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Merthyr. To SECRETARIES. Secretaries of lodges. Trade Union branches, Friendly and other Societies are re- quested to send in reports of meetings, concerts, etc., also notices of meetings to be held, as early as possible. LAW EXAMINATION.—Among the suc- cessful candidates at the recent inter- mediate examination of the Law So- ceity was Mr. E. H. S Kenshole, the son of Mr. J. E. Kenshole, Merthyr. He is articled to Mr. Wm. Kenshole, of Messrs. C. & W. Kenshole( solici- tors, Aberdare. Y.M.C.A. ANNUAL MEETING.—The an- nual meeting of the Merthyr Y.M.C.A. was held on Tuesday evening, Dr. C. Biddte, J.P., presiding. The Secretairy (Mr. W. C. Thorn) reported that 30 members had joined the colours, and it was decided to erect a roll of hon- our in the hall, Ooun. F. A. Phillips promising to defray the cost. All the officers were re-elected. I.L.P. SOCIAL RE-UNION.—The local members of the I.L.P. held what prov- ed to be a very successful tea and so- cial re-union at the Institute, Bent- ley's Hall, Graham Street, on Wed- nesday. About 200 members and friends sat down to tea, which was effectively laid and served by the following ladies: Mesdames A. Quiningborough, W. Nobes. Brobyn, C. Lawson, Albert Har- ris. Martin and Miss Morris. After tea a whist drive was conducted, Mr. Hairy Adams acting as M.C. Those not interested in the drive enjoyed themselves by indulging in dancing. FOR .FRANCE."—To-night (Friday) the Merthyr Operatic Society, under The conductorship of Mr. E. T. Davies, E. R.C.O., are giving a musical and dramatic evening at the Theatre Royal. "For France." a. new play by the Mer- thyr dramatist, Mr. J. Oswald Francis, which is this week being performed at the Empire, Cardiff, with Mr. Lyn Harding in the title role, will be per- formed. An enjoyable and entertaining evening is being anticipated, and as the Society's object in providing the eatertainment is to assist in augment- ing the funds of the Mayor's Relief Fund and the Red Cross Soeiety Funds, a full house should be assured. LOCAL POLHJB LOSSES AT THE FRONT. —The Merthyr tftlice Force has suf- fered considerably through the war. Of 11 members called up for active ser- vice. three have been killed and three wounded. On Tuesday news was re- ceived that P.C. Thomas Evans had died of wounds received on Nov. 2. He was serving with the Grenadier Guards and went out with the original Expedi- tionary Force. P.C. Evans was 36 years of age, and was only recently married. He was stationeed at Treharris, and for a number of years was a detective con- stable at the Central Station, Merthyr, where he was a member of the football team. Deceased successfully survived the South African Campaign, and re- ceived the King's and Queen's Medals, with several clasps. The death has also been reported although not officially, -of P.C. Leonard. Dowlais. RELIEF COMMITTEE'S SENSIBLE DECI- SION.—At a meeting of the Penydarren Relief Committee for the adminitra- tion of the Prince of Wales' .Fund, held at Gellyfaelog Schools, it was de- cided to make a payment of £ 3 4s. towards the expenses of the funeral of the late wife of Corpl. Downes. now serving with His Majesty's forces PERSONAL.—The numerous acquaint- ances- of Mr. J. Prosser Davies, M.B., oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Pros- per Davies, Castle Street, will be pleas- ed to learn that Dr. Davies is at pre- sent serving as a member of the Royal Medical Army Corps tationed at No. 13 'Base Hospital, Boulogne. There excel- lent. provision is made for dealing with the wounded soldiers. Lord Knutsford has recently testified to the ability and • efficiency displayed by the British sur- geons at the Boulogne Hospitals. The workers there, entrusted with great -duties, have surmounted serious diffi- culties, with singular rapidity and suc- 'cess. The hospital where Dr. Davies is -engaged is a voluntary hospital, situa- ted in the "Gare Maritime," which is thoroughly practical and well arrang- ed. Dr. Davies received his commission for the period of the war, upon the rmtbreak of hostilities, when serving upon the staff of the King Edward VII. Hospital, Cardiff. After spending some weeks at Netley, Lieut.