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I NOTES OF THE DAY From oar London Correspondent. I From our LondoIJ CurreMpondent. f THE NATION'S FINANCES. A T last the Government is really a larmed about the financial situa- tion the country. The revelation that we are still spending nearly £ 4,500,000 a day staggered the nation; and Ministers themselves now realise that this wild ex- travagance cannot continue. I hear that the Cabinet is giving the matter earnest attention every day and that it has de- cided to reduce expenditure at any cost. Though tardy, this is welcome news. How much better it would have been if the Government had decided upon drastic re- trenchment before the Budget was intro- duced at the end of last April. Instead of that Mr. Churchill was allowed to pre- sent colossal estimates for the Army; his subordinate, General Secly, had the audacity to ak fcr nearly E-0,000,000 for the Air Force; and the Navy estimates— although all Britain's rival fleets have been wiped out—remain monstrously large. The countrv cannot possibly bear ftiese gigantic military burdens. Unless they are reduced ruin stares us in the face. EXAMPLE AND PRECEPT. M R. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN had to confess to the House of Com- Von-, on Thursday tha.t his Budget esti- inate6 for 1919-20 have been too san- guine. It is now certain that the revenue will be less and the expenditure much greater than he anticipated. The Chan- cellor implored ail classes to economize and to increase production. Unless more wealth is produced, and unless expendi- ture, national and individual, is ruth- lessly cut down we shall be in peril of national bankruptcy. This homily on frugality would he more effective if the oxample of the Government were as good as its precept. The nation will believe j in the Government's new professions of economy when the gigantic new depart- ments in Whitehall are scrapped; whcu the host of major. colonels, and generals tlioll quartered on the country are sent back to private life; and when the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are reduced j to a peace level. AN AUDACIOUS PHOPOSAL. I I T is an astonishing revelation of the mentality of this Government that l < in the present state of the national f finances it actually submitted this week to the House of Commons a Bill to in- crease 5 Ministerial salaries from £ 2,000 to £ 5,000 a year. There are limits to human nature, and even this compliant House rose in anger, against this auda- eiorus proposal. Passionate protebs as- sailed Mr Bonar Law from every quarter. "This is not the time to increase salaries even assuming the increases to be just; I you will do infinite harm in the country by persevering this Bill; people will point the finger of scorn at the Govern- ment and its supporters whenever they preach economy if this measure is car- ried" ;—such were the arguments, and there were many more. that were em- ployed against this ill-advised proposal. Mr. Bonar Lav. pleaded in vain for what he called a fair judgment of the Bill. The House remained ilnreconcilecj and he had to bow to the storm by a promise that after the .second reading the Bill I would be held over until the autumn session. This is only a convenient, method of shelving it altogether. I predict that the Bill will remain indefintely on the shelf. What possessed the Government to bring it forward at a time like the pre- gent passes the wit of man. PRIME MINISTER'S SPEECH. T HE Prime -Minister's speech in pro- posing the votes of thanks to the Navy, Arm? and ,<1. f.rrccs tot tneJr ser- -rices during the war did not match the great occasion. v and again it was eloquent; from time to time it was, warmed with a flnsh of genuina emotion; but the speech as a -vhole lacked distinc- tion; there was r,, fineness of thought in it; no nobility of cf-timent; no mar- moreal phrase. In v;* homage to the heroic dead, Mr. T.l^yd George touched a chord of emotion to which the whole House vibrated in sy-mpa hy. Poor Bonar Law, thinking do-hf-Vcs his two gal- i lant sons—one hjliod in Palestine, the J other in Flanders-~p.»ld hardly restrain • his emotion; and other fathers j whom the war hiP- rohV-d of wha.t was dearer to them iL n V, "listened with bowed head, or te* r "-tamed face, or with face concealed by hands. It was a. I poignant moment "roiyrht vividly to j mind what terrib!- nf .res the war has > exacted from rs. ^nd jrrant that the sacrifices have not ■ n in vain

