Llanelly Star

Qua!ity ?""?' ar D. MORRIS, M.P.S Dispensing and Family Chemist, MARKET STREET (Near Tint's, LLANELLY. •' London and Colonial experience in first- class Pharmacies, and for four years Senior Pharmacist to a large fino of Chsmists in South Africa. All goods of the highest quality and lowest poesible prices. r Prescriptions careJully dispensed by D.M. personally. Tel. 116,

I WOMEN POLICE NOT WANTED. Women's organizations in London are interested in the point of view of the Chief-con stable of Carmarthenshire, who, when the question of the appointment of police-women came before the Standing Joint Committee, is reported to have re- commended that the employment of police women was unnecessary. Miss Key Jones, organizing secretary of the Women's Industrial League, gave me (says the London correspondent of the "Mail") the following statement:—"The reason given by the chief-constable against the employment of women," she said, "is that the youth of the town come from a good fighting stock, and that he doubted whether a woman in police uniform would inspire fear or evea* respect. The only comment I make is that his boast about the morality of the town having reached such a high plane, does not seem to be very assuring v; hen at the same time he doubts its stability to ensure respect to a woman in uniform, now so very familiar to the British pub- lic. Nor is it easy profoundly to respect Lis authority if he finds it necessary to squander the interests of other members of the community of Llanelly to the pos- sible prejudice of the fighting youth of the town." :1 1

War Museum. -0 INTERESTING COLLECTION AT BURRY PORT. [ The local branch of the Discharged Soldiers and Sailors Federation are to be congratulated on their enterprise in gathering together a most interesting museum of war souvenirs. This waa an exhibition during the peace celebrations, and attracted many spectators. A Ger- man postcard found in a captured dug- out was lent by Comrade Woodliffe. Ot-hei- exhibits that attracted attention were:—Iron Cross and ribbon lent by Mrs. J. Feiton, Colby road. French photograph lent by Drummer I Felton. German watch and ring lent by Com- rade A. Morgan. German Rifle lent by Comrade Curtiss, Peneoed. Various shells lent by Mr. J. J. R. Armes. Horse Shoes (souvenirs made from copper band of shell, lent by Comrade Pukes. German Machine Gun, presented to the Burry Port Council. Views of Bethlehem, lent by Comrade D. A. Williams. Photos from Aeroplanes, lent by Com- rade Lawrence. German helmet, lent by Comrade M. Thomas, Pembrey. Oriental Toby, lent by Comrade D. Thomas. Turkish revolver, lent by Comrade D. E. Evans. Dispatch Envelope, lent by Comrade Perrott. Souvenirs found in a German Pack, lent by Comrade F. Reynolds. British G8J8 Mask, lent by Comrade E. C. Jenkins, dentist. Identification disc, etc., lent by Com- rade J. H. Rees. Alabaster from the Pyramids, lent by Comrade J. Morris. German belt lent by Comrade D. C. Lewis. Cap worn by British prisoners in Ger- ¡ many, lent by Comrade W. Lawford I Book of flowers from Jerusalem, lent by I Comrade D. J. Matthews. Wonderful collection of Indian trophies lent by Dr. A. E. Gravelle.

Water Supply. — —- We are asked by the Corporation to again draw attention to the very serious position of the water supply. The rainfall since the 1st April has been very small and the consumption shews a steady increase. For the month of July it averages over five million gallons per day. The consumption for domestic purposes is over icrty gallons per head per day for a population of 45,000. This figure is ne of the largest in the Kingdom, and snculd be reduced to twenty-five gallons per head per day, which would be an ample supply. Unless the weather breaks and there is a very heavy rainfall the Corporation will have no alternative but to cut off the supply fcr industrial purposes and restrict their supply for domestic pur- poses. This will be a very serious matter to hojrsehoiders in the district, and we hope that the utmost eccnomy will be used by every consumer.

——. -1 -— CORPORATION OF LLANELLY WATERWORKS. The public are requested to make every effort to reduce the present high con- sumption of water, as the quantity avail- able in the Storage Reservoirs is only i sufficient for 30 days' supply at the pre- sent rate of user. Unless there is an immediate reduction in the waste the Corporation will have no t alternative than to restrict the supply for industrial and other purposes. Anv case of leakages or other defects should be at once reported to the Borough Surveyor's Department. HENRY W. SPOWART, 23rrl July, 1919. Town Clerk.

