The Aberdare Leader

The Food Control committee. Mr. A. P. Thomas asked what power the Council had over the Food Control Committee and its officials. Clerk None whatever. Mr. Thomas: To whom is the com- mittee responsible? Clerk To the Ministry of Health. Mr. Win. Rees: Then why submit reports to this Council? Clerk We are supposed to let you, as the appointing authority, know what is going on. Chairman (to Mr. Thomas) What is yout- point in asking the question? Mr. Thomas: I would rather not say 'now. I am prepared to give my reasons privately. Air Win. Rees repeated that he failed to see the object of the commit- tee presenting long reports' to the Council unless the latter had any jurisdiction over them. Clerk: Weare supposed to keep the Council in touch with what is going on. Rats.—Mr J. 0. George reported on a conference he had attended at Car- diff relative to the war on rats. He stated in the course of his remarks that there could be no doubt that there was a desire on everyone's part to exterminate these unnatural pests. fr. George was thanked for his re- port, and it was resolved, on the re- commendation of the Health Commit- tee, to instruct the M.O.H. to pur- chase £ o's worth of "barium" com- pound for experimental purposes in the district. Construction of Roads.—The Chair- man and Surveyor presented a lengthy report on a conference" which they had attended in reference to the above sub- ject.—Mr. J. O. George inquired whether rubber could be used for road construction.—"Yes," replied the Sur- ycyor, "but the price is prohibitive." Mr. J. Martin asked if objections had been raised at the conference by farmers and others to concrete roads. -The Surveyor replied that objections were tendered on the ground that horse's could not get a foothold on such roads.

ibint Wages Board. There was a communication from the above to the effect that all appli- cation for an increase of one penny per hour had been received from munici- pal employees engaged in 'non-trading' departments, and that the question had been referred to arbitration. The Clerk mentioned that he had supplied the Hoard with particulars of wages at present being paid by the local Council. Following this was a letter from the Mayor of Cardiff inviting the Council to appoint representatives to attend a conference in the city for the pur- pose of discussing the question of es- tablishing an Industrial Council for Wales. Mr. A. P. Thomas said no particu- lar benefit would result from the es- tablishment of such a body, as ;t would not be vested with any compul- sory powers. Mr Geo. Powell said that the Wages Board, as at present constituted, ap- peared to be working very smoothly, and he did not see the necessity for a new organisation. 'Apparently < Cardi-f v. anted the honour of starting, another movement.' Still it would not be wise 101 them to be unrepresented at the conference, and under the circum- stances he moved that two members be deputed to attend with instructions to oppoBe the proposal. Mr Illtyd Hopkins seconded. Mr. Wm. Rees: Who are the pro- moters of this thing? A Member: Cardiff Mr. A. P. Thomas: No. The sug- gestion comes from the- Ministry of Labour. ^hey have sent a letter to the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, and I think he is only doing this in his official Ica city. Mr. Stonelake: Industrial Councils are a result of the Whitley Report. I have never thought much about them because they are nothing more than Advisory Boards. It is not Cardiff's fault. Mrc Jenkins: They want to create A Member: They have succeeded in doing that already. Mr. Powell's motion was carried.

