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Aberdare District Council On Monday, Mr. E. Stonelake, J.P in the chair. The other members present were: Messrs. T. Lewis, D. P. Davies, J.P., E. M. IIaim, J.P., Wm. Rees, Tom Bowen, Owen Powell, D. Davies, D. Jack- son Thomas, A. P. Jones, W. Harper, Illtyd Hopkins M. J. Harris, T. Walter ^yilliams, L. N. Williams, J.P., W. Thomas, an d R. Llewelyn, J P., with Col. T. Phillips (clerk), Mr H. Beddoe (deputy cltik), Mr. Owen Williams (surveyor), and Br. M. J. Rees (medical oincer). MEDICAL OFFICER & PERMANENCY LENGTHY STATEMENT BY MR. T. W. WILLIAMS. PROSECUTING COUNSEL." Mr. O. Powell moved the adoption of the report of the Health Committee. 1 bifi report included a recommendation to appoint the medical officer permanent- ly at a salary of < £ 500 a year. Mr. T. Bo wen seconded. Mr. r. W. Williams asked Dr. Rees whether he would be willing, should the consent of the L.G.B. be obtained, to analyse milk for the purposes of prose- cut ion in the Police Court. The Dr. replied that he would be quite willing. Mr. T. Walter Williams then moved that the whole question be adjourned, but this was objected to by the chairman and others. Mr. Williams next moved an amend- ment "That the salary of the Doctor lie reduced by < £ 100 unless" or until he analyse milk for the purposes cf prosecu- tion." Mr. Williams reviewed the whole discussion that had taken place regarding the re-appointment of Dr. Rees, his speech lasting about three- quarters of an hour. It had been stated, he said, that if the Council prosecuted for impure milk, and failed, the defend- ant would be entitled to bring a libel action against the doctor. There was nothing in that point. And the very suggestion implied that he did not know as much law as an articled clerk who had only been three years in an office. This was simply what the Yankee called bluff. Mr. John Burns' new Bill made Clause 2 of his (Mr. Williams") memor- andum unnecessary. All sorts of ex- cuses had been made for not analysing milk. It had been said that the L.G. Board would not consent. In a letter from the L.G.B. in December, 1906, it was stated quite clearly that provided a special salary was allocated for the pur- pose, the medical officer could analyse,1 milk. He therefore suggested that the £ 60 which were now paid Dr. Rees for examining school-children be paid for in- specting milk. Another excuse made by Dr. Rees was that it would be contrary to medical etiquette. Dr. Rees: I never said so. Mr. Williams took no notice of this denial, and went on to quote from a denial, and went on to quote from a publication, The Medical Officer," which, in commenting upon the small- nees of a salary granted to a medical officer for inspecting milk and other work did not refer at all to any point of medi- cal etiquette. Mr. O. Pcwell: Who said it was con- trary to medical etiquette ? Mr. Williams: Dr. Rees said so. Dr. Rees: No, sir. Mr. 'Williams; It was said by Dr. Rees and his friends. Mr. Williams asked if the members of the District Council were serious in making effort6 to reduce infantile mor- tality—the terrible massacre of the inno- cents in our midst. There ought to be 700 or 800 samples of milk taken in this district every year, but he would be satisfied with 400 a year, and 20 at the Hospital. Chairman: You are going very far afield now. Mr. Williams: I am justifying my memorandum. I Chairman: You are supposed to speak to the motion. Mr. Williams: Yes, and the conse- quences that will ensue to this Council if Chairman: If you don't reduce the dictors salary. (Laughter.) Mr. Williams went on to compare the work performed by the clerk and sur- veyor for X400 a year, with that by the doctor for £ 500. Chairman: Are you going to keep u- here all day ? Mr. Williams: I am showing the pre- dicament in which you lie under this subtle doctor. The speaker next referred to Dr. Prichard's salary, and remarked that some of Dr. Reee" friends had haggled about £ 10 extra for Dr., Priehard. (Mr. Illtyd Hopkins: Withdraw.) "Mr. W. Rees: That is not right. Mr. Williams said that Dr. Rees was receiving preferential treatment. Why did not Dr. Rees keep a diary, as he was supposed to do. Dr. Rees: I do. Mr. Williams again referred to Mr. John Burns' Bill, and Mr. W. Rees pro- tested inasmuch as this Bill had not yet become law. Mr. E. M. Hann seconded the motion in order to test the meeting, but he wished to dissociate himself from Mr. Walter Williams' remarks. He (Mr. Hann) had no personal feelings against the doctor. What he realised