Llanelly Star

WHAT'S IN A NAME? The committee of visitors of the ca r-I marthen Asylum met on Thursday, and decided to change the name of the in- stitution to "Joint Counties Mental Hos- pital." Plans for an extension of the buildings are new in hand, in order to relievo the over crowding that now exists The number of patients is 725-364 males and 361 females.

Webley's Auction Rooms STATION ROAD, LLANELLY, Continuous Sale op the whole of the superior Household • Furniture, along with part of a Bankrupt Stock of a Furniture Mahufacturer, will j be held Next Wednesday, Aug. 5th, Sale at 2 o'clock.

FOR I FOP Travelling I TRUNKSI TRY J. JAMES, LLANELLY. Street LLAInILLY.

NOTES OF THE DAY. I ■ » 1 The Shadow of War. j The shadow of the great war hangs like •a pall over London. Never in living Memory, not even during the South African war, has there been such univer- sal concern. The apprehension is not selfish; nor does it spring from fear. It "has its roots in the conviction that if all Europe is involved in war the conse- quences may be the submergence of civilization. Already before a drop of Iblood has been shed, the mere menace of -a European conflagration has had a blighting effect on commerce and indus- try. Prices of stocks and shares have 'tumbled down, bankers are uneasy, food prices have advanced, factories are being shut down. and the whole business world is agitated by nervous tremors. Yester- 'day the London Stock Exchange was c losed—an event without precedent in the past half-century; and the Bank rate Was raised to 8 per cent. The Cause. I The immediate cause of the peril that confronts Europe is the assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his "\Vife. That atrocious event made com- paratively little impression on the world, tut in Austria-Hungary its effect was to fan into fierce flame the hatred of Servia. That little Slav state, with its industri- ous people and ardent ambitions, has long been a thorn in the side of Austria. Its trade is very largely at Austria's Taercy. It has long coveted an outlet in "the Adriatic, but the Dual Monarchy for- bids. Owing to its geographical siti- tion, Servia stands athwart the path of "the Austrians and Germans on the way to the Agean Sea and Asia Minor. The relations between Austria and Servia have for years been bad, and they are not improved by the knowledge that be- hind Servia, as a sort of big brother, stands Russia, the traditional Protector of the Balkan Christian states. Austria and Servia. "I Servia showed a genuine desire to acquiesce in the demands formulated in the Austrian ultimatum; and Austria's refusal to consider the Servian accept- ance as satisfactory made it clear that she was deliberately bent on picking a quarrel with the small' Slav state. It Was therefore in a sense a challenge to the Slav races; and as such is evidently regarded by Russia. If Russia declares War, Germany, Austria's ally, will do likewise. France will then be involved, for France has an offensive and defensive alliance with Russia. England's position. What about England ? That is the 'question occupying the minds of thinking people in this country just now. We have no alliance with France, simply a friendly undertaking. We have no alliance with Russia, simply an agree- ment covering central Asia where our -and her frontiers are co-terminous. We have therefore freedom to act. Radicals and pacifists hold strongly that we ought not to interfere in a quarrel with which We have no concern. If we don't weigh in Germany would confine her Fleet to the Baltic to operate against Russia. But if we did weigh in Germany would have to face the might of the British Navy. Then there would be a terrific naval war super-added to the horrors of the land war. It is hardly possible that England could remain as a passive spec- tator of a. great war that would convulse all Europe, and if we intervened it would of necessity, be against Germany though the relations between Germany and ourselves are for the time being very cordial. It is different between Germany and Russia.. The Teutons hate the Slavs ^nd the Slavs return the hate with in- terest. If a European war is averted it will be in the nature of a miracle,— assisted bv the tireless efforts of Sir Edward Grey. If war comes it will be on a scale unexampled in the history of manhood, and it will bring in its train Unimaginable horrors, miseries and suf- fering. What barbarians we are in spite of our vaunted civilization and our pro- fessed devotion to the teachings of the Prince of Peace

