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I NOTES OF THE DAY. I From our London Correspondent. I The Political Situation. Seldom has there boof-, so much excite- ment in poHtioal circle as at the present time. The thrill of battle is in the air -nd we may look forward to a stormy esion. Mr. AsqW'th's offer of tempor-  exclusion to Ulster counties who de- ?'e to contract out of the Home Rule laiii has imported a new factor into the laturaion. Moderate opinion welcomed o e "offer" but it is abundantly plain that the Unionist party mean to reject it. ;lle -Ifish problem has served them well 14 bygone years, and they hope by means it to overthrow the Asquith administra- tt. To 'that end all their energies are 40W directed. It is not so much of Ister 'that the Unionists are thinking. t the future of Toryism. If they but drive the Liberal Government 1)Ut of office before its great Bills are iin this session, the Liberal forces 1!1 the country would be so indignant at tie timidity of their leaders that the rtes would ride back into power:; Ire- -tttnQ, 'baulked of Home Rule, would once Ore. be ruled with a rod of iron; Wales I )j^>uld lose its Disestablishment Bill the lish county Liberals would not get eir long-overdue Bill for the abolition tf plural voting; the House of Lords ould be restored to its old position of Premacy; and generally Toryism would ,e able to carry matters with high and. These are glittering prizes -that "(.ie Conservatives see gleaming before qeir eyes, and they will strive by every ktratagem and device to get h:C))Ia of em. They are even meditating a grand "Up with the Army Annual Bill which tpires at the end of April, and which linot be renewed without -the concur- nce of the House of Lords. For all their ingenuity and audacity I don't jink that the Conservatives •will sncceed. f• Asquith and Mr. Lloyd George are 4 formidable pair for any gronp of poli- IClans to be up against. The sagacity aid the calmness of the Prime'Minister 11ted to the intrepidity and strategical kln of Mr. Lloyd George, make an un- atched combination. My "belief is' that the Government will be able to carry ita Bills in spite of all that an infuriated ^position may do. I The" Chronicle's" CeIqL q Mr. Asquith's offer to Ulster last Mon- ay had been anticipated; .-since, Jive, dayw rlier the "Daily Chronicle" had. an- 40unced that the Cabinet meant, to make i. Proposal for temporary exclusion to the province on the basis of county Ption. The announcement,,in', the' Daily c hronicle" made a profound sensation. l was the most startling and valuable Wece of political news that any news- Oaper has been able to give the world for ?a.ny a long year. The "f Chronicle" ?nds well with the Government; but this case the Cabinet was,vexod with S powerful journalistic champion, and it was gently a dmonished by-aome Minis- torii for stealing the Prime ^Minister's llUnder. However, the (Chagrin soon J^^nished, and in point oif fact the r, Chronicle's" announcement did good familiarising the country beforehand A \\11th the nature of the offer.. The publi- cation certainly had no mariingeffect on e Prime Minister's speech, the success which was signal. Mr. Asquith has ev spoken with mora anyting elo- quence. Legal 11 Plum. Legal Plum." lMr. J. T. Lewis, the ^eW-known '?citor of Chancery lane, thas iboon ap- to the vacant Probate R^gistrar- *{% at Oxford. The appointmt: is in ?e?gift of Sir Samuel Evans, President 14 the Probate, Admiralty, ;and UMvorce ??on of the High Court. Mr. Lewis ? a?pative of Cardiganshiœ. Het?s a ?M?tn' and very popular ?gure ?m ?jjon- %Q iVelsh circles. His wife was ? the proprietor of the thriving deanery net6 of Messrs. T. Llpyd anii cuo., -Qra street. That business "has i just teen -sold to Messrs Selfridge. I iwikr- ta.t.d ifchat the price paid for iit tfias 2.50.00Q. the Cbaqtellor's Triumph. Mr. Lloy-d George is like the aniinal,of the ironical French aaaturalist • "'rote: "TJiis animal is wicked; it de- fnds itselfewhen it is attacked." A few ^ghts ago tthe Opposition organized a l'and attaèk, on the Chancellor of the Exchequer on account of alleged inac- curacies in "pie of his land campaign, ches and feis alleged attacks on in-, ^{viduals. Sir jjohn Randies, a Me £ ho- jist Tory, began the attack; it was DlIowed up by 5fyfr. Cassel, K.C., a Srewd and clever Jewish lawyer. The .^Vnservatives h" mustered in great  to enjoy the port and encourage -assailants. T?y cheered them to he who as they Bke, and they were ?kH?g forward eaget ly to Mr. F. E. "?it? who was to cowplete the process ? deishing the Ch&ncellor. A num- ?r of n&ble lords 4d come to the peers' ^;<llery to see the hated demagogue roll- ('d in the mud. Alas the whole busi- miscarried. After the two first leakers, IAoyd George sprang to his To the astonishment of the Tories ts,, was not the least bit apologetic. He Voiced, he said, at this opportunity of nling face to face with his assailants. •^>r tvas this a mere facon de parler." r evidently exulted in the business he rl in hand. He commenced just with th. two speakers who had attaoked him, !\Ict left them on their backs, a pathetic si>"c-tacle,. Then a nephew of the Duke Of Norfolk interrupted the Chancellor Ollly to find himself pulverised in reply. A well-known K.C. from the obscurity of the crowded back-benches called out some insulting epithet. Lloyd George glared fiercely at him, asked him to come into the open and not skulk in the back- ground. The Chancellor passed on to meet the actual criticisms that had been levelled at him, and confuted them point by point until not a rag of the Tory caso was left. Then in burning accents after completing his own vindication, he carried the war into the enemy's camp. Soon they were in full flight. So crest- fallen did they appear that they excited the pity of the onlooker. He charged full into their demoralized ranks amid terrific (cheers and uproarious laughter from the Liberals. Never was there a more tremendous personal triumph. This fiery impetuous oration sent the Liberals wild with delight, and when Lloyd George sat .aown the cheers, loud, defiant, pro- longed, sounded like reverberations of thunder in the House. Mr. F. E. Smith meanwhile stood at the table waiting to begin. Moment after moment passed while the Liberal applause continued. At last Mr. Smith made his voice heard. The most practised orator might well shrink from speaking in an atmosphere of such jubilant emotion on the part of his opponents. And Mr. Smith must not be blamed if he failed to "come off." He was witty and impertinent, but his speech missed fire, and Mr. Lloyd George was left in undisputed possession of the field. Subsequently in the division lobby the Liberals formed into two lanes, and as the Chancellor passed down in the midst he was greeted with enthusiastic cheers. Applause is most unusual in the division lobby; in fact the only precedent that I can recall was an exuberant greet- ing to Gladstone during a division on Home Rule in the 90's. Thus did the grand Tory attack on Lloyd George ut- terly fail; and thus were the assailants driven ignominiously out of the field.

