Llanelly Star

Alleged Revoking Cruelty MARINE STORE DEALER CHARGED j Bert Cross, a marine store dealer, was charged on remand at the Police Court yesterday with torturing a mare by cut- ting its tongue on November Sth. Mr. T. R. Ludford appeared for the prosecution and Mr. Mervyn Paton de- fended. The facts of the case were reported in our last issue. Det.-Sergt. T. Davies. stated that he visited the defendant's stable where he saw the horse, which was bleeding from saw the horse, which ?i-. the mouth. Witness examined the mouth of the'horse and found that a piece of the tongue had been cut off by a sharp in- strument. It was a clean cut. Defendant told him that the tongue had been cut by the rope of the halter. Mr. Ludford: In your opinion is it possible for the cut to have been caused by the thick rope of a halter ?-Im- possible. Mr. Paton: If this man had wilfully cut the horse's tongue, don't you think you would be the last person he would have approached ?-No. Don't you think you were very pre- cipitate in coming to the conclusion without consulting a vet. that a sharp instrument had been used ?—N o. The R.S. P.C.A. Inspector Inspector J. Milliard, R.S.P.C.A., said he visited the defendant's stable, and on examining the chestnut mare's mouth found about two inches of the tongue missing. He came to the conclusion that it had been cut off by some sharp in- strument, the cut being pcr-ftctly clean and straight. Mr. Paton: Will you set up your opinion against two or the leading vets. in the country tt the tongue was cut by a sharp instrument ?—Yes. P.J. Mulcaire, veternary surgeon, said that at 3 p.m. on November 8th, he ex- amined the mare, and from the nature of the wound he came to the conclusion without any doubt that it had been caused by a sharp instrument. It could not have been caused by the rope pro- duced. Mr. Ludford Could the mare have bit its own tongue off ?-It might have done so, but the wound would have been a different one. Mr. Paton: Would it be a difficult operation for the defendant to cut the horse's tongue ?-It depends upon what kirfll of instrument was used. How many men would it take to wrench a horse's mouth open P—I have often done it myself. Do you suggest that Cross opened the horse's mouth and cut its tongue by him- self ?—I make no suggestion. Wm. Davies John, veterinary surgeon, Ammanford, gave corroborative evidence. He added that of iate he had had some experience of horses' tongues being cut by rope pressure, but the wounds were different to this. A horse would never cut its own tongue off clean by means of II its teeth. Mr. Paton: If you were the defendant in a field by yourself how would you go about cutting its tongue off ?—I would not care to undei-take the job. It would be very difficult, wouldn't it? — Further cross-examination, witness said that in his opinion the horse's tongue was bruised and then cut off. Mr. Paton Do you think the defend- ant could have cut the horse's tongue off with a knife in a field ?-No. Then you disagree with Mr. -Niulealre. Yes. Denial by the Defendant. Defendant said he placed the rope of the. halter in the mare's mouth in order that he might drive and hold her easily. He. then rode bare back, and in a quarter of all hour succeeded in coming up to the blaek horse which he was endeavouring to catch for Wyman. The black horse stopped and began to walk. lie caught hof8 cf the animal by the tolil, bolding the, rope andibt--Il in the same hand. It j w his intention to pick up the chain wbfth was hanging from the neck of the bl#k horse. horsc, bolt, dragging witness r.nJ his mare along. At j the time he was oh the ground and was dragged along ror ten or fifteen yards, HeiSfhen noticed s 1 leecl- t I ing from the mouth, and discovered that j a piece of the tongue was missing. D. S. Weir, veterinary surgeon, SWall- sea, said he examined the mare on the 11th inst., and came to the conclusion that the wound was lacerated and its ap- pearance was quite compatible with the defendant's story. In witness' opinion the missing portion of the tongue could not have been removed by means cf a sharp instrument. The wound could have been caused by a rope or chain. Replying to the Clerk, witness said that on nine occasions he had known pieces of horse's tongues being eomplete- iy severed by a piece of rope. J. Evans, veterinary surgeon, Llanelly also gave evidence to the effect that the tongue could not possibly have been cut by a sharp instrument by the defendant in an open field. The Bench reserved their decision until December 17th. J

