The Aberdare Leader

ABERCYNON MAN KILLED 'lN ACTION. A letter has been received by Mrs. Griffiths, 50 Glawynon Terrace, Aber- cynon, notifying her that her husband, Lance Corporal Robert Griffiths, of the 2nd Welsh Regiment, has been killed in action at Phesteburt, France. Lance Corporal Griffiths left Abercynon to re- join his regiment on the 31st of August. He had also fought in the South Afri- can War. Much sympathy is iqlt for Mrs. Griffiths in her sad bereavement.

YNYSYBWL SOLDIER DIES FROM WOUNDS. Information has reached Ynysybltl that Private Fred Jones, who for some years previous to being, called up as a Reservist, had resided with Mr Tom Grice, at Paget Street, has died from wounds received at the Front. Private Jones belonged to the "\Velsh Regiment, and was a native of Welshpool (Mont- gomervshire). He sustained a fracture of gli at. the Battle of La Bassee, and died from his wounds at the Duch- ess of Westminster Hospital, Boulogne. Private Jones enlisted at Pontypridd in 1899, and served throughout the South African War, being wounded in the arm at the Battle of the Modder River. His period of service of seven yenrs was passed in South Africa and india, after which he served five years in the Reserves, being called up on the Sth of November last. He was in several engagements in France. Pte. Jones was wounded on the 24th Janu- ary, and succumbed on the 30th Janu- ary. He was the possessor of the South African Medal with five clasps.

HACCAR'S, MOUNTAIN ASH. Next Weak, The Trey O'Hearts," 3rd Instalment. The third instalment of the beautiful film called 'The Trey O'Hearts," will be shown at Haggar's on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week. Mr Bert Richards is finding out the im- mense draw that this serial photo-play is. The continuation of the wonderful adventure of Alan Law and his sweet- heart Rose find them on board the Sea Venture." Revenge still pur- sues them relentlessly, and once again Alan picks up the trey of hearts. Tiie yacht is blown up and a magnificent scene is presented, far exceeding any- thing ever seen before. The story is being closely followed bv the people of Mountain Ash, for week by week fur- ther instalments prove more exciting still. Anothpr attraction that Mr. Richards has is the celebrated photo- play, "The Life of Georges Carpen- tier." Perhaps one might call him the most popular artiste of the fistic ring. The pictures are wonderfully good, showing his great fights with Sullivan, Willie Lewis and Bombardier Wells. ( The other items of the programme are I fine variations from the star films, and j produce some of the great Keystone Comics, etc., for .which this house is justly famous.

I TO THE SHOPKEEPERS OF ENGLAND! I Have you any young men serving at your counter who ought to be serving your Country ? f

Aberdare Cinema. Next Week: "Tommy Atkins" and Trapped in the Great Metropolis." Nothing that Clarke's the Man could possibly think about, or obtain, could be more popular than "Tommy At-I kins." This picture is based on Shirley and Landeck's greatest military drama that was performed at the "Lyceum Theatre, London, and over ten thousand times tliroughout the English-speaking world. The story is of Harold Wilson, a curate who throws off his surplice and becomes a Tommy. He loves a girl named Ruth Raymond, who has been betrayed by a secret and illegal mar- riage. Ruth is turned from home and seeks to destroy herself and baby. The young curate, now a soldier, sees the cowardly betrayer strike Ruth, and thoroughly thrashes him. Ruth eventually throws herself and child in the river, but both are rescued uncon- scious by Maitland, her former lover. Me secures the child, and holds this fact over Ruth, making her think she has murdered it. She is now a hope- less wanderer. Ten years pass. and .old is a soldier and Maitland a Ger- man spy. The evolutions of the plot re well -maintained throughout, and love triumphs in the end. For the end of next week Clarke's the Man has secured that veritable triumph of cinematographic art, "Trapped in the Great Metropolis." It is the story of a girl reporter who circumvents the cowardly machinations of a white slave gang. The usual children's matinee will be continued next week.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. More trouble in Phillip Street. Lost, stolen or strayed—Sausage, Rhubarb and Eggs—eventually found in the bed- room. No, it was not a German raid, although they want sausages badly enough. The celebrated Barrel pumper has gone back to his old love—the bike. What a skid do to Duff. The tires were tired and budged, and then solu- tion was want-e-d for the gaping hole. Mr Bert Richards, the popular manager of the Palace, has been elected on the Cosmos. The Two Georges re- spectively proposed and seconded him. Now for matinees. Talking of the Paiace, the greatest joke of the week took place outside there. Two little girls addressed a fashionably dressed lady who was passing: Please, mum, will you be a muvver to its" They won't let us in without one." The lady didn't. Mr Harry Morgan, brother of Fred (Brownie), left Mountain Ash to join the 13th Welsh Batt. stationed at Rhyl. The heavy rains have been the cause of much trouble in our district. A young man in Campbell Terrace (very respectable) felt that some wet had damped his blankets, that's the worst of sleeping in those trenches. But his dream, oh his dream—he dreamt he had two shares in the Mountain Ash Waterworks. It's astonishing what effect signing the pledge has on one. Judge Bryn Roberts doesn't think much of the condition of anaemia. "Father is suffering from anaemia," said a young woman in the County Court as an excuse for non-payment. "That's nothing," said the Cadi, "it might mean laziness." There's a little lady in Dover Street who has a method all her own of light- ing the fire-she uses water. It's said that her father took a glass of it the other day, first for 20 years. He hath put off his mourning for the little white dog, and goes out evenings now. Fire persons have died in Mountain Ash duriag the last 10 days whose com- bined ages total 405 years.

