The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

Tithe Redemption EFFECT ON WELSH CHURCH DISENDOWMENT. In tiic House on Commons on Tuesday, Mr. Proikem moved the second reading of the Tit no Bill, which imposed a temporary limit ci. the vallie of tithe rent-charges, pnd, on the other hand, increased the facilities for their redemption. The period of the limit would be seven years. He would be very glad if there could be uni- versal redemption, but the difficulties were too great.—Mr. Llewelyn Williams (R.. Carmarthen Boroughs) said that he should move in Committee stage that the measure should not apply to Wales and Monmouth- shire. Under the Welsh Church Act the tithe would have to be redeemed by the Welsh county councils after the war, at the rate of j5109. That would be a crying. injustice by compelling the Welsh county councils to buy at £ 109 they would be add- ing at least £ 400,000 to the property of the Welsh Church. They should either exclude Wales, from the Bill or, when the, Welsb Church Act came into operation, they should be allowed to redeem the tithes at par. The Bill would torpedo the Welsh Church Act because it would make it im- possible to bring it into operation with any chance of success.—Sir Owen Philipps fU., Chester) said Mr. Llewelyn Williams had stated that the effect of the Bill wå., to hand over B400,000 to the Church in Wales. That was absolutely inaccurate. Whether the value of the tithe increased or decreased it would ryot in any way affect the Church in Wales if the Welsh Church Act came into operation at the end of the way, for the reason that the present incumbents took a life interest in the tithe. If the Church received a larger sum in commuta- tion then in exactly the same proportion a larger sum would be paid to the incum- bents.—The Bill was read a second time.

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T ki h WAR. THURSDAY. Sir Douglas Haig's despatch on Tuesday night reported of the big battle between Cambrai and St. Quentin that progress con- tinued to be made aiong the whole front. This morning we learn with what result. Cambrai-whwh correspondents on the spot report to have been reduced by the retreat- ing enemy to a lieap of ruins—is now ours, and we are cleaning up the city. Our line has gone forward several miles, so as to include Bertry, which is within five miles of Le Cateau, and the important junctions of Busigny and Bohain. Except for a few short, isolated sections, in fact, the Cam- brai-St. Quentin railway is in our hands. The captures on Tuesday included 11,000 prisoners and over 200 guns. This front runs for twenty-one miles, and the enemy employed twonty-three divisions on it on Tuesday. It is one of the necessary condi- tions of the AHied advance in this enlarg- ing salient that with every step the Ger- mans go back they are rapidly lengthening, not shortening, their line. Yet to shorten it, and so conserve their diminishing man- power and relieve the strain on their sup- plies, has been their recent tactics wherever possible. There can be no pretence in this case that they are not being forced back, but are withdrawing "according to plan.' They have been obviously beaten. In last night's Briti&h communique the Comman- der-in-Chief pays a splendid tribute to his Armies. Only their stubborn endurance and determined spirit have permitted them to pass to the offensive with such conspicu- ous success. "By their heroics action in defence and in attack," he says, "our men from all p;rt ol the British Emipre ha,Ve proved themselves soldiers of the highest order" Since August 21 the First, Third, ,and Fourth Armeis have broken through the entire enemy's defensive zones, includ- ing the Hindenburg system, on a front of over thirty-five miles, from St. Qnentin to Arras. In that period they have taken 110,000 prisoners and 000 guns. Tuesday's brilliant attack by Franco-American troops gave them possession of Cpnsonvoye, Bra- bunt, Haumont, and Beaumont. These villages were in French hands when the Germans began their great attempt on Ver- dun in February, 1916. On both banks of the river tht- enemy has been driven almost completely from the scene of that memor- able struggle. Prisoners t'lken on Tuesday, 3, 000 with guns and material. It is re- ported on good authority, but not officially confirmed, that the Turkish Cabinet has fallen. Both Enver and Talaat are said to have resigned, the latter being succeeeded .is Grand Vizier by Ahmed Tewfik