Alleged Counterfeit Coins I I CHARGE AGAINST A GIPSY, J At the Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. W. Y. Nevill and Joseph Roberts, a gipsy named Alfred Smith, was charged with uttering a counterfeit coin (a half crown). Sergt. Morgan said that in consequence of information received he visited the Barley Mow the previous night, and saw the defendant there. Defendant answer- ed to the description witness had re- ceived, and witness told him that he was making enquiries regarding the ut- tering of a counterfeit coin in .a certaim, public house that night. Defendant re- plied that he knew nothing about it. Witness then asked him how long he had been in that house and defendant said he had not been to any other pubdic house that night, having been in the Barley Mow all night. Witness then asked him if ae had been to the Greyhound Hotel or to the Step- ney Arms. but defendant replied Oh, I have made a mistake, the only other public house with this that I have been • to is the Square and Compass." Witness j then left the Barley Mow. He made further enquiries, and an consequence again saw defendant at '9.41> in the Barley Mow when he asked defen- dant to accompany him to the Police Station. At the Station witness charged him; with uttering a counterfeit coin to one, Mary Lewis at the Stepney Arms that,, evening. Defendant replied, Yes, I did try to change half a crown at the -Stelmev Arms, but she told me it was a bad one., and I went to the Greyhound that's rigbt. iA man gave me the haftf erown to go and change it for him. I don't know the man's name, I only knew Mm by sight, I then gave the half crown back to him and he changed it an the paper shop opposite the 'public" where you took rUle from, and I had 6d, with him. I know I told you lies, but tliio is the truth." Later the same night, continued wit- ness, I visited the Barley Mow, and ex- amined the ffloor of the bar where the defendant 3aad been standing, and I picked up a "-pad of a counterfeit penny and two piee^s of glass.. II I Defendant was remanded until Monday, Defendant: Can I have bail? Presiding Magistrate Mr. W. Y. Nevill) It's too serious -an offence for bail. Defendant: But I'm innocent, air. Presiding Magistrate: Well, you will have a fair trial on Monday. The coin having been submitted for .;sting at a Bank <jj; was found to be a proper coin. The Defendant was conse- quently discharged it evening.