Why is a stick of candy like a horse? -Bemuse the more you lick it the faster it goes. W

WAR MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. Entertained by Royalty Pte. Rees Brencher, 7 Strand Street, Newtown, j Mountain Ash, was serving in the South Wales Borderers, and was wounded.at the famous battle of La Bassee. Brencher was one of a number who were entertained at Claridge's Hotel, Lon- don, by the Princess of Monaco. Our hero is now at the French Hospital, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, and is progressing favourably from his wounds. Another Wounded Hero.-Pte. Stal- lard. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, of Miskin, is rapidly recovering from a severely wounded arm. He got his scars at Ypres. More Football.Ilv friend. Scout- master T. H. Richards, Miskin. now of the oth Welsh at Tunbride Wells, writes me as folloii-s: flanks for your report in the 'Aberdare Leader.' The officers were quite satisfied with it. We like the people to know that we are keeping fit and ready for the Germ- huns. I see many' copies of the 'Leader' here sent by kind friends, and it makes me feel that we are nearer i home than we really are. I send you a report of another football match played between the 5th Welsh and Tun bridge School. The Welsh turned out as fol- lows :-Back, Captain Rowbothan (cap- j tain); l-backs, D. England, H. G. B. Jones, Arthur Morgan, E. 'W7. Lewis; ha!backs, Lt. Beith, Lt. Davies (Gun- boat); forwards, Captain Leigh, Lt. Phillips, Lt. Edwards, Q.M.S. Frost, Corporal Vaughan, Corpl. Jenkin^, L.Corpl. H. Archer, and Pte. Pordec-ai. Linesman, Pte. Alf. Bryant, Chairman of Pontypridd R.F.C., and manager of the Welsh Team. Referee, Mr. Her- bein (master at the school). There was a good attendance, including our C.O., Col. Morgan Morgan. The Taffies had a surprise early in the game, for before they were warm one of the scholars ran up and scored a beautiful try, which was afterwards converted, After some pretty play another score was made by a Tonnite-Dean. The Welsh afterwards woke up, and just before half-time scored a try, Corpl. Vaughan doing the trick. 'Half-time score: School, 1 goal. 1 try-8 pts. Welsh, 3 tries—8 pts. After the in- terval Lt. Davies and Lt. Beith cleared j '.yell from school attacks, but from a line out the scholars made a rush and Ferry scored another try. -N ow the Welsh forwards were getting into their strides and Captain Leigh put down after a beautiful run. Later E. W. t Lewis ran over with an unconverted try. England had hard lines a few minutes later. Final: School, 1 goal, 3 tries, 14 points; Welsh, 3 tries, 9 pLS. Comments: E. W. Lewis, of the Mount, is the son of Mr Lewis, Laun- dry, and has the making of an inter- national three-quarter, and will want watching. Lt. Beith and Lt. Davies played very well indeed. Capt. Leigh shone among the forwards. Lts. Phil- lips and Edwards also did well. Corpl. A. W. Jenkins is still in his old form, also Arthur Morgan, one of "the old firm." Pte. A. Bethell was unable to play and was missed very much. Bandsmen.—Bandsmen H. Green- wood and his pals, Reuben Baker and Eddie Parsons, have joined the 10th Batt. Royal Fusiliers, and are stationed at Colchester. A British Grenadier—Will Holly, who served his full time in the 2nd Batt. Grenadier Guards, has offered. as I said last week, his services to His Majesty. Bill, one of the best, has now gone to report himself. His son Bill, of the same old Hollybush, is doing his little bit of preparation at Tunbridge Wells with the 5th Welsh. A Newtown Nut.—Some of our Army lads have found Pte. West, 37 New- Houses, Newtown, a rather hard nut to crack. West is stationed with his regiment, "the Shropshire King's Own Light Infantry, at Eastbourne, and must find the air anything but relax- ing. They don't allow the grass to grow under their feet, and to keep their muscles taut and trim they box- just box. A lively tournament was put up at Devonshire Park, and Pte. West dusted one or two of 'em. In a six- rounds affair with Pte. Evans he knocked his man out in the second round, although he stopped one or two himself—at least so says my special re- porter. Army and Navy.—How proud Mr and j -Urs. Coopey, 5 Union Street, Mountain Ash, must be of their three sons. all of them barking defiance at the Germhun hf>sis. Harry is looking out for another UJucher on H.M.S. Drake. William is somewhere in France with the 13th Hussars, and Albert is in active service in the North Sea. Mrs. Coopey is a daughter of that highly respected ladv, Mrs. Partridge, with whom she lives.'

