The Aberdare Leader

Y CEISER. Teyrn cas i'w deyrnas yw'r d 1, -a dyrnwr Yw'n darnio cnawd dynawl; Mae am genin gwerinawl Yr holl fyd i gyd i'w gawl. GWILYM NEDD.

CAN YMBIL.—ARGLWYDD RHONDDA. Gyfarwyddwr ein cypyrddau, Llywodraethwr ein ceginau, Dyro ini weld o'r newydd Mai ti, Arglwydd, yw'n gwaredydd. Arglwydd grasol, dy ddisgyblion Gostyngedig ydym weithion, Dyro ini'n rhan o'r torthau, Dyro bysgod i'n pantriau. Pobl bro dy enedigaeth, Pobl cwm dy bendefigaeth Gyderfyniant yn wastadol, "Dyro ini'r dorth feunyddiol.' ( Dyro ini fara menyn, Rho in' gawl ac uwd llaeth enwyn, Rho in' tresych, panas, cloron, U dy fawredd dyro foron. Pan yn "wreck" v Lusitania Heriaist Angeu hyll i'th ddifa, Cadw Angeu a'i gatrodau Heddyw oddiwrthym (ninnau. Cadw newyn o'n hanneddau, Cadw'r blaidd oddiwrth ein dorau, Yna dor y nef agora Led y pen i Arglwydd Rhondda. Drvsu wnelot holl gynllwynion Badau'r U, ein Harglwydd eon; Yna ATglwvdd Dduw Rhagluniaeth A'tb fendithio'n hael a helaeth.

9 NODION. "Myfi yw'r wladwriaeth," meddai Brenin Ffraimc gynt. Gallasai Mr. Lloyd George aralleirior frawddeg drwv ddywedyd, "Yr Eisteddfod, myfi yaoedd. Yn ddiamheu, y Cymro mawr hwn oedd enaid jrr wyl Bu'n werth mil o bunnau l r pwyllgor ac yn werth miloedd lawer i dref Aberystwyth. Nid wn a oes un person yn y byd heddyw a dynai fwy o dorf ar ei ol na'r enwog Lwyd o Eifion — Eisteddfodwr yn Y Gen- men." Ychydig ofala ein Llywodraeth am fuddianau a chysuron y werin. Dvlasai y Gydgynforfa roi terfyn ar esgyniad prisiau angenrheidiau bywvd. Gamblir a'r pethau y mae y werin dlawd yn byw arnynt! Cywilydd y w i'r Tv a r Senedd. x mae ein Gweriniaeth yn mhell iawn o fod yn wir werinol. Y mae peth an- ferth o ragrith eto yn ein byd. Y mae v byd o hyd am ymddangos y peth nad yw. Clywir yn mhlith y mawrion am six course luncheons ac eight course dinners. Gresyn, a 1 phobl yn newynu !Y Drych." Unwaith eto y mae awyrgylch y wasg felen yn llawn "reprisa s. Am fod y Germaniaid creulon wedi dod yma a lladd gwrftgedd a phlant diniwed, mae yn ddyledswydd arnom ninnau wneyd yr un peth a phobl ddiniwed yn yr Almaen. Ceir rhai dynion crefyddol, ysywaeth, yn siarad ac yn ysgrifenu o blaid y fath fesurau dialeddol. Yn sicr y mae y hyd yn myned ar ei waeth. Yr ydym v'n teithio yn ol yn gyflym i'r hen oruchwyliaeth a deddf Mose. ol,u i Ioruchwyliaeth a deddf Moses^ Y peth goreu a allem wnevd fvddai gwneyd y Zeppelin yn llai § fvddai gwneyd y Zeppelin yn llai effei thiol, oe yw hyny yn ddichon- 1 adwy. Modd bynnag nid yw dau ddu yn gwneyd gwyn hyd y nod yn adeg rhyfel. i pharhaodd y gwres mawr yn hir iawn neu buasai yn 'hir a thoddion ar bob bardd trwchus ei gorffolaeth. Diolch am yr awel deneu lem i liniaru poethder anar- ferol Alban Hefin. Gyda mab Ysguborwen yn geidwad y dorth ac adnoddau dyfrol Pen- rleryn a Chwm Taf wrth ein cefnau, dvlai yr addewid "Dy fara hefyd a'th ddwfr fydd sicr i ti," gael cvflawniad ymarferol yn Nyffryn Aberdar. Eisoes bu y rhyfel presenol yn angeu i lawer o sefydliadau a chym- deithasau o bob math. ond wele y ddwy chwaer heinyf hono, merched gwlad y gan, yr eisteddfod a'r gymanfa ganu, mor fyw a hoyw ag erioed. Mewn gwirionedd y mae y rhyfel wedi eu gyru yn nes at eu gilydd, yn ogystal ag yn mhellach o randir tranc. Ddydd Gwener diweddaf yr oedd Mr. Thomas Packer, Tyrwaun, Llanfabon, yn gant a thri mlwydd oed. Er mewn cymaint gwth o oedran deil yn hynod o heinyf a chryf ei gynheddfau. Rhydd y Parch.