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Late Rev. T. Davies, Treorchy. Impressive Funeral. Eloquent Tributes to Deceased. The funeral of the late Rev. Thomas Davies, pastor of Bethlehem (C.M.) 'Chapel, Treorchy, took place on Monday last, and the respect in which the deceased gentleman was held was amply testified to by the very large number who attended the final rites, despite the very inclement weather. A short service was held at the house, at which the Revs. T. J. Williams, Station Road, Treorchy, and iWm. Lewis, Cwmparc, officiated, followed BY a service at Bethlehem Chapel, which Was overcrowded by a sympathetic and tearful congregation. The Rev. William Lewis, Cwmparc, presided. A portion of the Scriptures was read by the Rev. Michael Williams, Cilfynydd, after which the Rev. Rd. Morris, Dolgelly, engaged in prayer. Numerous letters of con- dolence were read by the church secretary (Mr. T. J. Davies), who stated that over 150 missives had been received by the family. The Rev. Wm. Lewis, Cwmparc, said they could very well employ the words of the Psalmist to describe their feelings that day. A great Prince had indeed fallen in Israel. No one who had ever had the privilege of knowing the deceased would deny that they were that day lay- ing to rest the remains of one who was a great man—great in his personal influ- ence, great in intellect, and great in the services he had rendered to his deno- mination and religion generally. He (the speaker) had been his neighbour for the last 25 years, and he could honestly testify that he had never found a truer friend—one who was always ready with -assistance and sympathy in any trouble. Mr. Howell Ho wells, schoolmaster (chairman of the Treorchy and Cwmparc Free Church Council), said he wished to publicly express the Council's indebted- ness to the deceased divine for the active support lie had always accorded that body. He also wished to express his own appreciation as a schoolmaster of de- ceased's many fine qualities, particularly his great love for children. The children of the neighbourhood recognised in him a great friend, and in his (Mr. Howell's) opinion this fact alone stamped him to be a sincere Christian. One of the most touching and eloquent tributes of the meeting was paid by Dr. IWM Morris, Noddfa. He came, he said, as A neighbour of the, late Mr. Davies for 33 years, from another denomination to pay his sincere, respect to the memory of a great man. He was one of the purest, Godliest men he had ever known. He was great because lie was GOOD, and it WAS that alone which constituted real greatness. Every movement in the dis- trict having for its object the elevation of the morals of the people had his warmest and active support. He had supported movements which at the time savoured of unpopularity. Many years ago, when the temperance question had not assumed the importance it now had, the deceased was one of its foremost champions, and the work he then did bore fruit to-day in the lives of scores of people in the district. He was a great indi- vidualist, and remained so until the end. In these days, when various agencies were at work reducing all men to a similar cast, it was refreshing to find a man who possessed' originality enough to be in a class by himself. No assimilating agencies could transform Mr. Davies from what he was. He was, and remained down to the last, an individualist, strong in convictions and earnest in declaration. His loss to the neighbourhood could hardly be estimated. The Rhondda suf- fered a great loss when its hillsides were denuded of the famous oaks that had adorned the Valley, through the centuries, but it suffered a greater loss when its spiritual oaks, which had weathered the stress and storm of materialism and un- godliness, were cut down, and were no more. He could honestly say that God's greatest gift to Treorchy was Thomas Davies. The Rev. T. J. Morgan, Penygarn, Aberystwyth, an ex-Moderator of the C.M. Assembly, recalled the days when he and deceased were fellow-students at Bala. The occasion, he said, was not one to analyse the factors that counted for the tremendous influence he wielded in the neighbourhood. How much could be attributed to his own nfegnetic per- sonality, and how much to that beauti- ful quality of mind and heart which attracted men and women, and particu- larly children, to his side, he could not say; but he honestly believed that far more potential than these was the intensely spiritual nature of the man whose loss they so deeply lamented. The Rev. D. Jones, M.A., Penrhiw- ceiber, who entered the ministry