Llanelly Star

TABERNACLE CHURCH. I On Sunday and Monday last the Rev. Gwylfa Roberts preached at the anniversary services of Bethel Church, Aberdare. His place was taken at Tabernacle by the Rev. R. Thomas, Landore. On Thursday evening, the Rev. Gwylfa Roberts lectured at Hermon Chapel (M.CJ Dowlais, to the Cymreigyddion Society." The president is Rev. Peter Price, B.A. To-night (Saturday), at 7 p.m., the Rev. John Lewis, of Caersalem Church, will deliver an address in the Young Men's Prayer Meeting at the Tabernacle. The theme will be on the line of" Devotional development." On Monday evening next, at 8 o'clock, the Rev. J. J. Jones, B.A., Lloyd street, will deliver his lecture on John Calvin, the great Reformer," to the Literary Society. All are heartily welcomed.

Liberal Association. v QUESTION OF FINANCES. A meeting of Libe;als was held at l\'o ¡liJ Schoo!room on V'/eclnesday evening, for the purpose of resuscitating the Llanelly Liberal Association, which, according to custom, was disbanded prior to the last General Election. The Chairman (Mr. Win. David, J.P.) formally moved that the Liberal Associa- tion be resu-citated. Mr. Rhys Richards seconded, and this was unanimously agreed to. The lion, secretary (Mr. D. Jennings) stated that when they last resuscitated the Association they had a debt of _i-127 3s. 6:1., and, as against that, they had in hand the proceeds of Mr. Lloyd George's meeting in 1906 of £ 14 13s. 6d., and of Mr. Lloyd George's 1909 meeting of £ 59 Is. id. (Applause) making the total cash in hand £ 73 14s. 7d. At the beginning of 1910 he (Mr. Jennings) sent out circulars appealing for funds, and the first reply he received was ti-oiii iss C. Meriel Stepney (daughter of the late Sir Arthur Stepney, Bart.), in which she stated that she had much pleasure in sending a cheque for £ 35—^30 towards the debt and [5 as a small annual sub- scription (Applause). He had received other subscriptions, which brought the cash in hand to a total of £ 116 Is. Id., and he had promises for another C7 or £ 8, so that they would be practically out of debt. (Applause). It was decided to pay the accounts, some of which dated back to 1895. The following officials were appointed President. Mr. Win. David, J.P., Hon. sec., Mr. D. Jennings, Solicitor; and hon. treasurer, Air. Harry D. Evans. The President m >ved a vote of thanks to Miss Stepney for the very handsome and op- portune subscription. Mr. H. W. Spowart seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.

DOES H Is' UNDER WEAR WEAR? Of course it does if bought at T. RHYS DAVIES Vaughan Street, Llanelly.

HIS HAT is shabby. Why don't you make him buy a decent one ? Very likely his Hatter fitted him to his hat. We'll fit a hat to him. T. RHYS DAVIES Yaughan Street, Llanelly.

POLICEMAN DISMISSED. 10 ——— Extraordinary Story of a Bag of Money. An extraordinary story of a lost bag of money has culminated in the instant dis- missal of a Llanelly police constable. The rnattet is being kept as quiet as possible for obvious reasons, but the STAR has been able to obtain full particulars showing that the dismissed officer has victimised a young lady of good social position in the most heartless way. It appears that the policeman has been making himself very agreeable to a number of ladies in the town, and one of them was foolish enough to entrust to his keeping a large sum of money amounting to three figures. This money has been in his cus- tody for some time past, and a few days ago he proceeded to Swansea, where she Was shying, with the ostensible object of re- aming it to her. The money was in a oag and when the train left Landore the Policeman should have changed into the Swansea train. He said however, that he fell asleep and when he woke up he found that the bag had been forced open and all the money with the exception of a few Pounds abstracted. There were several discrepancies in the story told by the constable, and inquiries made by the local police confirmed their suspicions. It was discovered that several £5 notes included in the amount had been changed in local banks, and that money had also been spent in other directions. The constable, as has already been stated, has lost his coat and it depends uPon the young lady as to whether further aci'o:i will bo taken.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. PAINTER'S RASH ACT. A determined case of attempted suicide is reported from Stepney place. Yesterday morning, a painter, named Archie Williams was found by his mother with a muffler round his neck hanging to the bedstead. She called for help, and a Salvation Army Orncer named Davies, who was passing at the time, rushed in,-and with commendable promptitude, cut the man down. He then had resort to artificial restoration with the result that the unhappy man's life was saved. Williams has been in poor health for some time and was very depressed.

