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????*M???.?.!<t??.'?N)f?.<?'???'E?eM???!S!M&r??M?? ? FAR AND HEAR. ? 5 WAR TOPICS OF INTEREST. + A ± Clergyman as Mechanic. The Rev. J. Warwick Adams, who since November, 1911, has been Vicar of Wall, near Lichfield, has started work (says the "Church Family Newspaper") as an ordinary mechanic in Messrs. Kynoch's factory at Birmingham. Before he took Holy Orders Mr. Adams was an engineer in his father's engineering works. Husband Alive! e .Vrivat,e Walter Sharpies, <5rd iioyal inortii Lancashire Regiment", had been posted as missing since December, and a fortnight ago Wig wife, hearing rumours that he had been killed succumbed to shock. Relatives, how- ever, have just been officially notified that Sharpies is a prisoner of war at Wittenburg. Women Clerks. The government departments are releasing civil servants of recruitable age for military service, with the result that 3- considerable number have already enlisted from the Welsh Labour Exchanges. It is proposed to fill the vacancies by the employment of women clerks, whose names are on tho registers of Labour Exchanges. I Understood Horses. I Mr. Will Crooks tells the following recruit- ing story:—A man wanted to join said he would like to be in the cavalry. "Cavalry!" repeated the head of the recruiting depart- ment. All right, do you know anything about horses?" "Do I know anything about horses P" replied the recruit contemptuously, why I backed a winner and two seconds yes- terday." Child Farmers. I The number of children in England and Wales who have been allowed to leave school and enter agricultural employment owing to circumstances connected with the war is 1,538 boys and 53 girls. Of these 1,388 boys and 25 girls have entered agricultural employ- ment. In Wales 70 boys and 23 girls who I I 1 would normally be at scnool nave been al- lowed to take up farm work, and 39 of these are in the Anglesey area. Cardiganshire has 1, Montgomeryshire 15, Pembrokeshire 3, and Radnorshire 15. These figures are based on returns for the period 1st September, 1914, to 1st January this year. April Foci Joke With Germans. "I Eye-Witness" at sir John irencns Headquarters writes:—The 1st of April was not allowed to pass without one practical joke ,being played on the enemy. An aviator fly- ing over the Lille Aerodrome dropped a foot- ball. It fell slowly through the air, and the Germans could be seen hurrying from all directions to take cover from what they evi- dently thought was a bomb. That it bounced to an enormous height from the ground with- out exploding was probably taken to be due to a "delant" (delay action) fuse, for it was not till the ball finally came to rest that they emerged from their shelters to examine it. On it was written, "April fool! Gott Strafe England!" Women Drinkers. 11 All the licensees of public-houses and beer- houses at Newport hav received the following circular letter from the Town Clerk of New- port: "Town Hall, (Newport, April 15th, 1915. Dear Sir,—I am directed by the Watch Committee to call your attention to the increased .sale of intoxicating liquors to women since the war commenced. It may be that, so far as your premises are concerned, there is no sale, or no increased sale, to women. but the Watch Committee wish to appeal to all licensees and owners of license] premises to eo-operate with them during the war in putting an end to this grave peril by declining, as some licensees have done, to serve women. As doubtless you are aware, there is no obligation to sell liquor to anyone at a public house.—Yours faithfully. Albert A. Newman, Town Clerk." Feeding the Army. A member of the mechanical transport en- gaged in France, writing to a Cardiff docks- man under date 9th inst., says:—" The work goes on just the same. It is a fine work, taking into consideration that since last No- vember our column has never failed to get up with the food and other things to the men in the trenches. Although they keep sup- plies in case of emergency, they have not had to draw on them once. It is said that an army in the field was never fed or looked after so well as ours is at the present time, and I can believe it, for since I've been out here I have had enough and to spare—rough, of course, but good. There are many poor people about who are only too glad to pick up what we don't want. It would do the men who are striking a bit of good to come and see 'what England would be like if the Germans set foot on it. They would have something to strike for, I'm thinking." "Sleep Like the An officer in a Welsh regiment at the front ■writes:—We have just finished our first eight days—divided between the supports and the firing line. I had the worst bit of trench to look after with my platoon and did all right, but had a good few casualties considering the 96 hours I was actually up—two killed and nine wounded. I made two night expeditions by myself with some bombs, which I success- fully dropped into the German t renches; dur- ing my first one I met a German gentleman apparently on the same job as myself. My revolver accounted for him all right, as we were only about two feet apart. The trenches are from 30 to 75 feet apart in most places, and sometimes closer. We are now -off on a four days' rest, which is absolutely ripping- It is splendid to get out of the noise and get some proper food and sleep. I thing if anything I am rather enjoying my- self. Cold feet are the worst part of the show, but my men are all such rippers, it makes up for lots. I hate having them hit; otherwise it is quite cheery. I had a sing- song in my trench the other evening, which did not please the Germans. I sat down on a chair which collapsed, and I went straight to sleep where I lay- The strain is fairly big up there, and when one gets into rest ,or a iim-e one sleeps like the devil. -I Peer Drills With His Coachman. 