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I PRICE OF MILK NOT TO BE INCREASED. Householders will be glad to learn that the notice to the effect that the price of milk would be increased to 4d. per quart has been cancelled. The Llan- elly Dairymen's Association give notice that as the price of feeding stuffs has been reduced to normal, thanks to the intervention of the Government, no in- crease will be made. This action on the part of the Association will be much ap- preciated in every household in the town. It shows that the members of the Asso- ciation are not anxious to grow rich on the miseries of the poor during this time of crisis.

LLANELLY STAB AUGUST 8 1914.

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1 Duty of & Unity.? I URGENT PLEA FROM MR. LLEW. WILLIAMS, M.P. To the Editor of the Star." Sir, Last Monday, when peace aud war were still trembling in the balance, I made an appeal to the Government in the House of Commons to make one last effort to preserve peace. Today we are face to face with the horrrible fact that war has broken out, and that our coun- try is involved in it. This is not the time, therefore, to inquire into the causes of the war, still less to try and apportion the blame among the six orseven belli- gerent Powers. The verdict of history will probably be that all are in some measure to blame, but it is clear, on evi- dence supplied by the White Paper re- cently issued, that Sir Edward Grey did all that was possible under the circum- stances to prevent the outbreak of this most calamitous war. It is now our bounden duty to close our ranks and to present a united front to the enemy .This is not the time for divided counsels or half-hearted measures. Lover of peace though I am, I say to the Government "You must prosecute the war steadily, strenuously, with your heart and strength. You cannot make war on a limited liability." The sooner the war is brought to an end, the better for all the afflicted peoples of the world. War is not a matter for rejoicing, or even of satisfaction to a Liberal. Last Monday the Foreign Secretary said in the coarse of his memorable speech, that "if we go to w,ar, we shall suffer but little more than we suffer even if we stand aside." The procedings which have since tak'en place in Parliament supply the best and most eloquent com- mentary on that amazing statement. The numbers of the Army are to be in- creased by 500,000 men, and already £ 100,000.000 has been voted to the Gov- ernment for the purposes of war. All the savings effected by nearly nine years of Liberal administration have been swept away by a single vote. Six months of war will more than wipe out the achieve- ments of nine years of peace! The causes which are dear to the heart of Liberals, have received a serious, perhaps, a fatal check. No further measures of social or other reform will be possible for many years to come. Perhaps even those measures which havte already been passed will soon be in peril. This is not a war of peoples, but of statesmen. What quarrel have we with the democracv of Germany? I detest as much as any the insolence of the Ger- man militarists; I resent the shameless cynicism of German diplomacy. But the German democracy are as much their victims as we are. What Liberal, nay what Britisher, would even a month ago have been content to lift a hand on be- half of R us-i;x—the oppressor of Poland and Finland, the destroyer of Persia, who has devoured more small nations than the rest of the Powers put together, the country where pogroms are organised and women are flogged-against Ger- many, the land of Luther and Melanc- thon, of free and liberal thought, of ordered progress, the cradle of modern philosophy and criticism, the nursing ground of art and acience and music, the bulwark of western civilization ? And yet who amoiiGC us could stand idly and callously by while France, beautiful, passionate. ioveable France, the land of scintillating genius, of brilliant wit, of polite letter of artistic culture, which has sacrincpd more than any other country in the world for ideas and for liberty, the land which taught the ameni- ty of manners and the art of life to the rude of Europe, was crushed and de- stroyed ? This is the cruel dilemma in which we haTre been placed. The mere statement of the dilemma carries with it the condemnation of the diplomacy which made it inevitable. In the last despairing appeal which was made by Sir Edward Grey on July 31 (White Paper No. 101) I think 1 discern the faint stiriings of uneasy consciousness of the verdict of history on our secret diplomacy. But war has begun, and we must go on with it. I have said my last word of criticism of its origin and cause. I shall endeavour to the utmost of my humble power, to help to have a united party and a united nation behind the Govern- ment. But I trust that the lovers of peace will remain alert, vigilant, sustain- ed by unconquerable hope. We must bide our time and watch our opportunity. Two, three, or four months may pass by before that opportunity occurs, but oc- cur it will, sooner or later. Then it should he our endeavour to support the friends of pea(, within the Cabinet. The Cabinet has lost much in losing the mature wisdom of Lord Morley and the sterling common sense of John Barns. Mr. Burns is the first working man who has ever sat in a British Cabinet. It will redound to his eternal honour that he should have sacrificed high office, with its prestige and material advantages, on a point of conscience. But I believe and know that there are still left in the Cabinet earnest and sincere men who seek peace. When the opportunity occurs, I trust that those who, like my- self, regard this war as potentially the greatest calamity that has befallen man- kind since the downfall of the Roman Empire, will hasten to strengthen the hands of the friends of peace in the Cabinet, so as to enable them to abate the arrogance of victory, should Fortune smile, as God grant that it may smile, upon our arms. Let us, therefore, main- tain a wise reticence at present, and re- frain from demonstrations which would only serve to inflame passion and lessen our legitimate influence at the proper time.. In the meantime, let us make our humble intercession at the Throne of the Prince of Peace, whose banners will yet emerge triumphant from this turmoil and carnage, that He may, in His in- finite mercy, speedily restore peace on earth and goodwill among men. I W. LLEWELLYN WILLIAMS. j House of Commons, Aug. 7th.

