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Empire Theatre, Mountain Ash. Solo Proprietor and Manager, VICTOR W. ROWE. 6.30 Twice Nightly. 8.30 Mr. W. V. CARRARD and his Company, including Miss Bertha Kingston. MONDAY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. The Great Domestic Plav of Modern Industrial Life, n A PITMAN'S DAUGHTER By FRANK PRICE, Author of A Child of the Streets," etc. Mr. Kennet G&unt (Manager of the RosebankCollierv) W. V. Garrard. John Forester (a Pitman) Henry Bowler. Mary Forester (his wife) Madge Leslie Cudd. Usie Forester (their daughter, who stayed at home) Bertha Kingston. Lillieth Forester (their daughter who "Saw Life"). Frieda Johnston. George Mansefield (a Pitman who became a Millionaire) .Cliff Deane. Hugh Gathercole (a Pitman who risked the Scaffold for Love) Tom Richardson. Seth Smylie (Landlord of Davy Lamp Inn) .Edward W. Cudd. Jesse Bungo (a Knut) Fred Luard. Kitty Webster (a Cinema Actress who made a man of him) Effie Dane. P.C. Carter (an intelligent policeman, who put the handcuffs on the right man) Walter Vincent. Scene 1: Outside Merston Church (Honour Thy Father). Scene 2: The Village of Merston (Poverty and Crime). Scene 3: The Pitman's Home (The Wages of Sin). Scene 4: Manager's Office at the Mine (Thou Shalt not Steal). Scene 5: Near the Pitman's Home (Till death do us part). Scene 6: The Garden at the Pitman's Home (Julge not lost ye shall be judged). THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. The New and Original Romantic Play, A LOVE MARRIAGE Scene 1: A Cottage in Elmsdale. Scene 2: Apartment in Elmsdale Hall. Scene 3: A Cottage in Elmsdale. Scene 4: Saloon, Bonanza Creek, Klondyke. Scene 5: Bonanza Creek, Klondyke. Scene 6: Gold Mine, Bonanza Creek. Scene 7: Elmsdale Hall. Scene 8: Cottage in Elmsdale. PRICES OF ADMISSION 3d. Cd. 6d. 9d. Government Tax Id. Id. Id. 2d. AMOUNT TO PAY 4d. 5d. 7d. lid. GRAND VOCAL, INSTRUMENTAL and PICTORIAL COCTS EVERY SUNDAY AT 8 O'CLOCK. DOORS OPEN AT 7.30. ) IN AID OF THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL. I Admission by Programme. 4d., 5d., 7d. and 11d. No Tax. I Prepaid Small Advertisements. Istorted at the following specially low rates:- One week. 8 wkl. 6 wkl. s. d. a. d. S. d. ii wards 0 6 1 8 2 0 W 0 9 1 9 8 0 OR 1 0 2 8 4 0 II 1 a 2 9 6 0 1 6 8 8 6 0 Thele charges apply only to the follow- classes of advertisements:—Apart- ■temts, Situations (Vacant or Wanted) to Let, Lost or Found, and Miscellaneous Sales and Wants. Properties for Sale or Wanted at double above rate. s Remittances may be made by Postal Orders or half-penny stamps. If Mot prepaid extra will be charged. Advertisement and Publishing Offices 19 Cardiff Street, Aberaore. All replies to be called for at the Ollce. Advertisers who desire to have replies sent to them should forward stomps. MISCELLANEOUS. j BEGINNERS can get as many eggs -LF as experts by using Karswood Poultry Meal (Sussex Ground), lOd. bags,, and Karswood (harmless) Poultry Spice 2d. packets.—Jones, Cash Stores, Pontcynon. 'T FINE & CO., lfib Whitcombe tJ. Street, Aberdare, are buying **d selling Second-hand Furniture. CHI-ROPODY.-Corns, Bunions, In- growing Toe-Nails are dealt with on scientific methods by a certificated chiropodist. Residences visited any- where in district. Moderate fees. £ 0*is, 1 Canon Street (Opposite Post Uthce), Aberdare. _==-=- FOR SALE. (^HEAP to a cash buyer, splendid second-hand Piano. Can be seen at Phillips'} 5 Canon Street, Aberdare. INVALID Chair in good condition.