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I Welcome Home. + 1 PARK CHURCH AND ITS ROI L OF HONOUR. Park Church on Tuesday evening ex- tended a warm welcome home to those of its members who have returned to civil life again, after having served their country in the great war. In all, no fewer than 117 members of the Church and Sunday School went on active service ;nd d these, 15 laid down their liv'. iknh. tho Church and Sunday kept in dose L,.ci with all tu "ooys" throughout the war period, and the ladies' committee and other friends organized the despatch of periodical parcels of comforts, etc., to them. That these gifts were appreciated was shown by the let- ters of acknowledgment from the re- cipients, all testifying to their feelings of gratitude that they were not forgotten by the friends at Park. The gathering on Tuesday was attended by most of the lads who have been de- mobilized, and they were entertained to tea for which elaborate preparations had been made by the wives of the deacons assisted by a large number of lady helpers. The Hall had been beautifully decorated for the occasion and presented a charming appearance. After tea, a very enthusiastic meeting was held presided over by the pastor, Ecy. Roes Griffiths, M.A., who extended to the boys a very warm welcome back to the church. Mr. Griffiths paid an eloquent tribute to the spirit of patriot- ism which had inspired them to place all on the altar of their country. Now that they had been spared to return home, he Sloped that the same spirit would animate them in the larger sphere of Christian work which was open to them. Addresses were also given by Mr. 7?obert Stuart, church secretary; Mr. D. c h iirc, D Gwilym Williams, church treasurer; and Mr. Willis Jones, leader of the Bible Class. Mr. Harry Evans, J.P. (High Sheriff), who in conjunction with Mr. Evan Jones, ?ay View, was superintendent of the -Sunday School when most of the boys .1ol?,ic d up, idded joined up, also added a few words of wel- come. The roll of honour was then read by Mr. Walter T. John, secretary of the Sunday School, after which each of the boys present was handed a beautiful leather pocket wallet suitably inscribed. The gifts were handed over by Mrs. Dd. Williams, Miss Griffiths, Miss Palmer, and Mr. Fred Thomas. Mr. Geo. Clark Williams responded on behalf of his com- rades. During the evening a musical programme was gone through, those con tributing being Madame H. J. Atkins, C. Russell, and Mr. B. Black. We append the names on the roll of honour:— B. Atkins, Victor Arthur, Edgar Arthur, Sydney Jones Augustus, Llew. Bassett, W. R. Bevan, F. T. Biggs, H. H. Black, B. W. Black. O. M. Brazell, W. M. Crawford. C. B. Da vie- D. Harold Davie?, R. J. Davies, J. D. Davies, J. Hayton Davies, E. M. Downing, F. G. i Downing, loan Evans, S. Vernon Evans, Arthur Evans, William Evans, W. Edgar Evans, Albert Edwards, R. H. Edwards, Sidney Frost, F. Feriss, Ivor Garland, C. T. Griffiths, Sidney Harries, S. O. Hai-ries, J. Harrington, W. W. Henshall, J. Higgins, W. J. Harries, W E I Higgins, A. G. Hill, V. J. Hinton, P. E. Hopkins, Rees Hopkins, Cyril R Hopkins | Gwilym Howell, Ernest Jenkins, Ivor Jenkins, Trevor Jenkins, T. E. Jenkins, A. Jones, Thomas Jones, J.Miles Jones J. P. Jones, Ronald V. Jones, S. B. Jones, T. E. Jones, W. S. Jones, H. n. Jones, E. Knudson, J. Lovett, John Lewis, Mansel. Lewis, Arthur Lewis. Richard Lewis, "B. Lynch, Harry Lynch, I R. E. Lynch, Arthur M. Morgan, H. A. Oliver, Cecil A. Phillips, A. Phipps, Walter Guest Rees, Brinley RIchards, W. C. Richards, W. J. Richards, F. M. Rogers, W. Rogers, H. Roberts, Graham Stuart, H. Sutton, Arthur P. Thomas Dennis Thomas, H. Tompkins, E. J. Thomas, Harold Thomas, Joseph Thomas. A. Glyn Thomas, D. W. Thomas, T. 0. Thomas, W. J. Thurston, Eric Walker, J. Willis Walker, J. B. Waters, W. H Waters, F. C. Webber, Ll. H. Warden, D. J. Williams, G. Clark Williams, J. 0. Williams, D. E. Wilson. D. Adams, T. H. Harpur, J. Harper, D. Williams. The following made the supreme sacri- fico:-Gwil Jones Augustus, David Crawford, G. A. Daviea, R. C. Davies, R. Jenkins, Ivor Guest Rees, Vivian Guest Rees, Harry Spinks, F. W. Southerns, Cyril V. Thomas, Edgar J. Evans, C. V. Evans, Robert Davies, Stanley Richards, and George Lewis.

