The Aberdare Leader

II: _+- ABERDARE FOOTBALLER- SAILOR. Recently we, referred to the football exploits abroad of Signaller David Nicholas, 12 Brouiestyn terrace, Aberdare, the erstwhile famous Inter- national schoolboy, and who is now in the Navy. That he is highly thought of in Canada may be seen from the following paragraph which we cull from the Victoria Daily Times: — In the hard fight which the eleven of II.M.S. Lancaster look like putting up for football trophies, both in the cit.y competition and the utruggle for the Brown Service Cup, they will be considerably helped by David Nicholas, their clever inside left, who is announced to be the star of the side, and who has certainly lived up to his reputation in the lew appeurances the sailors have made in Victoria. Nicholas is not a goal- getter. He shines in the manoeuvres which lead to the final effort, and if assists were counted as in ice hockey be would have a big tally against his name. The fair-haired sailor boy is a hard customer when once he gets the ball and he ha a knack of get- ting it very often, and he shows a burst of speed down ilie left wing that arouses the hope of the sailors supporters every time he obtains the leather. They Know, too that he is not going to spoil a splendid piece of play by selfishness. The sailors be- lieve in the combination game and Nicholas is a good example. He can be relied upon to help put finish to the effort by a well-placed pass and leave the centre forward or whoever is in the right position to bang the ball into the net. Like many of his comrades from the home of the soccer game, Nicholas has following the game and has been in it since he was big enough to walk. He started 'off well by playing international schoolboy football as onre of the Welsh selection to meet England in 1912 and 1914. Since then he played for Aberdare in the Second Division Southern League, and for Merthyr Town in the First Division Southern League. He was only fifteen years of age when he played in the Second Division of the Southern League, and is probably the youngest player to win his way into Southern League football either first or second division. He has been kept busy playing .soever since the war. When he en- listed for the navy and was in train- ing in England he again played with the Southern League teams, but in the London combination which has replaced the old Southern League. He has donned the Crystal Palace colors for their games against Portsmouth, Tottenham, Millwall and Woolwich up to the time his duties called him away. Since then he has been help- ing the Lancaster build up their re- putation in the various places where they have shown their iiierit."

NEW THEATRE, MOUNTAIN ASH. Next week: "The Barrier." Don't forget, only 3 more nights oi "Seven Days Leave." — Rex Beach, the .master hand of the novel world,, the writer of real, events and the pourtraver of power- ful incident, is being screened in a pieturised version of his liveliest thrill, "The Barrier." The picture is an advancement on the book, and will be, screened at the Workmen's Theatre on Monday, Tuesday and New Year's Day. 0' Laid in tne ro- mantic and ice-bound regions of Alaska, it compels admiration and holds the spectator to the last thrill. "The Moon Child" pro- gresses to the 11th episode, and a Triangle Comedy of a Matrimonial Tangle completer a popular pro- gramme. On Thi irsday, Friday and Saturday of next week a Triangle super-production, "The law of the great Nprth West," will be screen- ed, and a Whole host of dramas and comedies, including a Triangle and Pat he's Day to Day Gazette. Only .1 more nights for "Seven Days Leave," so get permission at the Box Office to see it. x

NATIONAL WAR BONDS. Aberdarete contribution for week I ending December 7th, was £ 8,450; week ending December 14th, £ 3,725.