from Bethlehem Church, spoke of the intimacy which had existed between him and deceased. The late Mr. Davies, he said, never took any trouble to refine his ser- mons the words came tumbling out red- hot over each other, and burned with conviction. Deceased once told him that he could preach best when he could utter a prayer between the sentences. His fame as a preacher was far and wide, his services to the denomination were many, but to those who would know him at his best it was necessary that they should be present at the weekly prayer and church meetings. Here he towered in strength and spirituality, and the memory of these meetings would remain indelible on the minds of those privileged to be present. The Rev. Rees Evans, Llanwrtyd, said that deceased was great in three things. lIe was great in stature, great in his mental powers, and great in godliness. The Rev. Evan Rees (Dyfed), the Arch- druid, referred to the shock it gave him to read of deceased's death. Only a few days previous to the announcement, deceased and himself officiated at the

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Tylorstown. The quarterly meetings of Horeb (W.B.) Chapel were held on Sunday last. Mr. James Jones (grocer) presided at both meetings. Solos, duets;, &c., were con- tributed by members of the Sunday School:—M. L. Lewis, M. A. Williams, M. M. Young, E. Jones, B. Jones, Lal Jones, E. A. James, O. Griffiths, A. M. Herbert, Messrs. B. Griffiths, E. Evans, and E. J. Rees; recitations by Misses M. Voyle, E. Thomas, A. S. Davies, M. Morgan, A. M. Jones, C. Thomas, C. Voyle, Irene Stephens May Evans, M. Rosser, Irene Jones, Messrs. N. Jones, W. C. Voyle. G. Davies and John Griffiths. A fine rendering was given by the Ladies' Choir, under the conductor- ship of Mr. Tom Evans, A.C., and an anthem by the Children's Choir.

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Treherbert. We are pleased to announce the suc- cess of Miss Amy Emanuel, 90, Bute Street, Treherbert, who has successfully passed THE' Elementary Stage of the examination held by the London College of Music at Pontypridd on the 9th inst. Miss Emanuel secured a flirst Class Cer- tificate in the theory and practice of pianoforte playing, this being the second examination she has passed within the last four months. She is a pupil of Miss L. Cule, Treherbert. The annual preaching services of Libanus (W.B.) Chapel were held on Sunday last. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Jenkins (Gwili), Amman- ford. Yearly preaching services were also held at Ebenezer Chapel, Tynewydd, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday last. Eloquent discourses were delivered by the Rev. Talwyn Phillips, B.D., Bala, and Prof. Joseph Jones, B.A., B.D., Aber- honddu. A ballot of the workmen of Tydraw Collieries took place last week to elect one of seventeen applicants for the con- tract of hauling the house coal of the colliery. Mr. Daniel Jenkins was elected by a good majority. The lending library at the Tydraw Workmen's Institute was opened on Mon- day, this week. Mr. Ben Jones, A.C., Tynewydd, has commenced training a choir of over a hundred members for the eisteddfod at Treorchy on Whit-Tuesday. The test piece is OH! never, never will we bow down. The rehearsals are held at Eben- ezer Chapel, A general meeting of the Treherbert Cricket Club was held at the Dunraven Hotel on Thursday evening last, when Mr. H. R. Jones presided. The chief business of the meeting was the appoint- ing of a strong working committee. Mr. D. Richards (vice-president of the club) has also promised to present a prize to the player who makes an extra good performance during the season. The team will play a practice match on Satur- day. A tea in connection with the Band of Hope at Hope (E.B.) Chapel was held on Tuesday last. A large number sat at the tables, which were attended to by the following ladies :—Misses K. Barnes, L. Jones, B. Stradling, A. Thomas, Mabel and Maude Price. A prize was offered for the best laid table, this being secured by Misses Maude and Mabel Price. The cutters were Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Stradling, and Mrs. Marks. An enjoyable enter- tainment followed, the chair being taken by Mr. Lewis, president of the Band of Hope. A few competitions and other items were fully appreciated. During the evening, a presentation was made to Mr. William David, Treorchy, the former conductor of the choir. In an appropriate speech, Mrs. Varker, on behalf of the choir, presented Mr. David with a large- sized photo of the choir. Mr. David suit- ably responded. On Friday last, a well-arranged Mock Trial was held at the meeting of the Tre- herbert Dandy Holiday Club and Debat- ing Society. The "case" was a claim of £ 300 damages against a young man for breach of promise. Endless merriment was caused, the case" being followed with the greatest interest. Under the auspices of the Hope Chapel Choir, a successful social tea was held on Wednesday evening last to welcome the future conductor of the choir, Mr. William Davies. A hat trimming com- petition for males and other amusing com- petitions followed the tea. A very humorous dialogue was rendered by Mr. David Rowlands and party. 