Y Drych 1908 Aug 06 b 2pp

Disgrifiad

gust 1908 (b)
PTCKINGS FROM PITTSBURGIHI, PA.
DROWNING OF JOHN S. RHYDDERCT{, ORIGINALLY OF CWMBRAN, SOUTH WALES.
Last Sunday for the Rev. D. W. Fletcher-Annual Reunion of the St. David's Society--Summer Trips- Welsh Bits and Pieces.
By Cymro/Welshman.
Pittsburglh], Pa. August 1.-At the end of workday, thirteen workers of Jones & Laughlin Steel Co. crossed the river in a gasoline latmch last Monday. The tugboat 'oRival" happened to pass by and made waves, overtuming the small launch and putting the men into the river. Ten of the men were saved but the three others died. Among those who met such a terrible death was one Welshman, Thomas S. Rhydderch, originally from Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, South Wales. He was a boss machinist at the Keystone Bridge Workso part of the Jones & Laughlin Company. His body was found at the bottom of the rivsr at ten o'clock the same night. The departed was born in Cwmbran, 53 years ago. He came to this country 23 years ago, and in this crty he made his home. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Walton Street where he was quite industious. He was a man of _ [unclear] and more than usually intelligent. Because of his usefulness and suitability, he was chosen as a looal preacher and assistant minister. He was a spirited speaker and would fill pulpits when needed. On the Sunday morning before his death, he preached to the sinners in the South Side jail. This was his text "Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not." puke 12:40] . . . .The funeral service was held in Walton Street church on Thursday afternoon. The church was filled with a respectful crowd who gathered to pay their respects who was so generally respected. Half-a-dozen ministers took part in the service to show their admiration in words. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Forestert, and there were representatives present. He was unmarried. He had one brother, William Rhydderch of East Quincy Street and one sister, Mrs. Annie FisherrOakley Alley of South Side. Another sister, Mrs. Lillian Jenkins, lives in Cwmbran in the Old Country.
Sunday, August 9 is the last Sunday that the Rev. D. W. Fletcher will be in the pulpit of Chatham Street church. He resigned several weeks ago. As yet, the church has not accepted his resignation. However they will have to find a new minister, because Rev. Fletcher has accepted a call from Edwardsdale English Methodist Church. Chatham Street Church was his first church in this country, and he labored tirelessly to bring the cause along. He is a man of conviction and principle and he preaches forthdghtly. He preaches the Gospel in its purity and simplicity, *d he believes, like Paul, in attempting to live by faith. Though Mr. Fletcher conducts his home life in the English language, it will be a loss to the Welsh circle to lose him. Sunday will be his farewell sennon before leaving to start in Edwmdsdale on the third Sunday of August.
Last Saturday began with threatening weather. It was the day ofthe St. David's Society Reunion at Kennywood Park. Thought it had rained throughout the night and there were black clouds threatening to pour out their contents, about fifteen hundred enthusiastic Welsh people ventured out for the reunion. They enjoyed the afternoon and evening. Except for the unfavorable weather, there might have been three thousand or more. In the afternoon the sun tried its best to scaffer the clouds- The youth took the
opportunity to display their ability at sports. In the battle of the ball and bat, the married men were beaten by the single men. But the "fathers" were unwilling to admit defeat, so there will be another competition sometime in the future. Those who losf claim that they were wronged because the umpire is an unmarried man.
In the evening there was a musical feast that opened with the singing of "Hen Wlad fu Nhadau"" directed by D. J. George followed by selections from a choir. Thsre were solos by Miss Esther Lloyd, Soprano. Mrs. Margaret Thomas, Contralto; Sam _[unclear], Tenoq and D. J. George, Baritone. The audience sang a hymn lead by Wm. Lewis. Some later complained that they would have like more of that. The program closed by singing "America."
There was a good representation of Welsh present and some from outside this area were seen. The committee was A. Evans, W. T. Guyer, Geo. - Jones, J. Harry Jones, Davie R. H. Davies, but _[unclear] from W. B. Jonos and J. R. Jones. -,
The Rev. John R. Thomas, M. A. minister of Oakland church and his family departed for Columbus on Tuesday where he will preach tomorrow and will preach in Cincinnati on the following Sunday. From there they will go to Wisconsin to spend a forkright on a farrn with Mr. Thomas' sister. Mr. Thomas' timely sermon, "Vacation" contains appropriate poems forthe season. The baritone George A. Jones of Allegheny sang at the evening service.
Today Griffith Edwards and J. R. Jones of East End went to Conneaut Lake where they usually spend a an ideal fortnigtrt on that lake. Deacon David D. Jones and his wife of Oakland will go to lronton, Ohio next week where they will spend a week with telations and old friends. At the end of the month William Owens and John Ellis Jones of Wyandotte Street will go to Niagara Falls and Toronto. Before returning they will go to the city of Y Drych [Jtica, N. Y.] where old acquaintances from Anglesey and Caernarvon live. Gwilyn and Ioan are sure to come across every living soul of those Welsh counties who happen to live in Utica at this time.
The two sisters, Gladys and Lillian Thomas, daughters of the late Rev. T. B. Thomas, D. D., are spending the summer in Momoe, N. Y- Mrs. Miriam Hughes Hardy and Miss Elizabeth Hughes are spending August on the mountaintop in Ebensburg.
On Tuesday W. J. Jones of Pittsburg Bank for Savings, Dr. L. E. Davies, W. J. Davies and several friends returned from Canadawhere they spent an entertaining forhight, fishing at rivers and lakes. They passed through the region of the Welsh Indians....
John Williams and Harry Braun of East End have just returned home from an enjoyable tip to Toronto and Niagara Falls. They were in the territory of King Edwar4 remembering the happy days spent in Caernarvonshire.
A beautiful boy made his appearance in the family of Walter Evans, one ofthe basses in Oakland choir on Friday night last week. So the father is not willing to go to Llangollen Eisteddfod. Though a dozen years have passed since he was the '\rhite eagle" on a visit to his family, Wat will be singing lullabies instead.
Time has nrsted the rciae a bit brrt tho fafhar says the vocal quality witrl improvo rrith practice. Nev@eless, boffi mofter and son are coming along excellen{y.
Translated by Marlha A. Davies Lincohu Nshresh Maxch2009