The Aberdare Leader

Mountain Ash County Court. Tuesday, before Mr Lleufer Thomas, Deputy-Judge. ADMINISTRATION. William How- ells made application for an administra- tion order.—His Honour remarked that applicant had contracted debts in many shops in different places.—Applicant stated that his average earnings were JJ1 14s per week.—The order was made conditionally on applicant paying lis per month.—William Rees Jones, of Duftryn Street, Mountain Ash, was re- presented by Mr J. D. Thomas. The debts amounted to £ 31 Is 9d, and the average earnings were .1 10s per week. The application was granted on appli- cant's offer of 12s per month in full. OVER SIX YEARS OLD.—There was an application by William Whitmarsh for a new trial on the ground that the debt he had been sued on was over the statutory limit of six years.—Applicant said that he had made a mistake in the room at the previous court, and had, therefore, not been able to be present.— The application was granted. ANOTHER APPLICATION. John Williams, Abercynon Road, Abercynon, was also granted a new trial in a case which had been tried at a previous court. COMPENSATION APPORTION- MENT.—Mr Prosser (Messrs C. and W. Kenshole) appeared for Margaret Hughes, who applied for the apportion- ment of JtlOO now remaining in court as a remainder of the total amount of X300 paid by the Penrhiwceiber Colliery Co. in respect to the death of applicant's husband, who met with a fatal accident at the pit.—Mr Kirkhouse Jenkins ap- peared for the two children of deceased, Caradog Hughes and Margaret Hughes, step-children of the present applicant, who claimed to be dependents.—Mr A. Prosser, for the applicant, detailed the circumstances under which the first award was made by Judge Bryn Roberts. Margaret Hughes was awarded £170, and a child, named Alice, was given J630. The other two children, who were parties in the present application, could not at that time be traced, and the final apportionment was, therefore, deferred. ,6100 now remained to be apportioned.— Caradog Hughes gave evidence, and at the conclusion his Honour held there was no dependency in his case. His Honour said he would hear the facts with regard to Margaret Hughes in camera, and adjourned for that pur- pose.—On the resumption his Honour intimated that he would reserve his de- cision, and lay the evidence before the Judge. REMAINDER. Mr Kirkhouse Jen- kins applied for the apportionment of the remainder of compensation awarded on the death of the husband of Martha Ellen Gregory, 29, Wood Street, Cwrn- carn, Cross Keys, Monmouthshire. The advocate, in making the application, said Mrs Gregory had since re-married, and the amount now in court was X181 2s 6d. There were two children for whom there was now an award of Is 6d per week.- His Honour said he thought this was too small.—Applicant stated the award was made five years ago.—His Honour awarded 2s 6d each to the two children to terminate when they reached the age of 14 years. WIDOW'S APPLICATION.- Eleanor Watkins v. the Powell Duffryn Colliery Co.—This was an application for an apportionment of compensation payable on the death of the husband, who was killed at Cwmpennar Colliery in Septem- ber, 1912. There were two daughters earning money as teachers. The mother owned property.—Mr Kirkhouse Jenkins appeared for applicant, and stated that there were two other children for whom an apportionment was asked for as dependents. He suggested that the widow's money be paid out, and the money for the two daughters dependent be left in court. The fund was now .£300, —His Honour made an apportionment of ¡ two-thirds to the widow, and one-third I to the two children. REMOVAL EXPENSES. Catherine Purdy v. Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds, Ltd.—This was a case in which Mr Kirk- house Jenkins applied on behalf of the widow of a man who had died on Febru- ary 8th, for a lump sum to enable her to remove to London where her family resided. The award was for t251 4s 6d. and X5 hnd been paid for funeral tJx- penses. There would be some expense incurred in removing the furniture to I Brentford.—His Honour awarded the sum of £ 7 to be paid forthwith, and a weekly payment from the 1st of April I of 5s per week to the widow, and 2r.S 6d per child for 5 years. DEFECTIVE CULVERT. — John I^e, 12, Church Street, Penrhiwceiber, sued the Freehold Cottage Company for loss of work and damage to furniture caused by the bursting of a culvert on the defendant company's premises.—Plain- tiff was represented by Mr S. Shipton. whilst Mr A. T. James appeared for the defendants.