The Aberdare Leader

Merthyr Board of Guardians. SATURDAY .—Present: Mrs. Evans (in the chair), Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Wil- liams, Revs. LI. M. Williams,. D. L. Jones, W. S. Davies, J. I). Rees, W. A. Jones, W. C. Thomas, J, O'Reilly, Messrs. D. Edwards, J. Price, W. Jones, T. Andrews, J.P., D. Davies, J.P., Meth Davies, H. Jones, T. Hedge, W. Harris, T. T. Jenkins, J. Rogers, R- Rees (Rhigios), R. Rees (Aberdare), D. Hughes, T. B. Greatorex, A. W. Hqulson, T. E. Morgan, L. Edwards, J. Edwards, J. Jones, D. Evans (Mer- thyr), Richard Rees, and Idris Davies, with Messrs. F. T. James (clerk) and J- L. Morris (deputy clerk). TRECYNON MAN'S WAGES. WARRANT OFFICER BAFFLED. The Warrant Officer referred to the case of Robert Llewelyn, Trecynon, who is employed at the Ping Pong Level, Aberdare. This case had been adjourned 111 order to enable the officer to make further enquiries regarding the 'man's Wages. According to his own statement be received 4s. 6d, a day exclusive of Percentages, whereas according to the colliery officials he 'obtained .£1 16s. per week. The officer said now that he had seen the manager and cashier at the col- liery, and they were positive that the man's minimum earhings-ivorking with Q, contractor—were Jsl 16s. a week. The officer said that he had also interviewed -Afr. Birchell, the contractor with whom Idewelyn worked, and Mr. Birchell had absolutely refused to state the man's earnings. Father O'Reilly: Do you think then that the contractor is shielding the man ? Officer; Yes. The Rector of Dowlais said that there Were apparently two painful features in connection with this case. Firstly it seemed that the man was telling an un- truth regarding his wages. Secondly, th3 contractor declined to state the man's earnings. At the last Board the man held that he ould not pay anything towards the main- tenance of his father. Now it was de- cided that in order to arrive at the mail's wages he be ordered to contribute 3s. Gel. per week. OFFICER CHARGED WITH BEING PREJUDICED. The Warrant Officer next dealt with the case of Daniel Jones, Abernant-road, Aberdare. The officer said that he had elicited that Jones received £34 a year as secretary to a Friendly Society, where- as his statement was that he received only about half that amount. Mr. D. Hughes: Let the officer put aside all prejudice in this case. This remark was accompanied by. cries of Withdraw." Mr. Hughes: But the officer does show a feeling in the matter. Officer: I deny most emphatically hav- ing any feeling in the matter. Mr. Hughes Is the officer to interrupt ? This man may have been abrupt, and not as courteous towards the officer as he should, but is he to be punished for that. Mr. Hughes then proceeded to give the particulars of Jones' earnings as secre- tary of the society. He explained that certain expenses incurred by the secre- tary reduced his net salary to < £ '18 8s. 7d. The Warrant Officer held that it was most unkind on the part of Mr. Hughes to speak as he did. He (the officer) had been most considerate to the man, appeal- ing to him like a brother. Father O'Reilly: The man may have made a mistake in stating his receipts, but is it right to make a man with SlY children to contribute towaixls a relative? Eventually it was decided that the man be relieved from payment. CONDOLENCE. On the motion of Mr. J. Price, second- ed by Mrs. Richards, a vote of condolence with. Mr. D. Evans, J.P., Hirwain, upon the death of his daughter, was carried, all the members upstanding. PROPOSED SUSPENSION OF OFFICER. It was stated that notwithstanding the order of the Board to grant an old lady in Abercanaid the sum of 4s. per week relief, Mr. T. J. Douse, relieving officer, had declined to give the relief. Mr. Meth Davies moved, and Mr. D. Davies seconded that, in order to force a L.G. Board inquiry into the whole mat- ter, the officer be suspended. Clerk: You cannot suspend the officer except for misconduct. Mr. D. Davies: But he has defied the whole Board. Mr T. T. Jenkins emphatically declared that there was destitution in this case. Mr. R. Rees: Inasmuch as Mr. Jenkins and the relieving officer give different versions which are we to believe P What is the good of a relieving officer if we ig- nore him? Messrs. Meth Davies and W. Harris held that the Board were to be guided by the evidence and not by the decision of the officer. After a long and animated discussion it was decided to continue the relief for four weeks, and the Clerk to explain the position to the L.G. Board. ABSCONDING BOYS AND GIRLS. The boy Robert Price, who had ab- sconded from the school, having been found and brought back, was reprimand- ed by the committee. Lizzie Williams, Annie Saunders, and Mary Morgan absconded from the school on the 27th September. Saunders and Morgan were taken to the -Workhouse the same evening, and returned to the school the next day. Williams was brought back to the school by her grand- mother on the 29th September. The three girls were brought before the com- mittee, and, having been reprimanded, promised not to offend again.