12 Bladed Safety Razors. The Ever Ready at 5/ the Gillette at 21/ Local Agent- R. T. Jones, The Tram Terminus, Treherbert. 4893 The annual tea and social of the Tre- herbert Woodwork Classes, 1909-10, was held on Monday evening at the Treher- bert Boys' School. District Councillor G. Evans presided over the proceedings. An excellent repast was partaken of, the caterers being Messrs. J. Collier and Sons, Pentre. A short entertainment followed. Songs were rendered by Messrs. J. Perkins and J. S. Richards. Mr. Perkins also gave a. stirring recitation. Then came an impromptu speech competi- tion, the winner being Mr. J. S. Richards. On behalf of the Class, Mr. J. R. Edwards presented Mr. Lloyd (teacher) with a beautiful walking-stick, suitably inscribed. Gramophone selections were afterwards given, and a rendering of I-Ieii Wlad fy Nhadau brought a very pleasant even- ing to a close. By special arrangement.. three perform- ances of the romantic operetta, "Ivanhoe" (adapted from Sir Walter Scott's novel by May Byron), were given by the Tony- pandy and Trealaw Amateur Operatic Society at the Treherbert Opera House on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights last week. Moderate crowds were attracted, but the performances really deserved better support. The singing was of a hiffh standard, the choral renderings being especially good. The most success- ful parts were those of "Rowena," (Miss May Moses, Treherbert), Rebecca" (Miss L. A. Jenkins, Gelli), "Friar Tuck" (Mr. David Williams, Penygraig), Bois- Gilbert" (Mr. Si Hickman,- Tonypandy), Ivanhoe" (Mr. Wm. Davies, Porth), and UrfriedV (Miss Mattie Jones, Tonypandy.

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Porth. Large and enthusiastic meetings were held at Bethania (W.B.) Chapel, Porth, where Miss Maggie Davies, the well-known evangelist from North Wales, conducted a three-days' mission previous to her return again to the North. Miss Davies ia.an accomplished and eloquent preacher, with choice diction and great spiritual force, and quickly rouses the congrega- tion to the highest enthusiasm. tion to the highest enthusiasm.

To n. We are pleased to announce the suc- cess of Miss Sarah Urina Blethyn, of 30, Whitefield Street, Ton-Pentre, who at the recent examination held at Pontypridd in connection with the London College of Music, succeeded in gaining an Honours Certificate, in the Elementary Division, and also in carrying off the book prize offered by the College. for candidates obtaining the highest number of marks at the Pontypridd Centre examination. This talented young lady is a pupil of Miss Annie Evans, A.L.U.M., 19, Queen Street, Ton-Pentre, and we beg to offer our hearty congratulations to both teacher and pupil. On Thursday of last week, the, inhabi- tants of Ton were greatly alarmed by sounds which resembled the roll of thunder. In a few minutes, hundreds of people had congregated at the top of Parry Street, where it was found that a large portion of the Maindy tip had given way. Luckily, no lives were lost. Right at the bottom of the tip were three coal carts belonging to Mr. Ben Phillips, Matexa Street, coal haulier. Two ivere completely smashed to pieces and the shafts of the third broken into splinters. A considerable amount of rubbish has lately been carted away for use, and this, no doubt, would partly account for the landslide. On behalf of the, Religious Tract Society, the Rev. 0. H. Irwin, M.A., of London, addressed a good gathering at Jerusalem (C.M.) on The Missionary Work of the Religious Tract Society." The lecture was illustrated by beautiful lantern slides. The chair was occupied by the Rev. E. W. Davies, Hebron. On Thursday, the 19th inst., the funeral of Mary Olwen Roberts, aged 8 years, Maindy Road, who succumbed after an operation at Cardiff Infirmary, took place. The obsequies were of a private character. The interment took place at Treorchy Cemetery, the Rev. J. Thomas, The Parade, being the officiating minister.

