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Stop the Fight. 1
Stop the Fight. 1 Aberdare Free Church Council's j Protest. On Tuesday, at Siloa Hall, Aberdare, a special conference was held by the .Welsh Free Church Council of Aber- dare to protest against the forthcom- ing fight at the Market Hall. A large number of representatives from the churches from Hirwain to Abercwmboi were present. The gathering wa« a most representative one. The hall was nearly Wied.-The chair was occupied by the Rev. R. Williams, Nazareth, who was supported by the vice-chairman, Rev. J. Griffiths, Calfaria, and Rev. T. Eli Evans, secretary (Soar). Letters were read from several ministers re- gretting inability to be pi-esent.-Tlle Secretary read a letter from Dr. Green, Vicar of Aberdare, stating that he would do his utmost to stop the fight, and wished the conference success in their object.—The Chairman explained that a deputation had interviewed Mr. Hurt, the lessee of the Market, who stated that he had nothing to do with the fight, he had simply let the hall. Much as he would like to accede to the request of the deputation, he was afraid it was too late to cancel the contract for the hall. If the Free Church Coun- cil could get the promoters of the fight t) withdraw it, he would not object.— They had also interviewed the police and had had a very favourable reception. The Rev. D. Silyn Evans said that such a gathering as they had that night would be of great help to the police in carrying out their work of enforcing law and order. The exhibition to be held at the Market was termed "the noble art of solf-defence," but he would call it "the brutal art of self-destruction." He moved the following resolution: "That this conference of the representa- tives of the Nonconformists of upper part of the Aberdare Valley protests in the strongest manner against: the tight to take place at the Market Hall on the 10th inst., as they believe it harmful t,) the good morals of the young men and the children; also that it tends to interfere with the peace and good feel- ing of the place. Further, that we are deeply grieved that the Market Hall has been opened for such purpose." -The Rev. J. Griffiths seconded the motion, and remarked that he did not know who were the proprietors of the Market, but he believed that they should be seen. If the Market was let at too high a rental, they (the proprietors) should reduce the rent so that there would he no need for the lessee to let it for such purposes: --I, ov. H. A. Davies said that he agreed with the proposi- tion, but he would like to add as a rider the suggestion of the previous speakers, viz., that the directors be interviewed. —The resolution was carried. Councillor William Rees would like this resolution to be sent further than to the persons named and to the Press. It should be sent to our M.P.'s and the Home Secretary. The Market, he said should be the property of the general public, and then they could take the complaints to the representatives on the District Council.—Several speakers con- curred with the remarks of Mr. RePs.— Rev. T. J. Pritchard moved, and Coun- cillor W. Rees seconded, that a copy of the resolution be sent to the M .P. Is for the Borough and to the Home Secre- tary, also-asking them to endeavour to get a law passed to stop these brutal exhibitions, which were a danger to the social welfare of the community. Carried.—Rev. T. Powell moved that, the resolution as carried be sent back to the churches, and that the special attention of the young people be drawn to these evils.—Rev. John Morgan seconded. They heard a lot of talk about fighting this, that and the other. It was time that the churches put their armour on and make battle with these evils that tended to. injure our young people. He would favour a monstre demonstration against these things. The resolution was adopted.—Rev. W. Cynog Williams asked the chairman if he could give the names of shareholders and directors of the Market. He favoured holding a protest meeting at the Market and publish the names of the owners to the public.—Mr. Morgan I Watkins said that we should go to the root of the evil. The names could be got at Somerset House.—Rev. J. Lewis said it was time for the churches to adopt a different course to what had j been done. Instead of asking the com- pany and lessee to do a certain thing, they should be told that they must do it.—Mr. Beynon thought that this fight ought to be stopped at all costs, even if the churches had to recompense the lessee.—Rev. T. Powell moved, and Mr. James Evans seconded, that a letter be sent, to Supt. Rees, "That this meeting is of the opinion that the prize fight to be held at Aberdare would tena to a breach of the peace, and therefore asks L ..L _.J.. .L. 1 • J /'0, Dim w stop iL in trie interests ot Jaw i and order."—Carried. It was also £ assed that letter be sent to Lord [erthyr asking him to use his influence to stop the fight.
Six Day Licencesj
Six Day Licences j The following resolution was carried unanimously: "That this conference asks the District Council to adhere to the resolution passed last year re 6 days licences to shows."—The matter was left in the hands of a deputation of 12, such deputation to interview the Coun- cil if need be.
-i Bible Class and the Fight.i
Bible Class and the Fight. i At a meeting of the St. John the Bap- tist Bible Class, Aberdare, on Sunday afternoon, February 2nd, in the Na- tional School, it was unanimously agreed that "We, the undersigned, draw up a strong resolution of protest against the Boxing Exhibition which is advertised to be held in the Market Hall, Aberdare, on Monday, February 10th. On behalf ,L 1 T- 1""1'1 or tne liIQre oiass we tneretore wisn to protest very strongly against that Exhibition taking place, as we believe that such exhibitions are detrimental to the moral and religious character of the public, and have a degrading influence on those actually taking part in them, and on those who witness such exhibi- tion. We therefore hope that the Box- ing Exhibition advertised for February 10th will be abandoned, and that no such exhibition will take place in our neigh- bourhood. We also expressly hope that all Christians will do their utmost to in- fluence public spirit against them-K. O. Carter, chairman; W. T. Owen, secretary; Thomas Lloyd, treasurer; John Eynon, assistant secretary. Mem- bers of the Committee: J. Vincent, Hugh Oxenham, A. Hayman, William R. Sheldon, W. A. Warren, John Lewis, W. A. Pritchard, Frederick Brough, Sydney W. Rees, T. H. Powell, J. Parry.
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Clerk of.the Peace What did he come to your house for?—Complainant: For impudence.—Clerk: Did you give him some?—Complainant: No, but he gave me some. -.Evidently it was a case of give and take.
