Barry Dock News

A GRATEFUL BELGIAN. SPLENDID TRIBUTE TO BARRY RED CROSS HOSPITAL. The followiing is a translation of a letter received by the secretary of the Barry Red Cross Society froi-n a. Bel- gian wounded soldier, who received treatment in the Red Cross Hospital at Barry Docks:— -1 "Dear Sir. It is with great pleasure ) that I am able at this moment to show í you the gratitude that I owe you for I the splendid treatment T rece ived dur- ing mv stay at the Red Cross HospitaL Barry Docks. As my means will now T3,,i.rr y -D oci?s. A, M)- ino.-iiis will illo?N- allow me to do so. I enclose ân my let- ter the sum of fifty francs, to go towards helping those who arc at present in this Hospital. Meanwhile please give my best wishes to the good nurses who nursed me back to health. I hope you arc all weTT. T remain your devoted servant. I (Sig? LOUIS EENTT?R. I (Signed) LOTIS h,ENT'ER. 0

GIANT STRIDES OF THE i I ALLIES. i MAGNIFICENT CAPTURES BY THE BRITISH AND RUSSIANS. I MORE THAN HALF A MILLION OF THE ENEMY PUT OUT OF ACTION. FRIDAY. The Allies' offensive north and south of the Somme has been vigorously re- sumed, and considerable advances were made at the week-end. From Es-1 trees to Vermand-Villers the French carried the whole of the enemy's first line. Their advance near Hardecourt has brought them within three miles of Combles. On both banks of the Somme during the day the French captured 2,900 pri- soners, three guns, and 30 machine i guns. The British, besides almost com- pletely regaining possession of Longue- val and Delville Wood, advanced north of Longueval and Bazentin-le-Grand 1,000 yards. Heavy fighting was con-, tinuing. The British were also engaged in ex- tensive operations south of Armen- tieres. Raids were effected, and 140 prisoners taken. Sir Douglas Haig mentions striking instances of the huge losses sustained by the enemy on the ,Somme, upwards of 80 per cent. being mown down. In the Caucasus the Russian advance continues. Kyghi, between Erzingnan and Mush, has been captured. SATURDAY. North of Bazentin-le-Grand and Longueval the British pushed foirward, and drove the enemy from the Bois de Foureaux. The leading battalion of the German column which advance.d to attack the French new (positions inear Soyecourt was caught in. a withering fire, and the enemy fled in disorder. Another .severe blow has been dealt the enemy in Volhynia. On the. Styr, above the confluence of the Li pa, the Russians dislodged the enemy from, the village of Verbene and works to the south of it. The demoralised enemy was pursued. Over 1,600 prisoners were taken. Crossings of the Styr were I seized by the Russians. The riglit wiiig of the Grand Duke's army of the Caucasus is continuing its offensive, and ha,s now taken Gumish- keneh. 42 miles south-west of Tre- bizond. Vainly the Austrians have renewed assaults on the Italian new positions. There are reports from Denmark of an engagement in the Baltic. MONDAY. I The British on Sunday morning re- sumed the battle of Picardy, and at- tacked the enemy positions from Pozieres to Guillemont. The battle continued to rage during the day. On the Meuse the French have made further progress in the sector of Fleury and the Fumin Wood. Great successes have been achieved by the Russians. They assailed Von Hindenburg's lines, and penetrated them at several points south of Riga. On the Styr and the Lipa further heavy blows have been dealt to Von Linsingen's army. The Russians have taken Berestetchko and are advancing westward. A whole Austrian regiment was captured, and the prisoners taken south of the Lipa since July 16th num- ber 27,000 Austrians and Germans, in f eluding a general and colonel. In Galicia the armies of Boehm Er- molli and von Bothmer are still being pushed back. Against the Turks the Army of the. Caucasus has achieved further impor- tant successes. The Italians have made more pro- gress on the Posina line, on Sette Com- muni plateau, and in the Dolomites region, and captured over 500 prisoners in the last few days. The Arabs near Medina have taken 2,500 Turks. ¡ TUESDAY. ) Mr. Lloyd George, Secretary for War, in the House of Commons last night, said the prospects were good, and our generals were more than satis- fied with the progress that was being made. We had simply got to press on with all the resources and material at our command, and the victory would be ours. < A German battery was captured south of Estrees on .Monday. f The Allies have in this offensive in .France taken 26,223 prisoners, 140 guns, and 40 bomb-throwers, besides a large number of machine-guns. In the Caucasus the Russian offen- sive is proceeding successfully, whilst the Turkish offensive towards the Per- sian frontier, between Mosul and I Revanduz has been checked. The Italians on the Astieo have forced their way to near the summit of Mount Cimone, completed the occupa- tion of the Upper Trevignolo and San Pelligrino valleys, and secured posses- sion of Mount Stradone. At midnight on Saturday, near the North Hinder Lightship, three enemy destroyers were sighted by our patrols. The German vessels at once ran for the Belgian coast and got back. Later, off the mouth of the East Scheldt, there was a running fight with six enemy destroyers, which were repeatedly hit, but escaped. According to the Turks the notorious cruiser Breslau, now named the Medillieh, had an encounter off Sebas- topol with Russian warships, from which she narrowly escaped. The French airman Marchal, tstart- ing from Nancy, flew over Berlin and dropped proclamations. He nearly reached the Russian lines, but owing to machine defect had to come down near Cholm, and was captured. The number of prisoners taken by the Russian armies has now passed 300,000. This means that at least half a million of the enemy have been put out of action. WEDNESDAY. In order to check the British advance the Germans have brought further re- inforcements of men and guns io the Somme front, but all the enemy's efforts have been frustrated, and the British have gained more ground. Throughout Tuesday hand-to-hand fighting went on among our battle front. The French have stormed groups of fortified houses and taken trenches near Vermand Ovillers. Petrograd tells of further successes in the Volhynia and the rout of the Turks near Erzingan. The Italians are steadily thrusting back to their frontier the Austrian who descended the Astieo. Mount Cimone has been taken. THURSDAY. The Allies had another good day on Wednesday. The British have taken Pozieres. The Russians Lave secured Erzingan, thus completing their conquest of Armenia, whilst north of Brody they have inflicted another severe defeat on the Austro-Germans, taking 4,000 prisoners on the Sloniovka, a tributary of the Styr, are advancing into Galacia. Up till the present the French and British have taken over 26,000 prisoners and 140 guns.