Sion, Aberdare. BAZAA,R AND ANNUAL TEA. On Wednesday and Thursday a grand Bazaar was held in aid of Seion Welsh Wesleyan Church, Aberdare. On Wed- nesday Councillor Wm. Thomas (High | Constable) opened the Bazaar. The chairman, Dr. A. T. Jones, Mountain Ash, gave a brief address. The Rev. J. Robertson, M.A. (Presbyterian) offered prayer. A vote of thanks to the High Constable was proposed by Rev. J. Lloyd, Mountain Ash, and seconded tby Mr. W. J. Nicholas. On Thursday Mrs., Hodges, Gadlys Cottage, opened the bazaar. On this day the chairman was Mr. Morgan Watkins. Prayer was offered by the Rev. J. Calvert (English Wesleyan). A vote of thanks to Mrs. Hodges was proposed by the Rev. D. C. Jones, Hirwain. Mr. T. J. Howells, L.E.G., seconded. The following" were the' s)callholders ixexreshment Stalls: Trayholders—Mrs. Alice Roberts and Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Wm. Jones and Miss M. A. Davies, Mrs. Thos. Lewis, Bryn-y-Wawr, and Mrs. M. Mor- gan, Mrs. Tom Morgan and the .Misses Jones (Gwawr pottage), Mrs. E. M. Vaughan and Miss James, Mrs. Gratton and the Misses Gratton, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Davies, Albert-street, Mrs. E. J. Jones and Mrs. A. B. Holding, Mrs. Lewis, Blaengwawr, and Miss Lily Davies. Cutters: Mrs. Jane Humphreys, Mrs Lewis, Elizabeth-street, Mrs Thomas (Trap), Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Edmunds, Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. Thos. Owen, Mrs. Price (Cwmbach), Mrs. Humphreys, Elizabeth- street, Mrs. M. J. Lloyd, Mrs. J. Parry Williams, Mrs. Phillips, High-street; Mrs. Tom Jones, Mrs. Joseph Llewelyn, Mrs. James Davies, Mrs. S. A. Williams, Miss Miriam Jones, Miss Williams, Weatheral-street. Fire attendant, Mr. Thos. Owen. Ticket Collectors: Messrs. E. M. Vaughan, West, Thos. Lewis, J. P. Williams, J. Llewelyn, James Davies, Wm. Edwards, Jolia. Todd, Tom Jones. Stall No. 1, Plain and Fancy Goods: Mrs. Ll. A. Jones, Mrs. W. J. Nicholas, Miss R. A. Davies. Stall No. 2, Plain and Fancy Goods: Mrs Watkins, Cross-street; Mrs Thomas, Stuart-street; Mrs. Hy. Lloyd, Mrs. Phillips. Stall No. 3, Ferns and Fl'owers: Miss M M. Jones, Miss Maude Jones. Stall No. 4, Oriental: Mrs. David Wat- kins, Mrs. T. J. Howells, Miss Maggie Morris. Stall No. 5, Sweets and Fruit: Miss lox, Miss S. J. Jones. Stall No. 6, Books: Mr. Wm. Jones, Mr Tom Morgan. Stall No. 7, Grocery: Mr. Morgan Watkins, Master E. D. Lewis. Stall No. 8, China: Mrs. (Rev.) J. Lloyd, Mountain Ash; Mrs. (Rev.) D. C. Jones, Hirwain. Stall No. 9, Ice Cream Misses Jenny Lewis, H. J. Davies, Mary Williams. Bran Tubs: Misses Katie Lewis, Meir- icna Lloyd, Agnes Howells, Ada Wesley Jones, Elizabeth Aim Jones, Iris Wil- liams, Maggie Mary Jones. In charge of galvanic battery, Mr. A. D. Jones, cycle agent: art gallery, Messrs Henry Lloyd (Ab Hevin), Ivor Davies, and J. Williams; magic boards, Masters Bertie Jones and Raymond Howells; phrenologists and showmen, Messrs. W. Manuel Evans and S. R. Morgan; elocu- tionists, Messrs. David Richards and J. Williams (Eastman/s) gramophone, Mr. D. Maldwyn Hughes. Programme sellers, Masters Daniel Dd. Hughes and Willie Hughes. Secretary of the bazaar, Mr. W. J. Nicholas. Treasurer, Mr. Morgan Watkins.

