The Aberdare Leader

W I | Business Enterprise. | @ ¥ 1 ) I HALL & SONS, 1 £ 1? w 9, Cardiff Street, Aberdare, | S Have now opened their j VICTIIIIIIS SQUARE SHOWROOMS I w" # (OPPOSITE BLACK LION HOTEL). g| § 4 I <77 Newest Designs in Furniture. I The LARGEST STOCK and the LOWEST PRICES in the Valley. | g SEE WINDOWS. w IMPORTANT NOTICE! Expiration of Lease. Giving up Business.] The whole of the Stock will be Sold Regardless of Cost. ) SALE NOW ON. Immense Bargains in Hats, Ties, Shirts, Caps, Overcoats, &ct Every article must be sold. TERMS-CASH. -_U ME m J. W. MORRIS, Hatter, Hosier, &c., 39, COMMERCIAL ST., ABERDARE. f E S-r MATES ON AP P U IC AT I OnT™ j Taff Vsttc Coal GO- !By huilk MOVE AND EMPLOY THE TAFF VALE COAL CO's j (Jones Bros.) Furniture Vans. ■V Experienced Packers employed Offices: 22, OXFORD ST., MOUNTAIN ASH- WM. USHER & Co., I ORIGINAL FINANCIERS, ] 14, Commercial Street) j ABERDARE. (Over Mr Lloyd's, Grocer). LENT. Po Fees. Personal attendance on Tuesdays I and Fridays from 1 to 7 p.m. Or please write to Head Office: 14, Picion Place, SWANSEA, j Are you a Photographer? If so, I should like you to come and inspect my stock of photographic goods Many photo- graphers, both amateur and-otherwise, have done so, and have been good enough to say that the inspec- tion paid them.I have the latest styles and makes, and all prices are moderate. I have a good price list; ask for one it is free. f/ t E." THOMAS, Chemist ABERAMAN. Possesses the GREATEST: HEALTH AND LIFE-GIVING PROPERTIES the World can produce, and which: exist in no other preparation. REMARKABLE RECOVERIES. Beware cf Piracy and Fraud. NEW LUNG HEALER DEAKINS MIRACULOUS CHEST, COUGH, AND LUNG HEALER. Will immediately arrest the course of the disease and guard against all ill effects; It possesses marvellous healing and tonic pro- perties, and sires instant Relief to Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness. Bronchitis, Difficulty of Breathing, etc. It is very beneficial, and has proved for manyvears a BOON and a BLESS- ING to THOUSANDS of SUFFERERS. Prices. IN and 2 3, of all Chemists and Stores. 1/3 or 2 6 from the sole proprietors and inventors, G. DEAKIN & HUGHES, The Inflammation Remedies Co., BLAENAVON. MISCELLANEOUS. ADVICE FREE for stamp.—Mrs. Stewart, Lady Specialist, 9, Grove Place, Swansea. Important to Advertisers. The H AEERDARE LEADER" has the guaranteed largest circulation of any j newspaper in the Aberdare Valley, The Intermediate School, I Aberdare. j Headmaster: I W. CHARLTON COX, M.A. THE next Term will commence at | JL 9.30 a.m., on Wednesday, 11th I September, 1907. J The entrance examination for new [ pupils will be held at 2 p.m., on the [ same day. Prospectuses and forms of application j for admission may be obtained from the t Clerk, 29, Canon street, Aberdare, or from the Headmaster at the School. The Headmaster will be in attendance at the school for the purpose of inter- viewing parents or others, on Tuesday, 10th September, 1907, and any morning afterwards after 10 a.m. I Prepaid Small Advertisements Inserted at the following specially j 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 8 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. — ——————————————————— SITUATIONS VACANT. GIRLS wanted at Bowen's Mineral Water Works. Must be over 16 years of age. ———————————————————————— CYCLES.-Man, young, smart, to J represent us and take orders in spare time. Good pay to right party.— Address, particulars as to qualifications, Mead Cycle Company, Agency Depot, 568 Y, Liverpool. WANTED respectable young man as Collector and to make him- self generally useful. One used to the Furniture Trade preferred.—Apply by etter, W., LEADER Office, WANTED an apprentice to the Ironmongery Trade Apply, iHopkins, Canon street, Aberdare. APPRENTICE.-Boots Cash chemists have a vacancy in their Aberdare branch for a well educated gentlemanly youth about 15 or 16 years old as ap- prentice' to the Drug trade. Special terms offered to suitable applicant.