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NOTES OF THE SAY. ) JAL From our London Correspondent. I A BAD WEEK. This has been a week of bad war news. It is useless trying to minimize the re- verses suffered by the Italians: they are I very grave. No Army can afford the loss of 180,000 men and 1,500 guns, least of I all the Italian Army, for in Italy there is a strong anti-war party, and the economic conditions of the country have been for a long time and are still very unsatisfactory. It remains to be seen whether the Italian army will maintain its morale under the shock of this heavy blow, and whether the Italian people will unite and put an end to the dissensions with which the country has been torn. British and French troops have been hurriedly despatched to north Italy: their presence may help to retrieve the situation. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WAR. I Psychology is an important element in war, and the glamour ot military triumphs enables the population at home to bear its discomforts with more com- posure. Realizing this, the German military chiefs always contrive to pro- vide their country with a victory at the beginning of winter. In the late autumn of 1915 Russia was badly hammered; in the autumn of 191G Mackenscn over-ran half Runiani-,t-a country treacherously betrayed by the Russian pro-Germans; this year Mackensen is driving the Italians helter-skelter from the Julian Alps to the plains. The German people are exulting in these successes against Italy. But rejoicings will not fill empty stomachs. From all accounts the internal conditions of Germany are very bad and many thoughtful Germans must be wondering whether, after all, the pre- diction of a great neutral will not be realized: "Germany will win the battles, but England will win the war." THE RUSSIAN COLLAPSE. I This blow against Italy has only been rendered possible by the collapse of Russia, which has enabled the Germans and the Austrians to withdraw several army corps from the eastern Front. It is an odd circumstance that while the war had its origin in the rivalry of Russian and Austrians ambitions in the Balkans, both Russia and Austria have for some time been longing for peace, and the war fires have only been kept blazing by the efforts of other Powers who had no direct interest in the prima? causes of it. In July, 1914, Sir Edward Grey told Russia point-blank not once or twice, but time after time that British public opinion would never consent to this country entering the war for a merely Balkan interest. That was a true state- ment. It was the monstrous invasion of Belgium by the Germans that drew united Britain into the war; and we shall continue fighting until that crime of crimes has been expiated. THE PRIME MINISTER. I This week has seen the publication of a clever bcck, "Lkn d George and the War," by "An Independent Liberal." It is very readable, and on the whole gives a fair and dispassionate account of Mr. Lloyd George's activities since August 1914. Those activities have been very .remarkable. It is undeniable that the present Pnme Minister has in the past three wars rendered very valuable service to the country. His work in munitions alone entitles him to the deep gratitude of the nation. What sticks in the throat of many of his old friends is his association with men like Carson and Milner, Curzon and Nortlicliffe; and there is widespread resentment at his treatment of Arthur Henderson. It is a thousand pities that Asquith and Lloyd George were ever separated: together they made an unsurpassable combination. This book is very fair to Mr. Asquith, who is described in it as "one of the greatest Prime Ministers in our political history." Many new facts are brought to light in the chapter on "The fall of the Asquith CoaTition." This "inde- pendent Liberal" thinks Lloyd George has no future except as a. progressive. He writes: "Mr. Lloyd George has not severed the links that bind him to the democracy; nor does he mean to sever them."

A member of a certain chapel at Llan- dyssul made the announcements to the congregation the other Sunday as follows -"The funeral of Mr. So and So will take place on Monday, but the most im- portant thing is that our harvest thanks- giving services will also take place on the same day."

