Llanelly Star

J JO II r<  ..) n ;f; 'It J. JON £ S & m,\ t i Ej? iI,Y 1. iei i up-to-date f Ladiq and Cen?emen's Tailors. j Smart aeleot?i, ?t materials in the j Latest Sbudf? and ■ patterns for? Spring and Summer wear. Ladies' | Costumes a Speciality. All worki done on the premises under per-j Gonal supervision I Note Address:- Greenfield uldifigs, LLANELLY. Phone 277.

I Quality The First Consid¡;ration 'D UJ: l 'T" at it D.  'a -<-?  MUKKI& iVi P.S Dispensing yr-a family Chemist, I MARKET STREET (Near Vint's, LLANELLY. London and Coloiiiai experience in first- 4 claass and for four years i Senior Pharmacist to a large firm of Chemists iD South Africa All goods of the highest quality and lowest, possible prices. Prescriptions carefully diSpensed by M.M. personally Tel. 116.

I Wages of Steel Workers. I FURTHER CONCESSIONS GRANTED. Further concessions have been granted by the Court of Arbitration in connection Y e tl with the recent reference concerning the South Wales Iron and Steel Makers' As- sociation and the workers' Union. The workmen's claim was that passers on the rail bank should be paid a rate of 2d. per ton standard (6s. a day standard) and turners a rate of Id. one-third a ton standard (5s. a day standard). The wages of the workmen are goverened by the sliding scale agreement. The agreement now in force is dated July 1st, 1915, and provides that the rates that have been altered, advanced, or reduced since March, 1895, are to re- main in force during the existence of the sliding scale, which is subject to vari- ation. At the arbitration proceedings the employers offered an increase in the standard rates of 6d. a shift to the passers and 3d. a shift to the turners to take effect from April 1st this year. The court award that in view of the terms of the agreement mentioned, the claim as submitted is not established, but the standard rate shall be increased to 5s. a shift for passers and 4s. Id. a shift for turners, to take effect from April 1st.

IN M £ MOBIAM. I JAMES.-In Ioving memory of Pte. John James, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Dd. Jam-, 24, Mount Pleasant, Llanelly, 14th Welsh Regiment, who died of wounds in France on September 13th, 1917. Sadly missed by Father, Mother, Brothers, Sisters and Sister-in-law. Cwrddaist Johnnie Anwyl Angeu du-yn mhell,— Duw a'th alwodd adref Fry i'r "Drifgan Well." Gwywo wnest yn gynnar, 1 Ti flodeuyn hardd,— Heddyw 'rwyt yn gwenu Yn y "Nefol Ardd." 0 na chawn i roddi Deigryn Ar dy feSd,— Gweld y fan—gorwedda'th Gorff-rrewn bythol hedd; Cwsg fy anwyl blentyn, Cawn dy gwrdd cyn hir,— Wedi i ni groesi- Draw i'r "Nefol Dir." In memory of Bambardier Albert John (B.C.A.), R.G.A., the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henry John, 113, Old Castle road, Llanelly, who fell asleep in death at Wimmereux Hospital, near Boulogne, France, on the 14th Sept. 1918. Memory, ever dear, from sorrowing Father and Mother. Mae blwyddyn er pan roid i lawr Ei gorff mewn estron wlad Ond nid yw blwyddyn fwy nac awr I hiraeth mam a thad. (G).

CENTRAL AUCTION 'MART 2, CHURCH STREET. A. F. BOOL Will SELL BY AUCTION at the above MART on FRIDAY, SEPT. 19th, a large quantity of excellcll t Household Furniture Removed from several residences for con- venience of Sale, comprising :—Genuine Welsh Oak Tall-Boy, Walnut and Spanish Mahogany Sideboards with Mir- rors, Pianoforte by Kirkman, London, Mahogany Book Case, Ditto with glazed doors a A enclosed underpart, 2 Corner CupboarA Mahogany Wardrobes, Oak and other Kitchen Dressers, Oak Octag- anal Top Writing Table with Jacobean tinderframe, Oak Dining Table with loose in.sertion, excellent Mahogany Writing Desk suitable for office, Old Oak Dinner Waggon with Cupboard' Walnut and Oak Overmantels, Gent's Bicycle, 3 Bassin- ettes, Oak Roll Top Desk, Singer's Sew- ing Machine, Inlaid Walnut China Cabinet, French and other Drawing-room Cabinets with Ormulu Moutns, Full-size Dinner Service, Kitchen" Chairs and Table, Elegant Carved Mahogany China Cabinet, Marble and other Clocks, Bronze Oranments, Vases, Carpets Occasional Tables, Musical Box, Brass Curb, Bath Mats, Oil Paintings, Hall and Easy Chairs, Hall Tables, Music Stools, and severed other useful Lots, too numerous to mention • 1915 Studebaker Motor Van 15-20 Cwt. "Which will be sold at 3 o'clock. Sale to commence at 1.30 sharp. On r-I Terms Cash. On view Thursday, September .18th, from 10 to 4. • Offices: 2, Church Street.

