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The War.
The War. Rush of Recruits. Both at Mountain Ash and Aberdare the rush of recruits to the colours still goes on apace. Nearly 1,000 persons were enrolled at these two places 4ast week and were despatched to various military centres. Some of these cen- tres are overcrowded, and the authori- ties have been unable to cope with the huge numbers that are being drafted in by every .ain. A few Aberdare boys, who were told to go to Brecon, and who went, were sent back to Aberdare to await orders. They were in the T.V.R. Station on Monday giving a hearty send-off to comrades who were bound for Cardiff, and they were quite dis- appointed at having to wait a few days more before being called up for service. The recruits who are now enrolled at Aberdare and Mountain Ash are not all sent to Cardiff, as was the case a week ago. The majority of them depart by the G.W.R. trains to Bristol, Preston, Dorchester, Taunton, and other depots direct. Every batch who depart get a cordial send-off by their friends and relatives, and even strangers. The people are beginning to look up to Tominv Atkins once more as the sav- iour of his country. All along the T.V.R. line, as far as Abercynon, points of vantage are crowded with people, who shake their handkerchiefs and shout their cheers to the men who are bound for active service. At Carnetown, opposite the signal-box, detonators are fired as each train passes, hearing material for Lord Kitchener's Army. The same thing is also done every day at Aberdare. Every effort is being made to keep friends to-ether in the same regiment, and a number of local lads have joined the Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Hampshire Regiments. Special quali- fications are required for the Grenadier Guards. A man's height must be oft. 8iin., and he must be well-proportion- ed, but five persons answered this description at Aberdare on Monday and joined the Guards. Two Aberdare men have joined the 7th Hussars, viz., Mr Richard Wil- liams. Werfa, Abernant, and Mr Har- old Maurice Hughes, of the L. and P. Bank, Aberdare. They left Cardiff for Bristol last Monday afternoon. Rumours and Criticism. During the past fortnight rumours have gained currency all over the country that many thousands of Russian soldiers have arrived in Scot- land, bound for France to join the Allies. This has not yet been con- firmed by the War Office and the Press Bureau. Very few writers undertake the risky work of criticising the Allied Troops at the front, but Mr Robert Blatchford, in last Sunday's Weekly Despatch, freely blames the strategy of General Joffre. I was clear from the beginning, says Blatchford, that Germany intended making for Paris via Belgium, and Ger- many preferred risking a war with Britain to giving up that easier route. General Joffre's very plain duty should be to mass troops at those points in the North instead of worrying about Alsace and Lorraine. What were the facts and what were the resultsThe Germans were at least three to one all along that particular line. The French did not send reinforcements to help the Belgians, and if reports be accurate, the British have had to bear the brunt of the battle to the North of Paris while a few Germans have been enter- taining the strength of the French Armies at other places. "I can only say," wntes Blatchford, "that French generalship has been very bad." But then, perhaps it is unfair to judge too soon. Generals Joffre and French may have some cards up their sleeves, which will stagger humanity. And Mr Blatchford admits this. They may be trapping the Germans down to- wards Paris to enable the British to land troops at Ostend and to come down on L the back of the German Army. We must wait and see. Tommy Atkins. Robert Blatchford pays a brilliant tribute to the British Army. "Tommy Atkins," he says, "is unique. To say that we love him is not enough; we have to say that besides being the fin- est. soldier we ever knew he is the most original and peculiar kind of soldier the world has yet produced. I do not be- lieve that any nation but the British could produce a Tommy Atkins. Tom- my Atkins marching or entraining for the front; Tommy Atkins in the French village; Tommy Atkins under fire; Tommy Atkins fighting day after day on the retreat; Tommy Atkins wounded; Tommy Atkins anywhere and all the time is the most astounding and magnificently British personality ever seen upon a field of battle. Some tell us England is decadent, that the British are played out. But the nation which can turn out men like Tommy Atkins by the hundred thous- and has not come yet to the top of its form; it is only now moving towards its highest achievement." The Aberdare Recruiting Centre. It is not known to many of our readers that the premises on the corner of Station Street and Cardiff Street which is now the chief military centre of Aberdare, it being utilised by the authorities for recruiting purposes, is the property of the Aberdare Co- operative Society, and has been lent to the War Office free of charge. A Band Wanted. It has been suggested that a valu- able recruiting factor would be a band in one of the upper floors of this estab- lishment-which, by the way, was prev- iously a Musical Institute—discoursing martial or national airs. The effect, I am sure, would be magic. Music hath charms to stimulate and "buck up" the lagging potential soldier who is halting between two opinions. Recruits' Send.off. In the vicinity of the local "war office" crowds congregate and loafers lounge every day and throughout the day. The queues outside our local places of amusement are nothing com- pared to the multitudes that assemble in Station Street. The daily