-Surgeon Davies was one of a strong contingent to proceed to Boulogne. Several Welsh- men of the rank and file are at present invalided there, and are proud to re- veive medical attention from Welsh- speaking surgeons. Dr. Davies, with others of the Medical Corps, were pri- veleged to attend the imposing mili- tary ceremony at the funeral proces- sion of the late Lord Roberts. ■SOLDIER'S LETTER TO IVOR Y.P.S.O.E. — On Monday evening, Miss A. Mit- chell read a paper before the Ivor Y.P.S.C.E. upon the topic "Opportu- nities." Miss Mitchell's remarks were very much appreciated. A letter from Pte. J. Cross, now Rerving at the Front, was read by the Floating En- deavour's Secretary, Mr. Geo. Lus- combe, the following being an extract: "Tlianks very much for your letter. It's putting more heart into me, and I thank you for praying for us out here. I was in a dangerous position each time I received your letters, and I prayed te God to help me. and He -did so. There's nothing here but large shells dropping round us, and we kawe keep our heads down. The other day we were waiting for the Germans to make a charge. The officer gave them the word to advance, but they would not advance. The charge was blown upon the bugle, but then they would not advance. I think they are a beaten army. We have made a few bayonet charges and been very suc- cessful. Each time we get about 100 yards from them they hold up their hands for mercy, but we have no mercy for them after all they have been do- ing." Pte. W. J. Mullins, also ser- ving at the front, sent the following: I was very glad to receive your let- ter it bucks me up when I get a letter. I hope the society is getting on well." The Secretary, Mr. G. J. Luscombe, is prepared to write to soldiers on be- half of anyone who wishes him to do so. LECTURE ON TOLSTOI.A-lr. Edw. Williams, Headmaster of the Gellyfae- log Schools favoured the senior mem- bers of Hebron Band of Hope Society on Thursday, the 19th inst., with a pai-ticuli-arly well-thought-out and in- teresting paper on "Tolstoi." The following is a precis of Mr. Williams' remarks —Count Leo Tolstoi was one of Russia's great men, not only as a writer and thinker, but also as a poli- tical and religious and social reformer. The first step in healthy social reform was the reform of the individual. Tol- stoi was of a serious turn of mind. Karly in life lie set out to solve the problem of life-to find out a working theory for life. The only satisfactory solution was to be found in the Gos- pels. He found it particularly in the Sermon on the .Mount. It consisted in (1) Serving God and (2) Serving man. Self-sacrifice and service for others were the only iii-e foundation of true happiness. A selfish life did not pay in the end. Love was the sovereign re- medy for all the evils of life. Tolstoi would not subscribe to the doctrine of might aa against that of right. He denounced war with all the force at his command. It ran counter to the law of love. Tolstoi objected to Gov- ernments whose existence depended on violence. Violence would never conquer violence. The only sure way of attack- ing evil was to overoome it by good. The principle of non-resistance to evil formed tb- basis of all his teaching. This was his central point of view. qis experiments in school keeping were novel and interesting. Freedom was the keynote of his methods. A ch; id developed more rapidly and surely m an atmosphere of freedom than in an atmosphere of restraint. CONCERT.