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GREAT ALLIED GAINS.
GREAT ALLIED GAINS. GUILLEMONT FOREST AND CLERY WON. 2,000 Prisoners on Somme. FRENCH ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF COMBLES. Another great Allied advance on the Somroe has taken place. As a result our own troops have captured part of Ginchy, the whole of Guillemont (the much contested vil- lage south of Longueval), and several hundred prisoners. The French have taken the villages of Clery (on the marshes of the Somme) and Le Forest (east of Maurepas). They are on the outskirts of Combles, and between Forest and Clery all enemy positions liave been won. The advance is on a front of four miles. Over 2,000 prisoners have been taken, with 12 guns and 50 machine guns. BRITISH OFFICIAL. Press Bureau, Monday, l.{5 a.m. General Headquarters Sunday, 12.30 p.m. In co-operation with the French on our ^immediate right, we attacked the enemy today at seweral points. We have captured part of Ginchy and the whole of Guillemont. Our front now runs some 500 yards east of Guillemont, from Guincliy, to near Falgemant farm. On the east side of Mouquet farm we have also gained ground. We have captured several hundred pris- oners. Between our right and the Sommo the French have made substantial progress, and captured a considerable number of prisoners. Fighting continues. Our aircraft did most useful work in co- ..operating with the artillery and infantry. The enemy's aeroplanes, which made desperate attempts to interfere, were sac- cessfully engaged in many aerial fights, and driven off with a loss of three machines destroyed, and at least four others damaged, whilst we lost three. WHERE GROUND WAS WON. The above map shows the scene ot the gains announced in the official news given to-day. FRENCH OFFICIAL. Paris, Sunday night (received Monday). North of the Somme our infantry, in conjunction with the British Army, at- tacked about mid-day the German posi- tions on a front of about six kilometres. All objectives were carried .by us. The villages of Forest (east of Maure- pas), and Clery-Sur-Somme are in our hands. North of Forest all the German trenches to the outskirts of Combles were carried, besides all enemy positions be- twen Forest and Clery-Sur-Somme. The road connecting these two places has been crossed at several points. A German counter-attack south of Forest was repulsed. Over 200 prisoners, 12 guns, and 50 machine guns were taken. Violent German attacks to-day on Vaux and Chapitre Wood, and on the right bank of the Meute were repulsed several ti. pies, but eventually the enemy got a footing in a salient of our line, where tierce tig luting continues. East of Flen-i-y we carried several Ger- jnan treiiffhes aii-d a powerfully fortified work, and north-west of Fleury re-oc- [ tcupied a part of the crefct running from jFleury to Thiaumont Wort. In these at- tacks we captured 30ft prisoners. fit will lye seen that the number of •< .prisoiK'rs its her? given as 200, but the total .is probably 2,!HX>. as in the version given below, a. figure certainly more in keeping with the scale of operation described and the number of guns taken.] 1.. ANOTHER VERSION. Another version of the French official i report is as follows:- 11 p.m.—On a front of four miles, from north of Maurepas to the Somme yester- day French and British attacked. The enemy was unable to withstand the onset, and our troops swept away the considerable forces opposed to them aad carried everyone of the fixed objectives Forest (east of Maurepas) and Clery- fcur-Somme are entirely in our posses- sion. All the German trenches north of • Forest along the road to Combles have been taken right up to the edge of the latter village and at some points beyond .it. Enemy counter-atacks were repulsed in disorder. Up to the present over 2,000 un. o wounded prisoners have been taken. ENEMY'S PRELIMINARY.' i Sunday's German official says:— The artillery battle in the Somme t region has become very violent. Between Maurepas and Clery strong French at- tacks were frustrated yesterday evening. On the right bank of the Meuge exten- eive artillery preparation on the Thia- mont-Vanx front was followed by enemy -attacks on both sides of the Vaux-Souville road, which were repulsed.—Press Aeeo- Ration. w THE WEEK-END NEWS. The earlier news of the week-end lighting shows that the British" have re- taken the small portion of their lines -which the enemy had captured on Thurs- day. Yesterday afternoon Headquarters reported that fighting was in progress on throe sides of Thiepval and at the other end of our front about Falfemont Farm. Wp have gained ground. Xha Fsa" durinjt the week-end 1 ported violent and repeated German at- tacks against their new positions south oi Ess trees. The enemy succeeded in re- I occupying some parts of these positions at the cost of appreciable losses. I THE FRENCH GAINS. I I Details of the Progress. I Paris, Monday.