The Glamorgan Gazette

I BRIDGEND POLICE COURT. I 0- Satur n. October 9tK.-Before: Aldermaji W Llewellyn (chairman), Alderman J. Th.n..t: Messrs. G. T. Bruce, E. David, T. E. Hopkins, T. E. Lewis, G. Jeanes and J. P. Gibbon. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. I For having been drank and disorderly Wm. Jonee collier, Garth, was fined 159-; LlOw- ellyn Williams, collier, Bridgend Road, Garth, 15s.; John Pascoe, collier, Ogmore Vale, 15s.; Henry Hitchins, collier. Ogmore Vale, 15a.; William Roberts, labourer, Caerau, Pl John Morris, collier, Caerau, 159. ON LICENSED PREMISES. J I- Gibbon, labourer, Pyle, was lined 106. for having been unlawfully on licensed I promisee at the BRII Inn, Laleston. BAD LANGUAGE. I r An unruly tongue led to the appearance oi J&IDt Parry, stoker. Blaengarw, fined 15s.; John Davies, collier, Caerau, fined 15s.; I Hoary Kyte, labourer, Caerau, LI; Frederick Evans, collier, Pontycymmer, 15s.; Edward James, collier, Pontyrhyl, El; John Williams, r haulier, Caerau, 15s.; Patrick Jones, Maes- teg, 15s. SUNDAY TRADERS. The following Sunday traders were dealt with: John Brignoli, shopkeeper. Nanty- ffyllon, fined 5s.; Angeli Franchi, shopkeeper, Bridgend, os. Bridget Murphy, shopkeeper, Maesteg, 5s. Polly Hughes, shop assistant, Maesteg, 5s.; Edith Hudson, shop assistant, Oaerau, 5s. Francisio Mariani, shopkeeper, Caerau, 5s. Stanesate Eposito, shop assist- 9 ant, Nantyffyllon, 5s. A NUISANCE. Jenkin Davies, collier, Pontycymmer. in- i dicte-l of having committed a nuisance on the highway was fined 10s. NO LIGHTS. Charles H. Anderson, soldier, of Porthcawl, for having ridden a cycle without a lighted lamp tt.a.ched on October 3rd. was fined 5s. Howell Evans, traveller, of Bootle. was ordered to pay the costs of a summons charg- ing him with having driven a motor-cycle and side oar without a light attached, on Septem- ber 20th. EDUCATIONAL. Fo- having failed to send their children to school regularly the following were dealt wit.li Maggie Parry, George Street. Caerau, 5s.; ER-th.w Evans, Albert Street, Caerau, 20s.; David Lewis, Blaencaerau Road, Caerau, 5s.; John Thomas, Blaencaerau Road, Caerau, 10B. Mary Ingram, Dunraven Street, Caerau, 10s.; Hannah Morgan, Wyndham Street, Blaencaerau, 5s.; Jonah Rees, Albert Street, Caerau. 15s. a fid 15s. Louisa Griffiths, Wynd- ham Street, Blaencaerau, 5s.; Ann Jones, Wesley Street, Caerau, ordered to attend; Edwin Jervis, Humphrey's Street, Caerau, 5s.; Maggie Stool, Coegnant Villas, Coegnant Road. Caerau, 5s.; Sarah Webh. Margam Street, Caerau, 10s. David Davies, Tonna Road. Caerau, 159.; Annie Baker, Grove Street, Nantyffyllon, 5s.; Aaron Brain, Bryn- heulog, Coegnant Road, Caerau, 5s.; Mar- gretta, Jones, Brown Street, Nantyffyllon, 15B. William Tidball, Duffryn Row, Nanty- firlion, 5s.; John Evans, Brown Street, Nantyffyllon, 10s.; George Rogers. Old School Yard, Ogmore Vale, 10s.; John Morgan, Tynewydd Row, Ogmore Vale, 58.; William Dibbi Cardiff Street. Ogmore Vale, 5s. Hannah Williams, Llewellyn Street, Ogmore Vale, ordered to attend in two cases; Edward Osborne. Dunraven Place, Ogmore Vale. or- dered to attend Mary Webber, John Street, Nantymoel. 