The Glamorgan Gazette

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. DEATH. C,rRIFFlTHS.-At Nant-y-Mwth Farm, Bettws, William Griffiths, retired Blacksmith, for- merly of Pontycymmer and Bryn Road, Tondu. Funeral on Monday next at Bettws at 3 p.m. 3996 ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Mrs. D. DavieS, Commercial Street, Maesteg, wishes to thank all kind friends for the many messages of sympathy in her recent bereave- ment. 3997 The Family of the late Mrs. E. Laurence, of Lauriston, Cheltenham, beg to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy, and floral tri- butes of all friends during their recent sad be reavement. 3981

BY THE WAY. (By" RAMBLER.") I The man in the street rushed for his pap- ers on Wednesday morning. The Chancellor bad taxed beer. Beer! It is in ordinary times a bold thing to do, to impose taxes on -the working man's "luxury." The fiercest political battles have been waged round the little coloured god—the glass of beer—and the working classes have often been roused to 'feelings of indignation that it should be tam- pered with or that the resources of the nation should be built up by taxing what he has al- ways regarded as his own special liquid re- freshment. Russia by abolishing the Vodka -trade in that country has shown more pluck and more moral courage than we have. By 'her decision she losses something like JB60,000,000 a year, but the reports to hand from 1:he land of snow and ice indicate that Rus- sia, has struck the first blow in favour of mor- ality and an enlightened and happier demo- cracy. In this country the beer drinker has no ground for complaint and by all appear- ances is not searching for one He ad- mits fairness of treatment for the "elusive teetotaller" is not going to escape and that fact alone gives him considerable satisfaction, a feeling that compensates him for the loss of an extra; half-penny on his glass. The teetotal family has got. to take a share of the .country's burden. The cup of tea is going to be more expensive, but not much more. What is a 3d. ,tax on tea? Why the whole -amount the Chancellor hopes to raise by this means will only be £ 950,000 this year, and £ 2,200,000 next year. The burden is spread .as equally as it could be on the working classes .for tea and beer are drunk more by that class than any other. They can, instead of •complaining— if they felt like it. but they do not-express satisfaction that the Chancellor has dealt so lightly with them. They are sharing the task of making those silver bul- lets." which Mr. Lloyd George told us a few weeks ago, will bring victory in the end. The country with the longest purse will win the war, and it is only right that we should all experience that lively satisfaction which follows success. < People with incomes have got to take a hand in it too. The Chancellor in that win- ning way he has, made the request palatable to their taste and from a sense of patriotism they likewise do not complain of the tax of Is. in the £ this year and Is. Gd. next year on earned incomes, and Is. 8d. in the £ this year and 2s. 6d. next year on unearned in- comes. There has been much private critic- ism of the response of the moneyed classes to the call for funds for our Soldiers and Sail- ores and for the Prince of Wales' Fund. Large sums have been given, but considering their stake in the country and the fact that they would be the biggest losers if Britain fell before the Kaiser's hosts on the whole Ibey have failed to justify expectations of them. They stuck to their money, but the Chancellor has seen a way to loosen the gum and get a satisfactory flow of golden coins. Bv these taxes on incomes an estimated total of £ 15.500,000 will be secured. So all of us will do our little bit towards the ultimate success of our arms and while sons fight those at home will pay to provide for that material for war which is enabling our soldiers and sailors to maintain our glorious traditions as the finest fighting forces in the world. j Mr. Austen Chamberlain, who acted as the spokesman of the Opposition was extremely mild in his criticism of the taxes. At other times, perhaps, the Government would have been assailed with party cries and the most heated criticism, but r-t this time of national anxiety, Parliament has been welded by the bonds of patriotism and brotherhood and the conduct of affairs on both sides is a matter which is arousing the admiration of the whole country. Never have the wheels of Government run so smoothly, and while those who have our safety in their hands are ani- mated by high patriotic motives we would not fear the result of this great clash of arms which means life to the victor and death to the vanquished. In addition to those taxes the Chancellor proposes to borrow P,350,000,000 on the fol- lowing terms:— Issue price 95, interest 3 £ redeemable Macrch, 1928, or on the option of the Government on giving three months' notice in ten years' time. • » • "He appealed to the patriotism of the country. It was of enormous importance to the country that the money should be sub- scribed because of the moral effect of it. Ger- many knew that perfectly well, because she took elaborate precautions to advertise her loan throughout the world. It was a loan to help this country to fight for her exist- ence. It was an excellent investment be- cause the credit of Great Britain was still the best in the market, and after the war it would be a better investment than ever. There would be no more loose and malevolent talk a bout the downfall of the British Em- pire. Victory meant value for all her secur- ities and possessions. Defeat meant deprec- iation. < w The placard of a well-known London Daily, in view of the reception of the Chan- cellor's speech in the House, was oertrainlyi not a happy idea. It read "6d. for four ale," and having regard to the fact that the taxes on beer will only yield E2,050,,000 this year in comparison with £ 15,500,000 from in- come taxes it did appear that the placard was a deliberate attempt to rouse the temper of the working classes. It was unfortunate that this attempt to create a rift in the lute should have been made at this time, when the working class more than any other class is being appealed to to respond to the call for "men-more men." Nobody wants to make party capital while the war lasts. There will be time for that after all is over and the numerous contestants are again in the poli- tical arena. < < We have received the following letter from one who signs himself "Leek": Sir,—I note through your coulmns that the Yeomanry, stationed at Cambridge, have had several parcels of socks, etc., for- warded them from various Guilds in the town. Of course, I am very pleased to hear of the interest displayed in the mount- ed arm of the Territorial Force, but, be- sides a Squadron of Yeomanry raised in Bridgend, there is also a Company of Cyc- lists, "D" Company 7th Welsh Regiment, which is at present stationed in Montrose, Scotland, engaged in the arduous duty of coast watching and patrolling on a, bleak and exposed coast. Winter is drawing on rapidly, and performing the above duty in December will not be a "picnic." While in no way attempting to "cadge," I think the Bridgend boys in Scotland should be remembered when an occasion for sending parcels arises again. w We trust local residents engaged in this work will show our "boys" in Scotland that "out of sight" does not mean "out of mind" and that during the cold, winter months they will be provided for by