was that the expenditure on the medical service would soon reach Rl,000 a year, whereas it was not more than = £ 80 some time ago. Mr. T. Lewis asked the Clerk whether it would be legal for the medical officer to undertake to carry out any future in- structions that might be laid down by Act of Parliament. Mr. L. N. Williams: I don't think it is right to ask such a question. Why not argue the question and speak to the motion. Mr. Lewis said that those who paid the piper ought to call the tune and time the pace. He was sorry to differ from his Labour friends on this question. There had been only eight analyses of milk during the past year. Dr. Rees: There have been nearly 100. Mr. Lewis: We will accept that. I sup- port the amendment. Mr. W. Rees complained that Mr. Williams had dealt very unfairly with the members of the Council. Dr. Rees had expressed his willingness to analyse milk if the L.G.B. were agreeable. Mr. Williams here interrupted, and Mr Eees observed: If Mr. Williams wants to air his views this is not the place for it. Let him go to the Press, where he has been before. Mr. D. Jackson Thomas expressed his fear that they were opening the gate very wide by making the appointment per- manent. Mr. R. Llewelyn said that so far as his knowledge went, Dr. Rees had served the Council faithfully and well. Why all this contention? The doctor was willing to do anything and everything permitted by the L.G. Board. Mr. Walter Williams* But he never premised before to-day. Mr. Llewelyn: I don't want to be in- terrupted, please. The course taken by Mr. Williams is an indirect way of get- ting rid of him. Why not act straight? The doctor performs his duties quite satisfactorily. Mr. T: Lewis Is it satisfactory tha t little children perish every" year. 3,.15 little children perish every" year. (" Order, order.") Mr. Llewelyn: If we are going on like this I shall say nothing. There is no better friend to little children than my- self. I say that the doctor is willing to carry out the law, and here we have state- ments from sources whi.'li ought to know better. Mr. Walter Williams: You did not hear my speech. Yon came in after I spoke- Mr. Llewelyn: Let me go on, please. Mr. Williams: But don't be discourt- eous. Mr. Llewelyn proceeded and supported the motion. t Mr. Illtyd Hopkins said he did not anticipate any discussion to-day. It seemed to him that the question put by Mr. Williams to the doctor was meant as an excuse to dismiss him. But though Mr. Williams had received an affirmative answer, he had again chosen a genteel way of getting rid o-f him. Mr. T. Lewis: There are a good many who say that outside. Mr. Hopkins here turned to Welsh, and remarked that if he should speak in the vernacular he would answer the inter- ruptions. Mr. R. Llewelyn: Hear, hear. Mr. D. Davies: It seems to me that this Council has been converted into an Assize Court, with Mr. T. Walter Wil- liams as leading counsel for the prose- cution. Dr. Rees ought to be in the box. Who is the Counsel to plead for Dr. Rees? When Dr. Rees was first ap- pointed there was nothing said about this question or about the salary. I maintain that he has carried out his duties in a most satisfactory manner, both to the Council and Education Committee. No accusation was ever made until this question cropped up. As Mr. Hopkins has said, the doctor is prepared to do anything that is legal, and .Air. Walter Williams has kept us here for nearly an hour with his speech. It is simply wast- ing our time. Mr W. Harper said that this discussion revealed the fact that they were in need of more lunatic asylums and not dread- noughts. He passed on to deal with two prolific causes of infantile mortality—bad milk and bad houses. A vote was then taken, when three only voted for Mr. Williams' motion—Messrs T. W. Williams, E. M. Hann, and T. Lewis. Mr. A. P. Jones then moved another amendment—that the qiiestion of per- manency be adjourned for one year. Mr Jones referred to Mr. John Burns' Bill and the proposed new Isolation Hospital. This would mean additional work, and the Council ought to exercise great care. Mr. T. W. Williams seconded. Five—Messrs. T. W. Williams, W. Thomas, A. P. Jones, E. M. Hann, and T. Lewis—voted for this, the remaining number, 12. voting for permanency. The motion was then put up as a sub- stantive resolution and carried. Mr. T. W. Williams: I understand that the Clerk will now communicate with the L.G.B. and ask their consent to analyse the milk. Clerk: Yes. INCORPORATION. In the course of a discussion on the Glamorgan