Llanelly Star

Quality The hrt Consideration ua 1 at D. MORRIS, M.P.S. Dispensing and Family Chemist, MARKET STREET (Near Vint's, LLANELLY. London and Colonial experience in first- class Pharmacies, and for four years Senior Pharmacist to a large firm of Chemists in South Africa. 4 All goods of the highest quality and lowest possible prices. Prescriptions carefully dispensed by D.M. personally. Tel. 116.

NOTES OF HE DAY From our London Correspondent. Is AN ASTOUNDING REPORT. f IP HE Irish American delegates who re- -L cently visited Ireland have issued an astounding report describing their im- pressions and experiences. Messrs, Walsh and Dunne are Americans of Irish blood who seem to have enjoyed the re- putation of being honest and capable men in the United States. Whatever their past reputations, they are bound to suffer from the notorious document to which 1 they have appended their names. Their report is a garbled, distorted, exaggerated report is a giii- b le d version of events; it paints a picture of Ireland that has no relation to reality in short, it is a mass of mis-statements conceived in malice and written with passion and prejudice.. THE OFFICIAL REPLY. MR, IACPHEItSON, the Chief Sec- retary for Ireland, himself a Home Ruler, has published an official reply to this outrageous document. Taking it statement bv s tatement, he uses such ex- pn'ssions as "grossly exaggerated, "al1- solutdy without foundation," "utterly devoid of truth," "absolutely untrue," "pure invention, "pure fabrication." etc., etc. The misfortune is that the farrago of lies and half-truths for which the American delegates made themselves j responsible had ;1 week's free run before the official contradiction was issued. "A lie cannot live" wrote Carlyle. Taking the long view that is true; but give a lie a start and Truth will be a long time catching it up, This mendacious report on Ireland cannot fail to have made a deep impression on American opinion, and there is no guarantee that Mr. Mac- pherson's crushing refutation will reach all those who read the lying original. The cause of Irish self-government is quite i strong enougii to stand Cn its own merits. It does not want to be bolstered up by grotesque and fanciful reports written by credulous and unveracious tourists. This precious report was deliberately meant to create anti-British prejudice in America. It is a reminder to our statesmen of the powerful reflex effect of the Irish ques- tion on our foreign policy. A discon- tented and disturbed Ireland seriously hampers the work of British statesmen abroad as well as at home. MR. FIEHER FOR WASH iNiCTON. IT is to be hoped that a. new British JL ambassador may scon he appointed to Washington. Now that Lord Reading has returned to this country on the con- clusion of his services as Special Com- missioner, the most important of all our -embassies is without a. head. This is a grave misfortune at a. time like the pre- sent when it was never more necessary to maintain the cordiality of Anglo-Ameri- can relations. A rumour is current that Mr. H. A. L. Fisher, Minister of Educa- tion, is to bo sent to Washington. That woilld he a wholly admira ble appoint- j ment. Mr. Fisher is one of the finest i scholars of our time; he is an advanced Liberal in his political views; he is a man of distinguished presence and an eloquent -speaker. All the.St are qualifications for Washington. The probabilities arc that he would make as great a reputation as "British Ambassador as did Lord Bryce, -tiiiother Mian of academic distinction. BEST TYPE OF AMBASSADOR. WITH iht' exception" of Lord Bryce our ambassadors at Washm?on have been mediocre personages, sprigs of the nobility cr Fm-eign Office favourites. On the contrary America has sent to London men cf culture and distinction like RusstU, LoAvoH, Choate, Whitelaw Reid, Page and Davis,—this last the present American ambassador. The custom of limiting the choice of ambassadors and Legation Ministers to the aristocratic and the wealthy is cut of harmony with these democratic days. Mr. Bryce is the only man of real eminence who has adorned our ambassadorial service in the past 20 years. and. he did not belong to the charmed P.O. circle but was brought in from the outside by that wise Liberal Leader, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman. For the rest, our foreign .ambassadors and ministers have bg: been a very 1111- distinguished lot. At one time all that was necessary in an ambassador were gentility, gracious, manners and wealth. That time has gone. The firso requisites now arc brains and industry. An am- bassador can no longer do his duty by giving good dinners and moving about as a %shionablo figure in glided salons. He must have eyes tor spo, brains to discern. capacity to report. Tn fact, he must be a man of finst-rate cnnncity. Mr. Lloyd George will do tMs r- ntrv a service by breaking once and fwith the old I pc-rnicioiis tradition-, the Foreign Offioo in the making of appointments to our 1 diplomatic staff.

