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CORPORATION OF LLANELLY. ———. WATERWORKS. Urgent Notice to Consumers. THE CORPORATION again desire to call the attention of all Consumers TO THE ABSOLUTE NECESSITY OF FURTHER ECONOMISING in the use of WATER. Although there have recently been some falls of rain, the supply of Water at the Reservoirs HAS NOT been in- creased and the Corporation fear, that unless there is a subtantial fall of rain within the next few day, and the daily consumption considerably decreased, it will be necessary at the end of next week to cutoff the supply to each of the works. The Corporation therefore make a. FURTHER SPECIAL APPEAL to all Consumers to cut down waste and un- necessary use of water to an absolute minimum. All defects in pipes and fit- tings must be reported to the Borough Engineer immediately otherwise proceed- ings will be taken. The use of Hose Pipes in gardens is prohibited. HENRY W. SPOWART, Town Hall, Town Clerk. 5th September, 1919.

Foremen's Protest. OBJECTIONS TO THE JOINT INDUSTRIAL BILL. A meeting under the auspices of the Engineering and Allied Trades was held at the Y.M.C.A. Buildings on Wednesday evening for the purpose of protesting against the Joint Industrial Bill, which, it is contended, will seriously affect the position of managers and foremen. The chair was taken by Mr. James Easton, of Sunderland, a foreman in a large shipbuilding yard in the North of England. He very lucidly put forward the aims of an association which has worked so effectively in the ranks of both the employees and employers. The meeting was-thon addressed by the general secretary, Mr. J. G. Longstaff, Darlington, who pointed out that whilst the trades unionists on the one side and employers' federation on the other had big problems to face, they had, by their side strong combined unions; whilst the foremen, who had been buffers between the two for ages past had their pro- gramme in the making. "But," added Mr. Longstaff, "there have sprung up during the last two years this and two other associations which are now feder- ated with a membership of over 7,000. Greater responsibilities will rest on fore- men in the future, as a great saving would have to be brought about by the cutting down of the waste of labour, of plant, time, energy and material. What we ask for, and demand, at the present time is that we shall have the same rights and privileges as every other class of workman, so as to obtain unity of purpose and concert of action. The Government Bill is to regulate the num- ber of hours of employment and the mode of negotiation between employers and workpeople, and the setting up of coun- cils both for local and general purposes; but staff workers, such as foremen and managers are to be debarred. This is a thing we, as the Foremen's Association, are determined to fight to the bitter end, that we may have the same privileges as other classes." After his address, the speaker was ac- corded a hearty vote of thanks, and was promised the whole-hearted support of all present. At the close a branch of the Associa- tion was formed with Mr. W. T. Lucas (Stradcy Ladge), secretary, and a presi- dent, treasurer and committee.

— HIGH WATER AT L-ANELLY. j (The times given below have the extra I honr added). To-day: 4.3 a.m.; 4.35 p.m. Sunday: 5.9 a.m.; 5.28 p.m. Monday: 5.52 a.m.; 6.12 p.m. Tuesday 6.33 a.m.; 6.53 p.m. Wednesday: 7.12 a.m.; 7.29 p.m. I Thursday: 7.48 a.m.; 8.5 p.m. j S Friday: 8.25 a.m.; 8.45 p.m.

