The Aberdare Leader

Councillor T. Lewis. NEW CHAIRMAN OF ABERDARE DISTRICT COUNCIL. Councillor Thos. Lewis, the new Chair- man of the Aberdare District Council, B first elected about 10 years ago. With a single break of one year he has repre- sented the Gadlys Ward during the whole of that period. In his first election he heat Mr. J. H. James, auctioneer. by a '\Per;y narrow majority. Seven years ago his opponent was Mr. A. S. Pleace, who ?^^up a seat on the County Council to COUNCILLOR T. LEWIS. J COntest the District Council. Mr. Lewis ^cceeded in retaining his hold on the tried*' -Four years ago Mr. James again yates conclusions and succeeded by a few ilia- testing the seat from the retir- Leu'i Uirili,er' ^ut 12 months later Mr. daW ^ead<?d the poll when the candi- Avere Rev. J. Morgan Jones, M.A., Thi, ;-T yssul Davies, and Mr. Lewis, pojj year again Mr. Lewis headed the his f^/or defeat four years ago, and ced retirement for one year, Mr. three Would have been made chairman se^i0r?ears ago, according to the rule of 111 ly pre0^ew chairman has been consistent- ly s+. °?jessive all along. Nine years ago 0c* up for the adoption of the Hous- ing of the Working Classes Act, Part III., < but failed to get a seconder. He then ] made a statement in the nature of a threat that the time would come when « his motion would not only be seconded < but carried. The motion was seconded two years later after Mr. Berry had been elected in the place of the" late Mr. J Hodges, but it received no further sup- < port. The Housing Act became a hardy annual until about two years ago, when I it was, carried by a majority of the < Council. I Last year Mr. Lewis broke his connec- j tion with the Trades and Labour Council t and the I.L.P. owing to differences on var- icus questions, notably the Medical Offi- ccr Permanency and the Dismissal of the Sexton. He has since joined the Young r Liberals League movement, and fought under their banner at the last election, Mr. Lewis is a, conscientious worker, and takes considerable interest in all pub- lie matters. He has been a member of the Hirwain Joint Schools Committee for six years, an overseer for three years, and'governor of the Aberdare County School for two years. He unsuccessfully contested the Pen- deryn Division for the Breconshire Coun- ty 'Council last March, Major Powell being elected. 11 Mr. Lewis is a deacon of Ebenezer Cong. Church, Trecynon. He is also a Sunday School teacher, and has filled the office of superintendent. He is a mem- ber of the chapel orchestra, and has served the cause faithfully in several other capacities.

Our New Representatives GUARDIAN WILLIAM THOMAS, CWMAMAN. Mr. William Thomas, who succeeds Mr Thomas Hedge as a representative of Ward V. (Aberdare) on the Merthyr Board of Guardians, was born at Tre- cynon, but removed with his parents to Aberaman when a few years old. He lived there for over 30 years, and removed to Cwmaman 15 years ago. When 10 years of age he commenced working "underground in order to support his widowed mother, his father having met ¡ with a fatal accident while our subject was but 5 years of age. He continued to labour underground for 28 years, and was for a few years a fireman at two local collieries. Finding fhat occupation un- j congenial he gave it up, and returned to the collier's stall. Eight years ago he < was elected to his present position of checkweigher at Cwmaman Colliery. Mr. Thoiras has taken great interest in Labour and industrial matters generally. He is a member of the local branch of ] the I.L.P. He is one of the trustees of the Federation Lodge (Cwmaman Col- liery) and Compensation Secretary. For several years he has been a meriiber of the Cwmaman Institute Committee, and has taken a keen and prominent, part in local literary and debating societies. He received his rudimentary education at Saron Vestry, Aberaman, and afterwards at the Aberaman British Schools, whither A the pupils were transferred. When a young man he attended various evening classes. He is an intelligent type of workman, much of the knowledge which i he has stored having been acquired ( through self-instruction. Mr. Thomas is a member of Moriah Aman Congrega- tional Church. <

