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y TO-DAY S COST OF PRiNTINC. I Following upon the increased war boluses to employes in the printing true, the "Financial Times" gives some remarkable figures. The London Costing- Committee has issued a report giving tne rewlt of their investigations into the in- crea 'd cost or printing to the customer necessitated by the war bonuses conceded and by the general increase in expenses ■ov#r and above the previous additions., A«#ng the increases in the cost of m?na? since the outbreak of 'war, the foIhwing items were given:—Paper, ac- -t,-) quality, etc., 200 to 400 per ceât. increase; ink, 50 to 200 per cent; sta.wh():1rts, 300 to 400 per cent.; miU- b 8, V» IK-r cent.; glu, Wpr cent; d, 100 per cent.; leather, to to 12;) peffcant.

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A Custom House Bank Idyll W TALES OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY. I Sarah Lewis, Union Cottage, at the Police Court, summoned Haydn Bennett, Custom House Bank, for assault, and Haydn Bennett preferred a charge of assault against the plamtiif and 1argaret Ann Hopkins, Custom House Bank. Mr. Mervyn Paton appeared for Bennett, and Mr. Ludford was on the other side. Sarah Lewis said that- on November 23rd. Bennett came to the house and ac- cused her of making accusation against another woman, and he assaulted her. She had a terrible black eye which kept her from work for a fortnight. It was evident that Bennett had been drinking. She was a total abstainer. Cross-examined: She did not have a drop of drink herself, and she did not pick up a poker. The man was like a mad dog about the place. M. A. Hopkins, wife of David Hopkins a soldier in the South Wales Borderers, stated that she heard a scream and went to the assistance of her sister, but was knocked down by Bennett and kicked. Cross-examined: She was perfectly sober. So far she had not taken any action against Bennett. P.C. Davies said that when he saw Mrs. Lewis she was very dazed and her right eve was discoloured. Mr. Paton stated that. his instructions were that the woman was very drunk. and that this accounted for her dazed condition. The evidence for the defence would he that the injuries were caused by the fall. Haydn Bennett stated that he called at the house of Mrs. Lewis, who picked up a poker and threatened to hit him. She then picked up a basin which missed him and hit her own husband. Mr Lewis told his wife that she had better go and face the thing out with a view to clear- ing up the trouble, and this was agreed to. At the house of Mrs. Lewis he was struck bv Mrs. Lewis, and Mrs. Hopkins scratched his face. He had eleven scratches on one side of his face. Both of the women were drunk, and on going out of the house they fell. Cross-examined The two women were too drunk to see him, and could not walk alone. He heard the evidence of the con- stable who said the woinan was dazed. Bennett: I do not know what dazed means. Mr. Ludford: A woman can he dazed when she is knocked about by a brute. Bennett: I did not have a chance to hit the woman. Helen Nurse said she went to clear herself because Mrs. Lewis was making accusations against Bennett and herself. Mrs. Lewis tried to hit Bennett with a poker, and her husband interfered. Mrs. Lewis was entirely to blame for the trouble. Wm. John Thomas gave similar evidence. The summons against Bennett was dis- missed. and it was agreed to withdraw the other charges. -r-

CONCERT AT PARC HOWARD. Another very successful concert was held at Pare Howard Hospital on Wed- nesday night, kindly organized by Mr. Harry Davies, one of the members of the Red Cross Detachment, who was able to enlist the services of well-known local artistes. The chair v.-as occupied by Mr. W. Geo. Williams, commandant of the men's detachment, the duties of accom- panist being discharged by Mr. Luther Owen. The programme was first-class > in every respect, and the soldiers were loud in their appreciation. Those who took part included Madame John Thomas, Miss Lizzie Thomas, Miss Morfydd Jones (elocutionists), Mr. Richard Thomas, Mr Jack Davies, Mr. Tom Samuel and his talented son, Mr. Fred Williams, and Pte Witting, S. W. Borderers, one of thQ patients. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the artistes and others concerned, the hope being ex- pressed that "a return visit" would be arranged in the near future.

