The Glamorgan Gazette

SOLDIERS' and SAILORS' FAMILIES' ASSOCIATION. BRIDGEND. I £ a d Mr. Araold 0 2 6 Penooed Foundry (2 weeks) 3 6 5 Mr. Barrett, Clemenstone 0 5 0 Mrs. Lambert (including Stile's em- plofees, 10s. 6d., and 'Angel Hotel, 3s.) 0 17 10 Mrs. Hopkins 1 0 0 1Q Mrs Williams (including The Cinema. £ 1 le 6d, nd Gas Works, 3s 9d). 19 6 Mrs. 81, 0 3 8 Miss Verity (including Sheppard's Foundry, JE2 10s.) 2 11 8 Mrs. Walter Hughes 0 19 6 Mrs. Griffiths: 0 14 0 Miss Stockwood 1 13 11 Mrs Evans (including Jenkins' Yard) 0 10 11 Mrs. Phillips. 1 0 6 Hurst, Nelson and Co 3 4 9

BELGIAN REFUGEES. I BRIDGEND TOWN FUND. I The Committee have to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of 41bs. of tea from the schoolchildren at Coity, and also the sum of 19s. from Mr. E. E. Sly, being the proceeds of a football match between the County School and the Yeomanry. To the Editor. I Sir,—I have been asked by my Committee to write to you with reference to the Leader- ette in your last week's issue about the alleged attempt to interfere with the religious belief of our Belgian guests at Litchard House. The matter naturally arouses widespread indignation in the town, and my committee felt it was their duty to make careful enquir- ies to ascertain the facts. I am glad to state that as a result of these enquiries there appears to be no doubt that the statements as they were related to you were a great exaggeration of the actual facts. The visit was no doubt paid at a very unrea- sonable hour, and enquiries were made as to religious beliefs, but the inmates assure the committee that no rudeness or insult was offered to them in respect of their religion or on any other account. There is no truth in the statement that the religious pictures were thrown on the ground and stamped on. It appears to the committee that the account which reached you was the result of a mis- understanding between the inmates and their visitors, as the latter did not appear to be able to speak any language which our Belgian guests could understand. My Committee wish to make public the fact that no sort of interference with the religious belief of their guests is desired or will be tol- erated by them as far as they have power to prevent it. They feel sure not only that this is the proper view to take, but that it is the desire of all those who are assisting in the maintenance of the Refugees. At the same time, my committee wish to draw the attention of intending visitors to the desirability of respecting the privacy of the Refugees in the town as much as possible. My committee consider that no call should be made later than 5 o'clock in the evening, and that before any visit is made the intending visitor should communicate with and obtain a permit from some member of the committee or from myself as honorary secretary.-Yo,&rs faithfully. J. T. HOWELL. Hon. Secretary. I

BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY. BRIDGEND BRANCH. Anonymous, 13s. 9d. Gifts in kind:—The Rev. Owen and Mrs. Jones and the Llangan and Treoes Sewing Class Mrs. Lewis Nicholl; Mrs. Gaskell; Miss Hodge; Mrs and Miss Grant; Mrs Marris (per Miss Woods) Mrs. Wyndham Randall; Mrs. Llewellyn, lady chairman of Red Cixfcs, and her detachment, Glam. 110, in conjunction with Mrs. L. A. Jones (president of St. John's Church Sewing Guild) presented 123 garments for the Bridgend Troop. 7th Batt. (Cyclists) Welsh Regiment, now doing duty on the East Coast of Scotland. These and other oomforts presented by other kind friends for the Cyclists, will be forwarded in a few days.

GOLF. I I SOUTHERNDOWN MONTHLY MEDAL. I The Southerndown monthly medal play on I Wednesday resulted as follows:- Gross. H'cap. Net. M. Evanson 00 7 83 H. O. Irvine 85 0 85 int 85 0 85 G. A. Cameron 91 4 87 D. O. Evans 91 2 89