LANDSLIDE NEAR ABERCYNON. On Wednesday morning a landslide of rather large proportions occurred on the down line embankment of the T.V. Railway line, between Quakers' Yard and Abercynon. Although not seriously impeding the traffic, several trains were delayed. The heavy rain- fali of Tuesday night is stated to'be the cause.

J. & W. R. Collier are prepared to take a few PUPILS on VIOLIN and VIOLA. First Class Bands provided for Balls and Parties, &c. Terms-New Theatre, Mountain Ash. New Theatre MOUNTAIN ASH. Week commencing Feb. 22, CLARA COVERDALE'S ORIGINAL Eight Boston Boys & Girls Vocal and Dancing Act. Lenaro Grotesque Juggler. Fred Leyton The Comedy Light. I HarryKirk&Co Novel Electrical Absurdity "A Night of Trouble." TAKE NOTE THE FAMOUS PICTURE "The Patriot of France" IS QOMING. Two Houses on Saturday

':J IT JIE ABEBBARE mom-: ■ 9 MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 23 & 24, THE GREATEST OF ALL military DRAMAS: "TOMMY ATKINS" This Play was recently performed at the Lyceum Theatre, Lon don, and over 10,000 times throughout the English-speaking Worlo, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY, Feb. 25, 26 279 Behind the Scenes of the White Slave Traffic: Trapped Great Metropolis Thrilling Adventures of a Girl Reporter. CINEMA AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA plays daily under the direction of Mr. D. J. MADDOX, F.V.C.M. da=*,g»la^ a ywx* Pyn. TIME AND PRitiES AS USUAL. Clarke's 1¡b.f8 1W::a.:n.. Services for Sunday Next. HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church, Aberdare. Morning at 11, Evening at 6. Preacher, Rev. E. T. Evans. ABEKDARE Brotherhood, Green Street Chapel, 3 to 4. presi- dent, Rev. H. Barraclough.

