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Mid-Rhondda Chamber of Trade. Annual Meeting Election of Officers The annual general meeting of the above Chamber was held on Wednesday evening at the Grocers' Rooms, Welling- ton Chambers, Tonypandy, Mr. J. Owen Jones presiding. At the outset, the Chairman proposed a vote of condolence with Mr. Henry Davies, ironmonger, T'onypandy, upon the death of his wife. This was seconded and carried in silence. TRAMWAY ROUTE TO CLYDACH VALE. At the last meeting of the Chamber, it was decided to ask the local District Councillors to attend a special meeting of the Chamber to explain the proposed new route to Clydach Vale. Mr. John Rees (secretary) now stated that he had personally interviewed several of the Councillors, many of whom had said that they did not care to attend the Chamber meeting to explain the matter. Ultimately, the matter was allowed to remain for the time being. WEEKLY HALF-HOLIDAY, A notice of motion to discuss the advis- ability of changing the weekly half-holiday from Thursday to Wednesday afternoon was next discussed. Mr. J. Novinsky (jeweller) said that at present the system in Mid-Rhondda was to close on Thursday. afternoons, whereas the Cardiff shops remained open on that day, and if Mid-Rhondda would change their half-holiday and close on the same day as Cardiff, he thought the local tradespeople would benefit greatly by it, and that the money now spent in Cardiff would be spent in the district. He was of the opinion that Mid-Rhondda trades- men were not only able to attract the public, but also to supply goods much cheaper than Cardiff, and as a Chamber of Trade they should look out for the benefit of everyone. Mr. J. Owen Jones said he had his doubts whether the local tradesmen would benefit to any extent by changing their early closing day. He was afraid that those people who went to Cardiff to do their shopping would continue to do so. Mr. John Rees thought the question an important one, and one that it was worth discussing. Mr. Geo. Evans (printer) said that by keeping Thursday afternoon as the weekly holiday, it divided the work of the week more equally. The Chairman was of the opinion that if Wednesday afternoon was adopted, the probability was that Cardiff would also change their half-holiday to Thursday. Mr. Willie Llewellyn (chemist) said the idea was to checkmate Cardiff, and if Cardiff altered their early closing day, then Mid-Rhondda would follow suit. Mr. Emrys Richards (chemist) thought it would not disorganise business in the least to alter the day of early closing, and he stated that he would heartily support the suggestion thrown out by Mr. Novinsky. Mr. Evan Jones said that at one time the shops in the Rhondda Each closed on Wednesday, but now they had changed it to Thursday afternoon. I Mr. John < Thomas (grocer. Clydach Vale) said that most of the grocers were dead against any alteration taking place. Mr. D. S. Thomas thought the Chamber was hardly ripe to discuss such an impor- tant question, and whatever might be done should be done unitedly. Mr. D. M. Williams said' he did not see that by altering the day it would pre- vent people going to Cardiff, because the railway companies would soon adapt themselves to the changed conditions and run their excursions to Cardiff on the day the Mid-Rhondda shops were closed. After further discussion the matter was adjourned until the next meeting of the Chamber, and the Secretary was in- structed to interview the officials of the Grocers' Association and to report their views upon the matter at the next meet- ing. SHOP HOURS ACT. The matter of the appointment of an Inspector to see that the Closing Order is adhered to was next brought before, the meeting. The Chairman said that he thought the meeting was not representative enough to fully discuss such an important question, and it was ultimately decided to call a special meeting for the purpose and to seek the co-operation of the Penygraig Chamber of Trade in the matter. REPORT OF OFFICERS. Mr. J. Owen Jones, the retiring chair- man, said that the past year had been a red-letter year in the annals of the Chamber. < He much appreciated the honour conferred upon him by the Cham- ber in electing him as their chairman for the past year. During the year, several important functions had taken place, and he was glad to say that in every instance the welfare and dignity of the Chamber -=-c:===-=====:= had been upheld by its officers. The status of the Chamber had not been stationary, but had gone on with the flowing tide. A great deal had been done, and (said Mr. Jones) he must state that great credit was due to the energetic secretary the Chamber possessed. Pro- ceeding, the speaker said that the Cham- ber had been the, pioneer of all the im- portant movements that had tended to the better welfare of the Rhondda in general. He also thanked the meeting for the kind way in which they had always accepted his ruling. During the year there had been some heated discus- sions. but he was glad to say that an amicable settlement had been arrived at on all points. Mr. Jones then extended to the incoming chairman a hearty wel- come, and hoped the members would show their new chairman the same kindness and courtesy as was shown him. Mr. Emrys Richards moved a hearty vote of thanks for the services rendered by the chairman throughout the past year. The Treasurer (Mr. Thomas Evans, Temple of Fashion, Tonypandy) then gave his report, and said that the funds of the Chamber were in a thriving condition (hear, hear). Mr. 'Geo. Evans proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Evans, which was carried with acclamation. It (should be men- tioned that Mr. Thomas Evans lias held the position of treasurer since the Cham- ber of Trade has been reorganised. The Secretary (Mr. John Rees) next submitted to the meeting a detailed finan- cial account. After paying all dues, the Secretary reported a balance in hand of £ 28 4s. Otd. Mr. J. Owen Jones moved a vote of thanks to the secretary for the efficient way in which he had" carried out his onerous duties. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with. Mr. L. W. Llewelyn was '-re-elected president. The vice-presidents were also re-elected, with power to add to the list. Mr. Llewellyn Evans (Commerce House), vice-chairman for the past year, was elected chairman. For the post of vice-chairman three names were submitted, and a ballot was taken. with the result that Mr. D. S Thomas eras elected. Mr. Thomas Evans and Mr. John Rees were re-elected treasurer and secretary respectively. The Executive Committee were also re-elected. It was decided to subscribe one and a half guinea to the South Wales and Mon- mouthshire Federated Chambers of Trade annually. Mr. Geo. Evans brought before the meeting the continued nuisance caused bv the droppings in wef weather from the T.V.R. Incline Bridge, near Pandv Square. The Secretary stated that the Rail- way Company officials had promised to rectify the matter, but had not done so. Mr. J. Owen Jones also brought before the Chamber the advisability of urging the proper authorities to proceed without delay with the construction of a bridge over the river near St. Andrew's Church. in the place of the one swept awav bv the floods. Mr. Jones said it was Very inconvenient for workmen who lived at Trealaw and employed at Clydach Vale. It was agreed to send a letter to the District Council upon the matter.

H HeixryThomsoiY&C^ I LD! ISl:l me's I i WHISKY Iw I .U" i-«j| P »t has come to our knowledge that certain evil disp i I/j 1 ~f' persons, for the sake of extra gam, have from time to ^/liky^ sPirit, and sold it as Thomsons such persons that we are making strenuous efforts to stop fl iiami\ su practices, and are determin'd to prosecute whenever ancj wherever we can obtain sufficient evidence of such 1 are cautioned that our whisky is known as Henry Thomson & Co.'s Old Irish Whisky," and is sold with the familiar red and green label with our signature on the < capsule, and that our trade mark is on label, cork and capsule. Given ur hand this 20th day of November, 1909. HENRY THOMSON & CO. Of Newry, Ireland. J Agent-Mr. JOHN M. HALLINAN, Saltwood, Cathedral Road, Cardiff.