— f, ,APPly, 19 David Price Street, Aberdare. IjO not hesitate, but act at once. Beautiful Large Geese from 14s. t»t-^so Turke-vs from 12s. 6d. "■ Worth double. Carriage paid. JBredk. Ryland, 24 Malpas Road, New- port, or 1 Quarry Cottages, Mountain rpRlUMpH Motor Cycle, 3 £ h.p., 1, Model, and Sidecar. Engine guarajitee4 perfect. Must Sell, £ 25 — Apply 26, Leader Qffice. A HPA,NTITY of Bro™ Paper for j nS- Clean and in good • condltlon-—Apply Leader Office g SITUATIONS WANTED. I mMLORlNG. Ladies and Cents' -m. cutter disengaged Practical gible. —I.L., Leader Office. g°od nee(1Ieffoman, and aSst taafeaS, L.M.P., Leader Ofl £ e 'dnties—APP'.V» 9t FOR A u-o I WAilERHJGMtS.\ tagMi pM oZ I Pharmaceutics/ I 2. Fr |7| l\ Chemist. /I I —gOLQSj-^ ) i WM. DAVIE S. 28 COLLEGE ST., ABERNANT, BEGS TO STATE THAT OWING TO HIS SON HAVING TO JOIN THE ARMY HE WISHES TO DISPOSE OF HIS VERY HEAVY STOCK OF EARTHENWARE, GLASS AND CHINA. ON SALE DAILY AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS. | WANTED. IMMEDIATELY a staid housekeeper. -i. No family.—Apply personally, 33 Lewis Street, Aberaman. WANTED a man to manage the W Cwmaman Billiard Club. Ex- soldier or someone seeking light employ- ment would suit.—Apply by letter to W. E. Bradford, Secretary. MASON, one used to jobbing pre- ferred. Also good haulier; wages, 3os. per week.—Apply Manager, John Morgan and Son (Aberdare), Ltd. OWEN JONESj Gadlys, requires Smart Milliner (live put). One able to serve preferred.—Apply by letter, giving full particulars. WANTED Young Lady Apprentices. —Apply, Owen Jones, Draper, Gadlys. LADY would like some nursing or similar work. Not trained. — Apply, M.M., "Leader" Office. THREE rooms, unfurnished, in Aber- dare.—Apply, F.A.M., frLeader Office. GENERAL Servant Wanted, able to take charge of house. Good wages.—Pugh, Draper, Aberdare. WANTED immediately a strong man VV as warehouseman for the Cwm- aman Branch of the Cwmbach Co-oper- ative Society. Ineligible for Army. Wages, 30s. per week and war bonus.— Apply, stating age and experience, and enclosing two copies of references, not later than Tuesday next, Dec. 5, to our Central Office, Park Road, Aberaman. HAIRDRESSING. Respectable boy wanted as apprentice. Price, Hairdresser, Market Street, Aberdare. EDUCATED businesslike young woman as assistant. Know- ledge of book-keeping and shorthand a consideration.—Apply, R. Pardoe and Son, Ironmonger, Cardiff Street, Aberdare. HOUSE in Aberdare. Rent, 30s. per month. At once.—Apply, Cross Inn, Trecynon. STRONG Boy with some experience of the Grocery Trade. — D. E. Davies, 75 Gadlys Road. LOST. ON Monday, Nov. 27, between Tre- cynon and Hirwain, a Bundle of Treasury Notes. Finder rewarded on returning to 'N' Leader Office, Aber- dare. 1LL the Lady who took the wrong WILL the Lady who took the wrong TV umbrella from the Lady High Constable's Meeting at the Town Hall, Aberdare, on Wednesday, November 1st, kindly return same to the Town Hall. PEKINGESE Puppy. Black with white paws, answering name of Floss. Finder rewarded on returning same to 19 Whitcombe St., Aberdare. PROPERTY FOR SALE. TO he sold by'private treaty, No. 35 nyslwyd Street, Aberdare. — Apply, Davies, Graig House, Aberdare. PRINTING neatly and promptly executed at the Leader Office, Cardiff St., Aberdare. EARLY CLOSING. Messrs. HODCES & SONS (Clothiers), LTD., Close their Establishments between the hours of 1 and 2 each day for meals. And Close at-6 o'clock on Mondays. 6 „ Tuesdays. 6 i9 M Wednesdays. 1 „ Thursdays. 6 „ „ Fridays. 