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I NOTES OF THE DAY f from our London Correspondent. t [THE PRIME MINISTER. I m R. LLOYD GEORGE has aged much in the past 8 months. His hair is Hot only grey, almost white, but is be- rme thin and scanty. The face is deeply inrrowed, the eyes have lost their old I fire, there is a distinct loss of elasticity in his stride and movements. He does not look ill, but he is very careworn. I I do not think there is anything organical- ly wrong with him. Almost suddenly, however, he has become an old man. The terrible strain and ten-sion of the past two years made heavy draughts on his nervous energy and physical strength. It was a tired and weary man that ad- dressed the House of Commons last Mon- I day. He sorely needs a long rest. He j recuperates quickly and the vacation in Normandy will doubtless improve his spirits and bring the colour back to his face. What it will not do is to bring back the lost years. The war which found Lloyd George a young man- amazingly young in energy and feeling for his years-has left him an old man. THE BURDEN OF OFFICE. I IT never heard the Prime Minister to loss advantage than this week. For the first time in his Parliamentary career he fatigued the House of Commons. As a physical effort his 3 hours' speech was considerable, but intellectually and morally it was on a low plane. Hope, faith, inspiration were absent from it. It would be a good thing for Lloyd George and not a bad thing for the country if he were to disencumber himself from the burden of office. He has been a Minister of the Crown, without a break since December, 1905. These 14 years have been for him a time of almost un- ceasing strain. POSITION OF THE GOVERNMENT. I IN the 9 years before the war it hap- pened that the tasks of our peace statesmanship were grievously heavy, and it was Lloyd George who bore the most onerous share of them. During the war, too, the heaviest burden fell on his shoulders. Ably did he sustain it. His wonderful work in the war years has earned for him the gratitude of the country. He might now well rest on his i victorious laurels. A year of repose would refresh him in body and in mind and give him time to think and reflect. But temporary retirement is the last thing that is desired by men accustomed to power. They cannot bear the thought of quitting the great stage of public life. and relinquishing the direction of affairs to other hands. There is an avarice of power as there is of wealth. I do not be- lieve that Mr. Lloyd George has any in- tention of surrendering the Premiership. He will cling to it tenaciously; but I anake this prediction that as time goes on both he and his Government will rapidly decline in prestige and popularity. Al- ready the Government is thoroughly dis- -credited. FEEBLE WELSH MEMBERS. I IN the evjcws of the Parliamentary I ISession the experts agree that this House of Commons is Very barren of new talent; that the Labour Party has failed lamentably; and that Lord Robert Cecil has acquired a position of pre-eminent authority. They also all agree in ignoring the Welsh Parliamentary Party. There are some obscure creatures in nature too contemptible for notice. So there are in politics. Never has Wales been so feebly represented in the House of Commons as to-day. The Welsh people are naturally gifted, rich in energy and imagination, democratic to the core. No one would deduce this from the character of Welsh representation in Westminster. With the exception of LlO\ d George there is not a Inin of distinction in the Welsh party. Brace and Hartshorn are a credit to Welsh Labour. Where are the M.P.'s who shecl a glory on Welsh Liberalism ? "Half of them want jobs; the other half want titles"—that is how Mr MacVeagh, a witty Nationalist M.P., summed them up a few weeks ago. It was a cruel jibe. Who will say that it was not justified ? When will the real Wales be articulate in Westminster ?

