The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

CARMARTHEN. RECRUITING AT CARMARTHEN. Carmarthen has dutifully contributed its quota of recruits to make up "Kitchener's Army." Since August 14tli no leas than 250 men have passed through the recruiting officer's hands, in addition to 60 Territorials. It may be added that the bulk pf the Territorial Force passed through the Guild- hall Office. The 4th Welsh numbered over 150, while the Welsh Field Co. R.E.—recruited from Carmarthen and Llanelly-numbered about 100. By the time these lines will be in the readers hands the number for "Kitchener's Army" will have been much more, for men are coming in by the dozen. As an instance Beynon, Ferry- side. on Monday last accompanied 12 men, and 10 on the Tuesday. They were a fine lot of men too. who, realising the danger our country is in, willingly came forward. Upon remarking jocular- ly to the Sergeant that he must have depleted the little village of its young men, he replied that a good many more were coming up on Saturday. Several men from Llandyssul were noticed at the time of our visit, and one from Llechryd. The recruiting at the Barracks is under the command of Lieut. A. S. Williams, who is an able organiser and a most courteous officer. The recruits leave the same day for the depots and are provided with Uniform and equipment immediately. Railway warrants for free passage to the recruiting station can be obtained from any police officer. Perhaps few are aware of the conditions under which the recruit leaves. In the case. for instance, of a re- cruit for "Kitchener's Army." if he is married the wife will receive 7s. 7d. a week, in addition to Is. 2d. a week for each child. Men disabled on service will be entitled to benefits in the form of pensions varying from 3s. 6d. to 24s. 6d. a week. The widows of those who die on active service will receive, subject to certain qualifications, pen- sions at various rates from 5s. to 10s. a week, with Is. 6d. or 2s. a week for each child. So when a person does his duty to his country, his country in return does its duty to that person's dependents. It is gratifying that the response for men is creditable, but the demand is great, the situation most serious, and the case extremely urgent. A correspondent from the Welsh Field Co. Royal Engineers, writes as follows:—The Welsh Fierd Co. Royal Engineers is recruited entirely from Carmarthen and Llanelly, and both towns will feel proud to realise that the Company has as a oompleto unit volunteered for service abroad if called on. The great advantage of this solidity is that the officers, N.C.O.'s and men hold together wherever they may be s'ont. and this the confidence of all concerned is ensured and fostered. A medi- cal examination will shortly be held. and those found unfit will be left to form the nucleus of a new Company with new officers—but it is hoped few will have this bad luck. To meet the de- ficiency expected it is decided to immediately recruit a few extra men, and Carmarthen is called on to provide An men—who must- be approved of as suitable, and preferably tradesmen, carpenters. masons, engineers, fitters, plumbers, or workers of allied trades are those most desirable. The men now in the corps are superior and well forward in their training, and have always given a good account of themselves-—the officers and N.C.O.'s all live at Carmarthen or Llanelly, and are known account of themselves-the officers and all live at Carmarthen or Llanelly, and are known to the men in private life. It is hoped to com- plete the short-age by 5th September—indeed, to- dav a strong waiting list is put forward, but one would like to find that Carmarthen has done her proportion in the supply. We have had a most happy time at TJanstndwel1-t" inhabitants have been very kind indeed-we shall be sorry to leave. P S.—The officers of the corps are Major R. A. Nevill, Undercliffe. Ferryside; Capt. J. Francis, Myrtle Hill. Carmarthen; Lieut. H. E. Trubshaw. Aelybryn, Llanelly; Lieut. H. S. Burn. Llanelly; Lieut. W. Falcon. Ferryside; Lieut. H. John, Llanelly; Lieut W. N. Phillips. Ferryside. The Welsh Field Co. RE. is the only corps raised entirely in the County of Carmarthen. The writer farther thanks the Editor of this paper for the parcel of free copies of the "Carmarthen Journal" sent weekly for the use of the men. AT HEREFORD. We have heard nothing further from our corres- pondent at Hereford with regard to the conditions there, but we have no doubt that they are vastly improved since we had occasion to rehr to them last week. SPECIAL CONST A P,1 ,ES. The following is a list- of persons who have en- rolled themselves as special constables up to and including the 31st August. The Head Constable wishes it to be understood that any person will be released from any obligation he may have entered into should he desire to enlist either in the Terri- torial or any other of His Majesty's Forces:—The Mayor (Alderman J. Lewis, Penllwyn-park); Coun- cillor David suunuel, 44. Lammas-street, grocer; Alderman J. B. Arthur, Elm Lodge, The Parade, retired merchant; Councillor E. Y. Collier, 22, Picton-place, architect; Rev. Caleb Hughes, Pieton- terrace. clerk in Holy Orders H. J. Lockyer. Union- street, engineer; W. D. Thomas, Morley-street, auctioneer; Jack Lloyd. Parcmain-street, bucher D. H. Da vies, Barley-mow, hairdresser; A. Evans, Glaimam-roau; I). J. Morris.