Llanelly Star

I '1' 1 Assurance Workers 1 i DEMAND BETTER CONDITIONS. I A meeting was held on Thursday at the Old Town Hall, under the auspices of the National Amalgamated Union of Life Assurance Workers, when there was a re- presentative gathering of agents and col- lectors of the Llanelly district. The Chairman addressed the meeting, and explained the position and the object of the Union at present, which was to de- mand better conditions, etc., for the Assurance worker, and emphasized the fact that unity of action was imperative. Great enthusiasm was manifested at the meeting, and this resulted in ten of those present being at once affiliated to the Union. The feeling prevailing amongst the members in favour of united action is steadily on the increase, and another meeting has been arranged for 4 p.m. on Thursday next. All Assurance workers j zm cordially invited to attend. i At the close of the meeting the follow- ing resolution was proposed and carried unanimously:—"That this meeting of Agents and Collectors of various Com- panics and Friendly Societies at Llanelly and district do heartily endorse the policy of the National Union of Life Assurance workers in demanding better all round positions for the assurance workers, even if it becomes necessary to 'down tools.'

ANOTHER FALLEN HERO. — Mr. and Mrs. John Morris, 48, Gilbert place, have been officially notified that their son, Pte. John Thomas Morris, has been killed in France. Pte. Morris at the outbreak joined the Welsh Horse, and went through the fighting in Gallipoli, and was invalided homo in January, 1917. Later he was transferred to the l/20th London Regiment, and served with that regiment in France during the great of- fensive in March, 1918, when he was posted as missing. Prior to joining the Army, Pte. Morris was in the employ of Mr. Thomas Jones, merchant, by whom he was held in high esteem. We tender Mr. and Mrs. Morris our deepest sym- pathy.

THE VICTGRY HEOCE. I Mr. James Morgan writes :—To-day the amount of the collection is jE18 10s. 5d. Thanks in part to my holiday, the Hedge has improved and deserves to be re- visited. An under-estimate of the ambi- tion of the Hedge has been made. We shall not be satisfied with anything like P,25, and if the public will only be as charitably true as the Hedge will be made personally attractive, I shall have pleasant and confident hopes for a sub- stantial sum. Special thanks are due to Mrs. Divid Williams.

I IN MEMORIAM. I In loving memory of Mary A. Hughes, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Simmons, 25, Hick street, Llanelly, who died September 24th, 1918. She suffered patiently and long, Her hope was bright, her faith was strong; The peace of Jesus filled her breast And in Hi's arms, she sank to rest. I From her sorrowing Mother, Father, Sister and Brothers. In fond and lovng memory of our dear son, John Emlyn Thomas, 5, Upper Inkerman street, who died September 2oth, 1918. He suffered patiently and long, His hope was bright his faith was strong; The peace of Jesus filled his breast And in His arms he sank to rest. From his sorrowing Mother, Father and Brothers. In loving remembrance of Pte. Willie Jones, R.W. Fusiliers, 2, Richmond terrace, who fell in action at Ypres, on September 26th, 1917. Cone is the face we loved so dear, Gone is the voice we loved to hear; Far, far from sight and speech, But not too far for our thoughts to reach. Ever remembered by Cousin Jack. In proud and loving memory of my dear Brother, Lance-Corpl. V. J. Cole, of the Royal Engineers, who died of wounds Sept. 27th, 1918, at Bagthorpe Hospi- tal, Nottingham. Fondly remembered by Mam and Dad, Sister and Broter-in-law, Winnie and Percy.

IMPORTANT TO CLERKS engaged in Iron, Steel, Tinplate and Copper and Engineering Trades, etc. A Meeting of Clerks Will be held ON WEDNESDAY, 1st OCTOBER, 1919, At the NEVilL MEMORIAL ROOM, At 7.30 p.m. To discuss the question of a proposed Joint Wages Board and Scale of Salaries similar to that already established for the Colliery Clerks of South Wales and Mon- mouthshire. I Speakers: Mr. FRED ROWE, (Bristol), Ex-President National Union of Clerks, MR. BEN GRIFFITHS (Cardiff), Neath and Briton Ferry. Welsh Organizer (N.U.C.). Cardiff, Newport, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool. Swansea, Neath, and Briton Ferry Clerks in these trades have all been organized for this purpose. I  Prytterch' IffiEnery Samples Stock of J These he is offering for One Week at the usual Cost Price. This is one of your opportunities to save Money.

