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AUCTIONEERS' ANNOUNCEM MR. HARRY F. LAMBERT -Fellow of the Auctioneers' Inttitut* of tht United Kingdom, AUCTIONEER. VALUER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. HOTEL VALUER AND GAUGER, FIRE ASSESSOR AND ACCOUNTANT. "SALES conducted of Estates, House Property, Freehold Ground Rents, Farming Stock (I months' credit). Growing Timber, Machinery. Houafehold Furniture (modern and antique). BALE OF HOESES, CARRIAGES, etc.. at the Star Yard, Bridgend, every month. VALUATIONS made for Probate, Mortgage Sale, Tenant Right, Hotels, etc. PRSaAlCe, TICAL EXPERIENCE in Management of Estates. Ground Rents Collected. AGENT for Life, Accident, Fire and Live Stock Insurance; also Workmen's Compensa- tion. Various Freehold and Leasehold Residencee and Villas in Bridgend, Portucawl and District to Be Let or Sold. Furnished and Unfurnished Houses and vUungalows to be Let at Porthcawl. Reasonable Terms given for Selling Freehold ■and Leasehold Properties, Farming Stuck*. Household Furniture, etc. Telegrams—' Lambert, Auctioneer, Bridgend. Telephone, P.O. 68. OFFICES. PRUDENTIAL BUILDINGS. BRIDGEND. Branch Office* at Aberavon, Porthcawl, and Maetteg. MESSRS. T. ELWOOD DEERE & CO. A.C.I.S. ( L te Harry F. Lambert, Deere and Co.) SIRVEYORS, VALUERS. ) and ESTATE AGENTS. VAJ' ATJnNS made for Probate, Mortga*- Salt, Hotels, etc. rum.-tied and I.nfurnished HOUSES and };i S'iiALoWS TO LET at Porthcawi A. FHEEHOLD and LEASEHOLD PHI I PKRTIES FOR SALE. Estate Offices: Jonn Street, Porthcawl Telephone No. 78. Also at Station Road, Port Talbot. ana Bridgend SALE FIXTURES. Jan. 26th.-Sale of Household Furniture and Effects, The Poplars, New Road, Porthcawl. Feb. 9th.-Sale of Household Furniture and Effects, Esplanade Avenue, Porth- cawl. THE POPLARS, NEW ROAD, PORTHCAWL. TlfESSKS. T. ELWOOD DEERE & CO. have been favoured with instructions from R. Scale, Esq. (who is giving up house-keeping), to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, on the Premises, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1916, the whole of the Valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, Comprising—Ebonized and Gold Drawing- room Suite, upholstered in Tapestry; UP- RIGHT GRAND PIANOFORTE, Mssic Stool and Cabinet, Ebonized Overmantle, Occasional Sables, Oil Paintings, Ladies' Walnut Work Table, ANTIQUE MAHOGANY SHERATON TBaUbRleE, AU BOOKCASE, 9-Piece Walnut Dining- '-room Suite, upholstered in Leather; Mahogany Extending Dining Table, Handsome Oak Over- mantle, Overmantle in Gilt Frame, Walnut "Sideboard, Black and Brass Kerb and Brasses, Walnut Coal Vase, Marble Clock, American Hall Clock, Mahogany Pembroke Table, Satin Walnut Bedroom Suite, Bamboo and Wicker Bedroom Suite, Satin Walnut Dressing Pairs, Mahogany and Painted Chests of Drawers, Black and Brass Be dsteads, Wool Overlays, Feather Beds, Stair Carpet and Rods. Bedroom Ware. Dinner and Tea Ware, Blankets, Bed Linen. Cutlery, Pictures, Linos, Axminster and Brussels Carpet, Kitchen Tables and Chairs, Kitchen Utensils. Lawn Mower, Garden Roller, "Mangle. 5 ANTIQUE SPANISH MAHOGANY CHAIRS, etc., etc. Sale to Commence at 2 p.m. prompt. Goods on View Morning of Sale after 10.30 a.m. Auctioneers' Offices: John Street, Porthcawl. 7033 MR. T CLANZY. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. BROADWAY FARM, LALESTON. Ml. THOS. CLANZY has been instructed by Supt. Davies, Bridgend, to SELL by AUC- TION, at the above Address, on MONDAY NEXT, January 24th, 1916, at 3 p.m. sharp, a DARK BAY MARE, Aged, about 15 hands. Found straying on the highway, and im- pounded by the Police at Broadway Farm. There will be No Reserve. 7160 MR. HOWELL WILLIAMS F.A.I., AUCTIONEER AND VALUER, BRIDGEND and CARDIFF. Telephone, 1077. 8070 NOTICES. LLANTWIT MAJOR & COW BRIDGE WAR AGRICULTURE SUB-COMMITTEE. A MEETING will be held at the Bear Hotel, Cotfbridge, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 25th, 1916, fct 3.30 p.m., on the Question of The :Starring cf Indispensable Farm Hands. 7041 To ù, L of the OVERSEERS of the POOR of the KiillSH OF MICiiAEjLSTONE LUWEn, in County of Glamorgan; and to the SL:PI'JKINTENDENT of i'OLlCE of the D of the said County; and to the CEi?a? to the JLST1CES of the Petty Sessional Division of Aberavon, in the said County. T THOMAS ESAIAS, now residing at No. 8 Tyr Owen Row, Cwmavon, in the Parish -of Michaelstone Lower, in the County aforesaid, .Fireman, DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that it it 'my intention to apply at the General Annual Licensing Meeting and Special Sessions of the -Justices acting in and for the Petty Sessional Division of Aberavon, in the said County of Glamorgan, to be Holden at the Police Court, Port Talbot, in the said County, on the 7th day of February, 1916, at 11 o'clock in the Fore- noon, for the purpose of granting Billiard Licenses, for a BILLIARD LICENSE to keep a House for Public Billiard Playing, situate at No. 4 MARKET SQUARE, CWMAVON, afore- said, of which premises William Henry Brown, of No. 118 Bryn Road, Swansea, in the said County is the owner, and which I intend to keep as a House for Public Billiard Playing. Given under my hand this 14th day of January, 1916. 