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I WOMEN'S AMBULANCE CLASS. Dr. Katherine McNeil has kindly con- sented to hold an Ambulance Class in the Y.W.C.A., 14, Mina street, on Wed- nesday evening, at 8. All women over 16 will be welcome.

 rMT?ffc? STOP PRESS. The London correspondent of the 'Star' wires that there is no truth in the report of a big naval victory off the coast of Holland. The Admiralty know nothing of it and the report is officially denied. GERMANY'S OFFER. The German Government offered to liberate captured trading ships if Britain would guarantee to do likewise. Nego- tiations, however, were broken off. German Squadron Captured. An entire German Squadron has been captured by the Belgians.-Official. On the East Coast. STRINGENT PRECAUTIONS. Mr. Arthur Purrier (of Arthur Purrier and Co., Cinema Chambers, Llanelly), has received a letter from a Felixtowe friend which shows how stringent are the regulations on the east coast. The town," says the writer, "appears to be under martial law, as nobody is allowed on the promenade after 8 p.m. or on the pier, the military being on duty day and night, and when walking out of the town you are met by soldiers, whom you have to satisfy as to your business, etc. We have been given to unedrstand also that on the golf links adjoining the pro- menade, the soldiers are working day and night digging trenches, and there were 8,000 more being drafted into the town last evening. Business is at a standstill, and every- body in the hotels, boarding houses, etc, on the front, have received instructions to quit as quickly as possible. One firm in particular, who own a very fine restau- rant and cafe, costing some thousands of pounds, have had 24 hours notice to quit. The Post Offices at Felixtowe and Walton are open day and night, and most of the postmen have been called up, and the public have to get their letters the best they can. The town is absolutely hemmed in. and one cannot reach Bawd- sey, which-is about- 2 miles to the east. The Manor there is to be turned into a hospital if needed, and the largest house on the iclffs is cleared for military bar- racks. The residents of the above place and also Felixtowe have been ordered away inland; and the military motors are rushing about throughout the night. Cricket: Llanelly v. Neath match abandoned. H

I Miss Gladys Thomas, Halfway, a .pupil I of Mr. Luther Owen, has passed, the A.L.C.M. examination.

