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Cefn N.C.Frs. Arrested. I BAIL REFUSED UNDER DEFENCE OF THE I REALM ACT. I Comrades D. J. Bvans and T Thomas, two Cefn Conscientious Oojeetors, were arrested yesterday afternoon by the local police under the Defence of the Realm Act for. it is believed, distributing N.C.F. literature at Oefn on Good Friday. Immediately the information. was brought to the "Pioneer" Office by the relatives we got in touch with the Merthyr N.C.F. offii- Cials, who visited Cefn, accompanied by the Rev. J Morgan Jones and Mr William Harris, andiunsucoessfully appealed for bail.

MERTHYR.. I On Tuesday evening next, May 2, there will be a Long Night Danee (Fancy Dress Optional) held at the Angel Rooms in connection with Mr W. J, Doc ton's Dancing Class. Dancing, 8 tili 4; gents 2/6, ladies 2; refreshments in-, cluded. POXSOXBY 10 VISIT MEISTHYR—Arrangements have now been completed by the merthyr I Peaod Council with Mr A. Ponsonby. M.P, to visit Merthyr on May S, when he will address a i mass meeting in- the Rink on "The Continu- ance of the War." THE KEIH HAHDIE SHIELD. —The schoolboy I football matches in the competition for the ab- ove shield have this year aroused the keenest interest among the supporters of the rival teams, and the spectators have been treated to displays which, while they have been scientific and eloan, have also been both sensational and thrilling. The number of competing teams has now been reduced to four, and the semi-finals OIl Saturday (to-morrow), the 29th instf., and the final on May 13, will surely delight all who visit the Penydarran Park on those occasions. The records of the semi-finalists aje as follows; Cyfarthfa beat Penydarren 9—0 and Troedy- rhiw 2-0; Abercanaid beat Pant 3-0. George- town beat Intermediate 1—0 and Abermorlais i-O: Merthyr Vale beat Dowlais R.C. 3-0 in a replay. Patrons will be entitled to see both the semi-final games to-morrow on payment of one admission fee only. The kick-off in the first game—Cyfarthfa v. A hcrcanaid-is timed for 4»30 and in the e co own v. Merthyr Yale—for 5.-to p.m. MEKTHYK N.IT.R. TEA AND CON DEBT—The Na- tional Union of Railwaymen held its annual tel and concert on behalf of the orphan fund at the Drill Hall on Good Friday, and a very large number sat down to tea. The foltowing ladies presided at the tables —Mrs and Miss Mflford; Mrs Osbourne Mrs J. Griffiths Mrs Harris Mrs G. Williams: Mrs W. Griffiths; Mrs Jen- nings; Mrs D. Jones; Miss Price; Mrs Roderick and Mrsraylor; ass-isted by Mrs J. E. Jones and Mrs C. Jenes. The cutting-up was clone by Mrs R. JenTons Mrs J. Lewis: Mrs D. Rees and Mrs F. Hu ghee. WWien the tea was over, the hall was prepared for the concert. Mr. Geo. Williams, whjp presided, made a short speech explaining the object for which the tea. and concert were held. Several hundred people had now fftled the body of the hall to enjoy a pleasant evening's entertainment. The follow- ing artistes took part: —Miss Dolly J ones, of ISanelly, who wo.s asusua.l a great success. Mr. Bert Healey and Mr. J. Jones, who appeared as two Heixsew comedians, took the audience by ?torm. Their impersonation was grmt and deJ¡ served the applause they received. Mr. Fred Richards, as u?ual, crte{1 rears of laUghteT'1 Ri?chards. '],"a