The Aberdare Leader

Complaints. The delegate of the Electrical Trades 1 nion Alleged that the contract of the Industrial Schools was not heing car- ried out under the Fair Wage Clause, and that the men employed were not Trades Unionists. Guardian D..]. Phillips undertook to raise the question at the next meeting 01 the Guardians. The delegate of the Insurance Agents Society reported that the Block Sys- tem had been started at Aberdare, and that an agent from Cwmdare had com- menced the work. Mr P. Williams reported re the train facilities to Cwmneol. Decided that the Secretary write to the G.W.R. Co., and failing a satis- factory replv, to send to the local M.P.'s.

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— r Mountain Ash Education Committee. jj Tuesday, July 7th, Mr G. H. "II in the chair. The other members t'lt-sent were: Mrs. \Y. G. Williams, jlrs. T. W. Millar, Messrs. William avies, Chas. Maddox, Jas. Evans, Wiffith Evans, J.P., David Rogers, Dr. > Morgan, Thomas .Jones, Bruce •ones, Noah Howies, W. Lamburn, J. •well, W. Millar, Capt. G. A. Evans, -3 with Mr Alfred AJorgan (Direc- J?1')? Mr S. Roberts (assist. Director), W. H. Williams (architect).

Special Grant. Director reported that the .11 this year would exceed that of last yea j- by £ 3,000, and would >> tL'jOO more than Mountain Ash ad ever received. •Mr Noah Bowles: What about the ari'(,ars dHe Director: We shall have nothing m !'esl»'( t oi arrears. But this extra sum I., -something to he thanktul tor. -Nli,. Bo\I-(S: Conferences do some I!;ood, after all. AI r Rogers: You know now who your are.

Headmasters Want Increases. Air Isaac Ambrose, headmaster, iloiiritain Asli, writing on hdlalf of headmasters, stated that he had been instructed to ask the committee whether they would kindly consent to receiye a deputation on the question of revision of salaries. Dr. lorgan When was that question (Iealt with before:" Chairman: About 12 months ago. The head-mistresses were then given an increase, and the headmasters' appli- cation^ was not granted. ,N Mr fhomas .Tones spoke in favour of receiving a deputation at their next meeting. Mr Bruce Jones wanted to defer the matter till after the holidays, and that the deputation be received by a com- mittee of the Education Committee. Mr J. Powell: I suppose the teachers lose nothing by asking for an increase. Dr. Morgan: But how often do they ask? A member: Every year. Mr. Bruce Jones: A sturdy annual. Mr W. Millar seconded Bruce Jones' motion that the question be de- ferred till after the holidays. Mr Thomas Jones adhered to his motion that a deputation he received at the next meeting. Mr Bruce Jones: What is the hurry: Mr Thos. Jones: See how cheerful it would be for the headmasters to go away for their holidays with the pros- pect of E5 or dCIO increase. ft would as good as another fortnight's holi- day. (Laughter.) Dr. Morgan What about the poor taxpayer's nervous system? (Laugh- ter.) Mr J. Powell opposed the appoint- ment of a committee to meet the depu- tation. It simply meant listening to three or four lecturers, and while he had every sympathy with their case, he had no time to listen to such lectures. Air G. H. Hall: It will rest with the committee whether we hear one or two lectures. The meeting divided, and it was car- ried that. the matter be deferred till after the holidays.

Resignations. -N Iss S. Gleeson, R.C. School, sent in her resignation, and it was accepted. Miss M ary Shean, of the same school, I wrote that possibly she would not re- turn after the mid-summer holidays. It was resolved to advertise for four uncertificated teachers for the R.C. School.

Trades Council's Request. The Secretary of the local Trades Labour Council wrote asking to be sup- plied with copies of the committee's minutes. Mi- W. Lamburn moved that en- quiries he made as to what was being done in other localities.—Carried.

