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..-MOTES OF THE WEEK
MOTES OF THE WEEK A cartoon in The Covenankr" of J nne last, by Raven Hill, is strangely prophetic. It shows Britannia gagged and bound to a ft-ake by the Parliament Act, Asquith holding the dagger of ilome Rule to her breast in fear and trembling, Redmond pointing the pistol of Irish votes at his back, and he in turn threatened from behind by an Irish-American with the six-shooter Ameri- can Dollars." Such is Asquith's position now even in the presence of European War. What might easily have happened had we listened to t sleep-safely-in-vour-beds party and neglected oar navy even more than we have, has been well pictured by naval experts. It would be something like this:—Almost before we knew that war was declared the German warships were scour- ing the high seas. The trans-atlantic cables were cut by the enemy and communication with our Colonies and America was severed. The outside world was shut off, and at one stroke we were thrown back two hundred years. All our merchant shipping was held up, or else so seriously hampered that our supply of food became tardy. Five-sixths of the population of these islands were now fed on imported wheat, and were therefore dependent upon what is brought here over sea. The price of bread went up to Is. and over for a .|iru tern loal which, to some parts of the kingdom, meant abso- lute starvation. Owing to def en t at t-ea these islands were darkness, and we did not- even know what was happening to u.«. We did not know until we. saw them that the German hordes were in our country, and did not think it possible that any army would descend to the vandalism of blowing Westminster Abbey to cinders until we saw it in ruins. That is what might easily have hap- pened if we had followed the advice of men who did not know that Germany had for the last two generations been hoping and preparing for this de- vastating war!" At the meeting helct at the Guildhall. London, with which the Parliamentary Recruiting Cam- paign was opened, Mr. Bonar Law emphasised an urgent need which was not dealt with in ifye speech of the Prime Minister. The Unionist Leader declared that when our soldiers and sailors "risk their lives they are making a big enough sacrifice," and asked that every possible generosity at the expense of those who remain should be extended to those who go out to fight.7 The Liberal Daily Chronicle" has expressed its desire "to give a word of thanks to the Opposition Leaders. Mr. Bonar Law and Mr. Walter Long for the sound and vigorous a4titude they take up on the ques- tion of the nation's discharging its financial debt towards those who fight its battles and towards their dependents." It is to be hoped that the Government will speedily complete the necessary improvements in this important direction. Commenting upon the Government's delay in suitably applying Mr. Bonar Law's just and bene- ficial suggestion, and enabling the nation to dis- charge its financial debt towards those who fight its battles." "The Daily Herald," the organ of the London Socialists, observes that the need for action in this direction "has been said in the Guildhall by Mr. Bonar Law. It has been timidly suggested in the House of Commons by Mr. J. H. Thomas, let us assure them that the whole force of public opinion is behind them in their demand." Of the soldier "The Daily Herald remarks" People sing his praises. They talk easily of his courage and determination. His exploits at Mons aw in everyone's mouth. Yet. like the time-honoured Englishman, we want the maximum satisfaction at the. minimum outlay. Mr. Asquith made a long statement in the House of Commons last week about the Army. There was no single sentence in all he said which showed a realisation that the soldier is ordinary humanity like the rest of us. He wants to see his wife and children comfortably housed just as much as Mr. Asquith wants to see his wife and children comfortably housed in Down- ing-street. The soldier cannot humanly give of his best when those upon whom he depends do not give him of their hest. Just at presijit h, is far more I important than the average member of Parliament. Yet the scale of wages is not even approximately adjusted to value. We are paying a large number men four hundred pounds a veur to cheer the Prime Minister and his colleagues. Surely a pound a, week can be paid to the man who is: carrying their will into effect. Britain saya she wants men. Then let her have the will to pay for them. It may add to the bill, but comparatively to its size the increase will be infinitesimal. English govern- ment must not be made dependent upon the charity of the rich." The news of the splendid victories which marked the progress of the Allies' offensive action against the Germans was received in London quietly and almost, it would seem to those not acquainted with the British character, without enthusiasm. But although there has been no "maffiking," no fer- vent demonstrations of any kind in fact, the un- broken successes which have attended the Franco- British arms sinoe the German advance was checked have had a remarkably cheering effect upon even the mot pessimistic people. Now. while there is little disposition to revert to the earlier and foolish belief that the war will be a matter of months or even weeks, it is felt that the Kaiser's legions have sustained a blow which is bound to affect the duration of hostilities. With the Russian armies sweeping all before them in the eastern theatre of war, and the Allies driving a demoral- ised enemy back across the frontier, the opinion is widely expressed that the Germans have lost all possible chance of ultimate suocess on land. What would please the public more than anything else at the present time would be the news of decisive British victory at sea. The immensely important and valuable work now being accomplished by the Fleet is not realised by many people, to whom success can only be measured in terms of sunken German Dreadnoughts, cruisers, and submarines. The establishment on a large scale of the beet- sugar industry in this country, which appears one of the most probable results of the present war, will, it is stated, lead to other benefits to farmers besides the obvious one of giving them a new and lucrative crop to grow. It appears uiat the dried residue of beet after it has been treated at the r (,si I sugar faotory makes an excellent form of cattle food. This sugar-pulp has been found by analysis to contain 68.8 per cent, of carbo-hydrates, in- cluding sugar. The great nutritive value of sugar is, of course, universally accepted, and farmers. who have already tried this now sugar food for their stock, are loud in their praises. They claim that their horses do more work, their cows give more milk, and their bullocks attain greater weight sinoe they have been fed with it. The most satis- factory feature of all is, however, the low price of this new food. At j34 10s. a ton, which is the present price quoted at the Cantley Factory in Norfolk, it compares most favourably with linseed- cake at JS9 5s., barley-meal at £ 10, or bean-meal at E7 5s. The low price of this sugar-pulp is, of course, due to the mutuality of interest which exists between the sugar manufacturer and the far- mer. The former depends upon the latter to supply his beet, and in return for having his fac- tory kept busy, lie is willing to sell back its resi- duary product cheap. The farmer, who grows sugar-beet and feeds sugar pulp. thus obtains not only a good price for his crop, but also gets a re- bate in his feeding bill.
