Llanelly Star

I 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. ——_»»——

TOWN TALK. i i The Elections. Plenty of elections this week ? So I should think, and I don't suppose We shall be any the better off for them. don.'t know though. The new blood ought to make itself felt, don't you think ? Perhaps it will for a time, but bless you, they all get into the same old groove sooner or later. You generally find that the can- didate who prates about economy in his address becomes the champion of all sorts of extravagant notions later on. Anyhow, that has been our experience in Llanelly and I suppose the same thihg will happen again. The New Chairman. Who is to be the new Chairman of the Council ? Ask me another. Of course, Mr. David • ^°uld have been appointed had he sur- ged the election. Well, whose turn is it ? I believe Mr. Herbert Rees has a strong claim to it unless they decide to give Mr. E. T. Jones a second year of office. Recent experience has been to allow the Chairman to enjoy his exalted position for two yeara but the Labour party are said to be op- Posed to this. am afraid this rule has not been al- ways carried out. Why was Mr. Tre- §oning only allowed one year as Chairman ? You had better ask me why he was re- Jected in Ward 3. I suppose it is one of those things which no fellah can under- stand. liew: Works. I That was good reading in the STAR on Saturday about the new works. Excellent. Nothing could be better. You can look out for big things down there before lonji. I hear that Messrs. Richard Thomas Co., have a very ambitious pro- gramme up their sleeves. Good luck to them! They are just the SOrt of people to tackle big undertakings and to bring them off successfully. But aren't we cverdoing it in the tin- plate trade just now. New mi!ls are springing up like mushrooms all over the Place. 1. Perhaps we are. A tinplate man told me Yesterday that by and bye, it would be a case ot the survival of the fittest and that the weaker works would go to the wall. Your friend seems to forget the tremen- doUs development in the use of tinplates all OVer the world. Smack in the Eye. I AI Nathan got a good smack in the eye on Monday. b So he did and serve him right. He was adly advised to leave his own ward. Fair flay to Nathan, however, I don't think he kd hisjob very much. Do you mean that he did not fight ? Oh no* not that, but he was not very en- husiastic about it. I would not object to Seeing him on the Guardians, and if he had Stood for Ward 3 he should have had my Vote. Tlle National Show. I How is the National Show likely to turn ?ut? Capitally, I think. Mr. Rhys Harry IS already in harness and some of the big ptficials have been down this week inspect- Ing Stradey Park. What was their verdict ? They were delighted with the ground and said it was an ideal locale for such a show. It is on the cards that sheep dog frials will be added, the ground being most suitable for them. Trials will be a great attraction. he Channel I Shipping pretty brisk now ? Nothing to brag about. The uncertainty ,1n the coal trade has brought the exports dawn considerably. How is the channel shaping ? It is difficult to say. There are great 11 angesgoing on, as the G.W.R. Co. are jading out to their cost. So far, however, the Navigable channel has not been seri- ollsly affected. With all this sand shifting about, however, one never knows what a day may bring forth. The pity is that with the fine weather ^niing, the Harbour Trust can't tackle the Board of Trade scheme. Quite So. It is a most unfortunate delay t you can't blame the Trust for it.

COLLIERY ENTERPRISE I I DEVELOPMENTS AT NEW GORWYDD Extensive developments are now pro- ceeding at New Gorwydd Colliery, which is owned by Mr. David John, Felinfoel, and other members of his family, and of which Mr. Arthur John is manager. A new screening, conveying and picking arrangement of the latest type, has just been installed. It is the only one of its kind in the district, and has attracted no little attention. The coal is brought up in the usual way from the slant and gravitates on to an automatic creeper, which brings the trams up a gradient for about 40 feet on to the screening platform. Then the trams run into a revolving tippler and are discharged into a jigger screen which screens the large coal from the small. The large coal is then conveyed along this screen and is plac. tl gently on a conveyer running at light angles to the screen, from which it is conveyed to the large coal truck without being handled at all. Breakage is thus reduce 1 to an absolute minimum. We congratulate the Company on their enterprise.