—The expert French commentator says:— The day was a very brilliant one on the French front. The Somme offensive, which had been interrupted for nearly a week owing to bad weather, was resumed to-day with complete success. The opera- tion was prepared with the customary methods, a violent bombardment, and then towards mid-day, the French troops advanced to the assault of the German positions from Maurejjas to the Somme. The infantrymen. showed marvellous dash, and repulsed without the least faltering the German forces, which in large num- bers opposed their progress. They gained all the objectives aimed at, notably the two powerfully organised vil- lages of Le Forest (east of Maurepas), and Clery (on the banks of the Somme), after having captured in a single day all the intervening hostile positions. Our front, therefore, follows from now a vertical line from the north to the •outli, which leaves the outskirts of Combles and then follows a road which crosses the village of Le Forest, and then along to the east the road from Le Forest to Clery, where the Somme meets it. j The Germans at once attempted a vigorous reply, but their counter-attack, despite its power, failed completely under I the fire or our artillery, and we retained our gains in full. The progress is interesting for one thing, because we captured ground along a front of six kilometres to a depth 01 between one and two kilometres, and for another because it brings the line north and south of the Somme level, and con- sequently facilitates the developing of our subsequent operations. In addition, the number of prisoners captured (more than 2,000), and the im- portance of the booty taken (12 guns and 50 machine gun& have been counted up to the present), denotes the vigour of the attack, and its complete success. It is, in fact, one of the finest feats of arms achieved since the beginning of the Somme offensive, and it will be followed by others. In their sector the British attacked in conjunctior with the French troops, but at the present moment the result of the action is not yet known. The day was equally good on the Verdun it out, where the Germans attempted an important diversion on the right bank of the Meue. They attacked in the morning our positions at Vans and Cha- pitre, and at a cost of bloody sacrifices, succeeded towards the evening in gaining a footing in an advanced element of our line. It is a poor result, and one which is moreover far from being definite, for des- perate hand-tn-hand fighting is still going on. On the other hand, two simultaneous actions, one north-west and the other east of Fleury, enable us appreciably to clear the village and to approach the Thiaumont'Work along the whole front. -Pre Association War Special. ———.—- KEY TO PERONNE REGION. I I The French Press on Allied 1 Advance. Paris. Monday.—All the newspapers ex- press great satisfaction at the success achieved by the Allied troops on the Somme. and expect a continuation of the offensive. The "Petit. Parisien" whetht-r the offensive north of the Somme must be considered the prelude to a vast Frauco- j British offensive. That is a question to i which, as can be understood, we cannot yet give a reply, but it appears to be evi- dent our general staff has not begun this action without having come to an agree- ment with rhe general staff? of the Allies on a well decided plan having definitt- re- sult", in view. It is probable the British and French communiques will from to- day bring important new. which will fol- low one another without cessat ion. M. Marcel Hutin writes in the Echo de Paris":—" Yesterday afternoon's splen- did result has been to clear completely the ground between Combles Le Forest and Clery in such fashion that we are not more than three and a half kilometres from the great national road from Bethune to Peronne, and that the possession of Clery gives us the key to the "el-onne region." I BELGIAN OFFICIAL. I Havre, Monday—An official communique last night say. There were artillery duels in the region of Ran-i-,capelles-Boe-ginghe. -Pres Association War Special.
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I BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY. I Mumbles Division.—Orderlies for week I ending 9th September, 1916:— Mumbles Hospital—Monday, S. J. Dark; ,N-o.ta Davios; Tuesday, Evans, H. F. It a si en; Wednesday, Hector Smith, F. G. Talsdon; Thursday, J. Turner, J. Dickena; Friday. R. Perkins. C, P. Bell; Saturday, J. A. Oakey, T. M. Evans. I)P.iiyeoed Hospital.-Monday, W. R. Rad- clitfe, E. P. Long; Tuesday, H. A. Hield, n. Sanders; Wednesday, R. finale, W. R. Al- lea; Thursday. A J. Harris. W. Hicksoa; Friday, H. Siverston, T. W. Lockley; Satur day, E. C. Schnabel, G. A. Lloyd. Orderlies for both Kospitals are required to rc-i/ort jpr duty not later than 7 p.m. Ther j will he no weeklj' parade until fur- the., notice.—(Signed,) O. Ru11 Peacock, Conemaada-nt.
LOCAL POLICE COURTS.'
