The Glamorgan Gazette

THE MINERS AND THE WAR. I I MEETING AT NANTYFFYLLON. I MR. HARTSHORN'S PLEA for LOYALTY. I ASSISTANCE FOR ADMIRALTY. I Despite the wretched weather which pr&- vailed, there was a large crowd in the yard of the Nantyffyllon Schools on Saturday eve- ning, when Mr. Vernon Hartshorn addressed the miners of the district on their position and prospects during the European crisis. Mr. John Evans presided, and. said they all knew the European crisis was verv severe, and they had to make some sort of prepara- tion and do their best to see. that the 11 'I 'I. women and children ot those who had been called to do service were attended to. What- ever their views were—some thought that England should have kept neutral, whilst others were of the opinion that she had done the right thing by participating in the war— the country was at war, and they would have to get out of it the best way they could. They would also have to tackle, and that im- mediately, the upward tendency of prices of the necessities of life, and do something to prevent people making capital out of a country in time of distress, and to frustrate those who had a monopoly from exploiting the public. He was a Socialist, but he would not be backward in shouldering a rifle and. do his little bit for his country at a time like this. Nevertheless, he realised that the democracies of Europe were slaying each other, and while the war lasted they would have to make the best of it. After the war they would have to see to it that the Labour movement stood solidly together to prevent further tyranny. (Applause.) Mr. Hartshorn observed that many meet- ings had been held at Nantyffyllon in times of trouble, but they had never held a meet- ing with such consequences as attended them that day. How long the country would be in the position it then occupied no living man could tell, but anyone who had paid atten- tion to the European situation was bound to realise that in the very near future the working classes in this country were going to he very hard hit. As they were all aware, nearly every country in Europe, our own country amongst the number, was at war, and they had got to a state of things which had never previously existed in the history of the world. Consequently, during the com- ing weeks or months they would have to "ndopt methods and policies which would be entirely new to them, but which would be required to meet an abnormal circumstance. They would have to agree to things during the period of war which under normal condi- tions they would hesitate to adopt. They were all aware that they received the bulk of pitwood from Norway and Sweden, France and Southern Russia. The fleets being in the waters around Norway and Sweden, they were not likely to get pitwood from those countries, and r ranee and Russia being en- gaged in the war, they could not expect the timber from them. A very large number of men in this country would, therefore, be thrown idle if for no other reason than the want of pitwood. This was a state of things which had never before existed so far as the colliery fields of Britain were con- cerned. There were certain collieries in South Wales which provided coal for the Ad- miralty, whereas the coal from other collier- ies was of no use to the Admiralty. They would have to work the collieries upon which the Navy depended whatever else happened. (Applause.). They could readily understand that it would be detrimental to our Navy to have coal which produce d a large amount of smoke, as it would thereby make the warships an easy target for the enemy, and as near as possible "smokeless" coal must be provided. He did not care what were their opinions as to the wisdom or unwisdom of the course adopted by England in going to war, but for the purpose of defending our shores and for enabling men to defend themselves, the Navy was the great bulwark against starva- tion and famine. (Hear, hear.) Unless they could keep the Navy in an effective condi- tion, the result would be they would have starvation in the country. It was just pos- sible that there would be a naval conflict in tlte North Sea, and if we were victorious the North Sea might be thrown open for com- merce. If we did not get a speedy battle, and our ships were tied in the North Sea, they were going to have an enormous amount of unemployment even in Wales. It would not do for them to treat the basis of unemployment as they had done in the past; they would have to deal with it as comrades, I and they would have to realise that it was a work in which they would all have to do their little bit to keep away the wolf of star- vation. (Applause.) In some districts al- ready collieries had ceased to work, and others would follow suit. Mr. Hutchinson had told him that the No. 3 Pit, Caerau, which produced house coal, and for which there was no trade, would have to be closed down until the war was over. Mr. Hutch- inson had said, however, that he was willing for the men from No. 3 pit to be trans- ferred to other pits which were working, and the men could share what was going on. (Hear, hear, and