Joint Hospital —^ Win — WILL BURRY PORT DROP THE LLANELLY SCHEME ? At a meeting of the Burry Port Coun- cil on Thursday, the Clerk (Mr. J. Lewis Phillips) stated that he bad received a letter from the County Council with re- ference to the proposed Isolation Hos- pital. The letter stated that the county authorities intended building this hospital in the area of the Llanelly Rural District Council, and they hoped that Burry Port would fall in with this scheme. Mr W. D. Jenkins: Have they given any details ? The Clerk: o. You must first decide with which scheme you intend joining, the Llanelly one or the County. Mr. W. D. Jenkins: Is it true that the Rural District Council have joined the county ? The Clerk: Yes. Mr. Fred Morgan: If we join the county scheme we should first inform the Llanelly Corporation. Mr. Thomas Davies was* of opinion that a special meeting should be con- vened to discuss the subject. On the recommendation of the Clerk it was decided to reply stating (that they were in favour of joining them, but would not bind themselves until they had obtained further particulars.

OBITUARY I -——— I MRS. G. M. EVANS. To the deep regret of a large circle of attached friends, Mrs. Evans, wife of Mr. G. M. Evans, manager of the National Provincial Bank, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday. Some weeks pre- viously, Mrs. Evans was removed to the Hospital to undergo an operation. This was successfully performed, but later on, heart weakness supervened. The deceased lady was a very popular figure in the town, her good humour and never failing cheerfulness endearing her to all with whom she came in contact. She was a devoted mother, never so happy as in the company of her six children. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Evans attained dis- tinction as a nurse and at one time had Nurse Cavell as one of her colleagues. The funeral took place yesterday after- noon, the last sad rites being performed by the Rev. Rees Griffiths, M.A. Thece were a large number of beautiful floral tributes. The following gentlemen acted as bearers:—Mr. David Davies, Cbwell House, Mr., Frank Collingridge, Mr. C. C. Talbot, Mr. D. Gwilym Williams, Mr. J. B. Harries, Mr. Brinley R. Jones, Lieut .-Col. Bramwell Jones, and Mr. Joseph H. Williams.

BOROUGH OF LLANELLY FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. Rationing Order. RE-RECISTRATION WITH RETAILERS. NoTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Counterfoils for Meat, Butter, and Sugar attached to the New Ration Cards, must he legibly and completely filled up and delivered by Consumers to the Re- tailer they wish to Register with, on or before Saturday. 27th September. 1919. Persons desirous of changing their Re- tailer may do so without consulting the Control Committee but not later than the above date. henry W. SPOWART, Executive Officer. Stepney Hall, Llanelly, 12th September, 1919.

I' I Local Estate I FARMS SOLD PRIVATELY. Messrs. William and Walter James, F.A.I., conducted an important sale of freehold farms and small-holdings on Thursday at Llanelly. There were 50 lots catalogued, forming parts of the Llangennech Park and Clayton Estates, aggregating nearly 1,300 acres. The pro- ceedings were quickly over, the auctioneer announcing that most of the lots had been disposed of privately, in nearly every case to the tenants. No figures were disclosed. Mr. D. L. Bowen, on behalf of the local branch of the Farmers' Union, put in a plea for the tenants, who, he con- tended, should have the opportunity of purchasing their holdings. The auctioneer explained that this had been the desire of the owner, Capt. Morton Evans, who in each case had first offered the lots to the respective tenants. The solicitors were Messrs. Roderick and Richards, Llanelly.

