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WAR JOTTINGS Sergt. Percy Whicher, R.W.F., eon of fr. lr. and Mrs. Whicher, Morley-street., Car- marthen, has arrived home on leave from France. Ho looks in the best of health. Private Johnny Griffiths, Cwmeoy, New- castle-Emlyn, has died of wounds. He had only been in the army far about four months, and was married on the eve of his departure for the front. News has. been received that Pte.. W. C. Falconer, of Bremenda-ucha. Llanarthney, has been wounded in France on the 4th of October. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Sergt. Johnny Williams, R.W.F., son of Mrs. Williams, 36, Priory-street, Carmar- then, is home on his first leave from France. He has now been eleven months in France and looks well. He was formerly a clerk at the County Offices. Carmarthen. Messrs. D. Fifed and Aled Williams, 6ons of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Francis Villa, Carmarthen, are home on leave. They are both operators in the Navy, and were fnrtner pupils of the Old College School, Carmarthen. The following Henllan bovs have been home on furloughLieut. D. Evans, Pen- ddol, Llandyfriog (South Africans); Pte. GrifPth Rees, B.A.. Aberbank (R.A.M.C.); Corpl. James Havard, Aberbank (Mon- mouths); Sapper Jim Havard, Neuadd The following local boys were homo on leave over lost week; Lance-corporal J. E. Thomas, R.W.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thomas, Priory-street; Air Mechanic Ernest George Lewis. R.F.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis, Post Office, Priory-street; Pte. WTIlio Price, R.W.F., son of Ir. Price, School House. Peniel; Pte. Gilbert Talbot, A.S.C., son of Mrs. Talbot, 48. Lammas street. An interesting letter has been received by us from Sergt. Cyril Davies, Welsh Regt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Da,vile9. King- street, Carmarthen, who is in Prance. He writes:—"The lads went through the terrible ordeal with smiling faces. Lieut. Spencer Morris displayed a courage worthy of a St. Peter's Boy, and with such a leader the boys were prepared to sacrifice their very liv. I can assure you all the boys look forward to your Jourval. I have it sent from home and when finished with it is handed round. I received a parcel from the Welfare Club, and I shall be greaty in- debted to you if you will thank them for me. Tt is a pleasure to know that one is not entirely forgotten by hi- townfoik. Carry on this good work as words cannot describe how these parcels are appreciated. Wishing you and your priceless paper the success it deserves. Yours very sincerely, C. C. Davies." Sergt. Davies was formerly on the staff of the Carmarthen Jotjrxai,. A Belgian soldier Daid a visit to Rhvaiy- gors, Carmarthen, last week, to see his wife's relations, who reside there. This is his second leave from the front. Rev. Arthur Hughes, pastor of Zion Con- gregational Church, who is a chaplain with the forces in France, paid a visit to Carmar- then this week. ti The sad news came to hand last Sat urday of the ll"l:th frorn {¡.>(>t. Salonika of Lieut. J.tck Duliui-ssou. R.t'.A the eldeeu son of Mr. A. E. UuBuisson, J. P.. Givnhir. Llandebie. Lieut. Du.Biiisp.on was a very popular young- gentleman and a promising officer, having passed into the Army through Sandhurst Military College. The following local names appeared in the Offieia; Casualty List published on Tues- nigl.t: — Wounded — Royal Welsh Fusiliers: Hughes, 17326, W. D., Carmarthen. East Surrey Regiment: Thomas, 2726, L.-epl. E, Carmarthen. Pte. James Davies, Welsh Regiment. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davies, 3C, Water-street. Carmarthen, its reported missing. His brother, Corporal Arthur Daviee, Welsh Regiment, was killed at the Dardanelles, whilst another brother, Cor- poral Watkin Davies. is in the P.I.Y. News was received on Saturday last by Mrs. Singers, 15, Cambrian-place, Carmar- then, that her hus- b i r. d, Corporal William linger, Royal Fusiliers, had been killed in action in France. Corporal Singer who was a Reservist. went out to France at the beginning of th war He was wounded or three p I eviollis occas- ions,' the finst tune being in September, 1914. Previous to the war. lie worked at 1 Cross Hands Col- liery. Ht. lean's a v.-i(iow iijid tliree children, with whom deep sympathy is fe!t. Pte Tom Havard, of the .Welsh Gtvardp, writing home fron. France to his parents at Neuadd; Henllan. says with reference to "apt. Lloyd, Bronwydd:—"I wapiti the same attack, and I daresay you have seen the, report about the Guards, the manner they drove the enemy to in a short time All the Germans could do was to throw down their arms, and shout Mercy, comrade.' I am very sorry to hear the sad news about ('apt. Lloyd. I saw him a few days before the We are now rest- ariii I iity say it is well-(,ai-iieki r(-t.' Mr J. Jones, Gledwyn House, Upper Tumblc, has re eived intimation that his son Corpl. David .Jones. Lewie machine gunner, has bepl1 killed in action. Corpl. J ones had been seven years with the Wales Borderers, and his time expired last July, but he remained on with his battalion. His ft iend, Cnrpl. G. W.iimell. writing to tho father, says that he died without suffer- ing. and that, all the bovs were very soi-vy. as they had lost a. good" pal." He was 25 vears of age. c The news has been conveyed to Mrs. James. College-street, Ammanford. thn,t her t;on. Capt. J. NV. James, of the Hampshire Regiment, is n.ss- 111P" jmrl Mltpy,).