Llanelly Star

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I School as Hospital I H STEBONIIEATH FOR WOUNDED I SOLDIERS. i I The Borough Education Committee a couple of months ago decided for the I second time to place at the disposal of the military authorities Stebonheath School. On the first occasion the school, which would provide accommodation for 300 wounded was rejected, preference being given to the offer of Pare Howard Mansion, which was eventually converted into a hospital, and accommodates fifty wounded. We now understand that Stebonheath, or rather the departments, of the new school, not already in use, has betn accepted and will shortly be opened under the auspices of the St. John Am- hulance Association. There are at the present time over fifty lady members of the local St. John Association, So that ample voluntary aid can be obtained. The Commandant is Miss Brodie. I

I Tinplaters & the Tribunal > The position cf tinplaters was again re- ferred to at the meeting of the Borough Tribunal on Thursday When the case of a young rollerman was under considera- tion the Chairman (Aid. H. D. Rees ) Pointed out that the Reserved Occupa- tions Ccmmittee were considering the '"uses of tinplaters in general. Th? Military Representative (Aid. N. Griffiths) I object to that. We have '"eceived no intimation on the matter at i the Drill Hall. ¡ The Chairman A report of the pro- (.ee(iings appea,,ed in the newspapers, I we are told Aid. Griffiths: We might be told that the muon was made of green cheese, but It does not follow that that would be the All I can say is that we have re- « "ved no intimation from the War Coun- --n the subject. e Chairman said that an invitation b? tt(>nded to the Tinplate CorH'iliation I j Sended to the Tinplate Conciliation r,' attend a meeting of the Re- j Ve ^upations Committee in Lon-  )"llptios Committe'£' in I,on- ■do' ?"? '"?? ?? so, the suggestion be- ino- th" ''v? t111plaers, in view of the ? P?ba..ilit c men being required for the ??n? "?r ?" ),teel should ?ot be called It w? decided to „ fortTii-h-t.. totl)o-ie the case for ? ft?o?r? tinp?Th-?-t.

APPOINTMF^T OF opftL I I JURNALIST. An appointment on the staff of the I Press Association, which perorms the Work of the Admiralty, War Office and Press Committee, has been secured by Mr. Gwilym Davies of the "South Wales Pres," Mr Davies was a popular young .,townsman and held in high esteem by a ?"'?:? circle of friends, and this was s;'m- bolized by the many presentations given h'm before his departure for London. ?e.sterd?y evening, at the "South Wales Press" offices, he was presented with a handsome gold watch, inscribed: "Pre- to 1II, Gwilym Davies hy the Managing Director and Staff of the '^(>uth Wales Press,' Llanelly, as a mark of esteem, October 13th, 1916." The I)eputy in handing over the pre- t station said that Mr. Davies had been Ith them for many years, and those iHo had come in contact with him had learned to respect him. Mr. Dmies was ?so the recipient of a token from the j \l()al journalists. >

Lighting Restrictions at Llanelly. o ——— To the Editor of the "Star." I Sir, I notice in to-day's Press a question put by the Borough Member to the Home Secretary in reference to the Lighting liesti-ictioiis in the town. This subject had already been keenly discussed at our last meeting of the Tradesmen's Associa- tion, at which Supt. Jones was present. AVe had previously sent a deputation to him on the matter, and assured him that as an Association, we should do all in our power to make his task of carrying out this Order as easy and pleasant as possible. As an Association we have not as yet approached the Borough Member, but we are pleased to see he has already moved in the matter. Since the advent of shorter evenings, the effect of this Order has undoubtedly been keenly felt both by the public and tradesmen. It is inevitable that incon- venience should be caused here as else- where, and much as we feel the effects of the conditions resulting from the regula- tions we recognize that it is our duty tto carry out the law and uphold the police in their duty which possibly is not alto- gether a pleasant one. ¡ From the reply of the Home Secretary it is evident he is prepared to consider any argument in favour of modifying any hardship that may be due to over zealous carrying out of the regulations. Although it is too much to expect any concession to Llanelly that is not granted to other towns, we feel that something could be d<yie to mitigate the inconvenience and danger of the darkness of the streets, and it is our intention to follow eup a resolution carried at our last meeting to the effect that, with the Chief Constable's permission and with his discretion, street lamps should be lighted up to 10 o'clock each night. This we understand could be granted by the Home Office, and if we obtain this concession we shall have gone a long way to mitigate much of the in- convenience at present experienced. I am communicating with the Borough I Member on the matter, and feel sure that such a concession will be ap- preciated by the general public, the tradesmen, and not least by the police themselves. From my personal experience of Supt. Jones, and conversations I have had with him. I am satisfied he is most anxious to meet the wishes of the community, and -?'  ?t Ms instructions contained In this Order \ntb tne .?? ?ssi? hid,ion and he would, I feel sure, be one of the lirst to welcome any concession that could be obtained on the lines suggested. r am hoping that when our application is considered with the-geographical posi- tion of Llanelly, and cur distance from the danger zone, that our claim for this consideration will be sympnthetically considered and readily acceded to. J I am, etc., Stepney street, Stepney street, THOMAS BLAY. Llanelly.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. I"-t .lè. _'l'. _A Mr. John West, 52, Bigyn Hill, desire to thank the friends who sent messages j of sympathy in their bereavement, and also the senders of floral tributes. Will they please accept this inent. j

