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I Mountain Ash Education Committee. On Tuesday, Mr. E. Morris in the chair. The other members present were Mrs. T. W. Millar, Messrs. J. Powell, W. Davies, Chas. Maddox, James Evans, Noah Bowles, Rev. George Neighbour, Griffith Evans, D. Rogers and G. H. Hall, with Mr. Alfred Morgan (director) and Mr. Salusbury Roberts (assistant direc- t»r). j

Vice-Chairman. Councillor Bruce Jones wrote that he much regretted he could not ac- cept the position of vice-chairman of I the Education Committee, to which post he was elected at the last meet- ing- It was resolved that the next on the list, Councillor Griffith Evans- be elected. This was carried, and Mr. Evans j briefly returned thanks.

Ynysybwl Train Service. Mr. J. Beasley. manager of the T.V.R. Co., sent a letter in reply to a communication from the commit- tee, which contained a complaint made by Dr. Morgan concerning the discontinuance of the 12.58 p.m. car from Ynysybwl. Mr. Beasley stated that the train had been struck off by the Executive Com- mittee, by whom the railways were now controlled on behalf of the Government. The 12.58 carried so few passengers that there was no justification for its retention. No complaints had been received from the people of Ynysybwl. The pres- ent service on the Ynysybwl Branch was ample, and no additional trains could be put on until the traffic im- f>roved. If there was a general eeling in favour of altering the 12.4 car to 12.58, he would see whether that could be done, but he must be satisfied that the public really re- quired such a change. Mr. James Evans remarked that that suggestion would suit members of the Council. At present they had to leave Ynysybwl at 12.4, and ar- rive at Mountain Asa shortly after 1, and wait for nearly 1.1, hours for the meeting. Mr. J. Powell moved that a copy of the letter be sent to Dr. Morgan, and this was agreed to.

Welsh Language and Welsh Churches. Moral and Religious Instruction of Children. The following communication had been received from the Welsh Language Society and the Union of Welsh Societies:— We earnestly beg to call your at- tention to the desirability of utilising the Welsh language in the religious and moral instruction lessons in those schools in which such instruc- tion forms part of the curriculum. Unfortunately, the language of the home and the sanctuary is often ignored in the schools to the detri- ment of the moral and religious de- velopment of the Welsh children. When the instruction is given in English to children whose parents are Welsh, and who attend a Welsh place of worship, the result is often a disinclination to attend and a failure to profit by Welsh religious service. Serious harm is thus in- flicted upon the children's mind and character at a time when they re- quire careful guarding, moulding, and srengthening. It would seem educationally unsound thus to ne- glect to utilise the Welsh language as the medium of religious instruc- tion in the case of children of Welsh parentage. And we venture to sug- gest that the desired change can be effected without the slightest disloca- tion, trouble, or expense in every well-organised school. We hope therefore that your kind consideration will be given to this appeal and that you will not only grant permission for, but give the utmost encouragement to the utilis- ing of the Welsh language in this connection so as to ensure that this I important part of the instruction of the school shall be of the utmost benefit to the children." The letter was signed by Sir Isam- bard Owen, vice-president of the Welsh Language Society; J. E. Lloyd, hon. treasurer of the same society; D. James, secretary; D. Lleufer Thomas, chairman of the Union of Welsh Societies W. Lewis, hon. treasurer of same D. Arthen Evans, secretary of same. Mr. D. Rogers moved that the committee adopt the suggestion. It was only fair that children of Welsh parentage should have that advant- age. Mr. James Evans seconded. Mr. J. Powell said he would like to know what alteration it would make in the curriculum before they adopt- ed the suggestion. Would Mr. Rogers postpone his motion until the Director reported on the matter. Mr D. Rogers I have no objection to that. The suggestion is coming from practical educationists. Mr. J. Powell's recommendation that the Director should report on the question was adopted.