Water Bill, Mr. T. W. Wil- liams said that the opposition to the Bill by the various Councils had been very badly conducted, except Aberdare. He thought it would be well if Aberdare joined Mountain Ash in opposing the Bill in the House of Lords..And. by-the- way, was it not possible to work in con- junction with Mountain Ash for a Charter of Incorporation. Mr. D. P. Davies said that it would take many years to obtain a charter. GOOSEBERRY HILL. There were three tenders for carrying out private street improvements in Gooseberry Hill. That of Mr. John Jcnes, at < £ 409, was adopted. FIRE BRIGADE. Mr. John Davies, captain of the Aber- dare Fire Brigade, presented his month- ly report, which referred to three fires that had occurred in the district. TRADES COUNCIL COMPLAINTS. The Trades Council complained that slaughter-house refuse was being con- veyed through the public streets when the workmen were on their way to work in the mornings. They also drew atten- tion to the "spikes" which were fixed on various window sills of shops and private houses. With regard to the former complaint, Mr. Jackson Thomas moved that the medical officer see Mr. Dd. Jones, the lessee. Regarding the other complaint, the Clerk said that the Council had no power to remove the railings and spikes on people's windows. Mr. L. N. Williams: What is the ob- ject of them ? Chairman To prevent people sitting on the windows. Clerk: The real object is to rip people's trousers. (Laughter.) They have been placed on my own window in Canon- street—and by a tailor too—but I don't mind removing them. It was resolved to write to various people pointing out the clanger of these railings and asking them to remove them. STREET LITTER. Mr. W. J. Hepnell wrote complaining of the nuisance of street litter. The state of the streets in Cwmaman and Aberaman was very bad. Paper and all sorts of filth were thrown about the streets. The Clerk mentioned that there was already a byelaw dealing with the offence of throwing paner. etc., on the streets. Mr. L. N. Williams observed that it was a very general nractice to throw papers which enclosed parcels, on the street. He moved that the Press be asked to make a'note of the complaint. Mr. D. Davies seconded, and the motion was carried. STREET WORKS. Mr. Harper 1oved that repairs to Thomas-street. Robertstown, be carried nt under the Private Street Works Act. He remarked that tMs street was fre- quently flooded, and when thev had to choose between the Devil and the deen sea. it behoved them to choose the lesser evil. Mr. T. Lewis seconded, and the motion was carried. FIRE BRIGADE UNIFORMS. The tender of Messrs. Pearson, Hug- P/ins, and Co.. London, for uniforms, was accepted. Price, X-87 4s. 8d. PARKS COMMITTEE. The Trinitv Swim in iu.fr Club's applica- tion for exclusive use of the Baths for one night a week was Re- solved that another skiff be purchased, and also that arrangements be made for the holding of J? ft ? s and Swimming Contests on the Park Lake. HOUSING COMMITTEE. Mr-. Harper has been appointed chair- man. of this committee. Mr. Stonelake reviewed the position regarding the pro- posed municipal houses, and thought that the only solution would be for the Council to erect the houses by direct labour. The Surveyor was afraid that the houses could not be built as cheaply by direct labour as by contract. -It was then moved by Mr. T. W. Williams, seconded by Mr. T. Lewis, that the Clerk write to 'the L.G.B. setting forth that satisfactory tenders could not be ob- tained, and that it was proposed to erect the houses by direct labour. The com- mittee asked for the views of the L.G.B. thereon. I CEMETERIES COMMITTEE. Mr. Jackson Thomas has been appoint- ed chairman of this committee. The sur- veyor was directed to take steps to lay out the remaining portion of the New Cemetery ground for interment purposes. Resolved that a dozen seats be placed in suitable positions in the cemeteries. MEDICAL REPORT. Dr. Rees reported: During the five weeks that ended on May 29th, 136 births and 80 deaths were registered, the respec- tive rates being 29.6 and 17.4 per 1,000. According to your instructions, letters were written to the parents of children excluded from school owing to infection of diphtheria, inviting them to allow the infected children to be admitted into the Isolation Hospital until free from infec- tion. None of the parents have respond- ed; and I am arranging for those parents who are desirous of lessening the time of infection to send their children to the Isolation Hospital daily for treatment.