'TT-r-r-r I Lord Meath, who is 73, and has a seat at Ottershaw, Chertsey, Surrey, attended a drill of the Chertsey Volunteer Training Corps on Saturday and expressed his intention of be- coming a member. The section commander happened to be the master of Chertsey Work- house, who promptly told the Earl to "fall in." Lord Meath noticed his coachman in the ranks, and promptly took up his position next to him. Little Mary. I ilns is the subtle way in which a British I prisoner in the civilian conentration camp at Ruhleben indicated to those at home that food would bo acceptable. He referred to a concert which the prisoners had given-choir and orchestra 250 strong—and continued: "It would have been a benefit if we had had Mr. Hovis or Mr. Turog or Senor Bermaline to assist us. Without the necessary founda- tion it is difficult work. Did you get my card asking for things for Little Mary?" Dreadnought's Newsletter. A newsletter printed on board one of the British Dreadnoughts shows that the Jack Tars manage to enjoy themselves. The back page "advertisement" reads as follows:— Britannia, Unlimited.—The Seven Seas having now been thoroughly swept, scrubbed, and dusted, those seeking diversion should take the complete ticket, which includes the following: Suez, for the Flying Turks; Tsing-Tau, Hehenzollern Remains; Ostend, Pyrotechnic Display; North Sea, Tiger's Lair and Lion's Den; Try Keil for a rest." Glasgow Rebels. Glasgow has rebelled against the London Executive of the National Relief Fund with- holding payments for rent from dependents of 601,dilers and sailors in Scotland. At a protest meeting held in Glasgow on Monday under the presidency of the Lord Provost, a new fund was opened in order to provide I £ 1,000 monthly to supplement the present allowances. The subscriptions, which in- cluded CI,000 from Lord and Lady Newlands, are to be retained in Glasgow in- stead of as hitherto being forwarded to the Prince of Wales's Fund in London. I My Wife. I An amusing incident occurred at the training camp of a Territorial battalion. As the troops arrived at the village where they were quartered a fashionably-dressed young- looking lady smiled and bowed to them as they passed. On reaching camp a rather conceited junior officer, recently joined, eagerly inquired as to who the girl was who had "given him the glad eye." Someone suggested he should ask the colonel. With great self-possession he repeated his inquiry. Oh," said the Colonel, "the lady we met on the road ? That is my wife, L.-tdv who is staying in the district." The young man bolted. I Mysterious Motor Car. I Rumours of another visit by German air- men over East Asglia were circulated during the week-end, which inquiries show to have been unfounded. Two London ladies, Mrs. Baldwin and her daughter, Miss E. Baldwin, B.A., have recounted a terrifying experience they had during the Zeppelin raid on the East Coast. They state that a heavy motor- car, with two very powerful lamps, passed rapidly down the road between Maldon and Burnham when the whirring of a Zeppelin was heard. Later the car returned. Mrs. Baldwin expresses the opinion that the power- ful car, with its immense lights, was the one which guided the Zeppelin. I Saved by Tobacco Tin. I bergeant 1*. lveed, of the Royal Field Ar- tillery, owes his life, or at any rate, his im- I munity from serious injury, to a tobacco tin. .1 Writing home from the front Sergeant Reed } says:— "I have had a marvellous escape from either being killed or wounded. It was on the 14th. We were going it hammer and tongs. About four o'clock one of the German shells burst in front of my gun. It wounded two of my gunners, one in the side and the other on the shoulders. One of the bullets passed through the pocket of my overcoat and then through a tobacco tin I had in my pocket. I had only just opened the tin and made a couple of cigarettes. The doctor said it would have been a very bad wound if the tin had not been in my pocket. I shall send the tin home as soon as I can get a box of some des- cription to pack it in, and I think I shall send the overcoat to the Germans for repair." She Bunked." A member of a London regiment at 'the front writes as follows: — "Our new billet is a barn. At night we can see the lights from the battlefield and the firing is continuous, but here all is peace. The souvenir-hunting plague continues; for the last two days a little girl has been following me round beg- ging for my gold teeth. On Sunday there was a drumhead service. All the time the cannons were booming in the distance, and aeroplanes floated about like black specks in a bilious attack. To-day we were inspected by Sir John French. He is a little man with a big cap, and a white moustache under it, and gives one the impression of being a very mighty atom! We had an alarm yesterday that we were going to be washed! The or- ders were to parade with soap and towels, but something happened, and the wash was washed out. Under most circumstances washing is an admirable institution, and here and now the ponds are cold and exposed and the winds bitter, and I shiver at the thought of it! Yesterday I captured a tub and went with it into the barn in triumph, and was attempting to have a bath when in walked the billet-lady. She coolly and smilingly sur- veyed the scene, and remarked, 'Lavez?' I answered, 'Oui, Bunkez!' She must have understood some English, for she bunked."