Must Adhere to Rule. W. Edgar Thomas, headmaster of I Cwmpennar Mixed School, wrote applying for an increment allowance of £5 per annum in his salary. He was in his third year on the same salary, while other teachers had been advanced. Mr. J. Powell: Has he been dealt with according to rule, and if not, why? Director: Mr. Thomas is receiving the maximum salary according to scale payable to headmasters of Cwmpennar School. Mr. Rogers So he is asking for an increase on the maximum. Mr. J. Powell moved that a reply be sent stating that he was being dealt with according to scale, and that the committee could not see their way to alter it. This course was agreed to.

New School. The Director was instructed to in- vite headmasters of large schools to apply for the headship of York Street School. Miskin, which would be opened after the summer holidays.— The Miskin members were appointed managers thereof.

Empire Day. The Overseas Club, which has a imemberslill) of 125,000. wrote point- ing out that Empire Day was near at hand, and they desired to do some- thing which would help to impress the present occasion on the plastic mind of every child. It was pro- posed to hand to the school-children a certificate, as a souvenir of a United Empire in arms, and to ask ever^fehild to contribute Id. towards buyi^r comforts for the troops. The payment of Id. was not conditional on receipt of the certificate. Mr. J. Powell said he would like to see something done. The levy was not compulsory at all. He moved that they adopt the proposal. Mr. D. Rogers seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

Children's Attendance. The attendance returns for the 4 weeks ended May 7th were sub- mitted. and it was noted that the attendance in Miskin and Penrhiw- ceiber was very bad.. Mr. Hall mentioned that measles had been prevalent in those dis- tricts. Mr. J. Powell thought the schools ought to have been closed for a per- iod, because the committee lost a good deal in grants when the attend- ance fell so low as 60 per cent. Mr. Rogers agreed that from the financial standpoint it was a mis- .take to keep the schools open. Mr. W. Davies remarked that the question had been referred to the medical officer, who could have closed the schools had he wished. Mr. Rogers observed that the at- tendance was low in other districts Ynysboeth, 82 per cent. Darrenlas. 81 p.c. Penrhiwceiber Girls, 83 p.c. The average attendance throughout the district was only 86 per cent.

Half-Holiday. The Director reported that 13 schools had won the attendance half- holiday.

Funeral of Mrs Morgan, Miskin. The remains of the late Mrs. Sarah Morgan, Mount Pleasant Hotel, Mis- kin, whose death in Aberdare was reported in our last issue, were in- terred in Caegarw Cemetery, Moun- tain Ash, on Friday. The body was conveyed by road from Aberdare to Mountain Ash. A service was held at the house, the Rev. B. Williams, Bethel, Aber- nant, officiating. The mourners were :— 1st coach Miss G. Morgan (daugh- ter), Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Cardiff (son-in-law and daughter) Mr. D. Morgan (son) Mrs. Powell, Abernant Road (sister) Mr. E. O. James and Mr. 1. D. Edwards. 2nd coach: Mrs. Jones, Forge Place, Abernant (cousin), Mrs. Jane Davies. Abernant (cousin), Mrs. Llewelyn Morgan, Troedyrhiw Mrs. Ace, Barry Mrs. Morgan and daugh- ter and son-in-law, Troedyrhiw. 3rd coach: Mr and Mrs. E. Rees, Tondu Mr. Edmund Morgan, Fleur- de-lis Miss Anthony, Seymour St. Mrs. S. Davies. Abernant, and Mrs. John, Abernant. 4th coach: Mr and Mrs. Morgan Rees, Aberkenfig Mrs. Evans, Cefn Place, Aberdare Mr. Jenkins. Cwm- bach; Mr. Davies, Fleur-de-lis, and Mrs. Jenkins, Aberkenfig. 5th coach: Mr. Williams, Cardiff Mr Rees Jenkins, Tondu Mr. John Jones, mechanic. Abernant; Mr. Morgan Anthony. Abernant. Other coaches Mr. Win. Morgan, Abernant; Mr. Edward Moses, Aber- dare; Mr Abraham Treharne, Briton Ferry; Mr. and Mrs. John Rees, Royal Oak, Aberdare. and Mr. W. Oliver, Aberdare. Several Abernant friends went down by train and met the cortege at Mountain Ash. A number of Mountain Ash friends also joined the funeral in Commercial Street, Moun- tain Ash. Wreaths had been received from Mrs. Powell (sister) and family; David and Gwennie (children) Mr. E. O. James; Mr. and Mrs. David Jenkins (children) Ely Brewery Executors of Ge6rge Brewery Old Friends Mr. Willie Oliver; and Mr. Howells. traveller for Ely Brewery. The Rev. B. Williams conducted the service at the graveside. The undertaker was Mr. D. B. Edwards. Miskin. .in in ■■ —

