Llanelly Star

EXAMINATION SUCCESS. I 'd. 1.1. :i ,L Miss Freda Hughes, "Enfield," C(iles-. 1.;1 t"lTacp, is to be congratulated on her winning the Cambridge higher certificate, 1st class honours, with distinction in Greek, European and English History. The Lord Mayor has presented to each of the principal Council Education Com- mittees throughout the country a copy of Mr. F. O. Salisbury's picture of "John Corn well, V.C., in H.M.S. Chester. which was pamted for the Admiralty and is in the Royal Academy Exhibition.

DEATH OF MR. THOMAS DAVIS. j vOne of the oldest butchers in the town; passed away yesterday in the person of Mr. Tom Davies, Station road. Deceased who was 73 years of age had been in in- different health for some time. He was widqly known throughout the town and district, and carried on a successful busi- ness. He leaves a widow and six grown up daughters, one of whom is married to P.C. Tom Evans, the ex-Welsh inter- national forward. -???-  —  ?. .?

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE. Every member is expected to attend thf parade at the Drill Hall on Monday evening at 7.30 sharp, in plain clothes. In connection with the formal opening of Stebonheath Hospital by Brigadier General Carter, C.B., C.M.G., on Tuesday' members are requested to parade at hospi- tal not later than 6 p.m., in uniform, without belts or haversacks. 1- E. D. Jones, Supt. I

GRIEVANCES OF INSURANCE AGENTS. The adjourned meeting of the local in- surance agents was called for the purpose | of discussing the war bonus question. j There was a good attendance, and it was decided to further adjourn the matter so as to secure full information as to what was being done in other centres. The meeting will he held on Thursday at 7.VO at Oxen street Mission Room. j

  DOCS, THE GOVERNMENT AND DOCS. ? The Chancellor of the Exchequer an- nounces that it is not his intention to in- crease the taxation 011 dogs. Since he 1 spoke on the Budget the administrative machinery has been strengthened in re- spect of stray dogs, shows have been pre- hibitcd, and.thg use of bread and flour for j food has been stopped. There has been a considerable reduction in kennels, and after September 8th no puppies will be i registered by the club during the war ex- cept under special license, and foxhounds have been reduced by 40 to 50 per cent.

MOTHERS! I Do you want your little Children to look" well end feel strong, then give them Dr. Carter;s Children's Nourisher. It is an Ideal Tonic, pleasant to take.) Children taking this Nourisher for a short time becom strong vigorous and happy. I/ll per Bottle. Sole Agent— JOHN GOWER, M.P.S. (From London and Cheltenham ), Chemist and Phar. macist, Vaughan. Street, Llanelly. >

!Qa e ? —— -— .-?-?. — D. MORRIS, M.P.S. i!i.& .t j Dispensing and Family Chemist, MARKET STREET, (N ear V in t' s ), 1f. AN E L- Y. < London and Colonial experience in firsts class Pharmacies, and for four years pernor Pharmacist to a large firsa oi I Chemists in South Africa. All goods of the hight-est quality and lowest possible trices. PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY DIS- FENSED BY D.M. PERSONALLY. .Telephone 116.

I Railwaymen's Wages. PROPOSAL TO END TRUCE WITH COMPANIES. i Owing to the continued rise in food • prices, the executive of the National Union of Railwaymen are being pre.ss.ed; to give six weeks' notice to railway com- panies terminating the truce, and to open negotiations for the conversion of los. a week war bonus into permanent vaages, with a further 10s. a week advance all round.

I PRESENTATION TO MR. WOOLLEK. I Mr. W. G. Woolley, secretary to the Conservative Club, having joined the Colours, the members met at the Club on Saturday to show their appreciation of his services^ Mr. W. Y. Nevill, J.P., pre- sided over the interesting gathering, and in making the presentation of a wristlet watch and wallet to Mr Woolley, referred in eulogistic terms to his fait-hfifi and valued services to the Club, and also to the Conservative Association of the United Boroughs. Warm tributes were also paid by Messrs. J. Wigley Griffiths, M. C-orbin, E. Jones, G. P. Lewis, D. Hallam, W. Cottle, W. Itees, J. Langdon, J. Bevan and B. Thomas, all of whom ex- pressed the hope that their popular secre- tary would soon be hack again in iheir midst. Mr. Woolley suitably responded.

GREENFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH. SUNDAY SCHOOL Anniversary Set vices JULY 22nd, 1917. Preacher: Rev. CWILYM DAVIES (Abergavenny). Services: Morning, 11; Afternoon 2.15: Evening, 6.30. Collections in aid of the Sunday Sc-hool Funds.

BIRTH. WILLIAMS.—On Monday last, at Wal- pole House, Acton Park, London, to Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Williams (nee Anita Parry), a son.

Swept into the Sea. I ■— » I BOY DROWNED NEAR RCNHY PORT I. PIER. I A gloom was east, over Burry Port en Thursday night- when it became known that a lad of eight years had been drowned near the Pier Head. It seems that two boys. Jack Pullman (8), Castle- Buildings, Burry Port, and Alfred Butt (1), Springfield terrace, Burry Port, were standing near the breakwater at about 8 o'clock when an incoming wave caught them and washed both into the snrf. Discharged Soldier's Bravery. I Some distance away there was a dis- charged soldier named Frank Hills, who hearing the question being asked amongst those who were near at the time as to who could swim, without hesitation rushed to the spot and jumped in. He was success- ful in saving Butt, who was taken in an unconscious condition to the Harbour View Hotel near by, where for two vhours 'artificial respiration was applied by Dr. J. H. Williams and others, fortunately with good results. Butt's father is serv- ing with the' Forces in Egypt. Praise is high of the courageous action of Hills, who resides at 20, Woodbrook terrace, Burry Port, and is a locomotive driver. It is stated he is a native of Newport. Washed cut to Sea. rp- to the time of writing the body of the unfortunate lad who was drowned had not been recovered, and it is presumed his body has been washed out, as the tide was cn the turn at the time. Much sym- pathy i-s felt for the relatives.

I Charge of Loitering. I I A BURRY PORT CASE. I At the West Wales Munitions Tribunal a bogey runner was summoned for unduly loitering after .the legal dinner hour. The prosecution stated that the man was 15 minutes or more longer than the time allowed for breakfast. I The defence was that the man went to the meal, left, and came back for a pair of overshoes, which, seeing that he was working in the danger area were abso- lute necessities. He had also to be searched in the meantime. Ho was not more than two iiiintitez, after the other men. He suggested that the foreman had brought this action against him out of malice, as he gave evidence against him in a previous case. In fact the foreman I approached him in the street in Burry Port, and said: "You are only making it worse for yourself. You will be on nights next week, instead of mornings; I'll make you turn hy the heels of the foot (by which he meant he would have his eyes on defendant. By Mr. Jonah Charles We cannot get shor's. I found these shoes and went to work. There is no one to go to if we have no overshoes; we have to hunt for them. Mr. Charles Things are very lax if that is so. The Chairman: Do you suggest that there is no one in charge. Defendant: No one. After short retirement, the tribunal unanimously decided to convict, and fined defendant 10s. as ti warning to others. To-* Chairman added that with regard to the charge made against the foreman, they were not prepared to accept the evi- dence in support of the 'charge.

Stebonheath Hospital FORMAL OPENING NEXT TUESDAY. I The formal opening of Stebonheath Military Hospital will take place on Tues- day evening next at 6.30. The ceremony will be performed by Brigadier-General Carter, C.B., C.M.G., who will be sup- ported by Lord Plymouth, representing the St. John Ambulance, Sir James Hills- Johnes, Lady Howard, Mr. John Hinds, M.P., Lord-Lieutenant of the County, Mr. David Williams, High Sheriff, Ald. D. James Davies, Mayor of Llanelly, and others. At the close Brigadier-General Carter will inspect the local companies of the V.T.C. Here is one for you to try in your spare time. Take the year in which you were horn. and to this add the year of your marriage, and to that how long married, and to this amount, your age at the pre- font Divide this total by two and get the year in which the war will end—that is, somebody told jijs it would—try it and see.

