The Aberdare Leader

CLAiftORCAN COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF No. 3 WARD j LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I beg to tender my thanks to the electors of the above Ward for returning me un- opposed. It is a pleasure to me to know that my services have been appreciated. In the future I will faithfully watch over your interests as I have done in the past. Again thanking you, I remain, yours faithfully, Hirwain. J. W. EVANS. Mar. 2nd, 1904.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. LLWYDCOED WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I beg to tender my most sincere thanks to you as electors, for your confidence and support in returning me unopposed once again as your member. I have, to the best of my ability, in the past, watched over your interests, and I hereby pledge myself to do likewise in the future. Tendering you again my sincere thanks, I remain, yours faithfully, BEES LLEWELLYN. Bwllfa House, Cwmdare, Aberdare. Mar. 2nd, 1904.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNDIL. TO THE ELECTORS OF BLAEN- GWAWR, OR No. 4 WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, The period for which I have been elected to represent you having expired, I beg to offer myself for re-election. I have had the honour to represent you for the past twelve years, and during that time have been most assiduous in my duties as a Councillor, at- tending with regularity not only the meetings of the Council,/but I have also attended most faithfully the various committees upon which I have been placed. I have always endea- voured to study the interests of the rate- payers, and especially those of this impor- tant centre. I have always supported all progressive movements in the county. It is not for me to enumerate them. Inasmuch as the Press so fully reports our doings, they are doubtless well known to you. If you will favour me with a renewal of your con- fidence, I shall strive to act in the future a* I have done in the past. Soliciting a renewal of your support, I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours sincerely, JOHN HOWELL.

CIAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION Monday, Mar. 7, 1904. TO THE ELECTORS OF BLAEN- GWAWR WARD, ABERAMAN. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— On the 7th March each elector will be called upon to vote for the election of a member to represent the Blaengwawr Ward on the County Council. I am a candidate for the seat, and respectfully ask for your support. The duties of the Council are important, and during the last six months have been considerably increased by the education work being taken over by that body. As an educationist, I am in favour of (1) an effec- tive public control of all schools receiving rate aid (2) All new elementary schools to be provided by local authority (3) Non. sectarian majority on the Education Com- mittee (4) The abolition of sectarian tests for teachers; (5) The safeguarding of secon- dary schools under the management of local authority from the intrusion of sectarian claims; (6) The national system of unsec- tarian education under complete public con- trol. Also that our local technical classes should have the attention of all teachers provided for the work by the County Council, viz.: Mining, Drawing, Music, Cookery, Physical Instruction, &c. Also that diplomas should be granted at our Universities to students not having the necessary financial means to qualify them for degrees. As an engineer and architect, I venture to think that my experience would be of value in guiding me when engineering matters (which I may say are important and costly in County work) would be brought before the Council. The road, side paths and pave- ments between Aberaman and Aberdare (which I think is as important a road as there is in the County) should have imme- diate attention and not be any longer ignored, and any differences there may be between the County and District Councils should be at once cleared up for the benefit of the public. ] The numerous committees and sub-corn- j mittees which transact the County business, viz.: Education, Technical, Local Govern- < ment, Finance, Roads and Bridges, Sanitation j Standing Joint, Asylum, &c., require to-day, each member's regular and careful atten- dance for the necessary progress consistent with economy of rates. If elected I will give a public account of < my stewardship periodically. < Thanking you in anticipation, I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, GWILYM A. TREHARNE. 20 Belmont Villas, Aberaman. P.S.—If elected I will seek no other pub- lic honour-one man, one council.