LOCAL POLICE COURTS. I SWANSEA. Monday.—Before Mrs. D. Sullivan (in the chair), and Richard Lewis. I DRUNKENNESS. 1- Two colliers named Waltesrs and Fkl- wards were each fined 5s. or seven days for drunkenness on Saturday. I MISCONDUCT. I Two men named Cunningham and Lewis, charged with offences with women Lamed Harriet Morris and Harriet Hac- I kett, wpre fined 20s. or 14 day. The I same penalty was inflicted on the women. I WOMAN BRUTALLY ASSAULTED. Anorah Burke charged Patrick Duffy, labourer, with assaulting her on the Strand on Saturday. Mr. King prosecuted on behalf of the Swansea Police. Complainant, who appeared in court with her had bandaged, said that, defen- dant knocked her down and kicked her until slic was unconscious. Defendant, who denied the assault, I was sent; down for two months. I FAILING TO SHADE LIGHTS. Messrs. Jones and Morgan, were sum- moned for failing to 6hade or subdue lights in their MOp, Oxford-street, on August 25, contrary to the Order as to Lights, Itily, 22nd, 1916, Defence of the Realm Regulations. A representative of the firm said that they were in ignorance of the fact that lights were showing towards the streets. Messrs. Wood ley, butchers, Swansea, were summoned for a like offence at their premises on August 2f. Special Constable Organ gave evidence of speaking to Mr. Williams, the manager of the shop, and who, he said, threatened to throw him from his door. Williams now said he was in ignorance of the fact that Mr. Organ wa.s a special co,n-stable. A fine of 10s. was imposed in each case ABUSIVE LANGUAGE. Elizabeth Mary Williams summoned Annie Peters for a busive language in Rod- ney-street on August 25, and Beatrice Thomas summoned Elizabeth Williams for a like offence. The parties were bound over to be of I good behaviour for 1.2 months. I COAL DEALER PROSECUTED. James Henry Coombs, coal merchant, was sumoned for delivering a quantity ot coal in bulk, exceeding two cwt., and not having a tare weight of the cart legibly marked thereon; also for delivering a quantity of coal of less weight than waa expressed on the ticket or rate delivered to purchaser. Mr. Harold King prosecuted for the police, and Mr. J. Evan Rowlands de- fended. The case was dismissed on payment of ,8. CARMARTHEN. SOLICITOR AND A DRUNK CASE. David A. Davies, landlord of the Castle Hotel, Llanstephan, was summoned for selliug beer during prohibited hours, and David John. The Green, Llanstephan, was summoned for consuming the liquor. Supt. J. E. Jones prosecuted, and Mr. H. Brunnel White defended. P.C. Davies, who entered the hotel at 5.30 p.m., stated he found David John pushing a pint of beer under a settle. The landlady, when spoken to, said the ale was served before 2.30 during opening hours, but lie (witness) pointed out to her that such a statement was ridiculous as John was not a man who could sit alongside a pint of beer for that period of time." (Laughter). The landlord said he knew nothing about the matter as he was asleep at the time. Mr. H. Brunei White at this stage said that having heard the police evidence he considered it his duty not to defend the case. as the tale he had to meet was quite a different one, and he therefore with- drew. The landlady giving evidence said she never served any beer during closing hours, and that fQund by the constable must have I)t-en left there in mistake &i&ce opening time. Supt. Jones having proved a previous conviction against the licensee, the Bench imposed a fine oft5. David John, who had been before the court 20 times, m" fined .1:2. LLANELLY. I Saturday.— Before Mr. Thomas Jones. A SINGULAR STORY. A married woman named C. Jones, ot Cardiff, was charged with lodging in the open air. A constable said that at 12.30 a.m. he saw the defendant, who was accompanied by a man, in the back of Goring-road. Witness took both to the police station, where, after stating they were man and wife, they afterwards admitted that to he untrue. The man was staying at. Pottery- place, while the woman, who had 5s. 4d. in. her possession, was herself under the influence of drink. Defendant said she knew the man well, and went to meet him at. Pembrev. They had an argument, and she became excited. Defendant was discharged with a eaution. DRUNKENNESS. A seaman named John McDonald Was I fined 9s.. for I)eijig drunk, in New Dock- rrm rI- I ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE. I Driver lfor S. Davies, of the Reserve I Battery, R.F .A., was charged with being absent without leave, the case being I proved hy P.C. J. Lloyd Thomas. Remanded to Await a military escort. PEMBROKE DOCK. I Saturday.—Before Mr. W. Angel and I other magistrates. WIFE AND HER HUSBAND'S I CLOTHES. James Thomas Sullivan, of King-street, who was remanded for being drunk and disorderly on August 27th. complained that he was kept locked up all day,in the police station in only- his underclothes. Supt. Thomas said that the police sent down three times to Sullivan's wife for his clothef, but ske refused to get them, as she wanted him to remain in the cells until the Monday. There were previous oonvictions against Sullivan, who was described as the biggest scamp in Pembroke Dock" by the superintendent, and a fine of 30s. was in- flicted. George Davies, a diminutive youth, of King-street, was fined 25s. for obstructing P.S. Phillips, P.C. Rees, and P.C. Davies in the execution of their duty. It appeared that on the night in ques- tion a sailor who wa<6 subsequently fined for assaulting the police, was arrested, and a crowd numbering about 400 assembled and attempts were made to rescue the prisoner, who resisted violently. The police were assaulted by several persons unknown. Mr. Dan Gwynne Davies, a special constable, went to their assistance, and saw the defendant catch hold of the sailor's trousers and try to pull him away. He then received a severe blow on the back of the- head. At the close of the case, Supt. Thomas thanked Mr. Davies for his assistance, and the magistrates also commended him for his action in the matter. CRUELTY TO A HORSE. I Jos. Matthias, of Sunny Hill, Cohen, was fined 10s. for cruelty to a horse by working it whilst in an unfit condition on Aug. 18th. According to Insp. Passant, R.S.P.C.A., the horse had a wound the 6aze of a five shilling piece under the oollar. Defendant admitted this, but said that it must have been received since he started out in the morning.