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ABERDARE LICENSING SESSIONS.
ABERDARE LICENSING SESSIONS. Mr. Chas. Kenshole applied for per- mission to carry out structural alter- ations at the Butchers' Arms, Pontwal- by. The property was an old licensed house, and belonged to Mr. Evan Bevan. Joseph C. Rees, surveyor, explained the phins produced.—Adjourned for visita- tion.—Mr. Pullibank, Pontypridd, ap- plied for permission to do slight alter- ations to the Ynysmeurig Hotel, Aber- cynon. Inspector Angus had raised no objection. The proposed alterations included doing away with a room on the left side of the entrance door, and con- structing a private bar to the right.— Adjourned. Billiard Licence.—Mr. Griffith Davies, Aberdare, applied for a billiard licence tor rooms now in course of construction in Penrhiwceiber Road. Mr. Samuel Davies was the proposed licensee. The police offered no objection.—Thomas H. Hughes (Mr. Herbert George, Mountain Ash) proved the usual notices had been given.—Samuel Davies, the applicant, proved the public notices.—David Tho.s. Davies proved posting the noticl- -Granted. Objected Licences.—Mr. W. Thomas applied to the Bench for guidance in the matter of licences to which the police ob- jected. In the case of licensees who had been convicted once, the Bench would probably deal with them now. But regarding the licences that the police objected to on the ground of structural matters being deficient. Mr. Thomas hoped that the police would in- form them of any objections before the adjourned licensing sessions, when they (the licensed victuallers) would try to meet t41em. The Bench saw no reason for depart- ing from the usual method of adjourn- ing for a month. The following irences were objected to: Marquis of Bute, Butchers' Arms, Engineers' Arms, Prince of Wales, Earl of Windsor' Masons' Arms, Talbot Inn, Lamb Inn, Great W estern Inn, New Inn, Mountain Ash Allen's Arms, Mountain Ash; Penylari Inn and Lamb and Flag Aberaman. Supt. Rees reported that the total nmiber of licensed houses in the dis- trict was 207 and 12 registered clubs. During the year 599 persons had been fined for being drunk and disorderly and 118 on charges of drunkenness.
-------YNYSVBWL MINERS' MEETING.
YNYSVBWL MINERS' MEETING. Atgeneral meeting of i.hc members of the Vady Windsor Lodge of the South u!«s Miners' Federation was held in l^P «'0I,kmeu s ^Ifall on Friday, Janu- ary SLst. ilr W. H..May occupied the chairV-The agenda was as follows: — (1) Emotion of auditor. Mr JNehemiah JonesSone of the sub-check weighers, was appointed.—(2) The suggestion 0f the W jrkii Committee that the members of the Lsmy Windsor Lodge of the South Wales! .Miners' Federation sever their connection with the Pontypridd and Rhondla No. 2 district. This was un- aniiiio Iv agreed to.-(3) Messrs Henry James ITrefinfab) and Fred W. Priday were ected to act as a deputation to inform lw delegates at the next monthly meetini of the members' intention.—(4) Tho aclon of the shareholders and direc- tors of the Workmen's Hall re testi- monial to Mr Silas Williams. At a meeting of the above < £ 10 was granted toward- a testimonial to Mr Silas Wil- liams, tto, >uncial secretary of the sharehc dersT'This was severely eriti- cised, and a resolution protesting ag-a i tiSf twir action was carried. It was further decided that the seeretarv write to tho irectors informing them of their decision ,5) The attention of the meet- ing wai called to the action of the Mounta li Ash Urban District Council in deck nejr to prosecute a lad for break- ing a st f-et lamp in spite of the fact that his father offered to pay all costs, while Messrs Williams Bros, for building houses i ithout submitting plans were allowed o go free. Several of the work- men pre lent expressed their disapproval of the Council's action.—(6) Medical Fund J bheme.—The medical question was nex discussed. It wa, resolved that, inasnmc i as they had not been able to take th ballot for or against the Work- men's S|heme, thej^ enter into a pro- visionals agreement with Dr R. D. Mor- gan forjthe first quarter. Messrs W. R. •Tohn. Hllis Lewis. Henrv .Tnrnes (Tre- I finfab), feeorge Monks, and W. H. May were a_-t.
MEMS. FROM THE MOUNT.
MEMS. FROM THE MOUNT. Did you hear the story of the two t'ggs: Too bad. Where's the money for the Pitts- burgh Eisteddfod coming from? It takes the stuff that buys horses to carry them over1 the herring pond. It is reported on good authority that Sir Henry J. Wood intends to be pres- ent at the performance of "King Olaf." Two of the greatest musicians in the Kingdom present in Mountain Ash at one and the same time—"ye gods and little fishes." Did you hear the story of the dirty window in Oxford Street." Can't see through it, perhaps, eh? An orange tree with 8 oranges on it is to be seen in a shop window in Cae- garw. It bears the inscription, or per- haps the legend, "Grown in Mountain Ash." Sightseers galore at Callaway's corner on Wednesday evening, watching the mysterious airship. Some light was certainly dodging about over Tv- bwbach, but better "lef it" or else." Did anybody see six quids strolling un Oxford Street on Tuesday morning? For further parties apply at 1 Bwmpar or Six Quid Sam.
"-------'CEIBER COSSIP.
