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Merthyr Notes
Merthyr Notes I.L.P. Branch Meeting. The Merthyr I.L.P. members' meeting will be liekl on Tuesday next, August 12th, at 7.30 p.m. Important business to be discussed. Every mem- ber requested to attend. Presentation at Pantywain. A very interesting event took place in connec- tion with the Pantywain Baptist Church on Saturday when Mr. Wm. Morgan, of 16 Cross Blanche-street, the precentor of the Church, was presented with an illuminated address as a token of the congregation's appreciation of the good work that he had been dtpng for so many years, and also for his unfailng attention to the call and needs necessitated for the welfare of the little village of Pantywain. On this occasion also the Caeharris Choir, of which Mr. Morgan was the conductor, availed themselves of the opportunity of showing their appreciation by presenting him with a silver-mounted black ebony walking stick suitably inscribed. Mr. John Jones (Hebronfab) who occupies the pulpit at the church in co-operation with Rev. Evan Elias, occupied the chair and eulogised Mr. Morgan's sterling qualities as a constant and diligent worker in the church and also among his friends and fellow workmen, always ready to do all in his power for the well-being of human- ity. The chairman recited a few verses which he had written for the occasion, and which were warmly received. A splendid programme had been arranged by Mr. Robert Davies and Thos. Thomas, secretary and treasurer of the Caehar- ris Choir. The accompanist for the evening was Mr. D. T. Davies. The artistes were Mr. G. P.' Jones, Miss A. Hitchins. Madam May Howells Jones,, Mr. Idi" s Thomas and friend (duet), Mr. G. P. Jones. The speakers for the evening were Mr. Thos. Richards, Pontvwain Mr. D. Sodwich, L.T.S.C. Dowlais; Mr. Wm. Jones, mines examiner; Mr. Dd. Hitchins, Hebron; Mr. Thos. Thomas, junr., Penywern; "Mr. Wm. Hughes, Penywern Mr. Meth Lloyd, G. and L.T.S.C., Dowlais: Mr. Ed. Jenkins, dis- trict chairman S.W.M.F. Mr. S. O. Davies, miners agent. All the speakers paid high tri- bute to Mr. Morgans for the standard and con- sistent life he led in the church, the village and among his fellow-men. The chairman then said that lie had come to the most important part of the programme, and that he had a very pleasant duty to perform, first in reading the address and calling upon one of the oldest and most re- spected members of the church and the village of Pantywain, in the person of Mr. Thomas Jones to present to Mr. Morgan the address which all present knew that he fully deserved. In the course of the presentation, Mr. Jones paid the greatest compliment to one who was so highly thought of by the church and the inhabi- tants of the village and said he hoped that this little token of appreciation would stimulate, if possible the recipient to even greater effort on behalf of the causes he loved so well. (Ap- plause,) The chairman then called upon Mr. Aneuryn Jones (A.T.S.C-.), of Hebron, as chair- man of the Caehwm Choir, aild 4 close friend "Jlf M&r £ ah, to present htm on behalf of the choir with the walking-stick. Mr. Jones, in presenting Mr. Morgan, paid the greatest tri- bute to Mr. Morgan as a conductor and as a man of high morals, and said the chief object Mr. Morgans had when first the Caeharris Choir was formed was to create a. desire in the young men of the district to join hands with him so as to do something that would be beneficial to themselves and the neighbourhood. Mr. Jones also endorsed the many statements made by Mrs. D. Sodwick and Meth Lloyd on Mr. Mor- gan's musical career as being the conductor of the Pantywain Children's Choir, which _rank ed in the first class for many years in the competi- tive area of South Wales. In making the pre- sentation Mr. Jones asked him to accept the same as a token of the appreciation held for