The Aberdare Leader

CWMDARE NOTES. BY RAFFLES. Who was the man who went to Swan- sea. intending to stop a fortnight, but returned by the next train ?-Raffles knows. Since the piggery suggestion has fall- en through one ambitious allotmenteer is busy rearing rabbits. A timely commodity during the food problem. l ine feathery. don't make fine birds. The lodger at the top lioute went ,1o town faultlessly dressed, but returned in the small hours with his feathers seriously sailed. The young' man published the banns, but owing to lack of sheckels, post- poned the wedding. Cheer up, Biddy, the time will come. 'i The timbering competitioa promises to be keen. Several competitors, in- cluding the famous Popcorn, are busv grinding their axes. I ■

fA A NOTEWORTHY EVENT! J An Event which will set aside all precedent f j j for Sensational Bargain-Giving. I » 1 GREAT SALE j • hi I OF Sarvis' HUGH HIGH CLASS OF Stock 1 I DRAPERY & FURNISHING; | Bought at a Big Discount for Cash by Messrs. R. P. JONES & CO. I^jj To be offered at Reductions equal to HALF MAKERS' PRICES M Every Department is affected, so your every heed can be supplied at most pronounced savings. 9|| RememUfer This is a Sale of Genuine Quality, and it offers remarkable advantages to every true economist. You are most cordially invited to call and inspect this Wonderful Stock. No pressure or' necessity to buy. The Opening Day is t< FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd. Come early and make the most of your chances. k ■ Sarvis) R. P. JONES & Co. is) 1 Cardiff Street and Market Street, ABERDARE. | it -=/ FURNITURE! FURNITURE! During the present extreme scarcity ALWAYS REMEMBER | i THAT EVERYTHING FOR COMPLETE FURNISHING IS STILL M '■ OBTAINABLE FROM THE VAST STOCKS OF S Bevan & Co Ltd Wales' Largest Furnishers and Pianoforte Merchants, ||^ I Pontypridd, Cardiff, Swansea, &c. | }. Immense Selection. 3Lawest Possible Priced Reliable Goods. Train Faresl Paid. Everything Required. Free Delivery 200 Mile^' -Ooe

ANTI.PROHIBITION. SUNDAY DEMONSTRATION AT MOUNTAIN ASH. i Last miduy afternoon a public meeing was held at the Pavilion. Mountain Ash, to protest against the attempts njade to impose. Prohibition on Wales. There were processions formed in various parts of the Aber- dare Valley. and also Ynysybwl and Merthyr Vale, the people matching to Mountain Ash between 2 and 3 o'clock. The Aberdare contingent was headed by the Cynon Valley Band, conductor Mr Jesse Mauley. It was computed that there were 10,0(10 persons in the Pavilion. The meeting was presided over by Mr Tom Williams. M.E., of Mountain Ash, who was supported on the nlat- form among others by Mr Matt Keat- ing; M.P. for Kilkenny, and Mr E. Garrity, C.C., of London. Mr Ben Tillett", M.P., had been advertised to take part, but he was unable to be present. The Chairman said lie did not see how prohibit ion j was going to xhelp them at all in Wales, and he could not understand why Wales should be singled out more than any other part of tlie country for it. A record which he had made showed that people who drank water lost^niore tinue at the collieries than anybody else. Upon the proposition of )1.r. P. Phelan, secretary of the Mountain Ash Hibernian Band (Institute, seconded by Mr F. Stevens, chairman of the Mountain Ash Constitutional Club, the following resolution was sub- mitted to the meeting:— "This meeting records its eolenjn and emphatic-, protest against any at- tempt to force further restrictive leg- islation in Wales at the instigation of teetotal fanaticism. While we ha.ve patriotically submitted to the restric- tions already existing, we demand, in the cause of liberty and freedom that 'all restrictions in output and hours be removed on the earliest possible date after peace has been restored to us and the Liquor Control Board suspend- ed immediately upon the cessation of hostilities. We would take the fur- ther opportunity of calling the atten- tion of the Government to the in- creasing unrest in our mining flistricts owing to shortage of beer, and would respectfully ask that this matter may receive the early attention of the au- thorities ,as well as the low gravity of the present beer brewed, which is not of the food value required by our workers. Supporting the resolution Mr .1. B. haddocks. Penarth, said statistics clearly showed that this country had a much cleaner record as regards crime than had those countries where prohibition was at present in vogue. Mr Matt Keating, who was intro- duced as- a native of Mountain Ash, said lie was a disciple-of liberty and a hater of tyranny in every forru. lie objected as a citizen to any section of the community imposing, its will on another section if that will in- volved injustice. Whatever might be said to the contrary, he was sure they would not allow Wales to be victim- ised at the dictation of a few faddists and theorists in the House of Com- mons. The arguments which were ad- vanced by the advocates of retrictiollS were wholly fallacious. For instance, they declared that' the test had to be made betwewi bread and beer. That was a dishonest argument, as evi- deuced by what he had heard Mr Clynes, the Food Controller, say in the House of Commons, the other day in the presence of the champions of res- trictions—that of the solid food mat- trictions—that of the solid food mat- v t J enal of the country only 3 per was utilised in the manufacture coliol. Besides, one-third of the ijr erials used for alcohol was retur$tflK animal food; while the other røri thirds were considered to be food value by most people and ,do(!toi-s. The resolution was carried dissentient. The. bands present | played "God save the King."