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HIM, ill H———TTTT PONTYCYMMER DIVORCE SUIT. LULU'S LAPSE. I In the Divorce Court on Friday, Mr. Jus- tice Horridge heard the petition for divorce by Mr. Herbert White, who alleged that his wife Lulu had been guilty of misconduct with Owen Davies, at Park Street, Pontycymmer. The suit was undefended. Counsel explained that the petitioner was married to his wife at the Parish Church of Oystermouth, near Swansea, in October, 1907. They lived for some time at Ilford, but owing to the fact that the wife's mother and other relations came to live at the house, a disagreement arose, the result of which was that the wife went off with her mother. Her husband allowed her money for some time, but subsequently received information to the effect that she was living with Owen Davies. He went down to Park Street, Pon- tycymmer, where he saw his wife. She ad- mitted that she was living with Davies, and petitioner ultimately ascertained that she had gone through a form of marriage with Davies two and a half years previously. Petitioner corroborated his counsel's statement, and after other evidence had been given his Lordship granted petitioner a decree nisi.

FIRING MOUNTAIN GRASS AT I N NTYMOEL. HEAVY FINE ON PENYGRAIG HAULIER I At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, William Edmunds, labourer, Rees Street, Edmundstown, Penygraig, was summoned for having done damage to growing grass, the property of William Williams, Blaenogwr Farm, Nantymoel. Mr. D. Llewellyn ap- peared on behalf of prosecutor. Edmund Williams, son of prosecutor, said he was on the mountain and saw defendant firing the grass. He did it in two places. Witness went up to him and asked him why he had done it. He replied that he did not think he was doing any harm. Defendant gave him an address in Ogmore Vale, but he followed him, and found he lived at Clydach Vale. Four acres of growing grass were fired. Lambs had been lost as a result of fires on the mountain. The Chairman said the Bench considered this kind of thing must be put down with a firm hand. As far as his memory served they had been very severe with defendants in these cases. Farmers had a difficulty in find- ing out who did the damage, and when they were found out, they would be severely dealt with. Defendant was ordered to pay R3, including costs.

