The Rhondda Leader

A Rhondda Artist. The pages of the "Rhondda Leader" contain almost weekly a portrait and brief sketch of some Rhonddaite or other who has gained distinction in some path of life, usually a musician, lecturer or preacher. We depart this week from the beaten track, and give a sketch and photograph of Mr. W. J. Jones, Ynyshir, a talented young painter whose wont has lately attracted much attention. The sub- ject of these remarks is the son of Mr. J. R. Jones, undertaker, Ynyshir, and was born at Tonypandy thirty years ago. Be does not remember the time when he had no delight in minting; bnt it was not until about eight years ago that he took somewhat seriousl- to the- art. At that time he did a, wise thing by placing himself for tuition under the guidance of Mr. Edgar Herbert Thomas, Cardiir, a well known and strikingly original native artist and teacher. From an art Point of view it need hardly be said that She Rhondda is, generally speaking, in its babyhood. True, there are a number of painting classes in our midst, but these leave much to be desired in that pupils in most c.a.ses are only taught to copy feeble originals, which is not even -an attempt at art in the true sense. I- Mr. W. J. JONEB. J Pupils taught in this peculiar manner piust necessarily lack originality and fail lgno,minausly when called upon to ex- Press even the simplest idea, on canvas, ■••hey are, too, naturally ignorant of the requisite first principles of art perspec- tiye, light and shade, &e. Many readers will also be well acquainted with the so- called oil paintings that aire hawked from door to door by agents of pushing firms. There is sufficient information to hand to. show that at least ninety-five per cent. of the paintings that adorn (?) the Parlours of the Rhondda, whether they be landscapes, seascapes, or portraits are !lot genuine paintings at all. They are the generality of painted por- traits mounted on canvas; and all too often they are bad specimens at that. Happily, an attempt in the right direc- tion is about to be made. Mr. Jones, it is pleasing to leairn, purposes opening classes shortly at Perth and Pontypridd, Miere pupils at his studios will be taught (a) The Theo r~ and Practice of Painting, (b) Artistic Anatomy, (c) Drawing from the Life. Those of our readers who are Artistically inclined or who have children that are, would do well for their own sake and for art's sake in our midst, to place themselves under his guidance. The adage that a prophet is not with- out honour save in his own country is, happily, not applicable to Mr. Jones. He is fortunate in having a large number of admirers whose sympathy takes a practical form. Amongst those who have recently given him sittings! we may men- tion Mr. Tom Thomas. L.R.A.M., A.R.O.M., a, local professor of music, Mrs. Jones, Carpenters' Arms, &o. The por- traits are, according to high opinions, true to the n-rinciples of art, and the expression in each is life-like. Mr. Jones is an exhibiting member of the South Wales Art Society. It may also be added that he has, in company with other artists, paid two extended visits to the Art Galleries of Paris and Belgium. Owing to pressure on our space, we append a. few only of the many en- couraging opinions of his work. His teacher, Mr. Edgar H. Thomas, took the two highest prizes at the National EfisteddfodaiUi of Newport and Cardiff, who studied abroad, and who is, too, a "unil of Sir Lawrence Alma- Tadema, writesMr. W. J. Jones has had the best of training in drawing and painting. Ho is proficient to teach the art of drawino- and painting in its most modern style. art of drawino- and painting in its most modern style." The following is from Mr. H. W. Shellard. Cardiff —1 have every confi- dence in recommending Mr. ~V\ J. J one,' as a teacher. His knowledge of the figure and, still life should make Imn mos useful to any community. His enthusiasm in all things appertaining to art is a suffi- cient guarantee that his pupils would greatly benefit by his tea-ching." In acknowledging receipt of one of Mr. Jones' pictures, Mr. J. M. Staniforth, Cardiff, described it as "øxcBHent and much appreciated." The Western Mail for October 18th, 1906, describes a, still life study of his in the following encouraging terms: Viotims '-a striking study, in oils, of dead pigeons, by a, rising Welsh artist. Victims gives token of much good work to follow." Mr. Jones will probably shortly contri- bute to the columns of the Rhondda Leader" a few articles on art, entitled How Best to Foster a, Taste for Art in the Rhondda." "The Working Man and Art," &o. We close our brief appreciation by wishing our talented young countryman every success.