Glee Party acquitted themselves in fin4 style Miss Rachel James' singing was much appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Roderick, of Abercanand, also rendered a. diieb. their sweet voices doing justice to the pieces sung. Mr. did vei,,T Gilbert Haines and M. Moran both did very well with their recitations. Mr. Sidney Rees aiso gffc-e a pianoforte solo in fine style, while Ali- Ivor Price, of Cefn, sano- well. Mr, Ben Dayies was the accompanist for the evening, ani p.c,,rforiit(-('[ his duties in a most efficient manner, Mr. John Evans (Royal Stores ) cat- ered for the tea in his customary manner —the quality beitfig of the best. The secretarial du- ties were well carried cut by Mr. C. Jones. -———  t

The Electric Theatre. I The Electric Theatre staff have been fully em- ployed during the holidays. La^'ge crowds ware ill attendance from the time of opening to the elose of the shows each day. "Flanders, My Country," a 5 reel Pathe coloured picture, be- t the chief picture during the first 3 days. On Thursday night Dop Doctor" was featured. Among the works of fiction written during the past five years which stand out both as regards subject and treatment we should not have seledted Richard Dehan's "The Dop Doc- tor" as a book likely to make a, good film. Yet the ordinary reader or even the perceptive critic may easily be wrong in his estimation of the possibilities of a story in this direction. At ail,v rate somebody with the eyes of an expert producer happened to read himself, or havehis attention drawn te "The Dop Doctor," and the world of the film should lie glad. There is a lot of the book in it—and a striking BOOK it is— but it stands apart from the original in many respects. "The Dop Doctor" is a story of the w^r but not, we hasten to add, of the war wt'. h is absorbing nearly a? our thoughts. We are taken b^cfc 15 years to the time of the are taken bck 15 years to the time of the South African conflict.: the drama moves in and .out, some years before and after that great struggle between Boer and British. A touch of interest 'locally is that the heroine impersona- ted by Miss Agnes Glynne is a native of Pen- at'i b. Mr- .Fred Paul plays the opposite and ar  l' the ftcKing. of both is well sustained throughout. The last time of showing tni "Dop Doctor" each evening is S-80. Make a special effort to be present early, otherwise disappointment is a •wrtainty. Mr. Bowen informs us that on Monday next lte sliowin" very remarkable detective film inl parts, entitled "Cha-s. De La Rue." It is tuY of tense excitement an d sensation, and afcould prove popuiar amongst picture goers. On Thursday next "Life in the Underworld of • London" will be unfolded in a very stirring mau- » liSL 3n !3. picture given the title of Vultures! otLondon." This story is founded on actual I factsIn addition to these grea.t pictures a fidl iist of comedy, drama, and injterest sub- jects will be shown—not forgetting the News Film. "lo-day and to-morrbw ilir. Bowen has another exclusive film showing "'Do Unto Oth- ers. written by the auth. of "As a Man Sows, which alone is- well worth seeing. There ig a, touch of human nature about it which draws many a tear to even the hardest-hearted. A great tred is in store for all who visit the HJectric to-day.