Grand Benefit at the f Empire. £ On Friday night both ''houses' of the New Empire, Aberdare, were given by c the management in aid of the Aberdare c Fire Brigade. The Fire Brigade prize- t drawing also took place, when members c>f the audience were asked to do the drawing. Capt. J. Davies, of the Fire "■ Brigade, explained that the object of the s drawing was to procure funds for the Bri- 8 -ade, inasmuch as they had no source of revenue. They received nothing from the District Council. Other Brigade Officers present were Lieutenants James ] Ula Williams. Appended are the prize- x winners: —1st prizes: 2119, David Mor- -< gan, Cwmbach; 9824, W. H. Jones, Hir- wain; 22,543, A. Lloyd, Trecynon; 19,463, Noot, Aberdare; 335, Wm. C'appel, Cwm- £ iare. 2nd prizes: 24,202, A. Jones Rhym- f aev; 19,529, T. Powell, Aberaman 4,840, —• Aberdare; 13,533, H. Lewis, Cymdare. 3rd prizes: 14,875, A. Jones, Aberdare; 3,024, E. Davies, Llwydcoecl; 14,094, f —, Aberdare; 36,100, Norris Hands- worth, Birmingham; 22,063, Simmons, Mountain Ash; 15,446, Sutherland, Aber- lare; 5,318, L. Davies, Aberdare; 5,003, 8 D. J. Rees, Trecynon; 17,259, M. E. Wil- t iams, Aberdare; 19,765, H. Davies, Aber- r iare; 27,986, A. J. Woodcock, Newport; ?0,720, Smith, Canton; 16,118, J. A. I Howells, Aberaman; 22,020, Beecham, I Pontypridd; 17,526, Perrett, Aberdare; s >.087, L. Price, Robertstown; 2,618, J. s Edwards, Trecynon; 18,009, J. Davies, Aberdare; 23,459, E. Jones, Mardy; L3,394, J. Williams, Cwmbach; 15,938, J. rhomas, Aberdare. Winner in book-sell- ng competition, Mr. A. J. Woodcock. STewport. Mr. Charlie Rees, the well- mown local baritone, gave a song. Capt. Davies thanked the proprietor of the Em- )ire, Mr. Rowe, and the resident manager, vIr. Reid, for their generosity towards the C 3rigade. 5

— I I lbordare District Council j ANNUAL MEETING. J j The annual meeting of the Aberdare c District Council was held on Monday. 1 Fhe following members were present: Vfessrs. E'. Stonelake, Thos. Lewis, M. J. I Harris, L. N. Williams, J.P., D. P. c Davies, J.P., David Davies, Illtyd Hop- J rins, Wm. Rees, H. R. Evans, J. O. I George, E. M. Hann, J.P., D. Jackson 1 rhomas, A. P. Jones, Wm. Thomas, W. 1 Harper, R. Llewelyn, J.P., and T. Walter £ Williams, and T. Bowen, with Col. T. T Phillips (clerk), Mr. H. Beddoe (deputy clerk), Mr. Owen Williams (surveyor), Dr. M. J. Rees (medical officer), and Mr. } A. Watkins (Burial Board clerk). Mr Stonelake was appointed chairman pro. tern. 1 Mr. T. Walter Williams proposed, and Mr. R. Llewelyn seconded, that Mr. T. Lewis be chairman for the ensuing year. This was carried unanimously. Mr. Lewis then took the chair, and thanked the members for their unanimous vote. Mr. L. N. Williams proposed that Mr. M. J. Harris be vice-chairman for the en- suing year. Mr. D. P. Davies seconded. Mr. M. J. Harris was doubtful whether he was the next senior member. Mr. T. Walter Williams waived any claim that he might have to become vice- chairman. Mr. D. Davies supported the appoint- ment of Mr. Harris, and the motion was unanimously agreed to. Mr. Harris, in returning thanks, said it was no ambition of his to take first claim. But as it was the unanimous wish of the Council that he should become vice-chairman, he was pleased to under- take the duties and hoped he would dis- charge them to the satisfaction of the Council. Mr. T. Lewis then moved a hearty vote of thanks to the retiring chairman for the able way in which he had steered the Council for the past 12 months. Mr. M. J. Harris seconded. This was put and carried unanimously. Mr. Stonelake, in responding, said he had been pleased to have had the privi- lege of presiding over the meetings for the last year, because during that time he had had a better opportunity of com- ing into close contact with. the work. By getting into closer contact with the functions of the Council, one felt that though a great deal had been done, a great deal more was still left undone. Twelve months ago, when he was appoint- ed chairman, one of the daily papers laid stress upon the fact that a Socialist had been voted to the chair. The inference I from that was that squalls might be ex- I pected. But he was pleased to say now that they had had no squalls at all. He did not attribute that fact to any tact or ability which he possessed, but to the good behaviour of every Councillor. He had not once been called upon to enforce the Standing Orders. Rules were made for the unruly. The past year had been one of great importance in the history of the Council. They had been more than usually active. They had increased by £ 500 the sum alloted towards private street improvements; they had under- taken the erection of a Refuse Destructor, and before next Monday he hoped they would have accepted a tender for the lay- ing down of an electrical plant. Their work in the years to come would be just as important, for they would have to ad- minister these things economically and efficiently. COMMITTEES. All the committees were re-elected, Mr. H. H. Evans taking the place of Mr. Tys- sul Davies, and. Mr. E. Stonelake the place of AI-r, Harris, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Harris being members ex-ofiicio of all committees. In reply to Mr T. Walter Williams, the Clerk said that the Education Committee must consist of all the members of the Council and one woman. Mr. Rees: I understood that Mr. Hann retired from the Education Committee last year. Mr. Hann: I tried, but I found I could not. Mr. Jackson Thomas moved that Mrs. ] Davies be re-elected co-opted member. Mr. W. Rees seconded. Mr. E. Llewelyn said that Mrs. Rich- ards had been out-voted 12 months ago when he was absent. He was very sorry for this because Mrs. Richards had proved herself a very useful member. He pro- posed her name. J Mr. Hann seconded. E The voting was as follows:—For Mrs Davies: Messrs. D. Davies, Illtyd Hop- bns, W. Rees, J. O. George, D. J. I nomas, W. Thomas, W. Harper, E. Stonelake, A P. Jones, and T. Bowen-la. Mrs. Richards: Messrs. M. J. Harris, L. N. Williams, D. P. Davies. H. H: Evans, R. Llewelyn, and E. M. Hann—6. Mr. M. J. Harris then moved, and Mr. L. N. Williams seconded, that Mrs. Davies be unanimously appointed. This was done..