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2LBSRKENFIG S ENTHUSIASM I MORE MEN FOR THE ARMY. I PLAY THE pAME, YOUNG MEN." Although between two and three hundred men from Aberkenfi-f district have rallied to the colours, that there is no lack of interest in recruiting meetings was shown at the mass meeting held in St. John's Schoolroom, Aber- kenfig, on Tuesday evening. The place was packed, and although the response to the ap- peal for recruits was not so spontaneous as j one would have wished, it is to be hoped that the seed sown by the speakers fell on good ground, and the recruiting officer for the dis- j trict. Mr. C. P. Puffit, 13a Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig, has had a busy time signing on promising recruits since. Some disappoint- ment was caused by the non-appearance of Colonel Leonard Llewellyn and Capt. (Rev.) J. R. McLean, who were billed to attend but who could not. Their places, however, were admirably taken by the Rev. David Phillips, ] Vicar of Newcastle,. Bridgend, and Mr. Meth I Jones, of Port Talbot (political organising secretary to the South Wales Miners' Federa- tion). t Mr. G. E. Llewellyn presided, and in his | opening remarks said they were all agreed as to the justice of the war and the absolute necessity of our putting forth the whole of our power to help to squash the enemy. What they had to consider was, were they doing their utmost as a district to provide men to help our country ? It was not only a question of fighting for the honour of the country, but we were fighting for our very ex- istence. They did not want conscription. (Hear, hear.) They wanted a voluntary army, and he was of opinion that this coun- try would produce a volunteer army and would bring the war to a glorious conclusion. (Applause.) I GERMAN RATIONALISM. The Rev. David Phillips, Vicar of New- castle, said they wanted the help of the women in this great cause. They wanted the women to influence their sons, and the girls their sweethearts, to join the army. Ger- many was challenging Christianity to-day. Germany wanted to thrust upon us German culture, but the culture of Germany was in every sense diametrically opposed to Christian principles. The higher teaching in Germany to-day was down-right rationalism, anti- Christian, and a challenge to Christianity, and if they wanted to see the result of Ger- man culture they should go to Belgium. Ger- many's greatest men even to-day considered they had not committed, any acts of barbarity in the war, but "might was right" ami "Ia-w knows no necessity." That was Gftmaa culture. If it had not been for the noble stand of Belgium, the Germans would have been in Paris, and it would have been our turn next. We had to thank gallant little Belgium for the noble stand against fearful odds. (Hear, hear.) He had heard that the Socialists of Maesteg were distributing ) pamphlets. telling young men not to join the 'I Army, because they said one might as well bE> under the German as under the English Government. There Was no country under the sun who enjoyed such liberties of action, freedom of speech, principles, liberties and responsibilities as we did in England. (Hear, hgar.) Those who said they could not be worse off under Germany as under the Eng- lish Government, did not know what they were talking about—(applause)—and when a man said they would have the same liberty, freedom, and privileges in Germany, he did not know what he was talking about. (Hear, hear.) We were fighting to maintain our position in the world. They did not want roughs—the off-shoots of society and the dregs of society-they wanted the respectable young men to join the Army, young men of the best talents and physique. He would rather lay down his life for his country than be ruled by the Germans. (Applause.) When -his son was wounded, a person asked him why he did not leave it to the roughs to fight. "Leave the destiny of our Empire in the hands of roughs?" he asked. They wanted the finest characters, the most intelligent, the highly moral, and the respectable young men to enlist. Play the man for your country, for your own family, and be prepared, if need be, to die for your country. What if you die? Is there a more noble death to be sought for than on the battlefield, covering yourselves with glory for the honour of the country that to-day needs your help, deserves your help ? Then I hope from the bottom of my heart you will respond to the call for re- cruits to join the Army to fight for your King and country," concluded the speaker amid applause. u GERMANY'S PREPARATION. I iVlr. J. W. Hutchinson, manager of Messrs. Norths Navigation Collieries declared the more they knew of the war the more con- vinced they were that Germany had been preparing for it for a great number of years. The Kaiser had said Groat Britain was to 11 oiame tor the war. Why? In the first place, because we kept to an honourable agreement with Belgium to uphold her in- tegrity. We had sent an Expeditionary Force to resist the Germans and the Kaiser had called it "a contemptible little army," but he had found the little army had a sting in it, and the larger it grew in numbers the greater would be its sting. We were pre- pared to defend our country to the last. What would have happened had we not step- ped in as we did? The Kaiser wanted a coast line, somewhere where he could have his ships and menace Great Britain. How long would it have been if we had kept out and he had been able to stand on France, trample over Belgium, how long would it have been before he came to Great Britain. It would only be a few years, so this war meant that we were not fighting for France and Belgium, but for our very existence and for our homes. (Applause.) The reason they had not responded so well in Aberkenfig was not beoause they were cowards, but be- cause, he thought, they did not realise the duty they had to perform and the necessity of them coming forward. We thought we were immune from invasion, but one highly placed official had said that if an invasion took place he expected Glamorgan would be one of the first places they would come to because of its collieries. Therefore, they had to be prepared for anything and every- thing. There was such a thing as invasion. and if it did take place, what would be the good of their homes. SOCIALISTS' ATTITUDE. ) Mr. M. Jones, reverting to the action stated to be taken by Maesteg Socialists, said, although he was a Socialist, he was a whole-hogger in this war. He was a pro- Boer yet, but he thought the country was absolutely right in this war and were right from the very commencement. He pro- ceeded to deal with th. growth of Germany's Army a.nd Navy in comparison with those of other European countries.. They had a legitimate reason to have a large army, but not a navy, because they had a small coast- liire, their Colonisation was in its infancy. and German trade was small compared with the commerce of the world. What was her reason in continually strengthening her N.avy? There could be but one objective and thrt was winning the supremacy of the sea from Great Britain. He proceeded to say thnt although democrats could net ignore + he fact that Russia's treatment of h?r siii)- K'ct neoples had beer, cruel m the extre^ in this war HUsiaas not the aggressor. The tvav R u-sin had stood up f'vr Servia h'H K on noble in the extreme and \rs nr>e of the most meritorious actions in th<? hist<?'?' of the world. Th?'f was much in the hi,t.r-y of England that <!?m??rats m!7?d be proud of. England ha.d led the world in democratic liberty and had on many occasions been the bulwark between small States and tyrants. If England could upset Napoleon, the greats est military genius the world had ever seen, he was sure they were going to overcome the Kaiser, who had not the capacity of a sec- ond-hand clothes dea.,er. (Laughter.) It was to the glory of England that she had en- tered the war on behalf of the small indepen- dent states of Europe. He maintained the Government ought to make more generous provision for the men and the dependent,&, who were now at the front. (Applause.) Mr. Pennant, in the course of a rousing speech in which he dealt with some of the outstanding episodes in the history of Wales, said they were sons of the men who fought William the Conqueror and sons of the men who fought King Charles sooner than let this country be put up with the doctrine of the divine right of Kings. If their forefathers did that, were they that day going to let the Kniser do what King Charles wanted to do. Kaiser Bill was now Kaiser the Wield- er, for although before the war some were for one party and some for the State, all parties were now wielded together to resist Kaiser Wilhelm, who was never going to be Wilhelm the Conqueror of England. After making an urgent appeal for recrui ts the meeting ended with the singing of the National Anthem and with votes of thanks to the chairman a.nd speakers.

