The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

Haverfordwest, Friday, April 27, 1906. 44 THE BRITISH HOMES." The first annual meeting of the A division (Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire) of The British Homes Assurance Corporation, Ltd., was hell at the Temperance Hall, Haverford- west, on Tuesday afternoon, when the members and friends were favoured with a visit from Mr N. W. Hubbard, J.P., L.C.C., who is chairman of the Board of Directors and one of the pioneers of the Corporation. The object of this Society is to assist people to become owners of their own houses, and thus impart real meaning to the old saying, An English- man's Home is his Castle." Not only is it in the front rank of building societies, in the terms which.it offers and the generous elasticity of its conditions. LOit it combines this excellent work with that of life assurance. It is a Corporation which is bound to take deep root amoug people in this part of Wales, has it has done elsewhere, for the simple reason that it is regulated by a policy which is dictated not so much by the demands of shareholders as ti e general welfare of its subscribers. Some extremely interesting facts weie brought ont at the meeting on Tuesday by Mr Hubbard and other speakers, and a full report will appear iu our next issue.

NARBERTH. Shooting Matches.—The first shooting match in which the local team was engaged took place on the 18th inst. on the Victoria Hall Range. The result was a victory for Narberth against Tenby by 11 points. The match was keenly fought, and the actual victory was de- cided by the last four shots. Last Saturday afternoon Narberth team met Tenby at Tenby, and defeated their opponents by the magnifi- cent margin of 68 points. This was an over- whelming victory. In both contests rounds were fired at the three ranges of 15, 20 and 25 yards. We are glad to say that the club is being heartily supported by the town, and that new members are constantly being en- rolled. The following were the points scored on Saturday:- Narborth. J. R. Phillips 175 R. Narbett 174 J. W. Carr 170 Arthur Thomas. 179 J.H.Davies. 146 J. L H. Williams 18i Total. 1,029 Tenby. G. Morris 155 J. Taylor 176 S. M. Yarrow 150 A. Parcell 158 A. R. George 155 D. Lewis 167 Total. 961 Choral Society.—The mixed choir has now been formed, and under the conductorship of Mr. John Harris, who has often led th3 choir to victory, is practising for the forthcoming eisteddfodau at Narberth, Haverfordwest and Fishgnard. Coui.ty Court—If the business of the Cou'.it,. C i'irt at Iarbrth does not slacken it soo be ncoo.-sary for hi IInr oil: Judevs Bishop to give two days foi the hearing of the cause: Last Monday one case only was heard. The remainder were only part heard and ad journod. We often wonder whe'hor tb s. ami unt. of bu.sil,ess is due to fondness for lit; gttion or to the number of lawyers who prac- tise at Narb?rth. Tn all probability hot!, thee circum ;t irees 'vlp to swell the lists. Tennis and Cricket Clubs.—The Secretaries of t h sc two institutions are already hiras— ii, the men bns for the pvmu il subscriptions- Thi Cricket Clab has this year necu/ed an ex celltnt pround in Cioss Lanes, and a g(w., pitch will, it is hoped, Ie available for the matchcs, which we heir are in (,OtIL" )f I-o ing HI ranged by tin eivrsetic a:id pains'.ik- irg secretary, Mr. J. E. P. Morris. The Tonni:- Club liavt- seemed al' additir nal court, which will be a great convenience to the club and an inducement to nev members to join. The only requisite for the succc-ss of both d'lhs is a little attrition f Jupiter Pluvius to the needs of the grounds

LITTLE HAYEN. Sacied Concert.—On Wednesday evening, April 18th, the chapel choir, assisted by a f-?w fiiends, gave a conctrt consisting chiefly of selections of sacred music. The audience was faiily large, and highly appreciated the different items on the programme. A strong male voice party very ably rendered two pieces, In the sweet," and Arabella," and a well-trained choir under the leadership of Mr. Thomas Evans, Post Office, nicely ren- dered the very sweet anthems, "Bless the Lord," "Comfort Ye," "Be joyful in God," Great and marvellous," The Lord doth reign," and "Songs of triumph." Three quartettes, each led by Miss Emma Richards, were much enjoyed. Other highly appreci- ated items on the programme were two song;; by Miss Richards, and one by Miss Mason, Talbenny School. Our old frien 1, Mr. Canton, tang "The flower^' message" and "Thn heav- enly song," in his usual pleasing way; and Mr. J. Thorn is, Rogerston, rightly deserved the loud applause given hin for his render- ing of the "Death of Nelson." Miss May Jones and Miss Mason were the accompan- ists for the evening. The service commenced with a hymn and prayer, and after the Rev. Jas. Phillips, who presided, had sincerely thanked all for their generous help, the meet- ing was brought to a close by the singing of the Doxology.