'CEIBER COSSIP. BY LOOKER-ON." Wllo sy re the saints thkt gather to- gether axter Sunday Schooflfor a dancing practice. 1 If Mou want your fortumltold call at the lung Boftj-d Rooms. 1 Who is the "married man fciat keeps a vigil fin the J. and B. t SomAone rightly said, H Fwter work to stay a home and nurse bt io Wholtried tov claim Llo- George's CompoAbut failed. Why? f, i 1
--I i"fp and Down the Valley
"fp and Down the Valley CWMDARE. YOU WILL be pleaeed to know that J. M. 'Evans' Annual Sale of Drapery is now proceeding. This Sale is well known for the genuine reductions made on first-class quality goods. We hall be pleased to see v«u pav ns a visit. INTERMENT. — The IfWlnent oF the mortal remains of Mr William Jen- kins, 6, Bryn Terrace. wh|» met his death while following hi.« employment at Nantmelyn Colliery en] Thursday, frvok place at the Old Cemetery. De- erased was a nat^fe of DdJwyd, Cardi- ganshire, but in the dis- trict for over 21 years. He was highly esteemed and popular iiniun^ who knew him. At Elim Chapel to was a most useful and diligent worker. He had filled various offices, including SUil- day School teacher; chairlllab of the Sunday School Bank., and he ;,held the office of Sunday School superintendent for the past two years. He waJ a keen mining student, having securefl his un- dermanager's certificate last ?fcay, and was promoted to overman at Isteintmelyn Colliery in August last The Workmen speak very highly of him as al straight and upright man. He was studying very hard for his first-class manager's cer- tificate, which he had hoped t» obtain next May at the Cardiff examination. The Elim Band of Hope children! led by Mr^John Isaac, sang A oes ymo le i mi," by the house, and at the gmveside the choir, led by Mr David Tliomas, sang "Yn y dvfroedd mawr a'r flnau." The officiating ministers were th, Revs James Jones, Elim. and Sulgwyn avies, Siloh. The Kevs. E. Thomas, St. lake's; J. D. Rc-es, Salem; J. Grawys lones, Kbenezer; W. A. Jones, Nebo, a d T. Powell, Gobaith, were also presen The bearers were the officials of Nantmelyn Colliery, namely, Messrs John Griffiths, Thomas Lacev, William Thomas, TWil- liam Williams, Ct-tlur, Roberts, an D. Jones. The chief mourners were: I Mrs Margaret Jenkins. widow; Messrs obi) and D. W. Jenkins, sons; Mr and Mrs D. Evans, Robertstown: Mr and I Mrs M. J. Davies, Mr and Mrs D. fohn Thomas, Mr and Mrs David Th as, daughters and sons-in-law; Miss M E. Thomas, Miss M. M. Thomas, g nd- children; Mr and Mrs Evan Jen ins. brother and sister-in-law; Mr ohn Jenkins, Tylorstown. brother; M ssrs Wjlliam Jenkins, Blaengarw; ven Owens, Dowlais; Richard Hicks, ow- lais; Mr and Mrs Owen Jenkins. 1 ow- lais; Daniel Jenkins, Cwmdare; ,|ohn Bennett, Trecynon. cousins; Messrs. D. W. Jenkins and Bertie Jenkins, C rm- dare; D. W. Jenkins, Blaengarw; JW. and Thomas Jenkins, CH'daeh \5ale, nephews; Misses Magdalene J. Jenmns. Ellen Jenkins, Mary Ann Jenltins, Cwmdare; Mary .Tane Jenkins. Elizabeth May Jenkins, Blaengarw; Margaret ftun Banner, Trecynon, nieces; Mrs .lane Banner, Trecynon Mr and Mrs Tlxjtias Evans, Llanybytber; Mr and Mrs ifvan Jenkins, Blaengarw, brothers-in-law land sisters-iivlaw; Messrs John Thomas Jaud Thomas E. Thomas. Beautiful floral!tri- butes were sent by CI) Widow arid falnily and relations; (2Y officials and friends at No. 2 Colliery; (3) Mr Daniel Divies and co-students of advanced mftiing class; (4) Mr John Evans and Mrs Bow- ell Price, Penbryn Farm, IVnyyfain; (5) Mrs James Evans, lirvn Tefrace. Miss Mary Elleii Thomas and M4s M. M. Thomas, grand-children, cast brtiches of flowers into the grave. The follpwmg friends were present: Mesdames yarnes Barling, Morgan Evans, Daniel Starris, James Evans, Daniel Evans. Johq Abra- ham, .T. Timothy, and Miss Thpnpsou, Park T. ane. The widow and fan Iv were recipients of numerous letters/of con- dolence. The coffin, which wtis of oak with silyer furniture, wasprovfdpd by Mr Ty*|sul Davies, undjeftaker, Tre- cynon.
1-'{'.''.<"' ABERDARE.
1-'{' < ABERDARE. YOU WILL be pleased to know that J. M. Evans' Annual Sale of Drapery is now proceeding. This Sale is well known for the genuine reductions made on first-class quality goods. We shall be pleased to see you pay us a vilit. I.O.G^P. On WedkVday; Jituuvrv 29th, -fee Pride of ApeVlare Lodge met aASeion Sehoolroo/f. V! was opened by the^Chief Templar Bro. Coold The C.T. waVre-elected. A lolo Ws re nib'red by Bro. \?"illi&m Arnold, and a njouth organ sol* by Bro. Safiuel Barrfetl. A recitafkii* was given5 by Bro. 11avid Da Vi es I.O.G.T. On Monday at Soar Vestry the Diolgelwch Loflge held its fort- nightly meeting under the presidency of the C.T. Bro R. W. Gray, assisted by D.C. Bro. Rev. T. Eli Evans, and Bro. John Lewis, see. A paper was read by Bro E. Harries on the evils of the drink traffic. Bros. W. J. Jones, P.C.T., Joseph Rees, A.S.J.W. W. Walters. Rev. T. Eli Evans, and the Chief Templar/took part in the discussion. Sister (Rev.) Mrs Evans moved a vote of thanks to Bro. Harries for his paper. Three new members were initiated. New officers were elected for the coming term:—C.T.. Sister Mrs Lewis; V.T., Sister Mrs Abel; F.S., Sister Mrs Abra- ham; Treas.. Bro. E. L. Evans; Mar., Bro. David Lewis; D.Mar., Sister Marian Gray; Chaplain, Bro. Daniel Jones; Guard, Bro. Henry Toiies; Senti- nel, Bro. John Perkins; Organists, Bros. James Davies and W. Lewis; Secretary, Bro. John Lewis; D.G.C.T., Bro. Rev. T. Eli Evans. D.C.; E.S., Bro. Arthur Davies; P.C.T., R. W. Grav, S.J.W., Bro. W. M. Lewis; A.S.J.W., Bro Tos. Rees.
