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PRINCE OF WV-.TiS' NATIONAL…
PRINCE OF WV-.TiS' NATIONAL RELiEF v Co r. _J ,¡ n I fUND. BRIDGEND. t s ci )41 2 6 Previously acknowledged 241 2 6 a,. 2 It i P-243 16 10
BLAENGARW WARD. !
BLAENGARW WARD. Below will be found a list oi subscriptions I pa-id to Prir.ca of IN" 1,,ill-,icl by tha tradesmen and ministers m the place Tradesmen.—Mr. Howell Morgan, 3s.; Mr. J. Davies, 3s. Mr. league, 2s. 6d. Mr. D. Watts Thomas. :k 6d. Mr. Owen, 2s. 6d.; Miss Davies. 2s. Mrs. Richards, 2s. 6d. Mrs. Jones (Blaengarw Hotel), 5s. Mr. T. Davies, 2.i. 6d. h. Evans, Is. Mrs. Thomas, 2s. 6d.; Miss Morris, 6s. -Itr. Jorei, 2s. Mrs. Cle- ments, 2s. 6d. Mr. Jones. Is. 6d.; Mr. D. Thomas, os. Mr. H. Williams, 2s. Mr. Web- ber. 6d. Mr. A. G. Evans. Is. Gd.; Mr. Tom Owen, Is.; Mr. H. Davies, 2s.; Mr. E. J. Richards, 2s. Mr Thomas, Is. Mr. John Evans, Gd. Mr. Wm. Thomas, 2s. Mr. Baker, Is. Mr. Jenkins, 2s. Mr. James Davies. ed. :II'. Wm. J. Lewis. 2s. 6d. Ministers.—R ev. E. M. Evans. 3s. 6d.; Rev. J. Hughes. 2s. 6d.: Rev. Wm. Thomas, I" 6d. In eight weeks every miner has paid 4s. in contributions *to the Prince of Wales' fund Doctors have subscribed generously, both in service and in substantial donations. The committee desire to point out that a resolution has been passed by a meeting of the inhabitants of Blaengarw calling upon the miners, colliery officials, tradesmen, and ministers to contribute sixpence per week to the Prince of Wales' Fund.
TONDU AND ABER KENFIG.
TONDU AND ABER KENFIG. £ s d Previously acknowledged .248 4 4 Collected by: Mrs. W. Price 0 7 3 Mrs. Coverley 0 2 0 V Mess re L. Thomas and M. C. Joyce from staff at Angelton Asylum 0 4 3 -Nii-s. Heaven and Mrs. J. Gulwell 0 4 6 < Miss Williams and Miss Griffiths, Brvncethin 1 13 0 Miss Jones and Miss Howells, Bryncethin 0 15 0 Mrs. W. Evans and Mrs. J. Keen 0 15 0 Mr. W. Daniel 0 4 6 G. W. R., Tondu, Traffic and .Engin- eering Departments, per Ifessrs. E. J. Coleman and M. Lovprins 3 2 10 I £ 225 12 8 Of this amount Brvncethin has contributed £ 29 16s. HMd. LOCAL FUND. £ s d Previously acknowledged 3 14 9 Subscription. Mr. J. Morgan Owen 3 3 0 < £6 17 9
NANTYFFYLLON & CAERAU CHAMBER…
NANTYFFYLLON & CAERAU CHAMBER OF TRADE. T-h,, above Chamber has again received P,6 8s. towards the Prince of Wales Relief Fund. and a cheque for this amount has been sent to Mr. J, P. Gibbon. J.P., the local trea- surer. The subscribers are: — Mr. R. Phillips. Blaenllynfi Hotel, Ca<erau 5 5 0 Mr. Saunders. Dvffrvn Hotel, Caerau 1 1 0 Mr. 1. O. Jones, Nantyffyllon 0 2 0
SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' FAMILIES'…
SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' FAMILIES' a ASSOCIATION. BRIDGEND. £ s d Pencoed Foundry Employees 1 13 6 Miss Jones. Pandy 1 0 0 Mrs. Lambert 0 10 7 Mrs. J. T. Williams 0 13 10 Mrs. Hopkins 0 13 6 Miss Verity (including L2 10s. from 4 Sheppard's f'oundry) 2 15 7 Mrs. Evans (including Jenkins) 1 0 3 Mrs. Sly (including Star Hotel. | 16s. 3d.) 1 0 0 Mrs. Hughes 1 7 2 Mrs. L. O. Lloyd (including Castle & Red Lion Hotels and Franchi's) 0 5 0 Coyc h urch 0 8 0 Mis, I-Ioc)d 0 7 6 Messrs. Hurst. Nelson p,nd Co. 3 12 8 "I Mrs. Phillips 1 1 9
BELGIAN REFUGEES' FUNDS. BRIDGEND.
BELGIAN REFUGEES' FUNDS. BRIDGEND. The following subscriptions and articles have been received :— £ ii d Glamorgan County Asylums (per Dr. Finlay) I. I 4 0 0 Mrs. White, for Litchard and district 2 10 0 Mr. N. E. Russel Brown 1 1 0 Staff of Penybont Girls' Council School 0 17 0 Coity School Children, sack of potatoes. Coity School Children, quantity of cabbage, swedes, turnips, beet, etc. T. T. HOWELL. Hon. Sec. J. T. WILLIAMS, London and Pro- f vincial Bank, Treasurer.
