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CORRESPONDENCE.I
CORRESPONDENCE. We do not hold ourselves responsible for thp opinions of our correspondents. To the Editor. Sir,— During the last few days a good deal has been done as regards getting our young men to join the Army, and I was very pleased to learn that the can- vassers have bad good results and that before long quite a number of the Barmouth Boys will be serving their King and Country. The system of ap- proaching the young men has answered the purpose excellently, and no doubt more results will be forthcoming later on. Yours truly, BRITON. To the Editor.. I Sir — Why was I advised a short time ago not to respond to my Country's call and to shun the Territorials as if they were some unclean thing ? Why was I blamed and ridiculed be- cause I advocated the Boy Scouts Movement in Barmouth ? Why am I asked to-day to go and risk my life for my home and country, and for the safety of these wiseacres, who, a few months ago scorned me, be- cause I held the views that all young men should, as far as possible, bq pre- pared for emergency when it comes. To-day, when my service is needed, I, in common with the rest of the young men of Barmouth am useless as war material, until I have received months of training. If all other counties and towns had been advised as Merioneth and Barmouth had, we would be in a sorry plight to-day. To send these false prophets on a recruiting expedition among the young j men is a certain road to failure. What we require in Barmouth and elsewhere in the county is to rouse a feeling of patriotism. Why does our Mayor not get one or two Military men on the scene, get the Band out and invite all young men who are not craven hearted, I to follow him to the Recreation Ground, I and there put the matter squarely be- fore them. I venture to say that two or three dozens would enlist on the spot, and thus the courage and manhood of our young men would be vindicated. We are not cowards! We have been misled for years, and the present manner of recruiting is a blunder from beginning to finish. Those who are eligible to take service themselves, or who have close connections who might enlist, should not tell me and others to go, and stop at home themselves. Example is stronger than words, Are there not half-a-dozen young men in Barmouth who will take this matter up in earnest and show what can be done. I ANXIOUS. j To the Editor. Dear Sir,— May I crave a little of your valued space to give expression to my feeling on the matter of recruiting. Our best men are at times apt to loose their beads, and this is what I consider has happened in our town during these last few days. Meetings have been called with the object of recruiting men for Kitchener's New Army and the Territorials, these would have answered its purpose, there is no doubt, had our leaders approached the young men in. the proper manner, but this they have failed to do, as they have completely lost sight of the right way of going about it, and have formed a modified sort of press gang in order to press the young men to give their service for their country. What Lord Kitchener is asking for, is volunteers, and not conscripts. Personally, I feel that they will do more barm than good, to the cause they preach, and prove a hindrance, rather than a help. Some men seem to think that all young men should enlist in the Army without considering their de- pendents, that indeed would be a sort sighted way of serving one's country, many of our young men can help their country just as well by staying at home as by going to fight to the front. Call meetings at which men, who know what is what, are willing to address the young men and explain to them why their country is asking for their help and bow they could best serve It and without doubt it was sure to bring in good result. Don't taunt them to enlist, but entice them. Don't tell them to go and fight for their country, but ask if they will come. Whenever we wish anything of any- one, we go about it in the nicest way possible, that code of manners and sencs will also suite if recruits are expected to join the Army. -R. H. R. INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF I- GOOD TEMPLARS. To the Editor. -I I Dear Sir, May I through your valuable paper appeal to the residents of Barmouth and District with regard to the above. At one time there was a Good Templar Lodge in the district, and as I am given to understand, it could boast of a Membership of over sixty. Surely there are many Good Templars in the district who would only be too pleased to meet together in the hope of reviving Good Templary in the district. A Good Templar Lodge is a decided acquisition to the town both in winter and summer, the former especially, whilst visitors in the summer, many of whom belong to the Order, like to visit a lodge out of their district, and help to fill the lodge on summer nights. Every small seaside resort has its Good Templar Lodge, surely Barmouth is not going to be without one. Yours faithfully, 1 ( P.P. I
i WELSH HOSPITAL FOR THE WOUNDED.
i WELSH HOSPITAL FOR THE WOUNDED. This fine project is well advanced. The Hospital equipped for 100 beds will have Welsh Doctors and Nurses to minister to wounded soldiers and sailors, This must appeal with irresistible force to the great heart of Wales. The estimate cost is £ 25,000. At ready £ 8,550 has been subscribed. Donations will be gratefully received by the Honorary Treasurer, the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, and Sir William James Thomas at the City Hall, Cardiff. City Hall, Cardiff, August 26th. 1914.
