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South Glamorgan CampAign. Candidates in Fighting Form. Awkward Questions for Tory Champion. The electoral campaign has been opened in South Glamorgan, where Alderman Lewis Morgan, ex-Lord Mayor of Cardiff, has been nominated to contest the seat with Mr. Wm. Brace, M.P., the sitting member. Mr. Morgan has commenced a tour of his constituency, and addressed a meeting at the Wyndham Conservative Club, Porth, on Tuesday evening. Mr. E. S. Williams, president of the Cymmer and Ooedcae Conservative Association, presided, supported by Mr. D. Llewellyn Treharne, solicitor, Pentre, Mr. David Jenkins, Mr. Rees Pritchard, Conser- vative. agent for South Glamorgan, land otlier,s. I Replying to certain remarks by Mr. W. Brace, M.P., at Pwllgwaun, Ponty- pridd, the previous night, Alderman Morgan said he regretted that Mr. Brace should have gone out of his way to devote so much time to criticising his action in coming out as his opponent. He was flattered to find that, according to Mr. Brace, he represented the Peers and brewers and other sinners, an-d was not aware that he had the. distinguished honour of appearing for the Peers. That being so, he be considered good enough to represent the House of Com- mons in fighting in South Glamorgan (laughter). One other remark he wished to make, and that was that he had as many teetotal supporters in South Gla- morgan as the sitting member for that division, and he was taunted with hold- ing his first meeting in the campaign in a Tory club. Was there anything to be ashamed of in that? There were many present who were not members of the club. At Bridgend next week he would be holding meetings throughout the con- stituency, and Mr. Brace's supporters would be at liberty to put any questions to him they liked (hear, hear). Mr. Brace had also asked who was paying his elec- tion expenses. Unfortunately, a con- siderable portion would fall upon him- self. But what did it matter to Mr. Brace? Those who supported him had a perfect right to pay. In course of time lie might divulge the whole of the secrets of his candidature, and then Brace would come to the conclusion that they were not so serious as he had supposed (laugh- ter). Mr. Brace believed that he repre- sented the whole of the working men of the constituency, but Mr. Brace's oppo- nents did not believe it, and therefore the principles he advocated were not acceptable to the whole of the con- stituency. Tnat was the chief point of their difference. Mr. E. S. Williams, at the close, said it was only right to say that it was the delegates from the Cymmer and Coedcae Conservative Association who had in- structed Alderman Morgan's name to be brought forward before the Central Asso- ciation of South Glamorgan for adoption as a candidate to contest the seat. Later in the evening, Alderman Morgan addressed a meeting at Penygraig. Who Finds the Money P Mr. Brace's Questions to His Opponent. Addressing a meeting at Pwllgwaun, Pontypridd, on Monday night. Mr. W. Brace. M.P., said while they were assembled there in public meeting the gentleman who had been engaged as the standard bearer and fugleman-in-chief in South Glamorgalll era behalf of the Peers and brewers and all those who for their own ends would again enslave the people was commencing his campaign, according to a report, with a meeting at the Tory Club at Barry—an interesting fact which he was sure the license, holders in the division would bear in mind when they were asked to rally to his support. By every instinct and natural law his friend, Mr. Lewis Morgan, as a man of the people, like himself, should be standing upon their platform in defence of the neonie's rights (applause). He must have lost his nath in politics very badly, or he would have hesitated long before placing his talents at the service of those who for selfish, personal gain were out to mislead and deceive the people. The issues that would be before the electors in the coming contest were vital and fundamental, and the personality of the contestants counted at less than nothing when it was an attempt to tax the food and the lives of the poor that had to be defended, however skilfully it might be concealed (applause). Mr. Morgan, for reasons best known to himself, but diffi- cult to understand, having undertaken to be the champion of the Peers, the brewers, and Tariff imposere, placed the responsibility upon the electors in South Glamorgan and himself (the speaker) to inquire who it was who was finding the money for this contest. Mr. Brace said that so far as he was concerned there was no secret as to who would provide the funds to enable him to become the people's candidate fbr ktli-is important division (applause). The miners out of their hard-earned and dearly-won pence would finance him, despite the efforts of Tory opponents to wreck the Parliamen- tary scheme. If the self-styled supporters of the workers had regard for such a claim, one would not be called upon to expend the miners' resources in such con- tests as in the Rhondda and South Gla- morgan. As a man he had nothing but respect and regard for his opponent, but 31" the champion of the Peers, the brewers and Tariff imposers he was bound to put to him the awkward and inconvenient question—Who is it, and to whose in- terest is it, to finance the candidature, of two smart Cardiff lawyers against him- self and an old veteran who by length of service alone, in the cause of the people, should have been protected from the worry of a contest The electors, added Mr. Brace, would have to press this question of Who are the financiers of the contest until they receive an answer. He therefore trusted their opponent would be as frank in dis- closing the source from which he was to draw supplies as Mr. Brace said he was in revealing hjs. He had been their mejnber of PMtiajnent for about four years, and during that time he had honourably endeavoured to carry out his obligations to the electors, as expressed in his selection address and speeches. He fought|as the nominee of a section of the constituency, but he could conscien- tiously say he had tried to represent the division as a, whole (applause). It had been his privilege and pleasure, as M.P. for the division, to render service to numbers of people who opposed him at the last election. His reason for calling attention to this fact at all was his claim that as he had served this constituency with all the power at his command during the period he had been their member, that was the strongest possible certificate or credential he could bring with him when appealing for a continuation of I' their confidence and support (loud ap- plause).