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I EISTEDDFODAU. 0 ISouth Wales Choirs at Neath. Competing choirs from a wide area in South Wales made the eisteddfod at Neath on Saturday quite a semi-national, and a complete s-uccess mnaically and financially. The CN-plit-was promoted by the Neath Active Service Committee, a. body of enterprising young men who have been eminently successful in organising funds to honour local soldiers returning from the war. Up to date over too pre- sentations have been made, a fact which justifies the existence of the committee. So numerous were the entries in the solo and literary competitions that preliminary tests were necessary, with the result that, there was a keen display of talent on the platform. The chief choral was a. magni- I ficent contest, the first prize going to the Neath Orpheus {conductor Mr. Tom Dummer), and the second to Gowerton, the dividing marks beim; 91 and 87 respec- tively. The adjudicators were Dr. D. Vaughan Thomas. Swansea, and Mr. Evan Morris, Neath, whose awards gave the greatest satisfaction. The conductor, lr. D. Ch- dach 'Uhoiiias, Clvdiieh-who was the right, man in the right place—also judged the literary competitions. Mr. Seymour Per- ret t, A.K.C.O., Neath, and Miss Wifiniel Richards, Neath, were the official accom- panists, and Mr. H. Richards. Marshtield- road, carried out the secretarial duties. Results:— Boys' solo: 1. Edg-ar Evans, Cimla, Neath; 2, Emlyfi Walters, Trebanos. solo: 1, Olive Dando, Swansea; 2, Doris Evans, Loughor Pianoforte solo: 1, Amy James, Mansel- ton; 2. Elsie Thomas, Brynhvfryd. Soprano solo, "Valley of Laughter Miss Alice M. Jenkins, Penygraig. Contralto solo, Land of Hope and Glory H: Miss Gwladys Arthur, New- bridge. Tenor solo. Nirvana H: Mr. Lewis Thomas, Ystradgynlais. Baritone solo, The Captain's Daugh- ter": Mr. Dd. Jones, Maesteg. Open recitation, Women of Mumbles Head Miss C. Smith, Cwmgorse. Champion solo: -Divided between Madam Jennie Ellis, Cwmgwrach, and Mr. G. ,Teiinie Ellis, Cwiiigwrach, and ?\ lr. G. Children's choir, "I Sing Because I Love to Sing Brrtonferry (conductor, Mr. Penry Dennis). Chief choral, "By Babylon's Wave 1, Neath Orpheus (conductor, Mr. Tom Dummer); 2, Gowerton, The result of tlie hymn tune competi- tion was not announced. During the pro- ceedings, the deputy-majyor (Councillor Matthew Arnold) presented four wounded soldiers with silver wrist watches. Mr. D Edwards also rendered good assist- :1Dee as deputy conductor. A letter was read from Mr. T. J. Wil- liams, M.P., regretting- his inability to attend and enclosing a donation of .£2 2s. to the fund. PONTARDULAIS. I A successful chair eistediod, in aid of church fund. was held at Siloh Congre- gational Chapel, Pontardulais, on Satur- day. The president was Mr. E. Arthur Williams, PI as Gwyn, and the duties of conductor were carried out by the Rev. W. R. Lloyd (pastor). Mr. John Miles (junior), Oakfield-street, was the Hon. treasurer, and Mr. Dd. John Thomas, 5, James-street, hon. secretary. Tlie adjudi- cators were: Messrs. John Morgan Jones, A.C., Itendy (music), and Mr. Hugh. Arthur Jones (Arthur Wyni, Llangennech (miscellaneous); Mrs. W. R. Lloyd, Glas- fryn (prize bags). Accompanist. Miss M. M. Morgan, Alltiago-road. Appended are the awards— Male voice competition: Kingsbridge, Goreeinon, conducted by Mr. l. Walters. Quartette: Mr. D. T. Evans and friends, Hendy. Bass solo: Mr Francis Ward. Pontardu- lais. Tenor: Mr. Llewelyn Evans, Llangen- nech. Soprano. Divided between Misses Edith Williams, Toicerrig, and Blodwen Jones, Tynvbonau. Solo (under 16): 1, (iliftord Bees, For- ost; 2. Bessie Rees, Penyrheol. ;¡ol{) (boys under 12): 1, Clifford Reÿs, 2, Davifl Haines, Llanedy. Solo (girls undilr 12): 1, Dilys Rees. Llangenech; 2, Lucretia Evans, Pontar- dulais. Open recitation: Miss Maude Evans, Llandebie. Recitation (under 16): Divided between Olwen Rees, Bettws, and Brinley Davies, Pontardulais. Recitation (under 10): 1, Melfryn Davies, Llangfnnech; 2, Eluned Davies, Pontardulais. Essay, The duty of the Church in the present crisis," Mr. John S. Davies. Poetry, Military Heroism," Mr. J. S. Davies, Llanlluan, Pontardulais. Violin solo: Miss Edith C. Thomas, James-street, Pon ta r flu la is. Prize bag: Mie. P. J. Jenkins, Arvon, Goppa.