Pasha, formerly Ottoman Ambassador in London. FRIDAY. Our troops have entered Le Cateau. From there, northwards, they hold the general line of the RiVer Selle, to the neighbourhood of ScAesmes, which is twelve miles east of Cambrai. This represents their maximum advance since the battle opened on Tuesday. Further south they have pushed well east of the two railway junctions, Busigny and Bohain. This splen- did progress appears to have been made at first in the face of a stiffened resistance. The battle has ended in a complete victory for the Allies. By the capture of Le Cateau is emphaised the menace of this whole advance to the German positions from the Oise to the Argonne. A general re- treat of the enemy along that Jine may be anticipated immediately. Between the Scarpe and Lens also our patrols are ad- vancing. They are close to Douai, where fire' are again reported. All Rangier to the Murman railway and coast is now re- moved. Germany has withdrawn a large portion of her forces from Finland, where probably she has not now more than 6,000 men. The victories in the West are also re- flected elsewhere in Russia, Germany's hold on which has greatly weakened. The pea- sants ;n the Ukraine are giving increasing trouble, and her control of the Biack Sea is threatened. In Palestine the Allies are now standing on the line Beirut-Rjayak-Damas- cu5, and the Turks have evacuated the whole country south of Homs. We are thus operating with large forces 500 miles from our main base in Egypt, and 150 from our railhead m Palestine, in a country de- nuded of supplies. Our prisoners are now ever 75,000. Of the entire strength of the three rounded-up Turkish Armies only 17.000 (4,000 effective rifles) have escaped. The Irish ma'fiboati "Leinster" was tor- pedoed yesterday morning. No details are to hand. MONDAY, Austria and Turkey are stated to have informed Germany that if she, with them, cannot come to terms with the Entente Powers, they may be compelled to take separate" 'action.. From the sea to the Meuse the Germans are in retreat. They still cling to the St. Gobain hinge, but only, if possible, to keep open the door of escape. An immediate withdrawal from the 'massif' would cause a congestion of communications for the armies retreating towards the Aii-ne further east. The enemy has cleared out of the Flandars coast, leaving, nothing floating and nothing in the air, and only some big guns. As a precaution he hiais .sunk vessels to block Ostend and Zeebrugge, as we did there earlier. Nortli o{ the Scarpe the British, pushing on Douai, have passed the Dro- court-Queant line along more than half its length and reached the Lens-Douai railway at Beaumont and Quiery-la-Motte. They have also got to Henin Lietard, further north, on the road to Garvin. Attacking yesterday morning in the Le Cateau salient, our troops occupied the village of St. Aubert, north-west of Solesmes. This brings them within less than seven miles or the enemy's main lateral line of com- munications via Hirson to Metz. The cap- ture of this line here would endanger the enemy's forces operating north of Valen- ciennes. Yesterday also we took Briastre, and, in the angle between the Selle and the Scheldt Canal, Iwuy, making progress on the rising ground to the east. The enemy reacted strongly, but unsuccessfully. East of-the St. Gobain Forest the Germans' re- treat is continued, from the Soissons-Laon roid to Grand Prt". French and Italian forces are flowing them up from the Chemin-des-Damos. Our French Allies have crossed the Suippe. at seweral points, and here, also, the enemy is withdrawing. Bv its operations beyond Machault yester- day General Gouraud's Army has extended the salient, now four or five miles deep, driving the Germans back upon Vouzies. There are many rumours current about the possible abdication of the Kaiser, which receive credencfe in Eurooean capitals. They a.re entirely unconfirmed and are probably "made in Germany The accounts of the torpedoing of the Irish packet boat "Lein- ster" show that she suffered two attacks, the second blowing her to pieces. There were on board 687 passengers and a crew of about 70. and the loss is estimated .at 500. Last night the Admiralty announced the lass of the armed cruiser "Otra.nto, in collision with the steamship "Kashmir." Both vessels were carrying American troops, and 335 military rank? and ratings. 