. SOCIETY AND PERSONAL
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL Major The Hon. R. A. Campbell is at the War Office. Captain J. C. Harford, Falcondale, joined his regimeifrt of Territorials at Cromer last week. Col. J. D. Lloyd has left Pare Henri for Tid- worth Camp, having been appointed to command the 6th Battalion The South Wales Borderers. Major D. Gwynne. Cilgwyn who is a member of the Llandovery Board of Guardians and Rural Dis- trict Council, is in his regiment, the South Wales Borderers at Pembroke. Mrs. D. T. M. Jones, Xantyrhogfan, and Mrs. C. P. Lewis. Llandingat, Llandovery, are working hard in connection with the Soldiers and Sailors Association. Amongst public men at home who are proving their worth during the present crisis are Lieut-Gen. Sir James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., and Lord Dynevor. The recruiting movement is receiving a great impetus at their hands. Mr. and Mrs. Prvse-Rice and family are at Llwynybrain. Mrs. Pryse-Riee is actively engaged in Red Cross work. and demonstrations are being held. Mr. Pryse-Rice himself is giving useful help in securing strong active cobs of the old Welsh type about 14.2 inches not under 5 years old or over 10 up to weight for the Army. Major Stewart. D.S.O., LIanfair Cottage, we are glad to note is improving in health. At present he is rendering excellent service to the country as recruiting officer for the Regular Army. Up-to-date his efforts have proved very successful, Mr. H. Alfred Thomas, the town clerk, of Llandovery, has kindly placed free rooms at his offices for recruiting purposes. His many friends in Carmarthenshire and the adjoining counties, will be pleased to hear that Mr. D. T. M. Jones, Nantyrhogfan, has been appointed magistrates' clerk for Llandovery, in succession to the late Mr. Thomas Phillips. Mr. Jones who is clerk to the Llandovery Board of Guardians- and Rural Distriot Council, is descended from an old countv family, viz. the Jones's of Velindre. He is a son of the late Mr Thomas Jons, of Llanfair Grange, Llandovery, who for many years was clerk to the Peace, and clerk to the Carmarthenshire County Council. Prior to being admitted solicitor, Mr. Jones travelled a good deal abroad. He spent sometime in Florida.
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The G.W.R. announce a series of excursions to London for either short or long periods, and details of their Autumn Holiday Excursions may be ob- tained at any station. APPOINTMENT. —Mr. L. C. W. Reid, statiomuastef, Llanelly. has been appointed to fill the vacancy at Carmarthen caused by the promotion of Mr. F. W. Wheatlev to Plymouth. He intends taking up his duties in about a fortnight's time. ST.. PETER'S RIFLE CLUB.—This Club has now opened its' list to ladies desirous of joining, and several members of the Red Cross were present at the practice on Monday night- Over 80 members have already been enrolled. Competitions will shortly be arranged, so members may look forward to pleasant winter evenings. On Monday week a match will take plaoe,-Married v. Single,—and keen interest is taken in the contest. TIDE TABLE.—High water is at Carmarthen Quay as follows: — Morning. Afternoon. Thursday. -Sept. 17th 4.18 4.45 Friday. Sppt. 18th 5.1.0 5.32 Saturday. Sept. 19th 5.54 6.16 Sundav, Sept. 20th 6.36 6.55 Monday. Sept. 21st 7.14 7.34 Tuesday, Sept. 22nd 7.54 8.14 I Wednesday. Sept. 23rd 3.35 8.56 Thursday, Sept. 24th 9.17 9.38 DEATH AND FUNERAL.—It is with regret that the many friends of Mr. John James Lloyd, mason, son of the late Mr. William Lloyd, Antelope Inn, Picton-terraoe, Carmarthen, will learn of his death, which took place on Thursday in last week at his sister's residence at Swansea. The deoeaaed, who was 51 years of age, was well-known in Carmar- then, and had worked for some years at Porth. but during the last few weeks of his illness had resided with his sister at Swansea. His mortal remains were brought to Carmarthen on Monday, and in- terred at Union-stre.et Chapel burial ground. At the station a large number of friends and acquaint- ances awaited, and on arrival accompanied the body to its last resting place. The Rev. M. Griffiths, of Talog, officiated at the Chapel and graveside. Wreaths were sent by the following: Sister and children; William Lloyd (brother); GlaJ, Stand, and Bi n (nephews); Florrie, Eliza and Hannah (cousins). The family wish to take this opportunity of thanking all who sympathiesed with them in their bereave- ment. FIRE.—On Sunday morning a huge fire broke out a.t Gellveeiros Farm. Llandefeilog. which completely demolished the whole of the stock of hay and large quantities of corn. The ilarm. which was sounded the district about- 2.30 a.m., immediately brought neighbours from all direction* to the scene of conflagration to render every assistance they could. hut hopes of extinguishing the fire were, however, abandoned as it had had ton firm a hold when nrst seen, and to add to the difficulties there was a scarcity of water. All that was possible under the circumstances and which was fortunately ,fulh cxeouted. was to r-revent the fire spread- ing to the out-buildings and two other corn stacks. -it that the man-servant who first gave the alarm did not return after doing so. and was subse- quently arrested in another farm on suspicion of arson. He had only been in their employment a few days, and was on Monday taken to the Carnvir- then Asylum after being medically examined. The damage is estimated at about £ 130, exclusive of the shed, which was also destroyed. Th: \TF OF A WVJ.I.