The Aberdare Leader

ABERDARE DISTRICT COUNCIL COUNCIL. TO THE ELECTORS OF No. 3 WARD. LADIES AND GENTLE:,IEN,— I beg to tender you my most sincere thanks for your confidence and support in returning me on the above Council. I have, to the best of my ability, faithfully watched over your interests in the past and I promise to do likewise in the future. I remain, yours faithfully, EDWARD MORGAN. Abernant, March 30th, 1904.

COUNTY COUNCIL BYE ELECTION, 1904, TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PEN- RHIWCEIBER, ABERCYNON AND YNYSYBWL WARD, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I have pleasure in responding for the fifth time to the wishes of a large number of the electorate, to become a candidate for the above ward. My services, as your represen- tative on the County Council for a period of 10 years, as well as my experience on the Roads and Bridges, Local Government and Sanitary Committees, should secure for me the honour of a renewal of your support. The Reforms and Improvements I have effected for the benefit of this district are well known to you. I succeeded in abolish- ing the old Toll Gate at Abercynon in im- proving the roads and bridges; and in bringing about the re-division of the wards in the District Council, thereby giving to Ynysybwl, Abercynon and Penrhiwceiber, three members each. The district has in- creased so rapidly, that I am of opinion that they are entitled to still more representa- tion. I was also instrumental in having weights and measures tested at Abercynon, instead of Cilfynydd, as formerly, while it was through me that the polling station was established at Abercynon so as to render it unnecessary for Abercynon people to go to Ynysybwl to record their votes. My efforts were the means of obtaining from the. County Council, in favour of the District Council, a contribution of £ 90 per annum towards the maintenance of the road between Mountain Ash and Abercynon on the eastern side of the valley. I heartily endorse the policy of the Welsh County Councils on the Education Question. I have always held that representation should follow taxation, and consequently I am in favour of full popular control for all state-aided schools, and the abolition of religious tests and sectarian teaching in the public schools. I have the honour to remain, ladies and gentlemen, Your obedient servant, THOMAS MORRIS. Mountain Ash. March 31st, 1904.

MOUNTAIN ASH DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF DUFFRYN WARD. LADIES & GENTLEMEN,— I beg to tender you my sincerest thanks for returning me for the second time as your representative on the Council. I have faithfully watched over your interests in the past, and I promise to do likewise in the future. I remain, yours faithfully, IV. MILLAR. Mountain Ash. March 31st., 1904.