11 officers, and 85 of a crew in the former were drowned. The Kashmir had no casualties. TUESDAY. Supported by the guns of the Fleet, the Allies attacked with complete oticec--s on the Coast sector yesterday. The Belgians, French contingents, and the British Second Army, under direction of King Albert, ad- vanced on the 20-mile front between Dix mude and Wervicq. Weather conditions favoured them. By noon they had gon.. forward from t\v^> to three miles, capturing Roulers in their drive. The British are re- ported to be within four miles of Courtrai. It was found that the Germans had not removed all their big guns from the coast. The enemy's resistance Avas weak south of Roulers, very strong in the direction of Thielt. So far the only prisoners reported are those taken by the French and Belgians. They numbered 6,000. From Lille to Ver- dun, a distanee of nearly two hundred miles, the enemy retreat continues. The battle line over that length is in a state of flux. To understand the general situation, it is beat to conceive of the Germans. falling back on their main lateral railway from Lille to Metz, with the Allies striking at these vital points on it: Valenoiennes, Hir- son, Mezieres, Montmedy, and Longuyon. The only sector showing changes at the moment requiring comment is that north of Laon, between the' Oise and the Aiane. In front of them the Allies are now faced by the Hundiug Line, on which the Germans' doubtlell2 count to make a itand. Thia strong natural position is organised along the north bank of the Serre, from Fort de Mayot, east of Toulis, and thence runs south-east along the Souch and its marshes to Sissonne. There is no devolopment in the peace negotiations. The text of the German Reply has been received in Wash- ington. Such exchanges of views as have taken place between the Allied Govern- ments are understood to forecast email satisfaction to the enemy. The comments of the British Press on the German Reply ahow tho country to be unanimous in the determination that the Allies shall not be robbed of the victory now within their grasp. All assume that evacuation is a condition precedent, not to an armistice, hut to discussion on an armistice, and that in any such discussion the most absolute guarantees must be demanded, since Ger- many has proved herself entirely untrust- worthy, In this case, if ever, it is the victor who must dictate the terms. WEDNESDAY. President Wilson lias replied to Germany ■n terms wholeheartedly approved by pub- lic opinion ir. all the Allied countries. Here are its main conditions: Evacuation and armistice are matters for the military. No arrangemewt for them is possible with- out absolutely satisfactory safeguards and guarantees of the maintenance of the pre- sent supremacy of the Entente Armies Cessation of arms unthinkable so long as the German forces continue the illegal and inhumane practices. A condition precedent to petcct J," "the d-t.ruction-or, if it cannot be destroyed, the reduction to vir- tual impote!)(.y- of every arbitrary power anywhere that can separately, secretly, and of its single choice disturb the peace of the world." The power which has hitherto con- trolled the German nation, the President adds, is of the sort here described, and it is withii: tlie choice of the German nation to alter it. In the Flanders attack resumed yesterday morning the British captured Menin, prize of many fierce battles. They are also close to Courtrai. The advance- the three Allies fronts went forward a mile. bringing it less than that distance from the railway Thourout-Ostend, and closer to the enemv's main lateral line of comnvmicntion on this sector, Thourout- Thielt-Ghenf. Tll Gemans must now fall back on tl e line Bruges-Ghent-Brift-. sels. which will crowd them awkwardly near the frontier of Dutch Flanders. Prisoners counted 12,000; guns captured, between 100 and 200. Yesterday was quieter on the other fronts. But we occu- pied Santes, some three miles south-west of Liile, and crossed the Harute Ilei-ile Canal on both sides of Pont-a-Vendin, taking some villages. Our line on the Lys menaces Lille on the north-east, and an early aban- donment of the city may be looked for. On Monday Italian troops entered Durazzo, and our Ally's columns are advancing from Elbassan. The Serbe, who found an enor- mous quantity of material and stores in Nisli, have progressed beyond it and seized dl the heights dominating both banks of the South Morava. The text is available to-day of- the Turkish Note to the United States, accepting the President's terms and asking for an armistice.