applause.) At this point a man began to interrupt. He was soon ejected, amid cries of He's a German. Proceeding, Mr. Hartshorn said that Mr. Hutchinson had informed him all' the col- lieries were not on the Admiralty list. So far as he knew there would not be many col- lieries working full time. The executive had that day been negotiating with the repre- sentatives of the Admiralty endeavouring to get them to extend their list of collieries to supply the Admiralty with coal. The Miners' Executive had had an application from the Admiralty to put into operation a clause in the Eight Hours Act which says: "Collieries can work for one hour per day over the eight hours on sixty days in the year." There was also another provision which said, "when- ever a great emergency arises such as a war or any other econmic condition. the King can cancel or suspend the Act for any period." The Government had considered the suspension of the Eight Hours Act dur- ing the war, and having taken that course, I would make an appeal to the Welsh miners to allow the collieries upon which the Navy

WAR! WAR! No advance in prices on anything in our Establishment. HENRY LAVIERS, MAESTEG. I QUALITY is the thing that is demanded by all shrewd buyers, especially in connection with furniture. Its no good saying prices are low-that means nothing—goods must be of high quality as well. I Now it IS because we exercise the greatest care in purchasing our furniture from the leading manufacturers, that we can be so insistent on this quality question. Quality has always been and shall always be OUR MOTTO in soliciting custom, but because of our low expenses we are able to offer furniture of quality at competitive prices. Furthermore we are able to make most generous discounts to Cash Customers. Come in and see us when requiring furniture, you will find that we are able to render you splendid service. W. JENKINS & SONS, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, 15, Commercial Street, MAESTEG.

COUNCILLORS' CRITICISM. I I ALLEGED INFLATED PRICES. I At a meeting of Maesteg Council in Thurs- day. Mr. Walter drew attention to the action of the Government in dealing with the cquit- able distribution and the prices of foodstuffs during the crisis. He understood that pow- 1 ers in this direction were to be vested in local authorities. They knew it was a great noN eeaity AS prices of food had gone UD even in the face of legislation. Could they author- ise the clerk to call a meeting immediately? The Clerk replied that the Council oould eazi a meeting w henever they liked. Mr. Waters went on to sav that exhorbir tamit prices were charged for food and that, grocers in the district were defaulters in this respect. He said that grocers who had in- cneaeed their prices at this time were as much ememies of our nation as the Germans were amd ought to be blown to with the Ger- mans. Mr. D. Davies related how a lady friend of his went into a certain shop for 201be. of flour. She was served with the remark, "You can't have another 20lbs. unless you pay more for it." He moved that the Council call a meeting to discuss the possible restVio- taon of high prices. The Chairman thought it. was only right that grocers should refuse to supply quanti- ties above the ordinary nature required by their customers. The people were at fault sometime in creating high prices by rushing into the shops for large amounts. If the customers had asked fcr the supplies in the ordinary way then he believed the increase in prices, would not have taken place. Mr. Waters seconded Mr. Davies' proposi- tion and the clerk was instructed to write to the Chamber of Trade with a view to call- ing a. meeting asking the grocers to keep their prices as low as possible.

I MEETING OF GROCERS. I At the request of the Maesteg District Council a meeting of the grocers of the dis- trict was held on Tuesday evening to ar- range prices of food. It was felt that the wholesale trade had been rather premature in advancing prices to such extremes as was done and then in many cases to demand payment befor edcliv- ery. Should the war continue for some weeks only, sugars are bound to become very dear. Other commodities, it is hoped, will become more normal. After careful discussion it was decided that the following prices should be in force from Thursday morning. August 13th. and until further notice: — Flour (extras), 181b?.. for 4s. 3d. 20lbs. for 3a. 21s. 3d. per half sack. Sugars: Crystals and granulated. Sid. per lIb.; lump, 4d. per lb. Best Creamery Butter: Is. 5d. Pail Lard: 8d.; Bladder Lard. Sid. Colonial Cheese: 9d. Bacon (best cuts): Is. 3d. to Is. 4d., 8IC- cording to quality. Should market prices change, these prioes will be revised accordingly of which due no- tice will be given. It. was also decided to recommend to the tradesmen generally that no cases of debts be entered into County Court during the war, and that customers are requested to pay ready cash for all goods as far as is possible,. It will be observed that the foregoing prices are well within the limit laid down by the Government.

