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Cwmllynfell Drum-headI Service.

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Cwmllynfell Drum-head Service. A VAST GATHERING. Under the auspices of the Cwmllynfell Bit- Badge Branch, a most successful drum-head service was held in typical summer weather on Sunday afternoon, on Tomenowen Grounds, when an immense crowd of about 5,000 people congregated from the districts. About 3 o' clock a procession of discharged soldiers from Brynamman, Gwaun-cae-gurwen, Cwm- llynfell and Cwmtwrch formed into a pro- cession, under the command of district officers, and marched from near the Railway Station to the scene of service, headed by the Bryn- amman Silver Band (conductor, Mr. A. W. Jones, A.S.C.). The route was thickly lined with spectators, who were treated with melo- dious and appropriate music. There were about 200 odd heroes of the great war in the concourse, and their appearance created, re- miniscenes of heroism and tenacity in all minds as they passed, breast forward, to the venue of thanksgiving for peace and commemoration of fallen comrades. The site selected for the meeting was an ideal one, the ground thereat raising gradually from the platform, affording all possible advantages to the multitude to see and hear all that went on and spoken I during the proceedings. This was possibly? responsible for the commendable order that prevailed and the especial interest the crowd took in the solemn and impressive service, which was opened by singing the hymn' "O j God, our Help in ages past," after which the president, Rev. G. R. Davies, Abercrave, gave his opening address, remarking that he did not personally know the fallen heroes all, but he, nevertheless, knew them to be heroes in the true sense of the word. It behoved them to conduct themselves in a becoming manner, if only in reverence to their dead friends, who had made the supreme sacrifice in order that* we should have Freedom and Peace. We are here to thank God for Peace, and to remember with respect and solemnity the brave ones who had had a grave in foreign ground while fighting for us. We cannot think of them without our hearts bubbling over with sympathy towards those who had been deprived of their sons and fathers. Peace and victory had not been secured without great sacrifice, many millions of gallant heroes had fatlen, while more millions had been wounded. The best way to remember the brave dead was to remember and assist their suffering ifcmg relations in their tribu- lation. Our soldiers and sailors had fought for Freedom, Righteousness and Justice. He was afraid that the very things they had been fighting against were returning again, and it was our duty to assist them to reach the object of their Federation. The Rev. David Williams read a portion of Scripture and prayed in English, and after the hymn "Jesu, Lover of my Soul," was feelingly sung by the throng. The Rev. Eirug Davies, B.A., B.D., gave an erudite address. We are hare to remember the dead who gave their all for us, and to sympathise with the relations. War was but a great misfortune to the world. There were no parents present who would nurse up a child with the intention of making a soldier of him. He surmised that the greatest appeal that rose from the graves of the dead heroes was for us to live in such a way as to make war impossible in the future. The country's call was heeded in a most magnificent manner by our boys. Now that the conflict was past, he appealed to them to heed the voice of Christ, and fight for the good of the world, as they had so heroically done on the battle- field. The best training centre for Christian soldiers was the Church. You young men have shown remarkable heroism during the Great War. Your chance has come to exer- cise your forces against sin. You know what discipline, obedience, and sacrifice means now. Religion claimed that you should mani- fest equal obedience and sacrifice on the side of morality. War against sin is the only war to end war. Whatever sacrifice the conflict we have just emanated from claimed, it meant as much sacrifice and heroism to fight the obstacles which stood in the way of living a religious life. Lead, Kindly Light" was impressively sung at this juncture, and the Roll of Honour was read by the president. Thirteen names were given of those who had made the supreme sacrifice: Brinley Rees, Prospect Place; Johnny Davies, Gwilym Road; Tommy Griffiths, Railway View; James Harries, Bryn Road; ,Johnny Llewelyn,, Ochorywaiin; Harry Morgan, Post Office; Walter Morgan, Gwilym Road; H. Postings, Cefnbrynbrain; Tommy Pitman I Tomenowen Johnny Thomas, Ystradowen; Johnny Williams, Gwilym Road; M. C. Williams, Ystradowen; W. Morris, Gynol. The Brynamman Band played most effec- tively the selection "In Memory of the Brave," and the crowd followed' with the singing of "0 Fryniau Caersalem." The Rev. Evan Davies, B.A., Cwmgorse, gave a summarised account of the progress of the war since the "Contemptible little Army" had to retreat from Mons, and the Germans in endless numbers were rushing towards the Channel Ports, bent on invading England. Our heroic boys, of which those before him were amongst them, declared that if the Ger- mans insisted on reaching England, they would have to do so by tramping over their dead bodies. We were shuddering at the thought that the enemy, who was devastating the fair fields of France, wrecking homes and demolishing churches, should reach here, but the tables turned, Might was superceded by Right. Thanks to the boys. You showed the greatest pluck, and made the greatest sacrifice, and saved us. The highest ideal in sacrifice and self-denial had been attained by our heroes. Now that we have won, and the boys returned home, let us be up and doing, to do our best for them in return. I am privileged to be the president of the Gwaun-, cae-gurwen Branch. I consider it the greatest honour ever conferred upon me. We hear a lot about principle and conscience these days. They are no good unless carried into practice. We are here to-day to commemorate the actions of men of deeds and not words. Whatever claims become incumbent on us now, the soldier and sailor has a right to the first claim above all. A written expression of sympathy with the relatives of the fallen soldiers and sailors connected with Bryn Seion Church was read by the president, and the "Last Post" was sounded by the band, and the National Anthem sung to terminate an impressive service. The veteran musician, Mr. D. W. Rowlands, F.T.S.C., conducted the praise, and Mr. T. W. Williams was the energetic secretary of the event. A substantial collection was made towards the local Branch.

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