Notes Here and There. (BY WHO.) 4 The statement made by the Prime Minister on the rise in the prices of food and fuel was disappointing to the most loyal supporter of the present Government. The attitude of the Government was severely criticised by' Mr. Bonar Law. the Leader of the Opp osition, and for his remarks on the unbusiness-lika manner of the Govern- ment ;n pealing with the food supply •f the ecmnti'y he deserves a good clap. Mr. J. R Clynes, on behalf of the Labour Party, put the case of the workers before the House in a most concise and straight-forward manner, and gave the Government to understand that something definite would have to be done. Mr. W. Brace, M.P., in his address from the chair at the conference held at Cardiff on Saturday to protest against the action of the Government, said that the workers were asked to make sacrifice after sacrifice. The workers since the commencement of the war had not asked for advance in wages, had not placed any obstacle in the way of the Government, had given freely of their blood and flesh and money, and he was sure that the workers did not wish at the present juncture to cause any friction in the country. But if the Government did not see their way clear" to help to keep the prices of food and fuel somewhere near what they Iwere at the commence- ment of the war, he was afraid that the workers would have to take drastic measures with a view to making the Government toe the line. The workers of this country have been true patriots, and it is most unfair that they should be bled to death by mag- nates who own ships, etc. Some of the speakers at the Cardiff Conference wanted to know why could not the Government commandeer the ships belonging to this country the same as had been done with the railways. Are the shipping magnates more power- ful than their railway brethren? Many meetings. protesting against the action of the Government have been held, and it is to be hoped that Mr. Asquith will be able to do something soon. Nothing would give more grati- fication to the Kaiser than to hear that the working classes of Great Britain are revolting against the Government. The workers of t hese Isles have been most loyal. They are prepared to con- tinue to suffer, but will not allow them- selves to be murdered so that a few magnates may get more dividends. The "wait and see" policy of the Prime Minister will not do with regard to food—so long as there is enough to be had, and as long as we command the sea through the vigilance of our Navy. The workers cannot wait until June, but must have it now. All the resolutions at the Cardiff Con- ference were passed unanimously. And it was further urged upon the delegates that demonstrations should be held in different towns to protest against the Government's decision. The delegates at the Conference numbered 385, represent- ing over 260,000 members of Trades Unions and Trades Societies.

Cwmdare Notes. BY "RAFFLES." Hello! Queen Street, at it again. Who was the ghost walking the street at midnight frightening the people? I am enquiring into this piece of Ger- man vandalism. Now, little Miss Naughty, don't you run away again. Besides, there is a workhouse at the place you went to. I think Mr. Heavyweight ought to pay for the goods, and not knock Mr. China- man about. We shall hear more of this. Birmingham is improving in the new climate. When is Pepper going to Bengal? It was very good of Mary Elizabeth Ann to send some pancakes to her boy in the trenches. Will they pass the censor? Hardly. If not they'll do stand on to keep the feet dry.

Barmaid's Confession. Aberdare Relations. • On Saturday, in the Divorce Court, Sir Samuel T. Evans had before him the undefended petition of Francis John Morris, Greenwich, for a dissolution of his marriage on the ground of miscon- duct of his wife. In August, 1913, peti- tioner received a letter from Swansea from his wife containing the following: I, Mrs. F. Morris, hereby confess that 1 misconducted myself with a gentle- man other than my husband, but re- fuse to mention his name or address, on Sunday, July 28th.—(Signed) Mrs. F. Morris."—On September 29th respond- ent had another letter from his wife, saying as she understood that he was teaking inquiries as to where she stayed with "her boy," she wished to say that she had stayed with 1iim at the Red Lion Hotel, at Aberdare, for three lights, and occupied the same room. She refused to give "her boy's" name .r give him up.—Evidence having been given and the leave of the Court having been given to proceed without naming the co-respondent, his Lordship granted the petitioner a decree nisi.

Lady Doctor for Aberdare. The Aberdare Education^Committee have at last secured the services of a school medical officer. The salary ori- ginally offered was L250 a year, but it was decided to raise it to k350 per an,. num owing to the dearth of suitable candidate.?. The appointment was eventually made at a special meeting, the applicants being Dr. Alexander Frew, Oldham; Mrs. Howie, Newcastle, and Miss MacKillop, resident medical officer at the Workhouse, Merthvr. v Mrs. Howie, who is a widow, 43 yesrs I of age, was appointed.