those at home in a manner that will make them long remember the kind solicitude of those left behind in the old town. We are pleased to notice that Mrs. Nicholl has already forwarded a bumper parcel. "This is not a war of agricultural labour- I ers, Mr. W. Brace told the Prime Minister in the House on Wednesday, in urging the Government to introduce a scheme of separa- tion allowanes with a minimum of £ 1 per week. If the Government did that, organ- ised labour would provide them was as many Army Corps as they required. In reply, Mr. Asquith said that the Committee of En- quiry would take into consideration the sug- gestion to amend the present scale. The cost of separation allowances and pensions must of necessity be considerable, and while there is every desire to avoid impeding the efforts' of the Government to bring the coun- try through this trial safely and with honour it should be apparent to everyone that the first charge upon the nation should be the proper maintenance of the families of those soldiers who have given up, and would give up, good positions to render active service on behalf of the country that calls to them. When the tax on tea begins to operate depend- ents will have to bear two burdens, extra cost of a necessity and the loss of a husband who, while at home brought wages sufficient to secure comfort. The tea tax may be a low one, but in many families it would be found difficullt to bear with depleted incomes; incomes, in fact insufficient to keep the home going. It may be true that the allowances already paid are higher than in any other country engaged in the war; it may be true that the pay to the soldiers and sailors is better, but this country has saved the enormous expense of a Conscript Army, which other nations have had to bear for many years. It should be better off by that amount. At any rate, while the voluntary system exists, the Gov- ernment should do their utmost to admin- ister justice and to make it possible for the married men to volunteer without any qualms as to the adequate maintenance of his wife and family. The Bridgend and Cowbridge Board of Guardians have acted wisely in deciding to grant extra Christmas relief to the poor in and out of the House as usual. It is more than likely that they have felt and will con- tinue to feel for some time to come, the in- creases that have taken place since the war began in the price of food of all kinds, and at Christmas time it should be the endeavour of all to make the days of the aged poor amongst us pass as happily as possibly. The extra treat in the House will be welcomed by the inmat and while Queen Mary is with great gooHness of heart, making sure that our soldiers and sailors will not be .for- gotten on Christmas day, our Boards of Guardians will see to it that the old poor folk in the land, who have given us the boys in khaki, are not neglected. OMISSION.—In our report of the sacred concert given at the English Congregational Church in last week's issue, we inadvertently omitted the name of Miss Elsie Roberts, whose solos were an acceptable part of the programme. C.E. ANNIVERSARY".—The anniversary of the Christian Endeavour in connection with Hope Chapel, Bridgend, was held on Sunday, and was continued on Wednesday. On Sunday the services were conducted by the minister of the church, the Rev. T. Dav- ies. On Wednesday afternoon, a service was conducted by the Rev. J. W. Kettle, late I pastor of the chapel, and now of Ross. After the service, at which there was a large con- gregation, a public tea was given and later in the evening a public meeting was held, over which the Rev. W. Evans, B.A., of the Bridgend Congregational Church presided. The special speaker was the Rev. J. W. Kettle, who gave an address. The Junior Society gave an interesting display of exer- cises entitled, "Cross bearing and crown winning." Offertories were taken on behalf of the Christian Endeavour. DEATH OF AN OLD RES¡DENT.-Thc. death took place on Thursday of last week of Mrs. Gibbs, widow of the late Mr. Gibbs, who resided for close on fifty years in Bridgend, laterly in South-street, where Mr. Gibbs died about three years ago. Mrs. Gibbs was 78 years of age and the venerable couple were much respected in the district. They had a family of ten children, who have scattered to Lincoln, Cardigan, Oxford, Gloucester, Bristol, Newport, Cowbridge, etc., while two of their grandchildren keep the Railway Inn, Bridgend. The interment took place on Sat- urday at Coity Churchyard in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. THE RUn. The annual Christmas live stock fair was held at the Market, Bridgend, on Tuesday. There was a good supply of cattle and horses, but there was an equally brisk demand for them and if anything, it can be said that the supply did not exceed the demand. Prices were about the average, and plenty of business was done. FUNERAL.—The funeral of the late Mrs. Laurence, of Lauriston, Cheltenham (widow of the late Frederick William Laurence, re- tired auctioneer), who died on November 11th at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. H. E. Hunter (Bridgend), took place on Monday. The remains were laid to rest in the family vault at St. George's Wesleyan Chapel, Chel- tenham. The body was removed from Bridg- end to Cheltenham on Saturday by motor. The mourners were Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Laurence, Bridgend (son and daughter-in- law) Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hunter, Bridgend (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Laurence, Cheltenham (son and daughter- in-law) Mrs. Mann, Sheffield (daughter); Mrs E. Godfrey, Cheltenham (sister-in-law); Coun- cillor and Mrs. H. Armriding, Ealing (brother- in-law and sister); Mrs. M. Laurence, Chel- tenham (sister-in-law); Mrs. Frank Laurence, Cheltenham (aunt); Mrs. L. Woodward, Chel- tenham (cousin); Messrs. E. and A. Godfrey, Cheltenham (nephews); Miss N. Godfrey, Cheltenham ( niece); Mr. E. Parker, Chelten- ham (trustee), and Mrs. Vizer (Cheltenham). The Rev. E. H. Sumner, a revered and es- teemed friend, officiated. Wreaths were sent by Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Laurence, Bridgend; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hunter, Bridgend; Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Laurence, Cheltenham; Mrs. Mann, Sheffield; Eva, Violet, and Ivy Laur- ence, Bridgend; Reggie, Marjorie, and Florrie Laurence, Cheltenham; Daisy Mann, Shef- field; Councillor and Mrs Armriding, Eealing; field; Councillor and Mrs. Armriding, Ealing; and Mrs. W. Hedges, Ealing; Mrs. E. Laur- ence, Cheltenham; Miss M. Laurence, Chel- tenham Mr. Eric Laurence, Cheltenham Mrs Frank Laurence, Cheltenham; Mrs. Wood- ward, Cheltenham; Mrs. E. Godfrey, Chelten- ham; Mrs. Hunter, senr., Bridgend; Rev. C. F. and Mrs. Hunter, Nottingham; Mr. and Mrs. Dobbins, Bridgend,; Mr. and Mrs. Gard, Bridgend; Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Bevan, Bridg- end Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Little; Mr. and Mrs. E. Godfrey, Mr. A. Godfrey, Miss N. Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Day, Mr. and Mrs. Osborne, all of Cheltenham; Mr. Crimes, Shef- field; Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Bridgend. The coffin, which was of polished oak with massive brass fittings, bore the inscription: Ellen Laurence; died Nov 11th, 1914; aged 70 years."—The whole of the funeral arrange- ments were carried out by Mr. Leonard Rhys, of Queen Street, Bridgend.

