben Jones a T Griffitl Aberbank adroddiad, Mr David Davies, Ro M unawd tenor, Mr T 1 < or T, T). (rriffitLs, AueroanK pei»i. <• ■L'*1 Davies, Pencarniced (B.D. Glan Cerdin); unawd bass, Mr Eben Jones, Tuhwnt unawd ar y cornet Mr William Evans, Spring Croft adroddiad Mr D Davies, Rock Mills pedwarawd, Miss fearah Jones a'i chwmni wythawd, Mr Evan Richards a o-wmni parti bechgyn, Mr TGriffiths, Blaenc.erdin- fach a'i barti. Cyfeilesau, Miss Tydvil Ja^es, Lizzie J Lloyd, Diweddwyd trwy ganu Hen W lad fy Nhadau "—Mr T Griffiths yn canu yr unawd, a r ^°CLADDBDI«AETHAt'Nid oes odid ddyffryn tebyg i ddvffryn Clettwr am faint ei angladdau. Mae maint angladdau y wlad yn profi dau beth-cynhesrwydd cakm pobl yr ardal a phoblogrwydd y trancedig. Bu dau gladdedigaeth yn nyffryn Clettwr yr wythnos ddiweddaf. Dydd Mawrth, yn Mhantydefaid cladd- «rvd vr hvn oedd farwol o hen wraig wreiddiola don- .¡- n., iol ei ffordd ac un na wnai niwed l neb—Mary Pantygo^le. Er nad oedd rhwysg yn perthyn nidi a? nid oedd perthynasau o nod yn dwyn pobl i r ancdadd eto fngasglodd torf luosog i angladd chwaer dlawd vn N"hwm Clettwr. Dyma weithred dda heb bosiblrwvdd cymhellion llai na chalon gynhes. r^nTddwvd gan yr Hybarch T Thomas. Green Park vn v ty, a chan y krch T Arthur Thomas, gweinldog ieuanc Pantydefaid, yn y capel ar ^an v bedd Dydd Iau hebryngwyd un o henafgwj r^y Blwvf—David Thomas, cobbler y Bont (Rhydowen), F dir ei hir gartref. Cafodd angladd teilwng o I hen ddvddiau ac o'i fywyd o ddinnveidrwydd. \r oedd areoelion o trydymdeimlad dwys ar wyneb v dor wrth feddwl am ^'fmarh?es >'r ef a addewsid ar ei ol a hi yn ddall. Claddw>a ei yn mynwent eglwys Capel Dewi. Gwasanaethwyd Ln v Parch Mr Davies—ciwrad parchus y lie. 1901. The first year of the twentieth century n.nc:aC' +hn nnp- has for Llandyssul, Deen, m uiuic a most fateful one. Sickness and death we always have in our midst, and in spite of all kinds of nos- trums they ever lurk among us Death and disease arising from preventible causes have not hitherto been very prevalent here, in spite of pol- luted water, open drains, defective sanitary accom- modation, and all the other concomitant evils of village life. During the past year death has claimed more than his usual quota of victims, whilst di- sease has stalked about rampant. The local authorities are walking up, and it is toj be hopes that the experiences of the past year will prove of service in educating the townspeople-opening their eyes to the fact that a better state of things might reasonably exist, and arousing them from their usual state of hopeless apathy. COMING EVENTS.—Geeat preparations are go- ing on for the annual Church Fair on Calan Hen— more especially for the concert to be held as usual that night. It is to be hoped that some of the per- formers in the farce will be more perfect in their parts, and will not have to rely so much on their books as on Christmas night. OTHER TIMES OTHER MANNERS—The times mL_ are changed and we change with them, xnere is «i very pretty tale to be told when the history of public affairs in Llandyssul comes to be written. Years ago the Progressives desired to form a town ward for the purposes of public lighting, but the stick-in-the-muds preferred theold system of taking round a book from door to door and begging for contributions and subscriptions. If we mistake not one of this season's beggars stuck out for the old plan; need it be stated that a public rate would touch his pocket deeply. It is feared your corres- pondent in last week's issue anticipates too much when he suggests that this gentleman will do his best to get the Parish Council to take the lamps in band.-In addition to closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, our shops are also closed on New Year's Day, and the shopkeepers thus enjoy one more holiday at this time of the year than John Sais The abuse of the old custom of going about for New Year gifts (Calenig) has undoubtedly cre- ated this holiday. The observance of which will put an end to what had of recent years grown to be a rQuERY—wmtiie road surveyor kindly explain how it is that the road leading to St Davidsisin so deplorable a state? Can not something be done to remedy this state of affairs ] The parish surely allows a sufficient sum for the purpose. If not, why not
- The Dog's Delight.