n t l'IT .J h Berwick Hamlet the County Council To the Editor of the "Star." I Sir, Following "Ratepayer," I crave your generous permission to write a few words to enlighten "Elector" regarding some facts of which he, even at this time of day, is apparently quite ignorant. In his vain attempt to answer the letters of "Ratepayer" and myself, he sadly missed his mark. Instead of properly answering justifiable criticism, and trying to con- vince the vast and varied readers of the "Star," he has shirked the chief points, evidently quite content to dwell in the arid regions of abstract generalities. As can be seen, our "grievance" was expressed plainly enough to the "man in the street." It wa.s against the un- democratic methods adopted in the meet- ing of Steptember 27th to nominate, a successor to the late Mr. David Hughes, that criticism was levelled, and not against the nominee, Mr. David Harry. To say that we are dissatisfied with, or antagonistic to Mr. Harry is inconsistent with the truth. We know him as well as "Elector," admire his bright parts, < but wonder why these should not find i activity in expounding the law in West- minster rather than in the Liliputian politics of an insigniiicant Hamlet "Ratepayer" mentions the case of the Dafen electors, pointing out that thl J were not represented in the meeting vi September 27 th—a matter apparently: unworthy of the notice of the "wise heads." Indeed, this was the chief prin- ciplo that prompted my last letter. Our liberties and civil rights were too dearly purchased to be snatched away under the false cry of economy. True, they have been curtailed, but what remains, though a remnant, must be guarded with a jeal- ous eye. And those timid mortals who can afford to lightly abandon, under whatever conditions, or from whatever cause, their rights and liberties so heavi- ly purchased by suffering aiul sacrifice, must be branded as enemies of freedom and betrayers of humanity. I am, etc., MARTTS. J

THE LLANELLY AND DISTIUCT ] TH LLANELL Y AD DISTluCT j NURSING ASSOCIATION. A JUMBLE SALE; ???IW?&?M?a? ??8?? (in aid of the above Association) Will be held at the < MINOR MARKET HALL, j On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 1917. ] The Sale will be open from 5.30 to 7 p.m. Admission Threepence. Gifts ef a. will be thankfully re- ceived by the Committee at the Hall throughout the day of the Sale. 1

HIT WITH. A SHOVEL. 1 Lewis Lewis, 20, William street, at the Police Court summoned James Davies, 13, Marine street, for assault. Plaintiff said that the. defendant who assaulted him on the 26th October, threatened to kill Mm. Defendant struck him on the shoulder with a shovel. A fine of 19s. inclusive was imposed.

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I( r :ibly Dangerous. ROAD FROM PEMBERTOX TO JERUSALEM. Mr. Garnons Williams at the* meeting of the Rural District Council on Thurs- day, called the attention of the Council to the road leading from the Pembcrton Arms, Pombrey, to Jerusalem Chapel. It was, he said, in a terribly dangerous state, and horses were constantly slip- ping owing to the tarring of the road. The Chairman: What is your recom- mendation ? Mr. Garnons-Williams: I don't know what to say about it because there is a general complaint throughout the country about tar macadam roads. Of course this is a county road, but I have been asked to draw attention to it. The Chairman If on the one hand we appeal to the Council to tar the roads be- cause of the dust, and if on the other hand we ask them not to tar the roads because it is dangerous, what arc they to do ? The Clerk We gave the County Coun- cil a list of roads within our area which wc asked should not be tarred. It was decided to communicate with the County Council on the subject.

Big Cheque for Teachers I I "THEY WILL BE HAPPY NEXT WEEK." The list of increased salaries to the teachers in the employ of the Borough Education Committee was submitted to the meeting of the Committee on Wed- nesday evening, and the Clerk (Mr. Ifor W. Watkins) asked that a cheque for £ 3,933 be signed in respect of same, ex- plaining that this sum included the whole of the arrears from April last. The cheque last month amounted to £ 1,667, the nett increase being £2,666 for the six months. The increase in each month would be £ 325. Coun. D. Jennings: Our teachers will be happy next week. It was decided that the cheque be signed.