Mayor an d Workmen DEPUTATION AT LLANELLY HOUSE BRIDGE WANTED AT NEW DOCK. We are glad to learn that the remarks in the last issue of the "Star," relative to a footbridge over the G.W.R. dock have already borne fruit. Last night a representative deputation of workmen waited upon the Mayor at Llanelly House to ask his Worship to bring the matter before the Corporation and the G. W .R. Co. Sir Stafford Howard received the deputation with his usual cordiality and listened with evident interest to the ar- guments put forward showing the neces- sity of a bridge as was suggested in our columns last week. One of the speakers emphasized the fact that nearly 4000 men were employed on the other side of the bridge, nine- tenths of whom lived on this side. The consequence was that they had to cross the dock daily, sometimes more than once a day. It very frequently happened that the dock gates had to be .opened for traffic, the result being that these men had to trudge all the way round the dock in order to get to or from their place of employment. I I Another point put torwara was tnat the cost of a bridge would be but trifling and the belief was expressed that if the matter were laid before the G. W .R. Co., they would agree to make the necessary provision. In replying to the deputation, Sir Stafford said that he had read with much interest the article in the "Star" in which the matter was dealt with, and he could assure them and those whom they represented, that he was in full sympathy with the movement. The workmen engaged in that part of the town certainly had a grievance, and he would be only too glad to do all in his power to improve upon the present un- satisfactory state of things. As Mayor, he would take the first opportunity of bringing the matter before the Corpora- tion, and would also take it up with the G.W.R. Co. The deputation heartily thanked Sir Stafford for the interest he had evinced in the project, and then withdrew. I A LETTER OF THANKS. I I. To the Editor of the STAR. I &h. Permit me to thank you most warmly for the splendid article which you pub- lished in last Saturday's "Star," in re- gard to our grievance as workmen en- gaged at the South Wales Works and other places in the lower part of the town. I can assure you, sir, that the dock gates have been a regular nuisance to us for many years. Some men, to my own knowledge, have suffered it for 40 years. It is no joke to have to walk [ round the dock at all hours of the day and night and in all weathers, simply because the gates are open. I have caught many a chill after leaving the hot furnace, and having to walk all round in wet and cold weather. The workmen are very proud of the "Star," and in the way in which it has spoken out for them in this matter, and I am only expressing their feelings when I again say: "Dioluh yn fawr i'r 'Seren." T am, etc.. Llanelly, MORE WOODS. July 30th. r I I

Beautiful Singing. I I CROWDED AUDIENCES FOR THE I TABERNACLE CHOIR. It was a crowded and delighted aud- ience that went away from the Taber- nacle last night after listening to a series of renderings by the Children's Choir. The little ones, under the exper- ienced baton of Mr. L. W. Adams have become widely known throughout the Principality, their eisteddfodic successes being little short of remarkable. They are now in training for the national eis- I teddfod and last night's concert served a double purpose. It was a useful re- hearsal and also furnished a satisfactory financial return. The choir were in excellent voice and gained enthusiastic plaudits for their impressive singing. The test pieces "Madeline" and "The Nightingale" were given with wonderful sweetness, the bal- ance of voices and the whole expression being altogether admirable. The programme also included solos by Miss Maggie Davies, Mr. Sidney Charles, Mr. Harry Davies, and two fine pianoforte solos bv Master Sidney Lewis. Mr. R. Whittaker Evans, J.P., occupied the chair with his usual bonhomie, the arrangements being in the hands of Mr. Elias Jones, trersurer, and Mr. John Williams, secretary.

Ther? will be grand lot of Welsh I I Mountain Ponies at STRADEY on I Tuesday.

