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SECOND CHORAI, The Lord is my Shep Davies, G & L., Maestf g-). Prize, £ 20. MALE VOICE—"Spartan Heroes" (Dan Prothercs). 1st. Prize, £ 20. 2nd Z5. JUVENILE CHOIR-" Over the fields of Clever" (Adam Geibel). 1st prize, £ 6. 2nd £ 2. BRASS BANDS (2nd Class) Memories of the past" (W. Rimmer). 1st prize, 410, 2nd £5. 3rd £ 2. ACTION SONG for Children—1st prize, £ 2. 2nd tól. SOLOS—ligs. each. "PRYDDEST" Prize, 2gs. with handsome Chair. Ambulance Competition, Z4. Together with substantial prizes for other musical competitions, Essay, Recitations, Englyn, etc. Full particulars, see programmes 2d. each! from the Secretary, J. P. JAMES, 15/Brynsnawr Place, Maesteg, Glamorganshire. 150 LLANHARRAN EISTEDDFOD Whit-Tuesday, May 17, 1910, Chief Events, MALE VOICE—"Lead, Kindly Light" "(Morella 0. James) prize &20. MIXED OHOR"-L-" Gently comes the breath of Even- ing (Isalaw), prize £15. JUVENILE CHORAL-" Twelve by the Clock" (C. H. Lloyd). prize 86. ACTION SONG—Own Selection, prize £ 2. Solos. £ 1 15. 001. each. Programmes ld. post free from Secretary, J. THOMAS. Argoed Edwin. Llanharan. 030 Do you Cycle? If so, do you enjoy the pastime I \sssj!r under the best conditions ? There are many Improvements on the 1310 Machine, and it might add to your pleasure if you consulted us. If you are thinking of purchasing a New Machine, we will show you all the latest Mode!s, and give you expert opinion as to which is the best machine for you at the price you want to pay. Sole As:er»t for RUDGE WHITWORTH & CHASE CYCLES. 'I' REPAIRS AND ACCESSORIES, A. JENKINS, THISTLE CYCLE WORKS, 2, Liwynypia Road, Tortypandy. 141 PUBLIC NOTICES. Rhondda Urban District Council EDUCATION COMMITTEE. SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION, PENTRffi HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. PORTH HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. FERNDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL. A Competitive Examination for admis- sion to. the above Schools will be held at such Schools on Saturday, the 2nd day of July, 1910. Pupils desirous of attending the Exami- nation should submit their names to the Head Teachers of their Schools, or to the Director of Education, Council Offices, Pentre, immediately. 6th April, 1910. 181 Rhondda Urban Dirtrict Council. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. THE OXFORD UNIVERSITY LOCAL EXAMINATION will be held from July 18th to the 22nd at the Ferndale Secondary School. This Examination is a qualifying passport to the professions. Applications and fees are to be sent to the undersigned. T. W, BERRY, Director of Education, Council Offices, 'Pflll'f T»j*\ y sThipril, 1910. 183
Pontypridd Board of Guardians…
Pontypridd Board of Guardians Election. TO THE. ELECTORS OF NO. 7 WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I beg to thank you sincerely for returning me once again as one of your Representatives on the Pontypridd Board of Guardians. I will do my utmost to serve the interests of the Ward as faith- fully during the next three years as I have done during the past six years. I am, Yours sincerely, JOSEPH JONES. April 9th, 1910. 192
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TO THE ELECTORS OF NO. 10 WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Allow me to offer you my most hearty thanks for returning me un- opposed as your Member on the Board of Guardians. As in the past, it will be my earnest endeavour to discharge the duties of the post faithfully and conscientiously. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours obediently, ELIZ. DAVIES. Salisbury Hotel, Ferndale, April 12th, 1910, 191
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TO THE ELECTORS OF NO. 5 WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I beg to tender my very sincere thanks for the honour you have done me in returning me unopposed as one of your Members on the Board of Guardians. It will be my continual aim to endea- vour to discharge the duties of the office in a manner which may jtfstify your con- fidence. Yours obediently, JOHN THOMAS. 10, Davies Street, April 11th, 1910. 193
-Rhondda DistrictCouncil Election
Rhondda DistrictCouncil Election TO THE ELECTORS OF WARD NO. 1. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I most heartily tender you my sincerest thanks for returning me un- opposed as your Representative on the Distriet Council. I promise to give you my best, as in the past, and will put forth every effort to merit the confidence you have reposed in me. Faithfully yours, GRIFFITH EVANS. Glynrhondda, Alma Street, Treherbert, April 12th, 1910, 196
TO THE ELECTORS OF WARD NO.…
TO THE ELECTORS OF WARD NO. 4. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Kindly accept my sincere thanks for electing me to represent you on the above Council. I will endeavour to the best of my ability to serve your interest faithfully and conscientiously. I shall spare no time nor effort to merit the con- fidence which you have reposed in me. Yours faithfully, JAMES JAMES (Iago Penrhys). 44, Penrhys Road, Ystrad-Rhondda. 194
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Trech Gwiad nag Argiwydd." EXCELSIOR BUILDINGS. DE WINTON STREET, TONYPANDY Telephone No. 77 P.O. Tonypandy.
