The Aberdare Leader

FMPIRE THEATRF MOUNTAIN ASH. Proprietor Victor W. Rowe. Manager Reginald Brown. EDWARD1 F. FURNEAU'S No. 1 Company in the Great Re-construc- tion Play- LEST WE FORGET! BY CLIFFORD REAN. Frank Denton. Prisoner of War (Formerly Manager of the Steel Works-Bert J. Wilson. Max Kaufman (Governor of Prison Camp; in Peace Time Partner in English Firm of Manufacturers)—Cyril Grier. Sir Mark Galsworthy, owner of the Galsworthy Steel Co., Arthur Lowry. Ruben Egg, Prisoner of War, afterwards a Tramp Fred Morgan. Tom Meadows. Manager at Works Harry Wilson. Joe Gorman, a workman, always tired Fred Webb. John Bryant, Prisoner of War J. Haines. Sergeant Markiingberg, of the German Army Alfred Jackson. John Radcliffe, Forejan at the Works Frank Featley. Inspector Tomas F, W. Willmott. Mrs. Shufflebottom, charwoman Mary Webster. Vera Hesletine. Book-keeper at the Works Kathleen Magee. (of German extraction) Molly Radcliffe, Servant to Sir Mark Pauline Walker. Rose Galsworthy, Sir Mark's Daughter Nina Gerrard. (Engaged to Frank Denton). Scene 1: The Prison Camp at Hail, Germany (morning of Nov. 11, 1918) Armistice Day, The Torpedoing and Sinking of the Lusitania in full view of the audience. Lest we forget. Scene 2: The Gardens of Sir Mark's House, England. 12 months after the war. The enemy still inlotir midst. Scene 3: A Country Lane. Scene 4: Office at the Steel Works. Bolshevism at work.. The Dumping of Magnetos into this country. Scene 5: Office at the Ironworks. Night, Murder. Scene 6: John Radcliffe's Cottage. Scene 7: Furnaces at the Steel Works (in full work). The Strike Retribution. Lest we Forget. Prices of Admission.- Orchestra Stalls. Stalls. Pit Stalls. Pit. 10d. 7d. Sd. 4d. Government Tax 3d. 2d. 2d. id. Prepaid Small Advertisements. Inserted at the following specially low rs:- One week. 3 wks. 6 wks. 12 words 0 9 1 9 3 0 20 „ 10 2 6 4 0 28 „ 13 3 3 5 0 36 „ 1 6 4 0 6 0 44 „ 19 4 9 7 0 These charges apply only to the fol- Apartments, Situations (Vacant or Wanted). To Let, Lost or Found, nd Miscellaneous Sales and Wants. rrade Advertisements will be charisa an additional 50 per oent. Properties for Sale er Wanted at double above rate. if not prepaid extra will be charged. Advertisement & Publishing Offices, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare. All replies to be called for at the ùttic. Advertisers who desire to aave replies sent to them should for- ward stamps. Wedding presents and lists of guests, 3d. a line. Musical and other successes 2/6 minimum up to 6 lines, and 3d. a line afterwards. Lists of wreaths in funeral reports 1/6 per inch. SUBSCRIPTION LISTS, 40. Lists of Subscriptions; Appeals tor and Acknowledgments of Sub- scriptions, 2/6 per inch. FOR SALE. DRAWING Room Billiards Table and accessories; slate bed, in good condition. Apply, by letter, T.S., Leader Office. PURE BlfcLIi English Rabbits, from 5s. pair-55 Seymour Street, Aberdare. PHAETON for Sale, single or double, in good condition. Apply, Manager, Town Brewery, Aberdare. A VERY Fine Piano in tip-top condition. A rare bargain.—Apply, B.O., Leader Office. MOTOR CYCLE. 1915 James," 2 stroke complete with head and rear lights. Not been ridden last 2 years. Now ready to ride away. Any trial. 35. Two other cheap ones, want little repairs. A bargain to anyone who has a little knowledge of motor cycles and a little spare time. Both magneto ignitions and standard car- burettos. X16 for the two to clear. Also a couple of Cycles and 2 Tandems, cheap.—Apply, Rowe, En- gineer. Hirwain. < £ 250 HOUSE POLICY. £ 32 paid. £ 25 or nearest offer. Apply D., Leader Office. CHICKS, Cams, White Wyan- dottes, pure -breed, 2130 to 300 egg strain. See Illl" or stamp reply for further particular-. Reasonable price. Chicks ready March 1st for Orders in rotation to the end of April. Also <agge. Mills, 49 Incline Row, Godre- aman. DAY OLD CHICKS. White Leg- horn, 15s. per doz. day old; 16s. 6d. week old Flemish Giants, Belgian Rabbits. Adults and youngsters for sale. The Old Firm, Stephens, 10 George Street, Aberaman. PROPERTIES WANTED. WANTED to buy a House, four rooms, in Cwmbaeh. Long lease.