NOTES OF THE DAY. From our London Correspondent. RUMANIA. Enry eye is directed to the Balkans where Rumania is being menaced by the advance of a composite force under the able Falkenhayn, at the same time that another gifted German general, Macken- sen, is operating against the little king- dom in the Dobrudja. The Rumanian army is an excellent one and it is well- officered. But much depends on its muni- tion supplies. If it is well-provided with artillery all will go well. If not Rumania may have critical times ahead. Ger- many is evidently hent on delivering a knock-out blow at our newest Ally. It is for that purpose that she has sent two of her greatest generals to lead armies against this little Balkan state. If Ru- mania could he overthrown, the event would have an exhilarating effect on opinion in Germany, where war-weari- ness is now the predominant feeling. Moreover it wou ld consolidate German power in the Balkans, I ALLIES MUST HELP. Every sentiment of honour as well as of self-interest calls upon the Allies to help Rumania in this extremity. Eng- land and France are shut away from her by Bulgaria. Only Russia is in direct contact with her. We may he sure that Russia will do everything in her power to assist her new Ally. The question is not ,:r) much one of men as of munitions. Given.inefficiency of guns and ammuni- tion, Rumania, will he able to hold her own. The next few weeks will be anxious ones for her may they also prove glorious weeks in her history! There can he little douht that our own armies and those of France, Russia and Italy will prosecute a simultaneous offen- sive against the enemy on all fronts so as to prevent the liberation of German troops from other theatres of war. That indirect help will he of some advantage to the hard-pressed Rumanians. MR. LLOYD CEORCE AND THE BOROUGH MEMBER. Mr. Lloyd George castigated Mr. Llew- elyn Williams on Thursday in the House of Commons without severity but in a sort of stern paternal The member for Llanelly had declared that so far as this country Ts concerned the war is a just one, even a holy onp. He then pro- ceeded to criticize the Government's manner of raising men and denounced conscription. Mr. Lloyd George in reply said that without the Military Service Act we -could not have carried on the war it had yielded a very substantial n Tim hor of men tor the army: that wuÐ its justification. Then turning on his old comrade, the W ar Minister said he could understand a pacificist taking Mr. Wil- liams' line. What he cannot understand is why a man who professes to believe thoroughly in the war should yet try to impede its successful prosecution. "I have no belief," said Mr. Lloyd George, "in this -ort of criticism. 'Personally, I am ill favour of the war; I believe it is righteous; I want it to be carried on; but for Heaven's sake do not do any- thing to win it.' it must he admitted that the carping tone of Mr. Williams' Remarks merited this rebuke. PROBLEM OF MAN POWER. The Cabinet is giving its attention now to the probable needs of the Army next year. Available supplies, actual and prospective, are sufficient to carry us on to the spring of 1917; but if the British Armies are to be kept up to full strength throughout next year we shall have to tap new sources of supply, lhis problem of man-power is a very difficult one, be- cause of the competing demands of muni- tions. Ireland is the only part of the kingdom where there is a large reservoir of men which could be tapped without j impairing the productivity of munition works. It is a calamity-fur which the Government is chiefly to blame,—that recruiting iu Ireland is" paralyzed. But the notion that the How of men from Ire- land could be increased by conscription is sheer madness. We have exasperated Ireland by our blundering methods let us take care that we don't infuriate her.

THE MILITARY TRIBUNAL'S FUNNY .I WAYS. To tho Editor of the "Star." Sir, What in the world can be at the hot- tom of the Military Tribunal's incon- sistencies ? Strapping young men in the teaching profession are readily granted exemption, whilst workers in trades are dealt with, not only summarily, but un- kindly. The military representative will at times insist with a very serious mien on the necessity for single men under 30 to be compelled to join the Army, but many of the same are excused on the ground of imaginary hardships, Wl "e no hardship exists. I know of cases where barhers who have wives and children are j told to hold themselves in readiness to go, whilst a single man barber of 23 years of age, in the upper part of the town, with not a soul dependent on him, is continually exempted. What is the ex- planation '? ■ In other trades the same anomalies could be cited, but since the military representative himself has de- clared that barbers are unnecessary during war time, it is difficult to under- stand why a married barber of 35 should go, and an unmarried one, in the hey- j day of youth, remain. It seems to me that things are rotten somewhere, and I am surprised that some of the Tribunal s i glaring injustices have not evoked the strongest comments in the press. I I am, etc., I HAIK-LL 1.