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Ogmore Vate Big Meetings.—The special meetings in conneotion with Bethania (W.O.) Chapel were held on Saturday evening and Sunday, the 23rd and 24th inst. The preacher for the occasion was the Rev. Ed. Jones, M.A., B.D,, Rhyl, whose eloqiient discourses -were greatly appre-! ciated by large congregations. Deaths.—We regret to record the death of Mr .Evan Thomas, tailor, of River Street, which took place on Saturday evening. A fortnight ago, deceased was seized with an apoplectic fit, from the effects of which he did not recover. He was an old resident of the place, and was well known and highly respected. Another old resident of the place also died on Friday, in the person of Mrs. Farmer, wife of Mr. Frank Farmer, milk- man. She passed away after a very sudden and painful illness. We tender our sympathy to both families in their sad bereavements. Land Subsidence.—A slight land sub- sidence, which, however, caused consider- able alarm for some time, took place during the last week-end. The houses affected are those stretching from the Electric Power Station to the Tynewydd Schools. Threatening gaps were made in the walls and floors of the buildings, but so far nothing more serious has happened.

Pentre. The local musical world is once again being stirred by the prospects of a magni- ficent eisteddfod at Treorchy on Whit- Tuesday, at which one of the chief com- petitions will be that for mixed choirs. The splendid choir conducted by Mr. James Davies, L.T.S.O., intends com- peting, and is at present earnestly pre- paring for a keeIJ. contest, in which it hopes to excel. The re-opening of Moriah Chapel, after extensive alterations and renovations, was the occasion of a special preaching festival, lasting over Sunday and Mon- day. The officiating ministers were the Revs. John Price, Ferwig; T. E. Walters, LIanfachreth; and Abraham Morgan, Birkenhead. The appropriate and power- ful addresses were much appreciated, and the whole festival reacHed a high stan- dard of excellence. Next Sunday, < the same church has its annual meetings, when well-known ministers are expected to deliver eloauent sermons. On Sunday evening, an exceptionally large number of persons were baptised by the Rev. T. Davies, pastor of the church.

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Ystrad County Court. Club and Secretary. At Ystrad County Court on Thursday, before his Honour Judge Bryn Roberts, John William Stephens, solictor's clerk, Ebbw Vale, was sued by the Blaenclydach Liberal Working Men's Club for £ 10 4s. Id. Mr. S>FC. John Francis-Williams appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Lincoln Reed for the defence. Mr. St. John Francis-Williams, in opening the case, explained that the defendant had been secretary for the club, which was a spare-time appointment, during the years 1906-7-8, For which he received a salary of L52 per annum. He was entitled to draw cheques at any time when needed, and also to pay himself. John William Kinsman, chartered accountant, Pontypridd, said that he was employed to audit the club's- books. He found that on the half-year ending Dec. 31st, 1907. plaintiffs owed the defendant 00. lid. In 1908, defendant had drawn £5 and R6 cheques for petty cash ex- penses. Not a single disbursement had j been made with these two cheques. The secretary's salary account for the half- year ending June 30th, 1908, showed that £ 32 had been drawn, instead of JE26, and ki salary had been overdrawn the pre- vious year, making a total of £7 salary overpaid. Five pounds was due to the defendant for extra work, leaving the salary account at R2 due to the plaintiffs. The two cheques for £ 5 and t6, plus the P-2, made a total of L13, from which the os. lid. due were to be taken leaving the sum of zC12 14s, Id. due to the plain- tiffs. Mr. Walters, the present secretary, said that he was appointed on 4th Novem- ) ber, 1908. The defendant left Pontypridd for a new situation at Ebbw Vale in March, 1908, but acted as secretary until he (witness) was appointed. The defendant said that he acted as secretary to the club for three years, viz., 1906-7-8. In March, 1908, he left Pontypridd for Ebbw Vale, but at the desire of the club members, he continued I to act as secretary until November. The incidental expenses of a week averaged 3s., including postages, parcel and car- i riage, telephone calls, telegrams, &c. The two cheques which he had drawn had been expended in payment of petty cash expenses, including L3 to the present secretary for copying documents, but entries had been made on slips of paper, which had since been mislaid, and not on the books, on account of inconvenience due to his living so far away from the club. He also stated that it was £7 and not L5 was due to him for extra work. Judgment was given in plaintiffs' favour for zC12 14s. Id. A counter-claim was then entered into, Mr. Stephens suing the club for £ 32 2s. Mr. Stephens alleged that E30 had been expended for office rent at Old Bank Chambers, Pontypridd, which he had pro- cured to enable his secretarial duties to be executed properly, for three years at an annual rent of £10, there being no accommodation for this work to be car- ried on at the club's premises at Blaen- clydach. The office was used exclusively for the club work, and all his secretarial duties had been discharged therein. The remaining two guineas had been expended in railway fares and hotel expenses during I his visits to Blaenclydach on three occa- cinnc Cross-examined, plaintiff admitted that he was being sued for the office rent, and only for If years. He denied having used the office for a private business which he carried on as an accountant. John Griffiths, Ebbw Vale, said that he had been a member of the club when Mr. Stephens had been secretary. He and several other members knew that he carried on his secretarial duties at an office which he provided hin-welf. Mr. Walters said that the plaintiff did not come to Blaenclydaeh more than once. Judgment was given for the defendants with costs, his Honour remarking that the plaintiff should not have provided an office without the express wish of the club committee; and it was plain that he had provided it himself so as to save the trouble of journeying back and fore between Pontypridd and Blaenclydach.

