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NOTES OF THE DAY. w Trom our London Correspondent. Chancellor's New Year Massage. The old Adam is very strong in human nature. No sooner does the idealist -atretch forth his hands to realize some rlong-cherished aspiration than the mater- ■ialists strive with might and main to re- strain him and he begins to feel the "poll" W-this eeentor werid ta the re- verse direction. It has been so with Mr. Lioyd Seorge's stirring appeal en the .question of expenditure on armaments. Acclaimed at the outset with rapture by civilized people, his memorable New Year message was hailed as a new evangel full of life for humanity. Less money was in future to be spent upon weapons of destruction, and more on measures for the regeneration of man- kind. Such at the outset was the feel- ing of the European nations. But the glow has quickly faded. The interests that favour large expenditure on arma- ments are very powerful and very per- vasive. Greed, fear, selfishness and the more laudable motive of patriotism all combine on the same side. And it so happens that a new phase in the European situation has helped the mili- tarists against the pacifists with the re- sult that the idealist is once more doom- ed to disappointment. -Cerman Ascendancy In Turkey. I The aalient feature of -the Eurepean 4ituatiom in these first weeks of the New Year is the establishment of Germ* as- •eodandy at Constantinople. A distin- guished German officer, General Liman von Sanders has been appointed to high command in the Turkish army; he will be virtually Commander-in-Chief; and Enver Bey, one of the most capable and daring of the Young Turk leaders, who at one time was military attache at Ber- lin, has been appointed Turkish Minister of War. The new spirit of the Turkish Government has been significantly shewn by the purchase of the 'Rio de Janeiro,' the magnificent new battleship which was o.n". at the Els wick, ship- yards on the Tyne for the Republic of Brazil. Quite in the Turkish way, the Turks paid for this Dreadnought" with money which was raised by a loan float- ed in Paris for quite other purposes. In a few weeks the "Rio de Janeiro" will be seen in Turkish waters, and its pre- sence will have a profound effect on the problem of sea-power in the eastern Mediterranean. Meanwhile Germany holds the keys of the Dardanelles. These incidents have powerful re-actions on the international situation. They have strengthened the Triple Alliance at the expense of the Triple Entente. A Changed Situation. Under the guidance of Sir Edward Grey the Concert of Europe played an important part in the events which supervened on the war between Turkey and the Allies. Germany, Austria-Hun- gary, and Italy on the one hand; Eng- land, Russia, and France on the other were in substantial accord. But in the last six months the two great groups have found themselves in separate camps on some of the post-war problems, for example in Albania and the fate of the yEgean islands. Racially and historic- ally Grece has strong claims to the chief of these islands; but Italy is in pos- session of some of them and is shewing ne disposition to relinquish them, though at the outset she loudly protested that her occupation of them would be tempor- ary and that she was, so to say, only holding them for Turkey. The Triple Entente wants Italy to clear out of the -tegean but she is evincing no disposition to do so. Italy's relations with Ger- many after the raid on Tripoli were de- -cidedly strained, but now under the in- fluence of common interests they are lJIluch more cordial. Italy is heartily supporting German influence in Con- stantinople and Germany winks the other eye at Italy's presence in the -Agean. To Russia the Germanification of Turkey is as odious as it is dangerous. "Constantinople guards the mouth of the Black Sea. That noble city is of inter- est to the Russians historically and re- ligiously as well as geographically. From the New Rome, the sacred home of the Greek Church, Russia received its re- ligion and its civilization. For genera- tions Russian eyes have been cast covet- ously upon the city of Constantine. It seemed at one time during the recent war that the Bulgarians in their trium- phant march would reach Constanti- nople and there was talk of King Fer- dinand intending to offer up a psalm of victory in the historic church of St. Sophia rescued for ever from the defiling touch of the Moslem. But the Bulgarian pro- gress was stayed by the Concert of Europe. A little peasant State was not to be allowed to seize that glittering prize. "Top Dog" at Constantinople. In the confusions that followed, the Young Turks turned to Germany and General von Sanders' appointment is a demonstration to all the world that Teutonic influence is now supreme at Constantinople. The German Govern- ment may well say that the mission of General von Sanders, who is re-organ- izing the Turkish army, is as innocent as that of Admiral Kerr, the British officer who is re-organizing the Greek army. This is plausible and fair-seem- ing. But it will not soothe the ruffled susceptibilities of Russia. Altogether the situation though not dangerous, is rather disquieting. Germany is top- dog at Constantinople; Austria has had its way with regard to the frontiers of Altoafa; Italy is still is the ASgeaa; Tar key has bought a "Dreadnought" which will make her more powerful than the Greeks at sea. Plainly Russia,France and England have been out-manoeuvred. No reduction In armaments. What has happened raises afresh the whole question of the strength of the British fleet in the Mediterranean sea. A movement has been afoot for some time for a large addition to our navy in the inland, sea. "Look," said the Jin- goes, at the increasing strength of Italy's fleet and Austria's. We ought to build against them." Liberals have re- plied: "You ignore the French fleet in the Mediterranean; France's navy is al- most entirely concentrated in that sea, as the British Navy protects her Atlantic coast. Besides, Italy, though a partner in the Triple Alliance, is traditionally friendly to England." It is an effective reply and there can be no doubt that this reasoning represents the policy of Mr. Asquith's Cabinet. Obviously, how- ever, recent events have altered the e^ttiHjKfiaso in the Mediterranean, Ufd the ."eca.tes of a larger British Navy have been provided with a new weapon of argument. It is this sequenoe of in- cidents that makes it unlikely that Great Britain will be able yet awhile to take that bold and independent step for a reduction of armaments upon which Mr. Lloyd George dilated with so much ardour in his New Year message to the Daily Chronicle."

ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. GRAND Organ Recital By Mr. HORACE W. THOMAS and Mr. D. SAUNDERS DAVIES. SUNDAY EVENINC (tomorrow) at 8.15 o'clock. Organist Mr. D. Saunders Davies. Violinist Mr. D. Thomas. Vocalists—Miss Nightingale, Mr. Harry Haydn Thomas, and Mr. Harry Davies.

Roads Like Rivers ♦ BITTER COMPLAINTS IN TOWN I AND COUNTRY. It is safe to say that the roads, not only in Llanelly, but in the whole of Carmarthenshire, were never in so de- plorable a state as they are at present. Complaints are general that some of the principal thoroughfares are almost im- passable, and this in spite of the fact that expenditure on the highways has been steadily increasing during recent years. At a meeting of the Main Roads Com- mittee, Mr. W. B. Jones, referring to the road between Llanelly and Cross Hands, said it was in a frightful state. In order to go to chapel on Sundays people had to wade through lakes. Car- riages driven along the road got into ruts and were smashed. He had never seen the roads in such a bad state. They were a disgrace to civilization. Mr. Ben Evans thought the roads were in a better condition this time of the year than last year. Mr. W. N. Jones said they could not expect to have good roads when they were putting rubbish on them. Mr. Thomas Jones said some fatal ac- cident would take place on the roads un- less something was done. To drive along the Llanelly to Cross Hands road they had to wriggle through," in order to avoid the pot-holes and ditches. Mr. Nathan Griffiths: What can you expect unless you pay proper men to look after the roads ? Who ever heard in the twentieth century in a land of civilization of a surveyor, with about 320 miles of road to look after, being paid £ 250 a year ? You starve the officials and blame them when the work is not done. A strong committee was appointed to go into the question.

MORE PAY FOR BANK CLERKS. I Owing partly to the increase in the cost of living, several of the leading London banks have granted advances to their clerks on a scale considerably more generous than usual.

KNOCKED DOWN LIKE NINEPINS. While a troop of Portsmouth boy scouts were returning from the country, a motor-car ran into them, knocking the hoys down like ninepins in all directions. Several were treated, but they were not seriously hurt. The scoutmaster sus- tained concussion of the brain.

