The Rhondda Leader

TEMPERANCE TOPICS. Mr. Caine's Kilmornock Candidature. Mr W. S. Caine has resigned his candi- dature for the Kilmornock Boroughs, which he has been prosecuting for the last year and a half. in his letter to the Hon. Sec. of the Liberal Association, he says —"My principal reason is that the Grand Lodge of Scottish Good Templars have taken up a most extraordinary and unexpected atti- tude towards my candidature, for which I am unable to obtain any satisfactory ex- planation, in spite of private correspon- dence and personal interviews. Their de- mand would involve the repudiation of my signature to the report of the Royal Com- mission, on the consideration of which I spent nearly five years, for reasons which are flimsy and totally inadequate. They are flooding the constituency with personal attacks on myself, and I must either des- cend into an unseemly and acrimonious con- test with them, or withdraw altogether. No doubt, if I chose to take the former course, it could quickly be made clear that most of the members of the Good Templar Urder repudiate the leadership of their Grand Lodge, and would cheerfully support my candidature. But in the present strained conditions of politics the appear- ance of divisions of this character would have a very bad effect on the constituency, and I feel it will be wiser for me to with- draw in favour of some other candidate." The National Liberal Federation and Temperance. At the annual metings of the National Liberal Federation, held at Nottingham, the following resolution was moved by Mr T. P. Whittaker, M.P. "That this Coun- cil affirms its declaration in favour of the urgency of an effective reform in the laws relating to the liquor traffic, and believes that Lord Peel's minority report of the Licensing Commission furnishes, in the main, a basis for practical legislation in the immediate future on which all temperance reformers should combine and concentrate." They wanted, he said, the reforms recom- mended in Lord Peel's report, and when the people of this country demanded direct local control they ought to have it given them. Personally, he was a prohibition- ist. but he was also a practical politician, and he would therefore urge the adoption of proposals upon which there was the grea- test measure of agreement so that the ex- treme reformers and the middle element might be induced to work together. If by conceding some principle of compensation the latter element could be got to co- operate with them, it would be desirious to take steps, for unless they could lay in the dust the liquor interest-the wealthiest and most powerful in the country-they would never achieve the other great reforms on which their hearts were set. Mr Joseph Rowntree, who seconded the resolution, said that even if Lord Peel's proposals were carried out, it would not remove the men- ace of the trade, but still it was the neces- sary step to the final settlement. The reso- lution was adopted. The Rev. Canon Hicks delivered an in- structive address on Friday evening in the J5gar4 Room of the United Kingdom Ai* t liance on "New Developments in Band of Hope" work. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Manchester and District Temperance Workers' Fraternal Associa- tion. Railway Temperance Union. The 17th anniversary meeting of the United Kingdom Railway Temperance Union was held on Wednesday last in Lon- don. The Union comprises 200 branches, and has a membership of over 20,000. The boy membership has increased by 800 dur- ing the year. The receipts for the year amounted to JE644, of which no less than £ 100 has been contributed by railway share- holders and the general public. The presi- dent vjir A. F. Hills) spoke of the impor- tance to the public of temperance among railway men, and said he much regretted that the Union did not receive more sym- pathetic support. There was no society more deserving of the support of the public in their own interests. The temperance movement generally was making substantial progress in the country, privately and pub- licly. The present House of Commons showed that it was deeply interested in the question of temperance reform, and that it was prpared to take action in this direction when measures suitable to the time were presented to it, as shown by the success which had so far attended the Monmouthshire Sunday Closing Bill, and the Bill for preventing intoxicating liquors being sold or served to children. Temper- ance legislative work was at present full of hope and promise. Lord Peel's Opinion and Advice. Lord Peel presided, at a meeting held recently in the Drill Hall. Peterborough, which was convened for the purpose of se- curing legislation on the lines of the minori- ty report. In his address, Lord Peel, after referring to the concessions of the majority report, said that a change had come over the public mind in regard to the minority report, and that the latter was now in a fair way of being adopted by a majority of the nation. He wished that all sections of temDera.nce reformers would agree