-KNOWN CARMARTHEN LADY. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. J. Pata- gonia Lewis. Parcinain-street, Carmarthen. ^h'ch took place on Monday last at Caersalem Vill*, Abergwvnfi. the residence of her son-in-law, the RoT. "David Daviea. The deceased lady was 79 ▼ears of age, and had been in failing health for many months, but with a slight improvement she expressed a. wish of going to Abergwynfi with her daughter, in the hope that the change would be beneficial to her health. The funeral cortege arrived at Carmarthen with the 1 p.m. train on Thursday (September 17th) for the Cemetery." Much sym- pathy is felt at Carmarthen and Abergwynfi for the husband, Mr. J. Patagonia Lewis, the highly- respected guardian of the poor. and the daughter and son-in-law, the Rev. and Mrs. Davies, in their bereavement. THE RINK PICnrREDROME:-This week again, as is usually the case with this- place of amusement, the programme-; are the subject of high enconiums among tile patrons. Every night there is a large attendance, which well appreciates and as ahead;, stated, were high in praise of the bill of fare. Pro- grammes of equal merit will be depicted next week The pictures for next. week are" KOIHUI A'A atoned." Pathi's great- three-part- are ciraaia. a.: j;; from Paul Hervieu's famous piay, le Reviel," 1, powerful and impressive -tory o. duty before'love. "The Pnce of Vanity, a ViVa graph two-part drama of exceptional nfnt; Pathe Gazet-v ThL- Glima Troupe;" kStrr-iiii(,tis Ride." "A Thief Catcher" (Keystone). For the latter of week the picture- Out witted by special arrangements with the Central Exclusive Film Co. holders cf the exclusive rights A remarkable four-part detective drama full of thrilling and sensational incidents. Old Rchabte a powerful two-part Vitagraph drama PaUie ■ Gazette": Wi-feV s Present"; "A Halt m the Jungle." THE EMPIRE THEATRE.-This attractive and popu- lar house of entertainment has again drawn large audienc<*s this week, and the manager (Mr. H. W. Bolton) deserves to be complimented for the superbly fine pictures and high-class variety to which he invariably entertains the Carmarthen public. The manager has engaged for next- week:—The Patriots, a smart juvenile act, featuring Glyndore the is popular Welsh boy vocalist Little Phil Morris, the child comedian; also Syd Clifton, refined monologue artiste, in his latest patriotic recitals, including Mr. Kaiser. 'ihe principal pictures for the first- part of the w ek are: —"The Child Mother," in two parts (a beautiful and (pathetic domestic drama by the Vita-grapli Co.); "Gentleman or Thief?'' (drama); "Their Dress Reform (Vitagraph comedy): "Twins and a. (Th:\nhouser comedy); Train- ing Italian Cavalry Officers," Warwick Chronicle." For the latt-or part of the week the pictures are:- The magnificent exclusive star picture. "The German Spv Peril (the greatest and most thrilling war drama of the moment): "After Death" (great draniai. in two parts: "The Great War Budget The Invisible Hand An Unintentional Hero Warwick Chronicle "The Capture of Louvain (a uniqi e filiii showing the inhabitants of Tirlemont retreating -before the German advance on Brussels: the return from action of the gallant Belgian Lancer-; and many other exciting battle scenes). The full Empire, orchestra will be present at every performance. A PERSONAL. ENQVIRY.—We have been asked to publish the following particulars in the hope that some of the living relatives of the people referred to mav communicate with another of them who is alive to-day:—David T. Harris. Gellydywell, in the parish of Llanddarog, near Carmarthen. This man was born September 23rd, 18C4. He was christened by the Rev. Griffith Jones, Parkv- marchog. his godfather and mother being Howell and Sally Morgan. He left for America when a young man, and he settled at Williamsburg, New York. U.S.A. He was married, and had four chil- dren. named Rielnrd. Mary Catherine, and David Andrew Harris. David Andrew Harris married Henrietta M. Lewis, and they went to Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. They had six children, Cora Har- ris being the last child. She married Mr. Daniel B. Strickland, of Chicago, U.S.A. Mrs. Cora Strick- land visited England, July this year, 1914, and dur- ing her stay she visited Wales, to look up her father's people. While at Carmarthen she called on Mr. W. Spurrell. to gain what information she could and he advised her to call upon D. T. Harries, 8, Francis-terrace, the son of the late Mr. Hnry Harries, cabinet-maker, 41. King-street in this town, who are likely to be her relations, by all she could understand. Mrs. Strickland left Carmarthen for London and went from there to Berlin, Germany, to attend the Musical Festival, together with her children. She is now supposed to be detained in Germany, and unable to return to her native country America. DEATH AND FUNERAL.