march of the recruits from the enlisting station to the railway station is watched by enthusiastic, cheering crowds, and the connonading which accompanies the de- parture of the T.V.R. trains which convey the contingents to their destin- ation gives one an idea of the thrill experienced in a bombarded town. Further News of Mr. Leslie Evans. Last Saturday Mr W. J. Evans, Aberdare, received the following letter from a Dublin gentleman, who.has new- ly arrived from Nuremberg. The letter explains itself. The message referred to was written by Leslie himself, and simply contained the words, All well— Leslie." I am writing to let you know about Mr. Leslie Evans, whom I met in Nuremberg last month. All the Eng- lishmen in Nuremberg who were liable for military service were arrested and detained. v Among them were Mr. Evans and myself. Some of us were set free after a few days, having been examined by a Medical Officer and cer- tified as not being fit for military ser- vice. I am soriy to say that I don't think Mr. Evans was among the latter. I made inquiries and went to his rooms, but was told that he had not come back. As he is only 17, 1 thought they would let him free on account of his age, and was much surprised not to see him among the batch that was set free. From what I could find out it appears that the prisoners of war in Nuremberg will probably be sent to either Ingol- stactt or Grafenbourg, which are mili- tary encampments in the Bavarian for- ests, about 50 miles from Nuremberg. They may have to work at planting trees or some light sort of work like that. I was told that they would be allowed to buy food, etc., and would have a fair amount of liberty. Two English friends of his whom he was living with in Nuremberg have also been taken. So he will have good filends with him. I gave his name to the American Consul in Nuremberg, who said he would do every thing possible for him. As soon as I got to London I put his case before the Foreign Office, who said that they were trying to effect an exchange for the British subjects in Nuremberg. It is now 10 days since I saw him, so he may have been liberated and al- lowed to go into Switzerland by now. He took his detention very pluckily, and did not seem very downcast about it. I enclose a message he gave me before we were arrested the second time, telling me to send it if I got to England before him. He was afraid to write any more in case I might be searched. Perhaps you would let me know if you have heard anything from him. It is quite probable that he may be set free at any moment on account of his age, and then allowed to go to Switzerland, where he would receive help from the Consul. I enclose a paper we were given from Iia TTnroirrn nffino "LI.v '-II.UI.F;.I.I. Readers of the "Leader" will be in- terested to know that our humorous and versatile correspondent from Mountain Ash, Pat Rafferty, has joined Kitchener's Army. He is with ithe 9th Battalion New Welsh, which is now stationed at Park House Camp, Salisbury Plain. Ere long our corres- pondent may be in a position to, in his own Hibernian way, "Tell us all about the war And what they killed each other for." In another column will be seen a re- port of a presentation to Private D. W. Pugsley, of the Seaforth Highlanders, a resident of Cwmbach, and who was until recently the representative of the "Aberdare Leader" in that village. May Privates Pat and Pugsley render a good military account of themselves, and may they return home unscathed and covered with glory. Aberdare Teachers' Levy. A meeting of the Aberdare N.U.T. was held at the Higher Standard School on Monday, Mr Matt Lewis pre- siding. It was decided unanimously that a levy of 2- per cent. be paid by 2 1 4 certificated teachers and Ii per cent. by other teachers below that grade to- wards the Prince of Wales' Fund until the end of .e war. The money is to be paid to collectors appointed by the staff of each school. Mr W. J. Harris was appointed secretary and treasurer of the Fund. It was decided to apply for direct representation on the com- I mittee of we local fund, and in the event of the application being granted, Mr Jack S. Thomas, hon. sec. of the N.U.T., to act as representative. I Cried Because he could not Enlist. The spirit of the young men of Aber- dare may be judged from an incident J which occurred at the recruiting centre on Saturday. One strong young man offered his services, but the doctor would not pass him on account of his eye-sight being bad. He tried to bribe the doctor by offering him 2s. 6d., but the medico would not accept it, and the applicant left the recruiting station with tears in his eyes. Special Police for Aberdare. A largely attended meeting was held at the Market Hall, Aberdare, on Mon- day evening for the purpose of enlist- ing men who were prepared to act as special police during the war. Some 200 men offered their services and were enrolled. They were subsequently put through a number of drills, which were continued on the Ynys Field on Tues- day evening. It is understood that a large number of the younger men will be invited to enlist in Kitchener's Army, as only a small proportion of the older men will be required for the special police. Trecynon Ambulance Men. The following ambulance men have volunteered for service during the war. F. denotes foreign; h, home; and h.c., bearer company:—Super. H. Wheeler, f. service; 1st Ambulauce Officer J. B. Nicholas, f. service; Sergt. D. Thomas, f., h. or b.c. Corporal Robert Stanton. do.: Private Steve Jones, do.; Pte. E. Rees, do.; Pte. W. M. George, home I military hospital: Pte. Rees Smith, b.c.; Pte. D. W. Hopkins, f, h. or b.c.;
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Words about Warfare.