ABERAMAN. {
ABERAMAN. A MEETING was held by Saron Y.P.S. ol|i& £ esday night. Mrs H. P. Jeuki or presided. A debate took place °u "/is it an'} advftotage or disaavan- tagar to follow th j fashion P" Miss Crafnogwen Rees Wtos the fit hion ehi up ion, while D. R.YPhillips iiu de a gallant attempt to prove its di^a van- tales. The following toVk part in the discussion Messrs W. J.\Philligfc, |To n Llo\d, .lames Hudjies, plvan 3Pei kins, Misi^ Mary Hovjells, Vdiss ^ro iwen Thom\s. Messrs f Thomas TMh a rds, Tliomast Evans, And ■avid D vies, Wyndha\ Crescent! The ^toting res ilted in favoiu-Vf the EISTEDE^FOD. I- A very succ ssful Eisteddfod Vas leld at Gwawr (B.) Vestry on WWneeilay. Mr David Rees, Aberaman, piesidld. The adjudi ators were: Music, Mr fV. R. Evans, Aber- dare; literary M| James Hughes. Aber- aman; aeooi lpaAist, Mr W lliam Griffiths, Abe anAn. In the sol for children under lm Ceinweu Evans took first prize, aim Innie Phillips s cond. Translation *>r ohildren under 16, Cein- wen Evans. Renting three hymi Mr Benjamin ywenf Tenor or bass solo, ^lr William J. Jenkins. Reading prose, Mr Ben jj 1 Answeriijfc six questioiyf Mr "V^illiam Griffiths. hoirs. The Woodlandsj oonductor, Mr IT. J. Jeultins. Mr Cjomer Leach was I secre- tary. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. — A very interesting and instructive lai'tern^iefffr^re was given at the a/bftve place jfi) Monday nWht. The siAjfct was/\ The Garden ;oAtho East." fillts- trotfng life and sceqes\ in Ceyloip 1 [r Ja/ies in dell gave JthA lecture, £ wh le Missrs R. J. Usher ,nd\James Wflliai is ttfmipulated the lar terA A hulnoro is sfri.es of slides, pi epa*d by JMast >r Jftck I'aoe, was r (ceivld witl grf it aiiplauso by tjie you iger Iportictfi of t te aid io nee. The fol owinl contribut *1 toWards the eveni ig's programme — SoV by Master R. ] ley no;* cqrnet s lo by Yfr Richard E< Bvane,| acpompan ?d by j' .lames Steplens oil jpie violin, whileYMiss Tilly S ephensl presided at the oTOin. The slir es and o/cture w re kindly ^ent by the ilazawattee Tea ( Ltd. <) BTTTnkRY. — C n Saturday last he mortal reAains of Mr Richard Joi E?S, 94. CardiffjBoad, wire laid to rest at he Aberdare C%meterv| The Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Sanpn. officiated. The moi Ti- ers were as followf:—First coach, 'he widow and MasteiJ Llewelyn, Rich ird David. BrinlejL andr Thomas Jones, sc is; Mrs Uewelyi* Djvies, mother-in-1 w; Mrs Rees Wil tew, sister-in-law; !nd coach, Mrs John J<jhes, Mrs Evan DaA es, and Mrs Geo rap Brown, sisters; Irs Jennet Ann ijiviis, sister-in-law, nd Llewelyn Davits, Incphew; 3rd co oh, Mrs Thomas J MAinwaring and ? iss Maud Tones, siitejHs; Mrs Shem Jo: es, sister-in-law; I Mrs Stephen Ll( rd, aunt: Mr Da yd | Thomas, uncle; 1th coach, Mrs Johi Jones, aunt: [rs Elizabeth Anjj ffones, Mrs Will nm John, Mrs WiFiajSi Lemon, Mrs .T hn Wedlock, andl JOTS William Wedlt ;k, cousins; .r>th e»ack, Mrs Benjamin Jo m, Mrs Griffith/ Sinuel. Mrs Willia as, Mrs David J#nes| and Mrs .Tohn Dav es, friends. Foljbwihg the cortege, Me« srs Shem Jones/an A Edward Jones, 1 ro- thers; Messrs .tJewelvn Davies, Ji hn Davies, Phflip Mvies, and Evan Dav es, hrothers-ir/W Messrs John Joi es, .loin Davies. and John Jones, unci's; Messrs Albert .T6nes. Emlvn Jones, "V il- lian, Wedlock/ and Thomas Bill, cousin* A wreath was sent by the hauliers of the Aberaman Colliery. C WM AMAN. Royal, Sarah E. Parfitf, Clara Barnfield, Gladys McLeoc, Jennie Lloyd, Kate Rees. The M.C foj^* the dance was Mr Thomas John J- nes, and the pianist was Miss May Lewi
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. — A very interesting and instructive lai'tern^iefffr^re was given at the a/bftve place jfi) Monday nWht. The siAjfct was/\ The Garden ;oAtho East." fillts- trotfng life and sceqes\ in Ceyloip 1 [r Ja/ies in dell gave JthA lecture, £ wh le Missrs R. J. Usher ,nd\James Wflliai is ttfmipulated the lar terA A hulnoro is sfri.es of slides, pi epa*d by JMast >r Jftck I'aoe, was r (ceivld witl grf it aiiplauso by tjie you iger Iportictfi of t te aid io nee. The fol owinl contribut *1 toWards the eveni ig's programme — SoV by Master R. ] ley no;* cqrnet s lo by Yfr Richard E< Bvane,| acpompan ?d by j' .lames Steplens oil jpie violin, whileYMiss Tilly S ephensl presided at the oTOin. The slir es and o/cture w re kindly ^ent by the ilazawattee Tea ( Ltd. <) BTTTnkRY. — C n Saturday last he mortal reAains of Mr Richard Joi E?S, 94. CardiffjBoad, wire laid to rest at he Aberdare C%meterv| The Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Sanpn. officiated. The moi Ti- ers were as followf:—First coach, 'he widow and MasteiJ Llewelyn, Rich ird David. BrinlejL andr Thomas Jones, sc is; Mrs Uewelyi* Djvies, mother-in-1 w; Mrs Rees Wil tew, sister-in-law; !nd coach, Mrs John J<jhes, Mrs Evan DaA es, and Mrs Geo rap Brown, sisters; Irs