5s.: Hannah Mai;a Edwards, Dinam Street, Nantymoel, 5s. Robert Ley. Waungoch, Nantymoel. 5s.; Sophia Davies, Oaidwgan Street. Nantymoel. 5s. William Al- bert Thomas. Blaenogwr Terrace, Nantymoel, Bs. Grace Sweet. Aber Houses, Nantymoel, fis. Robert Thomas Lewis, Dina.m Street, Hantymoel. 5s. MAINTENANCE. "Win. Ames, collier, Alexandra iioad, Cae- rau, was summoned by the Bridgend and Cow- bridge Board of Guardians for arrears of £1 12s. 6d. due to them in respect of the main- tenance of his daughter. He was ordered to pay the amount in 14 days, or go to gaol for a month. Henry Farley, collier. MaTion Street. Blaengarw, was summoned in respec-t of the maintenance of his father, the arrears being £ 4 1^. 6d. Defendant was ordered to pay in 14 days, or go to gaol for a month. IN SEARCH OF CONIES. Frederick Howe, haulier, Railway Terrace, Heolyovw, was summoned for having tres- paaed on land in the occupation of William Griffiths at CoychuTch Higher in search of oonies. Prosecutor said he saw defendant in the field, and afterwards found 17 snares and 2 rabbi* In. the evening witness took the ootnst ible to the spot and they watched for defendant, who came to the spot where the wires were set. When he saw them he ran I Off I Defendant was fint-d t2.

Monday.—Before: Messrs. J. M. Randall and I D- H. Lloyd. I BAD ABERKENFIG BOY. I John James Bennett (12), an Aberkenfig I dOtwOM v, was charge,, oa remand with hav- illig stolen three fowls, value 9s., from a stable on Penyfai Common, Aberkenfig, between a.m. on September 27th aind 6-30 a.m. on September 28th. It was stated that defendant's uncle, who was implicated by defendant's statement, oould not be traced, and the lad, who had been before the Court on previous occasions, was remanded with a view to being sent to a school.

BRIDGEND MILK VENDORS FINED I MILK DEFICIENT IN BUTTER FAT. At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, DtavflS Gronow, milk vendor, Brynteg, Coy- church, was summoned for having sold milk not of the nature, substance and quality de- manded. Superintendent W. Davies said he pur- bba^ed a pint of mik from defe-ndant and sent a portion to the public analyst, whose certifi- cate stated that the milk was deficient in but- ter fat to the extent of about 16 per cent. Defendant had milk from two farms and kept his own. He mixed all the milk together. Fined L5. David Williams, milk vendor, Coychurch Road. Bridgend, was summoned for having sold milk not of the nature, substance and quality deanded. Superintendent W. Davies said on the 8th September he purchased a pint of milk from defendant. He sent a portion to the public ana lyst whose certificate stated that the milk was deficient in butter fat to the extent of at least ten per cent. Defendant said he sold the milk as he got it. It never went near his house. Superintendent Davies said since March, 19JD. hw had taken 20 samples from defendant an-i they were all izeninine. Fined jM.