—Plaintiff stated that the I culvert had burst on defendants' pro- perty two houses away from his. Ho hnd lost four days work through ill- health, and soma things had been damaged. The water had burst on to his premises in November, 1911, and he had to work for two hours up to his knees in water to get it away. He sent for Councillors Evan Morris and George I Hall and the road foreman. Mr Mathews, the collector for the company, told him to send for the two men who were em- ployed to repair tho bouses, and the work was done.—Mr Shipton said it was the custom in the district for the landlord to carry out all repairs. But his Honour decided against him on the point.—Mi- James ^submitted there was no liability on theVompany to repair the culvert, which did not belong to them at all.- Judgment for defendants. » GULLING MOUNTAIN ASH PEOPLE.Samuel Jackson sued David ¡ Jones, 3 Railway Terraoe, Penrhiwcei- ber, for payment for an enlargement which had been ordered by his wife from plaintiff.—Plaintiff said he had called with proof of the enlargement. Mrs. Jones said it was not very clear, but he explained to her that it would be better after it was finished. She then selected a frame for it. Ho asked for a deposit, but she said she would pay the lot when he brought the completed pic- ture. Her husband and son were pres- ent at the time. She refused subse- quently to take the picture.—Mrs. Mar- garet Jones, the defendant, stated that plaintiff said he was going to give away an enlargement for nothing if he could have four customers in the street. He had already had three. After some talk her son gave a small photograph. Plaintiff afterwards brought the en- largement, and wanted her to buy a frame. She said she did not want it f i-a med. --Plaintiff asked Mrs. Jones if there was not an insurance agent pres- ent when he called?—Mrs. Jones: No, only a minister came in;. (Laughter.)— David Jones, defendant's son, gave evi- dence.—His Honour said to witness, You ought to understand that people do not go about the streets giving things for nothing." Judgment was given for defendants without costs. There were two othet cases in which the same plaintiff figured and which hp asked permission to withdraw.— Mr. Shipton, who appeared in one case, said that Jackson was one of those men who went about trying to trick the people of Mountain Ash by telling them he was going to give them things for nothing. He afterwards took proceedings against them, and when the case came on he had asked the Registrar for leave to withdraw. He (Mr. Shipton) applied for costs against plaintiff.—His Honour said it was not for a County Court Judge to protect these people who al- lowed themselves to be wheedled by men of this kind. They ought to know better. He would not make any order as to costs. RADIUS AGREEMENT. Lionel Schwartz, furniture dealer, 47 Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, asked for an in- junction restraining Morris Symons from carrying on business to. his preju- dice three doors away from his pre- inises.—Mr. Shipton appeared for Mr. Schwartz, and Mr. A. T. James (in- structed by Mr. Gwilym Jones) defend- ed. Plaintiff relied on a radius agree- ment which defendant had signed with him when he was in his employ under- taking not to open business within 3 miles of plaintiff's shops at Mountain Ash or Dowlais.—In reply to Mr. James plaintiff admitted the defendant had only been in his employ for just over a week when he was dismissed. He afterwards sued him (plaintiff) for a week's wages in lieu of notice and won his case.—Mr. Shipton said that defend- ant had opened a shop at the top of Oxford Street, and later on opened a shop about three doors away from plain- tiff.—Mr. A. T. James submitted that the point had been raised in the House of Lords, and it had been decided that when an employer dismissed a servant without notice any agreement was de- stroyed.—His Honour found for defend- ant with costs. EX-CLUB STEWARD'S CLAIM. J. Gould, late steward of the Miskin Workmen's Club, which was some time ago raided by the police and closed, sued for the return of the remainder ef a deposit of £ 50. He had had £ 42 re- turned, and he had failed to get the rest. Tho defendants counter-claimed foi- t9 for rental of premises after the club was close. After Mr. D. W. Howell had given evidence of stock-tak- ing, his Honour decided for the plain- tiff on the claim, and the defendants on the counter-claim. Costs to follow the event in each case. Mr. Shipton was for plaintiff, and Mr. Gwilym Jones for defendants.

