The Aberdare Leader

Should not Insurance Companies sub- scribe something in the way of salvage to Fire Brigades who save their insured property ? This point was raised by Councillor W. Thomas, solicitor, at the last meeting of the Aberdare District Council. It is a well-known fact that Fire Brigades often turn ou tin response to a fire call, and render very great sertdce to insurance companies—many of them reaping glorious dividends-by saving insured property from the flames. As- suming that there are no lives to save, which, as Mr. Thomas pointed out, puts another light upon the matter, it is hard lines that the brigade-and through them the ratepayers-should be put to con- siderable expense to reduce the claims on prosperous insurance companies. After some fires in Aberdare which in- volved great trouble and expense to the brigadiers, one has been tempted to ask. To what purpose was this waste ? seeing that the only livts that were im- perilled were those of the gallant rescuers.

Cong. Association. ANNUAL MEETINGS AT SOAR, ABERDARE. The annual meetings in connection with the North Glamorgan Association were held on Monday and Tuesday at Soar. On Monday evening a preaching service was held, when eloquent sermons were delivered by the Rev. D. E. Wal- ters, M.A., Merthyr, and the Rev. Owen Jones, Mountain Ash. On Tuesday morning the usual conference was held, presided over by the Rev. D. Phillips, Treharris, the president of the associ- ation, there being also present the Rev. E. Wern Williams, Hirwain, secretary; Mr. M. John. Aberdare, treasurer; also the following ministers and layn-ien-- Revs. T. W. Jones, Abercynon; H. P. Jenkins, Aberaman; J. B. Davies, Aber- cwmboi; J. Richards, Bethel; D. M. Davies, Cwmbach; J. Grawys Jones, Ebenexer; J. D. Rees, Salem; J. S. Davies, Siloh; W. S. Davies, Llwyd- coed; J. Tudor, B.A., Soar; E. W. Thomas and Jacob Thomas, Cefn; J. H. Hughes, Penywern; J. D. Jones, Aber- canaid; E. R. Phillips, Jacob Jones, W. Evans, R. T. Williams, and John Thomas (Soar), Merthyr; E. Aman Jones, Mer- thyr Vale; H. A. Davies, Cwmaman; T. Thomas, Godreaman; O. Jones and D. Jeremy Jones, Mountain Ash; T. B. Matthews, Penydarren; J. R. Salmon, Pontlottyn; M. I. Thomas, Quakers' Yard; D. F. Lewis, Nelson; W. B. Richards, Trecynon; H. R. Howells, Ynysboeth; J. H. Parry, Llansamlet; Messrs. J. Jones (Cwmaman), Mansfield College; T. Evans, Ynysybwl; J. Evans, J.P., Merthyr; Mac Arthur, Pengarn; R. D. Jenkins, Fochriw; n. D. Williams, Christmas Thomas, Rees Jones, and J. Bowen, Merthyr; W. Williams, Pen- deryn; H. C. Roberts, Penrhiwceiber; E. Jones and W. Price, Hirwain; D. A. Jones and Thos. Evans, Siloh; Gwyddon- wy Evans, Aberdare, and other local lay- men. The conference was opened in prayer by the Rev. T. Watkin Jones, Aber- cynon, and it was decided to hold the next meeting at Bryn Seion, Dowlais, the Rev. Peter Price, B.A., to be asked to read a paper on "Divine Claims of the Assertions of Christ." The Rev. J. Tudor, Soar, was asked to preach the association sermon; subject, "Christian Unity." I A transfer letter to the Rev. E. Aman Jones, now of Merthyr Vale, was read, and a hearty welcome to the association was extended to him. The Rev. H. A. Davies, Cwmaman, gave a detailed leport of the Forward Movement Committee, which was unani- mously adopted. Mr. Christmas Thomas, Merthyr, was elected on the Directorate of the London Missionary Society, and the Revs. T. W. Jones, Abercynon, and T. B. Matthews, Penydarren, were appointed to preach on behalf of the Society in the district. The