-—A grand concert was held at Bethania Chapel, on Thursday, Nov. 19, in aid of the St. John Ambu- lance W omen's Guild and the Belgian Refugee Fund, by the Penywern and Dowlais Male Voice Choir (conductor, Mr. Evan Thomas), assisted by the fol- lowing artistes: -Soprano, Miss GlVlad ys Morgan; contralto, Miss Bronwen Williams, Llandilo, prize-winner at the National Eisteddfod; and Miss Beryl Jones; tenor, Mr. Tom Phillips; bass, Mr. Tom Hughes; accompanist, Mr. A. P. Hughes, A.R.C.M. The chapel was well filled when His Wor- ship the Mayor took the chair, and af- ter a few very appropriate remarks in regard to the object of the cone t, the following programme was gone through —Part I.: God Save the King," The Choir; tenor solo, "Marna" (Herbert Oliver), Mr. Tom Phillips; contralto solo. There's a Land (.Frances A. Allen tern), Miss Beryl Jones; The War Horn-" (D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac.), Choir; soprano solo, My Heart hath its love" (E. T. Davies), Miss Gwladys Morgan baritone solo, "Drake Goes West" (Saunderson), Mr. T. Hughes; contralto solo, "Sechgyn Qvmru" (ar- by Ap Glaslyn), Miss Bronwen Wil- liams duett (soprano and contralto), "In Spring Time" (Ernest Newton), Miss Gwladys Morgan and Miss Beryl Jones "Y Gwcw Sash" (arr. by E. T. Davies), Choir. Part II.: The Charge of the Light Brigade" (Dr. D. C Williams), Choir; soprano solo, "The Valley of Laughter" (W. Saunderson), Miss Gwladys Morgan; baritone solo, "Lorraine, Lorraine" (Capel), Mr. T. Hughes; "Queen of the Valley" (Dr. CjlJlcot), Choir; contralto solo "Friend" (Clara Novello Davies). Miss Bronwen Williams; duett (soprano and tenor), Night in Venice" (Lucantoni), Miss Gwladys Morgan and Mr. Tom Phil- lips: "Rhyfelgyrch Cadben Morgan (arr. by E. T. Davies). Choir. Miss Gwladys Morgan has a surprisingly good voice, and much will be heard of her in the future, and her progress will be watched carefully by lovers of music in this district. Miss Beryl Jones sang splendidly, and greatly pleased the audience. Miss Bronwen Williams possesses a rich contralto voice, and sang very intelligently, her articula- tion being especially good. Mr. T. Phil- lips again demonstrated what a fine artist he is. His fine tenor voice com- manded the attention of all, and his singing was much appreciated. Mr. Tom Hughes made a very successful debut. He iJifused a fine spirit into his singing, which was altogether in keep- ing with the songs he sang. The Choir sang excellently, thweir treatment of the different pieces being admirable, and showed much skill and resourceful- ness which reflected greatly on their conductor. Major D. T. Jenkins pro- posed a vote of thanks to the Mayor, which was carried with enthusiasm. Troedyrhiw. I TUOBBYRHIW SKITTLES' OLUB.- The above club defeated the dlfynydd (!J,. h at Cilfynvdd by seven pins, their actual score being 314 pins. This constitutes a reccfd score fos the ekik. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Mr. Robert Jones, which oc- curred suddenly on Monday last. De- ceased had been in indifferent health for the last few months, but hiB death was quite unexpected. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The annual preaching services were held last Sun- day at Mount Zion Church. The Rev. Row land Jones preached to a large congregation in the afternoon, and the Rev. E. James in the evening. WESLEYAN CHURCH.—The first meet- ing of the Wesley Guild was held on Thursday last at the above place, when the Rev. W*. Dockeray, Dowlais, gave a very interesting address on Wesley and his times after whith an oppor- tunity was given for questions. The speaker was thanked for his instruc- tive address, and a very enjoyable eve- ning was brought to a close. FUNERAL. The funeral of Mr. D. J. Morris, grocer, took place on Mon- day. After a short service at the house, the cortege proceeded to Mount Zion Church, where a special service was held. The church was well fillefl by friends and sympathisers. After service was over, the body was taken to Saron Churchyard, where the interment took place. There was a large number of floral tributes on the coffin, which was of plain oak with plated fittings. The Rev. D. Williams, Northwich, late pastor of ^Jbunt Zion, officiated.
