The Glamorgan Gazette

BULGARIA REMAINS NEUTRAL. Cologne, Thursday. By indirect route "Koehtische Zeitung" prints Sofia, message declaring Russia yes- terday unsuccessfully brought pressure to bear on Bulgaria with a view to inducing her to throw in her lot with Servia.

I NEARLY A MILLION. Last night the Prince of Wales fund was over eight hundred thousand; to-day's con- tributions including a thousand each from the City Corporation and Sir Edward Part- ington.

I IRISH CONSTABLES REINSTATED. I The Dublin constables dismissed for refus- ing to obey orders to disarm Irish Volunteers were reinstated to-day.

STOP PRESS. I ANOTHER GERMAN REPULSE Paris, Friday Morning (Official). Engagement begun August 11th and con- tinued on 12t.h, resulting in 21st Regiment of Germa,n Dragoons being annhilated. In the pursuit numbers of wounded Germans who had fallen in preceding fighting were found. Nine German officers and 1,000 soldiers are wounded and prisoners. The. King has approved the appointment of Earl Roberts as the Colonel in Chief of such forces from Colonies and India as may come to this country. Fifteen thousand tons of wheat and car- goes of butter, bacon, and eggs arrived at Hall, captains reporting uneventful voyage in North Sea.

BRIDGEND URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. DISPUTED RIGHT-OF-WAY. I WALKED BY COUNCILLORS WITHOUT I HINDRANCE. MEDICAL OFFICER'S QUARTERLY I REPORT. A meeting of the Bridgend Urban District Council was held on Tuesday night, Mr. M. Stradling presiding. There were also pres- ent Messrs. G. Harris, E. Precee. junr., G. Beva-n. J. T. Hitt, H. Abbott and W. Jones, with the clerk (Mr. J. T. Howell), assistant clerk (Mir. Ivor Howell), surveyor (Mr. W. F. Tudor) and electrical engineer (Mr. W. Wellbury). I THE SLAUGHTER HOUSE. I The Clerk said that at the last meeting there was a discussion as to the slaughter- house, and the question was raised as to whether there was any liability on the part of Lord Dunraven to do anything further. It now appeared that under Lord Dunrav- en's Private Act he was under no obligation to the Council. Mr. Abbott moved that in view of the cir- cumst.anoes in which the country was placed and the exceptional heavy rate that might be made upon the inhabitants in general the question of the slaughter-house be deferred. Mr. Jones seconded, a.nd the proposition was carried. I WORKS COMMITTEE. I Mr. G. Bevan submitted the report, of the Worik" Committee which recommended th&t the plan in reference to additions to No. 2 Caewallis Street for Mr. S. Thomas he pass- 00. The recommendation was carried. With regard to the question of public offices and swimming bath it was decided to defer con- sideration of this until the next meeting of the committee. The question with reference to the alleged nuisance at the bowling green at Cae Pant was also adjourned, the surveyor to report. I MEDICAL STATISTICS. Dr. Wyrndham Randall (Medical Officer of Health) in his quarterly report stated that the nett population of the district estimated to the 30th of June was 8,090, the gross po- pulation being 8.378. Other parts of the re- port read as follows:- "Tlie nett births registered were 46. males 25. females 21. The 46 births in the net population estimated at 8,090 persons aive an annual birth rate of 22.74 per 1,000 for the quarter this rate is 5.29 below the aver- age annual rate, and 5.48 below the average corresponding quarter's rate of the preceding ten years. "The nett deaths were 21—males 10, fe- males 11. The 21 deaths in the nett popu- lation equal an annual death rate of 10.38 per 1,000 for the quarter. This rate is 2.90 below the average annual rate and 1.95 be- low the average corresponding quarter's rate of the last ten years. There were no deaths from ajiy of the principal zymotic diseases during the quarter. There were two deaths under one year of age. These equal an an- nual death rate of 43.48 per 1,000 births for the quarter. This rate is 60.98 below the average annual rate and 48.03 below the cor- responding quarter's rate of the preceding ten years. The two deaths of infants under one are 9.52 per cent, of the total deaths and 0.99 per 1,000 persons yearly. The deaths under two years were three. These equal an annual death rate of 65.22 per 1.000 births for the quarter, and 14.3 per cent. of the total deaths, and 1.48 per 1,000 persons annually. There were no deaths be- tween the ages of two and five years. There were three deaths from pulmonary tubercu- losis. These deaths are one seventh, or 14.S per cent., of the total deaths in the quar- ter; 1.48 per 1.000 persons and 0.38 above the average annual rate of the last ten years. "The certificates of infectious disease re- ceived were 15. Of these cases, 10 were re- moved to the hospital—66.66 per cent. No second case recurred in any one house. This would not be the result of house isolation. The. 15 cases of infectious disease equatl an annual prevalence rate of 7.42 per 1.000 for the quarter* This rate is 0.68 above the average annual rate and 0.74 below the av- erage corresponding quarter's rate of the preceding ten years." NOT HINDERED. I With regard to the alleged right-of-way through Park Farm fields disputed by Mer- thyrmawr Estate, the Surveyor reported as follows: "As instructed, at 11 a.m. on Wed- nesday, the 5th inst.. I walked over this right-of-way accompanied by the Chairman (Councillor Stradling) Councillor Jones, and four of the Council's employees, namely, Jas. Helston (foreman). Jno. Collins, W. Stubbs, and Wm. Hapgood. The gate between -he two fields through which the right-of-way lies was found locked. The staple was, there- fore, forced, and the gate opened. The party then walked without hindrance through the second field, across the stone stile on the. south-west side of the cowsheds and barns of Park Farm. to the bridge over the Nant Cefn Glas on the west side of the cowsheds, then turned and walked back again to Park Street ever the right-of-way. On the re- turn journey, the occupier of Park Farm came up and spoke to us." SCARLET FEVER. I One case of scarlet fever had been reported I since the last meeting. MoTtE CONVENIENT. With regard to the alleged right or waY over the S.W. Railway near Pont-v-Sanau, the Surveyor reported that the Company had now altered their two stiles recently fixed at this crossing and made them more conven- ient for women. OTHER MATTERS. A report of discussions on other questions brought about in consequenoe of the war ap- I pears elsewhere.