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I Gallant Rescue I SPLENDID HEROISM AT LLANELLY. I A very gallant rescue took place on Thursday afternoon, not far from the lighthouse. Whilst the dredger "Lucy," was doing her work, cries of distress wire heard, and a lad was observed to be in difficulties in the water, between the Carmarthenshire and Nevill's Docks. David Matthias, a deck-hand ork hoard the dredger, together with Sid Llewelyn; another member of the crew, immediately jumped into a boat lying alongside and pushed olf. Between the "Lucy" and the drowning boy there was, however, a big bank of mud, which would have necessitated the boat making a detour. This of course would have entailed much loss of time, and possibly the boy would have drowned before he could bo reached. The two men, therefore, with much pre- sence of mind, rowed to the mud-bank, where Mf tthias got out of the boat, and straggled a cross through mud and slime. \ni("h sometimes reached almost to his I waist. He afterwards plunged into the water and sivam towards the drowning boy (William Stephens, Caroline street), who was by this time quite unconscious. Matthias brought the lad ashore, and for- tunately. by his splendid knowledge of j iirst aid, succeeded in bringing him round. Then, leaving him in safe hands. the plucky rescuer returned to his task on the "Lucy." David Matthias, who is a son of pilot W. H. Matthias, joined the Navy during the first week of the war, and has been thronght most of the important, engage- ments. Although still a young man, lie has been instrumental in saving at least a \doZfn lives from drowning, but his modest and retiring disposition have not led to his heroic actions being recognized. On this occasion, however, Mr Winter- bottom, the harbour superintendent, in- tends doing all in his power to bring this act of bravery to the notice of the proper authorities.

Llanelly Cinema. The programme Mr. Ernest E. Carter is placing before hs patrons next week at the Cinema, Stepney street, is sure to again pack the house nightly. For Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday, he is show- ifig for his star one of Lasky's finest pro- duction entitled "Green Eyes." This is a drama of intense interest in which you will find Dorothy Dalton at her best. "Wee Lady Betty" is a sparkling Irish play full of quaint humour of the Emerald Isle, in which Bessie Love is al- together charming as the impervious little mistress of an Irish Castle. The further adventures of Stingarce help to make the programme most enjoyable. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Gerald- ine Farrar appears in "The turn of the wheel." This a is very romantic drama of a woman who staked her all on love and won. A striking character study of a woman of to-day risking everything to establish the innocence of a man con- demned to death is shown in this drama.. William S. Hart appears in "Riddle Gawne," -and being Llanellv's favourite is sure to receive greatest attention. The ,7th episode of the "Circus King" will also be screened. Great praise is due to Mr. Louis S. Clark for the booking of such fine pictures, and under the new management, this hall should be well patronized

GIBSON'S AUCTION MART MARKET STREET, LLANELLY, CHAS-. GIBSON & SONS (A. E. Gihson) will Sell bv Auction at I their Mart, 1 Market Street, on FRIDAY the 15th of August, a quantity of I Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, f o'clock. Terms Cash. ? :< 2 u'ch .c i Tcrn?s Ca's h COUTH WALES TRANSPORT CO. I A SpeCi1 US to I A SPecial to I m b -17 ey S?nd?t- I Leave Town Hall 2 p.m. I Leave Mumbles 8 p.m.  7/6 fieturn., ?? 7/6 Return Book your seats at Transport Garage on Sunday morning. i

ADVENTURE AMONCST THE CANJBALS. Wo are requested by Mr Ernest Carte, manager of the Llanelly Cinema to nounce that he ha-< .secured the picture for his patrons, whicll v-in bo screened in 11 parts, commcncm? Aug. 15th.

I mil Ills III If i t c eq.- g. Profiteering. I To the Editor of the "Star." oir, I was glad to see your pointed re- ferences to profiteering in the last issue of the "Star.' Most of the unrest and discontent so prevalent to-day is due to the belief that undue profits are being made out of the sale of food, clothing, and the other necessaries of life. It is not so easy, however, to trace the evil to its proper source. The ramifications of trade are such that it is difficult to place a finger on the manufacturer or the agent or the wholesaler or the retailer and say— "Here is the profiteer." There are cases where goods pass through five hands before they reach the public. Each person would expect a reasonable profit, but the price to the public at the end must bo tremendous. In regard to margarine, it is beyond question that the profiteer is the speculator, not the maker nor the shopkeeper. A few weeks ago a cargo of lard was on its way to this country. Speculators got to work and when the vessel was entering the Mersey, it received orders to discharge its cargo in Denmark, the lard having been bought by speculators and re-sold by them to the Dutch at a profit of 2d. per lb. This is the kind of thing that must be stopped. I am, etc. Llanellj*, Llanelly, CONSUMER. I August 8th, 1919.

