Llanelly Star

J. JONES & SGrtT up-to-date Ladies and Gentlemen's Taiiurs. Smart selection of materials in the Latest Shades and patterns for Spring and Summer wear. Ladies'; Costumes a Speciality. All work done on the premises under per- ■ tonal supervision. j Note Address :— t Greenfield Buildings,) LLANELLY. Phone 277: 'tphone 27.

I Quality The F:rst Consideration uau Y at MORRIS, M.P.S I Dispensing and Family Chemist, MARKET STREET (Near Vint's, LLANELLY. I London and Colonial experience in first- class Pharmacies, and for four yean Senior Pharmacist to a largo firm of Chomists in South Africa. All goods of the highest quality and lowest possible prices. Prescriptions carefully dispensed by D.M. personally. Tel 116.

Bowling Trophies. — WINNERS OF THE CUP AND BOWL. The bowls tournaments for season 1919 have been completed at Pare Howard and have proved highly successful. The Pre- toria Cup was won by Pare Howard "A" team, captained by D. Hinder, this being the third time for them to gain the trophy. The "W. J. Thomas" cup fore scratch singles was won by D. Rees who beat TJom Hanbury in the final by 21-11. The "Mills" bowl for handicap singles, was also played for, this being the first season this has been up for competition. The final was contested by the Captain, (D. Hinder) and Oliver Russell, the ohairman, and resulted in a victory for the former by 9 shots, the scores being 30-21. The pairs game was carried off by D. Lewis and W. C. Christopher, who de- feated 1. James and W. Ambrose in the final by 2 shots 19—17.

CHALLENGE. I Jack Ward, Llanelly, wishes to chal- lenge Young Daniels, Llanelly, to box ten or fifteen rounds on any date after October 12th, 1919, for a sidestake and a promoters purse. Young Daniels may ob- tain further particulars on application to Box D.R.S., Star Office.

VETERAN CHAMPION SHOT. I At the prize meeting of the Glamorgan Rifle Association, which came to a con- clusion at Baglan on Thursday, our old friend Capt. W. T. Davies again distin- guished Ilimself, winnng the county champonihip. This is a very notable performance, and by his victory Capt. Davies has given widespread satisfaction, especially as he has done so much to keep alive V e County Rifle Association. He is also one of the most seasoned marks- men in Wales, ind, in his sixtieth year, holds the distinction of being the only Welshman who has won the gold medal at Bisley. He won it first in 1893, it being then known as the Queen's Prize, and again in 1903, when it was known as the King's Prize.

Dr. Henry Bucklcy Roderick, M.A., M.D., Lieut.-Colonel in the R.A.M.C., was appointed to the order of the Bri- tish Empire, in Birthday Honours, in recognition of his services during the W ar. Dr. Roderick served in the Army a for four r.nd a I.ilf yeii-wn(t was men- 1 tioned in despatches in December, and July, 1919. He was on the Surgical Staff of the First Esste.-u General Hos- pital at Cambridge, and in April, 1917, he took command as Lieut.-Colonel of an 06mergency hospital in France. In August 1918, the hospital was severely bombed by the Germans and sustained severel casualties. Dr. Roderick is the youngest brother of the late Col. W. Buckley Roderick and of the late Dr. Sydney Roderick, of Llanelly,

ACKNOWLEDGMENT. I I I Mr. John Rees and family, 3, Stafford street, wish to thank the numerous friends who kindly sent floral tributes I and letters of sympathy in their recent I sad bereavement.

WANTED, Cook-General, Housemaid and House-parlourmaid.- Mrs. Dowdeswell, Llanstephan, Carmarthen. OST, on Tuesday, between Sandy and L LlalleUy Hospital, Gold Brooch. Finder rewarded on returning to Star Office. ITUST ARRIVED, Large consignment 10-Y of American Alarm Clocks; best and cheapest in town.—W. H. Bowen and Son, 52, Station road, Llanelly. "CIOR SALE, Freehold Villa and Lease- F hold House at Burry Port; good high position. Write "Villa," Star Office WANTED, Caretaker for Pres byterian W Church. Apply personally or by letter to W. 0. Evans, Tyrfran, Llanelly. FOR SALE, 2 Gas Radiators; suitable for heating office or workshop.— Hughes, Bazaar, Cowell street, Llanelly. ANTED, Nurse Companion for W elderly lady, bedridden. Must be strong enough to lift patient, but skilled nursing not necessary. Apply R. Y Star Office. A Business or business premises wanted A in good position, with or without living accommodation. Write E.D., Star Office. WANTED immediately Girl to deliver W parcels; age 14 or 15. Apply,- Johnson Bros (Dyers), Stepney street. YOUNG Lady, age 21, seeks post as Y Clerk, in local works preferred; ex- perienced; good testimonials. Address, W.W., Star Office. lyriNORCA Fowls, two pens for Sale; good layers.—Burnell, Llanerch.

