The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

Irish Tactics. HEATED DEBATE AT NEW DOCK I PARLIAMENT. Last Friday week, -at New Dock Parliament, the Prime Minister iNTr A. U. Brown) intro- duced. a Bill for the Nationalization of Rail- ways and Canals in a very able speech, which was complimented by all parties in the House He criticised the present system, and dealt with the high woiking expenses on our railways a, present, amounting to two-thirds of the revenue. He showed how much would be saved by this measure, and made com- parisons with Germany, Belgium, and other countries where Nationalisation had long existedfi and had proved such a great source of revenue, besides a great boon to com- merce. The Members for Merthyr (Mr. Hugh Wil- hams), Watford (Mr. E. Thomas), Sratf. (;\I:r.! Petheram), and Llanelly (Mr. R. Brown) fch lowed. The sensation of the evening was the course taken by the Irish Party, who strongly op- posed the Government, and the Member for Louth (Mr. Morgan) spoke on their behalf. The Leader of the Opposition followed, and took immediate advantage of the Irish vote, and severely attacked the Government. The Member for Preston (Alr. H. L. Godsell) sop- ported his" leader, and the' Member for Cai- narvon (Mr. Roberts) violently attacked the Government in an eloquent spepcb, and characterised the measure as profoundly Socialistic, confiscatory, immoral, and the surest step towards the downfall of this, great Empire of ours. The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. 1). Morgan Thomas) wound up for the Govern- ment in a. logical, witty, and racy speech. Pointing to the Member for Carnarvon (Mr. Roberts), he said, amidst laughter. "What a traitorous, Socialistic, and immoral pe<,p> the Gei-man? are, for they have added mil- lions upon millions to their Exchequer every year, and have lowered very much their rail- way fares and transport dues, and raised the commercial position of their country by this measure." The worse of the speeches of the Opposition, he added was not their defect of delivery, nor their length, but theii want of facts and figures. The public were in favour of The measure, because, amongst- other things, it meant cheaper fares and transport dues, and a decided addition to our revenue. The investor desired it because lie would, have a letter and more lucrative security. The employees, one and all, wanted it. be- cause it would mean higher wages and greater security. He quoted authorities and Govern- ment returns to prove his contention. As in Germany, it would benefit the unemployed, the Army and Navy, the Post Office, Agricul- ture, and Commerce, and. in his opinion, this measure would bo one of the most powerful supporters of Free Trade, by cheapening 1he J price of all commodities, and thus add to t lw greatness of the commercial position of this country, as it had done in Germany. The Opposition had not attacked the nationalisn- tipn of canals, and the principle here was the same, so that on their own part they must favour this long-delayed and momen- tous measure (loud Ministerial und Labor.i cheers). On division the Bill was carried by 21 to 15. On Thrrrday evening the President of the Local Government Board will introduce a Bill for Electoral Reform and Payment 01 Members of Parliament.

ODDFELLOWSHIP. OIl Saturday last the quarterly meeting oi the Llanely District of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, was held at the Club-room, Nevill Memorial, Llanelly. The follow ing officers were present, viz.Prov. D.M. John Williams: Prov. D.G.M. R. C. David: Treasurer W. H. Andrews; Prov. C.S. W. B. Jones; Guardian Dennis Mahoney; Trustees David Thomas and Henry John: Auditors, P.G. David Phil- lips and P.G. T. C. Lloyd: District Book Exa- miners, Per. See. S. E. Pllllen and Per. Sec. John Washer. The various Lodges were represented as fol- lows:—Earl Cawdor Lodge, David Richards: Briton's Glory Lodge, Jos. Rees; Mechanics I Lodge, David Lloyd and T. G. Airfield; Vic- toria. Lodge, Henry John: Vale of G\endraeth Lodge, Willia mRoes: Brigstoek Lodge, H. Lloyd; Prince of Wales Lodge, S. E. Pull en: I Lily of the Valley Lodge, John Daniel: Spiffy Lodge Williarii 1NIorris: -KilvII)aeli l l?vv(l L,)4 1 .ge. Lod?e, William Morris: Xilvmaenlhvvd Lodee. William RoweH: 81: David's Lodge, David L<? i? and Thomas Da vies; Stepney Lodge. John P. Lewis; Britannia Lodge, John Hop- kins; Alexandra Lodge, E. H. Wheeks, Gene- I ral Picton Lodge, Daniel Griffiths and David Thomas: General Murrav Lodse, F. S. Ho] loway: Nevill Lodge, William Lewis: Tregon- ing