The Aberdare Leader

J Merthyr Board of Guardians. On Saturday.—Present: Mr. J. Rogers in the chair, Revs. J. H. Davies and J. O'Reilly (vice-chair- men), Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Williams, Messrs. D. Evans (Merthyr), D. Evans (Hirwain), J. Price, D. Edwards, John Morgan, H. Jones, R. Rees, J. Prowle, J. Lloyd, H. Bosher, J. Jenkins, W, Thomas, S. Hawkins, W. Hilev, T. Weale, T. E. Morgan, W. Davies, N. F. Hankey, V. A. Wills, T. Wil- liams, and W. A. Morgan, Revs. W. S. Davies, W. A. Jones, W. C. Thomas and T. Rees. OUTRELIEF. A cheque for ^425 was drawn. HURRY UP, OVERSEERS! The Rev. J. O'Reilly asked when would the estimate for the half year be presented. Assistant Clerk As soon as we ascertain the Merthyr County Rate. The rev. gentleman held that it was not right that Aberdare should suffer owing to the dilatoriness of other parishes. The Board ought to be able to take measures to com- pel the overseers to pay in time. It was said that the assistant overseers who did not present their supplemental valuation lists in time could be summoned, and it was agreed that the Board should take note of such omissions in future. TRAINING SCHOOL COMMITTEE. It was agreed that a successor to Mrs. Susan Burgoyne, cook, who has resigned, be advertised for. Also that a committee should dis- cuss and define the duties of the cook, and that the same be printed. Mrs. E. Cochrane, teacher at the school, wrote stating that owing to a decrease in the average attendance of the children her remuneration was deficient to the tune of £:1 JOS. It was agreed to grant extra re- muneration to Mrs. Cochrane to make up the deficiency. It was decided that Lizzie Cole- man be allowed to stay with Mrs. Eschle, Aberdare, the arrangement being suitable to both. The application of James Eng- j land, Cwmbach, for the custody of his sister, who is at the school, was granted. THE BOARD AND ITS MANY SCHEMES. The committee appointed to deal with the relative merits of the schemes now before the Board gave its report. It stated-(i) That the extension of the New Infirmary was needed, and that the negotiations with the view of purchasing the land be pro- ceeded with. (2) That before proceeding with the appointment of a lady inspector, the duties of that officer be dis- cussed and defined by the committee appointed to deal with that question. (3) That the installation of the Pearson Fire Alarm be deferred for further information concerning its efficiency. (4) That cooking appliances for the Aberdare Training School and a drying room for the Workhouse be obtained. Mr. J. Lloyd moved the adoption of the report. Mr. Prowle moved an amend- ment. He asked for the ruling of the chairman as to whether the com- mittee had not exceeded their duty in introducing the subject of the ex- tension of the Infirmary? That was not a scheme which was before the Board at the time. Excluding that, the aggregate cost of the schemes that the Board had in hand came to £T ,015, or two-fifth of a penny rate. Mr. Lloyd held that that scheme was before the Board at the present time. The Chairman concurred. Mr. Prowle then moved as an amendment to the first item "That the House Management Committee be authorised .to make enquiries for a suitable site for the provision of accommodation for indoor paupers, to meet future repuirements, and re- port thereon to the Board." Mr. H. Jones got up and com- menced calling Mr. Prowle to order. Chairman Allow me to rule the Board, if you please. i Mr. Prowle proceeded, but he was again interrupted, this time by Mr. Lloyd. Chairman If you allow me, Mr. Lloyd, I will pull him up when necessary. Mr. Prowle then read from a ten years' return shewing the number of paupers in the Workhouse. He recommended the providing of a suitable place outside for imbeciles and sufferers from pthisis. That would relieve the Infirmary greatly. yIr. W. Thomas seconded, the amendment, which was, however,' lost. The report was then adopted in its entirety. A CLERGYMAN ON FLESH- EATING. The Rev. T. Rees, in introducing- his motion to give meat to the in- door paupers on Saturday, said that he had no reason to complain of the quality or the quantity of the meat allotted to the paupers, but it was hard that they should go for two days in the week without a bit of meat. He was rather particular about meat himself. (Laughter and "You get enough.") The Guard- ians did not save money by with- holding meat. At any rate they did not save much. He could say more, but he did not wish to make the case stronger than it ought to be. (Laughter.) It was agreed to refer the matter to the House Management Com- mittee notwithstanding Mr Prowle's assurance that the committee were all beef-eaters. ECHO OF THE RECENT FIRE. There was some discussion as to whether it was advisable to