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Mr John Williams, M.P., at the Wts- tern Miners' monthly meeting on Satur- day observed that he rembered the time when the proceedings were opened, by pro.yer. but he very much rajretted that tha prr«r>v( who then offered up prayer nov- rvr-o of fh-, most hitter opponeitg -of the Trade Union Movement in South V; k S.

PARISH IN DANGER." I SWANSEA DISTRICT COUNCIL AND A SMOKING NUISANCE. The smoke nuisance from the Swansea Vale Spelter Works again came before the Swansea District Council at its meet- ing on Tuesday. A legal opinion stated that the Council had no power to deal with such a nuisance ;n its collective sense. Alderman John Jordan, who formed one of the deputation to the Council on the subject, sa.d what they wanted was the nuiesnoo remedi.ed, in some shape or form. All the members of the Coun- cil knew about the nuisance, and if thore was one who did not, he would advise him to go to Llansamlet and take a doae of it far haJf an hour. (Laughter). Mr. Weaver, another member of the j deputation, said the whole parish was practically ruined. Another horseha.d been reported dead. He thought the Attorney-General should be approached. a.nd also the Members of Parliament; otherwise he was afraid that before thp summer had passed it would not be dead horses, but dead men. Major Lewis proposed, and Mr. W. Rtiea seconded, that the Council send a communi cation to tha OammEaBion now sitting on Smoke Nuisances. The resolution was agreed to.

EAST GLAM. CANDIDATE. LABOURS eOMING FIGHT. FORMAL ADOPTION OF MR. ALFRED ONIONS. Mr. Alfn-d Onions, treasurer of the South W ales Miners' Federation, was at Pontypridd on Saturday unani- mously adopted by the East Glamorgan Labour Party to contest. the seat at the next General Election. Mr. T. \Y arburton, Treforest, presided over a large attendance of delegates from all parts of the constituency, those present including Mr. A. J. Cameron, National Labour Party, Mr. D. Watts Morgan, Mr. Ben Davies, Mr. Hubert Jenkins, and Mr. John Davies (Dowlais), miners' agents. The proceedings were con- ducted in private, but the following official report was supplied by Mr. T. I. Mar(I v Jore-, the organiser. The adoption of Mr. Alfred Onions as Labour candidate for East Gla.mor- gan was proposed bv Councillor Ed. Jones, Bargoed, and seconded by Mr. J. Collier, Pontvnridd. Councillor Morgan Jones, Bargoed, and others supported the motion, 'which was car- ried unanimously and with great en- thusiasm. POLICY OF INDEPENDENCE. I Mr. Alfred Onions then addressed the meeting, and thanked the dele- gates for their whole-hearted endorse- ment of his candidature. He assured them he would stand as a Labour can- didate and, if ireturned, would loyally join and work with the Labour Party in the House of Commons. Mr. Onions said he would do his utmost to keep the flag of Labour unsoiled and unsullied. He had always been in favour of the policy of the Miners' Federation being linked up with the Labour Party, and some years ago, when the I,ill,.otl for the L.R.C. were being conducted ? he addressed a num- ber of meeting-! in the coalfield, ad- vising the men to vote in favour of joining the Labour Party. Since that time, he had seen no reason to change his opinion on the matter. In fact, said Mr. Onions, it was quite obvious that the policy of independence was the right one, and it was only by the working cla*j« acting as an independent force that they could hope to bring about any material betterment for their class. Mr. Onions added that he was confident ;n his own mind that he would win the seat, because he felt that by to-day the working-class elec- tors in Glamorgan were alive to the need of direct representation of their own claw. He felt sure that his record of wrk in the Labour move- ment for the last- 27 years and his steadfast lov^H.v to the cause of the miners and his V*»en interest in the general welfart- of the workers would rally to his sunnort the majority of the working men in the constituency. LABOUR ORGANISATION IN j CONSTITUENCY. I Mr. A. J. Cameron assured the dele- gates thnt 4.1, Labour Pa.rtv would endorse Mr. Onion's candidature. Mr. Mardy Jones claimed that the seat had always been Labour, and that the sit- ting member (Mr. Clement Edwards) received the benefit of the goodwill of his predecessor. They were, how- ever. determined to get riri r4 him 111- together.- Mr. Jones said that in Deoember, 1910, Labour had no organ- isation, with a committee at work in every polling district, and practically all the Tra.d- Union branches in the division were affiliated to the local Labour Party. He predicted that whichever candidate onlled over 7.000 votes at the next election would win the seat. He thought that Mr. Onions' personality would win over a large number of th" working class voters, particularly from the Liberal. and. with the active K-imoort of the various Trade Union officials, he confident Mr. Onionp, w"IIJId TInt- onlv win the seat, but wir by a decisive majority. (Applause). Mr. Ben Davies, iM r. Watts Morn-an. Mr. Hubert. Jenkins, Mr. John Dav'os. and Mr. A. J. Wil- liams (N.U.R.) also spoke in support of Mr. Onions.