Lodge, William Smith; Abadam Lodge. David Jones; Gwenlliau Lodge, Theophilus Randeli; Gla.nmor Lodge, David Jones: Ty- ysog Dulais Lodge, Evan Thomas: W. B. Roderick Lodge. David Davies; Deheufardd Lodge, Daniel Williams; Rose of Ghmmwrv.g Lodge, Tliomas Anthony: Royal Britons Lodge, Rnfns Rogers: Rose of Elli, Rhys Rees: ■lames Buckley Lodge, John Davies: Penson Lodge, David Wat kins; and Cwmdulais Lodge, Edward Davies. The Prov. G.M, Lock the chair at 2 p.m.. and after the minutes of the previous meet- ing were taken as read and confirmed, P.G. David Phillips read the auditors' report on the accounts of the previous quarter, which was adopted. The following committee was struck to examine the funeral account*, —Per. Sees. S. E. Pullen. Theo. Randeli. F. S. Holloway, and P.G's. David Jones and Her- bert Lloyd. Bro. Randell presented the re- port of the committee, which showed that the claims amounted to L235. It was resolved that the report he received and adopted. After this the financial business- was pro- ceeded with. The application of the Tywysog Dulais Lodge was ruled out of order, but it was afterwards decided to defer the same for ihree months in order to ascertain further particulars, concerninar the case. I The Prov. C.S. reported that the Gw enlliau Lodge had won the medal for the introduction of the greatest number of members during the year 1909. It was resolved thai the C.S. he empowered to procure the same, and that, it be presented to the hrother from the Gwenllian Lodge at the June meeting. the next business was the presentation of an emblem of the Order to P.P.G.M. Thomas Hughes OIl his retirement from the chair of the District. The Prov. G.M,. called upon P.G. Herbert Lloyd to make the presentation ou behalf of the District, which he did, and Brother Hughes suitably acknowledged its receipt. The District Officers gave a notice of motion relative to the abolition of the levy imposed with regard to increased contributions, and the substitution of a levy in lieu of same to assist the weaker Lodges. Dw Prince of Wales Lodge gave notice that tt would move at. the next meeting a motion I for the celebration of the centenary of the I Order. Tins brought the meeting to a close.

Burry Port Urban District II Council. I SPECIAL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS, I A special meeting of this Council was held at. Somerset House on Wednesday evening of last week, when the list of persons applying to be exempted from paying rates was con- sidered. The chaL was taken by Mr. W. V. .Tones. There were- also present, Dr. J. H. Williams, Messrs. IL T. Hammond, John Leyshon, James McDowall, Thomas Beynon, David Evans, R. G. Thomas, together with the Surveyor (Mr. A. J. GLuTn) the Assistant Overseer (Mr. William John), and the Deputy Clerk (Mr. H. There were twenty-four applicants, the total a.'nount. bsing—Urban Rate/?12 9s. 2 d.; Poor I Rate, £ 9 16s. 8jd. Dr. J. H. William?, prop-used that the list be excused enbloo, as he could not see that 1 there were any changes in the circumstances of the applicants. J Mr. John Leyshon seconded. tLi a, fhe,,e,l Mr. William. John pointed out that there> was a.n addition:Jl ap'Y"rCd l1t," aDd t1le(her- '1 seers had considered the case a deserving one. The moti:m was put to the meeting, and "1' L(] 'u"'l" 1) 1. J" ""1' ,,1' { carried unanimously. —o— LIBRARY COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Public Library Committee was convened for 6Z0 p. In. Out of the seven members of this committee, only Mr. James Mo Dow all and the Deputy Clerk attended. Then-cct'g postponed. —o— FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr. W. V. Jones m the chair. Accounts. Numerous accounts were certified for pay- ment, included in which was a bill for q4 6s. 6d. for printing twenty-four copies of esti- mates and Kpec:tk at ions respecting the bore well' scheme, which has now been abandoned. The Clrorman reported that. he had examined the wages book, and had found the same in order. The Clerk reported that there was a credit :It, tile lJ:lll 01 ;;2,597. The Collector's report showed that a deposit of £ 889 had be;o.i made during the month. This was considered loghly satisfactory. I Water Scheme. Mr. Ham snorid asked what was the position l (,I,i *,Ills the I.L,- specting the payment with regard to the Llvgad Llwehwr Scheme. In reply, the Clerk said that he had not • heard anything further. —o— T-TT(!Pll-Y COMMITTEE. Air. John Leyslu n pressing. Wesleyan Road. It was resolved write to the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway Company to j proceed with the diversion of Wesleyan Road. Tiuwcrks Road. The Surveyor leporied that this road was | having his alter*: r>n. Dr. J. H. Williams asked if a.ny further re- ply had been received from the Dock Company respecting this matter. The Clerk was instructed to repeat the ap- j plication, and press for an immediate reply. (!razing Land. In reply to an application made by the joVuncil, Mr. T).'