I ! '■WEEKLY DESPATCH" TOBACCO…
'■WEEKLY DESPATCH" TOBACCO FUND L £ s d Messrs. North's Works and Offices at Tondu and Maesteg 4 2. 6
< BRIDGEND TENNIS CLUB.I
< BRIDGEND TENNIS CLUB. I ANNUAL MEETING. Tb4b first annual meeting of the above club was held on Monday at the Pavilion, the chair being taken by Mr. H. O. Hughes. The report, given by the secretary, for the season showed that a very good club has been formed, with every sign of being a more suc- cessful cne next year. The Tennis Club alone had 115 members, consisting of 64 ladies, 11 juveniles and 40 gentlemen, which was contiklered an excellent 4talrt for a new club and the first season. The Club played seres matenes and won 5 and lost 2. A mixed double's tournament was held during the season and Miss F. Abbott and Mr. E. O. Hughes were the winners of li6me. The secretary having sent in his re- signation, Mr. A. L. Ward was appointed for next season, and the meeting was unani- mous that a more efficient secretary was not to be had. The following members were appointed on the committee for next :-»ooson: Mis*»e» Adams, Allen, Webber, Dav- itip and Gard Messrs. H. O. Hughes, Piercy, Vaughan Bowen, — Matthiati and T. H. Price. It was decided that the Club enter the Welsh Lawn Tennis Associations next season and everything points to a very succsesfal time. Mr. Piercy was again selected as capt&in of ] the Club. It was proposed by the Chairman, and »ee- I ended by Mr. J. T. Hitt. that the Club re- ceive with regret the resignation of Mr. T. H. Price as secretary, and to place on re- cord their great appreciation of his services during the first season of the Club.
COYCHURCH CURATE. I
COYCHURCH CURATE. I AND ST. BRIDE'S LAY READER. I At a s p ecial service held in the Pa-Laoe Chapel, Lbuidaff. on Wednesday morning, too Rev. Wm. Henry Hen wood was liceii.,ed to the ctiracv of Coychurch, with Petarson- su,p%r-NVI,mtem A reader's license was also gnttifcad to Mr. Geo. Ralph Cbanner fop St. pride's Major, with Wick,
NOLTON CHURCH STiLL WAITING.…
NOLTON CHURCH STiLL WAITING. I II R' 1 e S '1.'1 I The Rector and parishioners of St. Mary's Church, Nofton, are still waiting for the Bel- gian Refugees to arrive, the delay being oc- casioned by the non-arrival of refugees at Cardiff. A., we mentioned last week. "Glenavon." has been furnished a.nd made ready for the visiters by the parishioners, who have re- sponded readily to the appeal made by the Hedor, so that at present weekly subscrip- tions to the value of £ 4 10s. have been guar- anteed in sums ranging from 2d. to 5, per \vc?k. The Cardiff Secretary is under a pledge to let the Rector and those associated with the work, know immediately he can send the re- fugees to Bridgend.
j PENCOED.I
PENCOED. The family of refugees entertained in and by the village of Pencoed give every indica- tion of -being as comfortable and happy as can bo expected under the tragic circumstances, which mean for them exile from home and country. People of.all classes are working together in an endeavour to show kindness to the representatives of a nation which has placed England so deeply in its debt. One incident in > connection with the family is worth noting. An advertisement was inser- ted in French in a Belgian newspaper now published in London, giving the name of the Ceusters family, and their former address at Aerschot. There was also a request in the advertisement for news of the married daugh- ter's husband, Florent Laeremans, a soldier fn a Belgian carabinier regiment. Last Fri- day morning the young wife received a letter from a wounded Belgian soldier in Worcester Infirmary stating that after the battle of Nieuport twelve days previously the writer had seen her husband alive and well. In the same newspaper an advertisement appeared from a family of refugees in Liverpool. These I by name Janssen, were fi-oriiotlie same district in Aerschot as the Belgians now residing at Pencoed.
REFUGEES AS ALIENS.I
REFUGEES AS ALIENS. I At the meeting of the Penybont Rural Dis- trict Council on Saturday, a lette- was read from the Local Uovernment Board, drawing the Clerk's attention to the order under the I Aliens' Restriction Act, 1914, whereby r, Belgian Refugee should be allowed to remain in any part of the district which was included in the prohibit-ed area without the consent of the Chief Constable and asked the Clerk to communicat-e with the secretary of any Local Refugees Committee announcing the fact. In cases where refugees were now staying in prohibited areas it was not necessary that they should be removed
'!'!' ' ' < ISUNDAY CONCERT…
< I SUNDAY CONCERT AT MAESTEG. I I SPLENDID MUSIC. I A sacred concert was held on Sunday last at the New Theatre, Maesteg, to assist the Bel- gian Relief Funds. The concert was timed for 8 p.m. in order not to interfere with the usual Sunday services. The concert was or- ganised by Mr. Sims Davies, with his famous Ladies' Choir, and Mr. Knowles (the mana- ger), with the consent of the proprietors. There was a large number present, who greatly appreciated the programme presented. The Chairman (Mr. I. W. Leake) opened with a few remarks, and pointed out the good work that was being done by the committee. A hymn was then sung, and the orchestra fol- lowed with an overture. Mr. Day Jones gave a fine rendering of The Children's Home." which was followed by a recitation by Mr. Ed- win J. Thomas. The Ladies' Choir contribu- ted "The Soldiers' Chorus," which was loudly applauded. Return to thy rest," by Miss A. Evans, was sung, and very much ap- preciated. Miss Gwladys Absalom followed with Save me, 0 God," and this was en- cored. Miss Bowen, in her masterly style, recited, "Welcome to the Belgians." Miss May Leake followed with a pianoforte solo. Her able rendering was encored, and she played" Home, sweet Home," with varia- tions. Another rendering by the Ladies' Choir was followed by an overture by the or- chestra, Cavalleria." Mr. J. Williams gave a fine rendering of The Soldier's Grave," and Miss Elsie Evans followed with O'n Niwl i'r Nef." A fine rendering of the duet, "Watchman, what o' the Night?" was given by Messrs. Williams and Jones. The Ladies' Choir wound up the programme with a selection of National Airs, including The Mar3ellai.se" and Russian Anthem. They also sang the Belgian National Anthem in Flemish, finishing with The March of the Men of Harlech." The Chairman, in a few remarks, said he did not think that an hour or so spent in listening to good music could be harmful to anyone. Mr. Laviers, in proposing a vote of thanks to the Chairman, heartily endorsed his re- marks.
MORE REFUGEES ARRIVE ATI MAESTEG.