I Bowling Cup I WON OUTRIGHT BY MR. STACEY. Under ideal conditions the final round of the Llanelly Bowling Club tournament was played last night at the Goring road green between Mr. A. J. Stacey, holder of the cup for the last two years, and Mr. A. Clark. The game had aroused considerable interest, there being an ex- cellent attendance presefit. Sifter a keen tussle Mr. Stacey again ran out winner by fivo shots, the scores being:— Mr. A. J. Stacey 21 abets. I i Mr. A. Clark 16 shot&. I Mr. Henry Wilkins, J.P., president of the Bowling Club, later in the evening, presented the cup to Mr. Stacey, which now becomes his own property, and in a short and appropriate speech spoke of the all-round athletic prowess of the winner. Mr. Stacey holds an excellent record of successes in "wood-rolling." Last year with winning the local cup he also won the Swansea. Bowling Club cup and the Hope Cup, Llandrindod. This year he has been chosen for the Welsh Inter- national team, and has only just returned from a match at Carlisle.

BANK APPOINTMENT. We are informed that Mr: Turn Roberts, formerly of Lloyds Bank, Llan- elly, has been appointed manager of the Rhymney branch. Mr. Roberts is well- known in the town and his promotion will be very popular. Early in the war. he volunteered for the Navy, and has only just been discharged after a period of arduous service in the. Mediterranean.

DEATH OF MR. FRANK POTTER. The death is announced of Mr. Frank Potter, manager of the G.W.R. The de- ceased had a remarkable career, having worked his way up from a boy clerk at Paddington. He was a man of great business gifts, and enjoyed the confidence of railwaymen of all grades.

I- ASTERISKS. Okl King Coat was a merry old eoul. < The Llanelly Cinema are screening some most costly and beautiful pictures. < < < Fifteen years ago to-day the Rev. D. Davies was inducted to St. Paul's. There is every prospect of the Tuesday R.F.C. being re-crganizod for the coming ?'or the ecl-i mg < < Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lewis, formerly o £ Lloyds Bank, :'J'" on a holiday visit to Llanelly thi.s week. < » A young scholar at St. Mary's School received injuries to his thigh while play- ing at the school yard on Wednesday. « Many Lappy returns of the day to Llanelly's G.O.M.—Mr. Fi-ed Thomas, who, on Wednesday, celebrated his 85th. birthday. To-morrow will be observed in Green- field as Choir Sunday. In the evening, "A Song rf Thanksgiving" (Maunder) will be rendered. t The "Star" figures prominently at a bookstall on the stage at the Hippodrome this week. There is also a, number of other "stars" present. A The Council -eboels broke up yesterday for the summer holidays. Teachers and scholars have t*> thank the King for an extra week this year. 0 0 0 Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P. has arrived back in this country from America. He is in improved health and will address his. constituent* in Derby this evening. Unable to stand the dullness of Peatio day in their ov/n town, several Llanelly- ites went to BillTY Port. and thoroughly enjoyed the big programme of celebra- tions that had been arranged. « » The only bonrti" visible at Llanellv on Peace night was that at Llanmadoc on the Gower Coast. It burned brightly for a long time and v/as seen by hundreds of people in Old road and on the Bigyn. + The famous band of the Grenadier Guards will he a great attraction at Pare Howard this afternoon and £ •. veiling. The proceeds of the two concerts will be ir aid of the Llanelly War Momorial. # » » « Among the local firms who have tendered for the Capel Housing scheme are Messrs. Geo. Mercer and Son, Ltd.; The Gathen Building Co.; Messrs. C. V. Carr; and Mr James Thomas. Forty-four houses are to he built. < The Chairman of the Burry Port Coun- cil (Mr. W. T. Edmunds, J.P.) won the first prize of 1,2 at the Peace Carnival at Burry Port on Monday in the guise of Ole Bill "Ok Bill" has passed on the. r2 to the Peace Fund. < < « Lady Howard wishes it to be knowrv that she did not sit on tho committee ap- pointed by 1-he Corporation to arrange about Peace celebrations in the town. To be strictly correct, perhaps we ought to say "not to arrange. < « There was gi«,4 excitement in Llanelly sixteen years ago to-day when the news. came flashing through the wires that- "W.T." had wen the King's Prize at Bisley. Ton years previously he had captured the Quel's Prize, Figures for 1917 show that the average production of coal in Glamorganshire was 222 tons per man, and 247 tons in the Northern Couiitipe. In the United States the average was 769 tons. Isn't the British collier tH; good a man as tho Yankee? Yes, if he likes. « « Among those selected to carry the colours of the 4th Welsh in the great London procession on Peace Dav were Lieiit. W. Morgan, and Col.-Sergt.-Major H. Williams, Dolau. The latter, it will he remembered, gained the D.C.M. in the war for his gallantry in holding a position against overwhelming odd. Reference made last week to Iccal football team enlisting en bloo. Equally worthy of being rc-callcd is the. action of the mfm?rs of the LlaneHy I Pub!K- P.?. R.?d ? j?cd up as a. I body. ? bandsmen '?th their instn] ?mentts leit Llanelly in April, 1915, and ,'?re accepted for service ?ith the 2nd Battalion Pcmhoko YeomanrY Mr. D. J. Howell, an old Llanellyite long resident in Russia, visited his na- tive town on Wednesday. He has a ter- rible story to ten of Bolshevist happen- ings in Odessa and elsewhere. "I only wish" he said "that the workmen of this country coufd see for themselves what Bolshevism means. 0 o Says the "Newspaper World" :-The story of Llanelly's war achievements in men, money and munitions was told in a special eightyge issue of the Llanelly "Star" last v/ock. Very striking was the four-column list f local men who have gained decorations with S'ergt. Ivor Rees, V.C., in the place of honour.