PARK CHURCH. Anniversary. Services TO-MORROW AND MONDAY. I Preacher: DR. GOODRICH viC. UU1Jl\lt,;u ?&. t  5. J (Formerly of Manchester) Services:—Sunday, 11 a.m. and 630 p.m. Monday, 7.;)0 p.m. I Subject of Monday evening's So-nion: "THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND MODERN PROGRESS." Collections at each service in aid of the Building Fund. ——————————— —————————— ———— FYNNON SALT is now a standard Medicine in house of the greater part of Wales, it is know n as a Prain Cleaner and as a Liver, Kidney and Blood Cleanser. Sold by Chemists and Grocers everywhere, Is. per 8oz. tin, or direct from Evan Jones, Chemist, Llan- elly. Anniversary services will be held at Adulam Chapel, Felinfoel, to-morrow (Sunday) and Monday evening, when the Rev. John Jenkins, 1.A. (Gwili), will <liciato.

Local Relief Fund. The following amounts have been re- ceived as a result of the Fete held at the Fair Ground on Tuesday last:— £ s d Messrs. By. Studt and Sons 40 0 0 Boy Scouts collections 5 12 1 Mrs. J. North and Sons 1 1 0 Mr. David Boswell 0 10 6 Mr. W. Carlton 0 5 0 Mr. A. Buckley () 5 0 Mr. J. Booth 0 5 0 Mr. A. Matthews 0 5 0 Gipsy Lee 0 5 0 Mr. G. Sheldon 0 3 0 Mr. Phillip Case 0 2 6 Mr. Jolm Neal 0 2 6 Mr. T. Neal 0 2 6 Mr. H. Streets 0 2 0 Mr. H. Crecraft 0 1 0 1:49 10 2 The following subscriptions have been received £ s d Llewelyn John, Esq. 10 10 0 The Daf'en Tinplate Co. Ltd. 21 0 0 Bynea^Steel Works (Company's contribution) 60 0 0 Bynea Steel Works (Employees contribution) 10 0 0 Employees Llanelly Gas Works 11 4 6 Gorse Galvanizing Co. Ltd. 21 0 0 Llanelly Co-operative Society 1 11 G Morfa Employees 3 2 10 Miss C. Davies 2 0 6 Employees of South Wales Pottery 8 19 3

Manitbn Worker Fined I At the West Wales Tribunal a munition worker was charged With having been at the works in an intoxicated condition. A police constable on duty at the works gave evidence to the effect that the defendant smelled strongly of drink. Witness spoke to him of his condition, and said that he should not enter the works in that state. Witness escorted him to the gate of the works. In reply to the police constable, the man said he had only had three or four pints, which he ha.d in the house. Corroborative evidence was called. The Chairman We can do no less than fine, the man £ 2 and 8s. expenses. We look with great disapproval on this kind of conduct. We shall be still more severe in future. C.W.R. MALE VOICE CONCERT. A very attractive programme has been prepared by the G.W.R. Male Voice Party for the sacred concert to he held at the Scouts Hall on Sunday night, the 22nd inst. The concert will be under the patronage of Lady Howard, and all the proceeds are to he handed over to the Llanelly Relief Fund and other, local charities. The party will contribute several items, and the soloists will in- clude Miss Gladys Lloyd Lewis, Mr. Maurice Every, Mr. James Jones, and others. The High Sheriff will be in the chair, admission by silver collection.

TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION WANTED, au IMPROVER or AP- PRENTICE for Ironmongery Business. -1-Ty. Wilkins, Hall Street. RALEIGH Cross-frame CYCLE; 26 in. frame, 30 speed gear, hack pedalling, huh brake, complete; first class condi- tion cost £ 28; offers to Cloke, Bonded Warehouse 'A,' Llanelly. LOST, on Tuesday last, between Box Cemetery and Station, a pair of gold- j-immod PINCENEZ. Finder rewarded on returning same to Star Office.

I Our Dark Streets THE BOROl*GH MEMBER'S I :1 '.J. 'r.i .1 < I QUESTIONS. Mr. Llewelyn Williams asked the War Minister on Thursday questions relating to the lighting restrictions at Llanelly, which he said were mere stringent than in London, and caused unnecessary in- convenience to the public and loss to the tradesmen. Mr. Herbert Samuel (Home Secretary) replied, in a written answer: The restric- tions on shop lighting in Llanelly do not take effect till about an hour and a half after they take effect in London. Apart from this the provisions of the two orders are precisely the same. Tf the honour- able and learned member considers the police in administering the order have goije beyond its requirements and will give me particulars, I shall be glad to make inquiry, but I am informed by the Chief Constable that, in his opinion, the order has been administered reasonaKTy and considerately. A large number of offenders have been dealt with by caution. and the proceedings recently taken were only initiated when the cautions had been found ineffective.

