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UNDYING STORY IOF YPRES
UNDYING STORY I OF YPRES I WELSHMEN'S PART BATTALiON RELUCTANT TO RETIRE THOUGH UVtRPOWEREO HOW MONMOUTHS HELD A FARM Thrilling stories of the magnificent pluck with which the British Army, in the second battle of Ypres, held back an pueray far stronger in men and guns, for over 20 days, are told by Renter's special representative at the British Headquar- ters. Ho writes:— The battle really began on April' 20, when the Germans began a heavy shelling of Ypres, which continued for two days, a rain from 17-inch howitzers failing: upon the town. From then onwards till May 13, when things quieted down, the British troops had to withstand incessant arc from innumerable guns of all sizes, varied with occasion infantry attacks. Not once did the 'men fail, and not one inch of ground was given up though at times the line in the trenches was so thin that at one part there was only one man of the RifiG Brigade for every 12 yards of trench. On April 25 the German batteries put in a perfect tornado of shell, Jack Johnsons," common shell, shapnel and machine guns taking the British force in reverse, in enfilade and from every point of the compass. This bombardment was continued for several hours, but ulti- mately the enemy ceased in order to allow his infantry to advance to the attack- Taking advantage of this lull the British at once sent up reserves. Thus the situ- Ation was saved and the enemy's attack driven back. Hold at All Costs! The Rifle Brigade particularly distin- guished themselves at this point, for they tumbled into the trench like lightning, and without wasting time opened a with- ering tire upon the advancing columns of Germans with the machine guns they had brought with them. Similarly the day before the 8th Middlesex went into the trenches with the order that they had at all costs to be held. All honour to them; they were held! On May 3rd the occupation of the new line was ordered, and the troops wer* gradually withdrawn from the trenches through holes made in the barbed wire entanglements protecting the second-line trenches Picked shots from each bat- talion were left to hold the enemy, and so well did they succeed that, though at one point the opposing lines were only 10 yards apart, the Germans continued to shell our lines long after the last man had left them. Welsh Regiment's Valour, The behaviour of the Welsh Regiment was magnificent, and even when it seemed impossible to hang to their front trenches the colonel in command demurred to any withdrawal, and sent in to headquarters such inspiriting messages as My right flank is enfiladed, but I am quite com- iortable. Machine guns are operating on; our left, but we can carry on all right." It was not until -the definite order to retire had been given that the battalion withdrew to the new position. It i3 really impossible to pick out any single regiment for especial mention out of .a force in which every man fought so heroically. All that can be said is that some regiments were pieced in more diffi- cult positions than others. The spirit of the men all through those dreadful days remained cheery, and never for a moment did they lose heart. When the first line trenches were evacuated, insulting messages scribbled on bits of paper were pinned to sang bags and many men expressed their disgust at having to give up such splendidly made trenches to the Bosches. At one part of the line in the vicinity of St. Julien, the Germans made ue of gas to cover the advance, but had little success. Asphyxiating shells were also used, and many men complained of sickness as a result of the fumes. The weather -throughout the fighting was warm, and sunny, so much so that in toome of the trenches the troops discarded their tunics and carried on in their shirt sleeves. Territorials Supreme. Of the performances of the Territorial! battalions engaged, it is impossible to speak too highly. In some cases, units had only been in the country a bare week before they had their first experience of tho trenches, and yet they faced the enemy's gruelling fire like hardened veterans, and never gave an inch. Every officer that I have spoken to on the sub- ject expresses the same opinion, and many are the stories of unflinching bravery displayed by these units. Several individual deeds which occurred along this portion of the line may. be chronicled. Private Lynn of the Lanca- j ciiire Fusiliers particularly distinguished I himself during the gas attack. As soon as he saw the. greenish cloud rolling to- wards the British trenches Lynn, without stopping to put on his resjjirator, turned his machine gun on the advancing gas and also on to the German trenches be- yond. Even when the gas reached him he would not stop but kept up a fierce tire. Dragged From His Gun. When the Germans began to leave their trenches to attack the half-unconscious but etill determined British line, Lynn! with superhuman effort-for he was coughing badly by this time-lifted his gun right on to the parapet of a trench and from there continued to play upon the advancing enemy who, unable to litand up against such a withering fire, finally turned and sought Cover behind their own line. Even then, Lynn was not satisfied; and had to bo literally dragged away from his gun. He was removed on the ambulance and died the same day. Lanc«-Corporal Cooper. of the King's Own, also carried out, on his own. authority, very plucky and successful action. Under cover of gas the enemy, on the sight of the 2nd, captured a farm- house and established himself there in some strength with machine guns. Cooper; collected a party of ten men, and, with these few, counter-attacked the farm with the point of the bayonet. He sue-1 ceeded in driving the Germans out and, held the position till our guns got the I range, when he withdrew, leaving the' farm to be knocked to pieces by our artil- tety. Wounded, but Refused to Give In. A captain of the 2nd Monmouthshires who was wounded in two places in the ^ead, refused to leave his men, and parried on till he became unconscious. When he was picked up he was found to be suffering from two other wounds in the body. Corporal Couzens, of the Essexs, carried his machine gun away with him when his company was gassed out of their trench, and when later, reserves came up he fol-, lowed them, carrying the gun over one fchoulder and the tripod over the other. On reaching his position he at once got I the gun going, and did great execution. The hottest corner along this line was undoubtedly the farm which was cliifLtcueu Sboll r..çr.t.> fariu." Through-.
