The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

COMPULSORY TRAINING. I r (To the Editor). I Sir,—I am sorry to notice an occasional veiled sneer at Lord Roberts' agitation for compulsory training. Surely we can see now how much moro advantageous it mould have been if his proposals were adopted. Instead of having to wait six months or more before we arc able to send a force to the Continent, we ought to have been able to land, at all events, 150,000 men in Belgium the day the Germans entered France, and not let Belgium be overrun. Somo speakers have also gloried over the position of the navy. Mr Asquith, at Edinburgh, remarked: "The mercantile shipping of the enemy has been hunted from the seas; tho navy needs no help, thanks to a far-sighted policy in the past." This "far-sighted policy" has left us lamentably de- ficient in fa«t cruisers. I have never been an advocate of Dread noughts," but stuck out for numberless fast cruisers. In fact, the navy has all along had to struggle against the Peace- at-any-pricc" party.—Yours, etc., n m Tr\TVCt n « mV-\r O. ±\ OVxMiO I 1, Rear-Admiral. I Boscombe.

CARNARVONSHIRE COUNTY I RELIEF FUND. (To the Editor). I Sir, For several weeks I have noticed in the North Wales Chronicle lists of subscriptions given to the Prince of Wales' National Relief Fund from the county of Angle- sey. I understand that this fund amounts now to nearly £3000. I should be glad to know what the county of Carnarvonshire is doing in this matter, for up to the present I have not seen in any daily or weekly newspaper a list of the sub- scriptions given. It is etrango that a county like Carnarvonshire,wherein so many wealthy men reside, has not, up to the present, made any show at all, whereas Anglesey, which does not contain anything like the same number of wealthy residents, has made one of the best collections among the North Wales counties. Can anybody throw any light upon this' Yours, etc., "A SUBSCRIBER." (The honorary secretary of the Carnarvonshire fund is, we believe, Mr Bodvel R-oberts, solici- tor, Carnarvon. We may point out that Lord Penrhyn some weeks ago subscribed J0500 to the general fund. This was before the county fluids were started. The oity of Bangor has also done well. Up to date 9461 haa been collected.—Ed. "N.W.C,").

FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE. I The marriage arranged between Major Bertie Cunynghamo Dwyer, tho Lcicestcishirc Regi- ment, son of the late Captain Robert Hoare Dwyer, R.M.L.I., and Miss Mary Gwendolen Hampton, eldest, daughter of the late COl. Hampton-Lewis, of Ilenllys, Beaumaris, and Bodior, Holyhead, will take place quietly owing to tho war, in London, on the 3rd of October. r- ■ ■

ENGAGEMENT I Wn engagement is announced between Wilfred Wentworth Dobson, son of the late Sir B. A. and Lady Dobson, of Southleigh, Cirencester, and Oyssa Maude, second daughter of Canon and Mrs Fairchild, of tho North Wales Training College, Bangor.

The Prime Minister, accompanied by Sir John Simon, the Attorney-General, arrived at Holy- head yesterday afternoon, and motored to Pcn- rhos, whore they were the guests of Lord and Lady Sheffield. Mr Asquith left early this morn- ing for Dublin to fulfil an engagement in that city. Mr BirroJl, the Irish Secretary, who was accompanied by Sir Harry Vemey, crossed from Holyhead to Kingstown by the afternoon boat on Wednesday.