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LORD ROSEBERY'S FAITH. Lord Rosebery, honorary freeman of Bath, has addressed to the Mayor of that city the following reply to a message ex- I pressing the city's sympathy with him in the loss of his son, the Hon. Neil Primrose, from wounds in Palestine.— "I love Bath, and am therefore ex- ceptionally grateful for the sympathy of my fellow-citizens there. I used to think as I looked up at the rampart of hills which surrounds your city that had I to | choose a motto for Bath it would be that beautiful and mysterious text: 'I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help.' And that recurs to me to-night in connection with your mes- sage.

I IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of my dear husband, William Henry Evans, 14, Ann street, who died November 24th, 1915. My thoughts are always wandering To a grave not far away; Where I laid my loving husband Just two years ago to-day. Fondly remembered by his loving Wife and Children. iu wrv-m

BOROUGH OF LLANELLY. INFANT WELFARE COMMITTEE. 14th List. £ s d Amount previously acknow- ledged 208 10 10 A Well-wisher 3 3 0 1; 211 13 10 Mary D. W. Spowart, Hon. Treasurer, Borough of Llanelly Infant "elfare Fund.

BOROUCH OF LLANELLY LOCAL WAR PENSIONS, Etc., COMMITTEE -0 THE LOCAL COMMITTEE invite ap- plications for the following appoint- ments (a) ASSISTANT CLERK (Male or Female—but preference given to dis- charged sailor or soldier). Applicants must possess knowledge of Shorthand, Typewriting, and Accounts. Previous office experience essential. (b) JUNIOR CLERK (Male of Female). Previous office experience essential. The appointments will be temporary and subject to a month's notice on either side. Applications, endorsed "Assistant Clerk" or "Junior Clerk" respectively, stating age, previous experience, salary required, and accompanied by copies (not returnable) of not more than two recent testimonials, may be delivered to the undersigned not later than Monday, the 3rd December, 1917. j Canvassing will disqualify. HENRY AY. SPOWART, i Secretary to the Committe.; Town Hall, Llanelly, 16th November, 1917. i

I j The Tribunal. RESULTS OF THURSDAY'S APPEALS A meeting of the Borough Tribunal was held on Thursday evening when the Mayor (Aid. D. James Davies) presided. I Held a Protection Card. In the case of Wm. Morris (38), single, who had been passed B 2, said he was in the employ of Nevill Druce and Co., and held a protection card. Replying to Mr. D. Jennings (the National Service representative), Morris said lie was prepared to join Section R. of the Yolunteen Battalion. I On domestic grounds. A labourer at the steelworks named D. J. Thomas, a married man, with two children, in appealing on domestic grounds, said his protection card had been taken from him. His wife and a child ^vere in ill health. Replying to Mr. Jennings, appellant said he left a tinplate works for the pur- pose of going on munitions, and then re- turned to Iviessrs. G. Mercer and Son, who had a contract at the steelworks. Mr. Jennings: Hasn't Mr. Mercer ap- plied for a protection card for you ?— No; I haven't asked him to. Mr. Jennings: There is no special hardship in this case. The Mayor: No; but he is in a low category and is doing work of national importance. Postponed for three months. Adjourned. I be casa of Howell Hewitt was re- viewed. and he stated that his applica- tion for a protection card was pending. .1fr. Jennings said the man was a • sawyer and was entitled t'o a protection card. The case was further adiourned. Protection Ca!-d withdrawn. D. J. Taylor (30), a married man with two saicl he was in Class A, and was a chapper at the Llanelly Steel- works. .r¡" Jennings: How haven't you got a protection card ?—During a strike it was withdrawn, and my Union are now taking the matter up. Mr. Jennirgs: If you don't get one, I shall press to get you into the Army 1 as you are a Class A man. Postponed for 14 days. Had been on Sea. I Martin Ivavanagh, a married man, I j classified C 2, said he was employed at the Llanelly Steelworks. Until a week ago he had been on rea. Postponed for 14 days to see whether the man's employers could get a protec- tion card for him. CcndHicnal Exemption. I A. married man named Tht>mas WH- hams ? ith four children, said he was em- at Messrs. Lipton's, and was in Class A. Exemption was allowed on condition that he joined Section B of the Y.B. To join Section D. I The exemption of Del. Walters (39), r a m?rr?d man with two children, was re- -tiji v,- 'i tv.-o c h-ldren, was re- W alters stated that he was a boot-re- 'I pairer, and in answer to Mr. Jennings, he said he could not join Section D of the V.B., adding that if he joined the Volunteers many munition workers would have to go without their boots being re- paired. Exemption to continue, but the man was ordered to join Section D of the V.B. Military Appeal Disallowed. "He would be a very useful man to the St. John Ambulance," said Mr. Jennings when E. L. Carpenter, dentist, stated ( that he could not join Section D. of the V.B. as he was only in Class C 2. The Mayor: You forget that Mr. Carpenter does not heal wounds; he in- I flicts them (laughter). The military appeal was disallowed. Appeal Disallowed. The exemption granted to J. G. Pudner (40), a married man with no chil- I dren, was reviewed. He was a grocer, draper and provision dealer, and had I been passed Class A. I The military appeal was disallowed. I Faithful at DrillS. I 1-io one who has been more I faithful in his attendances at the drills I of the Volunteers," observed the Tvfayor when Jfr Jennings asked that F Chidzoy, | fruiterer, why he was not prepared toget transferred from Section D to Section B. I I Chidzoy stated that he attended when- ever possible, but did not care to be tied down owing to his business. The Mayor: I take it that you are afraid that you will be called away, and there will be no one to look after your business ? Chidzoy: Yes. The Mayor: Well, we have given the man exemption on the ground of a one man business. The Military review was dismissed on condition that Chidzoy continued in Sec- tion D.

