The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

Aberystwyth Comrades. I Driver EMRYS D. VAUGHAN, R.F.A., Son of Mr. T. Vaughan, R.O., Stanley-terrace, voluntarily joined the colours in March, 1915, has been on active service on the Western Front, since November, 1915, has several times been wounded. (Photo: Culliford). Private T. LEWIS, Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis, 11, Skinner-street, on active service in France since September, 1916. (Photo: Culliford).

Tregaron Soldier. Private D. JONES, Son of Mrs. JcnA Penbontbren, with the the Welsh Regiment in France.

Comforts for Fighters. THE BOYS READY FOR HUN OFFENSIVE. The following are a few extracts from letters received by R.S.M. Fear in acknowledgment of parcels received by Aber. men serving abroad:— Seaman J. L. Pugh, R.N.—The cigs. came at the proper time. I am going overland to join my ship and I expect to see a bit of France and Italy. I hope that my commission there will be a short one as I trust this terrible struggle will be soon over. We must all trust in the good Lord and stand by Him and then we shall not go wrong. May God bless you and all the dear friends of Aber. who look after Us so well. Gunner J. D. Good, Battery.—The Battery is in action. There is plenty of artillery acti- vity on both sides; but our superiority is always maintained and few positions of importance re- main in enemy hands on this part of the line. The weather since December has been wet, and cold and we have been almost flooded out on some occasions. The country around here is very rugged and mountainous and transport is most difficult. We spent a week or two in Jerusalem. Our Christmas was hardly a success as we had to assist in repelling a heavy attack on the city. Driver A. E. Williams, Palestine—The cigs. arrived when we were in action. We have the enemy on the run once again; but they do put up a stiff fight for a short period. The way we take our guns into action is marvellous as there are no roads. I should like to say more on' this matter; but the Censor will not allow. I still come across Aber. boys all of whom look well and fit. I am pleased to hear of the Y.M.C.A. at Aber. Nothing could be better for the soldiers. Driver J. P. Povey, Salonika—The continued kindness of yourself and Aber. people deserves more recognition and thanks than is in our power to give. The Y.M.C.A. at home is, I am glad to learn, being appreciated by the boys. It was a long-felt want. We have had heavy snow here after several weeks of very hot weather. I hope that peace will be restored before long. The words on little card I shall always remember. Pte. P. Goulding, Salonika—Your kindness and the generosity of Aber. friends are much appreciated. The little card also with its en- couraging words is always looked forward to. What a glorious morn it will be when this war is ended so that we may return to our dear ones. We are looking forward to brighter days. Signaller D. J. Jones, Italy—The parcel was really a God-send. I had been without a smoke for four days. I was on duty in the telephonists' dug-out when the cigs. arrived. I shared them with the boys and they all wished they came from Aber. I read your little cards often and I shall always treasure them. I was sorry to hear of Harry White's death. We used to lie at school together and lie was always cheerful. My sympathy goes to his relatives. I have met. n few Aber. bovs here—Corpl. Row- lands, 4, The Terrace, and Willie Richards, Little Darkgate-street. They both looked well. It is a treat to have a chat with boys from our native town. I am glad to learn of the success of the Y.M.C.A. Pte. J. R. Jones. Italy—The parcel and cards are much appreciated. I follow the comforts column weekly with the result that I find there are a good few representing old Aber. here, but fortune may favour us some day to meet each other in this distant laiud. Thanks to the Aberites for their kind thoughts of us. Sapper Arthur Williams, Italy-I have had a rather good time for the past few weeks, up ?mong the hills and free from air raids; but I daresay Fritz will pay us a visit as scton as the moon gives him sufficient light. We are hav-ng '/r;!ud weather. I hope to have leave hcf¡êlC the summer is out. I was sorry to hear of the death of Sapper Harry White. Aber. has sacrificed a lot of its manhood in this conflict. Gcd grant it will not be in vain. Let us hope we shall have a victorious ending and a lasting peace soon. The little card with its comforting message is appreciated. T am very pleased to see in the "Cambrian News" week after week that the Y.M. is proving such a, success. That institution is doing good work here. May God give you strength to carry the good work on behalf of the bovs. Pte. A. Davies, Italy—Ti is very seldom we

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Llangwyryfon Soldier. Private DAVID DAVIES, Son of Mr .R. Davies, Brynbeidiog, on active service for nearfy three years, during which he was in the Dardanelles campaign and in the battles of the Sornme; now discharged from the army. (Photo Woodward, Llangwyryfon).