Wm. Usher & Co., FINANCIERS, 14, Commercial street, Aberdare. I LENT. No Fees. Attendance on Tuesdays and Fridays, from I to 7 p.m. or write to Head Office 14, PICTON PLACE, SWANSEA. T^FF VALE Easter Holidays, 1904. Good Friday April 1st. The Train Service will be as on Sundays supplemented as under:— COWBRIDGE SECTION. Extra Trains will leave Cowbridge for Pontypridd at 8.10 a.m., and 7.35 p.m., and Pontypridd for Cowbridge at 9.17 a.m., and 9.1 p.m., calling at all intermediate stations. These trains will connect with the Main Line Trains at Pontypridd. PENARTH SECTION. Commencing at 11.30 a.m., Trains will be run (if required) about every half hour between Cardiff (Queen Street) and Penarth. The last train will leave Penarth for Cardiff at 9.40., p.m., and Cardiff (Queen Street) for Penarth at 10.22., p.m. The Service between Pe-iarth and Cadoxton will be supplemented. Easter* Monday, April 4th. Special Trains will leave Ynysybwl at 9.10 p.m., for Abercynon, and Abercynon at 10.5 p.m., for Ynysybwl, in connection with the 9.5 p.m., from Merthyr, and 9.15 p.m., from Cardiff. The 8.27 p.m. Train from Cowbridge to Pontypridd, and 9.50 p.m. train from Ponty- pridd to Cowbridge will be run as on Saturdays. Late Trains will start from Pontypridd for Nelson at 8.30 and 10.5 p.m., and from Nelson for Pontypridd at 9.15 and 10.40 p.m., calling at intermediate stations. PENARTH SECTION, Commencing at 11.30 a.m., Trains will be run (if required) about every half hour between Cardiff (Queen Street) and Penarth. The last train will leave Penarth for Cardiff at 10.30 p.m., and Cardiff (Queen Street) for Penarth at 11.0 p.m. The 8.45 a.m. train from Penarth to Clarence Road and 9.5 a.m. train from Clarence Road to Penarth will not be run. The Motor Car Service between Cardiff and Penarth will be suspended after mid- day, and the Car will run extra trips bet- ween Penarth and Cadoxton as required during the afternoon. The Service between Penarth and Cadoxton will be supplemented. Tuesday, April 5th. Special Trains will leave Ynysybwl at 9.10 p.m., for Abercynon, and Abercynon at 10.5 p.m. for Ynysybwl. Late Trains will start from Pontypridd at 8.30 and 10.0 p.m., for Nelson, and from Nelson at 9.15 and 10.30 p.m., for Ponty- pridd, calling at intermediate stations. Wednesday, April 6th. A late Train will start from Pontypridd at 8.30 p.m. for Nelson, and from Nelson at 9,15 p.m., for Pontypridd, calling* at inter- mediate stations. Excursions will be run during the Holi- days to Cardiff, Swansea, Penarth, Mountain Ash, Cowbridge, Aberthaw, Aber- ystwith, Builth Wells, North Wales, Worcester, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Blackpool, and the Isle of Man and various other places. For further paticulars, see the Company's public bills and pamphlets which may be obtained at the stations. A. BEASLEY, General Manager. Cardiff, March, 1904. Taff Vale Railway. Notice of Workmen's Trains Aberdare Section. Commencing on Tuesday April 5th,1904. Workmen's Trains will be run daily (Sun- days excepted) leaving Abercynon for Aber- dare at 6.3 a.m.,and Aberdare for Abercynon at 6.15 a.m., calling at all intermediate Stations. Accommodation will also be provided for the conveyance of Workmen by Ordinary Trains as under;— Saturdays only—2.30 p.m. ordinary train from Aberdare to Abercynon 3.28 p.m. ordinary train from Abercynon to Aberdare. Saturdays excepted—5.9 p.m. ordinary train from Abercynon to Aberdare; 5.45 p.m. ordinary train from Aberdare to Aber- cynon. v Weekly Workmen's tickets will be avail- able by these trains. For particulars of fares and other par- ticulars see the Company's public bills. A. BEASLEY, General Manager. Cardiff, March 1904. <

ELECTION OF BOARD OF GUARDIANS TO THE ELECTORS OF THE (ABER- DARE) TOWN WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I cordially thank you for the confidence you showed in me in such a signal way last Monday. In return, I assure you I will give all the care and attention I can com- mand to the discharge of my duties as your representative. I am, Your obedient servant, JAMES O'REILLY. 30th March, 1904.