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I Belgian Relief Fund. SIXTH LIST OF LOCAL SUBSCRIP- TIONS. The following further subscriptions have either been received or promised: Mayor's Sunday Contribution, Beth- anitt Ciiiii-ch. :CS 2s. 9d. Mrs. Jen- kins, Tregenna, £6 10s. Merthyr .Fur nishing Co., R5 5s. Joseph Watson, Leeds, 3rd, L5. Beulah Chapel, Dow- lais, 1st, j63 4s. 5d. Mr. T Evans, outfitter, £ 3 38. Brynzion Church, Dowlais, 1st, R3. Collected by Mrs. Carter, Dowlais, £2 16s. 6d. Moriah Baptist Church, Dowlais, 1st, £ 2 6s. 6d. Collected by Mrs. Richards and Miss O. Jones, Cefn, £2 2s. Bethania Church, Dowlais, 5th, P,2 2s. Mount Zion Church, Troedyrhiw, 4th, R2 Is. 6d. Penywern Welsh Church, Dowlais, 2nd. t2. Hermon Church, Dowlais, 5th, £ 1 12s. 9d. Management Staff, Fore- men and Chargemen Ifor Shop, 5th, £1 2s. 6d. Elim Church, Penydarren, 6th, £1 2s. 6d. Collected by Mrs. Griffiths and Mrs. Evans, -Oefn, £1 2s. 6d. Col- lected by Mrs. D. R. Jones and Miss Price, Cefn, 21 Is. 9d. Aberfan C.M. Church, 3rd, £ 1. Staff Messrs. D. Jones, Dickinson, Dowlais, 3rd, j61 Os, 9d. Staff, Messrs. D. Jones, Dickin- son, Dowlais, 2nd, £ 1 Os. 6d. Zoar Chapel, 4th, 16/ Wesleyan Church, Dowlais, 3rd, 15/8. Merthyr Central Sisterhood, 3rd, 15/ Bethania Church, Aberfan, 5th, 15/ Wesleyan Church, Dowlais, 2nd, 14/2. Salem Sunday School, Heolgerrig, 2nd, 12/10. Be- thesda Church, 3rd, 7/6. Bethesda Church, 4th, 7/6. Caepantwyll Church, 3rd, 8/1. Amounts under 2/6, per Mr. F. A. Phillips, 1/ Amounts under 2/6, per Miss Kenshole, 6d. To- tal, jE62 10s. 2d. Previously subscribed, £1,093 19s. 2}d. Total to date, £1,156 9s. 4Jd.
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Aberdare soldier Killed at the Front. Notification has been received of the death at the front of Private Sammy Dairies, of the 2nd Welsh, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, of the Mack- worth Arms Hotel. Gadlys. Aberdare. Private Davies had arved in the South African War and also in India, and was called up as a reserve at the com- menoomene of the war. He was killed in action on November 28.
IGerman Socialist Leader Who…
I German Socialist Leader Who Refused to Fight. [A contributor to the Belgian Social- ist paper, 'De Volksgazet." who is a soldier with the Belgian Army, sends his paper the rollowing remarkable story] Last Thursday we succeeded in mak- ing 13 German Uhlans prisoners of war. I was one oft hose ordered to guard them, and to escort them from the x theatre of battle. First we did not speak to our captured enemies, 'iIey" too, were little inclined to talk. As I could understand and speak German, I was ordered to address the commands to the prisoners. One. a Mnartly built fellow, not too big, but broad shouldered, of manly and proud bearing, began to wrispor all sorts of questions to me. He asked me where we were, what would hap- pen to them, and whether the Belgian populations were infuriated against the Germans. At first I did not, enter into any par- ley with the talkative Uhlan. Before answering any of his questions, I ask- ed him who he was, whence he came, and what had been his business in his own country. Imagine my amaaement when he told me that he had been a paid offieial of a Trade,- Uni<),i%in one of the largest towns "in Pi ussjj^. Thus I stood face to face with, -a leading Comrade in the Labour' movement. I Repeats Captive's Story. It was now time for me to make my- self kaoiirn, and to listen to him. I shall now repeat faithfuily as possible what my captured Comrade told me: — Our party." he began, was fully occupied with an enthusiastic agitation against the war, when we were being mobilised. Countless meetings. and even riotous demonstrations, were tak- ing place throughout the length a breadth of the country. Day by day our Press published violent articles ag- ainst the war. In the last resort 'V orwaet'tz' even addressed an appeal to the Emperor to preserve the peace. It availed us nothing. The Junker clique was bent on war" I am fully convinced that it is the Kaiser and his satellites that are