The Cambria Daily Leader

OLD FASHIONED POLICY. I Mr. Tom Richards j Condemns Direct Action < Aberavon Ceremony. I Mr. Thomas Richards, M.P., the general > secretary of the South Wales Miners', Federation) visited Aberavon on Saturday morning to open formally the new office-, of the Afan Valley Miners' Association, which had been removed from Cymmer. The big house, Ty Mawr, enclosed in its cwn grounds, was bought by the Associar tion, and was renovated under the super- ] intendonce of Mr. Thomas Gibbs, archi- j tect, Port Talhot. Mr. John Davies (Neath), presided over the opening ceremony, and he was sup- ported by Mr. Thomas Richards, M.P., j Mr. Wm. Jenkins, J.P. (agent), John Thomas, J.P. (treasurer), Mr. Bertie Griffiths (agent's clerk), and a large num- ber of delegates. After the formal opening, Mr. Thomas Gibbs presented Mr. Richards and Mr. Wm. Jenkins with a handsome walking stick each. The chairman said that they were happy in having secured at last a home of their own, and no better person could have been selected to open it than their esteemed general secretary. THEIR AMBITION. 3ir. Richards said he had always had a warm corner for the Amman Valley dis- trict, and they were particularly fortu- nate in having as agent a man of ability and character, one who understood the business of miners, and was able to render great assistance in the councils of the movement. They must look upon the new offices as something more than a place merely to transact business; they should look up to the agent's office as of as great importance in the industry as any of the big colliery offices. The lives anJ interests of the men employed in that dangerous industry were of far more value than the money invested in it. He had been reading in the Bible the story of Solomon's dedication of the Temple, and his advice to them was to adopt the same attitude and manner towards the miners' office, and look there for guid- ance in differences and difficulties. Mr. Wm. Jenkins (agent), giving a short history of the district, said that it was formed in 1912, with about 3,000 mem- bers. Now they had 7,863 members, with H lodges, and no agent in the coal field had ??ore support and respect from his j men than he had. and 'he could safely ?y there was no district where conditions of employment were so favourable. Mr. Jenkins mentioned that they had pur- chased tho property freehold for £ 1,600. They had ample space before and behind, and he would not rest content until there was attached to the miners' office an ex- cellent reference library for the use of the members. He rejoiced that they. as miners, were taking their part in the social welfare of the people, and in ad- ministration throughout the ..mutry. Mr. John Thomas also spok. DIRECT ACTION. In an address Mr. Tom Richards said that we were on the eve of great change?, for better or worse, and they would have to consider those changes calmly and not lie misled. As miners they could claim to have given greater thought to economic conditions and laws than any other in- dustry. They heard a lot of talk about direct action as one of the means of se- curing reform. When he was about direct action was the only action. (Laughter). When the employers refused an appli- cation for an increase it used to be direct Action in hi6 day, and when they heard a lot of these youngsters talking about their direct action it was really amus- ing to them as old fogies; for they knew .what suffering direct action had meant to them. In the seventies and eighties Mabon and his confreres—all honour to fhem-began to realise that direct action was doing them no good, and they devised a sliding scale as an improvement. This failed lamentably. Following that they Met up conciliation boards, but as Lord St. Aldwyn, who was selected as chair- man, naturally had a bias towards the class he came from. they were still think- ing seriously of a solution. NATIONALISATION. I The only one was nationalisation, and I that was tho problem of the memoi r. I They must consider its every aspe< L'I Was it right? Any wrong done by Democ- racy was as wrong as though it were cone by Autocracy. The natural wealth of Wales should not be in the hands of any private individual, but should belong to, and be worked by, the whole com- munity. They were not blaming the people for resisting-the Government had conceded that point. The miners' proposition was a most I equitable one. Concluding, Mr. Richards urged the miners to raise their ideal of life, and he assured them that clean living and healthy interest in social and religious life had ae much to do with what their position would be in 20 years' hence ae any study of economics. A vote of thanks to Mr. Richards was I proposed by Mr. John Jones, J.P., Rcsol- ven, and seconded by Mr. W. R John, Glyncorrwg.

ALEXANDRA-ROAD CHAPEL.1 I The half-yearly services at Alexandra- road Chapel, Swansea, on Sunday were remarkable for forceful and thoughtful sermons ,preached by the Rev. J. Rees, M.A.. of Aberystwyth, the Moderator of the South Wales Association. Mr. Rees preached three times to good congregations. One of the features of the services was the excellent singing of the choir, under the condnctorship of Mr. David Williams. Mr. Williams had trained his singers very effectively, and at the afternoon and evening services they rendered an anthem with such spirit as to win the full appreciation of the congregations.

