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NEW YEAR'S EVE AT CWMAMAN.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AT CWMAMAN. ^t Soar (C.M.) Vestry a tea was Sf\Pli^° juniors of the Sunday tp, 1 Edwards superin- ticlexxt of the school, supervised, as- ]>v the following teachers: — M..1. Roberts, M. J. Owen, S. j' (^wen, Maud Evans and Nellio V Other workers were Mesdames pOtui Ebeneaer, M. A. Lloyd, Jane jiVa5s and M. Phillips, and Mosul's 'p' (Derwvd Llew. Wilson, l{' hllhpR, and ba-vid Harris. J. fie t'.v-W. D. Morris was present, y SEION (B.) a Welcome Home (.tu! New Year's treat was given to soldier adherents of the church. rlu* tables were in charge of (1) 13. 1^*nield Williams and Wm. Jas. ^2 Taskcr Low is and R. D. 1 ,'lVles; (3) Geo. J. Matthews and j'Van D. Griffiths; (4AJno. I* wis and avid Morgan; (5) W. R. Evans and H. Evans; (6) Tommy R Rees Jno. R. James; (7 Talfryn Lewis A.Willie Williams; (8) Morgan lJliams and Tom Parker. Otner rp^rkere were:—Messrs. D. T. James, <■ UQS. Davies, Levi James. Tom -.?Ahc'J Morgan Rhys, John Lewis levies, Gv/ilym Thomas, Samuel :f.'r;,ns, Edward R. Morgan, V\Tm Reee, -van Thomas. Qwilym Lewis, D. W. ■•vaJi3, W. J. Thomas, J. J. Matthowfi Ben Harris. Rev. S. J Leake v'^ present Some 30 soldiers — dis- -harged and temporarily discharged, "Ilcl home on leaver were presented lth suitable gifts. Mr. Trevor '1. ;orge acted as secretary. TRINITY E.B. The tables were '^ided over by (1) Mrs. Kennedy and •urs. Walters; 2 Mrs. Rowe and Mrs 01irtenny; ,'8) Mrs. Meredith and Mrs .odder; assisted by Evelyn Roberta, v.dy Caesar, M. J. Addis, A. M. Ad- and Lizzie Rowe, Mesdames ,j^wis, Jamas Cheape, M. Roberts, ihos Tennant, and Constance. Messrs J'txl Jones and Fred Rowe. A watch- 111 glit service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. J. Thomas. Messrs. -nikom, Roberts, J. Davies, and I. 1 hillipH, acted as stewards. BETHEL P.M. — The tray-holders (l) Misses Rhoda and Alice «oke; 2 Mrs. W. H. John, Irene :'<>hn. Irene Stacey, and Gaynor Bol- jth\"); 3 Mrs. A. Wride, Misses Nel- i'(- Williams, Irene Cumner, and i^eirha Griffiths. Mesdamea John 1Javies and D. R. Woodhams were t'td turs. and Mr. Sam Badham assiet- d. A stall of fancy goods was m L of Mrs. E. Whiteford. Door- keepers: Messrs. Chas. Hanks and Stanley Curtis.
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r- ABERDARE CINEMA. I Next week: "Sins of Ambition." i i-eah Baird and Wilfred Lucas, i: incomparable pair of artistes, >v appearing at the Cinema on ^orday. Tuesdav and Wedn»'.<tiiv in "The Sins of Ambition." It is a pure example of modern 'ania at its best, and the c-harao- V'N :>r<» never overdrawn. Another 'Hitiful film is a 5-net drama, ."Madam Kpv," starring: Jack Mul- II. For Thursday, Friday and I '.Nfr Piri-v has iWiii*d kt •'elightful drama, with the touch of "omeo and Juliet, of course modern- It is entitled, "Tho Mad l,ovf.r<" wjth those cinema stars, Robert. Warwick end Elaine Ham- ein, fining the principal parts. "'Hie will to win" is a perfect little "Ilio(trani,i, starring Herbert Rawlin- sfn. On Saturdav there will be R hildren's Matinee at 11 ocloek, ■vhrn Charlie Chaplin will bo shown ''Shoulder Arms."