6. WARWICKSHIRE SURFACE MEN. I MINERS' SEVERELY CRITISED. I A meeting convened jointly bv the North Warwickshire Miners'- Associa- tion and the National Amalgamated Union of Enginemen and Firemen was held at Hermitage Hill, near Tam- worth, on Sunday, when about 600 miners and mine-workers from the sur- rounding pits attended. The following resolution was carried with only one dissentient:— "That this meeting of miners, enginemen and fire- men and mechanics, in view of the laxity of the organisation of the above- mentioned workers in the North War- wickshire district, pledges itself to sup- port the North Warwickshire Miners' Association and the National Amal- gamated Union of Enginemen and Firemen in their joint action to organ- ise and improve the conditions of the miners of the district." Mr. G. H. Jones (secretary, North Warwickshire Miners' Association) said the proposed amalgamation with the iEnginemen and Firemen's Union was going to take the North Warwickshire Miners' Association a very long way. If Mr. Johnson, M.P., came into the Tamworth district again he (Mr. Jones) would go over to the Bedworth district and address meetings. He severely criticised a recent arrangement made between Mr. Johnson, M.P., and the local mine owners by which surface- men over 21 were to receive 4s. Id. a day. That agreement ought never to have been made, he said. The proposals of the Miners' Federation were that every full-grown man was to got not less than 5s. a day.

PONTARDAWE COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the Pon- t-ardawe Council was held at the offices, HoUy Street, on Thursday, Mr. Mor- gan Davies presiding. Present: Meærs. D. J. Williams, W. Davies (Y), H. J. Powell, T. A. Evans, L. Davies, T. W. Evans, Rev. E. Davies, David Lewis, W. D. Davies, G. Lloyd, D. Jenkins, Joseph Thomas, Henry Thomas, H. Gibbon, J. D. Rees, R. A. Jones, J. E. Harris, W. Davies (B), I L. W. Francis, John Thomas, F. Phillips, W. Griffiths, with the officials.I SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT. I It was decided, on the suggestion of the Sanitary Inspector, to take pro- ceedings against six occupants of houses at Brynamman for the abate- ment of a nuisance in respect of proper w.c.'s and slop-drains. SHOPS' ACT—EARLY CLOSING. I A meeting of the Joint Committee in respect of the Shops' Act, 1912, was held at Swansea on the 5th inst., Councillors Morgan, Davies and Owen Davies and the Clerk representing the Council. The Shops' Inspector re- ported that he had practically com- pleted the register of shops for the various districts. The hours of closing and the day for weekly half-holiday were discussed at length, and it was agreed that the Clerk of the Pontar- dawe Council should draft a notice of intention to make closing orders, set- ting out the views of the committee on the subject. After hearing the opinions of the shopkeepers, councils, and others con- cerned, the committee would again meet to consider amendments. The Clerk said he did not wish the Council to come to any conclusion that day, but rather think over the sugges- tions during the next month. Mr. Powell said that the Ystalyfera Chamber of Trade had suggested 7 p.m. for Monday, Tuesday, and Wed- nesday, 1 o'clock on Thursday, 9 p.m. on Friday, and 10 p.m. on Saturday. The Rev. E. Davies suggested that the terms as set out would not suit the hairdressers in industrial districts. Mr. L. Davies asked if they could not back out of adopting the Act. It i would not do a bit of good in this district. Mr. R. A. Jones: Not a bit. It is an Adoptive Act. ENGINEER'S REPORT. t The Engineer (Mr. John Morgan) rev- ported that he had prepared a plan of Abernant Road. Cwmgorse, showing proposed extensions of watermains and sewer, and estimated the cost of carry- ing mi+, the work at R41 and JB16 ro- spectively. Mr. J. G. Harris asked where the money to meet the expense would come from. The Rev. E. Davies replied that on Budget Day the G.C.G. members had been swamped and they got nothing. It wi, necessary that the work should be done and it would be better to steal the money than the work should not be done. (Laughter). Mr. W. Davies supported the pro- posal. There were 18 houses without water supply and