Jennet Ann ijiviis, sister-in-law, nd Llewelyn Davits, Incphew; 3rd co oh, Mrs Thomas J MAinwaring and ? iss Maud Tones, siitejHs; Mrs Shem Jo: es, sister-in-law; I Mrs Stephen Ll( rd, aunt: Mr Da yd | Thomas, uncle; 1th coach, Mrs Johi Jones, aunt: [rs Elizabeth Anjj ffones, Mrs Will nm John, Mrs WiFiajSi Lemon, Mrs .T hn Wedlock, andl JOTS William Wedlt ;k, cousins; .r>th e»ack, Mrs Benjamin Jo m, Mrs Griffith/ Sinuel. Mrs Willia as, Mrs David J#nes| and Mrs .Tohn Dav es, friends. Foljbwihg the cortege, Me« srs Shem Jones/an A Edward Jones, 1 ro- thers; Messrs .tJewelvn Davies, Ji hn Davies, Phflip Mvies, and Evan Dav es, hrothers-ir/W Messrs John Joi es, .loin Davies. and John Jones, unci's; Messrs Albert .T6nes. Emlvn Jones, "V il- lian, Wedlock/ and Thomas Bill, cousin* A wreath was sent by the hauliers of the Aberaman Colliery.
C WM AMAN.
C WM AMAN. T.T..P. -A meetiag-was held at the No. 2 Committee RoornNm Tuesday evening, when Comrade D\R..Tones read a very able i>aper on f'Th« Strike as a failure to improve the lotV>f the workers." A keelk discussion fffllowed, in which the following took |>art:^— Messrs Evan .Tools, John .Tamef, J. H. Job, Sidney Tlomas, Edwimf Morse, Charles Hanks, and John M^frris. Mr John Lewis was thairman. Jr SOCTAL. — (ii Tueajiity evening a T( social tea was |>»W""at St. Joseph's Schoolroom undlr £ te auspices of the Girls' Friendly cie The trayholders were Mrs Geft-go JWs, Miss Jane Evans. Misses! Thoiftps and Lizzie Gough. Mrs Cr bb, Stuckey, Mrs •lames Webb, Miss S. A. Webb, Mrs (umner. Cuttefs: Mrs lis, Mrs W. | <iough, and Ifr John lEvans. Door steward. Miss jLottie Lai^nore. Fire attendant, M| James Tkrreli. Mrs Hooper ^uperiftended. Mr II. Renfrev i occupied the air.
\ ■! ABERCWMBOI.A
ABERCWMBOI. A >fT>L.. A successful tea,/ and social /Evening in coBiiection with ft. 1 etei/s Church was hekR in the Churlh 'nt /on Thursday, tMe \30th JanuaA. 1 he!trayholders werejj IVIfe Evans, M ;s 'ouas. Miss Brown, Mfrs iS'Land, Miss L. ?'Vls- The folliwina ladies al y ass'sflid in their saflrerall capacities: — ^tfjrgress, Mrs Eewis, Wrs Philli: s, Miss Rkchel Davies! Miss Gwen Jon s, T e firV' Miss Mrs Hort< i, and Miss\Jones. Am.i interesting conc rt was presided over i>y Rev. E. G. Par y. Miss Daiidl gave afsong; Mr D. J. M r- 3ran, song;|Miss flay Waterman, e- citations; Kr Toif Wills, songs; Miss Edmunds, longs; |Rev. D. J. Arthur, songSh^J^ss DonRailton, songs; i Dr Astbury, humorous songs; Mr Phil Wills, recitation; Master D. Balfour Lewis, monologue. Dance music was provided by a quadrille band composed of Mr T. Railton, piano; Mr W. R. Powell, violin; Mr Price, cornet; Mr Pascoe, piccolo. Mr William Morris was M.C. Mr Edward Thomas, Mr Price, Mr Ryland, Mr W. D. Williams, and Mr D. J. Davies rendered valuable aid.
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Aberdare Brotherhood.
Aberdare Brotherhood. Tea and Social.—On Shrove Tuesday the tea and social of the Aberdare Brotherhood was held in the Green St. Wesleyan Schoolroom. Over 160 sat down to tea (all of which was given). The tables were presided over by Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Vaughan, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Langley, Mrs. Knight, and Miss S. Harris. The tea arrangements were carried out by Mrs. Snooks, Mrs. R. Thomas, Mrs. Reece, Miss Owen, and Miss Jones. The place was crowded for the social. The programme included :— "Sunlight," vigorously sung by every- body. Pianoforte solo, Mr. A. Harm- ston. Secretary's speech (Mr. Kevill), who stated that the present membership was the highest and most solid of the three years. Recitation, "Only a year ago," by Mr. Wyatt, which was most appropriate for such a meeting. Violin solo, "Vital Spark," Mr. Dance. Re- cit, "Wreck of the Hesperus," Miss Manning. Orchestra, "Austria March." An amusing and innocent farce, "Mes- merism," by Scoutmaster J. C. Harm- ston and Scouts Snooks and Jones. Song, "There is a Garden," Miss Violet Evans. Recit, "The Drunkard's Vow," Mr. Geo. Williams. Duet, "Learn your lesson," Mrs. Williams and Mr. Vaughan, given with spirit. Presi- dent's address (Rev. J. Ellis) on what the Brotherhood stood for in Aberdare. Orchestra, "True till death," beauti- fully executed, and the Doxology. The meeting is every Sunday afternoon from 3-4 in the Green St. Chapel, and the subject is the international S.S. lesson fo~ the following Sunday treated in an up-to-date way. Open Sunday.—The body of the chapel was well filled last Sunday. Everything seemed to go with enthusiasm, and the Rev. J. Ellis had a happy subject in the "Rainbow." He said: "When the sun- shine gets behind you and the clouds right in front of you, look, you will jspa the rainbow of promise painted on the very blackness of the cloud." Mr. Garrett nicely rendered "There is a green hill." The collection was very good.