I BRIDGEND GUARDIANS AND RELIEF I PROPOSED INCREASE OF OUT-REUEF. At a meeting of Bridgend Guardians on Saturday, Mr. T. J. Job presiding, the Out- Relief Committee, through the Rev. T. B. Phillips, asked the Board to consider the question of increasing the out-relief allow- ance during the war. Mr. T. W. Job thought something should l be done. Provisions had gone up in price and really the relief was little enough be- fore and he was sure that under present con- ditions people could not get sufficient to live upon with the money granted by the Board. He was prepared to move that 2s. per week extra be allowed each adult an-d Is for children. The Clerk said he did not know whether they could legally do that. Mr. T. W. Job: A good many have been called up from the families of poor people and they will be in want. The Chairman ruled the matter out of order r.t this stage and later Mr. T. W. Job moved that as the Out-Re- lid for the day had already been dealt with, that the matter be dealt with before the meeting of the Out-Relief Committee at next meeting of the Board. This was carried and, in the meantime, it was understood the Clerk would write to the L.G.B. to ascertain the Guardians position. Mr. J. Canniff drew attention in the in- crease of out-relief in kind at Maesteg to £32 in one ii-ick as compared Avith ;E17 in the corresponding week of last year. The matter was referred to the GencrrJ purposes Committee. Colonel J. 1. D. Nicholl, chairman of the Board, who is the commanding officer of the Glamorgan Yeomanry, wrote suiting thnt during the mobilisation he Avould 00 un- able to preside at the Board meetings.

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I BRIDGEND CENTRE FOR YEOMANRY. I fecenes at iiridgend Kauway station on Tuesday morning were animated and enthu- siastic. Before the majority of resi- dents were out of bed the main body of Yeo- manry left by train, and later another batch left. Then arrived squadrons of Yeomanry from Swansea, Neath, Gower, and Cardiff. Splendid horses were seen among the Cardiff section. The horses were all lined up on Station Hill and fed and AA-atered, and to- wards mid-day practically all had entrained. The men were of fine physique and anxiously awaiting active service. Many were leaving wives and children at home. and one who was arguing with another who had expressed a disinclination to volunteer for service abroad because of his mother and father at home, was told by a big happy-looking yeoman that he had a wife and children and a widowed mother to support. When the names of those sections who had volunteered to a man had been announced loud cheers were given. One, who must have been the wit of the Neath Squadron, said he had better go be- cause it was better to chance one's luck at the front than to have a comrade's bavonet down one's throat at home, at which there was much laughter. All the men were in fine spirits, and among the Territorials who lined up in the Station Yard were two men in civilian uniform with knapsacks and rifles —apparently recruits. Altogether there were probably 1.000 men and horses.

RESERVISTS' FAMILIES IN BRIDGEND. At the Norton Institute on Monday a. meeting. which was fairly well attended and which was presided over by the Rector (the Hey. T. P. Price), Ni-lio was supported bv the Vicar of Newcastle (the Rev. Dd. Phillips). was held with the object of ascertaining as fa.r as possible the number of reservists' fam- ilies who might 00 living in the town of Bridgend, so that immediate relief might be given to them until combined local effort had been made to assist them. Sereral promises ot money were made at the meeting and it was understood that these promises should cease when the local endeaA'our referred to oommenced. a

COMMENTS IN THE PFLPIT. I I At Voiron Church on Sunday morning the Rev. T. P. Price (Rector), in the course of his sermon, spoke of the apparent dread nec- essity of war, greatly as it was to be. de- plored amongst Christian people. The fault of war lay not with Christianity, but with the failure of civilisation to bring about the omity and friendly whieh ought to exist, between great nations and which they hoped would one day exist as the result of the pro- gress of the nations. It was for them as Christians to see that unceasing intercession were made to Him. whose never failing Pro- vidence "ordereth all things both in HeaveJi and Feaitli. -o that good might come even out of evil. It was their obvious duty to do all they could to -,illeviat-e distress and a.id the wounded. A detachment of the 'amorgan Yeo- manry, under the charge .)! Lieut. Wilson, attended the service. I In the evening, the Kev. —. Shepherd, from Yorkshire, preached, and also alluded to the war. Appropnate hymns were sung during the day.

C'OWBRIDGE RESPONDS TO THE "CALL I TO ARMS." In response to a notice conyening a meet- ing issued by Col. Pilchard, a large and en- thusiastic body of young men assembled at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. The chair was occupied by the Mayor (Aid. J. Llewellyn) and he was supported on the plat- form by Col. Prichard, Mr. E. H. Ebsworth. J.P., Mr. H. S. Watson. J.P. Aid. W. A James J.P., Mr. W. T. Gwvn (Town Clerk) and Mr. Alfred G. James. Col. Prichard, in a patriotic but serious speech, outlined the object of the meeting to form a Local Defence Corps All the gentlemen occupying seats on the platform promised their earnest support. Prelimin- ary arrangements were made. Scoutmaster Y. S. Gwyn was appointed secretary, and the offer of Sergt. Bradbury to act as drill instructor was enthusiastically received. A large number of men were enrolled as mem- bers of what it was decided to call "Tlie Vale of Glamorgan Defence Corps." It was also decided to hold a meeting in Llantvvit Major with the object, of forming a united corps, which the meeting felt sure would be able to uphold the best traditions of the Vale of Glamorgan. ————— —————

PRINCE OF WALES' NATIONAL RE. I LIEF Fl-N-D. 'I I ie, Mayor. Aid. J. Llewellyn, received a telegram on Saturday from H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, desiring him to open a. su b- scription list for the above fund. A prelim- inary meeting was held in the Town Hall on Monday, when it was arranged to hold a public meeting on Thursday. The Committee of the Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Society met on Tuesday and de- cided to abandon their annual show for this year. The Carnival, Avliich was to be held in aid of the Sports Field Purchase Fund has also been indefinitely postponed. There Avas a good supply of stock at. the monthly sale on Tuesday, under the auspices of the V'l.V of Glamorgan Farmers Co-opera- t1-n> Society. Mr. VT. J. Yorwerth had no diffic-ulty in disposing of all on offer. Fat cattle showed a. marked advance in price. Sheep and pigs also sold well.

I LLANTWIT I I LL.TWIT L\JOR. I LLANTWIT MAJOR PROVISION MER- CHANTS. The 10ca 1 provison factors, to their credit it may be recorded, with a few isolated ex- ceptions, have made but little advance in thei i-prices, and that in face of the action of many of the middle men who delayed exe- cuting order placed with 14 days be fore the war broke out. In one case a demonstration has taken place against a trader. Bread is advanced id. per quartern loaf, and flour about 3s. to 4s. per sack. Some butchers have not risen the price of their meat, but this is not so in all cr.ses. HARVESTING. I The. A bertha we Cement Works have not st.arted since the holidays in consequence of the War. so labour is fairly plentiful for har- ve.sting purposes.

OGfORE ALE. I The effect of the war is to be seen and felt in many ways in the valley. Altogether, about forty reservists and A-olunteers have left the valley to join the. colours, and there were scenes of great enthusiasm at the sta- tion when they left. A recruiting office has been opened nar the GAvalia Supply Stores, and up to the present about 50 names haA-e been received as applications for the Welsh Mounted Regiment. A number of young men have a lso joilled some of the ot her ments. Mr. Pitt. an old Osmorf inhabitant- a.nd Rorke's Drift hero, has been showing great enthusiasm and has bee, nresponsible for enrolling at least a. dozen recruits. The advance in the price of foodstuffs has been felt but on the whole the vallev has quite its normal appearance. Except for the depar- ture of the reservists .there have been no scnes of any kind. The St. John's Am bulance Corps has offer- ed i stseiwices at home or abroad and the mem bers of Miniature Rifle Club have alwo signified their Avillingness to assist in any way possible. All the steam coal pits are working the nire hours shift and it is ru- moured that work mav be carried on in t hose pits on Sunday. All collieries are guarded r>t night. I~nfortunately the Cwnmieh Col- liery has been on stop up to the time of writ- ing, owing to a, scarcity of waggons, the wag- gons being required for the transport- of coal for the Navy. There have been no exmil- sions under the new regulation* regarding a Hens.