Llanelly Its Place and Prospects. 0 (By J. Rees). j Reprinted from "the "Shipping World." The more marked the advantages of a small port to its particular district, the better its chances of success and pros- perity. In the case of Llanelly, the chief of t these are:—The demand of the large steel works of the town and district for material, in the shape of pig and scrap iron, which go to the manufacture of the tinplate bars, that, rolled out thin and coated with tin, make tinplates, the. staple industrial product of the town; the shipment of the tinplates coastwise, chiefly to Liverpool, to make up ocean cargoes; the import of timber for making the boxes in which the tinplates are packed, and of pitprops for the mines of the district; and the shipment, up to 1,000-2,000 ton cargoes, of coal, chiefly anthracite, and of the highest quality, from the western parts of the South Wales coalfield, the railway rate upon which to Llanelly is lower than, to any other port. Otherwise, there are large and important home demands, which can be met in the cheapest way at the Llan- I elly docks. v I Effect of the War. Under normal conditions, carriage by water is cheaper than by rail, but the War has temporarily upset this ruling economic consideration, as it has very many others. The requisitioning of ton- ) nage for war purposes has meant that j nearly all traffic during the war period has been railborne and the port, in con- sequence, has been heavily hit. But with the release of the coasting tonnage left, j and the provision of fresh to take the place of that lost, the old and natural conditions in favour of water carriage will be restored, and the port gradually regain, and increase, its trade. Llanelly's Advantage. Llanelly is less favourably situated sea- ward than Swansea. Unless it paid bet- ter, a vessel would go to Swansea. It pays better, however, to go to Llanelly in dealing with traffic in the direction noted. It does not in others, and Swansea has its natural and legitimate field of action in them. The coming trade will be ample for both. But in Llanelly's special field, it pays better, that is, on anything like a largo scale, only by taking into ac- count, as should be done, the profits upon the business of a voyage frorff point of origin of a cargo to its destination. A Good Suggestion. I In order to make it possible to work out this wider and more profitable out- look in practice, the owners of the cargo, imported or exported, should also be the owners cf the ship, or at any rate, hold such an interest in Llanelly-owned boats as would give them the first call in their charterings. A start at this has already been made in the case of coal, very much I to the benefit of the port, and, one would naturally presume, the profit and benefit j also of those of its users who are follow- ing this line of action. The steel people may find it worth while following roit. They can command steady inward cargoes for their works, and there is always an assured return cargo of coal available. The True Commercial Aim. There is another point that may be worth considering at the present junc- ture. The true commercial aim is to reap the profits in the whole sequence of the manufacturing operations of an article. In the case of tinplates, this has been re- cognized, and to great advantage, for the tinplate and steel interests are already closely allied, if not the same, but the pig-iron has to be produced elsewhere, and the profit of its making lost—as well as its carriage to Llanelly added to manu- facturing costs. Blast Furnaces. At different times projects for the es- tablishment of blast furnaces tp produce the pig locally, for the use of the steel works, have been mooted, but the in- ability to deal with the most economical boat carrier, say of 3,000 tons, going isome considerable distance for the iron ore, together, in less degree, with the ab- ) sance of a good coking coal, have been too much for the maturing of the schemes. The possibilities of dealing economical- ly, by more frequent voyages in smaller boats to France, in bringing over the Lorraine ores, may alter the outlook in favour of blast furnaces at Llanelly, leaving only the coke problem to be faced. Iron ore imports would then, of course, take the place of those of pig-iron. I Post-war Prosperity. I Here, then, is a chance for one with a touch of organizing and co-ordinating genius to make his mark and money-and I the triennial election of Trustees, this month, will give him an early opportuni- ty of getting on the ruling port authority —the Harbour Trost. If he does no turn up, there is still ample justification in the less wide field for anticipation of excellent post-war j prosperity for the port and harbour. Safe and Expeditious Port. Mention has been made of its being less favourably situated on the Burry Etstuary than Swansea is with the deeper I water of its bay. Whilst this is relative- ly true, Llanelly is, nevertheless, a per- II fectly safe and expeditious port for ves- sels up to 800 or 1,000 tons on nearly all the tides of the year. On higher tides, I vessels up to 2,000 tons can come and go with ease and safety. I An old standing detriment, lack of sufficient depth of water in a short stretch I of channel leading from the Estuarialone j to those of the three docks of the port, has been wholly done away with as the I result of the maturing to complete suc- I CetS, during the period of the War, of a scheme of tidal training undertaken by' the Trustees, and which took six years to carry out. I Improved Channel. The whole channel from sea is excel- lently lighted, the last finish being about to be given the system by the recent de- cision to place a leading light on the Burry Holmes, the eastern and channel side of the entrance from the Bristol Channel. This has been a matter dis- cussed for many years, and a new kind of light has now made it practicable. Llanelly has thus excellent prospects. Its waterway is good and safe, within the demands of a good coasting port, a fact proved by the clock-like regularity with which the regular coasting traders, to Liverpool and elsewhere, have run for many years. It needs "go" to carry out fully, and this should not be lacking, for the Borough motto, "Onward, Llanelly," re- presents the spirit of its cheery and kind-hearted people.

