The Aberdare Leader

FOOTBALL NOTES. BY "SPECTATOR." Association. Aberdare v LIanbradach. The above South Wales League engagement took place on Saturday at Llanbradach before a poor crowd. The Darians were without Archie Davies, their left back, and Sammy Parker was again called upon to fill up the gap, Shenton, Wedlock and Billy Read made up the middle line. The 'Bradach attack was further strengthened by the inclusion of Billy Williams, better known as Fairoak, a once prominent figure in the now defunct Porth Club. Referee, Mr T. Owen, Cardiff. -0- The Darians commenced operations, and displayed good combination early in the game. For a foul inside the penalty area Llanbradach were penalized, but Harry Roberts' shot went astray. Play was taken to the other end, where Seaward got a nasty smack in the eye, which necessitated his leaving the field. Shenton went between the sticks—rather an unusual experience for the Dare trainer. Harry Roberts was the first to score, making no mistake as to which direction the nets lay on the occasion, Bob Jones having no earthly chance to clear. The Dare outside lefJ repeated this performance a few minutes later, and Grant followed with the third goal amid great excitement. Three goals within the small space of ten minutes did not look well for the home team, but they played up with renewed vigour, and Griff, Williams, heading a rush, placed the visiting goal in danger where Shenton was beaten with a good shot. The homesters again pressed, and Sammy," through some infringement, was penalized Griff. Williams took the kick and beat G.N." for the second time. Half-time, score. Aberdare, 3 goals; Llanbradach, 2 goals. -0- The second portion was far more exciting than the first. Both ends were visited in rapid succession, and both goals had many miraculous escapes. Bob Jones saved in his usual brilliant style. Aberdare were -again awarded a penalty, and Ingham taking the kick placed out of reach of Jones, with a lead of 4 goals to 2, the Darians slackened up, and thus let in the home forwards, who were not slow in takihg advantage of their chance. Griff. Williams beat Shenton for the third time. Final score, Aberdare, 4 goals Llinbradach, 3 goals. -0- The play of the Llanbradach eleven has undergone a remarkable change in the last few weeks. Their dashing forward play and the equally strong defensive tactics of the backs goes to show that whoever manages to conquer them on their own ground will have to bring all their energies into force. Dick Parry and Picken (both old Porth defenders) have lost none of their old skill as their form on Saturday proved. Griff. Williams in the centre was a tower of strength, his many clever dribbles causing the Dare backs much anxiety. -0- The Dare backs Parker and Golding were very safe. Wedlock as usual was the best of the half back line, while Roberts, McKiernan, Ingham and Llew Grant played splendidly in the front line. -0- Great disappointment was felt on Thurs- day last when it became known that the match v Cardiff University would not take place. The Varsity men wired up to say they did not think the ground would be fit after the recent heavy falls of snow, and a wire from the "home secretary" to the effect that the ground was playable did not alter the decision of the Cardiffians, who are seemingly rather timid of playing in snow. However, a good practice game was indulged in, in which Rees James and Tom Price were seen to great advantage. -0- Several members of the team were con- spicuous by their absence. What is the reason of this ? Even their brilliant ex- ploits this season can be improved upon with a little practice. -0- The Rugby mid-weekers were to have 11 journeyed to Abersychan, but through the failure of the players to turn up the match was abandoned. —o— On Thursday (to-day) Pontypridd are expected at the Athletic enclosure, when they will have to put all their energies into force if they desire to win. -0- The premier organization were to have met Tredegar at the Ynys, but the Mon- mouthshire men failed to raise a team. These failures of teams to turn up are getting rather monotonous in the Aberdare district. -0- The team to represent Aberdare in the foyrth round of the Welsh Cup on the Athletic Grounds on Saturday next, will probably be Goal, Sam Seaward; backs, Golding and Archie Davies; half-backs, Sam Parker, Fatty Wedlock (captain) and G. N. Shenton; forwards, McKiernan, Billy In- gham, Llew Grant, Billy Read and Harry Roberts. Referee, Mr Penry Jones, Llan- drindod. -0- Billy Ingham, in his new position at inside right continues to give general satisfaction to committee and spectators alike. Some seem to think that his wonderful exploits in the centre for Aberdare two yearaaago, had something to do with the in and out form which he had shown in the centre this season. They aver that he was so well marked that he seldom got the chance to break through as of old. -0- The much talked of full back will shortly be seen in the ranks of the Dare team. With the defence strengthened thereby, the chances for the Welsh Cup are now most rosy.