I ASTERISKS. I What price German bars now P < < Something should be done to stop the circulation. of false war news in the town. Will those responsible take the hint ? Several Llanelly teachers had arranged to spend a portion of their holidays in Germany. That arrangement is now "off. It • Mr. Jeff Samuel, Tanlan, Llanelly, who is at Charing Cross Hospital, has passed the Second Medical examination (M.B., B.S., Lond.), Part I. • • • Among those who have taken up the rifle in this crisis is Mr. John Howell, headmaster of Park street School. Mr. Howell lost a brother in the Boer war. A number of Llanelly tinplaters are in Paris this week. They are having quite a royal time of it with our allies. Trust a Llanelly man to get anywhere Would the Borough Member have made his speech in the House on Monday had he known that the German hosts were at that very moment pouring over the Belgian frontier ? < Lady Howard is the most tactful of chairmen-or chairwomen, rather. The way in which she handled what might have been an awkward situation at the Town Hall last night was admirable. ♦ • • The Chamber of Commerce are to be congratulated on their decision to ex- hibit war telegrams in the window pro bono publico. Great crowds gather daily to scan the messages as they arrive. 0 0 The Llanelly Corporation has one of its aldermen defending his country- Major Bramwell Jones. The veterinary surgeon, Mr. J. Campbell Hill has also offered his services and gone on national duty. Mr Dan Williams, J.P., raised a storm of cheering last night by his announce- ment that the leading works proprietors were going to look after the families of the reservists on duty. This is the way to weld masters and men together. • mm The Kaiser is said to admire "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" as a national anthem. He heard it sung in Windsor Castle by the Llanelly Royal -Choir. The "mad dog of Europe" was at that time the honoured guest of the late King Edward. m • • Protests are made in Burry Port against the proposal to hold an eistedd- fod in Llanelly on Whit Monday. It is pointed out that this would greatly mili- tate against the eisteddfod which has been annually held down the line on that day. < Sitting on the platform at the town's meeting last night was Mrs. Buckley Roderick. One could not help recalling the fact that during the Boer War, her late husband, Col. Buckley Roderick, was the foremost figure in arranging re- lief measures. ill < One wonders what the Kaiserin thinks of German policy and its results to-day. Members of the Llanelly Choir remem- ber her at Windsor as a gracious, kindly woman,Just like one's own mother," as one of the choristers described her. It is safe to say that the present conflict is not of her seeking.

PRESENTATION TO MR. FRED THOMAS. 1 y Mr. Frederick Thomas, Stanley street, was made the recipient of a very ser- viceable present from the employees of Messrs. Thomas and Clement, Ltd., yes- terday as a slight token of their respect and regard on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The present took the form of an umbrella suitably inscribed. Repre- sentatives of each dep%rtment spoke in glowing terms of the relation which has always existed between employers and employees, and all wished Mr. Thomas many years more of useful counsel and unbroken friendship. Mr. Richard Phillips presided over the meeting and the presentation was made on behalf of the workmen by Mr Richard Croker, who paid a great tribute to Mr. Thomas as master and true friend. Mr. Thomas responded and thanked all heartily for the kind thought which moved them to make a gift of this nature on such occasion. It proved, that the relation existing between Master and Servant were all that could be desired, and which was further proved by the length of service which most of the em- ployees had rendered. II-

Sporting Gossip. CRICKET NOTES. I By "Midwicket." I Rain Interferes. I Thornbury were unable to visit Llan- elly on Saturday, and in consequence, a I team captained by Sir Stafford Howard I opposed the Llanelly eleven. The weather was very threatening when the I match commenced, and with only two of the Llanellv wickets down rain spoilt the game. Sir Stafford's eleven. Much interest had been taken in the match, it being rumoured that some good men would be included in the visit- ing eleven. Sir Stafford Howard's eleven was as follows:— Sir Stafford Howard, A. Howard, F. H. More, Buller, A. Buller, Garnant WTilliams, W. G. Williams, G. Rowe, Martford, Jennings and Dickens. I Llanelly start. The home men batted iirst, W. Davies and C. C. Warner opening the innings against the bowling of Jennings and Wickens. After contributing four, Davies was unfortunate in being out l.b.w. to Jennings. T. L. Stewart alter scoring the same number of runs as Davies was caught and bowled by Wickens. Thus with two wickets down for a dozen runs the outlook for the home men was not bright. Percy Rees then joined Warner, and the score increased rapidly. When I the score stood at 44 the game had to be abandoned owing to the heavy rain. Warner batted well and was not out with 20 to his credit. Percy Rees being not out with 14.

