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DIED ON THE MOUNTAIN.
DIED ON THE MOUNTAIN. We regret to record the death which took place under tragic circumstances on Monday, of the Rev. Joh-n H. Da vies, who had acted as pastor of Baran Chapel, Baran Mountain, near Pontardawe, for the past 25 years. Deceased who was about 70 years of age preached at Baran on Sunday, and spent the week-end as the guest of Mr and Mrs. Herbert Roberts, at Bryn- with farm. On Monday morning the deceased got up as usual and appeared to be quite well. After partaking of breakfast, he teft the farm, and went in the direction of Bettws for the pur- pose of catching a train at Ammanford to take him to his home at LlaneUv. Nothing further was heard of him at Brynwith until about two o'clock, when the news came that the rev. gentleman had been found dead on the roadside above Penlanau Farm by Mr. Jones, of the latter farm. Dr. Dahne was sent for, and examined the body. Death is believed to be due to toeart failure. It will be refnembered that the weather on Monday was exceedirg- ly cold and rough, and these oonditious probably accelerated death. Decea id wh o was greatly devoted to the at Baran, had lived at Alltwen for several years. He leaves a widow nd two children. The inquest was he!( at Baran Chapel on Wednesday. FARM LABOURER'S DEATH. On Monday afternoon about three o'clock, David Williams, a farm latx>ur_ er. engaged with Mr Richard Hopkins, at Cilhendre fawr farm, was found dead on the yard of the farm. Williams who was 45 years of age, and a native of Mertrhyr had only been engaged at the farm for a few days. At the in- quest held on Wednesday, before Mr Lewis H. Thomas, coroner, Dr. W. O. Evans attributed death to syncope due I' to the rupture of a blood vessel. A verdict to this effect was returned. PRIVATE ROGER EDWARDS. J Pte. Roger Edwards wh o was sup- posed to leave Pontardawe this week for Shorncliffo has again been taken seriously ill, and is oonfined to his bed. THANKS. I Mr Dan Thomas, Three Lamps, Swansea, has received a letter from ex- Councillor Theophilus Morgan, Clyd- ach, thanking him for granting the use of the Globe. Clydach, for the holding of a meeting last Sunday week. Mr Morgan states that it was through the kindess of Mr Thomas in granting the use of the Hall that the men were able to resume work on- the following I day. IMPROVED SERVICE. I Those who make use of the O.W.R. motor 'buses between Pontardawe and Neath should make a note of the fact that a new time-table came into force on Wednesday, Feb. 16th. Several extTa. trips will now be run daily, and the new service is in every respect far superior to the one which has been in existence since last June. THE TRIBUNAL. J I At a special meeting of the Pomtar- dawp. Council Iteld last week to form a new Tribunal under the Military Ser- rKe R; 11 it was decided that those who sat on the recent Tribunal should re- tain their seats in view of the ex- perience which they had gained, and that the following be added: Messrs. F. W. Gilbertson, J.P. H. J. Powell, J-P J. R. Evans (Gwauncaegurwen), Evan Lloyd (Clydach); and John Thomas (Ynistaweiog). The next meet- ing will probably be held next Tues- day. It is now stated that Mr H. J. Powell and another gentleman, have signified their inability to serve on the Tribunal. The new list of certified occupations of those exempt under both schemes has now been published, and a full list mav be seen in the Council Offices at Pontardawe. SHOP ASSISTANTS' UNION. m 1 The Pontardawe Branch ot the nop