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Cwrdd Adloniadol. Nos Wener, Hydref 24, yn Ysgoldy Addoldy, cynaliwyd cyfarfod misol cyntaf y gauaf, pryd y llywyddwyd gan y Parch. D. Tegfan Davies. Ar ol araeth fer ganddo, caed can gan John Aubrey. Cystadleuaeth adrodd i blant: Goreu, Willie Morris, Aber- nant Terrace. Can gan Tom Davies. Adroddiad gan Gwilym Morris. C n- awd tenor, goreu, T. Rees Garrett. Llythyr at rieni, Miss Maggie Eynon. Adroddiad gan Mr. David Morris. Araeth byrfyfyr, rhanwyd y wobr rhwng Miss John a Mr. Dd. Morris. Beirniad y canu oedd Mr. Wm. Ed- wards, Llwyn Edward; a'r llenydd- iaeth y Parch. D. Tegfan Davies. Yr ysgrifenydd ydoedd Mr. Gwilym Morris.

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Educational Notes and Comments. BY ALPHA. The Gentle Art. It was pointed out in the columns of this paper some time ago that domestic training is receiving con- siderable attention in this district as in others. Universally, the branch which is most deplorable, and always has been,, is the gentle art of cook- ing. The French are undoubtedly a nation of cooks, and when we have praised the good roast beef of old England we must needs halt and silant fee. Napoleon, if you recol- lect, referred to the hated British as the nation of shopkeepers, and in the light of modern knowledge did he, we wonder, at one time surrep- titiously visit this fair isle, and find- ing the cooking so utterly bad declared us to be devoid of any art but that of shop-keeping. It may be. Not long since, there were several paragraphs in one of our dailies dealing with the views of Continental and American visitors while motoring in England on how they fared at the various country inns. In the majority of cases the verdict was something like—miser- aoie tare. uur noteis, too, anc' tne best of them, went not unscathed. Surely then there is a dire need for reform, for the question of not so much what we shall eat as how shall it be presented unto us to eat, is one which is all important, and touches the nation really. Where can a better start be made than getting at the root of the matter by reforming and devising new schemes for the benefit and instruction of the girls at the domestic centres throughout the land? The existing state of things can hardly be considered satis- factory. The various little odds and ends are naturally enough soon mastered, but the momentous pro- blem is the preparing of a course of dinners suitable for the British work- man and his family of four, five or six. The British workman sits down and partakes of such fare day arfter day! Not he; he calls for sterner stuff. Wherein then do these fail to give satisfaction ? Firstly, there is the hopeless inability to deem what is sufficient for a given number; the scant, meagre fare, the scarcity of fresh vegetables, and the dreadful, monotonous monotony of them all. Heaven help us if we were all com- pelled to accept the so-called British workman's fare.

Aberdare Bankruptcy Court. On Friday, before Mr. Rees Wil- liams (Registrar) and Mr. Ellis Owen (Official Receiver). Echo of a Miskin Club Raid. Walter Lanman, builder, Moun- tain Ash, and Dean Street, Aber- dare, presented himself for his ad- journed examination, and was re- presented by Mr. Herbert George, solicitor, Mountain Ash. Since the adjournment of the case debtor had furnished amended ac- counts, but he admitted that his books would not enable him to sup- ply accurate accounts. Mr. Lanman repeated that he had estimated the sums of £160 and 260 respective- ly, as what he had expended in con- nection with a raid which the police had made upon the Welsh Athletic Club at Miskin. Had it not been for his liability with regard to the club in question, he would not have had to file his petition. The examination was closed. Adjourned Once More. Only one question was put by the Official Receiver to John Arnold, of Aberaman, whose examination had been adjourned because he thought he could furnish the court with cer- tain accounts. That question was Do you now state that you are un- able to furnish the calsh and trading accounts ordered by the court?" Debtor: I do, sir, as it is a case of impossibility. The case was further adjourned to see what definite offer would be made by debtor's brother. Cwmaman Grocer's Failure. Mr. John D. Thomas, solicitor, Aberdare, represented Isaac James Evans, grocer, Royal Stores, Cwm- aman, who appeared for his initial public examination. He returned his deficiency at 2149 15s. 7d. At least one-half of those who owed him money had left the district. He had given a great deal of credit, but he thought his cus- tomers would have paid up after the strike. He opened business with a capital of 2100, which he had saved. The bank advanced him 2100, which amount he had repaid. He had bought no furniture since his mar- riage, and had lived with his father- in-law. During the last couple of years his business had fallen off con- siderably owing to the 1912 .,r.,ike, during which he had given i large amount of credit. His father mtav had become surety to the bank in favour, but he could not be certain as to the exact sum, although he thought the figure was 240. Debtor admitted that he had not included anything in his statement of affairs for household expenses, which might have reached about 21 per week. He paid nothing to his father-in-law in respect of rent. He assigned his failure to strikes and bad debts. He discovered three years ago that he could not meet his obligations in full, but he continued to trade in the hope that business might improve. The examination was adjourned to enable debtor to amend his ac- counts.