I Mun'tion Welter £. II I Asleep. L --0, A SHIFT OF 22 HOURS. A motor attendant employed at a local munition factory was proceeded against at the South-West Wales Munitions Tri- bunal for sleeping on duty. Two constables, one wearing three "wounded" stripes, said they found the man sleeping on a f(r.,Il in the motor- tractor room at 11.30 p.m. When roused he seemed rather excited. 22 Hours per shift. A foreman engineer said that once every month motor attendants had to work 22 hours per shift—19 hours with- out intermission. This man's duties were very important, and if he failed or ne- glected then a lire cr an accident might occur.. In reply to the Chairman, witness said it w.as necessary for these long hours on account of the difficulty with regard to railway "transport. He admitted, how- ever, that this could have been overcome byvthe company. There were also por- tions of the building in which defendant would have been made sleepy by fumes. Defendant said he weiv into the room and sat on a bench near the door. He had been into a room 15a; where there were sulphuric acid fumes, and they affected -his head. He did not intend to sleep, but it was "against natir-e" to try and keep awake. had been up since 4.30 in the mcrnlng. He only sat down i; 11.20 p.m. and the police came at 11.30. Recalled, the constable said defendant was sleeping near a partition. His coat was under his head and he was in a very da-r, acrous place. Migt have been Electrccyted. He might easily have been electrocuted as he was lying with his feet near the switchboard, and if a switch was on, and his foot 'touched it, he uuld have re- ceived 400 or 500 volts. The Tribunal unanimously Agreed to convict, but in view of the circumstances, decided not to punish, in, tc dismiss the boy with a caution. The Chairman said there were extenua- ting circumstances. Defendant being only a growing lad required plenty of sleep. Commenting on ihe fact that it was necessary for men to work 24 hours, or perhaps 19 hours, he said this was ad- mittedly not due to shortage of a labour supply, but was a question of transport. He did not think that they should work such hours, particularly growing lads. He I thought the transport difficulty should be overcome It was a serious offence, as it meant danger to his workmates, there- fore it was imperative arrangements should be made. In conclusion, the munition worker was quite as important as the soldier.

I Big Reduction in the Price of Bread. QUARTERN LOAF TO BE SOLD AT 9d. On Friday evening the Food Controller announced that it has been decided, as from att early date, to standardise the price of flour in such manner as to enable bread to be sold under normal circum- stances at fid. per quartern loaf. The Food Controller will make a further statement on these matters next week.

I BANK HOLIDAY EISTEDDFOD. There is every indication that the Children's Eisteddfod at'Llanelly on Bank Holiday will be a huge success. Entries are already coming in from all parts, and it is evident" that the children are looking forward eagerly to the event. Competi- tors arc reminded that the closing date for compositions, sketches, and sewing work is next Saturday, July 28th. Efforts should he sent to Mr. G. E. Williams, 32, Glevering street. Names of competitors in music and recitations should be in hand by August 1st. Those unable to ob- tain copies of the piano solos are referred to Messrs. Thompson and Shackell and Mr. W. B. Nield, who have them on sale.

Another Bathing Tragedy TWO YOFNG MEN DROWNED LAST NIGHT. Last night Burry Port sustained an- other shock when it became known that two young men had been drowned while bathing near tl?e pier. The victims of this tragedy are .— Griffith R. Jones (19), New street, Burry Port,—junior chemist at the Pem- brey Factory. He came to Burry Port in October from Blaenau Ffestiniog, where he was engaged as a pupil teacher. Richard Morris (26), Mansel street, process worker at the Pembrey Factory., His parents reside at-Treorch- It' appears that the young fellows went bathing last night off the pier where a strong current was running. They soon got into difficulties and the lifebelt which hangs on the pierhead for use m cases of emergency was thrown to them, 'but neither of the men was able to avail him- self of it. Meanwhile. Pilot W. James and Dockman Groom rowed to the spot in a'boat, but before this, the unfortunate men had been carried away and were not ,"gain seen. Up to this morning, their bodies had 'not been recovered. Lookers on say that one of the bathers was trying to save the other who had got into difficulties, and that but for this, he would have been able. to swim to safety himself. I

CARMARTHENSHIRE LICENSING AWARDS. The Carmarthenshire Licensing Com- pensation Authority sat at the Shire-hall, Carmarthen, yesterday, to consider the licences of seven public houses which had been referred. The authority decided to award compensation as follows;- Volunteer Stores, Carmarthen: £ 320 to the owners (Messrs. Buckley, Ltd., Llan- elly), the only parties interested. New Inn, St. Clears: £ 160 to the owner (Mrs. James, Kidwelly), £ 120 to the" levees (Felinfool Brewery Co., Ltd,) and £ 30 to the tenant (Mr. J. M. Parry). The solicitor representing the local parties was Mr. Martin R. Richards, Llanelly. The valuers in the cases were Mr T. R. Mills, Llanelly, Mr John Evans, Cardigan, and Mr. J. Morgan, Carmar- then. The awards in all cafes were accepted, with the exception of that in regard to the Volnteer Stores, Mr. Martin R. Richards, for Messrs. Buckley's Ltd., statihg chat he -would appeal to the In- land Revenue Commissioners. The Surrey Education Committee have appointed a half-time school dentist at a salary of £ 150 per annum and travelling expenses. I