TONDC VOLUNTEER NCRSE. I Nurse LiH]?.n V<?t3 R?hards. seventh ??u?ht?r of the la.te Mr. W. T. Richards, Tondu, has vohinte?rcj fcr foreign service during the war. Miss Richards has jurt completed a course nf five years training in fever and general nursing at the Royal Gwent Hospital. New- port. Mon.. and is now prepared for imme- diate eervioe abroad.

| MOTOR CYCLIST AND HIS WIFE INJURED NEAR ABER KENFIG. Mr. Cha-s JeAvel and his wife, of Aberken- fig. were injured on Tuesday night as the result of a collision with a motor-car, owned by Mr. Woodward, of Bridgend, and d-riA*en by Mr. Clifford Woodward. The latter was proceeding Court Colman Road and -1 Ih e. a(-ci d ent- while taking the turn at the Cross accident- ally went into the motor-cycle driAxn bv Mr. Jewel, who was accompanied by his wife in T aiiie, d bv I ii' Ni-iie in a side-car. Mr. and Mrs. J^wel were t hrown into the road and ta ken in t he ca r to the Cottage Hospital at Bridgend, where they were attended by Dr. A. D. Low. Upon inquiry at the hospital cur represen- tative was informed that Mr. Jewel' s elbow was dislocated and his wife was suffering from bruises and a cut over the right eye. The moter-cycle. we understand, was con- si dcral !v damaged

I LOCAL AMUSEMENTS. I I THE CINEMA. BRIDGEND. In spite of the very warm Aveatiier and the effects of the war. business has been excep- tionally good this week. the Wireless Airship being a wonderful invention, etc.. Next week another strong and attractive programme is submitted to the Cinema- pat- rons. There will again be three turns. A huge novelty in the star turn is a strong dramatic sketch, entitled, Blackmail," m three scones, played by Mr. Henry Heme's Company. In scene 3 the entire stage is converted into a huge river of real water of 15,000 gallons, and some very exciting inci- dents take place. Wee Alexandra" is a comedienne of strong character parts, and an exceedingly clever comic duo of laughable propensities are Madge and Alexandra." The pic-t*ui-es are now shown at their best, Mr Pitt having had an entirely new plant in- stalled and procured one of the finest of Lon- don's operators. In fact. the picture part of the programme has never been as good as now, caiiiiot possiblv be beaten any- where. Next week's stars are The Cowboy and" The Madonna of the Slums. BRIDGEND PALACE. l atrons cl the Bndgend P2kce ?avc en- joyed an excellent programme this week. The p??ures to be s hown next week will all be of a very <?xcili!? and interesting charac- ter. They will include: "-Iloiiey God," or "Do Riches Bring Happiness"; "I shall Avenge. and Till-,o,,I.i,,h the Storm." a fine (1 in two parts and full of exciting mo- j ments. arm weather and brilliant sun- do not seem to interfere with the at- tendances at this house of amusement, as the speeial films exhibited are such as to meet with appreciation under any circumstances. FAMLIOX THEATRE, PORTHCAWL. The avish of those patrons of The Pavilion II Theatre. PorthcaAvl. for a return visit of Mr. ernon Proctor's Company was grati- ned this Feek. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. three comedies were given, namely. Ni-liaT, Happened to Jones." "Pat- ty or The Experiment" and "The Real Mr. Jonathan. Ine acting thrcn?houl was, as usuai. ?p?ndi(' and the ]au?h?? fast, and fnnot.?. 01, i _t three, of tile I \v??. "EIiza. comes to stav," \va? sM??d by W. Payne Se-dd?n's Company. X?dless to say the piece met with a great reception. In regard 10 ih? PaviHon OrdM".T:ra. iT wiM be a source nf much disappointment to Porthcawlians to hear that this will be the I last week of its stay in PorthcaAvl. Owing to the War, unforeseen dinicuhies have aris- en. regarding the financial arrangements with, the Council, but an effort is being: made to keep at least a few members ot the Or- chestra- here a longer.

I THE WAR FEELING IN GERMANY. THE KAISER'S POSITION.. I ProEJillnC is given in "The Tim-?'' to a. letter, signed "A.S." on "The German Peo- ple and the War." There is a general tendency (says the writ,. er) to lay ail the blame for this internation- &I <\atac?y?m on the infatuation (.f the Ger- nmnKaiser. It has been a most pcwerful factor, bUt to ignore others would be neither just- nor wise. Sir Valentine Chirol has well reminded us of the German intellectuals, who have so powerfully fostere-d German ambition and preached aggression. With your permission I will go farther and point out that the Kaiser and lli advisers have had the German people behind them to an extent that is not understood. Now excluding the military element, which desires war for his own sake, the atti- tude of the people is this. Neither the com- mercial nor the working classes have desired war. They have s hrunk from it. not on principle, but for practical reasms—because it would disturb their comfort. And they are in general quite friendly toward s Eng- lishmen. So far I entirely agree with the commonly ace-epted A-iew amtmg tho-o who iiave i-' c, knc.Avledge of Germany. But underneath this peaceable ar-d friend- ly surface lies a de-ep and general animosity a-gainsi England. There is no class in Ger- many which would not rejoice at her humilia- tion. It is-not individual Englishmen whom Ger- mans disike. but Engand as a. Power. At the same time they despise her. cs they do all other nations except the Americans, I whom they fear as commercial rivets. They believe that England is- played out industrially, commercially, politically and even naut icaliv--in a military capacity she has long ceased to count — and they yearn to seize her heritage, provided it can be done at a small cost. They have confidently count- ed on it. and a few years ago the Kaiser was generally accused in Germany of being too friendly -to England. The war of 1870 turned the heads of the military and filled them with ail indescrib- able arrogance but economically Germany was still a comparatively poor and modest country. During the last 20 years, however, the enormous industrial and commercial ex- pansion. the growth of population, power and wealth, the creation of a great mercantile marine and of a great naA-v have imbued the whole nation with the same arrogance. From top to bottom it has been suncrins: from swollen head and the Kaiser's- case is not singular but typical. Years ago commer- cial and peacdul Germans assured me that the country was streng enough to fight France and Russia together and quite ready to do it. The attempt of to-day is the fulfilment of a general and familiar aspiration. Our own participation was not pa.rt of the plan it is one of the many miscalculations. We were to have been tackled later when France a,nd Russia were disposed of. and the achievement of German arms was to have been crowned by wresting from us the command of the fvea. Were that programme successful its con- ductor would be acclaimed by the enthusias- tic plaudits of the whole German nation. Its failure, which is now certain, will provoke a tremendous reaction, in which that unhappy man will be overwhelmed by popular fury. He is to bl ame but so are all who would have welcomed success. It is the failure they will recent-, rot the intention.