———————————————— T ###♦ YALE NOTES. *1 (By PELA-G1 US.1 I The iuC't- of the local boys in the recent battles in the West has been exceptional, for letters received from them this week all record the glad tidings that they went through without a scratch. This is an unique record, for a>out 16 to 20 write that they took part in the great ad- vance. As far as we yet know, only one has fallen, a nd h was not a native of the town, but lived hre a few years ago. He was Private Willmot, of the Sussex. mm* Mr. and Mrs. W. E. O. Williams, Bover- ton House, have placed the Cottage, Bover- ton, at the disposal of the Belgian Refugee Committee free of charge, for the accommo- dation of the unfortunate refugees. « This comfortable cottage has been furnished by several kind friends without entailing cost to the funds. <* The difficulties of the committee proved a blessing in disguise, for it brought to the no- tice of several ladies and gentlemen the need of supporting the funds, and the result has been pleasing to the committee, in the in- creased number of subscribers. • • • The many friends of our resident medical practitioner, Dr. Ayre, while regretting his severance with the town for the period of the war, offer him their congratulations on his patriotism in placing his services at the dis- posal of the War Office, and earnestly wish him a safe return when the victory is won and peace once more reigns in the world. • • • Mr. Osmond Smith's visit to Llantwit on Monday, to consult with the farmers re co- operation and increasing the production of food, led to consumers enquiring When is Mr. Smith going to start the ( co-opt.' for the benefit of consumers of farm produce?" w w The number of men of military age driving motor cars daily through the Vale proves that some folks that own motor cars do not realise that those men would be useful in the Army, and their cars of greater utility in Franoe, or at the disposal of the Red Cross Society.

HEOLYCYW AND DISTRICT NOTES (By SILURIAN.) ————— ————— Few, if any, will disagree with the tren- chant criticism from the able pen of Mr. E. D. Lewis, St. Mary Hill Court, on our Guar- dians' extravagance, and which appeared in last week's "Gazette." The extravagance which characterises the administration of County and District Councils' business, and Board s of Guardians' work is simply deplor- able at all times, and staggering at such times as these, when thrift is so imperative. Some of our County and District Councillors readily admit that the burden of the rates has become well-night intolerable, but they declare that they are unable to stem the tide. Well, the poor ratepayers should look about for men to represent them who could and would stem the tide of waste. The Bridgend branch of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families' Association paid last quarter nearly j69,000 in relief to de- pendents, and its administration expenses amounted to less than Hd. in the t. If we had .iv local authorities to administer their work on similar lines, our rates would soon drop 50 per cent. The remedy lies with the ratepayers themselves, who will be relieved as n a, ..qc-v to i>e relieved, but no sooner. m e 0 It is gratifying to remark that some slight differences between employers and employed at Haglan Collieries have just been satisfac- torily adjusted, and that work proceeds regu- larly and briskly, with a steadily increasing output. More men are also put on weekly at Werntaro, where the main heading is in more than 400 yards, and where the railway siding, over half a mile long, is nearing completion. All the houses at Heolycyw are not oc- cupied yet, but evidently the worst is over, and the village will soon assume its former prosperous condition in the palmy days of the esteemed Messrs. Hedley. • • The pastorate of New Bethel Congrega- tional Church, Heolycyw, has been vacant since the resignation in April, 1913, of the Rev. H. E. Lewis, who also had the supervi- [name] of Bryncethin and Brynmenin Churches. The Bethel fraternity have now, after due de- liberation, unanimously decided to secure a pastor for themselves and Heol-Laethog. The choice has been practically made. and the rev. gentleman chosen, who has had 12 years' ex- perience of pastoral work in an important held of labour in North Wales, will. it is hoped and believed, commence duties at Heolycyw and Heol-laethog before the expira- tion of the current year. Bethel has never stoned and killed its prophets, and there is every reason to think that the new union will prove as happy and loving as former ones in the history of the church, which will cele- brate :t-- centenary live years hence.