WEDDING OF MISS SALT, I LLANDINORWIC. At the Parish Church, Llandinorwie, on Wed- nesday, the marriage was solemnised of Mr John Howell Roberts, of Gwnhingar, Bodvean, and Miss Doliio Salt, the eldest daughter of the Rev. James and Mrs Salt, The Vicarage, Llandinor- wic. The ceremony, fully choral, was performed by the Rev. George Salt, Rector of Bodvean, uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. John Owen, Llandinorwie, and Rev. T. J. Davies, Vicar Choral of St. Asaph. The bride, who was given away by her father, was accompanied by her sisters, the Misses Edith and Norah Salt, and her two young brothers, Masters Arthur and Harold Salt. The br-ide was attir-ed # of w h l te sat In The bride was attired in a gown of white satin and silk ninon, with a train of sat:n lined with pale bitio chiffon, and her bridal veil of white embroidered lirus^els net was worn over a wreath of orange blossoms. She, carried a bouquet of white carnations and lilies of the valley, and. wore a gold wristlet watch, gifts of the bride- groom. The bridesmaid;' dresses were of pale blue silk crepoline, with white silk collars, pale pink sashes and hats en suite. They carried bouquets of pink roses and lilies of the valley, and wore gold pendants set with aquamarines and pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's mother wore a drees of silver grey crepe de chene, with a black hat, and the bridegroom's mother had a dress of mauve silk, with coat and ha.t to match. Mr Howell Roberts (cousin of the bridegroom) acted as best man. Tho church had been beautifully decorated with flowers and palms (kindly k'nt by Mr C. A. Jones, Bronhendro, Carnarvon), and was tilled with well-wishers. Whilst the guests assembled appropriate music was played by the organist, Mr W. Thomas (Pc-ncerdd Eilian). The Holy Communion was celebrated in the course of the service, at the conclusion of which Mendelssohn's "Wedding March*' was played. The guests included Mr llywel Roberts, Bryn, Penygroes; Mrs Roberts, Gwnhingar, Pwllheli; Mrs Roberts, Bryn, Penygroes; Rev. and Mrs George Salt, Bodfean Rectory; Mr and Mrs King, London; Rev. T. J. Davies, Bodlondeb, St. Asaph; Rev. J. Hughes, Preswylfa, Peny- groes; Rev. J. Owen, Bwloh Uchaf (curate); Mr and Mrs J. Hughes, Menai View, Tregarih; Mr and Mrs Joseph Salt, Voel. Dinorwic; Mr John Salt, Crowll Hotel, Bodedern; Mr and Mrs Rowlands, Edern House, Bodedern; Mr and Mrs R. J. Evans, Bryn Owen, Llanllechid; Miss Maggio Evans, Bryn Owen Llanllechid, and Miss Amy Salt, Bodedern, were afterwards en- tertained at the Vicarage, and later in the da.y Mr and Mrs Howell Roberts motored to Bangor amid a shower of good wishes en route for Lon- don, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride travelled in a navy serge costume with a saxo blue hat, and she wore a. handsome set of j furs, the gifts of her mother. BRIDE'S PRESENTS. I Bridegroom to bride, gold wristlet watch; bride's mother, set of furs; children Sunday School, Llandinorwig, illustrated Welsh Bible; St Mary's Church, Dinorwic, silver cream jug; Mrs lloldsworth, Acton Reynold, cheque; Rev. John Owen, Dinorwic, silver sugar bowl; Mrs Rowlands, Bryn Du, Llanbcris, cheque; Mrs Salt., Bournemouth, fancy clock in shade; Mrs V. Voicey, Weston-super-mare, fancy marble clock; Miss Maggie E. Owen, Minffordd, table centre j HeY, T. J. Davies, St. Asaph-silver butter knife (pearl handle); Miss Norah Salt, Vicarage, hand-crochet tea clotli; Miss Ma'-jone Snelson, Chester, butter dish; Miss Janet Chapman and Mr T. G. Edwards, Kent, sewing- tablc> Mrs Morris, Bronfuchas, hand ba.g; Mr and Airs Hugh Williams, Fridd, table cloth; Mr David Pierce Owen, Fridd, serviettes; Mr and Mrs R. Parry, Llanrug, (sheets and towel; Mr R. R. Parry, Llanrug, table cover; Mr and Mrs Samuel Jones, Glandinorwig, cheque; Mrs Oscar Moeiii< h, London, salad bowl; Mr Win. John Owen, Minffordd, fancy picture; Mr Wm. T. Owen, Minffordd, trinket set; Mrs Margaret a,-tiiciii, d 1)1,atc; -U r Wtn. Jones, Minffordd, old-fashioned plate; Mr Wm. Parry, Vicarage, pillow slips; Mr and M.rs H. A. Jones, Tanyfocl, egg cruet; Miss L. Price Wil- liams, Fron, tea spoons; Miss Alico Ridge. Southport, fern pots; Miss Edith Salt, Vicarage, flower vases; Mrs Roberts, School Tlbuse, case of soup spoons; Masters Arthur and Harold Salt. Vicarage, pair silver vases; Mr and Mrs D. R. Williams, Kin wen rarm, jewel case; jur ana Mrs Win. Richards, Bodifir, Bangor, lace tea. cloth; Misa Mary Davies, Birkenhead, fancy photo frame; Miss L. Roberts, Porthllongdy, butter dish; Miss Daisy Giliett, Mold, table centre; Miss Annie Davies and Mr W. R. Jones, Liverpool, suede hand-bag; Mre Brown, Bwlch Uchaf, hand-worked table oovür; Miss Katie Brown, Bwlch Uchaf, hand-worked table centre; Mrs Wm. Owen, Minffordd, fancy tea pot; all at The Cottage, Holywell, pair silver vases; Mrs Owen Evans, TyuchaffTordd, ;ix>a pot; Mrs King, London, sugar castor; Mrs King London, silver mustard pot; Mr and Mrs H. J. Hughes, Tregarth, cut-glass pepper and sxlt silver top; Miss A. Harrison Williams, Llandudno, anti- mony l'O"{, bowl; Mr Hugh Rogers, Caradoc- place, wristlet watch; Mr D. P. Hughes, Ivor House, table lamp; Mrs Jarvis, Dinorwic, tea cosy; Miss Lizzie May JRoberts, Glanrhygfadog, pickle fork; Miss Crissie M. Roberts, Glanrhyd- fadog, butter knife;' Mr and Mrs n. R. -Home- wood, Bournemouth, castor sugar bowl; Nurse L. S. Ellis, Caertv, jam dish; Mrs Margaret Davies. Tanypost, tea cloth and tray cloth; Mrs Ellen Hughes, Ivor House, crumb tray and brush; Mr and Mrs Edward Roberts, Caradoc Place, table cloth; Mrs Surdival. High-street, pair d'oylcys; Miss Alice Lloyd Roberts, Llan- bcris, silver-topped flower vases; Mr John Lloyd Robert, IJanberis, cake; Miss Amy