the amount obtained for water in a few years would be more than enough to most the cost of the ecctemsion. Mr. H. J. Powell said these people ought to be supplied with water, but he was afraid that they would be creating a precedent by doing so. Mr. J. G. Harris: By leaving some- thing ol" out for G.C.G. Mr. Henry Thomas: Why should not the whole of the wards leave some- thing out? The Chairman: Unfortunately, G.C.G has nothing to leave out. ReT. E. Davies: You have starved us to death. It was agreed that the water main extensions should be made. G.C.G. STORE. I Mr. John Davies was prepared to let the yard and sheds situate on Lower Colbren Road, G.C.G., at a rental of ZCIO per annum, free of rates. The offer was accepted. (RETURN FOR THE ROADS BOARD. I The Engineer stated that he had pre- pared a "return" for the Road Board and had entered the following roads in Class 1: From Glais Bridge to Lone Bridge 1 mile 1,055 yards; Holly Street and Grove Road, Pontardawe, 819 yards; Church Road. Glanyrafon Road, and St. David's Road, Ystaly- fera, 1 mile, 624 yards; Herlgwilym, Cwmllynfell, 1,300 yards: Claes 2: Allt- wen Hill to junction with Main Road at Rhos, 1,534 yards; Ynismond Road, Alltwen to Glais, 2 miles 400 yards; Crynant Road, 1,677 yards. He had communicated with the surveyors to the Llandilo and Ystradgynlais Coun- cils asking for their co-operation in their respective sections of the road leading from Gurnos to Brynamman in Class 1. The matter was left in the hands of the Clerk and Surveyor as to the I arranging for taking a traffic census on the various roads. PONTARDAWE WORKS OFFICES' I WATER SUPPLY. The Engineer further reported that I Messrs. Gilbertson's new offices were not properly supplied with water owing to the corroded state of the Itin. pipe in Ynisderw Road. The length of the pipe was about 45 yards and should he renewed. Agreed to. Capel Road, Clydach, was now ready to he inspected by the Roads and Bridges Committee. PONTARDAWE WATERMAN. I The Engineer reported that the Pon tardawe waterman had asked to be al- lowed to remain at his present resid- ence as he cou ld not afford to pay the rent demanded for a house at Pontar- dawe. Mr. R. A. Jones suggested that the man be allowed to reside where he was living at present. He would be de- prived of the advantages of citizenship of the "city." (Laughter). Mr. L. W. Francis: I certainly think it would be better for the Engineer to request this man to reside near at hand. Mr. Jones suggested that he should be allowed to live in his present residence. The Clerk: Not seriously! Mr. R. A. Jones: Sympathetically. (Laughter) k It was decided that the waterman I must reside where the Engineer de- I sired him to live. COMPLAINTS FROM YSTALYFERA. I Mr. T. Wade Evans said serious com- plains had been received from the re- sidents of Owen's Lane, Ystalyfera, in respect of damage done to the hedges in the past by the sewerage contractor. The gardens at present were open to trespassers and the tenants were com- plaining. The Engineer: You have not seen it yourself, Mr. Evans. I am afraid it is an exaggerated statement. Mr J. Thomas There is some damage, and I believe we gave a promise that the place would be put right. The Clerk was instructed to make a note of the complaint. PLANS COMMITTEE. I Mr J. G. Harris gave the report of the Plans Committee. It showed that 15 plana bad been submitted, i4 of which were approved and! one deferred. The deferred plan was from Cwmllynfell. The Clerk You know the danger of deferring plans twice. You should have rejected it. The report was adopted. ASSISTANT SANITARY INSPECT- I ORS. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the L.G.B. relative to the temporary appointments of Messrs. T. Davies and D. Griffiths to assist the Inspector of Nuis- anoes for the Pontardawe district in making a. house to house inspection in the district. The letter stated that the ap- pointments uoukl not be sanctioned! with a view to the repayment of a moiety of their salaries from the County Fund. In thil opinion of tho Board a prefer- able arrangiemeait would be one by whioCa the Inspector of Nuisances would him- self be enabled to carry out the necessary inspection of houses, and such an ar- rangement could, apparently, be effected by providing the Inspector with a motor cycle or with other means of getting abcut the district, and by giving him clerical assistance in the keeping of his registers. In reply to the Rev. E. Daves, the, Cletrk stated he could not say when the two officers would complete their work of inspection. Rev. E. Davies They do their work very thoroughly. Mr Francis How much of the work have they done? The Sanitary Inspector was understood to 6ay thalt they had inspected over 800 houses at G.C.G. and Ystalyfera. Tho matter was referred to the Housing Committee. YSTALYFERA SEWERAGE SCHEME I CONTRACTOR v. THE COUNCIL. I The Clerk reported that the Ystalyfera Sewerage Committee had met lad dis- cussed the dispute between Mr Scaton, the contractor, and the Caunsil, and the following agreement had been signed by Mr SeatoiK "In consideration of the sum of £ 450 paid to me this day, I hereby withdraw my claim of £ 851, lis. 6d. for extra work done in connection with the canal cross- ing, and I agree that the payment cf 2750 made to me this day, beinz part of the retention moneys shall be considered as paid to me at my request, and shall not in any way affect in any respect whatsoever. He further agreed that should any dispute arise between him and the Council's surveyor, he would egree that the same should be submitted to Mr W. E. Clason Thomas, as sole arbitrator between them.

THE PLAYHOUSE YSTALYFERA Grand Re-opening ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13th And every Saturday Evening until further notice. With an Up-tn.date Programme of all the latest and best Pictures. Remember-The Playhouse PRICES FLOOR 6d.; BALCONY, 3d. THE COLISEUM YSTALYFERA NIGHTLY AT 7.45. Note che Attractions This iveek-end- PICTURE PROGRAMME. STAR FILM. "By an Unseen Hand" A Thrilling Drama. And a host of good things. All roads lead to the COLISEUM. Bicycles Stured Free. Stalls, 3d. I Grand Circle, 6d.. Two distinct parts of the House. Child- ren Half-Prioe throughout.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS Pontardawe Guardians met on T hurs- day, Mr H. J. Powell presiding- The Clerk reported that the Hotua Manage- ment Committee met at the Workhouse on Wednesday, June 10th, Mr F. R. Phillips presiding. Disappointment was expressed that the proposed phthisical ward had not yet been sanetionct by the LG.B. It was suggested by « h* L.G.B. that tho County Council woul;) deal with all phthisical oases, but it was thought by the Committee that the County Coun- cil, through the National Memorial As- sociation would not deal with ,.ses in the last stage of consumption, and it was for this class of patient that the proposed wa.rd was intended rather than suffere5 of this highly infectious disease should enter the general ward of the Workhouse Infirmary. At present, urgent cases of phthisris Are brought to the workhouse without a moment's notice, and had to remain there until proper provision could be found for their provision in a sana- torium. The committee recommende,d that the action of the master in employing Nicholas Burns as ? temporary porter be confirmed' by the Guardians at a wog of 7&. weekly with rations and l??,dgi4-f The engagement was subject to one month's notice on either side. COST OF MAINTENANCE. The committee had under consideration the amount of coal gas consumed at the Workhouse during the last quarter as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, and decided to consider not only that matter, but the cost of main- tenance generally in the institution which, it would appear, from the Government re- turns is much higher than workhouses of I similar size. A fuller report will be presented to you in due coaxse. )