PUBLISHED IN BRIDGEND. I DID YOU SEE IT? I Eight years ago a Bridgend resident made a statement which was published in our local papers, and which aroused great interest, not only here, but for many miles around. Our readers will, we are sure, be gratified to know that the facts are enthusiastically endorsed to-day-years after.. On November 11th, 1905, Mrs. M. A. Pur- nell, of 3, Brackla Street, Bridgend, said:- "Owing to my kidneys being out of order I suffered for several years from sharp pains in my back. I often felt as if I was being stab- bed. It was only with great pain and diffi- culty that I could stoop, and when I got up it seemed as if my back would come in two. "I also had headaches and attacks of dizzi- ness, my rest was broken, and I seldom felt fresh and well in the mornings. I lost my appetite as well. "I found a good medicine, however, in Doan's backache kidney pills. They suited me splendidly, and I gradually got better. I was able to do my housework without the darting pains in my back; the dizziness and headaches went away, and I could eat and sleep well. I think Doan's Pills an excellent medi- cine for the kidneys, and I shall not fail to tell my friends of the good they did to me. (Signed) M. A. Purnell." On March 24th, 1914—OVER EIGHT YEARS LATER-Mrs Purnell said: "I speak well of Doan's Pills, for they always do me good. I am never subject to such pains as I was before taking these pills, for which I am grateful. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills relieve con- gestion and inflammation of the kidneys, and promote a free flow from the bladder, so that the uric acid poison which causes rheumatism, backache, gravel, urinary disorders, and so many other complaints is flushed out of the system. Price 2s. 9d. a box, 6 boxes 13s. 9d.; of all dealers, or from Foster-McClellan Co., 8, Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W. Don't ask for backache or kidney pills,—ask DISTINCTLY for DOAN'S backache kidney pills, the same as Mrs. Purnell had.

I PANTYGOG WOMEN i I IN THE POLICE COURT. At the Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, Florence Weare, married woman, Thornton Crescent, Pantygog, summoned Winifrid Eva.ns, Gloucester Buildings, Pantygog, for having used abusive language towards her. Complainant said she was coming out of a shop when defendant stopped her and used the language complained of. Defendant: I only called her a common low charader woman, and she is. (Laughter). Witnesses bore out complainant's state- ment, and defendant was fined 15s. Defendant: If I had given her a punching I would pay it. p The Chairman: You will be bound over to be of good behaviour for six months.

Garw Gleanings E (By LLOFFWR ARALL) -t .?', ?" ?, If, -r IVL 1 j v l 'I r -T k Ir 1 1 1 4 I f ? 11 -1 1 Ir q, 11 1 1 I V% I t IT -r I V j v l By the death of the Rev. T. B. Phillips, of Tylagwyn, the Garw has lost a staunch and true supporter of every good and worthy cause. < w < He was acknowledged as a broad-minded man who was unbiassed by any sectarian pre- judices. • • • A tender appeal would always get the better of him. • • • He was particularly interested in children, and was always happy when in their com- pany. m » • He will be missed very much by the poorer classes, whom he was always ready and will- ing to help. • • • He died on the 19th anniversary of the death of his wife. • • • Mr. Thomas Gibby, late of Pontyrhyl, now manager at Newcastle Colliery, Colorado, U.S.A., has returned home for a holiday. • • • Although most people are startled out of their wits when the hooter blows, we learn that one prominent fireman absolutely failed to hear it on the last occasion. < We wonder if it is the fault of the hooter. If it can awaken people living further away, what is the matter with this fireman? < < Jo Anotlier n reman, in his excitement and haste to reach the scene of fire, knocked two women down! At a recent singing festival soldiers took the part of collectors. WWW We congratulate them upon their patriot- ism and eagerness to do a good turn when- ever the occasion arises. w w It is suggested that after the war,, every man should have three wives—if he will take them. • m • Many complaints are made now that the husband's earnings are insufficient to support one wife and family. What if he has to sup- port another two? WWW Differences arise now between Garw hus- bands and wives—would the right of every man to possess three wives improve matters? WWW Who were the young men that invited some young ladies from Ogmore to the Cymanfa Ganu in the Garw? 0 0 Was it for these young ladies' special bene- fit that they occupied a seat near the front at the Cymanfa? WWW Who is it that always advocates the sacri- fice of everything for the sake of carrying on the war? < Is it true that he stopped his lodger,* a collier, from working one Saturday night be- cause he didn't believe in Sunday labour? WWW Is this consistent?