MORE REFUGEES ARRIVE AT I MAESTEG. SPLENDID LOCAL EFFORT. [ The inhabitants of Maesteg turned out on Tuesday night to welcome a further batch of Refugees who arrived by the 8.16 p.m. train. The refugees already in the town were also present. The new arrivals were 10 in num-, C-ni" and wife =4 eight children—of the farmer" peasant class. Thev were taken to the White Lion in a motor cha ratine, where a tea had been prepared for them. The, t the night at the White Lion, and on Thursday they went to their new quarters at Talbot Street.
I OOMORZ SOLDIER
I OOMORZ SOLDIER I PRISONER IN GERMANY. M. Elizabeth Court, on Thursday last week. received an official intimation from the W&r Office to the effect that her son, Private F. Court, of the South Wales Borderers, has been missing since September 27th. Next day Mrs. Court received a postcard from Private Court himself, stating that he was a prisoner of war in Doeberitz, Germany, and was quite well, but was not allowed to give any further particulars. Private Tom Morgan, of the 1st Devon Regiment, another Ogmore soldier. lies woundeil at the hospital in Rouen, and Cor- poral T. Thomas, of the Grenadier Guards. also an Ogmore man. is in hospital at Glas- gow. suffering from a wounded foot.
27 OUT -OF 150. I
27 OUT OF 150. I PENYFAI AND TYNYGARN'S GOOD I RECORD. From the small village of Penyfai and Tyny- garn the recruits for the new Army have been 27. As the total adult population (male and female) of the district named is probably not over by), the number of recruits is worthy of notice. Below are the names of the Penyfai and Tynygarn recruits:—J. Worgan, D. Thomas, Walter Kettle, Wm. Kettle, E. Wil- liams, R. Howells, 3. Kemp, E. Kemp, W. Jenkins, E. Baldwin, J. Leyshon, W. Leyshon, S. Benzie, E. Lewis, W. E. Martin, J. Kibble. D. B. Thomas. A. Mole, G. Lewis, W. Jones, D. Jones, B. Davies, J. I. Jenkins, S. Jenk- ins, D. Jenkins, M. O'Brien, J. O'Brien.
TONDU. I
TONDU. I The St. John's Sewing Party has a.ccom-I plished splendid things through the power of the needle. ?ell-made garments of all kinds have been distributed to a large num- ber of deservmg and needy bmili-es in the neighbourhood, regardless of creed, colcur. or anything else. Much praise is due to the thorough going management and admin- istration exercised over the band of splen- did workers by Mrs. L. G. Jones. Recently, the sewing party has been augmented by Mrs. Llewellyn, Bryngarw, and some of her Red Cross workers, with the object of waging a combined effoit on sliti-ts and comforters for the brave. The effort has been a short, sharp aiid glorious one, and the tale of the shirt is splendid. This week finds a. com- plete consignment of 55 men's shirts, 32 pairs of wool cuffs, four mufflers, two pairs of mittens and 15 pairs of socks, all for our Glamorgan recruits. Tondu and A berken- fig should be proud cf the St. John's Sewing Party and the Red Cross workers, and the congratulations of the neighbourhood should go out to Mrs. L. G. Jones and Mrs. Llew- ellyn.
KENFIG HILL QUEEN MARY'S NEEDLE-WORK…
KENFIG HILL QUEEN MARY'S NEEDLE- WORK GUILD. The first parcel of garments for the use of wounded soldiers was despatched last week from the above Guild to the Tidworth Mili- tary Hospital. It was comprised of: 1 pair bed socks. 4 flannel bed jackets, 19 shirts, 6 pairs socks and 2 dozen pocket handkerchiefs, as well as 34 towels, 12 pillow slips, and 2 blankets for hospital use. Also a parcel of articles for the use of soldiers at the front was sent to the Embarkation Office. S-outli amr, ton. It contained: 1' knitted helmet, 5 belts, 5 scarves. 9 pairs gloves. 9 pairs mittens, and 40 pairs socks.
I BETHANIA BAPTISTCHURCH,…
I BETHANIA BAPTISTCHURCH, MAESTEG The committee, on behalf of the above church, sent tIO worth of blankets to the War Office, and the secretary has since received the following reply :— Headquarters. London District, Horse Guards, S.W. Dear Madam,—As Chief Ordnance Officer, London District, please allow me to thank you for your kind response to Lord Kitchener s appeal. It is quite unnecessary for me to add I that blankets were urgently needed, or to tell I you how much your gift will be appreciated I by the troops.—Y-ours very truly, P. TREVOR (Major). 1
CANAAN'S (MAESTEG) SEWING…
CANAAN'S (MAESTEG) SEWING GUILD. t The above Guild has sent garments, in the I form of day and night flannel shirts, socks and I scarves, of the value of j68 10s., to the Red Cross Depot at Cardiff, for distribution I amongst the wounded at the Welsh Hospital.
COWBRIDGE.I
COWBRIDGE. I Cowbridge people are greatly indebted to the Vicar ( Rev. 1. Roberts) for providing them with an up-to-date cinematograph en- tertainment. The first. of winter series was given on Tuesday. The excellent war pictures brought vividly to the minds of the crowded audience the horrors through which the Belgians had passed. The entertain- ment throughout was very instructive. The Vicar was assisted by the Rev. D. R. Davies. The musical programme was provided by Councillor W. L. Jenkins. The Vicar of Cowbridge has been appointed chaplain to the Rhondda Battalion, and on Sunday last conducted a drumhead service at the Sophia Gardens Field. Cardiff, before a very large gathering of soldiers and visitors.
BRIDGEND URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.