D. LOCAL NEWS. D. Thomas, Decorator, Nolton Street. Pi no Art and Antique Dealer. Best Prices Given HERMON C.M.—Preacher next Sunday, Rev. B. T. Evans, Llantwit Major. Morning, 10.30 (Welsh); Evening 6 o'clock (English). 3999 The Celebrated Lipton's Teas and Provi. -ior)q may be had of the Agent for Bridgpnd- T. Woodward, near The Bridge. Business as Usual at H. Woodward and Co.'s, Ltd., Adare Street and near Station, Wholesale and Retail. Inspection Invited. MARTIN FINN, BRIDGEND. Painless Dentistry Guaranteed. Daily, 9 to 8. REPAIRS to any make of Teeth.

COL. TURBERYILL SONS I MAINTAINING THE TRADITIONS OF II THE FAMILY. SON JOINS AS JACK TAR. I AND GETS PROMOTION. I Three of the sons of Colonel J. Picton Tur- bervill, of Ewenny Priory, Bridgend, have been in the service fighting in Belgium and France. As previously reported in our columns, Captain Ivor Picton- Warlow, of the Gordon Highlanders, fought with his regiment in the battle of Mons, and while the British forces were carrying out their brilliant retreat on Paris he was taken prisoner by the Ger- mans. He is now in the military camp for British prisoners of war at Torgan, in Ger- many. From letters which he has written home he appears to have made a good recovery from his wound. Captain W. Picton-Warlow, of the Welsh Regiment, is serving as an officer of the Royal Flying Corps at the front. The part which has been taken by Mr. A. J. Picton Warlow is also in keeping with the fighting traditions of an old family of Norman- Welsh soldiers. He was not a member of any of his Majesty's forces at the outbreak of war, but he was determined not to miss any oppor- tunity of active service. When the First Ijord of the Admiralty organised the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Mr. Picton-Warlow joined as an ordinary Jack Tar, and earned promotion to the rank of petty' officer. He fought in the trenches with the Naval Volun- teers in the gallant defence of Antwerp. Dur- ing the retreat from Antwerp to the French frontier the train in which he and a number of his comrades were travelling was captured by the Germans, and he is now a prisoner of war at Doberitz, near Berlin. On the photo.-postcard which he sent to Mrs. Turbervill he wrote the following jocular note: "I don't always look so inspired, but great clothes breed great looks-as Carlyle forgot to say." The great-grandfather of these young men was Mr. Thomas Warlow, of Castle Hall, Pembroke, who was a nephew of the famous Welsh soldier, General Sir Thomas Picton, who fell on the field of WTaterloo when leading his men to the charge. Colonel J. Picton- Turbervill, their father, assumed the name of Turbervill instead of Warlow on succeeding to the Ewenny Priory Estate.

CYMjVIER. Don't Forget Re-Opening of Maesteg Town Hall, Wednesday 25th inst., at 7.30 p.m. with a Grand Performance of The Hymn of Praise," by the Nantyffyllon Harmonic Society, assisted by a Full Orchestra. 3963 CAERAU. Don't Forget Re-Opening of Maesteg Town Hall, Wednesday 25th inst., at 7.30 p.m. with a Grand Performance of The Hymn of Praise," by the Nantyffyllon Harmonic Society, assisted by a Full Orchestra. 3963

THE LATE LIEUT. NICHOLL REFERENCE AT GUARDIANS' MEETING At the meeting of the Bridgend and Cow- bridge Board of Guardians on Saturday, the Chairman (Mr. T. J. Job) referred to the death of Lieutenant Nicholl, who was killed in action. He said they deeply re- gretted to learn of the loss which had be- fallen their respected Chairman on the death of his son, Lieut. Nicholl, who was killed at The Late Lieut. J. W. H. Nicholl. I I I I the front. He knew that Mr. Nicholl held I the full esteem of that Board, and he was sure they would not like to finish that meet- ing without expressing their deepest sym- pathy with the late Lieut. Nicholl's family. He moved a vote of sincere sympathy with the family in their bereavement. The Rev. David Phillips seconded, and said Mr. Nicholl and his family had sustained a big blow. But no man could die a better death than Lieut. Nicholl, who had died for his King and country. The Board passed the resolution standing. PORTHCAWL COUNCIL. I At Porthoawl Council on Monday, Mr. T. James moved a vote of condolence with Col. Nicholl and the family in the loss of Lieut. Nicholl. Col. Nicholl represented Porth- oawl on the County Council at one time, and he was a near neighbour and interested in the town. The vote was carried in silence, all stand- ing.