- St. Cat.herine-street; ,e-]*()NN Arthur Jones, Magazine-row; H->rn!d Lloyd, Bridge- street; H. W. Evans, 35, Par, n-street, advertis- iiig inspector; Daniel Bartlett, 1. Priory-street, painter, decorator, etc. Rev. \m. liar Edwards, Bedw House, Priory-street, clerk m Holy Orders; Wm. Bartlett, Castle House, Priory-street; S. Tudor Hanks, 25a, Priory-street, political agent; D. 5. Morgan. 22, Blue-street, -cooper: David John Cunoy, 4, King-street, butcher; Robert Bythell Davies, 2 Elliston-terrace, lay reader; Parke Jones, 11. John-street, refreshment house keeper; Fred Lucas. Bull-Sane, billposter; ThumlS Evans, 56, Water-street, insurance agent; Walter Owen. 6. Picton-terrace. rate collector; Wm. E. Marsh, 8, Priory-street, sign-writer Dr. C. A. Basket, Priory- street, doctor of medicine; Dr. Hutchinson. 5, Parade, doctor of medicine; Vincent Burton, Tem- perance Hotel, Queen-street, electrician; Albert C. Batten, Par. main-street, inspector R.S.P.C.A. Albert Rees, 58, Water-street, woollen manufacturer; Rev. Griffith Thomas, SV. David's Vicarage, clerk in Holy Orders; G. E. Bushell. 21. Chapel-street, mechanic; Robert Bevan, Pentrepoeth School care- taker: D. E. Williams, Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, licensed victualler; :F. E. Jones, 38, Bridge-street, mechanic; U. A. Jones, 6, John-street, traveller; W. L. Jones, 10, St. Catherine-street, decorator; Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, St. Peter's Vicarage, clerk in Holy Orders; Dr. C. P. Parry, Castle Hill House; T. Parry Castle Hill House; T. Davies, 21 Water- street, tailor J nomas Palmer. Guildhall-square, jeweller: Thomas Lewis, Barn-road, contractor; Albert Kay, Blue-street, hairdresser; Rev. Aldred Williams, The Avenue, clerk in Holy Orders: Coun- cillor Dunn Williams. Gwylfa, Waterloo-terrace; Titus Llewellyn, St. Peter s-street, cabinet-maker; Griffith Einon Owen, The Palace, Abergwili, solici- tor: Rev. W. D. Rowlands, 13, Waterloo-terrace; D. D. Harries, Deri, Myrddin Crescent, retired iron- monger; J. T. M. Harries. Towy Works, iron- monger; Thomas Jones. 6, Picton-terrace, clerk: Thomas Palmer, junior. Guildhall-square, jeweller; Trevor Lewis, 13. John-street; Daniel Walters, Railway Tavern, licensed victualler: Starilev Evans, 6, Union-street. carpenter: J. M. Griffiths, Mont- rose, Parcmain-street. clerk; J. Gwynne Jones, 1, Dark Gate, clerk: Richard J. Morgan, 25. Francis- terrace, clerk; Elwvn R. Lewis. 13, John-street, clerk; Arnold R. Evans, 3, St. Mary's-street. grocer; Thomas Davies Messrs. Morris. Marker and Owen, solicitors, chief clerk; D. T. Glyndwr Richards, Old College School, Parade, joint principal: W. V. Morgan, Hillside, architect; E. Walter Rees, London and Provincial Bank. bank cashier: Councillor John Morgan, Blue-street, cooper; Albert E. Savage, Yenrnor, St. David's-avenue; L. Wake. 22, Chapel- slveet. watchmaker; Alderman Evan-. Queen-street, fi-hmonger; Alderman L. D. Thomas. Priory-street; Charles W ilson. Sloop Inn. licensed victualler; J. H. Ungoed Thomas. 7, Lammas-street, solicitor; Edwin Job, Union-street, sanitary inspector; Jones junior. 10, St. Catherine-street, painter, etc., Rev. A. Hughes, Waterloo-terrace; Morris B- Owen, 6, The Parade, collegiate professor; G. B. Isaac, St. David's-avenue, civil engineer; W. Wil- liams, Waterloo-terrace, insurance agent; James A. id's Maguire, 8, St. David's-avenue, journalist. All pei-sons who have so enrolled are requested to attend the Guildhall. Carmarthen, on Friday, the 4th inst., at 7.15 p.m., to be sworn in and take the necessary oath. MALE VOICE CHOIR AND WAR RELIEF FUND. [To the Editor of the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL.] Sir,—At a recent meeting of the Working Com- mittee of the Carmarthen Male Voice Choir which was formed a few months ago, it was decided to give at an early date a concert in aid of the War Relief Fund. It is with a strong attachment to the public good that the choir is anxious to organise the concert, and the object of my writing is to ask the male singers in the town, and in particular first and second tenors, to lend their services to the choir for the purpose it now has in hand. We require no reasoning to convince us that it is very necessary that every effort should be made to alleviate the distress which war carries into domestic life, and it is hoped thnt at the next choir practice which will be held at the English Congregational Schoolroom on Tuesday evening next, the 8th instant, at 8 o"c]ock. a large number of new members wil be present.—Yours, etc., B. J. EVAN-8. Hon. Secretary. MAYOR'S WAR RELIEF FUND. Subscriptions already acknowledged— £ 5 2 s. 6d. Red Cross; JE61 18s. Prince of Wales; £204 17s. 6d., General Fund. Collections in St. Peter's. St. John's, and the Mission Churches, per Rev. Parry Griffiths— £ 30 Is. 8d.. Prince of Wales. Mr. D. Howell Thomas, Starling Park-£5 5s., Red Cross; i:2 2s., Prince of Wales'; jE5 5s.. General. Mr. J. Saer. Glannant-Ll Is.. Prince of Wales'; £5, general. Mr. J. 0. Morgan. 30- King-street— £ 2 Prince of Wales' JE5. General. Rev. Parry Griffiths— £ 1 Is., Red Cross: JE5, General. rr. D. Phillips. Picton Villtl-£.5. General. Dr. E. R. IV 11 artis-E2 2s., Prince of Wales' JE5 5s.. General. Rev. Principal Parry— £ 5, General. Mr. J. Richards. Penllwvn Park-:Cl Is., Prince of Wales'; L2 2s., General. lr". Dudley Hill-L2 Prince of Wales'; £1 GeneraL Mr. D. Williams. Penllwyn Park-:Cl Is., Prince of Wales' i:2 P-i.. General. Mr. J. Phillips Penllwyn Park— £ 1 Is., Prince of Wales' £ 2 2s.. General. Mr. G. James, Crown Stores— £ 1 Is.. Prince of Wales'; E2 2-s.. General. Mr. Rees Davies, Contractor-93 3s., General. Nicholas— £ 1 Prince of Wales'; E3, General. Mi. T. Da vies, Picton -terra ce-;Cl Is.. Prince of 1 A\- F,2 2s.. General. Mr. Dl. Lewis. King-street— £ 3 3s.. General. Mr. W. J. Winter, King-street— £ 1 Is., Prince of Wales'; £1 Is., General. Mr. H. Reeves, King-street-— £ 1 Is., Prince of Wale. £1 Is.. General. Mr. and Mrs. Beynon Jones. K,ng-,treet-;Cl Is.. Prince of Wales'; JB1 Is., General. Mr T. Cotiwil f>"lb -£1 Is.. Prince of Wales'; £1. 