Llanelly Star

Parish Church' nniversary I AN INTERESTING REMINISCENCE. i A correspondent writes :—All old Llanellyites I feel sure, will be glad to be reminded that to-morrow is an important anniversary in the history of the Parish Church. It was on June 22nd, 1845, that the fine old edifice. was re-opened after "undergoing extensive renovation. From a newspaper account of the proceedings I extract the following particulars The le-opening was performed by the Lord Bishop of St. David's, who preached twice-in the morning in English and in the evening in Welsh. The manner in which he treated the subject and the easy and fluent delivery of his sermon in Welsh astounded and at the same time gratified all present. The church was crowded to excess with attentive hearers, supposed to be nearly 2,000 persons, as the aisles, chancel, and three galleries as well as the body of the church and its transepts were full. The collections after both sermons amounted to nearly £ 60, being very ample, as most of the hearers had before subscribed. The handsome pulpit hangings and cushions, being crimson Genoa velvet, with silk fringe, were presented by the. lady of Mr. David Lewis, of Stradey. In the interval be- tween the two services, the Bishop and clergy with other distinguished guests were hospitably entertained at dinner by the lady of Mr. W. Chambers after the manner and style of English customs of the olden days. Mr. Chambers presided at the sumptuous board in the ancient wainscotted hall, and distinguished him- self by his affability and suavity of man- ners,

4th BATTALION THE WELSH RECT. IMPORTANT.-Officcrs, W.O.'s, N.C.O's and men who have served in any battalion of the above named Regiment on or after the 4th of August, 1914, are requested to send their names (stating rank) to the secretary or put them in the letter-box at the Drill Hall, Murray street, before the 2nd July, 1919 (Tumble members please note). T. BURNS, Secretary, 15, Myrtle terrace, Llanelly. .uo.

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H   H-.r? ar? T??r?.. a. n r In trying to take a short cut in order to catch a train, Stephen Beck, aged 50, of Hemsby, Norfolk, was about to pass between two goods truck-s on Yarmouth Quay when the train started, and lie was killed There was a beer famine at Aberyst- wyth on Monday. There must have been something very wrong with the rationing for it was evident that some thirsty souls had had a good deal too much. When fined Cl by the ..oking magis- trate- for having used obscene language, I Frederick Webb, of Woking, handed the clerk E2, remarking "An extra one for luck.' The additional sovereign was put in the poor-box. Two hundred summonses for the non- payment of income-tax were heard at En- field Petty Sessions on Monday, against men and women, the majority of whom were ex-munition workers. • Fr. J. Brasier, who is aged 70. is keep- ing wicket for Limpsfield Cricket Club. One of the first passengers in an Avro aeroplane at Southsea on Saturday after- noon was a- Crimean veteran, Thomas Patter, aged 88. A soldier cn a visit to Sevenoaks. who brought with him 32 British Occupation Bagdad stamps, which he purchased for i s. 6d., sold 25 of them for £100. Described by his first wife as idle, and by the second woman as the best husband in the world, John Davies, a chemical la bourer, was sentenced to two days' im- prisonment at Flintshire Assizes for bigamy, and Was immediately released. Mrs. Alice Raptart, 55, of Brixton Hill London, was knocked down and killed on Saturday in Brixton road by a motor lorry. She was crossing the road from behind a tramcpr when she was struck hy the lorry, the wheels of which passed over her head. When Charles Aldridge, 68, of Soho, was charged at Old street Police Court on Saturday with breaking a plate-glass window, valued at £ 30, at a shop in Whitechapel road, it was stated that he was only released last week for breaking the same window. "The dog always runs out when he sees a policemon," said a defendant in a "no muzzle" prosecution at Willesden on. Monday. Eight attempts at suicide were made in he1- cell hy Mary Crawford, who was found helplessly drunk at Sunderland on Sunday and locked up by the police. Evidently she has nine lives. While on his way to place a bunch of flowers on his wife's grave in Swindon Cemetery. Donald Andrew, aged 70, a re- tired G.W .R. fireman, died suddenly. Swansea Corporation Parks Committee have authorised action for the prevention of Sunday football on the Sands. When some bluejackets were returning from shore leave to his Majesty's ship "Gibraltar," in Portland Harbour, several of them fell into the water, and A. E. Killian, a shipwright, was drowned. Anglesey Education Committee have under consideration a scheme for provid- ing instruction in book-keeping for farmers. A moman at Flitwick, Bedfordshire, told her husband she dreamt she saw him with his head bandaged, and a week later he was weeding his garden on the railway embankment when a passing train struck him on the head. Owing to the failure of brakes to act, a motor char-a-banc dashed down a steep and dangerous hill, between Bream and Chepstow, into a wall. Many persons were injured, whilst several leapt from the car. A chicken has been hatched at Bridg- water with two bodies, one head, four wings and four legs. To celebrate Peace, the Duchess of Norfolk will entertain at a garden party in the grounds of Arundel Castle every man, woman, and child in the town.. Worried by his inability to obtain a a house, William Huntingford, a gar- dener, of Guildford, committed suicide by jumping over a bridge to the railway be- low. Fifty bags of sugar were damaged on Monday morning by fire in the s.s. Sea- pool, lying off Greenwich. While bathing near Huntingdon on Monday, Pte. Aubrey Townsend, Royal Fusiliers, of Maidenhead^ was accidental- ly drowned. Because the school teachers are still on strike for increased pay, between 4,000 and 5,000 Peterborough children were sent home for another week. Thomas Dash was sentenced at Lam- beth to six weeks' imprisonment in the second division for drawing unemploy- ment pay to a total of £ 15 while in re- gular employment. Farmers in West Surrey are complain- ing of the great increase in foxes and wild foxes. I A postcard which had been eight years in the post has been delivered at I ar- mouth; it bore a -1d. stamp, but the authorities refrained from claiming a surcharge. A driver, explaining a fatal motor-car accident at Westminster on Tuesday, said the other car was painted dark green. and was obscured from his view by the background, which"w,-ts composed of large trees and foliage.