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Bargoed Notes. What againf Another inaiccurate report? Who is responsible this time? The local "——— — press" or a, "Federation offi- cial" that the bias against the local I.L.P. is so clearly shown; At a special meeting held at the Bargoed Institute last wegk (Mr Hawkins in the chair), Conn. Edmund Jones/brought forwa-rd a notice or motion that the workmen of the colliery should pay a. levy of 6d. per the purpose of giving relief and help to the dependents of workmen serving with the Army who are not in receipt of allowance from the company. He pointed Oltt that the 6d. levy would enable them to gram; relief for 6 weeks. He also I indicated that a certain amount of poverty prevailed in the district, and expressed the assurance that they as the working class would not grudge that little help. The proposition met with considerable opposition, chiefly from members of the I.L.P, who cried. Let the Go- vernment keep them.' Mr. Jones made a fur- ther appeal, but the motion was defeated. He said it was one of the biggest blows he had ever received as a representative of the work- men. He could not understand the refusal to give so small a contribution, particularly on the cart of those who boasted so boldly that they had the welfare of the poor at heart. Now then, you I.L.Peers that spoke in fav- our of the motion were you carried away by the "eloquence" of tke speaker? Or was it ?because von had the welfare of the poor at 'eart" Or were you thinking of the last elec- tion, when you helped Are mover to a seat? Are you afraid that the lodges does not hold so fIIompetent a representative? Whatever was the matter, you were shown "how to lead" this time. The industrialist took it out of you; perhaps you have not seen, or are you still waiting for an a«c*unt of the past levies for the same purposes? The Bargoed Workmen's Institute has been running a Literary ana Debcttlnp,, Society for some weeks; a "literary evening," according to report, was greatly enjoyed by all. But the three past weeks there bad been a "full house." I am tokl that Mr Manton Young held his audi- ence spellbound for an hour with an account of 1114H] i Travels'" and was greatly appreciated. A debate on "Industrial versus Political Ac- tion has been raging thk past two weeks. Mr. Harry Major led off with the inudstrial side, and Mr. 11; 1. T. Lloyd the political side, for the first week. Mr. T. D. Matthews (Industrial) and Mr. W. J. Pope (Political) led off the sec- ond week. Both weeks there was a number who took part in the discussion, and by the second debate there were symc hard nuts to coack on both sides. I understand what fliere are three more important evenings before the close of the session. What is the reason that the Bargoed Jsicam Coal Delegates did not appear at the Crades and Labour Council last time ? Thff discussion on C.W.S. Banking wouM have pared them for the district mooting. where it was 'thl'own out," This time the lii,dustriaiists were caught Mapping, or do they intend indust,rialism for their own industry only and keep their money in other capitalist coiKerns? Once again the Federationists, with their boasted progress, are behind the time a Labourers' Union" having seen the necessity of transferring their banking account to the C.W ii. Bank .Why don't you start your inchlstriar "dreams" in some practi- cal way; not keep on talking of what you are losing in the movement? Wlw are yora with your ((boasted illteJligenc.e" led \bv "blind lea- Gl,e,,rs"' ? Make a start, men; hers was the op- portunity. Why did you not seize it? Have you fotten the railway strike ? Tonyrtjfail, you are beating Bargoed in sales of the "Pioneer." Your committee must be made up of strong and staunch industrialists. Your progress is feen in ati increase of 500 copies is the last three months. Good! Success te your efforts for a furffeer increase. However, things are moving in Bargoed. There are a num- ber in each Trade Union Lodge coming to the fore who are out for the emancipation of the workers by the workers themselves, and are not quite so content as to leave the emancipa- tion to others. And there is a greater and larger view of other organisations, such as thfc BSP., ILP., and the Trade Unions. The Trades and Labour Councils in the valley are now doing work by united action, already getting ready for the next elections. There shall be weeping and gnashiag of teetia. Interesting Wedding at Cardiff. Mr. Stanley Baldwin,. of North Road, Bar- good, secreta% of the Bargoed Pioneer Com- mittee, and of the hardest working Democrats  and Miss Bronwen John daughter of there, John (107 Alfred Street, Roath, Cardiff), were married at t?e Roath Congr6gationa?] Church on Easter Monday. The bride was gi- ven away by her brother, Mr. Willie John, of Swansea, and was beautifully dressed in a white satin dress and carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley, The bridesmaids were the Misses Jessie John (sister) and Bbheil Knott (nielceli, who were very nffcely dressed. Mr. Moses