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MAESTEG MEMS. J (By FLASHLIGHT.) J (By FLASHLIGHT.) I -P'P.r-r-r-r-r-r' I One of the things that make a direct. ap- I peal to the public at a time like this is I tke price of foodstuffs. The amount of the grocery bill is a matter that affects in a vital degree practically every family in a working-class community like Maesteg, and when prices begin to go up as they have done during the last week naturally somebody comes in for a good deal of criticism. Tliere has been criticism in the valley during the last few days and some of it is said to have been merited by certain tradesmen. Whe- ther this is so or not has yet to be proved according to some people's views. How- ever, the public do not usually say that such a price is being charged for commodities without having good ground for doing so. We know that every sane person expects to pay more for foodstuffs in time of war but there is no excuse for tradesmen, whoever they may be, to increase the prices of the stock at their command at the commence- ment of eventualities. a • • I said there had been criticism. ell- that is hardly the term for it. The guilty persons have been designated as being "aa great an enemy of the country as the Ger- mans." One public man said that such peo- ple ought to be blown to Oh! a long way below the Water, if the geographical destination of a certain place we are all try- ing to avoid be true. He also suggested that they should accompany the Germans on this uneventful journey, which was to be accomplished in double quick time. I don't think any tradesmen could be hit harder than by the use of the sentence—apparently it is a sentence of death—referred to. To my mind if high prices have been charged, and no doubt they have, those at the shops where they were charged were not aJtogeth- er to blame. Without wishing to be too personal, we must bear in mind that all the shops in the town do not belong to private individuals. In some shops persons from away hold the reins, while others take the brunt. Moreover, to be broadminded would be to confess that the situation has several aspects. There are the panic buyers. Here I venture I to suggest that there ar few indeed in our town who can afford to purchase abnormal qUMltitiffi of food. The guilty grocers would appear, then, to have no excuse for high prices on that score, and must be con- demned—and sentenced if you like. But- and I think I come to the crux of the question—what part have the wholesalers I been playing in this game? There are the persons whose corns should be cut by the pemon,, w l ilow eal'n,, Government. At least that is my view of the situation. You cannot reasonably ex- pect tradesmen to sell below or even at a maximum fixed by the Government, when wholesale dealers demand fabulous prices, and in some instances, actually refuse to supply orders which have been contracted for some time ago unless the account is tele- aphed- y- TELEGRAPHED! Incredible,, I fancy some saying. But such is the case as Maesteg tradesmen can testify. These tactics should be reported to the Govern- mental Oommit tee. Such reports would undoubtedly receive prompt attention and would tend to keep prices as low as possible. 6 A specially convened meeting of the Maes- teg Chamber of Trade on Tuesday resolved into a sort of Grocers' Association. The meeting was well-attended, and in every re- spect with the exception of lard prices were fixed for the principal necessities of life which were below the maximum fixed by the Government. This is good news indeed, and the tradesmen deserve the appreciation of the public in dealing with the situation as they have done. Prices were fixed and these will be posted up in the shop windows. It is to be hoped that every tradesman who was not present will fall in with the sugges- tions of their fellow tradesmen. If they do not, it is certain that there will be trouble unless they decide to serve no one else but their own customers. The prices of food- stuffs will be fixed weekly and they will be posted up in in the shop windows-a capital suggestion I think-so that the public will not need to inquire what is the cost of the various articles. The Council are making preparations in ease of distress and work will be found for those who are unfortunate enough to be thrown cut of employment through the war. Mr. Gibbon emphasised the fact that no men would be employed by the Council who were simply roainers in the truest sense of the term. There was a tinge of hu- mour in his remark, "Some people think they are retiring from work when they work (?) for the council." The query is really necessary against the second "work." Why persons should get this suggestion into their heads is beyond my comprehension, bocaue the Council pay a fair day wage and expect a fair day's work in return. In case any undesirables should peruse these notes, will -f h-ey take the hint that the Council do not want men who merely want their day's pay after the first day's work, and go to another place or stop in the town until it is spent, and again apply to the Council for work. Tlease to remember, too, that the Council are not providing a sort of convalescent home for persons of the tired class. 