The Aberdare Leader

Time-Expired Aberdarian. As mentioned briefly in the "Leader" few weeks ago Sergeant John S trick- 'and. Aberdare, i.s now a time-expired '(in. and has been discharged, as his certificate puts it, "with a most Exemplary character." He is the Proud possessor of the South African /V'"? and Queen medal and also ol the Volunteer Long Service medal. In the present war he served with the 5th AVels.11 in the Dardanelles '^mpaign, and after the evacuation of <T:>l]ipoli was stationed at Solium, ru-ar Malta, for four months. When news came that the Turks were Massing at the Suez Canal he was SPilt to that quarter. He afterwards the Sinai desert, and took- in several engagements in Jsypt and Palestine, including the "1pnioral)le battle of Gaza, where so flary Welshmen fell, including ijjajrir Souther, of Merthyr; Sergeant T -J- Williams, Aberdare. and Sergt. tlatke, Cwmaman. Alf Pickering's Callantry.-Alt Pickering, of Aberdare, who in times of peace won laurels in the l'<;>)cbaii fte id and the sprinting arena, h.is also distinguished him- self ou titv Held of battle in France. Bombardier Pickering says that the enemy had been 'strafing' our lines and iiad knocked one of our guns out. Fritz then set tire to the gun- pit and the ammunition blew up. Volunteers to extinguish the lire 11 were called for. and three sergeants and two bombardiers, including our hero, responded lorthwith. They put the lire out. and did not e\peet to lie- any more of the event. Soon after, however, Bomb. Picker- ing received a merit card inscribed (West Riding) Division. Extract from Divisional Order dated 27th July, 1917. The General Officer Commanding wishes to place on record his high appreci- ation of the galiant conduct of the following N.C.O. of A Battery. ;jl2 Brigade. R.F.A.. which has been brought to his notice by the Bri- gadier-Genl. Commanding H.A.. No. Bdr. A. S. Pickering." "Alt," as he is familiarly known, is the son of Mr. Pickering, G.W.R. engine driver, and Mrs. Pickering. Aberdare. He has a wife and two children residing at 2 High Street, Aberdare. He was in business as a hairdresser before he joined the colours. He was one of the first members of the Aberdare C.L.B.. which was formed in 189-3.

Posthumous Honour. Private Arthur B. Eschle, 15th West Yorks Regiment, who' was killed in action on July 1st, 1916, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery. Private Eschle was the youngest son of Mrs. Eschle, Bryny- gwaith, Llwydcoed, and prior to the war was engaged on the staff of Clarke's Business College, Leeds. He joined the Leeds Pals in September, 1914. Our readers will remember that Private Eschle was reported missing after the Somme offensive, and some time afterwardj hi> death was announced in the "Leader." Aberamanite Kiiled.-On Friday Inst news was received from the War Office by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cowdrey, 23 Cynon Street, Aber- aman, that their eldest son, Private Harry Cowdrey. 8th Batt., Solitli Wales Borderers. was killed in action on Aug. 2nd somewhere near Salonica. Harry joined the forces at the outbreak of the war, and had seen 3 months service in France. He had been twice in hospital with fever. His brother, Pte. Steve Cow- drey. is serving with the l/5th Welsh in Egypt, and has also been 3 years on active service in the Dar- danelles and other places. He was wounded in the thigh bv shrapnel. He was in the memorable battle of Gaza, after which he contracted fever and was for a time in hospital. He is now in Alexandria, having re- ( covered. Steve, who was a Terri- torial before the war, is 22 years of age. Poor Harry had not been home tfor two years. He was only 24 of age. Mr and Mrs Cowdrey have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Cunner Honoured.-Oii Thursday evening last, Mrs. Tom Evans, on behalf of the members of Bethania C.M. Church. Aberdare. made a presentation of a cheque to Gunner Willie Rowlands, the son of Mr and Mrs. Rowlands, of Catherine Street, who is home on leave. The Rev. W. Davies, M.A., the pastor, paid a high tribute to the recipient, who had been a faithful member of Bethania. Gunner "Rowlands had seen a great deal of fighting, having been out for over two years and a half. He fought at Nouve Chapelle. at the first and second battles at Ypres. and the Somme Offensive, where he was gassed and buried. Mr. and Mrs. Rowlands have another son. Tom Rowlands, who has been in the fighting line for the past two years. He was wounded some time ago. The following added their tribute of praise to Gunner llow- lands Messrs. David Griffiths. Joshua Davies, Tom Evans and Dan- iel Jones. Gunner Rowlands re- r turns to France on Monday. A 'committee has been formed at Beth- ania Church to arrange tor the re- ception of members coming home on leave. Mr. David J. Davies is the secretary. In Seven Battles.-Lan-ce Corpor- al Thomas Collins, whose home is at 16 Elizabeth Street, Aberdare. join- ed the Rifle Brigade 011 November 5th, 1815) and has been out in France since February, 1916. He has been through seven engage- ments. He was wounded once, and was in hospital "five weeks. He came home 011 leave on August 211cL and left Aberdare OIl Sunday last. Several friends arid relatives gather- ed together to wish him God-speed. Before joining Lance Corporal Col- lins worked as a collier at th Wind- ber Level, Cwmdare, and was held in high esteem by his comrades. He spoke in high terms c: the late LIeut. Tom Rees, .son i.I' Dr. and Mrs. P ees, Aberdare, whose last deed before going into action for the last time was to distribute .cigar- ettes to all the men in his companv. Guardian's Son Wounded. At the Merthyr Board of Guardians on Saturday a vote of sympathy with Guardian T. T. Jenkins, ex-chair- ir- man, was passed. Mr Jenkins' son, Lieut. Jenkins, iZo.il liers, is in hospital suffering from severe gunshot wounds in the stomach and face. After being hrc he lay in a shell hole for i} hours. when he was picked up by some R.A.M.C. men. On their way to the dressing station a German shell hurst over them, killing three Ger- mans who were assisting to carry him, and also some R.A.M.C. men. Lieut. Jenkins was struck in the mouth and his orderly was also wounded. R.N.A.S.—David Anthony, Sey- mour Street, Aberdare, is home oil his first leave since he joined up 2 months ago. He is in the Royal Naval Air Service, and is stationed at Crystal Palace. Prior to enlist- iiig he was apprenticed to Mr. Em- rys Evans, chemist, Aberdare. Visit Home.-A.C.1 T. Marchant Harris, solicitor, is pendillg () days leave home in Aberdare, and his many friends are pleased to see him looking so well. He joined the Royal Naval Air Service nearly 1 months ago, and for some months was stationed at Crystal Palace. He was removed to Yorkshire for a time, but latterly has been stationed at Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, near the mouth of the Thames. He re- turns to-morrow (Friday).