Trecynon Properties Sold. The following properties, advertised for sale in the a Aberdare Leader," have been sold by private treaty by Mr. W. Winstone Kees, auctioneer, Aber- dare — No. 57a Cemetery Bond, Trecynon, sold to Mr. John Evans for t260. No. 57c Cemetery Road, Trecynon, sold to Mr. Thomas Rowlands. 2256. Nos. 44, 45, 46, 46a, 46b, and 46c Bell Street. Trecynon, sold to Mr. T. W. Giiffiths, Koiicitor, for a glient, =6320. Nos. 30, 31. 32. and 33 Hirwain Road, Trecvnon, bought bv Mr. T. W. Griffiths, solicitor, for a client, X250. Nos. 46 and 47 Mill Street, Trecynon, bought by Mr. John Jones, Gwawr Cottage, Aberdare, £ 320. The properties lielonged to the estate of the late Mr. Evan Jones, contractor, Trecynon, and were sold consequent on the death of his widow, which occurred a few weeks ago.

Aberdare County Court. Monday, May 17th. Before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts. Administration Orders. George Price, 4 Primrose Hill, Trecynon, applied for an administra- tion order in respect of his debts, amounting to £47. He is a collier, and has five children. He earns 44s. lOd. per week. He offered to pay his debts in full at 16s. per week.—Granted. Ivor Rosser, 15 Lewis Street, Aberaman, owes £30 13s. 8d. He is a baker working in Resolven, and earns 36s. per week. He has four children. He offered to pay in full at 10s. per week.—Granted. Owen Jones, waterworks fitter, Brecon Road, Hirwain, represented by Mr. Edmund R. Evans, Aberdare. owes zC28, and earns 39s. 6d. per week. Illness in his family was the cause of his difficulty. The Judge accepted an offer of 15s. per week, the debts to be paid in full.

An Interesting Compensation Judgment Recalled. The case of Louisa Lirwell, Cwm- aman. against Cwmaman Coal Co., was mentioned by Mr. Ivor Parry. The case was brought for confirm- ation, notice of appeal having been given by the respondent company and afterwards abandoned. The de- ceased, husband of applicant, was killed whilst asleep in the mine. Mr, Ivor Parry represented the applicant, and explained .that Mrs. Lirwell was the only dependent. The amount of money in court was 9180, and His Honour ordered the money to be transferred to the court at Ilfracombe, where applicant was going to live with her mother.

Bwllfa Compensation. Mary Jane Davies, represented by Mr. Ivor Parry, asked for payment out of zC47 paid into court by the Bwllfa Colliery Co. Applicant was now quite unable to work. She being the only dependent the money was ordered to be paid out at once.

X-Rays Examination. His Honour gave judgment in the case of Watkyn Edwards v. Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Co., which was heard at the last Court. Mr. Ivor Parry appeared for the applicant, and Mr. A. Prosser for the respond- ents. His Honour said that he had come to the conclusion that the spinal curvature shown by the X-Rays was due to the accident. The disease was tubercular and was probably progressive. The man was totally incapacitated. Judgment would be for applicant.

Former Hirwainite's Claim. Josiah Williams, now of 28 Com- mercial Street, Blaenllechau, repre- sented by Mr. Ivor Parry, claimed Y,28 9s. lid., balance of wages from the Marquis of Bute, represented by Mr. A. Prosser. Applicant said that he worked at the Tower Colliery, Hirwain, and was employed first on piecework. Mr Daniel Davies, the under-manager, engaged him to do some work at the rate of 3s. 6d. per lineal yard. Then he made an agreement with the night fireman, Mr. Evan Bryant, to per- form certain work at 3s. per lineal yard. Subsequently he was em- ployed at 7s. per day. Some time afterwards applicant wanted to re- turn to piecework. Mr. D. Jones, manager, thereupon engaged him to do some work. He worked for a fortnight at the rate of 4s. 4d. and percentages. The management would not keep their promises to him re payment, and eventually ap- plicant put his case in the hands of the minimum wage agent, Mr. G: Richards. Then applicant and the agent had an interview with the manager. The manager, however, would not grant applicant his claim. and gave him notice to leave. His Honour gave judgment for de- fendant with costs.