Abet-aman Institute.
Abet-aman Institute. Grand Opening Cenemonyi On Monday 1 dot the event, which had been truly announced as the "greatest event in the history of oberam In" came off amidst great rejoicing on the part of the villagers. Flags and bunting were displayed from cottages and shops alike. At 3.0 p.m. a huge procession, headed by the Aberaman and Cwmanual Silver Bends, and including the Ambulance Bri- gade, marched from Victoria Square, Aberdare, to the Aberaman Institute. In a carriage rode Messrs. D. A. Thomas, M.P., Keir Hardie, M.P., W. Thomas, High Constable, and C. B. Stanton, iniiiers' agent. The Institute having been reached, Mr. T. Roderick (Messrs. J. Morgan and Soli, Aberdare, Ltd.) handed to Mr. Keir Hardie a gold key, suitably inscribed, to open the main door of the huge building. Mr. T. Roderick, the architect of the building, was also present. Mr. Keir Har.die, Having been intro- duced to the audience "by Councillor T. Bowen, congratulated Aberaman on the fine building it had erected; also the committee who had worked so hard, and especially the energetic secretary, Mr. W. W. Price, on their triumphant suc- cess. Three cheers to the committee having been given at the request of Mi Keir Hardie, that gentleman turned the key and opened the building. After- wards the various rooms were inspected by the distinguished visitors. At a crowded public meeting held sub- sequently in the Hall the building was crammed. In addition to committeemen and officers there were present on the platform Mrs. Illtyd Hopkins, Miss Hop- kins, Miss Harris, Mr. J. Stubbs, repre- senting the 'Patent Victoria Stone Co., who supplied the frontage stone for the Institute, and Mr. Watkin Williams, Cardiff, formerly of Aberaman. Councillor T. Bowen, who presided, said that this event was the happiest in- cident of his life. They had their two Members of Parliament present, and they were pleased to see Mr. D. A. Thomas sufficiently recovered to take part in the proceedings. Some complained that some of the roonjs were not large enough, but they had.,done their best with the limited space at their disposal. The committee had done their utmost to cater for all classes and conditions of people in the way of providing recreation, physical exercise, and means of attaining know- ledge. The committee had had an untir- ing secretary in Mr. Price. He hoped that the Institute would be the means of advancing the populace—physically, mor- ally, and intellectually. A duet, "Mae Cymru'n barod ar y wys," was sung by the veterans, Gwyn- alaw and Mr. John Lake, who were loud- ly encored. Later on Mr. Lake gave a solo. Mr. D. A. Thomas, who was given a hearty reception, acknowledged the many messages of sympathy which he had re- ceived during his recent illness, which illness kept him away so long from his Parliamentary duties. Fortunately they had in Mr. Keir Hardie. his colleague, a man who was able to do the work of two men. (Hear, hear.) He was proud of his colleague in the House of Commons, and his constituents had reason to be proud of him. They wanted more men cf sincerity, grit and consistency in the House of Commons. It was not a sacri- fice but a pleasure for him (Mr. Thomas) to be present that day. At this juncture a presentation was made to Mr. W. W. Price, the secretary. It took the form of a very beautiful illuminated address, the text of which was composed by Mr. James Phillips, who -also read the address. Councillor Illtyd Hopkins paid an eulogistic tribute to Mr. Price, with whose name they also wished to couple the. name of Mrs. Price. Mr. Phillips thereupon handed the address to the recipient. Mr. Price, in returning thanks for the recognition conferred upon him, reviewed the progress of the movement which had culminated in the erection of that mag- nificent building. The committee, con- stituted as it was of men of various views m politics and theology, had worked in perfect harmony, and with in- domitable activity. Mr. Price there- upon gave a list of the chief subscribers. On behalf of himself and his wife, Mr. Price warmly thanked the committee for their recognition of their labours. 