DISTRICT COUNCILLOR'S SUDDEN DEATH. MR. WILLIAM PARKER, PWLLANDRAS, TONDU. We regret to announce the death of Mr. William Parker, a member of the Penybont Rural District Council, which occurred sud- denly on Sunday morning after a seizure in the street on Saturday night. Mr. Parker, who was a well known resi- dent of Tondu, had resided at Cae Bryn Ter- race, Pwllandras, Ynysawdre, which district he also represented on the Bridgend and Cowbridge Board of Guardians, a position he held in consequence of his election on the Rural District Council. Mr. Parker, who was 66 years of age, had a serious illness about 12 years ago, and since then he had suffered from indifferent health, being sub- ject to fainting fits. He appeared to be in his usual state of health on Saturday when he left his residenoe to attend a meeting of the Bridgend Board of Guardians. He was seen by one of his friends later, in the evening, when he ( ap- peared to be quite well, but shortly after- wards he was found unconscious in the road. He was removed to his home, but passed away next morning without regaining conscious- ness. THE INQUEST. In consequence of the suddenness of the death, an inquest was conducted on Tuesday in the Ynysawdre Parish Room by Mr. S. H. Stockwood (coroner) and a jury. The first witness called was Joseph Jones, of Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig, who identified the body as that of his uncle. Deceased was a retired painter, and he had not enjoyed very good health recently. Mrs. Ann Parker, the widow, said her hus- band left the house about 12.30 on Satur- day to attend the Bridgend Board of Guar- dians. Fourteen years ago he had a serious illness, and he had never been strong since. He had occasionally had fainting fits, the last one being on Sunday week. He appeared to be all right on Saturday morning, when he went out. About 9.30 at night her husband was brought home unconscious, and he re- mained unconscious till his death next morn- ing. John Rossiter said he saw deceased on Sat- urday about 7.30 in the Llynfi Arms. About an hour afterwards deceased left to visit a newsagent, and he promised to call back in a I few tminutes, but he failed to do so.. Wit- ness said deceased, when he left him, ap- peared to be quite all right. I Charles Uren, collier, of Pwllandras, I Tondu, said he saw deceased lying in Bryn Road unconscious, so with assistance he car- ried him home. ¡ I Dr. Richards said when he saw deceased he was in a fit. He was breathing heavily, and was unconscious. There were three small wounds at the back of the head, and there was a large bruise over the right elbow. There were also bruises on the back of the hands. In his opinion the man had a fit in the street and fell down. Death was due to cerebral hemorrhage, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly.

BRIDGEND COUNTY SCHOOL BOYS | ON.ACTIVE SERVICE AND IN CAMP. To the Editor. Sir,-I have already received a long list of former scholars who have joined the Army and are serving their King and Country in various capacities; but I have reason to think my list is not nearly complete. Might I be allowed to usg the columns of your valuable paper, which I am sure will find its way into the various camps and training centres in which our old boys may be located, to say how glad I would be to hear from any old Bridgendians who may not as yet have written to me.— Yours, etc. I JOHN RANKIN, Headmaster. I

IN THREE BATTLES. I MAESTEG SOLDIER'S THRILLING I EXPEHIENCE. Private Harvey, of the 1st Wilts Regiment, who lives in Princes Street, Maesteg, has been invalided home with a serious injury to his lelft heel caused by a shrapnel shell. Since he landed on the Continent the soldier has had an exciting time, his regiment taking part in some of the fiercest fighting and hav- ing been opposed by some of the Kaiser's fin- est troops. At Mons his regiment was out- numbered by fully ten to one, but still they held on, grimly fighting inch by inch for the ground they gave, followed by the Kaiser's hordes. In the great retreat to Marne, which he described as the greatest thing the world has ever seen, the Wiltshires were fighting a rearguard action. Day in and day out the men were in action, and, although things were so serious and the order given to his regi- ment was "Each man for himself," and al- though many of them were wounded, and the feet of others were bleeding, they dare not fall out of the ranks because of the skirmish- ing Germans who were holding on to the flanks ever ready to spring on to an incapacitated Britisher. "Our rifle then was our friend, and if a man lost his rifle the narrator held up his hand significantly. The Uhlans were much to the fore in this kind of work. Though men of fine physique and "clever," they had no mercy for the foe, whether he was down or not. Maine was eventually reached, where an- other great battle was fought. The Wilt- shires, or what remained of them, were again to the fore in the fight, and, although suffer- ing heavy losses, caused hundreds of Germans to bite the dust. Back to the Aisne retreated the Allies, pressed on behind by the great wave of Germans, and it was in this battle where Private Harvey was wounded. After a particularly severe attack, his regiment had just left the trench in which they had been, and were bolting back when a shell burst. Two pieces of it hit the soldier's heel, and he remembered no more. First taken to a farm- house and then to a church on the Aisne, he was eventually brought to one of the colleges at Cambridge, which had been converted into a temporary hospital. After a period there, he was removed to another hospital, and when recovered a little, was taken to Bedfordshire, where, in a temporary hospital belonging to the Duchess of Bedford, he gradually re- covered. He arrived at Maesteg on Monday. His home-ooming had been noised abroad, and close upon five hundred people had assembled on the station platform or in the precincts to give him a welcome. Some of the soldiers have had miraculous escapes. Private Harvey told a "Gazette" man that he had seen rifles shot out of sol- diers' hands, and bayonets shot away from their sides without the men being injured. In his own coat sleeve is a "hole caused by a bullet which fortunately did not pie-rce the skin. Of the German infantry firing he has a sub- lime oontempt. "It was rotten," he said, but their heavy artillery and maxim gun fire was deadly. Another point which interested the much- harrassed British soldier was the ignorance displayed by some of the German prisoners, for they had been informed that England was fighting for Germany, and great was their sur- prise when they had a rude awakening as to I the true nature of the case.

