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GWAUNCAEGURWEN -I CWMGORSE…
GWAUNCAEGURWEN I CWMGORSE TAI'RGWAITH I The chief event of interest in this dis- ( trict over the Christmas holidays will be the performance of the successful and popular "Aeres Maesyfelin" by the G.C.G. Dramatic Society at the Public Hall. The proceeds of the F-eries of per- formances that will be given during the three nights will be divided as follows: 50 per cent. to the Public Hall and Library, and 50 per cent. will be re- tained by the Dramatic Society. The sad death of Mr Morgan Davies (46), commonly known as Morgan Tommy), of Abernant road, Cwmgorse, consequent upon the serious accident that he met while following his employ- ment at the Cwmgorse Colliery, on Tues day of last week, cast. a gloom over this district. He was a most amiable per- sonality, and all who had made hip ac- quaintance greatly deplore his death. He was for some years employed by Mr Thos. Williams, Rock Shop, Cwmgorse, prior to his employment. at the Cwm- gorse colliery. Always ready and will- ing to do, a good turn he was a faith- ful member at the Tabernacle Chapel. He leaves a widow and two children to mourn their IOBB. The burial, which took place at the Old Carmel graveyard on Monday la«t, was very largely attended. The Rev. T. M. Roderick officiated, and paid a worthy tribute to the departed at the graveside. Consequent upon the unfavourable conditions of the weather, the miscel- laneous concert which was to have taken place at Tabernacle Chapel, Cwmgorse, on Thursday evening last on behalf of the D.D.S.S. was postponed until the beginning of the new year. The number that. turned up was disappointingly small. It is hoped next time the event will take place, the clerk of the weather will be more lenient to the cause of those who have been subjects of much hardships and privation. By the way, the committee would do well to advertise a little more next timA. f\ tkptttst V> ikitout aovci > like winking at a girl in the dark. I hear that the meeting called at Car- mel Chapel last week to consider ways and means of supporting Mr William Thomas (Derwydd), who met with a very serious accident while following hi.8 em- ployment nt the East Pit, have decided to make appeals to certain: quarters for assistance to the cause. There can be no question as to the merits of this case, Ks the very heavy family (9), he has to maintain deserves our most sincere help. The committee formed for the purpose will decide at their next meeting, which is to take place on the 31st inst, on some definite scheme whereby substantial as- sistance will be ensured to the family. May the day soon como when adequate compensation will be given to recoup the loss sustained during the period of in- capacity through accidents. Mada.me Ceinwen Thomas, of Tai 'r- gwaith is rapidly adding to her reputa- tion as a contralto singer. i am in- formed that her services are much -n demand of late, and that she has en- gagements at G.C.G., Abertillery, Merthyr, I'ontardawe. Three Crosses, Glynneath and Aberdare, while there 4\re many other offers under considera- tion. I can assure Madame Ceinwen Thomas that the public of Gwauncae- 6f"wen and district wish her well. am told that the football tourna- arent which was to have been held on tlJP Tai'rgwaith football grounds this \Vt."k was cancelled owing to the inter- vention of the league officials. Doubt- ")iir-iiaiyient Ni-()uld have been great success, under fair weather con- ditiollOJ, had it not been stopped. ThiR was, the only event of interest T ai' r- gwaith had looked forward to over the holidays. I understand arrangements are being made to hold a social and dance at St. David's Church on New iear'seve. A smoking concert of much interest was held at the Lodge Room, Mount Pleasant Inn, G.C.G., on Friday even- ing last on behalf of .Private Evan John .Tones (Mount), Waunleyshon, G.C.G Mr Jeukin Mark, Post Office, presided. In his opening remarks he said that it gave bun much pleasure to preside over a function which had for its purpose appreciation air drespect for services rendered during the great war. He re- minded the audience of those anxious times when "EVHll" was reported miss- ing in the Bay of Biscay, and there can he no gainsaying that he experienced wfu] tnnes then. Quite a large number of local artistes took part, and their services were re- ceived with much appreciation. Daffv -Bach, the popular young tenor singer as ill his dement. He sang "Give mo your smile," and responding to cries of encore," he sang "Come to me, Tnora." Afterwards, Private Evan JiWin Jones thanked his friends for their r kind words, and the artistes for their services. One day last week, the carter of the Co.