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DOWLAIS. WEDDING.—The marriage at the Parish Church, Dowlais. between the Rev. W. N. Pe- regrine, B.A.. of Scholes, and Miss K. R. Jones, of Dowlais. was remarkable for the fact that the bridegroom and the best man, the Rev. W. E. Jones, B.A., of Sheffield, and the officiating clergyman, the Rev. E. R. Da- vies, B.A., Vicar of Cvlarthfa. and the Rev. T. A. Rogers, B.A., cut are of Dowlais, were ail old Lampeter College men. f'he bride was given away bv another graduate, Mr. Arthur Lewis, B.A., F.G.S., barriscer-at-law, Burnley, and the organ was plaved by Mr. W. J. Wat- kins. F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M. WAEN FAIR.—Excepting some showers of raT, fine weather throughout the day favoured Waen Fare. held on Thursday on the moun- tain top above Dowlais. It was one of the largest gatherings from the three adjoining counties ever held, and the presence of farm- ers, buyers and stock-dealers was far above the average. The quantity as a whole was rather poor. The trade in colts made an ex- ceptionally fine line, and everything that was of value and the best quality was speedily bought up at prices beyond moderation. There was no demand for horses, but there was for ponies and nags a brisk purchase at a moder- ate average. Cattle were meagrely represent- ed and cows with calves realised a smart price, and were speedily bought up.. Sheep were scarce., and fetched moderate prices. Only a small number of sows and pigs were put up. Little of the sold stock was despatched from the neighbouring railway stations. DEATH IN A HOSPITAL.—Official intimation has been received by Mr. Henry Jones, 14 Berry Square. Dowlais, that his son. Private John Herbert Jones, of t,b.- 1st Brigade, 6th Welsh Regiment, haS succumbed to an attack of dys- entrv in a hospital at Alexandria. The deceas- ed was 21 years of age, and had only been at the front 3 months. A cousin of the deceas- ed Pte John Thomas, of the same regiment, is wounded. STREET LAMPS IN DOWLAIS.—Mr. A. J. Mar- shall. the Borough Surveyor, reported to Tues- day's sitting of the Public Works Committee that he had from time to time received com- plaints that numerous lamps in the Dowlais In the district were not lit, and upon making complaints to the Electric Trac- tion Company he had been informed that the cause was mainly due to the fittings being fix- ed in old street gas lanterns. He had obtained tenders for the supply of 30 street lamp fit- tings to fix on lamp pillars, and which am- ounted to 17y 6 each. There was no item in the estimates to cover this but a quantity of scrap copper had recently been sold, a portion of which might be spent in this direction. The Chairman (Ald. Lewis) thought that it was useless going into this matter at present since the question of reduced lighting was to be en- tered into next week, but most of the other members held'that the lamps should be pro- vided in any case, and Coun. Phillips and the Engineer pointed out that at present they were paying for power which was not producing light. It was decided to purchase the lamps. AN INCREASE IN WAGES.—The Merthyr Pub- lic Works Committee on Tuesday decided to advance their blacksmith at the Dowlais De- pot to 36/- a week, and so place him on the same basis as the smith at the Merthyr De- pot. The smith had applied for this. REPAIRING ROCKY ROAD.— At Tuesday's meet- ing of the Public Works Committee, Coun. Francis called attention to the undesirable state of Hocky Road, Dowlais, and asked the Surveyor if he was unable to take in hand the repair of the road, whether he was prepared to take away the loose stones that were a dan- ger in the dark. The Surveyor reported that the work was already in hand. II' DAMAGE TO PUBLIC PROPERTY.—The Sites and Buildings Committee on Tuesday received a letter from the Headmaster of the Dowlais School, complaining or damage done to trees in the playground, and pointing out that the grounds were too large for effective supervi- sion on the occasion of public meetings. He suggested that constables should be hired to protect the property on the occasion of these meetings. The Committee decided that in fu- tur it should be an instruction to the Direc- tor of Education that he was not to give con- sent for the loan of the schools in connection with public meetings unless an undertaking was given by the promoters that proper super- vision of the property woud be provided, and liability for any damage accepted. There was a suggestio" that the damage complained of in the letter was discovered after a miners' meet- ing at the close of July, but the Mayor pro- tested that it was unjust to hold peaceful peo- ple like the miners responsible for damage pro- bably done by children. (Laughter.)