A Breathing Corpse." ——— 0 ——— Wretched Domestic Story. .— w I Mr W W B h' '?' ?' ???? resumed the inquiry at Llaii ?? Friday into the circumstances ati-j- n§ the death of Horace LJoyd,a child -? gently at the Llanelly Workhouse The?qcury was adiourned a few weeks ago  that the mother, who it was stated in e yjvdT ence, had been committed to prison at  ° '"??t a few weeks previously for "eglecting her children, might attend, T ? ?Pector Idris Jones N.S.P.C.C., said he '-ad kept the deceased under observation since Ma J' 909. When he called at the house on Fp ruary 2. the child was in its mothers'sarms ao Cen^y a dying condition. The mot- her ?? then drunk and unfit to t?ke care of ?self Or the children. T\ ch)h) had an attack of whooping Co ?"d was i,i an  slate, fnc^ was an extremely weak slate, ? ? ° bad feeding and want o? proper care. Margaretta Lloyd mother of the deceased, caWd that the inspector had advised her to "? a doctor. Th du e Jury returned a verdict that death was d "e to whooping cough, bronchitis, and ion. and said there was insufficient ence to prove gross or culpable neglect.

DOG SHOW IN LLANELLY. J a meeting held last night it was de- ?'. 6ed to hold a dog Show in Llanelly later t. e year. Mr. Joseph Holmes was ??Dn Poi'n? ted chairman of committee and Mr. a. m\vell Jones, vice-chairman. There was ? gathering and it is confi- a reSenta*1 ve gathering and it is confi- !l eTlt1 expected that an exhibition, second to ?e in Wales, will be organised.

SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION EXAMINER. L The Rev. J. J. Jones, B.A., pastor of ?yd Street Chapel, has been appointed ?miner by the Sunday School Union of rc^§anshire, the examination being held day in various centres. es On Easter Sunday the combined church-  ? f Talybont and district are holding th eir ?""?? Cwrdd Pwnc," at which Mr JCoJ will also act as examiner. On the ?"? Lowing days special meetings will be held when three ex-pastors of Hawen ch?t" ch will ofnciate—Revs. D. Adams, B.A. Liverpool; Rev. J. Jones, B.A., and Prof. E. 'ri Evans, M.A., Carmarthen.

I G.W.R. AND LLANELLY. — a BIG SCHEME FOR PROTECT- ING THE LINE. We are informe I that the engineers of the Great Western Railway, On., are now considering a big sel-ietiie for the protection from the sea of their line near the Pwll. During the last few months extensive damage has been done to the wall by the encroachment of the tide, and this process is still going on. Tt is suggested that a break- water running out from the wall will be necessary, as well as extensive tipping along the foreshore. Some of the railway officials have brought forward a proposal to divert the line at Bynea, and to run it through the upper part of the town, So as to join the existing line below the Pwll. It is certain that in any event, the Company will have to spend a large sum of monpy here.

More Ratepayers' Meetings. Mr. Evan Rees on the Guardians' Extravagance. A Meeting of the ratepayers of Ward I was held last night at Tabernacle School- room, Mr. YVm. David, J.P. presiding. The Chairman said the object of the meeting was to appoint a committee of twenty ratepayers of Ward I, and a sec- retary, as the other two Wards have done. The sixty from the three Wards would then meet to form a Ratepayers' Associa- tion for the whole, town. Mr. W. Roberts proposed that an Associa- tion be formed, and this was seconded by Mr. W. H. Samuel, and it was carried. Mr. Evan IZecs said that they heard a great deal of extravagance on the part of the Council, but this was merely child s play as compared wtth the extravagance on the Board of Guardians (Cheers). Mr. L. W. Adams was appointed secre- tary for the Ward. Discussion took place as to the proposed town's meeting Oil Tuesday, the Chairman remarking that he had seen the Chairman of the Council and the Clerk, who said that the notice w is too short to ca'l a meeting for Tuesday Mr. Evan Rees I think we should hold a meeting in spite of the Chairman. Mr. Silverston asked whether they could pass a resolution of protest against the recommendation to allow an honorarium to the Clerk and Surveyor. The Chairman said it would be better to defer it until the town's meeting on Tues- day. The resolution put now would only prejudice the forthcoming meeting.