CONSTITUTIONAL HALL, ABERDARE. an CRAND CONCERT (Last of Series of Chamber Concerts) on TUESDAY EVEINC, 4PRiL 12, 1904. SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT of the Greatest English Violinist, Mi*. John Dunn. VOCALIST Mr. Ivor Foster The Celebrated Baritone. String Quintett: Messrs. Jotyi Dunn, Arthur Angle, Le due Bucknall and SVJisses Griffin and Abraham. ACCOMPANISTS lYfr. HARBY EVANS, F.R.C.O., AND Miss EDITH ABRAHAM. Admission: Reserved Seats. 3s.; Second Seats, 2s.; Third Seats, Is. Concert to commenc at 7.45 sharp, and will be over in time to catch the 10.4 p.m. } Abernant to Merthyr and 9.55 G.W.R. for Mountain Ash. NEW THEATRE ABERDARE. Easter N|oi)day, April 4-ty And during the Week. I Important Engagement Of the Celebrated BEN CREET COMPANY u nder the direction of J. Bannister Howard In the Great Success- 0 11 U E a M 0 "FLORODORA" From the Lyric Theatre, London. Company and Chorus of 30 Performers. The Scenery and Magnificent Dresses are an Exact Replica of the London Production. Business Manager: MR. ARTHUR HOWARD. PRICES: 2s 6d, 2s, Is 6d, Is & 6d. Doors open 7.15. Commence 7.45. Early doors at 7 p.m., 6d. extra to all parts, except Gallery, 3d. Box Office: New Theatre Offices. ABERDARE. Sale of Valuable Leasehold Property. MR. W. T. MORGAN has received in- structions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the Boot Hotel, Aberdare, on TUESDAY, APRIL 5th, at 8 o'clock p.m. the following LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, viz: Lot i- All that leasehold Messuage or Dwel- ling House situate and being No. 6, HAW- THORNE-TERRACE, Aberdare, now in the occupation of Miss James as monthly tenant, yielding an annual rental of £ ig. The above premises are held under an Inden- ture of Lease dated the nth day of October, 1895, for an estate of 3 lives and term of 99 years, computed from the 1st day of November, 1895, subject to the yearly ground rent of ei 16s. Lot 2. All that leasehold Messuage or Dwel- ling House situate and being PLEASANT VILLA, BOND-STREET, Aberdare, now in the occupation of the owner. There is a very large garden at the rear of this house, and a building thereon now used as Out-Kitclien, but which could easily be con- verted into a seven-stall stable, and there is also a side cart entrance. The premises are well suited for a builder, Contractor, or cow-keeper. The above premises are held under an Inden- ture of Lease dated the 25th day of July, 1893, for an estate of three lives and to complete a term of 99 years, computed from the 1st day of May, 1893, subject to the vearly ground rent Of C3 Further particulars may be obtained upon application to the Auctioneer at his office, 30, Weatheral-strest, Aberdare, or to Mr J. W. Evans, and Mr W. Thomas, Solicitors, Bank Chambers, Aberdare, *V 'V ST TOMATOES ARE NOW CHEAP BEST QUALITY AT 4d. per lb. ALL SEASONABLE Fruits AND Vegetables AT THE Lowest Possible Prices AT RUT E I?tl s STORES- Prepaid Small Advertisements. Inserted at the following specially low rates One week 4 weeks 13 week s. d. s. d. s. d. 20 words 0 6 1 6 3 6 28 „ 0 9 2 3 5 3 36 „ 1 0 3 0 7 0 Remittances may lie made by Postal Orders or half-penny stamps. If not prepaid double rate will be charged. Advertisement and Publishing Offices, 33, Dean St., & Market St., Aberdare. WANTED. WANTED Secretary for a proposed V T Permanent Money Society for Aber- dare. This position would suit an Account- ant, Estate Agent or Rent Collector.—Apply W. H., LEADER Office, Aberdare. -¥-# TO LET. STABLES to Let.—Apply 36, Gloucester- S street, Aberdare. LODGINGS for Two Young Men to share Bed and Sitting-room. Board or otherwise. Terms moderate.—Apply, E., LEADER Office. GREAT Western Inn, Robertstown. Ap- 'LjT ply-George Brewery, Aberdare. MISCELLANEOUS. SEEING is believing.—Have you seen the Special Show in Compton House's windows on Friday nights ? If not, why not ? OTICE.-The Drawing for the Zither Banjo which took place at 19, Milton. street, Cwmaman, Aberdare, on Saturday, February 6th, 1904; was won by Mr G. Blackwood (ticket No. 98). irize will be forfeited unless claimed within 7 days.— Louis Simpson. FOUND, OUND.-Sunday last in the Public Park JD a pair of Gloves. Apply "X," LEADER Office. Association Football. Grand Holiday Matches at the New ^t^Ietic Grounds, ABERDARE. 011 Good Friday, April 1st, London Welsh V. ABERDARE Kick off at 3 p.m., :o: On Easter Tuesday April 5, BUKNLEY (1110 Ct|ampiot| Lancashire Amateur Team) v. ABERDARE Kick off at 4.30 p.m. -:0:- Admissioq 6ii. Craqd Staqd 8d extra.