BRIDGEND HUSBAND'S I CRUELTY. WIFE GRANTED MAINTENANCE ORDER. I Catherine Burnett, Quarella Road, Bridg- end, summoned her husband Albert Burnett, for persistent cruelty, and applied for a sep- aration order. Mr. D. Llewellyn acted for the defendant. Complair.nl, residing at Quarella Road, Bridgend, said she was married to the defend- ant in October last year and was his second wife. There were two children by the first wife. He commenced to ill-treat her nine months ago, and last Sunday she left him. He beat her on the Friday morning and hit her in the face. She had a black eye. On Saturday he again knocked her about and this ill treatment continued on Sunday. He told her that if she was there when he came home to breakfast he would do for heT. She did not rema in in the house. She had had three or four black eyes during the last 9 months. Mr. D. Llewellyn: How often have you complained to the police?—Once. Haven't you accused him of being unfaith- ful?—No. Haven't you accused him of being unduly familiar with the women at the Union ?-N-o he has come home and said "It is no use stay- ing here; there is more fun up there with the women in the window. Mr. D. Llewellyn said defendant admitted that he had behaved on occasions as he ought not to have done, but it was due to his wife's jealousy and accusations that he had been un- faithful. Defendant preferred to resume co- habitation with his wife. Defendant was ordered to contribute 5s. per wee towards the support of his wife, and to pay the costs, 10s, 6d.

I COWBHIDGE SIFTINGS. i ily VELOX.1 It is gratifying to hear that the securing of the cricket field for the town has now been actually accomplished. Mr. Ebsworth met the oommittee of the Athletic Club very gen- erously by offering to acoept jE:700 as purchase money (having paid £1,200 for the field in 1895) and Mr. S. H. Byass very kindly gave I the final help by advancing L400 of the money on loan for three years free of interest. The remainder of the purchase money has been raised by donations and subscriptions, and the committee have every right to be gratified with the result of their efforts and enterprise. The purchase was completed this week, and the field has been conveyed to Trustees nomi- nated by the Town Council and the Sports Club Committee. w < It is hoped that ere long the cloud which hangs heavily over everything, including out- door recreations, will be dispersed and that this beautiful ground (now under popular management), may again present its wonted animated look. It is also to be hoped that the inhabitants of Cowbridge and district will show their appreciation of the Committee's efforts by actively supporting the club with their membership and subscriptions. It is the pr; velege of very few towns in the United Kingdom of the size of Cowbridge to possess such an excellent athletic and recreation ground. • » How easy it is for us to say: "If I were you, I would not do this, or if I were you I would not do that," but when the boot gets on the other foot you become someone else and someone else becomes you, the trans- formation generally changes the colour of our spectacles. It is not always the man I who can indulge in heroics (because he hap- pens to be comfortably placed) who is the man best fitted to act as guide; a fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind," but "man's in- humanity to man makes countless thousands mourn." Our motto to-day may be "Live and let live," but to-morrow it may be "Every man for himself, and the Kaiser take the hinder- most." The mind will continue to be the standard of the man, whether he deals in stocks or shares, or whether he sells "pop." This note is not an attempt to get a free ad- vertisement, but just the basis for an argu- ment if any of my friends care to call to see me next week. w Now that the harvest festivals are over we shall expect the vicar to make good his pro- mise and bring out his Cinema. The morning service at Cowbridge Church on Sunday last took the form of a memorial service owing to the death of Lord Ninian Stuart. There was a large attendance of parishioners. The Town Council also atten- ded officially. The Rev. I. Roberts, M.A., R.D., vicar, preached an eloquent sermon from the text: "Greater Love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friend." Among other things he said: "I feel I am voicing the feelings of everyone here this morning when I say that no text could have been more appropriate for this service to-day, with its sad and sorrowing tone of sympathetic mourning, at the loss of a life given for its friends, a life useful as it was prominent, brave and courageous, as it was always noble in its humility, a life willingly given for a country's honour and safety, as it was readily spent, in the country's good and welfare, temporal and moral, spent as we all know now, whatever our political tendencies or views for the betterment and benefit of the constituency, which it so ably represented. o o a The scion of a long and noble lineage, yes, of Royal blood, Lord Ninian Stuart has added lustre to his family name. The nobility of his life stands out more than ever in all its grandeur, as we learn from the battlefield, that he risked and gave his life to save a brother officer, a. comrade, who had led and fought side by side with him. • • • On Wednesday, October 6th, a pretty wed- ding was solemnised at Cowbridge Church. The contracting parties were Mr. Sydney Knapton, son of Mrs. Knapton, Town Hall Square, and Miss Hilda Anne Weston, of St. Thomas