The War Graves of Ystradgynlais
Scout Memorial Trophy Unveiling Order of Service
On Saturday 8th April 1950, an unveiling ceremony was held at the Scouts Headquarters in Penrhiwvarteg for a memorial trophy for the dead ex-scouts, killed in the Second World War. Reproduced below is the Order of Service for the Unveiling of the Memorial Trophy, thanks to Mr John Owens, a relative of 'Skip' Morgan, for this information.
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1st Swansea Valley Group |
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Unveiling of Memorial Trophy To the Old Scouts who were 'Called to Higher Service' in the Second World War, 1939-1945 Saturday 8th April 1950 at 6:30pm The Memorial will be Unveiled by Major D. V. WILLIAMS |
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Order of Ceremony |
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1. Rev D.L. Williams, B.A. (Chaplain) will open the Ceremony
2. Hymn: 'Our Hymn' 3. Brief Testimonies by :- (a) District Commissioner Jenkin Evans (b) G.S.M E. Morgan 4. The Names of the Fallen will be read by Mr W.A. Thomas - P.L. Eddie Guppy Second Gwilym Hopton T.L. Tom Humphreys Scout Harkless Rowe P.L. Emlyn Watkins Scout Cedric Williams Second Sidney Woodcock 5. THE UNVEILING Major D.V. Williams 6. Dedication 7. Hymn: 'The Lord is My Shepherd' will be sung by Master John Hopton 8. Last Post and Reveille 9. Hymn: 'Teach Me To Play The Game' 10. Benediction |
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OUR HYMN |
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Tune: 'Our Rhondda'
Oh Great God, Our heavenly Father, Hear this prayer we make to Thee Give Thy Scouts the strength to serve Thee Here, and to Eternity Guide us - Guard us - Keep us - Help us Hear us as to Thee we pray. Keep our honour always to be trusted Make us loyal to our King Helpful may we ever be to others Every day 'Good Turns' shall bring: Scouts there are in every nation, Brothers, always friends to all Make us courteous, kind to all dumb creatures Teach us always to obey; Smiling, give us strength to face our troubles, Thrifty, saving day by day: Keep us reverent, keep us holy, Clean in thought, and word, and deed. So 'midst Cambria's streams and mountains, Lift we thankful hearts to Thee, Life and health, and all Thy blessings We acknowledge gratefully: And when called to 'Higher Service' Grant us, Lord, to 'Be Prepared.' Amen |
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TEACH ME TO PLAY THE GAME |
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Tune: 'Thy Will Be Done'
Teach me, O Lord, in life's long trail To Be Prepared in Thy dear name In every thought, and word, and deed; Teach me O Lord, to play the game Guide me, as through this world I roam, Keep Thou me free from sin or blame, Protect me, whereso'er I be Teach me, O Lord, to play the game Grant me health, Thy Love to feel When sickness lays me low, the same, At work or play, whate'er I do, Teach me, O Lord, to play the game When things go wrong, when times are sad When life is bright, success and fame, Cheer me, nor let my pride prevail, Teach me, O Lord, to play the game Teach me to live, that I may die Without remorse, regret, or shame And in the solemn hours of death Teach me, O Lord, to play the game Amen (Words of both Hymns were composed by the Late Lord Glanusk, C.B., D.S.O., Scout Commissioner for Wales). |
The Unveiling Ceremony was reported in detail in the South Wales Voice, the local valley newspaper, printed in Ystalyfera.
Names of The Fallen 1939-1945
Eddie GuppyGwilym Hopton
Tom Humphreys
Harkless Rowe
Emlyn Watkins
Cedric Williams
Sidney Woodcock
Ystradgynlais Memorials
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