IN "NO MAN'S LAND."I
IN "NO MAN'S LAND." I Llanelly Soldier's Thrilling Story. Sapper Llewelyn Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bassett, 30, Gilbert-place, Llan- elly, who is in an English hospital, having been wounded for the second time, gives a thrilling story of his experience during tb., "biE DU3b" "I had," he says, "a wonderful escape from death, and I can thank the Almighty fd- any deliverance. I was up at the front position eight days before I was hit. and durinp that time wo had been 'over the to\)' three times trying to take the German trenches. We made a fourth attempt, and this time we took the position and held it. The same nie-ht I was cent out to mark a new sap in the front line, and in the vicinity of which we had made a raid. It was moonlight, and we could see plainly fo.- a, good distance. A risky job it was undeM such conditions, but the job had to be done I went on top, and was running when the enemy spotted us and turned his maehin* gun upon us. I was hit in the leg and fell like a log, and took cover in a shell-hole. My' cDmrades in the party ran back into a sap until things got Quiet. There 1 was left in No Man's Land,' he- tween the lines. 1 dare not move. as if I made the slightest movement 1 should have been spotted again and poasibly riddled with bullets. Two hours elapsed, and then the Germans begau to 'strafe' our front line, and the strafing was something cruel close to where I lay. T was soon em'elope(% in smoke emitted from the bursting shells, ani the amell of powder became suffocat. ing. It was a terrible ordeal. One shell burst witliin five yards of me. The concussion deafened me, and I do not kno v how I was saved from shell-shock. It was now getting too hot for me, and crip- pled though I was, with my thigh flowing wit.i blood, I made up my mind to make a supreme effort to reach the sap under cover of the smoke. -Afiraculously, I got to th3 sap all right, and I was helped by comrades-in-arms down to the first-aid post."
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Lord Derby, in sending £ 200 to Mr. Arthur Stanley, chairman of the-British Red Cross Society, to enable wives and relatives to visit prisoners from Oermany who are now interned in Switzerland, has asked that this sum shall be used for the benefit of Lancashire men. As the result of an explosion at St. Olave's Union Infirmary, Rotherhithe, on Saturday. Edward Alwcll, storekeeper, was killed: Joscnh Parnell. stores porter, was seriously injured, and Dr. Cheal and a stewav I nanwd Harris were overcome by a.mmonia, fumes. I M
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11 1 1 THE SCROLL OF FAME. Llandilo Soldier Awarded the Military Medal. Many More Swansea Boys in List. OFFICIAL LIST. Thp following list of casualties, issued on Sunday by the Press Bureau, features another batch of Swansea and district men. KILLED. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Jenkins. 2W197. H. T., Aberavon. Jones, 26343, B., Resolven. Lewis, 25388, W., Crvnant. Maloney, 15654, E.. Swansea, Myland, S553, It., Swansea. Walters, 15619, T., Britonferry. South Wales Borderers. Harris, 21339. W., Llanelly. Thomas, 18563, D., Llanwrda. Welsh Regiment. Dawkins, 2929, B., Morriston. Dyke, 3049", J., Britonferry. Fidler. 24591. I., Bridgend. Griffiths, 20499, J. S.. Llanellv. Harland, 13668. W. J., Llanelly. Jenkins, 24S60, W. T., Bridgend. Jones, 44060, J.. Pontybereni. Lewis, 3-4173, Lce-Sgt. F., Bridgend. Morgan. 17523. W. J., Swansea. Morris, 16605, T.. Port Talbot. Thomas, 22471, J., Xeath. Turner, 8121, H., Swana. Wathan, 19353, W., Xeath. 'Williktins, 2,5K W. T„ I.lanpny. Shropshire Light Infantrv. Watts, 13793, CpI. n., Maesteg. DIED or WOUNDS. Welsh Regiment. Davies, 1475, L. R., Loughor. Evans, 132)5, W. J., Maesteg. Maskin, 143S4, F., Neath. Meredith, 1512, S., Caerau. Mort, 18888, Cpl. T.. Maesteg. Power. 19778, T., Burryport. Shropshire Light Infantrv. Battin, 22841, G.. Fishguard. WOUNDED. BaHon, 21416, S., Llanelly. Brown, 17434, W., Britonferry. Davies, 21092. A.. Haverfordwest. Edwards, 34084. A., A beravon. Evans, 16892. S., Britonferry. Grandfield, 17594, W. H.. Xeath. Griffiths, 21222, G., Glvn-Neath. Hall, 20828. E. J. F., Xeath. Hughes, 20637, A., Pembrev. Hunt, 9185, C., Swansea. Jenkins, 18247. J. E., Xeath. Jones, 26411, A. E., Xeath. Jones, :fH19. Resolven Lewis, 31014, L-CpI. G. E., Llandrindod Wells. Morgan, 20376, E., Bridgend. Perkins, 18125, D.. Xeath. Russen. 