The Aberdare Leader

Mountain Ash Vestry Meeting Disagreement on the Easter Offering. The Easter Vestry was held at St. Margaret's Church on Thursday even- ing. The Vicar, the Rev. J. Sinnett Jones, was chairman. He gave a re- view of the work of the year, which he said had been a successful one, in which much had been done. He nominated Col. M. Morgan, J.P., as his warden. This would be Col. Morgan's 33rd year as Church Warden.—Mr. Morgan P. Rees was re-elected People's Warden.— The following gentlemen were appointed Sidesmen for the various Churches in the Parish :-St. Margaret's: Messrs. W. Morgan, J. C. Bluett, J. T. Jones, P. Lve, J. Gillard, D. W. Howell, S. Millar, A. Phillips, J. Lloyd, J. K. Brooks, W. G. Thomas, A. Weeks, W. Almrott, A. Broom, J. Powell, James Lewis, T. Newton, S. R. Netherway, W. Jenkins. J. H. Gibson, H. Gilbert, A. Alder, T. H. Smith, A. R. Bartlett, W. Probert, G. Jeffries, W. Smith, R. P. Dowling, and T. Powell. St. Dyfrig's: Messrs. T. Gwatkin, J. Fidler, G. Pont- ing, C. Archer, E. Eyles, W. Atkinson, D. Lewis, W. Gough, L. Gough, C. Not- ley. P. S. Barnes, S. Fidler, J. Jones, Francis. Shepherd, and Bishop. St. Illtyd's Messrs. D. R*. Morgan, A. J. Falder, Wignall, C. Ellery, J. Savin, J. Jones. T. Perrett, T. Carhart, S. Car- hart. W. Shepherd and Moore. Mr. M. P. Rees proposed a resolution I protesting against the Disestablishment proposals of the Government.—The re- solution was carried unanimously, and it*: terms will be sent to the Prime Min- ister, the Leader of the Opposition, the Right Hon. Reginald McKenna, and the M.P.'s for the Merthyr Boroughs. The only little disagreement shown in the meeting was when the question of the Easter Offering was raised.—Mr. M. P. Rees proposed: and Col. Morgan seconded, that it be given to the Vicar. —Mr. James Grant moved an amend- ment to the contrary, and Mr. D. Lewis seconded.—When put to the meeting it was declared carried by one vote only. The Vicar declared that under the old law he was really not bound to refer the matter to the Vestry at all, as the Easter Offering passed naturally to the Vicar.

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The Counterblast. Old Doctors' Supporters Meet.—Mount Fight Still Going On. The doctors' question at the Mount still provides plenty of material for con- troversy, and both sides are working their hardest to attain success for the rival schemes. The Medical Committee have held successful meetings, and are confident of the ultimate success of their new scheme. On the other hand the men who hold allegiance to the "Old Doctors" are quite as sanguine, as evi- denced at the meeting held by them on Sunday afternoon at the Workmen's Hall. The large hall was crowded, and a good-humoured, well-conducted meet- ing was carried on. Mr. Wm. Benbow acted as chairman, and he was support- ed by Messrs. Jonah Brooks (sec.). Marshall W. Price, J. Morgan, D. Jen- kins and L. J. Evans. The Chairman in opening read the notice convening the meeting, which stated that those who "opposed" the doctors should not he allowed to take part in the meeting. They all under- stood the purpose of the meeting, went on the Chairman; and he hoped, if there were any present who did not agree with them, that they would respcet the rule which had been laid down, and not take part, either by speech or vote, in the meeting. What they wanted was a fair hearing and fair play all round. (Hear, hear.) Their object was to con- sider what steps should be taken in the impasse which at present prevailed, to come to an agreement as to the remun- eration of the old doctors. It was im- possible to go on as they were now do- ing. There were about 2,500 men al- ready signed for service by the old doc- tors'out of 5,000, and they thought as a committee that they should call these men together to see what could be done. He wanted to see the old doctors treat- ed in the same manner in which they and their families had been treated by the "old Firm." Their idea was that a deputation should be formed to wait upon the management and ask that the poundage should continue to be stopped at the office for those who wanted to. If any member of the audience wanted to speak he threw the meeting open for that purpose. Mr. D. B. Jones asked the chairman to let those who had not yet signed the register know why the dispute had arisen. The Chairman pointed out that every- body already understood the position. The doctors were still of opinion that the money should be paid direct