Wrangling of Churches. Chapel Outings and School Attendance. Hhos Sunday School, Mountain Ash, and St. Margaret's Sunday School, Mountain Ash, wrote asking the com- mittee to close the schools next Mon- day to enable the children attached to the Sunday Schools referred to to at- tend an outing and festival respective- ty. Mr Bruce Jones asked how was it that, the chapels and churches did not arrange to hold their outings, etc., on the same date. He understood that s< me churches held functions last Mon- day. II D. Rogers: Why in the namp oi goodness cannot -Nioiintain Ash churches agree among themselves the same as other parts oi the distiict? Director: They never have agreed. Air Rogers: We should pass a resolu- tion against closing the schools. Capt. Evans Then you won t have the children to come to school. Mr Rogers: This continual wrangling among churches and chapels is a shame and a disgrace to them. Capt, Evans: There is no wrangling at !-ll. -A -in No, I)tit pi;. Morgan: No, hut it is, u'on(lenr" 1uI how these Christians do one «> "other. (Laughter.) J}* »R°g€ Do?" Dr M0,;ga" Pe- n himself outside tho circle- 1 'ie w ed laughter.) „ the L f-mburn was inclined to, chin- ca^i°n on the ground tha ,!at" Sh"uW <>" » U" there° wihai,'man vvas 01 opin'on that t <83 ls 'ml<^ the churches arranged themselves for uniform date. Director: \ou (lof.i(1, to give one «!»>, h"t a second dav had to be granted atterwards Capt. Evans said it was very ilesir- 1° U} «iH the denominations to agree to a single dav Of course the committee were simnfv «avin" their own hy closing the scho'Hs, in orde- to keep the percentage up. Mr W. Davies asked if it was intend- ed to close all the schools in the moun- tain Ash district, and the Director :e- plied in the affirmative. After further discussion it u,ls «hh1 that the applications be granted. Mr Bruce Jones then moved that t-ho Director write once more to olerg\- nJ(>ti, ministers, and secretaries of ('hurches asking them to agree to a uniform date for chapel meetings and Rivals, or to hold them in August. Mr "W. Alillar seconded, and this was carried.

stainmering Class. Mr Yearslev, teacher of stMiimer- ,t t ing class, noM at Aferthyr, wrote stat- ing that he intended opening a. private evening class at Alountain Ash. and in; would be pleased to have the names ot stammering children. It was resolved to supply the. names.

Territorial Officers at Variance. Capt. Evans' Indignation. Soldier- Teacher's Application" E. Fred Griffiths, living at Mountain Ash, and a school-teacher at Aber- cynon, applied for a week's leave of ab- sence to attend.the Ternionai Camp at Portmadoc. Capt. Evans proposed and All Bruce Jones seconded, that it be granted. A question was asked r«' the duration of camp, and the Director replied that it lasted a fortnight, a week of which inside the August holidays. Mr Thomas Jones moved that it be not granted, and Air J. Powell second- ed. Dr. Alorgan was understood to sup- port the amendment when Capt. Evans said I am absolutely shocked at Dr. Alorgan, who is an offi- cer in His Majesty's Army. He ought to be the last to do such a thing. Chairman I think you officers should settip that hmong yourselves. There was an application before the last com- mittee, and it was refused unless the applicant was prepared to bear the loss of his salary for the time he was ab- sent Air W. Dav ies We should treat the War Office the same as Sunday Schools, and ask them to hold their tunctions in August. (Laughter.) Asked by Capt. Evans as to what ap- plication had been refused, the chair- man said that a teacher asked tor leave of absence to sit for theological ex- amination. The meeting now divided, and nine members (including Dr. Alorgan) voted against granting the request, and four for. Capt. Evans (sotto voice) Dr. Alor- gan is not fit to wear the king's uni- form. Air Bruce Jones then moved that leave of absence be granted with loss of salary. Capt.^ Evans seconded, and added: 1 wisn to publicly protest against the conduct of some people here. Rather than that the man shall he pre- cluded from attending camp—-a man who is anxious to do his duty to his king and eountry-l will pay the salary myself. Mr. Thos. Jones: The other man was anxious to do his duty to hiv Cod and his country, and the same thing ought to apply here. It was then carried that permission be granted, but that the salary for the week he deducted.

Leave of Absence Again. A number of teachers who wanted to attend the G.F.S. Festival and other functions asked foi- day's lea ve of ab- sence, and the request was granted.

Defective Children. Air David Rogers moved "That it be a regulation of the committee that in cases where children have to lie sent to Specials Schools owing to a physical de- fect, the parents be not called upon to contribute towards the maintenance of those children at such institutions." Mr W. Davies seconded, and the motion was carried.

Junior and Senior. An item on the agenda read as fol- lows: "To consider application from Senior Female Uncertificated Teachers for an increase of salary." Mr Bruce Jones wanted to know what "senior" stood for. and where the line was drawn between junior and senior. Director: We don't attempt to decide such a delicate matter. (Laughter.) The application was refer red to committee.

School Clinic. Dr Morgan protested against the practice of taking children I rom \nys- vbwl to Mountain Ash to be examined bv the medical officer. He thought the medical officer should see them whilst h, was visiting Ynysybwl, ins cad »i making an exhibiion of the children h> taking them to Mountain Ash. Ht moved that in future they be examined a The' Director said that it was at his instruction the children had taken. Their train tares wert pa d Dr. AIorgan's motion was si c onch a and carried.

Holidays. It was stated that the schools would 1 1 up for the summer holidays on Thursclay, July 30th, at the c lose 01 the lurSl July 30til, at afternoon session.