I I&ANELLY HARMftMIC CONCERT. I I To the Editor of ilfee Star." I 8ir.. The 41 sickly musical <ca £ tic of one of your jlocal contemporaries iba,s given a surprise to concert follows* by his sileace with regard to the afcoye concert, although he went off like an inflated gas- bag on ,ft concert held out of town. I should have thought he would have rattled off his comments with the cour- age of a Richard the Third in ord er that we may know what he had to say about himself. However, I hope to hear some- thing from him, notwithstanding tbo.-t self-praise is no recommendation. I am, etc., I PRO BONO PUBLICO. I

Y.M.C.A. BROTHERHOOD. NATIONAL BROTHERHOOD THANKSGIVING. SUNDAY, MARCH 15th, 1914. Speaker Mr. JOHN GILLET. Subject Brotherhood. Special Collection for National Council. YOU MAY COME ALL

After 49 Years «.. RETIREMENT OF MR. DAVID PHILLIPS. One ci Lla;nelly's grand old men" is Mr. Bavsid (Phillips, Lakefield, who this week retired from his position at Messrs Benjamin Howell and Son, Ltd., New Dock, after a splendid record of service of over 49 years. Mr. Phillips is well known iin the town and district, and is one of ithe pillars of the cause at Siloah. He na-s-served Messrs. Benjamin Howell and Sen with singular fidelity, and gain- ed the complete confiedence not only of the firm, but also of the men under his charge. Yesterday afternoon, an interesting meeting of the workmen was held in the yard, when the veteran was made the receipient of a presentation consisting of a pair 'of gold-rimmed spectacles and a silver-mounted walking tick, supplied by Ifr- W. J. Thomas, jeweller. The gifts were handed over to Mr. Phillips by Mr. Harry Jones, who in a neat -speech, paid a higi tribute to his sterling worth and his long connection with the firm. All of them sincerely hoped that Mr. Phillips "ould live many years to enjoy his well-* i ned retirement. Mr. Phillips, who Was received with loud cheers, acknowledged the presenta- tion, and said that he much appreciated the good feeling which had prompted it. He had always endeavoured to do his duty, and the best advice he could give the young men present was to make that tOOir aim in life.