BARGOED. I BARGOED ATHLETE'S DEATH IN THE DARDAN- F.I.LES.-It is officially reported that Sergeant James Jones, Bargoed of the 4th WTelsh Re- giment, has been killed in action in the Dar- danelles. Sergt. Jones leaves a widow and 7 children. Prior to T he war he was chairman of the Bargoed Town A.F .C., and was very po- pular in the district. BARGOED TOWN'S AMATEUR SID 3.—Mr. D. J. Morgan was elected president of the Bargoed Town A..F .C. at, the annual meeting. It was resolved to continue the club for the coming season, and run an amateur team. Mr. Josiah Edwards was unanimously re-elected secretary, and Mr. W. Hyde treasurer. FINE FIGHT AT PAVILION.—There was a. keen 8-rounder fought out at the Bargoed Pavilion on Saturday, between Steve Kavanagh, Car- diff, and Idns Bassett. Llanbradach. Bassett gave a wonderful show against the longer ex- perienced Canhff figllter, and proved both game and skilful. In defence and offence he was a match for Kavanagh, who fought in his usual tip-top style. Both fighters got a great ovation at the close of the fight, and the ver- dict of a draw was well received. FORWARD MOVEMENT MISSION.—The For- ward Movement have opened a mission tent at the Garden Village, Pengam. Services are held t hree timee on Sunday, and once every night m the week. NFW CATHOLIC CHURCH.—The Roman Ca- tholics opened their new place of worship, which they recently purchased from the In- dependents at Usk Road, on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Services took place for the first time on Sun- day last. Father Reidy officiated in the place of Father Dent, who is now on his holidays. BKITHDIR WARRIOR KILLED.—News has been received from the War Office that Private R. Sheen, Charles Street, of the 5th Batt. Welsh Regiment, has been killed in action in France. BRICKLAYERS' DISTRICT COMMITTEE AND THE RMLW.\Y COMPA:\Y.-The Glamorgan and Mon- mouthshire District Committee of the Opera- tive Bricklayers' Society met at Abertillery on Saturday last. The Secretary. Mr. W. T. Lloyd, reported on his visit to the G.W.R. Engineering Depot at Newport, to lay before the officials the Union complaint against the payment by the Company of a rate Id. per hour below the district rate to casuals in theit employ. The Head Clerk used the time- worn formula of the exploiters in reply to the charge, when he said that the Company did not recognise the Society, and treated with the men individually. The Committee de- cideci to press the matter still further and we trusr that the pressure will prove effective. Mr. T. Vickary, Cardiff, presented his report of the proceedings of the A.M.G.C. The Com- mittee will next meet at Merthyr on October 2, when we hope to make the acquaintance of the delegates, and we extend to them now a whole-hearted invitation to visit the "Pioneer" Office; after all, it is a workers' paper, and they ought to take an interest in it. AMATEUR CHARLIES.There was a great Charlie Chaplin competition at the Bargoed Palace during the last three days of last week. Ten would-be cinema star comedians en- tered, and the prizes were awarded as fol- IoN%,s: --Ist priw, L. Pritchard. Bargoed, 414 marks; L. Rees, junior, Bargoed, 174Chris Roberts, 110. A similar competition took place at the Hanbury Electric Theatre. There were 14 competitors, and the first prize was awar- ded to Mr. Murphy, Aberbargoed. SiEAM COAL PITS INTERESTING MEETING. — A meeting of the P.D. steam coal pits was held at the Workmen's Institute on Monday last. Mr George Perry presiding. Mr. Albert Tho- mas sub-agent) gave a report of the Executive Council, and the retiring delegates reported on work done by the District, including a report of the cases of light" employment men fought in court. Messrs. Tom Edwards and John Rey- nolds were appointed for the ensuing 6 ninths. A complaint was brought before the meeting by the West Deep Hauliers, concerning time not put in for looking after their horses after finishing time, and, as one man put it, "'The managers are drawing red ink through the tint" that is due to us." Three men were ap- pointed to see the manager immediately and left the meeting to do so. It was decided to haw a card examination on Sept. 1.5, 16 and 17. A new method of show cards was recom- mended by the district. That of having cards with three dates on, and members' names. with perforated slips to be torn off each date by the examiners, iwrnty men were appointed for this work, including three surface men. It was also decided that handbills be. procured for distribution at pit head. Towards the close of the meeting an interesting discussion took place between the Sub-Agent and Mr. John Hawkins.