0 It is with regret that we hear of the pro- posed closing down of certain collieries in the district. I understand that No. 3 pit. Caerau, is already idle, hut the firm of Messrs. North have promptly taken steps to allow the men to work at other collieries in the district, now that the miners have agreed to this course, and to share what is going. This spirit is most commendable. In times of distress we must sink our various party prejudices of work hard in hand so that the jgreaest good may be done for the greatest number. Mr. Hartshorn made a stout appeal to the miners for loyalty. That the appeal will be responded to nobly there seems to be little doubt. The miners agreed at a meeting on Saturday to allow the men employed in Ad- miralty pits to work an extra hour per day, if necessary, so that our Navy will not be s hort of coal. This will frustrate the idea that the miners of Maesteg are not patriotic. They came to the decision with unanimity time alone will prove what adherence they have made to it. m 0 m At the present time it is a relief to turn to something in the nature of a success, ir- respective of German defeats, and it is with not a little joy I note the successes of the Maesteg Town priae band and the Maesteg Fire Brigade. The former won the first prize, which carried with it a silver cup, at Pontyclun band contest. It is not the fact that they gained first prize that they have reason to be proud, hut that they got the best of bands who have been sweeping the deck in We-st Wales. The band was hoping to add further successes to its credit during too season, but the war has upset their an- ticipations. mm* The Fire Brigade in,t le a tie with Mid- "Rhondda for second place at the Mid-Rhon- ,dda sports. Mid-Rhondda were the cham- pions at this year's South Wales tournament at Barry. Even Macsteg can exceed ex- pectation, at times and to be with such form- idable opponents is very satisfactory indeed. w WANTED TO KNOW- I When the fugitive wjH return from Püm- broke ? Who are the people who are setting about the ridiculous tales of German spies at Caer- JI U ? If the silly patriot lias forgotten the hid- ing he received on Mondav evening from a Britisher? If the Council will accept the name "Con- va lescent Home" for their employment "bureau ? Will the Sanitary Inspector, the Surveyor, Assisstant Surveyor and the Shorthand Wri- ter of the Council be supposed to form one of the Emergency Committee? If the newsagent sent a. contents bill in reply to the request. "Please tell me whether the German Kaiser has (x-pn assassinated? Why some of the Councillor still say Ad- I mirality, notwithstanding recent investiga- tions locally? Why the miner passed a vote of condolence with the German Kaiser's family, and Why it was net passed, in silence? What was the reason Marie objected to her real name? (Continued on bottom of next column,)

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I MAESTEG URBAN DISTRICT II I COUNCIL. I THE COUNCIL AND SWIMMING BATH. I I WILL MAESTEG HAVE A RECREATION GROUND? I The meeting of the Maesteg Council WM postponed from Tuesday in last week until Thursday. On the last-named day there was just a quorum of o members present, which enabled them to go on with business. They were: Messrs. H. Laviers, T. E. Hopkins, Dd. Davies, Phil. Walter, Rhys Griffiths, and John Hughes. The officers of the Counicl present were the Clerk (Alderman E. E. Davies). the surveyor (Mr. S. J. Harpur) and the sanitary inspector (Mr. G. E. Howells). Mr. Laviers was voted to the chair. NOTIFICATION OF BIRTHS. The Clerk pointed out that the adoption of the Notincation of Births Act (1907) would mean another form of registration. It would mean that births would have to be notined to the mooical officer within thirty-six houra of births, in addition to, and not in substitu- tion of, other provisional registration. Be- fore the resolution of the last meeting could be adopted one calendar months notice would have to be given. The adoption of the Act would mean a lot of work for the medical officer. It was decided to give the necessary notice of adoption. CHILD WELFARE. I A long circular was read from the Local Government Board dealing with the position II of local authorities in relation to maternity and the welfare of the chjld from the time of birth until entrance upon the school register. There would be concentration centres, and I careful records would have to be kept. Mr. Walters moved that the matter be de- ¡ ferred until the consideration of the appoint- ment of a health visitor. The Clerk suggested that they should ascer- tain what was being done in relation to the matter in surrounding districts. The Chairman thought the work was al- ready being done in some districts. It