Assistants' Union is swelling in numbers since the reoent Shop Hours Act inquiry. According to Mr Davies, the local secretary, no less than n ne have been added to the number alroady on the books. The Union has a mem- bership in all of over 89,000, and of this number thirty-one per cent. am serving with the colours. CLYDACH K.O.M. Brothers of the R.A.O.B. turned up in large numbers at the Glantawe Lodge, Clydach, which was held at the Collier's Hotel, on Tuesday night, on the occasion of the elevation of Bro. Hy. Newbury to the degree of K.O.M. Bro. I. Kirkbride presided «Yer the preliminary proceedings, and until the worthy Lilstailing officer, "Sir" E. Jenkins, R.O.H., P.G. Secretary, Swansea, took over his duties. He was assisted by Bros. Albert Hinder, P.G.P. (Swansea), and A. J. Shelton, D.P.G.P. The latter acted as Knight Director of Ceremonies. Bro. Dan Mainwaring was the Insignia of Peace; Bro. Elias Thomas acted as Jewel bearer, whilst Bros. Will Hopkin (Pontardawe), and Daia Davies (Clyd- ach), were the Sponsors. The guard of Honour consisted of Knights Joe Wil- liams, Morgan Rogers, R. Jones, Dan Guy, Lewis Ford, John Puntan, I. Kirkbride, and James John Primos T J. Jones, J. Blackburn. J. Leonard, and T. Dibble, Bros. Mark Parkhouso, Bob Johnson, T. T. Jones and Jack Murray. In introducing the Knight- Elect, the Spongers referred 1; the noble work done by Bro. Newbury to- wards Buffaloism not only in Clvdaeh, but also in the Valley. He had sacri- ficed a great deal of time to further the Order, and his efforts had been crowned with success. Reference was also made to the manner in which he promoted the recent jumble sale at Clydach which realised nearly E30 for the purpose of sending comforts to the Brothers of the Lodge wh. weue with the colours. Mention was also made of the excellent manner in which he carried out his duties as vice-chairman of the Swansea Convention Committee and chairman of the Printing Com- mittee for the Convention. (Ap- plause). At the conclusion of the ceremony congratulatory speeches were madeby Bros. E. Jenkins. A. J. Shel- ton, John Puntan, M. Rogers, T. J. Hopkin, A. Hinder, Richard Jones, 1. Kirkbride. George Miles (Frank Harrison Lodgeo; J. Saunders (H. N. Miers Lodge), Lewis Ford (Edward Bevan Lodge), George Howells (Dyffryn Tawe Lodge. Dan Mawiwaring (Sir Hy. Irving Lodge, James John (General Gordon Lodge), Dan Guy, P.P.G.P. (Swansea), and J. Blackburn. The new Knight who was received with musical honours thanked a.ll present for the honour conferred upon him. An ex- cellent miscellaneous programme was gone through during the evening. LATE BARAN PASTOR. i I I C .1 The inquest on the oocty or we nev. John H. Davies, pastor of Baran Chapel, -was held on Wednesday, be- fore Mr Boer, the deputy county coroner. After evidence of identifica- tion had been given Mr David Jones, of Penlannau Farm, gave evidence of finding the body. We said the de- ceased had spent about a quarter of an hour at his house before leaving towards Bettws. Di". Logan Dahne attributed death to heart failure. A verdict to this effect was returned. CILYBEBYLL SOLDIER PRO- MOTED. Mr Llewellyn H. Jones, who has been gazetted second-lieutenant in the Army Service Corps, is the son of Mr Richard Jones, Blaennant farm, Pont- ardawe. He served for 14 years in the Glamorgan Yeomanry, of which he was a non-commissioned officer. Lieut. Jones, is a crack shot, and has won several medals. On two occasions he won the adjutant's cup and the chal- lenge cup in his old regiment, and he was twice in the running for the blue riband at the Welsh Bjsley. He was one of a team of eight who came third on Empire Day in 1908 in the aggre- gate competition for the British Isles. He is now stationed at Codford, Wilts a,nd is a brother-in-law of Police Supt. E. Rees, of Aberdaire. ALL SAINTS' RECITAL. 