proceed with the work of altering the fire- places before getting the Clerk's re- port as to the liability of the persons concerned in the defective original work. Mr. D. Evans, Merthyr We must proceed, or perhaps we will get another fire. It was agreed to proceed, the tenders were opened, and it was de- cided on a division that the tender of Mr. Wm. Jones, Merthyr, be ac cepted. AN OFFENCE FORGIVEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. A letter had been received from the Sanatorium patient who had temporarily taken to drink, express- ing regret, and assuring the Guard- ians that the lapse would not be re- peated. He had been forgiven by the Sandgate authorities, and was surprised to see that he had been re- ported after having been forgiven. SANDGATE CRITICISED. A SCENE. Rev. J. H. Davies objected to sending patients to Sandgate Sana- torium. Each patient cost the Board a guinea a week, and they had quite a colony of them at Sand- gate. Medical journals did not speak high of that place. He be- lieved they could get better and cheaper places nearer home. It was agreed that the consider- ation of an application for admission to Sandgate be deferred for a week in order to consult Dr. Ward. Mrs. Richards explained that everv case had the sanction of Dr. Ward. Mr. Hugh Jones I move Chairman You cannot. It has been passed now. Mr. Jones (heatedly) You are continually stopping me, Mr. Chair- man. I protest against this unfair treatment. Chairman But you are out of order. The thing has been passed. —But I wanted to move another re- solution. I object to this denunci- ation of Sandgate, which is like a z, recurrng decimal, returns every time we discuss an application. Chairman By referring the mat- ter to a medical man we" are study- ing the applicant's benefit. VARIOUS. Mr. W. Hiley was informed that the statistics he sought concerning the tramp ward would be printed and sent to each member. It was agreed that a committee of Guardians representing Merthyr should confer with the Town Coun- cil regarding the proposed re-distri- bution of the Merthyr Wards. A communication having been re- ceived to the effect that Evan Rees Arthur, of Dowlais-street, Gadlys, was improving at the Sanatorium, it was decided to allow him to stay there another month.

A Costly Election. SOUTH GLAMORGAN Mr. J. E. Williams, solicitor, the deputy-returning officer for the South Glamorgan Parliamentary Di- vision, has received the returns of the expenses of the two candidates Mr. William Brace, M.I5., and Colonel Wyndham-Quin. Ir. R. C. Griffiths acted as agent for the colonel, and Mr. Morgan Thomas for Mr. Brace. The following is a copy of the returns as presented to the returning officer-- ..¡: s. d. Col. Wyndham-Quin 2,088 o 3{- Mr. W. Brace 2,239 14 8

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An Election Farce. MANY SCENES, MANY SAYINGS. Scene: By the Black Horse, near Hirwain Two electors of No. i Ward engaged in conversation.] Elector No. i Well, the District Council Election is drawing near. We shall want a new member for Xo. i Ward, for I see that Alder- man Evans is going to retire from t, Z, active municipal service. Elector No. 2 Yes, and they will miss the genial Alderman in the Council Chamber. His humorous sallies and brilliant repartee often- times helped to make things lively there. He was the Labouchere of our local Parliament, the humorist of the house. The original 'Labby' has just retired because his days are "in the sere and yellow leaf," al- though his wit and satire are ever- green. But the right hon. member for Hirwain is still in the prime of life, although, I note, not in the best of health. I am told that he sustained a rude shock to his sensitive nature when some time ago a measure was intro- duced into our local Senate to open the Cemetery on the Sabbath Day. It was true that he, holding a brief as he did for the warring ministers, successfully opposed that blasphem- ous Bill, but the strain left its mark on his constitution. Then after- wards his susceptible system was greatly undermined by the harrow- ing tales of the massacres of the innocents which were perpetrated at our schools. The atrocities of pub- lic administration proved too much for his fine fibres, and he was little seen in the Chamber of Horrors after the anti-cane controversy. But who is to be his successor ? A Hirwain man, of course, for Hir- wain rightly claims one seat. What about the redoubtable Sim, who cares nought for hog, dog, or devil, for doctor or sanitary inspector? There's a specimen of an independ- ent man for you. The old militant spirit of Gwrgant of old is aflame in General Picton. Where will you find a more gallant knight to don the armour of the retiring King John ? Well, Trecynon has any number of Knight Errants ready