Revs. T. Thomas, Godreaman, and J. H. Hughes, Penywern, Dowlais, secre- taries of the Dr. Griffith John Jubilee Fund, gave encouraging reports of the collections in the district, and addresses were delivered by the Rev. J. H. Parry, Llansamlet, and Rev. T. Rutherford, London. Mr. Thomas Evans, Ynysybwl, gave a report of the Widows' Fund, and wa- re-elected as secretary conjointly with Mr. Matthew Owen, Cefn. The Chairman referred to the losses they had sustained through the passing away of several dear friends. The Rev. James Jones, Fochriw, and Mr. T. j Thomas, Tynywern, had recently been taken from their midst. The Rev. Aman Jones and the Rev. J. Tudor had both buried their fathers; Mr. Morgan John (Aberdare) had been deprived of his dear wife, and the Rev. Ffrwdwen Lewis and the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, of near relatives. The Rev. J. Thomas, Merthyr, moved a vote of condolence with the relatives of the departed ones. The Rev. H. A. Davies, Cwmaman, seconded, and the vote was carried in silence. The Rev. J. Sulgwyn Davies, Siloh, Secretary of the Sundoy School Union, submitted his report, which was most gratifying. The Rev. O. Jones, Mountain Ash, was unanimously elected choirman of the Association for the year. The afternoon meeting was introduced by Rev. E1. O'lwern Evans, Bedlinog. An excellent. pa per on "The Revival of 1904 —'05 within the sphere of the Associ- ation," was read by the Rev. J. D. Jones, Abercanaid. At the close a vote of thanks was proposed to Mr. Jones by the Rev. J. Grawys Jones, seconded by the Rev. D. M. Davies, C'wmbach, and sup- ported by the Rev. W. Price and Mr. John Griffiths, Aberaman. A vote of thanks to the retirng chairman was pro- poked by the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, and seconded by the Rev. J. Thomas, Soar, Merthyr. A vote of congratulation to Mr. Joseph Jones, B.A., B.D., of Cwmaman, upon his recent scholastic distinction was pro- posed by the Rev. Jacob .Tones, Merthyr, and seconded by the Rev. E. Aman Jones. The friends at Soar, and the pai tor (Rev. J. Tudor), were most cordially thanked for their hospitality. The evening meeting was introduced by the Rev. H. R. Howells, Ynysboeth. The Rev. M. 1. Thomas, Quakers' Yard, preached an excellent sermon on The attractiveness of a pious life." He dealt with the subject in a masterly manner. The Rev. J. H. Parry also preached.

County Court Offices MOUNTAIN ASH OR ABERCYNON f For some considerable time the ques- tion of having a County Court Office at Mountain Ash has been exciting the minds of tradespeople generally, owing to the inconvenience they are put to, es- pecially from the lower parts of the valley, in visiting Aberdare to enter plaints or to search the books. To re- medy this the tradespeople have caused a petition to be presented to the Lord Chancellor praying for an office in more convenient place. At the con- clusion of Tuesday's court a deputation, consisting of the Mountain Ash Grocer's Association, headed by Mr D. W. Howell, the Mountain Ash Chamber of Trade, headed by Mr. Gwilym A. Evans, J.P.; the Abercynon Chamber of Trade, head- ed by Councilor T. W. Jones, and soma of the most influential tradespeople of the district, including Ynysybwl, waited upon His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts* asking his support in the matter. Hi* Honour had to leave early, and the depu- tation, introduced by Mr. Gwilym Jones, was received by the Registrar, who' stated that the Judge had enquired for the figures of plaints, etc., in the differ- ent district, but unfortunately he (the Registrar) was unable to supply them straight off. It was most vital to the, question that all parties should agree on one spot, and be unanimous. He person- ally would do all he could. It was ar- ranged that a statement be made to the- Judge at 10 o'clock at the next court.