The Boxing Controversy. I To the Editor Of the "Star." f bir, The local ministers and their supporters have been much in the limelight of late. They have been fighting a crusade against one of the many evils of the times—they have rescued Llanelly from a danger which threatened to lower the moral of the town. This, of course, is what they say. What they have really done is to coerce a cowering Council into breaking its bond, in this way successfully imposing the will of the minority upon the whole. All ) this, too, about a subject, upon which the majority of the "Deputation" are abysmally ignorant. Boxing to them brings visions of two gory savages springing at each other like tigers with snarling jaws and eyes ablaze, whilst the onlooking crowd, all its lowest passions "oused, bets, bellows, and blasphem I am myself prepared to admit that there are many reforms needed in the boxing world, but take the sport itself and divest it of all its unsavoury ad- juncts and you will find it clean, healthy and attractive. Encourage clean boxing tournaments and you will develop amateur boxing which will at least raise the physical standard of our young men. It should be the work of every man, especially those who consider themselves appointed to teach and christianize the I people, to encourage all forms of sport as an antidote to the easily acquired habits of vice which undoubtedly are spreading amongst our young men. The local ministers must understand that it requires something more than platform platitudes to convince the general public, whether they relate to Theology or Boxing; they must come down from the self-made pedestals and show themselves men worthy to instruct, or be prepared to have all their opinions received with derision or contempt. I am, etc. Sept. 4th, 1919. D.G. I

Surveyor's Salary. ——— ——— COUNCIL GRANT AN INCREASE. The Surveyor's salary was the subject of a lengthy discussion at a meeting of the Burry Port Council on Thursday night. Mr. Fred Morgan was about to vacate the chair ae chairman of the Finance Committee when Mr. Daniel Davies called his attention to another matter on he agenda, the question of the Surveyor's salarv. Mr. F. Morgan: The chairman of the Council (Mr. W. T. Edmunds) was pre- sent at a meeting of the salaries commit- tee last night and he is going to make a report on the matter to you. He is not present yet, but I expect him here any moment. Mr. DI. Davies: You were present at tho meeting as well and I move that we get on with it. Mr. W. D. Jenkins: I think the best thing to do is to wait for Mr. Edmunds, and have his report. Dr. Williams: I don't see why we should wait for any man, as one council- lor is not more important than another. Mr. Edmunds then arrived and imme- diately proceeded to give his report in the course of which he stated that during the meeting on the previous night certain facts were disclosed which astonished him. He then read the Surveyor's ap- plication for an' increase from £ 180 per annum to t250 (inclusive). The work (stated the applicant) has greatly in- creased since my appointment, and if the increase is granted I am prepared to do the work of Clerk of Works and Engineer together with my work as surveyor, if called upon. Mr. Fred Morgan: Do you think the Surveyor should be in the room during the discussion ? Mr. W. T. Edmunds: It's for you to decide. I don't object. The Surveyor was then asked to retire. During the Surveyor's absence the matter was discussed, and the recom- menda: ion of the Salaries Committee that the Surveyor's application be granted was adopted.

20,000 Football Fixtures (RUGBY & SOCCER) WILL BE Given away free of charge AT 6 1 L V E B S -i 0 í1 tL. lÇ,. >ill ()(m t" 2 Cowell St., & 35 Mwvray St,

I New G.W.R. Line. I PASSENGER STATION AT THE FURNACE. I It is announced that the new G.W.R. I line between Llangennech and Burry Port, along the Furnace route, will be proceeded with as soon as conditions per- mit. Should Fishguard again become a port of call for Ocean liners, this will al- most certainly become the route followed by the connecting express trains as it will be shorter than the old, main line and comparatively free from "service slacks." The ruling grade, also, is 1 in 120 throughout as compared with the 1 in 50 of the Cockett bank. Part of the scheme includes a new passenger station for Llanelly near the Furnace.