for the frav. What about Jim Berry, who once fought a good fight? And then there's Teague, who opposed Capt. Morgan's march at the last election. Then again there is Wm. Williams, the nominee of the Trades Council. Well, Berry would doubtless make a good member were his poli- tics of the right hue. You see, now that the Education hurdle is up there is but a poor chance for any f Church horse. I believe that the Vicar of Hirwain would go in fly- ing if he could dodge that hurdle. With regard to Teague, he shied the water at the last race, and for that reason the Baptists are going to fight shy of him this time. They would like to have a steed that John the Baptist could ride. With re- gard to William Williams, who is trained in the stables of the Trades Council, he would run well through Cwmdare and down Trecynon. His onlv fault is that he is not a Hir- Avainite. But what of King John's brother, the valiant Thomas? Well, you see, it is "one king one throne" now, and he has one seat «ilready. I think that the throne goes by right to the Hanoverians of Hirwain, the Georges. George 1. has no kingly aspirations, but George II. is already asking for loyal aid to secure royal rights for the Metropolis of the Common. NO. 2 WARD. JScene Gadlys Trip. Two voters discuss the Election.] Voter No. i Will Tom Lewis have a walk over this time? Voter No. 2 Well, I am doubt- Jul. I think he is somewhat handi- capped. Since he has been kicked by the Council horses in the recent squabble at the Town Hall Stables, lie is somewhat lame. It is true that he scored over houses, but he lost a SCore over horses. J think Tom ,is a verv honest and sincere member. ell, he is a fanatic anyhow, and f everv fanatic is sincere to a fault. But is not the knight of the rostrum going to oppose Tom Vewis this time ? V eli, you know he was a failure as a Poor Law Guardian. He guarded his own poor self but forgot the poor pauper and the poor rate- payer. It is true he can hammer aw"av high-sounding phrases, but I think he had better stick to his last, or rather to his hammer. Well, put him on the Council then. We want there a man who can talk and hammer. We have there too many Judases who plav fast and loose with the ratepayers' purse. Let us put James, the apostle of economy, in. Well, what about Jenkin Jones? W ell, he has no backers, and I am not sure that he has much back- bone, and a horse without a back- bone cannot be jockeyed success- fully. I NO. Ill WARD. [Scene Victoria Square, Aberdare. Another pair of "free and inde- pendent,.electors "engaged in dis- cussion.] Elector No. i It seems that our ward is to be the Agincourt of the present conflict. Elector No. 2 It is to be a battle royal, at any rate, for I see that there is a Richmond or two in the field. Well, it is going to be a three- c ,I,nered fight, and I fear that the old member will be ousted. He has been somewhat extravagant of late with his toy fire-engine, and he has made the rating anomaly a bigger anomaly still. And one of his op- ponents is the apostle of municipal economy. I learn from a speech of his reported in the "Leader" that he is a man of independent means, but he hopes, nevertheless, to catch the Labour Vote. So does Mr. Willie Thomas. He is the Solicitor of the Miners' Feder- ation, and he identifies himself very much with the interests of the work- men. I believe that Willie's charm- ing manner and honeyed words will win him many votes, for like Absa- lom of old he has stolen the hearts of the men of Aberdare. But that is no proof that he is going to capture their votes. How- ever, I am confident that he will take a number from Berry, because the latter heeded not the cry of the massacred innocents. Besides, his costly fire brigade has thrown cold water on the ardour of many of his supporters. I hear that Abernant is en masse with Willie. But Stansfield also claims Aber- nant. However, my opinion is that Ward III. will not cast away her first love. But did not Berry depart from the traditions of Labour by voting for a contract which was under the ban of other Labour Members? Yes, but on a later occasion the boot was on the other leg. Berry stood firm for economy and other Labour Members stooped to em- brace extravagance. By-the-way, the latest is that there are still more runners in this race. There is one more river to cross, and that is the JorcMi of the Trades Council. And Dame Rumour has singled out Mr. Tre- mellen, but, to borrow the same metaphor again, I think the boot Is on the other leg, for the most likely person to stand is the venerable solicitor from Monk Street. Age cannot wither his charming elo- quence at public meetings in Aber- dare. Fancy that eloquence turned on at the Council Chamber Heavens, what a many-stalled stable May the best horse win by leaps and bounds.