I TOOK TOO MUCH SPIRITS. I Before Mr. R. Guest yesterday, Patrick Cann, no fixed abode, was charged with being drunk and incapable in Station road, Burry Port, on Thursday. A police officer stated that at about 9.5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4th, he found' defendant lying on the pavement ink Station road, Burry Port, fast asleepl., Witness woke him up and saw that he was helplessly drunk, and with the assist- ance of a civilian, escorted him to the Police Station. Defendant, who pleaded guilty, said he was not in the habit of drinking to oxcess, as his head wa,s easily affected, he having been gassed in France; but on the night in question he was sorry to say, he took too great a quantity of spirits. A fine of 10s. was imposed, defendant being allowed a week in which to find the money.

HIS FATHER'S COFFIN. I "A young man whose father is in the Asylum wants to know if he contributes towards a club, which on the death of his father will pay him CS towards funeral expenses, whether he can use that money towards purchasing a coffin for him ?" was the question raised by the Rev. G. H. Roberts at a meeting of the Board of Guardians on Thursday. The Chairman: Yes. Mr. Roberts: He is not satisfied with the coffin that is generally supplied. The Chairman: He is at liberty to take the body away if he likes. Mr. Roberts: Thank you.

I Late Sir Stafford Howard .0 THE MEMORIAL PORTRAIT. Reference was made at a meeting of the Board of Guardians on Thursday by the Chairman (Mr. W. Y. Nevill) to the intention of placing a life-size painting oi the late Sir Stafford Howard in the Town Hall. He had spoken to the mem- bers of the Corporation on Monday, and they all agreed to join to give it to the town. It had been suggested to afford an opportunity of joining in this gift to members of other public bodies and private friends and those who appreciated all the late Sir Stafford Howard had done for Llanelly (applause) Arrangements would be made for the painting to be presented and unveiled at the Town Hall at an early date. Lady Howard: I don't think it is fair as my husband did not sit on the Guard- ians. The Chairman: That is not the way we look at it. We take into consideration the services he has rendered to the town. $In reply to a question, the Chairman said that all contributions would be voluntary.

Llanelly Cinema. Next week at the Llanelly Cinema a very strong and attractive programme has been arranged by the manager, Mr. Ernest Carter. For Monday, Tuesday "nd Wednesday, Florence Reed, the great emotional actress appears in "A Search for a Real Man," a very five dramatic photoplay in six parts. In "Her De- cision" a very fine Triangle drama in which Gloria Swanson and J. Barney Sherry features there is a problem of self-sacrifice that will make a particular ly strong appeal to all women.The further "Adventures of Stingaree" (episode 14), will be screened. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday a drama of great interest in five parts entitled "A Soul's Cruci- fixion," featuring Violet Hopson, taken from Newman Flowers' grand novel "Crucifixion." Smiling Bill Parsons create-s much fun in "Billy's Predica- ment." Eddie Polo is very clever in 'The Dagger, the 11th episode of "The Circus King." In addition to the above, com- mencing Monday, September 8th and during the week, the third great Million Dollar Chaplin comedy will be screened— "Charlie Chaplin Sunny side." Charlie is a country lover this time, his courtship is a series of screaming situations and delirious disasters, his daily toils punctu- ated with kicks:

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I Sporting Gossip I I LLANELLY v. TON PENTRE. I I Scarlets Start Well. I I Two thousand spectators witnessed a good game at Ton Pentre on Saturday, and after a keen struggle neither team succeeded in finding the net. The "Sos- pans" deserve the congratulations of all local sportsmen for their excellent per- formance in bringing away from the Rhondda that coveted point. Ton Pentre, like all teams have a reputation for something or other, and it has been their proud boast that they are the "toughest nut in Wales to crack on their own ground." Assisted by a number of star men they tried conclusions with the Sos- panites in the Southern League competi- tion, and were confident of success. At the last moment a change had to be made in the front line of the Scarlets owing to the inability of Crisp, an amateur who hails from Llanidloes, to play. This necessitated the introduction of an amateur named Jimmy Jones to occupy the position on the left wing, and he fully justified the confidence reposed in him. Lost Tempers v Towards the end of the game the Ton Pentre men were rather disappointed (to say the least of it) in failing to beat the "Sospans," and unfortunately some of them lost their tempers. Had it not been for the use of the "iron hand" by the referee (Mr. Batty) the consequences might have been serious. Such a display of lack of self-control is regrettable and it speaks volumes for the sportsmanship of the Ton men. Perhaps it would be wise to leave the matter drop at that. Luck I A writer in a daily who witnessed the match states that Ton Pentre would have won the match were they lucky. He also admits that Llanelly were decidedly un- I' lucky in not scoring on many occasions. I venture to ask my friend what would have happened if Llanelly were lucky ? Return Match to-day. At Halfway this afternoon the return match will be played, and I trust that the feeling which existed in Ton Pentre will not be repeated. Ton Pentre have only themselves to blame for it, and I am sure I shall be voicing the sentiments of all local sportsmen when stating "Let the best team win." It is to be hoped that there will be a record gate to assist the directors in re- ducing that bugbear of a debt. Chepstow v. Llanelly. Chepstow will be the visitors at Half- way en Tuesday, under the Welsh League. This will he the opening match for the Scarlets in the Welsh tourney and their progress in this competition will be followed with interest. In the season 1913-14, they proved the cham- pions of the league, and I feel quite optimistic as to their chances this sea- son. Anyhow time will tell.

J. P. Williams, FOOTBALL and TURF ACCOUNTANTS 38 and 39, WORCESTER PLACE, SWANSEA. Book open for all Events. Rules and Football prices upon application.

NEW DOCK STARS R.F.C. A welcome home dinner in connection with the above club takes place next Tuesday evening at Christ Church School- room, when presentations will be made to Mr H. C. Bond, J.P., Mr T. R. Mills, and the Rev. David Jones, B.A. Vicar of Christ Church Parish. Admission by in- vitation only. The team open their season next Tues- day afternoon, when the Tuesdays R.F.C. will be their opponents at Machynis. The "Stars" hope to be able to field a strong side which will give a good accoumt of itself. On the following Saturday, Sept. 13th, Tumble R.F.C. will be the visitors to the Machynis ground. This being a league match, a battle royal is expected. pected. The Season's Fixtures. I Sept. 6.-Sports. Home Sept. 9.-Tuesdays R.F.C.Home Sept. 13.—Tumble Home Sept. 20.-Felinfoel Home Sept. 27.—Llansamlet Away Oct. 4.-Tumble .Away Oct. 11.—Baycliffe Home Oct. IS.-Carmarthen College Home Oct. 25.-Hendy Away Nov. 1.—Felinfoel Away Nov. 8.—Curwen Stars .Away Nov. 11.—Tuesdays R.F.C. Away Nov. 15.—Llansamlet .Home Nov. 22.—Llanelly 2nds .Home Nov. 29.-Carmarthen College .Away Dec. 6.-Gorseinon. Home Dec. 13.—Neath United .Home Dec. 20.—Gorseinon Away Dec. 25.-Llanelly 2nds .Bome Dec. 26.-Taffs Well (Cardiff) .Away Dec. 27.-Pontyberem .Home Jan. 3.-Oystermouth Awav Jan 10.—League Away Jan. 3-7.—Llangennech Home Jan. 20.—Tuesdays R.F.C. Away Jan. 24.—Curwen Stars Home Jan. 31.-Hendy Home Feb. 7.—Neath United Away Feb. IO.-Tues,(L-iys R.F.C. Home Feb. 14.—Llandebie .Away Fob. 21.—Oystermouth Home Feb. 28.-Llandebie Home Mar. 6.—Llanelly 2nd .Away Mar. 13,—Gendros Home Mar. 20.-Pontyberem Away Mar. 27.—League Home April 2—Loughor Home April 3.-Gendros .Away April 5.—Clydach and Glais Utd. Home April IO.-Lla-ngerinech Away April 17.—Loughor .Away