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Nodion o Glynnedd. GAN TOM CYNON. Dioddefwyr Senghenydd. X os Wener, Hydref 24, ya nghapel Siloh, Cwmgwrach, cynaliwyd cyng- herdd fawreddog er budd yr uchod. Llywyddwyd gan Mr. Bevan, M.E., yr hwn a roddodd anerchiad teim- ladol. Gwasanaethwyd gan y can- torion: Madam M. Davies, Glyn- nedd, a Miss Francis, Treharris Mri. Watkin Phillips ac Ed. Evans. Adroddwyd gan Mri. Thos. Morgans, M. W. Hopkins a Tom Williams, a chafwyd deuawd gan Mri. Watkin Phillips ac Ed. Evans. Chwareuodd Mrs. Lloyd, A.L.C.M., ar y berdon- eg. Canwyd yr hen don "Aberys- twyth" gan yr holl gynulleidfa. Yr oedd y capel yn orlawn, a chafwyd cyngjierdd gwir deilwng.

Ethol Swyddogion. Nos Sul, Hydref 26, etholwyd Mri. John Thomas, Oak Villa; Howell Powell, Maesydyffryn Henry John Rosser, Maeshir, a Watkyn J. Wat- kyn, Bethania Street, yn ddiacon- iaid yn Eglwys Adddldy.

Cyrddau Pregethu. Dydd Sul a'r Llun, Hydref 26 a'r 27ain, cynaliwyd cyfarfodydd haner blynyddol yn Nghapel y Glyn, pryd y gwasanaethwyd gan yr Athraw D. Miall Edwards, M.A., Aberhonddu, a'r Parch. J. J. Williams, Siloh, Pentre, Rhondda. Yr oedd y canu o dan anweiniad Mr. David Price, yn cael ei gynorthwyo gan gerddorfa linynol, a Mr. Thomas J. Cole yn chwareu yr organ.