BRIDGEND URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. SYMPATHY WITH COL. J. I. D. NICHOLl. HOSPITAL PATIENTS AND THE COST TO BRIDGEND. The meeting of Bridgend Urban District Council on Tuesday was presided over by Mr. M. Stradling and there were also present:- Messrs. E. Preece, junr., E. Loveluck, G. Bevan, J. G. Jenkins, H. Abbott, J. T. Hitt and W. Jones; with the Clerk (Mr. J. T. Howell), the Deputy Clerk (Mr. I. How- eU) and the Surveyor (Mr. W. F. Tudor). Before commencing the usual business of the Council the Chairman said he would be voicing the feeling of the townspeople if he moved a vote of condolence with Col. Nicholl in the loss of his son, who fell fighting for King and country. The motion was carded, all members standing. TEMPORARY HOSPITAL. It was reported by the Surveyor that ten- ders had been re for the proposed tem- porary hospital that the Military Authorities had asked the Council to erect for the use of troops. The matter was allowed to stand ad- journed. INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND THE ISO- LATION HOSPITAL. It was reported that two cases of diph- theria and three oases of scarlet fever had been reported during the last two weeks. A letter in reply to a communication from the Council regarding the hospital charges was read from Mr. D. R. Jones, stating that the Committee considered the charges rea- sonable. Dr. Randall wrote that during the present quarter 41 per cent. of the patients at the hospital were from Bridgend and children were discharged as soon as possible consist- ent with safety, to themselves and to others. Mr. Loveluck: Why is the proportion from this town greater than from other localities? MT. Jenkins: Since Dr. Randall has given us the proportion I think he ought to give us all the statistics. I am certain that the scarlet fever cases in Bridgend are consider- ably less per thousand of the population than they are in surrounding neighbourhoods. I k e more use The Clerk: Bridgend people make more use Of the HospitaJ than other places. It was decided to write asking for other statistics.
I COWBRIDGE'S NEW MAYOR. I
I COWBRIDGE'S NEW MAYOR. I I ALDERMAN W. A. JAMES HONOURED. I At the monthly meeting of the Cowbridge Town Council, held on Monday, Alderman W. A. James was elected Mayor. The retiring Mayor, Alderman J. Llewellyn, at the com- mencement of his year of office expressed the hope that he would have a quiet and unevent- ful year. His wish had not been gratified. Unfortunately the year had neither been quiet nor uneventful, but Aldemran Llewellyn had risen to the occasion. The many extra duties lie had been called upon to perform were dis- charged thoroughly and efficiently. He well deserved the hearty thanks given him by his colleagues on the Council. The new Mayor, Alderman W. A. James, was made a Justice of the Peace a few months ago. This is the third time he has been elected Mayor. He was born at Cowbridge in 1846. and has lived there all his life. He holds various local appointments, and is a Justice of the Peace for Borough. A retired builder, he is the senior member of the Coun- cil, and was e lected one of the two first alder- men in 1887 under the new charter. He was elected Mayor in 1889. and again in 1899. and has taken tin active part in the life of the dis- trict for over 40 years. For some years he was the chairman of the Cowbridge United District School Board, and represents Cow- bridge on the Pontyclun Group of Elementary School Managers. He is also chairman of the I governors of the Cowbridge Secondary School for Girls. In politics he is a Liberal and Churchman.
PORTHCAWL REST AND REFUGEES.…
PORTHCAWL REST AND REFUGEES. To the Editor. I Sir,—I am directed by my committee to ask you to publish the following rates of the maintenance of Belgian refugees at the "Rests;" fixed by my committee at yester- day's meeting:— Children under three years, 3s. per week; ditto between three and ten, 4s. per week ditto between 10 and 14, 5s. per week; adults (and over 14), 6s. per week. The above rates cover board, washing, at- tendance, etc. May I add that we have 29 male refugees at the Porthcawl ''Rest" now?—I am, etc., .ow?-! am, etc., A. WILLIAMS. Porthc.awl, Nov. 6th.
OVER 45.,\
OVER 45. To the Editor. I Sir,—As one of the men over 45 who are not likely to be called upon to serve except in the last extremity, I would bring to your notice the movement- which is on foot to induce Lord Kitchener to accept a battalion. or more cf picked men over that age. Men who want to join should send to Mr. E. S. Day, Rowland's Castle, Hants. A postcard bearing nothing but their name and address, and the words "Over 45," and he will then send them a form to fill up.—Yours, etc., C. ACKLAND-ALLEN. I St. Hilary Mancr, Cowbridge.
A PROTEST.I
A PROTEST. I To the Editor. I Sir,—At a recruiting meeting held at St. Bride's on November 10th no recruits were forthcoming at the close of the meeting, so the Chairman allowed his tongue to overcome his discretion, and applied the epithet. Cowards" to the boys of the village, ignor- ing the fact that twelve have already an- swered the call. Now, Mr. Editor, do you think that calling men cowards will aid re- cruiting? The twelve do not include those who have tried and have been reject,-d.- Yours, etc., ONE OF THE BOYS. St. Bride's Major, Nov. 11th, 1914.
I JE1 A WEEK.