7019 THOMAS EVANS. i -r: FOR SALE". Scotch Seed Potatoes Season 1916. JJAVING inspected them on the Farms ir I September, I have again ordered all the Best EARLY and LATE VARIETIES from the same Growers as in former years, and can with "-Confidence recommend them. A Change of Seed Always Pays, as the follow- ing Unsolicited Testimonial proves Cae-hir, Peterstone-super-Ely, Jan. 12th, 1916. Dear Sir,—Thanks for list of prices and varieties. I am well pleased with your Seed, which we have proved to be genuine In both name and quality. Many growers only change Seed every two or three years. Now this is a dead loss to the Grower. Scottish Farmer" Seed from you, 1914, planted alongside your 1915 Seed; same treatment; result as follows:— 1915—Averaged 19 Tons per Acre. 1914—Averaged 11 Tons per Acre. I After a result like this, what a mistake not to have new Seed every year.—Yours faith- fully, JOHN HOWELLS. Owing to the difficulty of Railway transit from Scotland, I would advise my Customers to toook Orders not later than 7th FEBRUARY. A. ROBISON, 7018 EWENNY, BRIDGEND. BARGAINS. T5RICKS.—Best Common, .£1 per 1,000. Fire Bricks, 30/- per 1.000. Also CAST-IRON and WOODEN WINDOWS, -cheap.- All at Bryndu Colliery, Cefn Cribbwr.— AUSTIN DAVID, Rock Inn, 7013 ABERKENFIG. ESSENTIALLY A QUALITY SALE B A R G A I N S IN LADIES' OUTFITTING S t /h We do not confine our Bargain-giving to just L mi h a few things here and there. Take the Ladies' Outfitting Department for instance. Not only the daintest of Lingerie but the most severely t useful Winter Comforts in Woollen Underwear j H w)'< -the prettiest and most serviceable Dressing H t t Gowns-are brought down in price according to our promise that EVERYTHING would be available at a lessened cost. But only by a t personal look round can the FULL extent of Mm M t the Bargain opportunity be accurately gauged. BABY WEAR. Is Also S ALE PRICED AND LADIES WITH nP'fW&L DAUGHTERS TO DRESS L will appreciate the serious diminution which has taken place in the price of Young Ladies" 1 t b Outfitting. School Frocks-Party Frocks f t /II Coats and Paletots—Children's Millinery and all other items of the Juvenile Ward- t-; f robe. The clearance must be as complete V* in this as in the Ladies' Own Outfitting Section and the savings effected are of an T equally substantial kind. C STUCHBERY'S, EMLYN HOUSE, CAROLINE ST., BIRIDOEND. WF" To Advertisers. Through shortage of Staff, and difficulties experienced in the pro- duction of the Gazette owing to the War, Advertisements mnst be re- ceived by post 9 a.m. delivery-; in Town 10a.m., each Thursday. Capt. J. D. R. Bryant, Officer for the JVlechanical Transport R.S.C. WILL VISIT BRIDGEND, ON JANUARY 26th, 1916. Lieut. Colonel NICHOLS wishes to inform anyone desiring to join this Regiment that they will then have the opportunity of doing so. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve SOUTH WALES DIVISION. I BEG TO GIVE NOTICE that I have been appointed Honorary Recruiting Officer at BRIDGEND for the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, to enrol Recruits for this Reserve in accordance with the regulations in force from time to time. Intending Recruits should call between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. WALTER P. DAVID, Solicitor, 7058 Adare Street, BRIDGEND. PORTHCAWL. BREAKSEA SCHOOL. DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG BOYS. Thorough and Practical Education at Moderate Fees. Special Advantages for French and Music. Large House. Refined and Comfortable Home Life. PRINCIPAL MISS NOEL. 7038 T. THOMAS & SON, UNDERTAKERS. Personal Supervision Given to all Orders. NOTE ADDRESS- < J 28 NEATH ROAD, MAESTEG. 7032 t 7032
I RENT RAISERS, BEWARE II…
RENT RAISERS, BEWARE I I ——— NAMES WANTED. I At Friday's meeting of Ogmore and Garw U.D. Council, the Sanitary Inspector said two persons had approached him with the com- plaint that their rents had been increased. One had had notice to quit unless he paid the increase. Mr. D. J. Thomas thought it would be a good thing to find out what rents were paid now in the district. There would be a reve- lation. Things were in a bad state. The Chairman thought, if the Clerk wrote to the owners in the cases referred to by the sanitary inspector, that action would effect remedies in other matters. The Clerk was instructed to write pointing out that the Council's powers in this matter would be put into operation unless matters were put right. 14r. D. J. Thomas: I move, too, that the sanitary inspectors be asked to ascertain the amount of rent paid now in their districts and the rent paid prior to the war. In Ogmore Vale the landlords living in the neighbour- hood hara acted fairly in the matter, but those who do not live there have put up the rents. The Chairman thought they were putting duties upon the santary inspectors that did not come within their province, but he thought they would be prepared to receive complaints, and bring them before the Coun- cil and they could deal witL them. It was agreed that the sanitary inspectors be asked to do as the Chairman suggested. 4*
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. DEATHS. THOMAS.—At Pantynawel Farm, Blackmill, on 19th inst., Mrs. Thomas, widow of the late Richard Thomas, aged 87. Funeral, Satur- day, 1 o'clock, for Llangeinor Church. 7007
IBY THE WAY.