LOCAL AMUSEMENTS. THE PREMIER CINEMA, YSTALYFERA Excellent houses have been the rule at. the Premier Cinema this week, where a remarkably good series of pictures has, been shown. "The Golden Beetle," a star film of oustanding merit provided a special at-traction during the early part of the week, and it was supported by the usual excellent programme, the comedies being especially good. For the latter part of the week, "The Fortune Hunters" has been screened. This is an unusually fine story of adventure and splendidly portrays the depths to which a man will sink in his que&t for money and power. It is in three reels. An- other good two reel drama is "The Thumb Print," a clever detective story. At the beginning of next week, the management are showing The Money God telling the story of a £50,000 wager. It challenges the odd theory that riches at- ways bring happiness. There was a special evening at the Premier on Wednesday, when the manage- ment and proprietors (Messrs. Mathias < £ Evans), gave a benefit performance in aid of the restoration fund for the Holy Trinity Church, Godre'rgraig. There was a very large attendance, and the pro- ceedings were presided over by Colonel Gough, who was supported by the Vicar (Rev. J. S. Jones), and many prominent local Chtrrchpmple. A fine programme had been arranged, in addition to the- pictures, variety turns being given by Mr Tom Hughes (tenor vocalist); Mr Jones (India and China Stores) (humourist) and Mr George Davies (whilstler and coon vocalist) all of whom acquitted themselvea well. In his remarks, Col. Gough pro- posed a vote of thanks to the proprietors for their kindness, and said there was considerable educative force in the Cinema. As a Justice of the Peace he thought the Cinema had greatly di- minished crime and drunkenness, ajid he was quite sure they were a power for good in the land. The Vioar seconded the resolution which was carried very heartily. An excellent sum was realised for the restoration fund. COLISEUM AND PLAYHOUSE I YSTALYFERA Very good programmes have been pre- sented at the Coliaeum this week, and have been highly popular with good aud- iences. "The Slave of his past" was the attraction at the beginning of the week, and proved a, particularly good "star." On Wednesday and Thursday, I 'Tile Witch," a striking feature film was the leading item, and this week-end, "By an unseen. hand" will appear. The latter is a drama. of the highest merit, full of thrills and pathos with a very strong plot. The other usual excellent, features will also be shown. After being closed for s.boat a month the Playhouse, Ystalyfera, re-opene oa Saturday evening with a strong pro- granm-ne of up-to-date pictures. This flue comm-odious building is now one of the most comfortable in the Valley, and the proprietors anticipate big houses in the future. STUDT'S CINEMA, SEVEN SISTERS This cosy amusement house has become very popular in the upper part of the Dulais Va!ley, and excellent houses are mustering every diay. This week there is an excellent selection of pictures, and an entertaining variety turn is given by Rosy Caston, the Idle Boy comedienne in a novel singing and dancing act which has proved a great success. A delightful picture a.nd variety programme is also promised for next week.

f.- SWANSEA HARBOUR TRADE A BIG DECREASE. N A meeting of the Swansea Harbour- Trust wa.s held on Mornlav, Sir Griffith Thomas (chairman) presiding. In moving the adoption of the trade- report, Mr. Glvn Price said there was a falling off in the trade of about 32,000 tons. In the imports there was an in- crease of about six per cent., but the shipments of coal and patent fuel fell off by 32,000 tons. Those of tin-plates were substantially the same as last year, although for the first five months of the year there was an improvement to the extent of 15,000 tons. Owing chiefly to the inclusion in the month's account of a special item of receipt credited to revenue the result was a profit of £ 2,333. Mr. Roger Beck, alluding to the tin- plate trade, said that there were no exports to Russia in May of 1913, but. he noted that last month they ex- ported to Russia 3,186 tons, and it was interesting to note that a country which could produce her own black plates took such a substantial quantity of tin-plates from this country. The executive committee reported that for some time negotiations had been in progress with the London: Central Markets and Cold Storage Co. (Limited) with the object of the erec- tion bv the trustees of cold stores at the ping's Dock, and the letting there- of to the said company, the company undertaking concurrently with ther building by the trustees of the stores to equip them with refrigerating maofr- inery and plant.