9 M Satupdays. LADIES COSTUMIER. CENTS' SUITS. XMAS NOVELTIES TED MacGREGOR CALLAWAY'S CORNER, MOUNTAIN ASH. In Ties, Scarves, Handkerchiefs, Socks and Gents' Underwear. MOURNING ORDERS. COMPLETE OUTFITTER. NEW VICTORIA HALL, j HIRWAIN. 6. p.m. TWICE NIGHTLY. 8 p.m. Doors Open at 5.30 and 7.55. WEEK COMMENCING DEC. 4th. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The Famous Fox production THE Walls of Jericho Also, Splendid Selig Drama, ONES WHO SUFFER. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Three fine productions, The Dream of Eugene AraM. When London Sleeps. The Cowboy Millionaire. Prices as usual. I NEW THEATRE, MOUNTAIN ASH. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. A Beautiful Kino Drama, DRIFTWOOD PEC 0' THE RINC Keystone Komedy, HIS HEREAFTER THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY. "LEST YE BE JUDGED. A Pretty Kino Drama. Also DIAMOND FROM THE SKY. Keystone Komedy, "WORST OF t FRIENDS. PATHE'S CAZETTE. ON WEDNESDAY, A DRAMA BY MR. T. GLYXDWR RIOHARDS, Entitled, CARTREF Will be Played, with Local Amateur Actors and Actresses. — NOTICE. I THE UNDERSIGNED, hereby) 9 give notice that any person or persons found guilty of circulating slanderous statements about my character will be prosecuted without further warning. Signed, (Mrs.) GWLADYS Mc'CUE. 13 Burns Street, Cwmaman. November 27, 1916. TO LET. IN Aberdare, small compact house, or part. Furnished.—Apply, Meta, Leader Office, Aberdare. TO be Let Furnished-6 Brynhyfryd. Three reception and 3 bedrooms, bathroom, electrio light, modern con- veniences. Moderate rent to good ten- ants, no children.—Apply, Vestry Hall, Aberdare. COMFORTABLE bed-sitting room. C Would suit respectable elderly lady. Or two unfurnished rooms.— Apply 4K Leader Office. TRECYNON, ABERDARE. TO be Sold by Private Treaty the Premises formerly known as the Stag Inn, Trecynon.—For particulars, apply to C. H. Elford, Architect, Llwydooed. BOOTS. A QUANTITY OF REAL ARMY BOOTS FOR SALE. SATISFACTION ASSURED AT M. HARRIS Cle. ABERDARE MARKET, ABERDARE. o PLEASE NOTE-OPEN EVERY DAY. Hagqarq CINEMA O MOUNTAIN ASH. MONDAY NEXT, DECEMB ER 4th 3 DAYS ONLY. The Film that drew all Cardiff to the Park Hall recently, entitled THE Flaming Sword (4 reels). Wonderful Scenes of Flood, Fire and Destruction. SEE THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE SCENE. Coming Shortly :— Albert Chevalier in A FALLEN STAR. The Typewriting Bureau, FOR ARTISTIC TYPEWRITING AND COPYING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Miss M. GILBERT, 15 SEYMOUR ST.; ABERDARE. LESSONS GIVEN. TERMS MODERATE. NVhere have you beenr" she asked at 2 a.m. Why, U th' clubsh," he whispered, in the gloam. A clever woman is his wife, and now she always keeps a club for him at home.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIACES aqd DEATHS, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDCMENTS AND IN MEMORIAM NOTICES Are charged at the minimum rate of 1/6 for 30 words, &nd sixpence for each additional ten words or part of ten words, and must be prepaid. Lists of wreaths and wedding pres- ents are charged at the minimum rate of Is. 6d. for one inch and Is. for each additional inch. DEATH. EV ANS.-On Monday, Nov. 27, at 45 Commercial Street, Aberdare, Ilees Evans, tailor, in his 82nd year. Funeral Thursday, Nov. 30th, at 2.15. Gentlemen only. No flowers by request. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. LLOYD.—Mr. Thomas Lloyd, Rose Row, Cwmbach, begs to sincerely thank all friends who sent him letters of sympathy and floral tributes in his recent sad bereavement. HILL.