20871, I.T. B., Neath. Sims, 20942, D. J., Xeath. Thomas, 21078, J.. Ystalvfera. Ware, 21191, 1., Xeath. Williams, 15031, T.C-nl,. T)., Swansea. Williams, 18771, G., Xeath. Williams, 22177, T., Landore. Williams, 16478, W. S., Swansea. South Wales Borderers, Davis, 22237, T., Ystradgynlais. Jones, 14379, D., Llanelly. Lewis, 16240, D. J., Pontardawe. Phillips. 21796, A. 0., Clyrlach. Pritcliard, 22459, J., Ystradgynlais. Rees, 22238, P., Swansea. Talbot, 21,580. A., AberlcerifiZ. Thomas, 16832, E., Ystalvfera. Thomas. 22271, I., Abercrave. South Lancashire Regiment. Teesdale, 14275. E. G.. Swansea. Welsh Regiment. Billingham, 1977, Cpl. J., Port Talbot. Burgess, 14410, Sgt. A., Swansea. Courtney, 1926, F.. Pent re Estvll. Cross, 1467, Sengt. C. If., Swansea. Crowther, 15968, Lce-Cpl. T., Swansea. Deniery. 14631, G.. Swansea. Evans, 1292, A., Swansea. Evans, 1756, T. E., Swansea. Gardiner, 13296. A. C., Bridgend. Griffiths, 17298, F.. Pontardawe. Griffiths, 1625, T., Five Roads, Llanelly. Barries, 2029, JM Swansea. Hudson, 1277. R., Caerau. Hughes, 17297. D.. Swansea. James, 14330, E., Milford Haven. James, 2422. W. S.. Cymmer. Johns, 19442, T. H., Llansamlet. on", 2401, Cpl. J., Cymmer. Jones. 13804, T., Bryncoch. T^yons, 1369, B. L.. Swansea. dlnrray, 1931. C., Swansea. Mitchell, 33307, G., Neath. Moses, 20918. L. J., Brvnamman. Rees, 44139, D. G., Port Talbot. Scott, 3231, Cnl. D.. Swansea. Thomas, 27330, G. R., Maestee. Thomas, 13657, Corpl. H., Swansea. Thomas, 2370, Cpl. J. H.. Gorseinon. Thomas, 24-909. Lce-Cpl. T. R., Resolren. Vowles. 1835, L-Cpl. E., Gorseinon. Watkins, 13190, T.. Britonferry. Watts. 39596, L.-Cpl. E. T., Maesteg. Shropshire Light Infantry. Jeff revs, 196, R.. Port Talbot. Williams..9616. Act-Cpl. T. W.. Swansea. WOUNDED—SHOCK-SHELL. South Wales Borderers. McNeil, 21137, D., Port Talbot. Welsh Regiment. Perks, 19710, A., Aberavon. Potter, 36295, D., Aberkenfig. Theophilus, 19549, B., Swansea. MISSING. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. O'Neill, 37005. T.. Llansamlet. Williams, 35194, H.. Brvnamman. Welsh Regiment. Bowen, 34157, ,1.. Dunvant. Davies, 20739, E. J.. Llanelly. Davies, 14634. W., Swansea, Francis. 28464. D. T., Maesteg. Griffiths. 34947, J. B., Neath. j Hudson. 6698, J.. Swansea. J. Isaac, 19871, S., Burryport. .Tones, 20536, D., Kidwelly. Jones. 20027. J., Cynghordy. Morgan, 16587, A., Nantyffyllon. Price, 19838, Cpl. J., Maesteg. Pridmore, 21093, Cpl. L.. Swansea. Thilman, 13789, B., Swansea. Williams, 35036, D. G.. Swansea. Williams, 20729, E. I, Ammanford. Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Condrey, 13907, J., Swansea. WELSH OFFICERS. S L\ AY'S LIS". Killed. Wafefee, Capt. F. W., South Wales Bor- derers. Wounded. Gelder. Sec.-lieut. G. R., Welsh. Regi- ment. March. Sec.-lieut. G. J., South Wales Borderers. Ruttley, Lieut. P. K., Welsh Regiment. LOCAL COMMISSIONS. From a special supplement to Satur- day's London Gazette Regular Forces. Memoranda.—Temp. sec.-lieute. to be transferred to the general list for duty with trench mortar batteries: R. C. P. Shopland, from Royal lVelsli Fusiliers (April 3); G. Everingham, from Eoyal Welsh Fusiliers (April 14); V. S. R. Vaughan, from Welsh Regiment (April 12); J. M- Jenkins, from Welsh Hegimelltj (April 20). Infantry. I Cadets to be temp. sec.-lieuts. on proba- tion (attached) (August 5) :-Royal Welsh Fusiliers: Hughie Lodwick Maldwyn Ellis. Welsh Regiment,; Alwyn Hubert Williams. I f Infantrv Service Battalions. I Welsh Regiment. Capt. J. E. C. Part- [ ridge to !>e tenin. maior (June 29). j Territorial Force—Royal Garrison Artillery. Glamorgan.Lieut. (Temp, ("apt.) John Bell i? ??cnnded for .duty with the Re- gular R.G.A.; SM.iec<. B. H. Kirk- house (JuJ? 28), Spc.-Iipuh C. M. Lf?ie I (July 28), Sec.-lieut. J. R. Edwards (July 28). I Sec.-Lieut. H. C. Reeves, Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. 11. Reeves, jeweller, and Mrs, Reeves, King-street, Carmarthen, who has lX'en killed in action in France. He had been at the front five months, and was a very popular figure. He was formerly a student at the Car- marthen Grammar School, and took a prominent part in the Boy Scout move- ment in the town. I Sgt. Ben Jones, Gorseinon. (Wounded.) Pte. R. Lloyd Wade, Port Tennant. (Killed.) Pte, W. J. Davies, Llandilo. (Wounded). Pte. W. F. Davies, Swansea. (Wounded). .11 :1 Pte. Wilfred Lewis, Port Tennant. (Killed.) I Stkr. F. Fyfield, Cwmbwrla. CARMARTHEN BOYS WOUNDED. Having returned from the ?'ont on three previous occasions, suffering from ?'wouti-ds, gas a)? iro?