upon such a basis of legislative action. Why should not those in favour of Sunday Clos- ing go in for the minority report leaving it to responsible men in the various localities to decide whether there should be a cur- tailment of hours or adopt Sunday Closing altogether? And why, again, should not the advocates of local option and the pro- hibitionists accept the minority report? It included a plan which, to his mind, was the more far-reaching of all the proposi- tions they had made, namely, that there should be on the licensing authority, both in the court of first instance and the court of appeal, representatives of the people, and that the court which first decided to abolish the licence should be allowed to sit on the court of appeal so that all rea- sons which influenced them might be stated. A Brewer's view of Lord Peel's Report. The second ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Messrs Groves and Whitnall, Limited, brewers, was held on Saturday, at the Accountants' Hall, King Street, Manchester. Mr J. G. Groves pre- sided. The Chairman, in proposing that the report be adopted, said as to the luture of the brewing trade generally, he thought they had not much to fear from any legisla- tion affecting the trade during the present Parliament. It was unlikely that the Government, having such great issues to consider, would tolerate any large scheme of licensing legislation. The trade had no- thing to gain, but much to lose, from Royal Commissions on the question. If there was to be legislation, he hoped it would be based on the majority, and not the minority report of recent Commissions. If that were so he did not think they had much to fear. The Newcastle Auxiliary of the United Kingdom Alliance. ;'1' The annual meeting and conference of the Newcastle and Gateshead Auxiliary of the United Kingdom Alliance were held in the Central Hall, Nelson Street, New- castle, last week. The annual report was presented by Mr Henderson, the hon. sec- retary, and dealt at length with the work done locally during the year. In refer- ence to the "scheme of a graduated com- mutation" comprised in Lord Peel s report, the report stated: "It is unwise to make the reforms recommended in the .report conditional on the acceptance of this re- duction scheme. It is also unwise to de- tine the attitude which the United King- dom Alliance should assume towards Par- liamentary candidates with reference to this particular proposal. This auxiliary is further of opinion that the deciarartion of an electional policy by the 0 mted King- dom Alliance, which would allow Parlia- mentary candidates to shelve the veto, would be disastrous to the organisation. Let us continue our unwavering demand for the direct popular veto, untramelled by schemes of monetary compensation, whilst at the same tim-e we declare our willingness to assist heartily in the promotion ot all restrictive measures which tend to the diminution of the intolerable evils flowing from the traffic in strong drink." After a brief discussion the report was adopted. Mr. Lief Jones on Temperance Reform. Mr Leif Jones, the Liberal candidate for South Manchester attended the annual meeting or the Oxford Road Branch of the Manchester and baltord Women's Christian Temperance Union, held in the Coupland Street Baptist School on Friday alst. Mr Leif Jones moved a resolution expressing approval of Lord Peel's report, and calling for a comprehensive measure of temperance reform, which should include local veto "as the necessary accompaniment of any just licensing system." Discussing the reports of the Licensing Commission, Mr Jones said that the majority report was designed with the view ot letting "the trade" down as lightly as possible, having regard to the evidence brought before the Commission. Lord Peel's report, on the other hand, re- commended a series of alterations in the law which, if carried out, would undoubted- ly involve something like a resolution in the present method of carrying on the liquor traffic. There were points even in .Lord Peel's report with which he was not wholly in agreement, but that would not prevent him, if he ever had the opportunity. from voting for the second reading of a bill based upon the report. He would do so because he believed that the attitude of every temperance reformer should be that he would take everything that he could possibly get as long as it went in the right direction. The points upon which he was not convinced were those with regard to the granting of compensation and the ex- tension of local veto only to Scotland and Wales. He was wholly unconvinced that it was desirable to give any compensation whatever. With regard to local veto, it was probable that any measure of temper- ance reform brought forward would give rise to a terrible struggle in the House or Commons, and would occupy the whole of one Session, if not the greater part of two. It would be better, therefore, to put every- thing into one Bill. and deal with the whole question as much as possible at once. The resolution was adopted.