THE MAYOR GOES TO CHURCH. Scene at Swansea, on sunay.-(" Lead. Photo). I

AFAN VALLEY MINERS. A group taken at the opening of the new offices at Aberavon on Saturday. I

IN THE DISTRICTS. SWANSEA. At Argyie unapej, riwansea, on aunciay afternoon a temperance demonstration entitled Tlio Two Bags was performed by the members of the Band of Hope. Composed hy Mr. T. L. Chegwidden, the superintendent, it contained songs, duets, choruStos, and recitations most appro- priate to the celebration of Temperance Sunday. The Rev. A. Wynne Thomas (pastor) presided, and the youngsters, led by Miss Ethel Williams. went through their work in a thoroughly satis- factory mannor. Miss Laura Tollick ac- companied the musical selections at the piano, with Miss Gertrude Davies at the organ. LLANSAMLET. \0 excellent social tea was given at the Mission Hall in honour of the ohoir. which was fallowed by an entertainment, presided over by the pastor, the Rev. John Beynon. The singing was conducted by Mr. A.lf Hathaway, and Mrs. S. J..Tones accom- panied. The usual vote of thanks brought a most enjoyable evening: to a close. AMMANFORD. The interment of the late Mr. Sidney, Harries. Colonel-road, Bettws, took place at the Capel Newydd burial ground in the presence of a large concourse. The service was conducted by the Eev. B. Ellis Jones (pastor of Cepel Newydd) and the Rev. W. SichaTd, Brynffln. Latest. Patterns Horse-Clipping Machines. Christmas Goods galore. Get your Turkey; we'll provide the Tins. Furnishing linea left to be sold at preat bargains. Cutlery at cutting priCl"B.-Harriee'. the noted House Furnishers and Ironmongers. LLANDOVERY. At Llandovery County Court on Saturday an action was brought by Mrs. Mary Ann Bettison, Vof Coedweddys, Rhandirmwyn, against the Nantmwyn Lead Mine Company for compensation in respect of the death of her husband, who was killed in the mine during some operations. Respondents had paid into court the sum of CLOO. Mr. Saun- ders (Llanelly) applied for payment out of .&ZO for funeral expenses, and L14 mainten- ance forthwith. The judge acceded to the application, and made an order for the payment of the remainder of the sum to applicant by weekly instalments of 10s. E. S. Chappell, Swansea had 1,000 Over- Coats ready to wear in stock Tec per cent, discount allowed to Discharged Soldiers and Sailors. See Windows. LANDORE. A very pleasant time was spent on Satur- da.y evening at the Half-way Houee, Lan- dore, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Royal Arthur Davies 14Ddge Xo. 2444 of the B.A.O.B. A very interesting and enjoyable programme had been arranged, in which several of the brethren took part, assisted by the Masters Devine, who con- tributed a few interesting items. During the evening, presentations of jewels were made to the following: Primos J. J;>nes, D. James, T. Forum, W. Davies, Owen Wil- liams, and Bro. Tom Johnson. Primes Owen Williams and Arthur Davies a.bly presided. E. S. Chappell, Swansea, brA 1,000 Over. Loats read to wear in stock Ten per ceui oiscoun', 2LIloived to Discharged Soldiers and Kaiiora. See Windows. LLANELLY. The Rev. David Davies, Vicar Qf St. Paul's, t has decided to leave Lianelly. His connec- tion with St. Paul's Parish dates from the year 1386. For 23 years he has been a well known figure in the town and district. His impending departure is greatly felt by his parisbionerr. lie has accepted the import- ant living of Lampeter Velfry, situated be- tween Narberth and Whitland. He will probably leave here about February or I March next. I As far as it has been pos&ible to ascer- I tain 512 old scholars of the Higher Ele- tuentary School served in the great war. j and of these 42 have made the supreme I gacrifioe. An appeal is being made for funds to raise a war memorial. I MORRISTON. I At Zion Chapei, Mordston. on Saturday evening a concert was given under t.nus- pices of the Mon'i?toB Steam and EJ0ctrial 8er7ice men, in aid of the idow of the Late Mr. J. L. Williams, engine driver at the Worcester Works, Capt. T. Sydney Davies, (Jlyncollen. presided. The programme was I arranged by the Liansamlet Prize Band, who, under the eonduotorahip of Mr. Willie 1 Isaac, Morriston, gave delightful render- I ings of Country Life" and Grand Selection" (Kossini). The other artistes were: Miss Irene Owens (Liansamlet), I Messrs. R. J. Morgans, Evan Evans, Elwyn Phillips, Dan Thomas, and John Evans I (Swansea). Mrs. A. Jenkins, L.R.A.M., A.T.C.L., accompanied, and the secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. Tom