Words about Warfare. BY STUDENT. The pen is, after all, mightier than the sword, though the sword is very much in evidence at the present moment. We are told that the writings of Nietsche, the Ger- man philosopher, is responsible for the doctrine of "might is right," and brute force, which has taken so firm a hold of German rulers. We hear and read a great deal of that particular writer nowadays, but few people are familiar with his works. He advocated the destruc- tion of the physically unfit and the glorification of the strong and valor- ous. And yet he himself suffered from physical disabilities through- out his life. He inherited a shame- ful disease from his parents and died in a lunatic asylum. This war will, no doubt, add a few words to our vocabulary. Mention of the Uhlans cause a shiver to pass through the spinal cord of nervous people. We shall soon hear the youngsters in our streets calling each other blooming Uhlans, when quarrelling. The children have already par- odied a well-known comic song, as follows Hold your nand out, Germany Hold your hand out, Germany, England and France Will make you dance, Hold your hand out, Germany. Let us hope that England and France will very soon make the German Army dance homeward to Berlin. Up to the time of writing the Germans have had a great deal of their own way, and the French Army have made little or no im- pression on them. To come within 30 miles of Paris in a month's time, after being entertained for a week or more by the plucky Beigians, is not bad business from the German point of view. It is gratifying to note that the three great Powers, Russia, France and England, have agreed that no terms shall be settled with Ger- many separately. The war must be over in every sense and in every country before a final settlement can be arrived at. This preliminary step is a favourable omen that there will be no quarrelling among the Allies after the war is over, as was the case with the Balkan States. When Germany is beaten, as beaten she must be, will she con- tinue a monarchical form of govern- ment or become a Republic 1 Some people who pretend to be able to read the signs of the times say that the history of France in 1870-71 will he repeated in Germany in 1914-15. It would serve the Kaiser jolly well right to lose his throne and have his moustache singed. e It ought to be an exploded theory by now that inter-marriages be- tween Royal persons of different nationalities promote peace and a better understanding between nations. We know how it works o it. in the lives of ordinary people. The patience of magistrates is often taxed by family frictions and family squabbles, and there are more mar- riage separations caused by family- in-law meddlers on both sides than by anything else. If there was any virtue in family alliances England and Germany ought to be like the Siamese twins. They ought to be most devotedly at- tached to each other, and the en tente cordiale should be between Germany and England and not be- tween England and France. There was a good deal of German blood in Queen Victoria, and several of her children married German Princes and Princesses. The German Kaiser and our King George V. are first cousins, but that fact seems to weigh very little when quarrels arise between the nations. The Welsh Outlook," a Cardiff journal of progress, has discovered the next .bogey, after we have got rid of the German bogey. In its September number it states: Rus- sia may take the place of Germany as the greatest menace of inter- national peace." The editor also states "We hope even in the case of victory, that Germany will not be utterly crushed, and that of her own will she will become a republic. In that case she and France and ourselves may be able to arrange some strong, peaceful and powerful defensive alliance that will be able to stand up before any aggressive- ness on the part of Russia." So after this war is over th" piling up of armaments is not to cease. The only difference will be that we shall build ships and organise armies against Russian aggression instead of German aggression. What non- sense. No, Russia, however envious i she may become of Great Britaim need not be a thorn in our flesh. It may be unfortunate that we are fighting with her now against Ger- many, but so far all our hopes are concentrated on Russian victories over Germany and Austria. Last Saturday official news was issued of 15 British trawlers sunk in the North Sea, by German cruisers. Why doesn't the German Navy fight our battle-ships instead of running after our cockle boats. This does not speak well of German prowess. Some of the recruits who go from Aberdare and Mountain Ash to Car- diff are sent on to Taunton, there to await further instructions. A letter has been received in the "Leader" Office from an Aberdare recruit at Taunton complaining of the accom- inodation at that place. We would have been destitute if we had no cash," he writes. "We are not t grumbling," he adds, "and we don't mind roughing it a bit, but it's rather 'thick.' All's well so far." Doubtless it is exceedingly diffi- cult to cope with the thousands of men that are coming in from various towns and villages day after day, but surely the authorities should organise a decent place for the men to sleep free of charge, after having come forward manfully and patriot- ically to help their country at a cri- tical hour. If accommodation is not ready, and arrangements not complete, why not instruct the men to stay home until the necessary pre- parations have been made.