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LOCAL WEODINC. At St. Margaret's Church, Moun- tain Ash, on Boxing Day, Rev. J. LL Croft officiating. Miss Annie •|;>ne_Jonkins, daughter of Mr. John •'fiikins. 7 Oridwen Street, Moun- ijjln Ash, was wedded to Mr. Wm. nomas Falder, 8 Woodlnnd Terrace, Aboraman. The bride's sister was 11('1' maid and she was given away '*>" her lather. The best man vva+i Jolm Whitehead.
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mamammmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm RED CROSS HOSPITAL. Xmas Cheer for the Boys. The boys at the Red Cross Hospi- tal, Aberdare, wish to oifer their tlianks to the residents of Aberdare for gifts to them this Christmastide. They sat down to ;> first-class fare on Xmas Day. After the feast Mr. C. Kenshole. tbe chairman of the Hospital ConnniUe* gave a very appropriate speech. Tho Command- ants Williams and Basks then spoke a fe-w words of cheer. Dai Jones, the Ex-International Rugby player, spoke on behalf of the Old Country boys and representatives of the Aus- tralian and Canadian Armies, who have indeed found Aberdare. to he a "home from Louie." Ou Boxing Day a hist Drive vat. arranged and prizes given for the- best decorated wards. The boys deHare they si'.all always bear in memory the kindness they have re- ceived from the staff at this Hos- pital.
Mr. STANTON AT ABERCYNON.
Mr. STANTON AT ABERCYNON. Mr. C. B. Stanton. M.P., motored to Abercynon on Saturday after- noon, and from his c.ar addressed a big crowd on the Square, cxpreesing thanks to the cledon; of Abercynon for their support. Mr. G. F. Liw^ey, chairman of Mr. Stanton's local committee, and Mr William Reynolds, vicc-chairman, spoke on behalf of the committee, and con- gratulated the returned M.P. Mr. E. H. Battram, Mr. William Fcn- wick J.P., and Mr. F. Bailey, on I)--halt of the inhabitants of Aber- cynon, moved confidence in Mr. Stanton. Mrs. (Guardian) W. Fen- wiek spoke on behalf of the lady voters. Three cheers were raised for Mr and Mrs Stanton and Lieut. Stanton, who accompanied the M.P. in his tour through the constitu- ency.
ABEROARE WAR HEROES' . CONCERT.
ABEROARE WAR HEROES' CONCERT. The artistes last Sunday evening were Miss A. M. Jenkins, Peny- graig, soprano; Miss Megan Davies, Aberdare, contralto; Mr Evan Pros- ser, Ferndale, tenor, and Miss Nancy Morgan, R.A.M.. harpist. They presented a very fine pro- gramme, which was fully appreci- ated by the large audience. Prof. R H()wplh was 3t the, piano. The following soldiers were presented with, the usual gifts, by Miss Mor- gan Gunner T. Roes, R.F.A. Pte. T. H. Evans, 5th Welsh; Driver T Simpson Yorks Regiment; Lance- Oorporal J. C. Pricx. 3rd Cheshires; Private E. J. Hayes, 3rd Hants. __4_- J.-
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MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. The shortage of apples gave the psiblic the pip on the Eve of Xmas. Professor Knox, of the South Wales School of Mines, tells us that much of the margarine we have been consuming is a by-product of coal. Our little Marys wo'vo been filling With coal at just a bob a pound, The miner soon will show an increase R he gets fat when underground. A soldier story. Tommy was dis- charged and opened a little show in n f;{"k street in Paris, with a penny iu the slot, try your strength and í!"L your penny back machine. Tom- iny left it out all night one night and the next morning two Scottish Highlanders were found lying dead Inside it. I feel sure Ted and Harry Mao will forgive me for tnie, but if not I had better go the whole hog. At the inquest the verdict v (is "Death from natural causes." Peace Christmas will always be remembered by the absence of the plum pudding end mince pie. The controlled apple has disappeared cn- tirely, just- like brer rabbit, and of course the apple is the basis of both tbi>>m- comestibles. year the orange was not I with us, but there is a plentiful supply this time, and more to come. Of course the apples and currants and raisins will come when t tl, fair is over.