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Among the Locals. [BY MUDDIED OAF."] South Wales and Monmouthshire League, 2nd division. Cwmaman v Pontypridd United. Referee, Mr Amos, Cardiff. Played at Pontypridd on Saturday last before a good attendance. Dan Scully kicked off for Cwmaman, who attacked forcibly but were repulsed. The visitors, however, renewed their aggressive work through Clarke, the right winger, who sent across, Jack Griffiths netting. Cwmaman again came away strongly, and after a fine bit of play by Enoch Jones, Jack Griffiths again scored. Pontypridd were now playing a grand game, but their aggressive efforts were neutralised by the able display of Berryman and Lloyd at back. With a pretty bout of passing, Cwmaman broke through the home defence and Scully beat Hibbs with a good shot. From a fine centre by Clarke, Jack Griffiths registered another goal with a beautiful screw shot. Half time score Cwmaman 4 goals, Pontypridd nil, -0- In the second moiety, from a scramble in front of goal, C. Davies, the homesters' inside right, scored. Cwmaman now ex- perienced severe lines in not netting, but kept the United penned in their own terri- tory. Higgs broke through the Cwmaman front line, and from some loose play, Fielding added another goal for the homesters. Final score Cwmaman 4 goals, Pontypridd United 2. Evan Joseph played grandly in goal for Cwmaman. Jack Griffiths, Scully, Dan Thomas, Gwilym Anthony and the backs were also prominent. For Pontypridd, Hibbs in goal, Higgs, centre forward, and Charlie Davies at inside right, were the pick. -0- Aberdare and District Junior League. Crescents v Excelsiors. Referee, Mr H. Williams. Played the same day at the Park. Despite the frost-bound field, a good game was witnessed. The honours were very equal in the first half. The Excelsiors' shooting was faulty. The Crescents, on the other hand, little exerted themselves, but their backs played a good defensive game against the repeated onslaughts of the Excels' forwards, amongst whom Snow, Rosser and Williams were prominent. By dint of hard work, they:arrived in the Cres- cents' quarter, and Fred Davies sent in a shot which struck the crossbar. Pritchard, who played in goal for the Crescents, effected some clever saves. Arthur Jones, at left half, W. Thomas and the backs, were con- spicuous by their superb play for the Excel- siors. However, the Crescents scored just before half time. After the interval, Teddie Evans scored a second goal. The Crescents' forwards and halves were now playing a winning game, and further efforts resulted in Behanna netting a third goal. The Cres- cents scored another which was disallowed. I must really congratulate the youthful Excels upon their admirable display, par- ticularly in the first moiety. Of course, the Crescents are the better team, owing to their being more experienced. The final score read Crescents 3 goals, Excelsiors nil. -0 Aberaman Stars v Cefnpennar. Referee, Mr J. Jones. At Michael's Field on Satur- day last before a good crowd. Joe Wrent- more started for the Stars, and some feeble play by their forwards, enabled the Cefn- pennar inside right to dash into the Stars' goal, but Ned Wrentmore cleared. The Stars then took the ball up, but Flooks retaliated, and the visitors forced a corner, but Tom Bowen headed out of danger. Dando then received and passed out to Davies, who was fouled by Jack Thomas. but the free kick awarded to the Stars proved useless. The visitors then acquired several corners, one of which Tom Evans placed beautifully into the goal mouth, but Wrent- more saved marvellously. The Stars came down the field, but D. J. Evans cleared. Nothing was scored up to half time. 1 -0- Cefnpennar restarted and their inside left came away with an open field, but Evan Thomas cleared. The Stars' forwards were now pressing warmly, but were continually being pulled up for offside tactics. By degrees the visitors were becoming dan- gerous, but Collins, the new back, and Wrentmore saved well. The Stars then rushed up the field with some pretty com- bination, and Flooks in trying to clear, jumped right over one of his opponents. A "free" awarded the Stars, enabled them to maintain the pressure, and they had hard lines in not finding the aperture. The Stars then obtained a corner, which was taken by T. J. Harris; and the ball struck the up- rights. Give and take play resulted in the Stars being given several more corners which proved abortive. The visitors then forced a corner which went behind. Final score Aberaman Stars 0, Cefnpennar 0. -0- The game was, on the whole, very even. The visitors had the most of the first half, and the Stars the best of the second moiety. Charlie Williams and Dai Collins were prominent for the Stars at back. Ned Wrentmore played a sterling game in goal. Dando at inside right, T. J. Harries, Tom Bowen and Evan Thomas were also note- worthy. Cefnpennar played a few reserves, who acquitted themselves well. Prominent for them were Joe Ellery in goai, Jack Thomas and Flooks at back, Tom Evans, the skipper, D. J. Evans and Will Evans. -0- Gadlys Rovers v Cwmbach Lilywhites. Played at the Park. The game was hardly up to the standard. The Lilywhites fielded a weak eleven, but gave a good display, par- ticularly through Tom Rees, Lot Williams and D. C. Rees, The Gadlys Rovers were ultimately rewarded with a goal scored by Dick Rigby. Final score Gadlys Rovers 1 goal, Cwmbach Lilywhites nil. —o— G. W. Rovers v Greenhill Rovers. Played at the former's ground. After an uninteres- ting game, a draw of a goal each was the' issue. The scorers were Harry Offer for the Great Western lads and Millson for Greenhill. —o— The fixture between the Aberaman Wind- sprs and Mardy Albions was not played owing to the frost-bound condition of the field. —o— I hear that Tommy Jenkins, the Cres- cents' goalkeeper, is seeking a transfer to play for Cefnpennar in future. We hear nowadays of prominent players going up north," but very little is known of the numerous transfers given to the local junior players to positions in the various notable junior elevens.