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Sad Fatality at Abernant.
Sad Fatality at Abernant. One Killed and Another Seriously Injured. Early on Monday morning, at the BUienant Colliery, Abernant, a serious accident took place, resulting in the death of a collier named Benjamin Meredith, 19 years of age, and shocking injuries to a youth named Thomas Gi .hitiis. The latter was conveyed to the Aberdare Cottage Hospital, where Dr. Trevor Cory and his assistant, Dr. Graham, found it necessary to ampu- tate one ot his legs. The inquest on Meredith was held on Wednesday morning at the Aberdare Police Station, before Ir. R. J. Rhys and a jury, of which Mr. T. Lloyd was foreman. Mr. Rees, H.M.I.M., at- tended on behalf of the Home Office; Mr. Wm. Hughes, manager, for the owners of the colliery, and Mr. C. B. Stanton for the Miners' Federation. The first witness was a brother to the deceased, who said that Thomas lived in Ni). I Office Houses, Abernant. He was 1'] years of age, and worked as a collier at Blaenant on the night shift.—Henry Franklin, collier, said that Benjamin Meredith worked with hfm. The shift commenced at ]0 p.m. The accident occurred about 1.30 a.m. Monday. Witness worked on the coal and the stone fell from the top. It was a big heavy stone, and fell on the side of the road near a tram. The seam they worked was the Bute, and the top was fairly strong there. He had ex- amined the roof twice during that night. The fireman had also been round, and did not notice anything wrong. There was plenty of timber on the spot. Wit- ness had worked underground for 27 years. When the stone fell, Meredith and Griffiths were standing near the side of the tram.-D,.vid Evans, haulier, said he was near the shaft (under- ground) when the accident occurred. The stall was only 45 vards away. He was the first to reach the place after the accident. Meredith was alive when ex- tricated 'rom the fall, and lived till he reached home. He had been in Frank- lin's stall 6 times that night, and never noticed anything wrong.—Edward Wil- liams, fireman, deposed to visiting the stall in question on Sunday night, and he was coming on his second round when the accident happened. It was a piece of rippings that had fallen. The stone which fell on deceased and Grif- fiths was 2 feet long and 18 inches wide, and about 2 ft. 9 in. thick. The top had been ripped last Friday night. They generally put two shots to bring it down, and the shots might have shaken the ground. He tried the top with a sledge at 9.30 on Sunday night. It sounded "solid" then.—By the Inspec- tor Witness did not think there was any need of a post, judging by the sound of the stone. He did not think there would be room to pass if a post had been erected. Witness did not order Franklin to set a post there.—W. Hughes, M.E., manager of the colliery, proved the plan. He did not think there would be room to work on that side if a post had been set.-Franklin, was recalled, and declared that he did not think it necessary to put a post under the stone in question. If a post had been erected, there would be only room for one to work.—The Coroner, in summing up, said it was the old, old story. Franklin, who was an exper- ienced collier, and also the fireman, had been deceived by the sound of the stone. It was obvious that a post ought to have been erected in order to provide protection.—The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."
Letters to the Editor.
Letters to the Editor. BWLLFA NON-UNION STRIKE. Dear Editor,—Permit me through the medium of your columns to ask a few questions to some of the responsible (if there are any) men, who pay the Wagemen's Union. (1) Inasmuch as Mr. Henry Davies, one time a check- weigher at the Fforchaman Colliery, stated at a meeting of theirs at Tre- cynon that their Union was non-politi- cal, non-religious, and was not to fight the employers, but to work in harmony with them, what are their objects and ideals? (2) Have they any evidence to prove, other than a mere acknowledg- ment of a letter from the management, that they will be taken the least notice of ? (3) What is their strength in the Aberdare Valley? (4) What funds have they? What have they done, or hope to do, or further, what can they do? (5) I- it not a fact that the employers have told Mr. Stanton that they were not to b recognised? (6) Knowing that this statement has been made publicly, do they intend to send a deputation to Mr. Llewelyn to prove or disprove this, or are they satisfied of its truth, and con- tinue to delude poor people? (7) What has their Union done with the minimum wage? What amount of retrospective pay have they secured? Have they secured any reforms, or do they ever intend to have any? One cannot but feel for these people, without a single person to lead them. They are as de- structive as the storms, always tearing down and never building up. It re- quires men of character and stability to mould a societv. it reqmres crafts- manship to build up a structure, but any fool can pull it down. The analogy is fair. There is not one of these that I know of who can produce credentials to prove that he has ever done anything at our collieries or elsewhere to assist any society or union to make conditions better and life more moral and elevat- ing. They are slaves who fear to speak For the fallen and the weak." -Loy;,ell. —Yours, FEDERATIONIST.