—Mr. Wm. Hill, Beddoe Street, Aberaman, begs to tender his sincere thanks to all friends who sent him floral tributes and messages of sym- pathy in his recent sad bereavement. WATKINS.—Mr. and Mrs. W. Wat- kins and family, Brecon House, Bwll- fa Road, Cwmdare, desire to express to all kind friends their sincere gra- titude for the numerous letters and telegrams of sympathy received dur- ing their recent sad bereavement. LLOYD.—The children of the late Mrs. Lloyd, 8 Clifton Street, Aber- dare, beg to thank all kind friends who sent them letters of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Also for the floral tributes received. JONES.—Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones, 2 Belmont Terrace, Aberaman, desire to acknowledge with gratitude the numerous expressions of sympathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement: also floral tributes re- ceived. LEEKE.—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeke and family, 64 Brook Street, Aber- aman, desire to thank all friends who extended them sympathy in the loss of their son, Sniper James Leeke, 2nd Middlesex, who was killed in action October 23, 1916. Only a British soldier, Only a mother's son, Buried on the field of battle, My duty you know I have done. I have served my King and country, You know I have done my best, And now I am asleep with Jesus, A British soldier's rest. IN MEMORIAM. MORGAN.—In affectionate remem- brance of Oswald Morgan, 51 Jubilee Road, Aberaman, who died Nov. 27, 1913. Thy will be done.—Father, Mother and Mattie. ATKINS.—In loving memory of Rebec- ca Atkins, who died November, 1910. While the light lasts I shall remember, And in the darkness I shall not forget. —Lovingly rememebered by Husband and children. GRIFFITHS.—In loving memory of our dear mother, Emma Griffiths, 436 Car- diff Road, Aberaman, who departed this life Nov. 19, 1915. One year has passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away; Her loving voice and smiling face, No one can fill our dear one's place. —Ever remembered by sons and daughters, Tom and Jim, Some- where in France, and grand- children. L '■ k.: -1H
The War.
The War. Aberdare Man Wins Military Medal. Sapper J. J. Williams, son of Mr. J. P. Williams, 1 Pembroke Street, Aber- dare, has been awarded the Military Medal for valour in the battlefield in France. In a letter to his wife he modestly says, You asked me what I received my medal for. Well, 1 was only doing my duty as a soldier should. Two of my mates were killed and I car- ried a message under heavy shell fire. Anybody else would have done it, but I suppose it was my luck."
Aberaman Soldier Killed.
Aberaman Soldier Killed. Official intimation has been received that Sniper Charles Leek, 2nd Middle- sex, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leek, 64 Brook Street, Aberaman, was killed in action on October 23rd, 1916.
--Miskin Soldier Killed in…
Miskin Soldier Killed in Action. Official information was received on Wednesday by Mrs. Weeks, of 21 Wind- sor Road, Miskin, that her husband, Private Alfred J. Weeks, of the Welsh Guards Regiment, who was reported some time ago missing, has been killed in action at the Somme engagement on September 16th. At one time he worked at Nixon's Navigation Colliery. He joined on June 19th, 1915, and was drafted out in February last. He had been in the thick of the fighting at the Somme front right through from the 1st of July. His wife and four children, for whom great sympathy is felt, live at the above address. A sympathetic letter was sent to the sorrowing wife from a comrade of deceased, Corporal Drake.