— After the departure of the Registrar, Mr Gwilym Jones was voted to the chair,. and stated that it was quite impossible to have three. offices, and the spot to be decided upon was open for discussion- Ynysybwl was quite out of it, and the first claim must be that of Mountain Ash and Penrhiwceiber. There was a population of 28,000 in the last men- tioned district, with 6 or 7 collieries and a level. At Abercynon the population was 8,000, and with 4,000 at Ynysybwl only made up 12,000 and 1 colliery. They must stick to Mountain Ash and Pen- rhiwceiber. The County Court was held there already, and the Urban District Council meetings. Taking each place on' its merits, Mountain Ash should get the preference. He urged unanimity, or they may not get their office at all.-Mr. T. W. Jones complained of not being in- formed sooner, and therefore was not prepared to give his word. They would rather go to Pontypridd. The geographi- cal centre for the County Court was Abercynon, and the present inconven- ience deterred people from using it.—Mr Gwilym A. Evans, J.P., said Mr..Tones was scarcely correct. Geographically Llanwonno was the centre, and they would scarcely think of placing the office- up there. If they had the office in Moun- tain Ash, it would be open at all time, and Abercynon was not any more con- venient for Ynysybwl than Mountain- Ash. He hoped that the Abercynon gentlemen would go back and recommend Mountain Ash as the best position. Several other speakers from Ynysvbwi and Abercynon urged their claims," but nothing definite was arrived at.

Taff and Cynon Miners' Meeting. The usual monthly meeting of the Taff and Cynon District of Miners was held at the Workmen's Institute, Mountain Ash, on Tuesday morning. Mr. David Jones occupied the chair, Mr. Enoch Williams the vice-chair. Others present included Alderman Enoch Morrell, executive repre- sentative; Mr. Peter Gardner, district- treasurer; and Councillor J. Powell, dis- trict secretary. Discussion took place as to whether the District should hold its demonstration at Swansea, or locally as before. The sec- retary was instructed to forward circulars to the members of the District, asking them to give the matter attention with the view of ascertaining whether they were prepared to go by such an excursion. The District hope to make arrangements that the cost to each member should not exceed .2/- each. The Secretary reported that several dis- putes had been settled in the course of the past month. The question of the night- men's hours, over which there had been a dispute for some time, had now been very satisfactorily arranged. The Secretary dealt with oue case in which they were claiming compensation. A man named Richard Jones, lost both his legs at Messrs. Nixon's colliery in 1898. He- procured artificial limbs, and obtained light employment in 1905. About 10 weeks ago, the artificial limbs became out of repair, and had to be sent away in order to be- put right. The man had, cousequently, been compelled to be idle during that time, r u-r Company were disputing their liability to pay compensation now. The- District meeting, however, thought the man was entitled to compensation, and instructed the Secretary to take the necessary steps to obtain it.