1\,{"" f"( T"') 1"'4 L'i F. v,. ij. Stanton, wno was received with a wild outburst of cheers, said that that Institute was a splendid example of what collective effo "t could do. He hoped the time would come when every village would possess a similar institute, where among other things the drama would be given its pro tier place. In spite of all local prejudice, the drama was as powerful a factor in improving the world as sermons were. Mr. Stanton dwelt on the utility of the Bat lis, and especially the provisions made for footballers. He hoped that the Institute would result in making Aberaman a better and a sweeter place. Mr. Keir Hardie was also the recipient of unbounded applause when he got up to speak. He dwelt on the benefits of the library, hall, and institute, and re- marked that his ideal institute was a place where the working man could come in their working clothes to have a bath, and where the women—who would soon become the "masters" of the men—could gather together to gossip and work. (Laughter.) He concluded with a fervid appeal to the young people to make the best use of that grand institute. Councillor W. Thomas, who wore his chain of office as High Constable, ad- dressed the meeting very briefly. The address given to Mr. Price was executed by Messrs. T. Howell and Son, and is of pretty design. It includes the portraits of both Mr. and Mrs. Price, and also sketches of both the old and the new Institutes. Appended is the text of the a,Odi ess: a Address Presented to Mr. W. W. Price, Bryn Cottage, Aberaman, bv the Con- tributors to the Aberaman Hall, Library, and Institute Funds. Respected Sir,— We, the undersigned, acting upon the instructions of the aforesaid contributors in general meeting assembled, desire to place on record our very high appreci- ation of the valuable services rendered by you as hon. secretary to the above movement. For a period of six years your untiring devotion, your unremitting zeal, and contagious enthusiasm in the face of apparently insurmountable obsta- cles, have been most exemplary, and have earned for you the unqualified admir- ation of the public in general. As your colleagues in the management of this movement, we greatly rejoice in the unanimity with which the public acceded to our suggestion to thus recog- nise your services, as well as your unani- mous appointment as general eecretary in future. As your fellow-townsmen who have known you from infancy, we cannot but feel proud of your efforts in the ele- vation of your native place intellectually, morally, and socially. We would also recognise the valuable assistance you must have received from your good wife, realising as we do the numerous and manifold enquiries and messages that are inevitably associated with a movement of this magnitude. In conclusion, we respectfully ask your acceptance of this address, together with a cheque value £10, as "a slight recogni- tion of your services to us and to the rising generation of Aberaman and dis- trict. Wishing you and vours a long life of usefulness in the service of God and man, we remain, respected sir, yours in the bonds of service, Jas. Phillips (chairman), Evan Jones (vice-chairman), J. H. Powell (treasurer), Illtyd Hopkins. D.C., Tom Bowen, D.C." THE HISTORY OF THE MOVEMENT. On September 30th 1902, at the instance of the miners working at the A he aman colliery, a meeting wash ld to consider the offer of Mr. Andrew Carnegie, received through Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P.. tu sub- scribe £ 1000 towards the erection of a library. Mr. Edward Mowells acted HS the secretary of I hat meeting. A committee consisting of eleven members WilS elected, and a resolution moved by Mr. W.W. Price the present secret ry. was ado< ted in'favo. r of the erection of a public hall library. A difficulty aruse in obtaining the gift from -I Mr. Carnegie, owing to his restriction pre venung them from budding m'o e than a library. Despite the efforts of our senior member to obtain a concession, all efforts proved unavailing, and it was eventually decided to reject Mr. Carnegie's offer. The Commit'ee succeeded in obtaining the pre- sent freehold site from ( aptaiii Roberts for the sum of ±'100. The Powell Duffrvn Co. were paid £ 3>s0 for the prope tv then in existence on the site. In i903 Mr. Edward Howells resigned the secretaryship, and Mr W. W. Price was appointed j, his stead. Within a short time a portion of the old Aberaman Institute was taken over, and worked as a free librarv. Later the whole of the Institute, including .the billiard