A Brilliant Debut MISS MEGAN THOMAS AT THE I QUEEN S HALL. A crowded Queen's Hall audience gave a cordial reception to Miss Megan Thomas, the young Llanelly soprano, who made her debut last night. Miss Thomas -is a member of a familywhich has asso- ciated itself for many years with singing and music generally. Her father is Mr. John Thomas, the conductor of the Llan- elly Royal Choir, and her mother, Madam S. J. Thomas, is a notable figure in grand concerts, and won the soprano solo prize at the National Eisteddofd as far back as 1895, when Sir Joseph Barnby expressed his amazement at the wonder- ful singing of the competitors. For the past two years Miss Megan Thomas has obtained her wiition with Mr. Marchesi; who, in the early part of her training, expressed his delight with the quality and richness of her voice. Dr. Mary Davies, who herself has been one of Wales' most prominent singers, has also taken an interest in her progress. For her debut Miss Thomas chose two appro- priate items—"With Verdure Cld;" from Haydn's "Creation," and "My Message," by Guy d'Ardelot. She sang both songs with splendid sympathy, and was encored on each occasion., The critics agree that Miss Thomas possesses a voice of great promise and richness, and pre- dict for her a career which will rank with the success of her mother. Sir Henry Wood, who led her to the platform, con- ducted the orchestral accompaniment, and at the close Miss Thomas was pre- sented with a beautiful bouquet. The audience included many well-known Welshmen, among whom was her father, -Afr. John Thomas.

Serious Accident. —-9 I MAN FALLS AND IS RUN OVER. I A serious accident occurred at Pembrey on Thursday afternoon. The Llanelly- Burry Port charabanc whilst proceeding towards Pembrey got into contact with some telephone wires which at the time were lying loosely overhead. Mr. J. Bateman, of Silver row, Burry Port, working overhead on the wires, was thrown to the ground, unfortunately in frcnt of the bus, which could not be stopped until it kad passed over his body, causing serious injuries to his chest. He was immediately removed to the Llanelly Hospital, where he now lies in a pre- carious condition.

PARISH HALL, BURRY PORT. Important SJIE- of Household Furniture, Etc. MR. WILLIAM EVANS has been in- structed by the Rev. D. J. Thomas, Penybank, Elkington road, Burry Port, to Sell by Auction at the above Hall on TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th, 1919, the I w h o l e of his SUPERIOR-CLASS "halo FURNITURE The Furniture consists of: I Mahogany Sideboard, Mahogany Bureau, Walnut Octagonal Table, 2 Large Easy Divan Chairs, 1, Rocking Chair, 2 Basket Chairs, 1 Guilded Overmantel, 1 Dining- room Suite (Queen Anne), 1 Oak Dining Table, Piano (made by Bell and Co.), Piano Stool, Mahogany Couch, Oak Over- mantel, Fenders, Fire Irons and Brasses, Ornaments, Flower Pots, 1 Electro- plated China Tea Set, Brass Kettle and others, Brass Ashpan, Linoleums, Rugs, Rush Mats, Cruets, Toast Racks, Fruit Bowls, Cake Stands, Sets of Jugs, 1 Mangle, Wringer, Kitchen Table and Chairs, Bench and large Zinc Bath, hashing Tub, Iron Boiler and Saucepans, 1 Bedroom Walnut Suite, 1 Oak Bed- j stead, Spring Mattress and Oi-erlav, Feather Bed, Bolsters and Pillows, 1 ii Set of Bedroom Ware, Trinket Set, Black and Brass Bedstead, 1 Pair Palliasses. 2 Trunks, Tennis Racquet, Cutlery, and other Useful Household Lots. ) Sale to commence at 1 p.m. The Furniture will be removed to the Parish Hall for the convenience of the Sale, and will be en view on the morning of the Sale. NATION'S j¡ i t¡, CUSTARD POWDER I