Hearts of Oak Benefit Society. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE, ABOVE I SOCIETY. You are hereby informed that the term of office of the present Delegate Board expires next year. and nomina- tions of candidates for the next Election (Triennial period 1918-1921). in accord- I ance with Rule 38, Clause 1, can now be made. I am, etc.. l GEORGE TERRELL, Official Sick Visitor. I r

Little Incidents of Everyday CAMEOS OF LLANELLY. j No. 1.—In these dark, dull days, blood red horror causes us to shudder as we imagine the chaos consequent upon War. Our thoughts are across the water is France or Palestine with our soldier chums. In imagination, we stand be- side thm waiting for the signal to go over tiie parapet into that Hell called "No man's land," and beyond; some- times wishing that our bodies could re- ceive the shrapnel which wounds or kills those who are very dear to us. Suspense is the awful thing Llanelly folk fear-a mighty terrific monster that grips our hearts. Then sometimes the grip relaxes and life and love are bright again. At others, the postman who has called every morning for years leaves a message* which causes faces to blanch and familiar forms cannot be descried through the mist of tears. The postman had left such a message in a quiet bye street, and I stood in a little homely parlour where a dear old lady sat with a photograph of a soldier boy in her hand. He had paid the price of a great heroic act with his life, and his old grandmother with tear- dimmed eyes was gazing at the smiling face of her favourite grandson. I have seen many beautiful faces, some glorious- ly lovely, some tenderly pathetic in human life, or shining from the original canvasses of master artists, such as Leonardo de Vinci's "Madonna," or the lovely faces in Luini's "Nativity," or Botticeli's "Madonna and child," but never have I seen a more lovely face than that of a lonely old grandmother as she gazed into the face of her lost soldier boy in a quiet bye-street of Llanelly. No. 2.—Hurrying homewards past the Town Hall as the day was fading into twilight and the bright lights of passing tramcars began to twinkle, I knocked up against a little ragged newspaper boy, and upon apologizing, I found the lad was sobbing bitterly. He had only one paper left, and I bought it, at the same time asking him to tell me his trouble. "Its in the paper Mister," he said, "my big brother Tom has been killed, and he was the only one as was kind to me. He's dead, sir, Oh Gawd," he piteously cried. The tears ran down his dirty cheeks, rivulets trickling into the great river of tears which has flowed through Llanelly since War began, through her terraces, crescents and bye-streets and alley ways. Poor little chap, how he suffered, "Oh Gawd" was theolangiiage of his despair, the cry of a sorely stricken little heart. The sight of that grief stricken lad made me cry "Oh God wipe the tears from such sad reddened eyes, and when Right has been justified give us Peace." °

Clarke's the Man. Don't fail to visit Llanelly Cinema, Stepney street, to-day, to see the sen- sational drama "Little Miss Somebody," with beautiful Violet Meserean leading. It is one of the most lovely photo plays ever screened. From Monday to Wednes- day, the management have secured a charming production entitled "The Blue Streak." It is a most attractive play, and will be liked. The seventh episode of "The Girl from Frisco," will appear, "The Oil Field Plot," and we again see this wonderful girl perform daring feats that eatiic one to hold one's breath. From Thursday to Saturday, a super production, "The Mutiny of the Elden Besse," will bo screened. It is difficult describe this play in the space at our disposal, and our advice is, go and see it [I personally. Tbe whole composes a real good programme that will prove really enjoyable in this luxurious warm Hall. -I!iI

A Very Satisfactory Report -0 PRAISE FOR THE GIRLS COUNTY SCHOOL. "A very satisfactory report" was the comment of the Intermediate Governors on Thursday when the appended report of the Assistant Inspector of the Central Welsh Board, on the girls school was read The number of pupils in school is 379, 316 being the corresponding figure in the previous school year. This is a very notable increase. Including the Head Mistress there are 14 members on the staff, and an application has been made for the appointment of two additional members, one each on the Arts and Science sides respectively. Even thus the r proportion of pupils to Mistresses will be 1 to 23. The school is, of course, greatly overcrowded. The laboratory even has to be used by two classes at onoe. The room, which is betweea the boys' and girls' premises, and was formerly occu- pied by the boys, is now used by the girls. In the 71th form there are eight girls followiTp; an advanced Science course. One former pupil, Olwen Howell, recently passed the 1st M.B. examination of the University of London, and another, Mildred Jones, has entered the University College at Cardiff, as a Science student. She obtained in the Board's Examination distinction in English, French, Chemistry and Mathematics, including the calculus. She also went through an elementary course in Light. Difficulties have, how- ever, arisen with the College authorities as to her pursuance of an honours course in Chemistry, owing to the lack apparent- ly of a preceding course in Physics. The lady doctor who superintends the physical exercises hate been appointed Medical Offi- cer of Health to a Northern Borough. A new physical mistress has been appointed ) who was trained at Liverpool Physical College. The Mayor: It is a very satisfactory report.