ABERAMA-N L OR NO. 5 WARD — DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. Sir,—I learn through the Press that Mr. Illtyd Hopkins, one of the retiring members for the above Ward, has again ik been nominated as a candidate by the Trades Council. Most, if not all, the electors in this Ward must, of oourse, be aware that Mr Hopkins has for soma time resided and still does reside up at the Gadlys. In these circumstances it occurred to me to be singularly unfair on the part of those responsible for Mr. Hopkins' nomination to ask the electors to vote for him, and I will even go s. far as to say that it offers a gratuitous insult to the electors of this Ward. The electors who take an interest in the doings of the Council must have had it thoroughly brought home to them how very difficult it is to obtain anything for the lower end of the District when the members at the top end are against it, and one cannot fail te have seen that for some time now Mr. Hopkins' sympathies have been with the top end. He may have had some object in view. I am thoroughly con- vinced that the lower Wards of the Council are at present too large, and a redistribution is needed whereby the lower end, on the basis of ratable raluo and the number of electors, should have more members. The electors are surely entitled to a representative from the Ward, or at least in close touch with it, therefore I think that Mr. Hopkins is, or those responsible for his nomin- ation, are ungenerous towards the elec- tors of this Ward. There are certainly other eligible Labour Candidates in the Ward.—Yours, JUNIUS.

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Aberdare Football. Soccer Club and Resignations. BY OUR SPORTS EDITOR. The statement which had for its ob- ject the shaking to its foundation of the Aberdare Club was not of the usual nine days order, as it was intended to be by certain so-called sports. As everyone connected in any way with the Directors of the Club are aware, they are a level-headed body of men, and the attempt to belittle their efforts to- wards making the club a success did not tend in the least to dismay or un- usually alarm them. Our representa- tive was honoured with an official in- terview regarding this matter. It has been obvious to those who follow close- ly the doings of the team that matters were not running as smoothly as they should, there being, seemingly, an ab- sence of that feeling of good fellowship which is necessary before success on the field of play can be attained. Natur- ally enough the powers that be were very anxious to discover the cause of this undercurrent, but as may be im- agined their task was a most difficult and almost impossible one. On Tues- day evening, March 4th, after meeting the placers, they decided to make Geo. Rowlands (trainer) an offer to at once terminate his agreement with the club. Is is now common property that the offer was accepted. Mr. Arthur Holden, the manager, next approached one of the Directors and made an offer to terminate his agreement also, but for a consideration. The Directors at once complied with his request. It is not generally known (and this fact has been carefully hidden in the background) that Holden immediately after the incident mentioned in the last paragraph, expressed regret at his hasty action, and would very much have liked to carry out his agreement to the end of the season. As regards Trainer Rowlands, a letter sent to the Directors by him was kindly shown to me. He has actually made an offer for reinstatement, and at a reduced salary. It is rather a com- pliment to the Directors that the very two men who are the cause of the rup- ture would have liked to continue in the services of the club. It was falsely stated that Mr. D. P: Jones, of Abernant Road, was present at the meeting. As a matter of fact this gentleman did not put in an ap- pearance until these little matters had been completed. As regards Mr. Alec McCormack (the vice-chairman), the Secretary and the Directors were fully aware that it was impossible for the vice-chairman to be in attendance. Spleen played a great part in the story that the Directors had not paid the men their wages, and this was positively the first occasion on which they had failed to do so. Like most people the Directorate found that it is only in time of need and trouble that they discover their true friends. They were more than pleasantly sur- prised at the sportsmanlike attitude taken up by every one of the players, and it is the sincere wish of both Direc- tors and players that meddlesome busy- bodies would leave severely alone mat- ters which do not really concern them. To put it bluntly, they are requested to mind their own business. It is surprising that-, the