The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Education Committee« WEDNESDAY.—Mr. L. N. Williams, J.P., in the chair. There were also present: Mrs. Davies, Councillors Owen Powell, J. O. George, T. W. Williams, Illtyd Hopkins, A. P. Jones, T. Lewis, Rees Llewelyn, J.P., W, Harper, W. Thomas, D. Davies, and T. Bowen, with Messrs. J. Morris (clerk), T. D. Jones (deputy clerk), and Dr. M. J. Rees. HOLIDAYS. The conference held on the 5th ult. between the members of the Education Committee and the head teachers of the various schools recommended the follow- ing holidays:—Xmas, 2 weeks; Easter, one week and Good Friday; Whitsun, one week; Mid-summer, 4 weeks and one day; also that teachers be granted a maximum of ten half-holidays during the year for Sunday School festivals, outings, Fairs, etc., notice of which must be re- ported at the office. Mr. T. W. Williams moved the adop- tion of the report, which was duly second- ed. Mr. O. Powell said he considered a fortnight at Xmas too long, and moved that it be 8 days. Mrs. Davies seconded. On a division the report was adopted by 5 to 4. It was further resolved that the ten half-holidays be given by arrangement with the Director. PAINTING CONTRACT. The Building Committee submitted the following report, which was aclopted- u Re complaint made by Mr. E. L. Shadbolt respecting painting contracts at St. Margaret's Catholic Schools and Abernant Schools, The members of the committee are satisfied, after a careful inspection of the painting work carried out at the above schools, that on the whole the work has been carried out satisfac- torily, and in the main, in accordance with the specification, but they recom- mend that the contractor be required- (1) To varnish the top portions of the rails in the entrance lobby of the Abernant Schools; and (2) To retouch certain portions of walls in the Catholic School, as may be directed. Resolved: That on the contractor giv- ing a satisfactory assurance that the above requirements are carried out, the Clerk be directed to pay him the cheque for the contract amount." FEEDING THE CHILDREN. The hon. treasurer of the Canteen Com- mifrtee (Mr. T. Lewis) reported that the outstanding accounts, up to the 31st March last, amounted to £ 7 14s. 4d. It was decided to make an application to the Aberdare Park Regatta Committee for a grant from their surplus fund for clearing off the above deficiency. SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The applications of Messrs. John Davies and D. S. Miles for an increase in their salaries were considered, and de- ferred until further particulars were ob- tained of the salaries paid to attendance officers in other districts. It was decided to grant an advance of « £ 10 per annum to Miss M. Winstone Jones, Town Church Infants School. NON-PROVIDED SCHOOLS. HEATED DISCUSSION. An application was received from Miss Rees, the head mistress of the Aberdare Church School, asked the Committee to give her an advance in her salary. Mr. A. P. Jones moved that the advance asked for be granted. This was duly seconded, and a lengthy discussion ensued. Ultimately Mr. T. Lewis moved as an amendment that the matter be referred to the Staff and Management Committee. He strongly felt that the Committee was doing a grave injustice to the teachers at the non-provided schools. They had now stood it for six years, and he was surprised that they had d-Glie so. The members around that table would not have done so, he was sure. Mr. D. Davies: You did not say so at the last election. Mr. Lewis: I defy you to show that'I have not carried out the promises I made at the last election. I have a copy of what I said and will show it you next time. I am not in favour of placing them on the same scale as the teachers in our own schools. Let us deduct from them for the time they are engaged in giving religious instruction. That would bo about one-nintli of the whole time. Mr. W. Harper seconded the amend- ment. That vexed question had been hanging fire for a very long time. It was unfair not only to the teachers but also to the Children, to have a less efficient staff and 'not the best apparatus. Be- cause the legislators had made a blunder that was no reason why the teachers, and especially the children, should suffer. The Chairman said he felt that a very important principle was involved. Were they going to give lip the position