CERMANYS GATEWAYS TO THE MEDITERRANEAN.
CERMANYS GATEWAYS TO THE MEDITERRANEAN. [ I The London Geographical institute. George Philip & Son, Ltd. 32, Fleet Street, E.G. DESCRIPTION. The above map shows the relation of Italy to the surrounding countries, and tho areas (in black) which are the points In dispute between herself and Austro-Hungary. It is aleo intended to illustrate the economic effect which the closing of Italy's northern ports, Genoa and VenicÐ, would have upon imports destined for Germany and Austria. Genoa par- ticularly, and the Trans-Alpine railways hare of recent years, become the channel through which an immense amount of Mediterranean traffic has been carried on with Germany, and while Italy was still a friendly neutral, this route was undoubtedly utilised to its fu*lfst extent. Not the least of the services which Italy's intervention would mean to the Allied forces is that the Central European States would find themselves with practically their last gateway ?o the outside world closed for the period of the war, as traffic through the ports of Holland is, of course, under the strict eupervieioa ¡ of our fleet in the North Sea.
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ARTILLERY SHELL A VILLAGE…
ARTILLERY SHELL A VILLAGE Nisli. May 21st (delayed).—The follow- ing official statement is issued here:—On May 20th the enemy artillery opened fire tn the village of Ordyenovac. On the same day a short artillery duel took place near the village of Sekeli. The enemy's artillery achieved no success in either case. i —
I WESLEY BROTHERHOOD SOLDIERS
WESLEY BROTHERHOOD SOLDIERS The Wesley Brotherhood, who havft been so active in helping the several war funds, had a special musical service 011 Empire Sunday on behalf of their Brother- hood soldiers. Mr. Joseph Thomas ,who presided, gave a historical resumS of the. German nation and their aggressive methods in the last fifty years. Those contributing to the musical programme were; Soprano, Miss Ethel Hodgens, L.R..A..M.; contralto, Miss Lilian Ed- wards; elocutionist, Miss May Davies; tenor, Mr. WT. Tanner jviolinist, Mr. C. J W .Pound; organist, Mr. W. Pound.
SWANSEA POLICE COURTr
SWANSEA POLICE COURT Tuesday.—Before Messrs. J. Devonald (in I the chair), Alderman Corker, William i Morris, T. P. Cook, Oakley Walters, D. J. Davies and David Meager. Alfred Taylor (36), a collier, was charged with being on the premises of the Centre Hotel during illegal hours on Sunday."He was fined 20s. Thomas Phillips (49), a mason, and Edward Williams (85), a sculptor, were charged with being on .the premises of the Nag's Head, Goat-street, Swansea, during ilisgal hours on Sunday.—Each was nncd 20 s, John Hennes$ey (17), George Clist (22), and Michael Shea (17), were summoned I for playing football in Charles-street.— They were fined Is. each. Elizabeth Pugsley summoned David Hyde for assault in Iorwer til-street, Man, selton-—The case was dismissed. In the Juvenile Court, William George (13), was summoned for playing tip-cat in was cautioned. (
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To-day is the fiftieth birthday of the King of Saxony, who has, however, pro- hibited all public celebrations of tJ,. fe jjenW
-:.-;...;....¡ EXPRESS MYSTERY