WALTON WEST. The annual Council meeting of the above parish was held in Broad Haven School room on Saturday evening, when there were pre- sent: Rev. Jas. Phillips, Messrs. Jenkins, Evan: Williams, and J. H. Llewhelin (clerk). On the proposition of Mr. Williams, Rev. J. Phillips was re elected chairman, and Mr. Rogers was re-elected vice-chairman.on the pro- position of Mr. David Jenkins. Mr. D. Evans, Mill Moor, proposed as overseers Mr. J. H. Llewhelin and Mm Price, Creainrofp. which was carried unanimously. Satjsfaction was expressed at the substantial wall built at the foot of Walton Hill. Tin Clerk reported that the District Council inten-le-I beginning at once the improvement of the Little i &ter supply it the war aci-!•> 1h(> Council last Krn ember. The Clerk v .is cr dered to write to the District Council respect- ing the very bad state of the hill leading from Little Haven to Walton, some of tW members stating that the road was positively dangerous after dark.

PEMBROKESHIRE WORTHIES. VII. DR. W. PERECRINE PROPERT, LL.D., J.P. It is difficult to seize upon the leading features in the life of Dr. Piopert, of St. David's, without feeling tint an injustice is b ing done to some other part of his career, because his days have been full of work from his youth np, and his studies have covered a range far beyond the capacity of most men. His life is not merely of interesf to dwellers in the couoty of Pembroke, bi t is of national ai d cosmop Ilt:tii interest, for not only does his influence remain to-da upon eminent men in all parts of tin globe, who, were at on.> time his pupils, but just as the realm of science is not confined" ithio any bounds, the quiet researches of such mea as Dr. Propert have their far-reaching effect upon all nations and for generations to come. The subject of onr sketch ,vas born at Hakin, on the shores of Milford Haven, where he spent his earliest years. Milford was then a busy place, for the harbour was frequented by yachts, steamboats, and vesse's of all sizes and nationalities; some for shelter and to discharge their cargoes, others for repairs. Trade was brisk; the sliii- building yards, like miniature dockyards, kept up a daily clatter in Hubberston Pill. I and the smaller establishments we e equally busy. Shipmasters wire obliged to have their protests noted and Mr Thomas Peregrine was the only .Notary Pub'ic 111 the place. It was to one of bis daughters' that Capt. David Propcrt, the lather of the present Dr. Propert, was ni-irt-ied he was a. young sailor who had the command of one of his Majesty's Irish packets, on retiring from which, he, in his own ship the Pere- grine,' visited many parts of the United Kingdom, everywhere soliciting the interests of merchants, ship-owners, and shipmasters, and procuring their signatmes to a petition for the purpose of inducing the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House to place on the South Bishop Hock the lighthouse erect- (ed in 1889. Owing to his knowledge of the coast he was subsequently commanded to take charge of Her Majesty's yacht, the Victoria and Albert," and to conduct her from Cowes on the northward journey of the Koyal party. They arrived at Milford Haven on August 14th, 1847. The party included the present King, Edward VI. t, then Prince of Wales, and this was his first visit to this part of his dominions. What Capt. David Propert did for Milford is recorded in part in a book on Milford and Milford Docks, written by his son, our present subject, who tcok occasion to say that Milford Haven is yet to be the link between two mighty nations." This prophecy, however, has not yet been fulfilled, though an enterprising American believed it, and bought up every copy of the book for the benefit of his friends on the other Rirlp nf tlip. Atlantic. A musical enthusiast from earliest years, the object of our remarks received lessons at first from the Cathedral organist of St. David's, who with his predecessors in former yearsjwere the accredited musical teachers of the county. In 1844 lie,vias sent to the Cathedral School, at that time und r the headmastership of the Rev. Prebendary Nathaniel Davies, and the resort of all the principal families of Pembrokeshire, and the adjoining counties. Here, lon4 friendships were formed, and many of Dr. Propert's fellow-pupils went forth to occupy exalted positions in the public service of Church and State. The last of these to re-visit iJr. Propert and the scene of his school days was General Sir Charles Wilson, K.C. P., F.R.S., who had done much work as Director General of the Ordnance Survey, of