School Attendance. ■ A meeting of the Education Committee was held on Thursday, Mr. H. D. Rees presiditig. Mr. Thomas Jones called attention to a note on the attendance returns by the head teacher of Laketitild School, that some of the children were absent from school on account of a draughty class-room The Chairman thought it was only a case of a window or door being open. Attendance Officer John Thomas was asked by the Chairman the reason why the percentage was only 83 per cent. for the last month at Bigyn Girls School. Mr. Thomas said it was through illness. There were a few children who attend very irregularly. The Chairman pointed out that the percentage of attendance at the Church of England School and St. Mary's R.C. School was 96. The boys' department at Dock and Park street Schools gained a percent- of 95. A Screen in the Cellar. I A letter was read from the managers of the Roman Catholic School in reference to a complaint made by the Chairman of the Committee (Mr. Herbert Rees) as to the finding of a screen in the coal cellar of the school. They pointed out that this took place in the summer months when the cellar was not used, and after it had been cleaned. The screen and the scales used by the medical officers were removed there for safety. They added that the scales were believed to be the only unbroken ones in the whole of the Llanelly Schools. The Chairman said that he attended a meeting of the managers of the Catholic School who made a complaint that sufficient attention was not given by the committee to the supply of stationery and gas mantles. He challenged the managers of that school to state that they were kept scarce in stationery. He asked the chairman of the committee why they had broken and dis- carded the scales which had been ordered for the school for the purpose of carrying out the tnedical inspection of the children. The Clerk said that the scales of all the schojls in the town were intact. Mr. Bramwell Jones Therefore that letter is wrong. Clerk Yes, The master then dropped.

Cruelty Charge Sequel. CHILD DIES IN WORKHOUSE AT LLANELLY. w 2-1 Maggie Lloyd,aged 2? years,the daughter of Louis Lloyd, and his wife, of Thomas street, Llanelly,died at the local workhouse infirmary on Thursday. Deceased's parents were recently charged at the police-court, at the instance of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, for neglecting their children,who were removed to the workhouse by the inspector. The male prisoner was. discharged, and the mother committed to prison for a month. Whilst she was undergoing this sentence one of the children, Horace, aged four years, died, but the doctor's evidence at the inquest was that death was due to bron- chitis and whooping cough, and the jury found tlicro was insufficient evidenc; to prove culpable negligence against the parents. An inquest was held by Mr. Brodie this morning at the Workhouse, evidence being given by Dr. Evans and Inspector Idris Jones of the N.S.P.C.C. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes add- ing their appreciation of the way in which the Inspector had investigated the case. Mr. Martin Richards solicitor was pre- sent representing the Society. The Coroner at the close of the proceed- ings censured the parents in severe terms.

Too Late for Classification. A GOOD KITCHEN RANGE for Sale, JLJL open or closed fire, practically new, a bargain, can be seen in use. Apply,— BURLKY, Butcher. Vaughan street.

DEATH ARTHUR-At Ladi-Wen, Kidwelly, on the 7th inst. Desmond, aged 13 years, eldest son of Fitzgerald and Amy Arthur, and grandson of the late Capt. Wm. Fitzgerald Arthur, H.E.I.C.S.

Jubilee Young attracted crowded ^"Sregitions to Moriah on Sunday. This gifted student has a future before him.