I MAESTEG SOLDIER'S PROPHECY. I I CAPT. RAY GIBBON AT THE FRONT. I Mr. J. P. Gibbon, J.P., of Maesteg ,has re- ceived a letter from his son, Capt. J. Ray Gibbon, of the 6th Welsh Regiment, in which he gives some interesting details of his jour- ney to the front. He writes:—"We left Swansea on the Wednesday morning at 9.45, arriving at Southampton at 5 p.m. We embarked on a transport boat, which was taking remounts over to France. There were some 750 horses on board. We left Southampton at 2 a.m. on the Thursday morning, and after a most glori- ous crossing, arrived outside Havre about mid-day." After stating that they had to remain on board all night, they landed and were billeted for the night. "We left Havre at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and travelled all Sun- day, arriving at our destination on Monday I morning Of course, we are not allowed to say our exact destination, but we are on the lines of communication. The place we arrived I at on Monday morning was being shelled by the Germans, and as we were asked to look after the wounded, we had to retire to the next station down the line. But over here German airships were occasionally passing over us; in fact, one of them dropped some bombs in the town. From reports I have gathered these last few days, I do not think it at all possible for the war to be a long drawn out one."

OGMORE MAN'S ROUGH TIME ALWAYS READY FOR THEM NOW. THOUGHT FOR THE DOG. Private Ned Davies, 6769, Welsh Regiment, I writing to his parents, describes his experi- ences at the front, and tells of the disasters which befel the Welsh Regiment. Private Davies is the son of Mr. John Davies, of the Llanharran Arms, Ogmore Vale, and has a brother who is included in the next draft ot the Welsh Fusiliers for the front. He says: I am proud to think I am still well and alive, for we have had a rough time of it, especially on the 31st of October. We lost three parts of the regiment. We got cut up, and we are only two companies left—about 200 strong out of 1,200 when we came out. I was lucky to get away. The Germans out-numbered us. I was one out of only four that got away in one platoon, so you see we were in a tight corner. They mowed our fellows down in cold blood. When they put up their hands to surrender, they shot them down like dogs, so I made a bold bid for my life, and, thank God, I managed it. I am a lucky chap, for I have had a few narrow shaves. I am beginning to feel a bit run down now, owing to such a lot of cannonading. It's terrible; in fact, indescribable. I hope to pull through now after going so far. We are having fairly good health. The Germans try to come the old bag in the night or foggy weather, but we are always ready for them now, but they caught us bending the other day. I am having the paper out every day, thanks to Tom; he is very good. I hope you will train the dog against I come home, as she wantsfit very bad. I haven't time to write any more news. Will write again soon."

GLYNCORRWG. Don't Forget Re-Opening of Maesteg Town Hall, Wednesday 25th inst., at 7.30 p.m. with a Grand Performance of The Hymn of Praise," I by the Nantyffyllon Harmoaic Society, assisted by a Full Orchestra. 3963

BRIDGEND INQUESTS. I NEIGHBOURS' BEHAVIOUR. I At an inquest on the body cf the newly- born child of George William Hill, Cemetery- road, Bridgend, on Tuesday, a verdict of Death from Suffocation, due to inattention at Birth," was returned, and the Coroner, commenting upon the case, said of course the parents were not responsible, but he could not understand the remarkable conduct of neigh- bours. INQUEST ADJOURNED. I The inquest on the body of Annie Elizabeth I Rouse, Edward Street, Bridgend, wife of I Walter Rouse, was adjourned till to-day. Deceased died suddenly on Tuesday. The only evidence taken was that of Ada Marion Wavman, of Edward Street, sister of deceased, who deposed that deceased died on Tuesday morning. Witness and her brother- in-law, who was ill in bed, were the only other persons in the house. Deceased was all right on going to bed on Monday night. As far as witness knew she had had no heart trou ble, but last Saturday morning she had a feeling as if she was choking, but recovered a. little later. Witness had been staying witli her sister about ten months. There were three children. As far as witness knew she had not been taking anything for a prospec- tive event. About 3.50 that (Tuesday) morn- ing witness' brother-in-law called her, and witness went up to deceased, who was groan- ing. She was unconscious when witness got to her. Ten minutes after life was extinct. Witness went for Dr. Low.

SOLDIER CHORISTER KILLED I ABERKENFIG MEMORIAL SERVICE. A combined memorial service was held at I St. John's Church, Aberkenfig, on Sunday morning in memory of the late Lord Roberts and also of Pte. Clifford, of the 1st Bedford- shire Regiment, and who, before the war began, was a member of St. John's Church Choir. He was employed at the G.W.R. at Aberkenfig and was killed in action on October 13th. He leaves a svidow and two children. The local detachment of the Red Cross also held a church parade, being in charge of the Commandant, Mrs. Llewellyn, Bryngarw, the Quartermaster, Miss Davies, and the drill sergeant. There was a full muster of members. The sermon was preached by the Rev. H. Protheroe, the curate, who, taking as his sub- ject "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friend," re- ferred ift sympathetic terms 'to- the loss the country had sustained. The greatest, pat- riot of the present time, Lord Roberts, and their late chorister, Pte. Clifford, although their lives had been in different settings, their sacrifice drew the same message, in death more eloquently than in life-patriotic duty. Referring to the war he said- A half a million men reply To call of ocuntrv. I To get Another half we'll try, Will still a million more young men Stand by and see the first half die?