LATEST REPORTS. Confirmation of the fact that rheu- matism is crippling an unusually large number of people this autumn has been received from almost every district in the Kingdom. Adults of both sexes complain of being disabled more or less. With some persons the trouble starts in the joints, the shoulders and back being also effected. Others exper- ience the greatest torture in the muscles of the limbs. From Hull evidence is to hand. Mr. P. Penna, of 23 Garden Street, states: Rheumatism started in my knee joints, and crippled me so that I could only hobble with a stick. ,Embrocations and liniments failed. I took medicine and rested, but my joints swelled fearful shooting pains flew through me, and for several weeks I was bed-ridden. Then a friend told me to try a course of Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people. Thanks to these splendid pills the rheumatism was speedily banished." Not a few of the reported instances of sudden severe 'pain in the nether limbs clearly refer to sciatica, an ail- ment affecting the great sciatic nerve that runs from the hips to the heels. Mr. W. Franklin, of 8 Hermitage Walk, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, re- ports an experience as follows:— Cold, wet autumn weather be- gan the attack," Mr. Franklin ex- plained, and then proceeded: "I thought the dreadful torture would never leave me, and that the sciatica would cripple me for life. I was in awful agony: pains flying from my hips down my legs every minute, day and night. Treatment seemed in vain until I turned to Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people. From the first few doses the pills brought im- mense relief; before long the sciatica was cured and all pain gone. Dr. Williams' pink pills alone did it." Those of the fair sex who have al- ready experienced painful reminders of the evil in the form of acute pains in the limbs and shoulders, should read the advice of one sufferer from Coventry, who states At one time every spell of bad weather left me crippled with rheumatism; often I was completely helpless. The pains usually settled in my back and muscles. Frequently I was bed- ridden and could not turn in bed or help myself. Nothing cured me until I was persuaded to try Dr. Wil- liams' pink pills for pale people. Then the rheumatism got easier, my general health improved, and the pills drove the rheumatism right away. inis comes to hand from Mrs. E. Collier, of 13 Field Row, Stoke, Coventry. Your name and address forwarded on a postcard to 46 Holborn Viaduct, London. E.G., will bring by return of post an interesting health guide free. When writing it is an advantage to state whether your trouble is one of nerves or blood. As thousands know perfectly well by personal test, Dr. Williams' pink pills are a splendid remedy for all forms of nerve and blood disorders, including rheumatism, sciatica, anaemia. indigestion, debility and St. Vitus' dance. Price Dost free from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., 46 Hol- born Viaduct. London. E.C., 2s. 9d. one box, or 13s. 9d. for six boxes. Also of dealers, but be on your guard against worthless imitations; if offered substitutes be firni for your health's sake, and say NO."

Mountain Ash District Council. On Tuesday, Mr. E. Morris, J.P., in the chair. The other members present were: Rev. E. V. Tidman, Capt. G. A. Evans, J.P., Messrs. Thos. Jones, Dr. R. D. Morgan, Bruce Jones, D. Rogers, Griffith Evans, Noah Bowles, T. W. Jones, Wm. Evans, James Evans, Wm. Davies, and John Powell, with Mr. J. M. Linton (clerk), Mr. F. Stock (ac- countant), Mr. W. G. Thomas (sur- veyor), and Mr. H. T. Jones (sanitary inspector). Abercynon and a Park. The special committee, which had been appointed to discuss the terms for a portion of land at Goitre Coed, Aber- cynon. for the purposes of a Park, gave a report, when it was moved that this matter be adjourned sine die. The committee also decided, on the motion of Mr. W. Davies, seconded by Mr. G. H. Hall, that application be made to the Bassett Estate for the leasing or purchase or tour fields measuring about 9 acres. Mr. Bruce Jones: Had we not better wait until Lloyd George's Land Act be- comes law ? We may have a few acres for nothing then. (Laughter.) Mr. N. Bowles We can hardly ex- pect that, but if