-op., when delivering goods to cus- tomers at the Old Company House" G.C.G., found on his return that the horse and cart were missing, and was informed that the horse had bolted, and had got beyond Carmel Chapel before he was arrested. Some of tl vorceI,3 were scattered in the street, buOiappily ,they were but few. Still more fortunate that no one A-as injured by this runaway horse. > The Board of Management of the Swansea General and Eye Hospital have decided to call a hospital Sunday throughout the district shortly for the purpose of colleating subscriptions at the various churches and chapels to. wards the hospital. The rumour that circulated through- out this district last week, presumably founded on what has appeared in the press, i3 devoid of foundation, so I am informed by one in the know. Lest I might forget,—the local Trades and Labour Council will open the cam- paign on Nationalisation of the Mines, at the Public Hall on December 31st next. The Council strongly appeal for a crowded house. I have no doubt that many who were averse to Nationalisa- tion will support it, now that we have experienced a temporarily closing down of Maerdy Pit, and a permanent lock- out of the Big Vein workmen. With reference to the establishment of a Park and Recreation Ground on the Common to take the form of a fitting memorial in commemoration of the fallen heroes of the great war, the fol- lowing expression of opinions anent the project has come to hand. 1.—A memorial without the acsommo- dation on the lines suggested by the pro- moters of the new movement would be no memorial at all. 2.—In order to perpetuate the memory of the great sacrifices made by the fallen heroes, I think, the idea of a Park and Recreation Ground on the Common 's excellent. coul.1 be pro- moted, as doubtless the one proposed would secure the entire approval of the public. 4.-The urgent need for a park and recreation ground on the Common would be acceptable, doubtless, as a fitting memorial. 5.—I decidedly approve of the idea. Good luck to the New Movement. 6.—The idea had occurred to me, that a Park and Recreation Ground on the Common would be just the project that would meet with the wishes of the general public. 7.—If the New Movement should suc- ceed, there is no question that it will give to the will of the public. 8.-1 quite concur with the proposal. The land as you say can be acquired at very little expense. There is no doubt about it that the Lord of the Manor would sanction the land gratis. The only small expense in initiating the scheme would be that of administration and labour. 9.—I shall do all in my power to as- sist the New Movement. lo.-I admire the idea very much. The crowds. that congregated on the Common last summer months will bear testimony to the desire of the general public for a Park and Rrecreation Ground. This scheme realised would form a fitting memorial to the fa-llen heroel. The promoters of the New Movement, who attach considerable value to pub- licity would thank the -v omen's Guild to acquaint the public, through the press, the amounts already collected to- wards the memorial. 10.
"Elijah" at Morriston.
"Elijah" at Morriston. A large number of people in the Swansea Valley will be greatly interest- ed in the grand concert to be held at Tabernacle, Morriston, on Saturday evening next, when a performance of Mendelssohn's "Elijah," and also Schubert's Unfinished Symphony in B Minor, by a full orchestra. The conduc- tor is Mr. Edgar H. Hughson, A.R.C.O., formerly conductor of the Ystradgynlais United Choral Union. When "Elijah" was performed at Ystradgynlais, it was voted one of the best concerts yet hokl in the district, despite the many disad- vantages under which it was presented. At Tabernacle the environment is all that can be desired, and Mr. Hughson's efforts will be seen at best. The artistes include Mme. Bessie Jones (soprano), Miss Winifred Lewis (contralto), Mr. Dan Jones (tenor), and Mr. Hubert Brown (baritone). Seats mav be booked of the secretaries, Messrs T* D. Jones, Frondeg, Morriston; and A. R. Lewis, Graig House, Morriston. Arrangements have been made for the 10.10 ex-Swansea train for Colbren to call at Morriston to pick up passengers, and the usual late train for Brynamman will also be convenient for those desir- ing a connection after the coneert.