>vid Howell, Gwendraeth Hotei. offered a plot of ground at a yearly rental of £ 4- 10s. The Surveyor was instructed to report to the. nexr, meet ins:. Paving. The work of paving Now Street will be commenced next week. The Surveyor intimated that he would have the work completed before the end of this month. Mr. Hammond: That will be quick work. The Surveyor: That is what the contractors wrote me a few days ago. Committee Rooms. The. Chairman applied for the use of the adjoining rooms for the purpose of holding meetings in conner-tion with the annual re- gatta and sports. Mr David Evans asked if there was any I payment made last year. The Chairman: No. This event is for chari- table purposes. Tine proceeds were handed to the Nursing Institution and the Llanelly Hospital. Dr. J. H. Williams proposed that the ap- plication he acceded to as on. the- last occa- sion. Mr. David Evans seconded, and it was car- ried u i\a n i moil sly. SANITARY COMMITTEE. The Inspector reported that he had visited eight workshops, and had found all in order. Ehivlas Water. The Surveyor reporter] that this work was being proceeded with. He would report fully as to the result (If sinking the wells at the llext Ineeting. He also pointed out the ur- gent necessity of purchasing a set of boring drill:( which, in his opinion, would be money well spent. After a. lengthy deliberation it was decided that the dlairnwll of the various committees be empowered to purchase the necessary !{q uirel;lfTlb. New Houses. I The Surveyor reported that the three houses built, by Mr. Lloyd in Stepney Street had slit The plans of two new houses to be built by Mr. Thomas Jenkins, pilot, in. Stepney Road, were passed. The plans of six houses to be erected at Gws-cwm Road by Mr. David Griffiths, Bay View, were certified to be in accordance with the hye-Iaws. East Cottages. I Complaints were made of the condition ot East. Cottages and their surroundings. The Medical Officer of Heal tip <Dr Oweu Williams) and the Sanitary Inspector were authorised to take the necessary steps to remedy the same. Medical Officer's Report. I The Medical Officer's report .was read. During the month seven births were regis- tered, making a birth-rate of 12.7 per 1000. Nine deaths had been recorded—a mortality I of 26.7 per 1000. Cemetery. A letter was read from the Local Govern- nient. Board directing the attention of the Council to the annual report of the Medical i Officer respecting Tbis important question, and asking what steps had been taken in the matter. It was unanimously resolved that- all the correspondence which has- passed between the Council and the various landlords he sent to the Board. Water Sup,ply. I Mr. R. T. Hammond made an application to connect his residence with the water mains -on the usual terms. Mr. W. V. Jones proposed that a connection oe made with the mains n Carway Street. Mr. Hammond: Whv should I be expected to connect with the Carvay Street main? Mr. J ones: Why should the Council go to the expense of laying a lead pipe up Pember- ton Avenue tocolltlcd your house? Mr. Hammond: You have already granted permission to ilu- Chuirman of the Council, I "WI you must dell] with' everybody Ul the I same way. The Cunivil have granted one, an-i 1 hey mxist deal with all applications alike. I do not expect the ratepayers to lay a pipe to connect my house. There are others in Pemberton Road who will take the water, and thereby will bring in a revenue. It is the duty of the Council to lay mains in every I street, so that every applicant may connect his pipes for a water service. The Chairman: That work would be carried ¡ out in order with other streets. Mr. Hammond: Which is the next street? The Chairman: Church Road. Mr. Hammond: Yes, everything is Church Road. The Surveyor: The next work to be done is Neptune Buildings and south of the Great Western Railway on to Sea. View Terrace. Dr. J. H. Williams: I move that the work be done in rotation, and at the sayiie time I beg to apply for a supply of water to Kenros and Penyback Farms, who get absolutely no- thing for the exceedingly heavy rates they pay. After a long .and heated discussion the Sur- veyor was instructed to report.