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. A GRATEFUL SOLDIER. » Dear Editor,-l should like to thank the boys of Aberdare for their kindness in sending me parcels. I ifln also receiving the Aberdare Leader every week. It is welcomed here by the Aberdare boys, who are always glad to get news from home. —I am, Sergt, W. J. COOK. 192905, B.E.F., France, son of Mrs. and Mr. Cook, 22 Green Street, Aberdare.

BRAVO LABOUR: Sir,—I am more proud than ever of Labour after seeing the magnificent majority which they gave last Friday —more than three to one—in favour of sending delegates to Stockholm, which name shudders the war- mongers. Labour is the only move- ment which will put a stop to this beastly war. They have the intelli- gence and capacity to negotiate for peace and end this monstrous waste of human life and money. Already this war has cost Europe -t24,000,000,000 1 Just think for a moment. Twenty-four billions, and what for? Workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but vour chains.—Yours, T. E. DAVIES. Trimsaran.

THE CWMAMAN CARNIVAL. Sir,—As a witness of the above Carnival I saw nothing which tended to impair one's credence in the higher life that these people preach. Undoubtedly the carpenter's son was as fond of a festival as our lads are to-day. If Lover of Reality is desirous of purging the churches he should upbraid the prayer leaders, deacons, etc.. who frequent drinking-houses on Saturday night and on Sunday have a conscientious reflexive. Were he to attend our theatres he would see some of these dear iiinl)-, seated, enjoying themselves, and also local preachers and superintendents help- ing to carry on the work that they preach against. Is it not time that these people commenced to practise what they preach? He that is with- out fault should cast the first stone.— Yours, etc., EREMITE.

ABERDARE BOYS IN MESOPO- TAMIA. Sir,—This letter is from three Aberdarians whQ met in Mesopo- tamia. First of all comes Gunner Jack Thomas, from Gadlys, who used to play for the Gadlys Rorers about six years ago. Next is Gunner Will Roes, from Aberewmboi. who is in the same Battery as Jack Thomas. Thirdly comes Sergeant M- McCarthy, from Aberaman, who used to be one of the local sports. and who is in the Machine Gun Corps. All three of us were regular readers of the "Leader," and sometimes we get it sent out to us by relatives. We would be much ulJiigeu if you would find space to insert this short letter in the "Leader," as it would let our people and friends know that we are all right. We beg to remain, yours sincerely, Gunner Jack Thomas, B69 Battery, Gunner Will Rees, R.F.A.; Sergt. Mike McCarthy, P87, M.G. Co.