we can have land at anything except prohibitive prices, that would be something to be thankful for. Mr. B. Jones moved that the report be adopted, and that the agent of the Bassett Estate be written to. This was carried. Cas or Electric Light? Arising rrom a report by the Sur- veyor re slot meters, Mr. Bruce Jones said it was worth while considering whether they had not better introduce public lighting by electricity at Aber- cynon. There were a lot of complaints concerning the gas. The Surveyor remarked that new mains would have to be laid down to improve the lighting. Bait Too Claring. The manager of the Abercynon Palace Theatre again applied for a cine- ma licence, and added that he would give the proceeds of the first night's performance towards the Senghenydd Fund. (Laughter.) It was resolved that he be informed that the application had been ad- journed at a previous meeting for two months. Autonomy for Wales. On the motion of Rev. E. V. Tidman, seconded by Mr. D. Rogers, it was re- solved to support a resolution re pro- posed National Council for Wales, and unity and autonomy for Wales in Edu- cation. The Clerk was directed to send the resolution to the local M.P.'s. Dr. Morgan And send it to Mr. Red- mond and Mr. Devlin. (Laughter.) Shops Act.—Proposed Repeal of the Order. The Clerk reported on the petitions of booksellers and confectioners for al- teration of the Shops Order. The Clerk was satisfied that the great majority of these trâdcr. were in favour of doing away with the weekly half-holiday and to have an extension" from 9 to 9.30 on every day except Saturdays. The Council had no option but to forward the petition to the Home Office with the view of changing the hour§ ac- cordingly. Rev. E. V. Tidman said they may as well rescind all their resolutions deal- ing with the Act. He gave notice that that be done at the next meeting. Mr. J. Powell, secretary of the local newsagents, and Mr. S. Shipton, on be- half of the confectioners, wrote agree- ing to meet the Council to discuss the subject.—It was decided to hold such a meeting and a date was fixed. Penderyn Waterworks. Messrs. W. Underwood and Bro., contractors of the new waterworks at Penderyn, wrote expressing their fear that no improvement could be effected in the progress of the works during the coming months. Workmen were scarce, and the work had been delayed for want of men. They also wished to complain of the unwarrantable, inter- ference of the workmen by the Council inspectors. Capt. Evans moved that enquiries be made as to the alleged unwarrantable interference by the inspectors. This was seconded and adopted. It was also carried that the contractors be asked to engage local contractors to perform portions of the work. Alleged Overcharge. A complaint from the manager of the Mountain Ash Steam Laundry re an overcharge for water sunply, was re- ferred to the Surveyor and Rate Col- lector. Penrhiwceiber Lane Once More. A letter had been received from Joseph Lewis, postmaster, Penrhiw- ceiber, complaining of the condition of a back lane. He had asked the sanitary inspector to visit the place, and he had replied that he had no time to do so. The Inspector reported that he had visited the place later in the day, and also other lanes. Buckets of ashes had been deposited in the lane in question, I but on the whole the lane was clean. The lane had not been taken over by the Council, therefore they were not responsible for its daily cleansing. Mr. Rogers remarked that the only remedy in this case was to put the Private Streets Improvement Act in force. MT. uruce Jones said there were no complaints from the other people, and those people would have to pay s well. Mr. W. Davies suggested that the Council clean the back lane, and charge the owners of property abutting the lane. Mr. T. W. Jones asked why the resi- dents should place buckets in the back lanes. They ought to take them out in front, where the carts passed. Mr. Thomas Jones said there were under-dwellings in that street, and the people who lived in the back of the street naturally put their refuse in the lane. The reason why Mr. Lewis com- plained was because the postal parcels were brought in through the back. Mr. J. Powell moved that a reply be sent stating that there was nothing to complain of. This was agreed to.