they had maintained from the beginning P Were they going to treat the teachers in the non-provided schools, over which they had no control, the same as those in their own schools? He for one was not going to agree to that proposal. He ad- mitted that there was some amount of 'unfairness in the matter, but the fault was not that of the committee, which had passed a strong resolution, and he was surprised at the attitude taken up by Mr Lewis, which was merely quibbling. iSomething had been said about a confer- ence. He had no faith in conferences. They had had one before, and they then offered a fair compromise, which was not accepted. He could not go beyond that. Mr. Illtyd Hopkins said that if the committee had acted consistently all through, they would have campelled the Churchmen in Aberdare to'do something before now. The Churchmen were laugh- ing in the Committee's face. Mr. A. P. Jones: They are not. Mf. Illtyd Hopkins: They are. Mr. A. P. Jones: The teachers are weeping. Mr. Illtyd Hopkins: The Churchmen, are laughing. Mr. A. P. Jones: I am not. Mr. Illtyd Hopkins: The Churchmen have passed resolutions in favour of the Act. After further discussion 9 voted for the amendment and 2 for the original- motion. APPLICATIONS. An application from the head teachers for a revision of the salaries was re- ferred to the Staff and Management Com- mittee. Mr. A. Keast applied for an extension of one year. He would be 65'years of age in February next. He would not ask for another year. Mr. W. Thomas moved that the appli- cation be granted. Mr. J. O. George seconded. Mr. T. W. Williams said. he had al- ways opposed such applications, and he did so now. He moved that the request be not granted. Mr. T. Lewis seconded, and referred to the number of certificated teachers who were now without headships. Mr. J. O. George withdrew as the seconder of the motion. After a lengthy discussion permission. was granted by 8 to 4. MEDICAL INSPECTION. Mr. Jack Thomas, secretary of the local N.U.T. branch, enclosed a resolu- tion re medical inspection. Mr. T. W. Williams charged the clerk with not having carried out the resolu- tion which was passed in May last. The Clerk said he had not been in- structed to do so. After some discussion the matter was referred to the Staff and Management Committee. TENDER. For erecting the new Capcoch School, the tender of Messrs. John Morgan and Son, Ltd., was accepted. PUPIL TEACHERS. Mr. T. Walter Williams moved that no one be appointed as P.T.. in future unless he or she had passed the senior certificate examination of the Welsh Central Board. In order to elicit discussion the Chair- man seconded. An amendment was moved that the,, matter be deferred for a month, which was ultimately carried. HOUSE WIFERY. In accordance with notice, Mrs. Davies moved that the subject of house wifery be taken up at the Higher Standard Girls School. She did not advocate a training school for domestic servants, but she wanted the girls in that school taught everything that was required in the man- agement of the home. Mr. T, W. Williams seconded. He mentioned that the only place in the county which had adopted this subject was Ponarth. A lengthy discussion ensued, and the resolution was passed, a committee being appointed to go into the matter.

More Fioccis at AbfiPaman HOUSES AND GARDENS INUNDATED As a result of the heavy downpours of rain from Sunday till the early hours of Wednesday morning, much devastation has been caused in Aberaman and the district. Many persons in Cardiff-road and elsewhere were obliged to bale out the water from their houses about seven o'clock on Wednesday morning. Furni- ture and food stuffs were in many cases destroyed. At the bottom of Hill-street the gutters were choked, and a large pool was formed which was quite impassable. In Jubilee Road also water flooded sever- al houses. The low-lying ground between Aber- aman and Cwmbach was- one complete mass of water, and it was impossible to traverse the pathways past the Devil's Bridge and the Aberaman Farm road. Even the upper path along Well-place and the G.W.R. siding, which is usually unaffected by heavy rains, was flooded, and access to the Plough Road could only be got along the G.W. Railway and through a garden belonging to Mr. G. Hawkins. Such crises as these serve to point out the great need of a proper road between Aberaman and Cwmbach.