It is Said -0 That a stout woman entering a crowded Bynea car on Monday took hold of a strap directly in front of a man seatrd in the corner. That jerked by the car starting she trod heavily on his toes. That the excruciating pain he suffered immediately reminded him of the rules of etiquette. That nevertheless he offered the lady his seat more in self-defence than for the sake of etiquette, That some hair-raising screams were I heard in Cowell street on Monday even- ing. That the nervous young lady on the motor-cycle carrier is not likely to take that uncomfortable position again for some time. That her friend should have taken her on his lap in the side-car. That the adventures of two local sports who accompanied the Scarlets to Bath on Saturday would be very interesting copy. That as life was rather slow for the "young bloods" at Bath, they transferred their activities to Bristol, and oh what did "hubby" say ? That through some mis-understanding, some fellows missed their fun on Monday. That all had arranged to be present at a wedding-the attraction being the bridesmaids. That through someone's mistake they presented themselves at the wrong church That ultimately they arrived at the right place just to see the wedded couple leaving. What a shame? That a young lady clerk (?) employed at a lawyer's office is very angry with the "It is saidist" for publishing a cer- tain statement in this column. That at the same time she confides in us that her latest b-hoy has some very peculiar ways, and during osculation has a tendency to be "sloppy." -Oh Jenny. That a youth at a recent dance caused much gossip by his marked attentions to one of the ladies. That he stolidly refused to dance with any but his first choice. That some young fellows seemed deter- mined to play the goat at a local cinema on Tuesday. That every picture humorous and path- etic drew forth their ridiculous mirth. That 'twere better were they in future to consider their neighbours as well as themselves. That soft and soothing strains were wafted on the breezes in Stepney street oil Monday morning. That judging from these entrancing airs a splendid ladies choir could be formed at the well at a local millinery establishment. That all kinds of horse vehicles are not comfortable for travelling. That the gambo for instance is not a dignified mode of transit for young flap- pers. That perhaps the party who thus journeyed from Burry Port on Wednes- day think otherwise. That one "youngster" has nearly lost his heart to a fair shop assistant. That with a view to effecting an intro- duction he entered the shop to make a small purchase. That even then he did not have the courage to broach the subject of an ap- pointment. That a Seaside young lady did a queer thing lately. That she walked into a neighbours house and asked if they had heard the latest and then walked out again. That it afterwards transpired she had just heard the latest—her young man's whistle. That a local steelworkcr has been rather reckless with h is "pelf" lately. That he proudly offered odds on Swan- j sea beating Llanelly to-day. That it was rather unkind of one of his friends to accept his offering-thus show- j up his financial positon. i

I HUGE PROFITS ON WOOL. It is understood that the prices charged I, for wool of all categories have been oc- cupying the attention of the President of I the Bonrd of Trade for some time. It has been ascertained that the average profit secured by vendors ranges from 300 II to 400 per cent. The attention of the Profiteering Department has been direct- ed to the matter.

Llanelly Cinema. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the star picture will be "Madam Sphinx," featuring Alma Rubens. The story is very good and the soenos in the Parisian underworld, are excellent. Alma RubenS as "Celeste" the girl who risks her good name to clear up the mystery gives a fine performance, and the hundred and one small parts are well handled. "His Wife's Friend" is a very fine Mark Sennett Qomedy. "A Fight for Millions" (epis- ode 3) is most interesting. On Thursday, Frday, "Lads of the Village," featuring Jimmie Learmouth, as Erb V.C. Every soul in Beecheron was out on the Village Green to welcome Erb V.C. Erb and his comrade Beft rode from Farley Junction in Farmer Wursel's oart, and were borne to the green in triumph. When the Rec- tor had made the presentation he called on Erb for the description of the deed. But Erb fled bashfully to the backyard for a lover's talk with Sally, and it was Capt. Clement of the heroic lad's battalion who told how Erb had saved his life and de- livered his dispatches. Wallace Reid ap- pears in the "House of Silence," a thrill- ing drama in which a wealthy clubman is called into a mysterious house where a murder has been committed. A hatpin is found and with this clue, the clubman ) finds the woman slayer. "The Circus King," episode 14, is very thrilling. Mon- day, Sept. 29th, and during the week the 7th part of the "Adventures among the Cannibals" will be screened.