—On Friday last, the death took place, after a lingering illness, of Mrs. Kezia Llewellyn, wife of Mr. T. Llewellyn, shoemaker, 6. Mill-street, Carmarthen. Deceased, who was only 32 years of age, is survived by her husband and two children, to whom the deepest sympathy is extended. The interment took place at the Ceme- tery on Tuesday. The Rev. B. Parry Griffiths, vicar of St. Peter's Church, officiated. Amongst the chief mourners were: Husband, son, daughter and adopted son; Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn (father and mother-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. George Llewellyn (brother and gister-in-laiv), Mrs. Jones, Tonypandy (slster-m-law): Mrs. Griffiths, Tonypandy (sister-in- law) Mrs. Murphy. Kidwelly" (aunt); Mrs. Jones, Kidwelly (aunr); Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. p, Juncle and aunt) Mr. and Mrs. Roes. Shaw's lane (uncle and aunt) Mr. 1,1. Rees Church street (uncle). Floral tribtif-w sent by the following:—Hus- band and children; Mr. and Mrs. George Llewellyn (brother and sister-in-law); Mrs. Rees, Shiw's-lane (aunt); Mr. Allen. Grammar School: frs. Williams, Cambrav House; Mrs. Walters. Mount Pleasant; Miss Davies. Brickyard", Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins. Blaw-street; Miss Davies, North Parade; Mrs. Dnvies. Picton-terrace; Mr. & Mrs. Griffiths. Shorn- cliffe: Free Gospel Mission Hall Workers (arti- ficial); Mrs. Rees and Rachel. Mill-street: Mrs. Ray and (assie, Mill-street; Mrs. Herbert Davies, Miil-street: Mrs. Thomas. Albion. Mill-street; Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas, Mill-street; Mr. and Mrs. George Evans. Mill-street: Miss Maggie Evans, Mill-street: Mrs. Richards and family. Mill-street; Mrs. Laura Williams, Mill-street; Mrs. Jack Ray, Mill-street: Lizzie Dunlevy. Mill-street; David John Phillips. Mill-street: Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Hawk's Villa; Miss Sophia Griffiths. Buckingham-place; Mrs. Love. Church-street; Mr. and Mrs. Rees. Chapel-street; Mary Jane James, Chapel-street; Mr. Lane, Chapel-street; and some friends. CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt, of the followingPeriodicals: Mrt-. Gwynne-Hughes. Glancothy: Mr. James, Nott-square; Mis* Ellen Lewis, Leighton House. Fruit and vegetables: Mr. H. Brunei White; Mr. Harris-, Bryntowy Mr. Howell. Penrheol; Miss Llewellyn, St. Peter's- street. Oranges: Lieut.-Gen. Sir James Hills- JohneS, V.C.. G.C.B.. Dolaucothv. Venison: Rt. J Hon. Lord Dyntvor. Water-bed: Mr. Stepney-Gul- | ston, Derwydd. BLACKBERRY FAIR.—There was a fairly good at- tendance at the Blackberry Fair on Wednesday last-, although the supply of horses and cattle wa very good, trade was not brisk. In the horse section, colts greatly predominated—yearlings old at E15 to £20 apiece, two-year-olds about £25. heavy horses from £;)0 to JB40. and colliers, which were scarce but in good demand. £ 35 to JB40. Cattle—yearlings were -old at £ 7 to Ell each, two-year-olds £ 8 10,. to £ 14. fat cattle 6d. to 7,d. per lb. according to quality, cows and calves (good demand) JE13 to £19. fat bulls (which were few) 33" to 34s. per cwt. Stores were slower than at the last August fair. WEDDING.—On Tuesday, 8th instant, at All Saints' Church. Llanelly, the wedding took place of Miss HiLda Thomas, of Ferryside, daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Thomas, of th* Copper Works, Llanelly, and Mr. John Woodley, of the Cawdor Estate Office. Carmarthen. The bride. who was charmingly attired was given away by her uncle, Mr. H. B. Pa-scoe. Llanelly, and was attended by Miss Mabel Jones, of Newport, and Mrs. Frank 1, Mercer, of Llanelly (cousins of the bride). Mr. Frank Mercer acted as best man. The Rev. J. Garfteld Roberts. Ulanelly. performed the cere- mony. The happy pair left by motor for Pontar- dnlais, en route for North Wales. where the honeymoon will be spent. They have been the re- cipients of a large number of presents. The bride is a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, of Ferrys-ide. DEATH AND FTTXERAL.—The death took place on Friday, at his residence Liskheard Villa, Carmarthen of Mr. W. H. Harries, son of Mr. William Harries, Magazine-row, Carmarthen. Deceased is survived by a widow and one child, with whom general sym- pathy is expressed in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Tuesday at the Carmarthen Cemetery; the Rev. Arthur Hughes, B.A.. the minister of Zion Presbyterian Church, officiated. The mourners included: Widow and son: Father. Mother, and Sister. Magazine-row: Brothers and Niece*. Wharf Cottage. Pothouse; Mr. and Mrs. Owen, 79, Lammas-street (Sister and Brother-in-law) Mr. and Mrs. Snaith, Clydach Vale (Sister and Brother-in-law); Mrs. James Harries, Ferryside (aunt); Mrs. Rose Thomas. Jolly Tar-lane (sister-in- law); and Mr. D. Evans, Drefach (brother-in-law). The employees of Messrs. D. Jones & Son. King- street. Carmarthen, acted as bearers. Wreaths were sent by Widow and son, and Willie; Mr. and Mrs. W. Harries, 16, Magazine-row (father and mother); Emma Harries (sister); Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Harries, Wharf Cottage (brother and sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. David Owen. 97. Lammas-street (sister and brother-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Snaith. Clydach Vale (sister and brother-in-law); Mrs. Rose Thomas and j children 5. Jolly Tar-lane (sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. B. Evans, Orchard-street (brother and sister-in- law): Mrs. A. Evans. and Willie, Orchard-street (sister-in-law and nephew); Mr-. D. J. Jones, Reservoir Cottage; Officers and Comrades of Salva- tion Army Corps; Mrs. J. Thomas .30. Mill-street; Mrs. M. S. Evans. 