GILFACH GOCH. I MEMORIAL SEIIYK'E. — A memorial ser- vice was held at the Libanus Methodist Cha- pel. of which tlie late Mr. Tom Jones had been fpr 2.) years a faithful aai4i much loved deacon. The funeral was largely attended, and widespread sympathy is felt with the be- reaAed family. The Hey. J. O. Jenkins. Li- banus, officiated at the house and graveside.

CAERAU. I the reccnt examination heldl in connection with the London College of I -N usie, the following pupils of \ip.damo Gwen Fowier Hopkin-, (Vinmer-roaci, w ere success- j fnl :—All-. D. A. Harray, Abergwynfi, and Mr. | James Hughe-, Cymmer, Associate, thus en-I titling both to wear the cap and gown. Pri- I mary Pianoforte !'layu?. Mac-td'-GariipId Jonp?, TvderAven: Trpwrudd Th0ma", Hermon Road; Jidin David Griffiths, Bcoav Street; Dorothy .Tames, George John. Gladys Beak, (Hive DaAje; Daniel*. Cymmer. Elementary; A I honours, Dolly i'cAveJl, Caere Intermediate ¡ Pianoforte Playint:, Trevor Iw:, Cymmer; I Advanced Senior ditto, Mary Al'rr Jvr-v; Ele-j nieiitary Theo- Mr.ry Alice Jons. i

 -r?, -= ? TThe Th?ne. | RECEIVED BY THE OPERATOR. Immediately it b?ime hno?njn Podh- ??"iJ "? ? ??' ?'? ??hb<.nbood w? to oe patrolled by members of the rcuiaj- forces. a ati.- I W:;s n;z,de by the P 10-(' by i, i te, P,):the8.wl FÜ'{' lkigade, tlJJ'ullc"l [.heir cap- tai (Coun(.illor T. F.  A I-ett?OT was ° ffi'ei' command i;? cc.?t d?en? ooj.i?€mg m co?junctton with a n?mb?r of i? cal .?nt?D ? t?ke coHt?: of patrolling t'H^H ^urhooei and thus n- ?.hh?? ?i?:.uu L.r .?vi? men for ot.h?- work. KC°^ receir^ a wa.rm ?t?.r of +h^ from ??.'ommanchng o?c-<.r, but j?- ??eSl.tm-g ]) i? inabUny to ac<?pi the o?r for \"arious r?son.c..v.d by theA?r?yR? tion.s. ?ot?vlthstandm? thi", ihe nE?r?Sad? ?re not to be done and ziolw meJnbeJ is adively connected. wuh t? ,?t in?. <?.tc., in C(jnn?tiuu ?uh ?e Nation11 T:of>.wrve.. which haS ? ?r?<.r as the ic- /Sult, of Ssaatt urd? av s mating. • • tT Charles CaroJea. the editor of "Ev?rv- man,  who ? one of the P? of Frenèh ?Be??n?-??' ? ??d Pcrih- c?v' ^-i.an-JOilrnallsls ."ho visitd Porth- (,,1 w some time ago is in Belgium, and on Yu?day ?as mistaken for a G?n?? ?" his own countlTnwn. n spy b3, • • • In addition to those mentioned last week U "av"lg been cal" lip are C?olorel j. 1. D. Kicholl. Captain Cope. Hon. Lieut &rratt Sergt .-Major King, and Air D • W, ■ !Rugoy footballerall of Brid-,e,?. • • at fc> All the Yeomanry left Bridgend W fi ford on Tuesday, and numred about 1,500? ConF?l,dei-able excax?.ttioii 9,ild have been done at L!antwit -?iajoi- anè it '?'' eo?u.?  jf bl,Pll-li,lg I! b(,C"ll klisc,ovei,d at the back of the old Gate Houe. which cDntai:¡ed the JP- mains of an ancient oven It i, r j that the excavators have come uncn the (lo- offices o?v ? a large esta bJi<Jmwnt. the H'- sidputial portions of 'hicb "a™ "ol yet becn tw^rS ™ H*. ?clude two pieces Of an (':nly Xom';m holv watt-r St??-o pie?ces Po?f ?? '?v ???????s tiles. atSow' ??g?ms ha.e attracted lai,e. Thev 2. re r,'Cei"Ed  ?, ?.fpu?hed  erei*r ni,?ht, piibll,,h eci li, cii, I- till ri,,j Did a local :3ù('man a fhock this • ?'?twa&thecausecflta'? a A a  soe raJesm(>n to  goods. A furni- «.re^a„ „s t,v uc Bridgend C:l':)C'0ï. Red The Red CrOBs Societ\ at B: i{]('Gud •>» • • • ? .?c?? ?.? t? i. ???? he 1'('cognised emhJ('m flaps the Nolton Institute and ?rv di-e busy workers are employed in ?al?7 f gal?,~ m m?n?l.- etc., for our s<lderi;. < Residents of Brid?nd ar.d ?\?.irf ? ? spending morE' mOlwy in buying  tliaii 1,Lev ei-ei, # rr. ???' '? ?'?' come ''?'? through tiit- war  ? Tho.? who had not b<?n m '?e habit of • • • dailv paper, pai?t get:><:ing an evening or a daily paper, part ? ,? ?" ?PP?'? "?- ? that <h?tion so tJ hi- ''S»- 1 5" ?? ?'? :IF,S ?c"t tipf e i- .-t abroad. T » • • tile I;lce T They do not all care to wait untd the Free Lik:1! has bC'e11 -?'? -?' the ———? nprubhlbicav tions. pub1l:c,ltiolis. They ar taking an interest ? nati<n?! atfans w? hich wer? srraime to them a week or tw. ago. to a wee l ? er til-c, • It is stated that tenants of bungalows at Ogm-ore-by-the-Sea have had notice Irom tlie authorities to leave. If this is true, it is ob- VMn<Iv a wise precaution against possible If im?')()ableda;?er. w <t T'-v-.e have been many local volunteers for Cross work. w < M-any people who fancied all sorts of things waen they heard sounds of firing in the Bris- tol Channel on Sunday night may rest as- sured that the Germans have not arrived. The guns went off ewery five minutes, and no doubt vere signals arranged during the time the mist in the Channel lasted. T!? Bridirer?(onrcmorsr.)c lamenting that a good Imrse has gore from their em- ployment into t'te "hands" of the War 0&c. d with joT in the BLit ?i'ie* s mixed with joy in :he knowledge that this valuable steed has 61::e away in a good cause. Arid now the members of the Council &rc '<kj'.¡, f Ll1-;li<f another with the money î: leceived L(;l the War authorities. .C. It is gratifying to know that the Council -z i-e air e to tne needs of the present time, and iiilly real'sc their responsibilities with regard to the support of the poorer section of tlie community and the effort being made to form a local civilia-n troop and to make tli- .so who join sufficiently skilful to be of use -ui ease of emergency' Von,,us cpunoi.i- were expressed on 1..h>t" matters but it was eventually agreed to is- s;?t in enrrymg ?ut the idea of bringing a corps ÜH) exi? -'? and to help forwar d the suggestion as to having a distress committee. f,ug¡¡" S I