Plucky Munition Worker. BRAVERY AT A LOCAL FACTORY. The following appears in yesterday's I Parliamentary papers:— Mr. Robinson asked the Minister of Munitions whether his attention has been called to the case of Mr. Ivor Pugh, who, when working at a munition factory in South W ales, noticed a bucket of explo- sive catching fire and carried it into the open, where it exploded, seriously in- juring him, and whether, in view of the fact that many lives $were saved by this action, and also much property, ade- quate compensation will he awarded Mr. j Pugh for injuries received. Sir L. Worthington Evans, who replied writesThe case referred to has been brought to the notice of my hon. friend. The evidence shows that Mr. Pugh's action resulted in averting material damage and possibly loss of life. He is receiving the maximum compensation allowable under the Workmen's Compen- sation Act, and my hon. friend is con- sidering the question of suitable recogni- tion of his plucky conduct.

Recipe for Rheumatism And All Uric Acid Complaints. Take 1 teaspoonful of FFYNNON SALT in half a pint of hot water every morning before breakfast. FFYNNON SALT clears the brain, heart, liver and kidneys, and neutral- ises both Uric and Bilic Acids, and so effectively clears the system of all troublesome eornploints. It is sold by Chemists and Grocers everywhere or direct from Evan Jones, Chemist I Llanelly. Is. per 8-oz. tin.

I Sad Road Fatality. I PEMBREY LICENSEE RUN OVER. Mr. W. W. Brodie conducted an in- quest at Burry Port on Thursday con- cerning the death of James Black (39). the licensee of the Butchers Arms, Burrv Port. D. J. Lewis, 48, Mayor street, Swan- sea, motor van driver's assistant in the employ of Messrs. D. Jones and Co. Ltd, Swansea, said that on July loth he was assisting the driver of a steam lorry, con- veying a load of provisions from Swansea to Pembrey. Vi itness was sitting in front with the driver. The total weight cf the lorry and load would be about 5 tons. When going down towards Moreb farm witness saw the deceased coming frcm behind on the right hand side, and told the dnter there was a man closing in on them and to stop the engine, that they had either hit him off or he was under. The driver stopped the engine and the lorry was pulled up within two yards. Wit- ness got down and saw the man's head under the boiler part of the engine. Wit- ness got the jack ready and went for a doctor. There was nothing they could have done to avoid the accident. They were travelling at the rate of 3 or 4 miles an hour. A verdict of "accidental death" was returned. v

I New Beer on Sale. -————- f "MORE PALATABLE THAN WAS ERPECTED." The new beer of a lower gravity than that hitehrto sold which the Government has permitted to be brewed in order to allay the widespread dissatisfaction caused by the restrictions on the output of beer, was on sale for the first time yesterday. The new beverage is necessari- ly much lighter than that to which the public have been accustomed, but so long as it is supplied in good condition the beer seems likely to secure a fairly ready sale. "A good deal of criticism was passed ■ n the new brew yesterday, and the general opinion was that the beer was decidedly more palatable than had been expected. The fact that it is cheaper than stronger beer will be a consideration w ltn many people, whilst for those who have a taste for alcohol it will be decided- ly preferable to mineral waters, which, at frequent periods, have been the only drinks obtainable.

I'. Parcels for Soldiers. I I FREE POSTAGE ARRANGED. Some time ago Mr. T.-P. Jones, Bryn- rodyn, advocated getting a town fund for sapplying. comforts to those serving their country, and sent to the Mayor a cheque for .StO towards it. A public meeting was subsequently held, and it Was ascertained that gifts were already being sent through various channels, and a resolution was passed suggesting that a more efficient distribution would be se- cured if the different agencies at work were co-ordinatpd and all gifts despatched from one centre. Some of the committees were averse to taking this course, and the matter has not been carried further. Mr T. P.Jones has now authorised the Mayor to utilise his subscription of EIO tov.-ai-cl,,s paying postages on parcels sent to sold- iers and sailors by these people who can ill afford it. Parents who desire to make use of this generous offer are therefore requested to send their parcels to the Town Clerk's department at the Town Hall, from where they will he duly des- patched, postage paid, to their destin- ation.

TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION Two FURNISHED ROOMS to Let; Kitchen and Bedroom suite: young married couple, no children. Apply tar Office. \17ANTED, LADY, as Receptionist or 'i.' ,.r> C?t1{)1:I,' Improver. Apply, MeLucas and Co.. Voughar. :2. AN I ED, W OMAN for I I l; -'J.i. lr ,u- ur('h, '1 Al-JJdy, Star Office.

I ASTERISKS. I Lady Stepney and, Lady Howard are I -staying at Tenby. • • « • I A piece of wreckage 200ft. long was washed up at Bwlehygwynt ?sterday. I ? Llanelly has now five military crosses to its credit. The next must be a V.C. I Leonard Dunning inspected the police for the Llanelly division yesterday. I There have been some exciting incidents out in the bay during the past week with ¡.. 'n +, L __1. a .001 o. gun fire. We hear whispers of d'saster to a suomarme—but must say no more. One of the pictures illustrating the King's visit to France shews his Majesty shaking hands with a Llanelly lieutenant who was recently awarded the Military Cross. The increase cf 2s. Gd. a week to old age pensioners will come into cperation on August 10th. A statement :s to be published indicating who are entitled to it and who are not. < A local picnic Cll Tuesday is likely to be followed by important results. We hear of one proposal cf marriage which marked the dev. No doubt it touched a responsive "chord" if there was the right sort of "ring" about. After the last air raid over London the following "englyn" was received: Dyma dd -1 o le yw hwn,—urwy'r dydd Tua'r wybien edrychwn. A phan ddaw y "bombs" a'u swn, Yn dvlisymwth symndvrn. A fashionably dressed lady in the West End was last week wearing a reproduc- tion of the Weish national hat. Shape, colour, size, and height were correct, but the material instead of being beaver, was oi a gauzy texture. It was most be- coming. < < There v. as tail, at the meeting of the Burry Port Council about certain terri ble consequences if a num ber of ob- structive posts were removed. One mem- ber, emulating the example of Lord Milner exclaimed "Oh, the con- sequences." » 2nd Lieut. J. W iliiams, who has been awarded the Military Cross is now at Lady Coopot s Hospital, ~V\ mchester, suffering from gun shot woundr, in the right hand and left thigh. We are glad to learn that he is making satisfactory progu-ss. hen doctors disagree, wnai are we to do? .A lie ell sed victualler claims that more poison is sold by grocers tl,n hy the breweries. The greatest curse of the age, he says. is tea. Shades oi I 'ov. per! Will someone please tell us if cold water is an intoxicant ? < A young lady cyclist who is kecnly anxious for an admirer, had a very narrow escape from being run by a tramcar en Monday night, but fort irate- ly she saved herself by clinging affection- ately to tiie neck of a gentleman who was in the vicinity, much to the amusement of the car passengers. < Two men wvre arguing i.O-jut the nationality of a man of then- acquaint- ance. Not being able to decide, they re- ferred the question to an Iioshiian who wa.s passing. "Say, Pat," one asked, "if English parents have a son born in France would he be a Frenchman "Arrah now," said Pat, "if a cat should have kittens' in the oven would they be biscuits r" Though Rugby football was practically non-existent in South Wales last winter, the Welsh troops had first-class matches, behind the lines in France when they were- in rest camps. Some of these matches were quite equal to the old Welsh inter- town contests, and the Welshmen's love of the game was demonstrated by their continuing to play even when shells were falling around. < Radical changes h.ve been mad- m the- teaching of geography in Llanelly schools uiing The last f(2' "?rs. ?..? "H..? Inspectors points ut that ti ?.'— }? snch a variety of ,nt (>x_ -«K.cd treatment can be g-;? ? ?.s Dhysical leatures, s,„ h f?s t ( .rtIOI1 between wind and weather, nr i tho ru:e of its industries. As children bcciiiomore interested in their own surroundings it becomes, interesting and nrnf:+rM« t-j in- con;oanso:is bet wee:) themselves and people living in distant- c.ou-and under different conditions.