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Ward V, Bye-Election. Both Candidats in the Field. Two candidates were nominated on Monday to contest Ward 5 in the forth- coming District Council election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Leonard W. Llewelyn. The candi- dates are: — Tom John, ex-schoolmaster, Tony- pandy; and Evan J. Roderick, miner, Clydach Vale. Mr. John whose political views are, of course, well known, comes out as an Educationist. He maintains that there is room for an educational expert on the District Council to watch the interests of the 32,000 children in the elementary schools of the district. Mr. Roderick, on the other hand, comes out on the Labour ticket, and advo- cates those reforms which are consistent with the main principles of the party to which he belongs. Polling day has been fixed for November 7th, and both candidates are busily en- gaged in the campaign. Mr. John has already addressed several open-air meet- ings at Sherwood, Llwynypia, and Cly- dach Vale, and all have been marked by the greatest enthusiasm. Mr. Roderick also addressed iflneeting at Clydach Vale on Wednesday evening, at which he pro- pounded his claims to the suffrages of the electorate. Mr. Roderick's nomination was resolved upon at a meeting of Trade Unionists held at Old Bethania Chapel, Llwynypia, on Friday evening, Mr. T. R. Davies presiding. A number of those present strongly deprecated a, contest as there was already a strong candidate in the field in the person of Mr. Tom John. Others, however, took a different view, one speaker gong as far as to say that a person of the type of Mr. John-an educationist—was the greatest enemy of Labour. Children in the schools had been taught of dead kings and dead languages, instead of being instructed in the living principles of Sociology and Trades Union- ism. On a vote being taken, 39 decided for a contest and 9 against.

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EDITORIAL NOTES. -+- We had hoped—and the hope was general throughout the district—that some kind of settlement" of the dispute between the Naval workmen and the Cambrian Com- bine over the price-list dispute at the Ely Pit would have been arrived at in the meeting on Wednesday; but it ap- pears that our hope was not to be real- ised, and that, unless something unfore- seen happens in the near future, we shall witness the whole body of workmen- numbering close upon 12,000—employed by the Combine, out on the streets with nothing but a mere pittance of a strike pay to support them during the hardy trials of the coming winter. We deplore the result because an industrial struggle of this magnitude brings in its train, not only complete disorganisation ot the trade of the district, but also because of the sufferings which it will entail upon those who are no parties to the dispute and can have no voice in its settlement. We are approaching a period when any strife, whether industrial or social, is more than ever a discord in the harmony of things when quarrels, individual and general, are for the time laid aside because there is "Peace on earth, and good will towards men." But apart from mere sentiment, a strike at this period of the year, when trade is looking up and tradesmen are laying in large stores in preparation for a brisk demand, means ,the withdrawal of a huge .sum of money from active circulation in the district, with the consequent paralysis of those trades and industries whch depend upon the coal trade for their stability. There is also that other kind of suffering, the pangs of hunger and the privations of scantily-clad bodies. It has already been ascertained that there is a vast amount of suffering going on at present, and with the scope of the quarrel extended, and the rigours of the winter to be faced, the prospect would seem appalling..It is to be hoped, therefore, that even at this eleventh hour a way out of the impasse

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Notable Welshmen I Have Met. Llew Llwyfo. I have a. difficult task to perform in this sketch—a task, in approaching which, I need the kind consideration of every lover of Wales. I am aiming to recall to those who knew him, to present for the first time to many who did not know him, the picture of a man who made a mark in his age, who was asso- ciated with many a great achievement of his country, and whose ivi-itiligls-ylot without merit, certainly, but inconsider- able in amount and fragmentary in form —which convey but a very inadequate idea of the, personality of the man who wrote them. Llew Llwyfo's commemoration can be seen in the Welsh literature of the last sixty years. This is a worthy and a characteristic memorial to his genius. But even that is not enough honour to his memory: one wants to know the man himself and the magic of his personality. I am tempted to describe him as I saw him, because I knew him so well, esteemed him as a genius, and respected his thoughts and aspirations. His speech, yea, the very expression of his coun- tenance and the sweet melodious tones of his baritone voice, are vividly present- ing themselves to my memory, and sound to-day to one in no less inspiring harmony than they did when I knew him in the flesh on the hilly side of Arvon. I feel I should confer a great boon on any Welshman whom I could help to know Llew Llwyfo. But at the same time, I am painfully conscious all I say may seem a mere string of words, and that I may not at all be able to call up the picture of the living man. Yet the attempt must be. made, and the best thing I can do is to speak of him as I knew him myself. But first of all, to clear the ground, let me give you—it will not take much space—the chief land- marks of his life. Llew Llwyfo was born on March 31st, 1831. His parents were Richard and