Ynysboeth Youth Killed in…
Ynysboeth Youth Killed in Action. News has been received by Mr. and Mrs. William Woods, of Penlan Villa, Ynysboeth, that their nephew, Private George Nash, of the 13th Welsh Kegi- ment, was killed in action on October 15th at the Somme. He was only 21 years of age, and joined almost at the outbreak of war. He had been on active service for eight months. Prioi to enlisting he was employed at the Pen- rikyber Colliery. His father, Mr. T. Nash, now living in Devonshire, worked at Abercynon Cclliery for 13 years. De- •ceased was born at Abercynon.
MOUNTAIN ASH TRIBUNAL.
MOUNTAIN ASH TRIBUNAL. On Wednesday, Nov. 29th, Mr. Griffith Evans, J.P., presiding. Pres- ent: Messrs. G. H. Hall, J.P., Chas. Maddox, Thomas Jones, J.P., Bruce Jones, David Rogers, James Evans, W. H. Jones and John Powell. Mili- tary representatives, Col. Morgan Morgan, J.P., and Sergt. Major F. W. Johns. Clerks, Mr. A. Pincombe and Mr. Fred Stock.
Applications for Re-hearing.
Applications for Re-hearing. Max Freedman, Penrhiwceiber, not granted. Levi Bartlett, Mountain Ash, leave granted. Wm. White, butcher, Miskin, leave granted. John Reynolds, Jeffreys Arms, Mountain Ash, gpanted further ex- emption till January 1, 1917. Robert J. Jenkins, milk vendor, Abercynon, not granted.
Exemption Applications.
Exemption Applications. Reginald Richardson, grocer, etc., Glyn Gwyn Street. Miskin, appealed on the grounds of general hardship and wife in a delicate state of health. Class Bl. His brother in Penrhiw- ceiber had been called up, and he was helping in that business. Grant- ed 3 months. David Erasmus, music teacher, 3a Rheola Street, Penrhiwceiber. Placed in Class C3. Postponed till this Class is called up. Wm. Long, grocer's assistant in Penrhiwceiber Co-op., applied for total exemption. Adjourned till Class C3 is called up. Daniel E. Evans, 20 Consort St., Miskin, agent for Bristol and West of England Society. Wife and children very ill. He was placed in Class C2. Granted 6 months. T. Chas. Simmonds, Foundry Ter- race. Passed Class C2. Postponed till this Class is called up. Mr. J. E. Jones, Pryce Street, Mountain Ash, grocer, applied for Herbert Rivers, Edward Street, Mis- kin, bread-baker. He was the only bread-baker employed, and it was pointed out that the trade was a cer- tified occupation. In reply to Col. Morgan, Mr. Jones said he had adver- tised for a man above military age, but had failed to obtain one. He undertook to continue advertising for one.—Granted 3 months. Dearth of Builders. Chas. Hud- son, 37, married, of Belle Vue Ter- race, Penrhiwceiber, jobbing builder and contractor. There was a letter from the Penrhiwceiber Institute Committee and the Rev. Di. Jones, supporting the application for ex- emption. Mr. Gwilym Jones, solici- tor, appeared for Hudson, and put in a petition signed by 96 people, stat- ing that the man's services were very necessary owing to so many house's needing repairs.—Clerk How is it there is such a dearth of jobbing builders 1 One would think this trade would be a gold-mine to any- body.—Mr. Bruce Jones: They have all made their money and retired years ago. (Laughter.)—Mr Rogers remarked that masons and builders had been patriotic and had joined the Army. Six months postpone- ment was granted. John Morgan, 40, married, of 49 Glancynon Terrace, Abercynon, superintendent in the employ of the Prudential. Applicant was repre- sented by Mr. Gwilym Jones. Passed Class Bl.—Three months. Dd. A. Morris, Stuart Street, Aber- dare, married, was appealed for by his father, Councillor Evan Morris, grocer, Penrhiwceiber, by whom he is employed. Coundillor Morris, who has been ill for a considerable time, appeared, and members expressed their pleasure at seeing Mr. Morris able to get about again.—D. A. Morris had passed Class CI.