30. Mill-street; Mrs. Tom Davies. Wellfield House Cotta,ge; Quay-street School Children (flowers); Mrs. Williams. Mason's-vard; Mrs. Davies and family. 19, Blue-street; Mr. Arthur Ile Price. Blue-street; Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan, Sawmill, terrace; Mrs. Mason. Jolly Tar-lane; Mr. Daniel Evans Mill-street: Mr. and Mrs. Page. Blue-street Miss Mattie Jones. Bridge-street; Mrs. A. Olive and family. Jolly Tar; Mr. and Mrs. Jones and family. Magazine-row: Mr. and Mrs. R. Evans, Brick-yard; From sincere friends Picton terrace: Employees and fellow workmen. D. Jones & Son. decorators, King-street (glass wreath): Mrs. Ann Davies, Jolly Tar-lane; Mrs. Price (flowers); Mr. an- Mrs. Griffiths. Shorncliff; Miss J. Thomas. Cadet Corps; Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, 4, Jolly Tar- lane; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Thomas, 5. Spring Gardens. The family wish to thank all those who sent them messages of condolence in their sad bereavement. ORDINATION.—The ordination of Mr. David Roberts, a student at the Carmarthen Presbyterian College and a native of Mold, who has accepted the pastorate of Elim Congregational Church. near Carmarthen, took place at a largely attended service at Elim on Thursday. Rev. E. Keri Evans, M.A., Carmarthen, presided. The charge to the new minister Wlb delivered by the Rev. Thomas Roberts, Mold, and the Ordination Prayer was offered by the Rev. E. B. Lloyd. BwlchnewyJd. The charge to the church was deli- vered by the Rev. T. G. Owen. Pantycrwys. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. D. Cadfwlch Davies. St. clears, T. D. Jones, Bodringallt; J. Dyfnallt Owen, Carmarthen; Professor J. Oliver Stephens. B.A., B.D., Morris B. Owen, B.A.. B.D.. Carmarthen Presbyterian College; the Rev. Arthur Hughe- {representing Carmarthen Free Church Council, the Rev. J. T. Gregory, Peniel, and Coun- cillor Dunn Williams (representing Priordy Church). C.W.B. EXAMINATIONS.—The following pupils of the Carmarthen Grammar School and County Girls' School, have been successful in passing the Central Welsh Board examinations mentioned below. The subjects following The pupil. names in the senioi and junior examinations are the ones which they have passed with distinction: —Grammar School.— Honcur certificate: Harold Vaughan Brooks (Hignor Mathematics and Chemistry), Christopher Gwynne Lewis (Latin and Clumistry. Higher certi- ficate John Bright (Latin, Additional Mathematics and Chemistry), Wm. (Francis Lloyd (Higher Mathe- matics and Chemistry). Senior certificate: Enirv. Peregrine Evans (French with conversational power, Chemistry), Thomas Win. Griffiths, John Idwal M. Jones. John Timothy Jones (Fiench with con- versational power); Reginald Lewis; John Dale Owen (French with conversational power. (,lwllli, try): Sidney Phillip Perkins (Mathematics, French with conversational power) Gwilym Edward Thomas (English language and Literature); Joseph Trevor Williams (French with conversational power). Junior certificate: Dd. Daniel Bartlett (Arithmetic, Drawing. French with distinction and conversational power) Wm. Bowen (French with distinction and conversational power): John Davies (Arithmetic. French with distinction and conversational powerl Elwyn Rice Evans (Arithmetic, Drawing. French with conversational power! John Robert Evans (Drawing, French with distinction and conversational power); Brynmor Harries Jones (Arithmetic. French with distinction and conversational power): Joseph Lewis Jones (French with distinction and conversa- tional power) Wrii. Jones (French with conversa- tional power) Wm. Morgan Lloyd (French .with distinction and conversational power); Desmond Constantine Magnire (French with distinction and conversational power) Thomas John Thorns (Welsh. Drawing with distinction and conversational power); Thomas Reginald Trehame (Drawing. French with conversational power).—County School.—Higher certificate; Mary Evans (English language and Literature. History. Botany and Geography). Senior certificate; Hannah Mary Bastlett (French with conversational power) Rosie Victoria Davidson: Mary Alberta Davie,; Cora Lesley: L. M. Davies {French with conversational power) Phyllis Gwendoline Davie.: (Arithmetic. Elementary Mathematics. French with conversa- tional power): Bessie Evans.: Jeanette Evans (Cookery): Mary Ann Evans: Esther Hannah Good- win Lilian Maud Harries. Winifred Ann Isaac fWeldi, Frr'11.ctl with conversational po^eri; Maggie J Jon^s Annie Llewellvn (French with conver- sational power); Lucy Blanche Watson. Junior certificate: Hannah Marian Anthony; Dorothy Lefitin Finglah (French with conversational power, Drawing): Edna Henshall (French with oonverca- tioml rower); Letitia Gaynor Hughes (Arithmetic): Phyllis Margaret Job: Lizzie Marv Jones; Dorothy Kittley Margaret Gertrude Lewis (French with conversational power): Esther Sarah Evelyn Lloyd: Marv Evelyn Lloyd (Drawing, Frencli with conversa- tional power, Cookery): Mildred R{>p" (French with conversational power); Lilli Roscr Thomas (Cookery. French with conversational power) Mary Whitter. Kate Williams.