Salt, Voel, aiitiiiiojiy trinket box; Miss Hilda Salt, Foe!, sugar bowl and cream jug; Master Herbert Salt, Fad, antimony tray; Misses Mary and Maggie Evans, 1C, Deiniol-road, pepper and salt castors (cut-glass and silver top*-); E-dith and Glynne Parry, Bee Hive* fancy ornament; Mr and Mrs H. C. Parry, Bee Hive, case of silver salt cellars and spoons; Misses Jessie and May Parry, Bee Hive, ornaments; Mr and Mrs T. S. Ingham. Carnarvon, travelling rug; Mr and Mrs Joseph Salt, Foel, quilt; Miss Lilly Jones, Pentir Vicarage, jam dish; "All at Bodfean Rectorv," entree dish: Mr Willie Roberts, Troseol. jam dish; Mrs Owen Roberts, Menai Bridge; Messrs Pierce and W il- liams, Carnarvon, white quilt; Mrs H. Davies Jones, New-street, sideboard cover; Mies Jennie Davics Jones, do., tray clotn; Mrs Harri Wil- liams, Caledffrwd-terraee, photo frame; Mrs Michael Jones. Baptist-street, pair of china fern- pots: Mrs Hugh Jones, Vaynol-te^racc, fancy jug; Miss Cissic Jones, do., glasses: Rev. Hugh Jones, Calicut. India, Oriental curtains; Mr and Mrs John W. Hughes and family, Rlnwon, salad bowl; Lss Jano Wynn Edwards, Tydd^-n-y- pwll, jam dishes; Mr and Mrs Dora Penygraig, table cloth; Richard Walter Jones. Afon Coch, chair back; Aire Evan Joncl3, Cefn Elan, Llanrug, picklo fork; Mr and Mrs R M. Roberts, Bull Inn, set of pillow covers; Mr and Mrs Tom Jones, Bristol Hol.Loc, castor sugar bowl; Air Gwilym Jones, lerraco, Clwty- bont, sideboard cover; Miss Maggie Pritchard, 4 jxVw-street, tea cloth; Miss Jane W llhams, Buarth Clvriau, silver jam "poon; Mr W. E. Thomas, View-torrefcc, copper fern-pot; Mi- David A. Jones. 6. Vavnol-terrace, chair back: Rev. W. Richards. Llanbadrig Vicarage, cheque; Miss C. Ruddy, Jarrow-on-Tyne: Mrs Hughes, Clwtybont, card tray; Mr John Sa.lt, Bodedern, white table cloth: Mr John Rowlands, do., white table cloth; Airs Rowlands, do silver afternoon teaspoons and tongs in case Mr and Mrs Morris J011{> butcher, Ebenezer, sheets; Mr and Mrs EvansBrynowen, Llanllechid, brass fern-pots. BRIDEGKUU-Yi S I Bride to bridegroom, leather dressing case: Mr and Mrs Williams Ty Newydd Llannor, Pwllheli pair of bri-;s* ornan-lents; Mr I'V 'llia Wiil'.ams, do., table -on-: Air and Mrs Hughes, Caxton House, Pwllheli, pair of pictures; Rev. and Mrs Lloyd Owen. 70, Parade, Pontypridd, afternoon tea knives and forks: Miss A. H. Owen, do., fruit knives; Aiiss Jones, Neigwl Ganol Bottwnog, Pwllheli, silver tea caddy; Mr D. W. Evans, Staithes, YTorksiiire, silver eggw j stand; Mr and Mrs Davics, PenygrocQ, BocUi fean, Pwllheli, muffin dish; Mr and Mrs Ro-,) berts. Tuhwtit-l'r-Af-on, I-lannor, Pwllheli, honeJlI jar and spoon, sideboard cloth, and brass match,, j box stand; Miss Annie Roberts, Upper Lodge, i Bodfean, and Miss Lizzie J. Thomas, Gardei# Cottage, do., honey jar and spoon; Misses Jone?,! Gwyddonfa, Pwllheli, ornament; Miss Jones,* Bryn, Penygroes, S.O., fire irons and stand;] Mr J. D. Roberts, do., bronze coal vase; Mra Jones, Borthwen, Ala-road, Pwllheli, white coun- ■ terpane; Mr and Mrs Lloyd Owen, Givviidy, Amhurst Park. London, fire screen, dogs and: stopper; Mr Goronwy Thomas, Garden Cot- ] tage. Bodfean, and Aliss Roberts, Pwllhcli, cushion; Airs and Miss Owen, Bryn Awe), Llan-j bedrog, P\l!hdi, pair of shoe?, embroide1'(' boLst?r case, and p'Mow .4ip6; Mr <md Mrs Lloyd] Jon&? Post Otnoe, Chwi!og, S.O., pair of -ilv. -eiir napkin rings; Mrs Thomas, Pcnmaen Uc?af,' Llannor, Pwllheli, ornament; Aire Rob,-rts i Bryn, Penygroes. S.O., table cover; Miss vies, do., tea serviettes; Mr and Mrs Jones, Cefn-: mine, Pwllheli, rose bowl; Miss Evans, Tuhwnt- i'r-Afon, Llannor, do., table cloth; Mr and Airs Jones, Hendy, Carnarvon, pair of silver napkin rings; M'ss J. A. WHUame and Master R. J. \\?IianM, Tuhwnt-i'r-Afon. LIannor. Pwll?,ii* pair of YS and candlestick: Mrs Williams, do. pillow slips; Mr6 and Mr R. Edwards, RJtoa? Baeh, do., tea service; Mr and Airs E. Roger.j Owen, Northcourt, Bickley, Kent. caiitetii 0$. table cutlery; Miss Sallie Jones, Gvvyddfor, Chwilog, S.O., and Mr W. Lloyd Jones, 46, j Poete'-road, Cannonbury, London, N., pair oli silver candlesticks; Mrs and Miss Evans, Alela, r Llannor, Pwllheli, fish knives and forks anct" Liannor, Pw l l l i,(, I l, ,I r ai,<l I ls Gr?Iffitl;. silver pin-cushion: Mr and Airs Griffith, Refail, I Bodfean, do., oak inkstand; Aliss Thomas Tal- sarn, Bottwnog, do.. butter dish and knifef Mr R. Williams, Tuhwnt-i'r-Afon, Llannor,' do., afternoon tea cloth; Mr and Mrs Wi!am9, Emporium, Penlan-street, Pwllheli, tablo centre;' Miss Alorfudd Pritchard, 24. Bangor-street, Carv »' narvon, si lver mumn dish: M'ss Angh?rad Prit-'? nan'on, silver muffin dish Al'ss AnghSrad Prit-j chard, do., silver ?aucc-pot: Mr and Mrs L!oyd. Jones, 78, High-street, Pwllheli: Mr and Mr? J. 11. Antliov SaiJ '?,in(Is South Beach, do. Mrs &, fean Hal!, do., bronze phot. frame; Mr and Mrs James Williams, Hwyn, do. Mrs and Miss Griffith, Bryn Aloelwyn, Lbnnor, do. and Airs Hughes, Bodval llail, Pwl!heli, bronze stopper case; Air and Miss Hughef, do., case of dessert knives; Miss Jones and Mr Wil.(Î' liams, 78, High-street, do., pair of silver vaseg Mr and Mrs Davies, Penmaen Isaf, Llannor,; do., biscuit jar; Miss Ann Williams, Ty Iasaf, 00.. pair of towels; Air and Mrs Thomas, Gar-* den Cottage, Bodfean, do.; overmantel: Mr F-i O. Griffith, chemist, Pwllheli; Mr and Mrs Wil* liams, Fron Oleu. Bodfean, biscuit jar; Mrji Jones, Ty Capel, Llannor, duchess set; Mrs a.nl tho Rev. J. E. Hughes, Preswylfa, PenygroesL bronze fire screen; Mr and Mrs Anthony. Thil Lodge, Pwllheli; Mr G. Jones, Glandwr. Rhydy* clafdy, do.. inkstand: Mr and Mrs P. Lloyd Ro* berts. 1, Frondeg Villar,, Carmarthen; Air J.. Lloyd Owen, Golf Club, Camden-place, Clistlo- hurst, Kent.