Devil's Bridge Soldier. I Gunner WILLIAM JONES, R.G.A., Glanrhyd. Now on active service in Egypt and Palestine and before entering military service was doing war work, engaged in a large munition factory in Yorkshire. Before the commencement of hostilities he worked as carpenter with his father at Devil's Bridge. Gunner William Jones is married and has three daughters.

are able to buy Blighty cigs. at the regimental canteen and you cannot beat a Blighty smoke. 1 shall be most pleased to become a member of the Y.M.C.A. when I return. K.S.M. A. J. Vaughan, France—We are hav- ing decent weather at present. Old Fritz seems to be busy with his raids every night; but I can tell you it costs him great loss of life. I expect you will hear of something great hap- pening here before long. We are tully pre- pared for the Hun. I do not see any Aber. boys where I now am; but I might, come across them some day. Pte. D. J. Williams, France—When I am smoking your cigs they bring to me visions in which 1 see dear old faces of Aber. people. At present the weather is extremely fine. Pte. J. Morgan, France—Every card and parcel I receive reminds me that I am not for- gotten, but that any little service is appreciated by my countrymen, This gives me courage to carry on. Being backed up so well, we shall stand to the last, God willing. I have been here nearly two years without seeing anyone from Aber. or even Cardiganshire. I am glad to say I am well. Sapper F. Scott, France—I need not say how much these gifts are appreciated. That is all too evident from the splendid letters you are constantly receiving which I often have the pleasure of reading in the "Cambrian News." I am sure we shall never forget the kindnesses shown to Ug in this noble and practical way, and especially your constant and untiring efforts in connection with this mbvement. Your card conveying such comforting and cheerful words is appreciated. I passed through a place yes- terday where the Welsh troops were very pro- minent. Unfortunately I did not meet any- one I know, but all the same I had a chat. with some of the boys from the old country and they all seemed very cheerful and in the best of health. Needless to say all of us long to see the end of this terrible conflict. May it come speedily. I am pleased to say I am enjoying the best of health. Driver R. T. Edwards, France-I must say, as others have said, that there is no other town in Blighty which is doing the work you are doing on behalf of its boys. The little cards I keep and often read. I am pleased the Y.M.C.A. is going strong and that the boys are rolling in. Things here are not so quiet; but there is more ahead and I think we shall pull through. Sapper E. Goodwin, France-The weather here is lovely and I hope you are having the same at Aber. I expect to be home on leave shortly. I see by the "Cambrian News" that there are lots of Aber. boys who have made the supreme sacrifice. Sapper E. Hughes, France—You say in your letter that the services you do to Us here by sending us parcels is small; but they convey to us such a lot. It shows that we are not for- gotten by our friends at home. I hope this terrible business will soon be over so that we may all be happily united once more. I am glad to say I am well. Gunner H. Hammond, France—I arrived back safely after the pleasant leave which I spent at Aber. I am back in the line again. We are all confident of giving Fritz a warm reception when he starts on his offensive. I hope that by now the suggested memorial building has a sound footing. Undoubtedly a beautiful Y.M.C.A. on the Skating Rink site would be a splendid and a lasting memorial to the boys, besides being an ornament to the town. I hope that the next time I have leave the building will be well on its way to completion. I have not met any Aber. boys yet; but when out of action I always have a look-out. I am glad to say I am in good health. May God bless you in the work you are doing on behalf of the boys. Acknowledgments have also been received from Pte. Dan Morgan, Sapper W. J. Richards, Pte. T. W. Edwards, Pte. W. Lewis, Driver C. A. Davies, Gunner W. R. Hughes, and Gunner L. Morgan, France. Contributions. Amount already acknowledged (Christmas, 1915), B146 5s.; do. (weekly), C939 16s. 5 £ d.; Mr Henry Davis, ironmonger (20th), 10s; Mr. A. J. Hughes, town-clerk (8th), 5s.; Mrs. Robert Ellis, Terrace-road (8th), 5s.; Mr. J. Jones, Brvnarfor, Buarth-road (8th), 5s.; Mr. Charles Evans, provision merchant, Chalybeate-street (2nd). 5s.; Mr. John Richards, Tynpynfarch (49th), 2s. 6d.; Mr. G. W. Jones, grocer, Princess-street (5th), 2s. 6d.; Aber. Y.M.C.A. weekly tribute (18th), 8s. 6d.; Aber. Special Constabulary Drill Class (142nd), 7s.; Corpora- tion employees (111th), 3s. 7d.; "Cambrian News" employees (125th), 3s. 6d.; Mr. James, Tanyard, employees (31st), 3s. 6d.; Electric Works employees (112th), 2s. 9d.; Mr. Teviot- dale's employees (123rd), 2s. Mr Dd. Watkins' employees (48th), 2s.; total, Cl089 9s. 3id. Twenty parcels, which include, one new reci- pient, sent this week cost £5 2s. 9d.; contribu- tions for the week, JS3 7s. lOd. R.S.M. Fear desires to draw the attention of the towns- people who are so loyal to this fund that owing to information received this week from the firm who supplies tobacco for the fund that they are obliged to raise the price, which means that each parcel will now cost on an average of Is. 3d. more than formerly. R.S.M. Fear there- fore appeals to the townspeople—which he feels sure will not be in vain-to give further support to enable him to cope with the increased de- mand.

