The Aberdare Leader

Gifts to Welsh Soldiers. Mrs. T. L. Davies, Riverside, Abcr- «tnarij secretary of the Aberaman Dor- ian Society, has received from Mrs. Uoyd George, Chairman of Executive of the National Fund for Welsh Troops, whose object is to provide additional (,<>iniorts for Welsh Hegijnonts at home and abroad, an acknowledgment of gifts of shirts, socks and tvristlets sent by the Society. Also Major L. Thomas, writing on Mialf of the Colonel and men of the frth Welsh Regt., which is now in r r: rice, conveys their best thanks to M rs. Davies and her noble band of workers for a parcel of comforts, cigar- ettes, etc.. stating that the recipients greatly appreciate the gifts and the kindly thought which prompted the "appy action of the givers.

Aberdare Soldier's Experiences. Private-'James Griffiths, 7207 D Com- pany 1st Dorsets, an Aberdare Reserv- Ist, was called up at the commencement ^f the war in August, He went out to France with the British Expeditionary Porce, and has been in the firing line ever since, but has emerged unscathed from the many battles in-which he has fought. In the retreat from Mons he was with Private Lemuel Davies, of I)iike Street, JTbei-dare, when the latter was wounded. He is the son of Mrs. Griffiths, 436 Cardiff Road, and a brother to Mr Isaac Griffiths, well- known in I.L.P. circles. The other day his mother received from him the Princess Mary's Gift, including tobacco IIOX, pipe, card and photo of King and Queen, which he sent home complete as a souvenir. I

Aberdare Man Joins R.A.M.C. Mr L. Jackson, Trevor Street, Aber- dare, who joined the Royal Army Medi- cal Corps a few weeks ago, has now been transferred from Cardiff to Aber- ystwyth. Mr. Jackson was assistant superintendent with the Refuge Assur- ance Co. at Aberdare for the past few years, and he and his wife were ex- tremely popular with all who knew tjiem. His enlistment in the Medical £ Wps has necessitated the removal of his wife also, but his position is being k^pt open for him, and Mr and Mrs. .Jackson are looking forward to coming back to Aberdare to reside when the war Is over.

Abercwmboi Man on H.M.S. Tiger. Letters Home to His Wife. Mr Alfred Allen, 17 Park View Ter- j Abercwmboi, who previous to the J\'ar worked as a builder at the local garden City, was on the Tiger when that ship, with others, took part in the ^agnifie<»nt naval action on the North on Sunday week. The German ship Bluecher was sunk, and it was re- ported that a second ship foundered, that another was badly damaged. Lion, Sir David Beatty's flag- was struck by a German ball, and the Tiger was then obliged to take on the brunt of the work. rp.Mr. Allen is a signalman on H.M.S. lger. He belonged to the Navy some eats ago, but deserted in 1909. When ^ar broke out, however, he volun- teered his services and was given his Present post. I Jhe first of the two letters is dated an. 2(ith, two days after the action, «nd is addressed to his wife at the ove address, in Abercwmboi. 40 Mess, H.M.S Tiger, cio G.P.O., London. We have been in action with the Ger- mans, and we have wiped a little bit off the slate, and I am thankful to say I came through safe. We lost our Engineer-Captain and 10 men, and a few wounded, but it must have been a terrible slaughter on the ship we sunk and th" others, which were afire fore and att. I dare say that by the time you receive this letter all the news will be in the pars, and you will see that the Tiger played a big part in the battle. As our fellows were\firing their guns, each shell was accompanied by a shout, One for Scarborough,' 'One tor Harwich,' and so on all through the action. It was splendid." The second letter is dated Jan. 28th, and the following are extracts from it: 1 want to toil you a little more of our battle on Sunday. The papers I have seen have said a lot about who sunk the Bluecher, but I evpect they are guessing. Anywav, lie!! you it was H.M.S. Tiger which sank Liie Bluecher. For about 20 minutes three German Cruisers bombarded us. You see we were in the lend after the Lion was struck, and therefore we were in the thick of it until our other ships could get a look in. Then we singled off the-Bluecher and sank her, and the last we saw of the other German ships they were burning from stem to stern, and I believe one has sunk since. I told you how they would make a mis- take in their baby-killing raids. I was in the funeral party to-dy. We buried the remains oi those killed, and it was a very impressive sight I can tell you. I think I'd rather be in action, of the two."