Salaries of Officials. An application was read from the National Association of Local Govern- ment Officials for effect to be given to the Civil Service Award No. 101 (an extension of Award No. 84). The Chairman suggested referring the matter to committee. How does it affect our officials," asked Mr. W. M. Llewelyn. The Clerk replied that the award in 'question claimed increases varying from 10 to 20 per cent. Mr. Llewelyn said the reason he asked the question was that when they increased the salaries on the last oc- casiou an undertaking was received from the officials thatt there would be no further application. The increased cost of living was considered when the last increase was given. He was rather surprised to hear this applica- tion now. The matter was referred to the Fin- ance Committee. THE CARADOG MEMORIAL. Mr. A. J. Phillips, Newport, secretary of the Caradojj Memorial Committee, wrote stating that at a recem meeting j it had been decided to offer the memor- ial to Aberdare which was Caradog's birthplace. In the event of the offer be- ing accepted the writer asked that a small committee be appointed to meet I Lord Aberdare,'Mr. Griffith Jones and I others for the purpose of deciding upon a site. He further asked the Council to do all in their power to urge upon local people to render financial assistance, as the cost would be very heavy. In a late" letter Mr. Phillips intimated that the memorial would be unveiled in July. Mr. William Rees moved that the offer be accepted and that a small committee be appointed as suggested. Mr. Illtyd Hopkins seconded, and the motion was unanimously agreed to. Mr. Geo. Powell, who was elected a member of the committee, asked the Council to express an opinion, in a non- committal way, as to where they would like the memorial placed. Personally he thought the Black Lion Square, where the mile stone now stands, would be an ideal spot. Chairman: How far would it interfere with the convenience we propose put- ting there ? Mr. Powell: 1 do not see it would in- terfere with it at all. Mr. Llewellyn: Personally I should prefer to see it erected in the Park. Mr. George: That is just the view I take. Mr. Llewellyn: He was a leader of singing, fond of singing, so let's put him among the birds. (Hear, hear.) Mr. W. Rees favoured a site in the town where, he said, it could be seen by everyone coming into the town. All peo- ple coming into the town did not go to the Park. On a division it was decided to recom- mend the Black Lion Square site. "LET THERE BE LIGHT." DEPUTATION FROM HIRWAIN RESIDENTS. There was a request that the Council should receive a deputation representing the residents in regard to the lighting of that place. There was also a letter from the Hirwain Gas Company invit- ing the Council to enter into negotia- tions for the purchase of the Gas Works undertaking, and Mr. J. O. George had given notice to move "That the Council proceed to supply electricity for Hir- wain." It was decided to receive the deputa- tion, and Mr. Gwilym Richards, the first speaker, said that the present lighting conditions were poor indeed. Streets, public houses—in this connection he was including shops, etc. chapels and houses were frequently without light, and when it was on, it was of a very poor quality. Services in the chapels on Sunday had frequently to be commenced in the evening at 4 o'clock owing to this fact. The request of the deputation that evening was that the Council hould introduce electricity into thq place. Quite 70 per cent. ,of the houses had no gas at all. "We are in the dark," added Mr. Richards, "and what we ask YOU is 'Let there be light.' Mr. George James follpwed, and said the darkened streets rendered the check- ing of hooliganism impossible. Mr. Stonelake: How many houses are there in Hirwain? Mr. Geo: Powell: Nearly 1,000 Mr., Martin inquired whether the de- putation could give any idea as to the number of people who would be prepared to take .electricity if it was introduced. Mr. Richards: I am not quite certain. We have a petition signed by 1,500 peo- ple, and I believe everyone would only be too pleased to take it. Mr. Stonelake: How many sharehold- ers of fiie Gas Company signed the peti- tion F A Member of the Deputation: I asked one in mv district, and he replied it would not' be a very nice thing for him to sign. Mr. Stonelake: Oh! Mr. Llewellyn: I don't blame him. (Laughter.) Mr. Rees: Which would you prefer gas or ricity H Mr. James: ,.Which would you prefer in this room -t (LaAighter.) Mr. Richards, answering Mr. Illtyd Hopkins, said things had reached such a pitch now that the people were roused. The deputation retired, and Mr. George proceeded to move his motion. He said he could add to what had been stated by the deputation. It was up to this Council to abate a nuisance which was t he result of Hirwain being plunged so many nights in darkness. The feeling in. the place was very hos- tile, having regard to the increasing rates. It was a scandalous shame as matters stood. Immorality was being carried on in the darkened streets, and in the absence of light it was impossible to check it. Mr. W. M. Llewellyn seconding, said he was in entire sympathy with Mr. George. It was high time the Council did something to do away with this nuisance, and give Hirwdin the light to which they were entitled. Mi's. Jenkins supporting said that at Aberdare they were spending large sums of money for the welfare of the town. At Hirwain the people were in total darkness, and this gave the younger gen- eration an opportunity to become hooli- gans. Mr. W. Rees urged that the letter from the Gas Company should be con- sidered. He would remind the Council that a very large portion of the Aber- u7nf».- unlit, the reasoh given I being that it was impossible to obtain material. They should certainly provide light for Hirwain, but was it not pos- sible for them to come to terms with the Gas Company. Mr. G. Powell said he took exactly the same view as the last speaker. Whilst he was quib in sympathy with the petition, he believed they would be creating a dangerous precedent by agree- ing to the resolution in its present form at one stroke. Mr. Stonelake said they had a duty to perform to the Hirwain people like any other district. But he agreed with Mr. PoweH that before committing them- selves to a definite scheme they should first have the matter thoroughly investi- gated. He would suggest that the com- mittee concerned be asked to report on the matter. Mr. George said he had no objection to the matter going to committee, but what were the people going to do in the interval? Were they going to allow Hirwain people to remain in darkness? Mr. Powell: Not if we can help it. Mr. George: What is the' immediate remedy? A grave nuisance is being ted, committed, and I ask you to abate it. Chairman: We will have to have time in any case. Mr. George: I suggest that we ask the Gas Company to give an improved sup- ply- Mr. D. Davies urged that the whole matter should be referred to committee. Mr. Llewellyn asked, whether in the event of the Council taking upon them- selves to light Hirwain, would they be obliged to obtain powers to go outside the district. Neath proposed to increase their boundary area, and it was their intention to apply for the incorporation of Rhigos. The Khigos people did not want to go in with Neath, and under the circumstances he believed this Coun- cil should take steps to prevent such a- thing coming about. There were other reasons why this scheme of incorpora- tion should be opposed. Mr. E. L. Hann suggested that a gas engineor should be called in to advise the Council in regard to the Gas Works. Eventually the whole matter was re- ferred to committee, and a deputation was appointed to wait upon the Gas Company with a view to obtaining an improved service of lighting. I HIRWAIN RECREATION GROUNDS. Mr J. O. George moved "That all steps be taken forthwith to lay out the Re- creation Grounds at Hirwain, for the purpose for which it has been awarded." The Clerk reported that under the terms of the 1915 Act, sanction to bor- row money for public works would not be granted by the Treasury lor the term of twelve months after the "official" conclusion of the war. j Under these circumstances the motion was deferred. SUBSIDENCES. On the recommendation of the Moun- tain Ash Council the following resolu- tion was passed:- "That the Government be urged to promote legislation to deal with possible losses which local authorities or other agencie- may incur through building upon land under which excavations have been made, or may be made, for the purpose of extracting coal or other min- erals." LLWYDCOED MEMORIAL. Mr. W. D. James, writing on behalf of the Llwydcoed War Memorial Commit- tee, applied ffor permission to erect the proposed memorial iri the village park. The application was granted subject to the form of memorial being approved of by the surveyor. Several members spoke in appreciation I of the action of the Llwydcoed people in perpet lating the memory of the fallen heroes of the village. WANTED—A WAR TROPHY. Mr. A. T. Jenkins applied for a war trophy to be place in the proposed re- creation grounds at Cwinbach. The Clerk was directed to take the necessary steps in the matter.