FOR MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS. By MADAME ROSE. WONDER if rrany of my rparlfrs are superstitions ,I I-),)ii t green It. will be a:? if so, to put such frmc-ifs entirely on one side, for green in any and evorr slnde. is ono of the modes of this season, and is very cnrtainly a dainty and a becoming one as well. I'hen, again, not only for frocks and whole 'cstumcs, but for the decorating of our houses, reen is a. helpful and restful colour. Grern carpets and hangings, green stained ftirnitiir,, reen picture frames, and green draperies of various descriptions are really delightful whil • rreen blended with pink is in the best French and there is a turquoise shade of bin > vhich, mixed with green, is wholly harmonious, ''hen again, green and yellow, and a certain reen and mauve, are possible together, and are, indeed, pleasing as well so my readers may iecide upon this tint without douht as to it:: decorativo merits, as the above suggestions c'early demonstrate. A ROUT HONICES The fashion of the blouse bodice continues, of "ourse. and is evidently likely to continue for i very long time. Not that I wish to complain cf the fashion, for it is one to which 1 am deeply ttached, and, indeed, tho long wearing of a oose bodice has entirely spoilt me fot the bone- 'ased armour in which the modern day tailer is always so delighted to envelop us. But the blouse of to-day is a distinctly superior garment to that of yester-year. Indeed, our every blouse bodice is lavishly embellished vtitti tucks. stitch- Ings, appliques, and plastrons of lace. bands of handsome galoon, and iewelled passementerie. Quite the smnrtest arrangement: is the tucked ■vjdice. These tucks may be carried across or "round, slanting or in groups of three and five, just as we will, while prettiest of all is perhaps the blouse bodice that shews a square or pointed opening at the neck, into which is introduced a irmarkably elaborate (,ollar .tid undervest. meofthevery smartest arrangements of ths kind shew painted satin or painted cloth, the same kind of material which is also being intro- duced into many of the best revers. it is, of J' course, possible to provide our blouse bodices NA ith more than one underfront of the kind, an economical arrangement which deserves our very best patronage. Tucked silk of a glac6 or taffeta make, and again tucked satin in any colour is always charming, while the black blouse bodice deserves all the praise we can give it. for it is economical, becoming, and lends itself wonderfully to decoration of every kind. In such case, of course, the undervest and collar must be allowed to strike a sharp note of contrast, black and white or some pale-tinted colour looking best under the black bodice. Many bodices of the kind are arranged to hook on the shoulder and again under the arm. In this way the opening is entirely disguised, and further space is allowable on the front of the bodice for more ornamentation but this is merely a detail, and must be left entirely to individual fancy to rlPi ide. COPNTUY CLOTHES. So many of mv r"lt lers reside far from a town that I am continually being asked to suggest perfectly simple wear for the growing girl and the young matron who live far from shops and do not, perhaps, see a number of the leading fa-hion capers. Now to these folk I suggest plain yowns; plain skirts, and bodices of tweed, homespun, alpaca, cashmere, rep, or any such simple materi i s. The skirt should be plain and the bo lice also plain. somewhat after what is technically known as the "housemaid's" bodice; that is to say, a short-belted bodice with the fulness gathere in to the darts on either side. If any trimming is required this also should be as severe as possible, merely lines of braiding carried iown the friiit on either side of the skirt, and from thence round the foot-hem, and bands of the 1, v same wiuimiug get on the bodice in blru shape, C Of t oursA, a skirt of the kind can bo supplied v illi a m- r • fan fuj or Mouse bodice of silk, wiiile it woul i be <;u 'e a simple matter to have either a o :r < r i i^lit fitting coat made en suite to Wiarfor .talking. -1 am not in ti iis case talking of folks who require very smart wear, but of girls witli a somewhat limited allowance. It is quite possible to smarten frocks of the kind with a dainty, ^brightly-coloured tie, or a pretty lace collarette and cuffs to match. THE FASHION OF L cH is one that is obtaining an enormous amount of Attention at the hands of the moilistes. Indeed, soluug as we wear a sufficiency of lace we may