LADY HOWARD'S MOTOR MISHAP. I A mishap occurred to a car on Thurs- day containing Lady Howard, Marged Fach, and Mrs. and Miss Tonsonby, of London. The car was proceeding along Beach road when it got into collision with a heavy motor lorry, and as a result the car was badly damaged. Luckily all the occupants escaped without any serious injuries, Lady Howard, Marged Fach, and Miss Ponsonby receiving slight bruises.

LOCAL SOLDIER'S GALLANTRY. Included in the list of awards of the D.C.M. is C.-S.-M. T. Lloyd, R.E., Llan- elly. The official record runs:—"For gallantry in action, conspicuous good work, untiring energy and high abilites as Company-Sergt.-Major. He has always rendered valuable services."

"Proud of our J.P.'s" I GUARDIANS CONGRATULATE THE NEW MAGISTRATES. At a meeting of the Board of Guardians on Thursday, the Chairman (Mr. W. Y. Nevill) sa.id that before commencing the work he would like to congratulate the three Guardians whose names were on the recent list of honours (applause) they having been appointed Justices of the Peace. The members were Mr. Pugh (vice-chairman), Mr. H. W. Thomas, and Mr Joseph Roberts, Pontyberem. He hoped they would perform their duties on the Bench with the same cense of justice as they were at present showing on the Board of Guardians (applause). Rev. Trevor Jones added his felicita- tions and said that they all felt proud of their three new J.P.'s. t Lady Howard hoped that they would not sit on the Bench on the first Thurs- day in every month as their eervices were wanted on the Guardians on that day (laughter). The three new Justices replied amidst applause, aiil thanked the members for their kind wishes.

PWLL, NEAR LLANELLY. Important Sale of Freehold Property. WM. EVANS has been instructed by Mr. Tlios. Williams, Bolahaul, Kid- welly, to offer for Sale by Public Auction at the TRAVELLERS WELL, PWLL, on FRIDAY, SEPT. 19th, 1919, 2 Freehold Houses Situate at the top end of Stepney road, Pwll, near the entrance to Cwmbach Rd. The Auctioneer desires to draw special attention to this unique opportunity of acquiring freehold properties convenient- ly situated and within easy reach of the tram service between Llanelly and Pwll. The houses are substantially built and have good gardens. Sale to commence at 7.30 p.m. For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer at Leeswood, Burry Port, or II to J. LEWIS PHILLIPS, Solicitor, Llanelly.

HIPPODROME. I For the grand re-opening on Monday | evening a. capital programme has been ar- j ranged, and the patrons of the above j popular house are assured of another rare treat. We would commend the at- tention of our readers to our advertise- ment column. Mr. Isaacs has gone to a considera ble expense in order to make the "Hippo" one of the most comfortable and sumptuous theatres in. the district, and we feel certain that his numerous I patrons will appreciate his efforts on their behalf.

I- PROPERTY FOR SALE. 1 House and Shop, Station road, near Station, Burry Port. 11 House and Shop, Station road, near Station, Burry Port. 2 Houses in Mansel street, Burry Port. 2 Houses in Colby road, Burry Port. 3 Houses in Sandfield terrace, Burry Port. j For particulars, apply W. Evans, Auctioneer, Leeswood, Burry Port.