1- General. .srs. D. Jones and Sons, decorators— £ 1 Is., T' 'iir,, of \Va!e. JSl Is., General. Mi Lewis, 41. King-street— £ 1 Is.. Prince of W:de-' £1 1 General. Vli.-ses Griffiths. Penllwyn Park— £ 2 2s.. General. Messrs. G. Morgan and Son, architects— £ 2 2s., General. Mr-. Chur :htreet-£2. General. Mrs. M. Rees and Son-;Cl Is.. Prince of Wales' JB1 Is., General. .Messrs. Jon<>- Bros., St. Peter's-street— £ 1 Is.. Prirce of Wa'ie»'; £ 1 Is.. General. Mr. Ed. Lester. Gwynfa— £ 2 10s., General. Mr. W. J. Wilkins— £ 1 b., Prince of Wales'; £1 is., General. Mr. and Mrs. D. Harries, 44. Parcmain-street— 10, 6d.. Red Cross; JS1 Is., General. Mr. Jeremy, St. Beter's-srreet-5s.. Prince of Wales' £1 Is.. General. Messrs. T. Jeffreys and Son— £ 1 Is.. General. Mr. J. H. Thomas. Draper— £ 1 Is., General. Mr. H. Jones. 9. Mansel-street— £ i Is.Gener: Al I-. C. G. Brown, Greenhall— £ 1 is.. General. Mr. C. NasR Phillips. The Avenue— £ 1 General. Miss M. B. Spurrell, King-street— £ 1 Is., Prince of Wales'. Miss Claudia Spurrell. King-sreet— £ 1 Is.. Prince of Wales'. Miss Jessie Spurrell, King-street— £ 1 Is.. Prince of Wales'. Dr. Gibbon— £ 1 Is., Prince of Wales'. Mr. 1). King Nior.-an-il Is.. General. Mr. W. Williams. Roya] 6d.. Prince of Wales' 10s. 6d.. General. Mr. Howell-s. 9. St. Catherine-street— £ 1 Is., General. Mr. W. Evans, iFisbniongel.-L! Is., General. Mr. iiert Andrews. Spread Eag-le-El Is.. General. Miss Latimer Jones. The Parade-El Is. General. Miss Wade. Spilman-street— £ 1 Is.. General. Mr. Lewis Evans, Spilman-street— £ 1 Is.. General. Mr. D. Davies, Kmg-street—10s 6d., General. Mr. John Morris, Central Hotel—10s. 6d.. General. Mr. T. Jones, 1, Mansel-street—10s. General. Mr. Stacey. Mansel-street—10s. General. Mr. King. 12, Morley-street—10s. 6d.. General. Mr. Evans, 1, Morley-street—10s. General. Mr. Davies. Ysguborstone—10s. 6d., General. Mr. Scurlock, Pentremeuric—10s.. General. Mr. Morgan. Gorse Farm—10s. 6d.. General. Mr. J. Davies. grocer, King-street—10,s., General. Mrs. Humphreys, King-street—10s. 6d.. General. Mr. F. G. Humphreys, King-street—10s. 6d.. General. I Mr. Llewellyn, St. 6d.. General. Mrs. Parsons, St. 6d., General. Mr. E. Waters, St. Catherine-street—10s. 6d.. General. Mr. W. Licklev, Florist—10s. 6d., General. Miss Vaughan. Parade—10s.. General. Mr. G. Salt. King-street—2s. 6d., Prince of Wales; 5s., General. The Mother Superior. The Convent-ós., General. Mrs. Jones. Assembly Rooms—5s., General. Mrs. Lapham Thomas-5, General. Mr. 4athaniel Thomas—5s.. General. Mr. Lewis Davies, King-strcet-5s.. General. Mrs. S. Davies, 6. Mansel-street—5s., General. Miss NV, a D I>oroti-li, 3. Mansel-street—5s., General. Mrs. Mercer. 3, Mansel-street—5s., General. Mrs. Rees, Mansel-street—5s.. General. Mrs. Ensor, 19, Manse, General. Miss S. Jones, 20,Mansel-street—5s.. General. Miss L. Jones. 20, Mansel-street—5s., General. Miss S. Jones, 20, Mansel-sheet-58.. General. Mr. Wilford, 3, Morley-street-5s.. General. Mr. ( leaver. Llanllwch -Ni 1Il-5- General. Mr. T. Owen. 53. King-street—5s.. General. ve Mr. C. H. Carpenter—5s.. General. Mrs. Budge, The Granby—5s.. General. Mr. A. Vaughan. t. Peter s-street—5s., General. r. T. Bartlett. St. Peter's-street—5s.. General. Mr. G. \V. Lewis. 84, St. Catherine-street-& General. Mr. Morgan, 20, St. Catherine-street—5s., General. Mr. A. Savage—5s., General. Mr. Jones. 47. St. Catherine-street—5s.. General. Mrs. Jones. Cresselly Arms—5s.. General. Moo J. T. C'undy. King-street—2s. 6d., General. Mr. A. E. Walker. Kin 60., General. Mrs Morris, King-stn.et-2s. 6d.. General. Mr. D1. Peters—2s. 6d.. General. Mr. Lewis. 7, Mansel-street—2s. 6d., General. D-ivics. 16. Nt:ln 6d.. General. Mrs. Lloyd. 19. Mansel-street—2s. 6d.. General. Mrs. Thomas, 17. Morley-street—2s. 6d.. General. Mr. Jones. 18. Morley-street—2s. 6d., General. Mr. Cotrrell. 13. Morlev-str0ct-2s. 6d.. General. Mr. Croker. 7. Morley-street—2s. 6d., General. Mr. C. W ilford, 3. Morlev-street—2s. 6d.. General. Mws Evans. Greenhall-2s. 6d.. General. Mis, John. Greenhall—2s. 6d.. General. Miss Gibbon. Picton-te-rac<—2s. 6d.. General. Mr. Williams, Old Post-Office. Johnstown-2s. 6d., General. Mr. Lewis, Almor-2s. 6d., General. Rev. J. Davies. Pondside—2s. 6d., General. Mrs. Thomas. Tygwyn Farm—2s. 00., General. Mr. Evans, Penrheol Farm—2s. 6d., General '!r. T. Jones. Morfa iFarm—2s. 6d. Mrs. Ann Lewis 84. St.. Catherine-street—2s. 6d., General. Mrs. Stephens, 8a. St. Catherine-street—2s. 6d., General. Mr. Robinson, 33b. St. Catherine-street—2s. 6d., General. Mr. Jenkins 37. St. Cathprine-stre0t.-2s. 6d.. General. Mrs. Jones. 60. St. Cathesine-street—2s. 6d.. General. Mrs. Thomas, 32, Spilman-street—2s. 6d.. General. Mrs. R. Rowe. Official Receiver's Office—2s. 6d., General. Mr. D. Howl's. Pov d George—2s. 6d. Amounts under 2-s. 6d.—Is., Prince of Wales': B2 7s. &d.. General. Correction.—The subscription in week's issue accounted to Mr. E. G. Lester should read: Mrs. Lester. Furnace Lotl-e-E2 2s., Prince of Wales'; jB5, General. Owing to lack of space, further contributions can- not be acknowledged until next week.