- J. E. Davies, M.A., Capel Newydd, Llanelli, i fyny ei weiniaogaeth o herwydd selni. Bedair mlynedd yn ol symudodd o Gapel Jewin, Llundain, lie y bu yn bugeilio am chwarter canrif, i'r Capel Newydd. "Cranogwen" ydyw testyn darlith gan Mr. J. Williams (Ap Valant), y bardd a'r gwyddon o Ben Rhiw Ceibr. "Ofn sydd na fedr Arglwydd Rhondda, er cryfed gwr ydyw, wneud nemor ddim, yn wyneb ystrvwiau y rhai y bydd raid iddo ymyrraeth a hwynt. Beth bynnag, y mae un arwydd er daioni ynglyn a'i ddewisiad i'r swydd; derbyniodd hi ar yr amod ei fod yn cael 'llaw rydd.' Mae swn mynd i'r frwydr yn yr amod hon, ac ni synnem weled llaw'r Dafydd hwn eto yn lladd llew- od ac eirth sy'n ysglyfio'r praidd. Llwydded y tuhwnt i ddisgwyliadau pawb yw ein dymuniad. Mae'r frwydr yn chwerw iawn mewn llawer teuiu, fel y gwyddom yn dda, a bydd y tlawd a'r gwan yn mawrhau y Haw a rlery o'u plaid-a hon yw y wobr fwyaf a fedrai Arglwydd Rhondda, byih ei dymuno."—"Y Darian."

CLYWEDION DYFFRYN DAR. Fod pawb yn gwed y bydd mab Scuporwen yn shiwr o roi cwmpad i'r proffiteers, nes bydd y sand yn cal i "jglp mas o'r shwgir, a llai o fes a blawd yn y bara, a choletar yn y tishan! Fod Lord Rhondda ddim yn llawer o sharatwr, ond i fod a yn weithretwr with y venjans, a'i fod a, yn lie nithir i hunan yn filiynair, yn jnynd i nithir miliynairs bach nawr o'r cath sy just tacil o isha cwrw ffresh, glan, ac yn dechra mynd yn dena wrth fyta bara brwnt, cyn bo nhw yn cael i hanal i safio l fynd i ddwr y mor. Fod islia "plamo" rhai o'r cownsil na bysa nhw gellwng gwithwr con- shienshws a theidi (nid slacker) i drafaelu iddi waith am ginog i Ber- nant, fel ar y parta erill o'r system, ac os nag yw y cownsil yn fwndal o gapitalists ar gefan y ratepayers, pam na acta nhw'n depig i ddynon? Ma mass meetin i fod ar y cwestiwn. Fod isha "plamo" un o'r criw ed sy ar Section Braman—rhyw sparcyn o gonductor 18 oed sy heb dyfu eto 1 lanw'i scitsha. "X>on't take 'em on, Dai," mydda fa wrth gonductor y car nesa achos i ddou withwr tidy gwni lan i roi lie i ddwy lady i ishta", a mynd mas. Fod y clapcwns ed yn fishi disprad sha marca Hwlffordd 31anshons, a'r hen wymad ffrimpan wedi bod yu achos i ddwy gath innosent golli'u bywyta Ble raa'r inspector of niwsans na bydd a ddim vn stopo'r scandals shameful hyn sy'n dod o dafota bawlyd yr wman burglars ? Fel gwetws Cardiffwyson: When decs begin to fly about, 'Tis time the pleeceman's on the rout." Fod sopyn o'r bechgyn dewr ddath 'nol o'r ffrynt am spel fach wedi cal reception campus, a rhai o henvn nhw yn gwed nag yw'r Cymry ddim wedi cal i dues am bravery ar y Messines, ond diolch i'r riportars a'r Censor ed, fe ddath yr hanas mas yn llawn o'r diwadd, a phwv sy nawr na wetiff "Cymru am byth" ? Wel, bydd yn dishgwl yn dlawd am Ger- man Sossingers cyn hir, a m6r o datws Cymru wedi cuddio'r map! Fod hi'n amhosib gwed pryd bydd y rhyfal ar ben, achos fod dynon a'r prophets a'r military experts yn amrywio yn eu barna fel cwmwl o gler, a rhai yn betto y bydd hi ar ben yn October, erill yn 1918, a rhai yn 1924! O'r mowr^dd! os na shiff- tilf yr Iancis dic-yn ar y (Sossingers cyn hyny, gyta help y Bantams a'r Japans, fe aiff y Ffederashon i'r dogs, a'r I.L.P.'s i'r nefoedd Fod amsar gwell i ddod, mydda pawb ond y pessamitistiaid a'r gwymeta hirion; ond ma'i weti bod yn'amsar bendigetig ar y prolliteers —pryd daw hi ar y werin ? Wei, lwc dda i fab y Scupor—good olc. Snake of 61 sy wedi cwni lan i nithir enw anfarwol iddo fe'i hunan a'r dyffryn anwyl cyn wisho good- bye a'r mortal f i-a'iiie' "Long Live Wales and Lord lUlOndda own nhw'n gwaeddi ar Drippy Call lys pwy ddwarnod, nes synu'r tra- falwrs odd yn passo yn llglnnnUlr PAC iv MAX NBWYDD.