I The H.E. School. — ,— PRIZE DISTRIBUTION YESTERDAY. Mr. Denbigh Jones, the headmaster, was unable, owing to illness, to be pre- sent at the annual prize distribution of the Higher Elementary School yester- day, sympathetic reference being made to this by the Chairman of the Education Committee, Mr. Willis Jones, who pre- sided. The Chairman paid a warm tribute to the staff for the excellent work that was being done at the school. He then proceeded to distribute the prizes. The list was as follow:— Boys, la.—Maths., P. Morgan; science and language, L. E. Edwards; history and geography, W. Hughes; scripture, Leslie Bargum. lb.—Maths., C. J. Morgan; science, Glyn Edwards; language, T. L. Jones; history and geography, J. R. Roberts; Scripture, Alfred B. Richards. le.—Maths., Elwyn Rees; science, R. Davies; language, Alfred Gardener. 2c.—Maths., science and scripture, Leslie Roberts; language, history and geography. P. J. Windle. 2a.—Maths., D. John; science and language, T. J. Hopkins. 3a.-Maths.. Arthur Edwards; science, Islwyn Evans. Girls, le.-Maths., C. Ellery; science, Ura James; history and geography, M. Roberts; scripture, P. Hood. Id.-Maths.. science and scripture, Daisy Williams; history, geography and language. Hannah James. lc.-Maths.. Edna Lee Bird; science, Selina Anthony; longhand, history and geography. Dorothy Morgans; script, Mary Davies. 2b.—Math. ard Longhand, —Lizzie Jones; history, geography and script, Madge Hopkins. 2a.—Maths.. Edith Smith; science, E. Randell; history and geography, Diroh Tancover; script, Dorothy Lucas. 3a.-Maths., Maggie Edwards; science and script, Gwen Morgan; longhand, Winnie Samuel; history and geography, Jessie Edwartls. During the proceedings musical selec- tions were rendered by the senior girls. Mr. J. Lewis proposed and Mr. W. D. Smith seconded a vote of thanks to the chairman. It was carried with loud cheers. The proceedings were brought to a close by the singing of the national anthems.

In spite of the Motor Car, the entries of horses at the Show on Tuesday are as numerous as ever. -w_-

MUSICAL SUCCESSES. I At the receut Primary School examin- ation of the R.A.M. held atSwansea,Miss I Jennie Jones, George street, passed with distinction in pianoforte playing, Lor- imer Williams, Burry Port, also bemg successful.. Both are pupils of Miss G. John, 16 Upper Robinson street,Llanelly. At the recent examination of the R.A.M. and R.C.M., the following can- didates were successful in Pianoforte playing.— Elementary division: Miss Ceinwen Thomas, Gilbert road; Primary division Miss Iris Thomas, Arosfa, Stra- dev road. Both were prepared by Miss Agnes Lewis, 12, New road. The following pupils of Miss Julia Lewis, R.C.M., Coldstream street, were most successful at the Associate d Board of R.A.M. and R.C.M. examinations held at Swansea recently :—Primary Miss Agnes Pederson, Miss Rosie May Thomas and Lower division: Miss Sallie Evans, all of whom had a high percentage of marks. We congratulate the following pupils of Prof. Bowen, Coldstream street, Llan- elly, on their recent success in connec- tion with the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and the Royal College of infusic: Harmony Division, Catherine John; Division III. Rudiments, M. A. Williams, Division II. Rudiments Dorothy Fulley- love, Letitia Davies. Divisionl. Rudiments, Grace Phillips, Blodwen John. Katie Jones, Myfanwy Davies, Ethel M. Edwards. London College of Music: I Diploma of L.L.C.M.: —John Harold Davies. Senior Division: Ivy Thomas. Intermediate Divisioix:D. Jiio. I?i)b,rts Cyril Davies, Roni Ochler, Myfanwy Davies, Regina Price. Elementary Div- ision Ethel M. Edwards, Grace Phillips, Doris May Williams, Lily Williams. The above list brings Prof. Bowen's list of successes to the grand total of: Royal Academy, 130: London College of Music 212. We beg to congratulate Miss Evelyn Evans on her recent success in passing the elementary division of the London College of Music. Miss Evans was pre- pared by Miss Florrie Lake, A.L.C.M. Lyncroft, Stanley street, Llanelly.

'Busses to Burry Port. — 0- EXTENSION OF THE ROAD SERVICE It is stated on what appears to be good authority, that the South Wales Transport Co. will shortly establish a service of their popular n^otor coaches between Llanelly and Burr; Port. The directors are more than satisfied with the amount of patronage accorded to the service between Llanelly and Swansea, and encouraged by this, we understand that they are now arranging to make Llanelly a centre. With that object in view, they will open a fine garage in the town, and run not only to Burry Port, but also to other parts of the district. This enterprising policy is sure to meet with the success that it deserves.