him bv the choir, wishing him and his family a long and prosperous life. (Applause.) Mr. Morgans under great difficulty responded in a. few well- chosen words. Thanks to the chairman, accom- panist, artists and speakers for their services were given, and the chairman suitably responded and called upon Miss Hitchins to close the meet- ing, to which she kindly responded, and which brought a most enjoyable evening to a close by lier beautiful and artistic rendering of Friend of Mine." The Bakers. I The week-end fornd all the operative bakers in Boufch Wales on strike for the national demands. As in other town, the Merthyr men were solid against any arbitration, and the strike was joined there by all the non-unionists, who subse- quently applied for "acceptance into membership. The operatives in Merthyr number 90. Little hardship fell upon the public as double bakings performed by the men before cea.sing work tided the town over the holidays and, several •'one- man businesses carrying on and master-bakers taking themselves to the doxigii-siabs, ttiert* was, with home haking hy housewin's. a considerable amount of bread in circulation. There were no deliveries, however, all supplies having to be fetched by the consumers. The Merthyr branch made arrangements on Monday to produce suffi- cient bread for consumption at the various hos- pitals until a settlement is reached. So far as Merthyr is concerned there is no local dispute1, and the master bakers have intimated their pre- paredness to pay the £ 4 wage demanded condi- tional upon the raising of th,' price of the loaf to lOd. Still they do not take kindly to the 44 hours \veek, which they consider impracticable. To this it may be retorted that it is a easily ar- ranged a.s the 48 hours week proposed, and the men are determined upon obtaining this reduc- tion in order that the hundreds of demobilised bakers from the services may he re-absorbed into indistry to meet the speeding up of production. Dowlais Inspection. Comprising Dowlais and the two neighbouring mining towns of Fochriw and Bedlinog, the an- nual review of the St. John Ambulance Brigade (Dowlais Corps) was held at Fochriw by the Chief Commissionet of the Grand Priory of Wales (Mr. Herbert Lewis), who inspected the various divisions. The Chief Commissioner pre- sented to Corps Superintendent A. Lucas and Superintendent R. H. Parker (superintendent of the Dowlais Division) long-service medals. Col. Jones, the deputy-commissioner for the County of Glamorgan, and Mr. Tudor Davies, M.E., chi..f manager of the collieries of Messrs. Guest. Keen and Net-tlefords (Limited) addressed the company. Sir E.. Jones To Marry. Sir Edgar Jones, M.P., is announced to have he'oirte engaged to Miss May Brackley, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Butc-Idcy, of Haningay, and a sister of Major H.^Prackley, D.S.O., an air- man and for ninny years a friend of Sir Edgar. Anti-Boxing Ramp. Little Betheldom in South Wales is gathering its forces for a. big crusade against boxing. The beating of the war-drums was heard over the ,,('(.k-end at Llanelly, where the free churches arc up in arms at the granting by the Corpora- tion of the Market Hall for a boxing tourna- ment, and the Nonconformist conscience is high- ly incensed at the presence of the Prince of Wales at the Wilde-Moore fight. As a refresh- ing breeze come the broadly tolerant views of Mr. Harry Condie, of Dowlais, known through- out the Principality as the boxing preacher," who remarked to a pressman that he failed to appreciate the puritanical stand taken. Far from boxing being a "painful business morally, his experience was that it was wholly to the good. In his opinion the more "the noble art" was practised and furthered in Llanelly as a science and :a clean means of recreation the better would it be for the moral tone and physical wel- fare of the young manhood of