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Letters to the Editor. TYNTETOWX. Sir,—Is there no one possessed of kind brotherly sympathy and teeiing that will try to mend the unhappy state of affairs which exist in Tynte- town, as reported in your last issue. 1 am told that it is the drink that is at the* bottom of it. Are there no lady visitors that can do anythingp Where are the ministers of religion: Could they not appeal to the magistrates to shut up some of the puhsr — Yours. JOHN JONES.

KLK }iA KA Sir, — 1 have no desire to intervene in the discussion HOW running in the Loader with regard to the merit of the Welsh national drama, but I would like to point out that the critic oi that W elsh periodical, Hrythoji." has nothing but praise lor" HIe JU:1 fa." Me says it is the best dramaette ,;v I I that he lias ever come across. "It is a perfect little gem," lie adds. And certainly 110 one would think of accus- ing the Brython of pandering to hetero- doxy or holding a brief for Agnosticism. Yours, DY.MA FA.

THE WELSH NATIONAL DRAMA. Sir,—If I understand things clearly the point at issue between Saron and myself is, Does the drama "HIp mn fa" represent Welsh liier 1 contend that it does, although the hero happens to he an Agnostic, not lie I,, one, remember. According to Saron. church membership is an essential qualification in the Welsh hero. Ac- cording to me it is not a qualification, but at the same time it does not dis- qualify. The fact that the hero in "lile ma fa" is an Agnostic- is a mere coin- cidence. Welsh drama, would stipulate that the hero must invariably be a clmrehgoing saint and the villain always a stay-at- home sceptic.—I am, CAM BR ENSIS.

WELSH NATIONAL DRAMA. Dear Sir,—"Saron has once again demonstrated his utter unworthiness to such a name by his undignified retreat from the issue raised by himself, and trying to introduce a matter which is as far as the poles from the original point. May I remind him that his first charge was that these plavs scoffed at religion and welcomed the new fangled notions which take its place. Since making that charge he has not made any attempt to substantiate it, hut prefers slinking away to all sorts of by-paths. I say once again that the characters in these plays are thor- oughly "true to nature," whether we like it or not, and all "Saron's" rail- ings can't alter the truth of that. May I suggest to him that lie should turn his sentiment from. the channels of sym- pathy to those of courtesy and good taste, so that the author may receive the apology which is justly due to him. Until he does that, or is prepared to hack up his charges, as far as I can see, it is useless to continue this correspond- ence.—Yours, etc., (J WILYM All 1 AGO.

PITHEAD BATHS, Sir,—Lord Heaeonsfield said once, "It is easier to he critical than correct." And he might have added that it is easier to be satirical than even critical. Your correspondent "Critic" not rnlv criticises the pithead bath movement, but attempts to ridicule it. Enable to find fault with the principle under- lying the movement he goes on to un- earth bogeys in connection with the de- tails of working it. The best thing for your Critic to do is to attend one of the meetings held in support of pithead baths, and besiege the promoters with questions regarding the obstacles he discovers and parades. At a recent n eeting held in Ahereynon, according to the report in the "Leader." one of the promoters was deluged with queries concerning the working out of the scheme, and they were apparently all satisfactorily answered. Your correspondent appears to be an- noyed because the workmen are not left to take the initiative in the matter. But certainly it is the function of lead- ers to lead. No critic will dispute that axiom. As with every innovation so in this case the movement is hampered by prejudice, and a prejudice born of ignorance. Surely it is the duty of leaders to try to dispel that ignorance and prejudice.—I am etc., HOMO.

HOSPITALS AND WATEK-BEDS. S I .I read with interest the Cor- oner's comments on the ruvd of water- beds for persons injured in collieries and other places. But the first great need in Aberdare is a Hospital, where cases such as the one reported in yo;u^ last issue could he taken and treated* properly and scientifically The pres- ent Bute Hospital is far too small and inadequate for a town like Aberdare, and it is a reproach to us that we have n t I I,, III, not mo\ed in this matter years ago. The Bute Hospital costs the town nothing, it is true. and we must not look f. f^i't horse in the mouth. But realK it is timp to agitatP for some- thillg more up-to-date; for a hospital that the town could call its own. free from the trammels and conditions under which the present institution exists. We have no charitable institution in Aberdare at all, and money given to- wards charity is transferred to I,ol."il- cawl and C arclitt. Hundreds of pounds could be raised annually in Aberdare to maintain a Hospital by means of teddfodau. concerts, benefit perform- ances, and subscriptions. -tlle next High Constable of Miskin Higher, if he be an Aberdare gentleman, under- take this very necessary task of initi- ating a scheme for a new hospital?— Yours, etc.. TOWNSMAN.