OGMORE VALE'S FINE RESPONSE. I ROUSING RECRUITING MEETING. I GREAT ISSUES AT STAKE. There were scenes of great enthusiasm at 3 recruiting meeting for the Welsh Army, which was held at Ogmore Vale on Satur- day evening. The meeting was organised by a recruiting committee representing the Liberal, Labour and Conservative Associa- tions of Mid-Rhondda, Alderman William Llewellyn, chairman of the Bridgend Bench, presided, and was supported by Mr. Thomas Lucas, J.P., miners' agent for the Ogmore Valley, Lieutenant German, Mr. Dd. Hhys, barrister, London, Mr. Ed. Hopkins (Liberal agent) and Mr. D. James (Skewen). The Chairman said he must congratulate the residents of the Ogmore Valley on the I splendid response they had made to the ap- peal for recruits. The present crisis was one of great gravity for the nation, and it be- hoved every man to lay aside all party differ- ences or personal grievances and to work for the common cause. (Applause.) Mr. Meth Jones (Labour agent) said that the policy of Germany for years past had been aimed against Great Britain. The increase in the German Navy had been out of all propor- tion to that of other navies, and it was clear that the object of the increase was to chal- lenge British sea supremacy. (Applause.) Lieut. German, the oiffcer in charge of re- cruiting in the Bridgend district, said the Ogmore Valley had done exceedingly well. He attributed this largely to the services ren- dered by Mr. Maddeley, from the office of Messrs pofy Pros., who had been attending tit the recruiting in that locality. Lieut. Oeruio,n added that Messrs. Cory Bros. had shown fine public spirit in allowing one of their officials to devote thp whole of his time to helping in the great work of recruiting. (Applause.) go great was the enthusiasm at the meet- ing that before the end of his speech Licut. erman was able to announce that 15 re- Oruit had ah'?ady come forward. (Applause.) Mr. David Rhys, barrister, complimented Mid-Glamorgan upon the fine response which was being made to Lord Kitchener's appeal for recruits. This was to be a fight to a fin- ish, and it was imperative that recruits should continue to flow into the Army which was fighting for civilisation and honour. (Ap- 'pbu1.. t Mr. Tom Lucas, miners' agent, also made a stirring appeal, and made some interesting references to the attitude adopted by Ger- ma.n and Austrian-Hungarian delegates at the International Miners' Conference towards the question of international peace. He said that whenever these great questions were de- I bated the German and Austrian-Hungarian delegates had to dissociate themselves from the resolutions owing to the stern orders of their respective Governments, which pro- hibited them from supporting such move- ments. They had not even the right to express their personal opinions. Mr. Lucas contrasted the despotic rule of the Emperors of Germany and Austria-Hungary with the democratic political freedom enjoyed by the masses in Great Britain. He strongly ap- pealed to every man to realise the tremend- ous issues which were at stake in this war, and to come forward in defence of their country, liberty and justice. (Applause.) At the close of the meeting there was a great rush of recruits, and the recruiting offi- cials were kept busy for several hours. It is proposed to give the recruits a big public send off when they leave Ogmore Vale for the Army depots.

CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE AT I OGMORE YALE. "SUNRISE LAND." I A highly successful children's concert was given at Ogmore Vale on Wednesday of last week by the children of the English Presby- terian Church. A miscellaneous programme preceded the chief item, a Japanese operetta, Sunrise Land" (by Clementine Ward). The large attendance was mainly attribut- able to the presence of Mr. T. Job Jones, B.A., who, having enlisted in the' University I Corps of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, made a journey from RhyH where his battalion is stationed, in order to conduct the choir. There were three items given by the infants, accompanied by Miss Walton, which were highly appreciated by the audience. A slight mistake on the part of a little tot under five appeared to add to the enjoyment of an ac- tion song more than it would detract from it. The choir, throughout the operetta, sang in good tone, and their actions showed good finish by principals by their deportment on the stage; the Japanese maidens showed high training, and Miss Dora Davies, taking the part "Lotus Blossom," deserves especial men- tion. Miss Davies, by her enunciation and acting, is apparently destined to be successful in that sphere. The soloists, Miss Rittie Evans, Masters Herbert Williams and Glan- ville Williams, all acquitted themselves credi- tably. The butterfly and fan dances were very prettily and gracefully carried out. In keeping with the times, the final items were of a patriotic character. The "Dance of the Allies," which followed the procession of na- tional flags, was very pretty; the girls' who took part carried coloured scarves, which they waved during the dance, and so made up the Belgian, Russian, French, and British colours. Master Jemmie Lewis followed "ith Harold Begbie's recruiting song, "Fall In." The effect of this little boy's sweet voice ap- pealing for recruits for his country, was very impressive. Following this came Master GJanville Williams with a new song, John Bull," a rollicking song with a good chorus, and delivered in a splendidly energetic man- ner by the soloist. Mr. Jacob Jones, when he appeared on the platform, was received with loud applause, and in a short speech thanking the audience for their attendance, he explained that he had received permission to visit South Wales in order to obtain re- cruits. It is satisfactory to know that Mr. Jones has been successful to the number of ten recruits. The usual vote of thanks was passed to the helpers and accompanists (Miss Gladys Llewellyn and Mr. David Jones), by Mr. Brabam, and a very enjoyable concert closed with the National Anthem.