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Qioits I Results in the Llanelly and District I League:— Farmers (Waunarlwydd) v. Mardy (Corseinon) ? 5 T. Williams v. E. Jenkins 21 21 .J. Griffiths v. T. H. James 14 IS .H. A. Williams v. H. Rees. 21 21 .D. Thomas v. A. Thomas 11 6 T. Stock v. D. Jones 21 4 .W. H. Evans v. D. John 21 21 Joe Lloyd v. T. Rees 15 8 J. Daniels v. A. Jones 21 198 145 Pelican (Llangennech) v. Llwynhendy. 21 D. J. Harry v. D. Jones 17 21 G. Richards v. T. J. Henry 20 17 W. Coslett v. D. J. James 21 10 M. John v. E. James 21 16 W. Vaughan v. T. Howells 21 8 B. Peters v. M* Thomas 21 16 .J. Bowen v. T. James 21 11 .J. Evans v. D. Thomas 21 120 163 Penllergar v. Cleveland (Llanelly). 11 W. Merrick v. D. J. Thomas 21 9 J. Burns v. J. H. Davies 21 21 .Sid Lewis v. D. Evans 15 21 W. Goddard v. F. Juhran 11 15 J. Burns v. Dan Thomas 21 4 W. Hughes v. J. Williams 21 5 Wi Johns v. T, Juhran 21 9 .D. Davies v. W. Jenkins 21 1 95 152 (Played on the first-named ground).

VF-TERAN'S OUTINC. The outing annually organized by Mr. William Randell for the veterans of the New Dock district, took place on Wednes- day, when a trip was made to Ferryside. Dinner was partaken of at the White Lion Hotel. Glorious weather favoured the occasion, and at the conclusion of the journey, the party, which numbered 17, expressed themselves as highly delighted. After tea, spfeeches were made by Mr. Tegid Jones and Mr. Griffiths, who re- ferred in glowing terms to the generosity of Mr. Randell, and how it was appre- ciated by his guests. The arrangements for the outing were admirably carried out. Mr. Randell being ably assisted in this matter by his cousin, Mr. Chnrles Ran- dell.

HIPPODROME. I One of the most thrilling play con- nected with the great war is being .staged at the Hippodrome this week en- titled "His Last Leave." The author has evolved a story which is full of pathos, without introducing any impos- sible situations. Next week Mr. J. Edward Blcriol will present that ever successful revue entitled "Buzz Along." The caste includes Mr. Dan Lawley as Mrs. Maggie Ann, and also Percy Mavis, the inimitable comedian.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Bennett, of 10. Raby street, wish to thank all kind friends and neighbours for sympathy shown in their recent sad bereavement, also for floral tributes sent.

WEDDING EELLS. I RICHARDS-DAVIES. I A quiet hut pretty wedding was solem- nized at Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel Carmarthen, the Rev. D. C. Griffiths, Llanybvther, officiating, when Mr. Llewelyn Richards, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Richards, Bryn road, Llanelly, was married to Sally, youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. James Davies, Troddrhiwffenydd, Llandyssul. She was tended by Miss Lizzie Davies (sister of the bride) and Miss Sybil Richards (sister of the bridegroom) as bridesmaids. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. H. E. Richards, schoolmaster, Llanelly, as best man, and by Dr. Arthur Richards, houe surgeon,Charing Cross Hospital (brothers of the bridegroom).

Llanelly 4people have special reason to remember Colonel Bruce Vaughan, for it was he who restored their ancient parish church. At one time the edifice possessed not only a missive tower at the west end (which still stands), but a spire over the chancel arch, which contained a sanctus- hell. The spire was demolished early in I the nineteenth century, but when restor- ation was decided upon Colonel Bruce j Vaughan became interested in this spire I-a, feature not unknown, but still rare. He accordingly introduced one into his design. Unfortunately, it was modified [ by the ecclesiastical authorities; but a .spire of sorts adorns the new church- in memory of a most interesting feature of the old one.