—————————————————————— i WARTSKIS ) CHARMING Dresses have all the appeal of the original French but so considerably :heaper. This, however, will not be possible as stock of New Materials get depleted. FIFINELLA is an interesting ex ample in Black Velvet, embroidered colours. The sleeves and long tunic, also waistband are of Black Taffeta with a hemstitched edge. It can also be supplied in Navy, and in all Velvet and can 58/6 be copied in Grey & Mole at the same price. At the ordinary rate this Dress would work otft at 3* gns.  WARTSKI'S "BAN^r

THE RALLY TO OU R CAUSE T > „ •m-cectiy there aplWZXCII in the l'ress a very alle manifesto feigned by men and women 16 ho, as individuals. may fairly claim to have great an ir.iluence on containporary public oPJnJon as any body of their fellow-country- cn. Mr Thomas Hardy, Mr Rudyard KiIJ- itg, Sir M. Barrio, Mr Anthony Hope, Mr ^Vell.s, Sir A. C'onan Doyle, Mr G. K. -iifrs Humphry Ward, Mrs Flora Dnio Steel, Sir H. Rider Haggard, Mr Hall CaIne, Mr Eden Phillpotts, Sir Arthur Pinero, AIr Henry Arthur Jones, Mr Arnold Bennett, Air Galsworthy, Mr G. R. Sims, and other a,1.thors and dramatists of equal distinction nd of very divergent political views united v l- placing before the nation a clear and °Jcible statement of the reasons which Pix m]>ted thera to believe that Britain wa.9 fUlly justified in entering upon the War a,lid ^uld not Jiavo refused to do .so "without dis- tl'(\ur." The manifesto concluded with the .??win? paragraph :— Per those reasons and others the under- signed feel bound to support the cause of the A with all their strength, with a full con- viction of its righteousness, and with a deep Bense of its vital import to the future of the world. Among the original .-?g-natorics men of such ?tiso attitude, of mind as Dr. Gilbert ?4UI,ray- th?-, Professor of Greek in the "?'crsity of Oxford, and Mr Owen Seaman, the editor <f our familiar friend Punch, were ?nd side by side. During the prcbcnt we?k a number of other prominent writers have Publicly expressed their "dcsiro to associate ^heniselves with the authors' declaration on the subject of the war. Jn the lint we find the tIames of Mr H. AY. Ma.s^ingha: j!, formerly the leading spirit of what is generally termed tho "pacinst" movcrnent, Mr C. Grant Robert- SOD, the distinguished historian, Dr. Gilbert plater, of Ruskin College, Oxford, and of Mr :a. C. K. Ensor and Mr R. B. Can 11: ogham o graham, who are wcll-kuo^i expovients 1-f Sialism. Mr Bernard Shaw has declared that f> t-Ufisian militarism has bullied us for forty. I years," and that "our immediate business is to fight as hard as wo can." In thin con- action, wo find Sir W. Robertson Nicoll, the Eminent leader of Nonconformist thought, co- operating with Mr Bernard Shaw for the Briti.,11 cause. Tho Editor of the British lj,, eckly lately gave wide publicity to his statement of "Seven Reasons why Noneon- ffllllli.,it,s should Join the Armv." In accord ith Sir W. Robert.son Nicoll stands another lpfluential guido of Nonconformity, Dr. John Clifford. b Wo may well a.sk how it is that nearly all tho leaders of all tho movements of British t-tought at tho present timo have united in supporting a firm resolve, to press to victory 11 the greatest and most terrible war that the world has yet seen. The answer is given -by the nation's habit of judging governments and individuals alike by their deeds. Wo have before us the professions and protesta- tions of those who control German policy, wo JI'I0 have before us tho conduct of Germany In the courso of negotiations which preceded tho conflict and in the prosecution of the war in Belgium and France. Her deeds bear the stamp of their origin, and few indeed are the people in the United Kingdom who do not re- Ccguise the duty of making the repetition of st'ch deeds impossible.

OVERNJIESlSE ACTION, I The letter from Mr W. Ormsby-Gore, M.P., Ceueerning the action of the Government in Arcing into law, under the Parliament Act, the iniquitous Welsh Church Bill, exactly fits tho situation. It is calm, dignified, and re- gained, yet exceedingly forceful in it6 ^■'ag-nosis of the position. Tho Act is to come Ulto force at the conclusion of the war, and What for others will be a time of national r°joicing will be for the Church in Wales a PE-ri<,d of embarrassment and distress. An ai>nual sum of £ 157,000, representing a capi- tal sum of nearly four millions sterling, is to be taken from the Church upon the de- clarat-ion of peace. The irony of it all! And the Government have added to the severity ?f the blow by requiring the Church to mako ^mediate preparations for Disestablishment, Notwithstanding tho fact that most of the -trusted leaders of the Welsh Church are. ither on active service abroad or with their I(Igiments in English counties. As Mr Ornisby-Goro eo well points out, the Govern- ment took advantage of tho national emer- S^ncy to deliver this blow upon the Welsh i Church, and "when Mr Asquith and his traitorous colleagues apply for the suffrages ] the people, the treatment of Welsh Church- 't ttjen must not and will not be forgottRn:' ?r will it bo forgiven. Nothing baser has ] taken place in the modern history of politics < than the action of the Government in forcing l tho Welsh Church Bill into law at the pre- 3 sent crisis in the nation's fortunes. 1

GERMAN LIES.; j The productions of the German Official ( tv ar Lie Factory which are providing us in 1 .Great Britain with such a welcome source ] of amusement and distraction during the pre- flent days of anxiety, are unfortunately being deceived in a very different spirit by many ether nations. In far too many neutral countries the stories of the destruction of tho British Fleet, the surrender of London, and the wholesale disruption of the British Empire are being actually believed. What- ever views Germany may hold as to the im- portance of a "scrap of paper" to which she has placed her signature, there can be no doubt that shot sets great store by the var- ious "rags" which she edits. Punch's car- toen of the Kaiser reeling off frenzied mes- sages of victory to the Press with the soliloquy (i After all, the pen is mightier than the sword," shows a clearer insight into German Methods than docs many a leading article written by more serious critics. Italy, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, and even a ccuntry so near to us as Holland, have all sucked in a certian amount of anti-British poison from tho German Lio Factory. In More distant countries, naturally, more effec- tive work has been accomplished. In Turkey newspapers are promising the restitution of Egypt and Salonika as the reward of Turkish help to Germany. In Palestine a perfect panic prevails because the Arabic Press, which has been bought by Germans, speaks of a British Army marching to attack Jerusalem. Cannons have actually been placed on David's Tower and on other positions commanding the approach from Gaza and Hebron along r,liich the invading army is said to be ad- vancing. This nonsense is unfortunately firmly believed by the Arabs, and doubtless tales no less improbable are being received lVith equal credence by other native races, within the Empire itself.