be quite sure that we are well dressed and well turned out. Not only lace trimmings, but whole iice bodices with sieeves complete and over- dresses of lace are to be wo.n during the coming seisin. Often we may employ a last season's plain white or black skirt for the purpose of making a suitable urid r-skirt for the overdress of lace it is imperative to own to-day. For fetes and garden parties, calls and mart wear of evrry kind, those ace dresses promise to be a leading featur\ while supposing we own more than one foundation skirt and bodice of a different co'our we may wear our lice dress over each with perfect security, for shall we not thus obt.ijn a distinctly different appearance, and this, too, at a ivm rk ib y s nail outlay ? The swathed ,.Il i I wdisi !,)a i,is are particularly suitable to the*" lac" iso rns, for they seem to keep the figure neat, an 1 !rim, and the lace bolero is allo.v.'d to overhang them at both back and fiein thus giving a vrry smart appearance. U IRRSL WRINKLES. At this ti n? of year we generally have some hats to smar:en an bring up-to-date. Often we posses, a sailor hat which, although we may have wor.) it during last summer, happens to suit us particularly well, and by keeping it and st.ill wearing it we may practise a m >rit rious economy. It iq, however, most necessary to freshen up the hat as much as po-sible. To do this, first remove all the trimmuig, thoroughly brush out ev^ry particle of dust, and ti-eii,a.)ply a ti i i "o'ution of gum arabic alt over lie hat-. The gum aribic mint be dissolved in col I water. l/t this s mk for som" hours beior,' using, and a f-ilv s',I;lf brush, and see that the iii, i tin penetrates every part of the hat. The I¡it'. must b, carefully hung up in a cool place until it is dry, when it will look as good as new. Mmy girls write to me that although they find a t iuch of while to their throat garniture m ist becoming, they cannot afford such dainty additions. This is really all nonsense, for white satin ribbon, and evrn white silk, may be washed with the greatest ease if only the process is carried out with care. Cold rain-water should be used if possible; failing this, however, luke- warm water viil do, if a very small quantity of ammonia is added. Tiie silk or satin should be soipcd very lightly and allowed to soak for some hours. Then rub the ribbon carefully in the hands. Squeeze it in clear water and roll in a linen towel. The ironing should be done while the material is wet, an 1 must be carried out very qu'ckly with a perfectly clean iron. Indeed, it is a sifer plan to place a cloth between the iron and the ribbon. If this process is carried out carefully the same ribbon can be washed over and over again. A NSW Er", TO CORRESPONDENTS. "P. Q. S. "-1 know of a very good method for renovating silk, and if you follow these directions csirrfully you will, I know, be sati fiel with the riMiit. Squeezi the blue bag into a basin of p if'-ctly clean sp mg water. Then take a new p n-je, dip it in the liquid and proceed to apply it to the shabby ro iterial. lie sure that the ]) age is not too wet, and rub always in one direction, afterwards hanging the garment in a draught so that it may dry as quickly as p -.fsii le. Yonr Jetter was no trouble at all to arswer, and I a:n always glad to help so con- siderate a correppondent rs yourself. "MARY, MARY. "-Do not use hot curling-tongs to your hair. These make it brittle, and turn it grey. Instead, use sugar and water to damp the hair before curling if in pins at night, and you will have a very solt and natural-looki g fringe. Leave your eyelashes alone; on no account be ) pr-uadod to cut them—it would be roo t unwise. If you wish ro increase j our height, you can have extra thick soles added to your boots. Hold yourself very upright, and wear hats trimmed very "LN ONLY CHILD." Yes, you can really manage on that dress allowance "if you will make a point of doing your own sewing. That is to say, make all your own undrrlinen, trim all your hats yûune1f; ¡I lid an such "pr8ttips" as colIar- ettes, tie. bows, muffs, and such dii ty etceteras, should a !so be undertaken at home. Is there no way in which you could augment your pocket-money ? As ycu are so clever at millinery, I think you might undertake to trim bats, &c., for your girl friends, charging only a few shillings, and I fancy you would soon own quite a paying little business! Far from object- ing, your father would, I should imagine, be very proud of your success. Write and tell me how you get on I am much interested in your letter.