— Apply in first instance to local manager. WANTED. WANTED by young man, good t V lodgings or rooms at reasonable terms. Near Aberdare railway station. —Willis, C/o. Gibbs, Commercial street, Aberdare. LOST. LOST a Lemon and White Spaniel, answering to the name of Gin- ger." Anyone returning same to In- dustrial Farm, Aberdare, will be re- warded. Detainer prosecuted. FOR SALE. FOR SALE a convenient, well-ap- pointed double-fronted detached villa, situate in Highland place, Aber- dare. Five bedrooms and bathroom. Lawn and garden. Low ground rent. Moderate price.—Apply 10, Victoria square, Aberdare. FOR SALE, Gun (bargain)—Double Breed -Loader, latest improve- ments, 12-bore, central fire, top lever, left-choke barrel, extension rib, approval, 38s.—13, Newcastle street, Merthyr. 38s.—13, Newcastle street, Merthyr. FOR SALE, Gas Engine in good condition. Will sell at a sacrifice, —Apply, J.E,, ,.Leader Office. —.m-— ———————————MM——^ ———— "II PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ftS, SHORTLY OPENING AT 49a, COMMERCIAL, STMI l ABERDARE. Miles's Restaurant, 2, Canon Street, Aberdare. I -—=——-—-——= Proprietors R. H. MILES & SONS, The well-known Meat Purveyors. HOT LUNCHEONS DAILY 12.30 to 2.30. Large Dining Hall and Tea Rooms on Ground Floor- EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION. I P.O. TELEPHONE, 29 ABERDARE, The Urban District Council of Aberdare, Education Committee. CARETAKERS :AND CLEANERS. APPLICATIONS are invited for a A Caretaker for the new Higher Standard Schools, Gadlys, at a salary of X100 per annum, and also for a Cleaner for the Abernant Council Schools at a salary of £42 per annum. Extra payments will be made for Evening Classes, Sunday Services and other Meetings. Duties to commence on October 13th, 1907. The General Regulations may be seen at the offices of the undersigned. Applications, stating age, past experi- ence, accompanied by two recent testi- monials, also giving name of School applied for, must reach me on or befoie Tuesday next, the 24th inst. JOHN MORRIS, Director. Town Hall, Aberdare, September 18th, 1907.

Scraps. BY "SCRIBE." What ho! Another doctors' scheme. This one has the Labour Group on the Merthyr Board of Guardians as its 'II sponsors, and some of the medical men are up in arms. The Guardians will have to figiht the British Medical Associ- ation evidently. The doctors look in the direction of the Local Government Board for rescue, but the Labour Guard ians claim that John Burns is on their side. Who said that John was a lost pH The grave-digging at the Aberdare Cemetery has been a source of grave trouble to the Aberdare District Council and to its predecessor as a Cemetery Authority—the Aberdare Burial Board. The Council have tried to remedy matters by advertising for contractors to under- take the digging of graves, but there was no response, and the trouble will doubt- less continue. Now, would it not be an opportune time to act upon the Rev. R. J. Jones's suggestion, and get a cremator- ium here? Very, very seldom now are the banana receptacles tfhat gird the Aberdare lamp- posts used. Most of them have been crushed into unrecognisable and useless masses by the hopefuls of the town. I notice that in Merthyr and DowLais they have placed the baskets-which are of smaller dimensions than the Aberdare brand-higher up on the posts which they embrace, and are, therefore, out of the reach of youthful, destructive aims. ——— At the Aberdare Miners' Demonstra- tion on Monday week an object that elicited a great deal (,f attention and caused no little merriment was a sharp, bright little man who was entirely lost in enthusiasm during the speeches. Every sentence uttered by every speaker he greeted with a hearty U Hear, 'hear." When the Rector of Llangan commenced his speech he led off with the usual plat- form promise that he would not detain his hearers long. U Hear, hear," instinc- tively roared the little man from the depth of his lungs. The Rector laughed. and said that he would now surely en- deavour to observe brevity of speech, the promise of wlhich had been so heartily but innocently approved by the cheerful little collier.