NOW ON V,EW AT HALL & SONS, r Canton House, Aberdare. { T T SATIN WALNUT .'= BEDROOM SUITE, All Solid, special design, iC6 I gs. 6d. r', INSPECTION INVITED. Largest Stock of Furniture in the District. ABERDARE, CWMAMAN AND HIRWAIN. SALE OT A VALUABLE FREB DOCBLE- LICENSED PUBLIC HOUSE AND LEASE- HOLD PROPERTIES. Mr W. T. MORGAN, F.A.I. Is instructed to Sell by public Auction, at the BOOT HOTEL, Aberdare ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST, 1907, At 7.30 o'clock in the evening (subject to the Common Form Conditions of Sale of the Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare In- corporated Law Society, and to such special conditions as shall be then and there read), the following Leasehold Properties viz.: LOT. I.-All that FREE DOUBLE LICENSED PUBLIC HOUSE known &$I The HEATHCOCK INN, High St. Aberdare, together with the Yard and Outbuildings at the rear thereof, now in the occupation of Mr. J. Wilkes as ten- ant at the annual rental of 4100, pay. able quarterly. The above House is held under an indenture of lease for a term of 99 years, computing from the 1st day of May, 1838, subject to the yearly Ground Rent Of .£1 2s. lOd. The Yard and Outbuildings adjoining are held under an indenture of lease for a term of 99 years, computing from the 25th day of March, 1854, subject to the yearly ground rent of X4 3s. 6d. LOT 2.—All that LEASEHOLD MES- SUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE known as No. 22, LITTLE WIND STREET, Aberdare, now in the occupation of Mr. T. Woodall as tenant thereof at the rental of 33s. per lunar month. LOT 3. All that LEASEHOLD MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE known as No. 23, LITTLE WIND STREET, aforesaid, together with the Stables and Outhouses adjacent thereto, now in the occupation of Mr. T. W. Jones, and an other as tenants thereof at the rentals of X2 and Y.1 per lunar month respec- tively. These premises are held under an Inden- ture of Least dated the 3rd day of January, 1876, for an Estate for 3 lives, and to complete a term of 99 years from the 1st May, 1874, subject to the ap. portioned Ground Rent of X4 15s. 7d. per annum, which rent will be apportioned at date of Sale. LOT 4.—AH that MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE known as No. 16, OAK STREET, Aberdare, now in the occupation of Mr. loan Richards as tenant thereof at the rental of 25s. per lunar month. These premises are held under an Inden. ture of Lease for a term of 99 years, computed from the 1st day of May, 1892, at an annual Ground Rent of 13s. 4d. LOT 5—All that MESSUiGE or DWELLING-HOUSE known as No. 30, BYRON STREET, Cwmaman, Aberdare, now in the occupation of Mr. David Lewis as tenant thereof, at the rental of 30s. per lunar month. These Pre i, -> are held under an in. denture of lease for a term of 99 years computed from the 5th day of April, 1900, at the Annual Ground Rent of jgl 38. LOT 6.—All those NINE MES- SUAGES or DWELLING HOUSES known as Nos. 1 to 9 (both inclusive), CHAL- LIS ROW, Hipwain, in the respective occupations of Miss Morgan and others, as tenants thereof. 0 No, I is let at the rental of 12s. per lunar month, and the remaining 8 houses at the rental of 9s. per lunar month re- spectively. These Premises are held under inden. tures of lease dated 29th and 30th Sep. tember, and 1st October, 1875, respec- tively, for terms of 70 years, computed from the 1st day of January, 1857, at the annual ground rent of i24. For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer, at his Offices, No. 30. Weatheral Street, Aberdare, or to Mr. WILLIAM THOMAS, Solicitor, Station Street, Aberdare. 6th April, 1907. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION OF 3 HOUSES AT LLWYDCOED for J. WINDSOR LEWIS, ESQ. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION may be seen at my Office. Sealed endorsed Tenders to be sent to me on or before tha 24th inst. The lowest or any Tender not nec- cessarily accepted. J. LLEWELLIN SMITH. M.S.A., i ARCHITECT, ABERDARE. J April 12th, 1907. | n COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION Llwydcoed Division. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I RESPECTFULLY beg to thank you for the honour which you conferred upon me last Tuesday, by returning me as your representative on the above Council. It is hardly necessary for me to state that I shall do all in my power in order to render myself worthy of the confidence which you have been good enough to repose in me. Believe me to remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours obediently, MORGAN J. HARRIS, Green Hill, Trecynon. Aberdare, Mountain Ash & Hirwain Permanent Benefit Building Society, 7, CANON STREET, ABERDARE. LOANS ADVANCED FROM X50 AND UPWARDS. ON MORTGAGE. FOR the purpose of purchasing Free- JL' hold Leasehold or Copyhold Property. Repayment by easy instal- ments, favourable Redemption Terms, utmost secrecy, no Management or Surveying charges. Chairman: Mr. John James, Teilo House, Aberdare. Secretary Geo. H. Jones, 41, Gloucester Street, Aberdare, from whom all particulars can be obtained. —— NOTE THE —— SEED PRICES. Do you intend gardening this I time? If so, please notice a few of my prices. The quality I guar- antee: THE BEST; and the prices you will see are moderate. There is no need to send out of the dis- trict for your seeds for I have an exceedingly large variety of en- tirely new stock, and I shall he glad of your patronage. SHALLOTS, 4d. per lb.; BROAD BEANS (Johnson's Wonderful), 3d. per pint; RUNNER BEANS (Carter's Champion), Sd. per pint; PEAS (Champion of England), 6d. per pint; PEAS (Telephone), 8d. per pint; PEAS Fillbaskets, 1/-per pint; CABBAGE, LETTUCE, RADISH, BEET, TOMATO, CELERY, CUCUM- BER, MARROW, ETC., ETC. All my Seeds I guar- antee New, Fertile, as I want your Cus- tom next Year. 1. E. THOMAS, M.P.S., Chemist, MEDICAL HALL, ABERAMAN. L Jeff Jones, ACCOUNTANT, Also holds Bailiff's Certificate for levying Distress for Rents, &c. Tradesmen's Debt8 Bought or Collected Rents Collected, Prompt Settlements, BUSINESS PERSONALLY ATTENDED TO. Address—64 Moqk Street, (late 14, Highland Place), ABERDARE. YOU MUST HAVE SOMETHING BESIDES CABBAGE IN YOUR GARDEN. GIVE MY ROOTS A TRIAL LARGE ROOTS of Giant Pansies, Daisies, Pinks, Canterbury Bells, Sweet Williams, Wall Flowers, Polyan- thus. &c., CHEAP.—Also Vegetable and Flower Seed, 16 Packets for 1/- Come to the Market on Saturday, or call on MARSH (Florist), 31, tyorgan Street, Aberdare. FOR SALE. FOR SALE.—Magnificent Flowering Climber (The Splendens). In- valuable for covering Arches, Trellis, Un- sightly Walls, grows 20ft., masses large Pink Blossoms, perfectly hardy, reappears handsomer yearly. Will bear hundreds of Blossoms this Summer. 8 Strong Roots, 1/.—J. Davies, 24, Mount Plea- sant, Aberdare. HIRWAIN.-Freehold Property for JLJL Sale or Lease. The Old Black. smith's Arms, large house, side entrance, good garden and good state of repair. For particulars, apply 67, Monk Street, Aberdare. FOR SALE, Gas Engine in good condition. Will sell at a sacrifice. —Ayply, J.E.. Leader Office. IT'S PENNY WISE AND POUND JL FOOLISH to let your OLD FALSE TEETH, GOLD OR SILVER, lie useless. We pay the utmost possible Price for same, or if our offer is not iccepted, return same at once. Honour- able Dealing guaranteed.—WOOLFALL k; Co., Birkdale. Southport. PRINTING of every description neatly ind promptly executed at the "Leader" )ffioe, Market-street, Aberdare, at most aoderate prices. TO LET. — OFFICIOS TO LET, 2, CARDIFF ST REET.—To let, 2 ROOMS, for years used as offices. Possession may be had at once.—Apply to T. W. Grif- fiths, solicitor, Aberdare. TO LET, first class three stall STABLE, with lock-up covered yard.—Apply, Vicary and Co., Coach- builders, Aberdare. TO LET. — Kingsbury House, Llwydcoed. Immediate posses- sion.—Apply, W. Whiting, Industrial Farm, Aberdare. WANTED. HOUSE WANTED IN ABERDARE WANTED, a house for small Family. Apply,H.W.Leader" Office. WANTED at once, lock-up SHOP. TV Ground floor. In or near Com- meroial-street, Aberdare. Apply, 1, Vincent-street, Swansea. WANTED, genuine old 8-day GRANDFATHER CLOCK, with brass dial. State lowest price.—Apply, Thomas, 1, Bank-street, Aberdare. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED several young Ladies as spare time CANVASSERS. Good Commission paid.—Apply, Miss Bradley, 22, Dean Street, Aberdare. DRESSMAKING. IMPROVERS and APPRENTICES wanted.—Apply, Mrs. Rowland, 61, Ynysllwyd-street, Aberdare. SITUATIONS WANTED. MAN and wife (with daughter) re- quire re-engagement as MANA- GERS of good Hotel. Thorough Caterer and Chef.—Apply, T.P. Leader Office, Aberdare. APARTMENTS & LODGINGS. SITTING-ROOM and BEDROOM To Let in healthy part of town. Will suit one or two ladies or gentlemen. Apply, M. M., Leader Office. Prepaid Small Advertisements Inserted at the following specially low rates. One week 4 wks. 13 wks s. d. s. d. s. d. 20 words 0 6 1 6 3 0 28 0 9 2 3 5 3 86 „ 1 0 3 0 7 9 Remittances may be made by Postal Orders or half-penny stamps. If not prepaid double rate will be charged. Advertisement and Publishing Offices, Market Street, Aberdare.