EDITORIAL NOTES.
EDITORIAL NOTES. A feeling of great relief pervades the whole coalfield this week. The ballot decision of the miners last week was an overwhelming testimony that the men are level-headed when it comes to a critical situation. The result, too, reflects con- fidence and loyalty to the leadership appointed. There is too much proneness to indulge in carping criticism of the leaders, but the majority of the electorate, however, overruled this demoralising practice. It is much easier to criticise than to construct, and if such a calamity issued as a complete change of represen- tatives on the Conciliation Board were brought about by such tactics, we would soon experience a. universal cry for return to the old regime. We regret to hear reflections on the leaders, such as "They #re. boneless," and other equally depre- ciating adjectives. The negotiations which have culminated in the present decision were exceptionally trying, and the best result under the circumstances has been brought about. It is only those who, day by day, had the responsibility placed upon them, knew the whole details. It was not mere asking for a set of demands, They had literally to fight every clause that was suggested, and they have done as well as any reasonable man could exs- pect. The road to the realisation of ideals is not an easy one to travel, and men in the possession and knowledge of the question all round had to contend with arguments not generally known. The leaders of the men state in their circular to the miners that after having carefully considered the whole position in South Wales, they came to the decision to urge acceptance of the terms and were of the opinion that the full circumstances were such as to deprecate a sectional fight. The Executive Council were unanimous II in this declaration. Even Mr. Stanton's name is attached to this recommendation, and why he assumed a different attitude at Aberdare is inexplicable. The courage which he showed at the Executive Council ought consistently to remain when face to face with his contingent. The Execu- tive Council did not think the points of difference at the final stage of the negotiations were sufficient to justify either a sectional strike in South Wales,, or a national struggle with all the tremen- dous issues involved." This decision was arrived at, too. after an expression of the opinions of the delegates of all other districts comprising the Federation of Great Britain. Because there would be no financial support from England and Scotland, the Executive Council were bound to come to the decision arrived at. This was surely in itself a sufficient reason, because it was very obvious the funds of the South Wales section could not sustain a strike for any length of time. Mr. Stanton truly said at Mon- day's meeting at Aberdare that thou- sands had voted for the agreement, not because they loved it, but because they saw that a section fight without even financial sun port from the other parts of the United Kingdom was hopeless." That was patent enough at the Executive Council, too, and hence the recommen- dation to accept the agreement as it was as the best policy, and we presume this view Mr. Stanton took at the Executive Council I otherwise he would not have given his signature. Having done this at Cardiff, our view is that every represen- tative there, however much he might have
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The W eeka-t-Westminster.
