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LLANELLY'S OPPORTUNITY. WE hope that the Harbour Trust will decide atonce to take full ad- vantage of the opportunity that will now offer itself under the new transport scheme of the Board of Trade. It is an opportunity which, if grasped in time, should he of enormous advantage to the port. One of the results of the war was to practically abolish coastwise shipping, I and what this has meant to Llanelly we I have only too good reason for knowing. The position to-day, however, is that the railways are totally unable to cope with the volume of traffic that they have to ¡ handle and the Government have decided to encourage the diversion of a portion of this traffic by sea. This is exactly I what Llanelly and other of the smaller ports have been waiting for. It will re- store the old regular coasting trade upon which the port used to depend for the I bulk of its revenue. An enormous trade in foodstuffs, hardware, textile goods, fruit, etc., is done between Llanelly and London, Liverpool, and Bristol. This is now consigned by rail, whereas it? ?-ill come more expeditiously by steamer as was the case in pre-war days The War I' Cabinet have now decided that no traffic ahall be carried by rail which could be effectively dealt with by coastwise car- riage. This should lead to Llanelly de- relaping into a great distributing centre for West Wales. THE NEW MAGISTRATES. I WITH all respect to the newly ap- pointed magistrates, we think that the list is more remarkable for the names j not to hcound in it, than for those which Tiave been included. It would not be j difficult to mention half a dozen Llan- ellyites who have at least equal claims with Kome of the fortunate ones, to a J seat on the Bench. On what principle j the Lord Lieutenant and his advisory committee have gone in making their j selection it is impossible to judge. If service to the community counts for any- thing—and evidently it does judging by j the large number cf county councillors who have been nomineted-liow is it that the claims cf Ald. D. James Davies have been overlooked ? We hold no brief for Mr. Davies, but surely his long record of public work entitles him to be placed on the Commission of the Peace. In another connection we might mention Llanelly's j "grand old man"—Mr. Fred Thomas, | whose sterling character alone, it us not unreasonable to suggest, should have raised him to the Bench years ago. With J regard to Mr. Wm. Griffit118 and Mr. Thomas Job, the "elders" in the new list, our only comment is that the honour in their case is long overdue. j I jTHE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS. THE November elections are approach- JL ing, and the time will soon come for the Corporation to decide whether they will retire en bloc, and thus give every member an opportunity of securing .anew the confidence of the ratepayers. j In our opinion they .should have no hesi- tation about doing this. It is, in fa-ct, the only democratic course to take. The ■Corporation exists only as the mouth- piece of the burgesses. Its members have ibeen elected by popular vote for a de- finite period. Owing to the war, how- ever no elections have been held for five years, and the Corporation have con- tinned to hold office from year to year, any casual vacancies that occurred being filled up by the unsatisfactory process of j co-option. All this has now come to an end, and in November the election will be hold as usual We are aware that the Charter provides that only a certain pro- portion cf the councillors Tetire each year, and this, of course, in normal times, works with satisfactory results. It was "never contemplated, however, that mem- bers should continue to hold office in- definitely year after year, long after the period for which they have been elected had expired. This is the position to-day. But for the war, every member would long ere now, have had to come to the ratepayers for a fresh vote of confidence, and this is what all of them should do in November. The councillors themselves; we hope, will for their own sakes, refuse o continue in office until they have the assurance that the ratepayers are be- hind them. PAY OF ENCINE DRIVERS. THE new scale of pay for engine drivers which has now been agreed to between the Government and the Union is a belated recognition of the ar- duous work done by a fine body cf men. Writing in the "Times" a few days ago, a correspondent points out that the engine driver is a skilled workman. He does not require a high degree of technic- al knowledge but he does require a long experience and that experience is very specialized. After 20 years service as a cleaner, a stoker, a driver of local goods trains, of local passenger trains, and eventually of main passenger trains, the engine driver is a valuable public ser- vant. Our English railway system is probably the best and safest in the world, largely because we possess such a body of experienced and conscientious workmen. Relatively to other railway workers, engine drivers have never been paid the proper value of their cervices. If the railway companies (says the writer in the "Times") had understood their business in handling men, they would have taken care to secure the loyalty of their best and mosi valuable servants by paying all their drivers over 40 a really handsome wage.

PRESENTATION AT THE LIBERAL I CLUB. I At the Liberal Club on Thursday even- ing Mr. Thomas Blay was presented with a handsome timepiece in recognition of his services to the Club during the past 1 41 years. Mr. Blay carried out the duties of secretary during the absence of Mr. D. Hopkins on military service.