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. MAESTEG n-GBY FOOTBALL CLrp. To the Editor. SIr.-In last Aveek's issue of your paper,, utidor the heading of "Maesteg Horse Show." there appeared a statement by Mr. Gomer Davies, in answer to a letter received from the football secretary, charging the Horse Show Committee with damage done to the footoall field. Mr. G. Davies :s reported to :i;iye .said that the Horse Show Committee should not entertain the letter, inasmuch as the timber which was on the field was used by the Horse Show Committee to repair a portion of the iem-ing. which was in a very bad state. This statement is entirely wrong and mis- leading. The committee of the Football Club themselves had repaired the fencing ,he fe 'la, around the tiela previous to the show being heVl. with the exception cf a portion that had been blown down by heavy winds. This particular piece Avas on the ground beforo the horse show. aud was cut up and used for various purposes by "the Horse Show Com- mittee. It was in the Horse Show Com- mittee that this hoarding was on the field at present. Some of it may be, but will never again serve its original purpose. Where has the other part gone r One of the conditions en which the Maes- te Horse Sl:()w Committee have the use of the fieid is that they leave the field in a pro- per state of repair. This they did not do.— On behalf of the Maesteg Rugby Football Ccmrtrttee I :1 :1. etc.. H, J. POLE, Hon. Sec.

OUR LONDON" LETTER. I (FROM OUR OWN CORR ltgro ?i DRNT. I London has only one siibject now. Fortu- nately, it is treating that subject with a sanity which is matter for patriotic congratu- lation. There is the extreme neither of un- worthy fear nor unreflecting light-hearted- ness. Those who cherish painful memories of some of the scenes that occurred at the time of the South African War can appreci- ate the difference in these days. The public spirit is admirable, and I hear on good autho- rity that the attitude of the Press of all par- ties has given great satisfaction in the highest quarters. The evidences of war are greater than at the time of the South African cam- paign. Somerset House and other public buildings under control of armed Territorials strike the public imagination in a very direct fashion. Outside Buckingham Palace is naturally a favourite gathering ground for the crowd, which, in a perfectly orcierly fashion, translates its patriotic sentiments into song. The position of Germans in London is not very enviable just now. The sneer at "spy mania" which has been made in some quar- ters is rather cheap. When rifles, cartridges, and ammunition are found stored in large qua-ntities it requires a naivete which is rather dangerous in the modern world to assume that the owner is merely a gentleman with an unusual hobby, although the hotel raid in Euston road had rather a farcical ending. On the whole, the public attitude towards unoffending Germans is just what it should be. "We have no quarrel, have w,e? a German friend ask-ed- ice, as ay-o shoo k hands a few days ago prior to his departure for his country. Wo did not exchange opinions of Kaiser Wilhelm. The German people a.ppear to have' been very much in the dark as to what was happening. At a time wben English people holidaying in Germany were returning in a hurry Germans were coming to this country in large numbers 3n holiday, with no apprehension, apparently, I of being recalled.. The Entente with France is not a diplo- matic fiction. On all hands are the evidences of Av.armth of feeling towards our Republican allies. The tricolour is almost as much in evidence as the Union Jack, and the crowd does its best with the "Marseillaise." Nothing short of a very cordial Entente, it may be imagined, would survive some of the combinations of sounds that have been shouted by Avell-meaning Englishmen to do duty for the French National Anthem. Rome French attempts at our language have hecn ("quaIly weird., The most striking I have heard so far contained the petition, "Send him uproarious The singer, I fear, had been hoaxed. A touch of added picfnrcsquc- nec-s has been given to the streets by the parading of bands of youngsters with tin pans and staffs that bear to unromantic eyes the appearance of broomsticks. But these military operations have been rudely inter- rupted by an ultimatum recalling the young patriots to school. August is usually a slack time lit theatres and music-halls, but when they are in full swing aeain, the effects of the public preoccupation wi-th sterner realities are likely to be seen. Sir Herbert Tree's revival of "Drake" at his Majesty's Theatre next Monday promises to be a popular event. This patriotic celebration of the golden days of England's navy is calculated to strike the popular imagination at the present time, and the appeal will be strengthened by the know- ledge that the proceeds will go to swell the relief fund. To the end that the aid may be substantial Mr. Louis N. Parker, I believe, has consented to forego author's fees. Dur- ing the South African War the theatres did remarkably well, but the "cases, of course, are not parallel. Actors and actresses, by the way, do not preserve that complete detach- ment- from the concerns of ordinary folk with which the popular imagination is liable to invest them. They are keenly interested i-ii the present crisis, and a London actors' contingent of special constables has been formed at the instance of Mr. Cyril Maude. They will do duty, I believe, between midnight and four in the morning, and 1 am told that Sir Georcse Alexander and Mr. Hajiden Coffin are among the special constables. Anion,g .those upon whom the abnormal state of affairs now existing has placed addi- tional duties are the clergy. The suggestion of Dr. Campbell Morgan that the various Nonconformist chapels should be kept always Dpen has been acted upon in several pifvoes, and the ministers have been busy offering counsel and sympathy to many who have been glad to consult them. In the Roman and Anglican churches intercessory Mass-es and services have been frequent, and there has been a great increase im the number of persons using the churches for meditation. The Special prayers sanctioned by the Arch- bishop of Canterbury have been used, and the section for war time in Hymns Ancient and Modern." haopily unfamiliar to our congrega- tions in these days, was widely used on Sun- Any. Cardinal Arch-bisliop Bourne has circu- larised the Roman clergy asking them to offer Mass in tempora belli during the present trouble. In the High Anglican churches the special intention of the Eucharisfc celebra- tion-s has been the restoration of peace to Europe. Even the Hyde Park orators hare had to f knowledge that there is something doing. Their detachment from everything not imme- diately concerned with their own particular isms" and "ologies" is generally com- plete. But they have had to recognise the war. The New Constitutional Society for Women's Suffrage, whose weekly meeting is ^,i,- of the most striking gatherings in the Park, has abandoned its campaign for the time to join the other non-militants in organ- ising for relief service. The lady who gene- rally displays a considerable power of invective against Cabinet Ministers has been rerving out honeyed words this week. One of the nightly features inside the Marble Arch is a large crowd which sings evangelical choruses under the baton of an enthusiastic gentleman who adopts this method of reli- gious propaganda. He found it necessary some days ago to choose a preponderance of martial hymns, such as Onward, Christian Soldiers." and a couple of evenings ago when I passed the crowd was lustily singing God Have the King" and "The Marseillaise." These demonstrations the conductor permits, but. "Rule Britannia" i banned as secular. When he tried Abide With Me it was clear that the audience would not abide, and the effort was abandoned at the second verse. Among the people who are suffering fron) the present state of affairs are the hotel and boarding-house keepers. To some of the latter the loss must be really serious. I was speaking recently to the proprietor of a West London boarding-house five of Avhose boarders had been recalled to the Continent, while an equal number who had booked I rooms for a holiday in England have not arrived. Provincial visitors, too. are much less frequent. The general uncertainty, com- bined with the cancelling of excursion book- ings, is not tempting people to come to town. Moreover, many of the sights of Lon- don 4re closed to the public. One cannot get into the galleries, and many who went up to Alexandra Palace at. the week-end found a printed notice politely indicating that per- sons found on the grounds were liable to be shot. At a time when public attention was less preoccupied, the announcement that Dr. Orchard has accepted the pastorate of the Kind's Weigh House would have attracted considerable attention in Nonconformist circles. When the doctor was some time ago offered a Congregational charge great pres- sure was brought to bear upon him not to leave the Presbyterians, and he consented rot to change his denomination for the time. His removal to a Congregational pulpit has, how- ever, been expected for some time. He is one of the most scholarly of the exponents of New Theology views, and when the University of London conferred a degree upon him for his thesis on "Modern Theories of Sin he was, I believe, the youngest doctor of divinity ia the eonntry.