L OND ON EM PL O YMEN T. Far from being a scene of ruin and desola- tion, as the German "truth" disseminators would have public opinion in neutral coun- tries believe, London is as busy, prosperous and unconcerned as in normal times. True the Stock Exchange is still closed, but this only affects a fractional proportion of the population of the Metropolis. Building is still going on in many parts of London, ex- cept in the suburbs, where the o-perations of the speculative builder have been checked, and unemployment in most of the manual trades is little, if any, above the normal for the time of year. Some sections of labour have actually benefited, and to a considerable extent, by the outbreak of war. The' Port of London is enjoying a period of unprecedented activity, thanks largely to the huge imports of grain, and the dockers are finding more work to do than has been the case for many a long year. Likewise Bermondsey, the leather centre of the Metropolis; is glutted with work on account of the large orders that have been placed by the British, French and Belgian Governments with the boot, saddlery and harness makers. Altogether, London, from a trade point of view, has so far suffered little by the great European struggle.

BELGIAN REFUGEES. ThoUHanùs of Belgians a.re availing them- selves of tho Government's hospitality, and eaeli day sees the arrival of hundreds more from the Continent. London alono accom- modates a largo number pending their dis- tribution in smadl parties to private homes and public institutions in various parts of the country, provision having been mado for the reception of nearly 4000 in the two Metro- politan refuge centres at Alexandra Palaco and Edmonton. The refugees, most of whom aro peasants and workpeople of frugal habits, aro well pleased with the arrangements that havo been made for their comfort. They are well fed and housed, and lack nothing in tho way of necessaries and modest comforts. The young folk and children find plenty to amuso them in the extensive well-laid-out grounds of Alexandra Palace, tho famous North London amusement resort; and tho older people aro well content to rest in pcaco after the terrible trials to which they have been subject in their own. country by tho Kaiser's "culturcd" barbarians. One and all are deeply grateful and profuse in their thanks for the sanctuary which British hos- pitality affords them in this country.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. I DEPAIITED CHURCHMEN. I liy the death ot lJean rshiulrack iryce, ot fct. Asaph, and Archdeacon Owen Evans, of Car- marthen, the Church in Wales has suffered heavy lose. lio ill gentlemen were educational workers and loaders, as well as ecclesiastics high in office and skilled in administration. They exemplified in their attainments and in their lifo activities tho closo association which pro- perly subsists between Oburchmanship and scholarship. In the diocese of St. Asaph tho good work dono by D?an Pryce w,in long be remembered and through he ietired from tho Deanery in 1910 his interest was unabated in tho progress of Church work in all its branches. Archdeacon Evans was not a militant by nature; it was from a stern sense of duty that he under- took tho task of Church defence, both on the platform and as a member of tho Royal Com- mission on tho Church in IA, 'ale: His contribu- tions to the reports and memoranda of the Com- mission were among' the most valuable additions to tho literature of the Church controversy. In Church circles in Bangor a loss has also been sustained by t.he death of Mr Hugh G. Brere- t-on, organist of St. Mary's Church. Ho had given ample evidence of his proficiency as organist and choir trainer. His heart was in his work, and he devoted all his energies to attain a high standard in the musical service of tho Church. THE LATE SIR CHARLES ASSHET0N- SII1 H. Sir Charles Asshetoii-buiitii as an ardent eportsm.an was well-known throughout. the country, and the sad news of his death yester- day was received with regret, especially in Car- narvonshire, where his interests as the Squire of Yaynol and the owner of tho extensive Dinorwic Quarries brought him in contact with a largo number of tenantry and employees. Between tho latter and tho Squire the relationship was most cordial, and both Sir Charles and Lady Assfieton-Sn-iltli were always ready to lend a helping hand to those dependent upon them. Tho great services rendered by the Squire to tho town of Carnarvon at tho time of tho Investiture of tho Prince of Wales were appropriately recognised by the conferment of a baronetcy by H.M. tho King and the freedom of Caernarvon was at the same tirilo conferred upon him. In tho racing world, Sir Charles occupied a prominent place, and it was his Jot to be the proud owner pf three Grand National winners. Taken ill in Juno last his health, though for a short period he recovered, was impaired, lie gradually bccarno weaker, and passed peacefully away. To Lady Assheton- Smit'h tho greatest sympathy is extended in her bereavement. EXTENDED RAILWAY FACILITIES. I .1 -I I ihe London ana .North Western Jnanway Company intimate that the railway companies have decided to extend tho excursion book- ings, usually in operation during summer months only, up to the end of November. This is very gratifying news. Health and pleasure resorts have suffered greatly during the pa.st few weeks, and there is good reason to believe that much can be dono to retrieve the position by providing cheap railway tra- velling facilities. Some thousands of wealthy British people who under other circumstances would spend their autumn and winter on tho Continent will not leave these islands this pear, and they, as well as many of the better-class Belgian and French refugees sheltering this side the Channel at present wili ho tempted to seek a change and the healthier atmosphere of the seaside in due course. There are abundant reasons why they should select some of the North Wales resorts, and no doubt many of them will do roo The more they axe the better in every tray, for not only will they do something to kelp alleviate di-,tress amongst boarding- bouso keepers but they will have a.n oppor- tunity of realising the climatic advantages 31 North Wales at this time of the year, and jerve eventually as missionaries on our behalf u their own circles at home. Entertainment caterers should do all they can to support the ra-ilway companies' offoit, by extending their programmes. SUPPLANTING GERMAN WAITERS, I a:_ TT Tir:l_l J. r • ..1 ? I oir nviwy juiuuvi-u, cnairmaii oi mo j,anca- shire Education Committee, emphasised the fact on Monday that the probabilities are that after the war there will bo a great dearth of German waiters in this country. He added that while it was not possible for that authority to do much in the direction of supplying the want which will be felt in many districts of Lancashire, con- siderable numbers of people would wish to take this lucrative calling, and provision would be made for them in the secondary schools. Llan- dudno has set up an example in North Wales in tho way of providing facilities for training men cooks, and the experiment is reported upon favourably. Thoro are numerous openings for waiters in the large hotels and boarding-houses of North Wales, and the education authorities oould do many woreo things than emulate the Lancashire Committee in the direction referred to by Sir Henry Hibbert. A WELSH ARMY CORPS. i1. Tn I A 1,?. I,- ?- ?,- I i xx ujdin-iiju jiu.3 utiu ununii Ul¿ú tO me IVCSN nation which must on no account find us wanting. In the course of his rousing speech to London Welshmen, on Saturday, Mr .Lloyd George urged that a Welsh Army Corps should be formed. Lord Kitchener promptly acted on the hint, for on Tuesday it was officially announced thas ho had sanctioned the'step. A representative conference of leading men is to be called at Cardiff on Tues- day to consider a plan of campaign. It is in- tended apparently to absorb into the new corps units now in courso of formation, so that there is already an appreciable nucleus for it. lo complete the division, however, will call for, a national effort in which every man, old and young, should have a share either in enlisting or. if eligible for service, in encouraging others to do so. It is a. task worthy the name and history of Carrilvia. Let us see to it that it is accom- plished speedily and with the best of grace. THE NATIONAL DUTY, I Kebgious leaders ot all sects are probably doing more in Wales to-day to support Britain in her righteous war than they or their predecessors have ever done before, and for that the nation :s grateful. Still there are many whose resistance against German tyranny and brutality is distinctly passive and others there arc whoso half-hearted endeavours bespeak their doubt. To these may be commended the speech of the Chancellor on Saturday, and the message of Sir Joseph Compton-Rickett, M.P., president-elect of the National Council of Evangelical Free Churches, published in Tuesday's Daily Mail, by way of a tonio that should quicken them. The Churches, says Sir Joseph, are rousing: them- selves to a moral expression of the national duty to pray, to fight, to endure. He speaks of the religious enthusiasm fused into the Ironsides long ago, and adds that to-day a united nation is furnishing the samo material, doubtless, to develop into the same fiurhting force of freemen*