CWMAMAN. W.E.A. RAMBLE.On Saturday last, a. de-I lightful ramble took place, the ramblers being the members of the local branch of the W.E.A. and friends. Starting from the tram termi- nus. Trecynon, 1he pany wended their way to Cross Bychan, via the Industrial Farm fields and Ht rwain. At Cross Bychan a discussion on ''Woman and Industry in the Light of the War," was opened up. In the course of the discussion, it was mentioned that women employed in the munitions factories were fill- ing shrapnel for the meagre pittance of 3id. per hour, and also of women standing upright at the various machines in the textile trade for as many as 10 hours per day. this again for a disgraceful pittance. It was the opinion —and undoubtedly it is the only reasonable opinion—that the reason men showed their resentment towards women coming into in- dustries was not because they were the op- posite sex, but because of the fact that Trade Union rates were violated, thus making the severe. The opinion was also expressed, that fe- fight for a reasonable standard of living more maL, labour was more or less narmful to the future generations. It was believed that al- though women labour was exploited before the war, it will he the happy hunting ground of the exploiter after, owing to the fact that employers will take advantage of cheap labour and men will be debarred from employment, is suggested by .some of our leading men that the surplus labour which must inevitably come after the war should be sent to Australia, they will be of course men. Tea was partaken of and the party returned m thcoo] of the evening, much singing enlivening the homeward jour- nev. Among those present were: —Aberdare,  I W. J. W 'lliams, Messrs. John Thomas, B.A., W. J. Williams, Wm. Harries, Jack Rees B. Mills Thomas, Fred Coles, D. J. Phillips. Tom Williams, Wal- do Thomas. Misses M. A. Edwards, B.A., M. Jones. Thomas, Peregrine, M. Evans, Evans, M. Wigley, M. Thomas, Davies. M. J. Will- iams, D. Wiliams, E. Williams, and S. Morgan. Mountain Ash. F. Tromans, Ivor Hankin and J. Bird. Abercynon, Mr. Taylor.

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I Wallhead at Bargoed. INTERESTING WAR ADDRESS. I WHAT THE I. L P IS OUT FOR. The Workmen's Institute, Bargoed. was crow ded on Saturday night, when Mr. R. C. Wallhead. of the N.A.C. of the I.L.P., and prospective Labour candidate for Coventry, addressed the meeting on the "l.L.P. and the War. Mi-. Tom Matthews was in the chair. The man or the party who takes an heterodox view at any time is bound to be unpopular for the time being, said Mr. Wall- head The Crimea should never have been fought. and lor denouncing the war Cobden and Bi ight lost their seats "I Parliament, and wei ° ?cliiouiick?d throughout the country as trai- tors. History has proved that despite public opinion at the time they were right. History proves that in every war that we have fought we have not won what we fought for. The battles were won, but not the principles for which we fought. Battles are but a means to an end. You may win battles, but loe what you fought for. Waterloo did nothing but wat- er ntedaows with Llood. The wars of the Spanish Succession were fought to establish the representative of one house on the throne of Spain. Although the war was won they were dethroned in about ten years, and the object of the war lost. This war stripped was nothing more than the tight for the balance of power. This polity was introduced by Wiiliam III., who fought all his wars to establish it, and yet it was as unstable in equipoise as it was at the commencement. The l.L.P. had been black guarded up and down the country. It was in- ferred that we are supported by German money and one of the so-called proofs given was that since the war we had a number of paid organ- isers who were not employed before. Intensely Pro-British. The I.L.P. is intensely pro-British. There is no pro-German I.L.P. "I am so pro-British that I am not pro-French. I would not give a single Grenadier for the aristocracy of Rus- sia." This war was the outcome of fear and the bungling of diplomacy. All the Govern- ments concerned were to blame. All the lessons of the war would be lost unless people were prepared to face facts. They would not get at the truth if they laid the responsibility on any one man more than they would get at original sin by laying the cause of one particular sin. We arc not pro-German. We are anti-war. War hits all classes, but more ep-Lcl aily the work- ers. He was not prepared to accept the ex- cuses of any high politician. If he selected three members of the late Liberal Government to settle a wages dispute for 3,000 miners they would not trust them. If that was so. was it not reasona ble that they should refuse to ac- cept their judgment on a question like this? The last 14 days of July, 1914. were not the cause of the war, but the match applied to the magazine. For one of the causes of the war they must go back to the occupation of Egypt in 1881. When we fought for the finan- ciers and protected