YLAAMSCH NIEUWS. -0. VOOR BELGISCHE VLUCHTELINGEN. (Door Mr. J. De HONT.) Het algemeen gevoelen, uitgaande van de officieCle berichten der laatste dagen, is een van verlichting en vast vertrouwen. Inder- daad wij telleii nu 34 dagen sinds de Duit- schers het innemen van Calais als hun doel namen, en nog steeds is daar in West-Vlaan- deren aan de Yzer en aan de Leie de slag aan gang. Sinds meer dan een maand wordt, daar gevochten en niettegenstaande zijn hevig en gedurig geschutvuur zijne groote opofferingen aan menschenlevens, en zijne vetwoedde aanvallen met versche troepen, blijft de vyand altijd zonder verderen vooruitgang op den rechter oever staan. Dit vergeleken met zijnen snellen inval in Belgie, mogen wij gerust besluiten dat Duitschland zijne grootste krachtinspanning geleverd heeft. Alle versche reservetroepen zijn naar het front gestuurd, er blijft hun niets dan de bezettingen hunner forten en conoentra- tiekampen. Daarbij komt zich ten hunnen nadeele nog het slechte weder voegen. Inder- daad daar waar het terrein niet door de Bond- genooten kan onder water gezet worden, zorgtb de regen voor de rest en verandert de vettige w&iden en velden van Vlaanderen in ondoorwaadbare moerassen waar zoomin troe- pen als kanonnen in vooruitkomen. Het Duitsche leger heeft zijne beste pijlen verscho- ten, "meer dan het nu gedaan heeft, kan het niet meer, minder wel, en standhouden dat zal ook zoolang niet meer duren. Alles bepaalt zich nu over de gansche linie bij kanonvuur, hier en daar gesteund door aanvallen van voetvolk die overal terrugges- lagen worden. Ook de Britsche troepen zijn uit hunne loopgrachten vardreven geweest door het hevige geschutvuur, maar die hebben met een tegenaanval spoedig hunne schansen terrug ingenomen en den vijand een 500 tal met meters verder achteruit gedreven.

MORE REFUGEES IN BRIDG- END. TAKE UP RESIDENCE AT GLANAVON. After having had their patience sorely tried by the non-arrival of refugees, after they had made full preparations to house them in "Glanavon," the parishioners of St. Mary's, Nolton, have had their efforts re- warded, for a party of four woman and a little boy of 2 years have arrived. Mrs. Bvass, who has been a prominent worker in the movement went to Cardiff on Wednesday morning and interviewed the refugees, who I are natives of Antwerp. Finding that they belonged to one family and it was probable an d it was probable that they would be able to get other mem- bers of their family to come to Glaniavon to made up a party of twelve for which there is accommodation, they were brought to Bridgend and appeared to be quite happy in their new surroundings. On arrival in Eng- land, they had no clothes except those they were wearing. One of the party is an old lady of about 82 years.

CARRIED TO SAFETY. I GILFACH COLLIER SAVED BY I COMRADE IN FACE OF SHELL FIRE. I Private Albert Peoples (2nd Welsh Regi- ment). writes to his sister, Miss Annie Peo- ples, Cardiff, from hospital in France, where he is among the wounded. Before the war Pte. Peoples was a collier at Gilfach Goch. He says: "They shelled one place I was in, and another wounded man carried me to another place. The shells were bursting aU around us. We had to shift twice more, owing to the Germans finding the range. The night before this happened we had a bayonet charge, and a bullet passed through the back of my can. I am una bl-e to say anything about Will (Sergeant Peoples, a brother, who Miss Peoples has now heard is a prisoner of war). All I know is that he is reported miss- ing. He was the talk of the Regiment, for the way that he carried out his work. An .officer told me about him. Even the General in charge of the brigade complimented him and his section for the way they held the Germans until reinforcements came. I know you think the world of him, and so do 1. We have something to be proud of. If the Germans break through our lines at dinner- time they are driven back by tea-time at the point of the bayonet. The 'Kaiser is report- ed to be behind the troops that are attack- ing ours. He is driving them on."

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Friends of Mr. Robert Hitchings, of Pont- raddu, Shwt, will be pleased to learn of his promotion to Lance-Corporal. Lance-Corpl. Hitchings enlisted two months ago in the Lancashire Fusiliers as a private, and great credit is due to him for his early promotion. He is an old Bettws and Bridgend football forward, and played on the Bridgend side that defeated Swansea in 1911, when Swansea were at their best. He has two older bro- thers serving their King and country.

BLAENGARW. I The Blaengarw Sewing Class, under the I auspices of the local committee of the Sol- diers' and Sailors' Families' Association, have sent to the Cardiff Depot of the St. John Ambulance Association for distribution among soldiers at the front:—70 shirts, 2 py- jaina suits, 3 pairs pants, 14 pairs socks, 6 pairs stockings, 60 "housewives," 30 hand- kerchiefs, 4 pairs cuffs, 10 trianglar bandages, and 19 roller bandages. Also over one hun- dred .garments of all kinds have been distri- bute.d to a large number of deserving and needy families in the village. The commit- tee appointed Captain McMurdoe and Mrs. Wm. Hicks to hand out the articles, and the members of the sewing class wish to thank them for their readiness to take up the work. Their thanks are also due to Mr. Arthur Morris, secretary of the general committee, for the invaluable help he has given the class. Gifts of money and parcels of material have been received from the Blaengarw trades- people. Miss Gelder and Staff of the Blaengarw In- fants' School have given to the British Red Cross in London, for the use of the Allies in Fance:—24 pillow cases, 27 pairs of socks, 2 waterproof ground sheets, 2 blankets, 24 all- wool shirts, the pockets of each containing 10 cigarettes, 12 sheets of notepaper, 12 enevel- opes, a lead pencil, a tin of foot east, a. tab- let of soap, and a packet o fmilk chocolate. This is in addition to the 17s. 6d. given to the local sewing class, the teachers' levy, etc., and they have also given R2 5s. to the Bel- gian Relief Fund.