The Tailoring i! B a of the Future. V a tM %tMB Etdm& I Keen Cut for Cash. JtI ADDRESS: J. LEWIS, Modern Tailoring, ABERAMAN.

CWMBACH WANTS A RECREA- TION GROUND. At the meeting of the Aberdare Dis- trict Council last week, the question of providing a recreation ground for Cwm- bach was discussed on the initiative of Mr. D. Jackson Thomas. Cwmbach, like many more of our mining villages, has no place where its youngsters may indulge in healthy and innocent games. Even rural hamlets have an advantage over our mining villages in this respect, for the former have their village greens," except in cases where they have fallen a prey to the enclosing" or annexing" disposition of the lord of the manor. Some of the villages in the area of the Aberdare District Council have already secured recreation grounds. Cwmaman has its park, and Aberaman has a plot of ground, which has been dignified by the name of park," but which is really an apology for a recrea- tion ground. However, this barren cin- dery mound is better than no open space at all. The difficulty with regard to Cwmbach is this It has no suitable spot in view, and the Council are even asked to purchase a plot of land for the pur- pose. Some of the members of the District Council regard sueh a step as a dangerous precedent. They tell Cwm- bach people in effect, You find a plot of land yourselves, and we will form it into a. recreation ground for you." They hold that to purchase land for the purpose would not only be an expensive under- taking, but would also open the way for all of our suburban hamlets (who are unblessed with parks) to make a similar demand. We also cherish the hope ex- pressed by Mr. Stonelake that at some future period each one of these hamlets will have its free and open playground. At present the great difficulty is the great drain on the ratepayers' purse, which the purchase of land would involve, for the soil has not yet been national- ised," neither have royalties been taxed. Are there not any of our local land- owners who wish to have their names perpetuated and their generosity inscribed on the scrolls of local history ? If so, here is an opportunity ,for them. The children of Cwmbach and other urban villages are pining for grounds whereon they could indulge in healthy exercise and recreation, and the means of gratify- ing their wants are in your possession, Oh ye landowners. Which of you, out of his abundance, will set a good example by providing the adults of some congested village which is adjacent to your huge estate with breathing space, and the juveniles with playgrounds ?