CARMEL, ABERDARE. Rolls of Honour Unveiled. The Ilev. F. C. Tucker occupied the pulpit of Carmel English Bap- tist Church on Sunday. At tlie evening service his text was Phil. 1, 27, Let your conversation (or fitizenship) be worthy of the gos- pel of Christ." Let our citizen- ship, he asked, be worthy in its social significance. "\V (\ found a testimony to the social value of .>esu:s and the gospel in the lives of the heroes and heroines of the recent war. Further, let our citi- zenship be worthy in its religious significance. At the close of the meeting a Roll of Honour service was held. The liev. F. C. Tucker, who hns I been for three years a chaplain to the Forces at Monmonth, presid- ed. He desired to pay a tribute to the' brave lads who had gone out to fight for the suppression of tyranny, lie was glad to see pres- ent Sapper Lippitt. from Aher- ,ttii.in, who was with him at Mon- mouth. and several others who had served their King and country. Mr. Charles Kenshole, High Constable, said that the Premier !iad once remarked that ours was a sane nation..This had been "haracteristic of Britain ÍnnlJ the stages of the war and would doubt- less characterise our conduct in the Peace Conference. lit, coli- gratulated Carmel people on their decision to honour their noble war- riors. It tll(- duty of every olace of worship to act similarly, He hoped that the nfimes of those men would be inscrihed in the most durable manner. What a joy it would be for the men when they came home to realise that their service had been appro* eiatcd! Besides, it was well that others in time to come should learn of the gallant part played bv the men of Carmel during the ire at war. The ceremony of un- veiling was performed at an oppor- i tmw tinje—on the eye of Christ- mis, the season of peace and goodwill. No less than 75 men had gone to the war from that -hurch, of whom six had made the supreme sacrifice. Carmel was to he complimented on its splendid contribution to our fighting forces. Mr. Kenshole thereupon unveil- ed the Roll of Honour. Mr. Ben Williams now sang "To arms" and "Sound an alarm." Afterwards Mrs. Kenshole, the Lady High Const-aide, unveiled the In Memoriam Holl of Honour bearing the names of those who had given their lives for their country. She remarked that this was a sadder ceremony than the other. She wished to offer her sympathy to the bereaved relatives, who had the satisfaction of knowing that their dear ones had given their lives for a noble (cause. Mrs. Kenshole thereupon read the names on the memorial which were as follows:— Lieut. Frank G. Notton, killed in France Aug. 27, 1917. Lanco Corpl. Arthur King, died in Indin Julv 28, 1016. Private D. J. Price, killed in Dar- danelles. Aug. 2,3, 1915. Private C. B. Prosser, killed in France Nov. 8, 1917. Air Mechanic W. H. Roberts, killed in France Dec. 3, 1917. Private J. hor Rogers, killtd in France Aug. 19, 1916. Private Arthur Hurt, died in France October, 1918. Mrs. Kenshole stated that Mr," Prosser, the mother of Private Prosser, had lost two sons in the war. Suitable hymns were sung, the organist being Prof. Tom Jones, I A A.R.C.O.. who also played the "Dead March" from ¡ "Sanl" in memory of the honour-d dead.

PARK CINEMA, CADLYS. Next Week: "The Naylahka." "Aladdin!" oh, what wonderful memories of kiddicdom the word re- vives, and thrills and thralls of the I rescue, loss and recovery of foe Limp. Mr. Mogford's seasonable engagement of this great Fox film by the Fox Famous Kiddies will fill the Park to overflowing to-day (Thursday), Friday and Saturday. A happy hour amongst the happy houris of Eastern splendour, will bo well repaid. There is also in addi- tion to many other attractions, a great 5 act, drama. "New York Luck," with Wm. Russell in the first character, and the 2nd episode of "The House of Hate." On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Mr. Mogford is producing a Pathe cinedrama, entitled, "The Naulah- ka," in () acts. It is based on Rud- yard Kipling's story of the. Harm) name, and features Antonio Mor- eno, the celebrated Italian actor. Another Fox picture will also be howu, viz., The Babes in the Wood." It is a charming story of extraordinary merit, and the porto- graphy displayed is a real revela- tion. We all know the story of "The Babes in the Wood," but in this version there is an inner kernel, something delightful for the specta- tors to probe for. Episode 2 of the popular serial "The Enemy Within" is also on the programme.