G. W. R. Egg Train. I I TO START FROM LLANELLY. j Arrangements have been made for the egg ) train arranged between the Great Western Railway Company and the National Poultry Organisation Society. The point of departure is to be Llanelly, where the staff of lecturers will join the demonstration cars on April 15. From April 15 to April 23 the oars will be taken an intricate course through the shires of Cardigan, Carmarthen, and Pembroke. Sometimes the cars will be run into sidings, and the lectures delivered on The spot. Sometimes apparatus will be -carried to lec- ture halls in the various towns. The cars will contain full paraphernalia— testing lamps, packing boxes, stuffing machines, "flattening" and trussing appara- tus. Before starting, the very best poultry I will be taken from the London market, so that the people should see what poultry really should be.

Committed for Trial. THREE CHARGES AGAINST LLANGEN- XECH COLLIER. Rees Evans, collier, Llangenuech, was com- mitted for trial at Carmarthen on Saturday on a charge of breaking, into Abernant Farm, and stealing a mackintosh, value £ 1. the property of John Evans, farmer. Mr. James John appeared to prosecute. P.C. David Evans arrested the defendant on suspicion, and on thefnllowing day defen- dant admitted pawning the coat. Evans then pleaded, guilty to stealing a. bicycle, value £9 9s., belonging to Herbert Evans, 8 Neville Terrace, Dai-en, Llanelly, The evidence went to show that the bicycle was left outside a house in Victoria Road, Llanelly, and defendant sold it for 20s. Defendant was again committed for trial at the quarter sessions, as well as on a,charge of stealing a pair of trousers and a w aistcoate ( from Pentrecelyn Farm, Mydrim.

Trinity Chapel, Llanelly. An entertainment of a miscellaneous character was held at the above chapel on Good Friday evening. Mr. William Eyuon presided over a large audience. After a short address by the chairman, the following pro- gramme was gone through:—Violin solo, Miss May Hopkins; singing competition for child- ren under ten years of age; dialogue by Mr. John Griffiths and friends; solo. Master Harry Terrell (the popular boy soprano); singing competition for children between the ages of ten- and fourteen years; selections by the Trinity Quartette Band; cornet solo llY Mr. Tom Jenkins; quartette competition, -winners Mr. Tom Jones's party; Temperance dialogue, Mr. William John Jenkins and friends; open recitation competition, Mr. John Griffiths; chorus by the Trinity Male Voice Party. The prize-winners in the children's competitions included Misses Gwladys Griffiths; Eunice Jones, Gwenny Jenkins, Edith Jones, Gladys John, and Maggie Williams. The accom- panists for the evening were Miss M. E. ¡ Hughes and Mr. Llew. Jenkins.

J New Theology Crisis. I I DR. CAMPBELL MORGAN'S PROTEST. j The theological controversy which has been I in progress for several years past seems about to enter (says the "Christian Commonwealth") upon a new and critical stage. The Rev.' G. Campbell Morgan has issued a P 1'on mlIleel1leJ.lt e'x P reSsing his indebtedness I II to the Rev. Principal Forsyth for his remarks concerning the New Theology at the National Free Church Council, and declares that he is I II amazed and disturbed that certain men are, to quote Dr. Forsyth, "all the cime ending the name, credit, and funds of lie faith they deny." Dr. Campbell Morgan adds fiat it is a matter of increasing difficulty to h:m "as to how far it is possible to remain iu apt) iront and organised union with men who hold these views. "The Christian Common wealth" calls upon Dr. Forsyth and Dr. Morgan to say plainly whether they are referring to Mr. Campbell. It is pointed out that the City Temple as a church is "independent, autonomous, self- supporting," and that it is a mistake to regard Congregationalism and the Congregational Union as one and the same thing.

Young Couple's Experience. A deputation of ratepayers from Ward III. waited upon the Roads Committee of the Ur- ban Council on Wednesday night of last week and made complaints with, regard to the con- dition of roads in that part of the town. The Surveyor said that some of the roads were not very bad, but lie promised to attend to them the following week. Copperworks Road, Glaiimor Road, and some of the other roads in the district would be repaired in the near future. Mr. John Hughes, on.? of the deputation, called attention to the dangerous state of the ) road alongside the river Lliedi from the Old i Castle Works to the G.W.R. Crossing. It was advisable that the side of the river should he fenced off because it was dangerous in the dark winter mornings when the men returned from the works. Recently a young couple was passing along the road at night, and the young lady accidentally fell into the river (laughter). Mr. E. Willis Jones urged the Committee to attend to the matter. They should not wait. until a fatal accident had taken jilace, which would result in the coroner passing strictures upon them. After some discussion the Committee de. cided that the Clerk should, write to the owner of the land near the bridge.