Aberaman Colliery Doctors The Old and the New Regime. NOTICES TO BE TENDERED. A mass meeting of the workmen of Aber- aman Colliery was held in the Lamb and Flag Hotel on Monday evening to further consider matters appertaining to the New Doctors' Scheme. Under this scheme surgeries have been opened at Cwmaman, Aberaman, and Cwm- bach, and 4 doctors have been appointed. They are Drs Bawden, Fox, Eubeck and Lewis. Dr Bawden is chief, and he is assisted at Aberaman by Dr Lewis. Dr Fox is stationed at Cwmbach, and Dr Eubeck at Cwmaman. Several meetings have been held by the workmen during the past few months, and some correspondence has taken place be- tween the workmen's committee and Mr Hann. The workmen decided at a former meeting to request their employers to cease making deductions in their wages towards the Doctors' Fund. The colliery doctors thereupon communicated with the P.D. Co., with the result that the following letter was received by the Pit Committee of Aber- aman Colliery :— Dec. 22, 1904. To THE PIT COMMITTEE OF THE ABERAMAN COLLIERY. Gentlemen,—I have to inform you that the Company has received notices from each of the Doctors at present attending upon the workmen at Aberaman Colliery, and at the Clay Level, that they require the money deducted by the Company at the Workmen's request, for medicine and medi- cal attendance, to be paid direct to them. The Company is advised this is strictly within their rights, and they have therefore no alternative but to comply with the re- quest at once as they are financially respon- sible. I have already informed you some- time ago that the Company do not intend to have anything to do with the new scheme which I understand is to come into operation about Jan. 1st. The Company's officers will therefore be instructed to take immediately a list of men electing to pay to each doctor, and will act accordingly. —Yours truly, For the Company, I E. M. HANN. A fresh arangement was therefore resor- ted to, and the colliery doctors received the poundage from the hands of the Company direct, instead of as heretofore, from a com- mittee of workmen, to whom the doctors' poundage was transferred. The workmen complained of this new method, and wrote to Mr Hann, who sent the following reply which was read by Mr T. R. Edwards at Monday evening's meeting:— Jan. 18, 1905. MR JOHN JONES, 11, KING ST., ABERAMAN. Dear Sir,—I have your letter of the 16th inst.. but I cannot act upon it. If the workmen desire to put an end to the deduc- tion on account of Doctor they must, as they have individually signed the No 2 Contract Book; individually give to the pro- ,per official a request that their names or initials shall be struck out of the column relating to Doctor's poundage. Upon this being done the Company will at once cease to make the deductions fron such persons. I need not tell you that as our accounts are all made up, I could not in any case give effect to your letter as regards No. 1 pay.— Yours truly, E. M. HANN. Mr Edwards further explained the object of that meeting. A solicitor had been con- sulted, he said, and he had advised them to tender notices to the Company as follows:- To THE POWELL DUFFRYN STEAM] COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. I hereby give you notice that the author- ity given by me to you to deduct the poun- dage of 3d in the £ from my wages in respect of Doctor's attendance and medicine supplied, is hereby revoked, and I have to request you in future not to make any further deductions in this respect. Dated this 25th day of January, 1905." This was necessary, continued Mr Ed- wards, notwithstanding the fact that a large number of workmen had told the officials not to make any deduction in their wages towards the Doctors' Fund. He was sorry that the employers had taken such a strong attitude in favour of retaining the old Doctors, and continuing the old scheme. The doctors should have been allowed to fight their own battle. It was now clear z, that the Company would not agree to deduct a poundage in favour of the new scheme, and it was but just that they should discontinue the deduction in respect of the old regime. (Applause). One speaker said that he understood that the Company had not made deductions in the wages of those who had declared in favour of the new scheme. Written notices were therefore unnecessary. Several workmen however, avowed that the poundage had been deducted from their earnings on Saturday last, and this in spite of what they told the colliery officials who went round the workmen to ascertain their views upon the matter, Mr T. R. Edwards expressed the belief that this was due to some clerical errors, and that the money would be refunded. Mr Edward Howells, Aberaman, then gave a reports, of what had been done by the Cwmbach workmen. He said that he attended a meeting of the night men that morning, when it was unanimously agreed to support the new scheme, and to tender notices re poundage on Wednesday Jan. 25. A meeting of the day men had been held at Cwmbach that evening when a similar reso- lution was passed. Mr Howells appealed for a unanimous vote. The movement was a progressive one, and it behoved them all to see that it was carried through to a suc- cessful issue. (Applause). After further discussion the resolution that the notices re poundage be tendered, was unanimously passed.