ABERDARE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY. Special Meeting of Members. A Political Problem. On Friday evening last a special meeting of members of the Aberdare Co-operative Society, Ltd., was held at the Market Hall. The agenda was as follows:— 1. To protest against the decision of the representatives of the Aber- dare Co-operative Society in recom- mending members to support Mr. .Nicholas at tfye General Election, and to call for all the minutes of any meeting relating to the same. 2. To protest against the actionlof the Management Committee in al- lowing the funds, premises and em- ployees to lie used in assisting the propaganda work of the I.L.P. and to pass a resolution that the funds of the Society should not be used for Political purposes. 3. To rescind the resolution which authorised the participation of the Society in Political Contests. Mr. John Davies, President of the Society, occupied the chair, sup- ported by members of the Manage- ment Committee. Mr. Aneurin Davies, Secretary of the Society, read the notice conven- ing the meeting, after which Mr. T. Hale, Abernant, was called upon to move the first resolution. Mr. Hale said that a large number of members resented the action of the Aberdare Society in recommending members to. support Mr. T. E. Nicholas at the Parliamentary Elec- tion, hence the convening of the meeting. Members of Co-operative Societies were composed of Liberals, Conservatives and Socialists, and it was not ri ',lit to introduce politics into the movement, as it would only cause disruption and endless quar- rels. Mr. T. Morgan, Abernant, second- ed the resolution and said that members should be free to vote for the candidate they favoured. At this juncture tHe Cnairman said that he wished to remove sever- al misapprehensions and deny var- ious rumours which had been circu- lated regarding the Society. The Board of Management had not de- cided to support Mr. Nicholas, but this had been done by the Co-oper- ative Council, which composed all the Societies in the valley. This Co-operative Council had been de- cided upon by the members them- selves at a general meeting of mem- bers held on April 17th, 1918, and therefore the Council that decided to support Mr. Nicholas was their own creation, and the members had no right to condemn the Manage- ment Committee. He further stat- ed that the Management Committee had not contributed one penny to- wards the election expenses of Mr. Nicholas, and had no intention of doing so. The Co-operative Coun- cil had submitted questions to the two candidates, which they deemed of vital interest to the Co-operative Movement, and if members dis- agreed with the Council in their re- commendation they should not blame the Management Committee, but the Council who came to that decision. Mr. Edward Davies said that he was not a member of the Council, but lie agreed with their recom- mendation on the grounds that Mr C. B. Stanton was an opponent of the Co-operative Movement. Mr. Stanton was one of the vice-presi- dents of the One Man Business Association, and he read a letter from this Association attacking Co- operative Societies and asking their members to do their best to remove the menace of Co-operative trading. How could Mr. Stanton support Voluntary Co-operation and at the 4v same time act as Vice-President of an Anti Co-operative organization:- He thought the Council were fully justified in their recommendation, and unless members protected their interests they would be called upon to pay Income Tax on their sur- pluses, for this was the aim of private traders in order to cripple the movement. Mr. B. L. Berry, Aberdare, said that the Co-operative Stores was a trading organization, and no politics or religion should be introduced. If this were done it would only mean chaos and bickering, and for this reason he supported the first resolu- tion. He also attacked the Coun- cil, and said that the answers to the questions submitted to the candi- dates had not been given careful consideration or they would not have recommended as they did. Messrs. T. Davies and J. H. fli-iiton also spoke defending the Council. At this stage the Chairman inter- vened and appealed to the members present to restrain their feelings and remember that they were co- operators and should have the in- terests of the Society at heart. Be- fore putting the resolution to the meeting he would, if the meeting agreed to this course, move the 3rd resolution, which meant rescinding the resolution passed in April, 1918, authorizing the participation of the Society in political contests. This i was his personal view, as he was of opinion that only discord would be the result if political questions were introduced to the Society. He thereupon moved the 3rd resolution. Mr. R. L. Berry said he was pre- pared to second the 3rd resolution.

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When put to the meeting tins \18 carried unanimously. The passing of this resolution seemed to satisfy everyone, and the meeting was then declared closed. The meeting had,aroused consider- able interest. It is estimated that there were over 1,000 members at the Society present.

"Don't court trouble." iNo; court a girl and the rest will take care of itself."

GENERAL WORKERS' UNION. At a meeting of the local branch of thu General Workers' Union held o* Saturday at the King'* Head. Aber- aman, the Secretary, Mr. R. M. Evans, gave the report of an inter- \lew tbe British Coal Owners Association in London on Thursday last,- respecting the 8 hour day ques- tion. It was eventually agreed t. commence an 8J hour working day tne first week in January, and that a iurtlier meeting be held to consider the question of an 8 hour working day.