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THE ELECTIONS. To the Editor of the Llanelly Mercury." Sir,—Will you allow me a small space in your columns to make a few remarks with re- gard to the elections on Monday next, and to place the various denominations in the town on their guard with regard to them ? As you are aware, sir, the Trades Council are running candidates, or, at avy rate, they are supposed to be running candidates, and I want to warn the various denominations against the subterfuge. I am glad to find that the Methodists in Ward 1. have taken in the whole situation, and are working ener- getically for the return of Messrs. Roberts and Samuel. The Baptists, on the same ground, should not allow Mr. David to be left out in the cold, and the Churchmen should look after the interests of Mr. Vivian. With regard to the Guardians again, two Churchmen, viz., Mr. William Pugh and Mr. Evan Rees, are run under the so-called aus- pices of the Trades and Labour Council against Dr. J. L. Davies, who- is an indepen- dent candidate. In Ward II. again, Mr. Stacey is run in I order to capture the seat of either Mr. D. R. Jones or Mr. Willis Jones, and why is it not stated? The Baptists and Congregational]sts should work hand in hand in order to retain their seats in this ward. With regard to the Guardians Election, Mr. Nathan Griffiths is brought out for the purpose of capturing one of the seats now filled by Mr. Thomas Jones and Mr. R. C. Jenkins. and I think both Con- gregationalists and Baptists here again should tight shy of the hero of the "uneircuincized Philistines. In Ward III. again, two Churchmen, viz., Messrs. Randeli and Evans, are run against a Baptist and a Congregationalist for the Urban Council. Why? The reason is at Hand. The Churchmen of the town are making a claim against the ratepayers for increased salaries to their teachers in the Church Schools, and it would answer their purpose well t:) get Mr. Vivian returned for Ward I., Mr. Stacey for Ward II.. and Messrs. Evans and Randeli for Ward III. The cry for Labour Representation is but a I veil to cover the real intention, and it has been worked well by the Churchmen on the Labour Council, assisted by the "backwoods- men" of the various denominations; and I therefore say, "Nonconformists, beware!" There is another reason why the electors should return staunch. Nonconformists to the Council, and it is this: we are all aware that the Roman Catholics of the town are making a claim of some six or seven hundred pounds against the Education Committee, to enable them to pay the nuns for teaching Roiiiaiiisii-i. in their school. It is, therefore, absolutely- necessary for us as a town of Nonconformists to be l'øpreswted by men who arc known. 1( Tie staunch jSfoncoriformists, and not milk- and-water, wishy-washy individuals, who do not profess any kind of religion I wish, therefore, to emphasize, "Noncon- formists, beware, and don't be led astray in the election by the cry of Labour Representa- tion." It is but a subterfuge. Look at the bottom of the cards of all the Labour candi. dates; see who they are printed hy, and you will have no doubt as to what flag they are rurning under. The Nonconformists beat the Tories at the last election, and if we are true to our principles we will beat them again on Monday. Thanking you, sir, in anticipation,—I am, etc., BETA. I I

HARBOUR LIGHTS. o After the Conference in Cardiff on Saturday there is every reasonable probability that. the matters in dispute between the-coalowners and the workmen will he settled in a few days, and that the new arrangement, made between thelll will be one for five years. The settlement, and the stability given to trade generally by the new agreement. w.il1 be as beneficial to Llanelly as to the other coal ports in the Channel. —O — The brighter prospects of the OCnl Dockm regard to coal shipment are 11111S lint likely to be dulled by such a cause altogether beyond the control of the Trustees as a general coal strike. The first portions of the new traffic brought hyMr. Behenna have been satisfactorily dealt with. In one case this \\as markedly so, .in which a repetition of the hoats fir one firm of ship- owners was made dependent upon the de- spatch given the first one. It was frankly and generously admitted that nothing better could be expected than the work accomplished, for she eame into dock on the one tide, and left on the next, with close upm twche hundred tons of <-oai on board. n # It is not always a case of despatch: at times effective screening is o £ greater importance, and especially so in the case of Admiralty coal. Fortunately, the plant is such at the North Dock that this can also be assured to a point of highest efftcieney in the process of tipping. At the present moment the import, side is also busy in dealing with a cargo of twelve hundred tons or so of scrap iron for the Llanelly Steelworks, ex. the s.s. "Isle of Hastings." I' If such work as this is practicable with the existing drawbacks, what would not be pos- sible if they were removed ? --0- If the town could only realise how much does depend upon the Scheme of Harbour Improvement, and what would follow im- mediately upon, its accomplishment, in the way of increased trade, every ratepayer would at once support, the measures for ,earrying it out.that is, unless he prefers paying on his share of the two-shilling rate, instead of I keeping it in his own pocket. I

I Eisteddfodau, &c. I ) LOCAL, I At the Mountain Ash Semi-nations] Eis- teddfod on Monday, Mr. Harry Davies, pupil of Mr. Dan S. Evans, won the baritone solo competition out of a number of coinpetitors. Miss S. Williams (Llinos Hendy), Llanelly, also captured the first prize in the soprano solo competition. At the Narberth Eisteddfod Miss M. A. Griffiths, Burry Port, distinguished herself by winning" the soprano solo prir.e. In the quartette competition, the prize was won by Miss L. Jenkins, Llanelly, Miss Griffiths, Burry Port, and Messrs. H. Roberts and J. Thomas, Gorseinon. Some local aspirants also distinguished themselves at the Carmarthen Sports, T. J. Williams, Seaside, winning the second prize in the 120 yards open handicap flat race, and tldrd prize in the 220 yards. In the brass band contests, the Kidwelly Town Bund, under the conductcrship or Mr. David John, won the first prize in Class C. Test piece, "An American Tour."

I FOOTBALL NOTES. I LLANELLY, 1 converted goal, 1 penalty goal; I PONTARDAWE. nil. Llanelly gave a. miserable display against I Pontardawe at Stradey on Good Friday, and it I can safely be said that a more uninspiring game of football has not been witnessed at Stradey this season. The players on both sides exhibited, a woeful lack of skill. Owing to an infringement by Pontardawe, the Scar- lets were enabled to score a few minutes after the commencement, Harold Thomas kicking a splendid penalty goal. The major portion of the first half was confined to a forward struggle, the visiting vanguard making the pace a hot one for the Scarlets. The home octette, however, frequently wheeled the scrums, and heeled out oftener than Pontar- dawe. With this advantage, Dai Lloyd, who played a better game than his opponent Rapsey, was able to serve the backs, but they showed a distinct tendency to adhere too long I to the ball, and many chanres wore left to go a-begging. No doubt, if the backs had opera- ted more smoothly, the score would have been augmented. The home forwards brought off a few spasmodic rushes, but they were met with a fearless defence, and their exertions I thus proved futile. In the second haJf the Scarlets were in the ascendency, and monopolised the visitors' 1 territory during the greater portion of it. At- tack followed attack, but- The visitors fre- quently relieved the pressure by judicious kicking. It was in this moiety that the defen- sive resources of Pontardawe were put to the test., and they managed to withstand the per- sistent onslaughts of the Scarlets until a few minutes before the conclusion, when Ivqr .Tones pierced the defence. Harold Thomas,, had no difficulty in augmenting the score. Generally, the Scarlets were a superior side, but Pontardawe, contrary to expectations, gave a sound defensive display. LLANELLY, I converted goal, 1 penalty goal, 1 try; ABERTILLERY,, 1 penalty goal. Ahertillery gave Llanelly a good game at Stradey on Saturday. Their forwards gave a very -io,l display of scrimmaging, and during the greater portion of the first half they were more than a, match for the home eight. Going off at a tremendous pace after the kick- off, the Ahertillery forwards messed strenu- ously, and .kept the Scarlets 011 the strict de- fensive. On two occasions they came peril- ously near scoring, and soon afterwards Morris kicked a tine penalty goal for them. This score had the effect of rousing the home teauJ, and from now on to half-time there was little interest., in the game. Just before the interval, however, the