Home-coming of the Glydach Vale Male Voice Party. Tuesday Evening, on the return of the Cly- dach Vale Male Voice Party at Llwynypia Station, after being successful in winning the Prize of f50 and Cup at the Pembroke Dock Eisteddfod, a procession was formed headed by the Llwynypia Fife Band (under the leadership of Mr. Stephens). Mr. Ben Davies the Conductor, m~rs carried shoulder high to the top of Clydach Vale, where there were great rejoicings on the Party's success. The procession included two brake loads of child- ren, containing the Band of Hope of which Mr. Davies is leader. The Party has now been successful in seven competitions out of eight, and have during the last 12 months won f,140 Great credit is due to Mr Davies for steer- ing the Party so successful, being yet quite a young man, and until lately employed at the Coal Pits, but now taken to Music Teaching, in which capacity we wish him every success.

30 RHO RiWM WORDS LEADER 6d. Wanted 3 T INSERTIONS Advts 1s. -==. WANTED. Jy Wanted to purchase l,y «'ith dat„ 158 t<> £ 10 given for "l!'cli Btrppf RI ALFRED LASHMORU, ^J^eet, Oswestry. Alf JV ?nc| ^v° Probationers between 21 to clutjes sal^ arS ° a"e" Fnl1 particulars jray be had nf f°rms of application, 5*]. aCt of flie Matron, Forth Cottage YjrT^~——— „ 187 ear £ DiLS, wailtc'1 dated 1848, or to Hairl avS0,Iaat Arctic, Red River, lu^oiia, Rl.'r, -r Atbara, Matabele, !^or Tond,' liCsl'> .&c-> £ 2 each given — DroIt,i a22/71 W DUCATIONAL. shini^, *ran'lidates County Scholar- e(lucation .ayUe £ ,1-0' ncnv vacant; giving sJ°Unty Sol, i n8 fees £ 22, no extras. Tiverton. Devon. 134 pOR SALE. NoP^AKT?,F^rlly Offenham, too Druna, ilIK^ ^ed Pickling. 51- per S°a' Want p 4/" > cash with order.—H. Grower, Withington, Hereford: C ^Aitll — for -nbuy till v' ,naries) Canaries. Do not citJ QstratPfi I01? ve sent one penny stamp TO J- THIRKETTLE, Y> aPes Hill, Norwich. A5f r i. n" bftC, tlll»es for o )lono«TaI> with hearing iiin illlK din, l l)ers°ns, recording and re- C?tb^Bold ?hr,'§In' 6 latest records, £ 5 ,ey wanted.—Knowles, 98, V,- en-road, Derby. A8f ma, — bai I Send liQc, !77.0n receipt of 2/6, we will k l >' trade 'S °* finest selected fish, carriage Stl>oc{saV»PP ied.-Exchange Fish Co., nnisby. a20e PIsH!Pistt,7x —-— K:f 8 fitones nf'TT ,11 receil)t of 10/- wil1 sen(1 Fiinl f Cod' Ling, Haddocks, and Gri'h P.O. to A?' stone Oysters, 4/6 for Jsy. Carles Lacy & Co., Fisli Docks, a^e STAMPS.-Aiiy qtiaiititv of *chl?ld letters^ taV?ps Purchased- Lo()k UP fJf and sen 7 or collections made when at ^EADPTJ ^\Pai'ticulars to "Stamp Collect- i^;Rl;t •i,a"v- ,3(j chasereSnn^s oriyen away to each pur- kevwr1!61"8 ni 1 silverwatcI] fci»p ,> lever movements, second tyi yle&s j e timekeeper, 6/6. 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Print- excuted P 10n artistically and POSTCARDS. New ^atdf.1111^- pr;^f,°^^erfully Clever and ^cket- i ln 1(^ Colours. List and SSS5S^0E^EV JS'TP°st free. THOMPSON, London, S.E. A4f CVCL-ES FOR SALE. A5\'S,r;AIN %) l9on )kgrade Coventry Gent's ^ellp?0^ rims i > only used one week; thry en'iiSUarantBe^UuXfu^y Plated and en" ?Uy iiiachir, est detachable tyres bell %l 110QUSe^Prfsentowner- Wl|lol t>fore T'. Sacrifice for £ 5 15s.; C„tta'e ««h B sent.—W. Jonea, i r^r Ve!5ton-super-Mare. 126 Cardiff should call at ^r«sP^C'e8- Best v' f0r Pai'ticulars of Van- ^tVV^ga?yal«f the Trade. Note Caraitt^ard Cycle Co, Ltd., 19, Quay a 15h CrFffS' CYCLES, BAR. (PA™S. 1.600 CYCLES IRSK INI- 6 ANY address, .the most ^LIP 0T and complote list ^ICE.» VT^^A;LE MAOL • Machines POST %• ELI and UNf AT Wholesale Trade HTIC ]?• 5OO OND"WAND Machines from l\' S i. ^l1930' Gent's Pneu- ^Uih eAv, lat« ^aiiV. us Prices. 