The W eeka-t- Westminster. [By Mr. EDGAR R. JONES, M.P.] Some reader may be anxious to know whether we are to have a General Elec- tion, and, if so, when. Many members in the lobbies here are inquisitive, too. But there is only one reply: Wait and see! The Prime Minister comes in to ques- tions these days just like a cricketer, who has to hold the innings for another to score, or for an opening of some sort to be given; he is "stonewalling." That is a wise and indeed a necessary policy. There are three parties whose actions govern the situation—(a) the Irish Party, (b) the House of Lords, (c) the King. Until each of these has been put to the test, we cannot say what the next move may be. if the Irish wreck the Budget, then the Government is shipwrecked and all is lost. So we must wait and see." If the Budget is passed, the Lords will have to deal with the. Veto Resolutions. The Lords may hang them up, or nega- tive, or amend them; such action will be regarded as rejection. But the Lords may accept the resolu- tion as to Money F'sl in an amended form, and only reject the General Reso- lutions. If so, the Government will have a, very delicate question to decide: whether to take the risk of fighting for all or none, or to take the decision that secures for ever the control of the House of Commons over finance. So we must wait and see. If the Lords will not come to terms, we must deal with the King. What will the King do? There is only one answer, Wait and see." One thing that the rank and file of every party sees quite clearly is the use- lessness of another General Election on the question. The Tories confess that they do not expect to come back with a majority greater than that of all the other parties combined. That means that after another election we shall be in much the same position as we are. to-'day, except that the financial muddle and loss will have increased. Of course, the Tories hope that busi- ness men in the towns, and working men unemployed, will get tired of waiting for some substantial legislation to be pro- duced. They hope that people will get tired of fightine, and will say, Let the Tories go on with some work." Such a counsel of despair has often seized the, democracy before. The hard-working Esau has in a moment of weariness yielded his birthright to the scheming Jacob. The tories know that human nature is weak now as of old, and they anticipate some advantage from that weakness. That is the only reason that the Tory Party can give for another election. But why should the impatience of the voter swing in that retrograde direction? Is there no chance that Progressives may get the benefit of the despair ? Let the voters who went Tory last time say, We want to get things done; we want new Budgets to go through rapidly, a reformed Poor Law system, unemployed insurance, land reform" &c., &c. Let Nonconformists say, We want education, licensing and social reforms; we want Disestablish- ment." Let them say. No real work can bede,spatched- until the obstacle to reform is removed." Then their im- patience should cause them to go over bodily for Liberalism against the Lords. If despair could thus be turned to account, there would not be complaints much longer that nothing is being done. I sat last Friday listening to Tory members outvieing Liberal and even Labour members in their ardent desire for reforming the Poor Law system. That great work, the social and economic possi- bilities of which captivated my imagina- tion, would be worth all the long sittings of an Autumn Session. But of what use will it be to build another storey on the present foundations! F We must get the incidence of taxation and rating put right first. We shall never get that until the supremacy of the Commons oyer finance is established. So we, must wait and -see, not wait with folded arms, but wait, as the farmer waits, with the imple- ments of toil in our hands, constantly at work.