Llanelly Boys in India -<>- To the Editor of the "Star." j Sir, Being constant readers of your paper, we are given to understand that there are funds for the comfort of the troops serving a broad. We have been in India now ten months, and sorry to say that we have not had any of those comforts yet, as you informed us in one of your previous issues. There arc about sixty of the old gorpax boys in this Battalion, and they are very anxiously waiting foV something from the old town. All the Sospan boys are glad to hear that there are a good many honours coming to the old town. We are all in the pink and hope that you receive good news of the other boys who arc in different parts of the world. We hope you will be so kind as to print this short letter so that some of our friends might see it. Also any sospanite who wishes to write, male or female, will be appreciated. By now we are well acclimatized, and able to con- tinue our duties satisfactorily. We wish to be kindly remembered to all the old friends at home. Yours, on behalf of the boys, Ptes. G. H. Williams and W. Wise, B. Coy., 1/1 Brecknock Batt., I Mhow, India.

OBITUARY MRS. J. JONES, COLLEGE HILL. I After a long illness the death took place on Wednesday morning of Mrs. Sarah Jones, College Hill, relict of the late Mr. John Jones, and mother of Councillor E. Willis Jones and Mr. J. Willis Jones, headmaster of Stebonheath School. Her youngest son who is serving the Colours, was recently on a. visit to his native' town, and he returned to his regiment last week. Deceased was a lady of sterling character, and was closely identified with religious movements in connection with Capel Als. In that church in particular and in the town generally her death will he deeply mourned.

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I Mayor Elect I V ALD. D. JAMES DAYIES RE- I APPOINTED. I At a meeting of the Borough Council which was held in private on Monday night, the Mayor (Ald. D James Davies) was asked to continue in office for an- other year, and he xpressed his thanks for the honour conferred upon him. The investiture will take place at the Court- room of the Town Hall, at noon, on Novemebr 9th, hen the public will be admitted.

Cardiff City Engineer. I e LLANELLY MAN APPOINTED. I At the meeting of the Cardiff Corpor- ation on Tuesday. Mr. E. LI. Morgan, A.M.I.C.E.j borough engineer of Bolton, was appointed city engineer, at a com- mencing salary of £1,000, in succession to the late Mr W. Harpur. Mr. Morgan is a well-known Llan- ellyite, being the youngest son of the late Dr. Morgan (Lleurwg), Capel Zion. He was articled to Mr Watkeys, borough surveyor, in his native town, his subse- quent career being one long line of un- broken success. He served for some time as assistant engineer at Barry, and was then appointed deputy borough engineer of St. Helens. In March, 1900, Mr. Morgan was appointed borough engineer and surveyor of the county borough of Bolton, the position he holds at present. The whole of the engineering works of that large city, including gas and water undertakings, are under the borough engineer's control, and with the excep- tion of the erection of buildings are car- ried out entirely by direct labour. When under the Bolton, Turton, and AA-est-, houghton Extension Act, the area of the borough was increased, Mr. Morgan was responsible for the organization of the staff of the department over which lie1 had been appointed chief, and he under- took the whole of the additional respon- sibilities due to this extension of area. Since Mr. Morgan's appointment in 1900, many important improvements have been effected, the cost of which, including maintenance, has amounted to ;C395,000. :fJ;. Morgan recently prepared a cartoon map of Bolton and the surrounding county area. He has been engaged in the promotion of and the opposition to nineteen Parliamentary Bills, and has given evidence at 45 Local Government Board inquiries.

Pensions Committee. I o APPOINTMENT OF LOCAL COMMITTEE. At the special meeting of the Borough Council, over which the Mayor (Aid. D. James Davies) presided, the following were appointed on the Local Pensions Committee: Corporation representatives The Mayor, Ald. Lady Howard, Ald. Jos. Roberts, Councillors J. Hughes, "Morgan Morgan, D. R. Jones, Thomas Jones, W. Powell Rees, Martin R. Richards, and D. Jennings; Llanelly and District La bour Association (three members) Mr. D. Rogers, Coronation road, Mr. T. Evans, Andrew street, and Mr. David Rees, Union terrace; National Federa- tion of Discharged Soldiers and Sailors (two members) Mr. J. Gay Rees, 2, Davies terrace, and Mr. J. D. Evans, 14, Stradey road; Soldiers and Sailors Help Society (one member) Miss Trub- shaw, Aclybryn; Soldiers and Sailors Families Association (two members) Mrs. Trubshaw and Miss Brodie; and Women's Co-operative Guild (one mem- ber) Mrs. H. Hoare, 20, Walters road.