War Jotting's. CARMARTHEN. Mrs. Thomas, Bronhaul, Penlan Road, has received news that her son, Pte. T. G. Thomas. Royal Fusiliers, was vounded in France on the 30th September last. He is now in hospital in Liverpool Pte. Thomas has served both in France and Italy, and has been on active service over eighteen months. He was formerly employed by the Carmarthen Electric Light Co. Mrs. Hughes, 6, Island Row, The Quay, has received infomation that her son, Pte. Vincent Hughes, Welsh Regiment, is in hospital in France, having been wounded in the head. There are two other sons with the colours. Pte. Tommy Jenkins, Welsh Regiment, only son of Mr. Ben. Jenkins, Tanerdy, came home on leave from France on Mon- day evening. He came .straight from the Cambrai and St. Quentin fronts. Pte. Jen- kins has spent trfver two years, on the Wes- tern front, and although he has been through all the heavy lighting, has so far escaped unscathed. The many friends of Sergt.-instructor O. Hughes, Welsh Guards, eldest son of and Mrs. P. Hughes, Red Cow, Bri, street, will be pleased to hear that he has been promoted Com- pany-sergt. major. Hughes has shown marked aptitude m the army, and when it is consi- dered that he* is only 23 years of age, hi? rapid pro- motion is highly creditable to him. He joined the Grenadier Guards at the outbreak of war, and was transferred to the Welsh Guards as soon as the latter reg i ment was formed. In a short time he was made sergt.-instructor. He has served in France for about eight months, and was wounded in December, 1917. He is now instructing at a Senior Officers' School in this country. He is the, only instructor in the Welsh Guards who was not a soldier before the war. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes have two other sons serv- ing, viz., "Wireless Operator Ted Hughes, now on sea, who enlisted in the Welsh Regt. from the Grammar School when he. was 16& years old, and served at the Darda- nelles, and Trumpeter Peter Hughes, R.F.C., who is in this country. Pte. V'Jicont Williams, Queen's Regiment (R.W.S.), elder -,Oll of 'Mr. and Mrs. D. Titus Williams, Chapel House, came home fom France on furlough last week. Pte. Williams served for m arly two years with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, and has been on the Wbicern front about .three months. His brother, Lance-corpl. Titus Norman Williams, A.S.C. (M.T), isl90 -.vith the Colours. 4 Pte. A. C. H. Carpenter, London Scot- tish, only son of Mr. C. H. Carpenter, news- agent, and of Mrs. Carpenter, King-street, came home on leave from France on Satur- day. which day was his 24th birthdday. Pte. Carpenter has been abroad since Christmas, 1916, and has been to Salonika, Egypt, Palestine and France. He has-been on the Westen front about four months. Pte. John Goldstone, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Goldstone, 82, Priory-street, is home on his first leave from France, where he haa been serving for the past two years. He formerly kept a barber's shop in Priory- street. Hits brother, Ernest, is serving in the East. A memorial service was held at Priordv Congregational Chapel on Sunday evening last to Corpl. John Edward Thomas. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, third son of Mr. S. Thomas. 64, Priory ^street, who was killed in action in France on August 30th. The pastor (Rev. Keri Evans, M.A.), who offici- ated, referred in sympathetic terms to the deceased, who had been a very devoted member at Priordy. Mr. Dunn. Williams and Mr. P. Pearce also spoke, a.nd conveyed the sympathy of .the church to the bereaved family. Deceased's favourite hymns were sung, and Miss Olwen Hopkins, A.L.C.M., plaveAthe "Dead March," while, the con- gregation reverently stood. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Gelly Mill, Peniel Road, near Carmarthen, have received news from their youngest son, Pte. Gwyn Jones, S.W.B., stating that he is a. prisoner of war in Germany, and is well. He was taken prisoner on August 18th He had been in France only seven months, and is only 19 years of age. Before joining he was home working on the farm. His only brother, Mech. Percy Jones, M.T., A.S.C., has been in France nearly three years, and has been mentioned in dispatches. PONTARDULAIS. Pte. Thos. J. Williams, Lancashire Regt., killed on Sept. 12th, was the second son of Mr. Jenkin Williams, Corse odd, Waungron. I LLANFIHANGEL-AR-ARTH. On Tuesday evening 111 last week, at the National bciiool, a oucxx^ssiul concert was held in aid of uib Keel Cross. Tlie iiev. D. Jones, Ai.A, liaiiK, occupied the chair, and paid a -owing tribute to the work oi the itou Close, and emphasised the need of giving it evory support. lie ex- tended a welcome to Uriver-Farrier W. nomas, A.ti.vJ. (Git-n i^yime), who was Lome oii ins second uave trom the W-esterii iro.it, and also to iyte. \V. J. Davies, K.A.ALC. (late oi iiwichog), who had been g--issed." The singing was of a very high standard, and eacii ILorti was enthusiaticaily applauded. • The artistes were Miss 6. Davies, Dolwallter; Miss N. Davies, Gian- u.veli; Miss M. Williams, Tynewydd; Miss J. James, Penoader; Mr. T. Jones, Llanelly; Dr.