REVIEW. "WITH THE WELSH." The Welsh Regiments have at last come into their own, and the news- papers throughout the country on Friday and Saturday contained un- grudging tributes to the fine courage and useful work of the'Welsh Units in Fraiiee. A volume which will further help to assess the real value of the Welsh soldier has just been published by the Western Mail, Ltd. It is en- titled "With the Welsh," by Fred Ambrose, and is made up of 14 inter- teresting Welsh war sketches. Price, Is. Fred Ambi-oscl is the writing name of Staff-Sergt. Fred Evans and Dr. E. E. Jones, M.A., London, both hailing from Maesteg. Welsh- men will find the volume well worth I perusing. j

( SCRAPS. j BY THE SCRIBE. I In many quarters there is a great cry for reprisals in respect of the recent air raid outrage by a cruel foe. An eye for an eye, a babe for a babe is demanded. Because the Germans murdered our innocent chil- dren we should in retaliation engin- I eer a massacre of the innocents in ¡ Germany. I Apart from the ethical significance of such a deed of revenge let us look at it from a standpoint of mili- tary policy. Would it help us to win the war? Would hoisting the enemy with his own petard be the means to deter him from repeating missions of frightfulness? J fear not. Probably the result would be to spur him to commit deeds of still greater atrocity. When it comes to a competition with a mighty and cruel foe in acts of devilry and sheer barbarism we simply cannot, u in. Again it must be admitted that so far we it- • not attained such profi- ciency ai aircraft as the Germans have. With their Zeppelin's and Super-Zeppelins they have brought air warfare to a stage of perfection. They lead and we follow, and the question is are we going to catch them up I am doubtful, for the enemy seems to be draining dry all 1 he resources of the scientific ocean while we are playing on the beach. The question for us should be not how best to gratify a revengeful spirit and pay the enemy back in its own coin, but how can we make these air raids less effective by more efficient defensive measures? Fowl prices have increased 102 per cent. since the war broke out. God help the worker who gets no war bonus and the business man whose profits show no increase but rather a falling off I observe that the Nonconformist Sunday Schools of Ynysvbwl asked the Mountain Ash PMucation Com- mittee to declare a holiday on the first Monday in July, the date of the annual tea and demonstration. The request was granted. 