No Railway Strike. MYNYDD MAWR TROUBLE SETTLED. The dispute on the Mynydd Maur Rail- way has been settled, and tho men have decided to resume work forthwith. The trouble arose out of the refusal of the Board of Trade to control the line, and notices were issued to the men by the Company to the effect that they were compelled to return to pre-war conditions which meant the abolition of the war bonus and the adoption of a ten hours working day. In consequence of this the men employed on 'the railway came out on strike on Saturday, and by their action ever 2,000 miners employed at the Great Mountain Collieries at Tumble have been thrown out of employment, the Mynydd Mawr line being the only railway feeding thoso collieries. The matter was reported to the annual general meeting of the National Union of Railwaymen (to which the men belong)., held at Plymouth, and they decided to give support to the workmen, and an in- timation was given to the Board of Trade that unless the matter was satisfactorily •settled furher action would be taken by tho railwaymen throughout the United Kingdom. The Mynydd Mawr men held a meeting at Llanellv at which Mr. A. J. Williams.. South Wales organiser of the National Union of Railwaymen, was-present. While the meeting was in progress n0iiifiention was received that a settlement l ad been reached between the Board of Trade and the Railway Company, which provides for the necessary financial assistance to meet the men's demands. The retsult of the settlement means that the n.en will be brought under the same conditions of employment as those on other railways, and will participate in "the recent national settlement. It is probable that on Monday work will be resumed in full at the affected collieries.

I Chemist' Protest THE SUPPLY OF DRESSINGS TO WORKS. At the meeting of the Carmarthenshire Insurance Committee on Saturday, a, communication was received from the Llaaselly and District Pharmacists Associ- ation, protesting against the present sys- tem of supplying dressings in bulk to works pnd akíng that it be discontinued. They contended that tho Act only con- templnted the supply of drugs and dress- ings to individuals and not collectively, I-vviiiist the method of payment was grossly unfair under the present tariff. The matter was referred to the Medical Benefit Committee. f

THE FIRST TRUTH. I To the Editor of the "Star." I Sir, The oftener we go to the vegetable world for our food supply, the oftener we go to the first and, therefore, to the cheapest source of supply. Science has affirmed the superiority of the foods of the orchard, the field and the garden, and experience has confirmed this con- tention in innumerable instances. The evidence of the Japanese, Irish and Scotch peasantry goes to show that strength and endurance can be well maintained without flesh-meat, which contains about 70 per cent, water and costs from one to two shillings per pound, whereas peas, beans, wheat, oats, barley, maize, cost only from 2d. to 4d. per pound, and contain not more than 10 to 15 per cent, of water. The water in flesh foods is always of a questionable quality, as it contains some-, thing of the waste and used-up tissue of the animal, whereas the water in grains, vegetables, fruit and nuts is the nectar of nature, distilled direct from the sun, the air and soil, and thus pure and whole- some. A great hindrance in the digestion4 of food is taking strong tea with it. Es- pecially is this the case with meat, which i* hardejis and renders practically im- pervious to the juices of the body; it is therefore a prolific parent of indigestion. I am, etc., I Trimsaran, T. E. DAVIES. June 18th, 1919.