Rothschild and Co. Aribi in 1881 simply cried Egypt fo.r the Egyptians. He fought for the salvation of Egypt; British millions brought about the damnation of Egypt. We were pledged to leave Egypt, but had never done so. The "Times" stated, on March 8. after an interview with Mr. Lloyd had been published in "Pearsons' Magazine," that we were not at war over Belgium. The "Morning Post" said frankly. "This is not a war to end war. War is essertiaf to the development of a nation." Therefore, we who stood for working class in- terests have a right to know the reasons. We were told we were a peace-at-any-price-party, but that is better than war. We have asked our Government and opponents to state what are their terms of peace. We are told that we are going to fight for a conclusive victory. Mr. Asquith said we we.re out for the sanctity of treaties, the rights 01 small nations, and the breaking up of German military power. How werj we going to destroy militarism, when the birth rate of Germany is 4 to 3 of British birth rate, while the birth rate of France is below the death rate ? Can a war of aggression where the dead are mountains high and the smart of international hate end war? Look at France; she never forgave the defeat of 1870 and that was the cause of the heaping up of military preparations on both sides of the fron- tier To-dav we denounce Pi-ussianism. A few years ago the Tariff Reform League took de- putations to Germany and boasted it as an El Dorado for the workers. We of the I.L.P. demand to know what what we are fighting for. What are the terms of peace?

HIRWAIN. I FTALLY INJURED.—The funeral of Patrick Mochan (48). took place on Tuesday after- noon. Deceased lived at Cynon Place, Hirwain, anJ succumbed to injuries received while fol- lowing his employment as a eolllei- at the Bri- tish Rhondda Colliery. Glynneath. last week.

TREHAFOD. I KILLED IN THE DARDANELLES. Pte. Mald- wvn Hamphreys, 5th Welsh, billed in the Dardanelles, on August 13, was 21 years of age. He was previous to the war a weigher at the Lewis-Merthyr Collieries, Trehafod. where his father is employed as a eheckweigher.

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I Pioneer Forward Movement. STRONG LEAGUE FORMED IN THE RHONDDA. A meeting was held at the Aberystwyth Hes- taurant, Tonypandy, on Sunday afternoon, for the purpose of devising ways and means for the support and assistance of the PIONEER. Previous to the meeting the Rhondda So- cialist. Society met, and the whole of the mem- bers present remained to discuss the position of the PIONEER. Messrs. Morris and Yates were also preseut on lrehali of the directors. Mr. Gwilym Jones (Ystrad) occupied the chair, and called upon the convener and Messrs. Monis and Yates m turn to explain the ob- ject and purport of t' e meeting. This being done a general discussion was entered into, and it was speedily shown that a great deal of enthusiasm prevailed with regard to the matter, and a general determination to assist the PIONEER. The following resolution being carried. the meeting settled down to a discussion of wavs means:— That this meeting pledges itself to do all in its power to assist the PIONEER out of its present difficulties. and that, a strong committee be elected to further same. It was suggested that the Committee's at- tention be directed to the following means:- (1) Supplying local news. (2) Canvassing .subscribers and visiting newsagents re pushing PIONEER and display- ing contents bills, etc. (3) Soliciting share capital from lodges and individuals where necessary, to send de- putations to attend. (4) Distribution oi leaflets and other means of propaganda. It was further decided that the Committee be composed of two members from each ward in the urban area, with full powers to add to their numbers. It still remains to select representatives for some of the wards, but up to the present those elected are as follows — No. 2. Mr. J. Bonner No. 3. Messrs. RaJph and Palmer: No. 4, Messrs. Phippen and And- rews No. o, Messrs. Parry and Thomas; No. 6. Messrs. T. R. Davies and Mills-Jones; No 7, Messrs. Jenkin Williams and W. Griffiths; No. 8, Messrs. A. J. Cook and Tom Llewellyn: No. D. Messrs. D. Evans and Horner; No. 10 Messrs Noah Ablett and Nvles; W .H. Mainwaring to act as convener of their meetings. As an earnest of what is intended to be done, 11 of those present filled m forms mak- ing a request for allocation of share, etc. Ev- ery thing promises to an increased interest be- ing taken in the paper locally. and that the circulation will very speedily go up. Next meeting of committee will be held on Sunday. September 12. at 3 p.m., at the Aber- ystwyth. C.L.C. Classes in the Vallies. Steps are being taken to form classes for the coming winter under the auspices of the Central Labour College in various parts of these vallies. It is expected that Mardv. Porth, Tonypandy and Clydach Vale at least will have a class each. Any other district anxious to join should oommunicate at once with Mr. A. J. Coek 52 Nytb Bran, Llwyncelyn, Porth.