:¡ EXPRESS MYSTERY Young Lady Falls From Train at Port Talbot. i As the 3.14 p.m. G.W.R. London ex. press was travelling at full speed over Margam Joors, Port Talbot, on Whit- Monday, a-yoiing woman was observed to I fall from the train. The communication cord was immedia tely pulled by a man ¡ who witnessed the affair, and the train was stopped. I Subsequently a young lady was found lying alongside the metals unconscious. A down train which was approaching, was stopped, and the unfortunate young woman was conveyed to the Port Ta-lbot I station where she was attended by Doctors Dickie and Ratcliffe, who ordered her removal to the Port Talbot Cottage I Hospial. On being examined, the young lady was found to be suffering from concussion, severe 6calp wotiii d severe scalp wounds, and body bruises, and her condition this morning was still critical. It appeai-q that the young lady, who is 23 years of age, was travelling from Porth via Port Talbot to London. Her name is Nellie Toy, of 72, Duan-street, Poplar, Lond n. She had recently JQJl: employed at Forth as a domestic servant,
"CALLS " TO ABERYSTWYTH STUDENTS…
"CALLS TO ABERYSTWYTH STUDENTS The following students of the Cal- vinistic Methodist Theological College, Aberystwyth, have received calls from churches, and lu to accepted them :—Mr. W. J. Clothier. B.A., Tredegar to Gilfach, Bargoed (Eftglish); Mr. Emlyn Jones, B.A., Aberkenfig, to Discard, Liverpool (English); Mr. R. M. Bobert#, B.A., Car- narvon, to Welshpool (English); and Mr. J. E. Williams, Ammanford, to Llansawel and Rhydcymerau, Carmarthenshire (Welsh).
GIFT -TO -CARDIFF HOSPIT At…
GIFT TO CARDIFF HOSPIT At I King, Ed-waxd Hospital, Cardiff, after I the recent visit by Alderman J. H. -Ala,thias, of Perth, Ehcndda,, has received j a cheque for < £ 2,000 guineas. The donor, in handing the cheque to the secretary, said it was to mark his appreciation of the erccellent work\done by the institution. The money will be devotejl to endowing two beds, as a. memorial to the deceased wife and son of Alderman Mathias.
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rHOLIDAY SPORTS I I — I
r HOLIDAY SPORTS I — I MEETINGS AT LLANELLY. ABERAVON TENBY AND PORTHCAWL MILITARY COMPETITORS I —— B?autiftil weather favoured the ep?rt? held at Halfway Park, which was the only holiday attraction at Huelly on Whit- ifon&a y. The handicappers wereJEfor,4e events: Mr. Jack Merthyr. Foot events: Mr. Ted Lewig, Pontypriid. Starter Mr. M. L. Phillips, Ll-anelly. Judges: Joe. JSoljnee, Esq., end Eiciard Jones, JLsq Hoji. Solicitor: Mervyn Paton, -rsq. Hon. Veter- inary Surgeon: John M.R-C.V.S. The sec-reta-ml dutiis were en. trusted to Mr. P. II. Jones, ilarket-efcre'ec. Rce-alts 100 Yards' Boy'S' Race (16 jears of 49c and under).— Emlyn Richards, ucwerkon: 3, Cyril Wari-cnv, JUlanelly; 3, liven J Touatt, hl<a nelly. !30 Yards Open Handicap.-I?ot u?at. Em- lyn Morgan, UaneUy: 2nd h?t, ? 'i'?? I Stwckey, Aberavon: 3rd heat, Tota An- drews, Cardiff; 4tli heat, Recs Phillipe, Pontypridd; 5th heat, D. J. Jenkine, Llwyn- henidy; 6th heat, W. n, Davi£. Reylond Final: 3, Tom Andrews, Cardiff; 2, Emlyn | Morgan, Lianelly; i, Bees Phillips, Polity pridd. One mile (three laps), local Trotting, any height, radius 15 miles from G.P.O.- 10W. heat: 1, Cyxnro, JJ. Butler, Burryport; Z, Bessie, Ben Loewi", Ammanford. 2nd heat 1. Milkmaid, Moees Lkindebie; 2, Grey, H. Butler, Burryport; 3, Taffy, W Nigrhtingal*, Llanelly. Final: 1, Bessie; 2, Milkmaid; 3, Grey. li Miles Open Trotting B-iee.—l, Milkmaid. I | Mosea Williams, Liandebip; Z. Be&aie, Ben. Lewis, Ammanford; 3. Grey, H. Butler, Burry Port.. a Miles Open (lalloway Race (14 ban,is and under).—1, Happy Boy, W. Lewie, ] lan. I dilo; 2, Dolly Grey. Syd. Williams, Swan- sea; 5, Surprise, J. Evans, Haverfordwest. 300 yards Flat Handicap Race,-first lie-it.: 1, Ales. Rowe. Poiltycymmer; Z. W, J. Jones, italyfera? Second hea.t: W. Edwa.rdf. Y&taJyfera; 2, B. Beddoes, Cly' dach. Third beat, 1, W. B. Channing, Ye-txlyfera; 2, Edward Thomaa, Tumble. Fourth heat: 1, R. H. Smith, Merthyr Vale; 2, P. G. Reynolds, klanelly. Final: 1, W. Edwards, Ystalyfera; 2, W. R. Channing, Ystaiyfera; 3.. Alex Rowe, Pontycynuner. li Miles Open Galloway Race (any iheight),-I, Happy Boy, W. Lewis, Xilan- dUo; 2, Dolly Grey, 6yd. Williams, Swan- sea; 3, Little Evie, W, L'ewellye, Amman- ford Open Obstacle Bace.