FIGHT FOR THE DEAR OLD FLAG…
FIGHT FOR THE DEAR OLD FLAG LADS. 1. The Bugle call has sounded, See the boys as they pass by, To fight for dear old England, And perhaps to do and die, Lord Nelson in the days gone by, From his Home land had to go, But he won for us the Laurels, So boys now dont let them go. Chorus. Fight for the dear old Flag lads, Fight fot the land of the free, Show them you've got pluck on the land lads, As well as on the Sea, Fight for your King and Country, Britons neVer Shall be slaves, Show them you can battle, amidst the cannon rattle, As well as on the restless waves. 2. When they're fighting far away, They look forward for the day, When the battle they have won, And the boys all shout Hooray, Don't let them go without you lads, To right the crafty foe, But show them you are Englishmen, Now boys donl answer No. 3 How they suffer for their Homeland, Amidst the shot and shell, But they have done their duty, Aye lads and done it well, Our English Homes our Castle, Which our Soldiers bold defend, Thank God they'll never fail us, But fight to the bitter end. H. C. MOORES.
LET ENGLAND'S SONS REMEMBER.
LET ENGLAND'S SONS REMEMBER. Let England's sons remember, well, the Tueton perfedy, Let England's sons arise and strike for faith and liberty The clarion call from Heaven breaks over the blood-stained land, Unfit to live is. he who hears and fails to take his stand. 'Tis the Greed of Blood and Iron, that monster infamy Which has left its track of horrors, too black for scrutiny; It would throttle our existence with the very claws of hell, It would drain the nations life-blood, and blot out God as well. It cannot be, it shall not be, let every voice proclaim, With one defient shout arise, and save old England's fame; Think of Louvaine and Belgium's sons, and strike the tyrant now, Let vane a coward heart display, or to Artilla bow. Bent back to hell the fiends that guide his lawless hordes to war, Let the barbarians be forced to feel there is a lawr; He shall not hammer liberty in his re- lentless vice, For the attempt let him be taught that be shall pay the price. Let England's sons rejoice to fight as they have fought of old, Not for possessions, or for greed, or sordid gain oFgoid But for the Law which Heaven gives) the right to breathe and live, And trust in God, who from 'the first, did this commandment give, On England's sons to victory, for righ knows no defeat, Nor stay your hand till Tulton pride is crushed beneath your feet, Then o'er the graves of those who fe.ll hang gailands ever green, Avenge ye thus the blackest crime the world has ever seen.
. BARMOUTH. 1
WAR on POTATOES-Best cooking potatops 5/- cwt. at MOBLEY & Co. Church Trip.—Owing to the war, it has been decided not to have the annual Church trip this year. Adyertising.-Last night (Wednes- day) the Royal Magnets gave an enter- tainment in aid of the funds of the Advertising Committee. Moto? Trips.—As to be seen from our advertising columns, the Portmadoc I Touring Company Ltd., are running motor trips daily starting from the I Cambrian Railway Station. Full par- I ticulars may be bad in our List of I, Visitors' columns. The Art Picture House.—The pictures shown at this popular place of amuse- ment on Monday, Tuesday, and Wed- nesday, were some of the best ever shown at the Art Picture House. The star picture for to-night (Thursday), Friday, and Saturday will be Convict 113 (in three parts). New Curate—Mr T. Lloyd Jones, Heneglwys Rectory, Anglesey, has been appointed to the vacant curacy owing to the departure of the Rev. Henry Williams. He will be coming here in the course of the next few weeks im- mediately after his Ordination. He was trained at Jesus College, Oxford, of which University he is a Bachelor of Arts. Personal.