A Father's Maintenance. GUARDIANS REFUSE THE SON'S APPLICATION. The case was re-heard at a meeting of th. ,Board of Guardians on Thursday of a sc who complained about having to pay for the upkeep of his father, who was an inmate of the Asylum. The father was the owner of a house, and part-owner of two other houses, and also had zC300 in War Loans. The son had been paying 14s. a week, but had recently been called upon to, pay 24s. tt Relieving Officer White: The man is outside, and wishes to speak to you. Applicant stated that he used to pay 14s. a week and was now called upon to pay 24s. which in his opinion was exces- sive. The Chairman (Mr. W„ Y. Nevill): Your father has some property, together with R300 in War Loans. so we cannot deal with the case in any other way. Applicant: My father has been striv- ing all his life to keep this money. The Chairman: The price of food and labour has increased. That is why the rate you have to pay has gone up. Mr. Pugh: Don't yov think you should have the income, and instead of paying 14s. a week you would only have to pay 6s. ? No reply. The Chairman: Who gets the interest from the War Loan ?—My sister. Mr. Dd. Evans: It is not fair when your father is in the Asylum that the ratepayers have to pay for his upkeep, whilst other people get the benefit of his property. Mr. Pugh: The ratepayers would ob- ject if we let you off without paying. The Chairman: You will have to pay 24s., and towards this 18s.6d. will come out of your father's property. Applicant: My wages are only R5 14s. a week, and I have three children to keep. Mr. David Evans: You divide your father's income, I expect P Ye. Mr. David Evans: Then I object to your application. The Chairman: The law tells UB what to do. Applicant: The law is very drastic in this case. p The Chairman: Well, we :cannot do anything for you. The applicant then withdrew.

MUSICAL SUCCESS. I At the recent examination held under the auspices of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music the following candidates were successful in obtaining a very high percentage of marks in Division II:— Cecilia Kemp, Ethel Beaumont and Lucinda Bryant. The above are pupils of Miss Ziebby Peckham, (senr. cert), L.C.M., R.A.M. (A.G.), R.C.M. Miss Peckham prepares pupils for all examinations j special attention given to those going in for the profession. For terms and full particulars apply to the St. Paul's School of Music, Llewellyn street.

PRESENTATIONS AT THE HOSPITAL I On Monday night, Sister M. Jones, who is leaving the Hospital to be married, was presented by the Matron and Nurs- ing Staff with a silver-mounted china salad bowl and servers. On Tuesday night she was presented with a silver cake-stand with knife, from the domestic sta.ff, and on Wednesday she received a beautiful oak tray with silver guard, from the patients. Sister Jones is leaving with the best wishes of all connected with the Hospital.

LLANELLY CINEMA. Mr. Ernest E. Carter, the enterprising manager of this theatre, has given a thought for the sportsmen of Llanelly, and has arranged with Mr. Louis S. Clarke to book the great fight film-Joe Beckett v. Eddie McGoorty, as fought at the Olympia on Sept. 2nd. This film will show all the rounds fought in this contest, and will be screened at the Llan- elly Cinema on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18th, 19th and 20th (three days only).

j ,p' P Peace P?ace Peace I CLOTHES are now required for the I millions of Soldiers and Sailors re- turning to Civilian life. Save your IT 8. R" Tailor Clippings1 I We buy all kinds paying I 1/4 per lb. Write, call, or tele-phono to Charges Davies,  i?vxes? < Princess Street, Llanelly Telephone No 123 Telegraphic address: Rags, Llanelly

Record Shipments. SPLENDID FIGURES FOR AUGUST. A most encouraging shipping record was established in Llanelly last month, the amount of traffic dealt witn being the heaviest for many years. In all, 28 ves- sels paid dues, the exports reaching a total of 20,917 tons. This compares with only 6,337 tons in the corresponding month of last year. The following com- parative figures of exports are interest- ing:- Aug. July. Aug. 1919. 1919. 1918. Llanelly 20,917 14,905 6,337 Burry Port 7,956 7,287 9,429 28,873 22,192 .15,766

CORPORATION OF LLANELLY. LOANS FOR HOUSINC, SMALL DWELLINCS ACQUISITION AND OTHER PURPOSES. THE TOWN COUNCIL. invite Tenders for Loans in sums of P,100, £200, L300 or upwards, for above purposes, and secured upon the District Rate. Each Loan will be first sanctioned by the Ministry of Health, and the Borrowings authorised for varying periods of years. Tenders marked "Tenders for Loan, to be sent to the undersigned, not later than the 13th September, stating total amount prepared to lend, rate of interest required, and what method of repayment suggested:— (a) For a fixed period of Five, Ten, or Twenty years. (b) Upon Six Months' Notice. (c) Periodical repayments during the currency of the Loan. Stamp Duty will be paid by the Council, who do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Any further information cam be ob- tained upon application to HENRY W. SPOWART, I Town Hall, Llanelly. Town Cl^A.. I

I Wife Claims Furniture I I IMPENDING LOCAL DIVORCE. CASE. Mr. Justice Grecti in the Vacation Court on Wednesday granted an interim injunction for a week to Mrs. Mary Thomas, restraining her husband, Wm. John Thomas, of New Dock road, Llan- elly, from selliijig or disposing of certain furniture, which shexsaid belonged to her, to the value- of £ 150. The wife said she purchased the goods before marriage. Divorce proceedings are now pending, but the husband, the wife said, threatened to sell the good?..