Monmouthshire men were penalised, and Harold Thomas put the ball between the uprights. In the second half Llanelly showed, some of t.lTSii- old form. A prettv movement initiated by the t-orwajvls placed the Ahertillery line in danger. A liuuuU5 latl11 Lloyd shot a swift, long pass to Willie Thorn ap, who put his best foot forward and seared it lovely try, which Harold Thomas converted. Some more vigorous forward, play was then seen, but the visitors excelled in defence rather than attack. Just on time Harold Thomas scored a great try, after a fine dribble, his attempt at conversion failing. LLANELLY, 1 try; NORTHAMPTON, nil. Llanelly gained a narrow vieiory over Northa.mpton at. Stradey 011 Monday, and the visitors were extremely unfortunate in being beaten. In the first half they gave a very good display, especially the back division, whose exhibition was highly commendable. On more than one occasion they brought off i some brilliant passing, and it was with no little difficulty that the home team were a.ble I to withstand their perilous attack. The Scar- lets, however, had a slight advantage in j from, and but for their superiority in this de- partment. they would have been, easily van- quished. Llanelly gave a better display in the second half, but- oil pressed vigorously, and it \\as surprising that they did not score. The home team had the advantage of the preliniinaries:, but the visitors soon relieved the pressure, and brought the game within the homo territory, where ii remained for a few minutes. Both, teams then, atracked in turn, but the Scarlets, with a frontal advan- tage, had the best of matters. The visitors, however, continued to press vigorously, and made the pace a hot one for tlie Scarlets. Ivor Jones initiated, a movement by which the Scarlets gained considerable ground, bm, Northampton, ,vit,li kick-4-Ti??, re- gained their former position. The Scarlets, after another desperate effort, were not long before obtaining a score. A forward rush took play within close proximity to the visi- tor's 1¡nu, where !lw baU lIas thrown to touch. Turn Evans, who i*eeeived from the line-oui, forged ahead and touched down. Harold Thomas tailed with, the place-kick. After the kick-out a splendid exhibition of inter-passing was witnessed between the visiting backs, whose x>rogress was stopped a few yards from the home line. A fe.v .minutes after the re-start the Scarlets  returned to the at lack, and brought the eame 1 10 the visitors' 25 line. The LlaneHv backs brought, off a combined movement, but- their effort" proved of'x'?vaih They continued t.o atta(?c N?-ere for-t!?ine near the visitors' line, keeping Northampton on the strict defensive. The visitors, how- ever, relieved the pressure, and during the major portion'of this half, Llanelly had to utilise all their resources to keep the visitors at ha.y.

Oddfellows' Centenary. I The centenary of the foundation of the Friendly Society known colloquially as "The Oddfellows" will be celebrated on. May 18tli. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will preside at thcbHllquet which is to be the climax of the annual week's meeting, held annually at Whitsuntide. This year, South- ampton has been cliosen for the gathering, and the Prince will go there to take part in the gathering—a signal proof of his apprecia- tion, which is fully realised throughout the Order. It is not, however, the first time tJrat Royal approval has been shown to this vast organisation. Queen Victoria, in her Jubilee year, afforded great gratification to all its members by receiving personally at Windsor Castle the Grand Master and the Past Grand Master of the year, who presented the loyal address that had been voted at the Dover meeting. Again, in 1893, when the meeting was also held at Southampton, her late Majesty accorded a. rarely-given permission to the deputies and their friends to visit Osborne House and grounds. Another notable feature of the week will be the service of thanksgiving. The Oddfellows welcome all, irrespective of their creed, or sect, their motto being "Friendship, Love, and Truth," hut it was felt by many that on such an occasion a service would be particularly I appropriate. The Archbishop of Canterbury would have preached had it not been for long- standing engagements that could not be set aside, but one of the bishops'- will take his place. The LlancMy District wiH be. represented on the occasion by P.P.G.M. Tout Hughes, P.P.G.M. John Harries, (, A'I.. \V. ?p!.