J. JONES & mil up-to-date Ladies and Centiomen's Tailors. Smart selection of materials in the Latest Shades and patterns. for Spring and Summer wear Ladies' Costumes a Speciality. All work done on the premises under per- sonal supervision. Note Address :— G f. I _1 i Greenfield tftuid^gs, LLANELLY. Phone 277.

BURRY PORT The 33 rd Grand REQATTA AND TIMBERINC COMPETITION. (Under distinguished patronage) W ill be held at the above place on SANK HOLIDAY, MONDAY, AUC. 4th. The Committee reserve to themselves the right to postpcne the Regatta and Timbering competition should the weather be unfavourable. The BURRY PORT BAND will be in attendance. Entry Form and further particulars can be obtained from the Secretary, Entries i close August 2nd.

Coal Crisis Over <LytS!s Uvcf I NO REDUCTION IN AfFNIS PAY FOR SHORTER HOURS. Agreement was reached yesterday be- tween the Government and the Miners' Federation. It provides for such in- creases on picoo-rates as will meet, in the aggregate, an average reduction of 47 minutes in the time worked per shift throughout the country. A new formula has been drawn up under which the miners will receive an increase to make up for the actual reduction in their time. These increases are to be fixed by tne district Conciliation Boards. The grave crisis which threatened the country has thus. it is hoped, been averted. In the meantime, it is believed that the railway companies will be able to maintain the normal perviceof trains.

I MEW LOCAL COMPANY. Service Electrical Company (Llanelly). Limited..—Private company. Capital, £ 5,000 ir £ 1 shares. To carry on the business of m;-Jtuifactnrers of and dealers iit electric .generators, motors, trans- formers, sv.itehgear, and the like, electric light, and other electrical apparatus, con- duits, dynamo machines, etc. The sub- scribers (each with one share) are: L. Satchdl, Ai-dwyn Garden Suburbs, Burry Port, electrical engineer; D. H. John, Pleasant Hill, Cross Hands, electrical engineer; and J. Jones, Old road, Llan- elly, metal broker. Directors: L. Sa.tc.heli (managing director), D. H. John and J.. Jones. Qualification: £ 200. Soli- citor:: D. Jennings, Cow ell street, Llan- elly. Registered Office;: New Dock, Llan- eMy.

I MILITARY MEDALLIST. At the monthly meeting of the Rural District Council an interesting ceremony took place. Before proceeding with the business cf the meeting, the Chairman (Mr W. Y. Nevill) presented Bombardier Edwin J. Beynon, Ynyshafren, Pont- henry. with a Military Medal awarded for bravery in the field. The Chairman in referring to the bravery of Beynon stated on behalf of the Board that they were proud of the dis- tinction he had won. The Vice-Chairman (Mr. H. W. Thomas). Mr. Joseph Harry. Mr. David Evans, and the Medical Officers also paid a tribute to the Bom bardier. The cir- cumstances under which the medal was awarded are as follows-- "On the 5th October, 1918, on the Somme battlefield, an advance was made by the British Army who reached their objective and dug themselves in. The Germans at the same time opened out a barrage preparatory to launching a a. counter-attack and managed to cut the British lines -of communication. The position was getting serious and no mes- sage could be delivered for support fa consequence of the cutting of the lines. and the officer asked for a volunteer to deliver a despatch at headquarters, which Beynon consented to do and successfully delivered the message under heavy fire just in time for the British Artillerv to bombard the German lines and thus 'pre- vent them from launching their counter- attack and at the same time enabling the British to consolidate their position and hold the ground which they had won.