500 ^T. P AT 'WHOLPSAF I Pattern — Single C alns. Send for List. rs, Weston-super-Mare. J12 l^ndedf y ^sed^c^e ("Kaleigh" make) I{ o7^1iss C 1 l^ i ^uineas (with stand Glam l0yd' Cilybebyll, Pontar- A10d Part-1^ guineas^016' new last month, Cvm8^voo<i' ?r°Wn Ap'i guaranteed as new brJ°^eter flms» platejUi' l900, throughout fcal 5 wC0UlPlete • i amP' bell, pump, "'wbic ap- Cycles for Sale-continued. LADY'S High-grade Coventry Safety, beautiful machine, detachable tyres, machine only used a week, as new, gear case, light and strong, plated lamp, pump, cyclo- meter, complete, all new, owner leaving, sacrifice lot X,-) 12s. 6d., bargain. Will send on approval.-Kate Pring, Edith Villa, Cleve- don Road, Weston-super-Mare. 127 MISCELLANEOUS. -w_ ASTROLOGY. Future foretold marriage A children, journeys, legacies, changes in circumstances, ruling planet, etc. Send birth- date, 12 stamps, and stamped envelope.—Mr. Lloyd, 15, Deanpark St., Edinburgh. 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Ferqdale Doctors Question Early on Good Friday morning the good people of Jb erndale were roused to activity uy we ringing of the town crier s bell, 101- lowed by the announcement that yet an- other or a popular series of meetings re the above question was to be held au the iNorth Street Board Schools at ten o clock that morning. The object ot the meeting was to explain the position ot the new system" and the unrair attitude of the general manager of the JJ'erndale Collieries towards its supporters. To announce a Doctor's Question" meeting is to ensure a crowded nouse, so that no one was sur- prised to find the commodious schoolroom well packed on this occasion. Councillor Dl. jhivans, who was elected chairman, arew attention to the effectiveness of this move- ment in developing local talents which otherwise might never come to lignc. Me spoke in glowing terms or the valuable and voluntary assistance rendered by the young men who attend at the schoolroom every Saturday for the purpose ot receiving con- tributions to the Doctors Fund, ana also by those who serve on the different com- mittees connected with this movement, all giving their time and labour tree. Wita such a .number ot youths in constant train- ing, he felt confident that the mining com- munity of Ferndaie would experience no difficulty in replacing their public men and local leaders as they fell away or become unfit tor active service. Mr Thos. George then read a copy of the address presented to Dr. Datta by the Rhymney workmen on the occasion of his leaving that, place to take up his present position at Jferndale. The speaker referred to the malicious rumours which certain unprincipled persons were so fond of circulating. These rumours were entirely groundless and were invented for the sole purpose of injuring and hampering this progressive movement. The question ot retaining money in colliery offices was then dealt with, and it was explained that the deputation to the directors for that pur- pose some weeks ago were informed that de- ductions could only be made at the office for one aoctor, but that the selection of that doctor lay entirely with the workmen, and did not concern tnem (the directors) in the least. The directors suggested that two workmen, representing Dr. Parry and the new system, should canvass the works, un- accompanied bv any colliery official to as- certain the feeling of the, majority. They also intimated that the new systemites may do this at any time convenient to them- selves, the only condition being that they should notify the general manager of their intention. Subsequently Dr. Parry had been asked to appoint representatives to canvass the works but he refused, disput- ing the right of the new systemites to do so under the altered conditions, such al- tered conditions being that they had chan- ged their chief surgeon since the interview with the directors. A deputation then waited on Mr Hannah, the general mana- ger, and he asked them to allow him to place the matter before the directors at their next meeting on April 4th. Un Fri- day, April (ith, Mr Hannah informed