table, -ames, etc., was taken up. At the first meeting of the committee proper Mr. John Howell, Greenhid, was asked to pre- side, and he continued in the capacity of chairman until he resigned last year. After negotiations with the local jolnern-s' com- mittees and with the Cwmaman Public Hall Committee, they were enabled to col- lect contributions from the miners at the ] eigh bouring collieries. It is understood that when the Lewis street branch of the Cwmarnan Li rary will be closed, a dona- ) tion will be given by the Ovvmaman com- mittee towards the Abe aman Ins-itute, in return for the generous support. given by the people of Aberaman towards the Cwm- arnayi Hall. In the year 1904, the trustees for the New Abf-raman Hall and Institute were ap- pointed, nine representing the focal col- -lieries, and four representing the outside public. The latler four ale lior John Howell, Mr. J. H. Powell, Mr. Benjamin Jones and Mr. Evan Jones. Nantgvvawr House. The c-dlit-ry representatives are Councillor Illtyd Hopkins, Messrs. William Brown Jones, John Paltrier, Augustus Davies, John Lee, John Williams, James Elton, Harr\ Cook and J. Hawke.. In April, 19of), Mr. James Phillips, Plea- sant View, the vice chairman, succeeded to the chair, and Mr. Evnn Jones, Nantgwawr Ho"se, was elected to the vice-chair. About three weeks ago Mr. Phillips resigned, and Councillor Tom Bowen was elected to the chair. In addition to the officers and trustees alreadv mentioned, the present committee is constituted of the following a tive members: Rev. Morgan Powell, B.A., vicar of Aberaman; Rev. H. P. Jen- kins, Saron; Messrs. Ben Stephens, William Collier, Wi-liam Williams, Morgan Thomas, Ben Evans, A Kedward, Lewis Gongh, T. Evans, T. J. Evans, Christmas Williams, Rees George, J. Thomas, loan Jones, Thomas Job Davies. David Williams, William John Beynon, E. Griffin, William Bad ham, John Henry Knight, John Rean, Edward Howellsand David J. Phillips, also the members of Wards Nos. 4 and 5 of the Aberdare District Council. Among those who attended the com- mittees in the early stages of the move- ment, are Messrs. Thos. Ellis, W. A. Davies, John Williams (Elm Grove), Morgan Parr, ex-Inspector Join Evans, John Davies (attendance officer), John James (now of Crvnant), E. Be van, R. W. Rober s, Griffith Badham, Wm. Williams, Robert Phillips, Henry Williams, David Evans, Mr Per- kins, C. A. Pullen, and W. J. Cummings. '< In October, 1907, the foundation-stone laying ceremony took place. DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTE. The wtole building, consisting of the basement, ground floor, and Public Hall on the floor above, covers an area of 101 feet long and 59 feet wide. The contract, which amounts approximately to Xio,ooo has been carried out by Messrs John Mor- gan & Son (Aberdare'), Ltd., the architect being Mr T. Roderick. The committee have been materially helped in getting the work through by their appointment of a most, capable clerk of the'works, in the per- son of Mr E. R. Evans, Gadlya. He has had 20 years, experience in the erection of public buildings. Coming to the inner details of the build- ing, the particulars respecting the Public Hall, now known as the Grand Theatre, are well-known to all. The theatre, which has a fine spacious stage, and well ar ranged dressing rooms, can give comfort- able seating accommodation to 1,600 per- sons. There is no cause for scrambling upon chairs in order to see. In the agree- ment with the Lessees, The Welsh Halls, Ltd., reservation has been made bv the local committee for the use of the hall on occasions for lectures, and performances by local societies. On the ground floor a large room is reser- ved for the library, capable of stocking thousands of volumes, arranged in proper literary order. Close by is the News room, fitted with stands for newspapers all round the sides, and tables for magazines, etc., in
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Trecynon. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR. Last Thursday night the Christian Endeavour Society of the Heolyfelin Baptist Chapel leld their weekly meeting. An interest- ing paper was read by Miss Edith Evans on Long Suffering, one of the fruits of the spirit," after which the members responded to the roll call and spoke on the subject. It was a very successful meeting.
Aberdare.