Mili- tary Education and Pal, stine Exploration. The two old friends spent some very happv days together, and this wJ. but a short time previous to Sir Ciuiles' death. The sojourn at school was somewhat darkened lor Dr. Propert by fading sight. He went to London to receive the best treatment, and after recovery, his studies, especially music tI, went on to the greatest advan'age. In 1848 he went as a protege of Dean Llewellin, to Lampeter, where he was organist ot the College and went through the whole course of training, at the end of which, and before his 21st birthday, he received the Bates Prize, then a mark of distincti -n, the Testamur, equivalent to a degree, which the college had no authority tj grant, and the degree of Bachelor of Music from the University of Oxford. At this time the sndden death of the Cathedral Organist took hill1 baoK to bt. D ivid's to fill the vacant place, bnt shortly afterwards he commenced i-e.-i-letico at Cambridge University, and soon gained the fi-icii of Professor T. Attwoo I Walmisley. Witu a view to improving the position of Cathedral Organists, Dr. Propert, in con- junction with other famous musicians, pi o- cured all audience of the Cathedral Commissioners, who treated them with great courtesy, considering each of tilt points raised and holding out hopes of im- provement. The recommendations made 111 their subsequent report were not carried iu- to effect by legislation, so that eft'o1 ts in that direction have been continuously necessaiy. In 185G our subject passed through the Mathematical and Theological Tripos to hi- 0 B.A. degree, and after that was engaged for 0 0 t, some years with pupils, who subsequently followed him into the country during their vacations; among others two Japauese students took up their residence at St David for two years. The younger students in- cluded many ardent naturalists who, with the help of an esteemed friend, the Hev. C. J. Phelps, assisted Dr. Propert in bringing together a large (-ollect;oii. There is, in fact, now at the Doctor's home at S David's a collection of clift birds' eggs hardly to be surpassed except, r perba ps, by that at the South Kensington Museum. In 1877, meteorological observations were commenced by him at St. David's, and carried on for over 25 years. These now appear under the authority of the Meteorological Office as published in their reports of stations of the second order. The observations are very full and complete, and show that much time and thought must have been spentjjover them. In 1875 he was called to the bar at the Inner Temple, but never joined a circuit. His opinions, however, have more than once been upheld by judical decisions. From 1870 he has continually been on Examination Boards, and associated with the foremost men. In 1875 he was admitted to the degree of Ll.D. In St. Davids he has played many useful parts. As Secretary of the Lifeboat Institution, the s!ipway, boat-house, and subsidiary appointments were all brought to a high state of efficiency ill his 21 vears of cffice, and his services were recognised by the presentation of binoculars in silver, and a vote of thanks signed by the Prince of als^. In 1880 he was elected to the Fellowship of the Geological and Me'eoro- logical Societies; he is a Justice of the Pi-:ace for his native county, and a Com- mits oner of T axes. With so many dif- ferer t pursuits, his life has been a very full one in the best sense, and his greatest Z;1 happiness seems to be the knowledge of his having helped so many to worthily occupy responsible positions, specially in- cluding his two sons, the elder of whom practised for a few years as a solicitor, and clerk to the Dean and Chapter of St. Davids, and is now under the Local Govern- ment Board in the West Yorkshire Audit District, and the younger is Vicar of St. Augustine's, Fulham, and also chair- man of the Fulham Board of Guardians, and of the West London Co-Operative Society, and is a recognised authority on poor law administration Dr. Propcrt at one time served on the old School Board and on the Parish Council, and lie has been a lay delegate to the Diocesan Conference from the begin- ning, with only a small break. Finally, the subject of our sketch can be described as one of the many who through the vale of life with velvet pace unheeded softly go." He has always been an unobtrusive but hard worker, and sincere in everything he has done, ard it was truly written ( f him by one eminently qualified to form a judgment" that he is naturally humble and retiring ready to give place to anyone, even his inferiors." »