THE VOICE OF THE POLL. Last year the post-election cry at Aberdare was Labor omnia vincit," this time it is "sic transit gloria mundi." In the District Council elections, the Labour Party was utterly routed, but in the Guardians election, they fared still worse. It must be admitted that the voice of the poll this time is a vote of censure on the Trades Council, for- we believe-their narrowness and isola- tion. At the outset of the recent campaign, the Trades Council displayed their insular exclusiveness by declaring that no candidates were eligible to rep- resent them, unless they were members of a trade union affiliated with the Trades Council. In theory, as may be seen, they were narrow enough, but in practice they were still narrower, for it is a very signifi- cant fact that their candidates, almost without exception, were either working colliers, or, men in connection with collieries. Did not the other classes of Labour, represented on the Trades Council, possess men fit to be District Councillors or Guardians ? The ideal of the Trades council is narrow enough in all conscience, but its actual definition of labour is limited 'to hewers of wood- or to be more accurate, to hewers of coal. Let us have, if you like, direct manual labour representatives with cooked opinions and a tied policyt but let us have also, if only to keep the balance even, men of leisure and lear- ning, men of independent views and independent means. The Westminster of Labour in Aberdare seems to have ignored the fact that the object of the increased representation on the council was to appoint men who were educa- tionists first, and ..parochialists after- wards. The electors, however, could see this, and elected with substantial majorities, such educational stalwarts as Messrs D. P. Davies, T. Walter Williams and J. Morgan Jones. We trust that the Labour party will profit by the lessons of their recent action, which has been a comedy of errors and tragedy of principles, and that they will expand their horizon, and revise their shibboleths for the future. Cohesion and coalition are the elements of pro- gress, and not isolation and Ishmael- itism. If the Aberdare Trades Council have any doubt with regard to their in- fluence on the working classes, let them count the aggregate votes polled for the "capitalists" in the recent elections, and the votes cast for their own nom- inees. It will not be an odious com- parison of the relative strength of the two sections.

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URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, ABER- DARE. LLWYDCOED WARD, .LADIES AND GENTLEJIEN, I beg to tender you my thanks for your confidence in returning me once more on top of the poll in the last election. I remain, yours faithfully, REES LLEWELLYN.

ABERDARE DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1904. No. 1 OR LLWYDCOED WARD. To THE ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I beg to tender to you my most sincere thanks for electing me as your representa- tive on the District Council. I shall endea- vour to the best of my abilities to Wtttch over your interests in loyalty to the trust which you have reposed in me." Again thanking you, ladies and gentlemen, I remain, yours faithfully, T. WALTER WILLIAMS, Glen view, Trecynon. March 30th, 1904.

MERTHYR BOARD OF GUARDIANS l ELECTION. r No. 1 OR LLWYDCOED WARD. To THE ELECTORS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, We, the three old Guardians of the Llwyd- coed Ward, beg to thank you most sincerely for your warm support, and for returning us with such enormous majority, and it will be our pleasure to make an effort to watch your interest in the future as in the past. We remain, yours respectfully, WILLIAM SAMLET DAVIES, DAVID EDWARDS, HENRY LEWIS.