A Feast of Music I — A ?- GRAND OPERA AT HAG GAR'S THEATRE NEXT WEEK. "Mor o gan iw Cymru i gyd." Llanelly is certainly no exception to the general rule, and in amplification of this conten- tion it is only necessary to take a cur- sory glance at the records of the past. Being so musically inclined, it is true to say that joy reigns in the hearts of the inhabitants of both the town and sur- rounding districts at the prospect of hearing once more the famous O'Mara Opera Company whom Mr. Haggar at great expense has hooked for his theatre next week. From their wide and varied repertoire, the O'Mara Coy have selected for production a series of operas which will satisfy the most fastidious critic. Moreover, they are bringing artistes of repute such as Miss Florence Morden, Mr. Wm. Anderson and Mr. Joseph O'Mara, who on the occasion of their pre- vious visit took the place by storm. We are assured that among the other prin- cipals who are certain to win encomiums are Miss Anna Lindser and Miss Jean Gibson. The Company is one of the largest on tour, being over a hundred strong, while the scenery and costumes are positively brilliant. e would ad- vise our readers to book early and thus avoid disappointment.

THEFT OF A WATCH. I AV. B. Jones, a native of North Wales, was charged at the Police Court on j Thursday with stealing a watch, the pro- perty of Walter Wynn. Eliz. Wynn said she was in charge of a stall in the market w hen she saw the defendant approach and take away a watch. She asked him for it bach, and he denied having stolen it. He ran away, and she followed him as far as she could. She missed him hy Yints Palace, and gave information to the police. Det.-Sergt. T. Davies, who arreseted the defendant in Lower Church street, said the man was under the influence of drink. When spoken to defendant denied having the watch, hut on searching him witness found it in his hip pocket. A fine of tl was imposed. f

AS?T% I i-? ?,, S. 'f. r,( "1, j ASTERISKS. Moustaches are no longer compulsory in the British Army. Several words not found in the- dic- tionary were heard at the Burry Port I, Council meeting on Thursday. Seven years ago this wee k the "Star" first shone on a benighted town and dis- trict. It has been shining ever since. During her visit to Llanelly at the end" of the month Mrs. General Booth will ba the guest of Lady Howard at Cilvmaen- llwyd. The Borough Member used to be one of the closest friends of the War Minister. To-day he is one of his most pertinacious critics. On Monday night, Mr. Glynne Jones, B.Sc., H.M. Inspector of Schools, will address the Chamber of Commerce on the War Savings Scheme. Promotion on the field has come to Lance-Corpl. Dan Rees, Rose Cottage, Old road, for his fine work against the huns. Hearty congratulations. The Deputy Chief Constable has in- timated his desire to retire at the end of the war. The "D.C." spent many years of his police service in Llanelly. Everything is going up these days. A penny rate in Llanelly now produces £ 4< 1, as against 1:467 six months ago. The assessable value of the borough is £ 127,402. A local steelworker was heard proudly boasting that Llanelly steel had played a great part in the heroic defence of N-ei-diin. Nov. we knew why the Huns failed there. Dr. Goodrich, the eminent preacher who is to be at Park Church to-morrow and Monday for the anniversary services, will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Nevill over the week end. The many friends of Corpl. Sidney Pryor, 67, Bryn road, will be pleased to hear that he has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He is now in Egypt serving with the 1st 4th Welsh Regiment. They are as busy as bees in the vicinity of the Burry Works just now. A huge shed is going up in record time. For full information as to the use to which this building is to be put, please apply to the Censor. One of-the events of the winter season nt Burry Port will be the production of "The Mikado," the proceeds to go to- "TEe -N ll l ,-a d o, wards the local War Fund. Could not the Llanelly Amateur Operatic Society be resurrected for the same good cause ?

FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE. A marriag? has been arranged, and will take place in London on November 9th, between Hume-Buckley Roderick, lieutenant, Welsh Guards, Special He- serve, eldest son of the late Mr. W. Buckley-Roderick and Mrs. Buckley- Roderick, of Goodig. Pembrey, and Barbara, eldest daughter of the late Lieut.-colonel R. D. Garnons-Williams 3.11d Mrs. Garnons-Williams, of Waunder- wen, Kay.

It was fifteen years ago this week that Mr. Lloyd George addressed a memor- able meeting at Calfaria. In those days, our brilliant countryman was a "pro- Boer," and the use of larger chapels in the town was refused him. A gr,i. deal has happened since then, and to-dny. Mr George stands out as the foremost of ,li)i-o-Britons."

WILL THE PERSO: who picked up a Child's Tan Kid GLOVE on Sunday Murray St. 1; "4 rIlRII?