-Farr. W. Thomas, Glen Lynne; Mr. T. H. Williams, and Air. S. Jones, Pencader, and Pte. W. J. Davies (late Bwlchog), who also gave an interesting and humorous address. The accompanists were Miss Hughes, Llanelly, and Miss Johns, Pencadei. A good sum was realised, which has been handed over to Mrs. livaiis, Glwastod .Abbot, the vice-president of thr society for the county. tapper F. J. Ball, R.E. (Glen View), has received a bullet wound in th'e left arm, and ia at present in hospital in Notting- ham. We tiyist he will soon recover. Sap- per Ball is one of the boys _"of the old brigade," lijwi^^ seen service in the South African fanl^Bgii He enlisted in August, 1914. and was in the retreat from Mons. He as been gassed live times. Pte. J. V^altera, S.W.B., prospect House, Llanybyther (formerly Park Villa, Llanfi- hangel-ar-arth), who was reported missing last April, is now reported by the War Office as killed or died of wounds. The deepest sympathy is extended to his wife. two sons, mother, brother, and sister. Pte. Walters was a young man of sterling character, and was highly .popular. FELINGWM. Gunner Jcmes Davies, R.b'.A., son of Mr. D. Davies Rhiwau, is home on leave from France, and his many fnarids extend him a lieartv welcome. Pte. D. Davies, Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Ailtygoleu, is also home on furlough, looking remarkably well and fit. LLANSTEPHAN. Driver John Lewis, Old Road, is at home from the Italian front, looking fit and well bronzed under the southern clime*. He returns to duty next week. Ptes. John R. Williams, Plasgwyn, and Ivor Jones, Laques, were home over the week-end from a training camp in England. Captain T. R. Dowdeswell was home over the week-end from an aviation camp in Eng- land, where he has acted as aviator instruc- tor. He is the elder son of Major T. H. Dowdeswell, J.P., and Mrs. Dowdeswell, The Cottage, whose younger son, Lieut. W. H. Dowdeswell, has been wounded in Palestine on the 19th ult. i Corpl. Tom Williams-Jones, Darkway, has been wounded in the face in France. PENCADER. Chief Gunner J. Morgan Davies, Bryn- walis, ia <at home, the ship on which he served naving been terj>edoed by the enemy. This is tne second time for Chief Gunner Davies to have the unpleasant ex- perience, but on both occasions he has been fortunate in coming through unhurt. enemy. This is tne second time for Chief Gunner Davies to have the unpleasant ex- perience, but on both occasions he has been fortunate in coming through unhurt. The residents of Pencader were glad to see "Sergeant Christmas Rees, Welsh Pioneers, son of Mr. Ben. Rees, Glantolag Factory, home on his third leave from the Western front. He looks hale and hearty after his four yeara" experiences in the Army. A very impressive memorial service was held at the Tabernacle Chapel, in com- memoration of Lance-corpl. Evan H. Davies, W.G. (Emlyn Villas), who, as has been previously reported, died of wounds re- ceived on the Western front, after three years' service. The chapel was crowded, and. friends came from far and near to pay their last respects, and to shew their sym- pathy with ..11e bereaved family. The' Rev. J. D. Evans, Moriah, conductad the open- j ing part of the service, and made touching references to the sad occasion. The sermon was preached by Rev. T. Lloyd Jones, and his allusions to the bereavement sustained by the family visibly affected the large congregation. At the close of the seiVice, with the congregation standing, the "Dead March" was played by the organist, Mr. D. H. Lewis, Sunny Hill. Sapper James Jones, R.E., Maesybwlch, is home for the third time from the Wes- tern front. "Jim" has seen a great deal of fighting, having been out in France for 3 years. All friends were very glad to see I him. On Sunday evening, a plaored concert, under the chairmanship of Rev. D. E. Thomas, Neuadd, was held at the Old Chapel, to give welcome to Pte. Cornish, Welsh Guards (formerlyv of Landdu), home on leave from France. An interesting pro- gramme of sacred songs and solos was gone through by the children and local artistes. A good collection was realised and handed to