from the office to them, and not to the com- mittee, and were willing that a small ccmmittee of complaints should be in- stituted There was here a resolution moved that those who had signed the register should stick to it. = Mr. Marshall Price said it was hard lines that the old Doctors should have done the work for six months without remuneration. Mr. George Bryant said they must do something to settle matters. He thought every man should have the right to choose his own doctor. He moved that they choose a deputation to meet the management. Mr. John Prosser said he had no idea that the question of poundage was to be raised there that afternoon. What- ever the management did with the question had nothing to do with him. If the old doctors had done good to him and his family lie would go on paying, and was pivpa/ted to pay more, too, if necessary. Mr. D. Richards suggested that the deputation should be chosen at that meeting The Chairman said they had spoken to the old doctors, who had told them they did not know what could be done if the management refused to retain the poundage. He was of opinion that the voluntary system of payment was bound to be a failure. The old agree- ment had worked smoothly, and that was signed a long time ago—since Adam joined the Militia. (Laughter.) Mr. Jonah Brooks then moved the fol- lowing resolution:- "That this meeting of all the sup- porters of the old doctors, held at the Workmen's Institute, decides to remain loyal to the old doctors and their terms, which are as follows: 2d. in the £ and a small complaints committee." This was seconded by Mr. John Owens, who said it was a shame the old doctors had not been paid for the last six months. A member of the audience said he was not allowed to speak at another meet- ing which had taken place there, but he would speak at this one. He was prepared at all times to support the old doctors. If they could get the pound- age stopped again their way would be clear. It had been said that the volun- tary system would be a failure, but still if they could not find another way lie thought this system could be made to work if they had men who would work. Mr. Cook said they should adhere to the poundage and nothing but the poundage if the management would ac- cept it. Mr. John Bryant said they should have an agreement signed by the old doctors and those who supported them. Were the doctors prepared to give the same services as before? The Chairman said there certainly would be an agreement. The doctors were prepared to go on as before. The resolution was then unanimously carried, as also was one to appoint a de- putation to wait on the management. It was decided that the deputation should be five, who would co-operate with the present committee. Names were then called for, and the following were appointed :— Mr. John P rosser, for the Deep Duffryn. l Mr. Jabez Grant for the Navigation. Mr. D. Richards for the Cwm Cynon. Mr. Wm. Moore for Glyngwyn, and Mr. Tom Hughes for the Yard. A proposal was made that the mem- bers of the deputation should be paid for loss of time, but the deputation stated their intention of giving their services free. (Applause.) At this juncture the Chairman intim- ated that the doctors would speak a few words. Doctors Davies-Jones, Ben Phillips Jones and Arthur T. Jones then ap- peared on the platform. Dr. Da vies-Jones spoke first, and I thanked those present for their kind re- ception. It was ten times better than the order of the boot. And it was the order of the boot they had the last time. <TMlighter.) What they wanted was a fair dav's wage for a fair day's work. They did not want to exploit the work- men in any way. They had done their best in the days gone by. and were pre- pared to do the same in the future. The doctors could not help what the In- surance Act had brought about, they would rather have gone on as before. They (the doctors) had been contented, and the men had been contented. What the doctors had done before they were prepared to do again. Those in- sured would have their medicines from the chemist, but the dependents would h supplied by the doctors. In con- clusion he said that a little more con- sideration would have avoided the cleav- age. Dr. Ben Jones said he did not feel nearly so nervous then as he did last time. (Laughter.) They as doctors had fought the men's battle with out- side people, and he did not think the men of the Mount were going to be led away by the decision of one meeting. There were people there who