Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

A CWMAVON "C.O." Mr. Snowden is to ask the Secretary for he Home Department, whether Thomas tlenry Williams, of Cwmavon, a con- ,cientious objector confined to Shrews- jury civil prison, is being forcibly fed; vhether the operation has resulted in physical injuries to Williams, including levelopment of goitre in the neck; and whether steps will be taken to discon- inue this treatment.

A FIGHT AT TAIBACH. I W. J. David and Philip Heyeock, Tai- hach men, were summoned at Port Talbot on Monday for causing an obstruction by fighting in High-street, Taibach. Inspec- tor Rees said Heycock had since joined the Army. P.C. Dawe said he saw. David on the floor with Heycock, who was coatless, standing over him. David said Heycock struck him several times without provo- cation, and he only defended himself. Heycock had since told tho police that be was to blame. David was discharged and Heycock ordered to pay the costs only.

■■ ■ ■ W!THIN ABBEY RUINS. On Saturday afternoon a successful eis- teddfod was held within the Neath Abbey tn2 in connection with the local Welsh Wesley an Church. The presidents were Mrs T. J. Williams (Maesygwernen) and Sim. T. Williams (Batavia House); con- ductor. Mr. Wm. Jenkins. J.P.. 0.0. (miners' Hjjent). Cytnmer: adjudicators—music. Mr. David Williams. A.O. Swansea anu Mr. Tom Duinmer Neath; recitations. Mr Tom John ("A) loan"). Neath Abbey: ambulance. Gapt J. Mudie Morris, Neath and Dr D L. Jones, Skewen; prize bags. Mrs T. Wil- liams. Neath Abbey: accompanists, Messrs. Ben Poley and D. J. John, Skewen officers of committee Mr. Wm. Pickerell (chair- manl Messrs. Tom John and Wm. Davies (ioint secretaries). Mr. Jabez Richards (treasurerJ). Williams. M P. speakinp on be- Mr. T. J. WiUiamLl M P. speaking on be- half of Mrs. Williams, alluded to the great pleasure it save him to be at an eisteddfod held in such a historic place. Thf" had that day brought their little daughter foj Lhe first time to an eisteddfod. The follow- iiSr: were the awards- Soprano solo: Master L. D. Rowlands, Gellinudd. Pontardawe: tenor, Mr. D T. George. Cilfrew; baritone. Mr. Erasmus Morgan Alltwen; open recitation. Mr SI Davies. Pontrydyfen: consolation. Miss Elsie Bibbs. Pontardawe. Children s recita- tion Miss Cecilia Williams Adtwen. Am- hulance (squads of five): Swansea :St John's). Girls' solo Mi" France? M Owen. Neath: boys' solo Masetrs L. D. Rowland and E. Walters. Trebanos (divided); piano- forte solo. Master Owyn Richards. Skewen; ptize bag. Miss Mary Hitehings, Birch- eiove. Chief choral (five choirs entered): Tabernacle, Skewen (conductor Mr. Evan ?

I PILOTS' EARNINGS I BREEZY PASSAGE AT PORT TALBOT. There were some breezy passages between repreintatives of the pilots and of the shipowners at a Board of Trade inquiry hold at Port Taibot on Tuesday relative I to an application for sanction to increase the pilotage charges at Port Talbot by 25 per cent. Mr. Garnham Roper conducted the in- quiry, and the application, was made by the Dock, Wharf, and Riverside and General Transport Workers' Union. Ob- jections had been received from the Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company, Port Talbot Chamber of Commerce, and the Cardiff and Bristol Channel Incorporated shipowners' Association. Mr. E. Bevin (for the Dockers' Union) said the application, was based on the fact that the value oi the sovereign had de- preciated during the war. The upkeep charges of the cutter and the contribution to the cutter company had gone up, the wages of the crew had been advanced 121 per cent., and there was already a demand for a further advance to meet the cost of living. There were ten pilots at the port. The shipowners had taken advantage oX the la ws of supply and demand, and had made enormous fortunes during the war. The wages which a man would take home after all deductions varied from < £ 9 10s. (the highest week) to t2 16s. The average worked out at about JCti for a Channel pilot. Having regard to the incomes made by the employers it was astounding that the modest request for 25 per cent, should be opposed. The cost of living in South Wales was fully 15 per cent. above the Board of Trade average for the kingdom. Mr. W. W. Jones (Cardiff, for the shipowners), argued that the pilots' earn- ings by towage should have been included, but Mr. Bevin insisted that that was not relevant to the inquiry. Mr. Jones asked one of the pilots to say whether it was correct that in 1913 the earnings of each pilot was A:593, and was it a fact that, in addition, each pilot got £ 83 as his share of towage. The towaga figures for 1911 were tlos, for iCUo s-,t;, and in 1910 £ 117, making the aggregate earnings of each pilot for the respective four years as S:676, £634, £820, and £ 947. Mr. Bevin: I should like to know where you had these figures. There must be a grave breach of confidence on the part of the docks company or somebody to gi VG away the business of their employes or merchants. The earnings of pilots from pilotage and towage were distinct and must be so treated. Mr. Jones said that necessarily the in- terests of the shipowners and the docks company were identical. Obviously the information he had just given was cor- rect, or it would not arouse such feeling. On those figures he was astounded that the pilots had the audacity to ask for a further 25 per cent., when they were al- ready earning 40 per cent. above 1913, the last pre-war year. London pilots were content with 931)0; in Sunderland they only earned S:200, and in Gloucester only tl20. Dealing with the suggestion of huge profits by shipowners, he said that the present cost of running one of his firm's ships, which was on Government work, represented an absolute loss of Mr. S. H. Byass said it was impossible to separata piiotu? from the tonnage. Mr. Winks said the result of an increase in pilotage would be that a large number of neutral vessels would not leave their ports. Mr. Bevin, replying, said that for the shipowners to talk of audacity was the height of impertinence. The hipowners of the Bristol Channel had had their pound of flesh out of the war. iniol-e money had been made by them in the last three years than had been made in any gold mine. In 1913 the profit of ship- owners was 20 million, but last year it was '50 million, and now they were wringing Mr. Bonar Law's neck because he wanted 80 per cent. excess profit tax, and were trying their best Lo drive him out of office. The Commissioner said he hoped to present his report this week with a view to an early decision being given.