I TONDU. A recruiting meeting was held on the I Tondu Works ground on Saturday at noon, when the men left work. The speaker, Capt. McLean, of Cardiff, from a motor car as. platform, earnestly pleaded the cause of right. There were present Lieut. German (Recruiting Headquarters, Park Place, Oar- diff, also Lieut. Williams and Mr C. P. Puffit Commandant N.R., Tondu. We understand a few recruits were added to the list. Mrs. Ernest Llewellyn (Bryngarw), lady chairman of the Tondu Branch of the Red Cross Society, has forwarded £ 10 towards the Expeditionary Force to help the French Red Cross at the Base Hospital at Saumur, as the Glamorgan Branch is sending out six mem- bers at once. I liis L10 is the proceeds of the Coytrahen fete and dance held in 19l2. The extraordinary work performed by our local detachment is praiseworthy, due to the en- thusiastic energies of the Commandant, Mrs. Llewellyn, and the co-operation of all the members. i

BLAENGARW. Collections on behalf of the poor Belgian children w ho have been orphaned by the war and are destitute were made at the Garw pits, Ocean Collieries, Blaengarw, and rea- lised £ 23 Is. 9d. At Tabernacle C.M. Church, Blaengarw, C2 15s Hd. was raised. and the two sums have been forwarded to the treasurer, Mr. Archibald Brown, Lloyds Bank, Cardiff Docks, in response to the ap-I peal of the Belgian Consult (Mr. E. L. Down- ing).

OGMORE VALE RECRUITING. I Well done, Ogmore. Figures prove you are true loyalists. Nearly 700 have enlisted, which isn't at all bad. Still, many more must respond. How is it so many married men figure in the list and the unmarried men are content to stay at home? Again, how is it so few farmers have responded to the call? Many would make fine soldiers'. Messrs. Cory Bros. are now paying relief to wives and children of soldiers; also the Rhondda -41ain and Ocean. The directors little think what a boon this is to the house- wife. It is proposed holding a recruiting meeting at Nantymoel Hall. Young men, especially the unmarried ones, please don't show the white feather, but join. I>on't wait till you are forced to go. I

I RESERVE GLAMORGAN YEOMANRY. I The Reserve Glamorgan Yeomanry is full 1, up, and no more recruits can be accepted for the present. There is room, however, for 10 j shoeii-g smiths.

I PENCOED. I On Friday evening a public meeting on be- 11 half of the \Y. ish Army Corps was held at the Public Hall Pencoed. The attendance on the whole was satisfactory. The chair was taken by County Councillor John Rees, J.P. I He was supported on the platform by Messrs. J. T. Salathiel,W. A. Howell, J. Edwards- Evans, Llewellyn Davies and R. Topping (the 1 Liberal and Conservative agents respectively for South Glamorgan). After a brief opening address by the Chair- man, Mr David Rhys, barrister-at-law, spoke. The address was an excellent one in matter and manner, and, at the end, contained an earnest plea for recruits. Mr. Rhys was followed by Mr. Dobson, ex-M.P. for Ply- mouth. The opening part of the address ex- pressed appreciation of the improvements se- cured for soldiers and their dependents. The justifiable nature of the war so far as Eng- land is concerned was |ov}ched upon. Some j of the quotations from General Von Bern- hardi's book were given, and were of a strik- ing nature. Mr. Dobson, as was the case with the other speakers, closed his address with an appeal to men to come forward and help to end the spirit of militarism and to bring about a lasting peace. The meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

BRIDGEND. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Board, Merthyrmawr, have two sons in the Army. Only last week Mr. Griffith T. Board. their second son, left Margam with the Welsh Horse, and has already been posted to Head Quarter Staff Department. He is as young as possible for acceptance, for his elder brother, Mr. James H. Board, does not attain his majority until next month. James is a corporal in the Yeomajfry, still stationed at Bridgend. Considering the size of the village. Mer- thyrmawr has sent forward a goodly number. On Sunday last, Mr. Isaac Thomas started from home to perform duties as -i National Reservist, for which he had been preparing himself by local guard duties. It must be remembered that of the few houses in the village, three contain only females, who are very martial and patriotic in intention, but have not yet been asked to enlist in any branch. These all knit verv diligently, however, and all, from the eldest lady, 88 t years of age, to Mr. J?mrd's youngest daugh- ter of 7 years, send out good, warm comforts to our men. The following are the names of those who have joined one regiment or another, and have left home for their c?m- II try's sake:— Col. J. I. D. Nicholl i-,id his lamented son, Mr. Edgar Williams (groom). Mr. Albert Cooper (footman), Mr. Dd. Jury (gardener). Mr. Wm. Bowdery (gardener), Mr. Wm. Sawyer (gardener), Mr. Tom George (chauffeur), Mr. Joe Trotman (groom).