Hitchins. Morriston. At Seion Chapel, Morriston, on Sunday evening, Miss Dilys Davies (National winner) gave her first organ rccit-al. The pieces rendered were: "Fantasie de Con- cert sur 0 Sancti?zijna," Rural Scenes" (Hoffman), Maesgarmon (Dr. Parry), the last by request. The soloists were: Con- tralto, Madame Maggie Davies, Cwmbwrla; tenor, Mr. W. J. Colebrook, Swansea; violin- ist, Mr. Ivor Thomas, Bcnymaen. All acquitted themselves admirably. Mrs. Dd. Harris, Morriston, presided. I CLYDACH. I A very good performance of the popular Welsh drama, MaesymeiLlion," was given by the Siloh Dramatic Society, Pontar- dulais. at the Public Hall, Clydach, on Saturday evening last. The proceeds of the performance were in aid of the Ynystawe Reading Room, and a production was wit- nessed by a very large and appreciative audience. Thanks to the magnanimous decision of Mr. W. J. Percy Player, J.P. (of Wernfadog), the democratic control, both financially and otherwise, of the Clydach Institute portion of the Clydach Public Hall, which constitutes the billiard-room (three Bur- roughs and Watts tables, etc.). and library and reading-room, was at a recent general meeting presided over by Mr. Player, trans- ferred to the members of the Clydach In- stitute. Another general meeting will be held shortly to elect a committee of man- agement cf seven members with secretary and treasurer for the ensuing year. Th. Clydach Institute, which is a portion of the Clydach Public Hall, is owned by Messrs. John Player and Son. It is the most sociable centre in the neighbourhood, and is affec- tionately acknowledged as their home from home" by the cream of Olydaoih's young manhood. A movement has been launched to re- organise the Clydach and District Temper- ance Association, a representative meeting for this purpose being held at Hebron Schoolroom the other evening. It is under- stood that a temperance mission is pro- posed. "A stroll into the realms of pdetrr," was the subject of an interesting Welsh lecture given by Mr. Abiah Roderick, Canal Cottage, at a literary meeting of the Young People's Guild held at Oalfaria Baptist Schoolroom. The Rev. T. Valentine Evans (paftor) presided over an appreciative gathering. From last Saturday, Clydach grocers will in future close at eight o'clock on Satur- day evenings. Cl.vda.cli tennis players are preparing for 'next seaaon. A dance is to be held in the near future under the auspices of the I Tennis Club. Clydach has failed to obtain permission to set up a local committee under the Profiteering Act. The Board of Trade has replied suprsestinff that the Clydach Parish Council should ask for representation on the local committee set up by the Pontar- dawe Distrid Council. This it was decided to do. The Olydach Parish portion of the chil- dren B peace celebration tea at Craigoefn- parc cost C3 15s., while the peace celebrar tion gra.nt to old age pensioners at Tie- banos, and those residing within the Clydach parish at Craigcefnparc, amounted to 115 10s. Cheques have been issued in payment of these accounts. Public lighting at Clydach is confined to 50 per cent. of the pre-war standard. BURRYPORT. I At a special meeting of the Burryport I Urban Council, Mr. W. T. Edmunds pre- siding, the question of a site for the power station inconnection with electric light fori Burryport was discussed. It was decided to tulopt the recommendations of the sub- committee consisting of the surveyor, to- gether with Councillors John Evans. David Evans, and John Da^ ies in favour of the site in front of Somerset House. On- Sunday evening, at St. Mary's Church, Mr. W. T. Richards, the organist, gave a recital in aid of the blind sailors and soldiers incapacitated during the war. The church was crowded. Solos were also ren- dered by Miss B. Williams and Mr. John Bowen. The Burryport Male Voice Choir are now busily rehearsing" The Martyrs of the 4,rena." The rehearsal on Sunday was well attended, nearly 60 being present. The con- ductor is Mr. W. Lewis, and the accom- panist Mr. W. T. Richards, assisted by I iteesre. Edgar Davies and Llewellyn John. The choir intends competing at several eia- teddfodau shortly. Air Mechanic Harry Maries, son of Mr. Martin, Pencoed-road, is demobilised,, and returned home on Friday. Ex-Councillor Samuel Rees had a nasty fall at the end of the week. Althouga bruised not bones were broken. E h Chappell, Swansea, hae 1.000 Over. Coats t-ead to wear in stock. Ten per cent, discount, allowed to Discharged Soldiers.-tnd Sailors Seo Windows.