f CARMARTHENSHIRE CORRESPONDENCE FOR TERRITORIALS. [u the Editor of the CARMABTHEX JOCRXAL.] SIR,-I would be pleased if you would kindly assist the Military Authorities in publishing the following in your local papers:—For information of Relatives and Friends of Territorials; Letters, etc., addressed to Territorials should bear the man's Regimental Number, Rank, and Full Name, the Regiment in which serving and where stationed. Al«o where enquiries are made respect- ing Territorials through Military Offices, the man's description as stated above should be given.— Yours faithfully, H. 0. PUGH, Secretary. Carmarthenshire T.F. AssociatioR. PONTARGOTHI. The interest that is taken by young Britishers in the time of national danger has been clearly demonstrated at the above pretty village. Masters Harold and Dick Lloyd, two sons of Mrs. Lloyd, Abercothi House, who are at present home for their midsummer holidays from Llandrindod Wells High School, have taken great interest in matters pertaining to the war lately, and Master Dick, who is only 12 years of age, who, no doubt, is possessed with his mother's activity and generosity, has during the vacation volunteered to make a collection towards the Territorial Fund, to secure shirts for the brave defenders of Britain's honour, and has eventually succeeded in collecting the handsome sum of JE3 14s. 4d. towards that object. GWAUN-CAE-GUR WEN. The Territorial Reserve.—Mr. D. Jenkins, hon. secretary of the Gwaun-cae-gurwen Volunteer Terri- torial Reserve, writes appealing to the Gwaun-cae- gurwen. Cwmgorse, and Lower Brynamman districts to support the recentlv-forrned Reserve. The meni- bers signify their will to take their share in the defence of their country in case of necessity. Sixty-three men have already enrolled, some of whom are married with families to maintain. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 7 o'clock, nrills are held. Mr. Jenkins says that up to now the drill* have taken place at Cwmgorse, but n should rhe members desire, a more convenient- centre could, no doubt be obtained. Competent and experienced men teach the drill, which in itself is an immensely interesting recreation. It is hoped at once to commence rifle practice. AMMANFORD. i Sailors' and Soldiers Families' Association.—In connection with the Ammanford (division of this Association, which was recently formed. steps have already been taken for the relief of dependents of men on active service. A local fund has been opened, and contributions will be thankfully re- ceived. The following arc- the officers for the divi- sion :—President, Mrs. Erne Hewlett. Wernoleu: vice-president, Mrs. J. W. Jones, The Vicarage: treasurer, Mr. D. R. Evans. Metropolitan Bank: hon. secretary. Mr. Emlyn Davies. Brynceri. Union- I street: committee—Ammanford. Bettws. Tirydail. and Pant-vffynnc:, Mrs. E. T'. Fisher. Wansbeck. and Mrs. Davies Tirydail House, Llandebie, Miss M. DuBuisson: Gorslas and Penygroes, Mrs. A. Brit- ten. Mrs. Davies. and Mrs. Morgan; Brynamman. Mrs. Gwilym Vaughan. Argocd, and Mrs. W. J. Williams, Ammanfryn; Gar-ant, Miss M. Morgan. Neuadd Mill; Gianamnian, Mis Huws. Bryncoed. Donation in Aid of the Relief Fund.—It was de- cided at a meeting of the Ammanford Hojse Show Committee, held on Wednesday, the 26tn ult.. Ald. W. N. Jones. Dyffryn. presiding, to vote LaO towards the local Relief Fund. Recruiting.—Lord Kitchener's appeal for recruits for his second Army Corps has already met with a ready response, and a large number of young men from Ammanford and the <mrroundinsr districts have enlisted at the Drill Hall. Ammanford, which is the recruiting centre. It is with regret that several lists of subscribers to the various funds have unavoidably been held over until next week owing to extreme pressure upon the space, caused mainly by our being obliged to reduce the size of the paper owing to the shortage in the supply of paper by the manufacturers. RECRUITING IN WEST WALES. Recruiting for the Welsh Horse Regiment in West Wales has been brisk, and it is announced that the Carmarthen. Pembroke, and Cardigan Squadrons i- now practically complete. Owing to the very strict selection, bowc-ver, only 60 or 70 men have been accepted out of nearly 200 on the list. All the men not accepted have been asked to report them- se4-(,s to the nearest recruiting officer with a view to their joining the 100,000 Army.

«. CARDIGANSHIRE I NEW QUAY. We understand that Major Longcroft, Llanina, is now with his corps at the front. Major Long- croft has more than once distinguished himself as a master of air-craft. At a meeting of the New Quay Regatta Com- mittee held on Thursday evening in last week, it was decided to make a contribution of £ 15 towards the Prince of Wales Relief Fund. and also JB5 towards the local branch of the Red Cross Society. The proceeds of the entertainment of the pierrot troupe held on Wednesday evening in last week, amounting to close on £12, were divided between the same funds. LLANFIIIANGEL AR-ARTH. Mr. Evan Davies, son of Mrs. Davies, Dolbant- an. and wiio is employed at the G.P.-O., Cardin. is now at the front with the Royal Engineers. In his letters home he speaks in glowing terms of the reception given the British Troops in France. 1ï. Tom Davies. brother of the above, lias also volunteered, having joined the Royal Engineers. He expects to serve at Chatham for training, previous to leaving for t.he front, and on Sunday he bid farewell to his family and friends. They both are sure to fight valiantly for their King and Country, and have set a noble example to others. Let us hope both will return covered with glory. HENLLAN. On Saturday evening, a public meeting was held at the Hall. Henllan, presided over by the Rev. E. J. Davies. rector of Bangor Teifi and Henllan. Capt. Lewes. Llvsnewydd. pointed out that a movement was on foot to obtain funds to- wards a Teify-side bed at the Welsh Hospital. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for collecting towards the project. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE /LAMPETER) AND THE WAR. The following appeal has been sent by Principal Bebb to the students of St. David's College — I have no doubt that here. as at other Universities and University Colleges, the authorities will see that every student who respond, to the imperative call of the country for personal 01Ti('n ,yil1 receive the utmost possible consideration in regard to academic standing, scholarships, &c. I The ('a]1 for men is the imperative need of the I I moment. and T should feel that I was not doing my ) dutv as Principal, if ] did not remind every student and intending student that he must seriously con- sider his obligation to respond to that call. I am triad to say Mr. Whitfield has applied for I and obtained a commission in the tem- porary army. and will. T hope, return to the college later, and I shall be proud to learn that many of those qualified by age, health. &c.. Ilap, felt able to offer themselves for training or service at this critical moment. In view of the necessity of making arrangements it will be a convenience to know as soon as possible who intend to be ill residence next term. I

PEMBROKESHIRE A meeting to arrange for collections in aid of the Prince of Wales' and other war funds was held I at the Market. Pembroke Dock. on Saturday evening. It was organised by the Mayor of Pem- broke (Mr. W. Robinson). An inspirited address was delivered by Mr. Marlay Sampson. Haverford- west. secretary of the Pembroke County War Fund Committee, and arrangements were made to proceed with collections. The total amount promised already approaches £ 3.000, and a sum of £ 200 has been voted to thn County Red Cross Society. The Mayor of Tenby's branch of the County War Fund now amount, to about £ 500. Among the principal c c ributions are the following- The Hon. Herbe C. Lewis £ 100. Captain Hughes Morgan EIOO. M David Harrison £ 100.