—We heartily wish Mrs Guthridge, Fronfelen Cottage, (an old Barmouth resident), many chappy re- turns of the day on attaining her 90th birthday next Monday. She well re- members the Crimean War as she then made stockings for the soldiers. She follows with interest the present war; > her sight and hearing being perfect, al- though she has been confined to bed during the last five years with rheu- matism. "+ d O: # 1 The Royal Magnets. — The Royal Magnets continue to delight huge audiences at the Magnets' Rendevouz, Marine Parade. Their programmes are bright and sparkling and their repertory inexhaustable. With unflagging energy they work up extraordinary concerts, their consistency is remarkable. No wonder they are receiving splendid sup- port, they have richly deserved it and as the season draws to a close we begin to feel. bow mucb we shall miss them. However, we shall take advantage of the time that is left to us to enjoy them for we know they can be depended upon at all times to give an entertainment of real excellence and originality second to none. Barmouth Branch of the Red Cross Society.—The members of the above society met at the Belle Vue Hall on Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of making garments, bandages, &c., for our soldiers who are out at the front. There were about 20 ladies present, and con- sidering the object for which we had met we bad expected to see a much greater number present. I venture to make an appeal to the women of Bar- mouth to come and help. Our soldiers and sailors are out in France and on the North Sea fighting for our freedom, our King, and the Empire. We British women cannot go there, but we can each do our share by helping to make garments and various other comforts to be sent out to our brave men at the front. The classes will be held every Tuesday afternoon, at the Belle Vue Hall. Donations will be gratefully re- ceived by Mrs Heath (President), or by the Secretary or Treasurer.-A parcel has been sent off already to headquarters containing the following :-2 large sheets, 4 bed jackets, 7 pairs of pyjamas, 91 handerchiefs, 1 muffler, 8 shirts, pillows, 1 box bandages.—The following additional subscriptions have been re- ceived s. d. Mrs Keightley^Glanmawddach 3 0 0 Mrs. Roberts, Inveruga '8 0 0 Mrs Theakstine, Llanaber 0 5 0 Mrs Mackenzie, Birmingham. 1 0 0 Mrs Morgan, Brackenburst's Collection 1 10 2 Mrs Morris Material Mrs D.E.James,TbePbarmacy Shirts Mrs Owen Parry, Kimberley Hse. Shirts J. M. DAVIES, Treasurer. Books of Interest to Yisitore and Others.—"Marianne Farningham in Her Welsh Home," with portrait of the eminent authoress and be«s Barmouth Home. Also "Bunyan Yesterday and To day," a tale that has thrilled the ages. Special references to the dedica- tion of the Bunyan Memorial Windov. in Westminster. Both books by NV, Glandwr Morgan. May be had of ah booksellers in the town.—Adv. Welsh Hospital.-We are glad that Barmouth has arisen to the full height of its responsibility in this national crisis, in connection with the Welsh Hospital for our wounded soldiers at the Front, which was offered by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, on behalf of the prin- cipality. On Tuesday fast, Mr David Roberts (Telynor Mawddwy), by request of the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, undertook the good work of raising a small sum for the purpose, and was assisted most willingly by the following young ladies Misses Nellie Williams, Penrailt; Annie LI. Williams, Marine House; Jennie Williams, Harbour View Lizzie and Mary Richards, Whitfield House; Winnie and Florrie Moore, Lion Hotel Annie Morris, Quay Cottage; A. F. Morgan, Quay Cottage; Jennie Jones, Fanny Jones, Bee Hive Katie Jones, 1, Glasfor Terrace; Sarah Thomas, 1, King's Crescent; L. J. Rowlands, Riverslea Ruth Evans, County Stores Annnie Jones, 2, Glanywerydd Terrace Winnie Davies, Mary Rees Roberts, Waverley Cafe Winnie Owen, Wern C. Profit,Bodweni; Madge Price, Bryn- itbel; and the youngest collector of all, Mary Enid Roberts (12 months oid), Brynestyn, 5, King's Crescent. Mrs Williams, Plas Mynach: Miss K. A. Patchett, Alltfawr and Mr J. A. Dorsett, Brynmynacb, very kindly gave a nice quantity of flowers for button- boles which were arranged by Miss D. Richards and Miss Johnson, Greenhill; Miss Megan Evans, A.R.C.M., Miss A. Griffith, Tamhiw and Miss Nellie- Evans, Coutofcy Stores. The amount collected, viz., zCl3, is a very satisfac- tory result to all parties coneerned.