BY THE WAY. PEACE CRANKS. Fortunately for us all, there are few who fail to realise what the nation's duty is in this tremendous conflict amongst the nations of Europe. The people of our country and of the Empire are fired with one aim and one purpose, and that is to see this war through to a victorious conclusion, notwithstanding hardship, privation, and sacrifice. Never before has a Government had the people so whole-heartedly behind them, strengthening them with their loyalty and determination not to cease this strife till the enemy is beaten and the menace of Prussian militarism struck to earth. Yet there are a few persons hold- ing views that must be condemned as short- sighted, if not unpat otic. And we regret to find that in our o- i district, in the Garw as a matter of fact, we have some amongst us. We have a letter before us, signed by a pro- minent minister, containing a copy of a reso- lution submitted at his church. It reads: That this church and congregation, be- lieving that the time is come when lasting and honourable peace can be negotiated be- tweSff the Allied Powers and the Central I Powers of Europe, and in order not to sac- rifice Ltiy more precious lives, whether at the front or at home, urge upon the Gov- ernnment to drop the Conscription Bill now before Parliament, and apply itself to nego- tiat-e for peace. The resolution was defeated by an overwhelm- ing majority, as it deserved to be, but the people of the Garw are feeling bitter about the affair. Hundreds upon hundreds of men have gone from that part of Glamorgan, filled with a great enthusiasm. Many have yielded their lives. And having made those sacri- fices, are the relatives of these heroes ex- pected to receive with kindly spirit a resolu- tion asking the Government to commence ne- gotiations for peace, with our task unfin- ished? Germany would be happy to escape so easily, and to take the greatest use of the opportunity to dictate her own terms, to the dishonour of this country. She would see to it that the negotiations, having commenced on this side, would in no way hamper her future movements, would leave her military power intact, and allow her to continue as the "bully of Europe," and a menace to the peace of the world. To such conditions this coun- try would never submit, and for that reason the end will not come until the enemy is van- quished and pleads for peace. But in sub- mitting this resolution to the meeting, did the proposer forget what we entered this conflict for, and what we are fighting for ? We were bound by a treaty signed in 1839, to which Germany and France were also parties, guar- anteeing the neutrality of Belgium. Germany violated that treaty, overman Bel- gi um, and violated her people. Moved by a righteous wrath at the crimes and barbarities of this horde of brutes filled with the lust of war and blood, rapine and murder, the man- hood of Great Britain and of the Empire flocked to the colours. They had heard the cry of the children, of outraged womanhood, and the grey-haired men of Belgium. They went to the succour of this nation, driven from home and country. Mr. Asquith, at the Guildhall a month after our entrance into the war for the protection of small nations, said: "For my part I say that sooner than be a silent witness—which means in effect a will- ing accomplice—of this tragic triumph of, force over law, and of brutality over freedom, I would see this country of ours blotted out of the pages of history" and he voiced the feelings of every true British subject. We entered this war expecting to make huge sac- rifices. The people are making them un- complainingly. They regard our national honour and our written promise as sacred things. We are fighting also to maintain the integrity and safety of our Empire, and to protect our shores from this remorseless foe, who knows no law except the law of force and "might is right." They still hold Belgium and a large part of industrial France, nearly all Poland, and Serbia. And the Garw peace-advocates want to urge the Gov- ernment to commence negotiations for peace with our task not yet really commenced! Have they not seen and read enough about the German Blight to realise the danger of an inconclusive peace ? Are they content to allow a nation that can accompany the mur- der of the women and children on the Lusi- tania with plaudits and shouts of laughter, to escape the punishment for its crime? Can they agree to cease fighting a military autoc- racy before it is made powerless, that pleads military necessity for Zeppelin raids and the murder of innocent women and children ? Do they agree that this militarism which breeds men who order the murder of all prisoner, by crucifixion or otherwise, who sentenced to death Nurse Cavell, who committed the out- rages of Louvain and Malines, should be allowed to live because we are too gentle or too human to kill it ? Have all our sacrifices to be' made for nought ? These peace advo- cates would have it so. But, happily, they do not count to-day. The heroes of Galli- poli who struggled to be the last to leave that battleground which has brought undying fame to the men of Anzac, the brave men who still, hold the enemy in France, and on other parts of the great battle front, are ready to make further sacrifices for the cause that Great Britain is fighting for. Thousands more are waiting for the call to say that they are wanted, and they too are ready to make their sacrifice rather than this war should be pre- maturely concluded and Germany undefeated. Most of us have relatives with the forces, fighting or in training; some of us expect to be there soon. All are ready to go and take their part in the conflict, and if their lives will do it, give them for the holv cause that is now increasing in strength and preparing for the overthrow of the hideous idol that Ger- many has held up for worship for the last 40 years. Until' that day comes, peace cranks must keep quiet, and murmur not in public places words which are calculated to weaken the power or divert the attention of our Gov- ernment or our Allies. But