IPresentation to /Mr. I Joseph…
I Presentation to /Mr. Joseph Dicks, (i.C.C. Considerable interest was manifested in the tea and social held at the Gwauncaegurwen Council Schools on Saturday evening last, when throngs of students of both sexes met to participate in a function which had for its object appreciation of the services rendered by Mr Joseph Dicks to the working class movement before his departure from the place to Abercynon as miners' agent. At the outset tea was provided, the tables being brilliantly illuminated and beautifully decorated with flowers. After the sumptuous tea, a short inter- val took place. The chairman, Mr. Thomas Thoma-s, of Gron road, said, -It was the first function of this kind which had been held in the place by a social science class, and the meeting had for its object the presentation of two re- markable volumes of the history of the working classes, as a token of respect and admiration for services rendered by Mr Dicks to the working classes, and as teacher to the Cocial Science Class. He then read the title of the two volumes:—(1) "The Town Labourer," 1760-1832. The New Civilisation by Hammand and Barbara. (2) "The Village Labourer," 1760-1832. "A Study in the Government of England and the Reform," by Hammond. He then called upon Mr Owen Morgan, Cwmgorse, who sang "Friend," which was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr W. R. Owen, Garnant, then handed over the volumes to Mr Dicks, remarking that it gave him great pleasure to do so in recognition of the fine services Mr Dicks had rendered to working-class education. "Few realised" said Mr Owen, the obstacles that had been placed before Mr Dicks and him- self in their pioneer work for transforma- tion in the methods of production. But nevertheless, he continued, one thing :s certain ihat the more opposition t^ey had to contend with the' more efficient they worked in exposing the present tyrannical consequences of the present system, and educating the working classes. At this juncture. Mr Owen re- lated an incident which had come to his knowledge during the war. It appears that Mr Clem. Edwards, M.P., had been inquiring of the War Office Authorities if they were aware of the revolutionary action of the members of the White House Ammanford, and of some Gwaun- caegurwen men. Connected with this inquiry, said Mr Owen, there was a rather piquant feature. Mr Lloyd George got to know of the inquiry, and informed Mr Edwards that he know more about the matter than had been spoken of at the War Office. Apparently he did, said Mr. Owen, for his brother was the man who made the deeds when the White House was taken '}X. (TQklti laughter.) Mr. Owen then paid Mr. Dicks a glow- ing tribute for the services he had ren- dered to the jtvorking-ela.&ses, despite the considerable odds against him in the im- mediate locality. He had great pleasure J in handing over the volumes to Mr. Dicks on behalf of the Gwauncaegurwen and District Social Service Class, and wished him a brilliant future in his new sphere. The chairman explained that a deputation of the Public Hall and Library was in attendance and wejre de- sirous of presenting Mr. Dicks with a fountain pen as a mark of appreciation. Mr. John Davies (Saer), secretary, in a brief speech explained that, the commit- tee of the Public Hall and Library had subscribed among themselves to present Mr. Dicks with the pen in order to show that the recipient left them with a per- fect good feeling. Mr. Morgan Price spoke in warm terms of the uprightness of Mr. Dicks, and wished him the best of success. Mr. Gwilym Evans, Garnant, in a very effective speech, also paid a tribute to Mr. Dicks' great services to his class. In replying Mr. Dicks said at the out- set that he desired to express his appre- ciation to the young ladies who had pre- pared such a repast that evening. Pro- ceeding, he thanked both the Public Hall and Library Committee and the Social Science Class for the presents they kad given him. He assured them that he would always value the gifts. He pointed out, that Mr D. R. Owen along with him- self had sacrificed much in teaching r he new movement, which had for its basis the emancipation of the working-classes. He strongly appealed to the young men to think over and analyse the advanced principles of working class education so as to draw their own conclusions in mat- ters pertaining to themselves. Because he had pursued the teachings taught him at Ruskin College; and bad come to de- finite conclusions on economic subjects, there was an amount of dislike for him by some people at Gwauncaegurwen, whose views on matters industrial differed from his. Time alone, he said, will show that his opinions hold good. Concluding, he said he considered it his duty to sprtead the knowledge taught him, which is the real education for the rank and file, and this he would continue to do in his new sphere at Abercynon. A hearty vote "of thanks was accorded the chairman, and the social ended by the singing of the "Red Flag." The ladies who served at the tables were tin Misses Catherine Lloyd. Mag- giTP^kvaiis, Irene Williams, G.C.Cir. Misses Hannah Owen, Minnie Llewelyn, Garnant; Misses Sarah Maud Evans, Elizabeth Price, Nellie Thomas, Bessie Samuel, Miss Watkins, G.C.G.; Mrs. Dutton, Brynamman; Mrs. Leonard, Garnant; Mrs. Owen, Garnaut; Mrs. Thomas, G.C.G.