Milk Prices. 0- LOCAL ORDER IGNOliF-D.* I Notwithstanding the Order made by the Borough Council that the price of re- tailed milk was to be reduced from 7d. to 6d. per quart, it is alleged that it is still being sold in some cases at 7d. per quart., but the authorities have not yet instituted proceedings. It is proposed to make representations to the Central Food Control Committee on the matter. In some local shops tea and sugar is be- ing supplied conditionally upon a certain sum being expended.

A Shame and a Disgrace. 0 To the Editor of the "Star." I Sir, Having a few hours to spare at Llan- elly to-day I walked about, and to my surprise, I saw a discharged soldier standing at a corner near the station, with a card pinned on his coat and a cap in his hand. He was standing there for alms And is this how we are going to treat men who have fought for us ? It is nothing but a shame and a disgrace that such a state of things should be allowed. After men have "done their bit," as it is called, and come home broken in our wars, have we nothing to offer them except this ? It made my blood boil to see this poor fellow begging I for charity. I have also heard of some returned soldiers dying in the work- house. Is this worthy of file British Empire ? I am, etc., A DISCHARGED SOLDIER. I

RECENT EISTEDDFOD PROCCEEDS. As a result of the recent eisteddfod held for the benefit of Stebonheath Hos- pital, a sum of £ 9 was handed over yes- terday by Mr. Benjamin Isaac, secretary, and Mr. J. W. Jones, treasurer. Having regard to all the circumstances, this re- sult is very satisfactory, and the Stebon- heath authorities are very grateful.

WAR BONUS FOR RELIEVINC OFFICERS. At the meeting of the Board of Guard- tans on Thursday, the three relieving officers applied for a war bonus. It was decided to refer the matter to the Finance Committee, and that any bonus granted should he made retro- spective. The Clerk was also authorized to make inquiries in the meantime as to what was being done in other Unions. Mr. Wm. Pugh said he was very glad to find that the Local Government Board were no longer opposed toeallov-lng the officei^i a war bonus as they were as much entitled to it as other workers.

WITH THE BORDERERS. I Among those now home on leave is Pte James Griffiths, of the South Wales Borderers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, 8, Clifton terrace. Attached to this famous regiment, Pte. Griffiths has had a very arduous time in France for the last 14 months. He went through the fighting on the Somme and also at Ypres and the big push near Arras. In spite of it all, he has come home looking a picture of health and cheerfulness, and is now enjoying a 10 days furlough among his old friends. He was prior to the war employed at the Emporium, Stepney I street.

THE NEW DOCK SPORTS. I In connection with the recent very successful sports at New Dock when no less a sum than £ 114 was realized for war charities, it is worthy of note that Mr. W. Randell succeeded in securing £ 21 in subscriptions from kind friends. Mr. Randell, who is always to the fore when any good cause is to be helped, desires to thank every subscriber for their generous support.

DEATH. PERROTT.—On November 1st, at 25, Prospect place, David George Perrctt, age 32. Funeral Tuesday at 3 o'clock; men only.

R ESULT of Prize Drawing of Nov. 3: I — 1st prize. Bicycle, No. 87; 2nd do., Watch, No. 282. Prizes must be claimed within 14 days.—T. Harvey, hen. sec.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. D. Lewis, 10, West End, wishes to thank the kind friends who sent them letters of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement.