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ABERCYNON. lhCE.-An enjoyable dance wa held at the W orkmen's Hall on Wednesday last. The dance was organised by Miss D. Parnett and a com- mittee consisting of Messrs. T. Brown, W. Jones. J. Hughes, J. Lloyd, W. Haines and H. Richards. The M.C.'s were Messrs. T. Brown and W. Jones. Music was supplied by the Em- pire < hchestra under the coiiductorship of Mr. J. Lloyd, Aberdare. The following were the winners of the whist drive: -Ladles-I. Mrs. G. Evans; 2, Miss Lewis. Gents—1, Mr. G. Ev- ans 2. Mr. J. E. Rees. The M.C. for the ivhist drive was Mrs. Chas. Gregory. The pro- ceed-, of the dance will be handed over to the Locj! Auxiliary Fund. CO-OP. CHILDREN'S SPORTS.—The annual j,o11of the Ynysybwl Co-op. Society were held at the Recreation Grounds on Thursday last There were a large number of entries, and the children seejned to enjoy 'themselves Al. It was, however, disappomting to see so few aduh Co-operators present. Thanks must be givei. to the employees of the society and to the few members who interested themselves in the sports. LECTURE.—A lecture, illustrated by limelight views, was given in Ynysmeurig Road on Mon- day night, under the auspices of the Navy League. The speakers were Mr. J. Bramston and ilr. Marshal Pack. The lecturers urged the audience to supply the Navy with coal, to read the literature of the Navy League, and to vote in favour of a larger fleet when peace is with us once more. A.S.L.E. & F.—A meeting of the Abercynon Branch was held at. the Workmen's Institute on Sunday afternoon last, a good number be, iug present. A lengthy discussion took place re tho putting of main line drivers back to pilot drivers, and pilot drivers back to firemen on the T.V.R., which meant a reduction in wages of 41- to 6;- per week. Seeing that as railway- men they had shelved their programme for an 8-hour day with an increase in wages until peace was restored, they felt that their pat- riotism was being exploited. The following re- solution was put to the meeting and carried lititill lillo-c,Iy: That we, the members of the Abercynon Branch of the A.S.L.E. and F., having in view the Government guarantee to It-he shareholders, regret the action of the T.V.R. management in reducing even from one grade to another, thereby causing a reduction m their wages, when they had practically ad- mitted, by the granting of a war bonus, that it wa.s impossible to live on their former rate of pay. We, therefore, are of the opinion that these men should be reinstated at an early date and that no reduction of any kind should take place during this critical period." This resolution to be forwarded to the T.V.R., the Prime Minister, Minister of Munitions. Presid- ent of Board of Trade, and Mr. J. Bromley. General Sec., 8 Park Square, Leeds.

A Question of Public Rights I KNOTTY POINT ABOUT NEW DOW- I LAIS R.C. SCHOOL. As a result of the conference and inspection of the site of the proposed new Boys' School of the Catholio Schools at, Dowlais bv the Board of Education Architect, the Corporation had i? k,eld the point as to a right of way that runs across the site, and also requested that the plans shall be in accordance with the borough bye-law demanding the setting back of the front building line 18ft. from the centre of the street. Arising out of these points the Sites and Buildings Coinmitt-ve on Tuesday re- ceived a letter from Canon Lucan asking if a conference could be arranged between himself ami the Chairman of the Committee, with Mr. Marshall and Mr. Thackeray, to consider his suggestions that he should provide a footway, which would result in a considerable widening of Catholic Row near the Church entrance. In this case he would pass the land over to the Council, except for one day's closure per year, and in return would expect the Council to make the pathway, and help in the building of the boundary wall. After consideration, the Committee decided that a matter concerning itself with the public rights of way did not come within its pro- vince, and passed the letter on to the Public Works Committee, who considered it later in the day. After consideration it was decided that the Surveyor should report on the whole matter, but that active steps be left in abey- ance until after the receipt of the report from the Board of Education Architect from Lendon.