IFined for Praying in Street.I
I Fined for Praying in Street. I At Ammanford Police-court on Mon- day", a remarka.ble charge of obstruction of the highway was preferred against Mary Davies, an elderly woman, t f Maescygwad, Penygroes. A police officer said that on November MJ .& Sunday), he saw defendant hold- ir up her hands and praying, calling uj on God to curse the people. Her hus- I ■y,,vd, who was with her, walked on atiead of her, and people coming from chapel had to walk on the side of the road. It was stated that defendant had fined on feur previous occasions f. r a similar offence. A fine of 40s. was imposed.
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l Nationalisation of I i Mines.…
l Nationalisation of I i Mines. j i I FOR AND AGAINST. < The ease for and against nationalisa- tion of the mines was heard at Pontar- dawe during the week, when meetings representing campaigns I- ing carried on by both sides were held on differnt nights. However, despite much adver- tising, they failed to draw eln fair audiences. The meeting in support of nationalisa- tion was held at the Public Hall, Mr T. R. Williams presiding. The following resolution was moved by Mr David L. Jenkins, and seconded by Mr. Chas. Williams:— "That this meeting heartily endorses the policy of nationalisation of Mines as put forward by the M.F.G.B., the Trade Union Congress and Co-operative Society, and urges upon the Govern- ment the adoption of the Sankey Re- port., and the whole of its implica- tions." Speaking in support, of the resolution, Mr Walter Lewis. Bargoed, said they would gain confidence and courage if it was seen that all their discussions were toned with a high sense of morality. Alarmists were going about the country telling people that the miners were syndicalists, and wanted the mines for themselves; whilst what was wanted was that the Government should take them and produce coal for the benefit oT the country in general. He had taken at random from their own balance sheets the finances of 14 large companies in South Wales for the last 19 years. The actually paid profits be- tween them were ;018,W..350,-paid up capital £ 13,332,986. assets, £ 117,250.276. It would therefore be seen by the differ- ence in the figures that the owners in a given number of years obtained mil- lions of pounds over and above what was paid in. The Government had begged of the miners not to try victory by force but even after the findings of Mr Justice Sankey, and the promise of the Government to accept the report of I th*» •0>mnS|ssion which tiiay ■ suggested, nothing was being done to- ward that end. Their opponents, and the author o fthe Limehouse speech of all people in the world, were trying to make invidious comparisons. Was there anything morally wrong in the proposal that a man who risked his life every day underground should have a Noice in the deliberations concerning the colliery? He challenged any manager present to say "y es." He was not a believer in strikes, and did not think one would settle this question. Instead, he put all his faith in the ballot box, and an intelligent and enlightening campaign, j If that were done, they would have every other industry with them in the end. (Hear. hear). Mr J. J. James, J.P., Cwmgorse, in a long speech bewildering in its swift- ness. said with the question of national- isation of the mines they could go back as far as 1886, when a resolution in favour of it was passed at the Trade Union Congress, but the land question was even older than that. The miners were determined that the Government should keep their promises, and that the mines should be a source of revenue for the country, instead of being merely a happy hunting ground for the rich. During the progress of the Royal Coal Commission, Mr Frank Hodges asked the Duke of Northumberland, "Why would you oppose Nationalisation of Mines?'' "There are several reasons," replied His Grace. "Give me one," said Mr Hodges, and the answer he got was that "the miners did not want it." For his (the speakers) own part, he could not remember so much entlmsia.sm being centred round such a question. (Hear, hear). He would like them all to remember for ever the words—"the black retinue of exaction," spoken by a man well known to tile m, a.nd the state ment., "there is not a single day of their lives that they do not steal at leasu two hours from the sunshine to pay this I AGAINST NATIONALISATION. I The second meeting, and the one which perhans to the surprise of the few- present took the form of an anti- nationalisation meeting, was held at the Public Hall on Wednesday, and was presided over by Mr J. Walter Jones. n. A., Neath. B. A The chief speaker. Prof. E. V. Arnold, D. Lit,t., Bangor, in the course of a long and forceful address said none ()f them wanted to tie tkemselves to the past. Private enterprise had always been the foundation of the whole mining system, and they should always remem- ber that it was not the Government of I the country tha.t established the ivK'-eh inerv, collected the workmen and I ,;¡!