was important work. Mr. Da vies moved that the Council seek the advice of the surrounding districts. Mr. Walters thought the matter was an in- novation. The Chairman observed that the best thing to do was to see what was being done in other districts. Any knowledge they could j gain thereby would help them to move in | the matter. They ought to do all in their power, and ask for the grants of the Local: Government Board as soon as possible. It was ultimately decided to ask the medi- cal officer for information on the matter, and to ascertain what was being done in relation thereto in the surrounding districts. j THE GOVERNMENT AND ASSESSMENT, I A letter was read trom trie jNauonai v^on- ference of Assessment Committees pointing out that a thousand delegates had discussed the proposals of the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer that the parochial valuation lists for rating purposes should be transferred from ( the local authorities to the Government. After due consideration the conference strongly deprecated the proposal. The Chairman said he considered the pro- posal of the Government to be unjust. Their method would be so stereotyped that the di&- trict would not get justice from them. On the other hand the local Assessment Commit- tee had information, and knew just the want4 of the parties concerned. Mr. Walters considered the matter was im- portant and should be deferred until this European crisis was over. It was agreed that the matter be deferred. NOT AT MAESTEG. I A circular was announced from the Urban 'I District Councils' Association asking if the I Council were desirous of inviting that body to hold its conference in Maesteg. Mr. Hopkins moved that, as the conference had never been held in the district previously the Council 4hould not extend an invitation to th? Associ?on to do so this yeax. Mr. Davies seconded, and the proposi^ ti_ on | was carried. I I THE PROPOSED RECREATION GROUND I A letter was received, in reply to one trom the Council, from Mr. G. Lipscomb relative: to the proposed swimming baths and recrea- tion ground at Maesteg. The letter stated that certain proposals had been made with regard to the swimming baths at a meeting which Mr. Lipscomb attended some time- ago. With regard to the recreation ground, he gathered that the Council referred to the land which was on lease by Messrs. North's, and therefore he was unable to deal with it even if it was suitable. From his knowledge of the ground and its position, it did not ap- pear to him that it was suitable. If neces- sary he would be glad to meet a deputation of the Council, but he thought at the present moment it would serve no useful purpose as the ground had already been covered. The Chairman felt that the Council should approach North's Navigation Company with regard to the proposed recreation ground. Mr. Hutchinson was a fine sport, and what- ever he could do in the matter, the Chairman was sure that gentleman would do it very readily. The matter was one which the Council ought to approach with all the hearti- ness possible, as Maesteg was a growing town and all available space suitable for recreation grounds would be built over. They had moved too slowly in the matter, and he be- lieved the time Vas fast approaching when an opportunity of that kind would not avail it- self. If they agreed with him he would like a deputation to wait upon Mr. Hutchinson rt the land referred to. Mr. Davies moved that a deputation wait upon Mr. Hutchinson. Mr. Griffiths asked the probable cost of the recreation ground. The Chairman replied that it would be dif- ficult to answer what the cost would be. At present it would not be necessary to lay out a park. The land in question was splendidly situated, being near the centre of the town. and could be easily levelled, because it was all soft ashes. There was a brook running through it, and altogether the position was one that lent itself to a very pretty and ao.

ASSAULTED BY A HAULIER. I PONTRHYDYCYFF CONSTABLE'S EX-I PERIENCE. At Bridgend Police Court on Tuesday— before Messrs. J. M. Randall and D. H. Lloyd—Leonard Sexton, haulier, of Ponit- rhydycyff, was charged with having used i- decent language at Station Road, Pontrhyd- ycyff. and with having assaulted P.C. Wm. Hallister. The Constable stated that when be spoke to defendant about the language he was using he became very abusive. He asked the man twice to go away quietly, but he re- fused and gave him a blow in the mouth, knocking a tooth out. He closed with de- fendant. who later struck him in the stom- ach and ran away. He secured assistance, and afterwards went to defendant's home and arrested him about one o'clock that morning. While he (witness) was in the bedroom defendant threw one of the utensils at him, his arm being bruised. Defendant said the policeman hit him with a stick. The Constable denied this. Defendant, who said he was very sorry for what ha,d happened, was fined 10s. for using bad language and El for the assault.