I Rumoure d Re-start — «#— I FUTURE OF THE SOUTH WALES STEEL WORKS. It is rumoured that Messrs. Richard Thomas and Co. Ltd., will shortly re- start their South Wales Steel Works which have been idle for several months. This enterprising firm have been carry- ing out extensive improvements and en- largements at their works, two new furnaces being laid down. A resump- tion of operations will be a great boon not only to the men but to the town as a whole.

NO "DUMMIES" FOR BABIES. Mrs. Shaw, wife of the Bishop of Buckingham, judging at a baby show at Holmer Green, stated that she had de- ducted points for those babies who had been allowed to suck "dummies." She had herself brought up ten children, and had not ■ !lowed a "dummy" to be intro- duced i.i the nursery.

LOCAL BKASS BANDS 0 -1 I JOTTINGS FROM THE "BRITISH BANDSMAN." Mr. Mormon, of the Salvation Army, has a fine combination of 30 under him at present. They are preparing for a motor tour through Central Wales. The 4th Welsh are getting ready for camp. Perhaps afterwards we shall see them on the contest platform. What a fine band for a first-class "polisher." The Town Military are just jogging along. Please Mr. Samuel, do give us some new music in your park engage- ments. Spare us some of that ancient stuff, please. The Royal Engineers are picking up by persuading members of other bands to join them. Burrv Port is about the most pro- gressive band in Wales. It is a pity, however, that they must rely for help from Llanellv.

I A LLANELLY VETERAN I We take the following from the "Christian AN-orld, Not the least interesting figure at the Jubilee Celebrations this week of Park Congregational Church, Llanelly, was Mr Joseph Maybery, J.P., of Bournemouth. Mr. Maybery retired to the South Coast town eight years ago. He is a veteran of eight-two with a fine record of Congre- gational service. Cradled in the denom- ination, he married a daughter of "Rees of Capel-Als," the mother Welsh Church of English Congregationalism in East Carmarthenshire, and throughout his long career in Carmarthenshire, Mr. Maybery remained a devoted leader of Park Church. Deacon and choir con- ductor, organiser and Sunday-school leader, he was closely associated with the community for nearly fifty years. For I forty years he was one of the leading manufacturers in the tinplate trade, he served as member and Chairman of the Carmarthenshire County Council, and in a like capacity on the Llanelly Harbour Commissioners and the Llanelly Council, and for a long period he was the senior county magistrate at Llanelly. At Bournemouth he has associated himself with Richmond-hill Church.