BEQUEST TO TRECYNON RELATIVES. Mr. John Richards, of 4 Dyffryn St., Ferndale, who died at Trecynon, on Sep- j tember '29t.h last, left estate of the gross value of £ 1,600, with net personalty £958. Probate of his will has ibeen granted to his brother, Mr. Edwin Rich- ardfe, colliery cashier, of Brynhyfryd, Ferndale, and his sister, Mrs. Cather- ine Berry (wife of Mr. James Berry), of 46 Mill Street, Trecynon. The testator left all of his property equally between his brother Edwin Richards and Mrs. Catherine Berry, expressing the wish that they should use the same for the education of their respective children, and while requesting that his wishes in the matter should be honoured he creat- ed no trust in this respect, saying, "My sole object being to equip their children as far as possible for the battle of life."

=» j CWMDARE NOTES. • BY RAFFLES. j What strange things happen! The young lady who went to meet the young clerk last week was caught in a storm on the common, and was lent an um- brella by his ex-sweetheart. It isn't enough for a woman to wearl handsome and costly clothes; they must act up to it. Some women forgot this last week when Raffles was looking on. The looking glass reveals us as we are to ourselves; the wine glass reveals us as Ave are to others.,Remember this men as Christmas approaches. Now Jenny, you will never advance in piano playing if you go to a picture pal- ace every night. Who was it jumped off the bus the other night before it stopped and found himself on his back in the mud? Raffles knows. Marv Elizabeth Ann has heard through her aunt's cousin's brother-in- law, that the boss thinks her the smart- est girl he has ever employed, and that he means to raise her screw next month. Jack is undoubtedly the strongest man in the valley. He recently pushed a wagon (ten tons without the load), a matter of 40 yards. A few more like Jack, and we could defy a railway strike. I. Popcorn found a piccolo recently. It will be a great asset to his band of carol singers, p&vided ft player can be found. Look out for th? waits. Some music!