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Nantymoel. The annual cymanfa ganu of the. Welsh Calvinstic Methodist Churches o. Bridgend and district was held at Diuau. (C.M.) Chapel, Nantymoel, on Monday- last. The choir of about 400 voices WAS drawn from the churches of Dim, Nantymoel; Hermon, Ogmore Vale Hermon, Bridgend; Pyle, Pencoea, GLYN- ogwr, and Aberkenfig. The massed choir was under the baton of Mr. David Eva%9, Mus. Bac. (Oxon), Cardiff. The morning meeting was presided over by the Rev- Richard Williams, Glynogwr: the after- noon president being the Rev. CHARLES Williams, Ogmore Vale. and the evening chairman the Rev. J. T. Davies. Dinam. The secretarial duties were admirably dis- charged by Mr. T. E. Jenkins, Black Mill, the other officials being: -P%eT-. J. T. Davies, chairman of committee AND* Mr. Wm. Lewis, Pencoed, treasurer. Obituary.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Lillian Williams, wife of Mr. J. R. Williams, 41, Dinam Street, Nantymoel, who passed away on Friday afternoon, after a very brief illness, a.1I the early. age of 19 years. The funfrai took place on Tuesday last, amidst every manifestation of sorrow and rt. Th chief mourners were:—Mr. J. R. Wil- liams (husband); Mr. and Mrs. DQVICF Owen (father and mother)" Mr. and Mrs. Edward Owen (brother and sister-in-law) ;♦ Mr. and Mrs. W. Rogers (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. and Mrs. P. O. <nve.. (brother-in-law and sister); Messrs. Pticet Owen, Ellis Owen, George Owen, Archi Owen and Herbert Owen (brothers); Mise- Sarah Owen (sister); Mr. and Mrs. J. '1' Williams (father-in-law arid mother-in- law); Messrs. James Williams and Emlyn. Williams (brother-in-law). The Rev. J. A. Roberts (Bethel) officiated at the house, and the Revs. J. Hughes (Saron) and IVferlais Davies (Soar) at the graveside.