I Europe in Arms ——- ♦ —— I IS IT ARMAGEDDON ? J Europe was rapidly arming last night, as was foreshadowed by the exceedingly grave disclosures mHde yesterday by the Prime Minister. He said that the Government had just heard-not from St. Petersburg, but from Germany-that Russia had proclaimed a general mobilization of her Army and Fleet, and that in consequence martial law was to be proclaimed in Germany. It was un- derstood, he added, that mobilization would follow in Germany if the Russian mobilization continued. r Financial Crisis. Events of the utmost importance fol- lowed close upon each other in London yesterday. The three great outstanding features were the doubling of the Bank Rate from 4 to 8 per cent. the closing of the Lon- don Stock Exchange; and the conference of the leading bankers with the Govern- ment. The result of this conference was offi- cially intimated in the following words: "Interviews have taken place to-day be- tween the Prime Minister, the Chancel- lor of the Exchequer ,and representatives of the Bank of England and the leading joint stock hanks in regard to the finan- cial situation. It is understood to have been decided that the situation is not at present such as to justify any emer- gency action in regard to the supply of legal tender currency, but in the event of further developments taking place necessitating Government action, the Treasury will be prepared to take such action immediately." I Acts of War. I Acts 01 war have already been com- mitted by Germany and by Russia. At I'agny-siir-Moseile the French fron- tier station on the route from Metz to Chalons, German troops have torn up the permanent way and placed guns in position. Pagny is in French territory, about 10 miles south-east of Metz on the French bank of the Moselle. At Mont- reux-Vieux, another frontier station, German troops have also torn up the permanent way and seized four French locomotives. At Amanvillers, a village on German territory near the frontier, midway between the villages of Gravelotte and St. Privat the scene of one of the fiercest battles of he war of 1870. the Germans have seized a F "ench engine and rolling stock, cut the tele- graph wires, and sent back the French railwaymen on fuot. Like Germany, Russia has not waited for a general mobilization before beginnng hostilities. An important railway bridge between Shtchakova and Granitza, on the Vienna Warsaw line, has been blown up. The bridge appears to be on Austrian terri- ¡ tory. The point is in the neighbourhood of the famous 'Three Emperors' Corner,' where German, Russian, and Austrian frontiers meet. Enthusiasm in Russia. I National enthusiasm for war has risen I to a high pitch in Russia. The nation is I absolutely united in its determination not to allow Servia to be crushed. It I is announced that the Tsar will place himself at the head of his trcops. The numerical strength of the Russian Army when mobilized will be nearly. 4,000,000 men. All railway communications have been stopped in Russia except for mili- tary purposes. The position of the Ger- mans in Russia, who number several millions, is extremely difficult. The German and Austro-IIungarian Ambas- sadors with their staffs are preparing to leave St. Petersburg. Great satisfaction is felt in Russia at the report that in the event of war Japan will act in support of Great Britain. British Precaution., I In Great Britain precautionary measures are being pushed forward with great rapidity. The Fleet is held to be ready for action. The British Govern- ment is, however, continuing its efforts to save European peace, and is in con- stant communication with the principal European capitals. I Colonies ready to help. I In the Oversea Dominions enthusiasm is displayed in support of Great Britain. The Prime Minister of New Zealand stated in Parliament that the Govern- ment would offer an expeditionary force if occasion arose. Sir Joseph Ward, on behalf of the Opposition, supported the Government. In Canada enthusiasm is even more marked. All provinces, from the Pacific to the Atlantic, are ready to join in an expeditionary force of which the strength would be at least 30,000 men. Means are being devised for supplying Great Britain with Canadian foodstuffs,

DEATH OF AN OLD LLANELLYITE. j By the- death of Mrs. Mary Thomas in her 90th year, Llanelly has lost one of its oldest inhabitants. She was born near CapeL Ala in 1825. Her father, the late David Morgan, was a native of the town, but her mother hailed from Hen- llan, and was a near relative of the late Rev. Josiah Thomas Jones. Mrs. Thomas was christened at Oopel Als by the Rev. Howell Williams,, and received into church membership by the Rev. David Rees, when she was quite a young girl. She has heen a faithful member of the church and until recently, was a regular member of the Sunday School, attending the class of Mr. Ellis Evans. She re- ceived a silver medal, given in memory of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Gee, for her life-long faithfulness to the Sunday School. She peacefully passed away on Tuesday morning, and was buried on Friday afternoon when the Rev. Dr. T. Johns, Capel Als, andi Rev. J. E. Davies, M.A., Capel NewyddV officiated. She leaves three children to mourn their loss, Mrs. Lloyd, Elwood, America, Mrs. Williams, Llwynderw Clifton terrace, Llanelly, with whom she resided for years, and Rev. T Thomas, Godreamman, Aberdare.

The HALFWAY SPORTS were a huge success to-day. Come and see the re- sults of the Finals on Monday.

ROYAL LANCASHIRE SHOW, I LIVERPOOL. At the above show held at Liverpool this week, Mr. J. Hughes-Rees, the well known fancier and poultry breeder, was highly successful with one of his 1914 bred barred Plymouth Rock pullets. She was awarded 1st and two special prizes in keen competition.

A RATTLESNAKE BITE. While removing a rattlesnake from a travelling box to a cage, an attendant at the Zoological Gardens was bitten on two fingers. For some days he was in danger but he is now recovering. Victims of rattlesnake bite usually die in about 15 minutes.

CAUSED BY A SPARROW. I A sparrow flew against a taxi-cab driver's eye at Higham, near Gloucester, with the result that he lost control and the cab swerved and fell into a ditch, from which the driver was taken out un- conscious.