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Mr Ben Lewis, Aberaman, Honoured. A presentation meeting in honour of Mr Ben Lewis, colliery manager, Aberaman, took place at the Swan Hotel, on Saturday evening. Mr T. Roderick, architect, pre- sided, and he was supported by Mr and Mrs Lewis; Mr W. Thomas, Werfa; Mr Taliesin James, Swan Hotel; and Mr Daniel Jones, Cwmneol Colliery. The room was crowded. Mr Lewis has been connected with the P.D. Collieries for 31 years. He has been official under the Company for 22 years. For the last seven years he was. manager of the Treaman and Lletty- shenkin Collieries. The presentation of the illuminated address was made by Mr John While, under-manager, Treaman Colliery. In handing it to Mr Lewis, he said that he wished him long life, and he trusted that the address would be handed down as an heirloom to the children and his children's children. (Applause). The following is a copy of the address: Parch i'r hwn y mae parch yn ddyledus." An Address presented to B. Lewis, Esq., by the Officials of the Treaman and Lleatyshenkin Collieries, and other Friends, on the occasion of his under- taking the management of Cwmneol Colliery. Dear Sir, We, the officials of the above collieries, respectfully ask you to accept this Address, in which we wish to- express our heartfelt sorrow that your relation with us as head manager has ceased and to congratulate you upon your promotion to the management of Cwmneol colliery. Our relation for seven years has been most pleasant and happy. We have always found you ready to consult us, and reason with us, on matters pertaining to the work. You have faithfully and conscien- tiously done your duty to your superiors, without being harsh and oppressive to your subordinates. The wise and impartial way in which you have dealt with cases of dis- pute has been most satisfactory. In cases of accidents you have proved yourself one of the most sympathetic, and always ready to do your utmost to ameliorate the sufferings, of the sick and the needy. We have watched, your actions as a member of the late School Board, and also the Board of Guardians, and found that you have invariably voted for what was fair and just. It can be said of you as of Demetrius of old, He hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself." In conclusion, we heartily and sincerely wish you and your dear family long life and prosperity in this world, and in the world to come life everlasting.- —Signed, John White, Under-manager; John Jones, Mechanic; William Knight, Fireman; Thomas Lloyd, George Badham, William Brown, Firemen, Treaman. F. Davies, Under-Manager; J. Lloyd, Mechanic; John Evans, Overman; John Walters,, Fireman; Thomas Brown, H. Davies, David Morgan, H. Tudor, William Morgan, Firemen, Llettyshenkin. Tal- iesin James, Treasurer; F. Preece,. Secretary." Mr John Evans, overman, Llettyshenkin, then presented Mrs Lewis with a beautiful silver coffee service. Mr Lewis, in returning thanks, said that it was hard to part -from many old friends- at the Treaman and Llettyshenkin Collieries. However, he was not going far, and at Cwmneol Colliery he would be renewing the acquaintanceship of still older friends. He was pleased that the address refeered to his connection with public bodies. He had always endeavoured to perform his duty while a member of the late School Board. That defunct body had been greatly con- demned, but he must say for the School Board that it never went so far as the Education Committee did at one of their last meetings. At the Board of Guardians be, in conjunction with his co-members, were endeavouring to obtain a fairer dis- tribution of relief for Aberdare. (Applause). Mrs Lewis also briefly returned thanks. Mr Daniel Hughes (Bayron) then read some verses, which were afterwards sung to the accompaniment of the harp, by Mr Gwilym Hopkins, Capcoch, nephew of the late Gwilym Bryncerdyn. Mr T. Davies, Cwmaman, was the harpist, Mr David Davies (Gwynwawr) also read some verses specially composed by him. The musical program was as follows Pianoforte solo, Mr R. Howells; song, Mr Aneurin Howells; solo, Mr T. R. Davies; comic song, Mr Gus Preece; Gramophone selection; mimic songs, Mr Gus Preece; comic song, Mr Tim Henebury selections. Mandoline Band duett, Messrs Shadrach Harries and T. B. Davies; song, Mr G. Hopkins song, Death of Nelson," Gwyn alaw. The chairman, Mr F. Preece, Mr Daniel Jones, and Mr John Thomas (an old work- man of Treaman Colliery), spoke and remarked that Mr Lewis had won for him- self honour, love, and troops of friends, by his fairness and cordiality.