< It is Said I -0 That the noisy element in the Town Hall grounds on Peace Day were much disquieted by the presence of a "Star". j man.  bolden out to I That di:o threats ?ere holden out to j him should lie dare to record the domgij in ".It is tiaid." I I That then garrulity was such as would have done credit to any party of gossi] ) women. That a hat has been lost and j I wen smue tru: last isrr.c. i That tho loser now complains of the laxity cf fitc conditions governing tho bet. That the bci was that the hat should be worn every day during the week. 1 That the winner only wore it for ahemi j five minuv'; a. day. I That still he literally carried out the | conditions and will to-morrow sport n j brand new "straw" —if it is fine. I That a y'?mg fI;;r sporting a Muo j tam-c-shan1.er wa svery conspicuous in Stepney street yesterday afternoon. ¡ That she was casting some winsQae glances at a certain young k-nut. That he of the bolder gender was en the point of approaching the young maiden, but Ihere faint heart never won fair lady. That thco is a saying that men aro naturally polygamous, while women are faithful to one man-lCgrO[illSJ. from a stcehvorker. That just before "pepping the question" to his yeung lady from New Dock sher confessed h, had twelve more mate friends. That one of the thirteen unlucky ad- mirers will, however, not bestow a ring on a New Deck lady—Oh no That the adventures of a certain Burry Portian at the races on Monday are being discussed cngerly in certain circles. That after "surveying'' the list of runners ho decided to plunge on one— but his luck was dead out. That infuriated at the loss of a bob be drove back to Burry Port on his motor- cycle scattering the pec,pie left and right., That a musical peace concert party held on Monday at the Seaside scared all the neighbours away. That one of the parity had a passion for elocution, whilst the tenor suffered from bronchial obstructions. That we arr assured by one present that it even surpassed tho fireworks dis- play in Stepney street later in the even- ing. That eviuontly the one who went down to Peopled Park to :<iug knew a thing or two. That a well-known flapper found herself being escorted by m' on Monday instead of a dashing young youth. That ma had somehow cr other heard of the adventures cf her flippant young daughter. Thats110 can console herself in the fticti that she was not the only one who spent a miserable Peace day. That the unprnefuality and tongue- waging of a local engineer are not add- ing to his popularity amongst his co- workers. That if he remedied the above com- plaints his friends woud probably swal- low a little more of the tale of "work oa the vulcanirter." That Llanelly teams have this yeajp, beaten Swansea at Rugby, cricket and) bov. ling. That sportsmen are now looking to the Soccer team to show once again that iti can lower the colours cf the "Swans." That a. young maiden made rather a bad mistake on Sunday evening in tire presence of a sailor-boy. That indicating the three servicxj chevrons ho wore sho innocently congrat- ulated him upon being promoted to sergeant. That upon being enlightened as to their real meaning she was unable to hide b&, blushes. That a budding young contralto V8 very conspicuous near Swiss Valley Ota Wednesday evening. That failing to attract the necessw attention by her molodious (?) voice slIb kindly informed all passers by that per- mits were now not necessary to enter tJte Valley.