Welsh Caution. The caution of the Welshman is pro- verbial. He never takes anything for granted, but wisely insists on satisfying iimself as to its genuineness. Statements 'rom distant towns may or may not be :orrect, but there is no doubting the vord of one of our own people, an Aber. lare woman, for it can be so easily proven. | Mrs. S. Perkins, who lives at 10, Ox- :ord Street, Aberdare, says: "It was ihrough being out in the wet and getting t cold that my kidney trouble started. [ felt a sharp twinge of pain in the small )f my back, and it grew worse each jay. I would come over giddy, and ,hings seemed to be 'all on the go.' ifter I bad been standing a while my )ack felt as if it would break, I was tlso troubled with splitting headaches- L kind of neuralgic pain. I got so much relief from the first, )ox of Doan's backache kidney pills that k- continued with them. It is five years low since I began using Doan's pills, and I have always kept a box of them in the louse during that time. Whenever I jet a touch of backache, or any other orm of kidney trouble, I take a timely Lose of the pills, and they put me right. hey are a splendid medicine, especially or backache, and I always praise them. Signed) Sarah Perkins. Doan's backache kidney pills are two hillings and ninepence per box, or six )oxes for thirteen shillings and nine- )ence. Of all chemists and stores, or >ost free direct from the Foster- I »IcGlellan Co., 8, Wells street, Oxford 1 treet, London, W. Be sure you get the ame kind of pills as Mrs. Perkins had.

Interesting Wedding. DAVIE S-WilLIA:McS, The marriage took place at Ebenezer chapel, Bangor, on Tuesday last, of Miss lay Williams, a teacher engaged at St. e lary^s Schools, Bangor, and the Rev. R. < lugh Davies, B.A., pastor of Bryn Seion Velsh Congregational Church, Cwmbach. f. .'he bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ohn Williams, Arran 'Villas, Dolgelley, vhile the bridegroom is a native of Har- ech, and 13rior to his acceptance of the lastorate at Cwmbach had a successful areer as a student at Bala-Bangor Col- ege, North Wales. The wedding cere- uony took place at 11 o'clock, in the )resence of a large congregation. The (fficiating minister was the Rev. Ellis rones (Cong.), Bangor, assisted by the xev. Ll. Morgan, Harlech, and Rev. S- 3owen, Beaumaris. The Rev. J. Emrys Morgan, B.A., B.D. (a former fellow- :tudent of the bridegroom) was the best nan. The bridesmaids, each of whom ve-re prettily dressed, were Miss Elsie Williams, sipfer of the bride, and Miss Vf. L. Davies, sister of the bridegroom. \fter the ceremony the party repaired to Bryn Peris, Bangor. Here a sumptuous .vedding feast had been prepared, at .vhich a large number of friends and well- wishers assembled. Hosts of congratula- tions were showered upon the young couple, and congratulatory speeches were delivered by the following: Rev. Ellis ( Jones (Bangoi-), Rev. J. E. Williams Tendref), Rev. LI. Morgan (Harlech), Mr W. E. Daniels (Bala-Bangor College), t and the Rev.. W. Owen (missionary). u IJong life and happiness were wished the young couple by numerous friends in other circles. Later III the day the happy couple left for Chester, where the honey- moon is being spent.