ST. JAMES CHURCH, BLAENGARW I ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING. I The annual vestry held in connection with the above Church took place at the Parish Hall on Tuesday night. The Vicar (Rev. H. Campbell Davies, B.A.) presided. He com- plimented the people of St. James' on their enthusiasm in Church work, and also the officers and choristers for their loyalty in the past. The Vicar re-nominated Mr. C. Sansom as his warden, and Mr J. W. English was unani- mously re-elected people's warden. Miss A. S. Gelder was re-elected secretary. The fol- lowing were appointed sidesmen:—Messrs. John Lewis, A. Griffiths, W. Morgan, J. A. Williams, J. J. Williams, H. G. Fowler, R. Pritchard, W. Drybargh H. B. Jones, and W. J. Hibbett. Messrs. Evan Griffiths and G. H. Simon were appointed choir representa- tives. The accounts for the year proved satisfac- tory. )

PONTYCYMMER. I FUNERAL.—The funeral of the late Mrs. Emma Rowalnds, of 63 Alexandra Road, Pontycymmer, who died on April 11th, took place at the Pontycymmer Cemetery on Fri- day. Deceased, whose age was 73, was a faithful member of the Tabernacle Chapel, and had resided in the valley for over thirty years. Revs. David Hughes (Pontycymmer) and D. D. Evans (Blaengarw) officiated. The chief mourners were:—Mr. and 'Mrs. Idris Evans (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs, George Sparrey, Cardiff, and Mr. and Mrs. D. Rowlands (sons and daughters-in- law), Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas, Blaen- garw (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. David Rowlands, Kidwelly (cousin); Misses Emily, May, Winnie, Olive, and Lily Evans, Messrs. David George, Idris Brinley Evans, Miss Mary* Ann Thomas and Mr. David William Thomas (grandchildren). BENEFIT CONCERT.-At the Public Hall, Pontycymmer, on Friday, a benefit con- cert was given in aid of the Garw Fire Bri- gade. Mr. Morgan Hughes presided. Dur- ing the chairman's address, all the members appeared on the stage, viz., Messrs. J. Griffiths (capt.), T. Kent and A. Bint (lieuten- ants), A. Whitford, G. Meran, J. Close, G. Smith, D. J. Rowlands, H. Evans G. lies, H. Martin, E. Jones, A. Lloyd, H. Prichard, and D. J. Llewellyn. The following artistes ren- dered solos in an excellent manner:—So- prano, Madames A. Rees-Perkins; tenor, Mr. Isaac James; baritone, Mr. Richard Vaughan; a duet was given by Messrs. Isaac James and Richard Vaughan. The secre- tarial duties were ably carried out by Mr. F. Bint. An enjoyable evening concluded with the playing of He wlad fy nhadau," by the Orchestral Band.