GARTH. I GARTH. Dorrlt Forget Re-Opening of Maesterj Town Hall, Wednesday 25th inst., at 7.30 p.m. with a Grand Performance of The Hymn of Praise/' hy the Nantyffyllon Harmonic Society, assisted 1 by a Full Orchestra. 3963

GLAMORGAN ASYLUM STAFF. I To the Editor. I Sir,—As an old Bridgend resident and for- mer member of the Glamorgan Asylum Staff I am writing to express my profound disgust at the unpatriotic, pro-German conduct of the Asylum Committee in raising ob-stacles in the path of intending recruits for Kitcheners' Army. As one who has intimate knowledge of the I workings of this Asylum, and who knows the constitution of the committee, I venture to suggest that in this matter it is not entirely the committee which is to blame.-Yours truly, 13th -NoT. 1914. A. W .DANIEL. 13th Nov. 1914.

I' UNEQUAL NATIONAL RELIEF. Sir,- "\V ill you please allow me a little space in your valuable paper to ask a few questions as to the administration of the National Re- lief Fund in Blaengarw ? I notice that Mr. Gibbon stated that everyone is being treated alike at Maesteg, but here the case is very different. Some are treated with princely generosity oth rs a few doors away cannot get a 6hillingf ev-I. though their circumstances are the same. Now, in the present depressed state of re- cruiting and increasing urgent demand for men at the front, every encouragement should be given to volunteers, and everyone should know that they will be dealt equally with after enlisting. The administration of this fund should be placed in the hands of a few practical men who have sons of their own available for the war and would there- fore understand things a little clearer than those who are responsible teem to dp at pre- sent.— Yours respectfully, J. W. GARW. ———wmmi—|

PORTHCAWL RIFLE CLUB. I I MAJOR BRAY AND ITS OBJECTS. I Our correspondent has had the opportunity of interviewing Major W. S. J. Bray, the Local Commandant of the National Reserve and Porthcawl Volunteer Coast Intelligence Corps, who has interested himself in the for- mation of the above club, and who occupies the position of its first chairman. In the course of conversation, Major Bray made the following statement:— I think we all wish to do what we possibly can to help our country through this national crisis. There are in Great Britain large numbers of men, outside our trained forces, who by drilling and rifle practice may become of ser- vice should this country be invaded by the enemy. Rifle Clubs have sprung up all over the country; some have framed their rules, ex- cluding all men of a repruitable age; others think that by enrolling everyone able to shoulder a rifle, they are more likely to en- courage recruiting. The Porthcawl Volun- teer Coast Intelligence Corps, under whose auspices the Rifle Club is being formed, fav- our the latter course because they think that 1 this may induce some of their members to join the Regular Army. Mr. T. L. Nicholls has generously granted the Rifle Club the use of Cae Gwter Field at a nominal rental, and here the rifle range will be located. A pavilion is being erected with gas-lit targets at 25 yards range; also day- light shooting at 50 and 100 yards range. The pavilion will be of a ifre-proof building, 30ft. by 12ft., and the contract for the same has been given to the British Fibrocement Com- pany. A wooden structure was considered dangerous in case of ifre, and there would also be the difficulty of getting it insured at a rea- sonable rate. All the targets, butts, etc., are to be erected by local labour. The Club has been fortunate in securing the services of Mr. J. P. Leat, who has had a deal to do previously with the formation and carrying on of a successful rifle club, and his experience should prove most valuable at Porthcawl. Mr. Leat is also an experienced shot, and an enthusiastic and generous sup- porter of our Club. Mr. G. E. Blundell, of Nottage Court, has kindly consented to accept the presidency, and in addition to the gentlemen named, the committee consists of Councillor T. G. Jones, J.P. (vice-chairman),- Councillor T. E. Deere, Messrs. John David, James Thomas, and T. Henry. It is intended to make this a permanent Riflo Club, so that at the close of the war, w hen the need for instruction and practice in shooting may not appear so pressing, the Club will still do good service by fostering I rifle shooting with a view to future emergen- cies. Affiliation will be sought with the I N.R.A., and the S.M.R.C., the idea being to encourage competitions, and possibly get the Welsh Miniature Rifle Championship Meeting at Porthcawl. Facilities will also be afforded for the mus- ketry training of youths in the district under recruitable age, so that they may become effi- cient with the rifle, and be of servioe should they be called upon to defend their homes and country at a later stage. At least L100 will be required for the com- plete installation and equipment of the pavilion and rifle range, and towards this the following amounts have been received or pro- mised :—Mr. J. P. Leat, £ 10; Mr. G. E. Blun- dell, JE5 5s.; Mr. R. Parfitt, L5; Mr. John David, L5; Mr. T. G. Jones, J.P., L5; Colonel Nicholl, JE5 Col. J. A. Cecil, £ 3 3s.; Mr. John Elias, X2 2s.; Mr. F. R. Dobson, JE2 2s.; I Major W. S. J. Bray, L2 2s.; Capt. Corfi -i.' L2 2s.; Major J. C. Coath, P,2 2s.; Mr. T. J. Callaghan, L2 2s.; Sir W. Jas. Thomas, JE2 2s.; Mr. E. R. Moxey, £ 2 2s.; Mr. Charles Graham, JE2 2s.; Mr. J. W. Pyman, L2 2s.; Mr. T. Henry, L2; Mrs. C. H. Bailey, £ 1 Is.; Mr. W. A. Pyman, £118.; Mr Wyndham Jen- kins, JE1 Is.; Mr. G. H. Fox, £1 Is.; Mr. W. R. Hann, £1 Is.; Colonel Wallis, Ll Is.; Mr. R. Scale, JE1 Is. Mr. A. J. Solomon, P.1 Is.; Mr. T. Jenkins, El Is.; Mr. Jas. Thomas, JE1 Is.; Mr. Martin Price, Ll ls. Mr. W. Franks, JE1 Is.; Mr. T. E. Deere, JE1 Is.; Mr. R. Charles, JE1 Is. Colonel Turbervill, Ll; Mr. M. Hillier, Ll; Mr. J. Davis (Cardiff), Ll; Mr. W. Mole, 10s. 6d.; Mr. E. Smith, 10s. 6d.; Mr. Bezant, 10s. 6d.; Mr. W. R. Evans, 10s. 6d.; Mr. S. T. Jones, 10s. 6d.; Mr. R. F. Orr, 10s 6d.; Mr W. Powell David, 10s. 6d.; Mr. Duch, 10s. 6d.; Mr. Max Wideman, 10s. 6d.; Mr. A. Williams, 10s. 6d. Mr. P. B. Main- waring, 10s.; Crawshay Bailey Estate, 10s.; Mr. Isaac Thomas, 10s.; Mr. C. Angel, 5s.: I l\Jr. B. Allen, 5s. A. N. Other, 5s. Another £ 15 to JE20 is required to complete the work, and I would earnestly appeal to the residents of Porthcawl who have not already done so to su bscribe. Subscriptions should be sent to the hon. treasurer, Mr. T. E. Davies. Manager, Na- tional Provincial Bank, Porthcawl.