Llanelly Cinema. As was mentioned in our last week's issue, the warm weather does not affect the attendance at the Cinema in the slightest degree, as the house is packed nightly, and this is accounted for by the grand hooking of such fine films by Mr. Louis S. Clarke. Under the capable management of Mr. E. Carter, this place of amusement is easily the leading at. traction. For Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next, a wonderfully artistic drama will be shown, "Her American Husband," featuring Darrell Foss and Teddy Sampson. "Laughing Bill Hyde" i.s a. thrilling talc of man's redemption, a Western drama in which Will Rogers at least has the merit of being unconven- tional both in appearance and methods. "The Further Adventures of Stingaree," episode 12, is full of stirring incidents. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Florence Reed appears in 'Wives of Men.' This is a serial drama that played to full capacity for two weeks at the Casino Theatry, New York. The end is one of the gpeat surprises of the story. "Jelly Fish" is a very fine Stoll production. Eddie Polo again appears in episode 9 of "The Circus King." The second part of tho "Adventures among Canihals'" is showing all the week. This shows the arrival of Mr. Martin Johnson and his plucky wife in the Solomon Isles, and their firsts introduction to the man-eating tribe. One very striking scene in the part is the drilling of the savage police by a British officer.

U- War Curias. INTERESTING COLLECTION AT THE I MARKET HALL. One of the most interesting features of the Horticultural Show held at the Market Hall on Tuesday was a War Curios Exhibition, under the supervision of Mr. Clapton. Many unique souvenirs were exhibited, amongst. which were the following:— Lent by Mr A. G. Matthews, D.O.li.l.: German pencil case, from Louvain; Ger- man wound stripe; two paper knives, made by a Frenchman; German percus- sion fuse; oil bottle, made into lighter; German 5 mark piece; German identifi- cation disc; bread ticket, issued by the French at Armentieres; French 2 franc pipoo; ornament made from French bullet. Iron Cross; paper weight model cf Cologne Cathedral. Lent by Corpl. F. W. Chapman, Y.M. C.A.: Indian table centre, bought in Punjab; pair of Indian vases; two sword fish British Army long service medal. Lent by Mr. M. Davies, Swansea road: Two British identification dscs; British periscope; Prussian Guard's bayonet. Lent by N atonal Shell Factory, Pem- brev Rifle grenade; aerial bomb hand grenade,; bomb French howitzer. Various :—German cartoon book, lent by Mr. Clarke, Coldstream street; pre- served skin of Boa constrictor; Leopard skin, made into a cap; horns of wild reindeer; sample of copper manufactured in Belgian Congo (all lent by Mr Morgan, Glanmor Villa. Prussian Guard's helmet, found near Amiens (lent by Signaller F. H. Luttrell, 9, Tyisha terrace. Serbian head-dress and apron, manu- factured on hand looms in peasant's homes (lent by Capt. W Pickhard, M.C.) Pieces of German Zeppelins brought down in England; miniature aeroplane (made by German prisoner); Belgian Rosery, 2 German belts (lent by Pte. Rumbenheimer, S.A.I.). Candle-stick, found at Ypres (lent by E. Treharne). Ankle bracelets, worn by Egyptian j women (lent by Mr. W. Palmer, 16, Bryn road). German revolver (lent by W. E. Bevan, Erw road). Turkish dagger (lent by Pte. Tames. Preswylfa row). j Miniature coal scuttle, mnde by Turkish shell case (lent by W. J. Peters).