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WRECKERS IN THE TINPLATE TRADE. AT a time when the tinplate trade is faced: with more formidable compe- tition than ever, a little group of wreckers in the Neath and Briton Ferry districts are doing their best to make it impossible for the industry to be carried on in South Wales. So far as we are aware, no Llanelly tinplaters have any part or lot in the conspiracy to smash the Con- ciliation Board, but unfortunately, if the plot succeeds, they will suffer along with every other district. At the recent meet- ing of the Board, an agreement was ar- rived at by which the men received an advance of 12} per cent. This was not all that they asked for, but the Union leaders decided unanimously to accept it for the present, leaving certain other claims to be settled by arbitration. This common-sense settlement has been ac- cepted by most of the districts, but some of the hot heads at Neath and Briton Ferry arc now fomenting dissensions and endeavouring to bring about a strike. More than this, they have declared war on the proposed commission which wa.s recently appointed to visit the United States for the purpose of studying con- ditions in the tinplatc trade across the Atlantic. The Commission will include representative employers and workmen, one of the delegates appointed by the latter being Councillor J. Hughes, a well-known Llanelly millman. It was felt by the Joint Board that the tinplate trade in South Wales stood to benefit from the visit of practical men to a com- peting country, but the wise men at Briton Ferry, disappointed that they were not selected for the trip, are now protest- ing against visits to America or any- where else. It is difficult to speak with patience cf such tactics. Our only hope is that the tinplaters of South Wales will have nothing to do with the machinations of this miserable clique. HOW NOT TO DO IT. IT would be interesting to know what JL is the explanation of the Corpor- ation's amazing policy of "masterly in- activity" on Peace Day. While every other town in the country, almost with- out exception made more or less organ- ized efforts to celebrate the great deliver- ance which has been vouchsafed the nation, the Llanelly Corp-oration did nothing. They could not even rise to engaging a Band, or spending a five pound note on fireworks. This is all the more remarkable when we remember that some weeks ago they appointed a com- mittee to arrange for local celebrationis. We do not know whether this committee ever met, but some explanation is cer- tainly due to the ratepayers who were looking for a lead from the Town Hall on so auspicious an occasion. THE INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK. Nothing can be gained by minimizing the gravity of the industrial outlook in this country. Everywhere, Labour is restive. Strikes are reported from prac- tically every part of the coalfield and other industries also are being seriously dislocated. All over the country the di- fficulties of today and the uncertainty of tomorrow are hampering the rebuilding of trade, and in the meantime our hold on foreign markets is slipping away. Contracts which should come to this country and which spell bread and but- ter for our workers, are going to our com- petitors. The closing of factories is a serious matter but the loss of overseas trade spells national ruin. The miners strike this week must not be regarded as an isolated incident. It must be judged in conjunction with the alarming fall of coal production to which the Sankey Commission drew attention, and in con- junction also with the progressive shrink- age of output in relation to labour costs in almost every other branch of industry. Taken together these factors in the sit- uation today make one almost despair of the future of our trade and commerce. We can only hope that the Government will be able to devise means by which a better spirit can be introduced between Capital and Labour. HOUSING MUDDLE AT eURRY PORT. Official red tape seems to be determined to place every obstacle in the way of municipal houses being built at Burry Port and elsewhere. The Government profess to be in great earnest in this matter and have sent urgent appeals to local authorities up and down the coun- try to get on with the work. In res- ponse to the request from the l ocal Gov- ernment Board, the Burry Port Council provisionally selected a site and the Sur- veyor prepared an admirable lay-<j s.t plan providing for the erection of over 500 houses with a large open space in the centro for a park. Going further, they issued an advertisement for an assistant surveyor, to prepare the necessary de- tails. This was done on the assumption that the salary of the now oificial would be chargeable to the loan. Now, how- ever, the Council are informed that as the assistant surveyor will be an official of the Council, his salary will have to come out of the rates. This means that a sixpenny rate, at least, will have to be levied at Burry Port to provide the sal- ary. In the present state of the finances of the Burry Port Council, this is im- possible and the result is thrt the up- pointment has been abandoned, and the scheme will be dropped. it is difficult to understand why the Council are de- barred from paying the saury of a neces- sary official out of the loan. The cost of the houses will be met out of the loan mid why not allow the Surveyor's salary L. come frcm the same fund ?