f I. E. THOMAS, M.P.S., I I Chemist I and 21 Opthaimic II Optician, I I Medical Hall, Aberaman. I t Sight Scientifically Tested. t No Fee for Examination. Attendance daily. !I.R: .1ftØ" The Latest in Bedsteads is alwavs to be seen at -v rf ¡ lQD' .J')'.i_)ir;}1.' <; Vl-ø AlL & SONS, THE COMPLETE FURNISHERS, 9, Cardiff St., Aberdare. Sole Agents for the New Shakespearian and Whitgift Beds. Call and ask to see them. All Goods delivered free in our own Vans. MILES'S XMAS CLUB Crowds Joining Daily. WILL YOU JOIN NOW AND THUS MAKE EASY PROVISION FOR YOUR XMAS DINNER P Poultry, f4eat Small Goods, OR Xmas Pudding, Mince Meat, tyince Pies, Xmas Cakes, Pastry, Confectionery from the Restaurant, may be obtained through the Club. MOUNTAIN ASH. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. MESSRS. Harry Davies& Davies Have received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Glancynon Hotel, Mountain Ash, On Thursday, October 14, 1909, At 7.30 p.m. sharp (subject to such Conditions of Sale as shall be then and there produced, and in such lots as shall be then and there determined upon) the following PROPERTIES VIZ. Lot 1.—All that Shop and Bakehouse with the New Patent Steam Ovens by Messrs Price & Co., Cardiff, known as No. 51, DufTryn street. Mountain Ash, and producing the net yearly rental of m9103. These premises are held for 3 Eves and a term of 99 years from the 2nd July, 1859, at a yearly ground rent of 10s. Lot 2.—All that Messuage or Dwelling House, known as No. 9, Beadon street, Mountain Ash, producing the gross: yearly rental of £16 5s. These premises are held for 9(-1 years from the 2nd .January, 1904, at the yearly ground rent of los. Lot 3,-AH that Messuage or Dwelling House, known as No. S, Cilhaul terrace, Mountain Ash, producing the gross yearly rental of d616 5s. These premises are held for 99 years from the 1st July, 1897, at the yearly ground rent of IGs. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers. Taff street., Pontypridd, cr to Mr. Gwilym Jones, Solicitor, Mountain Ash. _1 IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS. lSv*ry Mother wha dl¡;Hi" tha Health and ClMflilniw of her Child "bonid use JlÅ"RfSON8 'KILIA RLE" NUESSJBY FOMAl>B. One application kilim all I' IWIU KhA Veraaia, Jwaiotifies and ■trea^thP1?« the Heir, In J'in3. 4id. and Id. Postage ld. Geo. W. Harrison, Chemist, Reading;. Sold by all Chemiete. lasitrt ou liaviag Harrison's Pamtnie. Agemt for AberdareImrys ITWJI, Chemist, f-lfl, Victoria S-gmare; Aber- 1. 3. Thosae*. Coal Miners. Lessons by Post. Syllabus free. I The Universal Mining School, (281), CARDIFF. I LOOK OUT for the Downfall of China. BIG REDUCTION IN PRICES. Selling off at It MARKET ST., ABERDARE. Glass, China and Earthenware. Sale to commence at 6 o'clock sharp, EVERY S4TURDAY EVEVIVC, uqtil further notice. BUSINESS ADDRESS: II F. J. TWISSELL 38, Commercial St., ABERDARE. Grand Theatre, Aberaman THE Yeomen of the Guard,' or The Merryman and His Maid. Six Grand Performances Nov. 1st, and during the week by THE ABERAMAN OPERATIC SOCIETY. GRAND SCENERY. Beautiful Costumes supplied by Messrs B. J. Simmons and Co., Covent Garden, Sole Costumiers to Savoy Theatre, London. Book your seats early. Plan of Theatre may be seen with Mr. Ben Stephens, 4, Aloion Street Aberaman. Sale Sale Sale! at Burkle & Co's 23, Whitcombe Street,- Aberdare. Great Stocktaking Sale Of all kinds of Unredeemed Clothing, Jewellery, Boots, Blankets, Sheets, &c., &e. (See Handbills). No Reasonable Offer Refused. To prove Genuineness of Sale. See prices. For 21 Days Only. Commencing Saturday, Oct. 2,1909 < ABERDARE A.F.C. APPLICATIONS are invited for the post 1-1 of Secretary to the Aberdare Town Association Football Club, Ltd. Applica- tions to be in not later than Monday, Octo- ber 18th, 1909, to Chairman, Football Club, Crown Hotel, Aberdare. NOTICE. IDAY1D FRYER, now of Arlingum Villa, Campbell terrace, Mountain Ash, and formerly of 34, Arnold street, Mountain Ash, hereby give notice that I will