the chief culprits in the European war. We then had hastily to make preparations to march to the frontier. Wherever we came our army was on- thusiastically cheered by the overheat- ed population. Ths caused my collea- gues to go into raptures, but it made me feel sad. In the towns we heard nothing but Hochs' for the Kaiser, and cries pf To Paris!' and 'To St. Petersburg^ i~ Of our destination we had no knowledge. On arrival at Co- logne, our, regiment was divided into two. We proceeded to Aix-ia-Chapelle, where we remained for two days. I had a dread presentiment that we were going to march against the French. The report reached us there that Jau- res had been murdered, and that the Revolution had broken out. in Paris. Cried at Jaures' Death. "With a feeling of great anguish I heard the news of Jaures' death. In secret I wept bittexly. We loved him dearly, our great Jaures. He was the darling of the German Social Demo- crats. He was the man who had drawn closer and closer the bond of fraternity between the German and French workers. They did not leave me much time to ponder over the lose of the international. We had to ad- vance, and, to my horror—over the Belgian frontier. "Would not Fight." Ó"Vhen that came clear to me, I finally settled it in my mind: I would not fight! Not that I am afraid or a coward. Had I been sent to Russia, I would have fought to my last breath against the paid soldiers of the Czar. But now I was told to become a trea- cherous invader of a friendly country, and to deal out murder among a brave and industrious people. In Belgium, where the seat of the Socialist Interna- tional is, in the country where Marx and Engels. driven from all lands, found a haven of refuge, in the coun- try of the pioneers of the general strike —no, never! I have kept my word, Comrade. Now. I am your prisoner of war; they may do with me what they will, but I can rest content in this. When we parted, we grasped each otheer's hand, and he said his most fervent wish was to see a speedy con- clusion to the war, so that he might set to work again with all his might in the organisaton of the working class.
-.I The Palace.I
I The Palace. I The picture goer will do well to keep an eye on the Palace during the next few weeks. Some very fine program- mes are being arranged for their delec- tation. A very entertaining program- me is submitted for the last three days of this week, which includes an exciting drama of secret service and foreign spy peril. "The Nation's Peril" conveys a picture full of excitement, although only in two parts. Then there is another of the Chronicles of Cleet Series, "The Mys- tery of the Ladder of Light," an Edi- son picture of exceptional interest; and Lest we Forget." A war picture is of topical interest, and this, with the lat- est news from the front, meets the particular desire for this class of sub- ject at this time. Among a number of amusing pictures we have Nancy's Husband," a very good comedy. Who has not at some time heard of or read Mr. Barnes of New York" And for those who have not a treat is in store for them in a fine picture based on this well-known story. "South- ern Blood" is a very special produc- tion, and is the story as told by Mr. Barnes of New York, which is to be one of the attractions at the Palace on Monday next. The story is in three parts, and is a melodrama introducing what is known as a vendetta or oath to carry out revenge for injury done, and which is sometimes kept in mind for several generations, until justice, as the Corsicang understand it, is satis- fied. Another picture of a very diffe- rent character is an adaptation of a favourite Dickens work, Pickwick Pa- perg," in two parts. We might mention in advance that a wonderful Famous Player' Picture, "A Woman's Triumph," is to be the great attraction for Thursday of next week. A magnificent adaptation of Sir Wal- ter Scott's world-renowned work, "The Heart of Midlothian," telling the story of Jeannie and Effie Deans. This is a picture worth going a long way to see, &Bd no OM should fail to see it.
Ltocal School Affairs.