LLANELLY RED CROSS HOSPITAL. GRAND CONCERT l' LJI r.K Will be held at ZION CHAPEL, LLANELLY (By kind permission of the Trustees) On FRIDAY EVENING, 28th DEC., 1917 —— Artistes. —— I (.     ?m, as Miss I cssia iMmas (The Eminent Welsh Violinist). Soprano Miss MAGGIE DAVIES. Tenor Mr. DAVID HARRY, R.A.M. Baritone Mr. DAVID BRAZELL, A.R.A.M. Accompanist Mr. LUTHER OWEN. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. Carriages may be ordered for 10 o'clock. Admission: Reserved Seats (Numbered), 4s. and 3s.; First Seats, 2s. Second Seats, Is. Plan of Chapel may shortly be seen and seats booked at Mr Brinley R Jones', Vaughan street, Llanelly. Frank J. Rees, Hon. Secretary.

Golden1 CAPT. AND MRS. MATTHIAS, j SAILORS' HOME. To-day, Capt. and Mrs. Matthias, of the Sailors' Home, celebrate their golden wedding. They were mai-ried at Neath on 24th November, 1«67..They have two daughters, Miss Matthias, a teacher at the Copperworks Infants' School, and Mrs. Hopkins, Lakcfield place, wife of Mr. Christmas Hopkins, marine engineer, now S^rgonnt in the R.E.'s, with the Inland Y\~at er Transport on active service in Franco. They Have also a grandson, Pte. Noel Hopkins, on active service in France, but now in a convalescent camp after being wounded for the fourth time. He j", progressing favourably.

A CINEMA COMPLAINT. I To the Editor of the "Star." I Sir, I think it is high time a protest were made against the methods adopted by the management of a local cm. ma respecting the issue of tickets when no accommo- dation can be provided. The writer, to- gether with a friend, visited this cinema on Tuesday evening last, but was unable to get a seat, or even see anything of the pictures—even the gangway at the rear of the balcony being crowded. I think it is only fair to the public that they should be informed before they buy their I tickets whether seats. are available or not. I not. I am quite aware that no seats are guaranteed, buj at the same time I think it is grossly unfair to exploit the public in the way it was done on this occasion. My friend and I purchased our tickets without any warning, only to find that i we had no earthly chance of a scat" -neither could we view the pictures, with I the result that in company with some others who had been similarly treated, we left the building almost immediately. I submit that the fact that no seats were available should have been made known before the ticket were purchased, I so that the purchasers could decide for themselves whether they wero prepared to take their chance. I am certain the 1 policy carried out on Tuesday is a short- sighted one, and will not pay in the long i run. Llanellv, R. and R.R. I Llanelly" 1917.. i Nov.23rd, 1917. ? :11 ? I I i 4

