The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

ABERYSTWYTH Promotion. — Second-lieutenant Robert B. Sparrow has been promoted temporary lieutenant in the Brecknockshire Batt South Wales Borderers. On Leave.—Quarter-master-sergt. J. W. Forster, of 4, Gogeiddan-place, arrived home on Thursday evening on a 'few hours leave prior to leaving for France. Drunkenness.—On Monday morning before the Mayor, a Cardiff labourer named James Craig was fined Is; for hav- ing been drunk and disorderly in North- parade. < Dentistry.—Mr. George A. Harding I has opened a dental surgery at 41, I Marine-terrace. I The £13. — The family of Lieut.-Com- mander Layton, of Liverpool and Mont- gomeryshire, have been annual visitors to ) Aberystwyth for many years and the I Commander is known to many of the I residents. Lieut.-Commander Layton was in charge of the British submarine E;I3 which went aground on. the Danish coast when the crew were fired on by a German destroyer while they were in the water. Motor Trip.—On Friday, August h, the members of Penparke Mission Church Choir had a motor trip to Llandrindod Wells, starting at 9-20 a.m., arriving at Llangurig at il and Rhayader 12-30, where an hour's stop was taken. Llandrindod was reached at 1-30 where the party spent two and half hours. At four o'clock a start homewards was made, arriving at eight p.m. after an enjoyable trip. Ministerial.—As the result of the first written examination of candidates for the Calvinistic Methodist ministry in South Wales, recently held, Mr. David Owen, attendant at the Theological College, member of Salem Chapel, and Mr. Robert Ellis, son of Mr. Ellis, Cambrian Railway goods department, member of Bath-street Chapel, were paced sixth and ninth respectively on the list. The num- ber of successful candidates was seventeen. Recita'.—On Sunday evening an instru- mental and vocal recital was given at the English Congregational Chapel when the singers were Miss Edith Richardson, Miss Catherine Jones, and Mr. W. D. Owen", and the instrumentalists M Cop- pens, violin, M. Staquet, 'cello, and M. Van Adorp, bass. Mr. G. Stephen Evans, A.R.C.O., was the organist A silver col- lection was made for the Organists Bene- volent League. • Municipal Band.—The Municipal Band, under the conductorship of Mr. J. H. Rowe, which performs morning and even- ing on the beach bandstand, gives satis- faction to a large number of visitors and residents and on genial evenings the seats on the platform are fully occupied. Con- sidering the fewness of the instrumental- ists and the pokey character of the stand, the performances are quite equal in tone and volume, execution and artistic ex- pression to those of larger bands. Musical Success.—Many of Bert Northey's friends (son of Mr and Mrs R. Nor they, late of Aberystwyth) will be pleased to know that he has continued his musical studies and also pianoforte play- ing, and has joined the Sherwood College of Music, Chicago, for a term of four years to undergo an extended course of music in general and pianoforte playing. He has completed his first year's work with honours and has won the diploma in five months' work which he and his parents feel proud of. An enjoyable evening was spent at his teacher's residence on the evening when his diploma was awarded him after he had entertained a number of invited friends to a programme of music performed by him. He was a pupil of Mr Stephen Evans, organist of the English Congregational Church, Bath-street, when at Aberystwyth. Marriage.—The marriage took place at St David's Cathedral of Mr Charles Bayley Gutteridge, M.A., F.R.G.S., Gravesend, to Miss Sarah Edwards, M.A., younger daughter of Mrs. Edwards, Dartford, Kent (late of Denbigh). The bride, who wore a blue travelling costume, with black hat, was accompanied by her uncle, Mr. Hugh R. Williams, Local Government Board inspector. The bridegroom, who wore the grey uniform of the City Volunteers, was accompanied by the Rev Minor Canon J. T. Davies, M.A., diocesan inspector, as best man. The bridesmaid was Miss Gee Williams, Shrewsbury (cousin of the bride). The ceremony was con- ducted bv the Dean of St. David's assisted bv the Revs. Minor Canons D. Sinnett Davies, B.A. (brother-in-law of the bride), and D Jenkins, B.A. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Gutteridge left in a motor car for Haverfordwest, en route for Aberystwyth and Llanaber where the honeymoon is being spent. War Service Fund.—The Sunday evening concert at the Coliseum under the auspices of the War Service Committee was largely attended and in all respects successful. The artistes were Madame Josephine Wil- liams. Mr. Evan Lewis Miss Sophie Row- lands, R.C.-Vl., Mr. L. J. Morgan, Miss Mable Parry, and Miss Nellie Harries (who I recited). The ladies choir sang under the I direction of Madame Barbier who also pre- sided at the piano. The Rev. John Wil- liams, Brynsiencyn, who preached at Taber- I nacle during the day was expected to speak on the war and Christian life, but sent a message that he was too tired to do f so. A similar concert will be held next Sunday evening at the Coliseum in aid of the war service fund". The sale of Russian flags on Thursday realised tile record sum of £63 19s. 8d., and after deducting 13s. Id. expenses a cheque for £63 6s. 7d. has been sent to the Russian Red Cross Society. The proceeds of the Russian concert amounted to £35 16s. Id and a cheque for that amount, less expenses, will also be sent to the Society. Professor Levi is announced to speak at next Sun- day evening's concert. Sea Fisheries.—The report has recently been published of a. meeting held in a committee room at the House of Lords on June 22nd of authorities appointed under the 1888 Sea Fisheries Regulations Act. According to the "Fishing Gazette," Mr. H. iBonsall, representing the Dovey Fishery Board, appears to be getting a bit fed up with the unbusinesslike manner in which these proceedings are allowed to pro_ ceed each year. He hit some big nails on the head when he said it was No use fiddling continuallv with petty points of legislation it was time to codify the laws with regard to fisheries in this country." The Cliairman. the Right Hon F. D. Acland, M.P., appeared to think Mr Bonsall's suggestion that somebody should stop fiddling and codify our fishery laws was a bit fishy. Anyway, he politely called him to order. Mr. Bonsall hit a big nail on the head when he said We have been blessed by so many birds of passage at this Board that scarcely one has remained long enough to learn the real business of the Board." (That is the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries). He supposed Lord Selbourne himself was a bird of passage," adding with a sigh per- h#ps We shall probably never see him again." The Chairman "told Mr. Bonsall he was all off the point, that he did not want to pull him up at all, but time was precious. Mr. Bonsall said "I agree with you, sIr," and went on to protest that the way they dealt with our fisheries was "only peddling." If I (the writer c-dds) had been there, I would have said "Bravo! Hear, hear! Go it Bonsall!" Russian Concert.—On Thursday evening of last week a concert was held at the Coliseum, organised by the War Service Committee, in aid of the Russian Red Cross Society. There was a large and appreciative audience. Madame Lucie A. Barbier. who acted as accompanist, intro- duced the artistes in an enthusiastic speech in which she insisted that the Allies I must keep on until victory is assured Her remarks were highly appreciated and loudly encored. A ladies choir, conducted by Madame Barbier, sang six Russian fork songs, some of which were remarkably pretty and effective in their simplicity. Mr Marcel Laourex, at the piano, gave several brilliant performances of classical music which were encored, and Mr. Tcni Maas- koff was equally successful with his violin pieces in which double stopping and har- monic effects were wonderfully produced. A charming piece of simpler construction given by Mr. Maaskoff as an encore was a relief from the highly-classic violin and pianoforte compositions which constituted ail the other selections which only experts can understand and fully appreciate Pro- fessionals are apt to indulge in fireworks and musical gymnastics to. show their command of tiieir instrument and their ability to interpret high-class musical conceptions and creations, but would be 