A Ready Navy LETTER FROM A LLANELLYITE. Quite a large number of Llanelly boys are serving in the Navy. One of them is Mr. W. H. Charles, chief shipwright on the "Andromache," a brother of Mr. Walter Charles, of the Llanelly Harbour Trust. Writing from Sheerness, Mr. Charles says:— When we returned from leave, the ex- citement in barracks was such that we, were all detailed to go back to our re- spective ships with all possible speed. I It took me about three hours to get to mine, which was laying at the Nore. I happen to belong to a mine-layer this time and they were busy charging up the mines when I got on board. Now we are back at Sheerness under an hour's notice to leave. We have been working day and night, and are now fully pre- pared for action. Every man is full of intense anxiety that we should strike— and strike now, for this is the time. There is not the slightest fear that we will go under, as without boasting, we can say that we possess the finest navy in the world.

I Regiment of Welsh Horse In response to the appeal of the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, the Mayor of Llanelly has readily consented to assist in the en- rolment of the above Regiment. Men who have been trained in any Mounted Branch of His Majesty's Forces and are no longer liabl eto be called upon to serve in any existing organisation, are urgently wanted. Major W. Bramwell Jones has con- consented to place a room in the Llanelly Territorial Drill Hall at our disposal for enrolment purposes. Early application at the Drill Hall is most desirable. Dated this 4th day of August, 1914. I HENRY W. SPOWART, Town Clerk.