CHILD'S TRAGIC END. I A distressing fatal shooting misadven- j ture is reported from Gorsgoch, near Llanybyther, the victim being a lad aged 2, son of Mr. Evan Jones, road surveyor, residing at Cruglas. There had been a shooting expedition, and upon returning to the house a gun was placed against the kitchen wall. An eight-year-old son of Mr. Jones took hold of it. and suddenly the trigger went off and the charge struck hiõ- little brother, aged two years, who died instantaneously.

DIED IN AMBULANCE. At Penrhietwyn, on Saturday, Mr. L. M. Thomas investigated the death of Pte. Percy Ramsden, Swansea, who expired 1ll a motor ambulance during transfer from Swansea to the Neath War Hospital. Medical evidence showed that the man J was suffering from Bright's disease, and a verdict in accordance was returned. With full military honours the burial I of Pte. Percy Ramsden took place at I Neath on Tuesday.

MR. TRUEMAN 1 At the Glamorgan Assizes on Monday at Swansea, Mr. C. R. Trueman, of Neath, applied to Mr. Justice Sankey for per- mission to photograph two cheques which were in the custody of the court. Applicant explained that the cheques were part of the "exhibits" in connee- tion with the case he had referred to the previous week. He was not asking for advice, but for permission to photograph these two exhibits," in the presence, of course, of an officer of the court. His Lordship &sked applicant if he had applied to a judge in Chambers yet? I Mr. Trueman replied that he intended to do so. After further argument his LOrdship j advised Mr. Trueman to make his appli- cation in London. Mr. Glascodine was in conversation with his Lordship when Mr. Trueman inter- posed: I know the practice well, Mr. I, Glascodine. I don't come here for in- struction. Hi-; Lordship: I have no doubt that Mr. LTrueman knows the practice quite well.

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"CWMAVON BABY SHOW. I At a baby show held at Cwmavon, organ- ised by the head teachers and the Health Visitor, the mothers heard a lecture by urse Gibson, which was followed by a Je- monstration on the preparation of infant diet TDirty-nine baby boys and thirty-four baby girls up to the age of 15 months were ¡ examined by Dr. Jemima Wickie and Dr Henrietta James. of Port Talbot. Dr. Whit- tingion. M.O.H. of Neath, was also pre- sent. Six iirst-clais prizes were awarded th efollowing babies:— James Cole, Pwllyglaw, John Merton Hill. 'i'ymaen-terrace. Jack Davies. Michaelstone-terraee Johannah Mary Winter. London-terrace. Lottie Richards 14. Arthur-row Nellie and Maggie Doyle (twins), Kendon- row. ilio prizes were war certificates. Second prizes, value 7s 6d. each, werp awardeu to:—Joseph Morgan. i5, Gower- street; Iris Lynd, 27, Pelly-street; Velma Davies, 4, Somerset-slace; Evelyn Stephens. I Old Ruck. Pwllygvlaw; Dd. James Hill, 12. Tcvv'goed-row; Vaughan Thomas. 47. Ty- maen-st-reet. Six prizes of the value of 5s. each to:- Raymond R. Morgan, Cunard-row; Philip Blackmore. Pelly-street: Evan J. Edwards, Danycoed-row; Eirwen Nina David, 15. Park-row; Eirwen Jones, Church-square; and Betty Jones. Michaelstone-terrace.