—1. Evan J. Yonatt., Neath; 2, Win Edwards, 3, f. J. Yonatt. Neath, During an interval between the events Corporal Perry, who has already seen ser- iv ice. took the opportunity of making so t short recruiting speech, in which he t,&id he was appealing to the "«?lackere," more particularly the shop-keepers. The work- ing ma-zi and the aristocrat had fought end died, but th& shop assistant had not. They could hav girls to serve them silk ctock- ingp, etc. Several recruits were eecured. TENBY. The annual sports promoted by the Tenby Tradesmen's Association were held on Whit- Monday at the Sports Field, Heywood-lane. Although there was no excursion trafiir- on the railway, the attendance was large, aud the sports passed off most successfully. Soldiers formed a large proportion of the competitors. During the afternoon Lance- Corporal George Woodp, of the Brecknock- lehire Battalion, described is "the cham- pion jumper of tho world," gave a fine jumping exhibition. Race for boys under 15-1. T. TuckOr. Pembroke Dock; 2, 0. Thomaa, Tenby. 120 yards flat race-1, T. Green, Pembroke Dock; 2, E. Morris, Pembroke R.G.A. Wheelbarrow race—1, Private Rogers. R.WX.; 2, Private Morris, R.W.F. One niilo cycle race, handicap—1, H. V. Farrow (scr.); 2, J. Morgan, Pembroke (50yds.) One thoiwand yarde open handicap flat race-l, Private J. Atkins, B.W.F. (scr.); 2. Corporal Bullock (50yd&.f Sack raceM, Bullard, Tenby; 2. Roger. One lap (about 400 yards) flat race—1, C. Evans, Begelly (4yds.); 2, E. 0. Morris Pembroke R.G.A. Two miles handicap cycle race-1, H. V. Farrow, Haverfordwest (soC.); 2, A. Mor- gan, Jeffreyston (40yds.) Marathon race, course about three milee across coiiritry-1, Private C. Davies Kftig'? Shropshire Light Infantry; 2, Private A. Wheatley, R.W.F., Tenby. Tug-of-wiir-Ptmbroke Yeomanry (A Squadron) team defeated King's Shrop- shire Light Infantry tea.m. PORTHCAWL. I Military sports were held at Porthcawl yesterday under the auspices of t-be Ban- ta,IDS Battalion. Colonel Hoinfray and Mrs. Homfray and daughter visited the field, and Mrs. Homiray distributed The prizes. Half-mile.—H. Turner, B Company. 200 yards—H. Turner. 100 yards—T. J. King. High jump—Corporal Smith. Long jump- Private T. J. King. Tug of war—B Company. ABERAVON. I The officers commanding the 7th Supy, Co. 5th Battalion of the Welsih Begiment, now stationed at Aberavon, arranged eome excellent. eports for th men of t-he regi- ment, which were contested on the Aber- a,von on Whit-Monday. There wae a. good erpwd of spectatoie. The judges were—Captain Jenkins, officer commanding, and Lieut. Weddell; etarterii—Mr. J. Dick and 1:h. H. Boon. The la-tter al-o carried out the secretarial duties. 100 yardo fiat race (under ¿;.a reart- of age) -1. Private E. Mahoney; 2, Corporal A. J. Edwards. Long jump—1, Private E. Ma homey; 2. Corporal A. J. Edwarde; 3, Sergeant J. Davies. 100 yards flat race (ovfrr 38 years of a4s) -1, Private M. Samuel; 2, Private Walker. Half mile walking race In uuiforan-1, Sergeant F. Davies; 2, Private G. Bird. Tug-of-war—1, Lance-corporal A. ). Ed. warde' iteam; 2, Private T. HODW team. High jump—1, Corporal Huzzell; 2, Cor. poral W. Morgan. Egg and spoon ra-ce-I Private P. W. Phillips; 2, Private S. Morfte. Three-legged race-1, LanDe-coiroral A. J. "(I Private T. Phillip*; 2, Ser- geant J. Davies and Lance-corporal B. Pugh. The prizes were distributed by Mra. J-en. kins.