Lucky Police NICE SUM IN BACK PAY. A special meeting of the Standing Joint Committee was held at Carmarthen on Friday, Mr. D. W. Drummond, pre- siding. The Chairman apologized for having called them together, but a circu- lar had been received from the Secretary of State instructing the committee to pay all ranks of Police the .sum of £10 each on account of advance in wages which were to be retrospective from the 1st of April last. It would take some time to re-adjust the pay hence the payment on ) account. In a few cases the chairman had acted upon their own and instructed the Clerk to make the necessary payment, but he preferred to call them together rather than act on his own. The re- quisite forms had not yet arrived, so it was impossible for them to consider the scale at all. Mr. J. Hinds, M.P. We have no other I course to proceed but to authorise the payments. A member expressed dissatisfaction at the slow methods of procedure by the Government departments. Was it not psOtSible for the Committee to hurry them up. Chairman: Complaints of that nature should be made to some other place. We have nothing to do with that now. The necessary payments of £ 10 each were authorised.

TO CONTRACTORS. T | lENDERS.—Required for the erection -*• of Men and Boys' Institute at Llanelly for Messrs. Richard Thomas and Co. Ltd. All contractors intending to tender for the above work are requested to com- municate with the Architects. Messrs. J and B. E. Evans, C.E., M.S.A., F.S.I, Architects and Surveyor, 42, Stepney street, Llanelly. CORPORATION OF LLANELLY. CAUTION As to Water Consumption. ALL CONSUMERS are urgently re- quested to exercise the greatest economy in the use of Water for Domestic Purposes. The present position is very serious. Works supplies have been stopped. Water for Baths is net now available. Garden Watering must be entirely suspended. Any leak or accidental wastage of Water by breakage should be instantly re- ported to the Waterworks Engineer at the Town Hall, Llanelly. Penalties will be enforced for any I breach of regulations. By Order, HENRY W. SPOWART, Town Hall, Llanelly. Town Clerk. 9th September, 1919.

TRANSPORT SERVIQE TO PONTARDULAIS. The Chamber of Trade have been per- sistent in their efforts to obtain a service of road transport to and from Pontar- dulais, and the town will be gratified to know that at last they have bean success- ful. The hon. socreary (Mr. T. Blay) in- forms us that he has had an intimation from Mr. D. James, the manager, to the effect that it has been arranged to com- mence a service to-day (Saturday). This service will be at first a two hourly, one running via Llangennech and Hendy to the Black Horse Hotel, Pontardulais, taking 50 minutes for the journey, the service being augmented as the necessity arises. The large population served on this route who are at present dependent on a. very inadequate train service, will welcome this service, and it will prove of great advantage to the trade of the town.

GOOD MUSIC and SCENERY. These will be combined at the Pwll Fete on the Stradey Castle Grounds on Satur- day next.

I Struck by Aeroplane MAN IN A TRAP INJURED AT LLANELLY. A ..serious accident occurred yesterday afternoon c ■ t1 e Llanelly sands where an aeroplane wr s being used for a series of pleasure flights. In making an ascent, the pilot snened the machine in order to avoid a number of children, and failing to notice a man with a trap approaching on theother side the machine struck the man on tho head causing severe cuts. There were two children in the trap, but fortunately they escaped serious injury. The injured man is David Watts, of Vic- toria road, 75 years of age.

Cwm-capel Road -1 THE PETITION TO THE RURAL COUNCIL. The Surveyor's report on the Cwm- bychan and Capel road, Pembrey, was read at the Rural District Council meet- ing on Thursday. At the previous meeting a petition was received from the inhabitants around that district calling upon the Council to repair the road which was in a terrible condition. The petition stated that it was impossible to take a load of coal along the road. The report stated that although the road was in a bad condition the Council were not liable for keeping it in repair as it was a private road. It was true that a load of coal could not be taken along it, and the estimated cost to put it in a good condition would be £ 14. Ho would suggest that the inhabitants should pay half this and the work be proceeded with immediately. The Clerk said that he jad received a letter stating that £ 4 had already been collected towards the cost Jf its repair. Mr. Dd. Evans: Although the road is a private one I think we should give some help towards the cost of its repair as the inhabitants havo to pay rites. I think we should ask them to ccntribute one- third of the cost. The Chairman (Mr. W. L Nevill) was of the opinion that they should accept £ 5 10s. towards the cost and proceed with the work. Mr. David Evans: A road was built in Trimsaran at the cost of zcloo, and the Parish Council did not ask the inhabit- ants to pay a penny. If you are going to iiaqk-o these people pay one half the cost, make it a rule for everybody. The Clerk: Will you want the money j before proceeding with the work ? Mr. Dd. Evans: Yes, one-third of it (laughter). It was decided to call upon the in- habitants to contribute £ 5 10s. towards the cost of repairing the road.