I LLANELLY CASUCHT COMPANY. THE DIRECTORS of the Llanelly Gas T Light Company beg to g?^ notice to the Gas Consumers that from. JULY 28th, 1919, the price charged for Gas will be increased Sixpence per thousand cubic feet to all ordinary Consumers. The rate of the Automatic Meters will be adjusted accordingly. COKE.—On and after the above date the price of Coke will be increavd by 6s. a ton at the works. The Directors regret that the recent large increase in the price of Coal and other items in the cost of production has compelled them to make this fui,her ad- vance. vance. By Order of the Directors, H. BARKER, July 25th, 1919. Secretary.

| PAY OF TEACHERS. Important proposals for the settlement of the teachers' salary problem were put forward yesterday at a conference con- vened by the President of the Board of Education. It has been arranged to set up a joint committee with the N.U.T. The Board of Education are to be asked to nominate a neutral chairman to pre- side over and conduct the business of the committee. The Clerical Staff of the Welsh Tin- stamping Company had th< ir outing to Gangland Bay on Peace D: where a most enjoyable time was spent.

.4-q- 8IdI4 NATION'S CUSTARD POWDERS 1,0pm jtrm J <MUIIW I George Palmer Begs to inform the public that he can now supply Wholesale and Retail. We specialise Ili Poultry Which is dressed oa the premises at a few hours notice. Shaw s Pork Sausages 1/6 per lb, MURRAY STREET, LLANELLY.

The Unofficial Ballot. — To the Editor of the "Star." Sir, Please allow me a. little space, to refer to the action of a small section of tin- platers in trying to stir up mischief at the present time. There is a little clique up the line which does not believe in the Conciliation Board in spite of what it has done for the trade during the last 20 years. They arc nothing but extreme Socialists out to ruin everything to suit their own ends. I am glad to say that we in Llanelly have turned them down and shown that we want to respect the agree- ment come to by our leaders at the last meeting of the Beard. The unofficial strike ballot is laughable-no one will take any notice of it, whatever the figures may be. It does not represent the real voice of the trade, and I hope that every district will join Llanelly in treating it with the contempt that it deserves. I am afraid that there are serious times before us in the tinplate trade and in my opinion the only way to surmount the difficulties of the future is for the masters and the men to act together as they have done since the Joint Board was formed. I heard from an old Llanellyite in Pittsburg' last week that the tinplate. works out there are going strong and he says that whatever price we fix m Wales for tÎJl, the Americans will quote a shilling a box less in prder to secure the trade. It means that we shall have to fncc very keen competition, and how are we to do this if we adopt the policy of unofficial strikes such as the up the line clique want to carry out. d th It is la-oghable to find th ese men try- ing to prevent the joint commission going to America. Most tinplaters believe that a visit to the United States would be a great education to all interested in the trade. Why not send delegates to see if America has something to teach us in their methods. We in Llanelly have every •confidence in our representative, Coun. J. Hughes, and we have presented him with a travelling bag to help him along on his journey. I hope "honest John" will bring it back full of new ideas for the better carrying on of our trade in this country. I am, etc. Lla-.oIJy, J.R. Jiily 24th, 1919.

Essentials of Peace "THE ACHIEVEMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS." At the special Peace service held by the Llanelly Hebrew Congregation on Saturday, the Rev. M. J. Feldman spoke on righteousness in every sphere of life as being the great essential of peace. The war ended aright (he said), but the era of peace has been entered upon not. in a spirit of peacefulness hut in that of hostility and unslaked revenge. Once the war was begun, it had to bo won outright. But, it should be added, once victory was achieved on the side of Right, the victors should have been high- minded enough to conclude a peace free from the poisonous elements that breed war. They should have made it their sacred task t6 temper justice—if not with mercy, then, with prudence, with a clear understanding of the inter-dependence of all the nations, and of the consequent im- po-tance of creating an atmosphere of better harmony, freer movement, and closer comradeship so as to obviate the inclination to war. Without Righteousness there can be no real peace. So long as the social life ia not regulated in accordance with the dic- tates of justice, and the rations between one nation and another are inspired or vitiated by malice and trickery, the right kind of peace cannot prevail. The first step, therefore, is to recognize the grand truth: "We are all sons of one Divine Creator," and that, consequently, a spirit of forbearance, of true friendship, and of righteousness should characterize our domestic relations as well as those abroad,

IN MEMORIAM. In Loving Memory of Sergt. David James Lewis, R'Y31 Welsh Fusiliers. only son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis. 39, Prospect Place. Killed in the Somme Battle, July 20th, 1916. Sadly missed by his sorrowing k Father, Mother and Sisters.