It is an interesting fact, says Dyfed, that the most popular Welsh hymnol- ogists were born and bred in Carmarthen- shire. Dyfed naturally attributes the fact to the influence of the Methodist re- vival on that part of the country.

1 i ■ ■■ ■■■ ■' 7, mt THE DIRECTORS OF LLOYDS BANK LIMITED desire to call the attention of their customers and others to the advisability <1 of investing all available moneys in NATIONAL WAR BONDS and of applying further savings in the same way. In the Savings Bank Department small sums can be accumulated at interest until they reach the minimum required for purchasing WAR BONDS. j ?E???mMBM????!???!!???? .nMlltfi'J¡¡-! M & E. DAVID, I ? Stepney Street, I Have OPENED their I I Christmas I --=- -=" mas .1 I # Baiaar. f .4. :&:38R"-=-; m Fine Assortment of 1| I Dolls, Toys, and Fancy Goods. H Fine Assortment of inexpensive Gifts 1 ? suitable for Presents. 1 HI i In addition there is a heavy stock of P  Drapery? Ladies' & Children' s | ? Coats? Fancy Linens? etc. etc. | S bought be f ore the recent rise in prices. || a You will S T U D Y ECONOMY by making your || H purchases here. K E ]s Note the Address: M ? I Note the Address: M. & E. DAVID, 1I I STEPNEY STREET, LLANELLY. .I-l>"><:I"'<ljW:?,i- 1

Municipal Mems. I Salaries of Officials. 1 I A recommendation ot tne rimanoe Com- mittee in regard to the salaries of two well-known officials Has been approved by the Corporation. This provides that the salary of Mr. D. J. Phillips, deputy town clerk, is to be increased from £ 220 by annual increments of £ 10 to a maximum of £2.30. Mr. A. ToO Thomas, the borough accountant, who now re- ceives Z250, is to rise to C300 by similar annual increments. Both Mr. Phillips and Mr. Thomas have thoroughly earned this "rise" by efficient discharge of their duties. Market Revenue. I In spite of difficult trading conditions, I t-??o revenue of the market n well main: 1 ined. The latest return of the Collectorl lOWfS the following totals:— JC s d ) October 25th 51 7 6 October 29th 54 13 9 November 1st 52 0 0 November 5th 52 1 11 ■ November 8th 51 0 0 November 12th 54 10 2 November 15th 51 0 0 November 19th 53-10 4 November 22nd 51 0 0 November 26th 54 10 0 JE525 13 8 Traffic over Back Lane. The Surveyor has reported to the Roads Committee that complaints had been received of the heavy traffic passing over the lane leading from Queen Yio toi ia road along the Steam Laundry to Lakefield road. He has been instructed to take the necessary steps to prevent vehicular traffic over this lane. Lighting of Llanerch road. It is reported by the Surveyor that a request has been received from the resi- dents at Ty'rfran Avenue, for a lamp near the road leading from Felinfocl road to Llanerch. Mr. Watkeys states that at the present time only three houses were occupied. The Committee have decided to inspect the site. Pare Howard Avenue. Compla-ints are also reported to have been received with reference to the con- dition of this private street. The Sur- veyor intimated that he had arranged with Messrs Buckleys to provide material for constructing a temporary pathway, hut as this is a private road, he recom- mended that any cost incurred by the Corporation should be recovered from the lessees under Section 75 of the Local Board Act, 1888. Consideration of the matter has been deferred pending inspection of the site by the Committee. SVSodical Officer's Report. The report for the month of October of the Medical Officer disclosed the follow- ing vital statistics:— Births 78. Birth rate 26.4 per 1,000. Births in Ward 1 28 Births in Ward 2 33 Births in Mard 3 17 Deaths 26. Death rate, 7.8 per 1,000. Deaths in Ward 1 8 Deaths in Ward 2 13 Deaths in Ward 3 5 Housing and Town Planning Act. The Medical Officer has made repre- sentations as to the defective condition of the following premises:— Nos. 16, 18 and 20, Swan street. 33, Wern road. 69, Llewelyn street. ordered that statutory notices in re- spect of the a bove be served upon the owners. Diphtheria -Case. I The Medical Officer has reported that a case of diphtheria had occurred in the Borough, and he had arranged for its I, isolation at the hospital and had engaged the services of Nurse Evans, Gilbert I place. The Committee approved of the j steps taken by Dr. Williams. I Veterinary Inspector. I Reference wa.s made at the meeting of I the Health Committee to the absence of the Veterinary 's Inspector's reports, and this officer wa:; directed to present a full I report as to the cowsheds, dairies and slaughterhouse, to the next meeting of j the committee. Infant Welfare Executive Committee. I The question of the appoiuimeui of AI the Health Committee's representatives- upon the executive committee was men- tioned by the Deputy Town Clerk,. and it was decided to re-appoint the present, members, viz., The Chairman, Lady. Howard. and Coun. Morgan; Morgan, Collectten of Waste* Paper. The Borough Surveyor reported that, progress was being made with the collecc- tion of waste paper, and that at the pre- sent time, threequarters of a ton was being collected. The committee direct II that sacks be left at the large offices in the town, for the purpose of facilitating the work. Maintenance of Roads. The Committee discussed tho Surveyor's Ireport upon this subject, and have in- structed the Town Clerk and Borough Surveyor to prepare an. application to the i County Council for increased contribution I such application to be first submitted to this committee: Right of way from King George's A-venue The question of the existenoe of a public right of way from King George's Avenue has been referred for report by the Town Clerk and Surveyor. Street Lighting Contract. The Surveyor has reported to the Roads Committee upon the suggestions of the Company as to a new lighting con- tract, and he strongly recommended the renewal of the present agreement. The committee approved of the present contract being renewed, but if the Com- pany do not agree thereto, the Surveyor is directed to circularize a copy of his re- port, together with a short summary of the agreement, amongst the members of the committee. _0

