Welsh Journals

I. T. HUGHES, j.p., M.A., 1896-1979 For forty years Ieuan T. Hughes taught history and geography at the Llandysul Grammar School. He died in August 1979 after a long, useful and honoured life. His passing is a sad loss to all who knew him. After service in the 1914-18 War, I.T. studied at the U.C.W. Aberystwyth, and belonged to the circle of gifted pupils under Professor Fleure. Afterwards there followed a period of research-an investigation into the pattern of hill forts in mid Wales. He collaborated with eminent archaeologists-Willoughby Gardner and Ralegh Radford. After coming to Llandysul he made a study of historic sites in the lower Teifi Valley, such as Craig Gwrtheyrn and Castell Gwynionydd. He was a valued member of many learned societies including the Cambrian Arch- aeological Association and the Cardiganshire Antiquarian Society, and frequently contributed to their journals. He was a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. I. T. had wide interests-he stalwartly campaigned for the Liberal cause in Cardiganshire, he was a past master of the Peterwell Lodge of Freemasons, he was an active and conscientious Justice of the Peace. He and Mrs. Hughes travelled extensively, they loved literature and music and I.T. was an amateur composer of considerable merit. Generations of former pupils will remember Hughes Mawr — the wit and sparkling humour, the anecdotes, the contrived turn of phrase and cleverly aimed barb-for he did not suffer fools gladly Yet as the adage has it the frown of a friend is better than the smile of a fool'. I recall with special gratitude his encouragement, help and unfailing kindness over many years, as one who was privileged to be his pupil, colleague and a fellow enthu- siast for the history of Wales and of the county of Dyfed. L.B.J.