j Volunteer Battalion. I Volunteep eEattalío:n. I Battalion Orders by Lieut.-Col. W. N. Jones, commanding 1st Battalion, Car- marthenshire Volunteer Regiment.—Drill Hall, Murray street, Llanelly, week end- ing December 1st, 1917. Saturday, Nov. 24th.-The time is I altered from 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, 7-30 to 9-30 p.m., N.C.O.'s Class taken by the Regimental Sergt.- Major. Officer's Class taken by the Act- ing Adjutant. Tuesday, 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., Bombing, Muskotry; 8.30 to 9.30 p.m., Platoon drill Wednesday, 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., Bayonet fighting. Thursday, 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., Musketry. Friday, 7.30 to 8.30 p.m., Bombing; Musketry; 8.30 to 9.30 p.m., Company Drill. Dress for Sattirda3,, Ncv. marching order (i.e., Equipment). Uni- form to be worn by those in possession of sa.mc. Those not in possession of uniform —plain clothes and armlets. Dress—Week night parades-Plain clothes. Armlets to be worn. Commission.—Extract from the "Lon- don Gazette," Supplement, dated 17th November.— Carmarthenshire Volunteer Regiment, 1st Batt.—Surgeon Lieut.-Col E. Evans (late Welsh Regiment) to bo temporary Captain and Medical Officer (October 3rd). (Signed) A. G. Thomas, Major, Acting Adjutant 1st Batt Crm..Vol. Rgt. ] I ORDERS FOR DECEMBER, Dec. I (Saturday).—Route March, Ex- tended Order, Outposts, Machine Gun instruction (3 hours). | Dec. 3 (Monday).—Ofifcer's Class and N.C.O.'s Class by Adjutant and R.S.M respectively. Dec. 4 (Tuesday).—Drill (1 hour), Mus- ketry (1 hour), Machine Gun instruc- tion (2 hours). Dec. 5 (Wednesday) .—Bayonet Fighting (1 hour), Musketry (1 hour).. Dec. 6 (Thursday).—Bombing (1 hour), Musketry (1 hour). Dec. 7 (Friday)—Company drill (1 hour) Guard duties (1 hour), Machine Gun instruction (2 hours). Dec. 10 (Monday).-—Officers' & N.C.O.'s Class by Adjutant and R.S.M. re- spectively. Dec. 11 (Tuesday).—Musketry (1 hour), Physical training (1 hour), Machine Gun instruction (1 hour). Dec. 12 (Wednesday) -Bombing (lbotir) Musketry (1 hour). Dec. 13 (Thursday).—Bayonet Fighting (1 hour), Guard Duties (1 hour). Dec. 14 (Friday).—Drill (1 hour), Mus- ketry (1 hour), Machine Gun instruc- tion (2 hours). Dec. 15 (Saturday).—Route March; En- trenching, Advance Guards, etc.; Machine Gun instruction (3 hours). Dec. 16 (Sunday)—Wire Entanglements; Company in Attack; Machine Gun in- struction (3 hours). Dec. 17 Monday) .—Omcers' Class and N.C.O. 's Class by Adjutant and R.S.M respectively. 'I' Dec. 18 (Tuesday) .—Bayonet Fighting (1 hour); Musketry (1 hour); Machine Gun instruction- (2 hours). Dec. 19 (Wednesday) .-Bombing (1 hour); Musketry (1 hour). Dec. 20 (Thursday) .—Musketry (1 hour) Drill (1 hour). Dec. 21 (Friday)—Drill (1 hour); Guard Duties (1 hour); Machine Gun instruc- tion (2 hours). Dec 22 (Saturday).—Route March; Ex- tended Orded; Outposts; Machine Gun instruction (3 hours). Dec. 23 (Sunday).—Entrenching; En- tanglements Extended Order; Machine Gun instruction (3 hours). Dec. 24 (-Ifonday).-All Ranks; Musket- ry (1 hour); Bayonet Fighting (1 hour) Dec. 27 (Thursday).—Musketry (1 hour) Bombing (1 hour). Dec. 28 (Friday).—Musketry (1 hour); Drill (1 hour); Machine Gun instruc- tion (2 hours). D0e. 29 (Saturday).—Advance Guards, etc; Outposts; Extended Order; Machine Gun instruction (3 hours). Dee. 31 (Monday) .-Officers' Class and N.C.O.'s Clas? by Adjutant and R.S.M N-.C.O.'s Clas,,s I)y Adjiltai)t and R.S.-N l Haurs of Parade Week Nights 1st hour, 7.30 to 8.30; 2nd hour, 8.30 to 9.30. Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m. (Signed) A. G. Thomas, Major, 1\riing Adjutant 1st Bat. Carm. Vol. Rgt ,,1-