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Football Finances. OVER £3,000 TAKEN AT STRADEY. I Remarkable figures showing the hig boom in Rughy football locally were sub- mitted at the annual-meeting of the Llan- elly Club bst night. There wa;s a crowded attendance at the Athenaeum IIa n and the retiring treasurer, Mr. Jackson, was able to make the pleasing announcement that not only had the debt of £ 1,000 boon cleared off but there was a sum of -6213 in hand with which to start next season. The receipts were:— Field £2401 14 6 j Grand Stt-nd 681 14 5 Total E3083 8 11 Appointment of Officials. To the regret of all present, Mr. T. R. Mills, chairman of the committee, an- nounced that he was not seeking rc-elec- tion. There were nine nominations for the nine places on the committee so that a vote was not necessary. The new com- mittee will consist of Messrs. A. J. Staoey, D. Williams, Llew. P. Hughes, Oswald Morgan. E. Rowlands, Bob Edwards, W. Williams, and E. Roberts, and D. Edwards. The players have appointed D. Hiddlc- stone as captain for the ensuing season. Mr. I). Pearson was appointed presi- dent, and the following we^e added to the list of vice-presidents:—Dr. Geo. Davies, Dr. John, J. Jackson, J. D. Prvthereh, W. L. D?vies. Tom Morris, Capt. D. H. Thomas, Capt. Hnlwrt John, Lieut. W. i B?ck?ey. Lawrence Evans, W. Davies j (.solicitor), W. J. Thomas ("Fishguard") John Thomas, Dr. Dick, Tom -Morgan, i Felinfoel. Mr. Jos. Holmes was adtjed to the list of patrons, and Capt. Clarke of the New Zealand team and Mr. T. R. Mills were appointed lifo members. There was a contest for the treasurer- si lip, Mr. Llew P. Hughes with IS4 votes being appointed, Mr. Ewart Hughes securing 140 votes. Mr. Bailey was ap- painted secretary. It was announced that matches for next season had been arranged with Swansea 1 (4), Neath, Abertillery, Bridgend, Pill Harriers, Pontvpool, London Welsh. Pcnartn, Loudon Trish, R.A.F., United Services and Cardiff. A Ycicc What about Xewport ? Mr. liailey We did not approach New- port. The Secretary reported that 17 matches ?'?rep?tyod?n'?s<?"M,13 being won, 3 lost, and 1 drawn points for 165, against 71. The scores consisted cf 9 goals. 4 dropped goals, 4 penalty and 27 tries. A. Jenkins was top scorer with 10 tries. Chairman's Review. An interesting review of the position of the club was given by Mr. Mills who re- ferred with pride to the splendid response made by the Rugby players when the call for men came in 1914. Without waiting, for conscription, they rushed into the breach, although most of them were in protected trades and might have "stayed at heme at ease." The New Deck Stars actually enlisted en bloc (applause). He did not blow the trumpet on behalf of his colleagues on the committee. The committee had been criticised, but even if they got a committee lrom Leaven, it would be subject to the same sort oi thing. Most of the members of the com- mittee/joined when there was a debt of i:1,000 hanging over the club. This was largely accounted for by the costs of a libel action which the committee entered into to protect the players against foul aspersions (cheers). Another big item was the changing t:) a new ground at Stradey which meant an expense of R400. Then came the war putting an end to all football. He would never be able to suffi- ciently thank the New Zealanders who, after the armistice, offered to play at Stradey. That was the beginning of a new era in the history of the club, and to-day the debt had been wiped off (ap- plause). The committee had bought ft solid silver cup for competition among the junior teams, and the sanction of the Welsh Union had been obtained for the presentation of medals to the members of last season' s team. The Chairman proceeded to pay a glow- ing tribute to the Squire of Stradev who had been most generous in his treatment of the club. The lease of Stradev Park expired, but Mr. Lewis had renewed it on very favourable terms (cheers). The Squire had said that as long as there was Rugby Club in Llanelly, Stradev would ho at its disposal. When war broke out !H'V were faced with a serious difficulty, as the club was liable for the rent of the ground. Mr. Lewis, however, had not barged them a penny (renewed cheers). '"hanks were also due to Mr. Pearson who "ariie to the rescue at the beginning of 1:1St season hy providing labour free of •barge for putting tbe ground and stand n -orno'\ Tn c. nclud;ng, Mr. Mills said '1 -t h" we? retiring from the com- mittee. A • Member: Ts it not possible fcr you to re-covsid^r th^ matter ? Tho Chairman: I am sorry it is not.

IN MEMORIAM. Tn loving and undying memory of our beloved son, John Griffiths (''Johnny"), who fell asleep on June loth, 1918, aged 27 years. Ever remembered by his sorrowintr parents. In loving memory of our dear brother. Jack, beloved son of Catherine and Daniel Griffiths, who fell asleep in the Lord on June 16th, 1918. And with the morn those angel faces smile Which we have loved long since and lost awhile. Fondly remembered hy his Brothers and Sisters.

