In these days of big Government orders which serve to set the wheels of industry revolving at tremendous speed, it is pleasing to find that the Carmarthenshire branch of the Welsh Industries Association is actively engaged in bringing to the notice of the “powers that be” the capability of the woollen factories and mills in the county to turn out large quantities of warm articles of wear for the men of the Welsh Army Corps. And that it has reached the ear of those in authority is evident, for there have been large orders already placed.
Amongst others, Mr. J. R. Jones, of Ford Mill, Ammanford, has received an order for 23,000 pairs of socks, and we learn that the first consignment of 8,000 was forwarded on Saturday to Porthcawl.
The other orders are to follow shortly to Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, and Llandudno.
Endeavours are also being put forth by the active Vice-President for the Ammanford district (Mrs. Hy. Herbert, Brynmarlais), and the Secretary of the Branch (Mrs. Gwynne Hughes, Tregeyb), with a view to obtaining a similar order for shirts to be made at Ammanford.
For many reasons we trust that success may smile upon their efforts. Fitting as it is that the men of the Welsh Army Corps should be clothed in warm Welsh garments. It is also only right and proper that the boom of trade which follows in the wake of these orders should be enjoyed equally by all places where the facilities for doing the work exists, and not confined to a few favoured large towns,