Aberdare Foresters. The 46th anniversary dinner of the Court Robin Hood (No. 4263) of the An, cient Order of Foresters, was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Commercial- street, on Thursday evening, and was numerously attended. The room had been elegantly decorated for the occasion, and Host and Hostess Wilson, whose ex- cellent dinners at various functions are so well-known, had prepared' a really splendid repast. In the absence of Coun- cillor W. Thomas, High Constable, the chair was occupied by Bro. J. Scott. He was supported by Bros. T. Codd, W. C. Millward, one. of the trustees of the Court; Jas. Phillips, district secretary; W. Harden, D.C.R.; J. C. Jones, D.C.R.; Thos. Dovey, D.T.; Edwards Howells, P.D.C.R.; Edward Owen, D.T.; Thos. Prestwood, D.T.; Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., hon. member; F. Griffen, secre- tary, and D. G. Davies. After the cloth had been removed Mr. Codd proposed "The Ancient Order of Foresters in the Aberdare District." Mr. James Phillips, in responding, said that the Ancient Or- der of Foresters could be found in every country where the British flag was flying, and also in many foreigii countries. The Foresters was one of the staple Orders. What they promised to do they always carried out. They had a few weak Courts in the Aberdare District, and he hoped that in the near future the Exe- cutive Council of the Order would grant substantial assistance. He trusted that young men, who intended joining a Friendly Society, would throw in their lot with the Foresters, or the Manchester Unity. They could not do better than join one of these orders. Mr. Millward, in a neat speech, proposed Court Robin Hood." Mr. Griffen responded. He said that when he took office the members totalled 143. During the last four years 23 new members had been enrolled, but unfortunately they had lost about 30 members through death 'ai?ci removals. Financially, however, the Court had made rapid strides. Four years ago the Sick and Funeral Fund alone was £1,432 16s. 4d. At the end c.f 1908 it was = £ 1,714 ls. 5d., a gain of £ 281 5s. Id. This worked out at an average increase of £ 70 per annum. The contributions received for the same period were < £ 548 6s. 9-d.; paid in sick pay, etc., < £ 407 10s. lûd. The total worth of the Order at the end of last year was 0£1,810. or A-13 10s. per mem- ber. They had recently formed an In- vestment Fund, and members who had surplus cash could deposit it in the Court at 3 per ceiit, 4 per cent., or 4t per cent. interest. Therefore it would be seen that not only wert they providing for members in days of sickness, but also in days of prosperity. The Court also assisted members to buy their own houses, and they had advanced money at 4 per cent. to members who wished to build houses.—Mr. D. G. Davies proposed "The Host and Hostess," and referred to the good qualities of Mi. and Mrs. Wilson. Mr. A. Wilson acknowledged. During the evening songs were given by Messrs; Joe Ret*, Tom Bowen, R. Alger- son, H. Ccates, AV. C. Millward, and E. BÜd. Master Mosely gave numerous se- lections on. the gramophone during the evening. r:

Letters to the Editow I Letters on any subject of public interest are invited. It should be understood that we do not necessarily agree with the views expressed therein. Corres- pondents will oblige by writing on one side of the paper, and must invariably enclose their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication, 'but as a guarantee of good faith. 7 PROVISION FOR THE YOUNG AT MOUNTAIN ASH. Dear Mr. Editor,—Many correspond- ents have, during the past few weeks, been condemning our chapels at Moun- tain Ash for not providing means of re- creation. for the young people of our town. Evidently these persons have been going about with their eyes closed. Duffryn Street Chapel is very far ad- vanced in this respect. Not only are the ordinary Saturday night socials still maintained, but an excellent ping-pong team is rapidly developing there. This harmless, yet spirited game, however, is not restricted to members of this chapel, but young members of other denomina- tions are also cordially invited. The ping-pong room is very well lighted, while a comfortable seat will always be found there. The company which fre- quents this place is exceedingly elevating, and the greatest hospitality is always shown to strangers. Lovers of books will also find it profitable to pay a visit to this enterprising little chapel. Fiction is well represented, and also other branches of knowledge. Also a large number of magazines are kept there. So that even the person who has only a few minutes to spare nightly will find something to inter- est. him. Young men of Mountain Ash, do you wish to enjoy yourselves in a perfectly harmless manner ? Do you wish to make companions who will afford you a help- ing hand, when necessary, in life's tem- pestuous voyage? Do you wish to spend your time among friends whose talk is elevating, and certainly affords inspir- ation? If so, come to Duffryn Street Chapel Vestry on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It does not matter to what denomination you belong, you will be heartily welcomed. Parents, do you wish to see your sons reaping the full benefit of blessed youth? Do you want to see them among friends who will prove beneficial to them, and spending their time profitably? If so, then let them come to Duffryn Street Chapel Socials.—Yours, etc., A PING-PONGIST. ABERCWMBOI COMPETITIVE CONCERT. Sir,-The "correction" which appeared in your last week's issue re the winner of the champion solo at the Abercwmboi competitive concert, stated that Miss Lizzie Jenkins, soprano vocalist, Cardiff, was "easily the winner." If so, why did Mr. J. Gabriel, the adjudicator, make a division in the prize-money? This gentleman, in delivering his adju- dication, remarked that one of the five competitors was "conspicuously better" than the other four. That being the case, the identical question arises, why divide the prize?. It was nothing else but lack of consistency, for which the Cardiff vocalist had to financially suffer. —I am, FAIRPLAY.

The Inquiry into Doan's. Aberdare Resident gives Evidence. The farther the inquiry into Doan's reports is pursued, the more gratifying the evidence becomes. Aberdare men and women who, in gratitude, spoke out unreservedly years ago, telling of their cures, now stand by all they then said, and-better still-unhesitatingly declare their cures to be lasting. Mrs, M. Parry, who lives at 11a, Wind street, Aberdare, says: "Doan's backache kidney pills have done me more good than any other medicine I have ever used. I had been suffering with such severe pains in my back that I could hardly get upright after bending. The pains eventually extended to my ankles, and I was also subject to dizziness, often coming over so giddy that I only just managed to save myself from falling. "Even a few doses of Doan's backache kidney pills gave me relief, and by con- tinuing with them I obtained a complete cure. In all I used six boxes of the pills, and they seemed to give me new life. I never suffer with my back now, and am free from the giddiness. I can highly recommend Doan's Pills. (Signed) (Mrs.) M. Parry." Close upon four years after telling of her cure, Mrs. Parry said: "I have had splendid health ever since my cure- there has been no return of the old troubles. My confidence in Doan's pills is greater than <3ver." Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shillings and ninepence per box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence). Of all chemists and stores".or post free, direct from Foster-McCIellan Co., 8 Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W. Be sure you get the same kind of pills as Mrs. Parry had,