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War Jottings. BY "OPTIMIST/' A well-known tradesman in the lower part of the valley has had the following notice in his shop window —"Business as usual during the European Altera- hons." We taboo everything German now. Yet the German words, "Ich Dien," meaning "I serve," are attached to the Royal Feathers in the Prince of Wales' crest. Could not these words be de- leted and a motto in Welsh, such as I'cEich dyn," be placed instead? I com- mend this suggestion to the notice of those who are in charge of the Prince of Wales' Fund. Two well-known Aberdare boys have the distinction of being on the H.M.S. Duke of Edinburgh, one of the cruisers that gave chase to the two German men of war, viz., the Goeben and Bres- lau, in the Mediterranean Sea. These were Dai Jenkins, a stoker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, of 25 Catherine Street, and Will Palmer, son of Mr. Palmer, of Bute Street. In a letter to his parents Jenkins remarked that they had "heaps of fun," and that every man on board was fairly itching to send the German ships to the bottom of the sea. In a further letter, dated August 15th, from Port Said, young Jenkins says: "We arrived here this morning from Platea. We are going through the Suez Canal on our way to the Red Sea, and from there to the Coast of German East Africa where there is a bit of dis- order, and I think we are going to 'and there. We have had tons of sport lately in chasing Germans." Dai is very popu- lar at Aberdare, and has a smile for everyone. His father was a member of the old Volunteer Brigade, and is a splendid shot. A well-known Godreaman young man, who is at present engaged at the Front, (Wrote a letter to a friend in Foundry Town, in which he savs: "When next you write to me kindly let me know vlhat I shall bring back with me from Berlin!" Premature optimism, I fear. Pathetic scenes are witnessed daily at the T.V.R. Station, Aberdare, from whence the recruits axe conveyed to Cardiff. There are wives with babes in arms, mothers, fathers, sweethearts, and friends present, and floods of tears are shed. The cheering that the fellows Teceive as the trains leave the station, however, help to keep them in good spirits. It is said that one local man, who has joined colours, has only three toes on his right foot and has a hole filled up 'with cork in his left leg! Many young men, however, look upon enlistment as a sure and cheap means of an outing to Cardiff or Pem- broke Dock. They often join in couples. They are mates in work, and one would -not care to enlist without the other. Many would-be recruits are under the impression that they will be im- mediately despatched to the Front. But they must learn first to shoot ac- curately, and must also be able to stand the strain of heavy marches. Mr. Arthur Jacobs, of Cardiff Street, has enlisted for active service in the ranks of "Our Pals" .Brigade at Car- diff. He will eventually be drafted to the Front with the 9th Battalion, 2nd Welsh Regiment. There are thousands of Jewish young men joining the colours daily. Cardiff alone could boast of over 153 up to Saturday last. These, of course, are drawn from the district also, and in- clude sons of well-to-do parents. They ,are all imbued with a fervid feeling of patriotism towards our Motherland. Locally, there will be several joining also. The members of the Ladies' Red Cross Society at Aberdare made collections in our principal streets on Saturday last. Armed with slot boxes and most engag- ing manners, they played havoc with the pockets of the local males. There are a good many in this valley interested in pigeon-flying. During the past few days a new regulation has been issued from the Government, which applies to owners of lofts in prescribed areas. The following is the full text of the regulation: "No person shall in any area, which may be prescribed by order of a Secre- tary of State, keep or have in his possession any ^carrier or homing pigeons, unless he had obtained from the chief officer of police of the district a permit for the purpose (which permit may at any time be revoked), and the chief officer of police may, if he con- siders it necessary or expedient to do so, cause any pigeons kept in contra- vention of this regulation to be libera- ted." Of course, it is not necessary for fanciers to apply to the local police stations for a permit until the area in which they live becomes prescribed by order of the Secretary of State. I feel sure that all fanciers will do their level best to help the officers in the execution of their duty. A large number of horses are re- quired by the Government, inasmuch ;as a good number have already been used up. and the Germans are eating their flesh. It behoves every loyal Britisher in our valley who has a spare speed to help the Government. Proud, indeed, were our young saw re- cruits when walking through Canon Street on Saturday night in their new uniforms. They were "heroes all," the cynosure of all eyes and the idols of the girls. Among those who have enlisted is Mr. Clifford Stanton, the eldest son of Mrs. and Mr. C. B. Stanton, miners' agent. Clifford has joined the 5th Battalion of the Welsh Regiment, and has already volunteered for active service. He is very popular in the town. He ie a splendid violin player. Clifford, like his father, is, above all, a Britisher. Many would-be recruits failed to pass the tests at Aberdare. But were they daunted? Oh dear, no. They imme- diately went down to the Mount, got enrolled, and were sent back to Aberdare to join their pals. It seems as if the authorities at Car- diff are being hard pressed in securing accommodation for the boys. Why cannot the young men be trained here at Aberdare? Would it not encourage many others to join?