ABERDARE TRIBUNAL. Un Friday, August 10th. Present: I Mr. G. D. "Powell (presiding), Mrs. Davies, Messrs. T. Walter Williams, W. Lawrence, D. Tyssul Davies, E. Stonelake. E. J. Jones, Joseph Martin, E. Jones, with Major 1. S. Gray, J.P., and Sergt.-Major Johns (military representatives). Richard Davies (36), single sub- jiostmaster, Hirwain, Class C3.— "Postponed for six months, conditional 011 continuing in same employment. cuaries Henry Davie* married, 1 Brecon Street, Aberaman, general coal and coke haulier. Class L; was applied for by his father, Thomas Davies.—Postponed for three months, conditional on continuing in same class of employment. Lvan Thomas Jones (19), single, 87 Curre Street, Aberaman, chemist's assistant. Employer's application.— Refused, not to be called up for a month. A. J. Abraham (41), married, Bron- iestyn Terrace, Aberdare, chief engineer; Aberdare Council's Tram- way manager; was applied for by the Council. — Postponed for six months. Frederick Charles Marsh (34), married, 4 John Street, Aberdare, gasfitter, etc., was applied for by the Aberdare Council surveyor.—Post- poned for three months, conditional on continuing in same class of em- ploylluelip. Andrew Curran (39), married. 6 Cynon Place, Hirwain, gravedigger, Aberdare Cemetery, was also applied for by the Surveyor.—Postponed three months. David Rees Thomas (39), married, caretaker and gravedigger, Hirwain Cemetery.—Postponed three months. Walter George Fry (34), married, 7 Gloster Street, Aberdare, grave- digger.—Postponed three months. David Price (38), married, 23 Merthyr Road, Hirwain, butcher, clothier, etc. Application on business and domestic grounds.—Postponed three months. 'Arthur J. Venables (18), single, Brighton Emporium, Aberaman. electrician and clerk, was applied for hy Mr. J. A. Bosher. Also per- sonal application.—Refused, not to be called up for a month. Thomas Phillips (26), married, 24 Weatheral Street, Aberdare, out- fitter's assistant and traveller, Masters and Co. Class BE Applied for one month.—One month final granted. John Sexton (36), married, 3 Gadlys Gardens, Aberdare, coal haulier.— Postponed three months, conditional on continuing in same class of em- ployment. Thomas Albert Francis (32), married, 10 Stuart Street, Aberdare, slaughterman, was applied for by Mr. Evan Evans, cattle dealer.— Postponed three months, conditional 011 continuing in same class of em- ployment. Henry Lewis (22), single, 40 Windsor Street, Trecynon, slaughter- man.—Rejected By Central Medical Board. William Lee (25), married, 31 Pem- broke Street, Aberdare, slaughter- man. in the employ of Trecynon Co- operative Society.—Postponed for three months, or uhtil efficient sub- stitute is found. F. W. Caunt (28), married, 13 Park Lane, Aberdare, baker and con- fect ioiier.-lo-,tpon ed three months. Arthur G. Hayward, 34, married, 5 Graig Avenue, Abercwmboi, master plumber and fitter. Class C2.- Three months, conditional on his registering for work of national im- portance. Alfred Smith (41), married, New Inn, Rhigos, publican, farmer, and timber haulier. Passed Bl. Per- forming work of national importance -ploughing five acre of land.—Post- poned six months. James Arthur Lee (37), married, 44 Gloster Street, Aberdare, bread baker, applied for by Air. Thomas Morgan, Dare Bakery, Cwmdare.— Three months. David John Morgan (19), single, Duffryn Villa, AVoodfield Terrace, Renrhiwceiber, assistant in grocery department, applied for by Cwmbach Co-op. Society. Passed B3.-Post- poned three months on the ground tha-t he was in low category. James Williams (24), single, Windias, Alountain Ash, applied for by the same Society .-Pei ected by Medical Board. Benjamin Evans (23), single, 1 Graig Street, Mountain Ash, assistant book-keeper at shops office. Applica- tion by same Society.-Refused. John Henry Jones (29), marrierl 47 Jubilee Road, Aberaman, man- aging outfitting department, and Thomas John Evans, Eva Street, Alountain Ash, manager outfitting department, ^Application by same Society.—ThreSkinonths. Alorgan Isaa(* (38), single, baker and grocer, Victoria Square, Aber- dare.—Three months. Herbert Lewis (34), married, 50 Commerce Place, Aberaman, assist- ant electrician, P.D. Co.—Personal application.—Refused. John Williams (33), single. 24 High Co?nmeree Place, Aberaman, assist- ant electrician, P.D. Co.—Personal application.—Refused. John Williams (33), single. 24 High Street, Aberdare, wheelwright and coachbuilder. — Postponed three months. To join V.T.C.