I JE1 A WEEK. To the Editftr. I Sir ,-The following resolution was unani- mously passed by the members of Zion Eng- lish Baptist Church, Pontycymmer, on Sun- day, Nov. 8th, and it was requested that it should be inserted (with your kind permis- sion) in the columns of your paper, The Gazette" a copy of same is to be forwarded to the Prime Minister:— Government Pay to Soldiers or Dependents. We, the members of Zion English Bap- tist Church, Pontycymmer, feel that we should earnestly appeal to the Government to make definite arrangements for the alle- viation of those individauls who suffer in consequence of the ravages of the present war; whether they be actual soldiers ,sai- lors. or dependents upon either, and we suggest that the basis of pensions shall be as follows, which shall come into immedi- ate operation:— £ 1 per week to the follow- ing (a) The widow of each soldier or sailor killed; (b) the father or mother de- pendent upon each soldier or sailor killed; (c) the wife or dependent of each soldier or sailor serving under the colours; (d) each soldier or sailor permanently maimed by fighting. Hoping you will insert in your next issue. —Yours, etc., JOHN EDWARDS, Secretary. Pantygog, Pontycymmer, NovylOth. jj
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To the Editor. Sir,-I beg the privilege of a space in your columns. Being a reader of the "Gazette" for the last 12 years and knowing the ciictv lation it has, I would like to open the eyes of the public as to the distribution of vol- untary fl?U.Ids subscribed for the dependents of soldiers' and sailors' wives, who are serving their country in this time of national danger, and how the dependents are treated when ap- plying for same. In a letter my wife informed me that when she applied, she was told by one of the officials at Maesteg that her husband en- listed on his own account, and that nobody asked him to enlist, and that a married man's duty was at home, looking after the welfare of his wife and children, and not in the Army. I beg to inform that official that pre- vious to enlistment I received a pamphlet from the T.F.A., Cardiff, which ran as fol- lows:- From telegraphic instructions received from the Officer in charge Records. Shrews- bury. I send herewith Railway Warrant, etc. Please arrange to report yourself to the officer in charge Depot at Brecon aa early as possible. Such were my instructions and having been a soldier in my time, it was my duty to at once obey and offer myself for re-enlistment. I am afraid our country's fate would be trembling in the balance to-day if we mar- ried men followed all the patriotic advice of the gallant official at Maesteg. I have seen many leaving here, and I can. assure you that married men were very con- spicuous amongst the drafts leaving. Surely the officials who are in charge of the distribution of these funds can speak in a civil manner to persons applying and not treat them with contempt, whether deserv- ing or not. There will come a time some day!- I am, Ex-Blacksmith, Maesteg, or 14633 SEltGT STEPHEN THOMAS. Depot S.W. Borderers, Brecon.
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Sir,—I should like to make a statement here as to the work of distributing payment to dependents of those who have joined the colours, from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Fund. This work is done by a committee appointed to do the work, and each applicant is paid in accordance with the scale, from the day the Recruit is attested, without distinction. As to the statement re enlisting, there is no foundation whatever to the statement made in the letter of Sergt. Thomas. The Committee who distributes this relief treat all applicants civilly and courteously, but I am sorry to say that a number of those who are receiving these payments do not treat the Committee in the same manner. I should like also to say that my patriotism in this case is not less than that of Mr. Step- hen Thomas's.— Yours, etc. J. PHILLIP GIBBON. (Chairman Maesteg Relief Committee). Brvn Awel, Maesteg. 11-11-1914.
HOW TO NEUTRALISE DANGEROUS…
HOW TO NEUTRALISE DANGEROUS STOMACH ACIDS. Few people besides physicians realise the im- portance of keeping the food contents of the stomach free from acid fermentation. Healthy normal digestion cannot take place while the delicate lining of the stomach is being inflamed and distended by acid and wind-the results of fermenting food in the stomach. To secure per- fect digestion, fermentation must be stopped or prevented, and the acid neutralised. For this purpose physicians usually recommend getti gna little bisurated magnesia from the chemist, and taking half a teaspoonful in a little hot or cold water immediately after eating. They recom- mend bisurated magnesia because it is pleasant to take, has no disagreeable after-effects, and instantly stops fermentation, neutralises the acid and makes the sour acid food bland, sweet, and easily digested. Bisurated magnesia is quite inexpensive, and can now be obtained locally, either in the original powder form or in 5-grain compressed tablets from J. Jones,. 31 Caroline Street. The regular use of bruratcd magnesia—b e sure you get bisurated, as other kinds of mag- nesia are of little value—is an absolute guaran- tee of healthy, normal digestion, for it overcomes and prevents that acid condition which alon" is the cause of trouble. 3g.-1.
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CALL TO THE COLOURS. I
CALL TO THE COLOURS. I RECRUITING MEETING AT PORTHCAWL I IF YOU DON'T COME- Although the night was boisterous, and a cosy fireside was more tempting, the Porth- cawl Pavilion was well filled on the occasion of a recruiting meeting held on Wednesday eve- ning. If one had doubted the enthusiasm of Porthcawl, five minutes in the Pavilion would soon have dispelled that view, for the audience was most enthusiastic, and the vivid word- pictures of the speakers and their urgent call for men raised great enthusiasm. The hall had been lent free of charge by Mr. J. Law- son, and preparatory to the meeting a couple of films depicting the Germans in Brussels, and various other war pictures, were thrown on the screen, and were keenly appreciated. The orchestra also played martial airs, and contributed much to the enjoyment of the proceedings. A number of recruits had lined up in one of the streets. They then marched to the Pavilion, their entry being heralded with cheers, which were also given when about fifteen Regulars in their kharki overcoats ar- t rived Major Ccath presided over the proceedings. and he was supported by a representative gathering. After The Land of our Fathers" had been sung. The Chairman pointed out to young able- bodied men the great and paramount import- ance of joining the ranks of our Army in this most critical period of the history of our country. Not since the days of Napoleon, of Waterloo and Trafalgar, had the country been forced into such a war as the present—never had it faced so formidable a foe. He need not remind them of their brave comrades who were now at the front fighting for their King and country. They wanted their assistance. "Think of their indomitable pluck, their cour- age. and heroism in the unparalleled war in the history of their country. Porthcawl had done a good deal, but they wanted them to do more. They were wanted to help save Eng- land from the fate which had befallen Belgium —to save their mothers, sisters, and wives from the terrible tortures which had befallen the women of Belgium." They all knew, pro- ceeded the speaker, that the Kaiser's ultimate object was to reduce our country to a third- rate power and pounce upon our colonies, but when he made out his tactical and strategical schemes he thought the British lion was asleep. If it was asleep, it had one eye open. The future of England, of Europe, and the whole of the world depended upon the promp- titude with which they answered their coun- try's call. In the words of Sir Edward Grey, every man should look to his own heart and his own feelings, and consider the extent of his obligations. We are fighting for a just cause. It means life or death to this coun- try. Remember tlllt we must win at all costs, and with your assistance and the assist- ance of the young men throughout the country we shall win. Remember we are fighting for our Empire, for our colonies, for our indepen- dence, trade—aye, for our liberty and hon- our," he declared amid cheers. Mr.$D. Rhys said the country was in a unique position at the present time. It was certainly the most momentous crisis not only in the history of this country or the Empire, but in the history of the world. Lord Kit- chener, speaking on behalf of the country, calls for more men, and those of their com- rades who were fighting called for them to go and help them. It was not a small thing to ask a young man to give up his home to face privations, dangers, and even death, but it was necessary because the war demanded it. The country must hove men, and if they could not get men to volunteer, to realise their re- sponsibilities, and come forward, then they would have to get men some other way. They did not believe in conscription, but they would have to have it if the men did not come for- ward voluntarily. Mr. Dobston, ex-M.P. for Plymouth, also gave a stirring address. 1——————i—»
I MR. YERION HARTSHORN
I MR. YERION HARTSHORN I AND THE PENSIONS. Questioned ns to his views as to the new scale of pensions and allowances that have been published, Mr. Vernon Hartshorn said that before expressing an opinion he would like to know what Mr Asquith had to say on the subject when the opportunity came for making an announcement. Of course, (he said), you know that we have put forward proposals and until we know how the Govern- ment scale compares with ours it is impossible to go into its merits. Whatever falls short of our immediate proposals will be unsatisfac- tory. From what t can see, the proposed separation allowance is especially unsatisfac- tory. It is just what it was, and the pensions have not been brought up to the standard- I have not been able to go into all the items, bu on the face of them they are not satis- factory. Under the scheme which is publish- ed a widow only receives 12s. 6d. a week for herself and one child. as against a separation allowance of 15s. This is simply nonsense. Of course, it presupposes that the widow is going to earn her own livelihood and main- tain her children, but we think the widow of a man whose life has been sacrificed in bat- tle should be in the same position as if her husband lived and maintained her and her children, and that she should not be compell- ed to earn her own and her children's livng. Of course, this is a great improvement, but still we are far from satisfied with the present proposals, and the Labour organisations will not accept this as a settlement.
