CAMBRIANS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2468, 3 July 1901, Page 31

CAMBRIANS.

Jine 2].— Thp Rev. James C. Gellie, 8.A., referred in irs discourse here o1)o 1 ) Sunday e\eying lust to the death of Mir G-nffith Jones, and at the conclusion spoke aa follows " Brethren, before I conclude, I should like to s?v a word regarding hei whose mortal lemsmis we followed to the grave to-d,\y. The late Mi* GufMh .Tones was an old resident in this dss-tnet, and her familiar figure will be much nussei m the place. She. was associated with much that has taken place in Cambrians for main years, and has loft c blank that will not bs readily filled. It is now many years since she left her native Wale?, but she letaioed to the last all the fervour that characterises the Welsh people. She had a warm and generous heart, and difcp'ayed much kindness m fie various ir lations of life. She had a fund of humour that made her conversation veiv oruoyab'e and no one cou'd remain dull or uninterested in her company. When well she worshipped with us here, and when she was ill and confined to the house I had much pleasure' in visiting her and m speaking to her on Divme things. She was a humble and contrite believer, one who renounced all trust m self, and simply clung to the Cioss of Christ. She took refuge in the " Rock of Ages," cleft for sinful humanity, and found there a safe and secuie hiding pTace. She was a good wife, a tendeihearted and affectionate mother, and we deeply sympathise with the sorrowing relatives, and pray God to comfort and sustain them m their sere bereavement. Brethren, th^ removal of one so long and so well known cianot but impress us al', ail d lead us to fee! th<it the time of our departure is a^so drawing npar. Kvpry death is meant to be a warmn» to u>? who survive. 1 know men are strangely indifferent to such warnings — every man thinks all men moital but lumsell , but yet tne removal of one =o long and so well known as tire deceased must, I think, come home to us, and stir us up to give heed to the things which belong to our peace, and to prepare for the v?=t eternity that is b°fore us. 1 '

June 28. — The wes*lier up tc within a day <)'• f.o has been everything that could b? desired l>ot l i from a mii>ei'» ?nd 3 fanner' a point 01 vicw--nic», open, smnj cL-v«, but at the time of writing seveie host and tog 1? the older of the day, se all mining at pre-r-.it is at a standstill and turliTg \\&^ taken it"s / T>'ace hv the few who are left m the district aftei the mjin that have gone down to «ec the Duke ar>d Duchess. Pilfering.— We have ampasst us r. notoucv.s

pilferer, anything from a rabbit trap to a roTY cf bacon he- claims as his booty. Mr T. D. M Le-vie, who returned from the Wedderburn on the night of the loth, left his dray and load in his paddock by the back door, all covered, and discovered the following morning to his dismay that someone during the mghi had stolen a roll of bacon fiom his dray: so it .seems we are not without cur light-nngered gentry evejT m this little place, and I hope he will soar find a nest in the iron cage.

Accident. — The little eight-year-old son of M • Dougal M"Gregor goi his arm broken whilsout rabbit.ng. The hxtle fellow harl got ove_a fence, when he fell o:i a stone, breaking his arm bslow the elbow. The child's bitter crying at last caused h:s mother to send for Dr Stenhouse, under whose treatment I am p>ased to say he is doing well.

Obituary. —lt is my painful duty this week to record the death of another of the early settlers m ihe person of Mrs Kath«rine Jones, vafe of Mr Griffith Jones, miner. Although she had been ailing for some time from an affection c-f the heart her end came suddenly and unexpectedly on the 20th mst. Mrs Jones was a native of Carnarvonshire. North Wales, and came out to New Zealand with others of tho family in 1873, and after residing a short timo at the Rise and Shine, came here, v.here she has resided ever since. Deceased posessed c. kind and generous nature, and when in easy circumstances her good-heartedness knew n« bounds . She possessed a cheerful spirit and lio one could feel dull or despondent long in her company. She was a hard-working womar, a kind wife, and a loving mother, and her wellknown figuie will be missed from amongst ue. She leaves a family of 10, three sons and -seven daughters, to mourn their los 3. Her remains were interred in the cemetery on Sunday, the 53rd. The burial service was conducted at the house and grave by the Rev. James Gellie. As is customary with the Welsh, a hymn was sung at the house and one at the grave. Her age was 57 years.

Honour to Whom Honour is Due. — On Fr.day night, the 12th, Trooper Thomas Mcc, amembsr of the fourth contingent, was entertained by his brother Oddfellows at an enthusiastic social gathering, one of the largest witnessed for some time. The hall was decorated nioely, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Songs were rendered during the evening by Miss Corliss, Misses J. ar-i M. Renwick, Dr Stenhouse, Mrs" Mills, Mr Allan, and Mrs Osborne, and Mr Ballad contributed a step dance and Mr P. Hanraha.n a jig. A presentation was made to the returned trooper by iJr Stenhouse of a Maltese cross. The doctor said it gave him great pleasure to present Brother Mcc with the cross as a small recognition of his services in South Africa. If duty called he was sure Trooper Mcc would not hesitate to ride up to the cannon's mouth. In reply, the trooper thanked his brother Oddfellows very cordially, and remarked that the doctor was saying too much when he said he would ride up to the cannon's mouth. Very few New Zealandors would do that if a rock were in sight. It quite took him by surprise to see so many friends present to welcome- him home again. Dancing was kept up till the small hours, when all went homo woll satisfied. Refreshments were handed round, and were done justice to by all. Mr E. Morgan supplied the music in good styl '