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. BY SPECTATOR. SOUTHERN LEAGUE, DIV. II.. On Saturday last, at the Aberaman Park, the locals entertained Porth. The Hhondda eleven have been doing i none too well of late, and the Aman- ites were confident of improving their position in the league table. It was I early evident that Porth were going to lose,, the home forwards showing fine aggressive movements. The visiting right back opened the score by heading the ball out of reach of his own goalie. Bressington added to the score with a grand drive. Guy followed with No. 3, Bressington the fourth, and the ex-Bolton man put on the fifth from a splendid centre by Silverthorne. In the second half the visitors improved considerably but failed to keep out the home forwards, Guy (2) and Powell adding to the score. Phillips and Jones broke through tho defence on two occasions, thereby reducing the lead. Final score Aberaman 8 goals to 2. As the score indicates the Amanites had matters practically all their own I way. From goalie to centre forward they were easily the better team. Ken- dall at outside right continues to im- press the crowd, and in this player the Park Brigade have an undoubted capture. He has a good turn of speed and crosses with judgment. Guy was I' as clever as usual and is a rare oppor- tunist. Jenkins at left half was I clearly out of his position, being too deliberate in his movements. He is not likely to retain his position in the half-hack line. Billy Owen is like a rock at full-back. He may be on the small side, but he is never found want- ing. Elliott between the sticks did not have an opportunity of shining. Barry will be on view at Aberaman on Saturday, but the homesters will not have such an easy time. Young Billy Sarvis is a probable starter at inside right, and the home crowd will have a second opportunity of judging his merits. If he piays as well as he- played for Merthyr Reserves there will be no cause for complaint. The committee are still on the look- out for good talent and hope that be- fore the month ends several new men will make their appearance. ■X- Hugh Thornton, who before the war played good consistent football for Aberdare, has signed forms for Llan- elly. Since leaving Sweet Berdar he has figured prominently for Rother- ham. Hoddinott, a. clever forward from Brecon who figured in the Aberdare eleven a few years back, is playing a good game for Watford, a team near the top of the Southern League Table. Billy Bradbury, another old Aber- dare player who made a reputation I as a great goalgetter, is doing well in the Oldhahi Athletic first eleven as a half-back. I The following paragraph taken from I a London football paper, is well worth reading, and may be news to many football enthusiasts :—" In a recent I match, the referee, Mr. Peers, of Liverpool, was taken to task over a decision he gave for a free kick in the I penalty area. Nottingham players I and even some football officials said he could not give a free kick for any offence except a goalkeeper carrying the ball. Mr. Peers pointed out that he had given it for dangerous play, as I he was entitled to, and he now asks that footballers and managers should make themselves better acquainted with the rules." I wonder how many critics of football in Aberdare were j aware of this fact. South' Wales Cup. The Aberdare Amateurs paid a visit to Cardiff to meet the clever Corinthians in the above competition. Unfortunately tor the Darians Dai Rowland Rees was badly injured early in the game, and when thus weakened the Corries scored the only goal of the match. Undaunted, however, they played up pluckily and only the fine defence of Shepherd in goal kept them out. The play was of a very vigorous descrip- tion. the heavier home team using their superior weight to full advant- age. The Darians were unlucky to lose, and with the full complement on the field they woud at least have pulled off a draw. Every man did his best but with Dame Fortune taking a hand they did not do so badly. I' The Aberdare Committee are putting in a protest on some technical point, and the case will be heard at Cardiff on Thursdav evening. The large amount of 8s. was taken in gate money. Quite seven eights of this sum was paid by followers of the Dare team. W ha t a gate! On Saturday next Caerau will be the visitors to the Athletic Grounds in the next round of the Welsh Amateur Cup. The locals are determined to win. and are in hopes of meeting the Cardiff Corinthians in the following round. The following eleven has been chosen to do duty for Aberdare:— Goal, Edwards; backs, Nick James (capt.) and Tom Tennant; half-backs, Emlyn Richards, Gibbon and Dai James; forwards, Geo. Davies, W. T. James, Jack Evans, Pinkie and Vater. I The, Amateur Reserves Nvith a weak- ened eleven were beaten at Rhymney by 3 goals to 1 in a Glamorgan League fixture. Tis time the Reserves Woke up.

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