'Would not Ynysybwl people have done well in following the example of other local districts, by postponing their tea fights until the great fight in Europe is over? Besides saying an immense quantity of tea and sugar and other rare commodities it would avoid wasting a whole school-day. Writing of holidays, I note that in the area of the Mountain Ash Education Committee a holiday is the reward of economy. Every school that forms a War Savings Association and purchases the re- quired number of certificates quali- fies for a "day off." The ways of the German Kaiser and the ways of the British Censor are past finding out. They have at least that much in common. It is stated that meat is sold in Australia to the British Government at the following prices:—Beef, 4td. per lb.; mutton, 5td. per lb., both f.o.b. Needless to say the prices have soared by the time the meat reaches the consumers in this country. What accounts for such -an extraordinary flight? Now then, Lord Rhondda, buck up, and ta.ckle the profiteers! And by, all means, John Bull, give him the "free hand" that he craves for to make his new job a success. Prevention is better than cure, and precautions are better than re- prisals. A century ago a visitor to the Rhondda Valley, then in verdure clad, its pristine purity and beauty being unsoiled by the hand of the coal explorer, described it as "the gem of Glamorgan." Glamorgan is also described as "the garden of Wales." Socialise society and you will humanise humanity," says "The Australian Worker." Set a profiteer to catch a profiteer. Lord Rhondda must be a man sent by God to put down the exploiters of the people's food.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. MOUNTAIN ASH COUNCIL AND ECONOMY. Sir,—Please permit me to give vent to a few sentiments of myself and neighours, concerning the dis- tribution of leaflets by the Council on health and economy. We are all of one accord concerning the necessity of the same. But at the same time we feel that something stronger than leaflets should be put in the hands of individual traders, such a's grocers, fruiterers, etc., who openly confess that rather than sell their goods a little under the fixed price, they prefer to cast same on the ash-tip.. I ask, is it consistent that the necessaries of life should be thrown to the rats, simply be- cause some unfortunate mortals have not the means at their dis- posal to pay an exorbitant price? I know of places in Penrhiwceiber where goods have been left to go mildew rather than reduce the price. If the gentlemen who drafted those leaflets "would kindly condescend to tackle this problem it would be a step in the right direction.—1 am, FILIUS POP C LI.

MONEY COST OF THE WAR. Sir,—An Austrian financier expert estimates that the total cost of the war to the end of March has been 407 milliards of kronen (about < £ 17,000,000,060), fully one-quarter of which has been borne by Great Britain. The Entente Powers' share (he says) is 275 milliards (, £ 11,500,000,000), of which Great Britain has contributed 100 milliards (over -t4,000,000,000); France, 71 milliards; Russia, 73 milliards, and Italy, 22 milliards. The Central Powers' share is 132 milliards (Y,5,500,000,000), Germany's being 79 milliards, and Austria-Hungary's 45 milliards. The late Henry Richard, the Apostle of Peace, used to say at Aberdare years ago, that the masses produce the wealth, and that the classes destroy the wealth through the mouth of the cannon. If the con- scriptionist goes on arguing that "Every citizen must give his life for the defence of his country," the socialised masses of the future will certainly reply, "Every capitalist must give his money to make his country worth defending. "Yours, T. E. DAVIES. Trimsaran.