Trees, Brightbridge, Cheshire. The bride was charmingly attired in cream otto- man silk, with hat to match, and she carried a bouquet of carnations. The bridesmaids, Miss Knapton and Miss Weston, wore pale blue silk crepe, with black velvet hats. The best man was Mr. Burgess, of Ebbw Vale. The presents'were very numerous and costly; the wedding breakfast was laid at the house of the bridegroom's mother. The honeymoon is being spent at Chatham. < < < The annual Court Leet in connection with the Manor of Llanblethian was held in the Bear Hotel on Monday last. Mr. Corbett and Mr. Morgan attended on behalf of the Mar- quess of Bute. During the sitting Councillor W. L. Jenkins, bailiff, moved a vote of con- dolence with Lady Ninian Stuart and the Mar- quess of Bute. Alderman John supported, ,and sympathetic references were also made by other mem bers of the Society. On account of the clouds hanging over the nation the pro- ceedings passed off very queitly. w « Harvest Thanksgiving services were held in the Methodist Church on Monday. There was I a good attendance and a very appropriate sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. Emrys Davies. Similar services were held in the. Baptist Church on Wednesday, when the Rev. B. T. Roberts, pastor, preached an elo- quent sermon to a large congregation.

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I THE CARDIFF VACANCY. l FINDING A SUCCESSOR TO LATE LORD NINIAN STUART. So far no steps have been taken by the Conservative party in the Cardiff district constituency to select a candidate to fill the Parliamentary vacancy created by the death in action of Colonel Lord Ninian Crichton- Stuart. It is understood, however, that steps will be taken to approach certain gentlemen with a view to getting their consent, and that their names will be put torward as candidates at a future meeting. The final selection will be made at a full meeting of the Conservative Association, which is expect-ed to take place in about a week's time. Lord Colum Crichton-Stuart, brother of the late member, will not, it is understood, accept nomination owing to his position in the diplo- matic service. Among the likely candidates are Lord Windsor, who is now on active service; Mr. J. Herbert Cory (president of the Cardiff Con- servative Assciation), Sir John Courtis, Col. Frank Gaskell, and Dr. G. N. W. Thomas. I LIBERALS MEET. I The Executive Committee of the Cardiff Liberal Association met on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Councillor G. F. Fors- dike. The Chairman said he knew he was acting in consonance with the wishes of all present in expressing their deep sympathy with Lady Ninian Crichton-Stuart and family in the great loss which they had sustained. At present every one in Cardiff united in a single sentiment; and they had, in common with the Conservatives, a feeling of deep gratitude to Lord Ninian that he came for- ward in the great crisis and took his place amongst the national defenders; and now he I had died for his country. He was a gentle- man of position and wealth, having in prospect a life blessed with promise of all those advantages which men sought so greatly to obtain; and yet he had entered the lists in national defence, and had suffered death as the result.. They were bound to admire the great part he had played as a gallant and courageous man; and something of the glory of his great deed reflected upon every citizen of Cardiff. (Applause.) Mr. C. F. Saunders, J.P.. seconded the resolution, which read as follows:— That this Executive Committee of the Cardiff Liberal Association desires to ex- press its sympathy with Lady Ninian Crichton-Stuart, and the members of the family of the late member for Cardiff, in his untimely and much lamented death. Mr. Sanders said that at a time like this the least that could be done by that committee, as representative of the party opposed to Lord Ninian, was to pass such a resolution. He joined with the chairman in his tribute to the late member, there being only one feeling in the minds of them all. Lord Ninian had many admirable qualities, and those who had met him, even but casually, or had no more than seen him in his public appearances, could not have failed to be impressed by his genial personality. He won great respect, not alone from his political friends and associates, but also from many outside their ranks. (Hear, hear.) The resolution was passed in silence, all the assembly rising to manifest support, and the secretary was instructed to forward a copy to Lady Ninian Stuart. The Chairman then submitted a recommen- dation from the General Purposes Committee on the subject of the Parliamentary represen- tation of the constituency, setting forth the circumstances both as to the national and local conditions in this period of truce, and he formally moved:— That as the death of Lord Ninian Stuart causes a vacancy in the representation of the United Boroughs in Parliament, it is the opinion of the members that the national party truce ought to be observed. In the national interest this Association follows the lead of other constituencies, and agrees that upon this occasion the Conservative candidate should be returned unopposed. The recommendation was accepted, and the resolution unanimously agreed to. It was announced that Mr. A. J. Howell, the secret.ary of the Young Liberals, had written from the Dardanelles stating that although he was in the thick of the fighting he was very well, and desired to be remem- bered to his friends on the Executive.