WEDDING BELLS. I ——- a POWELL—WATKIN. I On Wednesday, the 30th July, a very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel, Car- diff, the Rev. Charles Davies '(pastor), officiating, assisted by the Rev. W. R. Watkin, M.A., Moriah, Llanelly (brother cf the bride), of Mr. W. H. Powell, M.I. Mech. E., A.M. Inst. C.E., chief mec- hanical engineer to Messrs Topham,Jones and Rail ton, Ltd., Westminster, London, elder son of Mrs. Powell and the late Mr David Powell, 26 Glenalla road, Llanelly, to Miss Mary A. Watkin, B.A., daughter of the lato Mr and Mrs. William Watkin, D61 Heulog, Clydach, Swansea. The bride was given away by her eldest brother, Rev. W. L. Watkin, and the bridesmaids were Miss Hannah J Watkin iks i ster o f- the bricle ) (sister of the bride), Miss Ethel Jones (niece of the bridegroom), and Miss Enid Watkin (niece of the bride), and the duties of best man were performed by j Rev. J. R. Evans, Tonyfelin, Caerphilly, j The bride wore a dress of grey satin char- meuse trimmed with georgette, with hat to match, while the bridesmaids wore: dresses of the same material in mole with hats to match. The reception was given at the Whitehall Rooms, Park Hotel, Cir, cliff, after which the happy couple left for Torquay and South Devon for the honeymoon. Mr. Powell was formerly chief engineer at the Llanelly National Shell Factory, while the bride was on the staff of the Intermediate School for Girls, Aberdare. Mrs. Powell is well-known as a public speaker in Cymrodorion circles and in educational and religious conferences. DAVIES—BOWEN. The marriage took place at Siloah on Saturday of Mr. Ben Davies, 14, Corona- tion road, to Ada, eldest daughter of Mr Benjamin Bowen, 5, Annesley street. The bridegroom has only just returned home after over three years service in the Army. The happy couple who were the recipients of numerous presents, are spending the honeymoon on a motoring tour. WlW MTO.WWUHHBHIWI1.

-f:0I! PWLL VOCALIST'S SUCCESS. At the Cothi Bridge eisteddfod this week the champion solo competition was "-On by M'r. Myrddin Evans, Pwll.

LOCAL OFFICER'S COMMISSION. B'rom the London Gazette-Capt. (act- ing Major) H. S. Burn, M.C., Welsh Division, the aetin, rajik of major on ceasing to be employed (JulY gth).

FURNACE CH3LLREN S CHOIR. The Furnace Children's Choir, under tlio conductor ship of Mr. David Thomas von first prise at the Carmarthen In- firmary Eisteddfod on Bank Holiday. Their rendering <)f DOIN .(id" was highly eulogized by the adjudicator, Dr. Vaughan Thomas.

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Water Famine. V'l ater Famine. WORKS MAY BE STOPPED NEXT WEEK. t  The position in regard to Llanelly's water supply grows steadily r/orse. The long-continued drought has brought about a rapid lowering of the reservoir levels, and yesterday an emer^-ncy meet- ing of the Corporation was at Cwm- Iliedi to consider what steps should be t,t k I taken. I If the dry weather coutiiauc,, the Cor- I poration will have no altera; ve but to ¡ cut off the supply to the wf.ks. This [ will mean that a supply for household purposes for a month is assured. Cutting off the works supply will mean that most of the works will have to close down, and this step will be taken next Saturday if no rain falls in the meantime. Waste of water is still going on, but for some reason or other the water in- spectors are not very successful in bring- ing the guilty parties to book. In the present emergency, it is nothing short of criminal to waste water, and we would again appeal to all householders to put an end to it.

BOXING TOURNAMENT AT HAIFWAY An attractive boxing tournament has been arranged to take place at Halfway Park on Saturday next, under the auspices of the Llanelly Association Foot- ball Club. The programme includes a 15 three minute round contt-s ldris Jones, Ammanford, and Sammy Lalie, Cwmavon, also a similar one between I Brace, Ystalyfera, and Young Davies, Llanelly. "Barnett's Burlesque Boxing Boys," the famous comedy boxers, will also be present. The duties of referee will he performed by Mr. Barnett, .v iA r. Barnett, "Evening Express," whilst Mr. A. Hay- ward is the organizer.

MUSICAL SUCCESS. I At the recent examinations held at Swansea under the auspices of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M., tbc following candidates were successful Elementary division Master II Cyril Jcfoes, 60, Bl-yn road, and Miss [ Lynette Davies, 103, Swansea road; Primai-y division: Miss Mattie Gascoigne, 38, New road. The above are pupils of Miss Gwladys M. Davies, 6, Brynmor I road. At the recent examination under the I London College of Music, Annie Tegwen I Jenkins, passed the elementary section, first class honours (primary section), Gwenny Griffiths; first class, Harold Hughes. They were prepared by Miss Edith Jones, A.L.C.M., R.A.M., R.C.M., 5, Pyntws terrace, Trostre road, Llanelly