1 A most successful organ recital was d on Sunday afternoon and even- ing at All Saints' Church. Pontar- dawe, in aid of the Misses Gilbertson's Red Cross Hospital at Langland Bay, Mumbles. The church was packed on each occasion, and ongst those pre- sent in the afternoon were the Misses Gilbertson, together with a number of Canadian and Australian wounded soldiers from the hospital. They had made the journey to Pontardawe in motor cars, which had been placed at their disposal. The organist was Mr Hv. Jenkins, and the soloists were Miss May Harries, Swansea, Mr G. Lewis, Pontardawe and Mr D. C. Jones, Pontardawe, all of whom ac- quitted themselves admirably. A substantial offertory was taken. The soldiers were the guests of Mr and Mrs. Gilbertson at. tea at Gelligron. BURIED AT LLANSAMLET. The remains of Mrs. Mary Davies 1 11.ni<)thei- of Mrs. Beni min Davies, v Smithfield road, Pontardawe, were laid to rest at Llansamlet Churchyard on Saturday last, in the presence of a number of mourners and friends. Prior to leaving Pontardawe a short service was held at the deceased's late residence in Smithfield road, the Rev. Joel Davies, officiating. On arrival I at Llansamlet Church the service was I taken by the Revs. Joel Davies. and I Camoor Griffiths. The chief mourners were Mr and Mrs. Benjamin Davies, Mrs. Mary Lawis (grand-daughter); Mr and Mrs. David Davies (son and daughter-in-law, Landore); Mr Tom Davies (son); Mr and Mrs. John Davies (cousins), Morriston Miss M. Williams (cousin), Morriston; Mr and Mrs. Jonah Thomas (cousins) Morris- ton Mr and Mrs. David Thomas (cousins), Morriston; Mrs. Catherine Mary John (cousin); Mr and Mrs. W. Morgan (cousins), Morriston. Among the wreaths were one from Benjamin and Rachel Davies, and one from neigh boMra at Smithfield road. Mr Richard Davies was the undertaker. LATE OF ALLTWEN. I J j 1- 1 it is witn deep regret mm we reoora the death which took place at Eryl, Neath road, Maesteg, on Sunday last, of Mrs. Martha John. Deceased who was vears of age, had kept a grocery shop on Alltwen Hill for a number of years. Some ten years ago she removed to Swansea, and latterly to Maesteg. She was the mother of the late Mr W. C. John, cashier with Masses. John S. Brown, Swansea, and of Mr Edward Lewis John. WORD FROM SALONIKA. Pte. Ben Brown, of Pontardawe, who is with the South Wales Borderers at Salniaica, has written to Mr and Mrs. Phillips, of the Pontardawe Inn, to the effect that he is quite well in health. He says that in that. part of the world the people were still living in the times of the Bible, and some of the Christmas festivities were very weird ieed. Bullock wagons and tiny donkeys were thg main maarus of conveying stuff about. Everything there was quite strange campared with Wales. He expresses thanks for the few things which he received from the Church people of PontaTdawe.  DBA TH OF MR FRANCIS COOK. The death took place at Graig' road, Alltwen, on Friday last. of Mr Frank Cook, late ganger on the Mfdland Railway. Deceased, who was 67 years of age had been in failing health for about twelve months. He leaves a widow and six grownup children. The funeral took place at St. Peters' Churchyard on Tuesday.
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i Caretaker Controversy.