had had accidents, had had compensation, and had declared off. If they felt the effects again their cases could not be fought by a new doctor, who ever he might be. They, the old doctors, had had their practices handed down to them, and they had on their books records of the old families of Mountain Ash and the strain of disease which ran in those families, and he had been able to treat cases successfully in the knowledge of those records. The Insurance Act, in his opinion, was the worst Act the men had ever had, but it could be made a very big thing for them. He thanked them for their cordial reception. Dr. Arthur Jones was the last to address the meeting, and he did so in English and Welsh. He said he wel- comed that meeting very much. They were men of peace, and they did not like strife. He had been in Mountain Ash for 18 years, and during that time he had given of his best and had acted con- scientiously. He had not shirked his work in any way. He thought that that meeting showed they still wanted him to remain in Mountain Ash. He had no doubt given offence to a few. They all had their little differences sometimes. But if anything had been done or said it was due to the hasty temper of a Celt. (Hear, hear.) The poundage system in his opinion was the most ad- vantageous for the men because when they were ill or incapacitated they paid nothing. They were prepared to give everything in the future as in the past. Aged persons, widows, etc., would be tieated free. (Applause.) It was intimated that the registers were still open, and could be signed at the Surgeries at any time.

Mountain Ash Suicide. Decapitated on the Line. Mr. R. J. Rhys, the coroner, held an inouest touching the death of William Prince, at the Police Station, Mountain Ash, on Tuesdav morning. Charles Prince, brother of deceased, said his brother lodged with him at 37 Ceridwen Street. He was a single man aged 37 years. He had been engaged as haulier underground. About 7 months ago he broke his arm. He had been in receipt of compensation, which had since been stopped. He had made two at- tempts to restart work, but had left off. The last time was about 10 weeks ago. Witness had never noticed any depres- sion in his brother. He saw him on Saturday afternoon about one o'clock, and he seemed all right then. Evan Rees Edwards, Trawscoed Villa, employed at the Navigation Yard, said that on Sunday morning, at about 6.15, he found a headless body on the upper side of the Lower Abercwmboi Cross- ing (T.V.R.) opposite the farm. The body was resting on the iip side of the line on the signal wires. The head was completely severed from the body, and he later saw it between the metals about 20 yards from the gates. He also found a cap. He informed the police. Francis Allen, collier, said he knew deceased well. He last saw him at 10 p.m. on Saturday night at the Con- servative Club. Deceased left the Club then and wished him good-night. They had been together from 9 o'clock. Prince then seemed quite cheerful, and was not the worse for drink when he left the Club. Sergt. Ryan said he was called to the spot by the witness Edwards. He found the body about 18 yards above the Public Crossing. The head he found in an upright position between the rails on a sleeper. The body appeared to have been dragged a considerable distance. He found a note in the trousers pocket. The Coroner read the note, which was as follows "William Prince, 37 Ceridwen Street. Well, I wish to leave you altogether. I hope you are all right. I am leaving this world as my wrist is bad, and as they have done me out of my compo (compensation). I hope mother will not grieve." Joseph Davies, loco. engine-driver T.V.R., said he drove the 11.40 goods train to Aberdare on Saturday night. ]t was a damp and dark night. He felt n i jerk at all nor did he see anything on the way up. He had since examined the engine and had found some slight marks on the life-guard. The whistle was always sounded when they ap- proacRed the crossing, and this had been done on Saturday night. The Coroner said that in the light of the note left behind by the unfortunate fellow there could be no doubt that it was a case of suicide. The jury returned a verdict of "Suicide whilst temporarily insane." The deceased was weH known in "the Mount," and those who know him state that he was a quiet, inoffensive man, much liked by those who had his ac- quaintance. Much sympathy is ex- pressed with the family.

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