that town. For many years," said Mr. Condie, "I have preached from chapel pulpits up and down the country, and, I think, have done much good in that way, but at the same time I have run at Dowlais a gymnasium from which I have turned out many clever young boxers. Let me say at once that none of my lads have developed into anything approaching hooliganism. Interest in boxing— and the police authorities can vouch for this— rids the streets of rowdiness and brawling by young people. Wales has much to thank boxing for. Its youth has greatly benefitted by the headway made by the art." Police Union Mystery. r- What is the trouble with the Merthyr branch of the Police Union? Some time ago the mem- bership was 98 pet cent. of the borough force; now it is barely 60 per cent. It would be inter- esting to know why so many resignations have occurred in so short a period. Enquiries by the Pioneer point to little likelihood of the strike spreading t,<+ Merthyr. Indeed, with such dis- unity strike action would be suicidal. No oon- stables have downed batons as yet in South Wales. Goitre Races. Horse racing took place on the Goitre Course, Merthyr, on Mondav. Results :— One Mile Trotting Handicap.—Heat 1: 1st, Tom," Mr. Howells, Glais; 2nd, "Miss Snip," Mr. Morgan, Penrhiwceiber 3rd, "ia nev," Mr. Tanner, Clydach. Heat 2: 1st, "Byword," Mr. Downey, Cardiff; 2nd, "Floss," Mr. Phil- lips, Bryncoch; 3rd, "Betty," Mr. Davies, Aberdare. Final: 1st, Tom 2nd, Floss 3rd, "Byword." Goitre Stakes (I! niiles).-Ist, "Johnny Walker," Mr. Evans, Saron; 2nd, "Little Eva," Mr. Lewis, Aberdare; 3rd, "Titps," Mr. Stan- ton, Cardiff. Gwaunfarren Stakes (six furlongs).— 1st, "Bob," Mr. Thomas, Bridgend; 2nd, "Little Mary," Mr. White. Cymmer; 3rd, "Doctor's Boy," Mr. Davies, Pontrhydfen." Cyfarthfa Stakes (one mile).1st, Walrus," Mr. Evans, Ammanford; 2nd, "Bob," Mr. Thomas, Cow bridge; 3r., "Nora," Mr. Wat- kins, Crickhowell. Six Furlong Trotting Dash.—Heat winners: "Chess," Mr. Jenkins, Tavarnubaoh "Floss," Mr. Phillips, Llansamlet. A Point to Note. Since the advent of the seven-hours day ooall production in Merthyr has gone up considerably, byfarthfa Row. 1 Thomas Lyons, a labourer, was committed for trial at the quartei sessions at Merthyr on Fri- day on a charge of unlawfully wounding Stephen Keefe, a foreman at the Cyfarthfa Steelworks, by striking him on the head with an iron bar. Keefe, giving evidence, said that when he or- dered Lyons to break iron" at the works the latter objected that the iron was not sufficiently cool. Lyons" as given the alternative of carry- ing out instructions or going home. A short time afterwards as he was coming out of his cabin he was brought to the ground by a blow from the bar which Lyons had in his hand. Ac- cused, in evidence, stated that he struck Keefe in self-defence, the latter having hit him in the stomach. Penydarren Sports. An athletic meeting at Penydarren Park, Mer-j thvr, on Mondav attracted a big crowd, Results Boys' Race (80 yards).—1st, Willie Griffiths, Merthyr 2nd, J. H. Martin, Penydarren 3rd, W. C. Powell, Merthyr. li- i s' Race (,SO yar d Girls' Race (80 yards).—1st, Sa.rah Samuel. Pentrebach 2nd, Evelyn Jones, Llantwit Yadre; 3rd, Phyllis Morgan, Pentrebach. Open Foot Handicap (80 yards).—1st, E. Abrahams, Merthyr (15} yds.) 2nd, W. Ed- wards, Troedvrhiw (13 yds.) 3rd, Reg. Jenkins, Brvnmawr (10 yds.). Half-Mile E. Jones, Merthyr (170 yds.) 2nd, Griff. Williams, Ponty- pridd (llo vds.); 3rd, J. What ley, Merthyr (loO yds). Two Miles Cycle Handicap.-lst Rees Wil- liams, Rhymney (380 yds) 2nd. A. Jones, Mer- tlivr (430 Yds.) 3rd, A. Evans, Aberaman (340 yds). Tug-of-War.—1st, "Mountain Ash Warriors. Mountain Ash; 2nd, "Royal Oak Champions," Abercynon. Cyfarthfa Steelworks. Notices to the handful of men employed at the Cyfarthfa Steelworks hare again been revived and are dated to expire in two week's time.