Our Maesteg representative is Mr. W. Roberts, and all communications for him I should be addressed to 23 Court Street, I Maesteg. I

(Continued from previous column.) As to what shall be done in this matter will be decided definitely on Thursday even- ing. A rough card index will be kept of all those employed by the Council in this distress. Mr. Gibbon was elected Chairman until the return of Mr. Gomer Davies (chairman of the Council), and Alderman E. E. Davies secre- tary to the committee. was depending to work an extra hour per ( day during the sixty days. (A voice: "Two hours, if they want it.") Even if the miners were disposed to decline, the Govern- ment could suspend the Act, and the work- men throughout Great Britain would be placed in a different position under the Act than they had been in the past. The nine hours day would be introduced, and when the war was over there would be difficulty in getting back the 8 hours day. The Executive had also endeavoured with the representatives of the Admiralty to get as many collieries as possible on the Admiralty list. They did not WMlt anyone to be working nine hours per day whilst others were idle. ("No, no.") He wanted the men to take rather a broad view of the situation as far as the men of No. 3 Pit, Caerau, were concerned. He wanted them to agree that these men should have a share of the work in the other col- lieries. He believed it was only necessary to put the position to the men of Maesteg, and they would agree to anything which was reasonable. There might be distress in the district, and if that did come he hoped those who could would re- spond generously. Another thing they had to contend with was the increase in the neces- saries of life. He was sorry to learn that even in that valley tradesmen had risen the prices of foodstuffs before they themselves had had to pay an extra farthing for the goods. They even rose the prices of the stock they had in their shops and began to exploit the situation in their own interests. (Voices: "Parasites," and "They are pat- riots.") They wanted to find out who were the people who adopted that course, because all the tradespeople did not raise their prices. Some of them acted honourably. (Hear, hear.) I won't charge people any extra on my present stock. When that is gone and I have to provide things from the wholesale dealer at higher prices, I will be compelled to charge more, but until I have got to pay more I won't charge more." That was what some tradesmen in the dis- trict had said. (Applause.) They wanted to get some information about the persons who charged higher prices as soon as they fyot an opportunity. He had collected some, and as soon as they got hold of some more they as soon as the- would have to deal with it. The Govern- ment had appointed a committee who fixed prices day by day which the shopkeepers were bound not to exceed. If the Government were informed of such excessive prices very stringent measures would be taken. It would be the business of the workers to see that they were adequately represented on the com- mittees which would be established in the dis- tricts all over the country to see that no tradesman charged higher prices than the maximum fixed by the Government. The local committee would meet at an early date to consider the question. Resolutions were asked for. authorising Mr Hartshorn to enter into negotiations with Messrs. North's with relation to the employ- ment of the men at No. 3 Pit, Careau, at the other collieries of the company, and also that permission be given to allow any men who were engaged at collieries which supplied Admiralty coal to work nine hours per day, if such was necessary. Both resolutions were unanimously car- ried. Mr. Hartshorn pointed out that though a. number of men had left for service the places these had made vacant would not be sufficient to find work for those who would be thrown idle by the stoppage of the No .3 Pit. Mr. Hutchinson, in offering to find employment for these men. had done the only thing he possibly could do under the circumstances. (Hear. hear.) If they could only get a supply of pitwood, all the men could possibly be kept in work. He made a-strong appeal to the men for loyalty to each other, and asked them to share the burden of distress if it should come, as comrades. He asked them I not to purchase abnormal quantities of food- stuffs, if they were in a position to do so, as I by that procedure they were traitors to their class and were creating an artificial demand which would raise prices. They should all I co-operate in preserving order in the valley, and if anyone was trying to exploit them by charging exorbitant prices, they should not take the law in their own hands, but lay the information before the committee appointed I to deal with the question. It was not the German people themselves who were respon- sible for the war, for they hated war as much as the English people did. The War Lords were responsible and they should see to it that the labour forces of the world were con- solidated after war to put an end to the I tyrannies of the crowned heads for ever. (Applause.)