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The Territorials and members of th" different arms of the Regular Army. have a great friend and admirer in Mr. Walter James. Frondeg Llangadoek. r member of the firm of Mes=rc. William and Wnlter James, auctioneers. To all the-voung m"n he knows amongst them. and they are mflny, Mr. James is in the habit, of writing bright and cheerful letters. By the way. his son Sergt. TTan F. James, who is also a member of the firm, is with the P.I.Y.
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I ACTION FOR LIBEL J. LYONS & CO., Limited (Plaintiffs) V. LIPTON, Limited (Defendants). IN the HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE Mr. Justice Sankey, on September 8tJ\ 1914, granted an Interim Injunction restraining Lipt In Limited, their Agents and Servants, from speaking or publishing or writing and publishing any words to the effect or of the substance that J. Lyons & Co., Limited, or the Directorate thereof, is composed of Germans, and that by purchasing their commodities the public is assisting the enemies of Great Britain. J. LYONS & CO., Ltd. { His Majesty the King^f |j IS AN ALL-BRITISH COMPANY WITH ALL-BRITISH DIRECTORS, HAS 14,000 ALL-BRITISH SHAREHOLDERS, AND 160,000 ALL BRITISH SHOPKEEPERS SELLING LYONS' TEA Cadby Hall, Kensington, London, W. ) 1
AN OPEN LETTER
AN OPEN LETTER TO LLEWELYN WILLIAMS. ESQ.. K.C., M.P. Sir.—In your letter of Sept. 2 in the "Times" you declared that you have been "driven to the con- clusion that the ruling classes of Germany have FOR THE LAST TWO GENEBATION9 been hoping and preparing for this devastating war." You insinua- ted that men, like myself, who perceived this dia- bolical purpose for twenty years before you did, were jingoes." Your own eyes were opened apparently on August 8 last- You deolared Mr. Bridges' proposition that it is manifestly a war declared between Christ and the devil" to be "profoundly true." You now see that it has been the goal of "the ruling classes of Germany for two generations." Both state- mgnts, by the way. exhibit the proverbial exaggera- tion of the recent convert. How comes it that you have been so long blind to these two stupend- ous facts? How is it that you have done what you could to weaken our power to resist this atrlul purpose of the German ruling classes? Ir. 1906, you supported the reduction of the Naval Building programme from 9 millions to. 65 millions. In July, 2 1907. you (with 57 Liberals. against your own Government) voted for the reduction of the Naval Estimates" as a protest against the excessive amount to be spent by the Admiralty on naval con- struction." When you were doing your best to weaken the British Navy, the Germans were hurry- ing on their work. and their building programme was found to be six months' ahead of its appointed time. This "led to the panic speeches of Mr. Asquith and Sir Edward Grey in March, 1908. What you tell us in your "Times" letter has been the common-place knowledge of ordinary educated Englishmen for 20 years. That you have dis- covered. ONLY WITHIN THE LAST MONTH, the two- generation-old warlike purposes of Germany. is an amazing confession. That you should, on two occasions, have used your position in the House of Commons to weaken your country's power of resist- ance should now fill you with shame and keep you silent. My only child is serving his country in the Navy: a Service which you have persistently tried to weaken; a Service on which you now depend for security and comfort, as the poor are depending upon it for their bread. You can imagine my dis- gust when I read, your letter, acknowledging your past ignorance, recording your belated enlighten- ment—without one word of apology, without one word of regret for the damage you have done to the Navy on which so much depends, without one word of humble sorrow for having made the task of your protestors more difficult and more perilous by your confessed ignorance and mistaken parsi- mony. Your lips. after your terrible blunder, should at least be schooled to silence or to apology. You said at Carmarthen on Saturday that you did not stand on the platform "in a white sheet." The more shame to you. A manly frank expression of regret for your inexplicable want of knowledge, and for your "pacific" conduct in the House of Commons resulting from that want, would have helped to put you right with the public. OT.Tit MARIDrNKXSIS. <p>-
THE GOVERNMENT'S BETRAYAL
THE GOVERNMENT'S BETRAYAL DEPLORABLE BREACH. Mi Asquith's Bill suspending the operation of the Home Rule Bill and the Welsh Disestablishment Bill for twelve months or till the war is over—in other word., putting Home Rule on the Statute Book-was passed through all its stages in the House of Commons on Tuesday. A solemn and emphatic protest against the Govern- ment's flagrant breach of faith was made by Mr. Bonar Law. and the whole Uyionn-t party left the House rather than take any part in prolonging party differences at the present time. Tli;, patriotic action of the lniouit party em- phasised by Sir Edward Carson in a manifv: .J i.o the loyalists of Clster. in which he calls on them. de- spite "the unparalleled treachery and betrayal" of the Radical Government, to do their duty towards their country and the Empire. SIR E. CARSON S MANIFESTO. Sir Edward Carson on Tuesday night issued the 1 following manifesto to his followers in rlster:- TO THE LOYALISTS OF ULSTER. Hy an act of unparalleled treachery and betrayal the Radical Government, at the dictation of their Nationalist allies, have announced their intention of pasMiiir into law without discussing the Amend- ing Bill which they themselves introduced the detestable Home Rule Bill which we are pledged to resist at all costs. They are taking advantage of the situation created by the war. which threatens the very existence of the I nited Kingdom and the Empire, to inflict upon us this degradation and humiliation. The Government have thought it an opportune moment, when a great number of members of Parliament are serving their country and so many of our own people have nobly responded to Lord Kitchener's appeal, and when therefore we could not enter upon resistance without injuring and weakening of our country, to seek a party triumph without any regard to national interests. The infamy of such a proceeding will, I know, sink deeply into the heart of every loyal and patriotic man. and will. I am sure, act as a stimu- lus to the fight to the finish which we have covenanted to carry out. But I ask my followers in Ulster to remember that this is not the action of the nation, but of a despicable political faction, and our duty at the present moment is towards our country and the Empire. "Our 'country first" is and always has been our motto. We must, therefore, notwithstanding this indignity, 1-0 on with our preparations to assist our country. and str-iin every nerve to defeat its enemies. But you may rest, assured that we shall not slacken for a moment our efforts to be prepared when our country is out of danger to take such action as may be necessary to carry out our covenant to the end. I once more promise to go straight on with you in the fight. strengthened by the belief that Great Britain will never forgive the base treachery of the Government. wr will not have Home Rul-e-never EDWARD CARSON. September 15th, 1914.
