The Aberdare Leader

ABERDARE TRADES' COUNCIL. The monthly meeting was held on Thursday evening under the presidency of Councillor William Lawrence. There were also present Messrs. Ted Davies (assistant secretary), and J. 1-1. Bruton (treasurer). WAITING AN INVITATION. Arising out of the mimites a delegate inquired whether the conference be- tween the Labour Councillors and the municipal employees regarding the ap- plication of the 6s. to those employees not included in the Stoker award had yet taken place. The Chairman replied that the Coun- cillors were awaiting an invitation from the men. As yet that had not come to hand. THE ALLIES AND RUSSIA. Mr. Illtyd Hopkins, writing on behalf 01 the executive of the local Miners' Federation, stated that the Council's buggestion to hold a demonstration of pretest against the Allied intervention in liussia had been referred to the Pro- paganda Committee. The latter- body, having* regard to the decision of the .Market Hall Committee not to let the Market Hall ,in future for meetings, had relegated the question to the Executive Council at Cardiff with the suggestion that there should be a stop day in the co a lfteld. A delegate inquired whether it was not possible for the Trades Cpuncil to hold a protest meeting of its own. Chairman: That is a matter you can decide now. Taking into consideration the letter from the Propaganda Commit- tee, and they really reflect to a great extent the opinion of the miners, I do not think it is wise at this juncture to hold a meeting. There is no question as to principle. We are all agreed upon that. The action taken by the Propaganda Committee was approved. f A FORTHCOMING MEETING. The Assistant Secretary announced that the meeting at which an Indian lecturer would be the speaker would be held at Aberaman. Mr. James Jones asked whether it was not possible to obtain a more central spot. Mr. Norman: It is the only place where you can hope to draw a crowd. That is why the Executive decided to select Aberamall. Mr. Jones: The Aberaman folt are more advanced than we in Cwmdare are. If you want to awaken interest in the matters which this lecturer will, talk about, it would be better if you held the meeting in a more central place. Chairman: When meetings are held; sit the Memorial Hall you generally find that only about a dozen people attend. We thought that in this particular case that would not be good enough. The Executive's action was confirmed. HOUSING ASSOCIATION. The Welsh Housing and Development Association wrote asking the Council to continue its membership. Mr. Bruton mentioned that Mr. Stone- lake was one of the Executive members It was decided to renew affiliation. WAR PENSIONS' COMMITTEE. There were ten nominations for a seat on the local War Pensions' Committee. Mr. Ben Brace and Mr. J. Lewis .T one,; (Llety Shenkin) appeared in the final, and tlw former was ultimately elected by 15 votes to 10. GUARDIANS' BY-ELECTION. The following names were submitted for the vacant seat in the Blaengwawr Ward on the Merthyr Board of Guard- ians. caused through the death of Mr. Meth Davies:—Messrs. Evan Davie-, Cwmbach, W. R. J.Ones, Aberanlan, and T. Job Davies, Fforchaman. Mr. Bowden (Bakers' Union) inquired whether any of these' persons lived in the ward.. The Chairman: That question does not arise. He added that before the final selection was made the names would have to be submitted to the lodges. „ Mr. Ted Davies: Well the earlier the better, because we do not know when the election will be. A. Delegate: The opposition are at work already. Mr. Wilson, Aberaman: Cannot we decide to-night? Chairman: No. I refuse that sugges- tion absolutely. It would be most unde- mocratic to decide to-night. Mr. Bruton mentioned that the seat had been declared vacant. It was ultimately resolved to 'refer the names to the lodges and to hold a special meeting for the purpose of mak- ing the final selection. ABSENT COUNCILLORS. Mr. W. T. James, on behalf of the Bwllfa Lodge, asked the Labour Coun- cillors to explain why they had not at- tended the hooter protest meeting. Mr. Illtyd Hopkins: It was impossible for me to be present. The Chairman said that the only in- vitations sent out were to those Coun- cillors who had voted in favour of stop- ping the hooter. He had voted for its continuance. He thought it would be far wiser to let the particular meeting be a rank and file one and allow the Councillors to whom lie had referred, complete freedom to express themselves. Mr. James: Personally I think the Labour Councillors took the right course I said so at the lodge meeting, but the majority thought differently. ANTI-DANCING MINISTERS DENOUNCED. Mrs. Rose Davies said she would like to hear what the feeling of the rank and tile was in reference to the Play Cen- tres. These centres had proved