I SUGGESTED BATTALIONS OF WELSH GUARDS. I (To the Editor). I Sir,-At cueli a serious time in the history of our country, and when recruits for the army are so urgently needed, may I suggest through the columns of your paper that one or more Bat- wilions of W dh Guards might be formed as soo-i as possible? I am certain that the patriotic feeling of Welshmen, especially in such a crisis, will roadily respond, and if supported by all Lord Lieuten- ants, and other influential people throughout the Principality of Wales the movement would be rapidly and successfully carried through. Rightly or wrongly, 1 have for a long timo been of the opinion that if a regiment of Welsh Guards could be raised it would be a popular move and would be supported by many, and I don't think there could be a more suitable time than the present to carry this out especially when we have daily evidence in the Press of the splendid response that is being given to tho call to arms in all parts of Wales. We all know that there are Engl id), Scotch, and Irish Guards, why not I Welsh?—\ours, etc., tt.. I Welsh?—Yours, etc., 11. I'mLiri'S. Picton C'astle, Haverfordwest.

NEWSBOYS' CRIES. (To the Editor.) Sir,—May I draw attention to the great nuisance caused by the quit-c unnecessary noise newspaper boys make ill the streets of Bangor practically all evening and on Saturdays up to near 12 o'clock. .Everyone is, of course, glad to get a paper and cllger to scan the news these day,, and no one grudges these little chaps, who are out in all weathers, tho few coppers which fall to their share. There is, however, no need for bawling out in twos and threes, at tlie' r loudest, and mak- ing the night hideous with a din of raucous voices. Surely some control should be exercised by the police, or better still by the boys' em- ployers, to prevent this annoyance to the people who live in High-street. The boys should be told to call out the papers in a. decent and or- dery manner, and not to yell out like a horde of Indians on tho warpath.—Yours, etc., r.-n.n unufiiv. I

BLANKETS FOR THE SOLDIERS I (To the Editor.) I Sir,—Will you permit me to draw the at- tention of your readers to the urgent appeal made by Lord Kitchener for blankets for the use of the New Army now in-training. The immediate demand is so great that it cannot be met in the usual way by manufacturers. Many of your readers may have in their pos- session blankets suitable for the purpose. I desire to say that gifts, sent either to the Town Hall or to the Y.M.C.A., will be grate- fully' received and forwarded to the nearest depot.—Yours, etc., "fY. 'T' ..r. JUAtt 1 U. JXtUlAMCS, I Bangor. Mayoress. I

BELGIAN REFUGEES. I (To the Editor). r Sir,-illay I appeal through your paper for money and clothes for the Belgian refugees who aro arriving in great numbers in our country. 1' think anyone who reads the papers carefully must realiso how terrible the Bufferings of this gallant lit-tlo country have been and the unrepay- able debt wo owe them. I shall only bo too pleased to receive and forward any gifts. I should also like to form a band of kind, gen- erous women who would undertake to supply one garment a fortnight to go to the refugees. Will anyone willing to join communicato with me?—Yours, etc., T T r'(YT" T'\TN.r.T "n'I:"T r. i x u 1 1. Harddfryn, Criccieth.

BANK CLERKS AND THE WAR. I A LADY'S SUGGESTION. I (To the Editor). I Sir,—As I understand some of the banks arc now refusing to allow members of their staff to enlist in tho Army, I wish to enquire whether arrangements cannot be made to fill their places with young women of education. I am sure there are many girls of twenty years of age and upwards who have the time and who would) be only too glad to offer their services for this work if they knew that by so doing it would help the banks to spare more of their clerks. It may be said that bank clerks, like newspaper editors! are born, not made, but on the ot-her hand what- ever experience wo lack we should be A-illing and only too pleased to acquire. I shall be glad if this letter could be seen by someone in autho- rity.—Yours, etc., '-U' wriv nuuiiii *_»i<umt I C,o l iv3-ii Bay. SERVICES." I Colwyn Bay.