Value of a Gas Engine. Edwin Evans, 202 Cardiff Itoail Aberaman. sued Henry Edwards, 100 Fforchaman Road, Cwmaman, for zCl,3 balance due on the price of a gas engine exchanged. Mr. T. Marchant Harries appeared for claimant and Mr. A. Prosser for defendant. Evans stated that in March last he agreed with Edwards to exchange gas engines, Edwards to pay a difference of X10 on condition that his engine was in good working order. When Edwards' engine was tried it would not work satisfac- torily. Evans saw Edwards about the matter, and it was agreed that the former should retain the engine and that Edwards should pay Y,14, Evans to allow £1 as scrap. In cross-examination Evans ad- mitted that the original statement which he gave to defendant con- tained no reference to the condition of good working order. Albert Cheap, 269 Cardiff Road. and Charles Richards, 274 Cardiff Road, gave evidence stating that the engine worked satisfactorily. T. B. Pugh held that the engine was no good. It failed to drive a half horse power dynamo. The Judge, who remarked he did not believe plaintiff's evidence, held that the engine had been sold uncon- iditionally, and gave judgment for de- fendant. he having paid £ 8 into Court.

Hitchers Wages. Margaret Simmonds, Woodland Street, Mountain Ash, represented by Mr. Ivor Parry, claimed compen- sation from Nixon's Navigation Col- liery Co., represented by Mr. Pros- ser, respecting the death of her hus- band, W. Simmonds. Mr. Parry explained that the matter was only a question of the rate of wages. The deceased worked only one week for the respondent Company, and earned the maximum wage, under the Minimum Wage Act, of 33s. 4d. Applicant stated that her hus- band was a night hitcher employed by the respondent Company. The two pay papers produced were the only ones he had from Nixon's Co. Previously he worked as a hitcher at Abercwmboi Colliery. He died on Tuesday, November 3rd last. On the Saturday previous to his death he worked a turn on Saturday night, which was put down as a doubler. He worked two turns on Sunday and one turn on Monday. The next day he was killed. Idris Jones, clerk in the employ of Nixon's Co., said there were three other hitchers at the time of the acci- dent. They earned respectively on an average 30/5, 30/2, and 28/7 per week. Those three averages divint came to an average of 29/8. That sum had been multiplied by 156, and that amount, zC230, had been paid into Court. By Mr. Parry The three men men- tioned were assistant hitchers. Sam Lewis was a chief hitcher. Sim- monds worked ten turns, six of which were paid by the contractor and four by the Company. The case adjourned for the ex- amination of documents.

Hitcher's Wages Again. Emma Workman, Castle Villa, Bailey Street, Mountain Ash, v. Nixon's Navigation Colliery Co., was a claim for Y,100 compensation respecting applicant's son, Thomas Workman. The applicant was repre- sented by Mr. Ivor Parry, and Mr. Prosser appeared for the respondent Company. Mr. Parry explained that the ap- plicant was, owing to indisposition, unable to be present. Joseph Henry Workman, a brother of deceased, and son of the applicant, stated that his mother was 74 years of age. There were three other brothers, all married, but none of them contributed to their mother's keep. Witness was 37 years of age, and was a waggon labourer. His wages were 28s. a week. His de- ceased brother was an incline hitcher, whose wages were stated to be 27s. 4d.* a week. Witness, since his brother's death, gave all his money to his mother. He had worked as an incline hitcher, but owing to ill-health had to give it up. Mr. Prosser applied for an ad- journment of the case for the pro- duction of documents. This was granted.