Eye Specialist. -4 — I EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND THE WORKERS. The question of the appointment of an Opthalmic Surgeon was again discussed at a meeting of the Education Committee on Wednesday. A deputation from the Workmen's Centre attended the previous meeting and discussed the subject, and it was then decided that a sub-committee be ap- pointed to confer with the Workmen's Committee regarding the steps to be taken in the matter. The Clerk (Mr. If or Watkins) when reporting on the decision of the meeting of the two committees stated that the Workmen's Committee were anxious to co-operate with the Education Commit- tee. If the Education Committee would pay £1[j0 per year towards his salary the Workmen's Committee would contri- bute the remainder to make a total of £ 1,000 a year. Mr. W. E. Clement; How much of that will we get from the Board of Education? The Clerk: Half of it, £ 75. Mr. D. Jennings stated he was anxious, to obtain a really good man in Llanelly, as there was only one eye-specialist in Swansea and one in Cardiff. He also inquired whether the advertisement had been drafted out. The Medical Officer (Dr. Francis) We have drafted one out to-day which states that the Llanelly Education Committee arc prepared to receive applications for the pest of part-time Opthalmic Surgeon at a salary of L150 a year, to devote two half days aweek to the eyesight of the schoolchildren. It also states that the Workmen's Committee will require his services for the workmen of Llanelly, and would make his salary up to £ 1,000 a yenr. Mr. Morgan Morgan explained the system the Workmen's Committee had suggested. The employers would be asked to take a certain sum out of each man's wages and pay it monthly to the Surgeon, They wanted the assistance of the Board of Education in the matter, and hoped they would work in harmony. The doctors in the town were doing what they could to assist them. Mr. D. Jennings raised a point as to the drafting of the advertisement. Mr. Morgan had already proposed a change in the wording of it, and he suggested that another one be drafted by the committee. The M.O. Where is the Surgeon to work ? You have not decided that yet. Mr. Morgan Morgan: Oh, we will manage that. The Chairman: What about his equip- ment ? I think we will have to get that. Mr. M. Morgan: If a dentist came hero you would expect him to bring his own nippers (laughter). He will have to find his own tools. The M.O. That will best be decided by negotiations. Perhaps it will be better to enclose that in the advertisement. -^r. D. Jennings: I think the advertise- mfnt should be drafted by the sub-com- I mittee appointed. As there will be no meetings in August I think it will be best to grant them powers to insert the advertisement without bringing the mat- ter before us again. The Chairman Surely the doctors will be the best men to draft the advertise- ment. The M.O.: The advertisement we drafted was only made to give the com- mittee something to discuss. It was decided to leave the advertise- ment in the hands of the sub-committee appointed, and to grant them plenarv powers in regard to it.

Llanelly and District Horticultural and Allotment Hr'r:cr's' Society. President: Mrs F. R. NEVILL, Glyncoed Dcn't Forget the Date- AUGUST 19th, 1919. Come to the Mecca of Gardening at the MARKET HALL, when the 2nd Annual Show of Fruit, Flowers, and Vegetables, together with Classes for Honey, will he the attrac- tion. Also a WAR CURIO EXHIBI- TION will be held, when souvenirs of the Battlefield will be shown. Proceeds in aid of Llanelly Hospital, and, Y.M. C.A. Further particulars from Hon Secretary, mr. J. EVANS, 45, Cold- stroam Street. Admision Is. Musical items during Show Llanelly Co-operative Society, Ltd. FOR Groceries and Provisions Best Quality at Lowest Prices. For all your requirements in Drapery, Clothn & Roots Call at our Store. Large Selections of the Season's Newest Coeds. Blousee Underskirts, Suits and Costumes, etc. Note Address- DRAPERY and BOOTS, MURRAY STREET. Note Address-CROCERY BRISTOL, HOUSE; STATION ROAD. Pranches: 29, James Street; 18, Gate Terrace; Cedric Street; and 57, New Dock Road. Drapery, Clothing, Boots—MURRAY ST You may JOIN THE SOOTETY at any of the above Stores.