?-I 1- i ,.{¡y;t.;¡¡ i BLAENGARW. HALF-YEARLY SERVICES. At the Mount Zion English Baptist Chapel, Blaen- i garw, the half-yearly services were held on Sunday and Monday last, when the preacher was Rev. Daniel Hughes, of Pontypool, who delivered eloquent sermons to large congre- gations. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. F. Jones, and the singing. which was of a high standard, was conducted by Mr. John Sugg. C.E.M.S.—The usual weekly meeting held in connection with the St. James' branch of the Church of England Men's Society took place at the Church Vestry on Tuesday night, the Rev. J. Davies. B.A., presiding. An able paper was read by Bro. Wm. Plummer, junr., on "How are you getting on?" An intersting discussion ensued, the following taking part:—Messrs. J. W. English, Cliff Morris, G. H. Simon, H. B. Jones. L. San- som, J. J. Williams, and the chairman. A vote of thanks was accorded to the sneaker. BETHANIA M.I.S.—A competitive meet- ing was held at Bethania Vestry on Thursday evening of last week, the Rev. Wm. Thomas (pastor) presiding. The adjudicators were: —Music, Mr. John Davies (Katie Street); literature Mr. D. J. Davies. Mount Pleasant. The awards were:—Solo for girls under 16: 1, Ethel Francis; 2, Bronwen Francis. Open recitation for those under 16: 1, Bronwen Francis; 2, Prydwerth Parry. Duet for those under 16: 1, Misses Catherine Bateman and Blodwen Davies. Open recitatioh: 1, Dl. Howells. Baritone or contralto solo: Mr. Benjamin Jones. Tenor or soprano solo: Miss Charity Llewellyn. Best sketch on the Tulip: 1, Ethel Francis; 2, Dilwyn Samuel. rtl •! i J m I ^iiuaren s ?noir: i, unoir con<tTtct?d by Mr Daniel Howells. Mrs. John Griffiths was the accompanist.

NANTYMOEL OFF TO AMERICA.—On Friday ntorning last, a good number of friends congregated at the station to bid farewell to the Rev. S. E. Prytherch, the pastor of Dinam C.M. Chapel, upon his visit to America. He goes on a preaching tour, which will extend over three months, the first part of which will be spent in Chicago. His friends wished him a successful journey and the hope that his ministry will be much appreciated by the Americans. CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening of last week a successful concert was held, under the auspices of Zoar Welsh Congrega- tional Church, at Hope Chapel. There was a good attendance. Rev. D. J. Williams (pastor) presided. The items on the pro- gramme included solos by the following:— Miss Jones (Oakfield Terrace), Messrs. John Rees, Elias Williams, Ted Jones, David Davies, and D. J. Harries; also two recita- tions by Mr. Wm. Thomas, one in English and the other in Welsh; and these were much enjoyed by the audience. The services of Mr. A. Roberts at the piano were much ap- preciated. The usual votes of thanks brought a successful concert to a close. v VISIT OF THE REV. DANIEL HUGHES. —Last Sunday the annual preaching services of Horeb Baptist Chapel were held, the special preacher for the occasion being the Rev. Daniel Hughes of Pontypool. Crowded congregations listened with great interest to the fresh and thoughtful sermons of Mr. Hughes. The singing was bright and hearty under the leadership of Mr. W. Thomas, and Miss Jones ably presided at the organ. The pastor of the church (Rev. M. W. Mollin) was not present at these meetings, he having volunteered to go for a period to minister to the spiritual wants of the recruits in one of the camps in West Wales.—On Monday eve- ning a lecture was given by Mr. Hughes on the subject of "Between Two Cities," which proved to be an enlightening comment onBun- yan's "Pilgrim's Progress." The splendid audience present were greatly interested in the lecture throughout. The various charac- ters were strikingly described and the present- day application of the story was impressively done. The streak of strong Puritanism which ran through the lecture was felt to be a much-needed tonic for the Christians of the present day. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer at the close, on the proposition of the Rev. M. J. Mills, seconded by Mr. Wm. Evans. Mr. Joseph Abel pre- sided. INTERESTING PRESENTATION. The Bethal Congregational Church came together in goodly numbers on Tuesday evening last to acknowledge gratefully the services of Mr. Howell Thomas, who has acted as Precentor of the Church for many years, and has done his work effectively, in a humble and quiet manner. The recognition took the form of the presentation of a gold watch and a valu- able seal as a pendant thereto. These were handed to Mr. Thomas by Mrs. Davies, Sta- tion Road, the oldest member of the Church. She did her task in a pleasant and homely manner. The recipient returned thanks and stated that he always rejoiced to do anything to help the cause, and he meant to do his very best in the future again on behalf of the sing- ing of the Sanctuary, and that this token of appreciation bad much strengthened his hands. The meeting was presided over, in the absence of Mr. W. D. Williams, M.E., by the respected pastor of the Church, Rev. R. T. Gresrorv. Mr. H. B. Davies. the c:=7 ;1 worthy Secretary of the Church for many years, gave a brief survey of the work accom- plished by Mr. Thomas ,and how indebted the Church was to him as Precentor, and he gave the details of the presentation. Several other friends—Mr. Daniel Morris, Mr. Henry Jones and Mr. John Davies—delivered eulogistic addresses. Mr. J. T. Evans, Vale View, read verses of his own composition, which were appropriate to the occasion. Solos were sung by Mr. D. J. Thomas and Mr. Elias Williams. The meeting throughout was of a pleasant kind, a true spirit of brotherhood pervaded, and all felt that the right thing was done and that a much larger degree cf the appreciation spirit ought to be exhibited in our Churches. The meeting was closed by the-singing of the Doxology.