Directors have done so well regarding the fin- ances. As most people are aware, it has been a disastrous financial season to most clubs throughout the country, and especially South Wales. Readers may think that the Aberdare Club ought to be comparatively well off, considering the handsome figure obtained for Josh Hamilton's transfer, but when this is analysed, it will be seen that very little benefit has accrued from the transac- tion. The full amount, however, has not yet been paid over. The Board very generously, although not compelled to do so, gave Hamilton a handsome sum when he left tke town. The erection of dressing rooms at the eommand of the Southern Leagae authorities was also a big drain on the exchequer, as only one-fourth the required amount was collected by the Dressing Room Fund Committee. T. add to all the expenses they gave Alf Goodwin one of the best gate drawing matches (Luton). We may add that the amount taken was almost the largest as far as this season is concerned. Everyone will agree that had there not been some gentlemen of standing on the committee to finance the undertaking there would not now be any serious football in the district. Mr. Illtyd Williams and his board are doing their very utmost to provide good football for the town, but as is well known they have a heavy weekly ex- penditure to faoe, and I should strong- ly appeal to every true loving sports- man to rally round them by attending all the home matches for the remainder of the season. In this way only can the club hope to finish the present cam- paign free from debt, and thus enable the Directors to commenoe the next season with a clean sheet. The "Leader" will be pleased to do its best for the success of good healthy sport in Aberdare, and wishes the Directors every success in their uphill fight for the furtherance of the good old game of Soccer.

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Medical Matters at Aber- cwmboi. On Thursday last a mass meeting of the inhabitants of Abercwmboi was held at Bethlehem Hall, Mr W. R. Mor-, gan in the chair, supported on the plat- form by Mr W. R. Griffiths, the secre- tary, who explained that the object of the meeting was to discuss matters con- cerning the resident doctor. At the last ( meeting a deputation was appointed to meet the executive of the Aberdare Dis- I trict Miners' Federation to ask for their support in putting right the practice of j Dr Horgan in the place.—Mr David J". j Thomas and the secretary—members of the deputation—then gave their report of the interview with the executive, and said that they, the executive, were greatly interested in the matter. They did not only promise to support them, but had already started to work.—Mr William Williams (checkweigher), a member of the executive, then addressed the meeting, and said that he, to- gether with Councillor Illtyd Hopkins, and Mr C. B. Stanton, miners' agent, were appointed to wait upon Dr P. J. Murphy, Cwmbach, to try to ascertain why he objected to paying Dr Horgan for attending the inhabitants of Abercwm- boi. The interview took place a fort- night ago, and Dr Murphy le4 a very favourable impression on the deputa- tion. He promised to consider matters on condition that Dr Horgan would com- municate with him. To this Dr Hor- gan had consented, and a letter was sent. But a reply had come from Dr Murphy, who said that he would have nothing to do with their resident doctor unless he would sign a bond to him. The speaker went on to say that the work- men were out to fight against the bonds, and that he would suggest to that meet- ing that they should do away with the medical poundage, and form a medical fund of their own.-The reports were accepted, and a hearty vote of thanks to the deputations and executive was unanimously passed. Discussion fol- lowed, when several suggestions were made.—Then the secretary moved the following resolution: That this meeting of the inhabitants of Abercwm- boi form a new medical fund, and that all members employed at the P.D. Collieries shall tender their notices to discontinue their medical poundage, and that each workman—married and single —shall contribute at the rate of Is per lunar month towards this fund.The resolution was unanimously carried.— The following committee was elected: — Messrs Jonathan Pugh, Richard Wil- liams, Johnny EYans, John Lewis, David J. Thomas, W. R. Morgan, William Wil- liams, and Fred Allen.—On Saturday the committee met, when Mr Richard Williams was elected chairman, and Mr Jonathan Pugh treasurer.—It was de- cided also that all clerical and com- mittee work should be done free of charge. Another public meeting will be held at 5.30 this evening (Thursday), when further arrangements will be made.