FIRST MILITARY MEDAL FOR I BARRY. HEROIC BRAVERY OF CORPORAL! ROWLAND MARSH. The first Military Medal has come to Barry, having been gained by Corporal Rowland Marsh (1034), A Company 11th Battalion Rifle Brigade, Bon of Mr and Mrs Charles Marsh, 36, Sydenham-strect, Barry Docks. Corporal March has been awarded the coveted new distinction "for bravery on the field in bringing in wounded men, back to our trench from I 'No Man's Land,' under heavy shell and I rine fire." Corporal Marsh was after-I wards wounded in the British advance on July 12th, and has been in hospital at Honneur and Havre, Franco, where he is progressing favonrably. He has three brothers, a brother-in-law, and four cousins on active service. One of the latter, in the Scots Guards, was captured by the G3rmans early in the War, and has been a prisoner of the enemy ever since. Corporal Marsh is an old pupil of Gladstone-road Council School, and member of St. Mary's Church A.F.C., Barry Docks.

BARRY MALE VOICE CHOIR I I CHARITY CONCERT. IN AID OF WAR PRISONERS" FOOD FUND. Another grand open-adr concert, -in aid of the Barry Prisoners' of War Food Fund, was helld at Victoria Park, Cadoxton-Barry, on Monday evening last. The concert was organised by the Barry Male Voice Choir, and was in every respect a great success. The Band of the 3rd Battalion Welsh Regi- ment (under the conductorship of Mr S. Glover, L.R.A.M.) attended, and gave the large attendance of the public a great treat. The rendering of the selections from "To-night's the Night'' and "Salut D'Armour" was superb. The efforts' of the Barry Male Voice Choir met, with universal appreciation. The singing of "Crossing the Plain," I unaccompanied, was delightful, the harmony and splendid tone being a dis- tinct feature. "The Watchman," and "Go to Sea." two baritone solos, were excellently sung by Mr. W. G. Powell. The accompanist was Mr. Fred Howell. Prominent among the large assembly was a company of wounded soldiers, with their nurses.