LI. L-" Accident at Bwllfall On Thursday, inrliile following his em- ployment as collier in the 6ft. seam of Bwllfa Colliery, Rees Edwards, residing at Meirion-street, Trecynon, strained his back by lifting a lump of coal. He was taken home in the ambulance van.

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Quiet Wedding at Aberdare. On Sunday morning last a marriage was solemnised at St. John's Parish Church, Aberdare, by the Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A. The parties were Mr. A. H. Reid, resident manager of the New Em- pire, Aberdare, and Miss Violet Lerimy of Liverpool. Mr Bertie Richards, actin" manager of the New Theatre, acted as best man. Mr. George F., Upton gave the biide away. The event was of a quiet nature, no relatives being present owin°- to the distance of the bride and bride- groom's respective homes. Amongst those present at the ceremony were Messrs. W. Carroll, musical director of the Empire," M^niford, John Mac Cormack, James mac Cormack, Rees Williams, and several other friends of the bridegroom and also members of the Empire staff. After the wedding several invited guests assembled at a reception held at Rock House-,v tiere the wedded pair will take up their abode —and extended their congratulations and well wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Reid. We unite with their many friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Reid a pleasant, and pros" perous future.

I'IW -I'I'IIIW" a_ Eisteddfod for Aberaman. A meeting was held in Aberaman on Friday evening last for the purpose of establishing an annual eisteddfod in the place. The conveners, on behalf of the Public Hall Committee were Messrs. T. lob Davies and Benj. Stephens, and there ivas an attendance of 46. Councillor Tom Bowen occupied the chair, and delivered m address advocating the claims of the eisteddfod as a means of general culture. Mr. W. Price, the secretary of the [nstitute, remarked that a day had been jet apart in the lease for the purpose of providing an eisteddfod for the people It was eventually decided to hold an Eis- teddfod at the Public Hall on Monday, October 10th. Mr. Daniel Thomas, Bel- mont-terrace, was appointed chairman. I Messrs. Handel Harries and Jonah Rees secretaries, and Mr. Harry Powell, Lon- I don House, treasurer. The vice-chair- man will be Mr. T. Job Davies. The fol- lowing were elected on the various com- mittees — Musical Committee: Messrs W. A. Beynon. Roger Williams, Gwilvm Phillips, Charles Thomas, Tom Williams, George Moses, Wm. Richards, Sydney Stephens, H. A. Howells, Howell Thomas, Tom Parry, W. J. Williams. Literary committee: Messrs. D. Davies (Gwyn- wawr), D. Davies, Margaret-street; Matt Lewis, David Griffiths (Dewi Aeron), Wm. Collier, W. J. Phillips, J. J. Davies, Abel Jones, W. J. Nicholas, Finance Com- mittee: Messrs. W. W. Price, D. J. Phil- lips, H. A. Howells, Illtyd Hopkins, T. George, Tom Bowen, D. E. Davies, Abra- ham Jones, J. Rees Davies, Tom Morgan. Kedward, and Doughton.

-¡¡ Aberdare Bankruptcy Court, MONDAY.—Before Mr. Rees Williams (registrar) and Mr. Ellis Owen (official receiver). TRECYNON BUILDER'S AFFAIRS. David Bufton, builder and contractor, Trecynon, came up for his final examin- ation. In previous enquiries the evidence showed that debtor had lost large sums of money in building houses in Abernant Road, through under-estimating. Debtor was represented by Mr. J. D. Thomas, solicitor, Aberdare, while Mr. W. R. Edwards, Aberdare. represented certain creditors. Debtor was now asked what was the date on which he handed certain bills to Messrs. Gregor Bros. He replied that it was on the 7th July. O.R.: And do you still say that you signed taose bills on the same dav as you executed assignments to Mr. Edwards p- Yes. Mr. Edwards: And do you say that was on a general holiday ?—Yes. Mr. Edwards: Were the offices closed? There was a Shop Assistants Outing, Mr. Edwards: Were the offices closed? Mr. J. D. Thomas: No, the offices would not be closed. Mr. Edwards: Do you remember me ad- vancing you a sum of < £ 40?—Yes. Mr. Edwards: You said vou expected = £ 40 from home ?—Yes. Mr. Edwards: Didn't vou promise to bring that to me r- Yes, but I had to pav two or three lots of wages. The Official Receiver asked whether that £ 40 had been included in the state- ment of affairs. The debtor did not know, but it transpired afterwards that it had been included in a sum of £ 300 per- sonal monies which he sunk in the business. On the application of Mr J. D. Thomas the examination was closed.