Up and Sown the Valley, MOUNTAIN ASH. WE ARE PLEASED when you are pleased—the newest, novel, nicest neck wear in the town. Ted McGregor. MOTOR CYCLES, purchased by instal- ments, at cash prices.—Parker Bros., Aberdare. A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS om, people show, but what about a clean chin ? Call and see Tom Guuningham— the Old Firm— Commercial Street. WE MAKE a Speciality of Tailor- made Gabardine and Covert Rainproof Coats with Straps and Half-straps. All I sizes stocked in Black Rubber Mackin- toshes.—J. M. Evans, London Ware- house, Aberdare. BRYN SEION.—The Rev. LI. Mor- gan read a paper at the weekly meet- ing of the Literary Societv on "Mar- tin Luther." G.W.R. TEMPERANCE—A crowd-'] ed attendance of the members of the G.W. and T.V.R. Societies listened to an excellent address by Mr Jones, Miskin, at the G.W.R. Waiting Room on Sunday evening. In a spirited manner Mr Jones laid the temperance principles in front of his audience. Mr Woodward, T.Y.R., gave a recitation. Mr Arthur Harris gave a solo on the mouth organ. Mr Reuben Mann pre- sided and introduced six new members. Mr. Lowe presided at the organ. FUNE.RA L.-The interment of the remains of Mr Evan Davies, 4 Beckett Street, took plaee in Caegarw Ceme- tery last Friday afternoon. The Revs. R. S. Rogers, B.A., Rhos, and J. D. Thomas, Ffrwd, officiated. The chief mourners were Mrs. Davies, widow; Messrs Edward and Evan W. Davies, I sons; Miss A. Davies, Mrs E. A. Jones, Mrs H. Davies, and Mrs Alice Williams, daughters: Mrs. G. Jenkins, sister-in- law; E. T. Davies, Meurig Williams, G. M. Williams, and H. Davies, grand- children; Messrs. D. Jones and .1. Davies, sons-in-law; Messrs. T. Davies. Mountain Ash, and Wm. Davies, Aber- cynon, hrothers; Rev. Geo. Davies. Pontnewydd; Police Inspector William Davies, Llandaff; Edwin Lewis, Moun- tain Ash, and W. James, Merthyr. cousins; -John and Willie Davies, Mountain.Ash; W. Jones, D. B. Jones; G. Watkins, Cilfynydd; Willie, Tal- iesyn and Lewis Morgan, Port Talbot; R. Thomas, D. M. Howells, Fisher Davies, Aberdare; D. J. Davies, M.E., Cwmdare, nephews. Floral tributes were laid on the coffin by "Mother and Child ren" the Officials of Deep Duffryn Colliery; and Staff of Carnetown In- fant;- School. INVALIDS. — We are pleased to state that Miss Mary Lloyd Sbipton. Elim Villa, who met with an accident recently, is making satisfactory- pro- gress. SELF-DENIAL WEEK. — The resi- I dent captain of the Salvation Armv acknowledges with thanks a cheque of one guinea from the Mountain Ash Volunteer Band Club. OBITUARY. Mrs. Hall, late of Troedyrhiw Road, Mountain Ash. passed away at Barry last week. The deceased lady was 82 years of age, and was the widow of fr. George Hall, printer, of this town, and who was for some time ) in partnership with the late Mr. Evan Jenkin6. PARISH CHURCH. Holy Com- munion was celebrated at eight* o'clock. in St. Margaret's Church last Sunday morning. Morning prayer at 11 o'clock was intoned by the Rev. Aeron Davies. The preacher in the morning was the Vicar, and in the evening the Rev. 1. Westhead. COSMO CLUB. At last week's meet- ing Mr G. J. Davies, one of the found- ers of the club, read a most interesting paper on "The Banana." Mr. G. Davies dealt with 'the chemical composition of the fruit. Several questions were an- swered by Mr. Davies. Mr. Lowe. of Penrhiwceiber, was made an honorary member. Mr. G. Newcombe, who had been seriously ill. returned, and was ac- corded a good welcome. FUNERAL. The funeral of David Henry Davies, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Davies, Greenfield Terrace, Cefn PennaT, took place on Monday afternoon in Caegarw Cemetery. The Rev. R. S. Rogers, B.A., officiated. It will be remembered that deceased fell out of the cage at Cwmnennar Pi't. A report of the inquest will be found in another column. The funeral arrange- ments were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills and rr. David Evans. NEARLY A CENTENARIAN. The interment of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, Lan Farm, Llanwonno, took place on Tuesday at Pengenford, Brecon. The deceased lady had attained the great age of 95 years and ten months. She was a native of the place where she was buried. She retained her faculties un- impaired to the last. The mourners who left Mountain Ash were: Mr. and Mrs. James, daughter; Mr. Walters and Mr. Caradog Walters, Penrhiw- caradog Farm, and Mr Lewis, Cilhaul Farm. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans. TOP OF THE CLASS for gent's stylish neckwear, gloves, hats and caps. -Teè. McGregor, Pxford Street. FUNERAL. The interment of Tim La very, 18 Knight Street, took place at Maesyrarian Cemetery last Saturday afternoon The officiatiiw minister was the Rer. Father H. Irvin?. The mourn- ers were: Father; Messrs. Harrv Lavery, brother; Jack Larerv. brother'; Dan Horgan, uncle; Dennis Horgan, cousin; Jack Reynish, uncle; Eugene I Sullivan, Merthyr, uncle; Nicholas Murphy, Aberaman, uncle; Michael Keefe and James Roach, Abercwmboi, I cousins. Beautiful flowers were laid on the coffin by: Father and mother; brothers and sister; Mr. Owen and family. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans. NEW THEATRE. One of the strongest programmes eyer put forward on a music-hall stage is that at the Workmen's Theatre this week. Mr. Curnow has gone one better than nis best, and the hall has been packed dur- ing the week. The Hudson's Musical Act is far away the finest entertain- ment of its class in the halls. One feels transported into quite another sphere and transported with delight. They are artistes, the finished article, whether in vocal or instrumental music, and Madame's exquisite rendering of "Y Deryn Pur" touched the hearts of the people. Mr. Fred Laurier provides some excellent faMi on his ladder. The Three Military^Trirls, who deputised Miss Betty Boden, were very charming, and the tiny tot not the least so. Another strong programme of "turns" and star pictures for next week (see advertisement).