Educational Weaknesses. LOCAL DfUECTOR OF EDUCATION'S OPINION. At the annual meeting of the Welsh Federation of Education Authorities held at Llandrindod on Thursday, Mr. Alfred Morgan, Director of Education, Mountain Ash, read a paper on "A Weakness or Two in our Educational System." He claimed that enough was not done for those scholars whose "brains are in their fingers." Our schools were too stereotyped. The parent nowadays was too apt to leave too much of the education of his child to the school. Many entered the teach- ing profession who were not suited to the work. A spirited discussion followed on several contentious points raised in the paper.

Hospital Sunday. Special Services at Trinity, Aberdare Last Sunday was Hospital Sunday at Trinity English C.M. Church, Aberdare. In the morning there was a large congregation, including the local contingent of Red Cross Nurses under the superintendence of Mrs. (Dr.) Banks and Mrs. T. Wal- ter Williams. Collections towards the Cardiff Infirmary and the Porth- cawl Rest and the Red Cross Society were made. The Rev. J. Lewis Jen- kins, pastor, delivered an appropri- ate address to the children. After- wards he gave a discourse in which he dealt with the care of the wound- ed, an avocation which, he said, de- manded much activity just now ow- ing to the terrible war on the Con- tinent. Mr. Jenkins referred to the good work done by the Red Cross and Ambulance Societies. Innumer- able glowing tributes had been paid to what might be called the divine patience of the soldiers and sailors who were treated at the various hos- pitals. Many of us had a genius for grumbling, but here we found men undergoing cheerfully the most ter- rible ordeal of suffering. War ex- cited the worst passions and aroused the basest instincts. On the other hand it brought out what was most noble and divine in the human heart. In the midst of it all the divine attributes of sacrifice, self-denial and devotion, which were manifested so conspicuously, tended to dispel to a great extent the gloom of the present world-conflict. Medical men had left lucrative practices to serve in hospitals in France, and to many of them their devotion had cost them their lives. Dealing with the Red Cross Nurses the speaker said that their life had but little romance in it at the present juncture unless it was the romance of drudgery. Many of these self-denying women were doing glorious work. The cynic might say that they had been lured to the front by the love of ad- venture and excitement. However it was hard and laborious work, and many of these "ministering angels" were the wives and daughters of men in high social positions. Brave men and women were giving labour and life in order to save our homes from the ravages of a cruel foe. —»

Women's Co-operative Guild. The fortnightly meeting- of the Aber- dare Branch was held on May 12th, Mrs. Arthur Jones in the chair. The delegate gave an excellent report of the conference she attended at Penarth- The Branch received an invitation from the N.U.R.W. Guild to join them on May 24th to welcome Mrs. Webb, General Secretary, Bristol. This wae accepted.

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As it was in the Beginning. At a former meeting the committee decided to notify the authorities of Moriah C.M. Vestry, Miskin, that they would not require that build- ing after July, inasmuch as the new York Street School would be ready. Mr. Isaac Benjamin, on behalf of the church officials, now wrote ex- pressing the hope that the committee would leave the building in the same state as they had it. Mr W. Davies: Are there any I breakages 1 Mr. J. Powell suggested that the architect and director should visit the building and report on the con- 3ition. Director: That would not mean fair wear and tear? Mr. J. Powell: We leave that to you. Mr. Powell's suggestion was agreed to.

Teachers' Attendances. The Director gave a return of teachers' attendance for April, and it was deemed satisfactory.