Treorchy. The funeral of Mr. Thomas Evans, 38, Cardiff Street, Treorchy, took place on Wednesday last at Treorchy Cemetery. The Revs. D. Rhagfyr Jones (Bethania) and W. Morris, D.D. (Noddfa), officiated. Appropriate hymn-tunes were sung by the Bethania Congregational Choir en route, and also at the burialground. The chief mourners were: —Mrs. Rachel Evans (widow), and Mesdames Gwynne and Phillips (cousins); Messrs. David and Byron Evans (sons), and Miss Tabitha Evans (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Evans, Abertillery (son and daughter-in- law) Mr. and Mrs. Evan Rees, Cloth Hall, Treorchy (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Tom Evans, Herbert St., Treorchy (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. Luther Evans and Miss S. Jane Evans, London (son and daughter); Mr. Luther Evans, Abertillery, and Mrs. Gwladys Jones, Porth (nephew and niece); Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel, Ynysybwl (nephew and niece); Mr. and Mrs. Butler, Treorchy (nephew and niece); Miss Sally Rees, Tre- harris (niece); Mr. D. W. Hughes, Mer- thyr; Mr. T. C. Rees and Miss Bertha Rees, Treorchy (nephew and niece); Mr. Cyril Rees and Miss Elsie Rees (nephew and niece); the Misses Mabel, Hilda and Doris Rees, Treorchy (nieces); the Misses Mary and Rosina Evans (nieces): Mr. Tommy Evans (nephew); Oswald Butler (great-grandchild) Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans, Llanelly (cousins); Messrs. J. Thomas, Barry; Henry and David Wat- kins, Blaina; Mrs. Winter, Trecastell; Mrs. Williams, Llanelly, Brecon; Mr. Davies and Mrs. Williams, Brynmawr; Mrs. Watkins, Blaina; Messrs. William and Tom Evans; Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, and MissEvaiis, Nantyglo; Mrs. James Rees, and Messrs. Evan and Luther Phillips. Tylorstown; Mrs. Lloyd, Ahertridwr; Mr. David Miles and sons, Treorchy, and the Rev. Mr. Jones, Aber- cynon (cousins). Also present were the Revs. J. T. Williams, Cefncoed; T. E. Jones, Efail Isaf; T. W. Jones, Aber- cynon; and J. E. Thomas, Ramah, Tre- orchy and a large, number of deacons from local Congregational Churches. Messages of sympathy were received from Revs. Dr. Davies, Newcastle Emlyn; J. D. Jones, Brynteg; H. P. Jenkins, Aber- aman; H. T. Jacob, Peniel; T. G. Gri- ffiths, Brynnydd D. H. Jones, Vochriw; and the London Welsh Choral Society. Deep sympathy is extended the relatives in their bereavement. The. first of a series of competitive con- certs under the auspices of Noddfa Y.P.S. was held in the New Hall adjoining Noddfa, on Saturday evening. Dr. W. Morris presided, and adjudicating were: —Music, Prof. J. T. Jones, L.R.A,M. literature. &c., Councillor W. P. Thomas; prize bags, Mrs. Evans (Temple of Fashion, Treorchy) and Mrs. W. H. Owen (Ynyswen). Miss Bertha Rees ably accom- panied. The awards were:—Champion solo, Mr. Ben Hopkins, who received a silver cup (given by Mr. Owen Ladd, Pentre); bass solo Y Bachgen Dewr," divided between Messrs. Henry Powell and M. W. Morris duet" Adre'n d'od," divided between Misses A. Knapgate and Maggie Williams, and Masters Oas Jones and Ben Davies juvenile choir, Cartref Can yw'r Nefoedd," the Noddfa Beginners (conducted by Mr. Cas Jones); recitation, 1st Psalm, 1st Master Joshua Davies, 2nd Master Iorwerth Lewie, whilst consolation prize; were given by the adjudicator to Miss Kate Jones and Master Emlyn Thomas; recitation for children under 14, Miss Gwladys Thomas; open recitation, Bedd y Dyn Tylawd," divided between Miss L. A. Parry and Master J. Watts Davies unpunctuated essay, Messrs. Tom John and Ivor James Welsh composition (impromptu), divided between Masters T. J. D. Rees and Gomer Bassett; writing the Ten Commandments, 1st Mr. Ivor James, 2nd Master Gomer Bassett best essay on "Ai mantais neu anfantais yw Arholiad yr Ysgol Sul? Mr. Tom John; best two verses on the "New Hall, Pedr Elwy (Pentre), who received a cash prize given by Mr. Wm. Jones, Bute Street, and a chair; best prize bag. Fham- rock (Mrs. T. Devonald). The prize awarded w as an umbrella, given by Mr. Wm. Evans, Temple of Fashion. The meeting closed with the rendering of the, National Anthem. Mr. J. E. Thomas acted as secretary. At last Friday's meeting of the Tre- orchy Literary Society, Mr. R. C. Austin maintained the affirmative and Mr. W. H. Owen (Ynyswen Schools) the negative side of Is Socialism Practicable? There was a large gathering, and on a vote being taken the affirmative carried. Mr. J. Davies-Evans occupied the chair. A social was held at Tabernacle Vestry on Monday evening. The annual tea and concert in connec- Trealaw. tion with All Saints' Church took place on Thursday, the 25th ult., the proceeds I being in aid of the fund for the erection of a new church for Trealaw. A spl idid tea had been provided, and the folk.' ing ladies presided at the talbles:— Mrs W. P. Nicholas, Miss Adams, Mrs. P. Mt fWH, Mrs. T. Thomas, Mrs. J. Williams^fand Mrs. G. Lewis, who were assisted i<y_ a band of willing helpers. The secretarial duties were faithfully carried out by Mr. Dicker. The concert was presided over by the vicar, the Rev. D. T. R. James, who in his opening remarks expressed much pleasure at seeing such a large number present despite the number of counter-attractions in the neighbourhood. An excellent programme had been arranged, and included the following: Pianoforte solo, Mr. B. Bevan (Trelewie); song, "Sympathy," Mr. Joe Jones (Ton- Pentre); song, Into Thy hands," Miss Alma Davies (Clydach Vale); recitation, Master Teddy Thomas (TreaJaw); song, "England's Glory," Mr. J. Williams (Trealaw): pianoforte solo, Miss Olive Lodge (Trealaw), solo, He shall feed His flock," Miss H. Hughes (Llwynypia); duet,, ,I Exceli,Siiori," Messrs. Jones and Williams; recitation, Miss J. Baker (Trealaw); pianoforte solo, Master D. M. Hammond (Trealaw); song, "Irish Lass," Mrs. E. Williams, who sang "Alone on the Raft" as an encore; song, "School Chums,'5 Mr. Joe Jones. Mr. Edgar Williams (Penygraig) acted as accom- panist. On the motion of the Rev. T. J. Williams (curate-in-charge). the usual votes of thanks to the artistes and other helpers was accorded.

Maesteg. I.L.P.—On Monday evening last, the Maesteg branch of the Independent Labour Party held a very successful social and dance in the Church Parish Hall. The following persons took part; —Soprano song, Miss Ida Owen; baritone solo, Mr. J. Haydn Williams; recitation, Mr. J. Jenkins; contralto solo, Miss O. Thomas; pianoforte solo, Miss Nellie Denton: tenor solo, Mr. Ted Lewis; reci- tation, Mr. Fred Thomas; sketch, Mr. R. tation, Mr. Fred Thomas; sketch, Mr. R. M. Lake and party. The social was fol- lowed by a dance, which passed off very successful. Good Templars.—On Monday evening last, Mr. Herben Butler gave an excel- lent paper on The Established Church and Socialism." A discussion followed. The chair was taken by Mr. G. Hitchings. I

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