-?'itr'. Priv? ?dgar Edwardg, son of Mr. Owen Edwards, "W atrstroot. Carmarrhen, is again re- ported wounded. H? is now at RoapD Hospital. Saper Edwin Thomas, B-So., Royal Engineers, a native of Llanarthngy, is reported wounded. He is a brother to Mr. Wm. Thomas, Treo Salmon Inn, Car- marthen. RRYNMILL BOY HOME ON LEAVE. Pte. Grahlm Guy, of the Welsh Regi- ment. son or Mr. and Mrs. Guy, of Rhyddings-terrace, Brynmill, héIJS been discharged from hospital, and arrived home -o-ver the week-end on a short fur- lough prior to proceeding on active ser- vice again. Private Guy has been wounded twice. He was warmly welcomed homo by his numerous friends in the Brynmill district, where he is particularly well known. BRITONFERRY SERGEANT KILLED. The news is confirmed of the dbath. in action in France of Sergt. D. B., John, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah John, 11, Neath- road. Briton Ferry, and is one of two brothers 6erving with the colours. He en- listed in January, 1915, and in March la?t was sent to the front. In April "his com- manclili,, officer mentioned him for a commission. SUFFERING FROM TRENCH FEVER. SUFFERING FROM TRENCH FEVER. Private Hugh Hughes, eon of Captain Hughes, of the s-s. Volga, is home for a short leave. He joined the Welsh Regi- ment (Cardiff Pals) at the commencement of the war. He is only 18 years of age next May. He was in the recent "Push." He came from France last Aveek suffering from trench fever. Although not 18 years of age, he has been in the thick of the fighting, and was in the charge Avhen the Prussian Guards were almost annihilated. M.A. WOUNDED. Mr. Jacob Knight, late of Cwmbwrla, and now of 13S, Walter-road, Swansea, has received news that his son. L. S. Knight. M.A., and Fello w of the Royal Historical Society, was wounded in France last Tuesday. I MORRISTON BOY DIES OF WOUNtDS. News has been oitkeially received by Mr. J. C. Goldring, 2, Sac-street. Morriston, that his son, Private W. G. Golriring, Gordon Highlanders, has died fiyun wounds received on August 19. Prix-ate Goldring. who was 24 years nf ag*v joined thp Colours in Fphrnary, and wa.s drai'afti to the front in May. Previous to enlist- ing ho was employed at the Picture«roi»e, Mo-rriston. WOUNDED BY SHRAPNEL. Cyclist Alfred H. Jenkins, eldcist son of Mr. John Jenkins, Ivy Cottage, Kirch- grove, Llansamlet, hadly wonnded by shrapnel in the left thigh, is now in Thns- pital at Bath. He has been out at the front eleven months. I TWICE WOUNDED. During the past week. Regimental Q.M.S. Thomas Kennedy, of the Austra- Iliait Expeditionary Force, and an old Tenby boy. who left the town 32 years ago, has been visiting the place. He has seen a lot of hghting, and been twice wounded. Before emigTating to Australia, he lived at the Prince of Wales. I PENLLERGAER SOLDIER KILLED. ( uoflicial news has been received by 1 Mr. and Mrs. David Walters, Penllergaer, of the death of Pte. Dd. Walters, their j son, in action somewhere ip France. -c) iii 1ritrtcL-. LLANDILO BOY AWARDED THE 1. MILITARY MEDAL. .Private II- ltow<>ils, son ot Sergeant- bandinaster W. Howells, Llwj-non, Clar- ence-road. Llandilo, who is with the Welsh, has been promoted lance-corporal and appointed chiropodist to the bat- italion. He served in I Dardanelles, and was laid up wi' .sentcry and shattered nerves. In an .eresting letter to his parents, Pte. HoAVfils gives inter- esting particulars concerning Hie award to him of the Military Medal. He says: Last Wednesday or Thursday, I forget which, I had a big official emdopc handed to me with the stamp of the corps' headquarters. You may het your life I was burning with curiosity to know wliat the contents were. vVhen I opened it I found a large typewritten sheet with the names of several chaps on it. And would you believe it, my name and num- ber was there. I found that I had been awarded the Military Medal, and in my | surprise you could have knocked me down with a feather. Later he had to go to a place about ten miles behind the lines to have- the ribbon pinned on. He eays that he will not receive the medal itself until he comes to England for a I few day! which he hopes will be shortly. Pte. Howells will not be 1:) years of ago until the 29th of November. I A SWANSEA N.C.O. I Presentation at Cardiff. An interesting presentation was made to ex-Laneo Corpl. D. Lloyd, of Swansea, who saw active service in the early days of the war, and was severely wounded m the retreat frcin Mons. Suljsequcntly he was attached to the Headquarters Recruit- ing Office at Cardiff, and on the occasion of his discharge from the Army, the N.C.O. and civilian staffs presented him with a silver-mounted walking stick, silver cigarette case and mateii-box, to- gether with a brooch for Mrs. Lloyd. The presentation was made by Mr. E. Harries, and he and Sergt.