cwmaman patriots. One of Cwmaman's representatives at the Front, viz., Francis J. Gubb (late Assist. Scoutmaster 1st Cwmaman Troop of Scouts), now Driver in the Royal Field Artillery, having been granted special leave for good conduct, visited his parents, Mr and Mrs Thos. Guhh, of Neol Street, last week. He was in the historic retreat from Mons, and also in other important engage- ments, coming through all scatheless. He returned to the firing line m Satur- day evening, when a large number of friends assembled to bid him God-speed. Cwmaman is proud of Mr and Mrs ^rubb, who have four sons serving in xi.M. Army, viz. (1) Francis J. Gubb (R.F.A.); {2) Tom Guhh, Grenad:er Guards; (3) Chas. Gubb, Welsh lie, (4) Geo. Gnbh, Welsh Reg. Driver F. G. Gubb, R.F.A., wishes to convey through tie "Aberdare Leader" his thanks to the Aberdare 'Chamber of Trade and their secretary for their welcome New Year's Gift. It was greatly appreciated by him and his comrades. News has reached the village that Driver Wm. fly. Scammell, H.F.A., is now engaged on active service with one of the Ammunition Cohimns.

Letter from the Front. ATKINSON'S HEPLY TO JOHNSON. The following is a reply to the letter published in last week's "Leader :— Dear Johnson,— Your letter reached me safe after many vicissitudes. You see we don't work in the same districts here for months at a time, the same as 1 used to do in the Bwllfa. We shift about a good deal. I'm glad I was i, collier before I became a soldier, because it is all underground work here. I wish we had a few trams of coal, though, for it is deucedly cold, and there is no danger of gas explosions. The explosions out here are in the air, and on the surface and not underneath. It is almost a complete deadlock out here. War has developed into a funny kind of business altogether. We are here for a week sometimes without seeing a single blessed German. Fancy having to fight a man you can't see. When it is my turn to be in the front trench I can hear them jabbering away, but devil a sign of anything to be seen. How- ever, it doesn't do to look for them, or a man might lose his eyesight, or his scalp. 1 spent, a few evenings in one of the j French villages last week. I had had a nice hath and a complete change of clothing, so felt pretty confident in edging on to one of the prettiest of French girls in the village. She could speak no English, and it is only a very imperfect smattering of French I can muster, picked up since I am out Ilei-e I managed to keep my end up fairly well though, and we had a nice time. By the way, your remarks on dress fashions at Aberdare appealed to me in the light of what I see here. No pneu- monia blouses or pneumatic spats out here at all, and the girls look all the better without them, I imagine. The new type of blouse is up right against the chin. You can hardly put a finger on a bare part when you want to tip the. face up to deliver a kiss .semi-hori- zontally. Otherwise the girls here are very much the same as elsewhere, What Paris thinks to-day in dress, Lon- don thinks to-morrow, and Aberdare the day after. But, as I said before, no spats. I am looking forward to meeting a good many Aberdare boys about March and April, when the weather changes. and when the reinforcements are sent out. We want them badly in order to drive the enemy from his trenches into his own country. Send word soon and let me know when the war is likely to be over. We hear and see very little of what other regiments in other parts of the country are doing. Yours truly, ATKINSON. Trench No. 4, f.:1 Uassee.