Roadmen's Wages. I a I LIVELY DISCUSSION. At the meeting of the Main Roads Cortt- mittee on Wednesday, the question of l the roadmen's wages was discussed. They applied for the Stoker Award. The Clerk stated that the present rate It was 42s. for rural areas, and 44s. for in- dustrial areas. The hours worked at present wease 51. Mr. Alfred Stephens asked whether the Council did not employ too many men. They had had steam-rollers, tarred the roads, brought the metal to where it was required, and yet they employed the same number of men. Mr. BowMi (Llanelly) proposed that the men should be paid the Government award. (This would mean about JE2 ISs. 9d. per week of 47 hours). 1\1r; Ben. Evans considered the men were being paid reasonable wages at pre- sent. Agricultural labourers were being paid 37B- 6d. per week, or roughly &1. per hour. In order to make it an even sum he was prepared to propose they be paid 42s. 6d. in rural areas, and 51s. in industrial' areas. Mr. J. Lewis, Meiros Hall, in second- ing, said he thought the dissatisfaction did not arise from the men, but caused by agitators who were getting hundreds a year for creating unrests. Rev. E. B. Lloyd: He happened to live close to the main road, and the question was not how many hours the men worked but whether they did work. There should be a better and closer supervision. They could come and go whenever they liked. Let them see they did something for their money. He was a working man himself. He was inclined to support Mr. Evans' proposition. Mr. Holmes: One reason for the un- rest was that roadmen saw what the policemen were getting, and were led to ask why should the policemen be -getting so much for walking about the road. Mr. H. E. B. Richards: The police- men's work i quite a different class of work. Mr. Holinos: The police were simply walking about the road with neither pick nor shovel. Mr. J. Lloyd (Penybank) said he was very much surprised that an educated man like Mr. Holmes should endeavour to compare the two. The policeman was a man who risked his life. Let him go to Ireland, or Cardiff, or even to Tumble at certain times. Mr. Alfred Stephens considered it was a most unfair comparison by Mr. Holmes. According to that the roadmen might ask why did they not get as much as Mr. Holmes because they worked harder (laughter). On being put to the vote 21 voted for the amendment by Mr. Ben Evans that they should be paid 42s. 6d. and 51s. re- spectively, and 9 voted for the motion by Mr. Bowen tfeat they be paid 58s. 9d. A further amendment by Mr. Watkins, Llandovery, that they be paid Is. per hour all round was defeated by 19 votes to 10.

WEDDING BELLS. I I EVERY—THOMAS. I A pretty wedding was solemnized at Caersalem Chapel on Thursday, the con- tracting parties being Miss Florence Every, daughter of Mr. John Every, 2, Glanmor terrace, and Mr. T. Thomas, son of the late Mr. John Thom: s, 77, Dillwyn street. The duties of l est man were per- formed by Mr. David Thomas, brother of the bridegroom. Later in the day the happy couple left for- Hereford where th& honeymoon is being spent. Much popular interest was aroused; in the Sandy district this morning on the occasion of ari, interesting wedding which was solemnized by the Rev. Dr. Gwylfa Roberts, at Zion Chapel. Owing to in- disposition the Rev. E. T. Jones was un- able to officiate. The contracting parties were Miss Annie Perrott, daughter of Mr D„. G. and the late Mrs. Perrott, of "Rose Aeron,* Sandy road, and Mir. Llew. Rees. son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rees, of "Bryn Awel," Sandy road. The bride, who was very tastefully attired,, was at- tended by her sister, Miss Margretta Perrott, as bridesmaid, while- the duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Luther Rees, brother of the bridegroom. After, the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bridle's parents, and the congratulations of a host of friends, were offered the happy couple who were also the recipients of a large number of useful presents. Later Mr. and Mrs. Rees left for Aberystwyth where the honeymoon is beings spent.

