The War Graves of Ystradgynlais

BATTLE OF THE SOMME
Great Picture Booked For Ystradgynlais Cinema

Messrs. Edwards and Page, together with Messrs. T.P. Thomas (check-weigher) and Sid Bailey of the Non-Political Club, were amongst the priveleged few at the Oxford Cinema, Swansea, on Wednesday mornning when the latest picture, "The Battle of thee Somme" was shown privately. They were deeply impressed with the picture which takes over an hour and a half to produce. It should be of great interest to the inhabitants of Ystradgynlais and district to hear that Messrs. Edwards and Page have booked the picture for the end of the first week in October. Nothing has yet been shown in the Swansea Valley to equal this wonderful picture, and it is worth going many miles to see.

YSTRAD LADS ON THE SOMME
Local Boys In Battle Pictures

The picture, "The Battle on the Somme", recognised to be the last word in kinematographhy, proved of more than ordinary interest at the Ystradgynlais Cinema last week, as no less than seven Ystradgynlais boys could be plainly recognised on the screen. This is surely a record for any Cinema. A dramatic incident occurred on Friday evening when Pte. Evan Edwards, son of Mr Edwards, one of the proprietors of the Cinema, who was wounded subsequent to the taking of the film, returned home on sick leave, in time to see the film, and his own and his comrades' photograph. He was recognised in the film by the audience, as he crossed the building soon afterwards, he was heartily cheered.

The picture, "The Battle on the Somme", recognised to be the last word in kinematographhy, proved of more than ordinary interest at the Ystradgynlais Cinema last week, as no less than seven Ystradgynlais boys could be plainly recognised on the screen. This is surely a record for any Cinema. A dramatic incident occurred on Friday evening when Pte. Evan Edwards, son of Mr Edwards, one of the proprietors of the Cinema, who was wounded subsequent to the taking of the gilm, returned home on sick leave, in time to see the film, and his own and his comrades' photograph. He was recognised in the film by the audience, and as he crossed the building soon afterwards, he was heartily cheered.

The section in which the lads appeared, depicted the "Swansea Pals" on parade drill at Ostend, prior to being moved up to the lines. All the boys were easily recognisable, and looked cheerful, and Pte. Evan Edwards was seen waving his hat, before the camera. Pte. Jarvis Page, son of Mr Page, co-proprietor with Mr Edwards, was also seen, and as Mr Edwards drew attention to the local boys in the rank who were all near each other, a good round of hearty applause was given.

Spectators claim to have seen other boys from the locality in the groups, and this is no doubt correct.

It is a peculiar fact that of the seven men recognised by all present, three have been killed, and four wounded.

The boys referred to are as follows: Pte. Daniel Austin (killed); Pte. Rd. Morgan (killed); Pte. Hy. Hazell (killed); Pte Evan Edwards (wounded); Pte. Jarvis Page (wounded); Pte. T. Chatford (shell-shock); and Pte. T.R. Evans (shell shock).

The whole of the film was thoroughly enjoyed by those present, but needless to add, the sections shewing our own local gallant lads, was most appreciated.