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Brewery Co. v. Canvasser. Judge and a Scraji of Paper." William James Walbeoff, New Tre- degar, was sued by the Aberdare Valley Breweries for 157, money due under an agreement between plain- tiffs and defendant. Plaintiffs were represented by Mr. Kirkhouse Jen- kins, instructed by Mr. T. Marchant Harries, of the office of Mr. W. Thomas. Counsel mentioned that the action had been remitted to the County Court from the High Court under a specially endorsed writ. Samuel Henry Shaw, manager for the Brewery Co., stated that defend- ant had been engaged to represent his firm in the New Tredegar dis- trict. He had to send his orders on slips to the Aberdare office, and the goods were then sent to the defend- ant for distribution. Walbeoff was to give no credit according to the agreement, but a little latitude had been given him in respect to the payments on several occasions. From the returns made by defendant to witness he had no possible means of knowing what persons had credit and what persons paid cash. De- fendant had sent a cheque to the Brewery for £ 25, but payment of it was stopped. Defendant said that the plaintiffs claimed their right to break the agreement whenever it suited their convenience. His Honour said that that was only defendant's inference. Plaintiffs' manager had not made such a state- ment in any of his letters. Defendant mentioned that a num- ber of his customers had left the dis- trict and he was unablfc to collect the money owing from them. His Honour explained that that could not be helped. The agreement might be a harsh and rigorous one for defendant, but it must be ad- hered to. He would award judg- ment for plaintiffs for the amount claimed. Plaintiffs' counsel offered to accept X30 down and the remainder in in- stalments. Defendant: I haven't got JE5.

Aberaman Workmen's Hall. A general meeting of members of the Aberaman Workmen's Hall and Insti- tute was held on Wednesday evening, May 12th, in the large Ilall, which was well attended. Mr. T. tvans, the chair- man of the committee, presided. It was decided unanimously to sub- s^'nl>e £ 'r' towards the late Mr. W. Collier's Memorial Fund for erecting a bust in the Free Library. The Chairman announced that the Committee had consented to allow Mr. J. H. Poole to terminate the tenancy of the Workmen's Hall, and had bought up his effects, etc. The Secretary. Mr. W. W. Price, then gave a minute report of visits to other Workmen's Halls and read correspond- ence therefrom, and also analysed their balance sheets, with special reference to the accounts of their cinema or variety entertainments departments. The Committee had advertised for tenders so as to lay the whole matter before the general meeting of members, but their recommendation, carried by 16 to 10, was in favour of running the Hall direct and against leasing An animated but very good-natured discussion regarding leasing took place. Ultimately it was decided by 119 to 110 in favour of leasing the Hall. Several tenders had been received. The choice was relegated by the general meeting to the Committee.

Mountain Ash County Court. ruesday, May 18th. Before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts. Administration Requests. Robert Lock, 231 Abercynon Road, kbercynoii, applied for an adminis- tration order in respect of his debts, S53 18s. 4d. He is a collier, and ?arns 50s. a week. He offered to pay lis debts in full at 20s. per month. urranted.

B.W.T.A. ¡ The monthly meeting of the Aber- dare Branch of the above was held at the English Wesleyan Chapel on Monday afternoon. "Mrs. Griffiths, the president, occupied the chair. Mrs Kevill and Mrs Shepherd offered prayer, after which Mrs. Wilcox, the secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting, and also some corres- pondence, including a letter from the War Office, thanking the Branch for 170 sandbags which had been sent for the use of the troops. A solo was rendered by Miss Rachel Davies. The president addressed the meet- ing briefly and thanked the members for their kindness towards her during her recent illness. The speaker was Miss Edwards, daughter of Principal and Mrs. Ed- wards, Cardiff. Miss Edwards has spent many years in India, and she gave interesting experiences of her Christian work out there. She re- marked that she returned home ow- ing to illness, and was now well on the way to recovery. Speaking of temperance. Miss Edwards said that the first fall of man was caused through eating, and men and women fell to-day through too much eating and drinking. In India there was hardly a drunken person to be seen anywhere. During her stay there she saw only one person under the influence of drink. There were, how- ever, special festivals held on two days every year, and some of the people gave way to drink on those occasions. In India they had idola- try; in England, drink. We spent X2,000,000 on missionary work, and X165,000,000 on drink. Every nation had its weakness. England had the drink problem; Germany had its re- ligious doubters and Higher Critics Russia was fond of persecuting Jews, and France was guilty, more than any nation, of desecrating the Sab- bath. We should pray to rid the world of the curse of drink. There was much more wrought by prayer than the world knew. Mrs. Cynog Williams and Miss Ed- wards, Tudor Terrace, added a few words, after which Miss Rachel Davies sang another solo, and Miss Megan Williams, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. R. Williams, gave a song. Tea was provided in the vestry, given by Mrs. F. W. Caunt, Victoria Square.