The Boxing Menace. A RESPECTFUL APPEAL TO THE II MANHOOD OF LLANELLY. I In no acrimonious spirit and in no I censorious mood, but in accordance with the convictions of the Christian Churches and in deep anxiety for the moral welfare of Llanelly, we plead with all who have regard for true manliness, who cherish high ideals, and who are desirous of pro- tecting the good name of our town, to abstain from giving any support to the attempts made to introduce brutality into this great industrial centre. The Churches of Christ without bigotry, without intolerance, jmd without objec- tion to refined sport, have striven for the exclusion of this degrading form of amusement, which brings all manner of evil in its train. Its effects upon the community cannot be other than in- jurious, as it lowers the moral tone, and dulls the finer sensibilities, and en- courages the baser elements in human life. During the last five years, we saw thousands of young men leaving the homes, the churches, and the works of Llanelly, in the spirit of patriotism and self-sacrifice, to face the deadly perils on sea and battlefield, in order to defend Righteousness, Liberty and Honour: hundreds of whom have found early graves in foreign lands,'and others, we rejoice to think have been allowed to re- turn, although maimed and broken, yet victorious and bearing honourable scars. We treasure the memory of those chival- rous heroes whom we shall see no more in our midst: and we esteem beyond words the great sacrifices of all. It be- hoves us this day to guard most jealously the fruits of their victory. Out of re- spect for their prolonged agony, and in appreciation of the priceless security, which they have purcha.sed for us with their blood, we should all conduct our- selves seriously, and in a spirit worthy of the new era upon which we are about I to enter. We therefore APPEAL most earnestly to the young men of Llanelly,—those who are connected with the churches and those who are not—men nurtured in Christian homes, and citizens proud of the religious traditions of this borough- to .shun those assemblies where evil ten- dencies are in the ascendant, and not to countenance by their presence anything bordering on brutality. R. GWYLFA ROBERTS Tabernacle. HUGH JONES, Bethel. W. R. WATKIX, Moriah. MORIAH CHAPEL. I A PRAYER MEETING will be held at Moriah, commencing at 8 o'clock. Capt. Guy Thornton, the ex-Army Chaplain, will give an address. This meeting will be conducted in English. APEL DDIFRIFOL AT BOBL IEUAINC LLANELLI. Gwyddoch am y perygl sydd yn by- gythio ein tref yr wythnos d-fodol. Gwnaeth yr Eglwysi bob vmdret. i a ellid i roddi atalfa arno, ac i gadw draw yr ymosodiad beiddgar hwn ar gymeriad a moesoldeb Llanelli. Ond drwy amgylch- iadau anffodus, dyma'r gelyn wedi llwyddo i gyrraedd am unwaith at ein drws. Ac yn unol ag argyhoeddiad cre- fyddol y dref fod "ymladd a dyrnau" fel hyn yn fath o chwareu sydd yn gwbl anynol ac anwaraidd, yr ydym yn gwneyd APEL DDIFRIFOL at wyr Llanelli, o bob oedran ac o bob dosparth, i ymatal rhag rhoddi unrhyw gefnogaeth iddo drwy eu presenoldeb nac yn un ffordd arall. Trist yw gweled ymgais i ddwyn an- nuwioldeb yn ei ffurfiau creulonaf i mewn i dref fel hon sydd a thraddodiadau cre- fyddol mor ddisglair iddi. Nid ydym yn gwrthwynebu chwareuon diniwed, nac am gytyngu ar fwyniant eyfreithlop-, nac am roddi atalfa ar unrhyw ddifyrwch rhes- ymol. Ond yr ydym yn gwbl argyhoedd- edig mai agor y drws i lifeiriant o ddrygau fydd gollwng yr ymladdau ffyrnig hyn i'r dref. Gwelsom filoedd o ddynion ieuainc heinyf a phrydferth Llanelli yn troi allan i wahano] feusydd y Rhyfel ac i'r Mor, a'u hysbryd yn fflam o frwdfrydedd, o wladgarwch ac o hunanaberth. I ba beth yr aethant allan ? I amddiffyn iawnder a rhyddid ac anrhydedd eu gwlad; ac i ddiogelu ei henw da a'i haneirif freintiau cysegredig. Rhedodd eu gwaed eynes yn afonydd dodasant eu bywydau gobeithiol i lawr heb betruso: prynasant i ni eti- feddiaeth gostus, a gwnaethant yn bosibl gyfnod newydd o ragoriaethau ac o iawn- clerau ac o ogoniant. A ddiystyrwn ni ynte eu buddugoliaeth uchelbris ? ac a ddibrisiwn ni yn awr ffrwyth eu haberthau aruthrol gan adael i gymeriad drud ac enw da a nodweddfon goreu Llanelli fynd yn ysglyfaet? i ysbryd anheilwng ? Frodyr ieuainc! o bob cwr i'r dref, pa un bynag a ydych yn perthyn i'r Eglwysi ai peidio, apeliwn yn daer atoch am i chwi ymgadw oddiwrth yr arferion sydd yn darostwng, ac o bob lleoedd sydd yn peri i'ch natur oreu ddirywio, ac am i chwi beidio ymgymysgu o gwbl a'r neb sydd yn ymhyfrvdu mewn campau creu- lon. R. GWYLFA ROBERTS. HUGH JONES. W. R. WATKIN. Y TABERNACL, LLANELLI. I Cynhelir CYFARFOD GWEDDI Cy- hoeddus yn y lie uchod Nos Sul, Awst 24, i ofyn am arweiniad a help Duw yn yr ymdrech i wrthsefyll a dodi i lawr yr ymosodiad wneir ar Fywyd Ysbrydol a Moesol y Cylch. Dymunir ar i grefyddwyr pob Eglwys ddyfod ynghyd am wyth yn brydlon ac yn dyrfa fawr weddigar. "Cleddyf yr Arglwydd a Gedcon."