jyiBAl COUNCIL ELECTION. W LIST OF NOMINATIONS. Appended is a list of nominations- for the Urban Council Election, old members being denoted by an bf- terisk WARD 1. *'William Roberts. WH S muel. WWi_ lliam Vivian. lI WARD 2, I Richard Davies (nomination invalid). "DR Jo-es. E Willis Jones- Geo. II. Stacey. • WARD 3. I -Ev,in Evans. I V Evans C. RandeM :i:ii(irbeit n R'l's. -0 BOARD OF GUARDIANS. -0- Miss Stepney Nominated for Ward 1. — 0— The nomingtionq f(i,- on the noard of Omrdinrs are as follows WARD 1. I Miss Stepney. *W tttam Pnah. Dr. J L Davies Evan Rees. WARD 2. I J. V. Evans. N; than Griffiths. OR. C Jenkins. Thomas Jones. WARD 3. I :Rov Dd Davies. I *Pt; v Trevor Jones. Burry Port. I Francis John Evans. Arthur Morgan. fohn Owen. Dr. J. FT. Williams- Pembrey Villiage. I Rev. Dd- Jones. Evan Williams. I Pwll. I W. Bassett, Greenfield." I John Evans, Pantycllyn. Trimsaran. I Dd. Bonnell. T E Davies, Star." Berwick. I Joseph Harry. I Glvn. I Daniel Da vies. Hencoed. I W. B. Jones. I Llannon. I John Davis Thomas Seymour.

PICTUREDROME. J The programme submitted to the public at this popular house of enter- tainment continues to be of the best, and one can always be assured of a clean performance. The management have secured an exceedingly fine pro- gramme, the chief picture fcr the first throe nights being Renunciation an American biograph dramatic picture. Ou the following three nights an entire change will be given. The star picture is Shackleton's dash to the South pole, the greatest picture ever produced, which is over 2,500 feet in length.. A host of others are on the bill. Mr. Bowen Davies will sing some illustrated songs. His repetoire will include u Love me and the world is mine &c.

GOOD FRIDAY ATTRACTION. Llanelly will be well catered, for on Good Friday, if only by the Pontardulais Drama- tic Company, which will present an entire new version of Jack y Bachgen Drwg," at the Market Hall. This clever company have attracted crowded audiences whenever they ha\ e appeared, the performance given by them being marked by rare histrionic ability. The play itself needs no commendation from us. Those of our readers who saw this Company in Rhys Lewis will know what to expect.

The marriage took place in Cardigan on Tuesday of Mr. Thos. Stone, Tyisaf Villa, St, -Paul's, to Miss Martha Morris, Brynheulog, Rock-Terrace, Cardigan.