SPUR WALL DAMAGED j —— HIGH TIDES AT CARREG FACH. J The .recent unusually high tides, to- gether with the strong winds that came with them, have done some damage to the Carreg Fach works. A great effort had been made to close the gap between the end of the spur and the south wall before the spring tideii, and this was successful The weight of, water, however, broke down a weak por- tion of .the older filling to a width of fifty feet or so, and this, the harbour; master says, it will take another week or ten days :to make good again. Mr. Rees, although anxious to eom- jpilete the work, and pushing it forward' by night as well as day, takes the matter; coolly, saying, "such work is always open to such interuptions, we have had ;a ggreat deal of .good luck, and must put up -occa.sionally \with a bit of bad. We have .good reason to be thankful that the lat- tfaer is no worse. Our men are deter- mined to me it through, and logged as ,lloes it." 1

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NEW ECCLESIASTICAL COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT OF SIR STAFFORD I HOWARD. The King itas been please (says the ",I Thnes") to approve the appointment of Sir Stafford Howard, K.C,B., to be an Ecclesiastical Commissioner. Sir Stafford is the second <;on of Mr. Henry Howard, Grey stoke, anio was born in 1851, He was formerly Ultder-Secre- tary for India in Mr Gladsone" .Govern- ment, and was Commissioner ft Woods and Forests from 1893 to 1912. He is the father of Rouge Dragon.

GAS COMPANY ——4-——— SHEE4T,  I AN EXCELLENT ALANCE SHEET. I Mr. Joseph Williams, J.P., chairman of the directors, presided over the ordi- nary general meeting of the Llanelly Gaslight Co. held at the offices yesterday afternoon. The report and balance sheet were read and adopted, satisfaction being ex- pressed at the excellent results achieved. A big increase in sales was reported and it was decided to place the sum of P,1,600 to depreciation account, and to carry forward a balance of £ 1415 11s. 5d. The full statutory dividends were de- clared as follows:— £ 10 15s. Od. per cent. on the original shares. £ 7 10s. 6d. per cent. on Class B. and new ordinary shares. £ 5 7s. 6d. on Class A shares. The three retiring directors were re- appointed, viz., Mr. Joseph Williams, Mr Edwin Morgan and Mr, Percy Rees.

->b. I OBITUARY 1 MR. JAMES HUCHES, Pwll. I The death took place on Friday of Mr. James Hughes, Bassett terrace, Pwll. The deceased was following his employ- .ment on Monday when he sustained a seizure. He was a faithful member of Libanus Chapel where he was a deacon. He leaves three sons and a daughter to mourn their loss, with whom much sym- pathy is felt in their sad bereavement. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. I ALBERT CHARLES. The funeral of the late Mr. Albert -Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. John dharles, who died on Tuesday morning, rfcook place yesterday, when the Rev. Gwynne Owen officiated. The deceased, twiho was in his 32nd year was well known having been secretary of the Band of Hope Union for some time. He was a tfei&hful member at. Greenfield.

MR. BEN THOMAS. I The death occurred yesterday after- moon .of Mr. Ben Thomas, boot and shoe maker., Swansea road, at the early age otf 44 years. The deceased gentleman belonged to a well known local family, being a brother of Councillor John Thomas. He had been ill for a long time amd underwent an operation at the Hos- pital. Mueh sympathy is felt with the (bereaved family.

MR. LLOYDS NEW ENTERPRISE. I We understand that Mr. H. W. Lloyd, draper., Station road, is about to leave the town and take up his residence at Sketty, Although Mr Lloyd is disposing of his drapery business we are informed that he is forming :an important company wMeh will occupy his present premises. Mr. Lloyd's private residence 'Hills- boro/ College Square, will be put up for sale os Friday next "y Mr. T. Williams, Auct.

I, FAUST- I » The production of Gounod's Faust," by the LlaAeUy Harmonie Society on Tuesday prored a great success, there being an excellent attendance at the Market Hall. The artistes acquitted themselves creditably, and were repeatedly called tupon to respond. The orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Walter Whiittaker, Swansea, also rendered valuable service. The artistes were Mitis Maude Willby, London, Mr. Dd. Brazell, London, and Mr. John Roberts, London. The first part of the programme wa. of a miscellaneous character, and was opened with an overture composed by Dr D. Vaughan Thomas. The intermezzo played by the orchestra, and composed by Mr. R. Tawe Jones, was much appre- ciated by the audience. Mr. R. Tawe Jones, the conductor, is worthy of the highest praise on his achievement. Mr. Jones had worked hard to make this performance a success.