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Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, March 12th. Before Messrs. D. W. Jones, L. N. Williams and Owen George. Jenkins v. Jenkins.—Mr. W. Thomas mentioned the case of Jenkins v. Jen- kins, in which Thomas D. Jenkins, col- liery under-manager, Aberaman, sought to discharge a maintenance order made against him by his wife some years ago. He represented the husband, and Mr. W. Kenshole represented Mrs. M. A. Jenkins, the wife. Mr. Kenshole, how- ever, was unable to attend, and he (Mr. Thomas) asked for a week's adjourn- ment.—Granted. Byelaws.—Mr. D. Llewelyn Griffiths, clerk to the Aberdare District Council, referred to the case of James Evans, 18 .\U-rthyr Road, Hirwain, who had boen given a fortnight in which to place a house in compliance with the Council byelaws. The defendant had complied with the order, and he asked that the summons be now withdrawn. — The Bench assented.. r '1'1. Drunks.—Wm. Williams, m commer- cial Lane, Aberdare, 10s. and costs. Italians Fight. Maruzzi Guseppe and Tusolinni Villorsopp, two Italian ice-cream sellers, were brought up for lighting in Canon Street.P.C. Malon- ey said they had quarrelled eoncerning ice-carts on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. They fought and drew a large crowd. When witness approached them they refused to give their names.—Asked by the Bench if they had anything to say now, one of the defendants said: "I asked him to move from the front of the horse's head, see, and he wouldn't." (Laughter.)—Fined ros. and costs each. Another Fight Lodwick Lake and Rees Lloyd were charged with fighting in Green Street, Aberdare.—P.C. White said that he saw a huge crowd standing round the combatants. He did not see the actual fight.-D. R. Davies de- posed to seeing the fight.—Defendants were ordered to pay 40s. and costs each. Language.—Maud Sprackling was brought up for using indecent language in Jubilee Road, Godreaman. — P.C. George stated that defendant was quar- relling with two men and using iilthy language. Witness handed a sample of the words to the Bench. — She was mulcted in 5s. and costs. Chimney.-I,Iryiest Carpenter, Lewis Street, Aberaman, was ordered to pay 2s. Gci. for allowing his chimney to take fire. New Byelaw.George Fowler, trac- tion engine driver employed by Messrs. Thomas and Evans, Porth, was sum- moned for not having an efficient means of communication between his engine and the hind wagon.—P.C. Russ proved the case.—The defendant said he was not aware of the byelaw.—Clerk: I was not aware of it myself.—Mr. D. W. Jones said that the maximum penalty was JE20, but this being the first case of it-o kind., a fine of 5s. only would be im- posed. Money Lent.—Warrant Officer Rich- aids summoned a number of persons for not repaying to the Guardians various sums which had been advanced to them. The iirst case was Edward Clark, Cwm- bach, who had received 24s. He earned £ 1 lGs. lid. a week, and had made no offer to repay. An order to pay forth- with was made, in default the defend- ant would have to go to prison.—David Edwards, Chapel Street, Aberdare. Ordered to pay forthwith.—Thomas J. Holloway, Chapel Stereet, loan, JE1 5s. Similar order.—Henry Cork, Aberdare, loan, 12s. 6d. Similar order.—Also in the following cases Richard W. Jones, Senghenydd Wm. Brown, Cwmbach W. A. Gough, Canal Terrace, Cwmbach; Frank Edwards, Bedlwyn Row, Cwm- aman; Frederick Harry, Cwmbach, and Wm. Chattington, Park View, Aber- cwmboi. Lightless.-Goorge Lockwood, Aber- aman, was ordered to pay 5s. and costs for riding a bicycle in Victoria Square without a light. Dogs and Sheep. Tudor Whiting, Trecynon, was summoned for allowing a dog to be out after the prescribed hours, without any person being in charge of it. Superintendent Rees said the police were taking action in these cases because a number of sheep I had been worried and killed in the dis- trict. One sheep had been killed, in Gadlys and 12 in a field in Llwvdcoed. The Agricultural Committee of the Gla- morgan County Council had instructed him to take proceedings. The Bench fined defendant 10s. and costs.