Monday's Storm. Penrhiwceiber Widow's Furniture Damaged. The occupier of No. 2 Rheola. Street, Penrhiwceiber, wrote that the flood on the previous day (Monday) had wrought damage to the furniture amounting to JE15. Mr. Thomas Jones remarked that no Council could be liable for the havoc done by the storm, but the above case was a very pitiful one. The-occupier was a widow in receipt of parish relief. He (Mr. Jones) had called in to see the damage, and there was about one inch thickness of mud on the floor. John Williams, Waterloo House, Ynysybwl, claimed damages from the Council because the Council sewer had flooded his house. Mr. Bruce Jones moved that the com- plaints be referred to the Surveyor, who should make a general report deal- ing with all the cases. Mr. T. W. Jones hoped that the Sur- veyor would also report on the state of Aberdare Road and Mountain Ash, Abercynon. Mr. W. Evans said that scores of houses in these streets were flooded on Monday. Mr. N. Bowles asked the Surveyor to report on the condition of the backilane near Clarence Street School, and Mr. W. Davies drew attention to the state of the gully above Darrenlas School. In his fortnightly report the Sur- veyor referred to the cyclone which oc- curred at Abercynon on the previous night, when the roofs of 16 houses were blown away, trees uprooted, and one man killed. Cinema Licences and Councils' Powers. A fortnight ago, on the motion of Rev. E. V. Tidman, the Clerk was in- structed to report as to whether the Council could, in granting a cinema licence, lay down a condition that no children under 14 be admitted to cinema performances after 9 p.m. Mr. Linton reported now that Coun- cils had such power. Mr. Tidman said that next time a licence was granted he would move that such a restriction be made. Mr. J. Powell: What about women with children in their arms. Rev. E. V. Tidman Never mind about children in arms. Let us pass this re- striction first. Mr. Bruce Jones Children will have to bring their birth certificates with them. (Laughter.) Dr. Morgan: Are we the keepers of the morals of the people? Mr. N. Bowles: Certainly. Messrs. Geo. David and Evans, Car- diff, solicitors, wrote asking when would the Abercynon Cinema Licences be next considered. It was decided to reply that the two months would expire on Nov. 25th. University College. Mr. D. Rogers was re-elected mem- ber on the Court of Governors of the University College, Cardiff. The Price of Arbitration. Solicitors' Huge Costs. White or Black Elephant? Some time ago the Council decided to purchase Pistyll Goleu Farm and ad- joining land measuring about 70 acres, near Llanwonno Church. The owners of the farm and the Council failed to come to terms, so the question was sub- mitted to arbitration, and the case lasted three days at Cardiff. The Council had offered £1,;300. and the price awarded by the arbitrator was £ 1,513, the Council to pay the costs of both sides. The solicitors' bills were as follows: W. Griffiths, Mountain Ash and Pontypridd, £ 692 178.; Morgan, Bruce and Nicholas, £ 359 Is.; F. Flower, zC68 13s.; and a smaller sum due to Knight Smythe. The total cost for legal aid on the part of the owners of the farm was £1,144 3s., while Messrs. Linton and Son charged about L330 for their services on behalf of the Council. Dr. Morgan said that the whole thing was monstrous. Mr. Bruce Jones What price arbitra- tion, after this? Mr. Thomas Jones said that the owners of the farm wanted £ 7,000. Mr. Bruce Jones said that that was only a fancy'price. The owners had put in a claim for the price of minerals under the surface. The Council had put up a big fight, and there was an array of counsel present. Dr. Morgan: And the thing is white elephant after all. Mr. J. Powell: No, a very black ele- phant. Rev. E. V. Tidman remarked that it was full time to consider the question of a whole-time clerk for this Council. Dr. Morgan: It is monstrous, and the sooner we get a Land Bill the bet- ter. I am disgusted with the whole thing. Clerk And these bills will be sent to the taxing master to be taxed. Dr. Morgan: It is no good '.ending them there. The matter then closed. Mutiny at Penrhiwceiber. Fire Brigade Inspector and the Members. E. Webb, 19 Rheola Street, Penrhiw- ceiber, secretary of the Fire Brigade, wrote stating that they had given 28 days notice to Mr. T. J. Bryer as cap- tain and instructor of the Brigade. He asked if the Council intended forcing the services of Mr. Bryer upon them. If so, then tho whole Brigade would send in their resignation at the next meeting. The members did not intend to drill under him again. Mr. Bryer was not physically fit to be their chief, and the Council would have to choose between 11 members and the captain. Dr. Morgan: There is a state of mutiny at Penrhiwceiber evidently. Mr. T. W. Jones said that the Coun- cil had passed a resolution at the last meeting supporting the position of the captain. Mr. J. Powell moved that 2 reply be sent stating that they could not rdtor that resolution. Case of Typhoid. Mr. T. W. Jones referred to a oase of typhoid in Herbert Street, Aber- cynon. The person was not able to have proper nourishment, and ought to have been removed to the hospital. The person had since died. The Sanitary Inspector replied there was no accommodation at the hospital, which was undergoing alterations.