Llanelly Star

| SOAR, LLANELLI. j Nos Fawrth diweddaf cafodd yr eglwys uchod y fraint o grocsawi dan eraill od aclodau o'r "firing line," sef Trooper David J. Jones a Stoker T. J. Davies. C;j f v, cl cyfarfod arddorchog dan Ivwvdd- iaeth Mr. Davies (gweinidog). Yn y cyfarfod trosglwyddodd Mr. Davies swrn o arian i r ddau frawd gan dclweyd mac y ddau hyn yw yr llfed sydd wedi derbyn anrheg o arian allan o 65 sydd wedi i ymuno a'r fyddin o'r eglwys hon, end y maont hron bob un wedi cael Testament, Diolchodd y ddau frawd yn gynes i'r ain ei itN-nt.

[Missing and officially reported dead over two years sgo, an artiIV-ryman named Fnlbrock has arrived home at « Chatham, on. escape from Gettnany,. j

From the Shell Factory. e I FURTHER GENEROUS CONTRIBU- I BUTIONS TO LOCAL FUNDS. I The employees of the National Shell Factory arc never weary in well-doing. They have set up an enviable record in the matter of helping local Funds, and recently, as the appeneded statement shows, they have made the following contributions :— Local Relief Fund £15 Lady Howard's Prisoners of War Fund £ 5 Stebonheath Hospital £t5 Pare Howard Hospital £ 5 "Star" Cigarette Fund t4 10 We are particuularly grateful for this 1 further aid for our Cigarette Fund which has been in rather low water of late. Our readers will no doubt have noticed fre- quently requests from our boys for cigarettes, and we have met those re- quests as far as farads would permit. Some weeks ago, several hundreds of par- cels cf smokes were sent to soldiers and sailors nominated by the operatives at the Shell Factory. The shoal of acknow- Iledgmeits received show how the gifts I, were appreciated. Statement for eight weeks ending July 20th, 1917:— £ s d To balance in hand 0 10 7 June 2-To amount collected 4 1 11 8— do. 5 6 3} 1.5- do. 5 0 4 22- do. 4 16 5} 29— 3 3 3} July 6— do. 3 3 0} 13- do. 4 7 2 20- 4 7 7 £ 34 16 8 Sept. 14—By contribution to Stebonheath Military Hospital 5 0 0 Sept. 14—By contribution to Pare Howard Hospital 5 0 0 Sept. 14—By contribution to Lady Howard's Prisoners of War Fund 5 0 0 Sept. 14-By contribution to Local Relief Fund .15 0 0 Sept. 14—By contribution to "Star" Cigarette Fund 4 10 0 By balance in hand 0 6 8 £34 16 8 H. R. Morgan, Hon Sec. and Treas. The above accounts have been examined and found correct by the undersigned. Mary Rees, Forewoman. Charles Moakes, Examiner.

.LADIES' RACE AT DAFEN NEXT SATURDAY.

PwII Comforts Committee p -vv Il ?, —— A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. A very successful concert was held at Bethlehem Chapel. Pwll, on Tuesday, under the auspices of the Pwll Comforts Committee, Lady Howard presiding. The Pwll Male Voice Party assisted by local j artistes were responses for the pro- gramme :—Madam Freeman, Miss Betty I Evans, Mr. David Brazed! and Mr. J. B. Jones, whilst the pianoforte accompani- ment was ably performed by Miss Mattie P-.Hvell and Miss Maggie Lewi.. Lady Howard spoke of the work done by the Comforts Committee in support of which the proceeds were devoted. The summer distribution of money had taken place, and acknowledgments had been re- ceived from all the boys who had received the gifts. It was to be hoped that a sub- stantial sum would be realized that night so that the committee might continue j ) their good work for the lads who would be undergoing the hardships of a winter campaign. Following the National Anthem, cm interesting presentation was made to the popular conductor, Mr. Thomas Brazell, j after which the programme was proceeded with. The artistes acquitted themselves admirably, the various items being much appreciated by a delighted audience. The Male oice Party gave several fine selec- tions and reached a rousing climax in their rendering of "The Italian Salad," "The Destruction of Gaza" was also well sung, and the evening's music closed with the Welsh National Anthem, preceded by the usual vote of thanks to those con- cerned in making the event such a huge success. "We are asked to announce that a meet- ing of the Party will be held at Salem on Sunday at 3.30 p.m. I Sunday at r

Cheaper Loaf on Monday I I EXTRA CHAHGES FOn WRAPPING AND DELIVERY. The nine-penny loaf will be introduced on Monday next. Bakers and other re- tailors, seeking compensation for stocks should send a completed form of applica- tion not later than September 18th to the local food o.ffice. Pel-mission to charge higher prices on account of exceptional cost cf transport or working, or for any special or proprietary brandy of lfour or bread owned by bakers, may be applied for and the form may be sent in. at any | date. j

Boy for the Navy. I THEFTS FROM THE MARKET. At the Juvenile Court on Thursday, before Mr. Thomas Jones and Capt. Morton E\ans, Emlyn Toft (14), and ?-1- oi-ton | John Bowen (14), both of Wern road, were- proceeded against for stealing a lady's handbag containing £ 1 3s., a leather purse containing 2s. 4^-d., a bunch of keys, two brass knobs, a tin of brasso, and two insurance stamps. Mr. Ludford appeared for the defence. Beatrice Ilitehings, 21, Dolau fawr, manageress for John Camer, fancy goods dealer at the Atai-lict, stated that on Saturday she left a handbag containing j i'3s. of Mr. Camer's money, and a purse containing 2s. ,1}c1. in the stall. The other .articles were also in the bag. She last ■ saw the bag at about 7 o'clock, and an hour later noticed that it was missing. Witness identified the bag produced as the one which she missed from the stall. Det.-Sergt. Tom Davies stated that on Saturday night he made inquiries, and at 8.45 p.m. saw the defendants at a local cinema. He informed them that he was making inquiries respecting a handbag which had been stolen from the market. Toft said "I know nothing about it." Bowen stated "We took the bag and threw it over the back of the Llanelly Cinema." Witness later found the bag which was empty inside a fence at the back of the Y.M.C.A. buildings. When charged at the Police Station, Toft stated "We took the bag off the stall and divided the money. We had -3s. lOd each." Bowen said "I say the same." Witness searched the defendants and found Is. 6d. and this two insurance stamps on Toft and Is. I d. in the possession of Bowen. Supt. Jones reported that Toft had been before the Court on five occasions, and said that he was the leader of the mischievous boys of the town. The other defendant was before the court nearly four years ago. Mr. Ludford pointed out that all the charges againsb Toft had taken place since the father had joined up. Bowen was fined tl, v,-hile in the case < ? Toft, the Presiding Magistrate said t" at the court had done everything possible for him. This case was such a bad one that they felt that they should do something for the lad's own good. They accordingly adjourned the case to see whether he could join the Navy a measure which was taken in the interest of the boy.

"T ¡- B. W T A An important business meeting of this Society will he held on Tuesday, 18th inst, at 6.30 p.m. in Stepney Rooms. All members are specially requested to attend

A number of Turks are employed on the roads in the Tiverton district of Devon.

:JIt.  P?' ?? ? Honour Z. U I I CAPTAIN DAN DAVIES KILLED IN ACTION. I, i Sul a Captain Dan Davies, cf the Welsh Regt., had been kiUed ? ?-?ticn 'n France. Mrs j Davies. who is staying ? Lknelly, was informed that her h'-???l ?'? hacHy j wcund.d on the 10th -1-1.? ?ed the 88m2 day. Captain Davies, ?-.gh i-arly -*0 \C:t c? i" '(' :i r; t Kind's Royal Rdies ?t the o?hrcak of -war" As he was an c?d 'iemtori d and an excellent shot he was a -:c?ca?t in a few weeks, and in November, 1914, he was given his commission in the IVelsh Regt. He went to Franca with his battalion in Un3. and saw much hard service through that and the following year as machine- j gun officer. Half his men fell in the ,Ytin o y-iller. 1- battle of Mametz Wood, but. the remain- der brought back all their guns and Lieut Davies, as he then was, received his cap- taincy. During all the fierce fighting he saw before, at and after this battle, he seemed to hear a charmed life. One day a bullet grazed his hand, and later another bullet took the skin off his nose, but he was never off duty till in January of this year, his second, winter in tho trenches proved too much for him, and he was invalided home. Returning to the front this summer, he was once again in the thick of it, and his letters home to family and friends were full of the cheery spirit which characterized him. Capt. Dan Davies. -ho is a brother of the editor of the "Western Mail," and of Mr John Davies, newsagent, Station road, was the third surviving son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Davies, of Llili- eJly. He was an old employe of the We stern Mail Limited. Well-known and very popular, his death will he especially regretted in Welsh football circles. He loaves a- widow and five children, one of his sons being in the Welsh Guards. A younger brother of the cap- tain is serving in "Fiance with the Essex Regiment. DIED OF WOUNDS. Gunner D. J. Thomas, R.G.A., died of wounds in France on August 23rd. He was the son of Jfr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, Brynbaanal Cottages, Poiityberem. Pre- vious to joining the Army four months ago he wn's a stoker at Pontyberem Colliery. THE LATH H LOOSE WHITE. Deeply sympathetic h tters have been death in action of their son, Sapper Reggie White. j Chaplain Davies writes :—"I wish to express my deepest sympathy with you in your bereavement, praying that you may have strength iii). We all miss him very much, and Major Francis and the staff always had a good word for him. Reggie is buried in à. pretty little cemetery near D"2r e! BeLlJ, not far frum Gaza, and the R.Er's have made a nice cross to put over r:is grave. He is buried in a land very sacred to us all. He gave his life lor a noble cause and died a hero." Sapper W. J. Thurston v.-ritos :-J tist a few line* to tender you mv heartfelt sympathy. We had been together all j along, and no one feels his death more -than I do. He was always a. true friend, bright and cheerful, and the whole Com- pany are quite shocked at his unexpected removal. It is, however, a great com- fort to know that he died nobly doing his duty for a great and good cause. We have the great privilege cf knowing that such a glorious death v, ill mean a great and everlasting happiness in a world where wars and death are unknown. From Sergt. Davies:—I write to let yalt know how we ('Section 1) feel for yen in your trouble, seeing that your son has been called upon to make the great sacri- fice. Tie was a great favourite with us all, and we mourn the loss of a good com- rade. it may comfort you to know that he was wed I attended to after being wounded. and fl. medical oiffcers did everything possible to save him for you and us." dccinf ovt opeC K k,fCl1 an STUDSWT KILLED. Private T. Arthur Davies, South j [Borderers, killed in action in France,.was i a stuclent of St. David's College, Lam- peter, prior to enlisting. He was a native of Henilan, Cardiganshire, where his parents reside. His brother is the Rev. E. T. Davies, curate of Kidwelly. DAH2E3 0U3LY BOUNDED. We rogivi, io aanounee that Fte. Jack J.i ir. c,,s 0 f L'i R c, dangeropsh wounded in Fiance. Before enIistipg he- v. a., employed at the Heme. and Colonial Stores. i t

DAFN SPOUTS S^EXT SAT- URDAY.

-?A-. A Rugby practice v. ill take place on « Saturday r.ext at r-\cIf there a;e any new olavi-;N in tov.n sacking a game they r' "■ m the sveivia; •. Mr. G-. R. Jenkins, Dafen House, Dufea, as soon as possible. i

 Wa?hg from the Bench I  .6 TO MATCH-CARRYING MFNI- TiONERS. Six persons were prosecuted at the Court on Wednesday for having matches in their possession at a W est Wales factory. The following were fined L each:— Wm. C. Thompson, 13, Rag- hind street, Swansea; John Hughes, tiighdaie, Ferryside; Arthur Lynch, 7, Old Priory street, Carmarthen; Thomas Nolan, 11, Pottery street, Swansea; Jno. K. George, 11, Belivne street, Swansea; and James Barry, 8 I pper Robinson st., Llanelly. The Presiding Magistrate (Mr. Henry Wilkins) in commenting on the frequency r/ith which such cases appeared before the Court said that in the past the Bench had fined the defendants £ 2 each, but this did not seem to have any impression. No one could deny the gravity cf the offence, and the Bench wished to point out that the maximum penalty was £100, or in default six months' imprisonment. They also wished to warn those at the factory that in future the fine would be substantially increased beyond £ 2, or im- prisonment might be ordered. Inspector Crow expressed his gratitude to the Bench on behalf of the Ministry of Munitions for giving the warning, and expressed the hope that it would act as a deterrent.

IN AID OF STEBONHEATH. I On Saturday. October Gth, a grand eisteddfod will be held at the Parish Hall, the proceeds to be handed over to the Stebonheath Hospital. Ald. R. P. Tho mas will preside, and a very attrac- tive list of competitions has been ar- ranged. Programmes can be obtained of the secretary, Mr. Ben Isaac, 17, Upper Water street.

POPULAR LOCAL ARTISTES. I At the concerts given by the Life Guards Band at Swansea in aid of the Hospital, Mr. [Maurice Everc-y and Mr. David Harry were heard to great advant- age. Both wore recalled and Mr. Every had the compliment of being hrought back a third time by the delighted audience. ¡

I The bowling championship at Llandnn- 1- ü H .!1..in t L t'" J. 1 £,J L{ _U'" A"J. I d';Ll attra?t? players from all parts of the country. Lbnelly as usual figurcù I 'lr.d Mr. David Harries came i?it? the !l).:d lorthelO guinea cnp offered by ü' local tradesmen. Our townsman, who came within an ace of winning the trophy, was consoled with a 2 guinea I

SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. DELANEY 1 We regret to announce the sudden death cf Mrs. Dtlaney. New Inn Hotel, which took place on Thursday after a brief ill- ress of only a week's duration. The de- ceased lady was widely known in the town and district, and will be much missed by a largo circle of friends. Funeral on Monday at 3.30 p.m.; men only.

MILITARY WEDDINC. A popula. military wedding took place at St. Alban's Church, Llanelly, the con- { tracting parties being Sergt. J. R. Thomas, A.S.C. (son or lur. and Mrs. J. Stone Thorns, Tha Rivulat, St. Clears), ( and [Miss L. A. Gibson, Tvegothnan ..(daughter of the late Mr. Clias. Gibs-on, auctioneer). The bride was given away I hy her brother, Gunner A. E. Gibson, K.G.A., the bridesmaids being Miss W. I Gibson (sister of the bride), and Miss L. Jones. The duties of best man were ably | performed by Mr. Harold E. Gibson, and Canon Watcy Morgan officiated. Me wish the newly married couple every joy ard happiness. Sergt. Thomas will soon be returning to Egypt where he has al- 1 'I'J read v seen service. The presents were numerous an d handsome.

A story is told of a local poultry enthu- siast (would-be) who procured a sitting of eggs and what he thought was a I broody hen. On the following day, he I went to see how the hatching was going en, and found all the eggs smashed and the "hen" strutting about. It turned out that he had invested in a sturdy coc kerel. And nw, w henever he hears the sweet strains of cock-a-doodle-doo, his temperature rises. u_ I

WRITING PADS. Best Value in the t-nTn-; fine assortment from 6,ld .-Stai Stationery Stores, Vaughan Street. MEN flND WOMEN KNOW. James Swift, Attercliffe, Sheffield, says:—"The first dose gave me great re- lief. 1 can confidently say that one box cf these pills has done me mora good than all tho medicines I have taken." Kobert Leake, 11, Silver Street, Barns- -.ey, writes:—"I am pleased to say your bs are of priceless worth. Mrs. iYilkinson. d Nelson, stat(> My iQr suSered from weak kidneys, too-,? :-r.e box, which has done her more good -D-T-,t on "D?OYD'S GRAVEL PILLS, 8 PCsi. ■ 2 Cure for (:ral, P;Ün in the l?ack, '? v, Bright'3 Disease of th* Kidneys, .>šj: 31.]S3r: C}leit.'ql1 e H stamps. HODDROYD'S MEDI- j (tAL lill-i (, Cleckheaton Yorks. i

 End of Summer Time End ûf Stnniner Tira lp HOW TO PUT BACK THE CLOCK. I The Home Secretary gives notice that siinimer time will cease and normal time will be restored at 3 a.m. (summer time) in the morning of [Monday next, Sept. 17, when the (dock will be put hack to 2 a.m. The hour 2 to 3 a.m. Summer time will thus be followed hy the hour 2 to 3 a.m. Greenwich time. All railway clocks and clocks in post offices and Government establishments will bo put back one hour, and the Government requests the public to put back the time of all clocks and watches hy one hour during the night of Sunday- Monday, Sept. 1G-17. Employers are par- tieularly recommended to warn all their workers in advance of the change of time. I The public are cautioned that the hands cf ordinary striking clocks should not he moved backwards; the change of time should be made hy putting forward the hands 11 hours, and allowing the clock to strike fully at each hour, half- hour, and quarter-hour as the case may he. The hands should not be moved whilo the clock is striking. An alternative method, in the case of pendulum clocks, ] is to stop the pendulum for an hour.

I RECOGNITION SERVICES. The recognition services of the Rev. Ishmael Lewis, London, took place this week at the English Congregational Church, Nantyffyllon, Maesteg. Mr. Lewis, who is a native of Llanelly was until recently the minister of the Welsh Church at AVoolwich, London, where he was very much esteemed by all. This is evident through the fact that he was presented on his departure with a gold wach and some Treasury notes by the church. A large assembly had gathered on Wednesday last to wish Mr. Lewis God speed in his new sphere of labour. Letters were read from both the church and some eminent men of the Metropolis.

IN MEMORIAM. In Loving Memory of Pte. Tom Davies, "Welsh Guards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davies, Brynmor road, killed in action, on September 10th, 1916, in France. Four last, faint whispers we should liked to have heard, And to breathe in your ear just one loving word; Only those who have suffered arc able to tell, The pain of tb heart in notTsaving fare- well. From his loving Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers.

Alfred Goodman Dunn, a conscientious objector, who dressed as a woman and protended to be deaf and dumb in order to evade military service at Merthyr, was fined 40s. at Bristol, the magistrate characterising his action as the limit of cowardice.

BACK FHOM THE FRONT. I ¡ Pte. Ned Thomas, of the 19th Pioneer Regiment, brother of Mr. W. J. Thomas, jeweller, Exchange Buildings, arrived home on leave on Monday after serving twenty months at the front. In spite of tho trying times which Pte. Thomas has experienced since he has been in France, he looks exceedingly well. He has been through some of the stiffest engagements that British troops have fought, includ- ing the Battle of the Somme and the Mametz Wood fight. Pte. Thomas has also had some narrow escapes. On one occasion a German shell dropped within a few yards of him, and by laying full length until it exploded he save his life. j On another occasion a bullet struck his tool bag, from which it glanced off and hit a comrade, who was close by.

LARGE DRAFT OF WOUNDED. I ——— $ ——— On Tuesday afternoon 8.5 wounded sol- diers arrived at Stebonheath Hospital. TJwy reached Llanelly by the 4.10 train; and were met at the Station hy Lieut.- Col. Surgeon E. Evans, and the Llanelly and Idwynhendy detachments of the St. John Ambulance Brigade under Supts E. D. Jones aria Tldgar Thomas.

Souflet Cases, Paper Crimped Cases, assorted sizes and colours.-Star I Stationery Stores.

In a newspaper printed for the British Army in Salonika appears a detailed ac- count of a concert given by a troupe con- sisting of R.A.M.C. men doing hospital duty out there. The name of Pte. Arthur "W iliiams appears, who is described as Le- "a new acquisition, and is a fine hass. as his serious professional selections showed." This troupe journeys for miles to various hospitals, and is hailed with delight by our wounded heroes. Pte. Williams is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liams, 20, West End, Llanelly, and has I done much in the way of entertaining the outbreak of war.

A bird's nest, built between the minute has stopped the pub- lie cftek in Foston (Yorks) pavxsll church tower at 6.35. I

Burry Pot Tragedy J -do. ?'. -0 .11. It A PATHETiV STORY. I The Llanelly magistrates on Wednes- day, after hearing further evidence in the I case of alleged murder by Elizabeth Mundv of her two-year-old son, gave their decision as follows :— "We have paid most careful attention to the evidence, and we arc strongly of the opinion that nonjury would conyict upon such evidence." The circumstances of the case were pathetic. The accused woman, who lives at Morlan terrace, Burry Port. is the wife of a soldier, Sergt. Frank Mundy. The latter was granted special leave from the front, and was present in court. Mrs. Mundy was found on the beach at Burry Port in a state of collapse. The child was in her arms, and both the mother's and the child's clothes were wet, indicating that they had been in the water. The woman made the following statement to a wi tness :— I "I have broken my heart." bach, I have broken my heart. I have been in the water, and Frank is ( drowned. I don't know what made me do it. I feel bad." She was later con- fined to bed, and, said Mr. D. Jennings, for the prosecution, when Dr. Owen Wil- liams visited her she made this statement in the presence of her father:— "I went out and on to the beach, and whilst there saw a piece of timber in the sea. I left the two children (Frank and another) on the beach and went into the water to fetch it out. Whilst there a strong wave threw me down. When I got up I saw Frank in the water, and pulled him out, but he appeared to be.dead." I Sarah Morgan (prisoner's sister) was called, and produced letters. A question arising as to whether they were re levant-, Mr. Jennings remarked, "They are favourable to her, and ought to go in." Cross-examined, witness said that a letter which Mrs. Mundy had from her 1 husband on the day in question was an affectionate one. He (Sergt. Mundy) was a good husband, and they were both very fond of each other. William Williams, 33, Morlan terrace, Burry Port, a colliery worker, said he saw Mrs. Mundy on the beach carrying the child in he; army, and going towards her he passed a cap and shawl and a bundle of wood, which he thought bc- longed to the woman. Her clothing and that of the child were wet. She addressed him in Welsh, making the statement quoted above. Cross-examined: When he first saw [Mrs. Mundy she was crying and mumb- ling, but he was certain she did not tell him that the children were playing on the rocks and had fallen into the water. The accused pleaded not guilty. Mr. T. R. Ludford, for the defence, said no one who had heard the evidence could but feel sympathy for the unfortu- nate woman on a grave charge of that kind, and who, having lest her little boy, had to mourn for him behind prison bars. The Bench, after a brief adjournment, announced their decision as stated.

OUH "STURDY YOUNG MEN." I To the Editor of the "Star." Sir, The paragraph which appeared week dealing with the number or sturdy young men walking the main thorough- i f c1 1,' ']1" fares of the town, an d apparently eligible for military service, has given cause for much agitation. The two military medalists are probably ignorant and biased to the circumstances. Are they aware that the majority of these so called shirkers have "done their bit" and still doing their share towards an ultimate victory. Let us not ho prejudiced, and f look before we leap. Fortunately, I un- derstand their feelings. Thanks to "Dis- charged Soldier" for his outspoken senti- ments which appeared in your last issue. I am, etc., Badgeiess, but done his bit. I 12th Sept., 1917.

MR. JOHN P.ITJDS' DAUCH"RER. i I.- I Ccmlyn-Joncs-Hinds.- The engage- ment is announced of Captain J. Cemlyn- I Jones, Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Royal Flying Corps, younger son cf the late John Cemlyn-Jones and Mrs. Cemlyn- Jones, of Brynbella, Penmaenmawr, and Gii-i-edog, Rhosgoch, Anglesey, and Gwladys, only daughter of Mr. John Hinds, M.P., Lord Lieutenant of Car- marthenshire, and Mrs. Hinds, of 71 Ashley Gardens, London, and Neuadd- Dcg, Carmarthen.

NEW DOCK PRESENTATIONS. On Saturday last at the Smith Arms, New Dock, Pte. Ivor Jones, 1st Battalion W oish Guards, who has been at the front for two years, was presented by Mr. Wm. Thomas, Dolau road, with a silver watch, and Pte. W. Richards was given a Treasury note. Last night Pte. Joe Thomas, Corpl. Joe Washer, and P.O. John Evans, R.N.R., were the recipients of silver mounted walking sticks. The two former were in- valided home after the Gallipoli campaign whilst P.O. Evans, after serving his time signed on for a further period. Previous to these, eight watches, two silver cigarette cases and several Treasury notes have- been presented at the Smith Arms to soldiers and sailors.

North-Ea stern Railway platelayers have adopted the following new pro- gramme:—A 44 hours' weck; the present war wage to become the maximum wage; overtime and night duty payments at the rate of time and a half, and 12 days' annual holiday, with pay.

Paper mill girls at Sittingbourne do- ceided to forgo their outing for which they had been saving "up, and gave the money to the wounded.

Eggs are selling at 4s. a dozen in Welsh country markets.