COUNTY JOTTINCS. f" Fifty years on Easter Sunday lin(I parsed since the pp*iiing of tlie South Wale* (afterward- Great Western) railway to N<iyland. xxx Swallows were e--ii on the St Divid's road as long ,t,; uliie- %%e-ks ag,) Thi* j" -taled 01 tin* authority of a keen observer who lias dliven along the road twice daily for yar-». Who ^ay- cuckoo ? x x X The "County (!uardi;ui" plays many useful pllrt, bllt ii, i. IlItrrlly "I]uipl't>,l y..t. to I'hy I lit' part of tlie ( j. I'.<). S )i.i,- have our lettT lv>x for the post ..m. Itllfl we • keep a mpply ot ink-stained t»<»yt.o act tin* pari, of messenger.1* between this nllice and the hand- .some pile of building*1 Jit the, top of High Stieet. x x x A friend is rnonmni^ the -uh-tit ution of an old well-worn hat for his nearly brand new one at a recent concert at the Masonic Hall, Haverford- west, on Sunday evening. It was a mir-take, of course, but an amicable exchange can be arranged if the borrower will trot around t,o the Old Bridge Printing Works. x x x The Pembroke Dock people are fortunate in having so large a building an the covered market for the holding of the Eisteddfod, in one respect.. I An immense nnmber of people can be housed, but from the people's point of view the market-hall is not an ideal place for the Eisteddfod. It i* like some people, possesses too many angles and crooked places, and hardly more than one-tenth of the people who get in can hear and witness the proceedings with any comfort. x x x It would be well if the very excellent arrange- ments at Pembroke Dock were still further perfected. There was, on Easter Monday, too much valuable time frittered away in the early part of the day. It was very nice to see a number of gentlemen decorated with ribbons, if slightly suggestive of May-day, but if the bestowal of 1 liese decorations delays the important part of the proceeding", the luxury is one we could dis pense with. It was very wearisome for some of the competing choirs to hang about, and not be called npon to r-itig till long after the appointed time. It was a wonder some of them sang so well as they did. v X X x Mr. R. C. Jenkins distinguished himself as a coiner of new phrases. He was crit,ici-<ing I he the Pembroke choir. The alto-i he aid wel e- t,hell a paaqe-" too cadaverous." Mr. Harry Evans laughed at his novel way of saying the altos were anarnic; and then Mr. Jenkins sub -titnted another phraile-" they were too sepul- chral "-whiOt was even more delicious than the rtrit. x x x Adjadicators, like referees at football, and umpires at cricket, will never sncceed in pleading everybody. Still, when choirs have b;pn practis- ing for weeks at the test piece they like to be told, whether xnccessful or not, where they excel and on what point they fail. Mr. Ilnrry Evans does this well and his remarks hate an ednca- tionai value; but his colleague at Pembroke Dock, Mr. Jt. C. Jenkins, was altogether too vague and unsatisfactory. Neither those who heard, nor those who read his adjudications will be much the wiser. x x x The Pembroke Dock Eisteddfod was the first of a series of tour to be held in t're county within the n,-xt few week-. Narberth is the second, but the Chief Choral prize is so small that it will not tempt any of the excellent choirs which wpre ill friendly rivalry on Easter Monday. Haverfordwest iiiale voice party is a probable competitor, and Neyland has come on so well that it ought to enter. Male voice parties are not so popular as they were in the county Perhaps Haverfordwest, with its long record of successes, has dif00araged the rest. At Haverfordwest and Fishguard,"however, the choirs from Pembroke Dock, Haverfordwest and Fishguard will meet again. Fishguard people say they can. and will, heat Pembroke Dock and as the latter choir are grumbling about the expense of going away, it almost looks like—well, not taking any risk*. Meanwhile, Hn-vprfordwest is a young choir, hnt, it is coming 011. and the next few weeks in iy do much to matuie it. x x x The late Mr John Lloyd Davies, the 'Squire of Merlin's Hill had a great many poculiaritici. In years gone by, when there was a college hero for embryo parsons, he used to collect during Passion week all the sticks and whips of the budding preachers, and hang these on the wall out of reach, with an announcement in holrl typo, Pr ssion Week. He had a passion also for litigation. A neighbour of his ventured to whitewash a wall which bordered his property, and had no less than fjur lawyer's letters for his temerity. x x x Haverfordwest has had a feline imitator of Succi. the fasting man. A fine you'n* Per-inn