SEAMEN'S CTBCTILAB RE LEEDS CONFERENCE. TO .f. MA N-ELOCK WILSON, ESQ., President of Seamen's L'uion. Dear Sir,—Your circular letter on the above matter was read to my Council, and I am directed to con- vey their views concerning it in this; communication. With the first page, respecting German barbarity, we are quite in agreement. As a mining community, where acts of bravery and heroism are of common occurrence, we still think that our sailors' cour- age is supreme beyond words, and deserve the recognition and admir- ation of all men. Nevertheless we deplore the fact that so sacred a human sentiment should have been used by you-like Mark Antony—to inflame public opinion against men who are doing w.hat they conceive to be right. Your account of the Leeds Conference is false.; and as you were present, you know it to be untrue. Amendments were allowed; and the Seamen's Amendment ob- tained special privilege at the hands of the Standing Orders Committee and the delegates assembled. No | one jeered at the Seamen's proposals, and my Council would like to know in what respect the remarks of the delegate who shouted that "the British Shipowners should compen- sflte relatives of the men who lost their lives by German submarines" were insulting. Whilst we admit that no money can fully compensate for the loss of a man's life, we think the Seamen's Union has been very negligent, if it has not yet adopted the suggestion of that delegate. Widows cannot wait until the desired indemnities are wrested from the Germans. Your circular states that a special conference held in London the fol- lowing morning decided the Sailors' attitude with regard to the proceed- iligs at Leeds Conference. We I would like to ask if the delegates to I this Special Conference, had any mandate on the question. As Trade Unionists we know how easily men's passions can he roused by any leader unscrupulous enough to.adopt these methods. I Moreover, we beg to suggest that yourself and Tupper (without the Captain) are the friends of the ene- my. If Smillie, Williams and other leaders of large bodies of workmen adopted your tactics and advised their men to cease work if the selected delegates were not allowed to sail then the obvious effect would be disaster to both Army and Navy, and the responsibility would he on your head. This is the reply of the Aberdare Trades Council, representing ten thousand Trade Unionists, workers in about 22 different trades.—l'ours faithfully, E. STONELAKEj Secretary.

CWMDARE NOTES. BY RAFFLES. It was unfortunate ithat the posy of flowers fell on the tarmac; it spoilt their colour and also the odour. This comes from buying them on tick. Better luck next time, Dick. Brass up. T.S. is anxious to know wh&t has become of Fairy Bamboozook. He might enquire at the lodging-house. Popcorn's camera was not strong enough to photograph the huge pile of gooseberries exhibited by the budding bloomer, Neversweat. It fell to pieces, and when it comes to paying for repairs there'll be some more pieces knocking about. What is all this noise about a gutter on the allotments? Send the right person and all will be well. Ap Barley's brother lives at Cwm- dare. He has invented a self-acting destroyer for worms, slugs, and all manner of insects. This ought to he a blessing to gardeners. Full in. formation given on application at the Brickworks. Twm Talcen Slip, Bagpipes Bumper and Cornpaint are on th short list for the position of scare. crow on the patches. Shonny Pikelets and Georgie Con- certina are leading the fashions at Cwmdare. They look quite smart in their brown togs with sticks to match, a la a number of local swanks.