I Education Committee. I SALARIES OF UNCERTIFICATED TEACHERS. I At the meeting of the Borough Educa- tion Committee held on Wednesday, the Clerk Mr. Ifor Watkins) read a letter from the secretary of the Teachers' Asso- ciation requesting the committee to con- sider the following resolutions passed by the Association(1) That all uncertifi- cated teachers be paid t-ne Swansea rate. (2) That the application of Miss B. Samuel to be transferred to her former school be acceded to. The Clerk stated that both these resolu- tions were discussed at the previous meet- ing but were left in abeyance. Lady Howard: The uncertificated teachers are disappointed that they don't get the Swansea rate. Mr. W. Clement: But we have the "Llanelly rate," and not the "Swansea rate." Mr. J. Walter Thomas: This matter ought to be closed now. It was decided to again inform the Association of the decision arrived at at the last meeting. Accident in School. The Clerk stated he had received a let- ter from the parent of a scholar who had an accident some time ago at Old road School. As the committee were aware the Insurance Co. were informed of the accident, hut stated that as the commit- tee were not responsible, no compensa- tion could be paid. The parents, how- ever, alleged that the committee were responsible as the accident, which re- sulted in a fractured shoulder, occurred during school hours. If compensation was not allowed they would commence legal proceedings. Mr. Dd. Jennings: The Insurance Co. will have to cover it. The matter then dropped. I Price of Coal. I A letter was read from Mr. William ) Eynon, coal merchant, stating that he I would supply coal for the schools at 40s. a ton until April, 1920, subject to any addition the Board of Education might authorise. Mr. David Jennings: What date was that letter sent in ? The Clerk: July 16th. Lady Howard It will be 46s. now. Mr. D. J. Davies: We should ask the Coal Overseer to store as much coal as possible for the coming winter to save closing the schools owing to the shortage. The Chairman (Mr. J. L. Jones) The Clerk informs me that he has done so. Mr. Eynon's offer was accented. Extra Week's Holiday. I The Clerk reported the receipt of a letter stating that it was the wish of H.M. the King that the summer holidays should be extended another week this year in commemoration of peace. Mr. D. Jennings That is a good way to make the children remember it. Mr. W. Clement: And the parents, too (laughter). As a long suffering parent I move that we grant the usual holidays. It was decided to allow an extra week as requested, the holidays to be from the 25th July to the 1st September.

LLANELLY LABOUR PARTY (Town Group). A MEET ma Of the above Group will be held on TUESDAY NEXT, JULY 29th, at 7 p.m. at the GASWORKS BUILDINGS, Mur- ray street. All members and intending members are urged to make a special effort to attend. R.. T. Leigh ton, Sec.

Borough Member & Peace -0 I TRIBUTE TO THE PRIME MINISTER, The following message from Mr. Towyn I Jones, M.P., reached us too late to be ¡ included with the notable contributions I which appeared in the last issue of the "Star" I "I heartily join your readers in thank- ing Heaven and all the Heroes of Liberty ? for the cessation of hostilites and the | signing of a just and good Peace. May all the peoples by means of the league of j nations make it a lasting Peace. e can congratulate ourselves upon the fact that it was Mr. Lloyd George who proved him- the dominant fade: in winning both war and peace."

Felinfoel and the War. e LOCAL HEROES ENTERTAINED. The Felinfoel Public Hall presented an animated appearance on Friday evening w hen the discharged sailors and soldiers belonging to the village were the guests of Mr. David John, Glasfryn, at dinner. Over 200 gallant. heroes were present in addition to the High Sheriff (Mr. Harry D. Evans, J.P.), the Mayor of Llanelly (Councillor Dan Williams, J..P ), Mr. W. Y. Nevill, J.P., Rev. Geler Jones, Rev. B. Humphreys, Major Harold Trubshaw, Capt. Hubert John, M.C., Mr Martin John, Mr. Sidney John, Mr Fred Richards, Mr. Hopkin Evans, Mr. Wigley Griffiths, Mr. W. J. Price, and others. The proceedings were most enthusiastic throughout, the generous hospitality of the host being fully appreciated. The toast of "The King" was proposed by Mr. John and right loyally received, after which Mr. W. Y. Nevill submitted I the "Army, Navy and Air Forces." This was seconded by the Rev. B. Humphreys who referred to the spirit of unity by which alone success had been possible to our cause. This was the spirit which would give us peace and prosperity at home. The toast was drunk with enthusiasm. and happy responses were made by Major Trubshaw, Capt. Hubert John, and Corpl. Mervyn Griffiths. In the course of his remarks, Major Trubshaw put in a strong plea for the men who had been fighting our battles. It would be impossible to over-estimate the services which these gallant fellows had rendered to the country and he hoped that now that the war was over, they would not be for- gotten. The nation must realize the debt it owed to her brave sons. It fell to the Mayor's lot to propose the health of "Our Host" which he did in characteristic fashion. Mr. John, he said, had right through the war, taken a very practical interest in the welfare of the sailors and soldiers and his generosity in this respect was worthy of all praise. The toast was drunk with musical honours. Speaking in acknowledgment, Mr. John expressed his pride in the part that the Felinfoel boys had played since 1014. But the friends at home also had done their duty as was shown by the splendid record of the Soldiers and Sailors Committee. He would like to p::y a special tribute to the officials Mr. Beddlet.on Phillips, Mr. D. J. Griffiths, and Mr. D. J. Lloyd. During the evening gifts of £ 50 each were presented to four disabled men- Ptes. Henry Jenkins, Ted Lloyd, Willie Thomas and W. H. Rees.

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HIGH WATER AT LLANELLY. I (The times given below have the extra I hour added). j To-day: G.2.1 a.m.; 6.49 p.m. Sunday: 7.14 a.m.; 7.33 p.m. Monday: 7.58 a.m.: 8.16 p.m. Tuesday: 8.40 a.m.; 3.58 p.m. -,Tr .r1. e '¡( n" ("> Wednesday: 9.14 a.m.; 0.31 p.m. Thursday 9.50 a.m.; 10.7 p.m. t Friday. 10.23 a.m.; 10.41 p.m.

I Sporting Gossip SWANSEA AT STRADEY. I. I Swansea were visitors to Stradcy on Saturday, and after an intensely interest- ing g: me, were beaten by 56 runs, the sc-ores being Llanelly 161, Swansea 105. The homo men thus avenged the defeat sustained at St. Helen's a. couple of months hack when the Swanseaites ran out winners by 27 runs. On Saturday I the visitors were strongly represented, and included such doughty wielders of the willow as T. A. L. Whittington and J. R. Tmt. Swnn-^a won the toss and elected to take fiknack, sending in Whittington and Ban --f),It to open their innings. From the outset it was obvious that neither batsman was comfortable, and Bancroft was not allowed to contribute more than 3 to the Neore, as he failed to judge a de- livery by Dai Davies, the ball just nip- ping off the bails. An exhibition of fine batting was wit- nessed with Percy Morris and Whitting- ton in partnership, but they were careful not to take any risks, for both Dai Davies Martin Davies were bowling at their very best, and required watching. Paton relieved Martin Davies, but bowled very indifferently. Claude Warner was now put on, and soon made his presence felt, being instru- mental in dismissing four good men in Baxter, W. J. Bancroft (junr.), Hin- wood and Billings. Of these, Hinwood was the « nly one who made anything like a stand, contributing 18. The Swansea in on were eventually disposed of for the moderate total of 105. I UsneHy s Innings. I he j: -pes of Llanelly's