DEATH OF LORD CAWDOR. We regret to announce the death of Lord Cawdor which took place at a Lon- don nursing home, on Thursday. The deceased peer succeeded to the title three years ago on the death of his father, who had occupied the position of First Lord of the Admiralty in Mr Balfour's Govern- ment. Previous to that he had been chairman of the Great Western Railway. The title now devolves upon a lad of fourteen.

Library Extension. — 0 —.— IMPORTANT REPORT BY TITJU, SURVEYOR, A most important report by the Sur- veyor (Mr. George Watkeys) was pre- sented to the Library Committee last night. Four proposed scheme for the ex- tension of the Library were exhaustively dealt with. The report was. as fedfows:— SCHEME A, The Purchase ef land adjoining the I Library Lending department and the erection of new premises. He had applied to Mr. Thomas J ones-, J.P., for the price of the leasehold of the strip of land mentioned, and also to the Stepney Estate for the price of the free- hold. Additional buildings could be erect- ed on this land for the storage of books; but, he thought, the buildings would add very little to the convenience of the pub- lic using the reading rooms. SCHEME B. The Acquisition of Chamber of Com- merce Room. The Librarian has expressed the opinion that the acquisition of this room was unsuitable as an addition to the Library, as it could not be efficiently supervised with the present staff. Excepting the small loss of revenue (£17 lOli.) to the town in rent, however, the aiddttiwrai supervision required to- [ gather with ether incidental expenses, wenM he the ..1, ffeerease if this scheme was decided upon. SCHEME C. Diverting Staircase into Vaughan Street, throwing open the Vestibule and Cham- ber of Commerce Rooms for Library Purposes. Plans referring to this scheme were submitted, and the estimated cost was given as £500. This scheme would neces- sitate the taking down of the walls now separating the front reading room and the vestibule and the Chamber of Com- merce and the vestibule. The upper floor would have to be supported by steel girders and pillars. Thut those ground floor rooms and the vestibule would be converted ito one large room. The present staircase would have to be taken away and a new one provided with access from Vaughan street. The report, however, cited the follow- ing objections to this scheme:— 1.—It would be a mistake to go in for a scheme which would only meet present requirements. It would make impracti- cable any proposal to utilise at some future time the whole of the building for Library purposes by cutting off access to the upper floors except through Vaughan street. 2.—The proposed staircase would be badly lighted, awkward, have too many turnings and corners and would not pro- vide safe access and exit for the people using the cinematograph. 3.—The floor area of the present news room upstairs would be reduced by about one-sixth, and 4.-That of the room used by the friendly societies would be reduced by one-fifth. The Surveyor questioned whether the Corporation had power to do this. The scheme would also necessitate disturb- ing the Tower walls, and he could not therefore recommend the scheme. SCHEME D. Complete surrender of the building for Library purposes. This was a question of finance. The total revenue of the committee was E500 per annum. The expenditure was £ 486 9s. 3d. for the year ending 31st March last. There was, however, a revenue of £ 231 8s. derived from the Picturedrome, and £ 17 10s. from the Chamber of Com- merce, and in adopting this scheme this. latter revenue would be lost to the town. Also the whole of the cost of cleaning, lighting, etc, would fall upon the Library revenue. Probably also additional super- vision would also have to be made to ac- commodate the Benefit Societies. This extra annual charge he estimated at £205 Os. Od. In conclusion, the Surveyor expressed the opinion that Schemes A and B were the most likely to meet present require- ments and the financial capacity of the committee. The only members of the committee present were Messrs Evan Evans (Chair- man), Dd. Jennings, and W. P. Rees, along with Mr. Bolton, the Librarian, and it was decided to convene a special meeting to deal with the report.