A GRUESOME DISCOVERY. 0 AUCTIONEER LYING DEAD FOR TWO MONTHS. Yesterday afternoon a gruesome dis- covery was made in one of the upper rooms of a house in Islington, the dead body of a man being found, where it had apparently lain for a period of nearly two months. The deceased was Joseph Dobson, who was recently in Llanelly conducting a sale of second-hand books in Cwmbach Build- ings. He was a familiar figure in the town which he had regularly visited for many years. He was a short little man with a straggling black beard, and in spite of his unkempt and neglected appearance, he was known to have accumulated a considerable fortune in the sale of bonks, antiques &c. He was a man of considerable education and had read widely. His methods of business were peculiar. On many a night if bids were slow, he would drive his audi- ence out of the sale-room, and hurl at them a torrent of invective. He had a glib ton- gue and could use it with effect. On Friday, in consequence of complaints from residents in adjoining property of an offensive smell of gas emanating from No. 87, Mr. Reed, senior clerk to Mr. E. A. Ward, auctioneer and surveyor, of Upper- street, Islington, went in for the purpose of investigation. Finding the side entrance padlocked and the front door barricaded by the shutter, Mr. Reed entered the shop by means of a back window. The room at the top of the building in which Mr. Dobson lived he found locked on the in- side, and on breaking the door open he (Mr. Reed) discovered the dead, undressed, and partly-decomposed body of Mr. Dob- son lying on the bed. A rubber pipe was in his mouth, and this was connected with "the gas bracket in the passage. The body was removed to the mortuary in Holloway- road to await an inquest.. In order to get the body out of the shop1 the entrances of which are very small, it was found necessary to saw the padlock of the side entrance and burst open the door.

The Library. w Rare Welsh Books offered. At a meeting of the Library Committee Inst night, Mr. John Innes presiding, the Librarian reported that 3,371 books had been issued during the month of March, a decrease of 101 volumes for the corres- ponding period of l?st year. The average daily issue was 135 volumes. The number of borrowers' tickets issued up to to date was 2,122. The Librarian pointed out that the Library was open during twenty-seven days during March of last year, whereas for the last month it was only available for 25 days. THE CATALOGUE. 1 The question of re-arranging the, Qata- logue was again brought forward. The Librarian replying to Mr Martin R. Richards said that by re-arranging the catalogue, it would not be necessary to interfere with the indicator. Chairman If you want a good Library you must have a good catalogue. On the motion of the Chairn.an, it was decided to appoint a sub-committee to go thoroughly into the question. RARE WELSH BOOKS. The Librarian said that he had received a list of books from the Rev. Gwylfa Roberts, which he recommended should be added to the Library. Mr. Roberts stated that the books were very rare and could be purchased very cheap at Carmar- j then. The committea decided that two of the members and the Librarian should visit Carmarthen with the object of inspecting the books mentioned.

-I FIFTH ON THE LIST. -v-v — The If at coupons for the Western Mail scholarship contest, appear in to-day's issue of cur corj temporary. Miss S A Williams, the local candidate, is nON fifth on the list with a total of 44,286, a Dowlais lady being first with 120,589. There is a strong feeling in the town in favour of holding a benefit concert so as to secure funds for Miss Williams' musical education.

INTERESTING MARRIAGE. The marriage took place at Carmel Bap- tist Chapel, New Tredegar, on Wednesday of the Rev. R. S. Rogers, B.A., Mountain Ash, (a native of Pwll) to Miss Mabel Phil- lips, youngest daughter of Ald. N. Phillips, New Tredegar. Mr. & Mrs. Rogers are highly esteemed of a large circle of friends who offer them hearty congratulations on their nuptials.

DEATH OF MR. FIELDING. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thomas E. Fielding, formerly collcctor of Customs at Llanelly, which took place at Southport, at the age of 63. Mr. Fielding took a deep interest in the affairs of the town, and was promoted from Llanelly to Cardiff. He retired some two years a o on a pension and lived at Southport. During his stay in Llanelly he sat on the Council of the Chamber of Commerce.

Of local schools, the National has the best attendance percentage for March, with 95. New Dock Boys is close behind with 94, then comes Lakefield Boys with 92, and New Dock Girls and Bigyn Boys with 91.

The Welsh Field Co. Engineers (Llanelly) now muster 19 officers and 277 men of other ranks.

Coal Guitars for New SDrmsint. ——— ——— IMPORTANT STEP BY THE COMPANY. The strike at New Dynant Colliery still continues, and as no settlement has been come to within the stipulated time, the company, we arc informed, have decided to go in for electrical coal cutters. The introduction of these machines will do away with a lot of labour underground, and the seam at New Dynant is said to be suitable for their work. The electrical in- stallation is now being put up and the machines will be put into operation with- out delay.