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I Proposed Fire Station I OLD TOWN HALL SITE TOO SMALL. At a meeting of the Roads Committee on Wednesday, Councillor J. L. Jones presiding, the Surveyor reported upon a revised scheme for the proposed Fire Brigade equipment and station, omitting a motor engine. The following were the amended figures as required:— £ s. d. Buildings and fittings 2075 0 0 First Aid Machine 750 0 0 E2825 0 0 I The annual charges in connection with I I this scheme he estimated as  this scheme he estimated as follows :— & S. a. Buildings .104 16 7 Motor First Aid Machine (10 years interest at 4 per cent. 92 9 4 17pkeek 35 0 0 Lubricants and Petrol 10 0 0 Insurance 15 0 0 Lighting and heating station 20 0 0 Repairs allld sundries 25 0 0 Resident Fireman, 52 weeks at £ 2 .104 0 0 t406 5 11 mi *111 mis Toiai compared with the previous estimate of £ 610 15s. Id., and the fol- lowing paragraph should be read in con- junction with the foregoing:— In addition to this there will be the cost of the brigade and the drill accounts together with uniforms and other sun- dries which will probably come to about £ 200. There will also be a loss in the revenue to the town estate of the pre- sent rents of the old Town Hall, £ 40 per annum. I think, said the Surveyor, the scheme will be very much improved if the old store house and stables at the back are purchased. This would in- crease the depth by about 18 feet, and would considerably improve the accom- modation. Councillor E. Willis Jones: Have you thought of another site ? The Surveyor: I had thought of cover- ing the Lliedi river behind Stepney street, but your Act of Parliament stops you from doing so. This one is, I think, the only available site. Of course, it is not a central one as the town lies down to the south. Councillor E. W. Jones: The site that obtain by covering the Lliedi ~near~~tll^ Falcon Bridge. The Deputy Surveyor: Then you would have to get another provisional order and alter the one you had two or three years ago. The Chairman thought an allowance of £ 200 per annum for equipment was rather small. The Deputy Surveyor did not think so. Possibly, he said, the chairman was basing his estimate upon the expenditure during the past few years; but recently their expenditure had been rather more than usual. Councillor Wm. Davies: If you had to give an estimate for a new building I suppose your estimate would be very much more. The Deputy Surveyor: No, as it is, the building on this site (the Old Town Hall) will have to be demolished and a new building altogether will have to be built. Councillor Gwilym Price: What about the old market site ? The Deputy Surveyor explained that this was already leased to the Royal Engineers, and their lease does not run out for another seven years. Councillor E. W. Jones: The site over the Lliedi near the Falcon bridge is in my opinion the best site. The Deputy Surveyor agreed with the views of some of the members that the Old Town Hall site was certainly some- what on the small side. Councillor Gwilym Price: There would be no room there for future develop- ments to meet any growing needs of a growing town. The Town Clerk (Mr H. W. Spowart) In the future when the town takes over the control of its own police force it may be advantageous for the town to run the police force and firemen together. The Deputy Surveyor: This Old Town Hall site is really a very fine cut to suit present needs. The Surveyor: I think it would be better to leave this and look round for a better and larger site. Some other sites were then mentioned and the Surveyor was instructed to re- port upon these other sites.

MR. BOND ANlfc THE CLERK'S UNION. NO UNDERTAKING GIVEN. With reference to a paragraph appear- ing in some newspapers to the effect that Mr. H. C. Bond had given an under-I taking that the firm of Messrs. Richard Thomas and Co., of which he is a direc- tor, would "recognize" the National Union of Clerks, we are requested by Mr. Bond to state that he has given no such undertaking. Some time ago the clerks at the Llall- elly works of the Company joined the Union and subsequently all withdrew after the matter had been brought before the notice of Mr. Beaumont Thomas.