TRADESMEN'S ASSOCIATION. A meeting is to be held at the Y.M. C.A. on Monday at 7.45 p.m. to establish a Tradesmen's Association for Llanelly. Such an organization has long been wanted in the town, and we are glad to know that a large membership has al- ready been guaranteed. The Association should be of real service, not only to a heavily rated section of the community, but to the town as a whole.

f A Start at Dafen I GOOT) BEGINNING FOR THE GORSE WORKS. Fires w&s>W lit for the first iH on AV, oa-nesday in' She mills of +he nev Gorse Galvanizing We-ks, Dafen and it is ex- pected that the\ whole Vi,.ee will £ e ib full swing in the course of a few wæ. The powerful machinery is working with- out a hitch, and eriyy-tihijog paints to at prosperous future fittt. tfcis up-to-date í eoncem.

TRADESMEN'S MEAN ACTION. A REPLY TO "TRADES UNIONIST." To the Editor of the STAR. Sir, Will you kindly allow me a space in, your valuable paper to reply to a Trades Unionist," who, in your last issue, drew public attention to what he terms as some "Tradeë;men's mean ac- tion." He says in the first place that the tradesmen of Llanelly unanimously agreed to close their stops on Saturday, December 27th. It r;ould be well for Trades Unionist, whoever he may be, to try and place facts before the public. He uses the words 'unanimously agreed.' This is not the case. 3, for one, opened my shop ha total igMtfanee ef the iaet that there was a petition en behalf of the assistants hi existence. Frem in- quiries made, I found that other trades- men were in a similar state of ignorance. There were other shop open on that day besides small ironmongers, and I don't think it fair that the writer of the letter should single out the iatter in particular. Why does he not accuse the lot ? My point is this-j shop-keepers who knew about this petillon opened on that day, can you blame t;.e smaller ironmon- gers for foV-nving su t ? Certainly not. It all goes to prove that a thing half done usually falL through. Trades Unionist' finds his grievance against the small shopkeepers. The peti- tion is placed befw i-, few. Things get mixed up, then he coolly wants to know to what code the honour and integrity of these men belong. I do not hesitate to say that their honour apd integrity will stand against that of Trades Unionist' any day. I am, etc., TRADESMAN A QUESTION FOR MR. NEFT. I To the Editor of the STAR. I | Sir, Please allow me to ask Mr. Neft, through the medium of your popular columns, a simple question. I notice that an "inquiry" has been held into some of the incidents that arose during and out of the recent strike It has been proved, to the satisfaction of the inquirers, that Mr. Neft's tlO was simply a loan to Mr. Squance to meet the expenses of the meeting at Swansea. If this is so, how was it that Mr. Neft in an interview with the press, said that he had simply advanced the money to assist the families of the men out of work ? I am, etc., SHUNTER. I

FOR IMMEDIATE DISPOSAL. I AS A COINC CONCERN. A FLOURISHING Newsagent, Tobacco, AND Confectionery Business. EXCELLENT POSITION. APPLY-DAVIES, Copper Works Road, Llanelly.

I GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. I A new system of payment for Govern- I ment life insurance has been introduced II at the Post Office. Persons between the ages of 14 and 50 are eligible for in- surance, the premiums ranging from 2d. to 6d. per week until the age of 60 is at- tained. Applications for those who de- sire to set aside more than 6d. per week will be specially dealt with.