ABERGWYNFI. I Don't Forget Re-Opening of Maesteg Town Hall, Wednesday 25th inst., at 7.30 p.m. with a I Grand Performance of The Hymn of Praise," I)* v the Nantyffyllon Harmonic Society, assisted by a Full Orchestra. 3963 0

I MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING NOTSi (By SHARP-SHOOTER.) I CtMMER v. TONDU. I Perhaps the most interesting match of the season was shot last Saturday, when Tondu met the new rifle club at Cymmer. The visitors were surprised and somewhat envious of the-comfortable quarters which the Cym- mer Club were most fortunate in obtaining from the committee of the Workmen's Hall, and on most advantaegous terms. Without this valuable and patriotic assistance the Cymmer Club would now be struggling with the work of range construction, instead of which they are, within a few weeks of their inauguration, actually shooting their first League match. Tondu, as holders of the Welsh Clubs' championship shield, realised that this meet- ing with Cymmer was not in the nature of A trial of strength, but rather a friendly match with the view of giving a young club a good send off. Cymmer are fully aware that they are novices, and as yet unfit to meet sea- soned clubs on anything like equal terms; frankly, they do not expect to win any of their matches. Their one object is to gain proficiency in the use of the rifle. Undoub- tedly they can do this better by meeting neighbouring clubs than by practice among themselves. I congratulate Cymmer on .their pluck so early in their career. For Tondu, the vice-captain, J. T. Hop- kins, and J. Power opened the score with a couple of excdlent 99's. J. P. Leat and J. Lewis were unlucky with a fine 98 each the former had 9 bulls, while the latter had a couple of "all in" nines. William Evans, & new member, contributed a good 97. Evans, who was one of the best shots of the Gelly Club last year, has removed to Ogmore, and to keep in practice has joined Tondu, the nearest club. D. Hopkins (Llynfi Arms), in this his second match, was good with 96. S. Meads (94) had hard lines with no lees than six inners "all in." Mr. Secretary Tapp was low with 94, while the skipper, Mr. H. C. Riley, like a German officer, leq his team from the rear with 94. For Cymmer, the secretary (Mr. T. W. Jenkins) was top scorer with a good 91, while E. Thomas (surveyor's office), was only one point less. The vice-captain (T. W. Evans) who is an experienced shot of some repute, never once got into his stride, and his score of 90 was the surprise of the match, seeing that he made a good 99 early in the week. E. Hillman was really good with 88, and so was T. W. Hibbert with a nice 86. W. Daniels' good score of 84 was useful. The captain, Councillor R. Gibbs, had the hard- est possible luck with his card; his last five shots formed a group on the seven line at 1 o'clock which could be covered by a shilling; his score of 80 was worth more than its face value. The score was closed by T. J. Davies with 79. The total was 690-an average of nearly 861 per man. Four others were counted out,mainly through their inexperi- ence in adjusting the sights on the club rifle. The match was interesting throughout, and was enjoyed by both teams. Owing to a re- grettable accident, Cymmer lost the help of Mr. McVicars, who is a shot of some merit. Soores, Tondu: J. T. Hopkins, 99; J. Power, 99; J. P. Leat, 98; Jack Lewis, 98; W. Evans, 97; D. Hopkins, 96; S. Mead, 94; H. C. Riley, 94. Total, 775. Cymmer: T. W. Jenkins, 92; E. Thomas, 91; T. W. Evans, 90; E. Hellman, 88; T. W. Hibbart, 86; W. Daniels, 84; Mr. Robert Gibbs, 80; T. J. Davies, 79. Total, 690. RIFLE CLUBS AND HOME DEFENCE. I I understand that an Emergency Army hat been formed in London, which already num- bers 250,000 men. These men are learning musketry and drill, and preparing on an or- ganised military system to fight invaders. Why should there not be a similar body of citizens formed in every town and village Then, should the hour of crisis arise, it would be the duty of the War Office to arm them and establish them officially as combatants. It would be proper that^our rifle clubs should take a lead in this matter, and I believe that the subject will be brought before the next meeting of the West Glamorgan League. The eight clubs of the League could muster some 200 men, many of them already expert marksmen. Then there are the men of the National Reserve—a useful body of trained men, beside a host of men precluded from serving their country in other ways. These could be drilled on Saturday afternoons, and there are many old soldiers available for the purpose. This matter of home defence is of such urgent and vital importance to the county of Glamorgan, whose rich coal fields would receive the invaders' early attention, that I hope the "Glamorgan Gazette" will take a lead in advocating the immediate es- tablishment of a company of home defenders in every town and village. Now, Mr. Edi- tor, give us a lead. Mr. T. W. Jenkins, the agsistant secretary of the Cymmer Rifle Club, who has been drilling a fine body of Cymmer men since the war began, has set a practical example to other places to go and do likewise. I