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lid L- wool= Up & Down the Valley. II CADLYS. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. WEDDING.—On Tuesday at 2 p.m. I a protty military wedding was sol- emni.-ed at the Parish Church. Abür- ¡ dare. The contracting parties wore Miss Rosa Marv Evans, eldest daugh- ter of Mrs. Evans 69 Oxford Street, and Sapper W. J. Thomas, R.E., son j of Mr. and Mr?. T. Thomas, 22 Stuart Street. Aberdare. The bride was at- tired in ivorv crepe do chine, and wore a bridal veil mounted by a I wreath of myrtle. The bridesmaid was Miss G. 'B. Evanp, sister of the bride, and wore T<-ngarine crepe do I, chine with a black picture hat. Mr. Heber Davies was best man. The bride was given away by her mother, who was attired in Red Cross uni- form. The Rev. J. A. Lewis, B.A., vicar, officiated. As the bridal party left the church the wounded soldiers made an archway with their crutches. The reception was held at 69 Oxford j Street, at which tho Vicar and inti- mate friends attended. 'Ihe bride is a nurse at W'hitehurch military hos- a nurse at lk"llitchureli military hos- pital. () i
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ABERCWMBOI. I DON'T delay, but call at JAY. I WINNING NUMBERS of the Aber- cwmboi War Heroe3 Fund:—1885; 1893; 705; 1587 615; 2100; 1590 622;. 1491; 92; 686; 1887; 1746; 4 1196; 657j 1227; 2; 232; 107. Secretary: I Henrv Williams. 19 Bronallt Terrace. PRISONER OF WAR.—On Friday evening pto Edward Gillman 25tn King's Liverpool, son of Pte Charles and Mrs. Gillman, 103 Park View Terrace, came home after having been a prisoner of war in Germany. I Ho was captured in October last at Armentiers, and was taken to JDul- man Camp, Westphalia. He was treated fairly well there. He be- j lieves however, that all in that camp would have starved had it not been for the gift* of the Red Cross 8oc- iety. Pte Chas. Gillman has also come homo on leave. A PRETTY wedding was solemn- ised on Saturiiy at Mill Street Con- gregational Chapel, Newport. The contracting parties were Miss Beat- rice M., eldest daughter bf Mr. ana Mrs. Richard Jones, Commercial Road, Abercarn, and L-Cpl Jonah Rees, eldest sou of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rees. Abercwmboi. The -ser- vice was conducted by tho Rev. John Rees, Abercarn. Tho bride, who -was given away by her father, was neatly attired in a cream costume, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids j were Misses Mildred and Ivy Jones. sisters of bride, who wore mauve silk dresses, with hats to match. rite best man was Mr. Tom Rees. brother I of bridegroom. The reception was held at the Queen's Hotel, Newport, where a large number (t guests as- sembled. BACK FROM GERMANY. pte Sydney Williams, 6 Grove Terrace, I son oi Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams, I who was a stretcher bearer with the Royal Warwicks. came home on Mon- day lpst after having been a prisoner in' Germany for 12 months. He was captured near ""ambrai on December 5th, 1917, and released on December 7th, 1918. Pte. Williams, who looks exceptionally well after his trying or- deal in captivity, says that he was subjected to harsh treatment by the enemy Immediately afteil his cap- t'tro he was taken to a camp in West- phalia, and afterwards transferred to another camp. All the prisoners were compelled to work, even those who were not fit to perform any labour. Pto Williaiun has been allowed two months le.ave. In civil life he was an assistant in the employ of Messrs. rerrott BroE. t