Price acted as best man. The bride was very popular in the district, as was proved by the crowd at the ceremony. As the happy couple left the church the sun shorn out brilliantly, which was very welcome considering the clouded day and the unpromising condition of the weather. Many friend of the bride and bridegroom met at the breakfast table, and wished the happy couple everv success. Mr Stanley Baldwin is a native of Drybrook (Forest of Dean, Glos.). He is-a hard wo^er for the Labour cause, being Secretary of the Bargoed Pioneer. Comamittee, and seeretaryof the I.L.P. dancing class. There were many presents on view at the brid e's house on the wedding morn. The bndegroom a,nd best man had buttonholes of white carna- tions. Band Contest. A very interesting contest took place at the Parish Ratti on Saturday, under the auspices or the Bargoed Town Band. The attempt was not supported as well as was expected. The proceeds were for one of the members, who has been suffering from ill-health for a consider- able time. We hope that the bandsmen will have batter luck next time. Sad Fatal Accident. A very sad case was brought to our notice on Gopd Friday. Mr, W. Brown, a brother-in-law of Mr. P. Boobyer. pastmaster of Bargoed, took a young hŒse to the Maedonnel Field in order to break it in, when somehow ke was kieked by the horse. The temple was fractured, and he died almost immediately. He leaves a widow and young «hiMren. The fuaeral took place on Wednesday, the interment taking place at Gellfgaer -Churchyard.. Easter Holdays. Tfre streets of Bargoed were deserted on Easter Monday, until the evening, when the people had got tired of remaining at home. llarge crowds visited the Palace and Theatre, where very good programmes were provided by* I the i-espeotiore managers, Miners' New Home. I We also noticed that the misers were busy removing to their new quarters. We wish them good luok in their new offices, wItch are very pleasant. a very great improvement, and will be a fin", acquisition to the organisation. They are now in the new building next door to Lloyds Bank. The National Provincial Bank are tak- ing the ground floor. Mr T. J. „ Thomas, solicitor, and the Rhymney Valley miners the top floor. There is a very fine meeting room provided for them; also an office for the miners' agent. We hope that the Gellygaer Urban District Council will notice the improvement that is now required at this spot to complete a very fine street; there is still an eye sore at this spot. I Impending Billiard Match, I We are pleased to note that there is to be a very interesting meeting at the Bargoed Work- men's Institute on May 4, when the winners of the 1st and 2nd Divisions of the Rhymney Val- ley Workmen's Institute Billiard League will be presented with gold medals, suitably in- scribed. Before the meeting there will be a match between the 1st and 2nd Division teams.

I PONTYPRIDD. I I CONDOLEXCES,—Much sympathy is felt with Mr. Fred Jenkins, now in the Pontypridd Cot- tage Hospital, in the death of his r brother, Frank, which took place suddenly. The funeral takes place this Friday. A vote of condolence was passed with the relatives at the No-Cons- cription Fellowship social on Mondav night. HJEAIRRS OF OAK MEETING.—The Hearts of Oak members met at the Y.M.C.A., Taff Street, on Thursday week. Mr. Prosser (representative, Mountain Ash), Mr. Evans (of the Rhondda), and Mr. E^iivington (Executive member, Pen- artli) addressed the meeting. Much interesting matter affecting the society was dealt with and some interesting questions were asked and re- plied to. L'UBUC MKISTING .—The No-Conscription .Fel- lowship Branch and the I.L.P. held a public meeting at the Jubilee Hall last Sunday after- noon. Mr. Nun Nicholas (Giais) was to have attended and addressed the meeting, but was unavoidably absent. Mr E. J. Williams, late of the Central Labour College, and Mr. Owen Hughes. Pvvlgwaun. addressed the meeting, showing hostility to Labour on the part of the powers tha,t be in their recent legislation, and future happenings. The resolution against Con- scription and asking for Its repeal/ w as carried unanimously. It is hoped to carry on these weekly propaganda meetings regularly. Next Sunday afternoon Mr John Thomas,. B.A., Ab- erdare, is the speaker. On Tuesday of this week the above bodies held a. tea and social in the Jubilee Hall, which brought together a good number of adherents of the cause. The func- tian, amongst other things, was called as a send-of f to those members conscripted. Of that number the Brothers Shepard were present. Af- ter an excellent tea, Mr. E..J. Williams presi- ded. The programme consisted of a pianoforte solo by Miss "Hilda Marshmaai; songs by Miss Casey James, Messrs. Morgan. Joe Davies, A. Major, C. Marshman, and Ben Davies Mr. Tom. O'Neill gave a comic song; Mrs. Bannister some gTamaphone selections. All present thoroughly themselves, and the various votes of thanks were heartily accorded to all who had in any way  the success of the evening. as'?ted in ilic, of ev-eni'lig.