there is something more about this re- solution which strikes us as suspicious. We urge upon the Government to drop the Con- scription Bill now before Parliament, and ap- ply itself to negotiate for peace." So because the Government has introduced a mild Bill for compulsory service, which can be made a tLad letter by the early response of eligible men, these Garw peace-advocates want the Go- ) vernment to stop the war and negotiate fcr peace! It appears that they would rather j have German militarism than a British Mili- tary Service Bill. They would gather cry 11 peace, enough" than that the shirker should be compelled to dc his share in the de- fence of his country, and to cripple the ene- Ifly. They have seen our forces increasing until we are on a more equal footing with the central powers, but they are fearsome lest our blow should be too heavy, and the enemy hurt. They don't want to see the kncck-out —they are content with a. flick of a velvet glove. And it follows that they would be pre- pared to allow Germany to dominate the world in the future, to compel us to keep up the mad race for armaments, to neglect national schemes for social amelioration, and our people reduced to penury. It would be better if they pulled themselves together, and worked with might and main to give strength to the blow that will shatter for generations Germany's power for evil, instead of shrinking from what is, now it has come upon us, a necessary Chris- tian duty.
ILOCAL NEWS.i
I LOCAL NEWS. D. Thomas, Decorator, Noltoa Street. Fi nf Art and Antique Dealer. Best Prices Given. "CHRISTENDOM ASTRAY." Read it- on loan at Bridgend Public Library. I HEIDfOS C.I.-Preacher next Sunday, Rev. S. E. Prytherch, Nantvmoel. Morning, 10.30 (Welsh); Evening, 6 o'clock (English). The Celebrated Lipton's Teas and Provi- sions may be had of the Agent for Bridgend- T. Woodward, near The Bridge. At the County School, Bridgend, on Friday Nights at 7.3U, Miss Hughes, Cardiff University, will deliver a series of lectures on Plato'6 Republic." All are welcome. 6965 CONCERT.—A repeat performance of the Children's Concert will be given at the Town I Hall this (Friday) evening.—Ticket-holders side door. 7059 Mr. F. G. Jannaway, of London, will be speaking at the Public Library Hall (God willing) on Wednesday, February 2nd, on The Bible and War. Germany and Russia, Great Britain and Turkey. How Will the Present Upheaval all End?" See Posters.
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HELD OVER.—A report of the Children's Concert at the Town Hall will appear next week. OMISSION :-In the report of the dramatic entertainment given at the Town Hall, we omitted to mention that the excellent orches- tra was under the conductorship of Mr Gomer Jones. PRESENTATIONOn Wednesday even- ing at the Dunraven Hatel, Bridgend a pre- sentation of a china cabinet, case of pipes and tobacco was made to Mr. E. L. Beel, chief clerk Bridgend G.W.R. Station, on the occa- sion of his promotion as station master at Tonyrefail. Mr. C. Bowen, district superin- tendent presided, supported by Mr. Crom- well, station master, and Mr. Guadern M. Efale represented the Engineering Depart- ment, and Messrs. H. Woodward and W. M. Powell the traders. A pleasant evening was I spent, songs being contributed by Messrs. Clarke, Weekes, Gray and Hopkin, and a re- I citation by MJr. Myles. Mr. R. Nick less acted as accompanist. CONCERT PARTY:—On Sunday evening a concert painty from Pencoed journeyed to Bridgend, and gave a concert at the Red Cross Hospital. The singers were: Miss Odwen Pearce, Miss S. J. Lewis, Mr. Dan Davies, Mr. W. Lewis, Mr. David Lewis. With the party were two elocutionists, Mr. J. Pearce, and Mr A. Howell. Mr Willie Davies (Bridgend) acted as accompanist. The affair was a great success. The various items of the programme were received with most marked appreciation. Encores were so numerous that they could not all be responded to. Every consideration and kindness were shown to the party by the commandant of the hospital. The programme was arranged by Mr. David Lewis, Oakhill Terrace. BOX OPEiNTNG.—In connection with the Young Helpers' League a box opening and tea party were held at the Hope Institute on Wednesday last week, and a children's con- cert followed, arranged by Mrs. Bedford Mor- gan. MT. L. O. Lloyd presided, and Mrs. L. 0. Lloyd accompanied on the ojanoforte. The contributors were Miss Betty Lewib, Miss Kitty Lloyd, and Master Horace Evans, I Masters Bertie Lloyd and Morien Mcrgan, j Miss Doris Griffiths and Master Alec Clarke. The action tongs were exe-eeainyly pretty, and the "scene on the village green," supervised by Miss Margery Lloyd, was charming, the dresses having been well chosen. The choruses, too, were splendidly rendered, and on the whole the event was a great success. The proceeds were in aid of the Bridgend cot at Dr, Barnardo's Homes. BRIDGEND PARLIAMENT:—On Monday evening Mr. Harry Randall delivered a lec- ture on Mendel's theory of Heredity," and those who made an effort to attend were well repaid. It was an exceedingly able and in- I structive lecture. Mr. Randall provided large diagrams which greatly helped the audience to follow what is, of necessity a close biological study. Mr. Randall's treat- ment of his subject was exceedingly lucid. Perhaps the most striking pronounce- ment was the one that will eventually cause a revelution in the lives of the people of this country. Through the' studies of an Austrian monk in a quiet monastery 50 years ago, it is possible to so accurately know the results of crossing the different characters in the seeds of plants, that experiments have shown to what a large extent the productivity of wheat can be increased in this country. In Mr. Randall's opinion this would probably solve the "Back to the land" question. Several members showed a keen interest in the subject, by the nature of the questions asked at the end of the lecture. The Prime Minister (Mr. Frank Hodges) proposed, and the member for Down (Mr. Dapho Powell) seconded a vote of thanks to Mr. Randall for his exceedingly able lecture.