Amongst the list of successes of the Oxford University Examination recently held in London, we are pleased to note tha,t Miss Dorothy Mary Richards, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Richards, Tyrfran, has successfully passed in .the Junior Section.

WJ. DA VIES, High street, Hair- W dresser, etc. begs to announce that from MONDAY next he will be OPEN DA I L Y where prompt and personal at- tention will be given. SINCEINC AND SHAMPOOING A Speciality. LLANELLY HOCKEY CLUB. A MEETING will be held at the STEP- ?- NEY HOTEL on Monday night, September 15th, at 8 p.m. in connection with the above club. All members and these interested are requested to attend. -<. PWLL, NEAR LLANELLY. Important Sale of Freehold Property. WM. EVANS has been instructed by Mr. Thos. 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. J 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 :u 7.30 p.m. For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer at Leeswood, Eurry Port, or to J. LEWIS PHILLIPS, Solicitor, LIanelly.

I Profiteering. I BURRY PORT COUNCILLOR'S QUESTION. "What's the good of penalizing a man for a penny, and leaving those who are doing their thousands in London alone," asked Councillor W. D. Jonkins at a ¡ meeting of the Burry Port Council on Thursday, after the Clerk had read a circular asking the Council to form a "profiteering conftaittee." Mr. F. Morgan: How many members must there be on this committee ? The Clerk: Not less than seven, and not more than twenty-five. The Chairman: A good many Councils are leaving the matter alone. The subject was deferred until the I next meeting.

I WEDDING BELLS. I LAVENDER-LEWIS. I special interest was aroused in the Bigyn district on Tuesday, on the occa- sion of a pretty wedding which was sol- emnised at Greenfield Chapel, the con- tracting parties being Miss E. Annie Lewis, 2 Bigyn Park Terrace, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, and Mr J. A. Lavender, a native of Abercarn, Mon. The bride was tastefully attired in champagne dress with hat of powder blue and champagne, and carried a bouquet. She was attended by her cousin (Miss Gwladys George) as brides- maid, accompanied by Misses Ethel Hop- kins, and Ethel Roberts. The duties of best man were performed by Mr. Wm. Larcndor, brother of the bridegroom.The officiating ministers +k^ t?^vs j M. Gwynne Owen, and W. J. Williams. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home. They were the re- cipients of numerous valuable presents. Later in the day they left for the Wells I where the honeymoon is being spent. I PERROTT-JONES. I Greenfield Chapel was on Wednesday the scene of a quiet wedding, the con- tracting parties being Miss Lily Perrott, daughter of the late Mr. Lewis Perrott, 4 Walters Road and Mr. Gordon Jones, Rose street. Tonypandy. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Gwynne Owen. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Rupert Oriel, a schoolmaster at Llwynypia. The bride, who was taste- fully attired in ivory georgette over tafetta with hat to match, was given away by her uncle Mr. D. J. Thomas, draper. Richmond House, Gathen terrace. Amongst many other useful presents to the bride was a handsome ermine neck- let, the gift of the bridegroom; the lat- ter receiving a beautiful diamond tie-pin at the hands of the bride. After the ceremony a reception was held at the house of the bride where a large number of friends offered congratulations to the happy couple. Later in the day Mr and Mrs.Jones left for Ilfraoombe where the honeymoon is being spent.