The Dog's Delight. The following has been received for publication and, whilst not vouching for its strict accuracy, we venture to give it to the public as received. It has evidently been translated from Dog Latin Sir,-It may not have come to your knowledge that a thanksgiving meeting of an unusual charac- ter was recently held in the borough of Ponttwelly. This was an open-air meeting attended by all the fmlly licensed respectable canine inhabitants of the place. Barfog's Bryches. in a few well-chosen re- marks, proposed that Taff, a near neighbour from the bakehouse, take the chair. This was seconded by Billy's Fan, and supported by the Vet's Music, I who stated that Taff was an acquisition to their ranks, and had already shown energy in public affairs. Taff thanked them for the courtesy which prompted them to appoint a comparative stranger to the chair on so important an occasion. He would not talce up the meeting by making a long speech, but begged to nation all catli I beware of would now introduce to their consideiate attention Fido Elphin. Fido was received with loud applause and fully explained the object of the meeting thanked them for their flattering reception and kind consideration in entrusting so recent an arrival with so onerous a duty, and then read the resolution.—"That we, here in lawful meeting assembled do hereby pass a vote of heart- ful thanks to the Board of Agriculture for our much belated emancipation, through the long expected Revocation of the Muzzling Order and that the Sec- retary be and is hereby instructed to communicate with T H Elliott, Esq. to that effect without delay." The resolution was received with prolonged yelps of delight, and on being put to the meeting was carried unanimously. Jack Wilke's caught the chairman's eye and stated that he wished to propose a vote of sympathy with a certain blue- coated gentleman who had evinced much kindly interest in their welfare and bestowed on each one a lot of polite attention. Growls of dissent greeted these remarks, but Nell Cilgwyn suggested that they were meant "sacastic." The deputation from Llan- dyssul, eonsisting of Jack and Paddy from the P. O. and Doctor's Ruggy, fully sympathised with the object of the meeting and congratulated their fellows of West Carmarthen on at length obtaining their liberty. Taff in closing the meeting suggested that Monseigneur need not be cast down as the ODua s bale Act would be coming into force on January 1st, and again there was still the Swine Fever left.At this point some malicious person threw a bone into the midst of the assembly and the meeting broke up in disorder finishing up in a free fight.
' RIOTOUS SCENES.
RIOTOUS SCENES. LIVERPOOL MINISTER'S WINDOWS SMASHED. Riotous scenes occurred on Sunday night at tha residence of the Rev. C. F. Alted, of Pembroke Baptist Church, Liverpool, the well-known tem- perance agitator. Mr. Aked has been subjected to much public criticism recently owing to his de- nnneiiitions of the Concentration Camps from the pulpit. Feeling was aroused IILt week by the cir- culation of inflammatory handbills, and as a con- sequence a large force of police assembled around the church at night. The building was crowded to the doors, Mr. Aked preaching from the text, Be strong and let thy heart take courage." At the conclusion of the service it crowd of nearly 3.000 assembled outside, jeering and hootiug at intervals. The police experienced great difficulty in keeping the crowd moving. Danger threatening, Mr. Aked was advised not to leave the church hy the vestry door, so he went out with the congregation Lie was recognised, however, as he was slipping into a cab, which was followed by the shouting crowd to Mr. Aked's re- sidence. He had just time to pay the cabman and rush inside before the vanguard of the crowd arrived, soon followed by hundreds more, who, obtaining such missiles as portions of grauite setts from adjacent street excavations, smashed every pane of glass in the front of the house, and most at the back. The crowd also smashed the windows of the cab, the cabman being thrashed with sticks and not allowed to leave for some time. The crowd had practically a free hand until the police arrived lialf-an-hour later, when, when the street was at once cleared.
ROYAL SANATORIUM FOR CONSUMPTION
ROYAL SANATORIUM FOR CONSUMPTION It is officially stated that Sir Ernest Cassel, previous to his recent departure for India, placed at the disposal of tile King 9200,000 for charitable or utilitarian purposes. Hi-s Majesty for a long time past has felt the necessity of providing ad- ditional sanatoria in England for the open-air treatment of tuberculosis. He decided therefore on devoting the generous gift to that special ob- jeet, which will be carried out when 1L fitting site has been acquired under the personal directions of the King, with the assistance of an advisoiy committee.
DARING POST OFFICE ROBBERY.
DARING POST OFFICE ROBBERY. A daring attempt to rifle the branch post-office in Queen's Road, Battersea, was made on Satur- day night. The premises were Icept by a man named Morgan, who combines tne post-office business with that of a leather merchant. Mrs. Al organ at 10 p.m. had occasion to leave the slio) and before she could close the door two men rushed inside. They immediately jumped over the counter and began helping themselves to the drawers. Mr. Morgan was attracted by the ( noise, and on coming out was savagely attacked by the in truders and knocked down. The rob- bers then ransacked tI the police caught them before t1' T" tlOU. Owti .ey could escape.