- H.J., Leader (Alioe. WANTED. WANTED Heuse on rent in Aber- dare; 7 or 8 rooms (bath). Apply, R.D., Leader Office. j COOK General required for Busi- ness house. References and wages to F. W. Caunt, Aberdare. SEVERAL Waitresses and Kitchen- maids required for casual employ- ment. Must be honest and gaod workers. Young persons need not apply.—F. W. Caunt, Aberdare. A GOOD General, able to do plaip cooking.—Apply, Mrs. I. Kenshole, Seaton Carew, Abernant Rpad, Aber- dare. GOOD Cook-General Wanted, age about 28; wages R24, rising.—Apply, Matron, General Hospital, Bideford, Devonshire. HOUSE or three unfurnished rooms in Aberdare or Mountain Ash, or be- tween. Apply by letter, A.W., Leader Office. GOOD Morning Girl.—Apply even- ings, 37 Tudor Terrace. STABLE and Coach-house (lock-up) in Aberaman.—Apply 202 Cardiff Read. o£5 GIVEN for key of Cottage.— Apply 5L., Leader Office. ELDERLY Man for small garden and make himself useful. Meals pro- vided.—Apply D.M., Leader Office. COLLECTOR Canvassers. Ladies wanted. Very good wages.—Green- halgh Liversidge, Milnsbridge, Hud- dersfield. STRONG Girl as General. Sleep home. Mrs. Lloyd, 17 Commercial Street. AT ONCE. Servant, any age. Good wages.—Apply A.R., Leader Office. GOOD, Clean Girl for morning work.—Apply Abraham, Royal Ex- change, Aberdare. RESPECTABLE Housekeeper for family of three adults. Must be Welsh-speaking. Good home for suit- able person. — Apply S.J., Leader Office. WANTED a Delivery Van to carry 15cwt. Overland preferred. .pply F.A., Leader Office. WOULD Lady with little means like to join another in buying nice house, and share comfortable home. —Apply by letter, B7, Leader Office. SMART Girl for Fish and Supper Bar. Apply Davies, Fruiterer. Cwmaman. EX-SOLDIER requires House in Mountain Ash district. X5 offered for key.—Apply X.S., Leader Office. FOUR Strong Girls for washing in Laundry at Cardiff. Also two strong Girls for ironing. 10s. a week and food and lodgings.-Apply Ha Ga Key, 4 Market Street, Aberdare. LADY CANVASSER Wanted. Pre- vious experience unnecessary. Must be of smart appearance and persuas- ive manner. Salary and commission. Permanency.—Apply Denture Insti- tute Ltd., 5 Pontmorlais, Merthyr. GOOD Home offered in Birming- ham for girl of good character, age 18 to 25; light house duties; three in family; no children; liberal out- ings; stated hours; wages 8s. per week. Railway fare to Birmingham "lraJn —instance to /i Linwood Road, Hands- wwtk, Birmingham. NOTICE. Aberdare Valley Amateur Billiards Championship. Entries for the above Com- petition are invited and should be sent in not later than March 17th to- THE SECRETARY, Games Committee, Liberal Club, Aberdare. ENTRANCE FEE-2j6. BABY FOR ADOPTION. ANY Respectable parents desirous of adopting healthy baby boy for love, age 4 weeks.—G.C., 57 Tudor Road, Cardiff. PROPERTIES FOR SALE. TWO Houses in Milton Street, Cwmaman. Apply, J.B.S., Leader Office. MOUNTAIN ASH.—The following Properties for Sale by Private Treaty:—7 Lyndhurst Street; o Gladstone Street (vacant possession), 21 Glancynon Street.—Apply, J. A. Mulvey, 26 Union Street, Dowlais. FOR' SALE, Four Houses at Pleas- ant View, Aberaman, long leases; low ground rents.—Apply 36 Dean Street, Aberdare. LOST. TAKEN from the Lucania about a fortnight ago, Gent's new Dexter. Person known. If not returned, de- tainer will be prosecuted. P.R., Leader Office. ON February 27th, between Park Lane and Town Hall, Gold Ring with Crest, of no value except to owner.