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BRIDGEND MAN IN THE I DARDANELLES. INTERESTING STORY. I Sapper C. G. Jones, R.E., formerly of the Bridgend Post. Office, writes an interesting letter home, describing life and its experiences in the Dardanelles. He says:- 'Tis a long way indeed. When I left my sorting-Tack on the first day of the magical year, 1915, I was enamoured by the pros- pects of doing my bit for my country, and imagined that ere three months had passed I should be actively engaged with the mighty army that in the spring was to stem the Ger- man tide and hurl back the ravaging masses of the Kaiser's hordes, even to the gates of Berlin itself. I kicked my heels about the Homeland's training centres, until on the 16th of last month my division actually sailed from a famous English port en route for the East. You realise how far you have to go, though when you see the last of good old England's shore fleeting away on your starboard, and the echoing sound of a final farewell is borne to your hyper-sensitive ear by the breeze blowing across the friendly Channel-how friendly you have never imagined before. It had rained incessantly all day, and we ha,d been as busy as bees loading the ship- hungry, rain-soaked, despondent. But it was marvellous what a change a meal wrought in us, and by the time our transport slipped her moorings we were in good spirits, although about to bid our country farewell. The rain had ceased also, the atmosphere cleared, and as if an augur of good luck, the sun shone serenely through the rapidly-dispersing clouds. Oh! what a send-off was ours. It made the heart beat quicker, and one felt proud of being a Britisher! Gradually we ploughed our way through the waters of the harbour, whilst our gallant little pilot pierced the air with insis- tent blasts from her siren. Our noble flag of red, white and blue fluttered majestically in the Channel breeze, and the array of ship- ping—merchant vessels, transports, warships —cheered us to the very echo. From shore to ship and from ship to shore the real good old British cheer rang, and with heart and voioe we responded, with our souls full of the gloriousness of being British subjects and of the pride of our deathless mission. Torpedo- boat and cruiser—aye, and battleship-in the Sound joined in the cheering, and as the dear old Isle died away behind us we felt that as long as there was a breath left in our body we should determinedly fight for that sacred land, those dear homes, those glorious tradi- tions of ours. Safely towed out of the har- bour, our little pilot left us, and our ship boldly set out on her own. Dusk fell, and we reoollected the terror of the submarine, but a shadowy object discer- nible on the horizon doad ahead inspired con- fidence-our convoy, one of Britain's sea- dogs! To describe the voyage would be futile, as over-exactitude would only invite the cen- sorious attention of a certain potent official! Life from day to day on board a troopship is crammed full with work, and we were soon [initiated into the mystery of deck-swabbing, stable work, and general fatigue work on board. The first and second days saw us all more or less suffering from mal-de-mer, but after the first effects had worn off we settled to and made the best of things. The food was good and wholesome, fresh air we had in abundance, and work to our hearts' desire. For days we saw no land, and to a land-lubber it is somewhat unusual to wake in the morning and see nothing but water every- where. How mysterious the deep! An end- less, fathomless expanse of sea. One would gaze on its waves and wonder. How wonder- full changeable-one moment as calm and as gentle as a child, the next a seething, vicious, relentless surface. To look at it just now not a rebel wave disturbed its calm. Then my thoughts wandered back to the shores of my island home, to a certain peaceful evening of last summer, when the same sea in its cruel relentlessness claimed