Ltocal School Affairs. ISERIOUS SPREAD OF RINGWORM. COUN. HARPUR TO OPEN NEW SCHOOL. Coiui. E. Morrell presided at a meet- ing of the School Management Com- mittee on Wednesday. H.M. Medical Inspector referred in his report to the prevalence of ring- worm amongst the school children, and stated that it was "necessary that some means should be adopted to prevent the spreading of the disease." Aid, John: Would a certain kind of skull cap be of any use, Chairman: Well, that is suggested in the report, but I am afraid that the people would not like their children to wear a distinctive badge of that kind, although something must be done for the common good. Coun. W. Jones: I think the effect- ed child should be allowed to stay at home. Coun. Francis: I think the child would be better attending school so that the nurses and the medical officer could keep an eye on them. Dr. Lloyd (Schools' Medical Officer): I ought, to explain that although we have an X-ray apparatus we could not overtake the cases we have now for sev- eral years. aJld I think we should take steps to stop the spreading of the cases. Coun. D. Parry: Some of the child- ren are not being treated at all. I know of one myself that is not being treated by anyone at all. I move that all children affected by ringworm be treated in a proper manner at the School Clinic. At the suggestion of the Chairman, it was finally agreed that a report be submitted by Dr. Lloyd and Mr. Rhys Elias. Federation of Education Committees. A letter was read from the Secretary of the Federation of Education Com- mittees uring the authority to affiliate. Coun. Marsh: I think it would be a good thing to join them if they could settle the Dowlais Catholic School dis- pute. (Laughter.) Coun. D. W. Jones: What would the cost be? Chairman: I take it that there would be a capitation fee per head. Coun. Hy. Owen: I am rather in- clined to think, Mr. Chairman that there is a cash basis there somewhere. It was decided to ask for further particulars. Christmas Holidays. It was decided that the schools be closed on Friday, the 18th December, and re-opened on Monday, January 4. Opening of Gellifaelog New School. On the motion of Coun..F. A. Phil- lips, seconded by Aid. D. John, it was decided that C-oun. Harpur, Chairman of the Education Committee, be asked to open the school at a date to be fixed by himself. Coun. Francis asked Mr. Rhys Elias (Director of Education) if it would be possible, having regard to the state of the ground, to open the school at the date intended He was of the opinion that it would not. Director of Education: We have been informed by the Architect and Cont- ractor that it will be ready by Dec. 31. The difficulty raised by Ooun. Francis is a real one. I would like a committee to visit the site and reDort. Teachers in H.M. Forces. I The JJirector announced that the following teachers. were serving in H.M. Forces: -.N,iessrs. D. C. Price, J. S Humphreys, Wm Davies, R. C. Price R Elias, R. E. Robinson, J. White- man, Dan Williams, Wm. Jeffreys, and E L. Griffiths. Mr. Wm. Harris and Mr. T. A. Da- vies had also been employed temporar- ily in the Army Pay Department. Coun. D. W. Jones moved that the names be inserted in the minutes and remarked that he hoped later on that a roll of honour would be erected. The motion was carried.
Contractors and Camp Recreation.
Contractors and Camp Recreation. In the House of Commons on Tues- day, Mr. Keir Hardie asked the Under- Secretary for War whether he is aware of the help being given in about 500 re- cruiting camps by the Young Men's Christian Association, mainly in the way of useful ferms of education, heal- thy recreation, and the opening of po- pular refreshment rooms in which good wholesome food is supplied at mode- rate prices; whether he is aware that in some camps the refreshment rooms are prohibited through the opposition of the canteen contractor, who claims a monopoly in the canteen supplies; and what action he proposes taking to remove this embargo? Mr. H. Baker: The value of the work done by the Young Men's Christ- ian Association in the camps is fully recognised. In so far as it includes the provision of refreshment rooms it would necessarily cover, to some extent, the same ground as that covered by the otnteen. Arrangements are made at the discretion of the commanding offi- cer, but in any event the Young Men's Chrisian Association is not debarred from pursuing its ordinary activities.
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Return of P. G. Norman Scott.