Abercynon Notes. BY uBASINIAN." The recent carnival was certainly a success, and the chief movers in the affair are to be complimented upon ther venture. Some narrow-minded people appeared quite shocked at seeing some of the characters, and even went so far a to caution people not to patronize such an affair. I hear that it is to be an an- nual event, and will be on a much larger ccale next time. I am informed that steps are being taken to hold a Grand Fancy Dress Ball at the hall in the near future. This will evidently be welcome news for the U smart set and those who love a dance. The local billiard players in the dis- trict will be pleased to hear that the Hall Committee are arranging a grand bil- liard handicap at the Institute. I under- stand that aSllbstantial sum has been granted towards prizes for the tourna- ment. The local branches of the Social Demo- cratic Federation and the I.L.P. are ar- ranging a series of lectures to be given at the hall on various topics. Mr. Will Crooks, M.P and other prominent speakers are down on the list. Quite a scene was caused while a woman was carried to the local Police Station on Saturday evening. One of the gentlemen who assisted had a some- what warm reception, and will not soon forget hi,s rolling down Spion Kop Hill. Some of the members of the RaH Com- mittee are greatly interested in the educational welfare of the community. I am pleased to state that it is proposed to procure some of the most eminent speakers of the day to lecture at the hall on interesting topics. A lecture will be given every month during the winter months. A large sum of money has been granted towards defraying the speakers' expenses. Some of the lovers of football are straining every effort to procure a field for the season. A fixture list has al- ready been arranged. It is hoped that the efforts will not be in vain, and that one of the landowners will grant a field.

Mountain Ash Education Committee. On Tuesday. Mr. W. Davies in the chair. The other members present were Messrs. Thos. Jones, J.P., Capt. F. N. Gray, J.P., D. Rogers, W. Griffiths, J. Charles, W. Fenwick, E. Morris, R. Par- sons, Bruce Jones, J. P. Davies, Hugh Price, W. Millar, T. W. Jones, Mrs. Owen Jones, Mrs. Thomas Jones, with Mr. Alfred Morgan (director), Mr. H. P. Linton (clerk), Mr. F- Stock ("assistant clerk), Mr. W. G. Thomas (surveyor), and Mr. W. H. Williams (architect). THE ESTIMATE.—A meeting of the Finance Committee preceded the Educa- tion Committee. Mr. Thos. Jones, J.P., occupied the chair.—The Clerk submitted an estimate of the receipts and expen- diture for the six months ending March 31, 1908. In reply to a question, Mr. Stock said that a Id. rate would produce £ 550.—Capt. Gray moved, and Mr. Fen- wick seconded, that a recommendation be made to the Council to make la rate of 2s. in the —This was adopted. Mr. E. Morris asked that in future the wage book be laid on the table for in- spection by members, and particulars given of the wages paid to all their em- ployees. P.T. CENTRE.—The meeting then re- solved itself into the Education Com- mittee. The County Director wrote to say that three pupils who had failed in the preliminary certificate examination could not be re-admitted to the P.T. Centre.—It was moved that the County Education Authority be asked to recon aider its decision regarding one of the students who had failed-Brinley R. Price, Abercynon. THREAT TO DISCONTINUE EVEN- ING CLASSES.—The County Education Committee wrote regretting that the Mountain Ash Committee insisted on payment in full of the account submitted for the session 1905-06, and that they aLo insisted on their own interpretation of the terms. They wished to point out that unless the Mountain Ash Com- mittee were prepared to waive their claim, no evening classes would be held in their district during the forthcoming session.—The Director recommended that the Board of Education be asked to grant permission to the Local Education Authority to conduct evening classes. The County had offered certain terms and the local committee had accepted them. That was all they had done, and the County should stand by their offer.