Volunteer Battalion. 41 Battalion Orders by Lieut.-Col. W. X. Jones, commanding 1st Battalion, Car- marthenshire Volunteer -Re,iment.-Drill Hall, Murray street, Llanelly, for week ending loth December. 1917. Dec. 10 (Monday).-Officers' & N.C.O.'s Class by Adjutant and R.S.M. re- spectively. Dec. 11 (Tuesday) .—Musketry (1 hour), j Physical training (1 hour), Machine Gun instruction (1 hour). Dec. 12 (Wed no,d ay) -Bombing, (IhQur) Musketry (1 hour). Dec. 13 (Thursday).—Bayonet Fighting (1 hour), Guard Duties (1 hour). Dec. 14 (Friday).—Drill (1 hour), Mws- ketry (1 hour), Machine Gum mstruc- tion (2 hours ). Dec. 15 (Saturday) .—Route March; En- trenching;, Advance Guards, etc.; Machine Gun instruction (3 hours). Hours of Parade.—Week Xights: 1st hour, 7.30 to 8.30; 2nd hour, 8.30 to 9.30. Saturdays and Sundays, 3 p.m.. Dress—Week night paradePlain clothes. Armlets to be worn. Recruits Recruit Drills will take placo at each parade as laid down in the "Programme of Work" in addition to the Efficients Training. Equipment.—Any N.C.O. or men of ^-Ctt.oiis A, B, C and D, who has not al- ready been issued with Equipment, can obtain same from the Quartermaster's Stores any Drill Night after parade, pro- viding the Company Quartermaster Sergt. of the Company concerned is present. Armlets.—All ranks who have not been issued with New Pattern Armlets can ob- tain same any Drill night after parade from the Quartermaster's Stores Efficients Sections A, B and C.-Pro- vision for averaging attendances over a quarter. Extract from Volunteer Force Order, No. CXXY., dated Dec. 1st, 1917: "It has been decided in the case of effi- cients to regard their undertakings as fulfilled if they attend during each quar- ter at kast three times the number of each kind of drill prescribed as the monthly minimum for the arm of the service to which they severally belong. A quarter will be defined as one of the periods of three calendar months be- ginning January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st." Sections D. and R.-The Commanding Officer trusts that all members in Sec- tions D. and R. will attend as many drills as possible. (Signed) A. G. Thomas, Major, Acting Adjutant 1st Bat. Carm. Vol. Rgt Printed and Published by Brinley R. Jones, Printer and Stationer, Vauehan Street, Llaflelly, December Sth, 1017.