The Petition REPLY TO "CALON LYDAN." I To the Editor of the Star." Sir, The correspondent who wrote in the last issue of the "Star" over the nom- de-plilme of "Calon Lydan" has no right to it. Instead of being broad-minded, as he would have us believe, his letter is full of narrow bigotry and bitter part- izanship, qualities that are never found in any man of broad views. He is also inaccurate in his statements. For in- stance he describes Dr. Parker and C. I H. Spurgeon as being opposed to Dis- endowment and Disestablishment. This is not true. Both these worthies were on the side of a Church freed from all State shackles and fought for the cause with vigour. Let "Calon Lydan" make sure of his facts before rushing into print again. It is not necessary at this time of day to argue the case for the Bill now rapid- ly going through Parliament. Wales has made up its mind on this question many years ago and all the petitions in the world will not affect the issue. For gen- erations we have sent a solid phalaux of members to the House of Commons pledged to place this measure of justice on the Statute Book. As Nonconformists we have no hostility to the Church of England.. On the contrary, we rejoice in its in- creased activity-belated though it be —and feel that all that is best in it will be all the better for being freed from State patronage and control.. This is the honest conviction, I happen to know, of many good Churchmen,who believe with us that in matters of religion we should say to the State—"Hands off, please." I am, etc., NON-CON. Llanelly, March 11th, 1914. NON-CON. I POSITION OF MR. DAN WILLIAMS. To the Editor of the Star." I Sir, A lot of capital is being made just now over the number of Nonconformist sup- porters of the Government who have signed the famous petition. Mr. Dan Williams, J.P. mentioned among the signatories. Mr. Williams, of course, has. every right to sign any pet- ition he likes. I should like to know, however, since when has he blossomed forth as a supporter of the Government? The Ballot, we all know, is secret, but I would not mind staking the price of a silk hat that our estimable friend hasn't voted Liberal for the last 20 years. I am, etc., A FELLOW COUNCILLOR. Llanelly, March 12th, 1914. NONCONFORMISTS AND DISESTAB-I LISHMENT. To the Editor of the STAR. I air, For recklessness of assertion it would be hard to surpass "Calon Lydan" from whom you published a communication in your last issue. "Calon Lydan" alleges that the late Mr. Spurgeon and Dr. Parker were "ir- reconcileably opposed to Disestablish- ment." This is entirely untrue. Both these divines were ardently in favour of this policy. Mr. Spurgeon was a lifelong advocate of it. The annual meeting of the Liberation Society was held for many years with his hearty approval at his Tabernacle, and at one of these he de- livered a telling speech in favour of the aims of the Society. Mr. Spurgeon al- ways viewed with abhorrence the State connection of the Anglican Church. Dr. Parker was also strongly in favour of Disestablishment. During the period of Lord Rosebery's Administration, after listening to an address by Canon Shuttle- worth at the National Liberal Club, in which the Canon pleaded that the Estab- lishment might be left alone, Dr. Parker said that the address left him a stronger disestablisher than ever. It is small wonder if some Nonconfor- mists are induced to sign the petitions which are being hawked around, when names they revere are exploited in this manner. I am, etc., n Llanelly, Llanelly, JHJUAJLjITI. March 13th.

THE WOMAN'S WAY I —— —— A Mere Man gets a Month for Window I Breaking. James Harland, no address, was charged at the Police Court yesterday with drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Thomas street on Thursday night, and also with committing wilful damage to a pane of glass to the extent of RI. Lizzie Jones, barmaid at the Thomas Arms Hritel, stated that on being refused drink by her the previous night defen- dant became very disorderly. She saw him break a pane of glass-one of the Vaults' windows-with a stone after he had been ejected by a constable. Supt. Jones reported ten previous con- victions. Defendant was convicted to prison for 14 days for drunkenness and one month I for wilful damage, the sentences to run concurrently.