WAR GOSSIP. We hear that Col. Llovd-Harries, Llwyndewi, has submitted his name to the War Office for ser- vice at the front. There are on board the flagship of Admiral Beatty, which took part in the naval battle in the North Sea, two young men from LlanJlio, viz., Jimmy Leith, son of Mrs. Leith, New-road, and T. Williams, son of the late Mr. Williams, veterinary surgeon. Two natives of Ammanford are also on board the same ship. Mrs. Griffiths, wife of Col. Griffiths, of the Re- mount Department, has very kindly offered to entertain until fur rher notice all Boy Scouts who are on messenger duy at the Barracks and Terri- torial Office, and also those who assist in the work of exercising horses. The Scoutmaster is pleased to say that Mrs. Griffiths has consented to act as bon. member of the troop. Mrs. Stephens, Pelican Hotel. Ferryside, has pre- sented the Carmarthen Troop of Boy Scouts with a life size photograph of Lieut.-Gen. Baden Poweli. The fourth practice in connection with the British Red Cross Society was held yesterday (Thursday) at the Intermediate School field under the instruc- tion of Scoutmaster Humphries. Dr. E. R. Wil- liams attended and inspected them in ambulance and stretcher drills. Mr. T. Lyons, at one time in the clerical depart- ment at the Carmarthen Barracks during the Militia, period under Captain (now Colonel! Turner, has obtained a commission as quarter-mast«er with the honorary rank of lieutenant in the Flying Corps. Mr. Lyons was well-known and very popular at Carmarthen, and married a Carmarthen lady, who has since died. The Rev. W. F. Rees. son of Mrs. Rees, Tyn- park. Llanfihangel, who is a chaplain of His 'Majesty's ship "Devonshire," is a Cardiganshire man. Mr Vincent Williams, son of Mr D. T. Williams, bookbinder, Carmarthen. has six brother-in-laws serving their King and Country. Four of them are in the Regular Army and two in the Marines. Mr. W. Cooper Lewis and Mr. Walter Evans, both of St. Catherine-street, have both been finally approved for service with the Welsh Horse. The former took part in the South African War. National Reservists (Class I.) may now enlist, and when approved of will receive the 210 bounty. All non-commissioned officers will be promoted to their former rank forthwith. That good old veteran, ex-Sergt.-Major Kettley, is rendering valuable service attending to the welfare of the horses of the Remount, Mr. Harry Davies. sculptor, Carmarthen, has a wonderfully preserved map of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. He has also in his possession the actual credentials of Lieut. James Murray Pent- land—(whose great-grandson is now serving at the front)—the officer who, under Sir George Cock- burn, took Napoleon to St. Helena on board H.M.S. Northumberland. This officer's remains now lie at St. Anne's Church, Cwmffrwd. The War Office on Wednesday night issued the irst list of names available of officers killed, woun- ied, and missing in the recent fighting by the British Expeditionary Force. Amongst the list were the following:—Killed: Col. R. C. Bond, King's Own Yorks (son-in-law of General Tyler, of Llantrithyd); Lieut. A. Windsor-Clive, Cold- stream Guards (son of the Earl of Plymouth). Joseph Hoare. son of ex-P.C. Hoare. of Laughame. i." among the volunteers to the front. He is only 14 years of age. and takes the rank of bugler. The residents of Llandrindod are up in arms, and declare that they will take the law into their own hands. They are determined that Germans residing in the neighbourhood shall quit at an early stage. If tfiey leavethe neighbourhood many men will enlist. The people are furious when they think of the treatment being meted out by the Germans to the British. Belgians, and French. Llandrindod folk have expres^d a wish that Germans in this country should be shown no mercy. The Ferryside football team have enlisted en bloc for the front; as good a lot as could be found in a day's march. Gunner Phil Davies. son of Mr. T. Davies. of the JOTRNAL staff, has written home from the front, where he is in the thick of it. The following appeal from a Carmarthen boy, affectionately known as "Bonnv." ought to be irresistible. He writes us as follows:—"Comrades, I I went up to the Barracks. Carmarthen, to join the soldiers. ?n1 they refused to do so. I am a strong listy man. and my age is 24 years, height 5.9. we'erht lOst. 71b. Whv should they refuse me as Ki+chener wants 100.000 men. and they duty is not to refuse any man that is fit for foreign service, so I will do my best to fight for my King and Country as long as the War will last." The recruiting spirit is strong at Llanstephan, several batches of recruits left there for Carmar- then this week. A strong and enthusiastic appeal would undoubtedly bring a lot more from the district. Capt. W. J. Scott. R.N.. son of Mrs. Sct, Llanstephan. is one of the officers in the embarka- tion at Southampton. Mr. Havdn Williams, who paid a visit to the camp at Dale. was struck by the fine bonny ap- nearnnee of the men. Several of the Carmarthen boys had so changed for the better that Mr. Wil- liams hardly knew them. Upon enquiring- as to whether thev lacked anything. "No." they all replied, "we have plenty of srood food, plenty of work. well treated by the officers, but-we could do with some cigarettes. They deserve it. Per- haps our kind patriotic readers will come to the rescue.