1 MONMOUTHSHIRE LABOUR PARTY. LADY PRESIDENT ELECTED. 1 The Monmouthshire Federation of t-ite Independent Labour Party has this week elected a lady president, Miss Minnie Pallistor, Brvnmawr. Miss Pallister is the daughter of a. Wesleyan minister, the Rev. William Pallister, and is frequently heard expounding I.L.P. doctrines at public meetings. She takes an active interest in ti!o welfare of children and social quest ••n.s in general. She acted as se -rotary to the Western Valley section of the oent Pageant of Gwent. and took the part of mother" in the "Coming of the Cymry." She is an attractive public speaker, anct is in great demand as an elocutionist, and often takes part in public debates. —————— > »♦««

ABERCRAVE AND COLBREN. SCARLET FEVER AT- COLBREN. An outbreak of scarlet fever hag oc- curr? at Cclbren during th? past few d?y?, and already four cases have beøu t.oti?K'd in quick .8uœrian. An are children and have been isolated in their various homes, and the (jbildreri f rom the same houses are excluded from schcol. lb I is hoped that the outbreak wila now have been effectively checked. I DEATH OF MR. FREDERICK JONES We regret to announce the death, which took pla-oe or. Sunday morning at his resi- dence, Bryn Villa, near the Castle Hotel, of Mr Frederick Jones. Deceased, who was 64 years of age, had only been ill a few days, and was working almost up to the 'ast, so that his death came as a shock to his many friends. Mr Jones was a native of Ystradgynlais. For maily years he wa& the liceinsee of the Butchers' Arms, but later he became waterman in the A be rc rave district under the local Council. More recently he has acted as clerk of works for the laying of the new 8-inch wateirn-.ain,. Mr Jones had taken considerable interest in local matters, a.nd was a prominent member of the R.A.O.B. He was a Churchman, and attended Abeir- crave Church. Deceased is survived ty a widow and k,(w.en grown up children, The interment took place on Wednesday" at, Abercrave, and was largely attended. In addition to the private mourners, mean hers and officials of the District Council were also present, and also members of the local Buffalo lodges. The service waa conducted by the Revs. J. O. Hughea (Abercrave), aild W. H. Harris (Ystrad- gynlais). BIG MEETINGS AT NODDFA I An nn versa ry sorvioeS were held on Saturday and Sunday at the Noddfa Bap- tist Church Abercrave, when the special preacher was the Rev. Iorwerth Jones, Maesteg. The rev. gentleman occupied, the puilpit on Saturday evening, and all da.y on Sunday, the afternoon and even- ing services cm the latter day being held at Carrmel. There were large attendances I particularly on Sunday, and the pro- ceedings were very successful throughout. OLD ABERCliAVIAN PREACHERS The Jciev. John riopkms, ot fci-ayiixue. North Wales, eon at Mrs. Hopkins^ of Cefncoed Farm, who spent his earlier life in Abercrave, paid visit to the village during the wock-o'nd aa-id occupied tile pulpit at Tynyooed Chapel on Sunday evening. Mr iiopkins is well known in the district, and. rrway iriends were glad to have the opportunity of meeting hi in again. I MOTOR CYCLE ACCIDENT We are gdcUl to near tnat Mr Ohailie Price, of tne Bungalows, wlio 1100 a rather nasty motor cycle accident at Ca.rbn oil vVeviiwisday last, is now well on the way to recovery, and has been able to return to work this week. He was severely out about the head, and one wound had to be stitched. SPORT AT ABERCRAVE I The local cricket eleven (Firsts) had a runaway victory Oil the local ground on Saturday. They entertained Pontar- dawe aiud scoring 196, had a majority of over 100 runs upon their visitors' score. On the sanw day, the S-ecoildi alw beat Ystradgynlais Reserves. To-morrow (Saturaay), Glais will be the visitors on the local ground. THE COLLIERIES. I ?. ?