such a huge success in the first year that the Education Committee had decided to open eight more this year. The com- mittee felt there was a need for them. On the previous evening a deputation of ministers from Trecynon had attended before the committee and had stated that these centres were objectionable to religious parents and that some of the things included in the programme such as dancing and organised games, tended to have a bad effect on the morals of the children. The ministers in question wanted discipline in the centres and they wanted the committee to abolish altogether sneh games as draughts, etc. (Laughter). She wanted it brought home to the parents that what the Commit- tee were doing for the children was for the latter's ultimate good. The Chairman said he was glad that Mrs. Davies had introduced this matter. Mr. John Thomas, Blaengwawr, said his experience was that these centres were being highly appreciated by the parents. Ír. Bowden said that some of the peo- ple referred to by Mrs. Davies had evi- dently forgotten that they had been children themseh es. It was only right that children should be afforded an op- portunity of expressing their energy and feelings. When he heard that these centres had been established he was de- lighted. It was surprising with the lack of playing fields in the past that there had not been a very large number of strept accidenii. In these centres there was discipline and relaxation. The Chairman said the members of the deputation were not all of one mind. fr puzzled him to think that a body of men who were looked upon to-day as re- ligions leaders should take a point of view like this in antagonism to the play centre movement. How could children express themselves except through play and -music. Apparently these people had never lived their childhood. Chil- dren could not be expected to-day to ex- pl'e themselves within the four walls of a house. The deputation had stated that they Were not opposed to dancing or ;?ames. They were only afraid that it would lead the children to something worse. He foiled to grasp that fact at all. Mrs. Davies said the children were given complete freedom of action in the selection of games. If a girl preferred knitting to a game she was allowed to do that. The Superintendent would welcome visits from parents who could then satisfy themselves that everything was carried out in proper order. Mr. W. T. James said he was a Non- conformist. but not a bigoted one. Sev- eral parents had expressed their grati- tude to the Education Committee for establishing these centres. It was *a consolation for parents to know where their children were in the evenings. He was sure the members of the deputation aid not understand child life, otherwise they would not have been so narrow- minded. The Secretary mentioned that a depu- tation of ministers from the town had attended one of the centres and had ex- pressed themselves satisfied with the way things were carried out. Mr. James Tones said he attributed the best of motives to the deputation. The Secretary, speaking from his ex- perience as a school teacher, said that the introduction of organised games into the schools had been one of the best things for the children. As a result children were beginning to learn to con- trol themselves. The play centre was a little republic outside the school. The Chairman, referring to the re- mark made by Mr. Joves, said he did not doubt, the sincerity of the deputa- tion. What he disagreed with was their wisdom and point of view.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. BY SPECTATOR. South Wales Senior Cup. On Saturday last the Aberdare Ama- teurs were faced with a stiff proposi- tion. viz., the attempted- overcoming of Cardiff Albions, a powerful Amateur eleven. Needless to say the local boys were anything but daunted with the task set them, and one and all were in an optimistic frame of mind as to the result. Had luck not absolutely de- serted them their predictions would have proved true, and when the final whistle blew the visitors were more than pleased with the score sheet read- ing two each. < The Darians were indeed unfortunate in not winning by at least a couple of goals. The Albions were a faster lot than their opponents, and this more than anything else gave them their two goals. Their backs knew the kind of game to suit their forwards, and by huge kicking up the field the speedy front line were often dangerous. On one occasion the homesters kept up a continued bombardment, and it seemed a miracle that they were unable to pierce the defence. A big kick from- the goalmouth to the half way line and in less time than it takes to write it, Cardiff scored a pretty go-LI., This was rather exasperating to the home lot, who attacked in determined fash- ion, and Pinkie after