RED CROSS OPERATIONS WARNING TO RED CROSS WOSKEnS. Sir William Butler uttered a note of warning to over-zealous ladies who desire to assist in Red C ross work when he opened a military Service Exhibition at the Institute of Hygiene, London, on Monday afternoon. Sir William Butler waS inclined to think that there was a little want of restraint in the work that was being done. He wished to pay a tribute to the splendid work that was being done by the women of this country in this great, crisis, but, at the same time, he would point out that there should be a certain amount of regulation and control. It was natural that there should be some emotional ex- citement, which meant the immediate throwing out of an enormous amount of energy, but they should bear m mind that the stress was not now. but later on. Then it would be far greater than anyone apprehended. He did not wish to discourage anyone, but he seriously urged women to husband their resources for a bit. By all means, work now, but do not exhaust your energies and resources before the stress is felt," cauflioned Sir William, who pro- ceeded to explain that in the ensuing months ladies could at the Institute of Hygiene receive practical instruction not only in first-aid and sick nursing. but also in invalid cookery, and in the making of the right sort of materials and Red Cross re- quirements. Dr. Scholefield agreed with Sir William that now was the time for women to acquire that skill in nursing and eookinsr that would be required when stress would be felt. PROMISE OF HELP. FOR THE RED CROSS SOCIETY. I hereby promise to supply the following for the hospital work of the Carmarthenshire Branch of the Red Cross Society (Here fill in list of articles). and to give a donation of £ should hospital work be called for. Name Address Fill this up, cut it out, and send it to Editor of the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL. PRINCE OF WALES' NATIONAL RELIEF FUND. [To the Editor of the CARMARTHEN JOURNAL.] Sir.—With your permission may I remind all those intending to contribute to the a-bove fund to help to close our county contribution as &oon as possible, owing to unforeseen circumstances we are somewhat late in the field. Subscriptions may be sent to myself or to any of the banks in the county. I hope that the public realises that in the present war our county forces serving are enormously in excess of those for whose families we provided during the uoer war.—Yours faithfully, H. DAVIES-EYANS. Highmead, Llanybyther, South Wales. R.S.O. list September. 1914.

OLD SCHOLARS' FORCE OLD PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITY MEN. A CALL TO ARMS.—WANTED, 5,000 MEN AT ONCE. The Old Public School and University Men's Committee makes an urgent appeal to their fellow Public School and University Men to act once enlist in these battalions, thus upholding the traditions of their Publio Schools and Universities. For full particulars, apply to the Local Re- cruiting Officer. Sergt. Walter Spurrell, i7, King- street, Carmarthen. THE WAR. G. C. DEAN, THE TAILOR, Wishes to state that he will pay return fare within 20 miles of Swansea to any customer placing an order for any garment upon production of Railway Ticket. Ticket can be produoed after the order is given. British made, cut by expert cutters. Smart Rainproof Overcoat 30/ to order or ready made. Smart Tweed Suit 35/- to order. Noted "Lierapnon" Blue Serge 37/6 to order. PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS 22, CASTLE STREET, SWANSEA.

BOROUGH OF CARMARTHEN EUROPEAN WAR. SPECIAL CONSTABLES. I am anxious to enrol a Force of Special Con- 7 stables, age 18 years and upwards, who will volun- teer for duty without payment during the continu- ance of the above war. As in many towns, there has been an excellent and most ready response to such an appeal. I am convinced that a large number of the male resi- dents of Carmarthen will respond. The duties of such constables will mainly be that of guarding vulnerable points in the Borough. Th hours of duty will not be more than four hours duration, and it is hoped that no man will be called upon to do more than 12 hours weekly. If you cannot enlist in the Army. here is your opportunity to help. BE SOMETHING. DO SOMETHING. further particulars .may be had at my office, 3re names of all wishing to enrol will be taken. A. KILLICK MAYALL. Head Constable.

THE WELSH HORSE SOME OF THE COMMISSIONS. The folio wins: are among some of the commissions in the Welsh How Regiment which has been sub- mitted to the War Office for sazetting :— COMMANDING OFFICER. HUGH EDWARDES LORD KENSINGTON. D.S.O.. St. Bride's. Little Haven, Pembrokeshire. Peer of the Realm. Late lieutenant 15th King's Hussars. SECOND IN COMMAND. Major the Hon. William BAILEY, Glanusk Park, Crickhowell. Late 11th Hussars. LIEUTENANT AND QUARTERMASTER. Owen Thomas. 26. Park-court. Clapham Park-road. London. S.W. Independent means. Late Eastern Mounted Rifles. MAJORS (FOUR). Francis Herbert Goldthorp. Elmsfield, Newport-road, Cardiff. Retired major (Indian Cavalry). Herbert Owain Pugh, D.S.O.. of Mount Hill, Carmarthen, secretary to the United Counties Territorial Association. Late Lumsden's Horse (Indian Forces) and South African Constabulary. Arthur Owen Vaughan, of The Vron. Dinas Powis, Glamorgan. Late Rimington's Scouts. George Robert Powell, of Tynewydd. Hirwain, Glamorgan. Twenty years' experience in Regular and Militia Forces. CAPTAINS (FOUR). John Gordon Rees. of Penydarren Pa.rk, Crick- howel!. mining engineer. Late loth Hussars. Reserve of Officers. Alexander Ernest. Burchardt-Ashton, of Llandogo Pricry. Chepstow. Late 4th Dragoon Guards and Royal Gloucester Hussars. (Yeomanry). Reserve of Officers. James Job Pugh Evans. of Lovesgrove. Aberyst- wyth. Late 2nd Battalion Roval Welsh .Fusiliers (West India). Ernest Edmund Henry Mallet the Earl of Lisburne, of Crosswood, Aberystwyth. Peer of the Realm. Late Scots Guards. Among the lieutenancies are the following local names FIRST LIEUTENANTS. Cyril Roderick Roch, of Tenby Club. Tenby. gentle- man. independent means. Late Imperial Yeo- manry. George Rice Pryce, of Peihtyll. Bow-street, near Aberystwyth. Late Cape Mounted Rifles. SECOND-LIEUTENANTS. William Prothoroe Roch, M.F.H., of Plasybridell. Cilgerran. Late Behar Light Horse. John Gurbut.t Hutchinson, of Hill-side, Whitland. Late Officers' Training (Jorps and Field Artillery (Volunteers). The attached officers, such as adjutant, medical officer, and veterinary surgeon, have not yet been nominated.

KIDWELL Y NOTES On Friday in last week the St. Mary s Parish Church Choir had their annual outing. A very pleasant day was ;-pent at Llanstephan, where lunch and tea were partaken of at the Castle Inn. The members, who were accompanied by the Vicar, curate and organist, visited the many beauty spots in the pretty village, including the Old Castle, the Sticb" and the wishing well of St.. Anthony. The marriage took place at tiie Registry Office, Llanelly, on Saturday last of Miss Mary Jeremy, only daughter of Mr. Dd. Jeremy, Priory-street, and Mr. Arthur Joshua. Pinged Hill. The pulpit of the Parish Church wa-s occupied at both morning and evening services on Sunday last by the Rev. Geo. T. Gravell. youngest son of Mr. and Mn. Wm. Graved, Gordon-terrace. The rev. gentleman delivered two admirable sermons which were very favourably commented on by those who heard them. There is evidently a bright f titiii-e in store for Mr. Gravell as a preacher. s On Tuesday, die hot inst.. at the Registry Office, Llanelly. the wpdding took place of Mrs. Alice Ann Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas, New-street. Kidwelly. and Mr. Ernest Sunn. of Neath. After the ceremony the happy couple motored to Porthcawl, where the honeymoon is being spent.