Cottages Destroyed. I SOVEREIGNS SAVED FROM FIRE. I Two old thatched cottages, probably the oldest dwelling-houses in Llanelly. situated in Oxen street, were destroyed by fire on Friday evening. The outbreak occurred at the house of Mr. Wm. Morgan, who was away at work at the time, and it is stated that when ho arrived on the scene he immediaely en- tered the house, and from underneath a stone in the kitchen recovered about 20 sovereigns which had been hidden there. The fire quickly spread to the cottage adjoining, occupied by Mrs. Harris, and both were gutted. The thatched roofs of seven other cottages also became in- volved, but the outbreak at these was I subdued by the brigade. I Considerable excitement was caused by i the occupants of the other cottages re- j moving their furniture into the street. j _811' J- ill.n I

aURRY PORT URBAN DISTRICT | COUNCIL ———— TENDERS are invited for the erection of a PUBLIC SLAUGHTERHOUSE for the above Council. Specifications and forms of Tender may be had and drawings inspected on appli- cation to Frederick Bull, Surveyor, Somerset House, Burry Port. Tenders endorsed "Slaughterhouse." to be delivered to me not later than 12 noon, September 3rd, 1919. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. J. LEWIS PHILLIPS, Clerk to the Council. Council Offices, Burry Port

Sewerage Contract. TENDER OF MR. H. BOWEN JONES I ACCEPTED. At their meeting on Thursday, the Burry Port Council dealt with four tenders that had been received for Con- tract No. 2 of the Sewerage scheme. It was decided to accept the lowest-that of Mr. H. Bowen Jones.

Don't forget to book Tuesday night. September 30th, 1919, for the grand mis- cellaneous concert in aid of Burry Port Silver Band.

LLANELLY CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY EDUCATION COMMITTEE. ChHdrens Tea & Sports NEXT TUESDAY, August 26th, at the MARKET HALL. Members MARKET HALL. Mem bers who have not secured tickets for their children should make an early applica- tion at the Branches. Demonstration to follow Tea (weather permitting). Sports will be held. Federation Band in attendance. j ( j HICH WATER AT LLANELLY, (The times given below have the extra Q hour added). j To-day: 5.21 a.m.; 5.48 p.m. Sunday: 6.13 a.m.; 6.35 p.m. Monday: 6.59 a.m.; 7.19 p.m. Tuesday: 7.39 a.m.; 7.56 p.m. Wednesday. 8.14 a.m.; 8.30 p.m. Thursday: 8.46 a.m.; 9.4 p.m. Friday- 9.18 a.m. 9.32 p.m. i