the hero. Pte. Cornish responded, and thanked the audience for their practical demonstration of their kind wishes. He n, n will return shortiy to the fighting line. LLANWENOG. Corporal Ebenezer Evans, of Maesydder- wen, who has seen active service in both the Eastern and Western theatres of war, and who is now an instructor in Pembroke, re- ceived a hearty public welcome at Llanwenog School on Friday night, Oct. lltli, when the room was crowded with an enthusiastic audi- ence. The chair was taken by Mr. John Rees, Bryneinion, and Mr. T. Bowen, Maes- yfelin, oonducted. An .interesting pro- gramme of solos, pennillion singing, quar- tettes, and recitations was gone through, and speeches were delivered by the chair- man, conductor, Mr. Jones, C.M., Mr. J. Jonee, Rhuddlan, and Mr. D. Jones, Derw- lwyn. A collection of JB7 lis. was made, and this, together with the usual gift of J61 from the War Charity Societv, was handed over to the brave soldier, who returned thanks. Previous to joining the army, Corporal Evans was engaged in the drapery business at Cardiff, and before that at London House, Lampeter, at which places he was held in high respect. He has a brother, Corporal Evan Evans, also serving with the colours. The accompanist was Mr. E. S. Jones, School House. Pte. Harry Williams, who was welcomed home from the front a few weeks ago, has now been invalided home. He is making progress towards recovery.—Pte. G. 0. Rees, Machpelah, is home on agricultural leave; also Pte. David Tom Davies, Rhiwson Cot- l' tage, of the Tank Corps, ie home on fur- lough. Both look well and fit. Mr. Rees Lloyd, Tyngrug-uchaf, has left to join the Royal Air Force, and Mr. D. J. Davies, Manorafon, for the Wireless Depart- ment. MYDDFAI. On Tuesday, Oct. 8th, a reception concert On Tuesday, Oct. 8th, a reception concert was given at Myddfai School to welcome ¡ home on furlough Pte. J. Price, R.A.M.C. (late sohoolmaster), from Salonica, and Ptes. W. H. Lloyd, Cilgwyn Lodge, Albert Jarvis, Glantowy, and D. J. Davies, Cwmbrane, from France. On entering the building they received a rousing reception. The chair was occupied by the Rev. D. J. Evans, vicar, and Mr. T. Thomas, schoolmaster, had. charge of the programme. An excellent pro- gramme was gone through. The usual cheque was handed to the heroes by the chairman. Mr. J.- Price, Glantowy, and the Rev. D. Richards assisted in the meeting. The recipients I returned thanks.

j The Supreme Sacrifice SIGNALLER JOHNNY JONES. Mrs. Jones, Dussil House, Spilman-street, Carmarthen, received information on Satur- day that her second son, Signaller Johnny Jones, Montgomeryshires, had been killed in France on September 22nd. The informa- tion was received from the deceased s(fldier 's friend, who said that Pte. J one,s was working with him at the :ime when he was hit by machine-gun lire, and died in- stantaneously. He was buried the same evening by men of his regi- ment, being ac- corded the full burial service. His friend said that Pte. £ ones was very popular in his regiment, and well liked by everyone. He was an excel- lent signaller, and his death was a great loss to his section. He Rndered to Mrs. Jones and her family the deepest sym- pathy of the section. On Tuesday, Mrs., Jones received official intimation of her son's death. Signaller Jones, who was twenty-two and a half years old, had served two years and eight months in Egypt and four months in France. Five weeks ago, he was home on leave just after he had been transferred from the East to France. He was formerly a linesman' at the G.P.O. at Llandrindod, where he had endeared himself" to a host of friends, who learnt with deep regret of his death. He was well known and a general favourite in Carmarthen. He was a member of Penuel Baptist Church, which he attended when home on his last leave. ¡ The deepest sympathy is extended to his I widowed mother and two brothers and two sisters. Signaller Jones's cousin, Machine Gunner Dl. James Jones (son of Mr. Daniel Jones, motorist. Abergwili) was killed five days after him. PTE. CECIL FOWLER. A letter received t,from a chaplain in France states that Pte. Cec'l Fowler, R.W.F., son of Mr. and Mrs Fowler, Peny- warc, Llanelly, formerly ci Ulue-su-et t, Cai-martheti, was found dead on the field after the battle of Cambrai, having prob- ably been killed in that "engagement about the 24th September. Nineteen years of age, Pte. Fowlt-r had been in the army about two years, and had served nine months in France. He was one of four brothers on active service, two being in Egypt and the other one in France. His sister is Mrs. John, 8, Jackson's Lane, Car- marthen, whrxse husbrtiid is also on the Wes- tern front, having- been in Egypt three y'"a rs. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler and family are well known in Carmarthen. Mr. Fow- ler is an old soldier, and was formerly sergeant-major in the Carmarthenshire I R.G.A. (Militia), stationed at Carmarthen. The deepest sympathy is felt with the PTE. GEO. DUNCAN DEMPSTER. Information, has (been received of the death in hospital in France from wouncjs on Oct. 11th of Pte. Georce Duncan Demp- ster, nephew of Mrs. Evans, Dolgwi'i Carmarthen Pte. Dempster had been in France about two years. He was well known and highly esteemed in Carmarthen and district, having been brought up with his aunt at Dolgwili. is parents live at Wiston, Clarbeston Road. Of a quiet and unassuming disposition, he was a very popular young man He was a member of Zion Presbyterian Church. His brother killed in France two years ago, while two others are on active service, one in Eg-VDt and the other "in Africa, and a sister is also serving n France with the W.A.A.C. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved fumily. PTE. G. It CrlADWICK. Mrs. Chadwick, 6, Parade-road, received official intimation on Friday last that her husband, Pte. G. H. Chadwick, Royal West Kents, was killed i n action i n France on Sept. ■25th.' Thirty years of age, Pte. Chadwick had been in the army about a-year, and he sailed for France on Aug. 14th. He was a native of Man- chester, but had lived in Carmar- then for some time. He had been a chauffeur with Mr. Brad- bury Jones at the W e s t Wales Garage for the past three years, and previously at the Central Garage. In that capacity he had come into contact with a very large number of people, to whom he had endeared himself by his courteous and amiable manner. He was very popular in the town and district, and it was with sincere regret that the news of his death was received. Pte. Chadwick was married to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, 24, Woods-row, and leaves a widow and two email children. Deep sympathy is extended to Mrs. Jones and her two little ones in their sorrow. Pte. Chadwick's only bro- ther was killed in France last April, and he also is survived by a widow and two children. CONWIL ELFET. On Thursday in lust week, the funeral, vith military honours, of Pte. Jack Harries, Welsh Regiment, son" of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Riverside, Conwil, took place, interment being made at Rhydar g a c a ii graveyard. A 8 reported last week, Pte. Har- ries came over from Canada to join the Welsh Regiment, and died of wounds in hospital in Col- chester aof t e r having served in Palestine for two years and in France for gpbout i six months. The body was brought to Conwil on Thursday morn- ing. The service at the house waa conducted by the Rev. B. B. Griffiths. Con- v wil, and Rev. G. Morris, Ffynnonhenry. At the chapel, where a large congregation had gathered, an impressive seivice was held, when the following took part:—Revs. B. B. Griffiths, W. Lewis (Llanpumsaint), I). Richards (Cwmduad), and J. T. Gregory (Peniel). The coffin, which was wrapped in the Union Jack, was carried into ana from the chapel by soldiers of the Labour Bat- talion, Carmarthen. At the graveside the Revs. B. B. Griffiths .and J. T. Gregory j officiated. The mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. D. Evans (father and mother); Jamc? Harries (brotherl; Annie, Margaret, Sarah, Lizzie, Edith, and Vera (sisters); Mr. J. Clarke Evain, Swansea (uncle); Mr. D. Evans, Pencader (uncle); Mr. and Mrs. Dixon (uncle and aunt); Mrs. M. Evans, Llanelly; Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Rhvdar- gaoau (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Rees, Carmarthen (uncle and aunt); Miss Harries. Carmarthen (aunt); Mrs. Thomas, Rhvdargaeau. ABERGWILI. It is with regret that the news was re- ceived. of. the death fro wounds received in action on the Saloijka front of Pte. Tom Lloyd, second sotil of Mrs. Lloyd, Llwyndu House, Aberg^fii. The sad inti- mat.ion was received at SAbergwili on Wed- nesday, 9<h October, and oast a gloom over the whole village. Much sympathy is 1 5lt for Mrs. Lloyd and family in their 3 s. Pte. Lloyd was wounded a few days be e

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WAR JOTTINGS (Continued). NANTGAREDIG. Mr.. and Mrs. W. Davies, Crychgwyn, Cothi Bridge, have received information that their son, Pte Johnny Davies M.M., has been wounded, and now in hospital. Fte. Davies is one of three brothers with the colours, and has been on active service in Salonica for some time, and now woun- ded for the third time.