QUARTER SESSIONS. ——— ——— LOCAL CASES HEARD YESTERDAY. I o-o- At the Quarter Sessions yesterday. Annie Grant, a young married woman was charged with stealing some articles of clothing of the value of £ A( 5s. 3d., belonging to William Williams, 2, Princess-street, Llanelly, with whom she and her husband lived in apart- ments up to the loth ult.—The court asked for prisoner's husband, but it was stated that he was not present. Mrs. Grant who came to Llanelly frn m Birken head, was bound over under the Probationers Act for six months. In the course of a statement, accused;said that her husband gave her only 7/- a week, and she could not live upon it. — 0 Bound over. Alfred Cooper, Caroline street, Llanelly, a, found guilty of receiving; to the value of £ 2 13s., the property of the Llanellv Urban District Council. Mr Wilfred Lewis a ppeared for the prosecution. A good char- acter was given prisoner, and lie was bound over to be of good behaviour. A Bicycle Thief. I Rees Evans (35), collier, pleaded guilty to stealing at Llanelly on January 17, a bicycle value Cg gs., with housebreaking at Aber- nant, and also to stealing a waistcoat. Mr. Marlay Samson prosecuted. A previous conviction at Neath for stealing a bicycle having been proved against the prisoner, he was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for each inclictriient-- nine months in all.

LLANELLY 1st TROOP BOY SCOUTS. Warrant Scout Master, :\1r. H. T. Davis. Chaplain, Rev. J. Llanfair Davies. The above were inspected on Thursday last by Adjutant T. Lewis and Capt. F. G. Humphreys, of Carmarthen troop of scouts. The boys paraded smartly and looked well in their uniforms. They were put through their movements, and were complimented for their smartness, especially as they have only just commenced the various drills. There is a church parade tomorrow, Sun- day, at Pwll Church, patrols to fall in at 10 a.m. sharp. Orders for week ending, April 16th, 1910 —Monday, Patrol leaders meeting only Wednesday, Semaphore class Friday, General meeting Saturday, Route march.

NO STRIKE. COLLIERS DECLARE FOR PEACE. I The momentous ballot among the colliers of South Wales on the pro- posals of the owners has resulted in an overwhelming majority in favour of accepting them. Up to yesterday, the returns shewed For Settlement 98,159 For a Strike 34,711 Majority for Settlement 63.448 Following upon this satisfactory vote, a new agreement to operate for five years was signed yesterday at a meeting of the Conciliation Board. HOW LOCAL COLLIERS VOTED. The votes cast by the miners in this dis- trict were :—- For For Settlement. Strike Pontyberem 310 47 Pentremawr 321 33 Rhos 484 38 Ponthenry 76 37 Cross Hands 411 62 Gwendraeth 167 133 Caeponlpren 74 27 New Dynant 92 1 New Cvmgorse 191 51 Carway 24 36 Caeglas 9 10 Closucha 6 0 Great Mountain 286 141 Burry Port 71 25 Glynea 51 88 Waunllech 85 63 St. George 27 29 Broadoak 13 9 Castle 0 42 New Gorwydd 50 18

NEED OF EVENING CLASSES The County Education Committee have written to the Llanelly Education Com- mittee drawing attention to the remark contained in the report of His Ma j esty s Inspector for ihe year ending 31st January, 1909, that in such an important town as Llanelly no evening classes were. carried on during the past session. They here- fore requested the Clerk to bring the matter before the committee with the object of establishing such chs-es for the year 1910-11. The committee was offered every facility by the County Education Committee for the formation of such classes. There being a technical school of a pro- gressive character in the town these classes would act as subsidiary to it. The Chairman said that as the County Authority were responsible it would be worth while going in for such classes. The Clerk was authorised to write for further particulars.