LLANSAMLET AFFAIRS. I At the Trades and Labour Council at Peniel Green on Tuesday, Councillor James Morris gave a report of the con- ference at Swansea which discussed the extension of the borough boundary, and the line of extension as proposed by the Glamorgan County Council. The Secretary. Mr. Tewis. stated that no reply was received to the letter sent by him on behalf of this council to the clerk of the Parish Council re the to the assistant overseer for extra work done in the distribution of the Council's seed potatoes. He understood by a report which appeared in the Leader" that the letter was discussed and a resolution passed. The report said that a sugges- tion was made to the effect that a deputa- tion from the Trades and Labour Council should attend a meeting of the Parish Council to hear the reasons why it acted as it did." Anticipating a reply to the letter containing an invitation to a depu- tation to attend, before this council would meet again, it was decided that the follow- ing should act as a deputation: Messrs. Laurence Lewis (sec.), John Howells, Richard Henry, and M. Llewelyn. The council briefly dealt with the mat- ter of selecting a suitable person to fill the vacant seat on the Swansea District Coun- cil caused by the death of the late Mr. Glynn Prioe. No resolution was passed. The matter will be brought forward at a Tuture meeting of this council. I

VALLEY MINER'S CLAIM. I At the Swansea County Court Tuesday, In the case of Tudor Rees against the Moody's Graigola Colliery Co., applicant's eolicitor did not appear. Mr. St. John Francis Williams represented, respondent. The claim was for compensation ia respect of an accident on October 13. 1913, when applicant fractured both thighs. Com- pensation at the rate of 19s. 6d. per week was paid up till October 29, 1915. In No- vember, 1915, an offer of light work on the surface was made to applicant. Mr. Williams said a sum representing 19s. (id. per week for the interval between October and November, 1915, had been paid into court. Reduced compensation was paid up to July 1916. Judge: The only question is whether he has recovered ? Mr. Williams: Yes. it is purely a medi- ca l question. In cross-examination, applicant ad- mitted he had left the colliery on July 16. 1916, without saying anything to the manager. He left because he was unable to exert the necessary pressure on a winch or to stand during the whole day. The reason he could not work now was pain in his left ankle and in the ball of the foot. I" Dr. Frederick Jones and Dr. Dahne were called. Dr. Dahne had in 1915 ad- Idjed light work for applicant. They wero. both of opinion that applicant had not recovered from the accident For respondent .Dr. Brook and Dr. T-an- caster were called. They had each ex- amined applicant, and were of opinion that he ought to be at work as a collier. llis Honour gave an (invai-d for respon- dent, except for the money which had been paid into rotirt,

I "ALIENS CALORE. APPEALS HEARD AT MARGAM TRIBUNAL At Margam Tribunal on Monday a colliery company appealed for a motor mechanic who was three times rejected and had been passed at Neath in Class A for motor work only. Mr. F. B. Smith (military representa- tive) said they were very short of mechanics in the army. Mr. John David: Is there any guaran- tee that if taken for the army this man will be allotted to this class of work only? Mr. Smith: Yes, certainly. Mr. David: The military have not kept faith in other cases. Three months subject to fresh medical examination, was given, the man being engaged in carrying miners to work. A clothier formerly rejected, later bl, and on re-examination (at his own in- quest) C3, was given three months. Mr. Routledge: You are getting J1\ (Laughter). In the case of a tailor, the military re- presentative said that he had decided to appeal against exemption given this man, but before the hearing of the appeal he found out that if the man were taken for the army it would mean handing over his business to an alien over the road, eo he withdrew the appeal. (Hear, hear). Mr. W. Lewis: Aliens galore are coming and taking the work of Britishers. The Chairman (Mr. Ed. Lowther) said the tribunal agreed with the military re- presentative, and were very much obliged to him for the way in which he had looked at the case. Six months' exemption was given.

NEATH TRIBUNAL. In reply to a question already given, re Neath Tribunal, Mr. Hayes Fisher said in the House of Commons that Mr. Trick is chairman of the Neath local Tribunal. He had no information, as to the other matters in which the hon. member re- ferred. As he knows, military representa- tives can always appeal from the decision of a local tribunal