THE POPaiLAK. | l -3lE"iJ,.n-r-_K<>î"3:m-IftIRR. BUT ♦ THE ♦ I Popular I ♦ ♦ SHOW THE ♦ 4 ♦ PICTURES ♦ AT ♦ • I Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Dee. 10, 11, 12 | For 6 Nights and 3 Matinees, Samuelson presents "MILES TO ES" In Six Acts. An All-English Production, the principal Characters being taken by Isobel Elscm, Winifred Delevatnti, Minna Grey, Mary Lincoln, Esme Hubbard, Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Hubert Harben and Ernest Graham, I And a Full Programn-ze of Comedy and Drama Nightly. No,,e.-AIILES-L ONES will be Screened at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, arid at 2.45 Matinees all the Week. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Dec. 13, 14, 15 A BLUE BIRD Photo-play with a Strong Cast in StorimSunshine In Five Parts. MEDDLING WITH MARRIAGE Drama in Two Parts. 'A LA CABARET Triangle Ccmody in Two Parts. Episode 3 of the Greatest of all Serials. Secret of the Submarine. ♦ ] Evenings i 6.30 to 10, 30 Continuous.   osnanHiHBnBnnnannBHHBBanMHHa

Intermediate School. MEETING OF GOVERNORS. A meeting of the Governors of the Intermediate school was held on Thurs- day when the Mayor (Aid. D. James Davies) presided. Vote of condolence. Before commencing the business, the Mavor moved a vote of condoleiitv with Mr J. L. Thomas in the dea.th of his son, and the motion was passed in silence. New Appointments. The Headmaster (Mr. G. J. 'iliomas, M.A.) reported that he had appointed Mr Idris Roberts as Science Master at 1:170 a year. Mr. Roberts had not obtained his degree, but- this was the bc-s-o arrange- ment he (Mr. Thomas) could make. After having made the appointment he received an application from a London young lady who had a degree, but she would not ac- capt a-lower salary than £ 200. The Mayor said it was important that the school should have a strong science man, and he suggested that the Master should be authorised to offer a higher salary. The Headmaster said he did not need aaother Science master at present. He also reported that Mr. Lewis Griffiths. had been appointed as history ir: tSter. The Headmistress (Miss C. Davies. M.A.) reported that she had appointed Miss M. TT:rrir- a* Science teacher. Gift fcr the Library. The Deputy Ciork Dfr, reported that Mr. G. F. Blake had presented to the library of the Boys" School fifty hooks in memory of his son, the late Lieut. Cyril Blake. 0'1, the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr. TV. E. Clement, it was decided to thank the donor for his gift. Bitter Disappointment. The Deputy Clerk reported that Mr. Owen Edwards, H.M. Inspector, when asked to confer with the head-teachers with a view cr increasing the staff and complying with the requirements of tha Board of Education for teaching of ad- vanced technical courses, had written the following reply;—"I have already con- ferred. with th", Headmaster and Head- mistress of the Llanelly Schools about the raasons for the inability of the Board to pay grants to their schools for this year. I shall visit the schools again with a view to next year's prospects, and shall be de- lighted to meet the governors when I come. The Mayor It is very disappointing to me that this. school is not recognized for advanced technical courses because we are being pressed by the Board to es- tablish a technical college at Llanelly • The Headmaster: That may be the reason why they have refused. The Mayor: This is certainly no en- couragement- when we have facilities at least equal to school at which the grant is allowed. I move that the clerk be authorised to send a strong protest to Mr. Owen Edwards. Mr. Clement seconded the motion, wkieh was agreed to. Application for increase of Salary.^ An application was received trcm the teaching staff at the Evening Technical Classes for the same scale of payment as that paid in Glamorganshire. It was decided to recommend to the County Committee that the application he acceded to.

SILOH MALE VOICE PARTY. I Practice will be held to-morrow night at Siloh Chapel, at 8 p.m. Members plea.se note.