War Jottings. BY "OPTIMIST." I had an interesting chat with Stoker Alf Kruger, of H.M.A.S. Australian, who was in Aberdare recently. Alf is an old Aberdare boy, and formerly resided with his parents at Maesydre. His parents emigrated to Australia several years ago, and now reside at Sydney. Alf joined the Australian Navy over two years ago, and at the commencement of the war entered on active service. His ship, commanded by Lieut. Hyde, was soon in active operation around the Fiji Islands. It took part in the historic con- flict near the Falkland Islands, and helped to sink three German cruisers. The Australian has been guarding the traffic routes on the high seas. Stoker Kruger looked in the pink of condition. Among the crew on his ship there were no casualties. The ship arrived at Devon- port last week, and Alf took the oppor- tunity of slipping over to see his old friends. He is an old National School boy. I hear that Private Emlyn Evans, eon of Mr. Evans, formerly of Seymour Street, Aberdare, has been laid up at one of the military hospitals in Rouen, France. Emlyn has been out with the Army Service Corps, and has had some very trying experiences. I hope he has recovered and will soon be home again. Cwmdare continues to make soldiers of its sons. Private William Thomas Davies, of 21 Broncvnon Terrace,, ia with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Wrex- ham; Private David Evans, fireman, of Broncynon, is with the Shropshire Light Infantry; Private Will Clayton, of Queen Street, is with the 5th Welsh at I Tunbridge Wells, and Private William Parry, of 12 Broncynon Terrace. Private Bert Jones, of 20 Mill Street. Trecynon, I is also with the R.W.F. at Wrexham. I TTD to date no fewer than 46 members j of the Conservative Club at Abercynol1 have joined 'the colours, whilst the club in Ynysvbwl can boast of having sent 29 of its members to don the uniform. Mardy, another small district, heads the I list with no fewer than 230 Conserva- tive Club recruits. Private Tom Jei,ki"s ,of Gadlys, Aber- dare, is with the Royal Garrison Artill- ery stationed at Kilroot Camp in Ire- land. Jenkins wa^ home on a few days' leave last week. He is quite well and cheerful. po used to be the gcalkeeper of the old Gadlys Rovers? A.F C. His dis- plays were splendid, a nd earned for him many laurels. He is a quiet and un- assuming fellow. Private G. Vaughan, of Philip Street, Mountain Ash, who has been out at the Front with the 1st Royal Scots, was wounded at the battle of Dixmude on ¡ the 17th of November. He had been wounded at the battle of Mons in September, but got well enough, to re- turn to action in October. I hope he will soon recover. Private Charles Oxenham, of the 2nd Welsh Regiment, has returned home frost-bi'tten a'ld suff^ri'ig from a wound in the back of the neck sustained at the battle of Ypres. He is making good progress' towards recovery. An Aberdare voting man, who is with the Bantam Battalion at Porthcawl, says that 750 members of his Battalion left Porthcawl last week-end. They were under the command of Lieut. Watts Morgan. One of his pals carried the Battalion's mascot, viz., a bantam cock, which was crowing with gusto. "WP get good food and warm clothes," says the Aberdare man. I Private Reginald R. Tin my, a younger brother of Mr. Tinney, coal merchant, Aberdare, is with the 7th Cyclist Corps, and stationed at Cardiff. He tells me that his regiment is now awaiting orders to leave for Southern- down. Reggie likes military life very much. He has volunteered for active service. We have heard a good deal of the British prisoner of war named Bramble, who was brought up before a court- martial in Germany on a charge of attacking ft sergeant. I wonder whether be is the same person as Bramble from Bond Street, Aberdare, who I stated a week ago was missing, and was probably a prisoner of war in Germany. He was out with the 2nd Welsh Regiment. f was pleased to meet Corporal George I Stephens, of Monk Street, Aberdare. in town on Saturday evening last. He is a First Bombardier with the Royal Field Artillery stationed at Woolwich, and was home for a few days' leave. George is fully employed in training the new recruits for the Regular Army, and has the benefit of a wide experience gained in the South African War, from which he emerged with a few wounds. The recruits in his regiment must not be confused with those of Kitchener's Armv, who have joined for the duration of the war only. Those with the Artillery at Wool- wich are accepted for any period of seiwice with the Regular Army, and are getting quickly prepared for immediate c active service. Stephens was one of the organisers of the recent Carnival held by the Aberdare Football Club. He was also a clever footballer and can still play a good game at half-back. Private George Lewis, a member of the Aberaman Albions Football Club, who has been at the Front with the South Wales Borderers, has been wound- ed at the Battle of La Bassee. He is under treatment at the Liverpool In- Urinary, and is making good progress towards recovery. Mr. Tom Williams, of Gadlvs Gardens, Aberdare, County Court bailiff, has joined the colours .and is with the TDiii- tary police stationed at Aldershot. Previous to his departure from Aber- dare. he was made the recipient of a number of useful gifts, including shav- ing implements, by a number of friends at the Eagle Hotel. An Aberamanite, in the person of Private Frank Handley, of Way no Cottages, is with the 5th Welsh Regi- ment stationed at Haverfordwest. He is a grandson of Mr. Handley, formerly butcher in High Street, Aberdare. Young Handley distinguished himself in local Schoolboy League Football. On his mother's side he is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Kedward, of Wayne Cottages. He is a popular young man. I Private W. Behenna, the popular trainer of the Aberaman Albions Foot- ban Cluh, has joined the Bantams Battalion, and is now stationed at Col- I wyn Bay. He is a married man with a family.

Letter to the Front. I JOHN JONES' H lTM COMPLAINT. ¡ Sir,—1 was disgusted to read a letter in your last issue signed, John Jones. The poor man complains that the War I Oifice has sent- 250 gallons of rum to our troops at the front. He said that it was a temptation to our soldiers. Well, I expect Teetotal John is com- fortable enough himself and is far enough away from the temptation and the lighting. Bur, he need not be- l grudge our poor soldiers in the trenches a tiny tot of rum every day to keep out the cold. I fancy if he were in a trench up to his waist in mud or water he would like a wee drop, too. Our poor soldiers deserve all they get and more. And even if thev did have j enough rum to make them drunk, I think they would get sober before John Jones would ^get wise. Our fellows at the Front are at least doing their best. They are dying daily so that John Jones and his ilk may live. J.J., be a man, and not one of the slackers that stay at home criticising our brave soldiers at the front. Take up arms and do your duty. Kitchener is calling you. You can keep your temperance senti- ments and your wisdom for more peace- ful days.—Yours, etc., SOLDIER'S WIFE. Mountain Ash.