—Finder rewarded on return- ing ring to 12 Park Lane. DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION- TOWN WARD. A MEETING of the LIBERALS (if the TOWN WARD will be held at the LIBERAL CLUB on Tuesday next, March 18th, at 8 p.m., for the purpose ot considering the selection of a Candidate to contest the Town Ward. o MISCELLANEOUS. STRONG Horse and Cart for hire. —Apply 26 Lambert Terrace, Gadlys. IN-PIG Sows need Karswood Pig Powders three times weekly before farrowing, and twice weekly after- wards, until young ones. weaned. This plan pays. Twelve powders 1/ —From H. O. Anthony, Rexall Pharmacy, 18 Margaret Street, Aber- cynon. WHEN using waste from hotels, etc., for pigs give Karswood Pig Powders twice weekly to prevent n- digestion or crop sickness. Twelve 1/T. W. Reynolds, The Pharmacy, Hirwain. DO your Artificial Teeth feel slack and uncomfortable? If so, send 15 stamps for Trial Package of a Scientific Preparation. Satisfaction guaranteed. PLATEFIX Co., 57 Hatton Garden, London. HENS which don't lay don't pay. Karswood (Harmless) Poultry Spice, containing ground insects, ensures eggs. Try it. Packets 21d., 71d., 1 /3.—Cash Drug Stores, 18 Robert Street, Ynysybwl. GIVE ATTENTION to disease germs in your nostrils. Keep nose and throat germ-proof and healthy with Nostroline" Nasal Specific. Use this scientific means to banish Influenza, Nasal Catarrh, Head Colds and Sore Throats. Of leading Chemists everywhere, 1/3 (by post (1 /5). Sold by E. E. Evans, 9 Victoria Square; W. H. Jones, 3 Victoria Square; C. *t. Harris 12 Cardiff Street; T. G. Williams, Whit- combe Street, Aberdare; E. L. Hum- phreys, 7 Mill Street, Trecynon; T. W„ Reynolds, High Street, Hirwain; A. M. Jones. 36 Penrhiwceiber Road, W. H Jones, 9 Oxford Street, J. Reynolds, 78 Commercial Street, Mountain Ash; and most Chemists elsewhere. 6 EGGS from each hen every week are now obtained by many users of Karswood Spice (containing ground insects). Your birds can do it, too. Packets 2Jd-. 71,6d., 1/3, from T. W. Reynolds, The Pharmacy, Hirwain. ONE backyarder got 42 eggs from seven pullets in 'Xmas week last year through using Karswood Poultry Spice (containing ground insects), the wonderful winter egg producer. You can do it, too. Packets 2^d., 7|d., 1/3.—H. O. Anthony, Rexall Phar- macy, 18 Margaret Street, Abercynon WITH poultry food at present prices the best way to get money's worth is to add Karswood (Harmless) Poultry Spice, containing ground in- sects, to the soft food. This doubles its egg-making properties. 2|d., 7id., 1 /3 packeta Try it.—W. G. Wil- liams, Chemist, Abercynon. MONUMENTAL. Headstones, Tombs. Crosses—Granite, Marble )r Stone. Old Tombs restored. Prac- tical and Experienced Letter Cutter. Designs and Prices on application *o Lloyd, Sculptor, 39 Duffryn S. reet, Mountain Ash, or Mr. Gwilvm Mat- thews, 16 High Street, Aberaare. ADVICE FREE.-Ir., Mrs. Stew- art. Herbalists, Guinea Street, Bris- tol. CHIROPODY.—Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Toe-Nails are dealt with on scientific methods by a certificat- ed chiropodist. Residences visited anywhere in district. Moderate fees. -Lowi' 1 Canon Street (Opposite Post Office), Aberdare. J. FINE and Co., 18b Whitcombe Street, Aberdare, are buying and celling Second-hand Furniture. 153. PER BIRD clear profit for 12 months was the experience of a poiix- try-keeper last year by using Kars- wood (Harmless) Poultry Spice. Packets 2d.. 7Jd., Is. 3d.—H. O. An- thony. Rexall Pharmacy, 18 Margaret Street, Aberoyn«». t DISCLAIMER. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, am not the Dd. John Jarman who was fined at the Aberdare Police. Court last week.—(Signed) D. JOHN JARMAN, 19 Tirfounder Road, Cwmbach. ABERDARE I.L.P. PUBLIC HALL, TRECYNON, SUNDAY, MARCH 16th, A. McMANUS (One of the Clyde Leaders). To commence at 7.30. Admission by Silver Collection. ARTIFICIAL MANURES. Superphosphate of Lime, General Fertilizer, Dissolved Bone Compound, Nitrate of Soda, Sulphate of Ammonia. -0- VAPORITE for Killing Wire Worms,, etc. POTATO SPRY FOR HIRE During Coming Season. -0. For Prices and Terms apply to- R. PARDOE & SON, Ironmongers, 22 and 39, Cardiff Street, Aberdare.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND IN MEMORIAM NOTICES The Charge for Advertisements under this heading is One Penny per word, with a minimum of 1/6. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. HOPKINS. Mrs. E\ J. Hopkins, dearly beloved wife of ex-Councillor E. J. Hopkins, Heathfield House, Glyn Neath, desires to thank all kind friends and organizations for sympathy received, also for beauti- ful floral tributes sent in her sad bereavement. PRITCHARD.—Mr. and Mrs. Pritch- ard and family, Springfield, Aber- dare, beg to sincerely thank kind friends and neighbours for letters of sympathy and floral tributes. WINSTONE. Mr. and Mrs. Win- stone, 28 Bute Street, beg to sin- cerely thank the kind friends and neighbours who sent them letters of sympathy in their recent sad be- reavement. Also for the beautiful floral tributes received. ANDREWS. Mrs. Andrews and family, 6 Cilhaul Terrace, Moun- tain Ash, desire to thank all friends for messages of sympathy and flowers sent them in their re- cent bereavement. JONES.—Mr. and Mrs. Jones and family, of 19 Abergwawr Place, Aberaman, wish to thank all neighbours and friends for their great kindness and sympathy; also for floral tributes received. MORRIS. — Mr. John Morris and family, Cefnpennar, desire to thank all kind friends for their floral tributes and sympathy shown to them in their recent sad be- reavement. LA YCOCK.-Irs. Laycock and fam- ily, 18 Navigation Street, Mountain Ash, wish to thank all kind friends for their sympathy in their recent bereavement; also the Bearers, the Band, and Firing Party. LLEWELLYN.-Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Llewellyn, 1 Vijolet Street, Aber- aman, desire to thank their many friends, most sincerely for their kind letters of sympathy in their great sorrow. Also for floral trib- utes. DAVIES.—Mrs. D. Davies and fam- ily, 74 Llewelyn Street, Trecynon, beg to sincerely thank the kind friends who sent them letters of sympathy and foral tributes in their recent sad bereavement. LLOYD.—Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lloyd, 17 Glamorgan Street, Aber- aman, wish to thank their many friends for messages of condolence, and for the wreaths received. WARLOW. Owing to the large number of letters and expressions of sympathy which he has received Mr Tom Warlow finds it impossible to acknowledge them personhliy, and so takes this opportunity of thanking all who sent any such during liis sad bereavement. Also he desires to express his gratitude to all who sent floral tributes. WALKER.—Mr. E. Walker and fam- ily, Oakwood House, Aberaman, beg to thank all friends for the kind messages of sympathy sent them in their recent b 3reavement; also for floral tributes sent. THOMAS.—Mr and Mrs W. Thomas, 12 Park View, Abercwmboi, wish to thank their many friends and neighbours, also the workmen of the Powell Duffryn Washery, for their kindness and sympathy in their great sorrow; also for the floral tributes received. IN MEMORtAM. EVANS.—In loving memory of John Cyril Evans, son" of Mary Evans, late of 3 Gadlys Uchaf, Trecynon, who died on March 17th, 1918. You are not Forgotten Cyril dear, Nor will you ever be; As long as life and memory last ,We will remember thee. L..Vrom dear mother. Often, dear Cyril, we think of you And think of how you died; How sad you could not say good-bye Before you closed your eyes. —From Bopa, Rachel and David John. PARSONS.—In loving memory of Alfred Charles, the beloved hus- band of Sarah Jane Parsons, who died March 13th. 1918. There is a link death caainot sever Love and remembrance last for ever. —From wife, son and daughter. WILLIAMS.—In loving memory of Mrs. John Williams, of 52 Cwm-- mnan Road, Godreaman, who died March 12th, 1918.—" As long as life and memory last, we will remem- ber thei.Tommy and Florrie. BARRY.