I BOY'S REMARKABLE STORY.
I BOY'S REMARKABLE STORY. I AN UNEXPECTED RIDE IN RAILWAY TRUCK. i A remarkable story was told about a Bris- tol boy at Bridgend Police Court on Wednes- day. His name is William Tubey, and his age is 12. P.C. Skinner found the boy in a ,railway truck on the G.W.R. line at Healycyw The boy told him he had entered the truck at Bristol for the purpose of stealing some tins of cond ensed milk, but while he was in the truck the train started off, and he had to remain in the truck until the train arrived at Heolycyw, a few miles from Bridgend. The boy was remanded until Monday.
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jCOXT&AH&N PARK RED CROSS…
jCOXT&AH&N PARK RED CROSS I HOSPITAL. j t?SPECT!ON BY MAJOR MACLEAN. I The above hospital, which is situated at ¡ Coytrahen Park, Tondu, and has been placed at the disposal of the local (Glam. 110) Volun- tary Aid Detachment of the British Red Cross Society for the treatment of sick and wounded soldiers during the war by Mr. 0. P. Traherne, was officially inspected on SU& day by Major S. J. Maclean, Cardiff, on be- I half of the military authorities. Ma j or Maclean was accompanied on his inspection I by Mrs. E'rnest Llewellyn (Commandant of the detachment) Mrs. J. V.. Hutchinson [ fladv superintendent), Miss R. Davies (Quar- ternlaster and Hon. Secretary), the matron (Miss Wiikie-), Sister Long, Dr. and Mrs. Richards (Hon. Medical Officers) and Mr. Ernest Llewelyn, Bryngarw (Hon. Treasurer.) The arrangements for converting this com- modious residence into a hospital have now been completed, and Major Maclean expressed himself as delighted with the provisions made for the reception of sick and wounded sol- diers. The house has been thoroughly reno- vated under the superintendence of the Com- mandant (Mrs. Llewelyn), and in addition to the necessary bathroom and lavatory arrange- ments, a first class heating apparatus has been installed. Thirty beds have been pro- vided, and there are four wards—one to hold twelfe beds, and the other three six beds each. In addition reception and dining rooms, and the usual offices have been pro- vided and the hospital is now ready for the reception of sick and wounded soldiers, a draft of which may arrive at any moment. The detachment of the Red Cross Society in connection with this hospital consists of Mrs. Ernest Llewelyn (Bryngarw), as lady chair- man, and Commandant, Mrs. J. W. Hutchin- son (Tondu House), as lady superintendent, Miss R. Davies, quartermaster and hon. sec- retary, Miss Hoi ton, assistant quartermaster, and forty-eight members, all of whom are giving their services free, under the direction of the matron, Miss Wilkie, who is a fullj trained nurse from Edinburgh, and who has been specially engaged. The Joint War Com- mitter of the Order of St. John and the British Red Cross Society have also provided another trained nurse, Sister Long, of Canada. The cooking arrangements will be gratuitously superintended by Mrs. iMorgan, the head cook of the department, who will be assisted by her staff. In her absence, this department will be supervised by Mrs. Jenkins, the Lodge, Angelton. Mrs. Prothero and the members of the local Mothers' Union have also offered their services free in helping to make the necessary house- hold linen for the hospital. Mrs. Dr. Richards has also very kindly consented to assist in the practical work of the hospital, while Dr. Richards has been appointed the Honorary Medical Officer. The Executive Committee responsible for the administration of affairs are Mrs. Ernest Llewelyn, Mrs. Hutchinson, Miss Davies, Mrs. Dr. Richards, Miss R. Davies, and the Matron, together with Dr. Richards, and Mr. Ernest Llewelyn, the honorary treasurer. The following beds have been paid for by donors of R5 and over as below: Mr. and Mrs. O'Regan, The Llynfi and Ogmore District Railwaymen (per Inspector Nicholas), The