COL. GOUGH'S AGENT. The Ystradgynlais Tribunal met on Tuesday, the Rev. Lewis Jones presiding. Mr. Tudor, of Brecon, appealed for Col. Gough on behalf of his agent, Mr. J. P. Lee, single, who had lately appeared be- fore a special medical board at Leeds and placed in Class CIII. Col. Gough had 6,000 to 7,000 acres of land on which were oollieries, tinplate workB, etc., whilst there were about ^2,000 tenants. His proper agent, Mr. Woosnam, was in the Army, whilst Mr. Lee, who had tried several times to join the Army and failed, was taken on by Col. Gough on account of his ill-health. He' was responsible for the collection of about 9,10,000 annually, and out of this 9s. 9d. out of every £ was paid to the Government in income tax, super- tax, mineral rights, duty, etc. Mr. Leyshon (military representative) asked if Mr. Lee would not be of more value in the Army as a clerk. Col. Gough replied that Mr. Lee was not a clerk, neither was he a mechanic. Mr. Levshon contended that Mr. Lee had to do a considerable amount of epical work as estate agent. Col. Gough said that the general pub- lic would suffer if he was taken to the army. During further argument it transpired that Mr. Lee had been placed by one medical board in Class BI, hence the reason that he had been called up. All the large estate agents in Breconshire had been granted execption although some were signle men and in Class A. Conditional exemption was now granted whilst Mr. Lee remained in the same class. Three months was the time granted to the manager of the Ystradgynlais branch of the Alltwen and Pontardawe Co- operative Society. Conditional exemption was granted to the headmaster-elect of the Maesydder- wen County School. A hairdresser 6aid he had to give up work at a colliery on account of ill- health. Mr. Leyshon (military representative) suggested four months' exemption. Several members of the Tribunal ob- jected to four months, as they were only wasting time in rehearing cases of that kind. Absolute exemption was granted.

SHOT-GUN BAN WITHDRAWN I Under a notice which appeared on July 3 it was not permissable to purchase shot- gun ammunition for killing game except for the purpose of preserving crops. Fur- ther consideration of the supplies of food which can be provided in the form of game has shown the importance of not re- stricting the use of shot-gun ammunition. Accordingly the Order issued on June 15th will be withdrawn, and the calk, and purchase of shot-gun ammunition will not be subject to any restrictions.

ENGINEERS' WAGES. A wa?es board conference was held at the Hotel Cameron, Swansea, to discuss applications for advances in wages re- ceived by the Welsh Engineers' and Foun- ders' Association from the A.S.E., United Pattern Makers' Society, the Friendly Society of Ironfounders, the Dockers' Union, and other sections. The parties concerned were represented, and after long discussions it was resolved to refer the whole matter to arbitration immediately on the lines of the agreement entered into between the engineers and Employers' Federation and a number of societies, now known as the national agreement. This arbitration will govern the wages in the engineering and foundry trades throughout South Wales.

NEATH AND DlSTRIfcT BILL-POSTING CO. I ADVERTISING CONTRACTORS. Owners or ail the Principal Hoardings in NEATH and District. for Term6, etc., apply:— MANAGER, 45, LONDON ROAD, NEATH. f

VICAR AND BABY WEEK REMARKABLE MEETING AT PORT TALBOT, A remarkable meeting held at St. Theo-il dore's Mission Room, Port Talbot, on Sunday afternoon, was called to protest against certain statements which had been made against the vicar (Rev. D. J. Jones) t'nd two of the lady workers of the parish, as -a result oi their efforts on behalf of the Baby Week Campaign. Dr. lierbert Phillips presided over a largs gathering ot men. The Vicar explained that the present agitation arose from the fact that, at the ie<jU€-st let Margam Council, he had will- ingly undertaken to further the objects cc the Baby Week Campaign. Sketches and pamphlets had been issued to all min- ister's, and he had found them very help- ful. Somehow or other it had been inter- preted that he had said that it was not wrong for anybody to be guilty of im- purity, and that he had given advice in that direction. Two of the lady workers 01 the parish had been accused of doing the same thing. As to himself the accu- sation was a very general one, and he did not know that anything more definite. was said than that he, in the course of a seruion to women, and in a letter he pub- lished in the parish magazine, had en- couraged social evil 1 With regard to the two ladies, one had been accused of calling in a house and asking for the number of children there, and that, when told there were three, she had had the impertinence to suggest to the mother that the family ought to be double! The whole thing was so absurd that no right-minded person would give it a second thought. But unfortunately some persons had given it second thought. These ladies also, it was said, when addressing girls, had said that it was not wrong to become the mothers of illegitimate children; that the State was going to provide a home where the mothers would be housed and the children brought up. He felt very indignant that such absurd accusations had been made, and he had been greatly jheered by the expressions 01 sympathy tie had received, not only from church- people, but from Nonconformists, and from people who did not associate them- selves with organised religion. (Hear, hear. ) The Vicar went on to read the lettei he had published and the address he gave, so that the audience could judge that he bad only taken the course which any right-minded man, and particularly a minister of the gospel, should take. He made a strong appeal for purity, and ex- pressed regret that the social evil was so rampant in the district. Mr. Scott asked whether the addresses delivered by the ladies were of such high standard as the Vicar's? The Vicar said that these addresses were there in manuscript. They had been read, and nothing more absolutely straight and pure-minded could be de- sired. He offered to read them, and the addresses would probably be published. JdLr. Scott asked whether it would not have been more satisfactory if married ladies had been asked to address the girls. The Vicar replied that they were not selected by iiim. Mr. Ed. Lowther (who presided after Dr. Phillips left) said that it was left by the Council to the Health Visitor to se- jjre speakers, but the names were sub- mitted to a committee and approved. A vote ot confidence in the vicar and lady workqrs, inove(I by Mr. McKie, and -.ecoiided by the Rev. Mr. Cound (now a .'haplain) was carried. Mr. Cound said hat during his stay at the docks he had witnessed many sad sights, and he had been grieved to hear seamen on the Mer- sey speak of Port Talbot as one of the hottest shops."