GREAT CHORAL & BAND CONTESTS1 ON EASTER MONDAY at Mountain Ash Grand New Pavilion. "THE KING OF WORLDS" will be rendered by over 500 male voices. PRELIMINARY NOTICE THE FIFTH ANNUAL ——————— May-Day Horse Show and Parade AT MOULIN ASH will be fleld orl MONDAY, MAY 2nd, 1904. Grand Schedule of Prizes. Galloping, Trotting, Jumping, Imperial Yeomanry Class, Champion Driving Class, &c. All Classes open, For full particulars, also Schedules, apply to the Secretary, D. W. HOWELL, Accountant, Windsor Office, Duffryn Road, Mountain Ash. Aberdare Valley Steam Laundry Co., Ltd. Washing day done away with. Save money, time and temper, by sending your shirts, collars and general laundry work to the above. Write at once to the Manageress for list of charges, or send a I post card and the van will call when required. Sextett: Flute Mr, E. Daniel. Oboe: Mr. Arkite Phillips (Conductor Phillips' Orchestral Society.) Horn: Mr. T. Hanney, Bassoon Wat kins. Piano: Mr. G. Lcivis (Conductor Lewis' Band.) I CONSTITUTIONAL HALL, ABERDARE. The Aberdare and Merthyr Wind Instrument Chamber Society, will give a GRAND CONCERT ON THURSDAY, APRIL 21st, 1904. S The Sextett Party will give a most novel entertainment, assisted by I Madame ADEY BRUNEI, Elocutionist & Reciter. This artiste stands as supreme in her department of art as do Mesdames Calve and Duse in theirs."—Musical Courier." She brings to her art that quality of reserved force of which the stage has few exem- plars. Dily Telegraph." Mr. LESLIE HARRIES, The Great Society Entertainer. o o o An excellent entertainer, and a very fine Pianist. Daily Telegraph." "Kingof Entertainers."— "Advertiser." Sextett will play Duos, Trios, Quartetts, Quintetts, and Sextetts, selected from programmes played by the Gilmer and Queen's Hall Wind Quintetts. Madame Brunei will give selections from the Works of Shelley, Browning, Tennyson, Brunei, Dobson, Harts, Longfellow, &c. Mr Leslie Harries will give Humorous Sketch at the Piano—" Old Songs and New Books."—Harris. Humorous Interlude, Anecdotal, Musical, and Descriptive.—Harris. Hon. Sec,, Mr D. H. Morgan. Plan of the Hall may be seen at Phillips' Music Warehouse.

.t: LABOUR'S VOICE ACROSS THE SEA. We have received communication from the-Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, placing the position of affairs in Canada before the workers of Great Britain. This circular states that there are at present more artizans in that country than are needed to supply the demand, and that the unskilled labour market in all the towns is greatly over- crowded. It is held that the advertise- ments in British papers alluring skilled workmen to go abroad are, almost with- out exception, the tactics of firms who are at loggerheads with their employees or of firms connected with the Manu- facturers' Association, the object of which is to swamp the labour market, thereby reducing wages and preventing workmen to obtain a living wage; also to increase labour hours and to smash trade unions. A few words of advice is offered to those who intend to go over to till the land in Canada. An immi- grant must have some capital other than brains. He should have at least £ 100 of the filthy lucre to his credit if he wishes to be a farmer in the land of the maple leaf. City-bred persons must be prepared to put up with a good deal of monotony there, and they are advised to test farm life by giving it a year's trial in the old country before seeking pas- tures new and the virgin soil of the far West. Last year there was an inrush of unskilled farm labourers into the country, with the result that wages were reduced to a very low minimum, many boys and young men having to be con- tent with mere board and lodging during the early part of the season. The labour leaders in Canada maintain that the growth of the country must be natural not forced, and they recommend their fellow-workers on this side of the Atlantic to ponder well before they break up old homes to build new ones in distant lands. We hope that all intending immi- grants will pay heed to this timely notice. But a short time ago, a number of South Wales miners were lured abroad by highly coloured advertise- ments. They discovered too late that all is not gold that glitters, and other workmen in all branches of industry should profit by these s-people's experi- ence, and by the notes of warning that are continually trumpeted across the Atlantic.