Caretaker Controversy. To the Editor. Sir,—It was with very great pleasure that I roodl the correspondence columns j iR your issue of the 12th insfc. Therein I find a letter from Mr. John Edwards defending the attitude of the Standing Committee of the Public Hall, and at the same tima vilifying "T. Jeremiah and Co." for dating to criticise the said oora- mittee. It is rather late in the day, and also rather peculiar for a person who calls himself a democrat to justify, or rather to attempt to justify the reasons why a man should be dismissed after he has been dismissed. It would have been far better had Mr. Edwards given the committee's reasons first, and then proceed with the final penalty. But what can one expect from an individual who in these trouble- some times grants to a worker the magni- ficent award of one per cent, advance in wages, and at the same time reserves his reasons for so doing ? A man who does such a thing as that will do almost any- thing, and must hold a very peculiar view of democracy. However, we are very thankful te him for coming forward at even so late a period in the history of the management affairs of the Public Hall, and so worthi- ly to champion that collection of worthies -18 in number, whose company hQ so charmingly cultivates. True, he his been forced into doing so by the action of the Pontardawe Trades and Labour Council. But to go so far and then to refuse to meet this representative in public debate on the ground that he is a barking pup- py, is worthy of those would-be pugilistic champions who refuse to meet one whom they know to be a st-ever(r "black cham- piQIl" on the ground that the black man is "Salach nag islaw oylw.11 If Mr. John Edwards has nothing to fear, why should he draw the colour line? And if every- thing is above boaird why does he not meet the Pontardawe Trade and Labour CT-Hncil in debate? He tries te suggest in his letter that the public meeting at which I and other speakers criticised the management of the Public Hall was convened by Tom Jere- miah and Co. I desire to state that that meeting wa? not convened until after the Trades and Labour Council had twice met to discuss the matter. On both occasions there was a full attendance of delegate-, presided over by Mr. W. J. Davies, one of the most active and prominent mem- bers of the branch to which Mr. Edwards has the honour to belong. Inde.2d. it may be news to the public that Mr. John Edwards, in so far as he represents his branch in this matter, should have at- tended that public meeting and taken his seat on the platform; but however clever a man may be, he cannot always serve two masters. It takes a clever hypocrite to do that. In attacking "T. Jeremiah and Co." Mr John Edwards really attacks the or- ganised workers of Pontardawe. But that is no new thing for him. If Mr. John Edwards lays claim to a certain status, why should he dismiss my challenge to debate the case of the demo- cratir. management of the Public Hall on the grounds that he cannot take notice of every "barking puppy," when the pup- py referred to happens to hold the fol- lowing positions Board of management and house committee of Swansea Hospi- tal, chairman of the Morriston Ward of the Sheetsmelters' Society, vice-chairman of the South Wales District Council Ste. Ismelters' Soc;ety; branch secretary Pontardawe No. 2 Steelsmelters' Society, and checkweighman, etc. Truly a very long tail for a barking puppy to carry. In his defence of the attitude of the eighteen leanred members of the commit- tee, Mr. Edwards says The manage- ment committee is constituted of two members from every place of worship, two from every Trade Union branch in the district, elected annually. The stand- ing committee is appointed by the general committee from among its members, so it is obvious that the constitution is thoroughly democratic." So far so good. I happen to be a member of the manage- ment committee representing Pontardawe No. 2 branch, but I find that whenever I get up to speak, or move a resolution on b-ehalf of the branch I represent, that I am invariably ruled out of order. It appears, on inquiry, that I have no right to bring forward a mandate on be- half of my branches, but that I must speak as an individual having no authori- ty whatsoever. Now I challenge Mr. John Edwards, or anyone else for that matter, to prove that he or they have a right to vote on any business pertaining to Trade Union matters other than by a direct mandate of the body he or they may re- present. Mr. Edwards may attempt to justify himself that it is the motion brought "forward which is out of order. Such being the case I hasten to inform the public that I have moved the same resolution at two successive meetings. In the one case it was "out of order," In the second case it was accepted, and that hv the very same chairman, Mr. F. W. Gilbertson. Thus, than, it cannot be the motion which is out of order, but rather the fact that I persisted in bringing it forward on behalf of the branch which