ABERCYNON. MR. H. O. ANTHONY, Chemist, Aber- cynon, strongly recommends all sufferers from Cold in the Head, Nasal Catarrh and Influenza, and also those who work in irritating dust and fumes to use NOSTROLTNE. Smear it in your nos- trils and sniff it up. It goes straight to the spot where the troitble is and slears your head instantly. It kills tile germs in nose and throat and quickly soothes and heals. Try Nostroline and tell your friends about it. Tubes, is. lid., of Mr. H. O. Anthony, Chemist, Abercynon. PERSONAL. Mr. Barnett, Salis- bury Road, who was taken to Devon Hospital in December, has returned home restored to health. APPOINTMENT. Mr. Evan Harries, late conductor of Bethania Band of Hope, has been appointed pre- centor at Libanus Chapel, Graigberth- iwyd. He is also the conductor of the children's choir. CARMEL Y.P.S. On Monday even- ing an interesting paper on "Isaac Lewis was read by Mr David Jones, Abercynon Road, at Carinel (W.). The Rev. E. D. Thomas presided and gave an address; BIBLE SOCIETY.—At Tabernacle Vestry on W odnesday evening, under the auspices of the Bible Society, the Rev. J. Pry.s, Llanover, delivered an interesting address on the progress of ) the society during 1S)14. The Rev. E. D. Thomas, Carmel, occupied the chair. A vote of thanks to the speaker was proposed hy the Rev. R. S. Thomas, and seconded by the Rev. H. Jeff revs, TEMPERANCE. — On Friday evening at Tabernacle Vestry, under the aus- pices of Merched y De, an interesting address on Temperance was given by Mr>. J. Lewis, Aberdare Road. MrA E. Thomas presided, and gave a brief address. Others who took part were Mrs. Llewelyn Williams and Mrs. Jones, Cardiff Road. Solos were ren- dered by Miss Olwen A. Thomas and Miss Tilly Jones, and recitations by the Misses Katy, Ceinwen and Eirwen Williams. BILLIARDS. At a billiard match Abercynon and Treharris played at Tre- harris on Thursday in connection with the Shield Competition, the visitors had an easy win of 183 points. Scores: Aber- cynon: Enoch Davies, 200; Tim Hughes, 200; William Rocky, ,200; James Williams, 144; William Garbett, 193: Thomas Harrison, 200; Hugh Hughes, 200. and T. J. Roberts, 194; total, 1,531. Treharris: J. Humphreys, 13iJ; L. Morgan, 168; J. Jones, 122; Evan Hughes, 200; J. Lloyd, 200; J. Phillips, 189: D. Gibbon, 136, and D. Moses, 200; total, 1,348. A GENERAL MEETING of the workmen of the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery took place at the Lesser Hall on Thurs- day night under the presidency of Guardian. W. C. Dyer, supported by Councillor Charles Maddox, secretary, and Mr. George Evans, treasurer. Coun- cillor Maddox gave a detailed report of the conference held at Cardiff in con- nection with the New Agreement, which will come in force this year. A dis- cussion took place on the question whether the new agreement applied to non-unionists, it being urged that inas- much as they did not contribute they should not receive benefits. The ques- tion of increased contributions was also discussed. It was thought advisable that the benefits to the workmen should take effect before March 1st.