TO THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Dear Old Sledge-Swinger,—1 have been thoroughly amused with your ir- relevant and pointless tirade. It must be source of great pleasure to you -to set up dummies in order to knock them down again. It reminds me of a three-balls-a-penny affair. But what in all conscience has old Jeremiah done to you that you should disturb him after these thousands of years? You must be an ungrateful years? You must be an ungrateful fellow to stigmatize the old prophet as a sheep. He suffered enough, goodness knows, in his day, without having the knows, in his day, without having the additional slur cast upon him, by com- I paring him to an ordinary member of the I.L.P. Poor old Jerry! He Hardie's failure to reply to your I charges, I can ease your mind at once by saying that I am positive he never read your letter, and perhaps you wont I feel so bloated then. In one respect you have a great weakness you cannot distinguish be- tween a statement and a complaint. My reference to D.A. was not a complaint, but a mere statement of fact. Now let me give you another piece of in- formation. At the Memorial Hall (Aberdare) Mr. D. A. offered to con- I tribute to the I.L.P. funds. Need I say, it was not accepted. You'll be comparatively educated (politically) when I finish with you. I like the word "crave" very much in your letter, a sure case of making a mountain out of a mole hill. Now, about the "Pierponts" at the head of the I.L.P. Who are they? Names please. I have set the ex- ample. By-the-way, I see that your definition or a gentleman is a man with a pocket full of money. Let me inform you again that that idea is exploded. A person that gives money freely away will not redeem any of his past infamy. A point of greater importance is how did he possess it? Re the Socialist D.A.'s, if they could gamble with thousands in Marconis, if they could send their sons out to the South Ameri- can oil-fields, like Mr. Lloyd George did—for their health, of course, al- though he said recently that he was a comparatively poor man—and if they draw from the public purse jE5,000 lll- stead of zC400 a year, perhaps there would be some truth in your statement. But you are wide of the mark. You ask what is Socialism worth? Well, a great deal more than a Village Blacksmith, even if he represents the Merthyr Borough! He the war ques- tion, I have got to pay my share of the cost of this war, but you are begging the question. You believe in this war, • but you push others to do the sacrifice, whilst you do the singing. You say, Oh for a business Govern- ment!" Quite so, but let the people reap the benefit; no exploiters, please. State credit has proved to be sounder than Bank credit. So why not work on that basis, and business as usual and no chaos? The Banks were in distress. They had been drawing dividends, not on their assets, but on their debts. And yet the Government put them right once more, so that they could go on drawing dividends. You said some- thing about British law some time agov Poor fellow! It's a bit rough on you, but I must do it. You said that criticism can properly come only from above, so I take it that your cri- ticism of Hardie is improper. I think that is a logical deduction, because I have a shrewd guess that you are pretty low down anyhow, you are play- iBng a low down game. I have been looking through your letters, but I cannot find one statement that you have backed up. I can only see your foot-prints in the shifting sands of in- consistency, scrambling for shelter.—I am, etc., I AN I.L.1.er.

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Aberdare Man in Aden A Hot Christmas. Mr. Henry Hutchings, 27 Gadlys J^oad, Aberdare, has received the fol- lowing letter from Mr Arthur Dwyer, the Brecknock Battalion Band, ater Barracks, Aden, Arabia :— Dear Harry,—Just a line to convey Ins. deepest, sympathy to you on being '^M-iously injured. I read of the acci- in the "Aberdare Leader." Al- though I am about 7,000 miles from the !I,leI place now I like to get news from :weet Herdar. I am in the pink of *'°ndition. The only thing that worries IHe is that they did not send us to the front. But we have to be content u this station; it is all for King and 'untry. We relieved the Lancashire usiliers here, and they w ent to the j"'ing line. This is a terrible station— bad water and defective sanitation. have the honour of being the first battalion to go to Aden straight from England. All other troops come here vi" India after having been seasoned to the heat. We spent Christmas Day with the thermometer 97 in the shade. Vuite a change from zero, was it not? shall not worry you with our exploits J I ist now. I shall tell you all some day 11' the Lord will spare me to get back. '^member me to all the boys, including > larke and Morgans—if he has not re- joined the colours—and Tom Hughes, "oping you will soon recover, I remain, your once fellow-workman, Arthur l)\vyer, late cornet, Aberdare Empire. Mr. D wver and Mr Hutchings worked together one time at the Fforchaman ollievy. Some time ago Mr Hutchings snstained injuries whilst working at the Fforehwen Colliery, hence the refer- ence to the accident.