-+ TINPLATE ARBITQATIO, H. I The claim of the tinplate workers for an additional war bonliS will be arbitrated J!pon on Monday, in accordance with the recent decision of the Joint Conciliation Board. Mr. Marlay Samson will preside I over the sitting which will take place in I Swansea.

Education Office. -.& —. I MR. WILSON TO RETURN TO HIS OLD POSITION. A letter was read at the i-iicpting of the Education Committee on Wednesday from Mr. Sydney Wilson, who has recently been disc-harged from the ,tnd prior to enlisting was the assistant clerk of the committee. He requested to be re-instated and that the question of hio salary should be considered. The cause of the delay in his application for re-instatement was be- cause he had been applying for a situ- ation in the Town Clerk's office. The Chairman: I take it that the agreement was that his situation would be kept open for him. Mr. D. R. Jones: He should have ap- plied for his situation right, away. I don't think he has treated the commit- tee fairly. Lady Howard: But he wa« disappointed with the decision at the Town Hall. Mr. D. Jennings: What are the terms of the appointment of the present assistant clerk ? I The Clerk: The appointment is a tem- porary one, and subject. to a month's notice on either side. Mr. D. Jennings: And what is the salary ? The Clerk: The salary is £ 210 a year. Mrs. Phillips: What about Mr. Clement, cannot we put him somewhere ? Cleiiient,, (- .innot we l u: t T h ere ig no need I Mr. W. E. Clement: There is no need It was decided to re-appoint Mr Wilson at the salary of £ 210 a year, and ter- minate the appointment of Mr. E. Clement.

Coal for next Winter. — — I ACTION OF THE BURRY PORT COUNCIL. "I have a very important letter here," stated the Surveyor (Mr. Bull) at a special meeting of the Burry Port Coun- cil on Thursday, before rroding the pon- tents of a letter from the Government regarding the coal shortage. The letter stated that the Government would assist municipal bodies to store a large supply of coal for the coming winter in view of the threatened shortage. The Council would have to reply as as possible a.id state how much coal they required. The Surveyor stated that they would have to obtain a place to store this coal, which he as Fuel Overseer would dis- tribute to the Coal Merchants and dealers. Coal was now rationed, the rationing being 2 cwts. n wk. The Chairman: What is your position <? Coal Overseer ? The Surveyor: I am f puMic benefactor :.cung a? Coal Overspet'. Whether I shall be paid for my services I don't know. The Surveyor in reply to a. question, stated that the best place to store the coa l was in his opinion the White Lead Works, where they could ttore about 50 tons. Mr. W. D. Jenkins: expect the Government are contemplating a coal strike, and are anxious that there shall be a big storage all round the country. It was decided to leave the matter ill the hands of the Surveyor. Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council.

ACCIDENT AT THE STEELWORKS. An accident, which might have had very serious consequences, happened at the Llanelly Steelworks last night. Whilst William Anthony 34, Andrew street, a magnet driver, was attending to :t brake which had gone wrong, a back- j current caught him, with the result that he fell, and was caught in the cogs. The injured man was at once removed to the hospital, where it was discovered that one of his heels had ahae-st been severed.

— inf»m i—■mhwwi^I FOR SALE. FREEHOLD Residence and Grounds Bryn-yr-odin with immediate posSCOli, now occupied by Mr. T. P. Jones. Further particulars will be found in local papers next week. Can be inspect-d by appointment. WANTED, good GenuaJ. Apply,- Mrs. RandeH, H, Hall street. 11, Hall street. FOR SALE, two Freehold Houses with large gardens; 3 miles out of town. I Apply, J. and B. Evans, C.E., M.S.A., P.S.I., Architects and Surveyors, -12. Stepney street, Llanelly. ¡  RAZING, Grazing, Grazing; Bear 1 G Town; ideal place f<?- hard-working horses; plenty of grass. Apply, Davies j Bros., Sunny Hill Gardens. W ANI-TED, a Hanlier- used to Horses. Apply, Griffiths, Market Stores, 1 T.In nelly. WANTED, a good reliable Woman for Housework; age between 30 j and 40; good home for suitable person. Apply, Mrs. Stanley Pearce, Llanarth, Queen Victoria road. j OATS.-Two Nanny Goats, 6 months ol.l for sale, 10s. each.—Wilcox, Old TV''hnnr, Pembrey. WANTED, good strong Cook-General. Apptv. Mrs. H. E. Trubshaw, Caodelyn, Llanelly. <