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I ASTERISKS. Fourteen years ago to-day, Lleurwg; died. < < The Rev. W. T. Francis will comnjenco duties at Calf aria in April. < < < A soiree in connection with the Llan- elly Harmonic Society will be held short- ly. < < The Borough Member will on Monday introduce his Bill to set up a Record Office for Wales. Attending the Council meetings at Burry Port develops a fine thirst among some of the members. < < w The Llanelly Male choir will have prac- tice tomorrow at Siloh at 3.30. All mem- bers are requested to attend. < <* Lady supporters of the Soccer team are now wearing blouses with buttons decorated with the Sospan Fach. The Christian World" announces that the Rev. Gwylfa Roberts is shortly going to America on a preaching and lecturing tour. Dover Town Council have decided to give an unlimited supply of electric light for sixpence weekly in the new work- men's dwellings. < On their way to Carmarthen a few days ago, two motorists stopped at the "Pass By" inn. Why did they not "pass by" instead of stopping? A well known Welsh musician refers to Mr. D. Tawe Jones as one of the coming stars of Wales in music. But what about our own R. Tawe ? < w A recent discussion between Mr. Saunders and Mr. Bertie Phillips re the Belgian triumph would make good read- ing if shorthand notes were available. a a 0 The annual meeting of the Cricket Club will be held on Friday night. The pros- Secretary Santa JLvans, are--exuerien,,Y- Two important events in the history of "The Times" take place on Monday. The price is to be reduced to a penny and Mr. Aneurin Davies joins its staff. The Rev. A. G. Sleep, of the Colonial Missionary Society, will be the preacher at Park Church tomorrow. On Monday evening, he will give an illustrated lec- ture on Canada. w < There is nothing like taking time by the forelock. We hear that a Burry Port gentleman has already commenced can- vassing for the next election. Motor drives figure in the programme. It Mr. H. Buckley Roderick's Sealyham terriers won further honours last week, his Boneddiges Fach" being awarded the special for the best coated Sealyham in the show at the Alexandra Palace. < < A fine new motor omnibus is about to take to the road for the Stepney Hotel. Mr. Burden, the popular new manager, is evidently determined to keep this well known hostel up to the times. WWW The Gas Company seems to enjoy com- petition. The balance sheet presented yesterday to the fortunate shareholders was one of the best in the history of the Company. What about a reduction in the price of gas now ? WWW The Bisley Arms, which has been re- ferred for compensation by the licensing justices, is one of the oldest houses in the town. It was formerly known as the "Nags Head" and changed its name when the Queen's Prize came to Llanelly from Bisley. WWW Miss Maggie Davies was the special soloist at the Doncaster Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday last. She was also the soprano artiste at a grand concert held at Dennington on Wednesday evening. She will again sing at the Grantham Wesleyan Chapel to-morrow. 0 0 0 Dr. Vaughan Thomas paid a warm tribute to the Harmonic Society in their production of "Faust." 'I have never,' he said, 'heard better climaxes worked up than at the close of the Soldiers chorus. The work of the choristrs and orchestra was admirable." w w This time seventy years ago (accord- ing to the Cambria ") the lower part of the town of Llanelly was completely in- undated by the overflowing of the river. The streets were covered with water and' resembled canals in appearance. In one cottage the water stood three feet deep. The flood-which was attributed to the change that had been made in the course of the river—was rendered all the more serious by the accidental breaking of the pottery weir near Llanelly mill. To-morrow will be the sixteenth anni- versary of the cutting of the first sod of the North Dock. The ceremony was per- formed in drenching rain by Mrs. Joseph Maybery. It was suggested at the time that the heavens were weeping because. the Harbour Commissioners refused to £ ive .Messrs, W ddeu "notico ta tceat*" ..• •