G. W. R. LLANELLY PLATFORM ARRIVALS OCTOBER, 1909, TO APRIL, 1910. UP TRAINS. A.M. 7.57 Slow train to Landore, then fast train Paddingnton. 9.10 Slow train to Bristol and Reading (via Loop) 9.43 Llanelly and Burry Port, leaves Burr1 Port 9.35. 10.30 Fast train to Paddington. 10.55 Fast train to Paddington P.M. 12.49 Slow train Swansea (Saturdays only). 1. 7 Fast train to Paddington. 1.18 Llanelly and Burry Port, leaves Port 1.10 1 55 Fast train to Gloucester, Cheltenham and North. 3,28 Fast train to Gloucester. 4.113 Fast trfirt to Swansea to meet Boat trfiio (via Loop). 5H Slow train to Swansea (via Loop). 7.14 Slow train to Swansea (Thursdays aø Saturdays only). 7.23 Fast train to Newport. 8.33 Mail train to Paddington. 9.45 Slow train to Swansea (Saturdays only) SUNDAYS A A.M. 8.20 Fast train to Paddington 10.12 Slow train to Swansea. P.M. 5.50 Slew train to Aberdare. 8.33 Mail train to Paddington. DOWN TRAINS. A.M. 4.26 Fast train to Carmarthen and then alo", to Neyland. 7.45 Slow train to Carmarthen (Saturdays only)' 8.37 Slow train to Aberystwyth. 9.13 Fast train to Carmarthen and then slO" to Fishguard. 9.20 To Burry Port only. lu.17 Slow train to Pembroke Dock. P.M. 12.32 Fast train to Aberystwyth. 1 27 Slow train to Aberystwyth. 2.30 Llanelly and Burry Port (Saturdays only)' 3. 0 Slow train to Listidyssil. 4.10 Fai-t train to Carmarthen slow 4.53 Slow train to Carmarthen. 5.57 Slow train to Neyland. 8. 0 Slow train to Pembrey. 8.30 Slow train to Carmarthen. 9.32 Fast train to Fishguard (Cork Boat). 10.18 Tuesdays and Saturdays only. 11.30 Stops at Llanelly. SUNDAYS. A.M. 4.26 Fast train to Neyland, 11.48 Slow train to Carmarthen. P.M. 8.36 Slow train to Neyland i LLANELLY, LLANDOVERY, & BRYNAMAN, Arrivals, Departures. AM. A.M. 9. 0 5.20 j 10.15 8.15 P.M. 9.50 i 12.15 11. Õ 1.35 P.M. 3. 5 12.50 4.40 2. 3 7. 0 4.20 8.20 6.15 *11 5 14'10. 0 SUNDAYS.. 5.45 P.M. 6.5§ A.M. Saturdays only. If BURRY PORT AND PONTYBEREM. Departures from Departures from Burry Poit. Pcntyberem. A.M. A.M. 5.30 7.45 9.40 P.M. 1.11. 12.25 2. 0 3.30 5.25 4. 0 *8.20 t6.40 *9.30 Saturdays only. t Tuesdays and Saturdays only. No. (>.40 train on Tuesday from Pontybereffl- The n.30 p.m. oti Saturday only calls at Pontiyeate8 MONEY. THE Old established PROVINCIAL UlfIO X BANK continuel to lend immenM IUIOO daily From £ 10 to £ 5,000 on Note of Hand .alone, or other security, ? few hours' notice, to all classes in &ny part: England and Wales, repayable by eaiy ins* men tB. No good application refused. 4 communications etrictly private. Moder. j inter&st. Special rates for Bhort periods. Tllo largest, best known, and most honoursbll conducted business in the Kingdom, ThO glands of our regular customers have expressed vieir entiie latisfaction in repeated trariele tions with us. If desired, one of our,officitlo will attend at your residence at once with esgll and carry out the advance there and thoo, Call, or write in confidence to the Manage:t, I Mr. STANLEY DOWDING, 846 -n_- 1, Queen Square, BristoL j COAL! COAL! COAL! JOHN CHESTER & Co.. Coal B COAL 1 Merchants and General Carriers ■■ } 2, ALS STREET, Llanelly* Best House Coal at Lowest Prices delivered in Loads or Bags. <3T A TRIAL ORDKK RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED- 8089 NOTICE. LATE JAMES JONES, BILLPOSTER, STATIO" ROAD, KIDWELLY. rf Ilk. ABOVE BUSINESS has now been tttlkeo over by the son. Ml work entrusted to him will be executed pct" sonally, and to your satisfaction. Inspection invite SAUSAGES I SAUSAGES! The very fees* Pork Sausages, 6d. per lb., at Pegler's Stores* Llanelly. Fresh daily. FOR SALE.—Stephens' Ink (the best in tJ1Ø market), Carr'e Inks, and Webster's inkto Fountain Pens, Letter Files, and all kinds of Stationery useful to house or office, at Iowe" prices, at the Mercury" Office 28 J4.ø.rJfII Itreet, Llanelly.