NEEDLES IN THE BODY. I Embedded in the liver of a woman who died in the Isle of Wight, was found a darning needle. A doctor said that the needle was not the cause of death, and added that it was astonishing how I needles and other articles would travel about inside the body without causing serious injury.

Mr. William Davies, the present edi- tor of the "Western Mail," has been on the editorial staff of the latter for 27 years. He, Mr. Harry Jones, the deputy-editor of the "Daily Chronicle," and the editor of the 'South Wales Daily Post/ were boys together at Llanelly. And they have been close friends ever since.

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ASTERISKS. [ ASTEISKS. Who changed the "flash" ;C5 note ? 1 0 It is rumoured that a local pulpit will shortly be vacant. < The next meeting of the Tradesmen's Association will be held at the end of September. A representative meeting is shortly to be held to arrange for an eisteddfod on a large scale in Llanelly next Whit Mon- day. The staff at the Llanelly station have bad a busy week end of it. The holiday traffic from Llanelly is described as greater than ever. < < All the tinplate works in South Wales were closed yesterday, and will not re- open until Monday week. It is the annual stop week of the trade. ♦ ♦ The concluding services in connection with the Park Church jubilee celebra- tions will be held to-morrow, when the Rev. Iona Williams will be the preacher. I It is expected that the local Terri- toria ls now in camp at Portmadoc will be called upon to do guard work on the Pembrokeshire coast in the event of war being declared.. w A well-known Llanelly gentleman was seen enjoying a ride in a donkey cart down in Cardiganshire a few days ago. At home, of course, he would scorn so lowly a means' of locomotion. < « < Miss Catherine Christopher, of the Girls' National School, has been awarded a beautiful medal by the Education Com- mittee for five years unbroken atten- dance, which is a record to be proud of. ♦ «► The London Education Committee are arranging for the school children of the Metropolis to see a series of educational cinema films. Mr. T. Hay Samuel has made a similar offer to the Llanelly Education Committee. « » The public will not fail to appreciate the fact that the price of admission to Pare Howard next Saturday for the visit of the Royal Irish Rifles Band has been reduced to threepence. This is a band worth going a long way to hear. < Congratulations to Miss Eunice Evans, Lake field road. Miss Winnie Jones, Old Castle road, and Miss Marion Jones, Coleshill terrace, pupils of the Llanelly County School, on passing their London Matriculation examination in the second division. < Eleven years ago this week one of the most successful national eisteddfodau on record was held at Llanelly. It was at this festival that the late Mr. ITarry Evans won his great choral triumrh. By the way, it it not time that the Eistedd- fod should be invited to Llanelly again ? This from an alleged Welsh speaker a few days ago—"Mae eisie gwell methods, a modernizo'r machinery yn yr areas gan y schoolmasters sydd wedi cael train- ing." Not so long ago a well-known Llanellyite thus declared himself: "We yn likio siarad fel gall capacity bob un comprehendo." 0 The Llanelly Football Club and Mr. Neft have not experienced much luck in the law courts. Both have figured in libel actions at the Swansea Assizes and both were awarded the munificent sum of one farthing damages. To make the parallel still more complete, both actions were decided on a July Saturday. t « Brass bands trained by Mr. Tom Morgan, swept the boards at the recent contest at Yiewsley. First prize was awarded to Callenders Cable Works Band, and second to the G.W.R. and Paddington Band. In the second sec- tion Battersea came first. All these bands were trained by our old towns- man. Something like a record was set up recently when a local Brewery Co. paid about C4,000 for a public house in the Cross Hards district. This has now been exceeded at Yarmouth where a brewery paid at an auction £4,310 for one of the last remaining free houses in that town. The house is quite a small one doing a trade of nine barrels a week. w < Mr. Justice A. T. Lawrence who tried the Neft libel action on Saturday knows Llanelly well. One of his cases, before his elevation to the Bench, was that of the Llanelly ITarbo4 Trust over tho Foreshore arbitration with the Stradey Estate. Associated with him on behalf of the Trust was Sir S. T. Evans, now President of the Probata and ViVQfÇ. Court.