The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare and District I Photographic Notes. BY "BOLLO." Following upon my last week's notes, the finishing of a Gaslight print shall be my theme for this. It by no means follows that after we have safely exposed, devel- oped and fixed our print, we have only to place it in a dish and allow a steady stream of water to play upon it to effectively wash the print, so that after it has been dried it shall be permanent and lasting. Much, very much depends upon the manner in which the very important process of wash- ing has been carried out. Like with most other things, there is a right and wrong method of carrying out this latter stage of the process of producing prints by the Gaslight Printing Process. Casting to one side all methods of chemi- cally eliminating Hypo as costly and doubt- fully successful, there is no doubt that clean water, and plently of it, is far and away the very best method of getting rid of superfluous Hypo, either in paper or plates. Still I claim that running water is need- lessly wasteful and by no means effective for the purpose named. A very simple test will convince the most sceptical that this is so. The washing of a batch of developed prints, either upon Gaslight or Bromide" paper, cannot be effectively carried out unless the prints are kept moving and separate during the washing. The natural tendency of a number of prints in the washing water is to cling together, at the same time sinking to the bottom of the dish or trough, and if we are determined to keep them apart it means that we have to remain at the work table the whole time, which is not only tedious but wholly un- necessary. I am fully aware that there are "Patent Washers" to be procured, for which the makers rightly claim that if they are used in a certain manner the prints will revolve separately, and be kept apart during the whole time washing goes on. This has a corresponding disadvan- tage in the fact that very few prints can be washed at the same time, if injury to the delicate surface of the paper is to be avoided. At the moment I have two washers in stock, one large one small, but experience has taught me that, treat them how I will, I cannot avoid abraiding the surface of the print, which is keenly susceptible to the slightest touch when wet. With only a few prints in the washer at one time this injury may not be great, but if we trim our prints before washing, or print with a border, and have anything like the number we should judge the capacity of the tank to hold at one operation. The risk of finding a large number quite useless when taken out of the water is too great for the worker who abhors waste. I have long abandoned Tank washing for anything except plates, and the method I employ is not only simple and economical, but extremely expeditious. It is the method as set out by Messrs Lumiere Bros, and shortly it is this. After the prints are fully fixed, they are taken out of the bath singly, and allowed to drain. They are then placed one on top of another upon a sheet of glass, until the whole of the prints are out of the fixer. A roller squeegee is now firmly applied to the heap of wet prints, sqeeezing out as much moisture as is possible. Then the prints are picked up separately, placing them singly into a deep dish of clean water, allowing the tap to dribble through a small india-rubber pipe to the bottom of the dish, this to go on for ten minutes. The process of taking out the prints, draining them and placing them in a heap upon the sheet of glass is again gone through, again placing them into the iJ.}"b.. which h" «mnti$nd allowed Repeat this handling four times, pick" out and drain, squeegee firmly, place out to dry in a warm room, or in a place free from dust, and you will have done all that is humanly possible at the washing stage to eliminate all Hypo, and at the same time make your prints as permanent as the paper upon which they are made. After the prints are made and fully dried, you will find that they are as curly as it is possible for paper to curl, and if the paper is at all thick it is extremely difficult to flatten them out without iniury to the sur- face of the emulsion. If the surface is of the Matt" type, the best way I know of making them lie flat is to lay the print face down upon a clean unprinted piece of paper. Place the edge of a paper-knife or ruler down at one corner, and pull the print under the straightedge, at the same time giving it an upward pull in the con- trary direction to which it already curls. This can be done with glossy paper, but the finish is nothing like what can be obtained, with very little trouble and expense. First procure a few sheets of glass-old showcards will do, if they are free from scratches. About 12 x 10 is a good size, and f we can get five postcards or three half Dlates eaSilv on p.!I.h. Waoh in hnt --+-- scrub them with plenty of good soap, swill in hot water and place them up to drain and dry. After they are dry, polish them well with a soft cloth, using a good lot of "french chalk at the same time, accom- panied with the same quantity of elbow grease." Place into a dish of clean water enough prints for two glasses. Have ready a dish containing enough "Glaziet" to cover the prints, which should be allowed to uncurl, then taken out of the water as when washing, firmly squeegeed and placed singly into the Glazeit solution, When the prints have been in this latter dish a moment or two the top one should be taken and allowed to drain, and holding it by two opposite corners, it should be placed down upon the polished surface of taking care not to have any air bubbles imprisoned under the face. Place upon the back of the print a sheet of blot- ting paper folded twice, squeegee into con- tact, and place upon one side to dry. They uau lie pmcea m rront of the fire if they are required quickly, and when they are fully dry they will of themselves drop off, with a lovely gloss that is quite unobtainable by any other method. Mounting with any good paste is a simple matter, and if Glazeit is used the high gloss is not. impaired in the slightest manner. I may be a Philistine but I have a great ad- miration for a well finished glossy print, if the tone of the print is at all passable. Before these notes are published I shall have had an opportunity of visiting the two great exhibitions in London, and in my next I will try to give my readers the im- pressions made upon my eye and mind by the pictures displayed.