PORTHCAWL. I At the sacred concert on Sunday next nv aid of the Hed Cross Society, Mr. John Law- son and Miss Lucille Sydney will both re- cite, and several well known local artistes will take part, together with the full PaA-il- ion Oi-clwstrL. lii.lrof the entire proceeds, without any deduction for expenses will be given to the Fund. Concert commences at 8 p.m. 3410

(CENTRAL NEWS WAR SPECIALS). I SERVIANS OCCUPY NINE VILLAGES. Rome, Thursday. An official message from Nish states Ser- vians have repulsed Austrians with great loss at Banjaluka, and have occupied nine villages in Bosnia.

LOCAL WAR PROBLEMS ENGAGE THE MINDS OF BRIDGEND COUNCILLORS. PROPOSED CIVILIAN TROOP. OBJECTIONS RAISED. At a meeting of the Bridgend Urban Dis- trict Council on Tuesday night, a letter from Mr. Lewis Nicholl was read, in which he stated that he would be prepared to co-oper- ate in any movement that might be taken with a view to forming a committee to go into the question of forming a local corps of those who wished to serve their country and undergo a. course of drilling, etc. Mr. E. Preece, junr., said a letter from Mr. Fraser Jenkins had appeared in the "Glamorgan Gazette," and it seemed that there were a number of men in the town and probably in the neighbourhood who would be prepared to put themselves into a state of efficiency in the way of drills and practice ait firing. It was not proposed, he understood, to tie these men for any period, but they could make themselves useful as a protective force. It was for tho Council to oosnider whether the members should form a commit- tee and co-operate with some of the leading men in the town and Mr. Nicholl, so at to prevent over-lapping, with the object of rac- ing a troop and putting it in working order. Air. H. Abbott said there were certain ob- jections to the course 6jiggested. He quite agreed that with regard to those who had served in any branch of His Majesty's foroea it was quite necessary that they should plaoe themselves in that state of efficiency which a.11 the circumstances would allow. To raise, however, a purely civilian force, they would encounter some drawbacks, and even with the aid of the War Office, they would have diffi- culty in accomplishing such an object. Where were they to get all the ammunition and the rifles which would be necessary to equip these men ? He thought that the Gov- ernment would look upon any organisation of that sort with a certain amount, of suspicion. There might be an objection to a great num- ber of eIN-lian-, who had had no previous ex- perience banding themselves together for tuck a purpose. Mr. J. T. Hitt said he agreed with what Mr. Abbott had said. The Clerk (Mr. J. T. Howell) Mid Mr. Fraser Jenkins' idea was to get some of the members of the Council on a committee which would be formed with a. view cf training those who were willing to make themselves efficient in some degree in case of need.. Mr. Preece said that to his mind the ob- jection raised by Mr. Abbott seemed to be a trivial one. If ammunition and rifles, and that sort of thing, could not be obtained, the fault would not lie with them. He was sure that there were quite a. number who would be glad to place themselves at the disposal of the committee and do what was necessary to get themselves to a high standard of effi- ciency for purposes of defence if necessary. Mr. Abbott said he would like to make a distinction between those who had had train- ing and those who had not. The Chairman (Mr. Morgan Stradling) thought the idea suggested by Mr. Fraser Jenkins' letter was a good one, and he thought they ought to do all they could te support the proposal. It was eventually resolved to reply to the letter sent by Mr. Lewis Nicholl stating that the Council would be prepared to support the suggestion that a representative meeting should be held to consider the matter. UNPATRIOTIC TRADESMEN. I lUll". rreeoe alluded to the fact that, I had been certain complaints relative to the purchase and supply of goods in the town, and the advantage that had been taken of the poorer classes during this time of emer- gency. He felt that they ought to say some- thing on the matter. From what they had read and from what they knew it seemed that these complaints referred to it few only who had tried to take advantage of the public by putting up the price of their goods. Thasb sort of thing ought to be condemned. These people were most unpatriotic and in a sense they were doing as much damage as though they. were in actiye service against them. It was impossible for poor people to get in a large store and he thought it would show a Christian spirit if prices were kept normal as there seemed to be no good reason why they should go up. Mr. Abbott said he quite endorsed every- thing that had been said by Mr. Preece. He did not see why the poor should be made to KU^r when the rich could got large supples. The Chairman said that those tradesmen who had unreasonably sent up prices were really enemies in the camp-that was what he called them. They should all act in eon- act-ion as brothers and sisters for the good of the countrv. NEED OF A DISTRESS COMMITTEE. I r ouDsequentiy, jyir. ir. ttevan expressed the opinion that something ought to be done to form a distress committee for the relief of those who would suffer as a consequence of the war. He thought a committee consist- ing of representatives of the Council and of ?9. various pIaœs of worship would be & useful one. He thought also that one gen- eral committee would be the best so as to prevent overlapping. He moved that a meeting be called with the view of forming a committee to arrange as to the collection of subscriptions for the relief of any distress that might arise. Mr. Preece seconded the proposition. Thwre would undoubtedly, he said, be some distress although, fortunately, there were not very many poor people in the town. It was resolved that notices should be eent out calling a meeting for the purpose stated. WATER VANS IMPRESSED. I The Surveyor stated in his report that on the 6th inst one horse and twc water ranet belonging to the Council were impressed un- der His Majesty's or deer. The prices paid were: Horse and harness, £ 53 10s.; four- wheel water van, £ 40: two-wheel water van. £15. Mr. Bevan moved that the Surveyor be asked to obtain tenders for water carts to re- place those which had been requistioned by the War Office and present the tenders &t the next meeting of the Works Committee. They had the money that had been handed over by the War Office and they might as well get in tenders. The proposition was carried. Mr. Bevan also s-uggested they should looik out for another horse. The Chairman: The War OfEce had a very good horse from us.