'I more successful and give greater satisfac- tion to popular audiences if they occasion- ally introduced s-mple melodies which tho great bulk of a concert audience can understand without being musical experts, or even having any knowledge of music. Mr. Egr-n Humphreys, the winner of the tenor solo prize at the National E'istedd- fod, has a powerful voice and was encored for each song he sang to which he responded by giving songs in Welsh, the singing of which was ahSO highly appreciated. Miss Marie Garner, in Russian costume, gave a couple of Russian dances and the audience insisted on repetitions. Mable Parry was unanimously aplfauded for her sweet singing of a Russian song as were- also a vocal quartette in which she sang two compositions in Welsh with Mr. Tom Pickering, Miss Catherine Pickering. and Captain Davies. The concert was brought to a- conclusion by the singing of the Russian national anthem, "Hen "lad fy Nhadau," and "God Save the King." I Recital. — On Sunday afternoon an instrumental- and vocal recital was given at Llanbadam Church. The organist was Mr. T Lewis Old and violinst Miss M. Hughes. The vocalist was Mr. W. H. Pierce. A collection was made in aid of church funds. Bereavement.—Much sympathy has been extended to Principal and Mrs. A. W. Parry, Carmarthen, on the death of their little boy, Albert Mervyn, who died on August 17th and was buried on Thursday at St. David's Church. Mrs. r"arry is the eldest daughter of the late Rev. T. Mortimer Green, formerly registrar of the College. Wesley Church.—The Rev. Thomas Stephenson, B.A., D.D.. the resident minister, occupied the pulpit last Sunday. Miss Edith Richardson contributed a vocal solo at the evening service. Old Method- ist tunes were heartily sung under the conductorship of Mr. M. T Williams. Mr Trenwith Davies, L.R.A.M, A.R.C.M, presided at the organ. Accident.—Mrs. Doughton, wife of Councillor Robert Doughton. met with an unfortunate accident on Sunday evening. After attending service at St Paul's Chapel, she went to visit a friend, at whose house she fell while descending a flight of stairs, and fractured her right arm. She is now under surgical treat- ment and is progressing as favourably as can be expected. Belgian Colony.—Among the Belgian soldiers who have recently visited their relatives and friends in Aberystwyth are M. Hache, adjutant sous-officer; M. George Goethoes, a private from Charleroi, and M Pas. who was formerly a municipal teacher near liege. The number of the Belgian colony has been reduced by the departure of many mem- bers. M. Marcel Laoureux, the well, known pianist, left last week for London. At the Front.The five members of the Cardiganshire force who joined the Welsh Guards are now "somewhere in France." Pte T. O. Price sent a postcard to say they had a lovely passage across the Channel and are all quite well. They are P.C.'s David Mathias, Goginan; Thomas Davies, E. J Evans, T. 0 Price and John Davies, who were stationed in Aberyst- wyth They enlisted eight weeks ago, but thanks to the sound training they received whilst in the Force, they only required instruction and practice in musketry and were fit to take their places in the fighting Nne. Many others who joined at the same time are still at the depot, drilling as recruits. The promptness with which the policemen prepared themselves for active service reflects credit on the men and the efficiency of the Cardiganshire Constabulary. Ministerial.—The Rev. Richard Morgan, who has been pastor of St. Paul's Welsh Wesleyan Church for the past tour years, is leaving Aberystwyth far Swansea where he will minister to a Welsh church. The rev. gentleman will preach for the last time before leaving Aberystwyth next Sunday morning and evening. Mr Morgan is a native of Taliesin and was ordained at Leeds thirty-seven years ago. One of his I sons, who was engaged as a journalist at 1 Halifax, has been wounded at Yprog and is now in hospital at Rochester. Another of his sons is a sergeant in the 9th Royal Welsh Fusiliers and is now somewhere in France, acting as secretary to the General of the Division. During the four years the Rev. Mr. Morgan has been pastor at St. Paul's, the church has paid off £250 from the building fund debt and during the past year £400 was contributed towards the maintenance of the church. Comforfis ftV (Fighters.