War Mems.
War Mems. BY MEMO. "The more one studies the person- ality and work of Richard Strauss the more does it seem that he is something more than a man."—Mr Cyril Jenkins I fi "The Welsh Outlook." Well per- haps the fact that Strains was a musician justifies an over-zealous and ultra-enthusiastic fellow musician in declaring that the former was more than a man. We have it on tne authority of that greatest of all stud- ents of human nature—Shakespeare— that the being without a-ny music in him is less than a man. Correspond- ingly the one who possesses an ab- normal share of this divine gift is more than human. Ho is divine. He has seme of the attributes of the deity and is therefore deified by wendering ad- mirers. Further, it should be remembered I that Strauss was a Ger-man. which means, according to the new philosophy made in Germany and taught in Britain that he)8 a superman of tile type pro- bably described by the great Bernard Shaw, or one of the demigods men- tioned by Renan. Of course the Kaiser is of a. higher type still. It would be infra dig to refer to him as a demigod. He is at least on par with the Al- mighty-" meinzelf and gott." The following paragraph appeared in the "Times":—"The Kaiser left the Crown Prince at Sorbey, near Metz, and motored to the region in which Prince Oscar is situated, where he ad- dressed the regiment during the even- ing. The moon shone in a clear sky over the scene, where the Emperor de- livered his speech to the accompani- ment of guns booming in the distance at Verdun. The singing of the Nation- al Anthem brought an impressive gathering to a close." The first por- tion is rather novel and original, but the latter part is decidedly stereotyped. It appears to me that Germany is copying Aberdare methods. When- ever you see in the Leader a report of any club smoker, patriotic gatheding, or even a political meeting, it almost invariably winds up with the- finale, The singing of the National Anthem brought an interesting or pleasant or impressive gathering to a clo." It is interesting to observe the assiduous drilling that goes on at the Aberdare Drill Hall daily. Here you see men of all ranks and of all ages training themselves in readi- ness for any emergency that may transpire. The stripling and the greybeard are comrades in arms. The action of the latter is very com- mendable if only as an example and a stimulus to the former. Many of the elder ones are veteran Volun- teers in whom, although they have not borne arms for years, the fight- ing flame still burns brightly. MMaKmwaMMHMHMnMaMwnK
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I Aberdare Trades Council.
I Aberdare Trades Council. The monthly meeting of the above was held on Thursday, under the chair- manship of Mr John Davies. Congrats. fjle Chairman said that the Council could congratulate itself on being fairly successful at the last D.C. Elections. On behaif of the delegates he wished to congratulate CouncflTor m..Rees on his being appointed a Justice of Peace.—Several of the mem- bers commented on the unfair treat- ment meted out to the Labour Party by the authorities. They should have had more than one Labour J.P. in such a large industrial centre. It was decided that a protest be M?nt to the authori- ties. Relief Fund. -The Secretary gave a report of the work done by the local committee of the Prince of Wales' Fund. Several mombers took part in the discussion, and criticised the mode of selection of this committee. They thought that Labour was not fairly re- presented on the committee. — It was decided that the names of Messrs. Goodall, Hirwain; Jenkin Hees, Llwyd- coed; John Evans, Abercwrnboi; Enoch Jones, B. Brace, and J. W. Toms be for- warded to the local committee, with a request that they be added to the list of committee-men. Housing. — The Hirwain delegate brought forward the matter of housing at Hirwain. He hoped that the Labour Members would urge that at least 50 be built at Hirwain by the District Council.