—6 months postponement. Thomas Jones, 30 Augustus Street, Ynysybwl, vanman in employ of Ynysybwl Co-op. Society at Aber- cynon. Passed Class Bl. Appealed on domestic grounds.—Postponed 2 months. J. S. Isaac, employed in boot de- partment of Cwmbach Co-op. Society. Applicant said he would be prepared to go if postponed till Jan. 1st. This was agreed to. r Samuel Jones, 79 Duffryn Street, Mountain Ash, 35 years of age em- ployed as milk saleman for the Cwm- bach Co-op. Society. Applicant had passed Class C2. — Postponed till this Class is called up. John J-. Henry, Cynon Terrace, Penrhiwceiber, grocer's haulier, em- ployed by Mr. D. J. Price, grocer. Passed Class CI.—Adjourned for re- examination by Medical Board. Wm. Haydn Davies, Brynawel, Llanwonno Road, Mountain Ash, J9 years of age, clerk in Messrs. Nixon's. Applied on domestic grounds-sole support of widowed mother, sister and two brothers. Passed Class Cl.-Postponed one month. John Samuel, Duffryn Gardens, Mountain Ash, gardener. Lord Aberdare made the application. Six men were usually employed, four of whom had joined, leaving the present applicant and a man over military age.—Postponed 3 months. Richard Bevan, Gwalia House, Ynysybwl, master tailor. Passed Class C2.-Postponed 6 months. Cornelius O'Leary and Arthur Watkins, insurance agent, passed Class S2.—Postponed till Class is called up. W. Arthur Langford, fruiterer, Ffrwd Crescent, Mountain Ash. Married with four children. Passed Class Bl.—6 months. Ralph Powell, deputy accountant employed by the District Council. Passed Class Cl. Mr A. Pincombe, clerk, applied, and added that he would not appeal if Powell were in Class A.—6 months. David Parry, 37, married, deputy surveyor. Application made by Mr W. G. Thomas, surveyor. Passed Class CI.—6 months. Ivor Davies, Penrhiwceiber Schools Dd. T., Edwards, Ynysy- bwl; Dd. W. John, Newtown; Rees Morgan, Higher Street, Abercynon W. Ellis Thomas, Pengeulan, and T. R. Wigley, Carnetown, all head- masters, wpre appealed for by tne Education Committee.- Postponed 6 months. $.. Titus Davies, certificated school teacher, Ynysybwl, made a personal appeal. Had eight children, eldest not 15.- Postponed six months. H. Morgan Davies, age 37, Abercynon, master baker, wine merchant, etc. Was the lather of seven children, the oldest under nine years.-Postponed six months, Mr. Hall remarking that he was worthy of more. J- ,priffiths, age 39, general man- ager of Duffryn Co-op. Stores. Applica- tion made by the Society.—Six months. John Thomas, Allen Street, Mountain Ash, in the employ of Mr. W. L. Her- bert, grocer. Personal application. Thomas had met with an accident and could not appear.—Adjourned till neat Tribunal meeting. £ -Arthur T. Jones applied for a further period of exemption for his chauffeur, W. J. Davies, 32, married, who had passed Class A. Davies also appealed on domestic grounds.—In reply to Col. Morgan Dr. Jones said he would try to get a man above military age.- Postponed two months. Sydney A. Bond, manager of East- man s butchery branch at Penrhiw- ceiber. Messrs. Eastman made the ap- plication. Age 37'1 married and four children.—Postponed two months. Morris Levinson, managing pawn- broking business for Mrs. B. Levinson, his mother, at Penrhiwceiber. Age 19.- One month final. Dr. Ben Phillips-Jones applied for Frank A. Ward, chauffeur, age 35, of Harcourt Terrace, Penrhiwceiber.—Ad- journed for medical examination. E. Christopher Morgan, Garth Farm, near Pontypridd, married, farm bailiff. Application made by the employer.— Conditional exemption for an indefinite period. Thomas Lewis, Lan Farm, Mountain Ash, 18 years of age, was applied for by his employer, Mr. James. Lewis is a waggoner, and is the only person em- ployed on a farm of 90 acres. Passed Class CI.