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graveside of an old friend at Treorchy Cemetery. Deceased, he said, was one of Nature's gentlemen, and to know him was to love him for an time. He hated publicity, but became famous in endea- vouring to hide himself. His sermons were sublime truths, clad, not in silk and gold, but in ordinary homespun. In these days of lax theology, he remained steadfast to the old doctrines that had shaken the foundations of spiritual life in Wales in the past, and which had elevated her pulpit far above that of other countries. During the service, the following hymns were impressively rendered: —, Llangeitho," Presburg," and the anthem, Drylliwyd v Delyn (Prof. D. em, r Jenkins. Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth). The funeral procession was over a quarter of a mile long, and, was in the following order Ministers, general public, Sunday School children, the amassed choirs, bier, mourners on foot, mourners in coaches. The coffin was of plain un- varnished oak. There were no flowers, by request. The deacons of Bethlehem Church acted as bearers. The final ser- vice at the graveside was very brief, the Rev. D. Rhagfyr Jones, Bethania (W.C.), Treorchy, assisted by the Rev. J. D. Evans, M.A., Liverpool, officiating. The mourners were as follow —Mrs. Jane Davies (widow); Mr. D. E'. Davies, chemist (son); Mr. Thomas E. Davies, student at the C.M. Theological College, Aberystwyth (son); Mr. and Mrs. Hum- phreys (son-in-law and daughter); Miss Ei. j. Davies (daughter); Mrs. Jones, Llanon (sister-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Llanover (nephew and niece); Mr. Tom Evans, Aberystwyth (nephew); and Miss Gwladys Evans, Carnarvon (niece). Among those present were: —Dr. Aaron Davies, Barry • Dr. Cynddylan Jones, Whitchurch; Dr. D. M. Phillips, M.A., Tylorstoyn; Revs. Evan Rees (Dyfed), Cardiff; Rees Evans, Llanwrtyd; T. J. Morgan, Bow Street; Wm. Lewis Cwm- parc; W. Powell, Caerphilly; D. Rhagfyr Jones (C.), Treorchy; P. Gelly, Gelli; Wm. Lewis, Pontypridd; M. H. Mills, Nantymoel; E. W. Davies (B.), Ton; J. Morgan, Aberdare; W. J. Jones, Tre- aiig fortest: D. G. Evansi (OL), Gelli; T. Jones-Davies, Taff's Well; Michael Wil- liams, Cilfynydd; M. H. Ellis, Trealaw; W. J. Williams, Hirwain; G. Parry Williams, "M.A., Pontypridd (secretary of the South Wales C.M. Quarterly Asso- ciation) J. D. Jones, Ynysybwl; T. Tissington (vicar), Cwmparc; W. E. Prytherch, Swansea; Ambrose Williams, Tonypandy; Moses Evans, Blaengarw; Hope Evans (C-), Mardy; W. Williams, Tonypandy; Richard Harris, Blaen- lleehau; Dd. Jones, M.A.. PenrhiwceibeY; Richard Morgan, Tonyrefail: M. H. Jones, B.A., Ton; T. Davies, Blaen- rhondda: W. J. Whitlock, Kidwellf J. Wilson Roberts, Ynyshir; John Morgan, Llwynypia; H. Curry (W.), Ystrad; J. D. Evans, Liverpool; Councillors W. T. Jones and Tom Jones, Treorchy; Enoch Davies, J.P., Treherbert; Alderman E. H. Davies. J.P., Pentre; Councillor Jas. Evans, Clydack Vale: Mr. Roderick Morgan (Guardian), Treorchy; Mr. Dd. Fenwick (Guardian), Tylorstown; Dr. Edward Hughes, Ton; Mr. Wm. Wil- liams, Pontygwaith; Mr. Isaac Griffiths, Clydach Vale; Mr. Thomas Davies, Penygraig; Mr. T. Morgan, Cwmparo; Mr. Phillip Jenkins, Penygraig; Mr. J. Davies-Evans, Treorchy; Mr. J. Young Evans, Treorchy; Mr. Howell Howells, Treorchy: Mr. W. D. Morgan, Pentre; Mr. D. W. Jones (solicitor), Pentre; Mr. L. M. Davies, Treorchy; and Mr. Thos. Edwards, Pentre. In the evening, a memorial service was held at Bethlehem Chapel,- when impres- sive sermons were delivered by the Rev. W. E. Prytherch, Swansea, and Dr. Cynddylan Jones, Whitchurch.

The present lock-out of the workmen at the Pentre Colliery was discussed at the miners' meeting on Monday. It was decided to send representatives to inter- view the employers. Meanwhile, a very large number of men remain unemployed, the few who had procured work at the local collieries having been stopped when it became known that they were formerly employed at Pentre. Such action seems very harlh. Strike pay of Is. 8d, per day, along with a little allowance for children, was paid last week. Steps have been taken in the schools in order that children may have sufficient food. At a well-attended committee meeting of the Young Wales Liberal and Labour Association, presided over by the Rev. E. W. Davies. Ton, it was decided to affiliate with the National Leagre of Young Liberals. The step is undoubtedly one in the right direction, and the com- bined strength of the numerous branches of the N.L.Y.L. will be enormous. This first step will be followed by active propaganda and public meetings, and the committee intends doing its utmost to enrol a record number of members as well as procure the assistance of the best pos- sible talent, both inside and outside of Wales, to further the progress of the new Liberalism.