1ST CARMARTHEN TROOP OF SCOUTS.—Orders for week:—Wednesday: Parade on Barracks' Square, 7.30 p.m. Thursday: Parade on Barracks' Square, 2 p.m. sharp. Full uniform with staves. Band to attend. Ambulance drill. Note: All members of above Troop are earnestly requested to attend on Wednesday evening, as there is an important matter to discuss.—By order. Pred G. Humphreys, Scoutmaster, Carmarthen. 1st September, 1914. F AIRS FOR SEPTEMBER.—The following is a list of markets and fairs, and every care has been taken to ensure accuracy :—Dryslwyn, 7; Llany- byther, 7; Llandilo Bridge, 7; Haverfordwest, 7; Llandovery, 8; Carmarthen. 9: Cross Inn, 10; Llandilo Í4; Whitland, 15 Llangadock, 17; Allty- walis. 17; Llanboidy. 18; Llangadock, 18; Lam- peter, 19; Newcastle-Emlyn, 21; Llandilo Bridge, 21: Haverfordwest 22; Maenclochog (hiring). 22; Narborth (hiring), 22; Maencloohog (pig). 23; P"nvbont. 26: Trelech. 25: Pontardulais, 25; Whitland (hiring). 25; Pontardawe, 26; Llan- ddarog. 27; Llandilo, 28.

MARRIAGE. MASON—JONES.—August 29th, at Llanstadwell Parish Church, by the Rev. D. L. Davies (brother-in-law of the bride), assisted by the Rev. T. M. Jones. rector of Henry's Mote (uncle of the bride), and Rev. Henry Evans. curate, Donald S. Mason, son of Mr. George Mason, Pembroke Dock, to Beatrice Cecil, second daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Jones, vicar of Llanddarog. DEATH. PHILLIPS.-On August 27th. at Picton Court, Llandovery. Thomas Phillips (clerk to the magis- trates in the Llandovery Division). Aged 57 years.

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Later Jll the morning she engaged at intervals two other German vessels, who were encountered in the confused fighting which followed, and, in company with the Fearless and the Light Cruiser Squadron, contributed to the sinking of the cruiser Mainz. In these encounters the Arethusa's speed was re- duced to 10 knots, and many of her guns were dis- abled, and at 1 o'clock she was about to be at- tacked by two other cruisers of the German Town class when the Batt,le Cruiser Squadron most op- portunely arrived and pursued and sank these new antagonists. The arnaoured protection, speed, and fighting qualities of the Arethusa class have now been vindicated, and mis is satisfactory in view of the fact that a large number of these valuable and unique vessels will join the Fleet in the next few months. It must be remembered that the Arethusa had oidy been commissioned a few days before as an emergency ship and that the officers and crew were new to each other and to her. In these circum- stances the series of actions which they fought during the morning is extremely creditable and adas another page to the annals of a famous ship. Although only two of the enemy's destroyers were actually observed to sink, most of the 18 or 20 boats rounded up and attacked were well pun- ished and only saved themselves by scattered flight. The superior gun-power and strength of the Brit- ish destroyers ship for ship was conclusively de- monstrated. The destroyers themselves did not hesitate to engage the enemy's cruisers both with guns and torpedoes with hardihood, and two of them—the Laurel and Liberty-got knocked about in the process. Intercepted German signals and other informa- tion from German sources confirms tht- report of Rear-Admiral Beatty as to the sinking of the third German cruiser, which now appears to have been the Ariadne. The British destroyers ex- posed themselves to considerable risk in endeav- ouring to save as many as. possible of the drown- ing German sailors. The British officers present vouch for the fact that German officers were ob- served firing at their own men in the water with pistols, and that several were shot before their eyes under thrse peculiar circumstances. Tin- rlestrover Defender was actually picking un wounded with her boats when she was driven off by the approach of another German cruiser and had to leave two of her boats, containing one officer and nine men. behmd. It was feared that these had been made prisoners, but happily Sub- marine "E 4" arrived and brousrht the British party home. As it was not possible to accommo- 's date the 30 Germans in the submarine, they were allowed to return to Germany in the boat under the charge of an over-lieutenant, who was un- wonndod. The complements of the five German vessels known to have been sunk aggregated about 1,200 officers and men. all of whom, with the exception of these 30 and about 300 wounded and unwound- Pel prisoners, perished. Besides this there is the loss, which m'lst have !X'I'n severe, on board the German torpedo-boat and other cruisers which did not sink during the action. The total British casualties amounted to 69 killed and wounded, among whom must, however, be included killed two officers of exceptional merit —Lieutenant-Commander Niger! K. W. Barttelot and Lieutenant Eric W. P. Westmacott. All the British ships will be fit for servict in a week or ten iin vs.. The success of this operation was due in the first instance to the information brought to the Admir- alty by the submarine officers, who have during the pasr three weeks showed extraordinary daring and enterprise in penetrating the enemy's" waters. The First Lord has telegraphed to the American Ambassador at Berlin desiring- him to inform Grand Admiral von Tirpitz that his son has been saved and 1- unwounded. GERMANY ADMITS DEFEAT. A German wireless message received by the 1far- coni Company, dated Berlin. August 30 says:- The naval fngagement near Heligoland is treated hy. the I ri's« a< without significance and a. one which cannot affect the general situation. Fight- Ing. took plare apparently within range of the Heligoland forts, which w unable to use their guns owing to the thick weather. TUESDAY. ABSENCE OF NEWS. ANXIOl'S OUTLOOK. There is no news to-day, but a strategy of the Germans is still further revealed. Obscure as the position at the front is, there seems no doubt that the German advance is being pressed turwurd. At one point in the centre of the Allied line tin- Fr(i)ch troops Ruocoodcd in beating- the enemy back as far as Guise. This. however, was announced by the French Ministry of War on Simdaj. and since then the same authoritv has issued the significant information that on our left that progress of the German wing has forced us to give ground." It appears to be certain, too, that the German forces have made considerable pro- gress in the direction of La ifei-e, which is 68 miles north-east of Paris. < I'lie -(Itdiietioii, drawn by the" Times" Military Correspondent from such conflicting information as 's. available is that the British Army is now tem- porarily in the second line, and that on the left wing of the Allies the enveloping movement of the Germans is being carried forward with their custom- ary energy. Amiens, he thinks, may already be in German hands, and the most northerly port now open for use in connexion with the British line of communication is probably Havre. There are rumours that already German troops are being moved back through Belgium to meet the Russian advance in East Prussia, but It would he foolish m the extreme to give anv credence to ■JK'h rumours until they are thoroughly substan- tiated. It has been clear throughout that the primary «r^ German