Harbour Trust. À I 16 NOMINATIONS FOR 15 SEATS. The following have been nominated for 15 seats on the Harbour Trust. With- drawals will be received up to Monday,— *D. James Davies, Goring road. *Daniel Williams, Box House. William Coombs, Queen Victoria Road. *Dd. Geo. IIogg, 16 Mina Street. John Owen, 2, Queen Victoria Road. Dd. Jennings, Garth. *Brinley R. Jones, Old Road. *James Hansard, Nythfa. *Owen Jones, 25 New Dock Road. *David Richards, 47 Bryn Road. Dd. Wm. Jones, Pare Howard Avenue. *Philip Rogers, Glan Gors. *Joseph Howell Williams, The Graig. *John John, Ralph Street. John Bowen Williams, Queen Victoria Road. Robert Richards, 34 Catherine Street. Old Members.

-1 Soccer Rally I LAST NIGHT'S MEETING OF SUPPORTERS. A meeting of the Llanelly Association Football Club was held at the Athenaeum Hall last night, Mr. Tom Samuel presid- ing. There were also present on the platform Mr. Leavey (player-manager), Mr. L. V. Mackenzie, and Mr. Taylor. A fair number of people were present. The Chairman, in his opening remarks, said that the main object of the meeting was to form a Supporters' Club. Such a club would be a valuable asset to the team. It would also be to the best in- terests of the club to work with the sister code. No good could materialize from jealous rivalry. "What we want in Llan- elly/' continued Mr. Samuel, "is a win- ning team. A team good enough to beat Swansea" (laughter). The next speaker was Mr. L. V. Mac- kenzie, who gave the audience a general survey of ih^ ivork of the provisional committee. The work carried on was largely that of organization. He stated that the question had been raised of pro- viding badges for members of the Sup- porters' Club," so as to easily distinguish them in the crowd. Twenty names were then submitted for the approval of the meeting, and thoso were then chosen to form the Supporters Club committee. Mr. Leavey, player-manager, who met with an enthusiastic ovation, in a few practical remarks, said it was his wish to do all he could for the welfare of the club. He had been playing a long time, but was not done yet, and would be pre- pared, in a few week's time, to join the other boys on the field of play (applause) Great things could not be expected at once, but he intended to persevere with his team. Other speakers were Mr. Geo. Palmer, Mr. G. Isaac, and Mr. Pretheran. In reply to a question respecting prices of admission this season, it was stated that seaon tickets (field and stand) would be £1 2s. 6d.; ;field alone, 15s. ladies' season ticket (stand), 78. 6d.; schoolboys' season tickets (field) 6s. Tax included in each case. The price of ad- mission to the field for each match had been fixed at Is. (tax included). Towards the close of the meeting ap- plications were invited for admission into the supporters club, and a good many names were soon secured.

GUY THORNTON (Chaplain to N.Z. Forces) Llanelly's Campaign opens To-morrow SUNDAY afternoon 3 p.m. at MORIAH (for Men only) "MY ADVENTURES IN THE HELLS OF CAIRO." 7 p.m. Campaign Meeting at the I MARKET HALL. Meetings every evening at Moriah at 7 o'clock. Special Meeting for Young People (none under 12), on TUESDAY Evening at Moriah at 7 p.m. COME AND HEAR THE CREAT AUTROR, TRAVELLER & LECTURER A hearty invitation to all. Q MART young Lady Wanted as Im- prover to the Drapery trade. An- ply, Puddy and Co., 22, Cowell street. STATIONERY and Printing.—Best II value in Burry Port. Parchment I Envelopes, Is., per 100; Quarto Pads from 2 Phillips, Gwalia Printing Works, 26, New street.