—Regimenflal Sergeant-major Fear wishes to make the following acknowledgment for contributions to the fund he has organised for the purpose of sending parcels of cigarettes and other comforts to Aberystwyth men on active service abroad:—Already acknowledged £10 14s. 10d. Messrs David Roberts and Sons, Brewery, 5s.; Mr. Bckerstaff, North-road, 5s.; Pte R. W. Jones. 91st Co., M.T., A.S.C, France, 5s; Mr W. P. Owen. solicitor, 3s.; Mrs. Capt. Jones, 13, Vaenor-street, 2s. Mr. Bitchell, grocer, 2s.; H.D., 2s.; Special Constables Drill Class (8th Contribution), 9s. 3d.; total, B12 8s. Id. Among the letters received is one from Pte. E J. Jones 9th Welsh Regiment, saying how much the cigarettes are appreciated by the men. R.S.M. Fear will be pleased to have the names and addresses of men in order to be able to send pa: eels to them. Eiysian Circve. — The entertainments given by the Royal Dandies at the Elysian Grove are greatly appreciated by large audiences. Mr. Nelson Barrett has en- gaged Mr. Sid Lawrence as musical director. )Mr..Lawrence is well known in Aberystwyth. Little Cliff, the comedian, wins encores after every song. Master Albert Booth takes well A new comer is Miss Elsie Mannsell, who is a sprightly and clever little artiste. An attractive turn is "Lord Tom Doddy and the Gaiety Belle," who keep the audience laughing from beginning to end. Miss Quennie Massy and Mr. Eugene Byron sang some good songs and were encored, and Mr. Jack Flnnis took well on Wednesday even- ing. This week Kelly's Pig is on again with a special costume night and a Go as You Please" competition on Thursday, a singing competition for Joey's Goose on Friday, and a baby show on Saturday. Next week six gala nights with special programmes will be given. "The Quaker Cirl." This return visit to the Coliseum on Monday and Tuesday, August 30th and 31st, of the famous musical comedy, "The Quaker Girl," will be pleasantly anticipated by all lovers of music. Mr. J. H. Shaw (by special arrangement with Mr. George Dance) is bringing his premier production which promises to surpass all his previous pro- ductions. The management of the Coliseum theatre is to be complimented on the book- ing of so entertaintaing a piece and so ex- cellent a company. Many patrons of musical comedy on the previous visit of "The Quaker Girl" were unable to obtain seats, and similar disappointment can be avoided by booking in advance. Miss Daisy Bray plays Prudence, "The Quaker Girl;" Mr. Leslie Ward, the "Captain's Charteris; and Miss Elsie Shillings as "Madam Blum;" Mr. Louis Wigley as "Tony Chute;" and Mr. Dan Robson as the "Prince Carlo," with full and efficient chorus under the direction of Mr. W. Greenwood. Seats may be booked and secured in advance at the Coliseum Office. This week-end the well-known musical comedy, "The Cingalee," pays a return visit to the Coliseum. Castle Grounds.—Wednesday evening was the benefit of Messrs. Cahr.ie Orme, Bert Earle and Sidney Leighton, three hard-working members of Mr. Ellison's company. A large audience was present .and a good programme was put up. Next Wednesday afternoon and evening will be set aside for the benefit of Miss Ethel Deane and Miss Dolly Richardson, who have made many friends, and no doubt will have a "bumper." A particularly strong programme is being arranged and seats may be booked at the box office with- out extra charge. The Entertainers are appearing three times daily at 11, 3, and 7.30 with constant charge of programme. The programmes submitted are bright, original, and free from anything of an objectionable nature. The "special nights" are a great attraction. On Monday a Night in Old Japan" was the subject chosen. The stage was tastefully dressed and the many coloured lights and oriental dresses made a pretty picture. This (Friday) evening the party will give their "Irish" night when special scenery has been painted by Mr. Bert Earle Cir" Cutdes.