them that the canvassing could not take place at present, and requested them to wait some six, nine, or twelve months to see if their present doctor would suit them. On re- ceiving this reply the new system com- mittee-passed a resolution protesting against Mr Hannah's unfair treatment of tnem, and his refusal to abide by the direc- tors' ) decision. A letter containing this resolution was sent to Mr Hannah, who replied that "he could only say that ne re- gretted the view taken by the committee or his policy in this matter," This explained the situation up to the present, and the business of Good iridav's meeting was to decide upon the next step to be taken, it is a characteristic of the Rhondda collier that when he takes the bit between his teeth he will take a tremendous amount of stopping, and the perfectly cool and order- ly manner in which this meeting discussed the situation seemed far more ominous and suggestive of "breakers ahead" than a tur- bulent and disorderly meeting would be. The ultimate decision arrived at was that this mass meeting of Ferndale workmen are unanimously resolved that the canvassing of the works on the Doctor's question shall take place on Thursday, April 26th. The meeting was brought to a pleasant termina- tion by a youthful supporter of the new system singing a solo in praise of the move- ment, composed by another young System- ite. It is to be hoped that the. manage- ment will consent to the canvassing, as it was obvious from the whole tone of the meeting that the men are in an ugly mood, and that a refusal would probably lead to disastrous results. Following is a copy of the song referred to above — Can i'r System Newydd. Composed by David Jones. Sung by Thomas Owen Thomas. Mae arnaf fi awydd i roddi chwi gan, Am system ardderchog sydd newydd ddod Iílla'n Mae hon yn rhagori'r bob cynllun a fu, 0 herwydd fod rhyddid o'i thu. Cydgan: Rhad, rliad, Yw'r system ledaena trwy'n gwlad Caiff hon ei chefnogi mewn oesoedd i ddod, 0 herwydd mai rhyddid yw'r nod. Mewn dwndwr fe'i ganwyd, ond 'roedd yn llawn set, Fe'i inagwyel i fyny gan weithwyr Ferndale; Mae heddyw yn wrol,—gall fyned yn mlaen— Trwy 'stormydd, trwy ddyfroedd, trwy dan. Rhad, rhad, &c. Meddyliodd y gelyn gallasai, trwy frad, I lwyddo gael satliru ein system dan draed Ond, methiant ddaeth iddo er cryfed yr oedd, Mae'r system mor fyw ag erioed. Hhad, rhad, &c. Bu'r frwydr mewn poethder am lawer i ddydd, Nes gwelwyd y system yn dyfod yn rhydd Mae heddyw' yn llawen ac ysgafn ei bron, 'Rol enill fath frwydr a hon. Rhad, rhad, &c.' Fe gawsom, wrth frwydro, ein mcddyg di-ail A'r nurses rhagorol—eu gwell nid i'w cael; Mae'r claf erbyn heddyw yn teimlo mwynhad, Gan wybod y cailf e' iachad. Rhad, rhad, &c. Rho'wn ddiolch i'r geivrah—sef Parch. Thomas George A Councillor Evans, dyn mawr iawn ei glod A'r pwyllgor rhagoroj fu'n brwydro fel tan, Gan symud pob gelyn Q'U blaen. Hhad, rhad, &c.

A PERSONAL EXPLANATION.—We understand that some of the boys feel hard toward us because the Governor of Arizona was our guest. We say in extenuation that we were obliged to do it. As editor and proprietor of the greatest family weekly in the West we permit ourself to be slapped on the back by everyone who comes along. As postmaster we sling on no particular style, and take a drink with the boys as often a8 before. As Mayor we wear our hat on our ear, but go in the crowd when there is a dog-fght or a horse race. As a member of the Legislate, Deputy United States Marshal and Deputy County Clerk, we are expected to look more or less austere, but rebuke no one for addressing us as "old man." However, on such an occasion as we referred to it is the proper thing to pu certain amount of dignity and bold the aS a distance. We got down off our big jn. soon as the Governor had departed, a 7 dividual who feels particuiarlvcut P, m situation will find us ready to beg bio & ou sight.