- The Abercrave and International Col- lieries only worked half turns on Wed- nesday and Abercrave was idle all day on Thursday, but the International had full work until the week-end. ABERCRAVE SCHOOLS I The new portable building which 18 being erected in the grounds of Abercrave Schools is now nearinig completion, and will be ready for occupation in about two weeks or so. The County Educa- tion Committee are buillding the new rooms with a view to relieving the pres- sure at the schools, which has become very great and renders the building un- healthy. Toe staff at the new Caehopkin School haa now been selected by the County Authority. In the mixed department there will be a male head teacher, a male ajid a female uncertificated aasistani. There will be no change in the infants' department. I CO-OPERATIVE BALANCE SHEET I The twienty-fourth, quarterly report and balance sheet of the local Co-operative Society has just been issued, and is to be submitted to the meeting of the members next Wednesday. The report indicates that the Society is rapidly progressing towax-Is a sound, financial position, and a dividend of b. in the £ is to be re- commended by the committee. THE MEDICAL QUESTION PRO- I SPECT OF A NEW DOCTOR. Great interest continues to be shown iin the local doctor question. On Mon- day evening the medical committee met under the presidency of Mr T. Davies, Brynderwen, the business of the meeting being a. consideration of the correspon- dence passing between Dr. Richards and the Gwaunclawdd workmen. A deputation w £ s appointed to visit Dr Richards on the question of signing the agreement and ful- filling the arr^nigemer.t previously made regarding the employment of an agsi tJut. His reply was unfavourable, and on Tues- day the situation was discussed by the workmen at the various oollieries, and a further meeting of the three works com- mittees was held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of formulating proposals to set before a mass meeting of the men to-night (Friday). We are informed that so far as the majority of the Gwaun- clawdd men are concerned, they favour the idea of dispensing with the servicrs of Dr. Richards, suggesting that the com- mittee should appoint a new medical man LOCAL INVALIDS. I We regret to announce that Sergt. Major Quick, the International Colliery time-keeper, still remains in a very pro carious state of health. He is at present lying at his home, near the works. Mrs. Hopkins, caretaker of the Abercrave Schools is also seriously ill. It is hoped that both will soon be on the roacSHo re- covery. Readers will, however, be glad to know that Mrs. Phillips, Camimgli, has row turned from Swansea to her home this week and is now making good progress ( towards recovery. I

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"Flag of Freedom." 1 NATIONAL UNION OF RAILWAY- MEN'S NEW BANNER UNFURLED. Enthusiastic scenes were witnessed in Finsbury Town Hall, on Saturday night, when Mr J. T. Bain unfurled the splen- did. new banner of the Clei-kenwel1 branch of the National Union of Railwaymen. When the covering ftll from the banner at a touch from the veteran South African Labour leader a storm of cheering broke from the gathering. On both sides of the banner, which is beautifully executed in red, gold, and green, are the words "United in One Common Object." Dr. Pouts ma, who was unaible to te present, aent best wishes and the hope that the bamner would be an emblem of liberty and that it would be regarded "as a chip of the international banner of the world's proletariat, the Red Flag." "This is the flag of freedom," said Mr Barn, in unfurling it. "It is the flag of our class. I hope yon will all of you be proud to live under it, and fight under it. and die undler it if need be. (Cheers). You have got th,- bed caofe that any banner could stand for. Let it be your sacred duty as long as you live to prrtect it from dishonour"

THE PANAMA CANAL. I FIRST LINER PASSES THROUGH THE GATUN LOCKS. The first ocean liner to traverse the Gatun Locks was the Panama Railroad steamer Alliance, of 4,000 tons. She was taken through the locfcfe and back as a test of the electric towing loco- motives to handle large vessels. The experiment passed off without a hitch. The time required to get the vessel through was an hour and a half eaoh way. A large crowd witnessed the trial, amongst them being Colonel Goethals, the Governor of the Canal zone, who has been in charge of the construction work.—Reutur.