cat belong- itig t,) Mr Russell, in HiglHtrect. got, into a noigii- bou 's brdrjom, a-id someone entering the room unexpectedly, puss darted thr nigh the wind w, and thiough a small hole, into the raill trough. Slie got through the hole, but 110 inducement could tempt her back again. Whether the poor animal was frightened or fancied she bad fouud a quiet placo for her expected kittens, cann,t he said, but j she lay in ln;r hole from Fiiday all through the foil wing week. A plumber went up to her, but he 1'011>1'111; get her out. Food was placed for her, and as a last resort a pulley and rope were fixed, and a basket of food pulled up to her. On or about the eleventh day, puss came out, and got into the bas- ket, and was safely lowered to the ground, x x x There is a good jol e current of a certain gentle- man who is well known in liarfat. He was in London some little time ago and was greatly struck by the price and quality of some beer and stout he had in the metropolis. A man of substance, he is also of a frugal mind, and he thought this excel- lent beer and stout might bring fame as a dispenser of good liquor to a tenant of his. So the order was given, the bill paid, and the carriage, which was very considerable, was prepaid, and the barrels found their way into Wales. The tenant duly received the same, and took it all as a matter of business. In due course owner and tenant curie together, and the former wanted to know the result of his specu- lation. Ah, it was pure stuff," lie was told. "Yes, yes. I knew that." was the answer, but I want paying for it." The tenant demurred, and s"id he had never ordered it and didn't see why ho should pay for it. By this time the discussion was getting warm, and the owner was beginning to declaim against the ingratitude of the man to whem he had done a friendly turn, The tenant suddenly cooled down, put the money on the table aud asked for a receipt. His landlord picked up the money and wrote out a receipt. Picking up the latter his tenant looked round for his hat. The landlord was again his own genial self now that he had got his money, and wanted to know where he was running off to. "Oh," was the answer, "I'm going to to the Excise Officer." What — what," was the surprized rejoinder, "what do you want there ? I'm going to see if you have a license to sell beer," was the cool reply. Protesta- tions and arguments were of no avail. The money had to be refunded, the receipt returned, and the barrels of beer and stout declared to bo a free uift before the matter was ended. The best part of the joke. however, was that when the barrels had been emptied they were returned to the landlord, with a req -.est that he would pay the carriage back to London This story should not be to'd save in a secure place, as the landlord goes about with a big stick, and he might u,e it.

Btrtbs-/IDarriaoes—Beatles. D I -AJ H, April If), at Church Terrace, PeynolJsf-on, Mr. William < ole, carpenter and farmer, aged 82 years. Ap'il 211, at New Cross, St. David's, James Grifiiths (formerly of Windmill Park), aged 7: years. Deeply regretted. April 22. at Carfi.rchell Moor, St. David's, Mar Ua, wife of Mr. Francis Bowen, aged 7ei. j

SOLVA NEWS. Telephonic communication between Solva and Llanrian will be opened on Wednesday, May 2. This is a boon much appreciated. Some persons last week damaged a storo pot belonging to some of the fisherman of the place, and took alway several lobsters. Actions of this kind are too mean for words. The pulpit of the Methodist Chapel was occupied last Sunday by the Rev. Francis J^nes, Pembroke. -A prayer meeting was held both morning and evening at Felin- ganol and Mount Pleasant Baptist I churches. • The Conncil School re-opened on Mon- day, and the buildings now look well, having undergone a thorough renovation, the walls being co'onred aud the windows painted. The work was under the supervision of Mr. H. \V. Evans, builder, Solva. The arrivals at the Harbour during the past week arc :—Ketch, "Hival (Capt. ILaii-iey) I from Cork with manure, hr Mr. A. O. Williams, merchant; ketch, Bessie" (Capt. George), from Burry Port, with culm, for Mr A. H. Lewi;, merchant. On Tuesday evening one of our large ironclads was in St. Bride's Bay. It pre- sented a novel spectacle, especially when I lit up with electric light. Her search I lights were most vivid, and scores of peo- ple watched her movements f,r somrj hours. --A- The s.s. St. Tudwal," from Llanelly to Port Dinorwic, anchored outside (l Vel Harbour on Wednesday, being unable to proceed owing to a strong wind.