-Daniel Evans was similarly charged in respect of a retriever dog found by the police in Mill Street, Trecynon.—10s. and costs. —Thomas Henry Thomas answered a charge of not having his name on the dog's collar. P.S. Poollen remarked that this defendant's dog was always straying about.—Fined 10s. and costs. Stray Horse.—Rosa Cattrell had to pay Is. and costs (6s. 6d.) for allow- ing her bay horse to stray on the Tram- way in Rhigos. Alleged Fraud at Bwllfa. Arthur Richardson, collier, who was not pres- ent in court, had been summoned for marking a tram belonging to Wm. Jas. Lloyd. Major Phillips prosecuted. Lloyd said he was a collier at Bwllfa Colliery. Defendant worked in the same stall as witness, but during a different shift. Witness had filled a tram on Jan. 14th, and marked it 251-4. He had not been paid for that tram.—Thos. Jones, haulier, said that Richardson was not at work on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 13th and 14th. When taxed about the tram in question defendant replied: "I saw no mark on the tram so I put my own number on it."—Alfred Morgan, pay-clerk at the Bwllfa Colliery, deposed that Richard- son had been paid for that particular tram.—Defendant's wife appeared while the case was in progress, and said her husband had left the district.—A war- rant was issued for his arrest. Llwydcoed Paternity Case.—Martha Lewis, Merthyr Road, Llwydcoed, sum- moned Alfred Daniels to show cause, etc Mr. W. Thomas appeared for the girl.The Clerk said that defendant had joined the Army, and a letter had been received from his commanding offi- cer, who stated that defendant denied being the father of complainant's ille- gitimate child, and furthermore denied ever having known her. The letter went on to state that defendant was al- ready paying towards one illegitimate child, and that he had no power to de- duct further moneys, so the present complainant could not receive anything. —Mr. W. Thomas said that those state- ments were entirely unfounded. As a matter of fact the defendant and com- plainant had been iriN service together in the same house. He would proceed with the case and ask the Bench for an order.—Complainant then went into the box, and deposed that the child was born on Oct. 16, 1912. Intimacy took places on Jan. 16, 1912. She remem- bered this date because her master was going to Neath that da v. Intimacy | had been repeated several times. When she told him of her condition he asked I her to take something. Rowland Thomas, blacksmith, Mill Street, Tre- cynon, said he was in the habit of doing work for a certain gentleman, who em- ployed both the defendant and com- plfjnant. Defendant had admitted to him that he had been with the cook.— The Bench made an order of 3s. 6d. a week and costs. Stealing a Lamp.—Wm. D. Thomas, a young man, was arraigned on a charge in stealing a lamp belonging to Messrs. Clout, Smith and Co., contractors. P.C. Richards, Gadlys, said he saw Thomas carrying something bulky. He asked him what he had, and he produced the lamp, which had been taken from the road, where it had been placed by the Tramway contractors. Defendant was under the influence of drink at the time.—The Bench took a lenient view, and fined him 20s. Cruelty to a Dog.—Edward Hathaway and Evan Edwards, two boys from Penywain. were. charged with cruelly ill-treating a dog.—P.S. Poolman said In heard a dog howling near the river at Cwmnantyrhwch. On going to the spot he saw the defendants, who had a dog tied up in a bag. The bag was opened, and he found the dog's four legs tied up tightly. The dog was in great pain, and the defendants told him they intended drowning it. He asked Hathaway who was the owner, and he replied it was theirs, but that they had given it away a week previous. The water was very shallow, and the dog would have had a lingering death.—The defendants said the dog had now been shot.—The Bench took a lenient view, and fined defendants 10s. and oosts each.