Porth Y.M.C.A. Mock Parliament. "Government" Defeated. Parliament opened at the above Insti- tute on Wednesday, the 18th inst. The neputy Speaker, Mr. Lewis Davies, in the absence of Mr. Speaker Goldsworthy, took his seat before a crowded House shout 8 p.m. Question time witnessed uchamusemnt, caused both by ques- tions and replies. Amidst loud cheers the Premier, Mr. W. H. Jones (Wattstown), rose, to intro- duioe his Unemployment Bill. The pro- posals lucidly explained by the Premier Provided for immediate financial aid in cases of distress, six months' compulsory service in the Army or Navy Reserve for *dl able-bodied unemployed upon applica- tion for relief, a, liability fund between Employers and workmen to insure against Unemployment, assisted emigration to Colonies, and a limited Tariff Reform. The Ball further provided for the ex- pediting of municipal works, &c. The House was well aware of the gravity of the evil of unemployment, and by intro- ducing the Bill, he .(the, Premier) hoped that the distress prevailing would be in a Jarge measure reduced (cheers). The Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Lewis -ees, said that the provisions of the Bill Were inadequate, and some, of the clauses Could on no account be accepted. Oom- Msory service was o^osed to all law and equity. Tariff Reform could not be con- sidered for a moment. In countries where "rotectlon prevailed, unemployment was Present to a much greater extent than in *«ig]and (cheers). The Leader of the Labour Party, Mr. -C A. Lewis, B.So., in a speech' that stirred the House, brought the Govern- ment to task for ignoring the Labour "arty in a matter that so vitally con-I f^rjied the people th-ey represented in the blouse. He opposed the Bill. 'f lie, Foreign Secretary, Mr. W Thomas WopkiMtown); the Colonial Secretary, AT,r. O. Hughes Jones: the Minister for "Education, Mr. Tom Evans; the Home ^cretary, Mr. W. Carpenter; and the Lord of the Admiralty, Mr D. W. ^neg (surveyor), supported the Bill ;■ Tvr'i'^t Mr. Cyril 'i'homas and Mr. W. S. Uliams (Bon) completed the debate for cue Opposition j.Tho Government was defeated in the lyision lobbies, and the Bill, amidst loud of assent and dissent, was declared Aecifced. After so decisive a defeat, the Government resigned.

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Alleged Bogus Insurance Claim. Superintendent & Colliery Hitcher. Committed to the Assizes- At Porth Police Court on Thursday, the Mutual Property Investment and Accident Company, Ltd. (Liverpool), sum- moned Albert Chapman, hitcher, Tre- hafod, for obtaining money by false pretences, and Wm. Powell, a former superintendent in the employ of the com- pany, for aiding and abetting Chapman in the commission of the offence. Mr. David Rees appeared for the prosecution; Mr. James. Phillips defended Chapman; and Mr. Gorcher, Pontypridd, appeared for Powell. Mr. Rees, opening the case for the prosecution, said that Chapman took out a policy of insurance with the company on May 19th last, a memorandum of which read as follows:— This is to certify that this policy shall not cover any accidents that occur underground." On the 18th August last, Chapman, who was employed as a, hitcher at the Lewis Merthyr Col- liery, Trehafod, fractured his leg under- ~,iound by pushing a tram into the cage before it ascended un the shaft, and he had to be carried home on a stretcher. On the 8th September lie made a. claim on the company in respect of his acci- dent, although he knew full well that under his policy he was not entitled to anv kind of compensation, and in which claim he made use of answers which were entirely false. In answer to a question as to what was his occupation when injured, he replied: Nothing," and in answer1 to a, question as to where and how the accident occurred, he replied that it occurred between Hafod and Pontypridd that he was going; home from work, and that in escaping a motor-car he stepped on a pavement kerb. The company then sent him a. cheque for L2 10s., which was handed to Chapman, endorsed by him, and he also. wrote; out a receipt in dis- charge of the claim. The case against Powell was that he knew all the circum- stances of the case, because he was the superintendent in charge of the district at