(Continued from previous column.) Why the old trustees of the Rugby F.C. are making such a shout now that the meet- ing has been hold? If it would not have been more sportsman- like to have attended the meeting and ex- plained ? Who was the sympathiser of the Germans alleged to have been chased out of a barbef's shop ? ceptable piece of land for the purpose. The I only person he was sorry for was the farmer who was now using the land. But, then, they had the town to consider. If they had another piece of land available they would take it. They had the prosperity and wel- fare of the town to look to, and though it would affect the farmer, the Council must decide in favour of the town. It was resolved that a. deputation wait up- on Mr. Hutchinson on the following day and that the question of the swimming baths be referred to the committee appointed for the purpose. ARE SUNDAY CONCERTS DESIRABLE? I An application was received from Ponty- cymmer. asking the Council's permission to hold Sunday concerts at the Gem Cinema and at Dooner's for the relief of persons distressed owing to the dispute at Ffaldau. The concerts would vbe of a sac- red nature and the same performance would be shown at both places. The items would include artistes and sacred pictures, Whilst the artistes were singing at one place the pic.tures would be shown at, the other. Ad- mission would be by silver collection. The Chairman pointed to the fact that the Council had opposed the holding of sim- ilar events in the town.. Personally, lie was not opposed to Sunday concerts and he could not understand how music could pro- fane the Sabbath, but the local appeal which the Council had opposed was on similar lines to the one they had before them and the council should act consistently. The matter was deferred until the next meeting. APPLICATION GRANTED. The Maesteg property Co., Ltd., applied for a theatrical license in respect to the New Theatre, which is to be opened next month. The Clerk referred to the decision of the Council in February, 1912, when it was re- solved that no license for theatricals should be granted in the East and West Wards other than those to the Town Hall, the Co- operative Halil and the Garth Institute. Mr. Hopkins: That is not so. Were we net binding ourselves when we were passing the plans of the building to grant a license? Mr. D. Davies: We don't want anyone to monopolise this thing. If we don't grant a. license to the theatre, we are placing a monopoly in the hands of others. The Chairman: It seems to me that we have allowed these premises to be built amd it would be unjust not to grant a license now that they have spent this money in build- ing the premises. Mr. Hopkins: I beg to move that the li- cence bo granted. I believe I am correct in stating that our decision in passing the plana binds us to grant the license. A lot of money has been spent and it is for the bene- fit of the town. Mr. Waters seconded, and the application was granted. PEN-Y-GARN TERRACE PLEASE. Seven residents of Garn Terraoe signed the petition to ohange the name of their resi- dence to Pen-y-Garn Terrace. As this was in accordance with the bye-law which states that two-thirds of the people concerned must be in favour of the proposed change the consent of the Council to change the name was given. -1 PROPOSED NEW ROADS. The Surveyor reported the acceptance of an amended plan of proposed new roads at Newtown, Caerau, for the Coytreheoa Es- tate, which he recommended for approval. With reference to the application of Mr. D. Rees, of Taiwain Farm, submitted to the last meeting, the Surveyor reported that inasmuch as the water tank for supplying the Cottage Hospital was completed it was pos- sible to supply water to the farm. The cost of extending a f inch wnter service from the I roadway opposite the Hospital to the farm, a distance of 120 yards, would be L5 16s. 8d. The Council agreed in these matters. MISCHIEVOUS CHILDREN. I In reply to Mr. Waters, the Surveyor said I that water taps had been removed in Brown Street because water had been wasted by the I children. In case of drought the taps could be easily replaced. The answer was quite a satisfactory one. C ONt T R- A C T S I j EXTENSION OF CONTRACTS. I I As the contracts for hay and corn and bran I expire on September 31st, the Surveyor was j instructed to inquire of the contractors if the term could be extended until March. If not he .was given instructions to invite new tenders. AS OTHERS HAVE DONE. I Mr. W. T. Lewis made application, through the Surveyor, for the laying of & new chan- ) nel opposite the New Theatre, now that the building was practically completed. It was resolved to write to the directors of the building asking them to lay the channel aa every owner of property in Commercial Street had been requested to do. Having regad to the fact that the footpath in Com- j mercial Street will be set back in order to widen the road, the surveyor was instructed to meet the directors of the theatre and state the requirements of the Council. I NOTIFICATIONS. The Sanitary Inspector reported the noti- fication of three cases of scarlet fever and one of erysipelas.