NATIONAL WAR SONI)O, b'1 The amount subscribed by dare during the 3' weeks er s¡)1r Aug. 10th. was 1:2,660 Total scribed-, up to flate, ti49005

I ALFRED GRlTTOj (LATE WITH Mr. D. COLt1.^ Carpenter, Joiner, WheelW'» Shop and Office Fitter. 0 All kinds of General Work, alL'sS Roofs, etc. t Undertaker and COIOPIO Funeral Furnisher 85 BROOK ST., ABER-410A Workshop— mt/ft' PICTON YARD, 'ABEB* 'Phone l6l-.Ak

PRESENTATION BY ABERDARE LICENSED VICTUALLERS. Mr W. R. Jones, accountant, 21 Car- diff Street. Aberdare, was honoured by the licensed victuallers of this and adjoining districts last Thursday even- ing at the Black Lion Hotel, Aber- dare-. The chair .was occupied by Mr J. Macarthur, manager of the- Aber- dare Town Brewery, who was sup- ported by Mr W. Thomas, solicitor; Mr J. Brittain, and Mr Tom Evans, Lee Hotel, Penrhiwceiber. The gifts handed over to Mr and Mrs W. R. Jone*, consisted of a framed illumin- ated address, silver tea service, and a silver salver, -suitably inscribed. These were presented to Mr Jones for his valuable services as secretary to the Aberdare Licensed Victuallers. Mr W. Thomas was called upon to hand over the articles, and in doing so said he had had occasion to co-op- erate with Mr Jones in various cap- acities, and he had formed a very high estimate of Mr Jones' abilities. Mr Jones had organised many presenta- tions, but to-night he himself was the recipient of a present. Mr Thomas was pleased to see such a good gather- ing, Imd to see members present from adjoining associations there. Mr Jones was one of the best secretaries. and had mastered all the intricacies of the. various orders and restrictions issued in connection with the Trade. Row well he (Mr Jones) had presented their cases before the Assessment Committee at Merthyr they all knew. He had fought admirably and strenu- ously on their behalf. The benefits derived by the Trade were derived largely through the instrumentality of Mr Jones, and lie had very great plasure in handing oyer the articles to Mr and Mrs Jones,' and he wished them long life and happiness. *Mr Thomas then read the address, which was as follows: "To Walter Robinson Jones, F.L.A.A. Dear Sir,—On behalf of your num- erous friends in the Licensed Trade it is our privilege to present you with this Address in recognition of your in- valuable and admirable services to the trade and as a token of our gratitude for your splendid work as Secretary to various Bodies and Societies in con- nection therewith. You have rendered iiiosf useful service, and have at all times placed your undoubted superior knowledge at the disposal of those seeking your advice, while to the Aber- dare and District Licensed Victuall- ers" Association and the No. 12 District 01 the National Defence League of England and Wales you have freely given the benefit of your many years experiencei As Secretary of these Societies you have discharged the A '1" 11'1.. +hn.4-J.i!- _.L „ I' luc cxiiixe sausiaccion oi those interested, with marked ability, courtesy and tact. We should also place on record your, usefulness in gen- eral local affairs as Secretary to sev-1 eral Traded organizations and the Aberdare and District Chamber -of Trade particularly, as well as to the high esteem in which you are held as a townsman. The Subscribers also de- sit-e, to record in this tangible form their sincere appreciation of the very devote<| and waiole-hearted co-opera- tion of Mrs Jones in your efforts and to testify to her unfailing courtesy and amiability. We express the sincere hope that you both may be spared many years to enjoy good health and continue your useful work. Chairman, Thomas Charles Jenkins, Vice-Chairman, Benjamin Evans.' Mr Tom Evans added a few words, dealing with the thoroughness with which Mr Jones carried out every- thing he took in hand. Messrs J. Brittain, H. Knight, and Tom Rees (Castle Hotel), also spoke. Mr Jones responded briefly on be- half of his wife and himsejf, andf said he greatly appreciated their kindness in giving his' wife and himself those magnificent presents, which would be given a place of honour in his home. A very fine musical programme was gone tiirough, Mr R. Everett accom- panying. Miss Brittain gave excellent renderings of two solos, tivi Master Mauley gave a fine exhibition of nis marvellous mastery of the cornet. There were also several sentimental and comic songs.. and comic songs. ,The silver tea ser- vice and silver salver are now on view at Messrs Thomas and Co., jewellers, Aherdare.

Write to Manager, "Leader" Aberdare; if you havo waste any kind for disposal. 5s. 6d. Ood, per cwt. paid, according to 0JL Collector (with bags) will call w lect. y