the time, and: it was through him that the insurance was effected. As a matter of fact, added Mr. Rees, it was, he who prepared the application for the money after the accident had taken place, and he got Chapman to sign it. At the time the a-ppl-icatiorit was filled by Powell, he had been told by an agent of the company how and where the accident occurred, and notwithstanding that he filled up the proposal. Subsequently, Mr. Wilson, an inspector of the company, made enquiries into the case on the spot, and certain information came to his knowledge which showed conclusively that the company had been defrauded. He saw the defendant Chapman at his house, and the latter admitted that he had done wrong, and asked to be overlooked, and suggested that he would make any amends the com- pany desired. Mr. Wilson, however, said I that he would have to submit the matter to the company, and if they refused to prose cute, all well and good. Chapman signed a statement, and said that he would give back the £ 2 10s. Mr. Wilson submitted the matter to his head office, but they refused to overlook it, as it was a serious offence, and they instructed him to take proceedings against both Chapman and Powell. Henry James Hill, a hitcher in the employ of the Lewis Merthyr Colliery Company, said that the defendant Chap- man met with an accident at the colliery on 18th August last, and he (witness) was present when the accident occurred. Chapman was waiting to hitch" a tram at the time when he was struck by a cross-bar. It was a rather serious accident, added witness, and he was car- Tied home on a, stretcher. Thomas Wilson, 151, Islington, Liver- pool said that he was an inspector in the employ of the Mutual Property Invest- ment and Accident Company, Ltd. Chap- man took out a policy on 29th May this year and he was insured under Clause 3 which did not cover underground acci: deaits. On receipt of defendant's claim, a cheque (produced), dated 29th Septem- ber, was issued by his company, made payable to. A. J. Chapman for P,2 10s Witness subsequently came to see Chap- man, and asked him how the accident occurred. He replied that it was on the declaration. Asked to describe the acci- dent, he made no answer. Witness then told him that he had been to the offices of the Lewis Merthyr Collieries, and had ascertained that he met with an accident underground on the date given by him in his claim. Chapman then said that he had been guided by Superintendent Powell in making out the claim. He also sigiioci an undertaking to Pay back the money to the company. Witness submit- tod the matter to his company, and he waa instructed to prosecute. Witness saw Powell later in Taff Street, Pontypridd, and asked him how he came to allow this raise declaration to come before the com- pany, he knowing that Chapman was injured underground, and that under Clause 3 he was not entitled to compen- sation. His reply was that lie did it because he thought it would be a good thing for the company. tinder cross-examination by Mr. Phil- lips, witness said they undertook no. pay- ments for accidents having occurred underground since the accident business had been taken on. y?ol policies for miners in Clause, 4 ?—Not since April last. the prospectus, under Clause 4 miners <;re included P—Yes. Did you in July this year issue another prospectus cancelling all previous V,,™ h«t> occasion to do Do "Oll take unde<round shacklers?— No. ati tllLS Prospectus. It mentions shaukleis here.—That means shacklers in cotton mills. cotton mills. m have no cotton mills m the Rhondda (laughter). James Swaithe collier, 24, Gethin Ter- t that lie had keen a taine agent for the company. Ohap- :na.n elg:1e.cl the Proposal form in his pre- <sei-Oe and he (witness) received instruc- •jon.3 from lowell to Chapman requesting m to ask Dr. Joyce to certify him as dent a "°^ a,s having" received an acci- Mr. Porcher: Do you think that Dr. Joyce would do that ?—No, I did not. thdn. t. you think that it was a very absurd thing to do ?—I agree with you. Tudor Jenkins, clerk at the colliery, said that Chapman had been paid com- pensation in respect of the accident at I the colliery. j Both prisoners were committed for I trial at the Assizes.

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