11 Rhys Lewis 55 at Sappyn On Wednesday week, under the aus- pices of Barry Cymrodorion Society, Cymdeithas Daniel Owen," from Aber- dare, gave a performance of the drama, frRhys Lewis," at Barry. The "Barry Dock News comments on the perform- ance as follows:- "Although <Rhys Lewis' is the princi- pal part, and of which Ab Hevin (Mr Hy. Lloyd) gave a splendid impersonation, the outstanding character was old <Tomos Bartley,' whose constant sallies were a source or much amusement to. the aud- ience, and Mr. J. Afanydd Morgan fully deserved the hearty applause accorded him for his splendid pourtrayal of the part. Mr. J. Tarrell Williams and Mr. W. Jenkins were conspicuous in their re- spective representations of 'Wil Bryan' and fY Gwyddel.' Also Mr. D. Richards as P.S. Williams. Of the female char- acters, 'Mail' (Miss S. A. Edwards), the mother of Rhys, came into greatest pro- minence, and her presentation of a try- ing and difficult part was natural and un- constrained." 1

U Johnson," said the schoolmaster, can you tell me how iron was first dis- covered U Yes, sir." Well, tell the class what your information is on the point!" "I heard father say yesterday that they smelt it!"

Aberdare Miners' Meeting Lloyd George Thanked. The monthly meeting of the Aberdare District of Miners was held at the Bute Hotel, Aberdare, on Monday, Mr. W. R. Evans presiding. There were present Mr J. Davies (vice-chairman), Councillor Illtyd Hopkins (secretary), and the agent (Mr C. B. Stanton). The total contributions for the month amounted to X549 7s. 5d. The agent reported that the dispute at the Llwynhelyg Colliery, where the men had been out for a week, had been settled, and they had now restarted work. At the Lower Duffryn Colliery, where a dispute had arisen in consequence oi the company not being agreeable to the price list suggested on the men's side for work with the cropper system, the management had now, so he had been informed, taken away the cropper. The mem were now working under the yard seam rates. A meeting with the men employed at the Gelli Deg, Aber- aman, where a dispute existed, had been arranged, but owing to the meeting being so poorly attended he had refused to deal with the matter, which would now have to stand over until a better meet- ing could be obtained. The disputed price list at Glyn Neath Colliery (4ft. seam) had been submitted to the employers, but up to the present no reply had been received. He was arranging for a meet- ing between the men and himself to consider the matter, and numerous other notstanding grievances. The employers had withdrawn the notices tendered to the men working in the 7ft. seam at Fforchaman. A further meeting would take place, when it was likely that an amicable settlement would be arrived at, A dispute existed at the Abercwmboi Colliery on the price list question, and it was hoped to hold a meeting shortly to go into the matter. There was also a dispute among the timbermen at the same colliery, arising out of the refusal of the company to pay the bonus turns for notching in the yard. The matter had been dealt with at Cardiff, and the company had now with drawn their opposition. The following resolution was carried:- tt rnt_ .1 ii • „ .Liiac mus meeting or the Aberdare District of Miners begs to thank Mr Lloyd George, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for his straight and out- spoken utterances in his Limehouse and Newcastle speeches, as directing the minds of the people to the shameful abuses of the Lords and landlord snobocracy' of this country monopolising the land of which the people have been robbed." Another resolution was carried strongly protesting against the Spanish authorities regarding the Ferrer case.

fó I fear no foe in shining armour," sang a man at a concert. H Don't rou, old chap?" grumbled a bachelor in the front row of the audience. Then vou f1 y to open a sardine-tin with a pocket- knife I

Red Face Cured. Mrs L. Boughton. 12, Vernon Road, Luton, says Fourteen years ago a little red lump came on my right cheek. It burned and smarted, and in a few days my face was very much inflamed with painful irritation. Every kind of treatment the hospital and other doctors could devise failed utterly to give me relief, Eventually my face was like raw beef with a complete covering of inflam- mation and running pimples. I was told my trouble was from poorness of the blood and was given preparations to purify the blood. I am convinced the blood had nothing to do with my ail- ment. Years of costly treatment having done me no good I tried Cadum. The first two nights I applied it my face itched just like a sore itches when it is healing. After the third night Cadum had taken out every bit of inflammation, and in a week it completely cured my face. The cure by Cadum was amazing to both my husband and myself." Cadum is a new discovery for the cure of all skin and scalp troubles, Trial box 6d., large box Is., of chemists or Omega, Ltd., London, N.

To a gentleman who has married the daughter to a rich biscuit baker a^fnend said, So you have taken, not the cake, but the biscuit this timer" « Yes, and tho tin with it," was the witty, if un- gallant, reply.

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