I FURTHER CASUALTIES TO BARRY HEROES. DINAS POWIS OFFICER GASSED. Captain E. T. Davies, Trench Mortar Battery, Dinas Powis, who received the Military Cross for services in the field. was gassed during the operations of last week. He is in a London hospital, and is making good progress towards re- covery. Captain Davies joined as a trooper in the Welsh Horse, subse- quently obtaining a com mission and promotion. CADOXTON SERGEANT KILLED IN ACTION. On Saturday last, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gilbert. 2G: ChurcTiill-terrace, Cad- oxton-Barry. received official intimation that their eldest son, Sergeant Edgar James Gilbert, was killed in action in France during the great attack on Treiite W<»ds on July 7th. The de- ceased soldier, a popular young man. was only 24 years of age. Previous to joining the Army in December. 1914, he was a. cutteir at Mr. W. J. Windsor's 0 111 fitt in g est ablishmont. Hoi ton roa d, Barry Docks, and afterwards at Cor- ner's in Cardiff. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert have received intimation of the death of their son, Sergeant Gilbert, in a touching letter from Lance-corporal G. Jenkins f23107), of the saime Regiment. Writ- ing mi July 17, Lance-corporal Jenkins saiid:—It is with bitterest regret that I have to inform you of the death in action of your son 'Edgar. As you are aware by the papers, active operations have taken plaice this month, and our battalion took its sliar-P in the brilliant and successful assault on July 7, re- sulting in the capture of a now n >tori- ous position. It was during this action that Edgar fell, whilst a determined rush wa,s being made. Believe me, I hardly know how to express my feel- ings of sorrow and sympathy, but I can at least say that mere words fall short of just expression. We both were in school together, and met again at Portli- cawl in December, 1914, when the Bat- talion was formed under the control of our late Lieut.-Colonel Frank Gaskell. Edgar and I shared alike during our period of training and actual warfare, and he showed qualities that greatly helped to minimise the many hardships of war. His noble death I feel very acutely, and I cannot help feeling that his splendid sacrifice, crowned by death, for God. ifo-r King, and Country. has been a national gain. The loss to you may be hard to understand and haird to bear, but Jet us comfort our- selves by the noble thought that no sacrifice could be. higher." HIS DEATH IN ACTION NOW I CONFIRMED. Mr. and Mrs. Rimron, 24, Richard- street, Banry Docks, have now received i official intimation that their son, Sergt. Jonathan Rimron, of the Welsh Regi- ment. was killed in GiUllipoli on August 8th. 1915. Sergt. Rimron was first te- ported missting. "THOUGHT I WAS HOME IN I BARRY." "Just a line'to let you know," writes Private R. H. Movie, of the. 1 lth Hus- sars. whose home is in Barry-road. Cadoxton. "that I have just arrived home from the Front., and aim lying in hospital in Essex. Sorry to tell you. Mr. Editor, that I did not meet ffiamy Barry boys out there, but I had the 'Barry Dock News' every week, and would not be without it for anything. Every time I received our favourite paper paper. I Icould not help thinking that I was at home in Barry. Thank you for the interest you are taking in the war. and especially in the Barry boys." We hope Private Movie will soon be quite well again. BARRY POSTMAN K I LTEF) IN ACTION. Corporal Sydney Charles Hambleton, D Company, Cardiff City Battalion, whose home was at 5, Spencer-street-, Barry Docks, was killed in action last week in France. He was before enlist- ing employed at the General Post. Office, Barry Docks, and was local post- man for 16 years. In a letter from the commanding officer of the D Company, it was pointed out that Corporal Ham- bleton fought in the front line of the attack on Manietz Wood and the platoon was practically wiped out. But the men followed me gallantly, and -ït was cruel to see them fall before the hail of bullets. They gave their lives cheer- fully for the dear homeland and the folks at home. Glory be to their names, and may they now be resting in the arms of our Lord and Master. He was a fine soldier, and of great assistance." Deceased had been in France about 14 months, and was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Hambleton, 68, Morel- street, who have lost another son, Cor- I poral Philip Hambleton, who was in- valided