Commander-in-Chief was to jnite the Allies in France hip and thigh, to shatter eir resistance, to bring France to her knees, to t'>rr?,\ into Great Britain, and by a triuniph- the °"try.in»°.Pffl»8 free himself in time to meet si«i J rss'?n invasion before it could get within hith £ atPS °f Bcr!in" Xt is also clear that tnerto the Russian advance in East Prussia has for fie; a which makes it vitally necessary at ti.n° 1C,orrnftn Commander to weaken his strength th* l'ecis,ve P?mt- That point at the moment is road bo Pans, and there he still requires his full number of effectives to have any chance of overcoming the resistance now prepared by the Allies. The latest news from the Eastern seat of war seems to show that the Russians have taken the measure of the Austrian offensive movement into Russian Poland. Their advance in Galieia has been desperately resisted by the Austrians find a long-drawn-out battle has been -fought. As a result the Russians are now believed to he approaching Lemberg. An official statement was issued last night insist- ing upon the gravity of the crisis and the urgent necessity of obtaining recruits to supplement the 1,9,0.000 men who have already joined the colours. Lord Kitchener has asked for the assistance of all political parties in the accomplishment of this task. His request" has met with an instant response and a joint Parliamentary Committee has been appointed to ta.ke all necessary steps. It is understood that the meeting: at the Guildhall which is to be addressed by the Prime Minister will be held on Friday, though this is subject to Mr. A&quitVs convenience. WEDNESDAY. GREAT BATTLE STILL RAGING. RUMOURS OF A RUSSIAN CHECK. There is nothing of note from the front, but it is evident that there is no cause for alarm. In spite of the determined resistance of the Allied Army, the tide of battle in France seems to roll steadily backwards towards Pans. It was an- nounced ■ yesterday that the defences of Paris were being prepared to resist the invaders. But though this has an ill look, the situation is by no means desperate, and, as the Times Military Corre- spondent points out to-day, Paris is not in 1914 as it was in 1870. the crucial point of the war. The line of battle is so extensive, the news that emerges from the conflict so fragmentary and conflicting, that no man can iay what the final result may be. At one point, almost exactly on a line ruied straight from Mons to Paris, the steady pressure of the enemy has forced the line backwards. But the Irien-ch official statement issued yesterday declares that nowhere hitherto have our armies been really broken through," while •"on the right, after partial checks we have taken the offensive. The enemy has retired before us." In Galieia everything points to a brilliant success for the Russian invading army. which has pene- trated to the line of Dniester, lai to the south of Lemberg. In East Prussia, on the other hand, there are in- dications that the Russians have -met with a severe check. The tone of the Press of St. Petersburg (said to have been renamed Petrogradi is one of confi- dent anticipation that such reverses are only tem- porary and must soon be restored. The men of London and the Provinces have evi- dently realized since Sunday that the success of Great Britain and her Allies against Germany can only be ensured by large additions to the British forces in the field. No one doubted that as soon as this i vas really understood recruits would come forward in abundance. Monday saw more men joining the Colours than any day since the war began, and yes- terday easily eclipsed Monday's record. The Joint Parliamentary Committee entrusted with the duty of carrying out the recruiting cam- paign has now formulated its plans. The whole strength of the party organizations throughout the country is to be devoted to this object. The details are being arranged under the supervision of the Party W hips in the House of Commons and the House of Lord-, and the Committee is taking full advantage of expert advice which has been placed at its disposal. The meeting at the Guildhail on Friday will open the campaign. It will be ad- dressed by the Prime Minister and bv Mr. Bonar Law. If war has had no very great effect upon the prices of provisions in Great Britain, if our women and children are safe from harm, if our merchant ships and those of neutrals'can for the most part sail the seas with security, all this is due to the-vigilance of the Fleet.. The "Times' Correspondent at St. Petersburg compares the treatment of Russians in Germany with ttJat ^ernians 'n Russia. In Anwerp it is said President Wilson has told the German Emperor that if German troops continue to destroy Belgian 'ls alHj| to levy war contributions, the United es will increase the taxes upon German resi- dents and institutions in order to provide an indem- nity for Belgium. The King received at Buckingham Palace yester- day the members of the Belgian mission who are proceeding to the United States to-dav. In an ad- dress presented to his Majesty thev expressed the gratitude of Belgium for the intervention of Great Britain. The King replied in cordial and sympath- etic terms. THURSDAY. RETREATING ON PARIS. CAPTURE OF GERMAN GUNS. There would seem to be evidence that the German attack is weakening. The capture of ten German guns by the British is noteworthy. It is still necessary to await with patience the event of the battle in France. One piece of excel- lent news ia contained in an official communica- tion issued in Paris yesterday. A German cavalry corps marching on the forest of Compiegne was engaged by the British, who must have scored a considerable success, since they 10 guns from the Germans. For the rest it seems that the line now held by the left flank of the Allied Army is the valley of the Oise, running diagonally from the north-past of Parts to Compiegne, and thence through Noyon to La Fere. Up this Valley the mam attack of the German Army seems to have pressed. La Fere itself-™, 'I fJSS, o° first-class importance—hns evidently been in Ger- man hands for some days. Farther west and north the Allied Army if vague indications are to be trusted, holds its' own m the neighbourhood of Lnon and Rethel. It« z bE"081"0"'that cn'r<>nch ar?eS defeat of Austro-Hungarian troops r» \n J* communication issued by the Russian General Staff. The loss of the Austrians was evidently very heavy. A message from Rome announces that the Austro-Hungarian Government has arranged to evacuate Lemberg. The Russian defeat in East Prussia is now ad- mitted in Petrograd, but it is said to have been ':n affair of purely local importance. The official explanation is that is has been necessary to dis- pose of the armies of Austria before proceeding seriously with the invasion of Prussia. Rumania has issued repeated warning to Turkey, insisting upon the danger of actions by the Turkish Government likely further to complicate the situ- ation. Rumania would regard in the most serious light any such action by the militant section of the Ottoman Government. Both Antwerp and Paris have again been visited by German aircraft. A Zeppelin attempted to drop bombs over Antwerp, but is said to have been repulsed by artillery fire. The attack on Paris was made from an aeroplane, but little damage seems to have been done. t