Morgan family, Bryngarw, Miss Rees, Bryn- roell, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Maesteg Road, Mr. and Mrs. Baine, Mr. Headon, Miss Ethel Thomas, Glanrhyd, Mr. and Mrs. How ells, Abergarw House, Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, Tondu Farm, Mrs. Roberts, Maesgwyn, Mrs. Street, Broadview, Mrs. Hopkins, Llynfi Arms, Mr. Leonard W. Llewelyn, Tondu and Aberkenfig Chamber of Trade (per Mr. F. C. Anothy), St. David's Church, Bettws, St. Synwydd's Church, Llangynwyd, Mr. Godfrey Hewett, friends of the 4th Camerons, the Major's Bed, Mr. LI. Llewelyn. Mr. J. Morgan, draper, The V.A.D., Glam, 110, Red Cross Bed, Loco and Carriage Department, G.W.R. employees (per Mr. Bullinger), Mr. J. Morgan Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Awrill, Bryn- mer-in, Aberkenfig Conservative Club, Peny- fai and District, Coytrahen and District Ladies Choir. The financial position to date is a very satisfactory one, and the following handsome cheques have been received :—Messrs. Bald- win'. Ltd., £ 100: Coytrahen, £50; Ton Phillip, £;j0; 1r. W. H. C. Llewellyn, £ 50; Directors of John, Bros., £ 21; Mr. Ivor Llewelyn, £ 25. The donation^ and collections in the dis- t trict amount to £2tj9 13s. Out of this jE132 Sa* lid. was collected by the following ladies towards hospital equipment:—Per Mrs. Slack and Mr. Major, t24 2s. lid. Miss Thomas. Brynmenin, L20 Os. 6d.; Mrs. Pleydiell and Mrs. J. Whittingham,, tl4 4s. 2d. Mrs. Howells and Mrs. Davie- LIO Ils. 8d. Mrs. Rees, Gadlys, £9 14s. 6d.; Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Cox, £ 9 9s.; Mrs. Crusoe and Miss Daw- kins, jE8 15s.; Miss Thomas and Miss Rich- ards, LS 2s. 3d.; Offertory at Bettws, V.T.C. Parade, C5 15s.; Mrs. Morgan Thomas and Miss Thomas, £4 14s. 6d.; Mrs. Coverlev and Mrs. Eiryn Davies, C3 Is. 8d.; Mrs. Barrie and Mrs. John Davies, £ 2 18s 3d. Mrs. Birtles, R2 17s.; Miss Cusse, t-0 14s. Miss G. Llewellyn, JE2 7s. Miss Mc.Clure, £ 2 7<s. Mrs. Evans, 14s. 6d. Total, E132 8s. lid. The workmen employed at the Aberbaiden, Ton Plifllips and Coytrahen Park Collieries have also taken up the movement with en- thusiasm, and have agreed to assist the hos- pital fund by a weekly subscription of one penny per maff. Several local movements have been organ- ised, including an eisteddfod and sale of work. The latter was initiated by Mrs. Pleydell (who has worked assiduously for the welfare of the hospital), and the subsequent impetus given to this movement by Mrs. Llewellyn, of Court Colman, has resulted in a handsome sum (about JE140) being realised. Messrs. Rees Williams and Co., Porth- cawl, the well known Army contractors and caterers, have also granted the free use of all the necessary cutlery, dinner service, and glass-ware to the hospital, while coal has been offered free, and the "f.M.C.A. has volun- teered to provide free of charge sufficient en- velopes, notepaper, and pens for the use of the hospital. The Glamorgan Branch of the Red Cross Society makes a grant of £1 per bed to any hospital established in the county. The War Office will also make an allowance of 2s. per bed for each bed occupied, but as the probability is that all the beds will not be con- tinually occupied, and it is estimated that the maintenance allowance per bed per day will work out at possibly more than 2s. 6d. per day, it will be seen that this allowance will not be sufficient to maintain the hospital in- dependent of subscriptions. An appeal is therefore made to the public locally for a con- tinued inflow of donations, M Ithat the finan- cial position may be well maintained, in order that the hospital may not suffer for lack of financial support. Donations will therefore be gratefully received by the hon. treasurer, Mr. Ernest Llewelyn, Bryngarw, Aberkenfig, and acknowledged both by official receipt and through the medium of these columns periodi- cally.