The I Phone. *È* RECEIVED BY THE OPERATOR. Mr. Arthur William Hartshorn, brother of Mr. Vernon Hartshorn, J.P., the well-known miners' leader, has been appointed to a second-lieutenancy in the llhondda Battalion. Second-Lieutenant Hartshorn haa for the past few years been assisting his brother in the miners' agency work at Maesteg. w Mr. G. Pym, of the Duke of Northumber- land's estate, has been appointed chief agent of the Llanover Estate in succesftiom to Mr. Jestyn Williams, J.P., Miskin Manor, who has resigned. Mr. Pym will commence his duties in January next. 0 0 Mr. Rhys Williams, K.C., Miskin Manor, has left for the front. It is understood he has joined the Guards. m Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin, mother of Lieutenant R. S. W. R. Wyndham-Quin (who led his squadron in the famous charge of the 12th Lancers, and has now beeil in- valided home wounded) is a fine sportswoman and a first-class shot. She has brought down her tiger in the Indian jungle. While her husband, Colonel W. H. Wyndham-Quin, D.S.O., was the Conservative member for South Glamorgan. Lady Eva was a well- kl\on and popular figure in the division, and rendered her husband excellent assistance on the platform. < w When the Colonel was absent on active ser- vice in South Africa in command of the Gla- morgan Imperial Yeomanry, her ladyship fought the "khaki election" on his behalf, and won handsomely, her little speeches mak- ing an irresistible appeal to the hearts of the electors. w .w The Glamorgan Hunt had their opening meet for the season at the new Master's resi- dence. Mr. R. H. William- The Ham, Llant- wit Major, last week. Mr. Williams hospi- tably entertained the field, which was natur- ally a small one, so many of the Hunt mem- bers being away on military duties, etc., and several local families being in mourning. The Hunt has had a fairly good oubbing sea- son, and killed over 20 brace and a badger up to the opening day of the current regular season. The whole pack look very well. < < There was a rumpus in a sedate house a few days ago. Mabel, to display her know- ledge of cookery to her brothers, decided to give them a treat so she made some kot cross buns—at this time of the year. too. The cooking was good if the making wasn't, for the delicacy turned out to be as hard as the proverbial nail. With that strong sympathy characteristic of brothers towards sisters, the young imps captured two or three of the hot cross hardbakes and proceeded to enjoy an improvised cricket match in an endeavour to break the "balls." Their joy was immense till Pa came out with the strap- But the rest is too painful for words. < The London Welsh Battalion is now re- cruiting vigorously and it is open to any Welshman resident in the country who have friends in London to join the London Welsh if they prefer. Those so desiring can enlist locally and obtain warrant free for railway journey to London. Lord Ardeo, who is reported wounded, is 45 years of age. and married in 1908 Lady Aileen, third and only surviving daughter of the Earl of Dunraven. He was appointed second-lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards in 1889, and became lieutenant-colonel in 1912. He was engaged with the Egyptian Army from 1891 to 1894, and took part in the South African War, for which he received the Queen's medal with three clasps and the King's medal with two clasps. The Rev. George Thomas, B.A., of the Rec- tory, Bed was, formerly Vicar of St. Illtyd's, Newcastle, Bridgend, who died on August 9th, aged 69 years, left estate of the gross value of £ 2,459, of which the net personalty has been sworn at £2,lö7. At a meeting of the Glamorgan County Dis- tress Committee, at Cardiff, on Wednesday, the trade reports from the various districts showed that the state of employment in the anthracite areas had considerably improved. At Neath the collieries were working normally but in the copper works the scarcity of ore had put 300 out of work and a number on short time. A Bridgend bride found her better half rummaging in the wrner. "What are you looking for, darling," she asked. The chopper, dear," he replied. "Chopper! What do you want that for?" she queried. "Well, to smash that cokernut you put in my place at the table, love." "Cokernut! Oh, you beast, it's a dough nut I made for you," she said as she hid her fair young face in her handkerchief to hide the tears. And then the young husband looked and felt silly. Early Lamb." This is, perhaps, the best way to describe the unusual occurrence at this time of the year of the birth of a lamb at Velindre Farm, in the occupation of Mr. W. Wilkins. It may, of course, be re- garded as a belated arrival. In any case, the little creature is thriving splendidly. 0 The following members of the Bridgend Men's detachment of the Red Cross have been selected as orderlies for the Welsh Hospital at Netley, and have already joined:—Harold James, Frank Purfield, and D. L. Davies (of the Metropolitan Bank). The following have joined one of .the recently formed Welsh Field Ambulances:—Leonard Morgan and A. E. Bryant. Another member, T. Smith, has enlist-ed for railway duty in France. Basil Evans has joined the Glamorgan Yeomanry Reserve. Mrs. J. 1. D. Nicholl has sent a second consignment of 311 garments to the Glamorgan Yeomanry at Aylesham in Norfolk. A8

BRIDGEND CINEMA. Next week Mr. Pitt has secured at great ex- pense the wonderful picture production of the late Wilson Barrett's world-famous, immortal, historical drama, The Sign of the Cross," produced by the Players' Film Company. It is a perfect reproduction of the play and per- formed by a splendid Company, with all the details and wealth of scenery which was not possible on the real stage. As a reproduction it far exceeds in perfection the spoken play. Nothing in the way of picture plays has been seen like it since that successful picture, "Les Miserables." It has caused a tremendous sensation throughout the country. In addi- tion to the above, many splendid pictures will be shown, making a great night's entertain- ment. There will be a special performance on Wednesday at 2.30, in addition to the usual Saturday one.

PICTURE PALACE. At the Picture Palace this week pictures that have aroused tremendous interest have been shown. Three of them. "Women of the People," "Whirlpool of War," and "Rocam- bole—the Terror of Paris," were exclusive films of considerable length and intensely dramatic. The management are extremely enterprising in their selection of films and al- ways hit the popular taste. Next week "The Heroes of Liege" has been secured and un- doubtedly will draw bumper "houses."