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Football Notes. BY SPECTATOR." The meeting of South Wales Soccer Champions, Aberdare and Treharris, took place on the New Athletic Grounds, Aberdare. The visitors brought up their full strength, but the home team was gieatly disorganised by the absence of four of the most prominent players, viz.: Tcm Daniel Jones (capt.), Sam Parker, Hesketh, and H. M. Watkins. Smith and Parkes (two good forwards) were, however, available, and Shields, a young- ster from Pontlottyn, played at left half. Morris, the old Cwmamanite, partnered Boulton, while Goodwin took up Sam Parker's position as light half. Referee, Mr. Gower, Pontypridd. "<•> ■<$> Treharris set the ball rolling, but their forwards did not make much headway, one of the home halves relieving by find- ing touoh. Boulton kicked well down the field, and Yank Powell, obtaining, easily tricked Steve Jones, and running well centred beautifully. Billy Williams missed badly, but Pritohard saved the situation by kieldng out of danger. Play railed very even, neithgr set of forwards beings allowed too much rope, thanks to collided with Pritchard, and had to be carried off. With ten men the Darians played up splendidly, and it was very noticeable that Shields was almaet a match for the great" Barlow, who was seldom allowed an opportunity for put- ting in any of his famous centres. Smith now made his appearance, and started a round of passing, which culminated in Jack Booke getting possession. The latter, beating one of the backs and get- ting into a good position, sent in a terri- fic shot which Downes had no chance of stopping. Treharris next broke away, and Hawkins on the left wing centred, but Boulton kicked cut of danger. The referee, however, awarded the visitors a penalty. The official came in for a lot of booing for this mistake. Boulton re- ceived the centre from Hawkins, and Tagg Williams made no error about finding the net. Treharris made tracks for the home goal, and Hawkins, beating Morris, sent in a beauty, which Brownhill made a clear but ineffectual attempt to stop. Immediately afterwards Boulton presented the cupholders with a very cheap goal, failing to clear his lines, and Groves coining up, easily beat the home custodian. Half-time score: Treharris, 9 goals; Aberdare, 1 goal. -<f> <J> <!>- The second half opened in favour of Aberdare. Yank Powell made rings round Steve Jones, clever half as the latter undoubtedly is. He sent in many good centres which were not turned to good account. Pritchard cleared his lines, and with a huge kick sent the ball to Boulton, who was near the half-way line. The latter drove the leather back with terrific force, Downes being tested with the best shot of the match. Jack Rooke breaking through again found the net, but the point was disallowed. Aber- dare's second goal was the result .of bad judgment on the part of Billy Williams, and Downes carried the ball over the line, the referee pointing to the centre of the ground. Smith was in great form after his collision, and hustled the Tre- harris backs time after time, putting his side on equal terms with their oppon- ents. Prom this on to the finish Tre- harris were evidently a beaten team. Final score: Aberdare, 3 goals; Tre- harris, 3 goals. < The Darians opened the scoring through Jack Rooke, the point being splendidly worked for. But the equal- izer was a surprise even to some of the Treharris players. Then came Hawkins' goal. After covering a large piece of ground, the latter shot hard and straight and deserved his reward. But Hawkins should never have been allowed to get within shooting distance, the home halves and backs dropping back into goal instead of making an attempt to stop his progress, a fault which proved fatal for Aberdare. And last but not least, Boul- ton's present to Groves, which the latter smilingly accepted. The All Whites were lucky in being 2 goals to the good. In. the first half both goal-keepers came in tor some hot work. but Brownhill cannot be blamed for the tihois that beat him. In the second portion, however, he was not called upon to exert himself. The full-back plav was poor on both sides, Pritehard being' by far the best of the four. Billy Williams, who is Treharris' weak spot, gave his partner many anx- ious moments, as he very rarely managed to fltop Holland. Shields, after a little experience, will make a. splendid reserve left half. In the last 35 minutes of the game he completely bottled up Barlow. Fred Griffiths and Goodwin were in fine fettle. The home forwards were a much smarter lot than the visitors. Smith's injury seemed to put new life into him. \rank Powell, Jack Rooke, and Joe Hol- land gave the Treharris halves a lively rivne. Steve Jones never attempted to Iribble when near Powell, but kicked nto touch. <!