MARRIAGES. I HUMPHREYS—BO YES—On Sept. 23rd. at Frcemantle Congregational Church, Southampton, by the Rev. B. Humphreys (bthcr of the bridegroom), Gwilym Trefor, younger aon of the Rev. and Mrs. B. Humphreys, Felinfcel, to Betty, only daughter of Mark G. Boyes, Cairo, Egypt. (By license).

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LlanelSyite in Odessa I 10 -» TERRIBLE STORY OF BOLSHEVIST I ATROCITIES. Further details have now oome to hand of the reign of terror established in Odessa by the Bolshevists. When the City fell into the hands of Lenin's men, all foreigners had to fly for their lives, among them being Mr D. J. Howells, a well-known Llanellyite who has been a resident there for many years. The Terror raged in Odessa with pecu- liar ferocity. Five thousand persons were executed during the two and a half months by Terrorist Commissions. When after the city's liberation the Volunteer Army authorities entered the headquar- ters of one such Commission, they found the floor caked in sticky blood, and had to cover it with sand before they could walk on it. I Whole quarters were frequently en- circled by Soviet troops. All those found in the streets were examined, and on the slighte.stsuspicion would be haled off for execution. Starvation and epidemics added to the horror. Bread cost 130 roubles a pound, and latterly was hardly to be had because a rising of German colonists in the surrounding districts cut off supplies from the town. Cholera raged, carrying off as many as 200 victims daily, and as almost the only food obtain- able waa tomatoes and melons, it was im- possible to stay the epidemic. The water supply broke down, and towards the end stopped entirely, so that the wretched population had to go down in thousands to try to get water from the wells on the shore. A Successful Rising. The Bolshevist regime in Udessa, wmcn at first was comparatively mild, de- veloped into a bestial reign of horror. In these conditions a few officers of the Volunteer Aimy and a few civilians bravely organised a conspiracy to over- throw the assassins. They could estab- lish no connexion with friends outside. They had to recruit volunteers, raise money, and buy over Soviet units entire- ly by their own efforts. They tried to defer the rovoltkuntil the approach of the Volunteer Army, but In- complete failure of the water supply and the arrest of several leaders of the con- spiracy compelled them to act suddenly, and on the morning of August 25th they opened fire on the quarters of the chief Terrorist Commission. The Bolshevists gave orders to their batteries to open a volley, but only ono battery fired, and that against the Bolshevists themselves All the Soviet batteries had gone over to the conspirators. When the Jewish Com- missaries realized that they could not de- pend on the troops they took to hurried flight, but scores of them were caught. Within a few hours all the prisoners in the hands of the Terrorist Commissions were liberated, released officers took com- mand of their units, and the town was delivered. The Volunteer Army force, although ignorant of the rising, landed west of the port that evening, and en- tered Odessa to find their work already done. The Bolshevists plundered the town with amazing thoroughness, robbing whole blocks of houses of their furniture and dispatching it in trains northwards.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT. I Mrs. Thomas and family, 77, Dillwyn street, tender their sincere thanks to the many friends who so kindly sent letters of sympathy and also for the beautiful floral tributes received in their great sorrow. Mrs. Harries and family, of Garthowen, I Alban road, wish all the numerous kind friends to accept their deepest and sincerest gratitude for their kind sym- pathy in their recent bereavement, and for the gifts of fruit, flowers, etc., which they so kindly brought to their loved one during his long; illnoss. The enquiries and letters of sympathy have been so numer- ous that it is impossiMe to answer person- I I J

Housing Schemes I I NO LOCAL MONEY FORTHCOMING. I It was reported at the meeting of the Llanelly Finance Committee that there had been no response to the application of the Corporation for local loans in con- nection with the municipal housing scheme. Advertisements had been in- serted in the newspapers, but all he was able to put forward was an offer from a friendly society for quite a small sum for a short period. The Mayor. How much is the sum offered ? The Town Clerk: £100, I just wanted to report that we advertised as requested by the Public Works Loan Board, and we shall now be able to answer their query.