BRIDGEND v. PYLE. I Gallant little Pyle, in spite of half their old team being with the colours, kept their engagement with Bridgend last Saturday, and put up the respectable score of 711 against Bridgend's 753. For Bridgend, the skipper, D. R. James, put up a fine card, and was unlucky in being only one point off "the lot," his one nine being well "all in." W. Thomas (Coychurch) and J. McLellan followed with a pair of good 95's, while F. T. Arnold, W. Thomas, J. Lane, and Octo Lewis helped with 93 each. Last week I confused the latter's score with that of his brother, Tom Lewis, the well- known long range shot. Octo, although he has not fired a shot for three years before this season, promises well, and the same can be said of D. K. Davies (92), who has only shot in two matches. Bridgenl are looking up; their score of 753 is most creditable. For Pyle C. J. Phillips was top man with 97. J. Phillips and Mr. Secretary Evans were each only one point behind. J. Jen- kins was good with 89 and so was J. Harry's 86. C. Phillips, with 85, is much below his average. T. Evans (82) and W. Morgan (80) presented useful scores. Pyle's re- cruits are coming on remarkably well. Py.1e is "carrying on" better than was. expected. By the way, Miss Phillips has not shot yet this season. This will be a disappointment to the Garw ladies, who will expect to see her at Pontvcymmer. Some of the Yeomanry recruits stationed at Bridgend joined the club after this match. I hope their officers will encourage all re- cruits there to do the same and practice on the comfortable range at Bridgend. Scores Bridgend.—D. R. James, 99; J. McLollan, 95; W. Thomas (Coychurch), 95; J. Lane, 93; F. T. Arnold. 93: W. Thomas, 93: Octo Lewis, 93: D. H. Davies. 92: total, 753. Pvle.—C. J. Phillips, 97: O. Evans. 96: J. Phillips. 96; J. Jenkins, 8': J. Harry. 86; C. Phillips. 85; T. Evans, 82; W. Morgan, 80; total. 711. WITH THE COLOURS. Congratulations to W. D. Jones .secretary of the Gelly Club), who is with the King's Royal Rifles (2nd Battlion), Cowshot Camp, Surrey, on his being made n oorpcral. I have had a peep at a. letter from him to the Squire of Gelly, and have also seen a cutting from the "Daily Expess," giving an account I of a irfle eon petition on the Bisley range, when the 12th Battalion won, Corpl. W. D. Jones being second, having dropped only one point from a "possible," and he had the plea- sure of receiving a prize from Capt. Richards, 18th Hussars. Although a capital small-bore rifle shot, Corpl. Jones has had no previous practice with the service rifle. In his group- ing practice at 100 yards he got four bulls and an inner, his next round being five bulls; on the figure target at 200 yards he got an inner and four bulls being the top man of his squad. His shooting is a credit to the Gelly Club and to miniature rifle shooting generally. Corpl. Jones is now in the mus- ketry school and being trained as an instruc- tor. p Corpl. Bea-rdmore (the Tondu crack tennis player), who is also with the Rifle Brigade, is, I am glad to say, being made a sergeant. Sergt. J. Moles (Tondu Club) was home from Surrey for a week-end and looks fit and well. The Tondu Club is proud to hear that their club mate, Mr. G. AlUson, manager of the local-cinema, who went to the front as lance-corporal of the famous 4th Middlesex (" The Die Hards"), and who, in less than four months has gained a commission. At the Battle of Aisne, where the "Die Hards" suffered severely, losing I believe all their officers, Lieut. Allison, for distinguished con- duct in the face of the enemy was made a captain. Capt. Allison, we salute you, and wish you a safe return. Matches for Saturday, November 21st:— Toridu v. Southerndown; Gelly v. Bridgend; Bryn v. Cymmer; Garw A. v. Pyle. Garw B. r. bye. Colonel Blackburn, the secretary of the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, has receiv- ed from the War Office an authorisation for the employment of civilians as instructors of musketry for the units of the new armies. Members of miniature rifle clubs capable and willing to undertake such duties are request- ed to forward their names without delay to the general commanding officer in their im- mediate neighbourhood. Such members are requested to give (1) their full address; (2) whether they can supply their own rifle, and how many rifles they can loan from their fel- low members. Provincial club members are also requested to state to the general officer oommanding in their district whether their committees are prepared to put their ranges at the disposal of the military authorities, and, if so, what accommodation they have, how many rifles they can provide on loan, and how many of their members are capable and willing to act as instructors. Such in- structors may be employed with units of the new armies without formal enlistment or lia- bility for service. The pay of such instruc- tor to be at the rate of 8d. per hour, limited to 4s. per day for each instructor. The official note concludes: "As it is imperative that the recruits the new army should have preference o other riflemen, clubs are requested t all in their power to assist. SEP -m—<a——be——