INews of the Boys. ——-——
I News of the Boys. —— —— An interesting description of life in Galli- poli prior to the evacuation is open per Howard E. Rees in a letter to his b_.a Mr. D. J. liees, Pontycymmer. He st My last letter to you was dated Del.. 19th. Just about this time it was very in- teresting to see the birds migrating from the cold to warmer climates. I was particularly interested in the wild geese, for, as they flew past they screamed continually, and cut vari- ous and fantastic designs in the sky. This migration lasted for several days. After this, things went on much the same as at first. I just went on with my military work and. "dodging" the shells, and admiring the Eastern sunrises and sunsets which were simply ideal. On the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 26th, I was on duty at the telegraphs in the signal I office. It was very e-so much so, that I commented upon the lovely wpather we were having for No-vember. But towards even- ing, there was a decided change. Instead of the usual soft closing of day, the air began j to appear mysterious- Dark, ominous clouds rolled overhead, and the sea seemed suddenly to become trouhled. The dark clouds (tbo-e harbingers of the storm) increased until tb-v covered the sky- It was now pitch dark. I About 6.45 p.m. there was a sudden flash of I lightning, followed by another and another in quick succession. Then the thunder rum- bled and crackled, creating a terrible noise. This continued for about five to ten minutes, then the real storm commenced. Until about 9 p.m. the rain and hail was absolutely tor- rential and incessant. Dug-outs were soon flooded, and many collapsed. Everything be- came chaos—for we had nowhere to turn for shelter, as each was as badly situated as the other. No one was dry; no one had a dug out that had not suffered severely. When the storm was over frost set in, thua making it all the more terrible. Dozens upon dozens of men collapsed on the roadsides. The hos- pitals became overcrowded, and the patients were being sent from the field hospitals +0 the hospital ships as quickly as they came in I won't attempt to relate any further about the storm,, but will close the subject by ap- pending a copy of an extract issued a few days after in Special General Orders:— The Army Commander wishes to express his thanks to, all ranks for the strenuous aiui self-sacrificing devotion they have displa.d during the last few days while on the ft n't, —especially the left flank has been subjected to much stress of weather, and so severe a blizzard. The conditions prevailing were probably more severe than any to which our troops in France and Flanders were subjected during last winter, and the hardships which oui men have suffered have consequently oen intense. It is, however, a cause of great satisfaction to know that their spirits have beei in no way impaired, and the Army Com- mander is sure that sucli" troops will con- tinue to see through whatever may be before them with determination and fortitude, whijh they 'have shown on every occasion since land- ing on the Peninsula." Immediately after the storm, our T/!Ove.? off to the trenches. Owing to the re- cent flood a temporary office had been f' i:cd up some distance behind the firing line. The Jiist day after our arrival we received a warm gueting. Within a radius of 150 yards *he kiidly Turks sent us about 200 shells. The dan age done was slight. After this we we e sheltered every day and sniped every night. In fact, we had both a very busy and a very warm time, having had some very narrow escapes indeed. We remained in the trenches ten days. Our last day there was certainly the warmest. The movement of troops past our office must have been "spotted" by the Turks, for they shelled us heavily just before tea. For about half an hour the shells burst in rapid succession rigEC: over our office. Two of our instruments were hit. A sergeant who had come to "take over" before we moved from the trenches was hit in the head whilst sitting at one of the circuits. Fortunately the wound was a slight one, the shrapnel bullet having grazed the top of his head. Outside, however, things were not so favourable. Immediately by the office two fellows were wounded in the leg&onew very badly. Then, about fifteen yards away, three were killed. That night we returned to our rest camp, and had at once to get busy packing. I won't say any more about that, except that thf result is we are now safe and well in- MR. J. W. HUTCHINSON BEREAVED. I Casualty lists relating to seventeeji pfgeers ¡J i 258 rank and file were issued on Tuesday night. Among the officers reported wounded j, Captain P. Hutchmson, Welsh Regime 13th (Service) Battalion (2nd Rhondda). Titc gallant officer was gazetted lieutenant in the battalion in Jamuary, 1915. fend obtained his captaincy in October. He is a mining engi- neer, and the son of Mr. J. W. Hutchinson, formerly general manager of the Lewis- Merthyr Collieries, and now general manager of North's Navigation Colliery, Maesteg. Captain Hutchinson formerly served in a Public School Cadet Corps, and when he joined the Rhondda Battalion brought with him about 80 men from the collieries under his father's management. PENCOED SOLDIER'S DEATH. I On Monday a telegram reached Mrs. T. Matthews, Penprisk, informing her of the death in France of her son, Bombardier D. Matthews. The news first reached the dead soldier's wife in the form of a letter from his officer. Bombardier Matthews was a native of Bridgend, and at the time of his death was 31 years of ago. He enlisted in the Artillery from Pencoed. His wife and three children removed to Treforest some months ago. The letter to his wife, which we append, gives di- tails of the accident which caused, directly or indirectly, the bombardier's death:- B. Battery, 120th Brigade, R.F.A., B.E.F., France. Dear Mrs. Matthews,—The news I have to send you is indeed very sad. I very much regret to state your husband died at No. 32 Casualty Clearing Station "Hospital on the morning of the 10th inst. On Thursday last he was driving a horse and trap along the road, and when near this position (battery) the horse shied when passing a motor lorry. Unfortunately, the trap overturned into a ditch, and your husband was pinned under- neath the water for a space of two minutes. He was brought back to the billet, and was in my bed for two days, and appeared to be improving slowly. However, he was taken to the hospital, and I have just received the report from the officer in charge to the above effect. The news was quite a shock to me, as I understood from enquiries I had made your husband was improving slowly. All the offi- cers, N.C.O.'s, and men wish me to express their deepest sympathy with yourself and family in your sorrow. I was particularly in- terested in your husband, and gave him his promotion at Winchester, and the battery has lost an excellent soldier and a good man. He died in the service of his country. Again expressing my deepest sympathy with you in irreparable loss.-Yours sinoerelv, I [ J. S. ARNOLD, Lieut., R.F.A. ]