Aberdare. ST. ELVAN'S.—At this church on Sun- day morning the Te Deum was sung to Sullivan in D. The Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., conducted the service. At the evening eervice the Canticles were sung to Bunnett in F. The Vicar preached. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.—As usual a very large crowd attended the Christian Endeavour service held at the Park Gates on Sunday evening. The Rev. A. B. Kinsey, B.A., B.D., gave a powerful ad- dress, and Miss Wills sang one of San- dy's solos with mnch effect. Mr. Daniel navies also addressed the meeting. CALF ART A (B.).—Renovations are now leing made at Calfaria Baptist Chapel. The whole of the building is to be re- Painted, and a heating apparatus is to be installed. The contract is in the hands of Messrs. J. Morgan and Son (Aberdare), Ltd., and Mr. E. G. Henton 18 the architect. Last Sunday evening service was held at the Aberdare Market Hall, when the Rev. J. Griffiths, pastor, officiated. OBITUARY.—On Wednesday last the death took place of Mrs. Dora Maria Davies, wife of Mr. Ezer Davies, 18, Mor- gan-street, after a long combat against the fell disease of consumption. De- ceased, who was only 30 years of age, was ^ell knTnvn and respected in the'neigh- bourhood, and was a faithful adherent of St. Mary's Church. She leaves a "Bsband and four children. Mrs. Davies ^as attended during her illness by iJr. ™ LI. Rhys. The funeral took place on Monday. The body was taken to St. Mary's Church prior to being conveyed to the Aberdare Cemetery. Rev. Dewi Williams, B.A., officiated. NEW THEATRE. — Some really good turns are provided at the New Theatre this week by Scottie's Colossal Variety ycrabine. The Operatic Ballet Troupe liv "The Cry of the Children—When London Lights are Low," are greatly ap- preciated, whilst Messrs. Hall and Wil- the clever trick cyclists on rollers,, re successful with their neat mechanical "Contrivance. The sketch, "Napoleon at Waterloo," is well received, whilst the Sisters Maude contribute good songs and deuces. Harry Cranlee gives a good ex- hibition of clog dancing, whilst Miss Ivy Cornwallis, and the "King's Comedians are also to the front. Plenty of mirth is provided by the "Whizzing the Whirl" competition in which local men and boys compete. TEA AT SOAR-Tl19 annual tea of p6 above church was held on Monday ^t. The hall was very prettily decor- by Mrs. Daniel Jones,- Brook-street, S^isted by Miss M. A. Jones and Mr. Lewis. The trayholders were: pisses Annie Evans, Mary H. Williams, A'-mie Davies tod M. A. Jones, assisted fc Misses Frances Jane Evans, Mary illiams, Hannah Perkins, Lizzie M. i^!ivies, Blodwen Re'es, Maggie Lloyd, thidgetta Davies, May Abraham, and ^Hiah Jones. Sugar and Milk, Misses aggie Abraham, and Marian T. Gray. Cutters: Cake, Mr. Win. Walters; bread and butter, Mesdames Benjamin, W. Walters, and M. Gray. Brewers, Messrs J-Juiiiel Jones and David Rees. Tickets, collectors and sellers, Messrs. W. J. doxies, John .las. Rees, and Hy. Rees. Superintendents, Rev. J. Tudor, B.A., and Mr. John Lewis. A large number •t down to the tea. The caterer was -Mr. Lewis Roberts, Aberaman.
Abet-aman Institute.
the centre. Adjoining it are the reference rooms, fitted up with necessary equipages, and the librarian's room. In the latter the switch board for the electric light control- ling the whide building has been fixed. In these days of suffragette activity, the com- mittee wisely remembered the cause of wormn, for a spacious ladies' reading room h- s been erected on the same floor. Lava- tories and all conveniences have been placed in another section of the building, on the same floor. Then there is the Lec- ture Hall. capable of seating 350 persons, with an erected stage at the far end. This room can be divided into committee rooms, by means of movable partitions. The place will be kept open during the day time for veteran miners to pass the time away. Two shops occupy the front portion of ttie groutid flo.,r. In the basement, we find provision for the youthful section of the poptila-tion. There is one large billiard room, contain- ing two tables of the most modern type, and a raised platform all round for the use of spectators. There is a smaller billiard ro m adjoining it, in which a table for boys will be erected later. The swimming bath occupies a space of 50 feet in length, and 26 feet in wi Ith. One end is 3 feet and the other end 6 feet deep. Warm water can be provided, so that swimming can be carried on in winter and in summer. Aj gallery has also been erected at one end, for the benefit of spectators. The bath is lined inside with glazed bricks, and finish- ed off with Kten:> cement, whil-t the bot- torn is finished off in Granolithic. 14 j dressing rooms, with the necessarv appar- ate, h ive been erected along the sides. A shower bath, aDd rooms for siipper bGtbs, Ofcupy positions close by. and also large dressing-rooms for footballers and others. One of the slipper baths is of special make, a.nd has over head sprays and side sprays attached. There are two more com- mittee rooms and one games room in the basement. The caretaker's room aud lavatories occupy a corner near the heat- ing chamber. From this latter chamber the boiler will be heated, for the heating apparatus and baths: