The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Council Upheld. Cwmbach Houses to be Closed. Mr. Morgan's Appeal Dismissed. The Local Government Board has dismissed the appeal of Mr Bees Mor- gan, Mackworth Villa, Aberdare, the owner of houses 7 to 17 Crown-row, Cwmbach, against a closing order in respect to the said 11 houses made by the Aberdare Urban District Council under section 17 of the Housing and Towns Planning Act, 1909, and have ordered him to pay the costs of the inquiry. The case is one which has attracted much attention, the closing order being the first made locally under the new Act- Mr Morgan having appealed against the order, an inquiry was held at Aberdare on the 12th inst., before Mr Collin, one of the Local Govern- ment Board's inspectors. At that inquiry it transpired that the houses were erected some 60 years ago, and were purchased by Mr Morgan for £ 640 16 years ago. Since then he has paid JE60 for repairs. The rents at 19s. per lunar month amounted to X135 17s.. or deducting rates, taxes, &c., a net rental of RlOO a year, being nearly 15 per cent. on the investment. The Council insisted that before the houses be allowed to be inhabited separate sanitary offices be erected for each house, that the windows be repaired, that the roofs be repaired, that each bedroom where there was no fireplace be properly ventilated, and that the troughilJg and the roofs of each house be also repaired. These requirements Mr Morgan undertook to carry out, but in addition to these the Council insisted upon the bank of earth against which the houses had been built should be removed, and a paved Prea inid in the rear of each house, and that a back door he placed in each house, and that the whole of the pavements of the ground floor be taken up. and the whole be laid with cement, The decision of the Local Govern- ment Board has now upheld the de- mands of the District Council through- out, and the houses will under the clos- ing order have to be closed forthwith, and to remain closed until the whole of the demands of the Council be carried out to the satisfaction of the Council's surveyor.

Induction Services at Aberaman. Every available seat was occupied at St. Margaret's Church on Monday after- noon, when the induction of the Rev. Joeeph Morgan B.A., as new vicar of the parish, took place. The advent of the .Rev. J. Morgan and his curate, the Rev. D. J. Arthur, B.A., is hailed with delight by the large body of parishion- ers, and the number present from St. Joseph's, Cwmaman, and St. Peter's Abercwmboi, betokened their desire to give them a royal welcome. The pro- ceedings were conducted by the Rev. Archdeacon Edmondes, of Bridgend, and the clergy present included the Revs. J. R. Dewi Williams, B.A., Vicar designate of Hirwain; J. S. Longdon, Cadoxton; Enoch Davies, Penarth; D. J. Arthur, W. Herbert Jones, B.A., J. R. Jones, Penrhiwceiber, and several others. Several prominent laymen also attended, including Mr. Thomas, Mountain Ash, and Messrs. Wm. Cates, Cwmaman, and James Thomas, Godreaman, wardens of St. Margaret's Church. The first part of the service was taken by the Rev. D. J. Arthur. There was a representative attendance of choristers, and in the absence of Mr. Sam Sage through bereavement, the organist and choir-master for the occasion was Mr. Wm. H. Burrows. After the Psalms were sung, the Rev. Enoch Davies, Pen- arth (formerly of Aberdare), read the lessons, and the hymn, U Oh, thou who makest souls to shine," was sung. The Rev. Archdeacon Edmondes then spoke from the altar-steps, and dwelt upon the importance of the rites and customs of the Anglican Church He exhorted the people to rally round their Vicar, and co-operate with him in all good work. Thus their efforts would be rewarded, and the Christian cause would flourish. The hymn, "Lord, pour thy spirit from on high," was then sung, and the Arch- deacon offered prayers for the blessing of God on the union of vicar and; parish. The picturesque, ceremony of institut- ing the Rev. J. Morgan formally as vicar of the parish was then proceeded with. All were requested to leave, and the throng thus assembled outside the church was addressed from the porch by Arch- deacon Edmondes. He explained that the living was in the hands of the Keble College authorities. The new vicar then unlocked the church door, proceeded alone through the aisles and along the crypt to the belfry, where the bell was tolled once, and he was acknow- ledged by this act to be the new vicar. The congregation, which was greatly im- pressed by this ceremony, then quietly dispersed. Visitors were entertained to tea at the crypt. The ladies who provided for their welfare were Mrs. A. Andrews and Mrs. Thomas Burrows, Miss M. Cogh- lan and Miss Hannah Morgan, and Mrs. Arthur, who superintended generally.

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Aberdare Gas Company. Half-Yearly Meeting. The eighty-second half-yearly meet- ing of the shareholders of the above Company, took place at the Company's offices, Aberdare, on Tuesday last, Mr T. Philip White, J.P., presiding. Feeling reference was made by the chairman to the loss sustained by the Company through the death of their late coHeague Mr Benjamin Jones, who had been connected with the Company for over 40 years. In dealing with the interim statement of account to 30th June last the chairman had much plea- sure in stating that it was a very satis- factory report. A substantial increase in revenue was shown and a large in- crease in the consumption of gas had take-a. place. The number of consumers also had been greatly augmented, and generally the progress in every depart- ment of the Company's business re- flected great credit upon the way in which it was pushed forward. He had much pleasure in drawing J their attention to the fact that a further reduction had been made in the price of gas, and that in the case of the out- lying districts it amounted to fivepence per thousand cubic feet, and the price now charged was the same all round. The Directors hoped by thus meeting the interst of consumers it would also be the means of further increasing the Company's business and the popularity of gas throughout the district. A dividend of 4% for the half year ended 30th June last was passed upon the ordinary shares, and the meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to Directors and Officials.

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Fire at Aberdare. A fire occurred on Monday night in the lock-up shop occupied by Miss Thomas, confectioner,* Victoria Square. It was discovered by Mr Howell, who lives on the premises, and he straight- way informed the police. P.S. D. O. Davies broke through an inner door which adjoins Mrs Howell's kitchen, and with the aid of several constables, succeeded, by throwing water on the burning material, in extinguishing the flames before they obtained a firm hold. The Aberdare Fire Brigade were not called. A great deal of damage was done to the stock, which was insured.

Taff and Cynon Miners. The monthly meeting of the Taff and Cynon district of miners was held on Tuesday at the Public Institute, Mountain Ash, Mr Lewis Williams, Miskin, being in the chair. The total contributions for the month amounted to X164 Mr David Lewis presented a report of the conference held in London relative to the Osborne desision. It was resolved to hold meetings throughout the district in order to get all non-Unionists into the Federation. It was reported that the notices served by the manage- ment on August 1st to the men employ- ed at the Miskin Collie.y had been withdrawn. The cash receivers were Messrs O. Eynon, and J. Jeffreys.

Dissolution of Partner- ship. The Gazette announces that the following have dissolved partnership James Henry Ruther and James Henry Reed, Aberdare, carrying on business as Ruther and Reed a,t Banana Stores," 2, John-street, Merthyr Tydfil, fruiterers, James Henry Ruther retires.

Wrestling. On Tuesday, Aug 23rd, a fine wrestling match was witnessed at the Market Hall, Aberdare, between Tom Jenkins, 9st 71b champion of Wales, and W. J. Rees, 9st. 71b. champion of the district. The Pentre lad put in some very fine leg work, but the local lad was up to most of his moves, and was good in getting .out of tight corners. Time was called in 30 minutes. The referee gave his verdict, which was a draw. J. J. Jones of Aberaman, won the X20 belt at Tonypandy on Saturday last, and the boxing championship at 9st. 41bs.

Aberdare and Merthyr Valley Draughts League. Some important changes will be made next season in drawing up the fixture list. The intention of the league is to foster the game more in the Valleys. Several new clubs intend joining, and with the old ones still determined to improve their position on the league table it will be difficult to forecast the result, The, Aberaman Draughts Club must be complimented for winning the D. A. Thomas Challenge Cup two years in succession without losing a single match. What club will be first to break their record ? Aberdare and Penrhiwceiber mean business next season, and the Aberdare Liberal Club do not intend to leave things slip by so easily as last year. The Mountain Ash Club are the only team that made Aberaman go all the way. During the first year of the league they nearly got home, but fate was unkind to them, and the score sheet just balanced on the wrong side. The officers for next season are as follows :—Chairman, T. Bennett, Pen- rhiwceiber, Vice Chairmen, Stephen Lloyd Aberdare, and F. W. Lane Moun. tain Ash, Treasurer, D. E. Davies Aber- aman, Secretary, J. G. Hodge, 4, Clarence-terrace Aberaman, who will be pleased to give all information to any clubs wishing to join the League.

National Union of Life Assurance Agents. A meeting of the above branch was held at the Memorial Hall, Aberdare, on Saturday last. Mr Ben Davies, who occupied the chair, gave an enthusi- astic address, showing very clearly that it was the- duty of every insurance worker to at once become a member, not merely of a sectional union, but of a national one, so that he could have legal advice and defence as well as pecuniary help. One office is about to enforce a scheme which, should it prove successful, would be the means of crip- pling every agent of that office, but agents of that particular office happen to be all union men, so more will be heard anon of that proposed scheme. Mr D. Richards (late E.C. member) spoke at some length on the above grievance and made an earnest appeal to all insurance workers in Aberdare, to attend a meeting at the Memorial Hall, on Saturday morning, September 10th, at 10.30 a.m.

Mr Stanton and the Wage Rate Men's Union. Mr C. B. Stanton, speaking at a Miners Demonstration at Porth on Mon- day, said that Labour in South Wales had sustained a little set back both politically and industrially. In his own dis". trict a section of Trades Unionists were proposing to start a union of their own. A number of them found fault with the Federation and seemed to think that it was a fabric which was rotten to the core. Well, there might have been sins of omission and commission, but at the same time was it not their business to rally round in their lodge rooms and see whether something could be done to improve it? Although he and his colleagues had quarrelled and used harsh terms, still it was only a domestic quarrel, and he recognised that the majority would have to rule. Although he did not rely so much upon the bank- ing account as upon collective unity for fighting, at the same time he urged that it was imperative that they should so contribute to the Federation as to provide for the unemployed, (Hear, hear.) He was in the unfortunate position of being a Labour candidate for East Glamorgan. A number of prom- inent Liberals in the constituency, as well as the Tories, were trying to prevent him from getting into Parliament. Well let them have a try. He was confident that the workmen of East Glamorgan, knowing that Stanton had done his duty as a man" would know whom to support, and it was with every confidence that he was coming before the miners of East Glamorgan. (Applause.) There was only the difference of a wink between the Liberals and the Tories. (Laughter.)

-.o¡- New Empire, Aberdare. The programme at the Grand Orches- tral and Pictorial Concert held at the above place on Sunday night was one of txceptioual merit. The pictures were instructive and elevating, each series setting forth a moral. The films were so arranged that the narrative could be followed with the greatest ease. Append- ed are a few: "The Diver's Wife," "Sensational Logging," "May-Day Fes- tivities at Stratford-on-Avon," "Patho Journal and "Land of the Vikings." Mr. F. W. Roberts, a member of the orchestra, rendered a beautiful piccolo solo, which charmed the audience. The popularity of the Empire during week- nights continues. Each house this week is opened with an overture, "Berlines Luft," by the orchestra, Keppel and Williams, cross-talk comedians and dancers, are the star turns for this week. They sing and dance well, and their jokes are fresh and pointed. Ada Tilley and Charles Wagner, supported by Mr- Jack White as Bill Grantley, produce a very line and laughable sketch, entitled: a The Lodger." Kytye fully justifies his claim to be an expert juggler. Trixie De Tay does very well as comedienne and dancer. Splendid pictures are being shown.

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