I UNCONFIRMED RUMOURS
I UNCONFIRMED RUMOURS i I FROM ALL QUARTERS. That an ostentatious display of cheap jewel- L/y is often a sign of mental weakness. Ill That it is a surer sign when the wearers use it as a baby would a rattle. f That it keep6 them in a happy frame of mind. ? 1 1 That if the members of Maesteg Council were asked who is the most eloquent speaker amongst them, they might mention the name of Mr. Hicks. 1 That we say "might" because there is usu- ally so much competition between members cf local authorities for that proud position. IT 1 That, at any rate, however the voting went, V would for a time impress one with his rUotion. I 1 That he has a c-hnrmine sentence with which he graces his speeches here and there. I That it adds to their charm and pic- turesqueness. f f 1 That he is courtesy itself to the Chairman, and on no occasion does he rise to speak without "respectfully submitting." 1 1 I That we are inclined to believe other mem- bers are a little jealous of the oratorical powers of the worthy member. 1 That Maesteg Council is going to hold meet- ings onoe a month in future instead of onoe a fortnight. 111 That midnight sittings may then be in vogue. Ill That one member wanted to know "whether it would be in the interests of the ratepayers or would it »ot?" Ill That we don't know. Ill That the Chairman was nearly caught nap- ping when he proposed the resolution. Ill That it was so obvious to him that monthly meetings would assist the Council's policy of economy that when he was asked "how it would," he was staggered for a moment. Ill That he then ran off a list of items:—Gas, ("Gas," repeated Mr. Hicks significantly), notice papers, reports, time, etc.; and with Mr. Gibbon's retort to a complaint that he had-not voted, that it did not matter to him whether the Council met onoe a month or once a year, the resolution was carried. 111 That we could go on extracting humour from the Maesteg Council debates. Ill That better than all the humour is the music of the Town Hall clock and a steam organ outside the Council Chamber, trying to harmonise and add the charm of an orchestral accompaniment to the Councillors' speeches. Ill That a reader w.kes :—"In addition to your list last week, I, ould like to inform you that among the members of Porthcawl Volunteer Training Corps are Messrs. Hancock, Beer, Deere, and Duck." The last two had better be put in command—they ought to get on very well with the men. Ill That Humpty-Dumpty lives at Coychurch. 11 l" 1 That a certain local farmer 1. not a good arithmetician. Ill That, offered two cows for £18 and C13 re- spectively. he counted out tYJ in gold and handed it to the seller. Ill That if he had not thought the farmer was having a joke at his expense, the seller would have made a good profit. Ill That his query roused the farmer's sus- picion that something was wrong. Ill That he counted again, and claimed his money.
MAESTEG SOLDIER'S FUNERAL,,…
MAESTEG SOLDIER'S FUNERAL, -1-9 The faneral of Private R. T. John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard John, of 93 Caerau Road, Caerau, and nephew of Mr. R. Phillips, Blaenllynvi Hotel, Caerau, took place on Thursday last week. Deceased was serving his King and country, and was at- tached to the 16th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The news of his death, which took place at the Military Hospital, Adington Park, Winchester, cast a gloom over the dis- trict, where he was very well known and ex- ceedingly popular. Up till the time he left to join the colours, he was instrumental in arranging smoking concerts, etc., for the wounded, who were constantly arriving in the district, and assisting in every possible way to comfort our brave soldiers who had been doing their duty. The funeral was a military one, thanks to the energetic efforts of Councillor A. J. Hicks. The Caerau Silver Band was in attendance, and played the "Dead March" at intervals along the route to the Maesteg Cemetery, where the interment took place. A number of friends clad in khaki, who were home on furlough, acted as bearers. Crowds gatheredaJOIllg the route to the cemetery. Deep sympathy is felt with the widow, family and relatives in their sad bereavement, the former being left with six children, the eldest only nine years of age. The following were the mourners:—Mrs. R John (widow); Mas- ters Windsor and Cyril John (sons); Miss Gwladys May John (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Richard John (father and mother); Messrs. Howell and Jenkin John (brothers); Miss Ca.ssie May John (sister); Master Trevor John (brother); Mr. Richard Phillips (uncle); Mas- ter Pete Phillips (cousin); Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oliver (father and mother-in-law); Messrs. Hora-oe and Wendal Oliver (brothers- in-law) Miss Bessie Oliver (sister-in-law) Mr and Mrs. John Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rees (brothers and sisters-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. George Keagle (uncle and aunt); Mr W. H. Evans, Master Brynmor Evans; Mr. William Thomas. Trebano-a Mr. Wild, Port Talbot; Mr. William Phillips, Lletty Brongu; Mrs. Evans, Nantvffyllon. Wreaths were sent by Mr E. P. Davies, Aber- garw committee and members of the Caerau Liberal Club; oommittee and members of the Caerau Conservative Club; members of the Caerau Silver Band; staff of the BlaJfelynfi Hotel," and "friends." Prominent among others present were:-Mawrs T. Jones, C.C., Treorky; D. Daniels, postmaster, Ynishir; Tal James, Bridge Inn, Pontypridd; Car- mody, Mount Pleasant, Aberdare; E. P. Davies. Abergarw Brewery, etc. The Rev. Rhys Davies (vicar) officiated.