Mary Lewis, living in Tai Mwd on Pensarn, Anglesea. His father was a miner working in the MyiAydd Parys Copper Mine; and for some time Llew Llwyfo worked in the mine himself. His father was a. type of, a man of the. rigid I and hard-boiled puritanism of the old Welsh Calvinistie Methodism of that time. There was a certain austerity in his life, which reflected itself in distorted form of narrow religion—not intended, perhaps, like many of his class at the time—with love of humour. The follow- ing story will help to illustrate that. It was the custom of the boys who were working in the mine to take the horses to the water at Traeth Dinis, on Satur- day afternoons. On returning, they would have a horse race, and the winner would get as much ovation as if he had won the Derby. One Saturday, Lewis, Tai Mwd "-as his comrades called him—won the race, and this caused a bit bf jealousy on the part of his rivals, and before he came home that night he had to fiht for his honour, and it terminated in Llew having a black eye, and a red nose. When his father saw the marks on his face, he told him to go to bed. Dos i'r siamber, Lewis," was the command; and when his father was just in the act! of administering the punishment, he remarked, Isn't it a pity that you are such a fool .fighting like this, Lewis Bach? Fool! father," retorted Lewis, haven't you written in Peter Williams' big Bible that I was born within half an hour to All Fools Day, and then how can I help being half a fool? His father enjoyed the joke, and could not go fur. tber with the beating, and this was the last of Llew's siamber punishment. When the London and iNorth Western Railway Company started the tunnel near Bangor, his father went to work there as a miner and contractor. His parents brought their transfer tickets at Taber- nacle, and joined that church. At that time the late Rev. John Phillips was a young man starting in the ministry, and he at once took interest in the bright lad that came from Pensarn. Llew was now apprenticed draper with the Rev. Edward Evans-father of loan" Llewellyn Evans, afterwards Professor of Hebrew in Bala College. The two lads used to sleep together, and you can venture that they knew well the tricks of one another. Both of them joined the Debating Society at Tabernacle at the same time, and took part in the discussions. One very pro- minent member of the Literary Society was the late Rev. Dr. Morgan (Lleurwg), who was the pastor of the Baptist Church in Bangor at the time. He also, took great great interest in him, the subject of this sketch, and it was he who gave him his bardic' name-" Llew Llwyfo "-a name which became dear to every Welshman in every part of the world afterwards. His young literary comrades at the time were John Davies (Gwyneddon), Thomas Lewis—afterwards M.P. for Anglesea, Huw Rowlands (Zabulon Dafydd), and loan Llewellyn Evans. It was at this time that Llew Llwyfo served his apprenticeship in Welsh literature. He studied poetry, and became a virile writer in the Welsh vernacular; and the attraction became so strong in his nature that he abandoned his trade as a draper and devoted himself entirely to litera- ture. He was not in any degree a scholar, but he was more—he was a cultured man. Like many of his countrymen at that time, he sought Nature as his' teacher, and men and women for his study. The cultivation of his mind was flexible and adaptable to the circle in which he lived. His culture was a voluntary undertaking which "he used to his own benefit and specialised for his own advantage. Welsh- men, to-day, are educated in batches like Cook excursionists: men in the time of Llew Llwyfo received their culture- by themselves. Each of them used to find his own needs, and most of them were self-taught. They were more susceptible to their Celtic temperament and their natural environment. The beautiful scenery of his land had played a large part in the sympathetic nature of Llew Llwyfo. The variety of the outlines of Mon and Arvon, with their rugged head- lands, their sharply outlined mountains, their sheer precipices and chasms, their everlasting murmur of waters, their rest- less sea-ever breaking in impotent fury against the rocks—their broad and ample plains, intersected by hurrying rivers, the changeful weather of his country- with its skyscapes and sunsets—all these physical surroundings had a natural effect in forming his character. He was a frank, high-spirited young man, and he soon captured the admira- tion and the affection of every Welsh- man in the town. He had a healthy, J natural instinct for enjoyment; but had J natural instinct for enjoyment; but had a fine principle. Indeed, he was a gentle- man, yea, in his poorest garb. lIe did

The Work of Y.M.C.A.'s. Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas (Stipendiary magistrate for the Rhondda) presided over a- well-attended social held at the Porth Y.M.C.A. Rooms on Tuesday even- ing to welcome the new aeoretafy, Mr. W. T. Davies, Bridgend, and also to inaugurate the winter .session of the local branch. Supporting the Stipendiary were the Revs. W. Thomas (vicar) J. T. Davies, R. E. Salmon, Dr. R. D. Chalke, M.A., Messrs. E. Samuel, M A., W. S. Williams (Bon), and Inspector Williams. Mr. Williams, the president of the branch, in introducing the Stipendiary, said he was delighted to see him present. They were not afraid of him Olt this occa- sion—(laughter)—and he thooght that those who had to appear before him at the Police Courts were always (sure of having justice meted out to them (hear, hear). Referring to the new secretary, the speaker said that Mr. Davies had had considerable experience with work of this kind, and they had been most fortunate in securing his services (ap- plause) The Stipendiary, who was accorded a cordial reception on rising to