Why should you suffer from Corns ? Why go limping about, cross with your- self and with every body F Go at once to Mr. D. JAMES, 68, YNYSLWYD ST., ABERDARE, he is well up in thos6 matters, and considered an expert. You should see his testimonials, and also his Porous Plaster, made of seven valuablo ingredients for lumbago and asthma. PRINTING Neatly and Promptly Executed at the "LEADER" OFFICE. An Immense Commemorative Sale in celebration of the completion of sixty years successful and uninterrupted trading is now being held, thus enabling purchasers to secure the reliable goods of this well-known firm at unheard-of prices MRAVINK Bevan & Co., Ltd., Wales' Largest Furnishers & Music Warehousemen, lear the Empire & 97 St. Mary St., 71 Taff St., & (Showrooms) Gas Rd., Two doors above Post Office, x CARDIFF. PONTYPRIDD. SWANSEA. )ver 2,000 Bedsteads from 9/6. Everlasting Wire Mattresses, 9/11. Grand Walnut Sideboards from £2 19s. 6d. Splendid Louis Cabinets from £3 7s. 6d. Several Hundred Dining, Drawing & Bedroom Suites from £ 3 12s. 6d. Pianofortes and Organs about one-half Music Warehouse prices. » Bevan & Company intend this to be the W Largest Furnishing Sale ever held in Wales! Delivery free up to 200 miles from; any of their numerous branches. Drink Horniman's or 1 Pure Tea. 0pnTykets- Sold by— kbe rd are, T,lLloyd, Grocer, Commercial st (Wholesale and Retail) Hiley's Cash Stores, Canon street Tom Evans, Grocer, Whitcombe street Phillips, Grocer, Victoria square E. E. Evans, Chemist W. H. Jones „ „ D. Phillips, Grocer,Canon street D. Watkins, Cross street Rees Jones, Ynsylywd street D. Evans, Royal Stores, Gadlys road D. E. Davies, Grocer, „ M. Isaac, Wholesale and Retail Grocer, Victoria square Cattell's Ltd., Wholesale Confectioners, High street (Wholesale Agents). Swmdare, D. Edwards, Grocer, and at Trecynon. Pennhiwceiben Morris & Son, The Stores M. Isaac, Family Grocer A. M. Jones, Chemist. Abercwmboi, Co-operative Society Perrott Bros., Grocers Vnysboeth, Beatall Dairy Co. Trecynon, J. R. & J. Smith, Drug Stores. Cwmbach, Co-operative Society Aberaman, T. Roberts, Grocer, Lewis st, T. Maddy, Groce r, Cardiff road J. Lewis, 17 Co-operative Society J. W. Evans, Grocer, Cardiff road G. Evans, 44, Cardiff Road W. Lewis, Emlyn Stores, Jubileeroad. Cwmaman, Co-operative Society J. Smith, 415, Fforchaman road. Mountain Ash, CwmbachCo-operativeSy J. Long, Grocer D. Smith „ Oxford street N. Thomas „ Duffryn Co-operative Society Eynon, Grocer, and at Miskin (Special Wholesale Agent.) Godreaman, Williams, 13, Howells' row. Hirwain, T. Davies, 79, High street. Abercynon, T. Jones, Carne Town R. T. Jones, Trefain House Rees T. Jones, Grocer Aberllia, Williams, Stores, Grocers, etc. National Telephone 21.] JOHN MORGAN & SON (ABERDARE) LIMITED, Builders, Contractors and Undertakers Complete Funeral Furnishers and Funeral Directors. Estimates given for Bricked Graves and Vaults. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO AND CARRIED OUT AT MOST REASONABLE PRICE I Orders taken at the Offices:- Penydarren Street and 4 Stuart Street, Aberdare.