Gorseionon Notes. I
Gorseionon Notes. I I.L.P. Comrade G. F. Godsell, of Gowerton. addressed a tremendous "meeting on Kingsbrjdge Common last Sunday evening. Our minds went back in- stinctively to the eve of the declaration of war in 1914—one of the most fateful moments in the history of the world—and it was the anniversary of that event that suggested to the speaker his line of thought. He dealt particularly with the record of the Press during the war-period, and in the course of an illuminating address j showed how all its power had been bent to the task of doping the masses. By its lying, its mis- representation and calculated distortion of facts it had succeeded in creating the menta l attitude that had so effectively blocked the way to nego- tiation and mutual understanding. Now we have it duping the ignorant on the Russian question, while in internal affairs it is seeking to poison the pubic mind against the progressive element in Labour. Comrade Godsell was fol- lowed by Comrade Williams, of Tonypandy, who dealt with the coal crisis and produced over- whelming arguments and figures in defence of the miners' attitude. Comrade Oliver Harris (Chum) presided. Loughor Trades and Labour Council. Cp to the present, Loughor has sent its dele- gates to Gorseinon, but now it has acted—and acted wisely—on the principle that every village should possess an individuality of its own in the Labour world. AVe have every confidence in the personnel of the Coiineil between it and the Labour majority on the Parish Council we can look forward to great events. Buck up, Loughor' Next Sunday. W e are holding two meetings under the aus- pices of the I.L.P. nemt Sunday. At 2.30 Com- rade Hy. Davies, of Taibach, will speak, and in the evening at 7.4.1, Comrade Glyn Evans, of Llanelly, is expected to address us. "nfirTii" mrraiiniii iii n" in in in in
I Llantrisant -and Oisfrict…
I Llantrisant and Oisfrict Notes. I Campaign Against Craig Meetings. A campaign is being waged by a number of people in Llantrisant for the purpose of securing a decision from the "Town Trust" to stop the I.L.P. meetings which are being held on the Graig. The people who are waging this cam- paign do not seem to realise that Sunday is the only day upon which the working-classes as a whole have an opportunity of attending a meet- ing, and that if they succeed in preventing tho meetings being held on Sunday afternoons on the Graig, then the only consequence will be meetings on the Bull Ring between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. I Nationalise Coal Meeting. Mr. Mardy Jones addressed a successful open- air meeting at Pontyclun on Thursday, July 31 on The Nationalisation of Coal Mines." The speech, which was forcible and persuasive, and teeming with information, was unanswerable and appeared to carry conviction to the audience. Mardy Jones, Councillor Arthur Jones and W. H. Hawkins (Trades Council Secretary) are to address a meeting on the Bull Ring, Llantrisant, on Friday, August 15th, 1919, at 6.30 p.m., on the same subject. I Rents. I It is a great pity that the Trades Council, or some of the lodges do not appoint committees at Pontyclun, Llantrisant, etc., to advise tenants upon questions of rent. At present many ten- ants are seeking advice, and in the absence of any official backing from the Trades Unions, ap- pear to be confused about acting strongly; at the same time there are cases where the tenants appear to be victims after taking a. strong line. The great need is official backing by the Trades Unions. Branch Meeting of the I.L.P. Members of the I.L.P. are requested to attend a branch meeting at the Church Hall on It? day evening next, August 12th, 1919, at 7 p.m. A Successful Public Meeting, August 3rd. In spite of our opponents and especially the milk vendor, a very successful meeting was hel-I on Sunday, August 31x1, when Miss W. R. Whitby dealt very ably on the subject of "Control." Collection, lo/oi; literature sold, 2'7. Look out for notices of next meeting.