DEATH OF SIR CHARLES ASSHETON-SMITH. I A GREAT SPORTSMAN. Wo regret to announjoe the death off Sir Charles Asehetonr-Sindrth, Bart., which occurred yesterday afternoon at Claridge's Hotel, London, where he had been lying ill for somo time. In June last Sir Charles left Vaynol to join his yacht in the Isle oi Wight, proceed- ing afterwards to London. While in town Sir Charles caught a chill, which developed into influenza, froan which he recovered. Un- fortunately he had a relapse, and for the bust two months his health was precarious. The daily bulletins during the past week indi- cated that harler, ww-graditilly becom- ing weaker, and yesterday the sad news was received that he had passed away. Mr Charles Garden Duff, as he was known before he succeeded to the Yaynol Estate, wais boru in A-I)n.*I, 1 K- was born in April, 1851, and was the second son of Mr Robert Gordon Duff, J.P. and D. L. (who died 1889) by Mary (who died 1&(4), only child of the late Mr William Buckler Astiey, of Purton House, Wiltshire, and niece of the late Mr Thomas Assheton- Smith of Yaynol. He was educated at Har- row. In 1876 he married the Hon. Maude Frances Vivian, second daughter of Lord Viviaji, who .died in 1893, there being by that marriage one, son, Mr Room Duff. In 1894 ho married Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Algernon Thclnag Brlns-ley Sheridan, of Frampton Court, Dorset; and in 1902, Sybil Mary, second daughter of the late Col. Henry William Y/er^choylc, Grenadier Guards, Killberr, county Kildare. On the death of his brother, Mr George William Duff Aasheton-Smith, in Novem- ber, 1904, he succeeded to the Vay-nol Estates and Dinorwic Slate Quarries, and as,timed the surname of Assheton-Smith by Royal licence. His son, Mr Robin Duff, who is a lieutenant in the 2nd Life Guards, in 1903 married Lady Juliet Lowther, daughter or the Earl of Loinsdale. .Sir Charles was a. J.11. a.nd Deputy Lieu- tenant of Catnarvoii.sliirc and Anglesey, and was on the roll for High Sheriff of the latter county in 1885. Prior to his succession to the Yaynol Est a te, tho late Squi re resided a.t Tretfartheu, 011 the Anglesey side of the Menai Straits, and also at Red Hill, Beaumaris, and at that time he held a commission in the now defunct Carnarvonshire Rifles, whose headquarters were at Carnarvon. On the occasion of the Investiture of the Princo of Wales at Carnarvon Castle in 1911. ho decided, after an interview with tho Chancellor of the Exchequer at Vaynol, to remove a number of buildings in Castlo Square, which would have obstructed tho view of the presentation of the Prince of Wales at Queen Eleanor's Gateway. In recognition of this and many other acts which considerably benefited tho town, the freedom of Carnarvon was conferred upon the Squire, and His Majesty likewise conferred upon him a baronetcy of the United Kingdom, an honour which gave unbounded satisfaction through- out North Wales, and especially among the Dinorwic quarrymen and Vaynol tenants. The late Squire did not take a prominent part in the public affairs of the county, pre- ferring the quiet life of a county gentleman at Yaynol. Soon after his advent to the county the Carnarvonshire County Council honoured him by appointing him an alderman. He was a generous benefactor to most institu- tions in the county, but the majo,rity of his gifts were unobstrusively bestowed. To the Conservative cause in the county and the Church lie rendered great, assistance. The relations between Sir Charles and the workmen at Dinorwic Quarries were of the happiest character, as was shown two years ago wheJl they presented him with an illumi- nated address, together with silver pla.te, in honour.of tho baronetcy conferred upon him by the King. The presentation was made at the quarry in the presence of the workmen, who gave tho Sqlllrt, q. magnificent, reception. Last Juno he entertained the workmen and their wives at Vaynol to view the three famous Grand National winners, "Jetrry M. "Coverteoat," and Sunloch." In 1908 Sir Charles was High-Sheriff of Carnarvonshire, and he c-ndcavoured to restore seme of the picturesque old-time ceremonies attaching to the office. Great crowds as- sembled at the county-town on the occasion of the first assize which the Squire attended in his capacity as sheriff to witness the pro- oeasicijfc, headed by fifteen of Uie tallest quarry- men at the Dinorwic Quarries, each of them standing over six feet Sigh. They wore drab frockcoats and vests with primrose facings, crest buttons, silk hats with cockades and tall bright javelins. The magnificent stage coach was specially built for tho occasion, and re- sümhled in every respect a royal carriage. It waR drawn by two dark brown horses standing 17.3 hands, being probably the tallest pair in the country at the tinio. A GREAT SPORTSMAN". Sir Charles ABSnclon-Smith, an enthusiastic follower of National Hunt racing (says the London Star), owned threo winners of the Grand National, the famous English steeple- chase. His first Liverpool victory was achieved as "Mr Duff," when "Cloister" ran a gallant horse and won wiith a record weight. This was in 1893, and after inheriting the Vaynol Estate and assuming the name Assheton^Smith, he twice more captured the great race—in 1912 with "Jerry M. and the following year with "Covertooa.t." Sir overt coat. Sir Charles was always the purchaser of a good horso with a view to winning a Grand National, but somo of his purchases turned out to be bad bargains. Of these "King of tho Scarlets" pe;rha11s is the more prominent. The baronet paid a big price for the horse, but it never did much, and at auction later "King of tho Scarlets did not reach a re- serve of 500 guineas. He was a liberal ejiortsmeui, always thought- ful of his employees and others, and they in turn wore fond of him.' Thus the victories of hiq horses were always popular, and perhaps "Jerry M." became one of tho most JikCll horses for many years. He went to Findon after his victory, a hero. This was his last raoo, and he left afterwards for retirement at Sir Charles seat. Vaynol Park. Hero the home was also the centre of interest, and a sentimental touch is provided by the story that for a change of air "Jerry :M." once weint back to Findon. Arriving there he recognised the old surroundings and gave VCillt to long and loud neighing. The villagers were given cause to have pleasant recollections of "Jerry M.s" win, while his trainer, "Bob" Gore, was tho recipient of a cheque for JEIOOO. Sir Charles AsslietomSmith, while always thoughtful, was fearless in his management of his horses, and he created a sensation in 1909, when he struck out his four horses from the Grand National. The day after the ap- ]iearance of tho weights h.') telegraphed his views to the Press, m which he sa-id they "had been given unfair and impossible weights for young horses." Arguments hot and strong went on for many a day over his action. Ho created a record by-getting three Grand National winners under one TOOtf, namely, at Vaynol Park. Theso were Jerry M." and "Covertcoat," his own winners of the Grand National, a.nd "SunJech," who won this year, and was afterwards purchased by Sir Cha.-rles. When "Covertcoat" won the Grand National "Jerry M." met him at the station on has re- turning to the traialing ground, and the pair were led through the village of Findon to hearty cheering. Prior to becoming an owner of raioehorses Sir Charles indulged in yachting and "Satanella" captured several races. A FAMOUS ESTATE. I Tlle Vaynol iwtate oompnses some 36,000 acres, and exclusive of urban tenants, there are about 1600 tenants. A return made a few years ago showed that 450 families had been in occu- pation of Vaynol farms for 50 years, 68 for something between 200 and 250 year?, 17 be- 0 mc,t,, ig and 300 years, 16 between 300 and 350 years, four between 400 and 450 yeare, while one family had occupied a farm on the estate for 500 yearsl The first manmon built m Vaynol was erected towards the end of the 16th oentury. by Thomas Williams, of Codhwillan. The Williamses were a branch of the Penrhyn family, and descended from Ednyfed Vychan, a name famous in Welsh history, chief general and chief of the Council his Lleelyn, Prince of Walea. The familv weJ,'ê honoured with a baronetcy in June, 1622. Sir William Willianus, the last of the line of the old Vaynol family, was prevailed upon to dispose of the whole of his estate to Sir Bouchier Wrey for the term of his life and that of his brother, the Rev. Chichester Wrey, with the remainder to King William, the third to fee. Some time afterward", King William made a grant of the estate to the Right Hon. John Smith, of Tedwortii, Hampshire, Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1699 and 1708, Speaker of the House of Commons in 1705, and one of the Com- missioners for the Union with Scotland. His eon, William, who died unmarried, suc- ceeded to the Estates of Tedworth and Vaynol. William Smith was succeeded by Thomas Assheton, of Ashley, a member of the family of Sir Ralph Assheton, Bart., of Middlcton, Lan- cashire, who married Harriet Theodosia, daugh- ter of Sir John Smith, Speaker of the House of Commons, previously referred to. There was only one son of the marriage, namely, Thomas Assheton, who assumed, by authority of an Act of Parliament, the additional namo of Smith, thus creating the present name of the family, Assheton-Smiih and eucceeded on the death of his father to the Estates of Tedworth, Ashley, anld Vaynol. He was succeeded by his son, Thomas, who married Elizabeth, a. daughter of Watkin Wynne, of Voelas, Cheshire, and was appointed Lord-Lieutenant of CaruSrvonshirc in 1822. The mansion of Vaynol is unequalled for its picturesque situation. It haji oil its north side- tho Menai Straits and the Isle of Anglesey, but for real grandeur the visitor must contemplate the view from the southern side. Standing in almost any position within the park, he can sur- vey the whole Snowdonian range of mountains —from Ponmaenmawr, on the extreme left, to the Rivals, on the extreme right. It was pos- sible for the late Sir Charles to walk in a straight line from the Menai Straits to the sum- mit of Snowdon, a distance of nearly 15 miles without stepping from his own property.