| — rrrr ttt r m i\iiiim^m F? I ?- I  t orrelÎtoslay London Eyesight Expert to remain at I Palish Hall, Lianeily, aiiotlier week. Yes, I have decided to stay another week in Llanelly. There is simply no other way oat of it short of disappoint- ing the people who need my services. My offer ql free advice remains exactly as hitherto. I shall continue to test the eyesight of all who seek my assistance, and the optical staff will remain to supply the lenses required at the same low charges as have been so successful up to -low. It is not to be wondered at that the remarkable value these lenses offer is being appreciated by the people of Llan- elly. They. are beautifully made, each lens being ground from a specially pre- pared colourless crown crystal, finished on the latest scientific principles, and guaranteed absolutely correct by the re- cognised standard of measurement. The average cost of these lenses is 3s. only. Of course, in astigmatic and special cases a small extra charge may be necessary. I have not the slightest hesitation in saying that they represent a record value in eye-glasses. As is well known, the more extensive the business, the less the cost of production, the lower one can bring doVrn the price with the same margin of profit. My staff are able to turn out lenses at remarkably low charges—the same low charges which have made them so well known through- out the United Kingdom. In quality and workmanship these glasses are all that could be desired, and bear the stamp of London professional skill. ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY. I One of the exceptional features of my visit to Llanelly is my special method of testing the eyesight, and the scientific principles under which I work. The system I have adopted for sight-testing may he considered the most advanced method yet discovered, and the one which is universally admitted by leading eye specialists to be the most accurate. Then, of oourse, I have the advantage I I of having at my command the latest scientific sight-testing apparatus of every Kind. Some of these are very costly in- II struments, bat they are practically essen- tial if all accurate test is to be ensured. I TEN YEARS' GUARANTEE. J\o greater prod cfthcg?nmnenessand- emciency of the work I am doing can b? ofI2reù than tho fact that o;uih of my clients receives with his or her glasses a ten years' guarantee. This guarantee carries with it the right to have the eyesight re-tested free of ehargo either on my subsequent visits to. Llanelly or at any time at my head es- tablishment at 315, High Holborn, lion- don. Any changes found necessary to the existing lenses will tbpn be made free of all charge. I am actuated by a desire to help those- who need my services, and who are un- able to afford the high fe^S generally charged. Anyone who has not yet con- sulted me, and whose eyes are in any way troublesome, is invited to take advantage of the extension of my visit, and come at once and consult me free of all charge. I will examine each individual case thoroughly and carefully, and I will give the best al soundest advice. If glasses are not necessary for them I will frankly say so. If glasses are needed I will pre- scribe for them and tell them exactly what kind and what strength will suit them best. Even if you think your eyes are all right, come and see me and mak e sure of it. A consultation will cost you nothing, and will commit you to nothing. Take this unique opportunity of learning exactly how things are with your eye- sight. My consulting rooms are at the PARISH HALL, LLANELLY, and my hours of consultation are from 10 to 1 in the morning, and from 2 to 7 in the afternoon. Special appointments. can be made.

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