HOW TO iRALISE DANGEROUS ? OMACH 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 bisurated magnesia—be 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 alone is the cause of trouble. 3944

COWBRIDGE. I DEATH.—The death took place in London on Friday of Mr. Oliver Valpy, nephew of Mr. O. H. Jones, J.P., Fonmon Castle, and heir to the Fonmon Estate. Mr. Valpy underwent an operation for tonsilitis. Mr. 0. H. Jones was summoned to London on Wednesday last week, and remained with his nephew until his death. Mr. Valpy was the son of Mr. O. H. Jones' only sister, who is still living and has two daughters, one being married and having two sons. The deceased gentleman, who was about 40 years of age, had only recently been connected with South Wales, more particularly in connection with the development of his uncle's estate, and as a director of the Aberthaw and Bristol Channel Cement Co., Ltd. In connection with the latter he was exceedingly active, taking no small interest in the construction of the works. AN "OLD BOY."—Cowbridge has again to mourn the loss of one of its "old boys," in the person of Mr. Edmund Rees, of Darran, who passed away in his thirty-sixth year on Saturday last. Mr. Rees had for many years held the position of sanitary inspector, and had diligently discharged his duties over a large area up to within a few weeks of his death. He had been in indifferent health for some time, but the news of his death on Saturday was received with profound feelings of regret by a large circle of friends in the town and district. He was an active mem- ber of the Institute Committee and his work and interest, as well as his genial presence, will be very much missed. Many will re- member his persistent and unflinching efforts to secure a billiard room in connection with the Institute that is now an aecomplished fact, but to Mr. Rees and "his trusty son" was due the credit of reviving the subject again and again till the machinery was set in motion. He was of a very genial disposi- tion, broad-minded in his views with a touch of real sympathy in his nature, which en- deared him to all who knew him. The fun- eral took place on Wednesday and was large- ly attended. The Vicar (Rev. 1. Roberts) and the Rev. D. N. Davies officiated. Among the number of floml tributes were wreaths from the family, the Institute Committee and from a few of his old friends and admirers.

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PONTYCYMMER. I The Winning Numbers of the Prize Drawing of William Evans, Pontycymmcr, will be pub- lished on December 4th.-Osborne Morgan, Sec. SUDDEN DEATH.—We have to announce the death of Mrs Sarah Ann Hitchings, who died on Monday morning of heart failure. She was the wife of Mr. J. Hitchings, man- ager and secretary of the Pontycymmer Co- operative Society, and leaves four little children. NODDFA Y.P.S.—A meeting of the above society was held on Tuesday night, tha Rev. W. Saunders presiding. < A paper was read by Mr Yorwerth Roberts, subject, "Williams, Pantycelyn." A solo was given by Mr. Dd. Thomas (National Eisteddfod winner), which was encored. A recitation by Mrs. Moses Lloyd and a glee by Mr. Tom Phillips' party were much appreciated. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. E. J. Evans, seconded by Mr. W. Watkins, and carried. The ac- companist was Mrs. Beynon Williams. An enjoyable evening was spent. DANCE.—On Friday a Cindrella dance was held at All Saints' Parish Hall in aid of the local relief fund. About 150 were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The Vicar had given the fixe use of the hall and Messrs. B. Fricker and W. Lloyd had pre- pared a good floor for dancing. The refresh- ments were in the charge of Mrs. Smith, Miss Cowley, Miss Broadhurst. Miss Boli and the Misses Agers. Mr. Gwilym Richards. Blaen- garw. was the pianist, and the M.C.'s wero Messrs. Lloyd and Fricker. Miss F. M. Thomns and Mr. Dnpho Powell proposed the vote of thanks to all who had helped to make the evening the success it was. It has been suggested that a series of these dances be held in aid of the local relief fund. -———— -.————