¡,k the'shafts. That was done in the sanv> way ?- cv?ry otn.-r hu?c industry had started. It was the single man who saw the op?r?umty that had been neglected, and who st"i»s prepared to risk his capital upon his ideas. At the. present time, new machinery, nevf mines and new conditions of labour were required, and the.se things, in- volving as they did considerable, risk, needed fore*. and enterprise. Those who were "huuting for nationalisation, re- alised, after all that Govern- mi-nt officials were not the. people in possession of knowledge of local con- ditions. In the mining industry thexo were two sharply opposed interests, namely the mine owners and the miners themselves; and they had never got to a proper understanding. Althong) there had been many meetings and dis- cussions as to the Royal. Commission he thought they were sharply divided, and that the parties never entered into one another's feelings; in fact it was only a Commission in name and the re sponsibilit-r fell upon the chairman of drawing up a report in favour of which a majority could not be found any- where. Umler the new proposals, it would he possible for employers to threaten a lock-out, and the miners a M.rike, and the view of such a possibility would always be very disturbing. Ho himself had suggested the co-operative principle for the mines, or that the workmen should buy the mines in which they worked. If once the miners produced a sehe.me containing aq its chief points willing production, inducements to thrift, and sound organisation, they might then have the country with them. In con- clusion the speaker aid that lie was glad to know that the labour leadese appreciated the fact that at the pre- sent time the issue concerned some of our destitute and impoverished Allies more than it did ourselves, owing to transport difficulties and the cost of .commodities.
CRUSHED AT CWMGORSE.
CRUSHED AT CWMGORSE. INQUEST ON' SCREENSMAN. The Swansea Coroner held an inquest on Saturday on Morgan Davies (46), serecjisman, of Abernaut. road, Cwm- gorse. who succumbed to injuries sus u-im.-d bv being crushed between wagont, at New Cwmgorse colliery. Myfanwy Davies, daughter, said thai, when her father was brought home, he remarked that it was lucky how he had escaped. Albert George Swain&on, who was working not far off on the surface, was told by a boy that a man had hurt him- self, and lie then noticed deceased com- ing towards him walking slowly. When he (Davies) came near witness he dropped on his knees and help was fetched. Coroner: Did you go near him at all?-No. sir. Why? Were you nervous?—Yes, sir. Dr. Vanderverder said that when de- ceased was brought to the hospital he was in great pain from internal in. juries. When operated on he was found to have general peritonitis, due to com- plete rupture of the small intestines. This caused the death. John Jones, slag-picker, said he sav; deceased fall near the trucks. Dc- ceased thought he had been hurt be- tween the buffers. Morgan Jones, mechanic, said deceased told him he had been crushed whilst coupling. The Coroner said deceased may have misjudged the coupling or slipped. A verdict of "Accidental death" wos returned.
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At the Lower Graigola Colliery, Mr. David Lewis, Birchgrove, and a deacon at Saron Church, met with a serious accident, through a fall of coal and stone. He was conveyed to the Swansea Hospi tal. Owing to the stoppage of the gas sup ply, the churches and chapels in Pont- lot.tyn had to be lighted for the services on Sunday night by means of candles and paraffin. While shot firing at. Lower Ynysarwed Colliery, John Powell (24) was killed, nd his brot her seriously injured. The Muzzling Order lias been revoked so far as it. applied to the parishes .of Ammanford and Llandebie and that por- tion of rlie parish of Llanedy which is in the Amman Valley Petty Sessional division. An extension of hours for 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon was at Ammanford on Mon- day granted to the publicans of LI a debie on the occasion of Boxing liuy cattle fair. A fortnight's Christmas holiday been given to workmen at many large works in the Black Country. This is d". to the severe trade slump. A :tRi: card and n pound Trea- sury note are being sent by the Muy».-r t of Newport to each war widow in the thorough.