LLANBEDR. The workers at Hendre Manganese Mine on March 14th gave a concert at Nantcol School at which a silver collection was made. The sum of JE2 7s. 3d. was received for Llanbedr Red Cross Sewing Guild, which has made sev- eral hundreds of garments since the beginning of the war. As the funds are at a low ebb the contribution was much appreciated. Mrs. M. Wood, Brongwynedd, is the president.

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Mallwvd Brothers. I Farrier HUGH WILLIAMS. I Farrier Hugh Williams joined the 1st London Welsh Battalion of the R.W.F. shortly after the outbreak of war. He has served in France for the past two years. Private JOHN WILLIAMS. I Private John Williams joined the R.W.F. three years ago and for the past two years has been serving in Egypt and latterly in Palestine. Both are sons of Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams, Pontarisgen, Mallwyd.

Talybont Hero. I Private TOMMY LLOYD. I Fe ddaeth y newydd galarus o faes y frwydr fod Private Tommy Lloyd, mag ieuangaf Mr. Isaac Lloyd, Cefnerglodd, wedi cael ei glwyfo mor dost yn Ffrainc fel y bu farw o'r niweidiau y dydd canlynol. Yr oedd wedi bod adref ar leave am bythefnos y Nadolig. Y chydig fisoedd yn ol daeth hysbysiad o'r War Office fod Isaac Lloyd, Llanafan, mab hynaf Mr. Lloyd, ar gel] yn Ffrainc,

REVIEWS. "Captain Gault," by William Hope Hodg- son; London, Eveleigh Nash, 5s. One of the reasons why" Captain Gault" should be read by every Welshman is that the author, having given up his home in the South of France for the trenches in Flanders, has taken a place at Borth where his wife now resides. Followers of current literature will remember that Mr. Hope Hodgson as a writer primarily of imaginative stories. Those who have read the ''Night Land," written in such beautiful language, or "Carnacki, the Ghost Finder," will wonder that he can turn out such amusing reading as that found in "Captain Gault." It is essen- tially what the authors describe it, namely, a "Cheerful Tale for the Front; but it is more than this: it is a series of episodes written around the adventures of a skipper-smuggler of the present day. It is equal in every respect to Captain Kettle, but what charms the reader who knows the sea is the intimate rnd accurate knowledge of everything referring to ships and shipping. The book holds the leader from the first to the last page. It would perhaps be unfair to express the hope that the author of "Captain Gault" should give us more of the same stuff when he is capable of The House on the Borderland" and the "Boats of Glen Carrig," but it is permissible to appeal to him for a second volume giving the further ex- periences of Captain Gault to be ritten when he wants a little relaxation from his line mystery work. Those who know Mr. Hodgson know that his personality breathes through the hero of the book under review no less than in "The Luck of the Strong" and "The Ghost Pirates." When the guns cease to boom over Flanders we hope Mr. Hodgson will remain in the country to bring to Cardiganshire a little of the fame which attaches to his name in the circles of leading litterateurs.

BERTH. Miss Mary Davies, Bryngwynau, formerly of Esgermaen Newydd, was successful in winning the silver cup in a competition for elocution at an eisteddfod at Talybont j last week. The adjudicator was Llew Meirion. Miss Davies is an elocutionist of rare talent and has on previous occasions won two silver cups, one at Borth in 1903 and the other at Talybont in 1917. She competed at the National Eisteddfod in 1903 at Llanelly and secured the second prize. She has moreover been awarded two gold medals in similar com- petition at Penrhyncoch and Talybont. The following successes are announced by the Tonic Sol-fa College as a result of the recent examinations :—Junior certificate Dd. Phillips, Pencefn; John Phillips, Pencefn; Margaret Phillfps, Pencefn; Hannah Rowlands, Bro- dawel; Ruth Jones, Llwyngynau: Vaughan Jones, Llwyngwynau; Maggie Edwards, Esger: Letitia Edwards, Esger; Maggie Morgans, Ty newydd; Elizabeth Lewis, Tyhen; and W:i i Jenkiiis, Tynswydd. Elementary certificate: John T. Jones, Tynreithyn Shop; Bessie Put- Fullbrook Mill; Mary Evans, Rhosfawr; John Philips, Pencefn; Hannah Rowlands, Brodawel; and Nellie Jones, Llwyngwynau. Intermediate certificate: John T. Jones, Tynreithyn Shop; and David M. Jenkins, Tvnswydd. Matricula- tion: Miss Mary E. Jenkins, Tynswvdd. Mr. J. S. Evans, Llwyncolfa Fawr, their tutor, has J himself qualified for the first and second stage I musical and vocal expression at the same College. Mr. Evan Jones (Ap Odwyn), Bryncipill, ha- qualified for the diploma of A.T.S.C. at the recent examinations. He has been appoinlPll examiner under the Tonic Sol-fa College flD local secretary and examiner of Victoria College of Music. Ile is the first to be successful ii., gaining this diploma in the locality. Besid, possessing musical talent he is also a bard of considerable merit.

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