Education Committee. RESIGNATIONS OF TEACHERS. At the meeting of the Education Com- mittee on Thursday, Coun. J. L. Jones presiding, the Clerk reported that he had received seven letters from teachers ten- dering their resignations. These were from Mr. Fred Rees, Old road School; Miss Williams, Lakefield; Miss A. E. Daw, Old road; Miss David, New Dock; Miss Stallard and Miss Griffiths, New Dock. In the case of the first named, the Clerk read a letter in which ?>Ir. Rees stated that, having been the recipient of a grant from the Board of Education, it was his intention to continue his -studies at College. He asked that a place be kppt vacant for him, as he would be anxious to return to work under the local Education Committee. It was decided to keep a vacancy for Mr. Rees. I Transfer. An application was also received from Miss Henshaw, of Lakefield School, re- f. questing her transfer to Old road School, in place of Miss Daw. On the motion of Coun. M. Morgans, it was decided to grant the transfer. I Care of the Eyes. The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Education approving of the decision of the Committee to allow two half-days a week for the purposes of having child- ren's eyesight examined, the remunera- tion to be JE150 per annum. The Board also expressed a desire to learn the name of the surgeon appointed, the date on which appointed and the naturo of his duties, etc. It was, however, remarked that his services would not be needed until next year, and Coun. Jennings sug- I gested deferring the matter until March, r.. and this was agreed to. Tenders forr Materials. Ald. D. James Dayies said that he had been authorised to go through a number y of tenders which had been received from various firms, quoting prices for school materials, etc., and he found that the lowest tender was that of the Educational Supply Co., Cardiff, and moved that their tender be accepted, this being eventually decided upon.

a.vr I NATION'S CUSTARD I. POWDERS I CORPORATION OF LLANELLY. ) HOUSING OF THE WORKING I CLASSES ACT. AMENDED HOUSING SCHEM# No. 3. I EXTENSION OF TIME. CAPEL SITE. IT ENDER-S are invited for the erection I of FORTY-FOUR HOUSES at Capel, Llanelly, in accordance with Plans, Contract Conditions, and Specifications, y which may be inspected on and after the 30th instant, at the Borough Surveyor's Office, Town Hall, Llanelly. Forms of Tender may be obtained on and after Monday next from the Town Clerk upon payment of a deposit of £10 10s. Od., which will be returned on receipt of a bona-fide Tender. The contract will include a fair wge clause. Tenderers are notified that the Ministry of Munitions have made arrangements I with their Building Materials Depart- ment to supply certain materials required for this Scheme, and those items will be ;4' indicated to the Tenderer. Sealed Tenders, on the prescribed foims, and endorsed "Tenders for ,\Yorkmen's,.ft [ Houses." may be delivered to the under- t I signed not later than 12 noon on Monday, the 15th September, 1919. I The lowest or any Tender not neces- sarily accepted. I Dated the 3rd day of September, 1919. I HENRY W. SPOWART, Town Clerk. HOUSING OF THE WORKING CLASSES ACTS. AMENDED HOUSING SCHEME No. 3— ROADS AND SEWERS. EXTENSION OF TIME. CAPEL SITE. TENDERS are invited for the Con- -L struction of ROADS and SEWERS in connection with the erection of FORTY FOUR HOUSES at Capel, Llanelly, in accordance with Plans, Contract Condi- tions and Specification, which may be inspected on and after the 30th instant, at the Borough Surveyor's Office, Town Hall, Llanelly. Forms of Tender may be obtained on and after Monday next from the Town Clerk upon payment of a deposit of £10 10s. Od., which will be returned on receipt of a bona-fide Tender. The contract will include a fair wage clause. Tenderers are notified that the Ministry of Munitions have made arrangements with their Building Materials Depart- ment t-o supply certain materials required for this Scheme, and these items will be I indicated to the Tenderer. Sealed Tenders, on the prescribed forms, and nedorsed "Tenders for Roads and Sewers" may be delivered to the under- signed not later than 12 noon on Monday, I the 15th of September, 1919. I The lowest or any Tender not neces- sarily accepted. Dated the 3rd day of September, 1919. j | HENRY W. SPOWART, Town Clerk.