—If practical illustrations were needed to demonstrate the utility of the Girl Guide movement, they could been witnessed locally during the past, week. As the troop is yet in its infancy locally it abundantly justified its existence in the help it afforded the national egg collection for wounded soldiers and th Y.M.O.A. war fund. The former movo- ment benefited to the extent of 35 eggs last week and for the latter movement the girls carried out the distribution and collection of circulars and cards appealing for funds. Both services were carried out without flare of trumpets as befits the Girl Guide movement. Wednesday aften-noon there was a sequel to the help rendered by the girls to the Y.M.C.A. war fund when after an appropriate address and expression of thanks Mr. Glan Griffiths, the Y.M.C.A. organiser presented each guide with a. neat Testament bearing an appropriate inscription, to mark the occasion of the guides' first public service. The troop is captained by Miss E B. Woodhall. The total local collection for the national egg ccllection was 952 eggs and B5 12s 4d. Mr. A. E. Doughty, the local representa- tive of the fund, desires to thank the townspeople of Aberystwyth for their generous help. Banking.—Two of the local banks have engaged women clerks to fill positions vacated by men gone on active service. Up to the present the number of women clerks does not exceed one in each of the two banks. Pavilion.—This week-end Haldane Crichton presents the farcical comedy Ann" at the Pavilion and the artistes will also give a concert on Sunday even- ing. Marvellous Escapes.—Leading Seaman Cowie, a Devonshire man, who has been I attached to the local coast watch station as coastguard, was one of the survivors of H.M.S. "Amphion," which was sunk early in the war anid also of H.M.S "Majestic," which was torpedoed in the Dardanelles. Rumours. — After having ceased for a month or two the circulation of rumours of disasters which had not occurred was revived last week in the town. These repeated unfounded rumours which cause much perturbation and annoyance suggest a common origin the source of which should if possible be discovered and dealt with. O.T.C. Commissions. — Cadet Arthur Lloyd Morgan, from the Aberystwyth University College Contingent, senior division, Officers Training Corps, has been gazetted second-lieutenant in the 4th Denbighshire Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Cadet Evan Eirwyn Robyns- Owen, has also been gazetted second- lieutenant in the 6th Carnarvonshire and Anglesey Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Cheetham's Cinema.—"Tracked by the Secret Service," the Million Dollar Mystery picture heads the programme to-night and for the week-end. "Saved by a Watch- dog" is a fine drama by the Selig Com- pany. The humorous element is provided by a two-reel Chaplin film, entitled "Champion Charlie." Next Monday, an exclusive film has been booked, "The Queen of Diamonds," as well as "Charlie's Elopement," a Chaplin two-reel film Saved.—As stated last week Mr. Arthur Pugh Jones, son of Mrs. A Jones, 13, South-road, who was quarter-master on the British transport, "Royal Edward," which was sunk by an enemy submarine in the Aegean Sea, was saved, and is now at Alexandria, Egypt. The family wish to thank Mr E. Davies-Bryan, Marine- terrace and of Alexandria; Councillor B. Taylor Lloyd, and Messrs Mathias and Sons, who made inquiries as to Quarter- master Jones's safety. The family also wish to thank all friends for their kind enquiries concerning Quarter-master Jones S.S. Grosvenor."—A general meeting of the shareholders was convened to be held at Rofawr on Wednesday afternoon, for the purpose of considering the follow- ing resolutions:—That the provisional agreement, dated August 18th, and made between the Secretary of the Company of the one part and Messrs. L. S. Carr and Co., Newcastle-on-Tyne, of the other part for the sale of the screw steamship "Grosvenor," of the port of Liverpool, at I the price of £5,125 be and it is hereby adopted; that the directors be and are hereby authorised to carry into effect the I said agreement. As sufficient notice had not barn glveil, it was agreed to convene another meeting for next Friday. It is understood that the steamer will go into dry dock to-day (Friday) at Liverpool for the purpose of inspection. Sunday Evening Concerts.