II Labourers in Conference.…
Labourers in Conference. QUESTION OF AMALGAMATION DISCUSSED The annual conference of the National Amal- gamated Labourers' Union, was held at gwansea this week. It was stated that the Union mem- bership in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Cardiganshire had increased in the last two years from 300 to 1,500. In his inaugural address the President (Mr. T. J. Wilson, Swansea) referred to the past year as a year of progress, one of the greatest gains being the shorter working week. He reminded them that two members of their Union had con- tested seats at the general election, Mr. Robert Williams, who had done so much to achieve the shortened hours, being^pfc^first candidate to be supported by their UnicSi runds. The President spoke of the delay in securing amalgamation between th-, Unions, remarking that if they had found strength in being a Feder- ation of Unions, they woud be doubly strong in one big Union. What applied to the transport, workers could apply also to the General La- bourers and the National Federation of General Workers. The executive had worked ha.rd to that end during the past year. Officials and the rank and file blamed each other for the delay, and there was a certain amount of truth in the charge of apathy. The time now devoted by their officials to settling grievances and disputes between one Union and another might well be devotefl to the more important work of uniting their forces for the hig fight which was to come. The time had arrived to force the pace and con- centrate on the building up of one big organisa- tion. The high cost of living and the bad treat- ment of discharged service men would continue so long as they allowed vested interests, capital- ists, and profiteers to represent them in Parlia- ment. The general election, however, showed that they had been slow in learning the lesson. The Military Service Acts, with conscription, would have to be completely abolished. A resolution was passed confirming the pay- ment of £300 towards the election expenses of Mr. Robert Williams as candidate at the last general election for the Aberavon Division. The question of amalgamating the Unions was discussed, and three members (with the general secretary), viz., Messrs. W. G. Jenkins, S. M. Lynch ( Newport), and W. H. Parfitt. (Cardiff), were elected to wait on the- executives of the Dockers' Union and the General Workers' Union with a view to the amalgamation of the three Unions in one. The repot ts from the various districts, in- cluding Swansea, Newport, Cardiff, and Pem- brokeshire, were regarded as very satisfactory. A resolution in support of the police strike was passed.
Bakers' -Strike."
Bakers' Strike." NATIONAL CONFERENCE REACHES NO SETTLEMENT. Representatives of the Operative Bakers' Union and of the Co-operative Employers met at the Ministry of Labour on Wednesday morning, and an important' conference took place in the afternoon between the men's delegates and the National Association of Master Bakers. This proved abortive after seven hours' negotiations. Official statements show that the men refused arbitration on the hours and wages question, on which the Labour Ministry insisted, in view of the position of the Food Ministry in the matter of bread prices. On the night work question the employers were prepared that it he con- sidered by local organisations, pending the Government's proposed legislation, but this the men declined. It is understood that the Co-operative Socie- ties have already offered to concede the men's demands, and that there is a prospect of a see- tional settlement. If.1 settlement generally is reached, the Union officials say baking will not be resumed on an adequate sca le until the end of the week.
LLANTRtSANT RAtLWAYMEN S RESOLVE.
LLANTRtSANT RAtLWAYMEN S RESOLVE. A meeting of the Llantrisant Railway men's Coal Association has decided that owing to the inability to obtain supplics of house coal they will refuse to handle any coal traffic after August, 13th unless supplies are forthcoming by that date.
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Electric Theatre. With Fox productions heading the two pro- grammes at the Electric Theatre next week capacity houses are assured in advance, particu- larly since the new stories to he screened feature the two queens of Fox perfection, Virginia Pear- son and Gladys Brockwell. How is it that these two actresses have never appeared in a picture that was not big in every sense of the word ? Partly, I think, it is due to the unsparing effi- ciency of the Fox studios from reader to photo- grapher and partly, I fancy, that the two ladies have a sense of proportion and fitness of what is due to themselves and their artistic reputa- tion. At all events a Fox-Pearson, or a Fox- Broekwell top-liner is an absolute guarantee of a first-class entertainment. The first half is headed hy Virginia Pearson in Her Price," one of the most dramatic social plays ever sent out. In addition the New Peril," this section's instalment of The Brass Bullet serial, is par- ticularly enthralling. There is a full-of-fun Sun- shine comedy, "Money Talks," and Pathe's Gazette will be especially interesting from its picturisation of the Liverpool riots. The Gladys Brockwell feature from Thursday on is entitled "A Bird of Prey," and even the Fox people, who a.re not given to over emphasis, have run into sensational descriptions of this sensational drama. Then there is The Sheriff. Fatty Arbuckle's triumph, and a further grand instalment of Eddie Polo's unique serial play— The Circus King."