MERTHYR 1YDFIL UNION. THE GUARDIANS desire TENDERS JL for the supply to the WORKHOUSE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, and the SCHOOLS, ABER- DARE of Sides of Beef and Legscut close to the rump. Joints for Officers. Mutton, Pork, and Australian Meat. Bacon (Stretford and Cumberland cut). Bread, Flour (Leathertie), Oatmeal (Scotch). Groceries, Vegetables, and Coal. OUT-DOOR SUPPLIES AT MERTHYR, DOWLAIS, HIRWAIN, AND ABERDARE. Beef and Mutton-best quality. Foreign Meat must NOT be tendered for. The above Tenders to be for Six Months only, viz., trom the 26th MARCH, 1904, to 30th SEPTEMBER, 1904 (both inclusive). Tenders are also desired for Milk, Straw, Earthenware. Books. Printing, and Stationery. Haircutting and Shaving. Drugs. Oils and Paints. Haulage. Coffins and Funerals. Horsing the Ambulance. Drapery, Boots. Nuises' Out-door Uniforms. Suits (Men's and Boys'). Materials for Tailoring, and Materials for Shoemaking. These Tenders are to be for Twelve Months, viz., from MARCH 26th, 1904, to MARCH 31st, 1905 (both inclusive). Samples of Drapery may be seen on application to the Master at the Workhcuse and School, and of Books and Stationery on application to the Master at the Workhouse. Payments quarterly, but Butchers and Grocers may draw on account once in the middle of the quarter. Printed Forms of Tender, which alone can be received, and which contain the Conditions of Contract, may be obtained, together with envelopes, in which the same must be returned, on application to the Master at the Workhouse or the Superintendent at the Aberdare Training School, who will furnish all other particulars. Goods not in the above list can be seen in the Forms of Tender. Tenders, with samples (where practicable), to be sent in on or before SATURDAY, 19th March, 1904, those for the Aberdare School on the Blue Forms, and for the Workhouse on the White Forms. The Guardians do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender, and reserve to themselves the right of accepting the whole or any portion of any Tender as they may think fit to select. Tenders, unless received by Saturday, 19th .March. 1904, at 10 a.m., will not be opened. By order, FRANK T. JAMES, Clerk. 134, High-street, Merthyr, 27th February, 1904. NOTICE. To the members of Tunnel Pit Auxili- ary Fund held at the Roberts Arms, Aberdare, At a special General Meeting held on Saturday, the 27th of February, 1904, it ivas resolved that (1) That the above fund should be dissolved from above date. (2) All members in arrears with their contributions shall have an opportunity of paying up next Saturday, the 5th of March, 1904. (3) That a committee con- ..sisting of the Chairman of meeting with seven other members and the secretaries, shall. see to the distribution of the soq iety's funds. DD. WILLIAMS, Chairman. JOHN WATKINS,) JOHJI J. JONES,J Secs- ABERDARE RUGBY F.C. Grand Rugby Matches. AT THE NEW ATHLETIC GROUNDS, YNYS MEADOW, ABERDARE. Whitchurch v. Aberdare On Saturday, March 5th, 1904. Grand League Match 0 Treorchy v. Aberdare On lmwtonday, arc 7th, 1904. Kick-off both days at 4.30 p.m. Admission, 6d; Stand, 6d extra. ABERDARE LIBERAL CLUB One of the series of FEE LECTURES B For the People Will be given at the Club Reading Room NEXT SATURDAY, MARCH 5, BY EV. d. NI. JOPES, B.A. Subject:— Libepal and Labour." To commence at 8 p.m. tI WE'RE READY To astonish you with a clothing offer. "Easy Terms" usually mean high charges and weekly payments. Ours are Easy Terms-easy enough for you to evade the worry and inconvenience .of Weekly payments. You send us a Postcard and we'll send you Postage Paid, Patterns of New Season's materials. Our offer OUGHT to astonish you—we're ready to make you Suit OP Overcoat to measure for 13/6 and no extras either. We have our reasons—we're suiting thou- sands, if YOU wish to take advantage of the offer then write to-day, now in fact. Plates, nnplex measure forms, tape, etc., sent along with patterns. We have no agents. IUBBS, frowned Advertising Tailors, Dewsbury, Yorks. Reference: Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank. Wm. Usher & Co., I FINANCIERS, 14, Commercial street, Aberdare. No Fees. LENT. Attendance on Tuesdays and Fridays, from i to 7 p.m. or write to Head Office: 14, PICTON PLACE, SWANSEA. Alexandra's on HIPPODROME n rPU u qu t Mountain Ash. Managing Director. Mr D. TAYLOR 0 Open every evening with a premier com- pany of equestrian and variety artistes. -:0:- Monday, Mar. 7, 1904 And during the week. Special engagement at enormous expense of ALVANTE, Monarch of the slanting wire, Starring engagement of MONS. CICERO, on the Flying Trapeze. 0 Pleasing engagement of FLORA STICKALLS on the Flying Rings, assisted by GEAN, the King of Fools. Also a host of STARS OF THE FIRST MAGNITUDE Time & Prices as usual. The finest company out of London. WANTED. AN Errand Boy. A good opportunity to learn.the trade of Tinsmith. Apply, Morgan and Manley, Market-street, Aber- dare. BUYER for 2 well-fed country Pigs (sal- ters) from 10 to 11 score. Apply, R. H. Miles, Butcher, Aberdare. AT ONCE, Two respectable Boys—full time. Apply—Messrs W. H. Smith and Son, G.W.R. Station, Aberdare. ORGANIST and Choirmaster for St. Winifred's Church, Trecynon. Par- ticulars on application to the Vicar, St. Fagan's, Aberdare. HOUSE WANTED. WANTED to buy a Cottage in Aber- T V dare. Lowest price.—Particulars to Speculator, LEADER Office. — WANTED.—A House in Aberdare (two in family), rent not to exceed £ 25 a year. Apply, H." LEADER Office. TO LET. GREAT Western Inn, Robertstown. Ap- ply—George Brewery, Aberdare. -JII MISCELLANEOUS. SEEING is believing.—Have you seen the Special Show in Compton House's windows on Friday nights ? If not, why not ? FOR SALE. TWO HOUSES. FOR SALE by private treaty, two houses situate in Oak-street, Aberdare, in good repair, always tenanted. For full par- ticulars apply to Mr Tom W. Griffiths, Solicitor, 2, Cardiff-street, Aberdare. C A VIES Abyssinians (Guinea Pigs), prize strain, for sale at Fairview, Llewellyn-street, Trecynon, Aberdare. COMPLETE Outfit of Baby's long c clothes, exceptional value, carriage paid, 21/ better quality, 31/6. Morgan & Francis, Pontlottyn Shop, Abertillery. n wu IMPORTANT NOTICE. B Ap%h, waft B JOBBING now executed at the "leader" Works Market Street, Aberdare.