—The ketch, "Friendship," frolll Bideford to Liverpool, dropped anchor outside the entrance, but proceeded on Saturday with fair wind. Mr. Benjamin Williams, son of Mrs. Williams, Trelerwr, left on Monday last from Cardiff for South America, on the s.s. Mediana." It is only a few months since he has gone to sea, but we under- stand he likes his vocation, and feels quite happy ploughing the mighty ocean. Mr D. S. Williams, of Green Bank, who has been at Newport County Hospitil undergoing an operation, is now an out. door patient, and hopes to be home amongst us very shortly, as he is making rapid progress towards recovery. Wo bail this news with delight. — The gardons and back premises of several houses in Solva. have recently received at- tention from nocturnal visitors, fuel being stolen and damage inflicted. Step are being taken to capture the depredators if there is a repitition. The young ladies (?) who are annoying and trying to frighten pedestrians on Solva Hill and elsewhere with the sudden glare of a "bull's eye lantern should bo interested to know that their identity will be disclosed if there is any more of these senseless pranks. So, beware < The death occurred on Monday last, at Caafarchell Moor, of Martha, wife of Mr. Francis Bowen, at the ago of 78 yeais. Deceased had only been ill four days, and the news of her death was received with much sorrow and regret throughout the immediate neighbourhood. We extend our sympathy to relations and friends. Another Solva man is makinsr a name for himself, viz., Mr H. H. Kvans. L.T.S.C., of Cardigan, who, oil Easter Tuesday, con- ducted the Cardigan Choral Society, in a splendid rendering of the sacred cantata, "King H zukiall," at, the Mark.t Hal, Cardigan, Mr C. Morgan Kichaulsou pre- siding. The performance reflected g eat credit upon the choir and its talented con- ductor. Mr. Harry P. Williams, youngest son of Mr. Samson T. Williams, {.P., Tan-yr- allt, is with us again for a few days, and looks the picture of health. Our young friend is Paymaster on H.M.S. Montagu, which is at present stationed at Portland. lie returns at the end of the week, and will remain in England until the end of the manuiuvres in June, when he expects to receive orders to proceed to foreign waters with his ship. On Saturday last, the 21st inst., the sub- committee of the Solva Free Reading Room met for the purpose ot drawing up tentative rules as to the management of the room. Mr Gilbert D. Harries, I.L)., Llanunwas, presided, the other members present, being Capt. Jno. Thomns. Mr John Williams, B.A.. Mr Richard Williams, 13.A., Mr Will. Price (tn astirer), aud Mr W. D. Evans (hOil. sccietary), 'J he meeting was ad- jomni d to Wednesday evening. # Mr Edrin Boynon, of Whitchurch, who during the last fortnight was at Goodwick -Post, Oflice relieving, has again this week left for Houghton Post Oflice, near Haver- fordwest, as Sounder Instructor. Mr. Beynon was apprenticed at tLe Solva Post Office, where he won the estoem of all as being a "civil" Sjrvant in more senses than one. Another visitor at present staying at Solva is Capt. Wliitcway, of the Pacific Steam Naviyati'-n Company. lie is the g-uP;;t of Mrs P. W. Morgan, Bryu-y-mor, whose hnsbau I is in the same employ. Capt. Wliitcway is a native' of Exmouth, South De von. He attended divine service at St. David's Cathedral on Sunday morning, and in the evening at Mount Ziou Congrega- tional Chapel Mr. Wliitcway is very favourably impressed with the attractions of the p'ace, and considers the bracing air and iovely clill scenery well wort h coming a long distance to enjoy. Speaking of the Pacific Steamship Com- pany, we III ght mention here that Ajr Gvvilym Davies, son of Mrs Capt. Nicholas, Kinylieriot, Solva, has I COil promoted cbicr ofiiccr of the s.s. "Chili," one of the largest, steamers owned by the company, Capt. P. W. Morgan, lirvn-y-Ator, being in command. We are always glad to hear ot our young men rising to important posi- tions ashore or afloat, and we congratulate Capt. Davies on his promotion, which, no doubt, he well deserves. A pretty little memento of the late Mrs Justin EVill.S has just been; published. Mrs Evans was born at Solva, but was brought up at Milford Haven, and was a, member of the congregation to which the r Kev Caleb Gwion ministered lor years. \i r Gwion was a nepboA* of Caleb Morris, one d the greatest preachers London knew at one time. He is described in the memento in question as a kind of Christian Sjeraies moving about the little town, buttonholing people in the streets coming into our houses and asking us questions which set us thinking.