NORTH WALES PASSENGER TRAINS. THE NEW TIME-TABLE. The London and North-Western Railway Com- pany have now, a correspondent writes, ar- ranged the passenger train service which is to come into operation on October 1st "until fur- ther notice." It is, on the whole, very satisfac- tory from the point of view of the convenience of those who make use of the railways, being prac- tically similar to that which travellers have been accustomed to in previous years, and which long experience has shown to be the most generally useful. There was some fear Jest, owing to the shrinkage in traffic which was expected to occur white the country is carrying on a great war, die Railway Company would cut down their passen- ger train service rather severely, but the only trains taken OJT arc the express which has been run from Rhyl to Chester for several years as part of the ordinary service in connection with the 3.30 stopping train from Holyhead to Rhyl, and the express from Bangor to Chester which was put OIl about a year ago, and which left Bangor at 5.20 p.m., and made a connection at Chester with the Irish day express from Holy- head to London. The latter famous train, which was suspended when the war broke out, is not shown in tho new table. Tho stcamtship service from Ilolyhead to Ire- land comprises sailings by the Irish mailboats owneel by the City of Dublin Steamship Company and the London and North-Western Company s North Wall boats. The Railway Company's pas- senger steamers which used to maintain their ex- press service to Kingstown have, of course, been impressed by the Admiralty. Ilic fast evening train from Bangor and Llandudno to Chester has been put back to the old timing. It will leave Bangor at 5.40 p.m. instead of 5.45, and LlanduJ- no at 6.10 p.m. instead of 6.20, and will call at Colwyn Bay, Abergele, and Rhy!, reaching Ches- ter at 7.28. Here it will be divided for Man- chester and Liverpool, arriving at Exchange, Manchester, at 8.40, and Lims-street, Liverpool, at 8.52. Commercial travellers, who are natur- ,1.Hy excellent, judges, often commit themselves ro the op, ii-n that the so-called "winter" service of trains (which is, in fact, worked for more than threc-fourths of the year) fiuits them better than the summer service. The reason they think so is obviously that it is designed to meet the require- ments of loca traffic, and not of the through tourist and holiday traffic, which must have the ,b('st consideration in the busy holiday season. But while the service is convenient for local travellers, it provides excellent facilities for reach- ing North Wales from nearly all parts of Great Britain.

NATIONAL RELIEF FUND. I ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEPENDENTS OF I MEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE. (To the Editor). I ? I Dir.—ine Committee 01 the .National lveliet Fund is extremely anxious that no delay what- ever should occur in the giving of such assistance as may be needed by the dependents of men at tho front. As much misconception exists I should bo very grateful if you would publish the following instructions:— Those needing help should apply to the local representative of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Fam- ill-es, Association, or if tlio addres,3 is not known they should apply to tho Mayor, or Chairman of the Urban Council, or Cliairniaii of the County Council, as the case may be, who will either him- self give them the necessary help or refer them to the nearest branch of the association. General enquiries should be addressed to the head office of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families' Association, 23; Queen Anne's Gate, London, S. W.—Yours, etc., WEDGWOOD BENN, (Chairman, Executive Committee). 3, Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster, September 17, 1914.

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. I REGULAR FORCES. I special iiiiSjuKYU (jt-r ivta: I CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS. I 1 1. 1 ?* I I K. Anglesey.—a. cross, jate Xjieot. ist jLKmca. ) R.E. Vok, to be See. Licut. < INFANTRY. n I To be Second .Lieutenant on probation: li- ve 11 R. Graves. 3rd Batt. R. W. Fusiliers. TERRITORIAL FORCE. I INFANTRY. 7th (Merioneth and Montgomery) Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers.—The following to be See. Liouts. P. Hurlbutt (Aug. 9th), N. Oay-Brown- Cavc. ARMY SERVICE CORPS. I Welsh Div. Transport and Supply Column.— J.D. Kelly to be See. Lieut. GENERAL LIST. I The following to be Captains:— T. C. Harrison (late Capt. 1st Cheshire and Carnarvonshire R.G.A. (Vols.). C. E. Breese (late Capt, 3rd Voj. Batt. R. W. Fusiliers). W. S. R. Cox (Jatc Ca.pt. Montgomeryshire i.Y.).

The Napoleon touch: The two Brit-isli § workmen were discussing the problems of war S when one interrupted with "NV('Il, look 'ere. I Supposing you were invading England." However much wo dislike the increased coet of sugar we shall no doubt have te lump it." If it is any consolation to the retreating German troops we would remind them that "He who lights and runs away rarely ueefl his return ticket."

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