There is no diminution in the patriotic fervour of Wales. Offers still continue to be made for active service, and prompt steps have been taken to enlist men for Lord Kitchener’s Second Army. Meanwhile, all measures are being taken to strengthen the defences of our shores, and elaborate precautions are being made for the protection of life and property. The Cardiff Corporation, who have established a guarantee fund of £10,000 brave also set an example to employers by deciding to make up the wages of all their employees who are serving with the colours. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff has issued a further appeal for a Welsh hospital in the area of conflict, and has outlined his scheme, which is estimated to cost £15,000. The Government is providing base hospitals in the Principality, and no effort is being spared to alleviate distress. A strict guard is being kept on our foes at home, and many have appeared at the local police courts. It has been intimated that the Flat Holm will be used as a place of detention for German prisoners.

A public meeting of Ammanford towns people, convened by the Chairman of the Council (Mr. B. R. Evans), was held at the Council Schools, Ammanford, on Saturday afternoon last, with the object of discussing methods of assisting the authorities in the present crisis. There was a large attendance, and the patriotic spirit pervaded the atmosphere. The proceedings commenced with the singing of the National Anthem, after which Mr. B. R. Evans, who presided, explained the objects of the meeting, and the following gentlemen also spoke : Rev. J. W. Jones, B. A., Rev. John Morgan, Messrs. T. M. Evans, M. A., R Hiley Harries, D. Rufus Evans, John Davies, Oscar Mills, W. L. Smith, Martin Davies, and J. W. James. The true national sentiment breathed in all the speeches which, it may be explained, were characterised by warmth of feeling and expression. A unanimous note was struck; the desirability of making preparations was voiced on all hands, and mention was made of the formation of a civic guard, ambulance work, provision of beds for wounded, and the relief of local distress. Mr. Martin Davies proposed, and Mr. J. W. James seconded, that a representative General Purposes Committee be formed, to undertake the various phases of the work. This was put to the meeting and carried with acclamation. Mr. J. W. James was unanimously elected secretary. A proposition was then carried to the effect that the Committee should consist of 25 members, and the following were elected. :- Messrs. B. R. Evans, T. M. Evans, W. L. Smith, Evan Bassett, T. Gibbon Davies, D. Rufus Evans, John Harries (Irlwyn), Evan Evans (chemist), Erne Hewlwett, Jos. Phillips, W. N. Jones, John Lewis (Brynrhug), J. L. Williams (Maesyquarre) R. Hiley Harries, Oscar Mills, Martin Davies, Rhys Thomas (Brooklands), Mod. Thomas, J. C. Shaw, Revs. J. W. Jones, John Morgan, E. J. Rosser Evans, Dr's. D. R. Price, James Dunbar, and Ernest Inman. The treasurer appointed was Mr. R. Hiley Harries. A collection made towards defraying initial expenses realised £1 1s. 3d. “Rule Britannia” and the National Anthem were enthusiastically sung, and at the end eighteen veterans came forward and offered their services for the civil force.

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THE KINGS MESSAGE.
IMPLICIT CONFIDENCE IN SOLDIERS. P8
The following is the text of the King's message to his troops delivered before they departed to France :- “You are leaving home to fight for the safety and honour of my Empire. Belgium, whose country we are pledged to defend, has been attacked, and France is about to be invaded by the same powerful foe. “I have implicit confidence in you, my soldiers. Duty is your watchword, and I know your duty will be nobly done. “I shall follow your every movement with deepest interest, and mark with eager satisfaction your daily progress; indeed, your welfare will never be absent from my thoughts. “I pray God to bless you and guard you, and bring you back victorious.”