Uraymafj's De-, th. SAD DISCLOSURES AT' TMM EfQVES'x DELAYED ADMISSION TO Tlgk; INFIRMARY. Sad disclosures were made at the in- qa»e»t held by Mr. BRdie on Thas>sday, on the death of Richard Michael, a way- [man at Buokley's Brewery. The do- j oea&ed, who was 54 years' of age, was ft- ■ moved -to the Union Infirmary in a state of delirium, but died before being ad- mitted- and the Coroner made a search- ing. inquiry into the cause of. this delay. Samuel Arthur, Brynallt terrace, box- man at the South Wales Stiselworks, identified- the body as that of Richard Michael, who came to lodge with him in September last. Deceased remained at his house until he was removed in an ambulance van to the Workhouse In- firmary on January 6th. Witness- ao- companied him in the ambulance, amd* deceased died as he was being taken out from the van. The Coroner: Why was he removed, from your house ?—He was delirious,- and I had been sitting up with him night and day. Sat up Three Nights. I From what time had you been sitting up with him ?-From Saturday night, when he came home in a very bad state. What do you mean by 4 a very bad state '-Be was gaspig fer breath, and was very white in the face. Was he attended by a Aootw ?-Yes, sir, at 1 a.m. on Sunday. I sent for his brothers. One of his brothers came and the other didn't. Then he continued ill and delirious, did he ?-Yes, sir. And you sat up with him from Satur- day night until he was removed to the Workhouse Infirmary on Tuesday ?—Yes Did Dr. Dick approve of his being re- moved ?—Yes, I had a certificate to that effect. Detective Sergt. Hodge Lewis handed in the certificate,, which stated that de- ceased was suffering from alcoholism, and was fit to be removed to the in- firmary. What were his habits as regards to sobriety ?-He took a glass of beer oc- casionally. From January 3rd did he drink to ex- cess ?-I should say so. He was not suffering from any disease, was he ?—Not that I am aware of. Ten or Fifteen Mfnutes. I What length of time elapsed after your arrival at the infirmary yard before de- ceased died ?-Ten or fifteen minutes. We were kept waiting. For what reason ?—We were told that the bed was not ready to receive the de- ceased. Do you think that the fact that he was kept waiting for a quarter of an hour in the van hasten his death in your opinion —No; as he was quite as comfortable as he would have been in bed. The Foreman (Mr. T. Wise): How long did it take you to convey deceased from your house to the infirmary yard ? —Quarter of an hour. The Foreman: So that you had to wait in the yard as long as you were on the road ?—Yes. Dr. Dick said he was called in to see the deceased on Sunday, between 1 and 2 am. The man was delirious, the de- lirium being due to alcohol. Witness attended him until his death, and gave the certificate referred to by the last witness. And from your examination you thought it was safe to remove him ?—Yes, be- cause he was still struggling. Then you don't consider that his re- moval accelerated his death ?—No. Do I also understand you to say that although he died his removal was the correct thing to order ?—Yes. Mr. J. White, relieving oiffcer,, was then called. No Ticket. I Nurse M. A. Davies said she remem- bered deceased being brought to the Workhouse infirmary at about 3 oclock on January 6th. She had not received any instructions as to his admission. The Coroner: Had you to prepare a bed for him ?—No, there were two beds empty. I had to make inquiries as to o the man was to go as he had no ticket. In summing up, the Coroner said it seemed as if there had been some mis- understanding between Mr. White and Mr. Arthur, as the result of which de- ceased was kept waiting in the yard, but the explanation for the delay was quite clear. The jury returned a verdict in accord- ance with the medical testimony.

I THE OPIUM EATER. I With a tobacco pipe in his mouth and 1 a conv of De Quinoey's "Confessions of pn Opium Eater," open by his side, a Sunderland doctor was found by his wife I dying ;n an easy chair. Opium poison- j ing was the caUie of dp?th. .#■

i Big Burry Port Scheme j I- i 1 I OrÈH £ 10,000 TO BE SPENT. t JThe Burry Port Urban Council are making steady progress with the pre- liminary work in connection with a com- prehensive drainage scheme to be carried ont- this yopr. It is expected that this wfff entail an expenditure of over £ 10,060. The Council hare decided to retain the services of a first-class en- gineer, and in response to their ad- vertisement, over 30 of the best known engineers in the country have sent in their naIbM. A meeting of the Council was- held on Thursday night when the credentials of the gentlemen were care- fully examined, and the list reduced to 10. It is expected that the final appoint- ment will be made shortly, a special meeting Being summoned for that pur- pose. The selected gentleman will then be asked to draw up the best scheme for submission to the Council and the Local Government Board.