not be responsible for any debt or debts contracted by my wife, ELIZABETH FRYER, 23, Glyngwyn street, Miskin, Mountain Ash, after this date. Signed, DAVID FRYER. October 14th, 1909. W. Winstone Rees, ABERDARE (10 years with Messrs. Thos. Phillips and Son, Solicitors), Auctioneer, Valuer, Accountant, Auditor, House Agent, &c. Tradesmen's Books entered up. Balance Sheets and Income Tax Returns prepared. Typewriting, Copying, Engrossing. County Court work undertaken. Mortgages arranged at any moment. TRINITY CHURCH, ABERDARE. GRAND CONCERT NEXT WEDNESDAY, Oct. 20. ->- Artistes Soprano—MISS MABEL MANSON.. Contralto-MADAM HANNAH JONES, R.A.M. Tenor—MR HAROLD WILDE. Bass-MR FRED WILLIAMS. The Great Cellist-MR SYDNEY BROOKS of the Patti Concert. Solo Pianist—MISS IRENE ASDAILE, Bechstein Hall & Continental Concerts. Doors open 7.30. Commence at 8 p.m. Plan may be seen at 14, Victoria square, and at Phillips, Music Warehouse, Canon street. M anders' New Bioscope Market Yard, Aberdare, Saturday Next, Oct. 16. Entire Change of Programme. Absolutely every picture different from any we have exhibited here before. Suitable and enjoyable to all. Tears and Laughter. Our pictures are pronounced to be a huge success by Press and Public. Admission as usual. Performance for School Children on SATURDAY NEXT at 4 o'clock, admission Id. Sole proprietor, Mr. J. Manders. Musical Director & Gen. Manager, Mr. O. Russell. Grand Theatre, ABERAMAN. Monday, Oct. 18, & during the week Mr & Mrs F. G. Kimberley, Travis Green, and Arthur Hinton's Co. including Mrs. F. G. Kimberley (Miss L. Addison) the celebrated Actress and Authoress of this great play, 'WAS SHE TO BLAME.' NOTE CHANGE OF TIME Curtain will rise 7.15 p.m. On Monday night only-October 18th, a handsome gold plated Souvenir Pendant, containing the portrait of Mrs F. G. Kim- berley, will be presented to every lady enter- ing the theatre. Seats can now be booked at Messrs Phillips, Music Warehouse, Canon street, Aberdare, and Messrs T. Howells & Son, Printers, Lewis street, Aberaman. Workmen's Hall, Abercynon. One night-only, SATURDAY, OCT. 16th. at 8 p.m. THE BIOSCOPE AND ENTERTAIN- MENT CO., presents the favourite BANDITS in an entirely new programme including "MR. and MRS. JIMMY LAW." Songs, Duets, etc., and Two Screaming Sketches, CROSS PURPOSES," and "THE NEW BUTLER," together with the latest events on the Bioscope. POPULAR PRICES ls.,6d.& 3d, (Limited) Dont miss this treat. The Urban District Council of Aberciare. Private Street Works Act 1892. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Aber- -I- 1% dare Urban District Council having determined that Private Street Works should be carried out in the Street known as Hill street, Abetaman, Aberdare, did afterwards at a meeting of the Urban District Council, held in the Town Hall, Aberdare, on the 11th day of October, 1909, Resolve That the Specifications, Plans, Sections, Estimate and Provisional Apportionments of Estimated Expenses for carrying out Private Street Works In the Street known as Hill Street, Aberaman, Aberdare, pre- pared by the Surveyor, new produced, and signed by the Chairman, be approved of a and adopted by the Council. That the Council having fully considered, do hereby resolve that certain of the frontagers will derive a greater and some a less degree of benefit than others, as shown in the Provisional Apportionment, and that where frontagers d 11 have already done any work opposite their premises, we resolve that due- regard has been had to the amount and value of such work, and the Council having also duly considered that certain premises which do not front, adjoin or abut on the said Street, but access to which is obtained from the same, and which said certain premises are in the opinion of the Council benefited by the said proposed Works do hereby resolve that and do fix the sum, or proportion to be charged against such certain premises appearing and shown in the Provisional Apportionment and that these Resolu- tions be published