To our Co i,res pon dents. A correspondent wishes to know whether the Aberdare Free Church Council is dead, and if so, has the funeral taken place? Will any undertaker undertake to inform him ? RATIONALIST.—You would oblige us by writing in a simpler and clearer diction and with more regard to the soul of wit.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1904. The industrial prophets in South Wales who prophesy evil, are no means few in number, and their predictions is by no means cheerful reading. From a reprint of an article which appeared in the Iron and Coal Trades Review sent to us, we cull the following:— There is no doubt that the quality of the coal raised in other countries is improving, and if the South Wales colliers continue to send up dirty coal as they do now, without a word of remonstrance from their leaders, although the complaints from the owners- are numerous, the quantities of the foreign and South Wales coal will soon approximate closely. The cost of production will then become more and more a question of impor- tance, and a revision of colliers' earnings will be imperative. Reducing to an English equivalent the money of other European countries, it will be found that in Germany overmen and officials at collieries receive but little more than 20s. per week for a longer number of hours than are worked in this country. The writer maintains that foreign coal becomes every year a stronger competitor to South Wales coal, and that something must be done to meet the situation. It is evident that the" something" the writer suggests is the levelling down of the wages- here to the Continental rate. Whether the situation is as gloomy as he wishes us to believe, or whether his policy is a diplo- matic ruse exercised with the view of pre- paring the Welsh colliers for a claim for re- duction on the ground of trade depression, we do not pretend to know. But is it a fact that the Welsh colliers fill dirtier coal than they used to fill ? This is a question that the miners' leaders should pay serious attention to.

Election Intelligence. .Our Mountain Ash correspondent writes: In an interview I had with Mr Tidman I learnt that both he and his committee were surprised that there should be any need cf a contest in the Darran Las Ward, the. interests of the Nonconformist Education Committee, whose nominee is Mr Tidman, and the workmen being identical. Mr Tidman stated that being a minister in the town and coming in contact daily with the workmgmen, his vote and sympathy would certainly be to the advantage of the working classess. Why," he said, "I am a working man myself. Furthermore, at a united con- ference of the Workmen's Electoral Coun- cil and the Nonconformist Education Com- mittee held last year, the Council repeatedly assured us that their aim was to get one man in in each ward. On that under- standing the Nonconformist Education Committee felt that in choosing a candidate for this ward, there would be no possibility of clashing, because of the successful return of their candidate last year, and their desired representation being effected." In con- clusion, Mr Tidman said, "I hope that some understanding will be arrived at, else this suicidal policy may mean the loss of the seat." 000 In two Wards only out of the seven in the Aberdare Valley, will there be contests. in the County Council Election In the Gadlys Ward Mr Parker and Mr Griffith George are making a very determined fight. Meetings will be held in support of both this week. 000 In the Blaengwawr Ward, Mr Treharne has already held two meetings and to-night, (Thursday) another will be held at Bryn Sion Vestry, Cwmbach. Mr John Howell commences his campaign this evening at Saron Hall, Aberaman. To-morrow (Friday) evening, a meeting in support of Mr Howell will be held at Bryn Sion, Cwmbach, and. on Saturday evening at 5 o'clock, at Ynys" lwyd Vestry. 000 With reference to the District Council Election, it is uncertaiu how many Wards will be contested. In No. 4 Ward the Trades Council have nominated two can- didates, which of course make a contest, inevitable. In No. 3 Ward, Mr R. H. Miles has consented to stand in response to the request of some progressive young men in the town. Other candidates for the Ward are Mr Stephen Lloyd, Mr F. E. Stansfield,, and the retiring member, Mr Edward Morgan. 000 Mr E. M. Hann will not seek re-election for the Guardians, but is going to make a- strenuous fight for the District, should he be opposed. 000 The following resolution was passed by the Aberdare Branch of the Railwaymen's- Amalgamated Association, at their last meeting That we heartily support the candidature of Mr Evan Parker, and pledge ourselves to do all in our power to secure his election on the County Council." 000 A meeting to support the candidature of Mr F. E. Stansfield was held at the Black. Diamond Coffee Tavern on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance.. Mr Stansfield spoke at some length. He offered to withdraw if the Trades Council substituted Mr John Davies, Aberamar, or- Mr J. Bruton, for Mr Stephen Lloyd. Mr Bruton and others spoke.