Board of Guardians Election -0- TO THE ELECTORS OF THE WESTFA HAMLET. -0- Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you for again electing me your Representative on the District and Parish Councils, and I will try to carry out my duties as I have endeavoured to do since you first elected me 18 years ago. Yours faithfully, W. Y. NEYILL, Felinfoel, April 5th, igio. For First-Class Bats and Cricket Outfits try the Sports' Department, STAR ——— Office. Ring up 309. ———

Asterisks. ? Aster is "ks. There are 12,000 volumes in the Llanelly are  umes in the Llanelly Public Library. Mr. Frank Nevill. J.P., has been appointed a member of the Standing Joint Committee. The Uanelly Star league team to play the Swansea league is being selected this evening Mr C. Meudwy-Davies attended" the con- ductor's rehearsal at the Crystal Palace to- day. Some beautiful bouquets were presented to the leading ladies after the Theatre perform- ance last night. Mr Jack Auckland gave a good exhibition of how to get off on the blind side with Mr Percy Rees last night. The Golf Dinner is being held tonight at the Stepney under the genial chairmanship of Mr. David John. The Rev. J. Sandheim, Chief Rabbi, Swansea, will speak for the local socialists at the I.L.P. rooms on Wednesday evening. The Llanelly critic of the Stage and Era was very busy at the Theatre this week, --Ola, doing nothing but —— well, what do you think ? ? A local party were made happy over Easter by the finding of the munificent sum of a Jrd They had a most festive week end on the strength of it. Stepney street is being further improved by a handsome new front for Mr Rhys Evans at Waterloo House. The pity is that this busy thoroughfare is so narrow. Men who roar like lions on the platform and bleat like Jambs in the House is the latest description of Welsh M.P.'s. Unfor- tunately for Wales, this is only too true. "7 Mr Edwin Price, A.C., the popular con- ductor of Capel Newydd choir, adjudicated to-day at Llanddarog Eisteddfod, whilst Miss Meudwy Davies was the accompanist. Several members of the Yeomen of the Guard company are going to Swansea to- night to see the Swansea Amateurs in The Mikado." We hope they will not be too critical. Just to show that we are still hoping, we beg to announce that the new Post Office will shortly be commenced. All previous announcements are hereby cancelled, by order. We should not be surprised to hear that Mr E. H. Foster who proved such a success as Colonel Fairfax,will be known at the Coun- ty School as the "Colonel.' Mr. W. Williams, Ivy Bush, has been ap- pointed delegate to attend the annual con- ference of the National Trade Defence League of England and Wales which will be held at Darlington next Monday. Among the successful candidates at the London College of Music exam. was Miss A. Williams, daughter of Mr. John Williams, Old Castle road, who passed in the first division Miss Williams is a pupil of Miss Mary Evans. A local doctor was asked last week to see a patient who had fallen down in a fit of perplexity." Another case was reported to him as Ammonia," while a lady patient described herself as suffering fiom ulsters on the stomach." Local drapers need not feel alarmed be- cause there is a new corset selling like hot cakes" an over the world by the Stepney Wheel Company. It is simply a most useful invention to protect inner tubes from burst covers. Motorists please note. The STAR leads our venerable friend the Press follows. The Star got so ex- cited last Saturday over the starting of the new works that it came out with a flaming heading Floreat Llanelly." The Press," not to be quite out of it, faithfully repro- duced the paragraph and even the heading. Mr. Thos. Seymour has an enviable record as a Guardian. He has been a member of the Llanelly Board for 25 years, during which time he has been opposed only once. For close upo 20 years Mr. Seymour has occupied the position of chairman, and ruled with a kindly authority that is never ques- tioned. A Puzzle.—Here's a poser for the Llanelly Committee St. Albans defeated the Orient- als, the Orientals defeated the Albions, the Albions defeated the Llanelly Seconds, and the Seconds defeated Porthcawl who defeat- ed Treorky and Treorky defeated Llanelly. Now how many points would the Albans give Llanelly ? Replies as soon as possible I rnarked 'confidential.'