MORE PATIENTS FOR STEBON- I HEATH. Forty-three wounded soldiers arrived at Stebonheath Military Hospital on Thursday. They were met at the G.W.R. station by Supt. E. D. Jones and mem- bers of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and conveyed in motor cars, kindly lent, to the Hospital, where they were at- tended to by Lieut. Col. Surgeon Evans. A number of soldiers having been dis- I charged from Stebonheath this week, the number of patients now totals 1 "3. n j

Price of Milk — .0 — DEPUTATION TO THE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Llanelly Food Control Committee was held last night, the Mayor presiding, when a deputation was received of local milk dealers who asked that the price should be increased to 7d. per quart. There was a long discussion but as no agreement could be arrived at, the mat- ter was deferred for a week. Mr. A. R. Thomas, assistant execu- iive officer, presented his report on the work in connection with the sugar cards. From this "it appeared that up to date, 8,247 cards had been issued, representing a population of 34,605. Mr Thomas added that forms were being daily received from those who had up to now, neglected the instructions in the order. The question of co-ordination of county food committees was discussed and a de- putation was appointed to attend a con- ference in Neath on the 15th inst. with a view to securing uniformity in prices.

Co-ordination of Transport. FORTHCOMING MEETING AT LLANELLY. The Government contemplate further drastic restrictions in the supply of petrol and horse provender. The supply of horses will also be closely limited. To prevent distraction of traffic, greater co- ordination of transport is imperative. Food Control Committee are according- ly asked to take the initiative m arrang- ing all possible economies in transport in their district. j The following are among the principal objects to be secured:— (a) Traders in each town should be re- stricted to the area naturally tributary to that town, and should cease to supply beyond that area. (b) Traders in the same branch of business should agree together whereevcr possible to exchange customers within the restricted area so as to reduce to a minimum the overlapping of delivery rounds. (c) In order to economize petrel the co- ordination of distribution should be not on a trade but on a geographical basis. Each vehicle should, as far as possible, deliver in a definite and limited district all the supplies required within fhat dis- trict. (d) Priority of collection and delivery should be given to perishable food, es- pecially milk, meat and fres!! fi!h. (e) Distribution of non-perishable articles once or at most twice in the week will probably be found sufficient, unless they can be delivered with perishables. (f) Small parcels, say, under 7 lbs., should only under exceptional circum- stances be delivered by the traders, j Pressure should be put on customers to carry such articles home themselves Failing the adoption of a satisfactory voluntary scheme in any district, the Food Controller may be obliged to intro- duce a compulsory scheme of economy, Lieut. E. G. H. Evans, the Road Transport Officer for Wales, has been in consultation with the local committee, and has arranged to address a meeting of Chairmen of Food Control Committee and Executive 0 cers at the Town Hall. The suggested date is the 1;3tb inst., at 3.30 p.m. Further details will follow. Trades- men and others interested are invited to attend. H. W Spowart, Executive Officer.

Xcws has come to hand that Pte. W lllie Richards, son of Mr. David Richards, Ysgubor-issaf farm, Felinfoel, has been wounded, and is in hospital in France.

TOO LATE FOE CLASSIFICATION ] GENT'S BICYCLE (Raleigli), for Sale. Apply, "Star" Office. C O-AIFOIZTABLE LODGINGS for two young ladies; in good locality. Apply, W., Star Office, Llanelly. "jlTESSRS. PUDDY and Co., 22, Cowe;i 1, Street, !1we a Vacancy for a nnart YOUNC LADY. Must have thorough experience in the Drapery. Business; gaod wages given; i We'sh speaking. AN.-TED, COOK -GF-EP. AL. Ap- t" ply, Mrs. Gwilym Williams, Iscoed, Minn street, Llanelly. /^j_ENTLEMAN requires Board and i Lodgings, Bed and Si king-room. j ;J;.lt- b -'t (1.LJ'o) <1:llg tC'Ü1S tJ i-J, C\.l:l street, Llanelly.