SKEWEN'S SUNDAY. At the meeting of the Skerwen and Neath Abbey Free Church Council, on Monday, the Rev. S. Evans Gealy (vice-president), in the chair, the question of alleged un- seemly behaviour was again discuseed. It war; felt the churches should do all in their power to remove the stigma. The secretary was directed to ask for the co- operation of the Llansamlet ohurches in the matter. -A,complaint was brought forward that members of the local churches and Sun- day Schools, who were attached to the local V.T.C., were precluded from attend- ance at their places of worship, on ac- count of Sunday parades and other calls appertaining to the corps. The secretary .as directed to communicate with the re- sponsible persons In connection with the proposed nat- ional days of intercession, it was arranged to hold a united prayer meeting at Horeb Chapel on 4-tl1 August.

NEATH SCHOOL SCALE. At a special meeting of the Neath County School Governors, the Chairman (Aid. Hopkin Morgan, J.P.) said that an impression had gone abroad that the staff of their schools was not paid as veil as the teachers in other similar schools in the county. That was not so, md a perusal of the list of salaries would show that the Neath School compared favour- ably with the others. Applications for increases were then considered, and it was decided to raise the scale by 230 per annum for the "hief lady assistant and S25 per annum for the other assistants (male and female). Arrangements were made for the pro- vision of additional accommodation for students from the elementary schools. ) —I. ■ .iii.

AMMANFORD CLAIM. j At Glamorgan Assizes at Swansea on Tuesday, Mr. Justice Sankey, without a jury, heard the action in which Mr. Wm. Herbert, timber merchant, of A.m.man- ford, sued Mr. F. Sidney Simons, solicitor, Merthyr, and Mr. D. Williams, of Peny- darren, executors of the late Mr. John Lloyd, builder, Ammanford, and iiiso Mr. Simons in his own right, in reepoct of goods applied to the late Mr. J. Lloyd. The claim was for a total of £ 75, made up of £ 5 14s. lid., against the executors and < £ t» 5s. ld. agadnst Mr. Simons, and was in respect of certain materials 'for houses under construction. Mr. Simons' defence was that there was no guarantee, o,nd any claim was against the estate, decv>.s«d dving insolvent. His Lordship, after hearing evidence, characterised it as an unfortunate dis- pute. With regard to the claim against the exeoutorp, judgment would be given for £5 14s. lid. with costs. Apparently Mr. Simons had gone out of his way to assist the plaintiff, and he contended that, if he was personally liable, his liability was limited to £18 10. 5d. (This amount had been paid into court.) His Lordship gave judgment for plain- tiff for £5 Us. lid. against the defendants and A:18 10s. 5d. with costs to the time of payment into court, and judgment for > Mr. Simons subsequently.