CHAIRMAN'S OUTBURST. 17 AMAZING START BY MB. JOHN JOHNS. I I Bitter Hostility to Llanelly. Amazing outbursts by the new chairman marked the annual meeting of the County Council hel I on Wednesday. The retiring Chairman (Mr. Thoms Jones. J.P.) gave an interesting resume of the work of the year, after which Mr. John Johns, Parc- eithin was appointed chairman for the ensuing year. THE CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH. f Mr. John Johns, in assuming the chair, startled the council with some statements which he made in a lengthy address. He deait with defects in the Small Holdings Act, and said the fixing of the renl should be made in open court, by an arbitrator or some tribunal appointed by the Govern- ment. When he stated that a large parish in t e Llanelly rural district put the con- trib tion on the rate demand note of Sid. more than it actually was there were loud cries of Oh Was that not (the chair- man added) a false and fraudulent state- ment ? Mr. W. B. Jones Quite so. The Chairman said he was surprised that members of the county council from that particular division had tacitly ad nitted the correctness of that statement by acquiescing without a murmur. IVIr. W. David entered his protest against the remarks of the chairman. Mr. W. Jones You asked if your statement was false, and I said "Yes" (Laughter). Then followed disorder, during which the Chairman held up his hand and asked to be allowed to proceed. Lieut.-general Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.furged the chairman to give, his lecture on the day they commenced business. That day they met to appoint committees. They had been tnere for more than an hour and had only concluded one appointment. The Chairman said he would come to an end. He, however, proceeded to refer again to Llanelly, and was laced by Mr. David, who told him to Lav¡: Llanelly alone, and to give notice of charges which he was evidently prepared to make, so that the I-laiietiy coiil d be pre- pared with answers. The Chairman You will find that what I s (y is absolutely correct if you look at your books. Mr. David I should be obliged if you woiJd give notice. A BRAVE CHALLENGiC I The Chairman 1 won t argue with you. I will argue with you outside (Laughter). Mr. D. C. Parry interposed, but his re- marks were drowned by disturbing sounds. Mr. W. B. Jones Will you take us one by one outside, or the whole lot together ? (Laugh tery. The Chairman I will take the whole lot together (Great laughter). The chairman went on to hope that the educational differences between the council and Llan- elly would soon be settled. It was contended that they had been. The Chairman dissented, and when stating that the chief qualification of a teacher was often looked upon with de- nominational bigotry there was much disorder, during which the Rev. A. Fi lie Mnis said matters of serious controversy were being entered into which demanded a reply. The Chairman said he would leave out the educational matter, and went on to comment adversely on the standing jui:, committee. There was further disorder, and another interposition by Mr. Wills as to very serious innuendoes. A HIT AT THE POLICE COMMITTEE. The Chairman claimed his right, and described the standing joint committee as an anomaly on the council. Mr. H. E. Blagdon Richards appealed L, the chairman to proceed with the business, and Mr. Mills put the vote to the council on that point. The Chairman persisted in holding his own, and referred to the fact, amidst up- roar, that the Government in creating county councils said it would be only for a time that standing joint committees would be appointed. The Government should redeem its promise. Further appeals for proceeding with the agenda were made, and Professor Jones ended the speech amidst great laughter by suggesting that the chairman should bring out a book. The Chairman concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to the retiring chairman. Dr. Thomas, Whitland, seconded, and it was carried. Alderman John Bevan, Llansadwrn, was unanimously appointed vice-chairman. The following gentlemen, who will have to retire six years hence, were appointed aldermen :—^Rev. W. Davies, Llandilo Mr. W. N. Jones, Tirydail Mr. D. L. Jones, Derlwyn Mr. Thomas Jones, Lian- elly; Rev. Dr. Johns, Capel Als Mr. John Rees, Dolgwm; Mr. R. W. Stephens, Coedybrain Mr. John Williams, Penlan and Mr. John Lloyd, Penybank.

Hockey Club Dinner. I i iii connection ■ with the Hockey Club, was held on Saturday night last, at the Stepney Hotel, the club's headquarters, and proved to be a great success, Mr. Frank Hees (captain) presiding, in the un- avoidable absence of Mr. Henry Soper, the president of the club. The captain submitted the loyal toasts, and The Llanelly Hockey Club was proposed by Mr. D. J Davies. The past season has been the most successful in the annals of the club's doings, with only one defeat, and 68 goals had been scored against their opponents 14 goals. The c 1 ptain responded. "The Referee was proposed by A. L. Jones and responded to by Mr. A. L. Bowen. The Visitors was proposed by Mr. Fred Mercer and responded to by MrL Spowart and Mr. W. H. Protheroe. A splended musical programme was gone through. The Annual dance takes place on Friday evening the 1st April, and this event is being looked forward to by the club members and their friends. The acceptances already to hand are most satisfactory.