GOLF. SOUTHER XDOWN MONTHLY MEDAL. .e :"o;vv of the Southern down Golf played yesterday. There wtMe 13 entries. card returned was that of Mr. E. J. Thynrvs, which read 78—1 — 77. Mr. Tliynnes kg v. the SAA'eep. but not the <pooa. he ;s net a club member. The sp.j<,).:1 and the f>ecuid prize in the sweep were wor, by Mr. D. C. Phillips with a card of ?! —78. The I'VIowing cards were r< t¡ r'c E. J, Thrnn('" 76 1 77 D. C. Phillips 91 13 78 P. 8hjply 91 8 S3 G. A. Cam>rt-r> 88 4 84 Jen !< in 86. 4 85 H. G. Ree.s PO 4 8H D. n. Evans 90 2 88 H. P. Herdniaii 99 8 91

BRIDGEND & DISTRICT Investment 4 Loan Society Funds Invested in Loans to Members. Weekly Repayments. Profits divided among Investors and Borrowers equally. For particulars apply to the Secretary- Mr. D. O. EVANS, Bridge Buildings, Dunraven Place, Bridgend.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. MARRIAGE. GRIFFITHS—MORGAN.—On August 12th, 1914, at Hope Chapel, Bridgend, Percival Percival Griffiths (son of the late Evan Griffiths, Cashier, BlaengarAv), of "Crug- meer," Newtoii Villas, Porthcawl, to Annie May Morgan, of Cymmer, near Port Talbot. 3397 DEATHS. WILLIAMS.-On the 11th August, at Amman- ford, Annie Williams, widow of the Rev. J. Harold Williams, in her 52nd year. Funeral to-day from Bridgend Station at 11.10 a.m., thence to Cemetery. 3399 WILLIAMS.-On August 11th, 1914, at Llam- pha Court Farm, Jennet Williams (late of the Sycamore Tree Inn, Colwinstone), in her 68th year. Funeral at Colwinstone Church- yard to-day at 3 p.m. 3409 IN MEMORIAM. In Loving Memory of Thomas Williams, Simonstone, Coity, who passed away August 13tli, 1910.-Ever remembered. 3407

BY THE WAY, (By" RAMBLER.") The world waits expectant for the cloud of fog to lift. It may shut its eyes in horror at the sight when revealed, but still it ii-,ilts, anxiously. Great things depend upon the result of the gigantic conflict, the news of which is hourlv expected. A hundred and eighty miles front arid an estimated number ei. h tv rn 1. l es fi -ont z, of four million men pitted in a Herculean struggle against each other Never before has the world know such huge hosts going forth to battle and never more will such a terrible calamity fall upon nations, for from the debris of this great conflict will arise a new world, with practical educational lessons in the horrors, the barbarisms and lllhunUlll- ity of war. Who to-day can think of thes, millions getting ready for death grps wltl- out feelings of righteous anger forcing then way to the breast, until they threaten to burst everything that holds the human frame together? Who can think of it vuth out loathing and with a desire to get wIth- ing distance of him who has dared to gamble in human lives and thrown to the bullet and the sword thousands, aye. perhaps hundreds of thousands of his fellows? Bismark is said to have con- fessed that he was dying a disappointed man; that in waging three wars he had brought misery instead of happiness to the German DeoDle But in those great wars th?e ?num her were insignificant compared to the forces that have been brought together in the battle field of Belgium, the cock-pit of Europe. His reckoning, which is now due, must be a fearful one, and one from which even the War Lord of Germany must shrink. May the allied forces of France and Belgium, if not the British, bring him to his knees and not the British, bring to his knees a n d compel him to crawl over the bodies of his own dead. • • • In such a vital struggle we are glad to find the utmost secrecy is being observed as to the movements of troops, and that a dis- creet censorship is being exercised over all war news. Nothing must be allowed to in- terfere with the success of the brave armies fighting for civilisation against barbarism and military despotism. The public must possess itself in patience and take what news is published in the proper spirit. The fate of nations is of more importance than a crav- ing for war news. We will wait calmly and fearlessly for whatever may come within the next Aveek or two, and can only repeat too message of our leaders in this titanic struggle for supremacy: Be calm, be prepared for victory, and do not be alarmed at disasters that may bccur, for in such a conflif-t these cannot be unexpected." Neither Britain, France, or Belgium can come through the fire unscathed, but we are all confident that ,they will keep aloft the flag of liberty and that a glorious sun will still shine on the island of the free. » • The news that life British and French :Fleets have rendered the Atlantic safe for .British Vessels to ply their trade to keep this country supplied with food will do away with all the fears that have so frequently been expressed by certain sections ventilat- ing their opinions on what might happen m the event of hostilities with Germany. lo a. much leaser extent trade is being earned, on in the North Sea, but safety is not guar- anteed owing to the indiscriminate laying of mines by the enemy. On land success has so far attended the allied forces and in many parts the Germans have been driven back before the onslaughts of Belgians and French., whose pluck has aroused the admir- ation of the world. The ports of Liege re- main intact, and in Upper Alsace the French .still hold the field. The mighty conflict that will probacy be waged between Liege and Luxemburg is one upon which everything de- pends as far as land and battle are con- cerned. • «• • To come to things we are apt to term more local, although nothing can be more local than this devastating Avar, it is pleasing to find that a calmer tone prevails. The sud- denness with which the dogs of war were let 'loose was startling and excitemcnt nattrally was high for the first few days. Things hive -now- almost returned to normal, except, that 'the prices of foodstuffs have slightly inereas- -ed. Our note last Aveek had a salutary effect -in some cases. The action of the •GoA'ernment was prompt, and since that time I co-netliiiig more like satisfaction exists -among householders. There is nothing to warrant the increase in prices of good s in .stock. and the action of one tradesman is to Ibe commended. Until I have cleared out my old stock and 4iave to ray higher prices myself the prices will remain the same," he slid, and that is the right soiri t for the true patriot to adopt. The Gov- ernment has now fixed a maximum, and it is gratifying to find that traders are keeping under it. The desire to get rich quick at the expense of the poor who, even as things are. feel the pinch, is not only traitorous and cowardly, but is deserving of a boycott. r C A little boy of seven provided a splendid example for adults in Bridgend this week. He wanted to put on a pair of leggings which his mother told him would pinch as they ]vere too small. He put them on neverthe- lpss, arid they undoubtedly nipped his flesh, out he "I-Olild' not admit that they pinched be- can?c- ^e remarked, he could not be a proper p) I di.er unless he Wor8 ,is le,ginls No u0U t n doubt many_ adults will feel the pinch dur- In IllS period of trial. but this little boy's examp e is a fine one to follow. The fonowing • • .d The folloivi,igt t provi des good read- in,,r i+ Ih'l' 1.- t Ll' "Hard thought it ,lv be to believe, cases f?re alreadv bong mentio?d with such abun- dant proof that disb??f is altog"ether out of the qUt>stion ",1, fi">.1 ogf' 1f'1 factur- f. ) tJ' ..elle 11llS (not. nlfln ufa'tlll'- ing nrms) thus early in a time of stres- have oread y taken steps to summarily reduce tlicit staffs. Names are being mentioned in certain circl^ es where war had hardly been declared before a drastic course Avas taken in the way of paying off. Other cases are mentioned of putting staffs on halfpay. Far be it from us to condemn without knowing all the circumstances. Maybe the reason is dictated by sheer necessity; maybe it is the outcome of mere selfishness. Time will shc-Av. It may be urged in self-defence that llself- preservation is the first law of nature," but those inclined to shelter behind the shaky bulwark of such a time-honoured relic of a barbarous age may well be told that in such days as these sacrifice of every personal coil- sideration is the first law of patriotism." • • • "Said a large Swansea, manufacturer on leaving last Saturday's great conference of manufacturers and merchants, 'I am going to keep my works going and my workmen and workwomen employed so long as I have any work for them to do and any money to pay them with. If everybody else has to bo come bankrupt I shall consider it no dis- grace to be included in the number. But my first consideration shall be consideration for my Avorkpeople and my country.' This remark, which carries with it the ring of true sincerity and Christian feeling, should —and it is to be hoped NN-ill-prove a key- note that will resound throughout the land" » w Mr. Fraser Jenkins led the way in Bridg- end last week for the raising cf a local corps for home defence. The matter has now been taken up by the Urban Council, and a public meeting is to be called. A number of names have already been received by Mr. Jenkins, who is himself an ex-Yeo- man. The question which is agitating the minds of all organises of these bodies is Arhe- ther rifles, can be obtained for shooting prac- tice, but the War Office will, no doubt, do what is necessary to make these A olunteer forces of some service to the country during the present crisis. m » • The value of the La bour Exchange is now recognised. The prospects of harvesting appeared dark when the farmers' horses were commandeered, but arrangements are now being rapidly made to supply men to per- form the duties of the quadruped, so that farmers will not suffer any avoidable loss. • • The work of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association and the National Dis- tress Relief Fund should not be confused. The former is for the relief of dependents whose brea dAv in Tiers have been called to the front and the other is for general relief. There should be no overlopping in the work of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Asso- ciation and the advisability of having one central fund in each district should commend itself to everyone. Much more good can be done by this means, than by a host of local branches. Contributions to this fund should be sent to the Treasurer National and Pro- vincial Rank nnd contributions to the Na- tional Relief Fund direct to the Prince of Wales. -—ggsmcniMmMMi