I New Magistrates. ——— 64 ADDITIONS TO THE COUNTY LIST. The long expected list o fnew magis- trates for Carmarthenshire was issued on Wednesday, and comprises 64 names of gentlemen well-known in the various dis- tricts. A rough analysis shows that 38 are Liberals. 19 Conservatives, and 7 Labour. The names of more local in- terest are Mr. DAVID FARR DAVIES, manager of the Cross Hands Colliery. Held in the highest esteem by the workmen and re- spected by them as a practical man who 1-nows his business. Mr. FRANCIS JOHN EVANS, Burry Port. Prominent shipowner and ship- broker, a member of the Shipbrokers Association. Was for some time a mem- ber of the Burry Port Urban Council. Mr. WM. GRIFFITHS, Falcon Cham- bers, Llanelly. An Alderman, ex-chair- man of the County Council and Main Road s Committee. Rendered excellent service as chairman of the County Ap- peal Tribunal under the Military Service Act. Mr. WM. CREVILLE, Pontyberem. Prominent in the public life of the county and district; member of the County Council and of the Llanelly Intermediate School Managers. Mr. THOMAS JOB, Llanelly. Secre- ta.rv of the Nevills Dock and Railway Co. TjW and a life-long official of Messrs. Nevill Druce and Co. Deacon and secre- tary of Bethel Chapel. One of the oldest members of the Llanelly Cemetery Com- mittee. Mr. T. R. JAMES, Trebeddod House, Furnace. A working railwayman who stands for sane Labour. Has been chair- man of the Llanelly Labour Association, and is still one of its weightiest mem- bers. Also connected with the Co- operati ve Society. Mr. W. D. JAMES, Auctioneer, Kid- welly. An ex-Mayor of the ancient borough, and well-known throughout the county. Mr. D. J. JONES. Llangenneeh; county councillor, and one of the owners of the Acorn Colliery. A member of the joint counties mental hospital committee. Mr. EVAN JONES, Plas, Trimsaran. Ex-High Sheriff of Cardiganshire. One of the most successful business men in South Wales, and the largest private em- ployer of labour in the county. Purchased the Trimsaran Estate and collieries a few vears ago. Also owns the New Pool and Crown Collieries and a director of the Rhos Colliery, the Stepney Spare Wheel Ltd., the Burry Port Metallic Coy., and other well-known concerns. Councillor D. R. JONES. Llanelly. Member of the Corporation, and de- scended from an old Llanelly family. Mr. WM. PUCH, Llanelly, the much respected organizer of the Dockers Union. A well-known figure in the Labour world and one who has done much to secure the continued success of the Conciliation Board in the tinplate trade. Has been a member of the Board of Guardians for many years. Ald. HERBERT REES; deputy mayor of Llanelly, and one of the oldest mem- bers of the Corporation. For years he was manager of the Burry Works, and more recently he took charge of the Ffrwdwyllt Tinplate Works, Briton Ferry. Councillor W. POWELL REES: secre- J tary of the Glanmor Foundry Co., Llan- elly. Represents Ward 3 on the Cor- poration. A deacon of Siloah Chapel. Councillor FRANK J. REES: secre- I tary of the Llanelly Steel Co., and a member of the Corporation. During the war, he rendered notable service in con- nection with the Fund for Prisoners of War and was instrumental in raising a large sum for alleviating the lot of Welsh soldiers in the hands of .t110 enemy. Mr. JOSEPH ROBERTS, Alstred House, Pontyberem. Mr. JOHN THOMAS, Velindre, Kid- welly, manager of the Kidwelly Tinplate Works and director of the Wellfied Gal- vanizing Works, Llanelly, and the Ash- hurnham Works, Burry Port. President of tho Llanelly Agricultural Show. Mr. THOMAS THOMAS, Caeffair, Llangenneeh. A prominent member- of the County Council and an agriculturist cf repute. Mr. C. CARNONS WILLIAMS, Burry Port. Agent to the Ashburnham Estate. Mr. JOHN WADDELL, Tumble: head of the well-known firm of John Waddell and Son, owners of the Great Mountain Colliery and the Mynydd Mawr Railway. A former member of the Llanelly Rural Council. Dr. J. H. WILLIAMS, Burry Port. Stood as Labour condidate for the Llan- elly division at the last election against Mr Towyn Jones. Member of the County Council and the Burry Port Urban Coun- cil.

George Palmer Begs to inform the public that he can now supply EGfSS Wholesale and Retail We specialise in POUI'tr'l Wiieh is dressed on the premises at a | few hours notice. ow or_ notIce Shaw's Fork Sausages 1/6 per lb. MURRAY STREET, I LLANELLY.