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PENRHIWCEIBER. JAY'S easy payment system is easy I for you. HOME ON I,EA VE.-Siuualler Jno. Williams, R.N.V.R., is flonic, from Crystal Palace. London; L-Cpl E. E. Williams N'tuiUlys, Pte Sam Wil- liams, Belle Vup. 2nd Lieut John Lloyd, M.M., Penrhiwceiber Road. Mr. T. J. Lewis, Giassbrook Terrace, j Seaman Tom Fantham, R.N., are also home. o BENEFIT CONCERTS.—On Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday benefit bioscope shows were held at 'he Workmen* £ » Kail in aid • of Mrs. Rourke, I'hoola Street. :— On Thura- day, Friday and Saturday shows were i held in aid of Jenkin Doughton Davies. 4?> Park Street, an old in- habitant. BLIGHTY OONCER.T.~On Monday last the chair v-as occupied by M.J*. Thomas William*, M.E., who was supported by Messrs. Arthur A. i Jenkins, Álhert H. Williamo M.E., Thorn c; Phillips, M.E., Toni Lukev, and John P kit on, secretary. The accompiuiists were Messrs Arthur Walk ins and Steve Jones. Mr. Tom Jones (King Edward Medalist), was also present. He was congratulated by the chairman upon being decor- ated by the Kin<j with the King Ed- ward Medal for his gallantry in eay- ing the life of a boy at ("win Cynon Colliery. The trustees of the Car- negie Fund had also recognised J his gallantry by awarding him a handsome framed Diploma and War Bonds. Tho following contributed to the harmony:—Miss Annie Williams, I Miss Mary Jane Davies, Mr. David T. Davies (violin solo), Mr Tom Gleeson, Mr. S. Boulton, Mf. Jacob Iviohards. Recitation by Pte Evan | D. Walters. Tho Chairman pinned j the King Edward Medal on Mr Jones* I breast, and presented him with the diploma and War Bonds. Mr. Jones suitably replied amid cheers. l'he j Chairman presented tho following war hflroeR: --Pte. W. Duglan. M.R., II H. Unitt.W.R.,E. Williams. W.R., Gunner T. Thomas, E.G.A., Ptes H. Chapman, R.F., W. J. Bevan, W.R., Rifleman J. Roberts, M.R., Gunner W7. H. Hawkins, R.F.A.. Ptes F. James, R.W.F., W. Tobin, S.W.B., Signaller D. Griffiths, R.G.A.. Ptes r. I). Williams, WE., T. H. Harris, W.H., G. Evans. W.R., D. Davids, W.G.. S. Miles, W.R., D. Davies, R.I.E., and Seaman N. Sullivan, ir J. Picton, in moving a vote of thanks to the chairman and Mr Jenkins and artistes, said that both Mr. Jenkins, the manager, and Mr. W. Rees, H.M.I. Mines, wore to be thanked for bringing the gallant action of Mr Jones to the notice of the Home Office. Mr. Jenkins had also brought it to the notice of the trustees of the Carnegie Hero Fund. Mr. Tom Lukey seconded. The National An- them was sung- by Mr. Jacob Rich- ards.
ABERCYNON.
ABERCYNON. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. PULPITS. Mr. Humphreys, of I Trealaw, officiated at Nazareth Bap- f tist Chapel on Sunday. At Taber- nacle the Rev. John Morgan, Aber- dare, occupied the pulpit. II FOOTBA LL.—-The Carnetown Hoc- cer team met Llantwit on Saturday on the Carnetown fields. The home- sters were many regular players j short and had to resort to many of I' their reserves. The visitors won by 12 goals to nil. REHEARSALS.-A united C.vmanfa rehearsal took place at Calfaria \B.) on Sunday evening. Mr. John Lloyd presided and the singing was conduct- ed by Mr. Lewis WT; Evans. On Mon- dav evening a children's rehearsal was held. Miss Esther Scott, U.C.W.. presided at the organ. 31ILITABY.—Sergt. Evan Davies, was held. Miss Esther Scott, U.C.W.. presided at the organ. -AIILITARY.-Sergt. Evan Davies, and Pte Tommy J. Davies, sons of I Mr. Evan Davies, 6 New Street, are home on leave. On Saturday evening Ptes Towyn Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Evans, Greenfield Street, I Emrys Richards, and Robt. Williams returned home after having been I prisoners of war in Germany since the commencement of this year. GOLDEN WEDDING. — The Rev. and Mrs. R. S. Thomas, Ardaith. celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday, December 24th. Both are old inhabitants of Abercynon and J greatlv esteemed by all. The Rev. II. S. Thomas is acalvinistic Metho- dist minister, and is well known as a writer. Ono of his books, "Yr lawn," has gained a very high repu- tation in Welsh circles. Mr and Mrs Thomas have spent several years in America. OUR. BOYS" DANCE.