address the meeting, said that this was not the first time he had visited the Porth. Y.M.C.A. Rooms. He ha 1 Tisired the place with- out a pilot in order to see it in its work- ing clothes. The meeting waa described as a social, and he thought it was a very fitting way of welcoming the new secre- tary (beat-, hear). They had a long pro- gramme, and that suggested to him that they did not desire long speeches. They were present for two reasons, he i proceeded. They were there first to wel- come the new secretary, and secondly, they were there to formally open the winter session. He thought it had been done in an excellent manner. After com- mending the new secretary for taking up work of this kind. his Worship went on to say that many young men entered the ministry or became teachers, but the time had come when there should be more of a variety in the callings they took up. He did not deprecate or depreciate the work performed by ministers, but it was necessary to have young men like Mr. Davies, possessing energy, character and enthusiasm, to pilot institutions like the Y.M.C.A. (hear, hear). The young men of the Valley had recently more leisure time at their disposal, but this might prove dangerous. Hundreds of young men from all parts of rural Wales took up their residence in these populous industrial districts, and it was necessary that institutions like the Y.M.C.A. should seize upon them at the right moment to guard them, and in a measure to give them the same things as they were accus- tomed to at home. When members of churches left home, they were generally given introduction to other churches, and he thought a similar plan should be adopted by Y.M.C.A.'s. The Association should then see- that the newcomer at- tended some place of worship (hear, hear). Y.M.C.A.'s had their difficulties, but they looked upon them as the teeth- cutting process (laughter). He recently had a book sent him, inside of which was pinned a slip bearing the words, If you cannot be. a church, then be a porch (laughter). From this he gathered the writer meant that if they could not write a masterpiece, they should do what they could. They. could not all be leaders, but they could all be workers. There were some men who would do nothing unless they were leading horses. Let them know, if they would be a ohurch, they must first be a porch. The avenue would widen as they went along (hear, hear). Vicar Thomas said that reference had been made to the difficulties of work of this kind in the district. He had been in the neighbourhood for 25 years, and he saw no reason to be discouraged. Experience taught them that the nations that faced the greatest obstacles were the most successful, and they needed deter- mined young men to make this organ- isation a success. Other addresses followed, and gongs were contributed by Mr. W. Davies and Miss Emma Gough.

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.=.=- will be found, and that a settlement, abiding and satisfactory, will be arrived at before another chapter of human misery is unfolded. Wales always had a warm admiration for the late King Edward, whose interest in his people was real and lasting. That this should be so is not wonderful, for King Edward loved peace, practised toleration, and believed in an enlightened democracy, thus, in his person, exemplify- ing all the qualities- which we admire, and fostering and encouraging that pro. grelss which Wales has ever aimed at and urged forward. Realising this, it is only natural that we should be desirous of creating some permanent and worthy memorial of his peaceful and progressive reign. Happily, there is no uncertain demand for such a memorial, and, fur- ther, there is a commendable desire that this memorial should be truly democratic in its conception, inception and realisa- tion, otherwise it would not be a. memo- rial to King Edward's great love of enlightened democratic government. Our magnanimous philanthropists, capitalists and business magnates are coming for- ward handsomely with their big dona- tions, led by Mr. David Davies, M.P., whose intense Nationalism is viewed in its concrete realism in the big schemes which he has launched, and which the leaders of Wales have so warmly and generously supported. But as this memo- rial is not to be a class tribute, but a lasting emblem of the people's regard for our late Sovereign, it is clear that the people themselves must contribute their quota. Facilities for this end diave been offered through the 'Press by means of the shilling funds, but shortly there will be other opportunities, when the Educa- tion Authorities will be asked to allow a collection to take place in their schools for the children's mites. And why should the children contribute? The answer is simple the memorial is to take a form that will benefit posterity. There are ravages of war, rages of famine, trials from industrial dislocation and lack of work, tribulations from physical troubles as earthquakes, but more serious its deadly effect than any of these is that dread monster's fatal work—the scourge of Consumption. It is to fight this that this memorial is being promoted, because it was a subject dear to King Edward's heart. He always wished to rid his people of this terrible disease, which was destroy- ing thousands, and robbing others of all happiness who were enduring a living death." Science has done and is doing all that can be done to combat the. spread of Tuberculosis, and, in order to keep abreast of modern development, Mr. David Davies is anxious that Wales should have its King Edward Sanatorium so that those in the incipient stage of pulmonary consumption should have the fullest benefits of the open-air treatment. All honour to Mr. David Davies and the Committee who are assisting him in the greatest of national movements.