At Swansea on Monday Frank Edward Gemish was fined 20s. for allowing a motor car to remain in Alexandra-road from 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. oti October 13th. For unlawfully obstructing P.C. Max Franzen, of the Midland Railway, whilst in the execution of his duty on November 15th, Thomas Ernest John (22), a labourer, was fined 20s. or a days at Swansea on Monday,

DIN AS PASTORATE. j Rev. Idria Thomas' Recogni- tion Services. i Annual preaching services wore held I at DinDs Welsh Baptist Chapel, Landore, on Sunday, when the Rev. Hugh Jones, L!anelly, occupied the pulpit throughout the day. On Monday afternoon recognition ser- vices to the Rev. Idris Thomas., the new- pastor, were held, over which the Rev. E. Edmunds, Swansea, presided, supported THE REV. IDRIS THOMAS. I by the Revs. D. B. Richards (Brynhy- fryd), Walter DavieG (Landcre), J. P. Gougli (Plasmarl), Hugh Jones (Lian- elly), B. Howells (Letterston), Peter Jones (Caersalem Newydd), Samuel Wil- liams (New Siloh), Jamas Davies, B.A. (Mynyddbach), D. Price (Swaneoa), Mr. J. L. Hughes (secretary of the church), and others. A full report of the proceedings will appear to-morrow.

A NEW LAMP. I Acetylene to Prevent Miners' I I u Nystagmus. Mr. Blatchford, of Rargoed, attended at the monthly meeting of the Western Miners at the Dockers' Hall, Swansea, on Saturday, and explained the advantages of the new acetylene lamp for use in naked light mines, and it would be sup- plied with all accessories. The new invention is a preventative against nystagmus, and the delegates de- cided to put the matter before their res- pective lodges. Mr. D. J. Daviee, of Gowerton, pre- sided.

11 i Swansea Cyn?sc Operatic I Society (Conductor Mr. IVOR OWEN, C) L.R.A.M., A.R.C.O.) i F Rehearsal for IBLODWI-ZNI To-mofcrw (Tuesday) Evening, ? At, 8 Prompt, at THE ELYSIUM (No. 5 Room). 1 1 Every M?mbt- Particularly r?qu?stcd ?. I Attend. Imjxirtant Business v There are sM!t a f?w Vacancies for G<M? Bilingual Tenors to Complete Chorus. I ?. i •* -1 c Salvation Army Citadel Richardson Street. j TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), at 7.45, x q Grand Musical Star Artistes. 7 t CAMERON HOTEL, High Street^ ] A GRAND DANCE 1 Will be held at the above Hotel 1 To-morrow (Tuesday) Night, Nov. 18th. Danciii!lr-C).30 i-o It. 1 Pianist—Mr. Denny Williams, M.C.—Mr. Ernie BrEmer" 1 Admission — Is. 6d. i- • ■ 1 Mrs. CLARA E. SLATER I CLOSING VISITS TO SWANSEA. 1 My visits are now quickly drawing to E6, J close. If you need my advice consult 111e: ] immediately, as my return visit to Swan-: sea will not take place until 1922. RUPTURE, LNTER-NAL WEARN-Effi JLNII KIXDKED COMPLAJ-NTS CURED AND RELIEVED WITHOUT OPERATION 0& INTERNAL INSTRUMENTS. MRS. SLATER Visits SWANSEA om FRIDAY NEXT, November 21st, at tha CENTRAL HALL, Orchard Street. 'T .1. .II llOlHS: J. wi Write, enclosing J(L stamps for postage, for New Illustrated Booklet. WHY INTERNAL IN- STRUMENTS SHOULD < NOT BE WOR. to Mrs, Clara E. Slater, Dept. C7, Cromwell House. High j Kolfcorn, London. W.C.L mimf. J.L u. ] 'IA.'SW- < ■■ ■ m 4 NO MORE ILL-FITTING TRUSSES. ] One of the greatest discomforts in life 1 —an ill-fitting truss, is now banished, 1 If yon are the unfortunate one, throw the old torturous truss away and come to Rich, 'J'h(j Chemist, Ltd., 30. High Street, Swansea, and bo fitted with, the Ko, Q priva.te con?tiltatiuua? j i

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