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It is Said That the inhabitants of the Town Hall district have been treated to some stir- ring love scenes lately. That unfortunately the lovers exchange epithets in "Operatic fashion." That it is amusing to hear the threats that are made against the poor cats by the surrounding neighbours. That the friends of a local spark great- ly admire his candour. That in a fit of wrath he threw a block of wood at one of his friends. That while apologising a few days later he admitted having lost his head. That a prospective bride from the Alban road district is in no hurry to enter into the bonds of matrimony. That the "peach" is in no haste to decide the "date"—we wonder why. That there is every prospect of peace being signed between a newly-wed couple shortly. That the decision of the "big four" is very satisfactory. That to expect a woman to be in time for everything is literally impossible. That a certain spark has only just learnt this. That his lady-love keeps him hanging around James street for hours. That when she arrives on the scene only an hour or so late, he informs her that he had only arrived a few minutes previously. That after marriage we expect the few minutes will be the same number of hours That a certain Burry Portian has made some terrible threats to the "Star" man if he should dare publish the tale of 'Sun- day and ? ? ?' That ••ftor due consideration we have decided not t.i enrage the "bull" any more. That a steelworker boasts rather proud- ly to a well-known "lady" in the Dock district of the honour conferred on him last week. That the particular honour (?) was to appear in this column. That a local flapper has shown un- daunted courage on the beach lately. 0 That each day (weather permitting) she ha,s entered the briny in a real jazz bathing costume—poor little 'fing That the annual flag day of the Dis- charged Sailors and Soldiers will be held to-day. I That a lceal young man bids to out- rival some of our greatest orators. That the efforts of the loquacious young man in trying to ridicule some of his friends have brought nothing but con- tempt from the young ladies whom he ad- dressed. That a young Seaside knut had the misfortune to have one of his fingers "punctured" by a thorn on Sunday. That the means he adopted to try and extract the nuisance were ingenious, not to say novel. That we should not have thought that bathing one's feet would do the trick, but the b-hoy in question evidently had great faith in this treatment, judging by his labours in that direction. That a local damsel is extremely proud of her capabilities as a billiard (?) player. That she challenged a young spark to a game a, few days ago. That the latter promptly declined to ac- cept the challenge when he learnt that his lady friend practised too often-once a year That a Sunday motor drive has had disastrous consequence in the Station Road district. That owing to a breakdown the party were stranded five miles from anywhere. That one of the members of the party was due on duty that evening, and has had to expla in his absence. That the boxing tournaments which will shortly be held in town will no doubt be a great success. That it will be of interest to all followers of the "noble art" to know that some of the finest boxers in the country will top the bill on each occasion. That the newly formed Yacht Club is making excellent progress. That the first races on Saturday were immensely enjoyed by a large crowd of spectators.

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Model Houses. DETAILS OF THE CAPEL SCHEME. The announcement in our last issue that the Corporation were inviting tenders for the erection of 44 artizans houses on the Capel site was received with general satisfaction in the town. It was regarded as practical proof of the deter- mination of the Corporation to get a "move on" in the matter of housing and to do something towards solving the most urgent problem of the day. It now only remains for enterprising contractors to send in their tenders so that an actual bricks and mortar start may be made without any further delay. In the course of an interview, the Deputy Surveyor (Mr J. H. Montgomery) furnished a "Star" man with some inter- esting details of the scheme. Two classes of houses are to be erected-A and B, the one with a southern aspect and the other facing north. In order that the living room or kitchen may have plenty of sun- shine, the class B houses which have a northerly aspect, will have the living room in front. Each house will have a court in front and gardens are also pro- vided for, of varying sizes, according to the lay of the ground. The houses will be semi-detached, in pairs, and there will be a road 30 feet wide in the centre with a rectangular open space at the western end. This will make a capital recreation ground with seven pairs of houses grouped around it. The road around the open space will be 10ft. wide. Class A houses, facing south, will have on the ground floor a living room 14 ft. 9ins. by 12 ft., a scullery 7ft. 3ins. by 9ft., and a parlour lift, by 9ft. There will be three bedrooms, 13ft. by 12 ft.; 12 ft. by 9 ft.; and 11 ft. by 9 ft., with the usual offices and hot and cold water laid on. In the scullery is a space for a gas stove as well as a wash-up and sink. Copper boilers will be fixed under a covered way outside. The frontage will be 22ft. Sins. and the outside will be finished with red brick plinth and rough cast plaster. The roofs will be alternate>- ly slated and red-tiled. Special attention has been paid to sanitation as well as the provision of lagour saving devices and electric light is to be laid on. Cupboards and dressers will be fixtures in the kitchen, and the houses will istand well back from the road. Class B houses will be much similar in design and arrangement, but with a fronti- age of 23ft. 6in. The whole lay-out is admirable, and it is confidently believed that the houses will bo models of their kind. Negotiations have been re-opened for the purchase of the Patent Slip. Wet hope they will materialize.