—In affectionate and loving memory of Pte William Handel Barry, 1/5 Welsh Regiment, killed in action in Palestine on March 10th, 1918, dearly beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Barry, Cardiff Road, Aberaman. Oh, had we got one last fond look Into your loving face, Or had we only had the chance To kneel down at that place; To hold your hand, our darling boy, Before you passed away, Our hearts would not have felt so much The silent grief it holds to-day. —Fondly remembered by Dad, Mam, Marie and Glyn. EDWARDS. Sergeant Albert Ed- wards, 1st 5th Welsh Regiment. son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ed- wards, 15 Mason Street, Aberaman, killed in action on 4 10th March, 1918, in Palestine. One lonely year has passed away Since our great sorrow fell, Still in our hearts we mourn the loss Of him we loved so well. —Ever remembered by Mother, father and family. DAVIES. In loving memory of Maud Davies, beloved wife of Grif- fith Davies, 6 Margaret Street, Aberaman, who passed away March 9th, 1918. One year has passed since that sad day, When one I loved was called away. —From her husband. RICHARDS.—In loving memory of the beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Richards, 6 Philip Street, Robertstown, who died Feb- ruary 20, 1919, aged 8 months. That day our memory lingers On the dear one laid to rest, But amidst life's trials and sorrows We know God's ways are best.

ER COF. EVANS.—Er coffadwriaeth am y di- vveddar Thomas Evans, anwyl briod Elvira Evans, 21 Timothy Row, Cwmbach, yr hwn a gollodd ei fywyd trwy ddamwam yn Nglofa Werfa. Dare, Mawrth 14eg, 1918, yn 58 mlwydd oed. "Gwerth- fawr yn ngolwg yr Arglwydd yw marwolaeth ei saint ef." Oddi- wrth ei anwyl wraig a'i blant.

MOUNTAIN ASH DISTRICT COUNCIL. Held on Tuesday afternoon. Present: Chairman, Mr. Bruce Jones, J.P., Messrs. W. T. Bowen, W. Davies, W. Lamburn, G. H. Hall Charles Maddox, David Rogers, Griffith Evans, J.P., T. W. Jones, D. J. Lewis, W. Millar, Thomas Jones, J.P., and the Rev. George Neighbour, together with Mr A. Pincombe (clerk), Mr. W. G. Thomas (surveyor), Mr Fred Stock (accountant), Mr. H. T. Jones (sanitary inspector) and Dr. Arthur Jones (medical officer of health).

National Amalgamated Workers' Union. A letter had been sent to the "Mayor and Members" (meaning, of course, the chairman and members of the Council) by the National Amalgamated Workers' Union, ap- plying for a 44-hours week of six days, at the same wages as the Council were now paying workmen in their employ. It wa§ decided to get into com- munication with the Clerk of the Conciliation Board with the view of obtaining the exact hours of the award which had been issued by the Board. Mr. Lamburn availed himself of the consideration of the matter at issue to ask to be released of his position as a member of the Wages Board. He said that the insinu- ation had been made in certain quarters that Labour should not be represented on the Wages Board; and he felt that, as a consequence it would be far better all round if his resignation were accepted. The Chairman paid a tribute to the work which Mr. Lamburn had done on the Board with the pros, and cons, of which he was quite familiar; and it would be 3. decided loss to the Council if he were to sever his connection. He hoped that Mr. Lamburn* would consent to remain in office for another 12 months, at any rate. Mr. Rogers coincided with the Chairman's views, and added that the Council would suffer if Mr. Lam- burn gave up his position. Mr. Millar, as a colleague on the Wages Board, identified himself warmly with the appeal to Mr. Lamburn to continue in office. Mr. Lamburn reiterated his re- marks as to the objection to Labour representation on the Board, and, therefore, he expressed the hope that the Council might accede to his wishes. The Chairman: I am surprised to hear that there should be any such objection. Personally, I hold the view that, if there be a Board on which Labour should have a voice, it is certainly the Wages Board under notice. Mr. Hall pointed out that the ob- jection did not apply to the local representatives of Labour on the Bonrd, but that it applied in gen- eral. Like the previous speakers, however, he considered that Mr. Lambtirm should c*ntip«e t* git on the Board as one of the Council 1 representatives. c Eventually, on the proposition 0 Mr Neighbour, who was seconded "J Mr Rogers, Mr Lamburn agreed W retain his position for another sl- months.