<. OR SALE, fast Sailing Yacht "Y iolet," 26ft. long; cup winner. For particulars, apply, C. Ruddall, 10, Caroline street, Seaside. L IST, on Tuesday evening, near the Glanmor Foundry, Lady's Ring; five stones, three red and two white. Finder will be handsomely rewarded upon returning same to 17, Glanmor road, II Seaside. TOST, on August, 20th, a Purse con- taining money, between Albert St. Lane and Brynmor road Lane. Finder rewarded on returning same to Star Office LOST, between Bigyn roafl and Market street, a Brown Leather Purse, containing Note and Silver; initials "V.G.B. inside. Finder rewarded on returning same to 20, Bigyn road. B OAT for Sale, 14ft. over all, 13ft. i keel, 5ft. 4ins. beam, numbers of o.?rs.-—"Wilcox, Old Harbour, Pembrep. FOR SALE, a Plot of Land in Albert street, 22ft. frontage. Apply 'Plot,' Star Office.

ASTERISKS. Daylight is a bout all anybody can saver these days. "Don't see your name on the list" was the password on Thursday. The Rev. R. E. Salmon, Cardiff, will be the preacher at Park Church to- morrow. < w Another boxing tournament will be held at the Market Hall on the 25th of August. < « Mr. Aneurin Davies is relinquishing his position as circulation manager of the "Daily Herald." Nominations for the Harbour Trust are to be in to-day. Withdrawals can be made up to Monday. The Soccer team are holding a trial match this afternoon. Some new men will be down on "spec." < < In the list of divisions last Session, Mr Towyn Jones comes out an easy first among the Welsh members. < There was no water shortage in Llan- elly two years ago. The August of that year was disastrously wet and stormy. < Local committees to administer the Profiteering Act will be set up all over the country withing the next few weeks. < < The Rev. R. Bond Thomas, Pembroke Dock,—son of Mr. David Thomas, New Dock, has accepted a pastorate at Ware. < A guinea for five minutes flying is a bit stiff, even in these days of high wages. Only a collier could afford a half- day trip in an aeroplane at this rate. 8 w w They were discussing the water ques- tion at Burry Port on Thursday. One councillor assured our reporter that the dearest water he drank was in his whiskey. Mr. Sydney Charles gained another triumph on Saturday, winning the tenor solo competition at the semi-national eisteddfod at Swansea. There were no fewer than 30 competitors. < "Is all my luggage in the van ?" asked a departing lady visitor at Aberystwyth. "Yes, mum." "Have I left nothing be- hind ?" "No, muni," replied the porter in a sad voice, "not even a copper Local ladies are going in strongly for swimming this month. Scores are to be seen bathing off the sands at Pwll every day. Easily the most expert in the art of natation is Mrs. Mansel Lewis, of Stradey Castle. A large firm have had the following words appended to each invoice with & rubber stamp:— "Man is made of dust, Dust settles, Be a man." « » "If the whole of the Town Council con- sisted of women like our president (Mrs. F. R. Nevill) I venture to say that our rates would not be as high as they are." -Mr. T. R. Mills at the Horticultural Show on Tuesday. The list of new J.P.'s is a great disap- pointment at Burry Port. At least half- a-dozen local aspirants were confident that they had caught the Lord Lieuten- ant's eye. Their names are conspicuous by their absence from the list. < < There is nothing that pleases Llanelly- ites more than a score over our near neighbours—the men of Abertawe. Be it a victory in any branch of sport it is always received with acclamation. The premier cricket eleven having achieved honours of three to one, it now lies with our winter codes to repeat this, or even beat it. At a Carnival held at Aberystwyth on Wednesday, some well known local "bhoys," spending a. holiday at the popular resort, entered for the comic tableau event, and gave an exceedingly funny representation of an "Awkward Squad." With their "captain mounted upon a. donkey, their khaki uniforms all dishevelled, and their features daubed with weird paint-colours, they indeed cut a ludicrous spectacle, and provided much amusement to the onlookers. Amidst universal approval from the public the Llanelly boys were awarded first prize for their humourous tabeau. » » At the Kidwelly Eisteddfod last week Ronald Williams, 9 Brynmor road, Llan- elly, took the first prize in the Pianoforte Solo Competition for children under 12 years.

I 113 URRY PORT.-Superior Furnished I B Apartments for a respectable mar- j i nod couple, or two ladies. Apply, firsts I i instance, Isaac Phillips, Printer,