TO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS are invited for the alter- ation and renovation of Premises at Station Road, Burry Port, for the National Provincial and Union Bank, Limited. Plans and Specification can be seen and particulars obtained at this address. N. STEWART CHEDBURN, 74 Stepney Street, Llanelly. j KELVIN SCHOL & KINDERCARTEN Will RE-OPEN WEDNESDAY, Sept. I 17th. Particulars on application to the Principal—Miss S. W. Stevenson, L.L.A. OR SALE, Premier 3t h.p., 1914, 3 speed Bosch., with lamps; horns all j other accessories; in fine condition; zC65 lowest. Apply, H.P., Star Office. DRAPERY and Clothing.— Wanted young Man and young Lady to I solicit orders, and collect accounts; ex- perience not essential. Apply by letter, stating age, previous occupation and salary required to "Y.Z. Star Office. WANTED, a strong clean Girl; used to children.—4, New road, Llanelly. WANTEID,.a Servant; accustomed to "plain cooking. Apply, D. C. Parry, 16, Cowell street. FOR SALE, Freehold House in Dolau j !F Fawr; Houses in Caroline street, Brynallt terrace, and Ropewalk road. Appy, A. G. Brown, Solicitor, Frederick street, Llanelly. WANTED a strong Girl; use to chil- di-(" ii.-Central Hotel, Stepney St. j j "V"V^V TANTED immediately, clean reliable WASHERWOMAN, weekly Mon- days, Mrs. Michael, 25 Greenfield Villas. I

I Waste of Water. —W BURRY PORT. A COMPLAINT AT BURRY PORT. The shortage of water at the Graig was discussed at the Burry Port Council meeting on Thursday, Mr. John Evans presiding. The discussion was opened by Mr. W. D. Jenkins who said he had received dozens of complaints from the inhabitants about the seriousness of the position. He understood the Rural District Council were very anxious to use the mains in that district to convey water to certain parts of their area. If this was so, it might be to their benefit to meet the Rural District Council again and discuss the ¡ matter once more, and by offering the use of the pipes to them they might re- duce the charge they had offered to supply water to that district. I The Survyor (Mr. Bull) said there was always a shortage of water in the Graig. The Clerk stated that owing to "physical" reasons the Llanelly Corpor- ation could not supply water to the Graig. This was owing to the distn-t being on such a high level. But he did not think the Corporation would restrain anybody else who could supply the water from doing so. Mr. Fred Morgan: Is there enough pressure in Llynyian (R.D.C. Reservoir) to take water up the Graig ? The Surveyor: There is enough pressure there to take it up to heaven (laughter). Mr. W" D. Jenkins I did not expect a "full dress debate" on the subject, but I thought that there was a good opening for further negotiations with the Rural District Council. The Clerk: The Rural District Council don't meet again until a month to-day. Mr. Dl. Davies: There is more water wasted in that district than used. In one i- I lx iere is a continual wastage going on, from one ^iojuu^, morning to the other. Mr. Fred Morgan: The Surveyor den- ies this. The Surveyor: With regard to the tap in question, there is absolutely no wast- age there. I was informed of this some time ago and I wrote to the R.D.C. and got a curt reply stating that if I visited the spot I would find that there was no wastage at all. Mr. Dl. Davies: There is a wastage there. Mr. F. Morgan: Then let Mr. Davies and the Surveyor visit the spot and see I for themselves. Mr. Dl. Davies: Don't say that. I walk enough all day. The Chairman: The R.D.C. are sup- plying water to some people for sixpence and charging us ninepence. Profiteering with a vengeance- Mr. W. D. Jenkins :Did the deputation when they visited them know that? Chairman: No. Mr. W. D. Jenkins: Well that's a good argument for them. The Surveyor then read the letter he had received from the Water Engineer of the R.D.C. with reference to the al- leged wastage at the Graig. Mr. Dl. Davies: He does not know what he is talking aboxft. The Surveyor: Well he is an Associate of the Institute of Civil Engineers, (laughter). It was ultimately decided that the Chairman (Mr. John Evans) and the Surveyor should visit the spot, and re- port further on the subect of "wastage." A motion by Mr. W. D. Jenkins that another deputation shodd visit the R.D.C. was defeated by 6 votes to 3.