I SPECIAL NOTICE. The hundreds of grateful patients of Mr. J. HANBURY, and others who have been making enquiries as to when he will re-open his practice, will he pleased to know that he will Re-open MONDAY NEXT, JULY 2. He has undergone a successful operation. He wishes to express his appreciation and thanks for the patronage the public have afforded him. Mr. Hanbury gives sound advice concerning teeth free of charge. Call and see him before going elsewhere. Branches throughout South AVales. Note the address :— 2 CARDIFF ST., ABERDARE. WORKMEN'S HALL YNYSVBWL. first ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD (under the auspices of Zion English Baptist Church.) SATURDAY, SEPT. 15, 1917. JUVENILE CHOTB "A. Spriog Song (Pinsuiti) £ 4, £ 1, CONGREGATIONAL CHOIR £ 2 2s. (Maximum Number of Voices 20) (Minimum 16) Other Substantial prizes offered Full particulars see Programmes (Post free lid) apply Secretary, L. O. JONES, 3 Llewelyn Terrace, Ynysybwl Defendant (in a loud voice): Jus- tice! Justice! I demand justice!— Judge: Silence. The defendant will please remember that he is in a court-room. :x STOP ONE MOMENT. -Jj I OH 1 DEAR DOCTOR, I' MUST MY DARLING IULSP There ia very little hopê, but try TUDOR WILLIAMS' PATENT 10 BALSAMS HONEY WHAT IT 181 Tudor Williams' Patent Balsam j Honey is an essence of the pare*# most effic&cioas herbs, gathered os Welsh Hills and Valleys is the pr*fg seasons when their virtues are is perfection, and combined with pio Welsh Honey. All the ingredients _tI perfectly pure. WHAT IT DOES: st Tudor Williams' Patent Balsa* Honey cares Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Whooping Cough, Croup, • all disorders of the Throat, Chest Lungs. Wonderful Cure for Chili*y Coughs after Measles. It is to weak-chested men, delicate woB>*y and children. It succeeds where other remedies fail. Sold by all Chemists and Stoma ta 8d. and Ss. bottles. Great s»rinf purchasing the large size bottle*. "I consider I have derived ooniid*' able benefit from the use of your **0 vellous remedy — Tudor Willi*^ Balsam of Honey." LLEW LLWYFO. Carnarvol, True Reports of what Famous Musicians said; "Allow rae to express my gratitni« the great beneit I have derived f*°v taking your valuable Tudor Willi* Patent Balsam of Honey foT tlgktfrv! of the Chest and Cough; it keeps voice in first-class condition." GRIFF R. JONES (Caradof). 5 Gordon Road, Cardi*' Oct. 8th, 1881. From Mr. David Jeakins, Bachslor Music, Aberystwyth Collets. "Dear Sir,—It gives me great pte to testify to the soothing inSuenc* a your Balsam of Honey on the tubes. As I had to sing at three cessive meetings I can venture to press an opinion as to its effect tv curing for the throat freedom of and flexibility." Important Hotioe to the Pubild- A large size 3s. bottle of t tit:, Williams' famous Welsh ealsen' L Honey will be sent direot to any post free to any address In Eng"% Wales, Sootland and Ireland on r*Qr f of 28. 4d. MANUFACTURER: I TUDOR WILLIAMS. MEDICAL HALL, ASERGARI „ I VICTOR FREED Has the FINEST SELECT^ Of High Class and ORGANS in the Distric" All the FAMOUS MAK^ Represented. Good Prices allowed Second-hand Pianos Very Liberal Cash DiscotLllt5 allowed. Send for CATALOGUE befo(e purchasing elsewhere. 57 & 59 OXFORD ST., MOUNTAIN ASH. I K I The Typewriting Bureau "Allow rae to express my gratitni« the great beneit I have derived f*°v taking your valuable Tudor Willi* Patent Balsam of Honey foT tlgktfrv! of the Chest and Cough; it keeps voice in first-class condition." GRIFF R. JONES (Caradof). 5 Gordon Road, Cardi*' Oct. 8th, 1881. From Mr. David Jeakins, Bachslor Music, Aberystwyth Collets. "Dear Sir,—It gives me great pies**5 to testify to the soothing inSuenc* a your Balsam of Honey on the tubes. As I had to sing at three cessive meetings I can venture to press an opinion as to its effect curing for the throat freedom of and flexibility." Important Notio< to tha Publt* A large size 3s. bottle of Williams' famous Welsh ealsen' L Honey will be sent direot to any post free to any address In Eng"% Wales, Sootland and Ireland on r*Qr f of 2s. 4d, MANUFACTURER: TUDOR WILLIAMS. MEDICAL HALL, ABERDAR' „ VICTOR FREED Has the FINEST SELECT^ Of High Class and ORGANS in the Distri^' All the FAMOUS MAK^ Represented. Good Prices allowed Second-hand Pianos Very Liberal Cash Discou^5 allowed. Send for CATALOGUE bei°(6 purchasing elsewhere. 57 & 59 OXFORD ST., MOUNTAIN ASH. I K The Typewriting Bureau FOR ARTISTIC TYPEWRITING AND COPYING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION j Miss M. GILBERT • 15 Seymour Street, Aberdar* | LESSONS GIVEN. I TERMS MODERATE. | PICTURESQUE CLYN NEATH' BETHANIA'S FIRST ANNUM' EISTEDDFOP BANK HOLIDAY, 1917. Numerous Competitions for ChildreO, Children's Choir, R5 5s. v Programmes, 2d. each, from Llewellyn, Llewellyn Stores, and Lewis, Pontneathvaughan Glynneath.