LAUGHARNE NOTES
LAUGHARNE NOTES We heartily congratulate Mr. Ernest WTilliams, younger son of Mr. M. Williams. on his success in passing so creditably the Senior Central Welsh Board Examination at his first attempt. This is equivalent to Matriculation. Ernie. as he is familiarly known, has been a pupil of the Whitland Intermediate School, proceeding there from the Laugharn-V National School, where he passed through the complete course of elementary educa- tion. This. no doubt, materially assisted him in his higher studies, which have now been crowned with such signal success. Ernie is also a talented musician, having occupied the post of organist at St. Mary's Church. Whitland, for & considerable time. We wish him every success, firmly believing he has a bright future before him. "You'll find the crowd at the ba&e, lad. There's plenty of room at the top." Enthusiasm still prevails over the war. The good folks of Laugharne are still busy preparing articles of clothing for the wounded, and supplying the troops in Pembrokeshire with apples. vegetables, •etc.. which, no doubt, are much appreciated. Laugharne people were delighted to read the elo juent and stirring address of Mr. Herbert Eccle*. Broadway, which he delivered at Briton Ferrv on Saturday last, at a huge mass meeting which had Keen organised to stimulate r«Tuitine\ Briton Fprrv has a large number of Socialists, who have discouraged recruiting, and it was to these chiefly that the speaker addressed his remarks. He re- minded his hearers that the Socialists of Germany and France were at the front, but the Socialists of Briton Ferry said they were not going I to help their country. They had recently seen a message chalked up— "Send your sons to the front to be butchered. "But." added the speaker, "a rhor- sarfd times would I sooner see my sons die a glori- ous death on the battlefield., than remain cowards at home."
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—.-LLANGUNNOR
— LLANGUNNOR WKDDING.—A pretty wedding was solemnised at Philadelphia, i.iansunnor. on Wedtiesdav. the 2nd inst.. the contracting parties being Mr. Tom Evans. fand Miss M. A. Davies, Ty'rpound. The Rev. T. W. Morgan, pastor of the church, officiated. The bride, who was charmingly dressed in a dove coloured ^ostum". with hat to match, was given away. by her uncle. Mr. J. Thomas. Coedwalt<r Fawr. Llangendeirne. She was attended by her sister, Miss Nellie Davies. both wearin-r gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Owen Evans, brother of the bridegroom. The wedding break- fast WII- partaken of at the bride's home, where a good number of relatives and friends had met. Subsequently the young couple left for Aberyst- wyth. where the honeymoon is beinl- ppent.