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Presentations to a Prominent Footballer, At the Royal Hotel, Olydach Vale, on Monday evening last,Mr. Frank J. Shugars (late of the P'enygraig Football Club) was the recipient of a magnificent gold watch, presented to him by his numerous friends upon his departure to Australia with the Northern Union International Team, for whom he has been selected to play. Mr. D. Roberts, junr., in making the presen- tation, spoke of the high qualities Mr. Shugars possessed in the football arena, he being the only forward selected from Wales. During the evening, excellent songs were rendered by several ivell-kit)wn local artistes. Mr. Jonathan Davies pre- sided. A further presentation was made to Mr. Shugars by the members of the Blaen- olyda.ch Social Democratic Club, consist- ing of a silver-mounted calabash pipe and silver-mounted tobacco pouch,
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Tragic Death of Dobson, the Bcok Auctioneer. Determined Suicide. Lying Dead for Two Months A gruesome discovery was made on Friday afternoon in one of the rooms of a house, No. 87, Upper Street, Islington, London, the dead body of a man being found where it had apparently lain for a i close uPon two months. The deceased man was Mr. Joseph Dobson, who was well known in the Rhondda Valleys, He had been in the habit of periodically visiting Tonypandy, Pentre, Ferndale and other Rhondda centres for many years past, taking empty shops on a tenancy of a month or two, and exhibiting a large collection of books I for private sale during the dav. and in the evening selling the same by public auction. He was a Yorkshire man and his parents carried on a waxwork exhibi- tion in Liverpool for many years. Their premises being required a few years since by the, Corporation for improvements Dobson s mother, then a widow, received a large sum of money for the lease of the premises and compensation for goodwill. At this time Dobson was making money at his auctioneering business, but developed considerable eccentricity, and would treat would-be purchasers and lookers-on with scant courtesy, at times when biddings were slow roundly abuse his audience, and actually drive them out en masse. Some five years ago he took over Danix's TEMPERANCE BAR AT PORTH, on which hel spent a good sum in im- proving, with the intention of settling permanently in the Rhondda, instead of travelling all over the country as he had previously been in the habit of doing. In a few months, however, he took a large shop in Castle Street, Swansea, and again resumed his book trading, but his former successes were not repeated, and his temper grew worse at each place he visited; and in conversation with ac- quaintances who had long known him for years frequently observed that LUCK HAD COMPLETELY DESERTED HIM. The last sales he conducted in the Rhon- dda were at Tonypandy in the early autumn of 1909, where his lack of patronage was very evident, and he sus- tained considerable loss from petty thefts from his stock. Closing this venture, he also severed his connection with the tem- perance bar at Forth, and announced his intention of settling in London. At the Porth business he was assisted by his niece and Mr. J. Metcalf, the latter having to resign through ill-health. The mother of deceased died about twelve months ago, and it seemed to break his heart, he becoming quite a changed man after the event. He was a non-smoker and teetotaler, and is reported to have shown considerable generosity to many acquaintances who were in difficulties. One acquaintance writes:—"Poor old Dobson! His picturesque figure, clad in garments of doubtful antiquity; his classic head emerging majestically out of the fastnesses of a tattered blue collar, will be much missed.. His sales, were really entertaining, beside which the charms of the present-day music hall appear stale and threadbare." Dobson described pupil teachers and juvenile clerks as pen and ink navvies." The shop and house in which the body was found are situated nearly opposite the historic Islington Green, and Dobson took possession during January of this year. The house was occupied entirely by Mr. Dobson, the ground and first floors being stocked with books, pictures, and articles of all sorts and descriptions, even includ- ing pianos. NEIGHBOURS AMAZED. The neighbours were amazed when they found out that the new tenant was going to live in the house alone, but on the shop opening they found that the proprietor was a man who would brook no interfer- ence and allow no inquiries as to his past. He was not, however, lacking in geniality, and soon made friends with the trades- men in his immediate vicinity. Dobson's next-door neighbour, a hatter, in an interview, said deceased was an uncouth man in the way of dress. He was shabby, but was a man of exceptional attainments. He lived a solitary life in the house, occupying as a bedroom one of the top rooms. There was no house- keeper and no attendant ever came there. But he was well-spoken, and evidently had a, great knowledge of books and pic- tures. He was single, and one thing that troubled him was the death of his mother, some eighteen months or two years ago. He said to me once that he cared little