—Six months. Thomas G. Heal, Duffryn Street, Mountain Ash, undertaker. Married, with six children. Passed Class Cl— Six months. Charles Morris, Oakland Street, Miskin, bootmaker and repairer.—Six months. MILITARY AND CONDITIONAL EXEMPTION. Henry Wilding, draper and milliner, Ynysybwl, 36 years of age, married and one child. Passed Class Cl. It was proposed that four months be granted, but Mr. Powell moved that conditional exemption be given. Col. Morgan said he would appeal to the County against conditional exemp- tion. Mr. J. Powell: I am not prepared to accept that threat. Let them appeal. Col. Morgan: It is not a threat. I have my duty to perform. Mr. J. Powell: If we do a certain thing we are immediately told by the military representatives that they are going to appeal. Chairman: But they have a right to do so. Mr. J. Powell: It is interfering with in our business. Col. Morgan: It is my business a& well. I see to the Army's interests, but I do not want to come to a rupture with the Tribunal. Members thought it better not to risk an appeal to the County, and a com- promise of six months' postponement was granted.
Letters to the Editor.
Letters to the Editor. MISS CHAMBERS AND PEACE. Dear Sir,—I should like to direct the attention of the public to what I consider an insult to the employees on the Tramways of the Aberdare Urban District Council. We have 44 men serving in H.M. Forces, 40 by voluntary enlistment and 4 under the Military Service Act, and there are eight discharged men now in the ser- vice of the A. U.D.C. Tramways. An attempt was made on Friday last to secure an address from Miss Cham- bers, of Bristol, to the members of the local lodge of the Municipal Em- ployees' Association, on peace nego- tiations. This was the action of a, few individuals well-known to us. We wish the public to understand that we object to the introduction of politics in any form into our meet- ings. We think further that when it becomes necessary to talk of peace the men to do so should be those undergoing hardships on our behalf. When they begin to squeal under the treatment meted out to them by the Huns then should we begin to talk of peace. We certainly object to a youthful person like Miss Chambers coming to address us on peace, when she hardly knows what it is. Such people are hugging the delusion that we cannot beat the Germans. They will be mistaken. Success in war as in nearly everything else comes to- those who show the greatest deter- mination and who can best set their teeth.—Yours truly, Motorman. B.S.
- ABERDARE PEACE SOCIETY.
ABERDARE PEACE SOCIETY. On Tuesday at the Aberaman Hall a meeting of delegates was held to con- sider the basis and constitution of the society. The chair was occupied by Councillor Idwal Thomas. He said that the movement was growing and gain- ing strength, and that its chief function was to save life and not to destroy it. There was a feeling in all countries in favour of peace. He felt sore that the churches did not assist in the work. They ought to be in the front leading and assisting in carrying on the work of their Master who had done much to kindle in mankind the spirit of love. it was a pleasure to him (Mr. Thomas) to see amongst them one minister of the gospel of peace. After adopting the constitution of the society, the following officers were selected:—Councillor Idwal Thomas, chairman; Mr. P. Williams, organising secretary; Mr. W. J. Powell, financial secretary; Mr. J. H. Bruton, treasurer. A peace demonstration will be held on Christmas Eve. Miss Chambers, of the National Peace Society, addressed the delegates on the work done bp Peace Societies in the different parts of the country. She also brought before the delegates the necessity of obtaining signatures for the Peace Memorial to be presented to the Prime Minister asking him to negotiate with the other countries in regard to the question of peace.