WARD NO. IV. J Scene: Plough Tip, Aberaman. Two colliers discuss the situation with great gusto. 1 Miner No. i Do you think that Jackson is going to survive the coming election? Miner No. 2: Well, the Trades Council lodges do not appear to be in a hurry to depose him. If he were to build a mansion in Cwm- bach, and be a member residentiary of that important part of the muni- cipality, all opposition to his candi- dature would vanish. Well, Jackson has done some wonderful feats. Although op- posed to boxing, he is certainly an economical gymnast of the first or- der. See how he succumbed to per- suasion at the time of the "Contract Scandal. His speeches at the Town Hall afford entertaining read- ing to readers of the "Leader," and that is the best that may be said of him. Take time, my friend. Did Jack- son not visit Cwmbach at the time of the deluge at i a.m. ? The City on the Canal would have been a second Cantref Gwaelod to-day were it not for the promptitude of Coun- cillor Jackson Thomas. And when the deluge had subsided, and Cwm- bach was getting too dry, did not Jackson send the watering cart I therc? Did he not also report on the filthy condition of the C wmbach Dry Dock? Was he not the means of flooding benighted Cwmbach with light? Surely Jackson deserves a monument on the Cwmbach Square if only for his services to that com- munity, excluding his invaluable ser- vices to Aberaman and the world in general. By the way, is he likely to be opposed? Well, I am told that there is hopes of inducing Mr. W. R. Morgan to come out. He is a young man of good promise, and would make a splendid D.C. Yes, but let us have a working man by all means. We can do without lawyers in our local Parlia- ment as well as in Westminster. Well, anyhow, lawyers would, be better than some of our Labour members who fear not God neither regard man, who are a stigma on the Council and a standing disgrace to the Labour Cause. Bv-the- way, is the old war-horse irotn this ) ward, Mr. Treharne. coming out? Well, there is some talk aoout that. I believe that the old war- horse of Belmont would reach the winning post, but you know his favourite antagonist is the Greenhill nag. Treharne's ambition is to beat that horse, and perhaps he wants to reserve his racing powers to have another run with Greenhill. WARD V. [Scene: Cwmaman Strand. Two citizens engaged in a quiet tete-a- tete concerning the bodies politic and economic.] Citizen No. 1 So William Rees will have no opposition this time. Citizen No. 2 Probably not, and I think he deserves a walk over. He is about the most sane of the Labour members, although a bit fanatical. You know he regards football with as much holy horror as Jackson does boxing. Yes, "Heb ei fai, heb ei eni." But what about the genial Vicar this time—the most popular man in the district if that cursed education bother could be forgotten. Well, he wants to keep his quiver complete in order to have a square fight with Stanton next time. That will be no "battle of the bairns," but a battle royal between the local head of the Church and the chief of the miners. May I be there to see Ditto myself.

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