Local Elections. Nominations To-day. Several Contests. Nominations for seats on the Aber- dare District Council are to be in not later than 12 o'clook to-day (Thursday). So far as can be ascertained the follow- ing will be among those nominated:— No. 1 Ward: *T. Walter Williams, D. R. Llewelyn. No. 2 Ward: *Thomas Lewis, ¥.-K Stonelake, E. Ogwen Wil- liams. No. 3 Ward *D. P. Davies and *A. P. Jones. No. 4: *D. Davies and D. E. Davies (Aberdare Shop Assist- ants). No. r) Ward: *E. M. H inn and f *Il!tyd Hopkins. Guardians: No. I Ward: -D. Ed- wards, *Mrs. Jenkins, *David Jones (Hirwain). No. 2 Ward: *Mrs. Rich- ards, *John Prowle, Edward Davies (I-L.P.), and T. D. Williams (account- ant). No. 3 Ward: *D. Hughes, *Mor- gan Williams, Mrs. R. H. Miles, Father Sutherland, and Richard Morgan (Car- diff Road). No. 4 Ward: *Rees Rees, *Meth Davies, and John Hughes. No. 5 Ward *Augustus Davies, *WilIiam Thomas, *D. J. Phillips, and John Evans. Denotes retiring members. Coun- cillor Stonelake is contesting No. 2 Ward instead of his old seat in No. 4.

Aberdare Empire. The Aberdare Empire still keeps up its reputation as a first-class place of amusement. The fare this week eclipses all previous programmes, the turns being exquisite. The tone of the pic- tures is all that can be desired, and will suit all classes, old and youns alike. The management take great pains in the selection of their films, which comprise nature study, drama, and comedy. The draw this week is Mddle Palermo, assis- ted by Signor Chefalo, in their "Garden of Mystery." This turn is direct from the Oxford Music Hall, London, and this is its first appearance in South Wales. The mysteries performed are past finding out. The costumes and stage effects are of Eastern design, and add charm to mystery. These magicians get live birds and rabbits from im- possible places, and their quick changes are almost incredible. This turn will give a matinee on Saturday with a show of magic lasting over li hours. Edith St. Claire as comedienne takes very well, her songs making quite a hit. Harry Shaw keeps the audience in an excellent frame of mind with her sing- ing and jokes. The orchestral overture this week is a Konig's Kinder."

Grand Theatre, Aberaman. At the Grand Theatre this week a splendid bill has been provided. On Monday evening both houses were crowded. The three Warmingtons, Her- culean Equilibrists, head the pro- gramme. They display wonderful equil- ibristic feats, showing a combination of grace and strength. The re-appearance of Ned Edwards, the famous Welsh character comedian, in an entirely new style is warmly welcomed. His duties are thoroughly enjoyed. Further enter- tainment is contributed by the Five Bomboys, who axe a smart and clever troape, and execute some good stepping and dancing. In addition to the turns a good selection of pictures is provided, such as A race with time," His western way," and "Out of the shadows."

Heolyfelin (B.), Aberdar. Cynhaliwyd Cwrdd Cwarter Ysgol Sul Heolyfelin ddydd Sul. Wele raglen cyfarfod y boreu: Adrodd Salm, Martha J. Jones. Adrodd penod, Lizzie Jones. Gweddi gan y Brawd David John. Adroddiadau, Lizzie Thomas, Violet Adams, Catherine M. Thomas, Hannah Ellen Jones. Deuawd, Cissie Davies a Beatrice Jenkins. Adroddiad, Alwyn John. Adroddiad, Ceinwen Lewis. Solo, Trevor J. Evans. Adroddiadau, Llewelyn Forward, Benj. Lewis, Florence Smith a Katie Thomas. Deuawd, May Davies a L. M. Lewis. Araeth gan y brawd Lewis James, "Dy- lanwad Crefydd yr Aelwyd." Terfyn- wvd drwy weddi gan y Brawd Gwilym Rees. Cyfarfod yr hwyr: Darllenwyd penod Rees. Cyfarfod yr hwyr: Darllenwyd penod gan David Griffiths. Arweiniwyd mewn gweddi gan Gwilym Rees. Adroddiad- au, May Rees, Hugh Williams, a Wm. J. Lewis. Solo, Mrs. Watkins. Adroddiadau, Anthony Thomas, Miss Griffiths a Miss L. M. Griffiths. Un- awd, Miss Maud Evans. Adrodd, Jen- nett Davies. Dadl. "Beth yw bod yn Grefyddol?" Rowland Phillips a'i gyf- eillion. Adrodd, Miss Katie Rees. Deuawd, Misses Maud Evans a Blod- wen Jones. Adroddiadau, Mrs. John, Jennie Thomas a Lizzie Edwards. Can gan Barti John Evans. Gorphenwyd drwy weddi gan y Brawd John Harries. gan Barti John Evans. Gorphenwyd drwy weddi gan y Brawd John Harries.