—The takings at the concert held on Sunday evening on the Castle Grounds amounted to £4 8s 6!d. Of that amount JB1 Is. was paid for hire of the pavilion, 2s. 6d. attendant, 5s. handbills, 5s. to Mr. Clements, tae accom- panist, total JE1 13s. 6d., and the remain- ing £2 15s. 0^d. was handed over to the Infirmary. A cheque for 10s. 6d. has been received from Mr. F. R. Bishop, 51, Edg- baston-road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. The concert was given in aid of the In- firmary by the Juvenile Choir, led by Mr. W. Jenkins. Solos were sung by Miss M. Jones, Lampeter; Mr. Ambrose Davies, and Mr. Jack Davies; recitations by Mr. Dd. Thomas; and a 'cello solo by Madame Strebello. The artistes were encored for their efforts and the concert was greatly appreciated. A Wounded Hero. — Pte. D. J Evans, 2nd South Wales Borderers, second son of Mr and Mrs E J. Evans, Dolguan, who was twice wounded in the Dardanelles, has returned home convalescent. He has been under treatment at Netley Hospital since July 24th and arrived in Aberyst- wyth on Tuesday. Three days after land- ing in Gallipoli at the end of April, whilst engaged in sniping, Private Evans was himself shot in the back by an enemy sniper. The force of the shot was broken by a portion of his braces but particles of the bullet entered his lungs. He was in hospital at Port Said for six weeks after which he returned to his battalion in time to take part in the advance on June 28th. On July 6th, whilst engaged, during mid- night, in filling sand bags preparatory to taking a. sap" Private Evans was for the second time wounded in the back by a Turkish sniper. In the Aegean.—A fellow officer writes giving an interesting account of a gallant rescue made by himself and Lieut. Dewi Williams, son of Mrs. D. R. Williams, Great Darkgate-street, attached to a cyclist section in the northern Aegean Islands. They had taken their men across the mountains on a scouting scheme and came across trees bearing almonds, mul- berries, unripe figs. In the afternoon they went for a bathe in the bay to the east of the island. There they found huge surf waves, the only ones they saw in the Medi- terranean. That was due to cross-currents as the men found to their cost. one of the men were good swimmers and, of course, they chose the most dangerous part of the beach. Williams and his com- panion were commencing to dress when they heard a cry for help from a dozen men 100 yards out. One of them was un- conscious and the others, with white strained faces, were trying futilely to get him to the shore. It was all they could do to make progress against the waves themselves; but Williams and his friend succeeded in rescuing the man who soon came to and the company then proceeded five miles across the mountains to their camp. t1 Bedford.—According to the corres- pondent of a London paper. Bedford is now indulging in a veritable orgy of brass bands, for the Welsh troops who are mak_ ing a sojourn there have a wealth of such combinations. In the mornings one often akawens to the sound of bands playing battalions off on the march, and at such times the music which floats on the clear atmosphere of Bedford is jangled and tangled to the point of weirdness, for the parade time in all portions of the town frequently coincides. Sunday is a great day, of course, for church parade gives a band a good opportunity of proving its metal, an opportunity which the musicians make full use of. Riding through the streets on a recent Sabbath morn I saw and heard no fewer .n-m half a dozen bands of the highest order on the march. On Sunday evening it is quite the custom for a band to be present at each of the three concerts which have been running almost continuously for a year, under the aegis of the Borough Recreation Com- mittee. and the General of the Division himself selects them. But it is not only with bands that the Welshmen make music. Every other soldier you meet in the street at nights is humming a tune, and it is a common sight to see a perfectly orderly crowd of men standing at a corner singing, harmoniously and with feeling, a well-known Welsh air, and often a hymn, while civilians gather round to listen and appreciate.