IN MEMORIAM. I EVANS.—In loving memory of Mrs. Gladys May Evans, Stepney road, Pwll, who died August 4tli, 1919. Her gentle ways and loving smile Are pleasant to recall. She had a kindly word for each, And was beloved by all. She is not dead, but gone before, We'll meet again at Heaven's door. God's will be done, for he knew best And took her to His home to rest. Sadly missed by Husband and little Son. EV ANS.-In loving memory of Mrs. Gladys May Evans, Stepney road,. Pwll, J who died August 4th, 1919. Gone from the hearth so quickly, i Plucked like a flower in bloom; j So young, so fair, so loving, j Yet called away so soon. Sadly missed by Mother and Sisters. I » In Loving Memory of Joseph Evans, 131, Old Castle road, Llanelly, who died August 18th, 1919. Ever remembered by his sorrowing Wife i and children. Tn Loving Memory of Sergt. T. G. Jayne, ("Fred"), who fell in avtion August 11th 1915. He laid his richest gift—his life—on the altar of duty. Dada, Mama, Henry, -Nlarv,Cwen--Crum- lin, Coleshill Terrace, Llanelly.

A MAIS MEETING ;,l'. 'U" l:r.. J1 of BUILDI?!C TfL D OPERATIVES Will be hold in the ATHENAEUM FALL, LLANELLY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th, at 6.30 p.m Subnets for Discussion :— 1. The. C-r-vornment's Proposals for Di- lution of La bour in the Building Industry. 2 South AYalos Rates of Wages.

I P ) S. d | Pasto/s* Stipends i i —— I BIG SCHEME BY WELSH  METHODISTS. I At the Sassiwn this week, the Welsh 1 Methodists adopted a scheme for increas- ing the salaries of ministers. It aims at raising £ 250,GOO for a central fund with a view to secure pastoral oversight of and regular preaching in all the churches. The scheme provided for a minimum sal- ary of L2,00 a year for married pastors and £ 150 a year for unmarried pastors. This might be a stipend of £83 per an- num for pastoral work, and a. fee of X2 5s. for each Sunday's preaching en- I ga,gement in the case of a married man, and a stipend ol' £ 46 per annum for pas- toral work, and a preaching fee of t2 each Sunday for the unmarried pastor. A preaching fee of- Cl 10s. was suggested for ministerial students. The income of the fund was to be derived from personal subscriptions, contributions by the churches and income from invested funds. Every church must contribute an average of at least 13s. per member per an- num towards its own ministry. The com- mittee laid it down as essential to the success of the fund that every church shall contribute towards it an average of not less than 2s. 6d. per member a year. A graduated scale of abatements was provided for churches heavily bur- dened with building debts. The commit- tee also recommended the grouping of churches- and a. more settled ministry, and urged that "in the best interests of the connexion and in order to promote a loftier conception of the religious and moral obligations concerning parenthood and the place of childreninthe State, the principle be recognised of makng grants to pastors in respect of their children."

CORPORATION OF LLANELLY. Waterworks Urgent notice to Consumers. THE attention cf Consumers of Water is called to the AESOLUTE NECS- CITY OF ECONOMISING in the use thereof. The Corporation make a SPECIAL APPEAL to ail consumers to PREVENT WASTE and unnecessary use of water in order to ensure a supply in t!le con- tinuance of the present drought. The use of Hosepipes in gardens must be dicontinuedi, and 2!1 defects in pipes or fittings must be reported to the Borough Enginoor immediately, other- wise proceedings win be taken. HENRY W. SPOWART, Town Cle/k. Have You Heard Ex-CAPT. GUY THORNTON G U "17' T H 7§ MA (Chaplain to N.Z. Forces) (Author, Traveller and Lecturer). An excellent opportunity is given you from August 3rd to Sept 3rd inc lusive, During which period he will address Meetings every Afternoon at 3 p.m. and every Evening at 7 p.m at MORI A P. LECTURES TO MEN ONLY (None under 15 years of age), will be delivered on Sunday, August 24th, and Sunday. August 31st. For full particulars see posters. A hearty invitation to all.

MARRIAGES. DAVIES—BOWEN.—August 2nd, at Siloah Chapel, Llanelly, Ben Davies, 14, Coronation road, to Ada, eldest daughter of Mr. Benjamin Bowen, 5, j Annesley street, Llan elly. J POWELL—WATKIN.—On July 30th, at j Tabernacle Chapel, The Hayes, Cardiff, j the Rev. Charles Davies, officiating, j assisted by Rev. W. R. Watkin, M.A.. I Llanelly (brother of the bride), Win. | H. Powell, M.I. Mech. E., A.M. LAt, C.E., of London, elder son of Mrs. Powell and the late Mr. David Powell, j 28, Glenalla road, Llinelly, to Mary A. j Watkin, B.A., of Aberdare, daughter j of the late Mr. and Mrs. William I Watkhi, Dot Heulog, Clydach.