Gadlys. DARLITH.—Nos Iau, yn Nghapel y Gadlys, caed darlith gan Mr. Henry Uoyd (Ab Hevin) ar "Y ddwy nain." Llywyddwyd gan y Parch. D. Bassett. Cynvgiwyd pleidlais o ddiolchgarwch i'r darlithydd gan Mr. John Davies, at- tendance officer; eiliwyd gan Mr. D1. Edwards, a chefnogwyd gan Mr. Arthur Thomas.

Aberdare. POLITICS. Mr T. Artemus Jones, barrister and journalist, who made such a favourable impression at Aberdare and Trecynon a fortnight ago when he spoke on the political situation, will address a meeting at the Liberal Club on Sat- urday evening, March 15th. Admission free.

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BWLLFA NO. 1— GENERAL MEETING. Mr. Editor,—After going home from the above general meeting last Friday night, and reflecting on the various dis- cussions that took place in the meet- ing, one thing in particular puzzled me very much indeed, and that was the in- consistent and contradictory speeches of the two checkweighers, especially that of Mr. J. Prowle in the discussion which followed the proposition "That we should ask the Secretary of the Town Lodge (a branch of the Bwllfa No. I Lodge) to resign the secretaryship, in- asmuch as he does not work at the col- liery at present, but as an agent under some Insurance Company." Will Mr. Prowle kindly explain himself on the point. I wish it to be clearly under- stood that I have nothing to do with the above secretary, as a person, in thes« remarks, only with the speeches above- mentioned—which I consider very con- tradictory and inconsistent. At the time of the non-unionist strike the Chairman of the Work Committee stated definitely that the reason why the above secretary was working up as insurance book was because he was vic- timised by the management of the Bwllfa No. 1 Colliery. The two check- weighers also made the same statement at the above meeting. But to come to my point, Mr. Prowle made a strong and sympathetic speech in defence of our friend—the secretary, and based his defence on the very low state of the secretary's health, and stated that he was confined to his bed that night, and in a serious condition. He also stated that a friend had kindly carried out the secretarial duties for him for the last 12 months, owing to his ill-health. I quite agree with Mr. Prowle on the point of his health, and I deeply sym- pathise with our friend. But Mr. Prowle challenged a certain official of the colliery that if this secretary should get a job in the pit, he would turn out better work than four or five of the men he saw going down the pit that night. And here I am puzzled. If he couldn't, through ill-health, do the work of secretary, how could he turn out better work than four or five men? Now then, if fr, Prowle is correct as regards our friend's health (and I don't disagree with him), and if a person is unable through ill-health to go -to his work, how can the management he blamed for victimisation? iNow the two statements are very con- tradictory. I am quite prepared to take either of the two causes—ill-health or victimation, but for the life of me I can- not See that the. two can be correct. Will Mr. Prowle kindly enlighten me? It may be that my logic is wrong. Another puzzler is—the secretary that had the job before the present secretary was in exactly the same posi- tion as the present one. He had lost his health, and took up an insurance book. Mr. Prowle then was one of his stern opponents, and he had to give up his job as secretary. But now Mr. Prowle is the strongest supporter of the present secretary.—Yours, FEDERATIONIST.

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