I repre- sent. It appears then that all representa- tives are elected democratically, but once on the committee they have to act auto- cratically, or else be ruled out of order. Perhaps Mr. Edwards means to state that once the committee have been elect- ed they have no further control, but that the control then falls into the hands of the members. He further states that I have not been a member of the Institute for some years, implying thereby that were I a member I should have the right to vote. Apart from the implied falsehood that I have not been a member for some years, and I have definite reasons for with- holding my subscriptions during that time, viz., the committee's attitude to- wards the old marker's wages, I beg to stat.e that I have spent more in four weeks than Edwards has spent in four years,' to say nothing of the assist- ance I have given the billiard team in other directions. Further, so far as I am aware, I have yet to learn whether the members of the Hall have yet held a meeting to elect a representative on the ezomtnittee. Perhaps Mr. Edwards will supply the necessary information. Agam, if only members are allowed to sit on the committee, will he kindly explain how non-members sat on the committee, a.s was admitted by the chairman when chalknged on the point by me, even over the dismissal of the caretaker. If then neither subscribers nor repre- sentatives of bodies are allowed to sit on this committee, who then can compose so mysterious a body ? With regard to the other matters, I have been informed that some of the company intend to reply. Such being the case it is unnecessary for me to take up further space in your valuable paper. Yours truly, T. JEREMIAH, The Hollies, Grove-road, Pontardawe. THE CARETAKER ON HIS DEFENCE. To the Editor. Sir,—In your issue of the 12th inst., I find a letter signed by Mr. John Edwards, vice-chairman of the committee on the other side of the Caretaker's Controversy. After reading this letter, I was astonished to find such a mass of inaccuracies, es- pecially coming from the vice-chairman of the standing committee. After his, elaboration 'of the thoroughly democratic constitution of the general committee, he comes to business, and goes on to state that about eight months after declaration of war, etc, "the revenue had suffered to the extent of about JE80 through falling off of bookings, which meant. much less work for the caretaker." Is that the truth? Is he not aware that after the out- break of war that the whole building. practically, including the large hall, was utilised for military purposes—recruiting, drilling, etc., which meant an immense increase in labour for the car t..ker and his family? Then again, as regards the general com- mittee authorising the standing commit- tee to consider ways and means to reduce expenditure, did not the general com- m'ttee also authorise the standing com- mittee to consider ways and means to increase the receipts? Next, he deals with the illness of the billiard marker, and the undertaking by the caretaker of the duties on condition that he was t) receive full w; ges, namely 28s. per week. Why not be accurate? Was not the billiard marker's wages 23s. per week plus 5 per cent, on takings and that the committee tried several times to get the caretaker to accept 14s. per week, and begged him to consider the loss of revenue, etc. ? Now, sir, this is an absolute and deliber- ate perversion of the truth. I carried out the duties of billiard marker for a short period prior to his going to a. sanatorium during which period I had to obtain out- side help to carry on my own duties. It was not until after the mark r had' gone away to the sanatorium that the pro- ■ posal for reduction came, and at a certain meeting of the standing committee they came to a decision that the caretaker should have the honour, during the mark- er's absence of carrying on his, duties for the sum of 10s. per week plus 5 per cent. on takings. The decision was conveyed to me by the secretary in the committee- room after the meeting, and in the pre- sence of the treasurer. Such terms I absolutely refused to accept, hence the appointment the following week of a tem- porary marker at 23s. per week plus 5 per cent. on takings, and on goes every- thing as usual, until domestic reasons compel the temporary marker to give up the job, and once again I carry out the duties of billiard marker. But I have not long to wait before another scheme is worked out, and this time I am called in before the standing committee, and the secretary announces the decision of the committee as follows :—That I be asked to carry out the duties of billiard marker for one month (a specific period) at the following terms 8.30 a.m. to 6 p m., 5s. (and not 9s.), and for the whole day, 8.30 to 10.30, 7s. plus 5 per cent. on tak- ings. This, of course, in addition to my own wages of j51 Is. per week (which, by the way, had already been indirectly re- duced by the extra cost of living to 13s. per week. I appealed for