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LTD Motor Coach Service BETWEEN Cwmbwrla, Fforestfach, Kingsbridge, Lough or, Bynea and Llanelly (Town Hall). All Coaches connect at Cwmbwrla with the Electric Cars from and to Swansea. TIME TABLE, JULY 25th, 1914, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS. Elec. Car.Swansea, dep.— 8.10 a.m., 8.55, 9.40, 10.15, 11.0, 11.45, 12.25 p.m., 1.10, 1.55, 2.35, 3,20, 4.5, 4.45, 5.39, 6.15, 6.55, 7.40, 8.25, 9.20. Cwmbwrla—8.25 a.m., 9.10, 9.55, 10.35, 11.20, 12.5 p.m., 12.45, 1.30, 2.15, 2.55, 3.40, 4.25, 5.5, 5.50, 6.35, 7.15, 8.0, 8.45, 9.30. Llanelly Town Hall, arr.-9.25 a.m., 10.10, 10.55, 11.35, 12.20 p.m., 1.5, 1.45, 2.30, 3.15, 3.55, 4.40, 5.25, 6.5, 6.50, 7.35, 8.15, 9.0, 9.45, 10.30. Llanelly Town Hall, dep.—9.30 a.m., 10.15, 11.0, 11.40, 12.25 p.m., 1.10, 1.50. 2.35, 3.20, 4.0, 4.45, 5.30, 6.10, 6-55, 7-40, 8.20. 9.5, 9.50, 10.35. Cwmbwrla—10.30 a.m., 11.15, 12.0, 12.40 p.m., 1.25, 2.10, 2.50, 3.35, 4.20, 5-0, 5.45, 6.30, 7.10, 7.55, 8.40, 9-20, 10.5, 10.50, 11.35. Elec. Car.—Swansea, arr.-10.40 a.m., 11.25, 12.10 p.m., 12.50, 1.35, 2.20, 3.0, 3.45, 4.30. 5.10, 5.55, 6.40, 7.20, 8.5, 8.50, 9.30, 10-20, 11.5, 11.50. TUESBAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS. Elec. Car.Swansea, dep.— 8.10 a.m.,8.55, 9-40. 10.15, 11-0, 11.25, 11.50, 125 1.0, 1-30, 2.0, 2.35, 3.10, 1.40, 4.10, 4.45, 5.20, 5-50, 6.201, 6.55, 7.30, 8.0, 8.30, 9.10, 9.40, 10-10. Cwmbwrla-8.25, a.m., 9.10, 9.55, 10.35, 11-20, 11.40, 12.10 p.m., 12.45, 1.20, 1.50, 2.20, 2.55, 3-30, 4-0, 4.30, 5.5, 5.40, 6.10, 6.40, 7.15, 7.50, 8.20, 8.50, 9.30, 10.0. 10.30. Llanelly Town Hall, arr.-9.25 a.m., 10.10, 10.55, 11.35, 12.20 p.m., 12.40, 1.10. 1.45, 2.20, 2.50, 8.20, 3-55, 4.30, 5.0, 5-30, 6.5, 6.40, 7.10, 7.40, 8.15, 8.50, 9.20, 9.55, 10.30, 11.0. 11.30. Llanelly Town Hall, dep.-9.30 a.m., 10.15, 11.0, 11.40, 12.25 p.m., 12.45, 1.15, 1-50, 2.25. 2.55. 3.25, 4.0, 4.35, 5.5, 5.35, 6.10, 6.45, 7.15, 7.45, 8.20, 8.55, 9.25, 9.55, 10.35, 11.5, 11.35. Cwmbwrla—10.30 a.m.. 11.15, 12.0, 12.40, p.m., 1.20, 1.45, 2.15, 2.50, 3.25, 3.55, 4.25, 5.0. 5.35, 6.5, 6.35, 7.10, 7.45, 8.15. 8.45, 9.20, 9.55, 10.25, 10.55, 11.35, 12.5, 12.35. Elec. Car.—Swansea, arT.-I0.40 a.m.,11.25, 12.10 p.m., 12.50, 1. 30, 1.55, 2.25, 3.0, 3.35, 4.5, 4-35, 5-10, 5.45, 6.15, 6.45, 7.20. 7.55, 8.25, 8.55, 0.30, 10.5, 10. 35, 11.10, 11-50 12-20, 12-50 SUNDAY SERVICE. I Elec. Car.—Swansea, dep.,—11.40 a.m.. 12.20 p.m., 1.5, 1.45, 2.25, 1.10, 3.55, 4.35, 5.20, 6.5, 6.45, 7.30, 8.15, 8.55. Cwmbwrla—11.55 a.m., 12.35 p.m., 1.20, 9.5, 2.45, 3.30, 4.15, 4.55, 3.40, 6.25, 7.5, 7.50. 8.35. 9.15. Llanelly Town Hall, arr.-12.55 p.m., 1.35, 2.20. 3.5, 3.45, 4.30, 5.15,. 5.55, 6.40, 7.25, 8.5. 8.50, 9.35, 10.15. Llanelly Town Hall, dep.—1.0 p.m., 1.40, 2.25, 3.10, 3.50, 4.35, 5.20, 6.0, 6.45, 7.30, 8.10, 8.55, 9.40, 10.20. Cwmbwrla—2.0 p.m., 2.40, 3.25, 4.10, 4.50, 5.35, 6.20, 7.0, 7.45, 8.30i 9.10, 9 55, 10.40. 11.20. Swansea, arr. elec. car.—2.10 p.m., 2.50, 3.35, 4.20, 5.0, 5.45, 6.30, 7.10; 7.55, 8.40, 9.20, 10.10. 10.55, 11.35. FARES: Llanelly (Town Hall) to Lewis Arms, 3 £ d.; Loughor (Ship and Castle),. 4«!; Loughor (Red Lion), 5d; Kingsbridge, 6d.; Garden Village, 6¡d; Garngoeh, 7§«i. Ystrad Road, 8d.; Cadle Schools and P olioo Station. Illd.; Fforestfach and Mile End, 91d. Cwmbwrla, lOd. Children over Three Years of age must be paiii for. DAVID JAMES, GENERAL MANAGER. A Fleet of Cars (Including 7 Seater Touring Cars—Laudaulettes). FOR HIRE For Town or Country FROM C. H. FERRIDAY, 15 Coleshill Terrace, LLANELLY. | 'PHONE No. 44 I Moderate Terms. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Careful and Experienced Drivers Only Kept. LONDON A PROVINCES DISCOUNT CO.. LTD. IMMEDIATE CASH ADVANCES £10 to £,1000 are privately completed at 24 hoar, notice on your simple promise to reps,, without preliminary fees. Can or wrt- to the. Manager, W. 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