The appointment of director of the Pembrev Farm Colony has been given to Capt. Grant, agricultural organiser for Pembrokeshire. Tho county has been under his organisation for ten years, but ho has been four years absent on military service. Scientific methods of agriculture have been fostered widely, mainly through his ever-ready advice to farmers, small- holders, and gardeners.

Llanelly Gaslight Co. THE DIRECTORS of the Llanelly Gas- light Company beg to give notice, to the Gas Consumers that after the read- ings of the Gas Meters for the Quarter ending June, 1919, the price charged for Gas will be increased FOURPENCE per thousand cubic feet to all ordinary Con- sumers. AIlSlct Meters will be readjusted so as to allow the cubic foot per Id. less. The Directors regret to have to make the above announcement of increased price, which has been brought about by I a condition of affairs over which they have no control, namely, the further large in creases in wages, price of raw materials; and other items in the cost of production. By Order of the Directors, H. BARKER, Secretrv. June 13th, 1919. FOR SALr,, Houses in Zion row, Mill Lane, and Island Place. Apply, 64, Alban road. WANTED, young Lady Assistant. Ap- » t>1^| Silverstone, 2, Cow ell street. T OST, last Saturday morning, white wire-haired Puppy. Will finder re- turn same to W. S. Lewis, 41, Mount Pleasant. Llinellv. Detainer prosecuted. FOR SALE, 6 working Ferretts. Ap- JL ply Star Office. 1^1 OUR WHITE Wyandotte Hens and J- Cockerel: 12 months good laying 18, Forge sti- ,t i n; 7C2 1;? s.- T row, Lbnelly. FOR SALE, well-made Dressing Chest, Marble Ten wash-stand, and Hall- stand. No deal. rs. Apply, E.H., Star 1 Office.

Mr. Brazeli's Concert I Mr. Brazell has reason to congratulate himself on the remarka ble success of his concert, but there is even more reason why Llanelly should he grateful to him for organizing such a glorious feast of music It is but seldom that provincial audiences have the opportunity of appre- ciating a first-class programme produced by first-class artistes. This, however, was the good fortune of the great gather- ing which filled the Market Hall in every part on Tuesday evening. There is no need of making invidious comparisons. Suffice it to say that by general consent, Tuesday's concert will take a premier place in Llanelly'is musical annals. First and foremost, the wonderful violin solos of Mr. Albert Samnions call for notice. This was tho master's first visit to the Principality, and it was reserved for a Llanelly audience to extend to him a I real Welsh welcome. Mr. Samnion's was ir. magnificent form and his varied selec- tions were a vheer delight, all of them being enthusiastically encored. A great reception was also accorded Madame Laura Evans Williams—a bird-like soprano who will be remembered as the leading figure in the production of J'King Ola." by the Zicn Choral Society some years ago. Her renderings of "How sleep the brave" and "Happy Song," will not scon he forgotten. Miss Astra Des- mond is the fortunate possessor of a noble contralto voice which was heard to the greatest advantage in "Sea Wrack" and "Softly awakes my, heart." Mr. Tom Thomas, only recently demobilized after doing his duty in the trenches, gave amongst other notable items, a most dramatic rendering of 'Sound an Alarm,' and there is nothing but praise, too, for the brilliant pianoforte solos and the sympathetic actonipaniments of Miss Auriol Jones. Last, but by no means least, came Mr. Brazell who displayed all his consummate skill as an artiste in the Pagliacei

I Regatta in August. | 0 AX OLD ? fXTFRE REYiVUD. j I- ()!,T -) 1 7 I -i IE p I I- N I 1 D  It wiii be learned with satisfaction that I arrangements arc being made for reviving the Burry Port Regatta and that it will be held this year as usual, on August j Bank Holiday. The committee has an energetic chairman in the person of 2\1r. Wm. Evans, auctioneer, and with Mr. W. j Yaughan Jones as secretary, and Mr. T. Parry a.s treasurer, success is assured, j As most of the public are aware, the holding of the Regatta was suspended j during the war, the committee feeling that war charities deserved the undivided I support of all. Now that happier cifcum- [ stances have come about, there is no reason why this popular event should not I be resuscitated. The "Peace Regatta" will be the 33rd of the series. A full programme of acquatic events is being arranged as well as timbering competi- tions, etc. Further particulars will ap- pear later on.