— Mr. Thos. Jones: Why should we truckle to, them ? They offered terms and we ac- cepted those terms. Now they hold out a threat-a birch rod as it were—as if we were a lot of little children. If we do not waive our rights we are to be punished! I move that the whole corres- pondence be forwarded to the Board of Education.—Mr. Parsons Is this likely to cause any delay ?-Director: Yes; the classes may fall' through.—Mr. Parsons seconded the motion.—In reply to Mr. Charles, the Director said that the amount in dispute for session 1905-06 was £ 13. Payment had not been made at all yet for 1906-07.—Mr. Jones' motion was adopted, also a, rider by Capt. Gray that the Director should consult Mr. Linton. SECONDARY EDUCATION. The Barnsley Education Committee invited the committee. (1) to pass a resolution in favour of asking the President of the Board of Education to insert a clause in the next Education Bill empowering Local Authorities to deal with Secondary Education, and (2) to send representa- tives to a conference to be held in Lon- don with the viejw of interviewing Mr. M'cKenna.—Mr. Rogers moved a resolu- tion in favour, and added that Local Authorities should, by all means, have the control of secondary education.—Mr. Thos. Jones seconded. He said that the Coounty Authority were too ponderous a, machinery, the local authority having to wait so long for everything.—Mr. J. Charles supported, and the motion was agreed to. SITES.—Mr. W. Millar, writing on be- half of Mr. H. E. Gray, offered a. site in Bailey-street instead of the one in Llan- wonno-road asked for by the committee. —Referred to Sites Committee. VARIOUS.—It was decided to grant a request made by Miss Edmunds, Dar fan- las Schools, for an assistant teacher.— Miss Probert, Mountain Ash, applied for a post as uncertificated teacher, and was appointed.—The Director reported that the attendance for the past month was 89 per c,-nt.-Oii the motion of Mr. Fen- wick, it was agreed to recommend the Council to issue a precpt for < £ 7,200 for education purposes. Three County School Entrance Scholarships were grant- ed.—Mr. T. Hughes, trained certificated teacher, sent in his, resignation, which was accepted.—The Director reported overcrowding at Pengeulan Infants School. Referred to Managers of Pen- geulan and Miskin Schools with the view of re-arranging districts. NO IMPUTATION.—Mr. T. Davies, Commercial-street, Mountain Ash, wrote regretting the decision of the Education Committee regarding the large number of scholars who had failed at the paratory Class. It was not fair \oUld children or the parents that they 6 ^eir be prevented from proceeding fte scholastic career. It might be tiia failures were not due entirely scholars themselves. In saying ^jjty did not wish to impute a lack °* raQ per' on the part of the teachers. He 0]ais scnally aware that some of thc> sell were very sharp and bright. He the committee would reconsider the cision.—Mrs. Jones observed tin1- fa parents could send their children e,^ County School at their own expe jjr, The Director was asked to info1"'1* T. Davies accordingly. ¡¡:f "FOUR CHARACTERS.s OeDr Iield, Rheola-street, Penrhiwceih«r'c0lJj- a sharp letter to the plaining that she had not been with four other students who had r She pointed out that her father v'aff Qnit« payer, and she considered herselt h a as capable, and her character wa« a' c0v as the four appointed. The nt eluded: I am enclosing foir {ff characters, and please return p me." (Laughter.)—Mr. W. Griffith r; that the way it is written Yes. This is the young lady w t0jjefi:. failed a second time.—Mr. B- ref)# Does the result of our education any credit OR us?—Mr Charles: is one of the failures.—The ha6k^' safely placed in the waste paper » VICE-CHAIRMAN. — Mr. W- %itl$ thanked the committee for apP him vice-chairman at their last oS0- but he pointed out that there W ODle, obstacle. It would be his turn to y vice-chairman of the Council n0S?j tb^ and as a resolution had been no member could hold both the same time, he wished to &T i He proposed that Mr. Hugh Pr,cei • pointed.—Mr. Millar's withdratfa^ijit accepted, and it was decided to « £ one in his place at the next me0*1 DEFECTTVE CHILDREN.-— cided to sell at a nominal price etc., made by the pupils of for Defective Children.—1The i a suggested that the Director bof port as to what could, be done ep^ at Mountain Ash who was subject leptic fits. It would be well if Ue be placed in some Home.