WEST GLAM. C.M. PRESBYTERY.
WEST GLAM. C.M. PRESBYTERY. EXPORTING RUM FOR SOLDIERS. The West Glamorgan Calvinistic Methodist Presbytery met at Caerau on Wednesday, the Rev. Walter Davies presiding. The Bishop of Llandaff wrote acknowledg- ing the vote of sympathy with him in the loss sustained by the burning of his Palace. A resolution was passed to petition the Government to curtail the hours for the sa le of intoxicating liquor, and to prevent the billeting of recruits in public houses. Protest was made against exporting rutn for the use of soldiers. It was decided to petition the War Office to restrain recrukiiig officers from bringing pressure to bear upon young recruits to declare themselves mem- bers of the Church of England. One minis- ter said that 50 of his members had joined the colours—(cheers)—and all were total ab- atainers.
I DEATH FROM BUBRI.I
I DEATH FROM BUBRI. I -0 I I INQUEST AT MAESTEG. I Mr. Howell Cuthbertson, district coroner, held an inquest at the Maesteg Police Sta- tion on Wednesday, touching the death of Iris Ma-rgaret Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emrys Jones, of 21, West St., Maesteg. Mrs. Annie Jones, the mother, gav< evi- dence of identification, and said that on Oc- tober 24th she left the baby, who was eight months old, sitting in an armchair, whilst she was out washink the front doorstep. Hear- ing the child cry, she went in and found the child had fallen on to the fender. Replying to the Coroner. she stated that she had only removed the fireguard to take away some water off the fire. Dr. McCausland staved thai: he was passing up the street at the time, and was called in. He saw the baby and found it h'd been sev- erely burnt about the lower part of the back legs, and on the left arm. The child W: suffering from ;» hoek. Deatli was due to pneumonia following the burns. A verdict in acccrdar.ce with the medical evidence was returned.
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PRESENTATION AT MAE8TEGI
PRESENTATION AT MAE8TEG I APPRECIATION OF CHAPEL I ORGANIST. An interesting presentation meeting was held at Canaan Welsh Congregational Chapel, Maesteg, on Wednesday in last week, when Mrs. Lottie Phillips was made the reci- pient of a valuable marble clock and statu- ettes in recognition of her valuable services to the church as assistant organist for a period of ten years. There was a large at- tendance of members and friends. The Rev. D. Johns, pastor of the church, presided, and, in his opening remarks, said Mrs. Phillips had been very faithful in the various services in connection with the church, and he was personally pleased that the church had come, to this happy decision, which would encourage others to avail them- selves of the opportunities that came within their reach in church work. He was glad the young people of the church had respon- ded so heartily, having regard to the many calls that were being made on their re- sources at the present time for various causes. After musical and elocutionary items had been given by Mr. Cyril Rees, Miss Gwladys Recs, Messrs. Cyril Rees and Cynwyd Wat- kins, Miss Olwen Watkins, Miss Gwladys Thomas, and Mr. Edward W. Davies, Mr. Ebenezer Thomas, the senior deacon of the church, made the presentation. He said the recipient was deserving of recog- nition. She had distinguished herself as an assistant organist, and by her abilities and faithfulness, had won the admiration of all the members, which had made the task of or- ganising a presentation very easy. Mrs. Phillips, in a few well chosen words, briefly responded, and thanked all those who had taken part. Songs were afterwards given by Mr. J. Phillips and Mr. Gwilym Thomas. Ad- dresses were also given by Messrs. D. Rees, Ebenezer Thomas, J. Phillips, David Thomas, Dd. Watkins, A.C. (conductor). The trea- surer was Mr. David John Jones, and Mr. David E. Jones very ably presided at the or- gan during the evening.
| CIERAU EISTEDDFOD.