—A dance and whist drive was held at the Workmen's Hall on Satufday night under the auspices of Our Boys Money Club.' The M.C. of the dance was Mr. Syd. Davey, and of the whist Mr Harold Wilkins. Refresh- ments were served by Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Davies, and Mrs. Ferguson, and the stewards were Messrs. Sam Wil- liams Tom Jones. D. J. Davies and Jack Evans. Mr. D. Maldwyn Brown organised the dance, assisted by Mr. Cvril Brisland, treasurer. The pian- ist was Mr. Ellie Thomas, Trehams, and the winners of the whist drive were:—Ladies:—Ladies, 1 Miss Edith Jones: 2 Mrs. D. Brisland. Gents, 1 Mr. D. M. Davies; 2 Mr. Angus Evans. MEMORIAL SERVICE.-A service was held at the English Congrega- tional Chapel on Sunday evening m I memory of the brave men of the church who died in the Great War. A recitation In freedom's catie they died" was given by Mr. Arthur Bowden. The Rev. M. Jenkins, pas- tor, preached an appropriate sermon on the words H Oreater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." An anthem was sung by the choir under the con- duct orsliip of Mr. Gwilym Jones, and Handel's Dead March in Saul was played by the organist, Miss Blodwen Mathews. An impressive service ter- minated with the singing of "Trust in God through all thy days." WELCOME HOME.—The Welcome Home concert held at the Workmen's Hall on Friday evening was presided over by Mr. J. Sutherland. The ar- tistes were Mr. D. R. Jones and friends, Treharris; Miss James. Miss Katy Young, Madam Kate Ellis, and Mr. Arthur Bowden. Miss Williams presented the following heroes on be- half of the Welcome Home F^d: — Ptes Evan D. Jones, 12 New Street; J. W. Evans, i New Street; A. T. Pugh, Herbert Street; H. Pugti, Her- bert Street; Cpi Wilf. Bowden, Ptes J. W. Jones. Abercynon Road; D. J. W. Jones. Abercynon "Road; iJ. Merlin Davies, New Inn; W. S. j Davies, New Inn Sapper F. Holder, Park Street; Ptes H. C. Edmunds. Herbert Street; J. H. Breakenbury, Gertrude Street; Gunner W. Dono- van-. Greer, field Street; Ptes Tom Smith, Herbert Street; H. Williams, Park Street; W. Thomas, Mountain Ash Head; Stoker A. Cross. Lock House; Seamen Selwyn Bradley, Elizabeth Street, and G. Lewis, Gwendoline Street; Ptes C. Elson, Mountain Ash Road; E. Robinson, Abercynon Road; Gunner Walter Knapton, Nash Street; Driver .1. Jones, Greenfield Street; Pte Tommy J. Dav ies, Drivers W. S. Harding, Plantation Road, and Fred Jonn. Park Street; Ptes Geo. Gadd, Cardiff Road; J. Gardiner, Lock Street; li. Mathews, Abercynon Road; W Jones, Herbert Street; W. Haman, Glan- cynon; J. Gough, Gwendoline Street; Ernie Jones, Elizabeth Street; J. Evans, Gertrude Street; J. Jones, 18 Elizabeth Street; T. Edwards, 8 Plantation Road; Cpl A. Evans, Ptes D. H. Edwards, Herbert Street: L. Garbett, Lock Street; D. Garbett. William Street; J. Jones. 39 Park Street; J. Badard, Christopher Har- rison, Fife Street; S. Morgan, A. B. Parry, Well Street; L-Cpl A. G. Lang, and Ll. True, 57 Herbert Street. A vote of thanks to the ar- tistes was proposed by Mr. William R. Evans, and seconded by Mr. Ed- ward Evans, secretary.
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PARK CINEMA, CADLYS. Next week: "Western Blood." A really stimulating picture with a cleverly conceived plot is the Fox film "Conscience" being shown in <"> acts this day (Thursday), Friday and Saturday ait the Park Cinema, Gadlys. Mr. Mogford has the ex- clusive right of these favourite Fox films, and the public has recognized their solid worth. "The great ka wakening" is another beautifuf setting, with quite an original story. It is told in 6 acts and points a lesson in morals far beyond re- proach. Mr Mogford's great serial. "The House of Hate," will be shown in episode 3 showing "A Woman's Perfidy." Next week an extensive programme will be headed with another Fox film, screening Tom Mix, the redoubtable cinematiste, in "Western Blood." "My Sweet- hea rt" recalls old stage memories of that dainty actress, .Hinnie Palmer, who pleased the theatre-loving pub- lic in the eighties. It it a love drama in 5 act. charmingly mount- ed and will delight everyone. The 4th progression of "The enemy vrithin" is a rattling display and will please.