I ncorporation. It was decided to discuss the, question of Incorporation under the Municipal Corporations Act, 188A at the close of the present meeting in committee.

t Parliamentary Road Transport Committee. This committee had submitted, for the consideration of the Coun- cil, the following questions:- (1) Do the Council in principle approve or disapprove of the pro- posal to place the control of ajj means of transport—railways and canals, light railways and National Electricity Undertakings as well a&- roads-in one Department under one Minister? (2) Would they prefer to see the Road Board reconstructed as an in- dependent authority under the chairmanship of a Cabinet Minister directly responsible to Parliament and its membership increased to in- clude representatives of Association of Local Authorities? Mr. Thomas Jones said he ap- proved of paragraph one, but was opposed to paragraph two. He thought it would be tantamount to an insult if one Minister were to be placed in charge of the different works in question. The Chairman: I agree with Mr. Jones entirely. If such an enor- mous job were entrusted to one department, a hash would be made of it. Mr. Rogers was of the same view and favoured the establishment of two departments. On the other hand, however, Mr Hall and Mr Lamburn were in com- plete disagreement with the previous- speakers. Mr. Lamburn went on to* say that the war had, unquestion- ably, provided the experience that the control of the railways, etc., should be vested in different hands from those who superintended them before the war. The Chairman replied that, where- as, formerly, they had heard a great deal in favour of decentralisation, the barometer had now veered round, in the same quarters, for cen- tralisation. He (the chairman) could only repeat that, in his judg- ment, there would be enough work for two departments. Mr. Thomas Jones: It is really a question of choosing the lesser of two evils now. The Chairman: Will you move, then, that the transport v of canals, railways, and kindred works be con- trolled by one department, and that another authority be set up for the- roads, etc. ? Mr. Thomas Jones: I don't ap- prove of paragraph 1, but do ap- prove of paragraph 2. After a free expression of views- among the members, Mr. Hall pro- posed that the Council approve of paragraph 1, but oppose paragraph 2. He was seconded by Mr. Lam- burn. The voting, howover fa- oured the contrary motion of Mr. Thomas Jones.

Destruction of Rats. The Clerk of the County Council had written, asking the Council to participate in a scheme for the de- struction of rats, and-to send repre- sentatives to a conference of public bodies to be held at Pontypridd. Upon the proposition of Mr. Griffith Evans, the Surveyor and Sanitary Inspector were authorised to attend the conference.

Overseers. Councillors Griffith Evans, Chas. Maddox and Geo. Neighbour were re-elected overseers, and Councillor G. H. Hall was appointed in the place of Rev. E. T. Williams, who is retiring from the Council at the' end of this month.

Ambulance Car. The Clerk was in receipt of a letter from Lady Aberdare, on be- half of the Red Cross, offering a motor ambulance for the district. The cost of upkeep would have to be borne by the district. Air. Thomas Jones said that each colliery was supposed to provide a motor ambulance. Chairman: Yes, an ambulance of some kind. Mr. W. T. Bowen said there should be a motor ambulance at the disposal of the Council. There was a street accident the other day which called for an ambulance. He phoned to the P.D. at Aheraman, and a motor ambulance was sent, d-own in 0 minutes. The Chairman did not think the Council had power to purchase a car and let it out on hire. He sll^t gested that the question be deferred and that Lady Aberdare be written to asking her whether it was to be given free. Mr. vV. Lamburn moved this, .1- Mr. Rogers seconded.—Carried. > lit.