1 Food Still Dearer I —- 0 — I PRICES HIGHER THAN A YEAR AGO I There was a sharp rise in the retail I prices of food during July. According to the "Labour Gazette," the average in- I crease on August 1st was 117 per cent. as compared with July, 1914, the corres- ponding figure for July 1st this year be- ing 109 per cent. For the first six months after the Armistice prices slowly fell, but in June there was a fresh upward movement, and they now stand higher than they were a year ago at the tensest period of the war. Changes since November, 1918, have been as follows:- November 133 per cent. January 130 March 120 11 April 113 „ May 107 1) June 104 July 109 „ August 117 I I L nless the measures to be taken against profiteering have a greater^influence than is generally anticipated, the position is likely to become worse instead of better, and during the coming winter prices pro- mise to be at least as high as they were from November last year to February. Milk is cheaper again this month, and potatoes are now at a reasonable figure, but for most' things more anq more money is required, and such articles as sugar may eventually become much more ex- pensive. For all the principal items ordinarily entering into the pre-war working class family budget the average increase in re- tail prices (including rents) was about 115 per cent. at August 1st, as compared with between 105 and 110 per cent a month earlier. Profiteering in Bananas. I It is stated' that steps are being taken by Messrs. Elders and Fyffes to stamp out profiteering in the bananas they im- port. A poster is shortly to be issued by the firm, which all middlemen will be asked to exhibit, insisting that the price to be charged' for the fruit by retailers shall not exceed 2d. each. The importers have no legal power to restrict retail prices, but they could put difficulties in the way of retailers obtaining direct sup- plies. There is no longer any reason why 9d. a lb. should be paid for apples, except, perhaps, for- picked dessert specimens. There are excellent supplies, and the wholesale price, even for the best quality, is low enough to permit retail sales at I' not more than 7d. a lb. Small green apples should be sold at 3d. and 4d. a I lb. It will be interesting to see what retail prices are asked for Victoria plums when the fruit comes on the market. Reports from the orchards suggest that the crop is an unusually heavy one. Jam manu- facturers are to get the plums at £ 25 a ton, or less than 3d. a lb.

[ TUESDAYS R.F.C. A meeting of the above club was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel on Wednes- day, there being a good attendance. The following officers were appointed:— President, Mr. T. Morris, Wellfield, Old road; vice-presidents: Messrs. W. J. Thomas. David John, Ben Edwards, Ben Davies, E. M. Dickens, Tom Evans, Jim Hopkins, Moss Jones, W. Colliver, David Pearson, David Williams, and H. Evans; patrons: Lady Howard, Messrs. Joseph Holmes, Frank Rees, David M. Job, T. R. Mills, and J. Jones; committee: Messrs. Dd. Williams, E. Marsh, Ben Edwards, T. Francis, Ewaft Griffiths, W. Jenkins, Jim Jones, Tom Evans, D. M. Job, J. D. Prytherch, and Matt Jones; captain: Mr. D. J. Thomas; vice-captain, E. Marsh; joint secretaries: Messrs. Llew. Williams and E. G. Jones; treasurer: Rhys Evans. Judging by the enthusiasm displayed at the meeting the prospects are very bright for next season. A meeting of the committee will be held on Friday next at 8 p.m.

Having cycled from a town to within 100 yard-s of her home, Miss Lottie Young, a tiomestic servant, residing at Egham, tried to pass a steam lorry on the near side, fell and was run over and fatally injured.

Peace Peace Peace —» CLOTHES are now required for the J millions of Soldiers and Sailors re- turning to Civilian life. Save your TaiiorClippings We buy all kinds paying 1/4 per lb. Write, call, or telephone to Charles Davies, Princess Street, Llanelh Telephone No 123 Telegraphic address: Rags, Llanelly The C. Stepney LTlhae nelly tAM;Ai nema SSttreepentey Proprietors:—The Llanelly Cinema Ld, Manager:—ERNEST E. CARTER. J MONDAY. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25th, 26, 27th. f DARRELL FOSS AND TEDDY SAMPSON, in 1 Her American | Husband An Original Japanese-American Story of Love and Revenge. I ———— -t Laughing Bill Hyde I Magnificent Western Drama featuring Will Rogers. | THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF I 6 T 6 A <"M<? a ta?tH<6Nt???<?&<, Bt EPISODE 12. 1 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAP, AUGUST 28th, 29th, 30th. I FLORENCE REED in. I Wives of Men  An intensely Dramatic Photo Play. Jelly Fish A CRAND STOLL PRODUCTION EDDIE POLO in The Circus EPISODE 9. MONDAY, AND DURING THE WEEK, Adventures among the Cannibals. PART 2. ON THE FRINCE OF CANNIBAL ISLAND., The Cinsma opens evary Afternoon at 2.30 prpmpt. The Programme is subject to Alterations at the discretion of the Management. THE RIGIIT TO REFUSE ADMISSION RESERVED. j Prices of Admission: M, 7d., 9d., and 1/- (Exclusive of Tax). Tel. 41.

The Prime Minister has consented to I visit Newport at the end of Steptember or the beginning of October, to receiveJ the freedom of the borough.