Fancy Dress Ball w On Tuesday, a fancy dress dance was held at the Parish Hall under the auspices of the Llanelly Parish Ladies' Sewing Guild. The hall had been most artistically decorated for the occasion by Wir- JOdaau. Va.p. end the Eleotrle Light Co-. fte pcfresfiflMirts, 1 which were frappSttl giafrnitemfr by the members of the Guild and their friends, were all that one could wish for. The Children's dance from 6 to 9 was one of the prettiest sights ever witnessed in Llanelly. Ladies: Miss Ivy Lewis, Carmen; Miss Mema Morgan, Colonial girl; Miss Doris Margrave, Dresden China; Miss Jennie Humphrey, Sablaia'; Miss Gertie Roberts, Graduate; Miss Nora Roberts, Nurse; Miss Edith Roberts, Holland girl; Mrs. 31. Thomas, Pierrotte; Mrs. Arthur, Misses Neat Jones, Jennie Jones P. Hughes* Frida Haghes, Mrs. Killa, Miss W. Hughes, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Ethel Thomas, North Pole; Miss Hen- shall, Miss Owen, Tennis; Miss Morley, Nurse; Mrs. F. N. Powell, Mrs. Evans, Miss H. Griffiths, Mrs. H. Lloyd, Miss Marion Williams, Sunshine girl; Miss G. Killa, Mrs. McDonald, Misses Olga Tan- ner, M. Howell, Doris Davies, Mdle. H. D'Headene, Mdle. B. D'Headene, Miss Howell, Dutch lady; Misses Lidgey, M. Lidgey, Griffin, R. Davies, Indian Princess; C. Davies, do., Mrs. Evan Jones, Indian Lady; Misses Jones, L. Jones,.Miss Hook; Mrs. J. B. Harries, Mrs. Dr. Davies, Mrs. Gaudern, Mrs. W. R. Evans, Miss Hook; Miss Sutherland, Gipsy maid; Miss Nancollas, Miss G. Lewis, Miss G. Evans, Miss G. Davies, Yachting costume; Miss Davies, Spanish Dancer; Mrs. Pattison, Mrs David Jones, Miss W. Evans; Mrs. H. Howell, South African Cowgirl; Miss M. Mor- gan, Carmen; Mrs. W. Beeston, Miss G Williams, Miss Lynn Lewis Miss Letcher, Dutch Girl; Miss Powell, Mrs. W. David; Miss Millington, Billiards; Miss Nita Lewis; Mrs. Fred Mercer, Programme Girl; Miss Kathleen Jones, Dutch Girl; Mrs. Arthur Thomas, Mrs D. J. Morgan, Miss H. Roberts, Mrs. Wateyn Morgan, Mrs David John, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Percy Rees, Mrs. Kydd. Gentlemen: Mr D. Borrar, Cavalier; Mr D. H. Jones, Drum Major Mr. Cyril Lewis ;Jack Morgan, Red Indian; Mr. Kammerer, Mr Pattison, Mr. A, L. Bowen, Mr. J. Davies, K.C.; Mr H. G. Roos, Mr Lidgey, Mr. Coombes, Mr H. Howe IT, Mr Maurice Thomas, Mr. Dews- berry. Mr. Hopkins; Mr. Harold John, Skeleton; Mr. Kydd; Mr. D. Hallam. Captain Kettle; Mr J. Griffiths, Cowboy; Mr. T. J. Lewis, Mr Harry Howell. Mr G Evans, Mr Cecil Phillips, Mr. Eric Morgan, Mr Cliff Lewis. Mr Marle Rob- erts. Mr R W Roberts.- Mr Bob Griffiths Middy; Mr. T. H. Bowen, Mr. G. C. Nicholas. Mr W. B. Hughes Mr E. W. Davies, Pierrot; Mr. Hancock, Mr. G. Davies. Mr R. H. Edwards; Mr. W. R. Evans. Jockey; Mr G. V. Davies, Mr Hook of Holland; Mr. G. Lewis. Mr H. S. Burn. Mr T. W. Carson. Rev T. Thom- as. Rev W. H Morgan. Mr J Lewis; Mr R Lidgey, Colonial; Mr A. Bailey, Bush Ranger; Mr. J. H. Davies Mr V. Ed- wards, Pierrot; Mr H. Hallam, Folly; Mr J. H. Blakey, Mr Percy Rees, Mr R Weherle, Mr Fred Mercer, Mr G. Phil- lips; Mr S. V. Jones, Egyptian; Mr D. Evans, Mr W. Beston; Mr Tyler, Mr D H. Harries, Mr Harold Williams, Mr H. John, Claude Du Val; Mr P. G. Abel.