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PATRIOTIC POLICEMEN FULL LIST FROM BRIDGEND AND DISTRICT. Sixty-six Reservists have been called to the colours, and 134 of the members of the Gla- morgan Constabulary have joined as volun- teers. Five of the ex-police officers hold com- missioned ranks-two captains, two lieuten- ants, and it is believed that ihe fifth, Ex- Inspector F. W. Smith, of Bridgend, has been promoted from the rank of captain to that of major. The following is a complete list of those who have volunteered from the Bridgend dis- trict:—P.C. T. Bracegirdle (Port Talbot), P.C. Cowley (Llanharran), P.C. C. Reg (Maesteg), P.C. B. Davies (Bridgend), P.C. G. Darke (Cwmavon), P.C. M. Doyle (Caerau), P.C. D. Evans (Caerau), P.C. T. Frankton (Port Talbot), P.C. T. A. Frank- combe (Bridgend), P.C. E. J. Griffiths (Cwm- avon), P.C. T. Hugginson (Pencoed), P.C. F. Hopkins (Bridgend), P.C. R. J. Harris (Aber- kenfig), P.C. H. L. Hole (Bridgend), P.C. T. J. Jones (Taibach), P.C. C. L. James (Bridg- end), P.C. E. E. Jenkins (Kenfig Hill), P.C. E. Jones (Bridgend), P.C. W. Jones (Maes- teg), P.C. Lewis Jenkins (Port Talbot), P.C. F. C. Lord (Cowbridge), P.C. J. H. Lake (Kenfig Hill), P.C. W. H. Lord (Maesteg), P.C. W. Mathias (Bridgend), P.C. M. Mana- ghan (Cwmavon), P.C. H. Oliver (Bridgend), P.C. W. Phillips (Maesteg), P.C. E. J. Parr (Bridgend), P.C. Quigley (Maesteg), P.C. F. Richards (Ogmore Vale), P.C. E. Rollings (Maesteg), P.C. J. Sawkins (Gilfach Goch), P.S. D. Thomas (Bryn), Acting-Sergeant P. T h omas (Bridgend), Acting-Sergeant John Thomas (Bridgend), P.C. A. Trigger (Nanty- moel), P.C. D. Taffinder (Maesteg), P.C. A. West (Port Talbot), P.C. W. J. Williams (Heolycyw), and P.C. J. Williams (Llan- harran)