ABERDARE COUNTY SCHOOL FOR…
ABERDARE COUNTY SCHOOL FOR CIRLS. The above School will re-open on September 15th next. The Headmistress will be in attend- ance at the School on Monday, Septem- 'I ber 14th, for the purpose of interview- ing parents.
MERTHYR TYDFIL UNION.l
MERTHYR TYDFIL UNION. l Appointment of Junior Clerk in Collector's Office. THE Guardians of the Poor of the JL above Union invite applications for the Appointment of Junior Clerk in the Office of the Collector and Warrant Officer. Applicants must be about 16 or 17 years of age, and be good writers and quick at figures. Salary 12/6 per week payable month- ly subject to deductions under the Superannuation and National Health Insurance Acts. Candidates will be required to sit for an examination in writing, etc., of which due notice will be given to them. Applications, accompanied by copies of three recent Testimonials, must reach me not later than Monday, the 14th day of September, 1914, and must be on forms which may he obtained from my Office, either by personal ap- plication, or by post, in the latter case enclosing a stamped addressed Foolscap envelope. By Order, FRANK T. JAMES, Clerk to the Guardians. 134 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil.
BOYS' INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL,…
BOYS' INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, ABERDARE. The Sohool will re-open for the Autumn Term on Monday, 14th September. Forms of application for admission may be obtained from the Head Master, who will be in attendance at the school t,) interview parents and new pupils from 2 p.m. on the 10th, 11th and 12th instant.
MERTHYR TYDFIL UNION.
MERTHYR TYDFIL UNION. THE GUARDIANS invite TENDERS -L for the supply to the Workhouse, Merthyr Tydfil, Pantscallog House, Dowlais; Pontsarn Sanatorium, the Training School, Aberdare; the Cottage Homes, Trecynon, Llwydcoed, Hirwain, .re Abercwmboi, Cwmbach, Tydfil House and Bargoed, of :— Sides of Beef and Legs (cut close to the rump). Joints for Officers. Mutton, Pork and Suet, Fish, Bacon (Cumberland Cut), Bread, Flour (Leathertie), Oatmeal (Scotch), Groceries, Tobacco and Snuff, Potatoes, Onions and Greengroceries, Corn, Wheat, Oats, etc., and. Coal and Coke. Out-door supplies at Merthyr, Dow- lais, Hirwain and Aberdare:— Beef and Mutton (best quality), Foreign meat must not be tendered for. The above tenders to be for six months only, viz., from the 1st October, 1914, to the 31st March, 1915 (both inclusive). Payments quarterly, but Butchers and Grocers may draw on account once in the middle of a quarter. Printed forms of tender, which alone can be received, and which contain the conditions of contract, may be obtained, together with evelopes in which the same must be returned, on application to the Masfcer at the Workhouse, or the Superintendent, at the Aberdare Train- ing School, who will furnish all other particulars. Goods not in the above list can be seen in the Forms of Tender. Tenders, with samples (where re- quired), to be sent in on or before Mon- day, 14th September, 1914, those for the Workhouse, Pantyscallog House, and Pontsarn Sanatorium on the white forms, and for the Training School and Cottage Homes on the pink forms. The Guardians do not bind them- selves to accept the lowest or any ten- der, and reserve to themselves the right of accepting the whole or any portion of any tender as they may think fit to select, and to accept a tender in respect only of a Dortion of the quantity re- quired of any article. The forms of tender must be strictly adhered to. Tenders, unless received by Monday, 14th September, 1914, at 6 p.m., will not be opened. By order, FRANK T. JAMES, Clerk to the Guardians. 134 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, 1st September, 1914.
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The War.
Pte. W. Thomas Davies, do.; Pte. John James Williams, do.; Pte. Hopkin Lewis, do.; Pte. D. G. Evans, b.c.; Pte. Wm. Evans, b.c.; Pte. Harry Rees, h. or b.c.; Pte. David John Owen, do.; Pte. Richard Evans, do.; Pte. Gwilym Samuel, do.; Pte. John Thos. Jones, f. service. Dr. Wilson, Trecynon, is the hon. surgeon. Any donations towards providing equipments, etc., will be gratefully received by Mr. Jas. Berry, hon. sec., Mill Street, Trecynon.