———————— I STATION MASTER'S PROMOTtON. 1 Mr. R. J. Fortune, stationmaster of Pembrey and Burry Port, has been ap- pointed stationmaster at Landore, the vacancy having been caused by the re- moval of Mr. Ben Davies to Neath. Mr. Fortune, who came from Cardigan, has been at Pembrey fcr nine years, during which there have been important develop- ments in the neighbourhood, large muni- tion y?rks having been built there. Mr. ticn k- had the entire charge of the 1' (,i, t I it?o, working of traffic. Prior to the war Pem- brey Burrows had become the training ground for the heavy artillery, and the embarking and disembarkin9 of the thousands of horses and heavy guns was by no means an easy task. During that period there was not a single mishap.

ALLIED ENClNEERINC TRADES. A MEETING of the above Trades will he held at the. Athenaeum Hall next MONDAY EVENING, the 23rd inst.. at 7 p.m., to which the workmen who object to paying Income Tax on the present abatement, are invited to attend. j

WEDDINC BELLS. The marriage took place quietly at Marylehone Church, London, on Saturday last, June 14th of Mr. S. O. Williams, son of Mrs. Williams, Llwynderw, Clifton Terrace, Llanelly, and Bsmee, daughter of W&. Cail, J.P., of Newcastle on Tyne. The bridegroom had as best man Mr. Norman Ingledew of Cardiff, brother-in- law of the bride. Amongst the guests was Mrs. J. H. Williams, of Brynglas. Alban Road, sister of the bridegroom. #

J. JONE:, oc dON, 1 up-to-daU- I Ladies and Centlemen's Tailors. I Smart selection of materials in the l Latest Shades and patterns for Spring and Summer wear. LadiSS' j Costumes a Speciality. All work, done on the premises under per- sonal supervision. I Note Address:- Greenfield Buildings, ] LLANELLY. Phone 277. {

HICH WATER AT LLANELLY. I I (The times given helv have the extra II hour added). To-day: 12.21 p.m. Sunday: 12.51 a.m.; 1.23 p.m. Monday: 1.58 a.m.; 2.38 p.m. Tuesday: 3.13 a.m.; 3.51 p.m. Wednesday: 4.28 a.m.; 5.2 p.m. Thursday: 5.33 a.m.; 6.2 p.m. Friday: G.30 a.m.; (5.51 p.m.