II ,.tr Abercynon Police Co. WEDNESDAY.—Before Capt. V Gray and Lieut. G. A. EvanS. taiP DRUNKS.-Rachel John, in jj Abercynon; Wm. Cardiff-road, Abercynon, and Ihomas, in High-street, Y nysyb\f I and costs. d, OBSTRUCTION.—Richard P Denis Morris, for fighting in a s ,>0# Ynysybwl, 20s. and costs each. Hunter, Oliver Bowier, and ? bS Ellis were charged with obstruct!^ jostling each other in Augusta- Ynysybwl. Fined 5s. and costs P.C. Greening proved the case. NOT INDECENT.—Sarah Gay, f V cynon-road, summoned John Jones W using indecent language. Mr. Red dtr wards James, Abercynon, reprosell Ilea f fendant. Mrs. Gay said she was f b cow, and defendant had threatened to hit her two eyes ot? 'ei>^ James maintained that the' words, cow did not coirie within the ca <. of indecent language.—Complaina^cge<J' 110 witness, and the case was dis#1 ABERAMAN CONSTABLE ASSAULTED. d wer Wm. Castleton and Cecil Radford jty charged with being drunk and dis°l ji» and with assaulting P.C. Cardiff-road, Aberamau. The said that, defendants were goto? ^6;: the road from the direction of A')(l Ihey were singing and shout'11^ keeping a disturbance. Wit'J^ coeded to take them into custody^ they became verv violent. Castlet0,Wr witness struggled and both fell. i'.poll Radford kicked him (the coH6l6jst- 011 his side and head. With the gl- ance of P.C. Richards and severa- Dy- lans, prisoners were taken into cU j fo" Fines of 10s. or 14 days were being drunk and disorderly, alln each or one month for the as"al rrier YNYSYBWL ASSAULT.—Hy- Ynysybwl, summoned Thos. JaS- j ap' for assaulting him. Broom did t" pear. Harries said he was work one evening, when lie heard » people quarrelling. He remark*1 there was nothing but quarreli10^^ threats to be heard in. that street? upon defendant came behind struck him.—A witness named 5^- Davies gave evidence, and a w11 and costs was imposed. ^rpi A BOTTLE OF WHISKY. if Evans, a middle-aged wcnia11.' brought up on a charge of bottle of whisky by false P'"e Albert Victor Dew, landlord tWj Robertown Hotel, Ynysybwl, sa J defendant called at his house an ,or > that P.S. Griffiths had sent her bottle of the best Black and ft# Whisky, as his wife was ill, and e-9ti company there. She added that 0 foi Griffiths would call next day it. Witness gave her the bottle, ^rit' that she was working at Sergean fiths' house.—Defendant: have misunderstood me. I said A it for myself.—P.S. Griffiths said tfr fendant had worked at his h°nse regpec i past eleven months. She was a ]x»<] able and industrious woman. jay not sent her for the whisky on tn question.—Defendant was bounci under the First Offenders' Act.