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RED CROSS SOCIETY.—Ladies providing their own material and wishing to make any article for soldiers at the Front, wounded at home, and for Ward use, are requested by the British Red Cross Society to make the follow- ing articles For Patients' Use: Calico shirts, flannel undershirts, socks, handkerchiefs, dress- ing jackets, bed socks. For Ward Use Pillow covers, roller towels, bolster cases, towels, table cloths, hot water bottle covers, tea cloths, dus- ters. For Use at Front: Balaclava helmets, Cardigan jackets, flannel shirts. The British Red Cross Society request that all goods may be sent to the front through their Society, and the local Depot is at Nolton Institute, where all goods will be received and forwarded. 3394 WESLEY SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The an- niversary services were held on Sunday last. The Rev. W. Kingscote Greenland, of Lon- don, occupied the pulpit, when appropriate sermons were delivered. Special hymns and anthems were sung during the day. The children ably assisted by the choir, acquit- ted themselves admirably, thanks to the careful training of Mr. W. J. Davies, organ- ist and choir master. who received iuva,lu- able assistance from Miss P. House Jenkins and Miss Eva. LaAvrenoe, who, during the practices and throughout the day presided at the orga.n and piano respectively. Mr. Greenland, on Monday evening, delivered his popular lecture, "The General and the World's Debt to the Salvation Army." Mr. S. H. Stockwood presided, and although the attendance was somew hat marred by existing circumstances, a very profitable evening was spent. DEATH OF MRS. HAROLD WILLIAMS. I —It is with sincere regret we announce the death of Mrs. Harold Williams. widow of the late Rev. J. Harold Williams, Congregational minister. Bridgend. Mrs. Williams, during her residence in Bridgend, had endeared her- self to a very large circle of friends by her untiring and unselfish devotion to her hus- band's work, while the poor lost a generous friend. The loss of her esteemed husband five years ago, after a long and trying ill- ness. completely shattered her constitution, which had never been strong, and in the hope of regaining some of her former health, and, acting on the advice of her doctor, she re- turned five years ago to live in her old home at Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. But in spite of all that could be done, she passed away on Tuesday. leaving two sons and one I daughter to mourn their loss, as well as a large circle of friends. NEWCASTLE CHURCH'S NEW ORGAN- IST.—Out of 40 applicants, Mr. Thomas Walter Gilbert (A.R.C.O.), son of the Rev. Joseph Gilbert, Vicar of Chasewater, near Truro, has been appointed organist and choirmaster of St. Illtyd's Church. He was educated at St. John's School, Leatherhead, Surrey, and on leaving in 1909 became ar- ticled pupil of Dr. Monk, organist of Truro Cathedral, for AvVtom lie acted as organist and choirmaster. He was also organist of the Diocesan Choral Union for the annual festi- vals held in Truro Catlierdal in 1912, 1913. and 1914. Mr. Gilbert is an Associate of the Royal College of Organists, and Dr. Monk holds a very high opinion of him. lIe sent a very excellent testimonial to the committee as to his ability as an organist and choirmas- ter. It is to be hoped that Mr. Gilbert will have ? successful career at NeAVcastle Church and that he will continue to maintain the high standard of music which the choir has attained for many years. He conjpienced duties on Sunday. August 9th. and his ser- vices were much appreciated.

DEATH OF RECTOR OF BEDWAS. I FORMERLY VICAR OF NEWCASTLE. I The death took dace on Monday night of the Roey. George T homas, M.A., rector of St. BarrAvg's Church, Bedwas. late Vicar of St. Illtyd's Church. Newcastle. Bridgend, after a. long illness. Mr. Thorns. who was 69, was formerly a curate with Archdeacon Edmondes, and then became chaplain to the Glamorgan Asylum, and afterAvards Vicar of Newcastle, Bridgend. He was appointed Rector of Bedwas 23 years ago. He was a native of Pengam. llhymney Valley, and leaves a widow, four daughters, and three sons. The sons are the Hey. Sydney Thom- as, M.A., vicar of St. Andrew's. Cardiff; the Rev. Cyril Thomas, and Mr. Oswald Thom- as, of Newport