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i s p fof t tfn(y Gossip I Sp?f?ng Gossip LLANELLY V. SWANSEA. These old rivals met for the last time this season at Stradey on Saturday, there-- being a good attendance. The teams had previously met on three occasions, Llan- elly succeeding in winning two gatnes: whilst the other was a win for Swansea- i Unpromising Start. I Llanelly fielded a strong side, but Swansea were minus two men at the com- mencement of the game, who put in an appearance later. Llanelly, who opened the play. made a very unpromising start. D. Davies along with W. Davies faced the bowling of Creber and Geen but only six runs had been registered when the Llanelly stumper succumbed to Creber. C. F. Trubshaw then arrived at the wicket, and after scoring a fine boundary a ball from Geen dismissed him. I Disappointment to the homesters. After Percy Rees' appearance things improved somewhat fer the Stradey men, and Davies was justifying the compli- ment paid him of opening Llanelly's innings. Along with Rees he assisted in carrying the total to 38, at which figure he lost yet another partner. Dr. Gwyn Thomas in whom was centred much hope, filled the vacancy, but a de- livery from Geen gave him his quietus. The doctor's dismissal added consider- ably to the disappointment of the home team's supporters, they having in the past been justified in placing implicit confidence in his abilities a batsman. ',Ities aa a batsman. Steady Batting. H. E. John next took his stand at the wicket, but like his immediate predeces- sor, the Llanelly skipper was dismissed first ball. Llanelly's fifth wicket fell with the total at 39. Meanwhile D. Davies was batting very steadily and with A. R. Trubshaw partnering him the home team's prospects of at least making a respectable score improved. The newly- arrived batsman soon showed contempt for Geen whom he sent to the boundary on several occasions. All Out 195. After scoring 48, A. R. Trubshaw was unfortunate in being caught out by Pen- rose before totalling the half century. C. Warner then partnered D. Davies and these two batsmen kept steadily "piling on the agony." With 38 runs to his credit Warner left the wickets after be- ing caught out by J. Bancroft. W. P. Williams filled the vacancy, and after scoring 11 was dismissed by Creber. E. Gee made an excellent show with the bat scoring 32 runs in a very short space of time, most of his run a being obtained from Creber's deliveries. The homesters were all out for 195 runs. Swansea's poor shew. With 196 rçns to score—to win—the Swansea men faced the bowling of D. Davies and E. Gee, but the task proved too much for them, and after registering 47 runs, the tenth wicket fell. The Swan- sea team put up a very poor exhibitin on the whole, and the margin of Llanelly's- win truly demonstrates the merit of the winners. COMMENTS. I- Although the wicket favoured the batsmen, not one of them reached the half-century—not to mention the century. D. Davies and A. R. Trubshaw put in the best show with the bat, each scoring 48, Percy Mmorris being the visitors' top scorer with only 12 runs. The bowling of E. Geo was most deadly, and proved disastrous to the visitors, his perform- ance in obtaining 5 wickets for the small cost of nine runs being a remarkable one. Dai Davies sueceeded in felling four for 31 runs. The majority of the home bats- men treated Creber with respect, and it- is worthy of note that only 19 runs were hit off his bowling in nine overs. An amusing incident occurred during the period of Llanelly's innings. An unruly spectator shouted to Creber during his' bowling to "bowl straight." The Swansea pro immediately offered him the ball, which he declined. Sport can thrive without the assistance of these "how lers. RODERICK'S XI. Although the cricket season is fast darwing to a close, the Roderick eleven are not slackening down in the least. On Saturday last, on the County School field, they inflicted a severe defeat on the Pwll team, to the tune of 71-39. The wicket was in excellent condition. Roderick's batted first, and chiefly through the displays of Arthur Edwards (17), Willie Williams (10), nd T. J. Rees (10 not out), were able to compile the useful score of 71. Were it not that three players were unfortunately run out the soore would undoubtedly have been very much heavier. D. J. Davies, who scored five singles, and appeared to be getting nicely set, was badly run out, the same fate also befalling T. J. Hopkins. A fine last wicket stand was made, the score being taken from 47 to 71. Of the Pwll bowlers, Dan Evans took. the honours, capturing 4 for 29, Willic- Richards coming second with two for 35. Pwll never appeared comfortable, and owing to the masterly attack of Arwyn Davies, T. J. Hopkins, and D. J. Davies^ were all disposed of for the small score of 39. The only batsman to give trouble | was D. Rowlands, who hit up a useful 15, but could not obtain much support from his fellow players. Arwyn Davies J captured six wickets for 13, T. J Hopkins | two for 15, and D. J. Davies one for 6. 1 all being wen at their very best.