CIERAU EISTEDDFOD. KEEN COMPETITIONS. An eisteddfod was held at Noddfa Baptist Chapel, Caerau, on Saturday, presided over by Mr. Joshua Davies, Caerau. The adju- dicators were:—Music, Mr. Jacob Gabriel, G. and L.T.S.C., Argoed; recitations, etc., Rev. D. Bryniog Thomas, Caerau drawing, Mr. D. Lloyd Evans. Blaenllynfi. Schools; prize bags, Miss Rees, Dyffryn, and Mrs. Dl. Jones, Caerau. The pianists were Miss D. Powell, Caerau, and Mr. Willie Evans, C.R.A.M., Nantyffyllon. The secretarial work was ably carried out by Messrs. Na- thaniel Edwards, Church Street, Caerau, and Mr. E. J. Thomas, Treharne Road, Caerau. The awards were as follows:— Prize bag: Miss Jones, Maesteg. 'Tenor solo: Gwilym Taf. Baritone solo: Mr. W. E. Llewellyn, Caerau. Novice solo: 1, Miss Griffiths, Nanty- ffyllon; 2, Master Ivor Burns, Nantyffyllon. Open recitation: Miss S. Lewis, Waun- arlwydd. Contralto solo: Mrs. Watkins, Bryn. Pianoforte solo (under 15 years): Miss Olwen Williams, Nantyffyllon. Recitation (under 15): Miss Viola Crabb, l Caerau. Boys' solo: 1, Master .Willie Leonard, Maesteg; 2, Master Ivor Burns, Nanty- ffyllon. Soprano solo: Miss Lewis, Uwynypia. Prose. "Seren": Mr. J. Humphreys, I Caerau. I Pianoforte duet (under 10 years of age): Doris and Ceinwen, Maesteg. Male Voice Party Maesteg- Minstrels (con- ductor, Gwilym Taf, Maesteg). Chief choral, "Nant-y-Mynydd," for choirs not under 40 in number: Maesteg Music Lovers (conductor Gwilym Taf, Maesteg).
¡S OUTHERNDOWN ROADS IMPROVEI…
S OUTHERNDOWN ROADS IMPROVE MENTS. L.G.B. INQUIRY. j A Local Government Board inquiry was held at Soutjierndown on Wednesday into an appli- cation of the Penybont Rural District Council for sanction to borrow £2,015 for purposes of three road diversion k near Southerndown. The inquiry was held by Mr. S. H. Tulloch, and there were present on behalf of the application Mr. J. M. Randall, J.P., C.C., Mr. D. T. Alexander, Mr. R. H .Cox, clerk to the Coun- cil, Mr. E. Jenkins, surveyor, and the assist- ant surveyor. There was no opposition. The Surveyor explained that two of the roads in the scheme were in ^he village of Southerndown. while the other was near Sut- ton Farm. Ogmore-by-the-Sea ■Willi,W, MIMIIIIW—WW—Ml
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ILCOWBRIDGE. I
IL COWBRIDGE. I POLICE COURT.—Tuesday: Before the Mayor (Alderman W. A. James, J.P.) and Alderman J. Llewellyn.—Walter Chessell and Arthur Davies, two lads, were summoned by A. Maddox, for having created a disturbance and caused annoyance to prosecutor in his business. The Mayor said Tnat this sort of hooliganism had been too prevalent of late in Cowbridge, and they were determined to put it down. Defendants were each fined IDs., including costs. 10s., including costs.
PENCOED. I
PENCOED. I FUNERAL.—The funeral took place on Wednesday of Mrs. Evans, of Wimborne Ter- race, Penprisk. Mrs. Evans passed away at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. David Powell. A native of Carmarthenshire, her long life of over 70 years had been spent al- most entirely in that county. The Rev. D. Davies ofifciated at the funeral. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. David Powell (son-in-law and daughter), and Mr. David Jones (brother).
IOGMORE \lALEI
OGMORE \lALE PHESENTATrON. Ou Sunday, after the evening service. Mr. Jno. Roes, late grocer, of High Street wa.3 presented with an illum- ated address by the members and friends of it ,?7 t l-i?e Bethania Welsh Congregational Church. The presentation was made as a slight apprecia- tion of his valuable services as treasurer of the Church for the past 38 yenrs. The ad- di-e.s,s included photographs of the late Mrs. Rees and of Mr. He-es, and of the Church, and was presented by Mrs. Jacob Williams, the oldest member of the Church. Speeches were delivered by the pastor, the Rev. J. G. Jones, Mr. T. Lucas, J.P., and Mr. John Jones, and all referred t.) the excellent work done by Mr. Rees in the past, much of the credit for clearing the debt of the Church lxji.ng due to Mr. Hees, who suitably re- sponded. PRESENTATION. At t' Wyndham Arms Hotel Club Room on r.s :,day last a presentation of a large size ch:n i abinet was made to Mr. and Mrs. Wondeil Jtiosve, on the occasion of their marriage, by the members of the Loyal Ogmore Valley Lodge of Oddfellows of which Mr. Howe has been secretary for a great many years. The presentation was made by Mr. Thomas Smith, one of the oldest members of the lodge. Mr. Howe returned thanks for the beautiful present. Speeches were delivered by Messrs. Rees Thomas •(trus- tee), Edward Williams, Daniel Lewis. Daniel Evans (under-manger, Wyndham Colliery). William Lewis (under-manager, Wyndham Colliery), John Bowden, W. T. Morgan, and the Chairman. Solos were rendered by Mrs. Canning (who acted as pianist), Mrs. Williams (Wyndham Hotel), Messrs. Bevan, Wm. Hire, Wm. Lewis, Matthew Hire, Ed. James, and A. Edwards. The officers of the presentation committee were Messrs. James Morris, chair- man Edgar Williams, secretary Williams (Wyndham Hotel), treasurer.—In the report of the presentation at Church House last week the names of Mrs. Abel and Mr. John Lewis I were omitted.
PORTHCAWL.I
PORTHCAWL. I DEATH.—Much sympathy will he expressed with Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Rees, of Brynderwen, Porthcawl, in the death of Mrs. Matthews, of Pentyrch, Cardiff, who was the mother of Mrs. Rees. Only two months ago the family sus- tained another bereavement by the death of Mr. Rees' father, which occurred at Taibach.