I Theatre Royal. I I made two attempts to crush my way into I the Theatre Royal on Monday; but unsuccess- fully; and when Wednesday came I was rather pleased, for past experience has taught i-tio that a hot sweltering summer-like day means un- crowded houses, ease, comfort and coolness. I would not for the world wish the Theatre tak- ings to be down, but I had a lordly feeling as though I should like at least three empty stall seats on any right, three on my left, and no one fore or aft. I was disappointed. The house was one such as makes Mr. Norcliffe look happy. "Pretty Darlings" had ensured itself a greet run. by the brilliance of its opening. What "Pretty Darlings" is just I am not pre- pared to say, and will let it go at the mongrel description that the authors evolved after a pwzzling consideration of their clever work and call :f; musical comedy revue. It is not that re- ally. It is something entirely new and fresh and original; as different from I perky melanges, or impudent revues, as is the whiff of the ozone at Blackpool from the vicarious enjoyment of sea-side pictures at the cinema. "Pretty Dar- lings" is a vivacious, sparkling 9 scenes of Wtesfery that make one feel better, and freer; and—above all—happier. It is tabloid joy, and it is all fSte more joyful because the ingredients acre of the best and purest. The music spar- kles, the voices are far better than one usually gets in even touring musaicl comedy; the hum- our is free and easy and glittering; the book is vwaaious the dancing charming, and well, everything is right good. George West as "Sandy" is the Scottish comedy artiste of the brightest type. His work is clean cut, ex- cellently well dene, and really funnv, and he ?' ) A ignorita is ably backed by Tina Franks as "Signorita Babet-te, the Spanish Pretty, Darling. Little Tichborne1 and Will long and short of the piece—are rare laughter raisers, and it will be a long time before we forget their appearance, especially as the "War Ba,b ies." Elsa Young is equally good and tuneful, I and Taggiart Craughan, the pretty boy hero in the yachtman's suit, is the best male 'lead that we have had in light comedy for ages. As an J actor he has little to learn his stage presence t,, an ci is infecht? ious and his voice is pure, resonant and trained. It is an ideal combination in an I' ideai part; and pretty Bol-is Vesey as the hero- ine, P ansy, is the ideal partner for him.. iler work.,like his, is extremely good. They work in harness like the two histrionic thor- oughbreds they are, Daisy Rentone as herself is aSotker artiste of distinctive charm, and Thirza Fanaon plays the "skivvy" with a skill that gets the utmost out Of a, well-written humerous part, and the house rocks. Bernaud Mervyn. a.? "Juniper," is not one whit behind the oth- ers. I should feel th4. I had not done justice to th.? whole beTy of "Pretty Darlings" were I to omit the terp&iohorean work of Myrta Ham- ilton and Dorothea TroweJl (of the Emp1'8. Lon- Ii dm1. Their dancing is as much above the or-, dinary, as pretty, fascinating and artistic as is the work of all the others. Next week Mr. Carleton Wallace's new pro- duction. "The Rncmv in Our Midst," a topical drama whose 11 scenes recall the best works of Le Queu, is coming. Wherever "The Enemy" I has played there ha,ve been crowded houses, and Iaii-i told ifiiat the great Zep raid, and the I British guns and biplanes versus tha German p is one of the most sensational scenes ever staged. MAYGOBR. "i,. I, ;? I

CORRESPONDENCE. I i*iR, Y0UNG AND "LOCAL MINISTER." | i,vi r Y?UNG AND LOCAL MINISTE-R." 1 (To the Editor of the PIONEER.) Sir,—If you will once more give me the privil- ege of utilising a small space in the "Pioneer" for the purpose of replying to "Local Minis- ter," I shall be obliged and will be as brief as poissible to save space. "Local Minister," in life letter to the PIONEER last week, makes some remarkable statements. After admitting that, what myself and Thomas Thomas said in our letters was true, he says he thought we were gentlemen. Am I to under- stand, then, that gentlemen do not speak the truth to each other? I am well aware that the sword of truth is a sharp-pointed weapon, and when we are pierced by it causes great mental pain; but that is no reason why gentle- men should not speak, the truth even if it hurts the one who is spoken to. "Local Minister" says he desires the "welfare of all mankind," but I must say he has a peculiar way of showing it, when he points a gun at him or bashes hi?? head with a poker. Christ told us to pray for them who despiteful- ly use us, and Himself set the example, when He said. 