A Pauper's Insurance. ——.——. At a meeting of the Board of Guardians on Thursday, Mr. R. C. Jenkins presiding, a discussion took place in reference to a sum of £ 18, insurance money, on the death of a pauper, which was being claimed by a nephew of the deceased. Mr. James Nash, West End, said the deceased was his uncle, whom he had assisted by giving him his daily meals, during the time he (Mr. Nash ) was at the Cleveland Hotel. He had also paid the club money on behalf of the deceased. Mr Nash pointed out that a part of the C 18 would have to be utilized in payment of a tombstone which the deceased had ordered after the death of his wife who had pre- deceased him, and also the burial expenses. The Board having considered the facts came to the conclusion tint Mr. Nash was entitled to the L 18 in order that he may pay the bills in respect to the tombstone and funeral expenses.

NEW DOCK PARLIAMENT. The Prime Minister (Mr. Tascar Brown) at New Dock Parliament last night intro- duced a Bill for the Nationalization of Railways and Canals. He was followed on the Government side by the members for Merthyr (Mr. Hugh Williams), Watford (Mr. E. Thomas), Staffs (Mr. Petheram), and Llanelly (Mr. R. Brown), the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Hopkins), the members for Louth (Mr. Morgan), Preston (Mr. H. L. Godsell, and Carnarvon (Mr. J. H. Roberts).

Too Late for Classification. APPRENTICE.-D. Evans, Bradford House, Llanelly, has vacancy for Sharp Youth as Apprentice to the General Drapery and Furnishing. Good tuition.

Asterisks. I Three threes are nine. Chantecler has arrived in Vaughan-st. Cock-a-doodie-do A lady assistant at a local establishment invariably has a cigarette after lunch Mr. John Johns, the new chairman of the County Council, is a native of Trimsaran. Miss Stepney is likely to make the pace warm for the other candidates in Ward i. Latest attraction—Councillor David on Those Bags of Gold at Lakefield on Monday. The romance of the local police constable has had a very sordid ending. Bags of money again. The Drill Hall has now been started. The new Post Office will also be com- menced shortly. The least that readers at the Public Li., brary could do would be to come there with clean hands The Rev. Thos. Phillips told his Green- field audience that he had had many useful tips from the devil i My wealth," said Robert Peel, con- sists not in the greatness of my riches but in the fewness of my wants." 0 0 0 Dr. Burford Hooke will preach at Park Church to-morrow, and give his famous illustrated lecture on the following evening. ? ? Designs are invited for a suitable costume to be worn by the referee in the Police match on Easter Tuesday. Only Felin- foelians need tender. There were more hundreds on the Dim- path ground on Saturday than scores at Stradey. It is to be hoped that the Llanelly committee will see the moral. >;< ? Nothing beats the STAR for publicity. A paragraph tha! appeared in our last issue has been reproduced in no fewer than 16 newspapers during the last few days e A licensed victualler declares that more poison is sold in grocers' shops than in pub- lic houses. The greatest curse of the age, he says, is tea. ? ? ? The County Council looks like develop- ing into a bear garden, judging by Wed. nesday's meeting. To be even, Llanelly is going in for a dog show at the Market Hall. ? The Rev. W. Glandwr Morgan, a native of Llanelly, has published a charming little booklet-" The Seasons," which is having a great sale. Mr. Morgan is in charge of, a nourishing church at Barmouth. Mr. Alexander, the loc--tl manager of the Traction Co., has left Llanelly to take up an important position in Greenford, near Lon- don. He has the best wishes of a host of friends. As was predicted in the last issue of the STAR, the Welsh National Agricultural Show will he held this year at Stradey. It will take up Bank Holiday in August, and the following day. It is calculated that Mr. William Vivian has made 648 speeches to various ratepay- ers since his nomination papers went in. If Mr. Vivian gets a vote for every speech, his election is sure. O ft ? Felinfoel is the home of beer and ref- erees. The latest resident to become famous with the whistle is Mr. Richard Jones, who will see fair play between the Llanelly and Swansea Police on Easter Tuesday