> 0 On Thursday last the Aberdare mid- reekei-s played the local Juniors, defeat- llg them by four goals to nil. In the first half the Juniors should have put on a few goals, but hesitated to shoot when near Jaynes. In the second moiety Tom- my Price and Co. had most of the game. —To-day (Thursday) Pontypool are the visitors, when another victory is antici- uated. With Alf Pickering, Rees James, etc., in good form, the Thursdays are likelv to have another invincible season. <3> <0.> Aberdare v. Merthyr Vale, on Satur- day next. The following players will re- present Aberdare: Goal, Brownhill; backs, Alf. Goodwin and Bill Boulton; half-backs, Sam Parker, Fred Griffiths, and Hesketh; forwards, selected from Joe Ifolland, Smith, Jack Rooke, H. M. Watkins, Tom Daniel Jones (capt.), and Yank Powell. -<!> On Friday evening, Oct. 25th, the ad- journed general meeting of the share- holders of the Aberdare Town A.F.C. will be held at the Railway Bar Hotel. Those who intend purchasing shares should ap- ply immediately to Mr. T. D. Jones, the hon. sec., as this will enable them to at- tsnd at above meeting.

BY "MUDDIED OAF." rugby. :Moo*fca^ match was played at Mountain Ash last Saturday. The Rhonddaites came over strongly represented, but the "Old Firm's absentees included Lloyd Jones, the centre, and Dai Davies, the wing man, who were deputised by Evan Jones, the Merthyr Vale centre, and by Peter Ring, the local sprinter, on the wing. Fitzgerald kicked a goal for his side. the penalty having been given against Wynd- ham Jones for an alleged infringement of the rules. Still Treherbert attacked for all they were worth. <> <s> However, the Mount forwards changed the venue by means of their short drib- bling, and Shaw got over with a try for his side, which was, however, disallawed. The Old Firm" continued to attack, and Horsman narrowly missed the up- rights. Mountain Ash experienced hard lines in failing to score after the defence had been practically beaten. Yet the persevering Paddy" Shaw took ad- vantage of a grand cross kick by Dick Thomas and registered a grand but un- converted try for his side. Bv dint of good forward work on the part of Messrs Argus, Everleigh, and Galloway, Treher- bert gained considerable ground, but some smart tackling ended in scrambling play in mid-field. Good passing was out of the question owing to the greasv state VL cue ucm. oueuoru, cutur outside half- back, was seen to advantage and he was well supported by Francis and Harding. However, Mountain Ash, attacked once more, and Dick Thomas scored, but the referee ruled it again as offside. So honours were even at the interval. <■> <■> <•> On the resumption, after Mountain Ash had relieved the pressure, a terrific battle ensued in front of the Treherbert goal, and Thomas nearly did the trick once more. The Mount backs lost numerous chances of ncgotiating- tries. Things looked black for the "Old Firm," inasmuch as darkness was setting in, but Ainsworth raised the hopes of his side in scoring a try which was improved upon. Scarcely had the players resumed their positions when Taylor added a second try, which was also converted by Evan Jones. Horsman, who substituted Jack Thomas, at full-back, ulavpd « sound game, whilst the forwards, who had rnet a good pack that day, were after all a better side than Treherbert's. Ains- worth and Shaw were always reliable, not to mention the ubiquitous Wyndham Jones. Fitzgerald, the Treherbert cus- todian, played with sound judgment. The match ended thus: Mountain Ash 2 goals, 1 try; Treherbert, 1 penalty goal. -0- <-> <-> Those who witnessed the Cefnpennar v. Aberaman Cynon Stars match the other day at Mountain Ash were de- lighted to note the greatly improved form of the Aberaman fifteen. The Stars lost the game by a mere penalty goal. The surprise of the match was Evan Davies at half-back. Davies. who has always been a Soccerite, and has played for the Aberaman Stars XL. 11:10< also played for the now defunct Aber- dare Reserves XV. Dai Sam Evans, another Soccerite, was a success at cen- tre three-quarter, and on the wing, and there was always a good understanding between Evan Davies and D. S. Evans. The forwards also showed a. great im- provement on their form of the past. The team, I understand, will shortly be further strengthened by the inclusion of lorn Rees Lloyd and Owen Williams, of the late Aberdare Club, and under the captainship of Phil Williams, the team ought to make great headway in the Aberdare and District League. Danny Thomas, who captained the Cwmaman Soccer Eleven, will also be available to turn out at half-back.