HEARTS OF OAK SOCIETY, Euston Road, London. WILL those members who have not received the NEW Insurance Cards, owing to change of address, etc. please apply at thp local Office, at 13 GLANMOR TERRACE, LLANELLY, t D. Morgan, Delegate. —

I ASTERISKS. No cases of sunstroke have been re- ported this week. e e » Have you paid your Water Rent yet ? The 19th is the last day, after which comes trouble. e e • Boats will shortly be required to cross Station road if we get much mere wet weather. e e e A reception on a large scale will be heM by the Mayor and Mayoress at Llanelly House later in the month. • e • Thirteen complete seasons have passed since the Scarlets last defeated the AH Whites at Stradey. Unlucky 13 again There should be large congregations at Park Church to-morrow, the preacher being Prof. J. E. Lloyd, M.A., Bangor University. < Mr Harry Watkins, the old Llanelly and International forward, has returned to Llandovery after being abroad for some time. < < What is a motor car ? According to Ald. Nathan Griffiths, it is a moving palace of beauty and pleasure." Go up one, Mr. Alderman. < < < The great efature about a 'reeent spread in the West End district was that some of the diners did more juiTtiee to the turkey than to themselves. < A County Court defendant was most emphatic in his negative on Monday, when he seriously and most earnestly re- marked "No, I have never not J" < The annual dinner of the Dialectical Society was held last night. As a result only three members of the Library Com- mittee turned up to their monthly meet- ing. < < < Opinions differ as to the merits of the Welsh team selected last night. "A well balanced side" says Old Stager; while Forward sheds tears over it an-cl can only ejaculate "Amazing." < < The Rev W. T. Francis, Aberduar, near Aberdare, will be the special preacher at Calf aria tomorrow. The rev. gentleman's popularity shold as- sure big congregations. < < < The new railway has been worrying a local gentleman residing not far from the Furnace. This week, however, he is more interested in a new baby with which his wife has just presented him. A race between a fitter and a French pug dog attracted great attention down New Dock way a few days ago. The quadruped won as he was able to dodge under the trucks faster than the biped. < Three years ago this week, the Rev. W. R. Watkins, M.A., was ordained to minister at Moriah in succession to the late Dr. Rowlands The three years have been full of activity in this flourishing church. < < The Post Office side of the Town Hall square will soon present a really refresh- ing appearance. The addition to the Lucania Billiard Hall will be finished in a month or so, as the license has to be applied for in March. < < The local Soccer team have found a charming new recruit not far from Pem- brey road. She donned the colours the other evening and created no small sen- sation. What would we not give to see her turning out at Halfway ? < < Glenalla have been fortunate in the selection of a pastor. The Rev. J. H. Davies is likely to be a great acquisition to the local pulpit. His removal to Llan- elly is described as "Monmouthshire's loss and Carmarthenshire's gain." Llanelly boys are numerous on the sta.ffs of the Cardiff dailies. On the "South Wales Daily News" there are Yr. Sydney Stuart and Mr. J. Davies, while the Western Mail" enjoys the services of Mr. J. W. Evans (Forward), Mr. J. Bassett, and Mr. Idris Thomas. A Tradesmen's Association is being formed in the town with excellent pros- pects. Let the members take up the question of changing the Tuesday after- noon half-holiday to Wednesday with- out delay. It would be a great thing for all concerned to bring this about. < w The Masonic fraternity throughout the province will send warm congratulations to Mr. J. H. Montgomery, who is to be installed as Worshipful Master of the Prince of Wales Lodge on Monday after- noon. There will be a distinguished gathering of Freemasons at the installa- tion including Lord Kensington, head of the West Wales province. -I