OUR LETTER BOX
AMMANFORD V. T. C.
To the Editor, Amman Valley Chronicle
Sir, - May I be allowed, through the medium of your valuable paper, to bring before the inhabitants of Ammanford and district the claims of the Volunteer Training Corps.
Some little time ago, at a public meeting, it was decided to start the Corps, and steps were immediately taken to do so, and I am pleased to say we have 70 members. This however, does not do justice to our district, and upon making enquiries I find that there was a feeling among a large number that it would be well to wait the advent of Lord Derby’s recruiting scheme before joining.
I have therefore waited until the terms of the scheme were known before making a further appeal.
It is now clear that all miners are “starred,” and others whose business may be affected by the war and others in positions from which they cannot be spared are exempted, and therefore will not be called upon to join for active service abroad, thus leaving them free to join the V. T. C.
I therefore trust that we shall have a large number of men coming forward to join, and thus proving their desire to do what they can to help our country at the present time when assistance in every form is so much needed.
In addition to the infantry drill, members will have the opportunity of using the rifle and to take part in shooting competitions which will be arranged witht ehMorris Tube at the Drill Hall.
The drill take place at the Drill Hall every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.30, when all who desire to join may do so, and let me hope in conclusion that we shall soon have the Company at full strength.
Come and join quickly.
Any further particulars can be had from the secretary, Mr. W. L. Smith, solicitor, Ammanford, or from – yours faithfully
W. N. JONES.
Company Commander.