ai week to con- sider the matter, but was refused and was given 10 minutes instead. Well, I agre-ed to accept their terms of 7s. plus 5 per cent. for the period of one month (which lasted 13 weeks) and asked in return if the committee would kindly grant me a half holiday once a week. At the close of the meeting I was in- formed by the secretary that the com- mittee agreed to grant me a half holiday on condition that I provide a satisfac- tory substitute, and of course, pay him out of my own pocket. And for every half-holiday during that period I paid my substitute is. 6d.. Now, I also am quite prepared to leave the above for the inhabitants at Pontardawe to decide. As regards Mr. Edwards' description of the piemises it would have done him no harm to consult the printed forms issued by the committee when making their first appointment of caretaker. Pro- bably he will attend to that in cooler moments later on. But what about kis estimate? Really, this is "the limit," and it is a great pity that this statistical gem should be marred by the underestimation of his own of 6d. per week. Surely by this time he has received shoals of con- gratulations from the overseers for this useful document, or at least he should have. They are very much indebted to the vice-chairman for providing them with such an excellent source of revenue. Fancy the caretaker's living premises plus the bar and dining-room estimated at P55 18s. per annum Leaving out entirelv the reading-rorm, club rooms and billiard room, etc. Regarding Mr. Edwards' re- marks on my demonstrating to the public the exaellent quaifications of my family, I simply mentioned the reasons, or at lea,st one of the reasons of a certain mem- ber of the committee for the attitude he had taken the feet that I I-I ,-)t my childiren in school io as to enable them to take up the teaching profession. If Mr. Edwards can construe that to be an ad- vertisement of my family, he is quite wel- come to do so, and I shall leave the mat- ter to the public to decide. 0. T. JENKINS, Pontardawe. To the Editor. 8ir.-Â public meeting was recently held at the Public Hall. Pontard awe, to protest against the action of the Committee of the Public Hall and In- stitute, in adjusting the salary of the late caretaker with a. view to economy. At this meeting a most one-sided ac- j count was given by different speakers, some of whom knew verT" little about the state of affairs while others pre- sented a garbled and distorted view of the case, either through ignorance, or maybe to suit their own purpose. There was a general impression among those present, judging from the aspect of the case put before the meeting, that the late caretaker had been un- justly dealt with. A very plausible case had been made out and much in- dignation was felt at the apparently high-handed action of the Committee. However, when the true state of affairs was revealed by the Vice-Chairman of the Committee in last week's edition of your valuable paper, an entirely new light was thrown upon the matter. Those who were present at the pub- lic meeting, including myself, now dis- cover that we were totally misled by the inaccurate statements made at the time, and many are the- comments heard on all sides as to the manner we have been led astray. In fact, the public were hoodwinked right and left. We are grateful therefore to the vice- chairman (Mr John Edwards) for his abLe- and lucid statement of the true facts of the case. Mr Edwards has done yeoman servive for the Institute from the commencement, and no one is more competent to speak with authority on the question of manage- ment and organisation. A pioneer of the Labour movement in Pontardawe, Mr Edwards is universally respected for his sterling honesty and strict in- tegrity. His statement of the case is therefore of paramount importance as emanating from the most trustworthy and reliable source, one who is thoroughly conversa-tit with the facts. Having now heard both sides of the case. I feel perfectly convinced that the wisest course has, been followed. and this is the feeling among all those who have judged the case impartially. Having been a subscriber to the In- stitute for many years, and having carefully followed the course of events in connection with this controversy, I can assr"- the Committee that their action i Vroughly endorsed by the thoughtful section of the community, and by all those who have the real in- terest of the Institute at heart. The bold and courageous stand they linive taken in this matter is worthy of fill praise, and the outlook with regard to i the future of the Institute is distinctly hap pi or as a result of the innovation recently ma.de. JUSTICE.
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ECONOMY IN THE WORKHOUSE Boston Guardians have decided that potatoes left .over from any meal be served again fried; that meat be served in smaller quantities; and that in lieu of Lincolnshire butter, the Board contract for margarine, I 4 ,.10:
PONTARDAWE GOLDEN WEDDING.