ASTERISKS. B j t The war has only begun.—Lord Nortlicliffe. The marriage of Mr. A. Vi Swindell will take place in London uc:t Saturday. • • » » If the butchers strike at Burry Port develops, there will be few Sunday din- ners down the line to-morrow. ««»««- Housewives would do well to study the schedule -of meat and butter price's which appear elsewhere in our present issue. Several Llaneilv men attached to the, R.F.A. are en their way to Laly. May they help to sove the situation. Two female prisoners ai. tLe Assizes this week were said to be members of families of 14 and 17 children respectivelv • • « « the all- ments of Llanelly children are due, not so much to insufficient food, as to un- suita ble food. According to a London contemporary, the "Wait and See" Government ha.s been succeeded by the ,t ait and Cement' Government. This evening's tide at Llanelly. accord- ing to the Tide table Handbook, is at 8.501, and the height of tide will be >ft. 11ms. This will be a record of low iiis. This ii-ill 1-)e a i-ecoi?, l of' low • • • Burry Port is making a:;otjar gallant effort to put her roads in order. The Surveyor, we are told, is dreaming of a happy time to come, when aerial tians- port will take the place cf the 'busses. We shall an he up in the air then. -7T Ministers of the gospel must. take their own sugar with them v hell they g0 from home. "There is no great hardship in that says the Food Controller. Certain- ly not. Why cannot a man carry his sngar as well as his tobacco ? A Llanelly shipping firm purchased a new steamer the other day. They were congratulating themselves on the bargain when, down comes the Admiralty and commandeers the boat. i, t c, r, e can't be sure of keeping what is one's own these days. ttt It was exactly eight- years ago to-day that the Llanelly team played a French fifteen in Paris. The trip uas a most pleasant one. memories of which are still treasured by all who took purt. Since then most of the players have paid an- other visit to France to ph~ a much bigger game. Some of them, alas, have found a soldier s grave in iair France. .¥-¥. The history of the church in Llanelly goes back many centuries. For instance, in the- Patent Roll of the year of Queen Elizabeth (1594), app. ars a grant to Lady Dorotny Perrott, or, amongst other things, "the rectories he three churches of Llannelthie, t.a :;deva:iock and Pembraie, Ni-itli ali ti-I The grant, which bears date W- i-ifister, —I June, 1594. is for 31 yea'T complete at the yearly rent of 1'2 said three rectories. Seven years ago this Kic^rd Thomas mills were opened by Lady Howard, thus adding a notable enter- prise to Llanclly's indusnac.i equipment. The opening speech was a particularly felicitous utterance. "Le;. us." said Lady Howard, "congratulate the firm on this gigantic enterprise. and let us warmly welcome the new workers whom these mills will bring to Uam-hs. as they take their place in this rn-oi-g life of ours, with its joys and sorrows, its ceaseless toils and undying ^res; but with its great aims and interests, a little corner of the Great world that roils anc. wheels awrv With its cities on shore and its shirs cn sea, In the dawn that is to he.

MR. BEN TILLETT. M.P. I Mr. Ben Tillctt. the well • "11 iir was yesterday elected M.P. for ISorth Sa If or d. The new M.P as secre- tary of the T-I:)r as- associated with labour in T hun- K'A tho^ter, affiliated with L, Doekers. Tn" j, cr the poll \V( r~> 7> FT. L?' T.'Hott ??.l MaVt, I aJon Y l,"77

Clarke's the Man. I From Monday to Wednesday, Mr Louis Clarke has. "secured a most beautiful pro- duction, entitled "Child of Nature." The star is lovely June Caprice, and it is pro- duced in Fox's best style. We may be -'wnt i on to pardoned for drawing special attention to this lovely film. The photographing and acting is superb, and we particularly commend it to our readers as one of the best. "The Branton Affair," featuring King Baggott, the famous actor, and the second episode of 'The Girl from 'Frisco,' will appear. If you have not yet seen this wonderful serial, den't miss this part; it is very thrilling. From Thursday to Saturday- we shall see that vivacious and pretty actress, Muriel Ostriehe, with Arthur Ashley, in "Moral Courage," one of the Workl- Brady-Made productions—a picture of elegance and art. "The Drudge" is a two-part dramn, full of thrilling and in- teresting incidents, featuring Zoc Rae. The rest of the programme is excellent, and patrons wilf enjoy a visit to this cosy warm Hall.