Aberdare Police Court.I
Aberdare Police Court. I Wednesday, Feb. S.-Before Messrs. D. P. Davies (chairman), D. W. Jones and Owen George. Vaccination Exemption David Mor- gan, 26 George Street, Aberaman, ap- plied for an exemption order in respect of his child, Wm. Morgan.—Granted. Assault. Hichard Williams sum- moned Henry John for assault. Plain- tiff and defendant met in the motjr bus. The defendant couldn't find room, and called the plaintiff a b- turn- I coat. A row commenced, and outside the bus the plaintiff was struck. De- fendant denied this, and had issued a cross-summons. John complained that Williams threatened to "bust" him, and got his head between his legs. No wit- nesses were called on either side.—Both cases dismissed. Only in Fun."—Ada James sum- moned Peter Andrews for nssault.- Plaintiff stated that she was in Jenkin Street, and was going for groceries. Defendant came to her and asked her to go out with him, and on refusing lie slapped her face three times.—Defend- ant Half a minute. Didn't vmi pro- mise to go out with me? — Defendant then said she was laughing and giggling and making a fool of him. The slaps I' were only in fun.—Fined os. and costs or 7 days.—Defendant elected to do the I time. x Wife Neglect.Benjamin Collins was summoned for neglecting his wife, caus- ing her to leave him. Mrs. Collins said her husband was a eoliier, and last Saturday week he went for his working clothes and couldn't get them. On the following Tuesday he went home and smashed the home up. He had only given her (is. in 10 weeks.—The Bench adjourned the case for a month. Paternity Admitted.—Jeanet Enoch I summoned Walter Lanman, a black- smith, to show cause, etc. Mr. D. j Thomas appeared for complainant, and Mr. W. Thomas for defendant. — Mr. W. Thomas, on behalf of Lanman, ad- mitted the paternity, and the Bench made an order of 3s. 6d. a week and costs. Drunks.—Wm. Williams, in Wind Street, Aberdare, os. and costs; David John Thomas, in Mount Pleasant St., Trecynon, os. and costs; Edward Smith, in High Street, Aberdare; Wm. Blake, in John Street, Abercwmboi, and Noah Payne, in Cross Street, Aberdare, 10s. and costs each; Thomas Evans, in Payne, in Cross Street, Aberdare, 10s. and costs each; Thomas Evans, in Station Street, Aberaman, also in Lewis Street, Aberaman, next day, 10s. and costs in each case. Geo. Barnett, in Cardiff Road, Aberaman, 10s. and costs. Drunk and Damage.—Thomas Purcell was charged with being drunk and dis- orderly in Tower Road, Hirwain, and also with damaging a door at No. 1 Tower Road, Hirwain. P.S. Thomas proved the drunkenness.—Henry Main, living at above address, was awakened in the middle of the night by defendant kicking the door and bursting it in. The damage was 5s. Defendant was fined 10s. and costs for being drunk, and 58.. and costs and 3s. damage for the second offence, or 14 days in all. Fowls Not Known. William Ellis was found in Merthyr with two live fowls, but no owner could be found.— Defendant was discharged. Theft of Boots at Aberdare. Thomas Rees and Annie Rees were /charged with stealing two pairs of boots from Geo. Oliver's boot shop, Whit- combe Street, Aberdare, last Monday evening. — Benjamin John Reynolds, manager of the shop, stated that about 8 o'clock on Monday evening the male prisoner came to the shop and bought a pair of laces. After he had left 2 pairs of boots were missed, value 2a. lid. each pair.-P.C. White arrested the male prisoner in High Street, Aberdare. —P.S. Canton went to the lodging house in Aberdare, and found the female prisoner there, wearing a new pair of boots. The male defendant pleaded guilty to stealing the boots and the female guilty of receiving them. The man was sentenced to one month and the woman to one day. Attempted Suicide.—Geo. Rowe was charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat. Edith Mitchell, wife of David John Mitchell, 1 i Avondale Street, Matthewstown, stated that Geo. Rowe was a lodger at her house. On Tuesday night defend- ant went out at 10.30 and came back at 11.15. He sat by the fire and took a razor from his pocket and cut his throat. He fell bleeding to the ground. He was the worse for drink. She immediately A 4-1*- 1 n- YU- T_ isenu lVl" tuts jjuiictJ.—XJL tV 111. "'(1ilU"UH was called to the house, and saw the man lying in front of the fire on his right side, and after examination found a wound in his neck about 2 inches in length, but only skin deep. It had stopped bleeding. He was in a very ex- cited condition,, and in his opinion had had a little drink, but he was not cer- tain. Defendant did not wish witness to treat him, and threatened to remove anything he put on. Witness then dressed the wound.—P.C. David Thomas was called to the house, and he charged î Rcwe.—Defendant, being asked to plead, said he didn't remember anything about it.—Remanded for a week.
Grand Theatre, Aberaman.
Grand Theatre, Aberaman. Thl" impression one brings awav from the Grand Theatre, Aberaman, this week is charming scenery, gorgeous dresses, and heaps of laughter. As a matter of fact, the last-named should come first, as the predominating feature j or Byzanha" is undoubtedly its comedy. Jt is, really, as the authors claims, one long laugh from start to iirush. Mr. -Arthur White as "Sammy I ijienkmsop is a host in himself There >sn t a moment without a smile while Sammv is on the stage. On Mondav Alr- A hltf> quickly installed him- self favourite with the big audiences in self favourite with the big audiences in Mth ho-JSC■ His quaint Yorkshire dia- lect ana inimitable eomedv are thor- oughly enjoyable. In the humorous el.>ment lie is well supported by Miss r un'y B1 en kin sop), Mr. ( hit Inmai! (Percy Rivers), Mr. T P Marsden (Mr. Oofenstein). and Mss Madge Soutar (Mary Ann). Little Jessie Stern and Elsie Pennell are ac- compffshed youna: artistes in every way. The Hon. Jack Dareham is plaved with ail the requisite vivacity by Mr. Peg Mat-thews, who is also heard to advant- iige in some good songs. Mr. Chippen- dale gives a good character studv as Sir Joseph Rivers. The ladies who under- take the minor parts are all very smart, the stage pictures when they are all assembled being very pretty and in good taste. 1 lie whole companv work together m good style and with a'swing ] Scene succeeds scene with no tiring in- tervals or stage waits. It is only by such smart arrangements that "Byzan- tia" is enabled to be played twice night- L.v—the time usually taken UD bv in- tervals between the acts is in "this ease used for carrving on the play. • tervals between the acts is in "this ease used for carrving on the play. 1
CWMBACH.