Public Hall and Library I LLANELLY'S WAR MEMORIAL. I This was the resolution unanimously adopted at a fairly repre.tentative meet- ing held last night at the Town Hall, with the Mayor (Councillor Dan Wil- liams, J.P.) in the chair. That a fitting memorial to the heroic, sons cf Llanelly who have fal- len during the war will, be tLe erec- tion of a, Public Hall together with, if possible, a Public Lihi \ry, and that a committee he formed to ascertain from the employers and workmen's committees, tradesmen's association. and others, what they are prepared tc subscribe, and if the responso is not favourable that another public meeting be called to consider what form the memorial shall take within the monies available." In submitting the resolution, the Mayor said there was a general feeling in favour of marking, for all time the town's appre- ciation of the gallant lads who had laid down their lives for their country. Sev- eral suggestions had been made but that which found most favour was the erection cf o Public Hall and a Library. If that were adopted, the Carnegie Trustees could be approached in regard tovlheir offc. of £ >>,000 lor a Library "building, with the suggestion that the Library would be located on the ground flooi- '-i-id the pub- lic ha 11 a bove. In order to carry out this project and erect a building that would be worthy the town, it would be necessary to spend between £ 20,000 and £ 30,000. To secure that sum the ce-oporation of employers and employed must be forth- coming and with that assured, he did not think there Would he any difficulty about raising a handsome sum. tie was quite prenared to call, a meeting of local em- ployers to see;\vhat they would be pre- pared to do but there must he no divi- sion of opinion on this matter. To be successful there must he absolute unani- mity (hear, hear). The resolution was seconded by Mr. Jack Morris, .secretary of the D.D.S. and S. Soeiet' who added the reservation, however, that rooms in the proposed building should be made available for his j society. He elainifd that tno men who had fought for us had every right to ask for this. The Mayor: I can assume Mr. Morris that this request will receive sympathetic consideration. Mr. Dolling suggested that something should lIe done for the rising generation. There wRsgrcnt need for playing fields for the. children who now had to play their games in the gutters. Mr. R. J. Edmunds put in a powerful plea for swimming baths. This was one of the most urgent needs of the time. Dr. Francis. M.O.H., spoke in favour of an extension of the Hospital which was sorely needed. The present hospital was utterly inadequate for the needs of Llan- elly. He suggested a £ 16,000 scheme which would be a great boon, and would i enable the hospital to do on the medical side what it was now doing rn the sur- gical side. Mr. Tom Har ries said that the best way to spend any money raised would be to devote it for the benefit of the widows and children of those who had fallen in the war. Atv -it* T T i • Hr. 'J..Jl'l!hll!S aJU coalt tnv ,.JlJIJ Welsh had discussed this matter at their last meeting. They felt strongly that the fund should he distributed among the families of the fallen. Bricks and mor- tar would not help them. There were plenty of war monuments in France and Gallipoli in the shape of soldiers graves. I Let us today do our duty to those brave mn who had fallen, by hiking after i their families in need. Capt. D. H. Thomas spoke in the same strain and argued that war or no war. a public hall would have to be built in the town. He did not think it was fair to utilize any money now raised on any I building. We had a sacred duty towards those who had stood between us and the enemy. Let the money be invested in the names cf trustees and the income devoted to the widows and children. The Mayor said that he had every sympathy with the view of Capt. Thomas but he did not believe that the welfare of the widows and children should be left I to charity. The Government should be compelled to do their duty towards the dependants of our brave heroes (applause) After further discussion, the resolution j was adopted. t

MESSRS. PUDDY and CO., 22, Cowell street, have a vacancy for a smart voung Lady, ahout 15, to learn the Drapery trade; IVelsh speaking. Apply, personally. NATIONS ? O?.?T'??" t. t'l" -.f' ¡ n'L? ¡,

Vo Bonfires or Fireworks I I. PEACE CELEBRATIONS AT. I LLANELLY. At last night's town's meeting, a rc- | commendation was brought forward by the Mayor on behalf of the Corpration as to the programme for peace celebrations in Llanelly. His Worship said that the Corporation felt that it would be inad- visable to spend large sums of money on bonfires or fireworks. They recommended that a tea should be given to the old age pensioners as well as the children of the fallen. It was also suggested that thanks- giving services be held and that teas be given in the various Sunday Schools. It was our duty in the celebrations to think of the poor people and do something for them (applause). Mr. Harries: Is it right to celebrate pence when so many of cur comrades arc fighting in Russia. ? The Mayor: No date has been fixed fcr the celebrations. I am afraid we cannot expect universal peace in the world for seme time, but we certainly have cause for thanksgiving in this country that we had come out of the terrible conflict so well (cheers). lie hoped all our boys would soon be home from Russia and everywhere else, but he would be sorry to see the Government of this country car- ried on as was the case in Russia to-day. Conn. Frank Rees did not think the re- solution went far enough. He suggested that war savings certificates should also be presented. The Mayor accepted this proposal. Mr. Harries: Will you give a guaran- tee that there shall be no celebrations until the hmo, an- home from Russia ? The Mayor: We have every sympathy with the boys in Russia and everywhere in-itb t!ie 1)()v,; I,, -Ifr. J, toi li(,,ii -tily -s -til)poi- tA,, d tho resolution-from the Corporation, and was glad to see that some thought was to be given to the widows and children. Y NY little had hitherto been done for tlMni. Sympathy was cheap, hut they ,comd. not live on sympathy. They wanted not sympathy. T l icv ix- ,Iiitot l After further discussion the proposals of the Corporation were adopted unain- molisly.