I LAMPETER. The mortal remains of Seaman David Thomas Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, Penywem, Felinfach, were brought he for interment on Monday morning. A procession was formed outside the station, in which there were hundreds of rela-tivee and friends, and wended its way to the Unitarian Chapel, where a very impressive service was held. The Rev. D. Cellan Evans read 1 Cor. xv., and the Rev. Oswald Williams, pastor of the chapel, preached. Miss Davies, Carrara House, presided at the oigan, and at the close gave a beautiful rendering of the Dead March." The Rev. R. E. Davies, vicar of Ystrad, in whose church deceased was a member, officiated at the graveside, using the Church service. The death of this young man was another warning "that in the midst of life we are in death," as it was only on Saturday, September 28, that three young men lelt Felinrach station for the Crystal Palace, London, to join the navy, 'ia., David Thomas Evans, Ernest Davies, Lloyd Jack, Felinfach and Thomas Evans Glanywern, conductor of the choir at Ystrad Church. The three were taken ill, and the two first mentioned died at Croydon Hospital, but we are glad to understand that the latter I is recovering. The deepest sympathy is felt with the berearfved families.

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CILRFLEDYN. Wireless Operator Tom Morgans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Morgans, Dreifa Mills, has been home on a short leave, after being torpedoed the second time. On Saturday' evening in last week, n v.el!- attended meeting was held at Capel Etvan • Schoolroom, under the chairmanship of tibe lRev W. Davies, iiehoboth. The Chairman and the Rev. J. II. Jenkins, rector of Cilrhedyn, gave appropriate ad- dresses to welcome home Gusner E. J. Clarke. R.G.A. son of Mr. and Mrs John Clarke. Diiiigribin Mills, from France. A plendid programme had been prepared, and all the artistes acquitted themselves credit- ably. A collection, realised £ 4 2s., which WM handed, to the hero by Mi. Eillwen Jenkins, The Rectory.

LAUGHARNE. Mr. Cooper, head gardener, Broadway Mansion, Lnugliarne, naa received news' tliat his son, Signaller A. W. Cooper, K.S.L.I. has been killed on the Western front. Mr. George Richards, Clifton-street, Laugharne, has received news that his son, Pte. Fred Richards, previously reported missing, is a prisoner of war.

LLANWENOG. Thanksgiving services were held .in Welsh on Sunday, Oct. 13th, and in the evening of Monday, the 14th, at the Parish Church. Powerful sermons were delivered by the Rev. J. W. Jones, vicar of Ammanford, on Sunday and by the Rev. D. Spencer Jones, curate' of Ammanford, on Monday evening. Colonel H. Davies-Evans, Lord Lieutenant, presided at the organ, and Mrs. Morris, Vicarage, Llanybyther, presided at the organ on Monday evening. Congratulations to Mr. E. S. Jones, School House, Llanwenog, upon his gaining an exhi- bition of jB16 in theology at the recent scholarship examination held at St. David's College, Lampeter.

LLANDOVERY. Captain Francis J ohnTwysden Dickin- son, S.W.B., has been killed m action on the 17th ult., in his 22nd year. His younger brother, Lieut D. C. C Dickinson, S.W.B., was also killed a month previously. Both were the sons of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Dickinson, of Aberyscir Court, Brecon, and nephews of Alderman D. T. M. Jones. Nantyrhogfaen, Llandovery. •

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hostilities ceased at Salonika. He was a good soldier, and we feel sure that his mes- sage to us would be the same thought that actuated Rupert Brooke to write- "If I should die, think only this of me There is some corner of a foreign field That rs for ever England." To his mother, sisters and brothers these words will bring some consolation since they interpret Tom's life as a soldier. He joined up early in September, 1914, and served at Slivla Bay, whence he was in- valided home. Later he was drafted to Salonika. A photograph of Pte. Lloya arrived too late for this week's issue. It will appear in our next.