I The Victory Hedge ——.—— r. To the Editor of the "Star." Sir, By last night tho contributions had increased from A-,2 15s 3d to t4 9s. I warned the Hospital Secretary's Office to bo on the look* out for a John Brad- bury, and sure,there ho was right enough artfully camouflaging himself amidst coin of the realm. Perhaps all our visitors to Tyrfran cannot afford it, but what a splendid example you are to those who can. I am, etc.. Tyrfran, I Tyrfran, James Morgan, I Llanelly, Aug. 8th, 1919. I

I LLANELLY RUGBY LEAGUE. J The annual meeting of the Llanelly and District Rugby League will be held on Saturday, August 23rd, at the Salu- tation Hotel, to commence at 7 p.m. All nominations for office to be sent to the league secretary, Mr. T. Jenkins, Elm- wood, Gilbert Crescent, Llanelly, on or before August 16th. It is requested that I all clubs will send representation as there will be very important business to tran- sact.

THE N.F.D. AND D.S. AND S. I The weekly meeting of the Recreation Committee of the above federation was held at Castie Buildings last night. Mr. A. Evans in the chair. It was decided to give a tea to the children who sold flags on the recent flag day and the ten- der of Air. Loosmore was accepted. Tea will take place on Tuesday, August 26tli. The programme for the winter months wa,s discussed and deferred to a future meeting. It is hoped to make a definite announcement about the ,Soda1 Club at an early date i

ARE YOU DEMOBILIZED. I If you are there is a. special treat in store for you lasting for 10 days from Sunday, 24th to September 3rd inclusive. Ex-Capt. Guy Thornton chaplain to H.M. Fortes—is to spend 10 days in Llanelly, and has a spccial mesage. He has two lectures in particular, which will certainly be instructive as well as inter- esting. The subjects of his lectures are: "My adventures in the Hills of Cairo" and 'Man's Three Greatest Temptations.' Mr. Thornton is an author of high repute a much travelled man, and a lecturer of the highest order.

OLD CASTLE WORKMAN'S DEATH. 1 A man named Pritchard died at the Hospital last night following upon severe burns sustained while following his oc- cupaton at the Old Castle Works.

NEW DOCK STARS FOOTBALL FIELD New Dock, Llanelly. ATHLETIC SPORTS On the above ground ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 6th, 1919, In aid of the Welcome Home to the Sol- diers and Sailors of Christ Church Parish President Capt. Geoffrey Tregoning. Handicapper, M. L. Phillips, Esq.Halfway Starter J. L. Jones, Esq., Llanelly EVENTS.- 100 Yartis Open Handicap. 80 Yards Open Handicap, 330 Yards Open Handicap. Sack Race, V.C. Race, Obstacle Race, Throsd-tiieHfetfFe Race, Veterans' Race, etc. etc. Gates open 2 p.m. First race 3 sharp. ADMISSION SIXPENCE. Llanclly Federation Band in attendance. Entries close Monday, Sept. 1st. Entry Form Llew. P. Hughes, Llecliryd, Victoria Road, Llanelly. LOST, Black Spaniel Pup, "Dash." -L? Finder rewarded; detainer prose- cuted.—Dickens, Stepney street. LOST, Brown Pekinese Dog Puppy; answers to "Monty." Detainer proscuted. Return to Morgan, Graig Afan, College Square. I WANTED a smart LADY Assistant for the Homo and Colonial Stores, experience necessary. GOOD GENERAL wanted. Doctor's house, comfortable home, good wages. Nurse kept. Fare paid. Mrs. Alfred Rogers, Bryn-yCoed, Castlo Aven- ue, Higham Park, London. WANTED immediately, good General  .SERVANT. App?y Mrs. W. Bowen, Lyr.dhurst, Victoria road, Llaneh/

Llanelly and District Horticultural and Allotment Hofcfers' Society. President: Mrs F. R. NEVILL, Glyncoed Don'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 be the attrac- tion. Also a. WAR CURTO EXHIBI- TION will be hold, when souvenirs of the Battlefield will be shown. Proceeds in aid of Llanelly Hospital, and Y.M. C.A. Further particulars from Hon. Secretary, WM. J. EVANS, 45, Cold- stream Street. Admision Is. Musical items during Show

A PROMISING CONTRALTO. We are pleased to learn that Miss Ada, Morris, Goring road, has obtained a, certificate with a high percentage of marks, in a recent vocal examination of the Associated Board of the Royah Academy and Royal College of Music. iSh" possesses a very fine contralto voice* and we wish li,,r every success.

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