CHAPELS IN lA IX STREETS, Sir,—An Aberdare minister last Sun- day week was lamenting over the tact that tin. most prominent sites in the town were occupied by public houses, and not by churches and chapels Should this be f. cause for lamentation; I hold that the churches and inpds should be built in the back ground and side streets, and not alltting Ollr main thoroughfares. These latter should he reserved for shops and hotels and other business premises. As your readers a re aware there was great outcry some IS months ago by xrinitv C.M. Church, when the tram roads were being laid. It was stated that the rolling of carts over the stone sets would interfere with the services. Ami so they do. It is painful very oiten to try to listen to a speaker at the church referred to. and I am wonder- ing ho\\ long Trinity people will he satisfied to go on labouring under their present difficulties. In large towns like London and Manchester, churches which stand in busv commercial centres are being bought up by companies and syndicates who want the sites for offices, w arehouses, etc. And genei- ally the sums paid for the sites are generous in tilf, the trustee., receiving not onlv sufficient money to build anothe)-sacred edifice in a quieter spot, but aiso enough to form an invest- ment fend. I am seriously of opinion that Trini- ty would do well to consider the ad- visability of taking some such step. Seven or eight excellent shops could be built on tlie site, and an enterprising person or company could afford to pay a substantial sum to the trustees to quit and pitch their "tent" elsewhere. -—Yours, etc COMMERCIAL

Aberdare Trades Council. A special meeting of the above was held on Thursday at Thomas' Assem- bly Rooms, under the presidency of Mr John Davies.

First Lady on the Trades Council. The Chairman welcomed three new societies, viz.. The Gasvorkers, J.L.P.. and the Electrical Trades Union. The Chairman made special reference to Mrs. Davies, the I.L.P. delegate, as the first lady representative on the Trades Council.

Election. The following persons were nomin- ated by their lodge as prospective candi- dates for the District Council No 1 Ward John Griffiths, Trecynon, miner; Sidney Hillier, Trecynon, tin- plater. No. 2 Ward Enoch Jones, Gadlys, carpenter; Thomas Davies, Trecynon (Municipal Employees). No. Ward J. H. Bruton, Aberdare, miner. No. 4 Ward Wm. Lawrence, Aber- aman, miner; AN". J. Edwards, Aber- amaJ\. miner; Tom Daniel, Cwmbach, miner; James Hughes, Cwmhneh, miner; John Thomas, Cwmbach, haul- ier. No). Ward: T. H. Edwards, Aher- amaii, c-heekweigher; Willie Davies, Aberaiuan, miner; Evan Jones, ( wm- aman, cheekweighor; Jonah Lewis, Cwmaman. minimum wage agent; William Williams Abercwtnooi, check- weigher; Roderick Rhydderch, Aber- ewmboi, miner; Jack Evans 81 ark View, Aberewmboi, miner; John hnlJls. 7 John Street, Aberewmboi. assurance agent. It was decided that at least one irom Aberewmboi should be selected. The final selection takes place this evening (Thursday).

Gardeners Abroad. On Saturday members of the Aberdare Gardeners and Allotment Holde s So- ciety paid a visit to Ysguborwen House gardens. After being shown round the gardens, houses, etc., the members pai- took of refreshments, kindly provided by Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Ha™- Mr. <Uerrish ^proposed a vote of thanks to -l'r. Hami f«or his kindness in inviting ie socie to visit his gardens. Th* seconded bv Mr. Llewellyn. 4. Mr. Hann, in responding. th"; :is chairman of the Aberdare I lower bliow committee he hoped that every member of the society would exhibit at the l,'Iow?r Show to be'held in August, and help to make it one of the best shows 1,1 On Monday, July 6tlt, the members, numbering 40, journeyed by mo .or chara- banc through Pontvpo°V- R^^hin. Mon- mouth, down the Wye Valley through 'Tiiitei-n d St. Ar,ail's to (hcpsfow. At Chepstow visits were paid to I d' ger's Nurse rios, and Sedbury Park residence of Col. Madin8- V.C., C.B.). where they were shown round the gar- dens. grounds, etc., by ^r- • (o°Ppr- the head gardener. On the Teturn journey. a call was made at Mounton House (the residence of Mr. H. A- members were conducted through Mouii- ton House bv Mr. Tippi» £ and through the grounds and gardens by Mr. bpencfr. the head gardener.

=-- .I Nixon's Navigation Company. APPEAL AGAINST UEVENr r: loy commissioners. A referee appoint^und,;r ^™c,e Act recently heard omincf Navigation Company.T ,imi, i.' vo,?11n i„ the Commissioners of Inland em regard to the valuation of th P' property in the paris-h of,Elan • Company succeeded in their < PP on Monday Mr. P^ase. counsel on l>ehaH of H". 'ompaiiy, aPP"^c r. V tl.o r,r- their costs might be taxed. ^ie "Revenue authorities having d c 1 d agree to the costs. Counsel said the re- feree made an orelet as to the valuatiun which carried costs, and there was no opposition to the application. l'ie Judge made the order asked for. and remarked that under thp new rules it would not be necessary to make such an application in future.