partizans ran high whfii the home team entered upon their t,v-k of getting 106 runs to win, but they received a shock when three wickets had L-dlen for 23 Percy Rees, Will Davies ;md Hubert John all having failed to get into double figures. Dr. Gwyn Thomas, who appeared to be in his hap- piest ru «'d, again treated the spectators to some fine hitting, his score of 45 in- his score of 45 in- cluding fear sixes and three fours. Creber and Hinwood were now bowling well, and notwith'-tiinding the useful scores of 15 :ind 13 made by H. E. Jones and Dai Davies :• -pectively, things looked rather critical fur Llanelly with seven wickets down f" 'H) runs. Young blood again asserted itself, however, for Martin Davies proved himself equal to the occa sion oi> >"> more, and, in company with Dai Davie*, put the issue beyond doubt. Paton and Fred Williams further in- creased Llanelly's lead by knocking up 17 and 14 (not out) respectively, the innings lesng for 161. COMMENTS. It was a >ase cf most of the old veterans taking a back seat on Saturday and h aving :3io task of pulling the game out of the fire to the young members; a task which the latter showed they were quite capa ble performing. The pit''it played very trickily, especial- ly at tho town end. Dai Davies took full advantage of this and pitched the ball very awkwardly for the batsmen, fre- quentl^ y getting them into difficulties. The Swansea batsmen never knew what sort of a delivery to expect and did not once strike one as being at all comfort- able. "Dai" as usual captured his share of wickd. averaging 5 for 50. Claude "Wr arnct, who made a welcome reappear- ance, proved himself of inestimable ser vice, taking four wickets for 22. Evi- dently during his soiourn in the East he has found time to develop his bowling his hand had lost none of its cunning. Martin Davies, although capturing no wickets, bowled very v.11, but had a run of hard luck, several chances off his bowling being missed. Hariv Paton has the making of a good bowler i- i he likes to exert himself. What a pity lie cannot acquire seme of the I energy and whole-heartedness which eharaeteri&ed the batting and bowling of D. Davies. RODERICK'S XI. I Roderick s sustained a narrow defeat on the Stoehvorlts ground on Saturday, being beaten by the home team, who have not yet met with a reverse, by eight runs, the concluding scores reading—Steelworks 54; Roderick's 46. Heavy rain on the previous night had made the pitch almost unplayable, especially for strangers. 32 out of the 54 of the Steelworks' side were made by Idris Williams, who was rather lucky throughout his innings, giving four chances before he was caught. Frank Light knocked up 10, so the remaining nine men scored only 10 between them, there 1-eing two extras. On the visiting side the best scores were made by Dan Davies (12), J. Nicholas (8), and D. J. Davies (7), whilst in the bowing line Stewart cap- tured 3 for 14, T. J. Hopkins 2 for 2, and W. Williams 1 for 0, but J. Rees proved rather expensive taking only one wicket at a cost of 36 runs. If he were taken off earlier the probability is that the Roderick team would have run out winners. On the Steelworks side the bowling was shared by Idris Williams and Martin Bowen both bowling well the former making 5 for 19, and the latter 5 for 26. Office Staff v. Associates. I On Saturday a match was played under the auspices of the Richard Thomas Boys' elf are Club between the Office Staff and die Associates, and resulted in a victory ior the Staff by 41 runs. the concluding scores being—Staff 99; Associates 58. A fine exhibition of batting was given by G H Bowen, on the Staff side he knock ing up the splendid total of 53 before he was beaten by Stacey. The only other men to get into double figures were J. 1 J. Jones and J. Davies, who compiled 10 and 13 respectively. R. Owen took the honours in bowling for the Associates, averaging 6 for 26. The Associates made a rather feeble stand against the onslaught of H. G. Bowen, who took 8 wickets for 22, and but for the fine displays given by Brun-s- tun and A. Stacey, who made 30 and 20 j respectively, their score would have been 'I bd}('ro19, the rest of the team only making 8 between them. I I

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