THE SCROLL OF FAME The death in action is announced of Corpl. Raymond Statler, whose home was at No. 1, Tichbourne-street, Dunne, Mum- bles. Mr. Evan Evans, Pencoed-road; Burry- port, has received a wire from the War Office informing him that his eon, Lieut. J Fisher Eyans, R.G.A., has been gassed in France. Gunner W. Henry Evans, of Godre'r- graig, has been received in Southampton Hospital. He was wounded in the knee i whilst attached to the Royal Field Artil- I lery in France. News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. I). R, Belgrave-road, Loughor, that their son, Sergt. Benny Rees, Welsh Regi- ment, ha-s been wounded in the hand by shrapnel. He was a playing member of I the Loughor Rugby XV- On the occasion of the explosion on board H.M.S. Vanguard, A.B. Noel Parry, son of Mr and Mrs. D. E. Parry, Chemi- cal-row, Godre'rgraig. a member of the crew, escaped almost certain death through having gone ashore. News has been received by Mrs. Prior, Major-street, Manselton, that her brother, Pte. C. Lloyd, of the Royal Flying Corps, who has been missing since June 7th, is cow reported a prisoner of war in Ger- many. Pte. Lloyd won the Military Medal about 12 months ago. Information has reached Mr. Mat Hughes, of Kynaston-piace, Swansea (an old Leader" employe) that his son, Sergt. Albert Hughes, of the Royal War- wickshire Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal. He has been in France for two-and-a-half years. Information from his commanding offi- cer reached Carmarthen on Friday of the death in France of Sapper T. Davies, Royal Engineers (motor air-line section), whose wife and child live at Glannant- road, Carmarthen. Forty years of age, deceased was a postman at Carmarthen before enlisting. Sergt. W. E. Clapton. of the Machine- gun Corps (heavy section), who has won the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in the field, and has now been recommended for the D.C.M. for further gallantry, has been ou a visit to his home at Llanelly. He has been offered a com- mission but declined. Pte. Walter Morgan, of the Welsh Guards, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Watkin Morgan, Gwilym-road, Cwrnllynfell, has died somewhere in France from the effects of wounds. Deceased's last letter home is only dated the 15th inst. Deceased was in civil life a mason, and he has been at front for the last eight months. He has three brothers with the colours. Temp. Sub.-Lieut. Charles Leonard -Jones, ■ R.N.V.R., who has been awarded the Military Crass, is the only son of Mr. Leonard Jones, postmaster of Plymouth, and formerly postmaster of Swansea. He has been abroad a year, but is at present ,Iaom-e on short leave. His many friends will join in congratulating him on the well-deserved honour that has been con- ferred upon him. News has been received bv Mr. S. Rob- erts, 27, Windmill-terrace, Swansea, that Driver Evan Joel, of the R.F.A., has been wounded in France. In a letter written from Boulogno Hospital, Driver Joel says his right foot was shattered by a shell. On removal to the hospital his leg was amputated below the knee. He formerly lodged with Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. Dvr. Joel joined the Army over two years ago. In pre-war days he was employed on the G.W.R., Swansea News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. King, of Swansea-road, Waunar- lwydd, of the death in action of their third son, A.B. Samuel King of the Naval Division. The late A.B. was formerly employed as a collier at the Garngoch Pit, Gorseinon. Twenty-three years of age, he joined the division soon after the outbreak of war. He was formerly re- ported missing in November, 1916, news of his death eventually reaching his parents this week. King was well-known in the district, being a local footballer. Mr. S. 0. Jenkins, Irvon Villas, Cae- mawr, Morriston, has been granted a com- mission in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He is a member of a very patriotic family, being one of six brothers, all of whom answered the call at the outbreak of hostilities. He joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers as a private, and served in France for 18 months, taking part in the fighting at Mametz Wood and throughout the Somme offensive. In civil life he was employed as an assistant schoolmaster at Plasmarl. Gr. F. C. Meager, Swansea. (Killed.) I Pte. G, Coleman, Swansea. (Killed.) Intimation has been received by his wife, who re.sides at Fleet-street, Swan- sea, that Gunner Jack James, of the Royal Garrison Artillery, has been gassed, and is lying in hospital in France. Gunner James, who was a sergeant of the Welsh Regiment in the original Expeditionary Force, went through the retreat from Mons, and fought in all the big engage- ments up to the second battle of Ypres, being wounded three times. He was then time-expired, and a few months later vol- untarily rejoined, being placed in the ar- tillery, and was drafted to France about four months ago. He is an old employe of the Cambria Daily Leader." Sec.