THE VICTORY HEDCE. To the Editor of the "Star." I' I Your personal generosity gives me addi- tional pleasure to report to you that the Victory Hedge collection in aid of the Hospital ha.s swollen to tl6 Is. 3d. A special word of thanks is due to two strangers, the Rev. Owen Jones, Capel Newydd, and his father-in-law. On Thurs- j J day evening the Hedge was made proud j by a visit from the Mayor and Mayoress. I When they had left us I was set wonder- ing whether the position of Mayoress can in any other town be graced as it is in Llanelly. I am, etc. JAMES MORGAN. I

i HANDSOME CIFTS FOR LLANELLY. I Details were published this morning of the grants totalling nearly a millin sterl- ing made to hospitals and other institu- tions from the surplus fund-s of the Joint War Committee of the Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John. The amounts allocated to this county are:— LIaneHv Hospital £ 4,000 LbnelIy Nursing Association ?2000 Carmarthen Infirmary £ 6000

| All allotment holders in Llanelly are are requested to attend an important meeting at the Y.M.C.A. on Thursday next at 7.30 p.m., in order to safeguard their own interests,

I- ASTERISKS. I The Town Band instrument fund has reached £ 40. Hurry up, please Reply to Correspondent: The Revival in Loughor commenced in November 1904. « The statement that Miss Stallard is one -of the teachers who recently resigned is incorrect. Two years ago this week the glad news came that Sergt. Ivor Rees had won the Victoria Cross. Dr. J. D. Jones, Bournemouth will preach at the anniversary services of Park Church on October 12th. < < < t Local allotment holders are preparing to organize and will probably form them- selves into a strong association next week Messrs. Richard Thomas and Co. are making arrangements for building an in- stitute for their employees. This is the latest development of their Welfare Move- ment. ( < < « Th0 newly-elected Harbour Trust will hold their first meeting on Monday. They will have the pleasure of listening to a very encouraging trade report from Mr. W interbottom. » » » « V One of the candidates for the position of Head Constable of Leeds is Mr. Howarth, a former Llanelly journalist. Mr. Howarth at present is Head Con- stable of Rochdale. Local bowlers distinguished themselves at the Lla.ndrindod tournament this week. Apart from the winning of the Hope cup by Mr. Stacey, .several of his colleagues won their heats in fine style. » » Who is responsible for regulating the use of aeroplanes on the Sands ? Yester- day's aepiorauic .l>:l'-HU "Ub6" ..}. these flights should be under regular con- trol with specified areas for descending. a a a Mr. Home-Morton, the guest of the Rotary Club on Thursday, like Father O'Flynn, has "a way wid him." "I have spent many holidays in Wales," he said, "and I cannot understand any Welsh- man being a bachelor." < < In reply to a question at the Burry Port Council meeting on Thursday the Sur- veyor (Mr. F. Bull) said "There was enough pressure in the Llynyfan reser- voir to take the water up to heaven." Another "high" tale from Somerset House. The many friends of Mr. Edgar Lewis, recently of the chemical staff of H.M. Factory, Pembrey, and now of Explosives Trades Ltd. Laboratories, Glasgow, will be interested to know that he has been appointed to an important post on the technical staff of Messrs. Lever Bros., Bristol Branch. < < < The generous grants from the Red Cross to the Hospital and the Nursing Association will be much appreciated in the town. It will be seen that both Llan- elly and Carmarthen are to receive £ 6,000 each, this total so far as Llanelly is con- cerned, being divided between the two in- stitutions named above. » The Cw.mlliedi reservoir, which, un- fortunate; stands at so low a level just now, was cv;ued 41 years ago this week. One rash .speaker at the opening ceremony predicted that it would suffice for the needs of Llanelly for half a century Since then, however, the Upper Lliedi reservoir has come into being, and still the cry is for more water. Local picture patrons will learn with interest that the Llanelly Cinema have arranged for the production of "The Great Love" for Sept. 25th, 26th, and 27th. This is a masterpiece brought out by David W. Griffiths, deserving to rank with such famous stories as "The Birth of a Nation" and "Hearts of the World." We congratulate Mr. Louis Clark and Mr Carter on their enterprise.

PRESENTATION AT OLD ROAD SCHOOL. On Thursday afternoon at Old Road Girls' School, Miss Daw was presente d by the staff and scholars, on the occasion of her impending marriage, with a silver afternoon tea service. The gift was banded over by Miss Bowen, the head- mistress, who on behalf of the subscribers expressed hearty good wishes for the re- cipient's future happiness.

HIPPODROME. To the huge delight of its patrons, the Hippodrome after having been closed for a week for renovations was reopened on Monday, when a capital progamme was presented. Throughout the building new, neatly upholstered tip-up chairs have been provided hnd in other respects, too, the ease and comfort of the patrons has been carefully studied. Next week a visit fron\ the popular revue "Tiddly Winks." will be made, and this popular house will no doubt be the "draw of the week."