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MOUNTAIN ASH TRIBUNAL. On Thursday, August 9th. Pre- sident, Councillor Griffith Evan-. J.P.; also present: Messrs. W. h. Jones, Bruce Jones, Thomas Jones, J.P., David Rogers, William Evan. G. H. Hall and William Millar. Military representatives, Col. Mor- gan Morgan and Sergt.-Major Johns. < lerks. Mr. A. Pineombe and Mr. Fred Stock.. John 1. B. Hancock, 149 Penrlnw- ceiber Road, Renrhiwceiber, motor engineman. Class CI.—Refused. Reuben Levinson, Cartref, Renrhiw- ceiber, pawnbroker's manager for his tatliei-Withdrawii and relegated to the Reserves. Daniel Powell, 1 Ceridwen Street. Mountain Ash, shop assistant. Class CI.-Adjourned for Central Medical Board. William Gearing, 6 Gwern Ifor Street, Mountain Ash, underground labourer. Class A.—Refused. William Henry Almrott, 74 Duffrvn Street, Mountain Ash, a tailor's manager. Granted two months final- Reginald Richardson, 63 and 64 Glyngwyn Street, Miskin, grocer.— Granted three months. James James, 4 Ivor Street, Mountain Ash, a colliery shifter. Class B2.—Three months. Theophilus Morgan, 56 Napier St.. grocer's assistant at the Mountain Ash branch of the Cwmbach Co-op. Society. Class B2.—Granted two months, and to be used as a sub- stitute. Richard Thomas Gibbs, 58 Mar- garet Street, Abercynon, bootmaker. Class Bl.—Granted six months. Frederick Freeman, 3 Bailey Street, Miskin, bread baker. Class Bl.—Six months. Benjamin D. Roberts, 137 Robert Street, Ynysybwl. Class A. Grocer's assistant.—Refused. Robert Richards, 8 Ffrwd Crescent, Mountain Ash, baker. Class Bl.— Granted six months. Henry H. Eynon, Maesteg House. Mountain Ash. Class Ct.-Referred to Central Medical Board. John Charles Powell, 12 Augusta Street, Ynysybwl. Class A. Auxiliarv postman.—Adjourned for medical re- examination. William Lop^, 4 Sunny Bank, Pen- rhiweeiber. Class CI. Co-op. fore- man.—Three months. Evan Jones, 15 Rheola Street, Penj rhiweeiber. Class C3. Motor haulier. —Three months. Edward James Jones, 8 Cynon Terrace, Penrhiwceiber, undertaker. Class C3.-Three months. Evan John Hughes, 132 Penrhiw- ceiber Road, Peiwhiwceiber, butcher. Class A.-Refused. William John Morgan, Gilfach Rhyd Farm, Ynysybwl.—Six months. William Oscar Davies, 43 Oxford Street, jeweller. Class Cl. Appellant urged that if he were called up his trade would go into the hands of foreigners.—Six months. Arthur A. E. Collyer, butcher. Bush Road, Miskin. Class Cl.-Three months. William E. Evans, 86 Penrhiw- ceiber Road, Penrhiwceiber, butcher. Cl.—Three months. Edward George Sweet, 23 Cliff Street, Mountain Ash, glazier. C2.— Three months. William John 1Iopkins, 3 Penrhiw- ceiber Road, Penrhiwceiber. Class C3. Draper.—Three months. Frederick V. Watkins, 3 Philip St.. Mountain Ash. Class A. Colliery surface worker..—Three months. John James, 2 Park Street, Aber- cynon. Class Cl. Grocer's manager. —Three months. Thomas M. Evans, 1 Main Road. Ynysboeth, grocer and sub-post- master. Class Cl.—Six months. Llewelyn Davies, Glyntaff. Pen- rhiwceiber. Class A. Assistant schoolmaster.—Adjourned for medicai re-examination. Henry George Hall, 12 Darran Road, Mountain Ash. Class C2. Fried- fish vendor.—Three months. George Evans, 6 Troedpennar St., Abercynon. Class A. Collier.—Two months. Benjamin Griffiths, 11 Giynmynach Street, Ynysybwl, postman.—Rejected by medical board./ James Hibberd, 10 Caradoc Street, Mountain Ash, bread baker. Class C2.-Six months. William James Hill, 3 Usk Villa, Cardiff Road, Mountain Ash. Class Bl. Foreman scavenger.—Six months. Thomas Thomas, 2 Commercial Street, Mountain Ash. Class A. Smith's labourer.—Refused. John Barlow, 22 Copleston Street. Mountain Ash. Class A.. Colliery tipper.—Three months. Peter Kelleher, 47 Tanycoed Street, Penrhiwceiber. Class A. Millbank sawman.—Two months. Little Ethel was asked the other day by one Qf the teachers, "Whom did the ancients say supported the world on his shoulders?" "Atlas," answered Ethel. "Quite right," said the teacher; "and what supported Atlas?" "Oh," answered Ethel, "I suppose he had a rich wife."

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