The Problem of Pain. SERMON AT TABERNACLE, ABERDARE. Rev. J. Edgar Williams, Pontypridd, was the special preacher at Tabernacle, Aberdare, last Sunday, the occasion of their anniversary services. In the morning he based an eloquent discourse on the words, To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heavens." He remarked that if they examined, however cursorily, the two books of tlte revelation of God- Nature and the Bible-they could not help but agree with the poet who said that God, whatever else He might be, was a God of order. The year, divided into seasons, told of the methodical character of God. Spring flowers, sum- mer fruit, the autumn harvest, and win- ter with its snow, followed one another regularly and persistently year after year, and age after age. They had ample evidence of the methodism of God in the account of creation. In the Book, as in the latest work of science, the truth was borne out that the creation was an orderly one. The Bible did not trust to chance as a determining element in human life. There was no room for chance in a God-created universe. After referring to the four seasons of the year, the preacher said that there must be some wise purpose for pain in the world. The God of order was also the Father of infinite love. But when someone near and dear was stricken down by a dread disease and was writhing with agony, if was nothing but human to exclaim, Why does God so persecute mankind ? The problem of pain had never been satisfactorily solved. l'he mystery of human pain had never yet been unveiled. That he would at once cheerfully admit. But they should remember that that was not the only unsolved problem. When he realised that Christ had died for sinners, he felt bound to exclaim, Why does God so love mankind ?" That was also an unsolved problem. It one problem could solve another, then the mystery of human pain was ex. plained in the mystery of God's infinite and eternal love.

He You say that she is a business woman, this friend of yourw. What business is she interested in ? Every. bodys."

While the Aberdare Education Com- mittee were discussing the proposed pur. chase of a piece of land at Gadlys, from the T.V.R., Mr. D. P. Davies remarked that the price worked out at about X2,800 per acre. At the same time the Pembrokeshire County Council werediacus sing the site for a new police station at Goodwick, when it was ascertained that the price asked for the ground was JG3,000 per acre. So land is dearer in Pembroke than even in Glamorgan. When, oh when will that land nationa- lisation become a realisation ?

left no doubt as to which office asw meant. Could malicious vindictiveness go further than that ? Surely the charge of misrepresentation comes with very bad grace from Mr. Stonelake of all men. Poor Mr. Stonelake I We are really sorry if the injustice we did to his oratorical flights was the means of his cutting such a sorry figure at the recent poll. To quote further from the Trades Council report, Mr. J. Prowle thought that No. 4 and No. 2 Wards did not want separa- tion judging by the fact that Mr. S. Hawkins was on top, and so on." That and so on" is a part of the mysterious phraseology of the Trades Council, so we will pass it by, But surely the placing of Mr. Hawkins on top in No. 4 Ward-the stronghold of Trades Council power—notwithstanding that he had been made the target of their most powerful artillery of abuse, is conclusive proof that the electors want separation-from the Trades Council. Is not the fact that Mr. S. Hawkins, the rejected of the Trades Council, headed the poll, while the nominee of that body was rejected by the electors, equal to a vote of censure on it? This incident shows clearly that the representation of the Trades Council is purely official, and its power merely nominal. Personally, we have great faith in what has been called The aristocracy of the working classes," which is comprised of sane and sober working men who are true to the cause of genuine labour; not the brand, the prominent features of which are the suppression of individual opinion, and the inflicting of petty persecution. Why cannot we, at our various elections get labour candidates free and unfettered, not tied to any clique, and not responsi- ble to any caucus, but merely to their own consciences ? Because the Leader" has been too stiff-kneed to worship the image of the Trades Council, it has been cast into the fiery furnace of their revengeful wrath, and denounced as an Anti-labour journal." But the working-man knows who are his friends. He knows well that the Leader has always supported bona-fide Labour- Labour unrestricted by officialism, un- corrupted by cliqueism. We are not opposed to the Trades Council. It is composed of many men for whom we have the highest regard. It is an or- ganisation that has done good, and is capable of doing more good, if it were taught to mind its own business. But when it introduces a tyranny greater than the one it seeks to destroy, when it out-herods the Herod it wishes to de- throne, then it is high time to speak out. As it is now, it stands condemned by the people. Mr. Prowle and Mr. Bruton may wax jubilant over some imaginary- victories-we suppose that they are the moral victories that always con- stitute the solace of defeat-but the ver- dict of the poll cannot be put aside. In the Guardians election the Trades Coun- cil lost two seats and gained none. In the District Council election they made no progress..It is true that one who received only their "moral" support won a seat, but he was not a Trades Council nominee, an&according to Mr. Stonelake. his success was due to the tactlessness of an opponent.