PONTARDAWE GOLDEN WEDDING. VALLEY JEWELLER S FAMI LY JOIXS IN CELEBRA- TIONS. The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, jewel- ler, of Herbert-street, Pontardawe, was eelebrated by a family re-union at the Public Hall and Institute on Monday. Mr. and Mrs- Williams were married at Salem Chapel. Robertstov.n, Abei daxe, on 13th Februaiy, 1856, the Rev. Thoa. Thomas officiating. Four children cuTvive, the eldest being Mr. H. J. Williams, superintendent of the finishing department at the Glynbeudy Tinplate Works, Brvnamman. The second son is Mr. D. R. Williams, who occupies a similar position at the Mardy Tinplate Works, Gorseinoa. The third son is Mr. W. J. Williams, assorter at the latter works, and finally the daughter, who is mai-riqd to Mr. J. Mort, junr., superin- tendent of mills at Messrs. Baldwin's King's Dock Works, Swansea. The party sat down to an excellent luncheon, after which the couple were made the recipients of a purse of gold from the chil dren, and numerous other presents from relatives and friends. Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Rees Evans, Alltwen Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, St. PeterVterrace, Llanelly; Mr. aNd Mrs. Fred Hapgood, Pontar- dawe; and Mrs. Mort, Crymlin Burrows, Swansea. The following verses by Mr. T. Morris Walters, Brynammian, were read in the course of the proceedings :— DATHLIAD "EURIADD BRIODAS" MR. a MRS. JOHN WILLIAMS, PONTARDAWE. Er acd NNvf fi ond rhonc hen lane, Heb brofi min 'run Efa, PV6'r ddymuniadau goreu'm "rank" 0 mdd i Joha a Sarah. Wrth garrog filltir haner cant Ei gyrfa briodasol, Ymgomiant heddyw efo'u plant Am bethau'r daith denluol. Nol tremio d"os yr aelwyd glyd Ni we!af un yn eisia'u, Maent yma'n llawn a lion i gyd Yn wych eu hamgylchiadau. Os g was gar wnaeth y teulu cu O'r bron i'r byd priodi, Ni chlpiwvd un gan angau da Heb fwlch ma'r cylch oddeutu. Rwvn rdwae.n dau, sef Henry John, A William James ddaw wed'yn, Os cystal ydyw'r lleill gerbron Does fawr o le i achwyn. Gwe! yma ffrwyth dysgyblaeth wir— Bu wei'.hiau f'allai'n arw- Mor ddwfn yr aiff athrawieth bur Dan gysgod brig y bedw. Os am wel'd ol y brig berth Fu'n gwasgar ambell drwbwl, Nid ar y ercen mae cae! ei werth, Ond air y serch a'r meddwl. Nid rhwydd yw meithrin pedv.-ar mauf 0 blant sy'n tystiolaethu Mor gryf am ofal mam a thad, Mawr ab rth wnaeth olygu. O'ch cylch maent heddyw bob yn un Yn brofion o'ch tynerweh, Ar ddydcl eich "eiraidd uniad" cun Ymchwyddant eich dedwyddweh. I Williams fo a'i hoffus wraig Da ddymuniadau'n dylif, Am gachv'r cwlwm fel y graig Ar hyd yr haner canrif. El Hu undebau tebyg sy' Yn esgor ar ysgariad, Mae'ch annatodol uniad chwi Yn profi grym eich cariad. Fe fethodd angau dori'r clwm A wnaed gan serch di-ddiffyg Er, bu ei was—afiechyd trwm Yn llunio llawer cynyg. Pe Brenin Braw gymerai un A'i guddie. yn y beddrod, Ni thorai llinyn cariad cun Nes etto gwrdd rhyw daiwmod. Boed i'ch o leiaf haner oant 0 flwyddi etto'n unol, Ar hwyr eich dydd cewch daro tant Fo'n eordio a'r tTagwyddol. DiiN,, daeno'i aden drosoch mwy, Di-gwmwl fo'ch ffurfafen, Nes gloiwch draw mewn gwlad ddi-glwy Lie amser gyll ei ddiben. 0 boed i'r plant a'u hil i gya I ddilyn ol eich camrau, Yn dal eu "llw" yn dyn o hyd A byw eich addysgiadau. Brynsmmar. T. Morris Walters,
COPRA FROM QUEENSLAND.
COPRA FROM QUEENSLAND. Cocoanut cultivation, though still a small industry in Queensland. is rapid- ly extending, and copra crushing, formerly confined almost entirely to France and Germany, has been begun on a large scale in Britain.
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