in accordance with the provisions of the Private Street Works Act, 1892, and that copies hereof be served on the Owners of the Premises shown as liable to be charged in the said Provisional Apportionmen t. Dated this 14th day of October, 1909. THOS. PHILLIPS, Clerk to the Counci Town Hall, Aberdare. Presentation to Mrs. D. M. Richards. THE Presentation to Mrs. D. M. RICHARDS will be made at the Judge's Room, Temperance Hall, Aber- dare, on Monday next, October 18th, at 7.30 o'clock. All subscribers are respectfully requested to attend. WM. THOMAS, Station st.. Aberdare, Oct. 13th, 1909. Prepaid SmalS Advertisements. Inserted at the following specially low rates. One week 4 wks. 15 wks s. d, s. d, s, d 20 words 0 6 1 6 3 8 28 0 9 2 3 5 3 88 1 0 8 0 7 0 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. A RESPECTABLE boy wanted. One newly left school preferred.—Apply, Wymans, Ltd., G.W.R. station, Aberdare. A GOOD General Servant, willing and obliging, wanted immediately.— Apply, about 6 p.m. at 19, Hawthorn ter- race, Aberdare. WANTED General Servant.—Apply, P, LEADER Office. WANTED. RESPECTABLE person requires em- JH) ployment as washer-woman, office- cleaner, &c.Appply, C C, LEADER Office. HAIRDRESSER, Improver, .seeks en- JLl gagement Good shaver; can cut hair and set razors.—Full particulars from Z, LEADER Office FOR SALE. HOUSE in splendid condition and in good position in Aberdare.—For particulars, apply G. D., LEADER Office. POULTRY. Black Orpington Pullets, and Cockerels, from my Prize win- ners at various shows. Sell cheap to make room for breeding pens. Also Black Wyandotte Cockerels. Inspection invited. Prices on application to Dd. Every, 44, Gladstone Street, Aberaman. FOR Sale—Corrugated Iron Shed, 12ft. square; Chip and Fish Ranges, Coun- ter, Scales, &c., at Cwmaman. Sell separ- ate. Morris, 5, Dowlais street, Aberdare A GREAT BARGAIN. A couch and 4 chairs (nearly new), green plush, for £ 2 10a.—Apply, Furniture, LEADER Office. Double Bass 'Cello, Three Strings, Machine Head, cost 15 guineas. What offers ? Apply- F.A., LEADER Office. FOR SALE. Crank axle Cart, nearly new.—Apply, Lewis, 55, Ynyslwya street, Aberdare. FOR SALE, Gent's Elswick bicycle, 27in. Trust frame. Green enamelled. Splendid condition. Trial given.—Apply, 102, LEADER Office. FOR SALE,Automatic Knitting machine, double cylinder. Good as new. No reasonable offer refused. -Apply, A.C., LEADER Office, Aberdare. FOR, SALE.—House, with very larse garden, in Belmont Terrace.—Apply T. W. Griffiths, Solicitor, 22, Victoria Square, Aberdare. TO LET. TO LET—A Shop, House and Stable (for two horses) in best position in Canon street, Aberdare. Immediate possession.— Apply, T. W. Griffiths, solicitor, 22, Vic- toria square, Aberdare. TO LET in Aberdare, a convenient House with large kitchen, scullery, break- fast room, two reception rooms, four bed- rooms, bathroom, hot and cold water throughout, garden, etc.—Apply, T. D. Williams, 10, Canon street, Aberdare. COMFORTABLE Badroom and Sitting room to let in Broniestyn terrace, Aberdare.—Apply, B.T., LEADER Office. -_U- TO Let, Lock-up shop, in Mill-street, Trecynon. Next door to Trecynon Library.—Apply, Mr Tyssul Davies, Builder, Trecynon. TO LET, Bedroom' and Sitting room in respectable locality, for two respec- table young men.—Apply, 146, LEADER Office. MISCE-LLANCOUS. -> MADAME ZIPPIA, Diploma Palmist, is paying her 7th visit to Aberdare. Consultations at 16, High Street. Fee Is. only. Bazaars attended, IF YOU HAVE A BAD LEG, ECZE- MA, WOUND, PILES or any Skin affec- tion, send for a Free Sample of HEALO OINTMENT. It costs you nothing, and I you will not regret it. Try it! you need not send for a large Is. box. It is easy tc make misleading statements, but no one will purchase a worthless article a second j time. Healo allays all irritation, inflam- mation, soothes and heals Bad Legs. MAURICE SMITH, Ph.C., F.S.M.C., Kidderminster. Local Agents: Evans, Kidderminster. 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