always what he thought right. He and Tanymarian went about singing in con- certs, which brought about storms of disapproval at the time; but they did not care, and went about and did the same. The old people were dead against concerts, and to go to them was regarded by them as something equivalent to a step on the. road to perdition. The "Joy of Life" was a phrase that no one knew its mean- ing, and it was evident that anything like that had not been translated yet to the life of Wales at this time. All the amusement permitted by chapel people was expected to combine enter- tainment with instruction—a young man who went to a concert was on the road to ruin. Young girls were never allowed to go anywhere alone or to meet a young man except under a. watchdog's jealous care. To amuse in innocent pleasure was a deplorable vice that would bring its own punishment. Llew Llwyfo was the first fruit of young Wales. He was impatient to make- believe, waiting for a lead to revolt against the old-fashion way of living. It was he who gave the first alarm against it. He played and sang, and did not disdain to show the pleasure he found in his enjoyment. Some of the old. people used to be shocked at the songs he and Tanymarian were singing, but Llew did not care, and went on his own way. Wales then was different from what it is to-day, and it 4s difficult to realise and understand, at this distance of time, in what austerity the young people used to be brought up. The big towns were fewer, and not so large. Class distinc- tions were more rigid, and Society was split into little denominational cliques. Everybody discussed and criticised one another with great severity and particu- larity. Every little town was not so big that any person of prominence lived prac- tically under general observation. The middle class amassed wealth without knowing what to do with it, and acquired influence without knowing how to exercise it. People set up a resentful exclusive- ness of their own, and resorted to snobbish social disdain with priggish assertion of their own moral superiority. Llew Llwyfo was the first Welshman to set up a standard of conduct according to which, so long as a man acted like a gentleman, he need" not fear what other people would think about him. It is a standard that has served Wales well. Every Welshman respected him all the better for it. He aimed at making his country more happy, and give the people more freedom, enjoyment and delight in their daily life. He had a good sense of humour. Once at a Cymrodorion dinner at Carnarvon, some wag among the company hinted to him to ask the usual blessing, and this was the way the Llew prayed. Point- ing to the joint of beef on the table, he said: Mi nesaf atat eto yn. nes, Pa 10 i'm ddigaloni? Mae son am danat ti yn mhob man Yn codi'r gwan i fyny." There was in his character a touch of the melancholy that characterises our race so much. Living in the fickle and stormy climate of Arvon and Mon, in which the sunny days are comparatively few, and the dull, misty, tempestuous days are many, and which is on the whole cold and cheerless as compared with South Wales, it was not an unusual thing to find him despondent. It was through untiring efforts that he and other eminent Welshmen of his age sprang up. The lesson we learn from perusing their careers is, that the line between failure and success is so fine that we scarcely know when we pass it- so fine that we are often on the line and do not know it. Many a Welshman has thrown up his hands at a time when a little effort, a little more patience would have achieved success. Llew Llwyfo found —as the tide goes out, so it comes in. In his efforts with music and literature of his country, he found that prospects seemed darkest when they were on the turn. What seemed hopeless and failure, very often turned to glorious success. To him, there was no failure, except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no really insurmountable barrier save our own inherent weakness of purpose. Llew Llwyfo was for some time editor of the Gwladgarwr at Aberdare, and the father of the late Judge Gwilym Williams was very fond of him. He was good at telling stories. Many a yarn I heard him spinning. He knew Ceiriog well, and I heard him. say that he was with him at London Road Station, Manchester, when the mother of Ceiriog spoke those immortal words: Til wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon." J. MEIRION ROBERTS. Tjreforest.