NEW THEATRE, MAESTEG.I
NEW THEATRE, MAESTEG. I Patrons of the New Theatre are this week treated to a high-class performance of The Rosary" by Miss Inez Howard's Company. This beautiful play has to. red the country successfully. It cannot but influence all who see it. The scMiery is elaborate and well set out, while the music is all that can be desired under the direction of Mr. H. L. Barnett. Of those who have already seen The Rosary" all are unanimous in their praise of "Father Brian Kelly (Charles Franmore). Lee Martin (Skeeters), a-d Vera Wilton and Alice March (twin sisters). In fact, all the caste comes in for special praise, as one and all are unstint- ing in their praise. For the remaining two nights packed houses ought to be the order. Next week, the management place before their patrons the Maesteg favourite comedian Bert Maddison and Company, in the latest and up-to-date revue, "Have Another." assisted by other first-class turns, which go to make up one of the strongest combinations that has ever visited Maesteg. I
BLAENGARW.
BLAENGARW. READING.—The usual weekly series of penny readings was held at the Parish Hall on Monday evening. Mr. C. Sansom pre- sided and Mr. Llewellyn Thomas adjudicated the musical items and Mr. W. Griffiths the literary subjects. Miss Rosa Morgan, Pont- ycymmer, a.nd Mrs. Beth Pritchard acccm- panied. The awards were: Boys' solo, Mas- ter W. Gardner; girls' solo, JVhss M. Single- ton; open solo, 1, Miss G. Rees; 2, Mrs. B. Pritchard; 3, Mr. Robt. Pritchard; recita- tion (under 20), Master W. Gardner; open duet, Mr. B. Apsey and friend; quartette, Mr. Robt. Pritchard and party. Piano- 1 or be solotj vvtai aiso given by Miss Rosa Mor- gan and Master Harold Elsbury, and recita- tions by Misses Elsie Williams, A. Simon, Ellen Jones and Master B. Sansom. The usual vote of thanks was proposed by the sec- retary, Mr. J. J. Williams, and seconded by Mr. J. W. English. COMPETITIONS.—The weekly series of readings held in connection with St. James Church took place at the I-arish fiall on Mon- day night, Mr. D. Watts Thomas presiding. Mr. Tom Jones adjudicated the musical items and the Rev. J. Davies, B.A., the literary subjects. Miss Rosa Morgan, Pontycymmer, accompanied. Awards:— Bo)t>' solo (under 14). Master N. J. Young; girls solo (under 14), Miss M. Simon: married women's solo. Mrs. Beth Pritchard; bun-eating competi- tion, Mr. J. W. EngVsh; recitation (under 14), Miss Elsie Williams; song ("Tipper- ary"), Master Harold Elsbury; quartette, Mr. Bob Pritchard and party; solos were also rendered by Messrs. B. Jones and Bert Ap- sey, recitations by Miss C. Williams (who gave an excellent recitation entitled, An Incident at the Battle of Mons," and Miss A. Morris, and a pianoforte solo by Miss Rosa. Morgan. The Rev. Jas. Davies, B.A., pro- posed the general vote of thanks, which was seconded by the secretary Mr. J., J. Wil- liams. The singing of the National Anthem ended a pleasant evening.
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MAESTEG. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Sun- day night at Porthcawl of Mr. David Davies, who had carried on business as a watchmaker and jeweller at Commercial Street, Maesteg. for the last ten years. Mr. Davies, who was well known at Portheawl, Llangynwyd, Pontycymmer, Bridgend, and Maesteg. had suffered from ill-health for the last two years and during the past year he had paid periodi- cal visits to Porthcawl, where his mother re- sides, to recuperate, but he gradually be- came weaker. A fortnight ago he had to take to his bed, and he passed away at the age of 40 years. He leaves a widow and two children to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the ooffin being brought from Porthcawl to Maesteg by train, and the body was later interred at Maesteg Cemetery, the funeral service being con- ducted by Rev. J. Cannan and the Rev. J. Hughes, of Pontycymmer. I •
I NANTYFFYLLON
I NANTYFFYLLON Winning Numbers of the Prize Drawing for the benefit of Mr. Wm. James, 16 High Street, Nantyffyllon :-First prize, 2; 2nd, 433; 3rd, 223; 4th, 749; 5th, 804; 6th, 444; 7th, 367; 8th, 796; 9th, 435; 10th, 255; 11th, 61; 12th, 292; 13th, 381; 14th, 25; 15th, 750; 16th, 368; 17th, 114; 18th, 127; 19th, 7; 20th, 355; 21st, 561; 22nd, 258; 23rd, 97; 24th, 800; 25th, 8; 26th, 376. —————
NANTYMOEL.
NANTYMOEL. GILEAD CHAPEL. The half-yearly preaching services of this church were held on Saturday evening and Sunday la&t. The special preacher was Rev. W. Mendus, Hav- erfordwest. The services were well-attended throughout and were very impressive. Mr. John Evans led the singIng and an anthem was nicely sung at the evening service. Mr. W. H. John was the organist. The Mutual Improvement Society of this church started on its winter session on Wednesday evening. when the Pastor (He-y. M. J. Mills) delivered an interesting lecture on the topic- "Quaint Characters I Have Met." "CYAJDk,'ITHAS 'Y CY-M]',EIGYDION." The Society formed here lately to uphold the Welsh language and Welsh tradition held its monthly meeting on Tuesday last at Dinam Hall. There was a numerous gathering, presided over by Ile-Y. J. Hughes, Saron. The special lecturer for the occasion was the Crowned Hard from Carmarthen, Rev. Dyf- naIM Owen. Congregation j I Minister. He spoke on "M:irchagion Arthur" (ArthurLan Kxigbts). The )e<tur? was ¡ntTU('tIY throughout and brought into evidence the strong points of the CJtie hPirit and Cdtie character. The visit of thia gentleman was greatly appreciated. Hearty thanks were given him on the proposal of Dr. D. J. Thomas, J.P., Bryrv>edw, and Rev. V. J. Williams, Soar. Printed and Published by the Cenirjtl Glamorgan Printing and Publishing (< in- pany Ltd., at the "Glamorgan Gazette." offices) Queen Street, Bridgend, Glamor- EBB gan FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 1914.