I Honour for Mark Starr.
I Honour for Mark Starr. I HEADS POLL FOR PLEBS EXECUTIVE. We are pleased to find that our comrade and contributor, Mark Starr, is as highly esteemed by his fellows of the 11 Plebs League as by all who know him either personally or through his writings in our columns. In the recent ballot for seven E.C. members of the League, Mark topped the poll with a total of 159 votes, out of 171 ballot papers returned. We congiatulate both Mark and the League. His new executive members will be J. T. Walton Newbold, B. Skeme Mackay, R. Holder. C. Terry, C. T. Pendney, and T. Quelch.
I ALLOTMENT HOLDERS' SHOW.
I ALLOTMENT HOLDERS' SHOW. Merthyr Allotment Holders' Association held their second annual show at Cyfarthfa Park Merthyr, Oil Wednesday. The chief winners were: Mrs. P. Lipsett (Brooklands), T. I'icton. Harry Vaughan, H. Fennell. Edward Jones, G. Phillips, E. T. Hall, Miss Lewis (Plas), John Owen (Gellideg), Miss Lewis (Gellideg), J. E. Watkins (Park). William Pritchard (Cyfarthfa), E. Edwards (Town), Jackie Davies, D. H. Jones, "Lilian Rees (Dowlais), Bert Brobyn and H. H. Boots.
IFootball at Merthyr. -I
I Football at Merthyr. I I EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE AT TEST" MATCH. BRILLIANT LEFT WINC TRIANCLE. As a test of the ability that lies in the Mer- thyr's Town's Football Clubs new eleven, Wed- nesday's matdl with Birmingham produced art excellent impression upon the crowd present. Although the match was honours even on four goals, the overwhelmingly major part of the play was carried on well down the visiting quar- ters. If the defence had been as sound as, sav the left willp: triangle of Turner, Jones and Yar- wood, then the day migfet have closed with the- honours all wifli Merthyr. This is not to say anything condemnatory of Ireland and Chani- berlain, for a hard. fast ground and a bouncing ball is essentially an attacker's ground, and a; t defenders damnation. Moreover, that brilliant i left-wing couple that got th? two goals is not f altogether to be allowed all the sweets without any of the bitters, toi they had a suspicious. way of forgetting that Nock was aching for a real chance at centre-forward. The half line as a whole was steady, energetic and unselfishly i dev oted to its pivotal task the right wing showed a tendency to sag inwards, that will have to be remedied before the line develops a,1 Î swinging, passing game that will carry them to a proud position aT the top of the table. How- j en" let us never forget that the brilliant sun- shine, the sun-baked earth antl the lively ball were all shouting protest against the invasion of the great winter sport into the days sacred to* King Cricket, and the Princes Tennis and Bowls.. And anyhow there is this to be said when an that is critical has been expended—the home- sters were more than equal to the seasoned visitors from Brum, from every point of view. It was only sporadically, and as though by acci- dent that Birmingham picked up the game iwitTt dash and openness; and their defence, hard- worked though it was, and, therefore, with op- portunities to shine, did no better than the home defence. As a whole the Merthyr tean, showed a better collective sense—the sense that means steady wins under all conditions, than the visitors; whilst individual performances were quite as brilliant on the home side as on that. captained by Hayes. There is the making of a really great eleven at Penydarren Park, handled aright, and supported as they deserve to be and, unquestionably, wil) be by the public. And j that the material is already being moulded invo i proper shape Wednesday, despite its minor j weaknesses, clearlv demonstrated. Printed and Published by the National Labour  Press, Ltd., at the Labour Pioneer Presa* { Williams' Square, Merthyr Tydfil. ——- ? ?? M