.DLUNU S ROMANTIC STORY.
.DLUNU S ROMANTIC STORY. A poorly-clad little boy, aged two jears, has been left on the doorstep of a worsted-spinner at Stanningley, Leeds. On the child's dress was p nued a note stating that the infant had been abandoned, and expressing the hope that it might till the void created by the death of the worsted- spinner's only son. The child said that his name was Freddy, and it has been discovered that the mother is a woman living at Guiseley. The boy has been provisionally adopted.
BOOKMAKER HEAVILY FINED.
BOOKMAKER HEAVILY FINED. At Greenwich, on Saturday, Manfred Spencer Chi verrell Wali filled ;ETOO and costs for keeping a betting house and £10 for sending a betting cir- cular to a scholar at Eton. At the rear of the court were several large boxes filled with letters and circulars, while a van full of similar docu- ments was in the court yard. Mr. Bodkin said that under the names of Stanton, Douglas, and Younp defendant sent out circulars on what was described as the Outside favourite system. He suggested the sending of 4:1, which under his system he said would produce £ 9 a week. Nearly E900 was paid into his banking account in a month, mostly in amounts of £1. Defendants solicitor said his successes only showed what fools and dupes the British public were.
A PROFESSIONAL CRIMINAL.
A PROFESSIONAL CRIMINAL. George Jones, a notorious burglar, was sen- tenced to five years' penal servitude at the Middle- sex Sessions on Saturday for housebreaking at Harlesden on Christmas Eve. In 1873 he was (sentenced to five years' penal sei-vitudo and forty lashes for burglary with violence; in 1879 to seven years, in 1889 to 12 months, and in 1891 to 18 months for burglary; to nine months for larceny in 1895; and to three mouths as a rogue und vagabond in 1887.
REWARDED FOR BAD NENVS.
REWARDED FOR BAD NENVS. At Yarmouth on Saturday Commander Storey, nf his Majesty's ship Hearty, presented Skipper John Smith, of Yarmouth, and the nine huuds of 1 Ihe crew of his steam drifter with £100 awarded ny the Admiralty in recognition of services rendered by conveying the first intimation re- ■ipecting the ill-fated destroyer Cobra. The i'100 was divided ill accordance with the principle oil which fishing profits are distributed, the shares ranging from 4:17 for tile master down to £ 5 for the boy.
THE SCOTCH WILL CASE.
THE SCOTCH WILL CASE. David Pithie has been arrested in Dundee in connection with what is known Its the Lathrisk will case, in which a dseunient purporting to be the will of the late George Johnson, laird of Lathrisk, was presented to the authorities its having been discovered in a woman s diess, but which It has been stated has proved to be a forgery. Pithie, a retired artisan, who is about GO was examined in camera. Bail was fixed by the Sheriff at IC500. By the will Pithie'a mother aud aunt were the principal legatees.
MODEL STEAMER BLOWN UP.
MODEL STEAMER BLOWN UP. An unusual incident occurred oil the Seipeutino in Hyde Park, on Sunday. A model steamer, about ten feet in length, which was being sailed on the lake, suddenly blew up with a loud re- port jllHt as it reached the north side of the sheet of water. The boat, which was driven by petro- leum, was bioto pieces, and the owner and another gentleman, who were on the bank near by, were slightly injured by the force of the ex- plosion. They had their wounds dressed at the Itoyal Huinune Society's house in the park.
POLICEMAN GETS COMPENSATION.
POLICEMAN GETS COMPENSATION. At Limerick Quarter Sessions on Saturday Sergeant Richard N. Kennaly, of the Royal Irish Constabulary, was awarded 4:150 and costs, com- pensation for injuries received last July by being struck with a stone on the head. The sergeant and other police-officers were conveying to gaol some prisoners who refused to pay fines that had been imposed upon them when a crowd collected and the assault was committed. Kennaly's claim
Iwas for £ 500._____ MADMAN…
was for £ 500. MADMAN ON A TRAIN. An escaped lunatic from the Essex Counbyl Asylum caused a sensation on the Colcheiter ■ mam line of the Great Eastern Railway on Saturday. He got on the train at Brentwood und at Romford he was aeen wildly gesticulating and dancing about the carriage. He undressed, Mid it was feared that he would jump from the train while it was in motion. A messajje was sent to the Ilford Police-station, where was taken into custody. With some difficulty he WM after- warda cotlTeyed back to tin* asylum.
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