  Winter Clothing f\iYa 1. '¡:' J Men's Overcoats from 50/2 Men's Suits from 50f D.James&Sons J F. POWELL, Engraver, (late of Inkerman Street), WISHES to announce that he has now been demobilized after nearly three years on active service, and is pre- pared to execute orders for any descrip- tion of Engraving At 12a New Dock Road, LLANELLY, until further notice. All orders receive prompt and personal attention. Llanelly Girls' Club. THE above Club will be RE-OPENED for the Winter Session on TUES- DAY, SEPT. 30th, when a grand Social will be held at the PARISH HALL at 7 p.m. Each member may invite one friend (lady or gentleman) when a special charge of 6d. will be made to members and non-members. The Committee specially invite all girls of 17 and over, who wish to become new members. The Club will be open every evening (except Fridays) from 7 to 9.30. Membership fee 3d. week (Indoor Club, Gym. and Socials inclusive). Lady Howard, President. Miss G. Trubshaw, Vice-President. M. Morgans, Secretary, Employment Exchange, LIanelly. George Palmer Begs to inform the public that be can now supply Emm Wholesale aDd r We spec* Poultry Which is dressed on the premises at a few hours notice. j Shaw's Pork Sausages 1/6 per lb. MURRAY STREET, LLANELLY. Peace Peace Peace CLOTHES are now required for the j millions of Soldiers and Sailors re- turning to Civilian life. Save your 6 .M?t, ( Tailor Clippings We buy all kinds paying 1/4 per lb. Write, call, or telephone to Charles Davies, Princess Street, Llanelly Telephone No 123 Telegraphic address: Rags, Llanelly W. E. AFORD PLUMBER, CASFITTER, and SANITARY ENGINEER, 26,RICH.A,RD STREET LLANELLY. Send a postcard when you require th. services of a practical man. Prompt personal attention to all orders. Beet orklnanship-Lowest Prices. The CII  Stepney Uanelly I n em a Street Proprietors The HaneHy Cmema Ld, ManagerERNEST E. CARTER. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. ALMA RUBENS in Madam Sphinx A Wonderful Drama of the Paris Underground His Wife's Friend MACK SENNETT COMEDY. "A Fight for Millions" Episode 3. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY. JIMMIE LEARMOUTH In The Lads of the Village. A Rousing Photo Version of the most Successful Revue. The House of Silence. Featuring WALLACE REID. A Magnificent Drama. Eddie 14 Eddie Polo in The ]¡rcus ling Episode 14 MONDAY, Sept. 29th and during the Week: Adventures among the Cannibals. Part 7. (THE DISAPPEARINC TRIBE). — The Cinema opens every Afternoon at 2.30 prompt. The 77ogramme is subject to Alterations at the discretion of the Management. THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION RESERVED. Prices of Admission: 4d, 7d., 9d., and 1/- (Exclusive of Tax). Tel 41. CHILDREN IN ARMS NOT ADMITTED. 4WIfIIIII' BOROUGH OF LLANELLY FOOD CONTROL COMMITTEE. Rationing Order. RE-R ECISTRATI ON WITH RETAILERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Counterfoils for Meat, Butter, and Sugar attached to the New Ration Cards, must bo 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 R2- 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 HIGH-CLASS ARTIFICIAL TEETH fvi,r. C'r Mrs J. Henry Lister DENTAL SURGERY, 7 Greenfield Villas, LLAN ELL Y. Painless Extractions Hours 9 to 9 Daily. BEST MATERIA!ONLY USED. Prinsod ADd by Brinley R. Jonoi, Vwishan Strert, LUmelly. I