-Major A. F. Ash too testified to Mr. Lloyd's efficiency as a soldier, and his jiopularity with all with whom he came in contact, and desired him. to accept the gift;, as a uiajk of thr appreciation and regard.
IAN OFFICER S DEATH.
I AN OFFICER S DEATH. Fate of Llandovery Brother-Soldiers An officer, writing to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jones. Lower Lodge, Cyngiibrdy, as to the fate of their two sons, Corpl. Jack Jones, and Pte. James Jones, who have been missing since July says: The battalion went into- action on the- lvxirning of the 10th of July. On the afternoon of the 11th the battalion received orders to dear the left side of a wood of any of the enemy who might still bo lurking there, and it was after they had completed this, and were diggi ng themseh-es in, that the writer last saw the two men alive. At that time, he says, they were both trying to make what little cover they couhigfor themselves before it got dark. From this time forward until they were relieved ihe following morning, the enemy sli(-Itc( them continually, several shells tailing right among the company, and it was during this period that they lost all trace of the two boys. As soon as it was light the next morning," the officer continues, I searched the position we held for any wounded, and to wo who had been killed, hut I did not come across cither of your two sons. Once I came across a body lying face downward s which looked like your son James, and I asked a man who was in a hole close hy, but he gave me the name of someone else. I turned the body half over, but could not recognise the- features. After I had been round, I camo back intending to look at the identity disc, but before I r'.onid reach tbe body a shell came and cut down a tree alongside;, -which fell cowring the whole body. When I found the two we-re missing, for Jftnw6 •was my orderly, I enquired of their platoon sergeant (their officer had been killed), but the only thing he could tell me was that when last seen, which was sometime during the night, the two were together, and what, had become of them afterwards he did not; know. 1 jwu exceedingly sorry, hut that, is all I carL tell you.James was my <rrderly, and a. more fearless and true-hearted boy, it. will he very hard to find. To me lie was more of fl, companion than an orderly, and I miss him very mnrl," Tn Corpl. Jones we have lost. a very capable and willing soldier, for even though ho was not in my platoon, T am only saying what hie officer would have said had he been alive to do 60. and that is that he was a real good man. I wish to tender my sinoen sympathy to you and Nfre;. To-.n+-,$ in you heavy sorrow, and trust that you will not take the blow too much too heart, for you have reason to be proud of the tw< brave boys, who so cheerfully gave their lives for their country."
INATIONAL EISTEDDFOD.
I NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. I Sucfifissful Swansea Youna Ladv.  The first priÚ in the Junior Pianof?-a I CompptitKm at the Nadona.1 Eisteddfod, recently held at Aberystwyth, was won by Miss Eupbe- mia Doris Rees, ~th«r daugh ter of Sergt., George Rees, Up-' lands Police Station. Miss Rees, who is only 16 years cf age, has won upward6 of 100 first prizes for pianoforte playing at musical competi- tions both in Eng- land and Wales. 8h., is also the winner of the second priae at the Abergavenny National Eisteddfod and the bronze medal and diploma at the British Musical Competition tit Olympia, London. Miss Rees also holds the advanced certificate of the Royal Academy of Music. Dr. Allen, one of the adjudicators at Aberystwyth, highly commended Miga Rees on her clever performances, the test pieces being Beethoven's "Sonta Pathe- tioue (first movement), and Fugue in E Minor from The Well Tempered Clarichord" (Bach).
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