-lieut. Stanley Salmon, one of the sons of Principal Salmon. Swansea, is reported missing, believed killed in action July 19th. He. began his education at Swansea Grammar Schol, proceeding with a scholarship to Llandovery, and from Llandovery with an exhibition to Jesus College, Oxford. After graduating with honours in History, he was appointed -as-; sistant master at the George Dixon School, Birmingham. Finding the need of such a book with his own pupils, he wrote a very useful Introductory Economic His- tory of England." When the war broke out he was spending the long vacation in North Devon. He waiked to Battitaple to enlist as a private, but was rejected be- cause he wore glasses. After the holidays he was rejected for the same reason at Swansea. He then tried at Birmingham, where he was accepted in one of the bat- talions of the Royal Warwickshire Regi- ment. After six months in France his C.O. recommended him for a commission. He was gazetted to the Welsh Regiment, which be joined last December. With it he passed unharmed through the Battle of Messines His last letter, stating that he had obtained leave and would be home on the 23rd of July, was received almost at the same time as the War Office tele- I gram announcing his probable death. Ofhcal news has been received in Swan-, sea that Motor Driver Albert Bladen is in hospital in Mesopotamia suffering from fever. Pte. R. T. Roberts, R.W.F., son of Mr. Evan Roberts, Neuudd-road, Gwauncae- j gurwen, has been discharged from the ser- vice through illness after two years and three months' service. He was invalided home last December. Mrs. Britton, 52, Windmill-terrace, St. Thomas, Swansea, has received official news that her husband, Signaller Jack H. Britton, R.G.A., has been wounded. A shell exploded near him, and a frag- ment entered his side. He is progressing favourably. Before the war he was em- ployed locally as a postman. Official intimation has been received by Mrs. Groves, of Pentalwn, Godre'r- j graig, that her husband. Pioneer H. Groves, had been killed in action in France. The deceased was attached to the Royal Engineers. Prior to enlistment Pioneer Groves worked at Tarreni Col- liery. He leaves a widow and two child- ren. Sgt.-Mjif. T. J. Sloely, Ystalyfera (Awarded D.C.M. and recommended for a commission). Pte, Idris Roberts Swansea (Killed in action). Mr. Hopkin Morgan, Ynys-street, Port Talbot, secretary of the Margam War Charities Committee, has been notified by the War Office that his son.Willie. 1 been dangerously wounded in France. Mr Morgan has crossed the channel to see him. Gunner Morgan, who was attached t< the R.H.A., was formerly employed at the Docks Office. Lieut. Gilbert H. Davies. Cwmamman, has been promoted captain with the Royal Engineers in Palestine. He had been pre- viously awarded a decoration by the King of Serbia. He is the son of Mr. Rees Davies, Brynteg, Garnant. and prior to offering his services was surveyor and sanitary inspector to the Cwmamman Urban District Council. Mr. Owen, 11, Westbury-street, Swan- sea, has received iinofficial news to the effect that his son-in-law, Private George Coleman, was killed in action by a shell. The news was sent home by a friend of the deceased. Private Coleman was about 34 years of age, and was formerly em- ployed at Fletcher's Garage as a motor mechanic. The deceased was only re- cently home on leave. Mrs. Roberts, 29, Mariner-street, Swan- sea, has received news that her husband, Pte. Idrig Roberts, Machine Gun Section, has been killed in action. His officer in a letter to the widow says: It was on the night of the 10th of June when we were subjected to the heaviest bombardment known, when he was acting as my orderly, and had shown great courage and en- durance. Unfortunately, towards night, a shell landed and exploded near us. Your husband was killed along with two others." Pte. George Reid, Military Medalist, Swansea. (Killed.) A.B. S. King, Waunarlwydd. (Killed.) A service in memory of Lieut. Ivan A. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Thomas. Pencader, late of Pentyla. Aberavon. who was killed in action on June 9th, was held at Grove-place, Port Talbot, on Sunday. The Rev. J. E. Rees preached. A solo was Bung by Miss Louie Llewelyn, and an anthem composed by the late Mr. T. J. Davies. was renderel bv the choir. At the close the Dead March was played by Mr. G. T. Llewelyn, L.R.A.M. (organist). Mr. Enoch Thomas (formerly a deacon at Grove-place), and his other -,on-Lieiit Tlionl..a.a,s well as I a number of the Foresters Friendly Soc- iety were present. r Lce.-cpl. Dan Evans, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who has been awarded the Mili- tary Medal, is the eon of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Molfre Lodge, Talley, Llandilo. Pte. W. J. Jones, Belle View-terrace, eou of Mr. and Mrs. Jcnkin Jones, is in hospital in France. Only recently Pte. Jones recovered from wounds received in action. Sec.-lieut. W. A. J. Marsden, R.F.A., I son of the Vicar (f Llanllwch, Carmar- then, has died from wounds received at the battle of the Sonime. He was 28 years of age. Mrs. Johnny Thomas. Cwmgarw-road, Upper Brynammaii, 11.06 received informa- tion to the effect that her husband, Pte. Thomas, of the Welsh Guards, has been wounded. Pte. A. Thomas, ministerial student, now with the R.A.M.C., and son of Mr. I and Mrs. W. D. Thomas. Gibea, Bryn- amman, is in hospital at Salonika and slowly recovering. Mrs. Edwards, 66, Coronation-road, Neath, has been officially notified of the death in action of her husband, Gunner A. J. Edwards. He had been on active service for about two years. News has been received by his brother, Detective Gubb, that Sergt. Chas. Gubb, of the Welsh Guards, is lying seriously wounded in a hospital in France. The wounded soldier is an ex-Swansea police- man. Pte. Johnny Regan, who has been awarded the Military Medal at Salonika, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Regan, 20. Sandfields-road, Aberavon. He was for- merly employed as a coal trimmer at Aberavon docks. Mr. Thos. Rees, 