what became of him-whether he made money or lost it—but he used to buy all sorts of things." j Nothing had been seen of him for nine weelas, and the neighbours supposed that he had gone to South Wales. There was a scene at the removal of the body. The discovery had been made by the agent of the property, but when the undertaker's men arrived they found it was impossible to get. the deceased man out because of the careful way in which the place had been barred and bolted. After an outlet was made the body was cautiously and quietly borne out. A large crowd had assembled, but the police held them well away. THE INQUEST. The inquest was held at Islington on Tuesday. Mrs. Lily Medcalx, w-ife of William Medcalf, living at Canton Mount, Leeds, said deceased was her uncle, to whom her husband was formerly an assistant. As far as witness knew, deceased had latterly lived alone in London. He was not mar- ried. Arthur Henry Barley, auctioneer's porter, Haggerston, said he had worked for deceased, with whom he attended sales. On February 10th, about 9.30, wit- ness turned out the lights at the shop, and wished deceased Good night." Nothing strange was then noticeable in his manner. On February 12th witness called at the shop again, and found the place closed as usual. He had called each week since, and eventually, as the pre- mises remained closed, he gave infor- mation to the police. The Coroner s Officer deposed that he saw the body of the deceased in bed, and noticed a strong smell of gas. upon examination he found in the room below that the floor had been removed and an iron pipe attached to the gas-pipe. At the end of the iron pipe a flexible tube was attached. This had been carried up- stairs to the side of the bed, and was between the feet of the deceased, the end of the tube being near his face. Upon making a further search he found six overcoats had been jammed in the chimney of the room., evidently to prevent the- gas escaping. Dr. Beardmore stated that, deceased clied from carbonic ovide poisoning or coal gas poisoning. The body was lying in a natural position on the bed, and it was evident that he had held the tube to his mouth, and then when unconscious- ness came, his hand dropped. Apparently the tube had been held to his mouth. The body was well preserved, because coal gas was a. preservative and would keep bodies for perhaps two or three months. The Coroner Do you think thit; was an act done by himself? Witness: Yes, a most deliberate thing. Elizabeth Medcalf, 66, Escourt Road, Watford, a distant relative, said early in February she saw the deceased, who appeared to be greatly upset, as he had been for at least two' years. He told her then he had been advised to take a. voyage to Australia for the benefit of his health, and suggested that during his absence she might take charge of his things. The Coroner's Officer said that there was a large quantity of stock of all sorts, including furniture, gramophones, and cheap jewellery on the premises. The agent to the landlord of deceased's house said the value of the goods on the premises would greatly exceed the amount of the funeral expenses. Witness hap- pened to know that deceased had money in the bank. A verdict of "Suicide while of unsound mind was returned.
Theatre Royal, Tonypandy.
Theatre Royal, Tonypandy. The Love of the Princess," presented this week at the Royal by Mr. O. Watson Mill's company, is a most attractive romantic play, capably interpreted by an experienced and talented caste. The "Princess Idalie," who is loved by and loves "Prince Conrad," is urged for State reasons to an alliance with the King of Harnue," whom she detests. Her' consent is, however, reluctantly given, when Prince Conrad refuses to permit her to sacrifice herself. The King, at this insult to his position., has Conrad made prisoner, and he is placed in irons on a false charge treason made by Count Danilo who lias designs upon the throne of Harnia and the securing of the hand of the Princess for himself. The plot collapses on the discovery of the treachery of the Count, and it is shown the King, who had contracted years pre- viously a, morganatic- marriage, has a son living. The love of the Princess at length triumphs, and a ruined .life is redeemed. The part of the Princese is sustained in a most charming manner by Miss Dorothy Haigh; that of the King by Mr. John Burton; Prince Conrad by Mr. Frank Harvey; Count Danilo by Mr. Richard Vane; Lady Irene (Prince Conrad's sis- ter) by Miss Maud Steeple; Constantia (Sister of Mercy) by Miss Josephine Lee; the Prince Regent, Mr. D. L. Doyle; Duke Scarpe, Mr. Francis Serle; Boris (Prince Conrad's servant), Mr. Edgar Morgan; Lieut. Orlaus, Mr. B. Bould; Lieut. Zeroff, Mr. John Worth. Next week, an original domestic drama-, Only a Little Boy, will be produced. This play has been a,dapted, to the stage from a bundle of MSS. provided by the vicar of a small fishinq, village on the Devonshire coast, the writer being an old member of his congregation. ,Atter her death, the papers containing the story of her life and that of her little boy were discovered at her cottage. The iday pos- sesses strong and pathetic attractions.
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Treherbert Child's Death.