CWMBACH. OBIT We regret to announce the deat of David, Abernanty- groes Fa m, who p d away on Tues- day moi ing; also ow^Mr.g Davies. wife of Mr T omas Davies, irfo-tinder Road. Further f Mr Philip Tiffiths. Well Plaoe, w o passed away 0 Monday. All wera n embers of Betlmnia Baptist Church. 1 SOCIA -— A successful! social was held at f e Public Hall on fruesday last under t auspices of t Cwmbach Operatic Society. Traylioldys: Mrs M- Jenkins, Hisses Winnie Jlmes. Mary Evans, M ggie Daniel, Eli beth Mor- gan, Elilabeth Hughes, Mary Jane Davies, rf J; Bufton, M. Jjf Lewis. Kate Evans, Ml J. Lewis, S. J3. Williams. Carvers: Messrs D. T. Evans..Tohn Bufton, Jpvan Williamp, and f D. T. Davies. £ »ngs were aw'en by Messrs Thomas A. Williama^Morgan Nicholas, and John 1Bufton -jjfthe M.C. for the dance wai Mr Ijrfj. Pugsley, and the accoilipa .9 11 ere Mr Fred Rees and Mr Ivor waughan. The secretary was Mr D. T. vans SOCIAH AND DANCE. AI successful social an dance was held at the Nation- al School on Tuesday evening in con- nection frith the Church Quadrille Class. T school was tastefully decora- ted. Trayholders: Mrs Morris, R-OSP Row, afeisted by Misses Annie and GwennielWilliams and Mis,, Griffiths: Mrs Kiig. assisted by Mrs Davies. Cutters, SMrs D. G. Pugsley, Mrs Thomas K. Jones, Mrs Richard Elton. Doorkeejprs, Messrs Percy Jones. Thomas Pugsley, and Thomas Ford. Commitwe: Messrs T. J. Jones. D. W. PugsleyIPercy Jones, Evan C. Jones, T. W. gsley, D. E. Evans. secretary, and D, ie-I Davies, treasurer. There were p sont:Rev. D. Frank Jones B. A., Mfssrs Percy Jones, Evan C. J011" David \¥. Pugsley, Thomas W. Pugsley, Daniel fcavies. D. E. Bvans. Thomas John .Titles, David Morris,-John Morris TliomaslEvans. Daniel Curnow, E. N. I ugsieyB Rowland Daries, W. Lewis Davies. a^obert Morgan, David M. Jones. (TwilynilThomas, David Lewis. Morgan Lloyd, Ban Evans, Austin Davies. X. J. Morris,fThomas Davies, Edward Brown. All>ert Oumner, Thomas Young. Thoni«s Ford, George Haven, Watkin Davies Thoinas|Handel, Albert Barnes, Mr and Mrs Warren. Messrs David John Evans. David Griffiths. N. Fletcher. Fre Hacker,V Alfred Davies. Will Palmer. Will Oliver, Llew Davies, Tliomas John Evans, Misses Mary Jane Pugsler. T.iz/.ie Morris, -May Ford. Annie WiTJiams I Owen rWilliams, Annie Jones. Elsie j Lloyd. M- A. Prosser. Jane Prosser. I Diana Davies, May Edwards, M. ,i. | Lewis, Fose Beck, Hilda Rrans. Isabel Evans. Harriet Sims, Mary If. k <■ Lizzie Shepherd, M% Shepherd, Ivy Royal, Sarah E. Parfitf, Clara Barnfield, Gladys McLeoc, Jennie Lloyd, Kate Rees. The M.C foj^* the dance was Mr Thomas John J- nes, and the pianist was Miss May Lewi
ABERAMAN. {
ABERAMAN. A MEETING was held by Saron Y.P.S. ol|i& £ esday night. Mrs H. P. Jeuki or presided. A debate took place °u "/is it an'} advftotage or disaavan- tagar to follow th j fashion P" Miss Crafnogwen Rees Wtos the fit hion ehi up ion, while D. R.YPhillips iiu de a gallant attempt to prove its di^a van- tales. The following toVk part in the discussion Messrs W. J.\Philligfc, |To n Llo\d, .lames Hudjies, plvan 3Pei kins, Misi^ Mary Hovjells, Vdiss ^ro iwen Thom\s. Messrs f Thomas TMh a rds, Tliomast Evans, And ■avid D vies, Wyndha\ Crescent! The ^toting res ilted in favoiu-Vf the EISTEDE^FOD. I- A very succ ssful Eisteddfod Vas leld at Gwawr (B.) Vestry on WWneeilay. Mr David Rees, Aberaman, piesidld. The adjudi ators were: Music, Mr fV. R. Evans, Aber- dare; literary M| James Hughes. Aber- aman; aeooi lpaAist, Mr W lliam Griffiths, Abe anAn. In the sol for children under lm Ceinweu Evans took first prize, aim Innie Phillips s cond. Translation *>r ohildren under 16, Cein- wen Evans. Renting three hymi Mr Benjamin ywenf Tenor or bass solo, ^lr William J. Jenkins. Reading prose, Mr Ben jj 1 Answeriijfc six questioiyf Mr "V^illiam Griffiths. hoirs. The Woodlandsj oonductor, Mr IT. J. Jeultins. Mr Cjomer Leach was I secre- tary.