I GARW GYMANFA GANU. SPLENDID SINGING. The 23rd annual singing festival under the auspices of the Calvanistic Methodist denomi- nation, took place at Blaengarw on Sunday, and at Pontycymmer on Monday, at which the following churches were represented:— Bethel, Pontycymmer; Tabernacle, Blaen- garw, and Nazareth, Llest, Pontyrhyl. The conductor was Dr. D. Christmas Williams, Merthyr. The singing was of a very high standard throughout. On Sunday after- noon the hymn tune Gardd Gethsemane" was favourite, and was repeated several times. The anthems, Wrth Afonydd Babilon" and Dyn a anned o Wraig," com- positions of the conductor, were rendered with considerable feeling. Mr. Griffith Jones presided. On Monday morning the singing was con- fined to children as usual, who were highly complimented by the conductor. Mr. Wm. Thomas, Llest, Pontyrhyl, presided. In the afternoon the special features were the an- thems. Rev. E. Moses Evans, Blaengarw, presided. In the evening singing rose to a very high standard. The Chant" was excellent. The tunes Thomas Maesgwyn" and "Requiem" were warmly appreciated, and were repeated several times. Each anthem went well, and the conductor's remark was that he had never heard them sung better. The conductor highly praised Messrs. J. Butler, David Thomas, and James Fox (Pontycymmer), Messrs. J. Davies and David Owen (Blaen- garw), and William Thomas (Pontyrhyl) upon their energy and enthusiasm which had resul- ted in such a high standard of singing. Dur- ing the evening the Rev. D. Mardy Davies, Pontycymmer, presided, and Mr. Samuel Harris, Pontycymmer, and Rev. Owen, Blaengarw, spoke. A vote of sympathy was passed to all be- reaved families, also the relatives of the late Rev. T. B. Phillips, Tylagwyn. The accompanists were Mrs. (Dr.) Wilson and Mr. D. Bound, Blaengarw. The officers of the committee were:—Chairman, Rev. E. Moses Evans, Blaengarw; treasurer, Mr. Dd. Thomas, Pontycymmer; and secretary, Mr. David Owen, Blaengarw. Soldiers in khaki collected at each meeting.

■ 1 1 9 I OGMORE VALE. I BETHANIA.—The 38. annual preaching services of the above church were held last Saturday evening and Sunday, when the Rev. D. Stanley Jones, Carnarvon, delivered discourses to crowded audiences. Regret was expressed at the absence of the pastor through indisposition.

I realise that France, Britain, and Rus- sia are fighting America's battle as well as their own. If they lose, we also lose ^if they win, the cau&e of justice, freedom,and hum- anity, for which they are fighting, is won for us also," said Mr. Choate, who was a popular American Ambassador to London. He also said: "Our hands are somewhat tied by the laws of neutrality, but there is no law which can tie our hearts. They go whither they list, and in this momentous period they go well, as I believe, with the Allies.

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j The Rev. L. G. Buchanan, vicar of Holy i Trinity, Hull, in the course of a sermon on Sunday night, asked what would Christ do in regard to the present strain arising from the continual threat of attack from the air, that very real danger upon the East Coast? He was perfectly certain that Christ would do as they were all doing, go on with the business of worship and work. In regard to Christ's I' statement "Love your enemies," He never said "Love other people's enemies." We had a bounden duty to defend the weak against attack by the strong. The judgment ) that posterity would pronounce upon the United States was that one of the greatest Republics in the world witnessed a tyrannous nation attacking a smaller., helpless neigh- bour, and yet remained silent. Here was criminal neutrality, and from the moral point of view the United States would not be able to justify the fact that she had stood by when moral wrong was done to a nation not able to defend itself. Therefore, he would be glad if we stopped this talk of loving our I enemies.

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