83. Trewyddfa-road, Landore, has received intimation that his son, Gunner Jack Rees, has won the Milic tary Medal. Gunner Rees has been on activa service in France since the commencement of the year, and prior to enlistment was employed at the Mannesmann. Mr. V. A. Elwyn Peers, who last yea? won the county scholarship tenable for, three years at the University College, Aberystwyth, is undergoing training at a cadet school, preparatory to taking up a commission in the artillery, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Peers, Bettws, Ammanford. Cad;t Harry Daniels, of Commercial-st., Ystalvfera, has been granted a commission in the Royal Garrison Artillery. Lieut, Daniels has done some strenuous work in France, whence he was recommendec for a commission by his commandin g officer. He is an old Ystalyfera County; School boy. Rifleman E. E. Jones, 56, Midland-ter- race, St. Thomas, Swansea, has been killed in action in France. Deceased was only 20 years of age, and is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jones. He had been at the front for 14 months, and was formerly employed as auxiliary postman at tha Swansea G.P.O. Jones was attached to a.. Lewis gun section. News has reached Mrs. Mary Ann Wil liams, of 19) Boraugh-street, Aberavon, that her husband, Pte. Llewelyn Williams' (21), of the Monmouthshire Regiment. died of wounds in France on the 2n4 June. He resided at the Garden City* Ystradgynlais, before the outbreak oi war, and was employed at CwmlIynfeU Colliery. He leaves a widow and child. Mr. and Mrs J. Dance, Midland-ter- race, Llansamlet, have been officially inCi formed that their son, Seaman Gunner Frank Dance, has been wounded in action, and is at present in hospital. PrioT to I joining the Navy he was a furnaceman at the Aber Tinplate Works. Gunnec Dance's brother, Staff Scrgt. H. Dance, ?was wounded in la?t year's big push oa the Sontme. Company Sergt--major John W. Prioow of the Black Watch, whose home is a( Swansea, formerly of Gilfach Goch, has been awarded the Military Cross and re* commended for a commission for taking charge of hi6 company after all the offi- cers had been placed hors de combat, and by personal example, courage, and initia- tive holding his post under most exacting; conditions. At a coffee supper and meeting pro-. moted in his honour at Carmel Congrega- tional Schoolroom, Clydach, on Thursday, evening, Lce.-cpl. Haydn Thomas (Welsh Pioneers), who is home for a commission after having served ioor about a year at Salonika, was made the recipient by mem- bers of Carmel Church of a serviceable fountain pen, etc., and also a gift of cig- arettes from a friend. News has been received bv Mr. and Mrs, John Llewelyn, Tinman-street, Uppet Brynamman, that their son has been ad- mitted to hospital wounded. Llewelya was one of four young Brynammanitea who joined the Highlanders just after the outbreak of war. Two of the quartette have already made the supreme sacrifice, while the other, Pte. Vivian Morgan, his nephew, only recently returned to France, after recovering from wounds received in action .\?v.ej j. towards the parents, the father being indisposed. Wo alt wish them a t-peedy recovery. Captain Harold Alban Davies, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, has been recom- mended for the Military Cross for his sew vices in Mesopotamia. Captain Davi-as, who is the son of the Rev. J. Alban Dayiea, formerly Vicar of Talley, and St. Lukels, Cwmbwrla. and now Vicar of Llanaeron^. joined the Army as a private at the out. break of war. He has served in Egypt, Salonika. India, and Mesopotamia. He was wounded in the Battle of Dahra Bend in February, when 2,000 Turks were taken prisoners. He was a month in hospital, and-returned in time to lead his company in the capture of Bagdad. gergt.-Major Thomas James Sloley, of Yeitalyfera, joined a Scottish regiment at the outbreak of the war as a private, and has served in France for over two and a half years. He has taken part in many of the most important battles, and has escaped unscathed so far. He has been awarded the D.C.M. for bravery and been recommended for a commission on the field. He leaves Ystalyfera on the 30th inst. to join the O.T.C. Previous to the war he was employed as a stoker at th. Tirbach Colliery, Ystalyfera. Mr. Sloley, who is 29 years of age, and unmarried, has been warmly congratulated locally. as he is the fir Y stalyfera boy to bring ■ this distinction to the place. The death is officially announced of Second-Lieut. Harold Charles Rowe. R.F.A., who was killed in action on the Western front on the 19th inst. Deceased, i who was born on September 28th, 1898, ig the seventh son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rowe, managing director of the Uppeic Forest Tinplate Works. Deceased, whfll was a most promising young man, was educated at Taunton, and only left school in August, 1913. Before joining the Army he was receiving a works training, and was employed at the Tapper Forest en, sineering shops. Young Harold only wrote home on the 17th of this month stating that he had been five days on a nervy and risky job and under heavy shell fire the whole time, and during the pre- vious two nights the enemy had been sending over gas shells, which, he said, were terrible things. At the time he I wrote he was in a cellar of a house of ) many that once formed a village, but which was now a heep of bricks. Printed and Published for the Swansea Press, Limited by ARTHUR PARNEJU. ?ItjUHM. a? Leader BuUdinga. Swanae* 

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