Treherbert Child's Death. Careless Driver. Mr. R. J. Rhys (corner) continued the adjourned inquest touching the death of the child James Seely, age 21 months ol Scott Street, at the Treherbert Police Station on Friday last. The inquest had been adjourned from Tuesday, the 5th inst., pending further enquiries. Deceased had succumbed on Thursday, the 30th ult., after receiving injuries on the pre- vious Tuesday by a Taff Vale Railway wagon on the roadway. It transpired in the evidence of .Messrs- Samuel Bryant and Charles Price that the driver (Thomas Jones) was driving down the road at a, sharp trot, whilst at the same time he was talking to a boy who was on the wagon. The child was sitting in the roadway, about four feet from the curbstone, and was unnoticed by the driver, who drove on after the child had been injured. The driver knew nothing of what had hap- pened until the witness Bryant pulled up the hortse, and informed him. The child's skull had been fractured. A verdict of Death from misadven- ture" was returned, the driver being severely reprimanded' by the coroner for his carelessness.
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IIfiíi Ferndale. At the English: Wesleyan Church. Fern- dale, on Wednesday, the 6th inst., a very pretty wedding was solemnised, when Mr. Cornelius Mantle, engineer in the employ of Messrs. D. Davis and Sons, Ltd., anci the son of Mrs, Mantle, 16, Darran Ter- race, was married to Miss Mary Jane Hunt, assistant teacher at the Blaen- llechau Schools, and the second daughter Mr. Charles Hunt coal inspector of-- Messrs. D. Davis and Sons, Devonif- House, Rhondda Road. A large congre- gation attended to witness the ceremony- Both bride and bridegroom are members of the English Wesleyan Church. The bride, who was charmingly attired ill white SIlk. with. a large picture hat w match, was given away by her father- The bridesmaid, who made a very pretty picture, was Miss Maud Hunt (sister of bride), who was dressed in old rose colour cloth. Mr. John Mantle (brother of the bridegroom) acted in the capacity of best man. The tying of the nuptial knot was performed by the Rev. F. C. Dugdale, pastor of the church. Then the party was photographed in the lawn of BryR' derwen House. Breakfast was oartakei1 of at the residence of the bride's fatlie4, after which the newly wedded pair left for Builth Wells, where the honeymoon is being spent. Many costly presents were received, We wish the happy pal! every joy and happiness in their life. With deep regret we record the funer of Evan William Hughes, son of Mr. Mrs. Hugh Roberts (stage manager the New Workmen's Hall), 17, ProtherüØ Street, Ferndale, which took place Monday last. The remains were interred at the Llanwonno Cemetery.. The Thomas (Bethel) officiated. The annual preaching services in col1 nection with Capel Wesley were coV% rnenced on Saturday evening last, were continued over Sunday and day. The officiating ministers were tn_. Revs. R. W, Jones, Bethesda, and Ed^"ar Jones, Tre'rddol.
EDITORIAL NOTES.
contended against the terms, should have loyally urged his division to accept the decision. Good leadership means unity of action. Armies that fail to move according to the pre-arranged order, come to disaster, and are in this way a weak- ness to the general army. The majority for the agreement throughout the coal- field was decisive enough to demand loyalty from the minority, and, as Mr. Stanton said oh Monday, a fight was hope- less without promise of help from the dis- tricts outside. What we fail to under- stand is why the. majority of Aberdare miners were so belated in arriving at this conclusion. Mr. Stanton, in his news- paper controversy with Mr. Hubert Jenkins, Oaerphilly, excused himself for recommending 400 men at Aberdare some time back to accept terms of agreement settled by the South Wales Federation, because "refusal meant no financial supplies." Logically, we think that what the South Wales branch of the Federa- tion was to that 400 men, the Miners' Federation of Great Britain was to the South Wales Federation in this recent incident. If the,, Aberdare agent thought that without outside help a sectional fight would be hopeless, it is strange he did not think in the same way before the ballotting took place. We cannot help but thinking that it was a great weakness in leadership to run with the hares of the Executive Council and shout with the hounds at a mass meeting. Straight leadership would face the music," even at the forfeit of the much coveted reward passing by the name of popularity.