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ranks turned round and faced in one direc- tion, each leader declaring that. the Empire should come first and Party .last; the.Prime Minister making the pledge that we have just quoted: Mr. Bonar Law announcing that the Opposition would march hand in hand with the Government Sir Edward Carson placing the Ulster rifles at the dis- posal of the Empire's needs: and, wonder of all wonders, Mr. John Redmond sweeping b aside the Home Rule controversy in one splendid sentence pledging the blood of all Irishmen in defence of the British Empire! A Foul Advantage. Those were splendid moments indeed, but it is a bitter thought that they are now splen- did only in memory. The pledges have been tossed aside: it is startling to find that the contemptuous scrap-of-paper policy has found its way into our own House of Com- mon*. The Prime Minister has broken his promise and repudiated this new "debt of. honour." He has actually taken advantage of the patriotism of the Opposition to inflict, injustice upon them. He has abused the loyal support given to the country by the Ulster Volunteers, by forcing on the Statute Book the unauthorised Bill which they were formed to resist and meanwhile the Amend- in o Bill which was to have accompanied the original and admittedly imperfect and un- just Bill on to the Statute Book, disappears into some dim and distant future. It is said that owing to the delay in the passing of the Home Rule Bill recruiting in the South and West of Ireland is at a standstill, and that as soon as the Bill is passed it will receive a great impetus. If this be true, Mr. Redmond also has broken his pledge and his brave words at that dramatic moment in the House of Commons are worse than mere harmless dust. Sir Edward Carson has kept his promise; Mr. Bonar Law's remains secure; Mr. Asquith knew that he could place absolute reliance upon these and lie was right. The Unionist party are- helpless; they could not possibly retract, because, as Mr. Bonar Law said, 11 our country comes first and nothing that the Government have done will change in any respect our actions with regard to them or to anything connected with the war. What Scrap of paper ? What a bitter contrast to what hap- pened in the House of Commons during the Boer War—during those black days which the "Times" rightly described as the blackest days our country had experienced since the Indian Mutiny—when members of tlie then Opposition actually shouted with enthusiasm at news of British reverses and stumped the country—so energetic and eloquent then, so silent now—preaching the iniquity of the British c^use! Does it not leact one to ask how much loyalty and patriotism this country would have received from the Opposition if the Unionist party were in power when this present war broke out ? In the face of what has happened this week in the House of Commons may we not with perfect justice ask to what extent is the belated sympathy and support of cer- tain Radicals due to the overwhelming weight of popular feeling, and how much is due to genuine patriotism, to real passionate devotion to King and Country? What kind of scrap of paper is it that will drive Mr. Asquith, the denouncer of infamous proposals to commit himself this infamous act? Our Member's Conversion. The meeting held at the Shire Hall on Saturday at the call of the Lord Lieutenant of the County to further the recruiting movement in the country was highly success- ful, and every one will congratulate the Lord Lieutenant upon it. Like many other meetings of its kind in the country it pro- vided a platform for all classes and creeds and it was only natural that everybody there should have shown proper enthusiasm. The speeches were excellent all round; some of "them were remarkable in the dis- closure they made of a complete and sudden change of view made by those who uttend them. It made one feel very thankful that at last everybody realises the immense risks we have run by parsimonious treatment cf our forces on land and sea. Unionists (and are glad to say they are accompanied by very many Liberals at this time) are crm"- pelled to be very thankful for small mercies in these days. They have to take from their political opponents every crumb that falls from the Government table, and the acquiescence of certain Radicals in the policy of this war is one of the crumbs. Even our own member of Parliament, Mr. Llewelyn William^ has at last conde- scended to endorse- that policy. The worst of it is that while we were waiting for his approval the country was standing in the gravest peril that it has ever known. We are sincerly glad at Mr. Williams' change of front, and we do not mean to be carping, but we may with perfect fairness be permitted to point out to his constituents the light which his belated confession throws upon his past work for his constitu- ency and his country. A correspondent writing in another column has raised this question in a very forcible way, and there is not much more that can be said. Mr. William's sudden conversion to war is, as we have already said, very welcome, and Unionists are no doubt duly thankful for it. His confession is really an amazing one. He has admitted through the medium of the "Times" that Germany has for the last two generations been hoping and preparing for this devastating war that Dr. Bridge's pro- position, that "it is manifestly a war declared between Christ and the Devil is profoundly true." This is Mr. Llewelyn Williams' frame of mind to-day, but what was it on August 3rd and during the years previous to that? He says that on August 3rd, he begged the Government to do all they could, consistent with honour to avoid war. As a matter of fact he did more than this. He rose in the House "with deep and profound feeling" t- dissociate himself" from the war policy. Even at that late hour he scoffed at the idea that this country stood in any danger from Germany. He insinuated that the Foreign Secretary suggested a certain conring i»i:y in order to arouse the passion of the members V of the House and the p'.ople outside. E en I then, he thought the sacrifice of life and treasure was too great a one. J las any- one," he asked, "ever thought of the terrible misery, wretchedness, and desolation which will ensue in this country if we go to war?" One would imagine from such a question that no one else but himself ever thought of it and that everybody who said yea to this was a blood-thirsty blockhead. Everybody of course had not only thought of the misery I and sacrifice which would be involved in the I war but fully and completely realised what it meant. Schoolboys' Know edge. Many of them not only real;.4e,t that but knew that what had arrived was l-he expected and inevitable. Why had not Mr. Llewelyn Williams realised it '( He is a man of high attainments and education, but not only was he ignorant of what thousands of intelligent men in this country were fully j aware of, but he gibed at those men and at their efforts to safeguard our Empire. Not only has he voted with the party who stood to cripple the Navy and Army, but lie labelled them with ridicule. Everyone re- members the label that he tried to attach to one great statesman, now dead, to whom we owe most of the present superb readiness of the great fleet which keeps watch and ward in the North Sea. Where would have been "wild Eryri's steeps" and the "smiling plains of Carmarthen to-day had the coun- try acted upon the judgment of the member for the Carmarthen Boroughs? Look for answer to Louvain. We have to thank Mr. Williams for his conversion, but it is thank- you for nothing. Mr. Williams knows to- day that Germany meant to have this war with Great Britain; so does every school- 00". One further remark may be permit- ted us, and that is that at the meeting re- ferred to it was a pity that Unionists were placed in the position of having to applaud such speeches as those of our member, who, at that very time, was engaged in making into law the Act that is to rob the Church and dismember Ireland, in the face of a solemn pledge given at a most solemn period in the history of the Empire that such should not be doneone of the most dastardly and shameful transactions that has ever blotted British political his- torv. Mr. Williams on August 7th de- clared his intention of endeavouring his utmost "to help to have a united party and a united nation behind the Govern- ment" Mr. Asquith is showing us how not to do it.