Return of P. G. Norman Scott. P.C. Norman Scott, of the Merthyr Borough Police, who was wounded at Ypres, returned to his home on Monday morning. In an interview, P.C. Scott said that the Duke of Teck was originally in command of his regiment, the 1st Life Guards, but on account of illnefes Lord Derby's bdother had succeeded him. "Our first opponents." he added, "were the famous Death's Head Hussars, and they were part of the 110,000 Germans who were leaving Antwerp to join Von Kluck's Army. We soon set them going, however, and then commenced the fi- erce battle of Ypres. The Royal Welsh Fusiliers were with us, and right well did they fight. The French and our artillery played havoc with the Ger- mans. and they must have lost nearly 20,000. W ewere supporting the artillery in a wood, and the news caiiao that the Prussian Guards were trying to break through. The Grena- diers and Irish Guards were very hard pressed, and we mounted and galloped about a mile and a half across fields, shells dropping round all the time. Hhen they saw us the Irish shouted. The Lifies are coming.' The King's Royal Rifles came up behinj us, and it was during tiiis engagement that Prince Maurice of Battenburg was wounded. The Hon. C. R. Wyndham was also killed just in front of me. He was shot in the shoulder, and then in the brain." P.C. Scott concluded by saying, uWe are winning all the way. The Germans will never bdeak our lines." P.C. Scott's charger was Vandyke, one of Lord Derby's racehorses.
IMerthyr Woman's Throat Cut.
I Merthyr Woman's Throat Cut. II HUSBAND CHARGED WITH UN- LAWFUL WOUNDING. John Burke, labourer, Riverside, Merthyr. was brought up at the Mer- thyr Police Court on Friday charged with unlawfully wounding his wife, Emil. A Constable stated that shortly after midnight he was attracted by shout- ing at Riverside, and there saw Burke- with a razor in his hand. He said, "I want, to give myself up. I have cut my wife's throat. If you don't take me I'll do the same to you." Wit- ness took him into custody, and sub- sequently saw the wire, WHO was suf- fering from several wounds, which had to be surgically treated. Prisoner, who had nothing to say, was remanded.
Electric Theatre. J I
Electric Theatre. J I To-day and to-morrow (Friday and Saturday) an all-round drama program- me is being shown. No reader should miss this truly wonderful programme. On Monday next "Brewster's Mil- lions" will be the star film. The story is briefly as follows:-Robert Brews- ter, a scion of a well-to-do-family, elopes with Louise Sedgewick. Peter Brewster disinherits Robert and refuses to be reconciled to the marriage. A little son, Monty, blesses the union. When Monty is a full-grown man, "Pe- ter Brewster dies and bequeaths a mil- ilon dollars to him. The newly ac- quired wealth staggers young Monty Brewster, and he is about to launch in- to the new life as one of the predatory rich when he receives a communication from an attorney n the West advising him that his uncle, George Brewster, had left him seven million dollars, con- tingent upon his getting rid of the mil- Ion dollars left to him by Peter Brew- ster. He invests the money in a sure losing proposition in Wall Stret in an effort to dispose of some of his unwel- come money, and the proposition turns out a winner. He succeeded in squan- dering the entire million dollars, poe- serses a room full of receipts to show for every dollar spent, and his sweet- heart, Peggy, believing him to be a pauper, consents to marry him. His friends, believing him to be broke, en- deavour to press money and jewellery upon him, all of which he must not have in his possession, or he loses the seven millions. He dodges his friends, is met by the attorney, and presented with the seven million dollars, and ev- erything turns out happily. On Thursday next, "The Ring and the Man" will be the chief picture. This is one of the greatest political dramas of the decade. The commanding personality of Mr. McRae fits him pe- culiarly for the role of Gormley. the man whose bravery and self-possession in the iace of crucial circumstances en- able him to successfully oppose the cor- rupt forces of the gigantic political ring that. is trying to ruin him.
MILITARISM.
MILITARISM. Now what is the fact about this, the ghastliest of all he "isms" that have desolated the world? Put in a word, it means the subjection of the civilian to the soldier. The civil order of society is regarded as the means for keeping up the military sys- tem. It is the glorification of the mili- tary spirit as the highest expression of life. The late Professor Cramb—one of the apostles of the modern Moloch- put it quite clearly lit. the following words: -"A nation's military efficien- cy is the exact co-efficient of a nation's idealism. According to this teaching art. science, literature, drama, reli- gion politics are all mere auxiliaries to militarism.—Her. R. Roberts.