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ABERDaE J CINEMA. 1 W" .a. 1" "'17 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, January 6, 7 & 8. I LEAII. BAIRD & WILFRED LUCAS in ? mmm aim OF & AMBiTION I The Story centres a good deal around an Ice Trust, and t mi ft be remembered that ice on the other side is something of far greater imp.) t tiiaii we in England can perhaps realise. A Five-Reel Drama-MADAM SPY, featuring JACK MULHALL. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, January 9, 10 & 11. t.. ROBERT WARWICK & ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN in THE MAD LOVER The touch of modern" Romeo add Juliet" is very sugary, like a bit out of Kismet or Chu Chin Chow." Also a Drama with a Whirlwind Finish—THE WILL TO WIN, featuring HERBERT RAWLINSON. CHILDREN'S PENNY MATINEE at II o' on Saturday Next, when CHARLIE CHAPLIN in SHOULDER ARMS" will be shown Exclusively.to Children. TRINITY, ABERDARE. XI':XT SUNDAY, JANUARY 6th. '4 Preacher: Rev. D. L. JENKINS, BARGOED. Services at 11 11.111. and G p.m. COnDIAL INVITATION TO ALL.
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A MOUNT MARINER. BY F.A. As the good ship steamed into Portsmouth Harbour juet 3 weeks ago I folt that strange feeling of leaving something behind for ever. Nearly a score of years had passed since "I first put the uniform on" —the badge and insignia of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and stepped aboard a warship, a good ship, as all the ships of the Navy are called. Many surprises awaited me in my floating home, but I soon karned how not to be surprised. But it is particularly of Xmas 1 wish to talk, fourteen of them having been spent by me afloat be- fore the war commenced. If Jack suffered from home-sickness at all, Xmas always proved the antidote. Festivities commenced on Xmas Eve, when we piped down. Oil those happy times when we fished I around cnbicles1 lockers, and Ull- canny little corners for decora tiona for the niess deck. Some little token that Jack has kept sacred is now brought out to help in the scheme of joy. On Christmas morn- ing the ordinary routine is ob- served up to church time; after then the goodies go merrily round. I The hand goes round the mess deck with ioyous strains, sometimes "The Mistletoe Bough" and then "The girl I left behind me." Captain I. and Officers follow with greetings to l all ratings and then follows dinner. The Turkey trots on and the Goose steps along and pies and puddings 1 and fruits galore, and this is the great and, for it only occurs on Xmas Day, we were allowed to smoke on the mess deck. Just I imagine yourself puffing a woodbine in a first-class railway carriage in ¡ the presence of toffs, and you've gdt it. The concerts came aftei- wards, and can't Jack sing! But can't 600 Jacks Bing! Jack's à; funny joker, for he sings in the I Northern regions as well as in the South. One Xmas is marked in my know- | ledge box very clearly. It was in 190o on board H.M.S. Euryalus. We had come from "down under" and had passed through the Persian Gulf, that warmish region that Britishers have named "\ell upon J earth." When we arrived in the j Suez it was XmaB Eve, and "busi- ness as usual" was the order.^ Vve had to keep out of the way of "ships that pass in the night." We had enough scuppers and nad no desire to get: holod by some great India Mer- chantman. That night and Xmas Day we were continually pulling out. If Jack can do anything he can grouse quiedy. It's just like a cat purring, only with a ten thousand times magnifying megaphone. And most of all we missed was that smoke on the mess deck. Since those happy days afloat I have spent a little time as a land lubber, but the war called me out again and I travelled from dear old Mountain Ash to Portsmouth, in August, 1914. I have been serving the Grand Fleet with rations, iron and vsry other kind including. the rivet z;-J -iik's pay. Xmas Day in war time was a -lioino of another colour, at hast a ship of & different hue. Lights out, no eong, the turkey wouldn't, trot and the goose wouldn't —you know what, but fair play, with- out the ten thousand megaphone grumble the fare was not so bad. We had always a dangler, as the folks say at home*something roasting m front of the fii^e. In going to ana fro over the water, through mine fields, every danger knewn »o modern warfare, my ship waa never once at- tacked and we went a trip every month. We lads abroad always had an idea that the Germans would come out and have a go but, as the Irish- man would say, the go never came. I saw the German Fleet surrender in the Firth of Forth and particularly noticed the damage done to them when they scrapped at Jutland, few of them havhig been repaired. Tho 8eydlitz was like a groggy knocked- out prize fighter. She was ".done in" absolutely. She was sunk in the Jut- land battle and had been raised again. Even her breech blocks were too rusty to open. So much for the German Navy, and here I am back in Mountain Ash in civies, with warm greetings for me on every side, and spending Xmas with my toes on my own, not the ship's fender.
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