a dear friend of mine as its victim; the angry waves beat down the feeble human resistance, and in a second the deep had closed over a gallant colleague! The SAME sea! (This refers to the drowning of Mr. Rowlands, a clerk at the Bridgend Post Office, at Ogmore, in August, 1914). We called at two famous ports, both im- portant strategic positions and gallant up- holders of our mighty Empire-branches of the living tree. To attempt to specify these again would only give scope for the ability of the wielder of a mighty blue pencil. We had ample op- portunity of re-assuring ourselves of the true efficiency of our Navy and the true value of our world-wide Empire's supremacy on the seas. We traversed hundreds of miles of water, and wherever we went we would in- variably come across one of Britain's indomi- table warships always on the alert. Now we know the true meaning of the term, "Our Navy has swept the seas," and our confidence in Albion's complete mastery of the ocean is greater than ever. I often thought, God help an enemy ship that would attempt to sail these seas! I can imagine one of Germany's light cruisers escaping the vigilance of our ring of steel in the North Sea by night, and with full steam ahead gaining the ocean be- yond. Can you see her? Ere she has left the Channel she is being pursued by two of the greyhounds of the home waters fleet. Maybe in virtue of her speed she outdistances them; but you wait! "Atlantic, Mediterranean," did I hear you say! Oh, yes; but even as our enemy gains her freedom two destroyers ap- pear here, a battle cruiser there-and she goes to sleep in the deep. All this is imagination, but after what I've seen I know what would happen. But I am wandering! After ten days' sail we arrived in the ex- quisite land of glorious sunsets, incomparable midday sun, and practically everlasting sum- mer—Egypt. We anchored in the harbour of its chief port prior to coming into dock, and for one wonderful week we saw visions of Eastern life and saw glimpses of scenery char- acteristic of the land of early civilisation. Ere long we became accustomed to the semi- tropical heat, the deep white complexion of our homeland clime became a deeper tan of sun-converted brown, and within less than two days the change of conditions was hardly noticeable at all. Thus time fled, and one calm evening this week we bade farewell to i ur brief haven of rest and turned yet east- wards. One cannot help realising there is a war out here, though as I write we have not yet come within sound of the guns. A hospital ship, groaning under a heavy load of wounded, flitted past us in a halo of lights as we loft the harbour. A grim grey cruiser sped by, also going in our direction—eastwards—as we gained momentum; and 'way back yonder in the heart of the harbour innumerable trans- port ships are loading their precious burdens of humanity who are ordained to make a stand in the greatest war of all times. And now we are actually in the war-zone. Where? Ah! Somewhere in the Mediterra- nean! The golden sun casts its final rays at the dose of another glorious Eastern day as it embraces the immobile waters of a quiet expanse of green waters, and we are again raising our anchor. The truly characteristic Mediterranean island slopes are disappearing from view. We are steaming away. 'Tis real business this time. Somewhere aft someone or other is bellow- ing the first few bars of the old tune, "On the way to Mandalay," in an unmusical voice, as if to echo, the same strains borne to my ears by the breeze from the bridge above. Hark to the rising and falling inflection of the voices from the bridge in harmony with the strumming of the ship's piano: "0-o-n the w-a-y to Ma-andala-ayl" The transport is ploughing its way speedily through the surf and under the cover of the cloak of falling darkness. Still eastwards. Not a hundred miles away i sthe scene of the fighting, the land of the desparate struggle! Not so far away now, either.