good work level- led up matters. Cardiff got ahead again before half time in similar fash- ion to the scoring of their first goal. Their two goals emphasized the value of spel-d in a forward line. The second half was more in favour of Aberdare, but they were only able to score on one occasion, from a free kick well out, Dai James dropping the ball just under the bar. Try as they would they could not successfully drive home their attacks and the game end- ed as stated. The game was well worth witnessing. And from start to finish was full of ex- citing Iilkldentti. inlaii for man the Cardiffians were yards faster than the homesters, but in this respect only were they superior. The locals were full of pluck and stuck well to their heavier opponents, and the famous Al- bions will admit that they are lucky to be still in the competition. The man who took the eye most prominenty was Nick James at full back. His kicking was beautifully clean and his tackling everything that could be desired. His partner, Billingham, does not give one a feeling of confidence. With one ex- ception the middle line did well. Rich- ards. the right half, has no idea of how to feed his forwards, but seems to think his duty well done the higher he kicks the ball. If he 1 can learn to steady himself, however he should prove a useful lad as he is a good spoiler. Gibbon at centre half con- tinues to deserve what I said of him after his first game. He is of the cool, calculating order of player, and the Amateurs are fortunate in his posses- sion. But for pluck and audacity little Dai James is "It." How he managed to beat a man nearly a foot taller than himself by his headwork will require some explaining. And he knows where the goal is too. The forwards worked hard enough, but they lacked method. What is required amongst them is a good old timer to steady them when within shooting range. They get with- in striking distance often enough, but in their anxiety to score they lose no end of goals by banging their hardest with the result that more often than not the ball sails merrily high over the liar. One word more. Arthur Jones is not and never has been an extreme winger. His good qualities are' wasted on the wing. Probably the committee are by lioNN. awave of this fact. "56- The replay will take place at Cardiff on a date to "be fixed by the South Wales and Mon. Association. -X- The Athletic of Aberaman visited the •Cardiff Corinthians on Saturday, but sad1 to relate were a well beaten eleven, the Corries overcoming them by 3 goals to nil. Thus endeth their aspirations fur South Wales S- Mon. Cup honours. The Corinthians will nuw have to meet the winners of the Ahenlnre-Car- i diff Albions contest. Should the Dar- ians pull it off the next round will be played at the Ynys Meadow. What a great game and what a gate would have resulted had both local teams got through this round successfully Guy, the Aberaman sharpshooter, has been appointed player-manager of the Athletic. Let us hope this ar- I I rangement will prove, the turning point in the fortunes of the Aberaman Park brigade. According to the fixture list, Ion Pentre, who conquered Mid-Rhondda last Saturday, will be on view at Aber- aman Park this week-end in a Welsh League match. A win for the home lot is hardly expected, but one nevef knows what may happen when eleven determined men are all out to do or I die. Dan Isaac, the outside right of Hir- wain. made no mistake when given that one opportunity to score in the Hir- wa Iii-Treharris Junior Cup Tie on Thursday last. His powerful drive was the means of sending his team into the next round of the Cup Competi- tion. Farley, the one-armed left back of Hirwain, was in great form. He sel- dom misses the ball, and bis kicking is always of a good length. I d _u Does anyone know John Willie? Tre- harris knows him after their game at Hirwain. He is the "great little" man who stands between the sticks and defies all comers to put a ball past him. For verii.catioii please apply to Mr. Barlow. Address: Treharris.

ABEKCWMBOI CINEMA. NEXT WEEK: "MAGDA." "Magda," in which Clara Kimball Young appews, took London by storm when it was first shown. Londoners know a good thing when they see it, and anything of indifferent merit is at once turned aside. So local Cinema-goers will know what to expect next week, when Mr Freedman will screen this great drama. It is full of pathos, for the story tells of a girl who left home to become a great singer. Freed from home restraints she falls a victim to the world's tempta- tion. This picture will be skown on Monday and Tuesday only. Also Eddie I Polo ifi "The Circus King," and Travel, Comedy, and Pathe Gazette. On Thurs- day and Saturday Mr. Freedman has secured at enormous expense, "Annabel's Romance," a coloured film. Matinee on Saturday as usual.