At the YinE" Inn, Station road, on Sat- urday, an inierest,ing presentation took place, the recipients being Mr. J. M. Evans and Mr. Vctor Morgan, who are going ou a visit to the United States tc join in an investigation tour under the Industrial, Compel,

ASTERISKS. Can you box ? Nine years ago on Wednesday Mr. Emest Trubshaw died. mr • • • The housing problem is growing in guavity. "Towyn" can't find a flat in London. < « This week Canon Watcyn Morgan en- ters upon his sixteenth year as Vicar of Llanelly. "There is nothing novel in making a few extra pounds.Dr. J. H. Williams, at Burry Port on Thursday. < Last month, 2,430 tons of tinplates were shipped from Llanelly as compared with 1,971 tons a year ago. < < < Ot Mr. David James, ironmonger, Park street, has been appointed chairman of the Tuesdays R.F.C. committee. • •mm The "'Jeff" motor tyre, the invention of Mr. Benjamin, of which great things are expected, will be on sale shortly. < < The Wial amount subscribed through the Victory Hedge for the Hospital is tl4 10s. 2d. Bravo Mr. Morgan! < The Chief Constable told the Standing Joint Committee yesterday that an aero- drome was to be established at Llanelly. w & Penygaer Woods, a correspondent in- forms us, seems to be the favourite resort of young damsels pining for a cigarette smoke in private. "iss McGubbin has retired; from the management of the Cambrian Hotel, Burry Port, and is succeeded by Mr and ra. Mass, of Merthyr. < » Deprived of the use of his right arm, a discharged soldier studying shorthand at Higher Grade School Evening Classes is able to write between 60 and 70 words a minute with his left hand. » < On Wednesday a steamer drawing 15ft. left the- North Dock with a full cargo on one of the lowest tides of the month. There could be no more gratifying proof of the improvement in the channel. of Great is the significance of "only." An applicant before the Board of Guar- dians-on Thursday said that his earnings were "only £ 5 14s. a week." Hardly an object of charity, we should, imagine. < < Now that his playing days are over, Harry Watkins, the old Llanelly forward, is backing the formation of a Rugby club- at Llandovery. Cricket ha& always flourished in the college town. Why not the handling code ? Firil of pathos are some of the cases brought before the Guardians. Lady Howard on Thursday referred to the plight of a boy whose mother, a widow, died recently. Since then the lad has been sleeping about the place and prac- tically starving. » Mr. Towyn Jones, M.P., was seen in animated conversation witli some of the railway officials at the station on Thurs- day. Judging from the hon. member's eloqwnt gestures, we presume he must have on the iniquities of Mr. Llewelyn Willt-ams in regard to the Church question. • A unique ceremony will take place on Thursday when the Rotary Club of Llan- elly will be presented with a handsome Star Spangled Banner by the Rotary Club of New York. The gift will be handed over by Rotarian Andrew Home- Morton, past president of the British Association of Rotary Clubs. Ensign and Mrs. Starbuek, who have just arrivee? in Llanelly to take charge of the local corps of the Salvation *Army, have an enviable war record. Both served in the "Army" on behalf of the Army in France and Belgium for the, whole of the war period, and the Ensign has beeis awarded the O.B.E.

TUESDAYS R.F.C. V. NEW DOCK STARS. The following is the team selected to represent the Tuesdays R.F.C. in their match againsi New Dock Stars on Tues- day at Machynis. The kick off will beat 3..15 p.m. Full-hack Ben Edwards; threequarters Cliff Thorwas, Evan Davies;, Dr. George Davies and Willie Roberts; half-backs: Frank Evans and Glan Thomas; for- wards: D. J. Thomas (capt.), Ernest Marsh (vice-capt. ) Matt Jones, Dick Edmunds, Gwilym Evans, Bob Hosea, J. Prytherch, 1. Davies, Jones, and H. Evans. All the above players are re- quested to attend at the Prince of Wales on the day of the match at 2.15 p.m. sharp.

 T>URRY PORT, pleasant locality, -*— Sittmg-room, bedroom, board at- i tendance, suit two friends, every com- l fort. Apply, Q., Star Office.