ASSOCIATION. Next Saturday the Aberdare Crescents will entertain the Aberaman Excelsiors *-n 3 athletic Grounds. Aberaman will doubtless place their strongest team on the field, inasmuch as they are deter- mined to breafc the grand record held by the Aberdare Invincibles during the past few years.. 0 With half a -team only, the Trecynon Windsors mt:c the Aberaman Church Lads' Brigade on Saturday at the Park, and eventuallv emerged the winners by 2 goals (scored by Percy Gardener) to nil. Gardener has already earned for him- self a grand reputation as a prolifio scorer, and he promises to develop into a fine forward. Percy is only 17 years of age, but is a weil grown youth, and has always taken an active interest in foot- ball. He is a splendid dribbler, and shoots with rare judgment. Harry Davies, the Windsors' goal-keeper, is a cool player, and has cleverly saved some stinging shots. <S> <■> <■> The Aberaman Stars sent a poorly re- presented eleven to try their luck against Hirwain on Saturday last at the latter's ground. The match anded in a draw of a goal apiece, when Andrews scored for Hirwain and Jones for Aberaman. The Aberaman Stars have done very well so far, and if their players could only keep up their form they would make the other teams go all the way to win. Hirwain team's machinery needs a little renovat- ing. „ The Mitskin Daisies, a new combin- ation at the Mount, met and defeated the Senghenydd Rovers by a goal to love. May they truly be -daisy cutters!" <90 It would hardly be a bad idea to form a team out of the local clubs to play the Senior Eleven for some charitable object. There are many excellent play- ers in the district who would gladly take up suoh a project. On Saturday the youthful Trecynon Rovers met a team from Cwmdare, and emerged the winners by 8 goals to nil. <V- <V- <V- This (Thursday) afternoon the newly formed Aberdare Thursday Association team will open their season's campaign with a match against the Pontypool Thursdays at the Aberdare Athletic Grounds. <ó> <ó> <V- On Monday last Newtown, the popular newly formed team in the Mountain Ash district, entertained Abercynon at the Mountain Ash Athletio Grounds. A good game resulted in a win for the Newtownite,s by a goal a.nd 3 tries to leve. Webb was good at full-back, whilst the forwards played a consistent game throughout. Next Saturday, Cefn- pennar will entertain Tylorstown on the same grounds. 0

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Where is Evan Roberts P "Y Cymro," Liverpool, gives currency to the following :— We understand that many of the friends and admirers of Mr Evan Roberts, the revivalist, are exceeding- ly anxious to have some news of him. He is staying at present in Switzerland with Mrs Penn Lewis, but that is all that is /11 known m this country as far as we can as- certain. It is stated that his mother is unwell and very anxious to see her son, but Mr Evan Roberts's friends say that a number of letters sent to him are still un- answered. the only conclusion, of course, being that the letters in some way got lost between this country and Switzerland, neither reaching him nor his friends in the country.

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SCHOOLBOYS' MATCHES, OCT. 26. Park—Park v. St. Fagan's, 9.30. Park-Industrial v. Higher Grade, 10.30 Park-Cwmdare v. Town, 11.30. Ynys-Cwmlbach Cl. v. Ynyslwyd, 9.30. Ynys-National v. Cwmaman, 10.30. Ynys—Cwmbach Nl. v. Blaengwawr, 11.30.

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