COUNTY OF GLAMORGAN. TOWN AND DISTRICT OF ABERDARE. Tag Marquis of Bute's Aberdare Estate I DATES OF AUCTION. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY. December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th, '19 At the BOOT HOTEL, ABERDARE, Commencing each day at Two o'clock punctually. Messrs. STEPHENSON & ALEX. ANDER (F.A.I.) are instructed by The Most Hon. The Marquis of Bute, to SELL by AUCTION as above, THE ABERDARE ESTATE, Comprising— Freehold Ground Rents, Freehold Accommodation Larus, Farms, Residences, Gardens and Premises. The Properities to be offered for sale are wholly situate in and around the town of Aberdare, and comprise the great majority of the Business Pre- mises in the chief thoroughfares of the town. Many are leased for terms of years, a large proportion of these Leases having only short terms to run, some of them expiring in February, 1922. Vacant possession' therefore of those lotscan be obtained within a short period of the date of the Auction, and to persons requiring Business Pre- mises in a large and important indus- trial centre, the opportunity now offer- ed is probably unique in South Wales, The Properties, which are held upon Leases expiring at an early date, are all included in the First and Second Days' Sale, Monday, Dec. 1st, and Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, Lots 1 to 86, and Lots 87 to 195. The other portions of the Estate con- sist of Freehold Ground Rents secured upon Shops. J)welling-houses and Pre- mises, and certain Freehold Dwelling- houses and Premises situate in Aber- dare and District, and included in the 3rd, 4th and 5th days' sales, Wednes- day, Dec. 3rd; Thursday, Dec. 4th, and Friday, December the 5th. The Farms, Accommodation Lands and Residences, known as 'Plasdraw,' 'Abernant House and Park,' 'JNeuadd- y-Wenallt,' etc., will be offered at a later date, due notice of which will be Sn ORDER OF SALE. First Day's Sale.—Lots 1 to 86: V c toria Square,' Bute Street, Wind Street, Cardiff Street, No. 1 Merchant Street, No. 1 Cross Street, Corner of Cardiff Street and Duke Street, Corne;- of Cardiff Street and Bute Street. Second Day's Sale.—Lots 87 to 195: Commercial Street, Market Street, Station Street, Duke Street, Merchant Street, Nos. 1 to 6 Bute Street. Blite Terrace, Dumfries Street, Cross Street, Nos. 2 to 19 Albert Street, Nith Street, Bond Place, Wind Street, and High Street. Third Day's Sale.—Lots 186 to 405: Monk Street, Trevor Street, Herbert Monk Street, Trevor Street, Herbert Street, Tanybryn Street, Stuart Street and Glanant Street. Fourth Day's Sale. Lots 406 to 568: Highland Place, 'Abernant Road, Alexandra Terrace, College Street, Trap Road, Trap Row, Cwmbach Road, Cefn Place. Abernant Row, Abernant Place, Gordon Vilias, Plasdraw Road, and Place, Well Place. Incline, Canal Cottages, Timothy Row and Scales Row. Fifth Day's Sale.—Lots 569 to 842: Tydraw Place, VVenallt Road, Park View Terrace. Fothergill Street, Forge Place, Hurst Grove, Richmond Ter- race, Abernant Road, Long Row, Arch Row, Windsor Terrace. Agents, En- gineers, Foreman's, Colliers, and Moss Rows, Blaenant Cottages, Cemetery Road. "Jestyn Street, Llewellyn Street and Main Street. The whole of the lots offered are Freehold, and where leased the rever- sion to the freehold is included in the Sale. Details of the various lots are fully set out.in the Particulars of Sale, copies of which, together with plans and Conditions of Sale may be obtain- ed upon application to Messrs. YV. L. Harris and Chambers, Bute Estate Office, Castle Street, Cardiff, or to the Auctioneers. 5 High Street, Cardiff. The Auctioneers, would feel obliged, if intending purchasers, when apply- ing for particulars, would kindly state for which day's sale they require them.