THANK YOU We beg to thank our numerous Clients for their kind patronage during the 2 days of the Fair. RECORD The 2 days has been the Record for this Establishment. We shall continue to sell WELSH FLANNEL at the ADVERTISED PRICES until our present stock is exhausted. HUQE PURCHASE Of Ladies' and Children's Hosiery, In Plain and Ribbed Cashmere. We shall offer same about 25 per cent under To-day's Market Yalue. OUR MI L LI maimm E RY & C ?t%T U MILLINERY & COSTUME Deportmcqt Is going in full swing. JONES i BEYNON, The General Drapers and Milliners, MAESTEG. Children's Coats & Bonnets in great variety.

A TRAVELLER'S TICKET. G.W.R. SUMMONS AT BRIDGEND. At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, Stanley Bayner, commercial traveller, Church Terrace, Llanishen, was summoned for Having travelled on the G.W.E. without having pre- viously paid his fare and with intent to avoid payment. Frederick William Griffiths, ticket collector at Pyle, said on the 2nd September he was on duty at Pyle assisting to collect tickets. The platform foreman called him to a compart- ment, and told him that defendant was ask- ing for a return ticket to Porthcawl from Pyle. Witness asked him if he had a season on the main line, as he had come from the ex Cardiff train, and he replied that he bought a ticket from Cardiff to Bridgend, but could not find it. Witness then asked for his ticket from Bridgend to Pyle, and he said, Yes, I must pay for that." Witness told him he would have to make enquiries about the ticket from Cardiff to Bridgend, and defendant gave him his eard. Defendant came back by the after- noon train, and asked him what he had better do about the ticket from Cardiff to Bridgend. Witness took him to the stationm aster. Arthur Heaven, stationmaster, Pyle; Wm. Gretton, booking clerk at Cardiff; and Ticket Collector Curtis gave evidence, the latter stat- ing that all tickets issued at Cardiff for the train defendant came by and all on that day were accounted for. For defendant, Stanley Grant, Canton, Car- diff, said he saw defendant go to the. booking office at Cardiff, and heard him ask for a ticket, but he could not say where for. Defendant said he purchased a ticket, but lost it somewhere. Fined C2. J {' ¡,ï '1

Telephone WINTER, 1915. Established 593 Central. '875. To COLLIERY OWNERS, CONTRACTORS, SINKERS AND LOCAL BODIES, DAN N & CO., South Wales Clothiers and Boot Merchants, Wind Street, Swansea, Beg to notify the above that they are now ready to execute any Orders in- Oilskins, Waterproofs and Boots. 000000000000080000000000 Goods despatched same day as Order. B»»»B»E0W««»«»»B30«»B80F PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. NOTE THE ADDRESS. 6163

I GOVERNMENT HELP FOR FARMERS TO OVERCOME SHORTAGE OF LABOUR. The Board of Agriculture and Fisheries have been informed by the Army Council that in view of the possible shortage of agricultural labour for the autumn cultivations, furlough will be given at the discretion of the Military Authorities, and as circumstances may permit, to a limited number of soldiers of the New Armies and of the Territorial Force who have been accustomed to work farm horses. The furlough granted to each soldier will last only for such number of days, not ex- ceeding four weeks, as he is actually required for the work. The employment of soldiers will be subject to the following conditious:- '111 '1 11- 1-1.1 1. That suitaoie laoour cannot De ooxainea in the locality. 2. That the farmer will undertake to pay each soldier sent at his request: (a) 4s. a day, if the soldier provides his own board and lodging; (b) 2s. 6d. a day if board and lodging J_¿ .l7 l.(.:c-:1Lt. is provided by the farmer. The hours worked to be those customary in the district. 3. That the farmer will provide convey* ance from and to the nearest railway station* The above rates to be inclusive of all allow- ances, and to be paid wet or ifne. No charge will be made to the farmer for railway travelling expenses. Every endeavour will be made to ensure that the men released have been accustomed to work farm horses, but no guarantee to this effect can be given, and if a farmer wants his son or one of his former labourers, efforts will be made to arrange accordingly.