¡ to be wounded. Capt. James was held I r, high popularity Jocaily, and prior to the war he wus cashier at the Llandebie Col- Ii, rj cf Messrs. Cleeves' Western Valleys Anthra- c i t e Collieries. The war has proved a .stirring chapter in his career. Enlisting shortly after the outbreak ao a prr.Mie, he took up his duties with such enthusiasm that he was soon promoted through all ranks up to serjfaam, afterwards to receive his commission is second-lieutenant, and subsequently to be made first lieutenant, whilst uince eios.-iui: ever to France he has been made captain. He led his m'n over the parapet on Juiv 1st. and then received a scalp wound. wLucu fortunatelv was not serious. His broths, IJ.M.S. T F. James, .formeriy Conservative agent if. East Carmarthcnshii e, is in Salo- nika at a convalescent camp, having been seriously it,disposed. Tlw many friends of Private Idwal Mor- ris, Welsh Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Lleciwennv Nant.gwredig, who is !iow in France, will be pleased to hear that he is in the beet of health. In a letter re- cently written by him to Mr.D. Richards, Brynarfon, Cothi Bridge, he says:—"T have been up to the front line trenches and have been quite near to lfiiiis, and I could hear then silging and talking. Killing Germans is harder than working with Dick in the Quarry, bu;, th;.t's it. ton.<>body must do this iob." It. is a pitif ul sight to see the ruined houses in France and Belgium, and we ought to be tliankf: that the Hunt* have not yet reached our dear Homeland. Heol- faeh, Abercnthi. is a little muddy in wet weather, but it nothing omp;i,-ed to the mud out here: xie are up to ollr necks in it. Oiir artillery is simply wonderful and they do give the Germans something to go on with," Another voun-r num from Tumble has given his life for his country. This week Mr. John Jones, Gledwyn H\>use, Upper T umble, received the «ad newts that his on, Corporal David (!« rvell Jones, had been killed in action in the Somme advance. Corporal Jones had been with the South Wales Borderers for seven years. He was now with the Lewes Machine Gun Section and iv.-is will) the army since the outbreak of hostilities. TilOlIh IIi, time expired last July he remained with the colours. Corpl. G. "Wannell. his friend, was with ham when he shot. This is a part of his letter to Mr. John Ji nes, his father:—"I should like to inform you till at he hl1.i a beautiful death without any suffering. I was with yoflr sou when he got "hot, and he told me that he wished us all good-bye and that he was dy- ing a glorious death. We brought him back and gave him a nice gTave with a nice rr-vss. All boyr, are very sorry that we have lost such a good pal. Well, dear Mrs. Jon", your son was a brave and good soldier, and we all ho-),, that he is in a better land." Corpl. Jones was 25 years of aere. He wat- a member of Bethel Baptist Chur h (Rev. B. James), where is father is « deacon. Jfe was employed at, the Graat Mountain Collieries. Tumble. Great, sym pathy is felt with his parents. Tiast Friday week, Pte. Jack Thomas. Gwarcoed-ittif, Capel Dewl, Uaindyssul, of the A.V.C. Seetion, arrived home from the front, after spending several months in Flinders. Pre. Thomas looked well and happy after his long stay from the neigh- borhood. This was his fi--rt, leave home, so a'l friends vero nmst anxious to see him and do something for him. He is the firet home from Flanders from this small neigh bourhood. nlt}Jou«lh there are some rho have been wounded and in hospitals in Eng- land and Wale*, who have not yet visited home. It decided by certain friends ot th" brave boy that a • aolleetion should be made toward? a presentation to him. so about three or four young ladies collected a good sum. A meeting was held in the pi>no-room .'f Rampant L:on to present the hero with -I solid silver cigarette case, suit- ably inscribed, and also a ryurse of gold. Solos were given by Miss S. E. Evans, and sorgs were rendered by those present. S<«veral war-songs were also plaved during the happv evening by Misses Bessie and S. 15. Evans, Rampant, Lion, and Miss Carrie Davies. ITenbant Hall. The meeting the hapy evening by Misses Bessie and S. 15. Evans, Rampant, Lion, and Miss Carrie Davies. ITenbant Hall. The meeting terminated with the singing of Hen Wlad [y Nhadau" and God Save the King." All his friends wi-It Pte. Thomas every suc- cess and luck, and a safe return.—Pte. Thomas writes to thank all his friends for theilr great kindness shown towards him curing his first leave from France, as they are too numerous to thank personally. He is aiw very fmtpful ÍlJ the young ladies who .-i'lggested making the pr/-entatian. He si>n<fe the very best of ¡"ck to the Misses Ev.ms, Rampant Lion, and Miss Davies, Ken bant Hall, who kindly undertood to pro- mote the presentation.

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