Aberdare Property Owners' Association The monthly meeting of the above was held at the Labour Exchange on Wed- nesday evening, Mr. Morgan Parr pre- siding, supported by the Treasurer, Mr. Morgan W. David, and Mr. D. J. Wil- liams, secretary. The report of the de- putation which waited upon the Council auditor respecting the excess rates, was presented and adopted. An invitation from the Chamber of Trade to co-oper- ate on the rating question was accepted. ,I

Great Sale of | WINTER BEDDING 1 BE PREPARED. This Winter will be a SeverelOne. j f ■ 'I 75% of Goods made are for export. We are bound f to feel the pinch. Take advantage of this Offer. j *i 300 Silver Grey Blankets, 4/6 each, worth 10/6. <• 120 oniy Do., 8/6 each. f 115 PLi: r Heavy White Blankets, 16/11 pair.. j 90 Do. Do. Special, 21/6 pair, worth double. 250 Pair Sheets, full, size, 12/11 pair. 90 Do. Very Large, 16/11 pair. 20 Pair White Twill Sheets, 70 by,go, Slightly" Soiled, 14/11 ) pair. r 65 Counterpanes, full size, colours, White, Blue, Sky, Red, 9/11. 36 Counterpanes, Extra Large, Fringed, 13/11. | About 200 Army Blankets from 5/6 each. j Also a large stock of Carpet Quilts, Warder Quilts, etc., to be j, cleared below cost. r j, ■! ORDERS BY POST DISPATCHED SAME DAY AS RECEIVED, j 1 ———— 1 NOTE ADDRESSES{ X. BRITZ, 42 Lewis Street, Aberaman, (Next to P.O.), 15 Cardiff Road, Aberaman, (Opposite Full Moon). i ,M. "f" Why You should Order Your Trees now, j, -0- i Iff Because during the war and consequent absence of Expert labour only a i small quantity of Budding, Grafting, or propagating was done, with the f result that stocks to-day are abnormally low and nothing like sufficient to 1 meet the demand. f However, we are pleased to say that though the quantity is smaller than usual, the quality has never been better. We offer so long as unsold the following in choicest named sorts:— Apples, Pears, Plums, Damsons, Cherries, Standards 5/6 each; Bushes and Pyramids, 4/ 5/ and 6, each. Trained Trees for Walls, etc., 6/ 7/6 and 10s each.—Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Cherries, Trained Trees 7/6 and 10/6 each.—Gooseberries, 1/- to 1/6 each; 10/- to 15/- doz. — Black Cur- rants, grand stuff, 1/3 each; 12/- doz.; also at 9d. and 1/- each.—Rasp« berry Canes, 3/- and 4/- per doz.—Loganberries, 2/. and 2/6 each. Local Agents-Mr. Smith, 3 Cwawr Street, Aberaman. HOPWOODS,' Growers, CHELTENHAM. N.B.—Our representative will attend Aberdare Show and will be happy to meet or call upon intending purchasers. —————————————————————————————————————————————————— i mmwaaaMia— wmr&cgvaHB —anaef-tv. f Are Babies a Luxury?* THIS is a question a newspaper corres- pondent asks and then proceeds to answer in the affirmative. He savs a baby's first outfit to-day costs what would have been a substantial dress allowance far its mother a few years since. A pram. eeata as much aa a good bicycle. Bat supposing it does cost more your baby is lmwo and you want tbe little one to fiow up atroag and beaithy. 11 you can't lead him yoursali you will get fresh cow's milk ef course. Like everything else that's geaa up also* How can you make it into the very finest food for building up baby ? The answer is Use Milk with Moseleys Food. Moseleys Food trebles the feed value of aailk for babies. Every doctor wit m !el yo'i that cow's milk by itself is tnuc i loo lor any child under two years loo lor any child under two years 0: a >e. but merely Setting it down wit i water won t (lo. it requires the addition 1 of \Joselevs FoOd as well as water, Then the rool acts on the cneese-like curd ot the milk ana breaks it up into fine parti- cles of nourishment which together with 1 the strengthening properties of Moseleys j- 0011 provide the body building materials babv needs 1 Use Moseleys Food and you get better food tor baby at iess cost. The feeding schedule tor babies under 12 months old whicn is enclosed in every tin shows that an 'average child can be well led with milk anci Moseleys i'ood trom birth to its first birthday on less tlpm an average of 1 i pints ot milk per nay. Humanises Cow's Milk for Baby. Sold by all good Chemists in 9d., 1 4, and 5 Tins. A handsomely printed, illustrated Baby rou; entitled, VIoseir s Viother s Help, containin valuable hints lor Mothers, descriptions ,'J i-aby Ai:n-en s. see, nost "ree to address. Send post card to Nurae '<188, Mo-se^sv P c-i.i-u/iw I 4 -w.n, .ç;e.I 1 .¡. t Touring Cars, Tradesmen's Vans, and Lorries in following makes Ford, Overland, Austin, Standard, Star, Daimler. Daimler & A.E.C. Buses, Charabancs, &c. Orders are now being booked for these Vehicles. A. J. SHEEN, Motor Depot, Aberdare. y V OH!! EVENING CLASSES. SHORTHAND (Elementary and Speed), TYPEWRIT- ING (Toach System), BOOK-KEEPING, COMMERCIAL ENGLISH, &c. Apply for Prospectus to Mrs. STANLEY GREGORY, HAMILTON HOUSE, Hamilton St., Mountain Asb.