BLAENGARW. READINGS.—The usual weekly series of reading, held under the auspices of St. James' Church, took place at the Parish hall on Monday night, the Vicar of the par- ish, the Rev. H. Campbell Davies, B.A., presiding. Mr. W. I'oIk rts adjudicated, the musical items. the Rev. Jas. Davies adjudi- cated the literary subjects, and Mrs. J. Dav- ies and Mrs. Dry burgh the pri;c bags. Miss Rosa Morgan. Pontycymmer. accompa.nied, and opened the proceedin^ Il a piano- fort solo. The following were the awards: Boys' solo (under 14): Master W. Gardner; girls' solo (under 14): Miss M. Singleton: open so!o (any voice): Mrs. Tomlinson; mar- ried women's solo: Mrs. Llewellyn, Tyminor Avenue; best prize bag: Miss M. Hitehins, Swansea; open recitation: Miss C. Williams; quartette: Mr. Robt. Pritchard and party. Solos were also rendered by Miss Gwyneth Edwards and Mrs. Davies, the Parsonage: recitations were given by Misses Elsie Wil- lia.ms, M. Simon and C. Gardner; pianoforte solo by Miss Frances Waite: song by Mrs. Farey (who sang a song to the tune of the "Marsellaise"), and gramophone selectoins were given by Mr. A. Griffiths. A vote of thanks was proposed by the Rev. Jas. Davies, B.A., which was seconded by the secretary. Mr. J. J. Williams. The singing of the National anthem ended a pleasant evening.

A for turning t)ii I <-v*Kr\ ;■)«« t.f work at competitive prices, 'A i r, i,) r s- ar. G<tw>tte" Printing Works. MEN OF MAESTEC I You are Wanted Now! The Recruiting Office: Drill Hall, Maesteg Is Now Open For the purpose of Attes- ting You. .«» —— Roll up ip Hundreds We peed You all. MAESTEG. 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 thp Nantyffyllon Harmonic Society, assisted by a Full Orchestra. 3963

0. NANTYMOEL INSTALLATION OF I)EACONS.-Dinam C.M. Church recently elected four new dea- cons, viz., Messrs J. R. Evans (schoolmaster), Thomas Edwards (Meurig House), J. D. Morris (Aelybryn). and Edward Owen (Graigfryn) and on Wednesday last week, at the West Glamorgan Monthly Meeting at Caerau, they were fully installed into their office as deacons of the Calvinistic Methodist Connexion. The Rev. Samlet Williams, Briton Ferry, and others, conducted the cere- mony. "Y TEULU."—On Wednesday last week the Rev. S. E. Prvtherch, Nantymoel, ae- livered his fascinating lecture on "Y Teulu" ("The Family") at Glynogwr C.M. Chapel. The subject was dealt with philosophically and practically with a strong vein of humour- here and\ there. Considering the inclement. weather, the audience was a good one. Mr. Daniel Enoch (Co-operative Stores, Nanty- moel) presided. Warmest thanks were given- to both gentlemen, on the proposition of Mr. Morgan Williams, seconded by Mr. Tom Evans. A substantial sum was secured to. help the funds of the church. BETHEL CHAPEL.—The Literary Society of the Young People of this Church held the third meeting of the session on Wednesday last week, under the chairmanship of Mr. John Davies, when interesting papers were read by the following:—Miss Jane Walters, on "Martha and Mary" Miss Maggie Davies, on "1lary -Nlagdale- and Miss L. J. Lloyd on Mary, th ither of Jesus." The- free discussion w' fallowed, in wlr several took part, -ofitable. two previous 1 o ",)f I order—a stinv » S. E. Prvthe i a thouhth: the es- teemed pastor (If R. T. Gre- gory) on Dybed cleitlias."

NANTYFFYLLON. Dcn'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 Printed and Published by 1 he Central Glamorgan Printing and Pub-lisliing Com- pany Ltd., at the "Glamorgan Gazette," offices, Queen Street, Bridgend, Glamor- gan FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 1914.

I LLANTWIT MAJOR I DEATH OF A LLANTWIT HOSTESS.— The death of Mrs. Wm. Amos, wife of Mr. William Amos, of the Old White Hart Inn, Llantwit Major, took place after some months' illness on Sunday last. The de- ceased, with Mr. Amos, had kept the hostel for some years past, and her kind and genial manner endeared her to all who knew her. DEATH OF MR. T. FLANDERS.—The death of Mr. Thos. Flanders, Church Street, took place on the 10th inst. in the Rhondda Valley, where he had gone for the benefit of his health. The deceased was an industrious and much respected man, who for the last 36 years had lived in this parish. He was a native of St. Mary Church, being the eldest son of the late Mr. Elias Flanders, an old Vale inhabitant. Much sympathy is felt for his widow and eight children. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place (clt., the Parish Churchyard on Sunday. The mourners were: Mrs. inlanders (widow). Miss C. Flanders, Miss E. Flanders. Miss N. Flanders, Miss Edith Flanders, Miss Evita Flanders, and Masters E. W. and T. Flan- ders; Mr. John Flanders, Llandaff (brother), and Mrs. Flanders; Mr. and Mrs. Diamond (brother-in-law and sister) Mr. Leonard Dia- mond (nephew); Mr. Beacher (nephew), Mrs. Beacher (niece), Mrs. Hopkins (aunt). The Vicar (the Rev. E. David) officiated. The coffin, which was of polished elm, was borne to the grave on the shoulders of deceased's brother Oddfellows of the St. Illtyd's Lodge, the deceased having been for many years a faithful member of that lodge.