and died at Malta on December 7 last. Corporal Frcdk. Hambleton. another son, formerly of the Cardiff City Police, is also serving in France with the Welsh Guards. Corporal Hambleton leaves a wife and daughter j to mourn his loss. I I BARRY BOMBARDIER KTLLED. Bombardier D. W. Davies, Canadian Field Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs., Joshua Davies, Jewel-street, Barryi Docks, was killed in action on July; 17th in France. Bombatrdier Davies,, who was a former pupil of Barnr County School, and subsequently a teacher in the district, was one of 00 survivors of 300 Canadians who fought at Hill GO, tand was very popular. RESPONDED TO THE CALL OF PATRIOITSM. Private G. Barber, of the Australian: Infantry, son of Mir. and Mrs. Barber, 86, Porthkerry-road. Barry. was wounded tin action in France. Private Bartber, who served in Gallipoli and Egypt sold his fleet of four fishing boats at Freemantle. Australia, in order tco t i the Army at the first call to arms. DIED OF WOUNDS AT THE FRONT. 1 rivate T. G. Hill il870>. Welsh Guards, belonging to Barry, is reported? in Friday's casualty list as having died of wounds. zn BARRY BROTHERS WOUNDED IN FRANCE. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hunt, Cadoxton- Barry, have been notified that two of their sons, Harold (26), and Albert. (19), were both wounded in action in. France on July 16th. Lance-corporal Harold Hunt, who has seen eight years' service in India, is now in hospi- tal in Manchester, with a bullet wound in the back. Private Albert Hunt is in hospital in France with a wound in the left arm. Both belong to the 2nd Welsh Regiment. MORE WOUNDED IN LAST WEEK'S DRIVE. Amongst the wounded in the British atta-ck on the enemy's position in France during the past weelv were Bom- bawdier S. C. Kellaway (108715), Roval Field Artillery, and 'Private G. Jones (2618), King's Royal Rifle Corps, both of Barry. Private Jones belongs to Churchill-terrace. Cadoxton, where his parents reside. FELL IN THE GREAT FIGHTING. Private H. Morgan (bbd), Royal Munster Fusiliers, belonging to Cadox- ton-Barry, was killed in action; and Pioneer F. D. Lewis J4 29120), Royal Engineers, also of Barry, has died of wounds. Amongst other brave young fellows who have fallen in action is Private Inigo Jones, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones. 73, Porthkerry-road. Barrv. He was only 17 years of age. Private T. G. Hill (1870), of the Welsh Guards, ponging to Barry, has been wounded dn action. DIED OF SUNSTROKE IN PERSrAN, GULF. .r Airs. b. A. Land.say. ;), lieatrice- road, Cadoxton-Barry, has received official notification from the, Admiralty that liew husband, Leading Trimmer John Lindsay (47), of H.M.S. Alert, has died of sunstroke in the Persian- Gulf. The deceased, who had been in the Navy for a year, leaves a widow and four children. One of the sons is serving in France with the Royal Gar- rison Artillery. PROGRESSING FAVOURABLY. Private R. L. Jenkins (4621), 13th K.R. R., reportpd wounded in our last issue, is doing well at a Bristol Hospi al. He is the son of Mr T. R. Jenkins, 17. Travis-street, Barry Docks, and has two brothers at the front, David Jenkins, 58th Batt. Canadians, joined at Toronto, and W. R. Jenkins, signaller in 43rd Canadians, joined at Winnipeg. REPORTED MISSING. Mr and Mrs G. Phillips, 11, Lombard- street, Barry Docks, would be glad of any information of their son, Private Fred Phillips (19,203), 1st Battalion King's; Own Scottish Borderers, who is reported missing in France since July 1st.

D.S.M. FOR BARRY NAVAL HERO. Seaman. William Henry Cook (493), Royal Navy, serving on H.M. Harbour Launch 197, and tn N. T.C., Salonika, whose wife and family live at 13. For- ster-street. Cadoxton-Barry. has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal far "conspicuous gallantry dur- ing the evacuation of Gallipoli. in the Dardanelles." The new D.S.M., who is a son of Mr. Joseph Cook and Nurse Cook, of Palmers ton. Cadoxton. joined the Royal Naval Reserve at the out- break of war. and has two younger brothers. Morgan and A.11 drew, in the Army on active service in France.

MUSICAL SUCCESS. At thp recent, examination in conrection with the Lordoi College of Music, Miss Winifred Louisa Davies, 64, George- street, was sucessfnl in pa^sirg the elementary examination. first clgfs verti fi,att,. She is a punil of Miss Ella Fishwick, A.L.C.M., "Rryntirion," Ty- newydd-road, Barry Docks.