RECRUITING OFFICER REVILED…
RECRUITING OFFICER REVILED I At Neath on Tuesday Martha. Boseer, wife of David Ropser. Wind-street, was ucunoufd by Corporal Bowcliteh, a local recra ting offlow, for using indecent language. I have been a soldier for 27 yeafs, said Corpora' Bowditch, and have servtd under three crowns. She called me a chocolate soldier and a fraud," and her laug-vxge to- wards me and my wife was too horrible for repfctition- IK reply to the magistrates, Chief Con- stable Higgins said there wero niua previoui convictions against defendant, all for inde- cent language. Defendant: Yes, but only towards my hue- band. The Bench imposed a fine "of jEl, Aid. lIop- kin Morgan remarking that recruiting offi- cers eugaged in Gi>\ eminent work must be protected,
THE WRONG DOOR.
THE WRONG DOOR. At Swansea Police Court to-day, Tobata Borg <25), a Danish fireman, and Karl Erick Anderson (23), a Swedish seaman, were charged with being found in the office of Messrs. Houlder Bros., 41, Wind- street, Swansea, at 11.20 p.m. 011 Satur- day, for the purpose of committing a felony. The defendants' story was to tie effect that they found the door open, and took the place fQr a. public-house. They were cautioned and discharged*
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About forty of tho British prisoners fa terned at Groningen, Holland, are raising excellent crops of vegetables from kitchei gardens of their own cultivation.
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TO INSPECT SWANSEA'S FORCE…
TO INSPECT SWANSEA'S FORCE [ To-morrotr ,Mr. Leonard Dunning, the ( Home Office Inspector—at 11 a.m. in Dy. v&tty Park-of the Swansea Police Force. Granted find weather, the review pro- mises to afford a spectacle which will be well worth seeing. The Police Band will be> in attenda.nce, and in addition to the members of the force, the newy-enrolled special constables will also be reviewed.
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In the Belgian province of Brabant alone, 5,842 houses bave been burned by the Germans, and 16,000 damaged and plundered; 887 men, women and children were shot, while 2,112 civilians have been deported to Germany.
UNDYING STORY IOF YPRES
:1>. out the engagement it was the rceiia of desperate fighting, and was eovqjal times captured by us and then re-occupied by the enemy and vice versa. Pluck of the Monmouths. I One incident that occurred at "ShùlJ Trap Farm at the moment when it wjz", occupied by some of the Monmouths is worthy of the best records of our men. A shell happened to land right on top of the roof and put all tJie officers and non- commissioned officers in the house hors de combat. One of the survivors, by swimming across the moat, reached head- quarters and reported the state of affairs. He was told to return with the order that the men should hang on. Amid a hail of shell he managed to get back to the farm and, shortly afterwards a bandolier was thrown across the moat with the message that the men should stick on like grim death. They did and only left it when our artillery had begun to register on the spot The London Rifle Brigade, which went through all the heaviest fighting, suffered terribly, but their conduct was such that one general described them to me as the finest battalion God ever made." They were constantly exposed to the most severe shelling, but their courage never broke. Retret be D The spirit of the men is well illustrated by the following incident. One portion of the trenches, where Captain Railston (1st Rifle Brigade) was in command, was almost blotted out by the enemy's fire. Traverse after traverse was destroyed, and men were falling on all sides. A re- tirement was suggested, but Captain Railston retorted, Retreat be d--d! and cairied on so successfully iu the ruined trench that, though lie was buried twice and wounded by a shell, he bluffed the Germans during the wholeday. Only three men besides himself were left, and yet, by running up and down the trench and firing several rounds of rapid fire when any German advance was attempted these four heroes kept the enemy back till two companies of another regiment ar- rived in support. One specially gallant act was performed by Sergt. Belcher, of the London Rifle Brigade, who by his action probably saved the Hank of his line. The line held by the cavalry on his left was pierced, but Sergi. Belcher, with eight men a,nd two Hussars, hung on to the trench and kept the Germany at bay the whole day. Though four of his men were knocked out and the trench was blown to bits the little party kept up a magnificent bluff, and every time the Germans advanced they were met by rapid fire and were forced to withdraw in the belief that the trench was fully manned.