'speaking of those who erucined Him, Father, forgive them," etc. "Local Minis- ter" makes a big mistake if he thinks that I should agree with him as regards spanking my children. I do not resort to such methods; I find love much more powerful than punishment, and a much better teacher. But even if I did agree, this would not affect our argument in regard to the war, because this is not a case of the Father administering punishment to His children, but it is the children fighting one another in defiance of their Father's will. "Local Minister" says he believes that the "Army and Navy stand between us and a grade civilisation." The Bible teaches us that God stands between the Christian and a fallen world or retrograde civilisation," and no power on earth that man can make or devise can equal the power of God. if we have faith as small as a grain of mustard seed; but evidently "Local Minister" prefers to put faith in the Army and Navy rather than in God. It is no wonder that he cannot see any difference in the claims of Caesar and God. v He says fur- ther that it is childish to talk of Caesar being the agent of Satan, and wishes to know my authority for the statement. The best and greatest authority which the Christian can pro- duce is the Bible, where God says: He that is not for us is against us." And if we are ag- amst God we must be serving Satan. The priests had no authority to pass sentence of death on any man they were un der the rule of Caesar, who, prophecy tells us. was the agent of Satan it was Caesar's soldiers who arrested Him; Caesar's, agent (Pontius Pilate) w ho sen- tenced Him; and it was Caesar's soldiers who crucified Him, and it was one of their officers who said, "Surely this was the Son of God." I did not say the only thing due to Caesar was tribute money I said plainly that the Christian, like his Master, must be prepared to give up everything in this world, even life itself, when demanded bv Caesar, but not the service due to God. It is evident that the old Jewish law of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" has more faoour in Local Minister's sight than. the Sermon on the Mount. Christ abolish- ed this old law and gave us instead the turning of the cheek to the smiter, and this is a per- sonal question, and nothing to do with my mother or my neighbour. If it came to a mat-I ter of defending my mother from danger. I should certainly interpose my body between her and the danger if I could, whatever the cost, and this would be a far different thing to taking up arms against any man. Christ said, Blessed are the peace makers for they shalt be called, the children of God." We cannot pos- sibly be war makers and peace makers; if we are to be classed as the children of God, we must give our whole-hearted service to the prin- ciples laid down by the Prince of Peace, and our allegiance to Caesar must be measured by these principles, or we shall certainly come under condemnation for robbing God of what v their fruit-, ye is due to Him from us. "By their fruits ye? shall know them."—Yours truly, 1- T. YOUNG.

Llantrissant & Liantwit Fs/dre Trades and Labour Council, PROTEST AGAINST CHILD SLAVERY, The above Council met at the Institute, Ton- yrefail, on Thursday, April 20, Mr. James Dicks presiding- The meeting moved a resolution protesting against the New Oineana proprietors for not paying the Trades Union rate of wages to the musicians, and for refusing to hear a de- putation from the Council and the Musicians' Union. Mr. T. 1. Mardy Jones addressed the Council on the question of affiliation with the South Glamorg.anand East Glamorgan Labour Parties. As the area covered by the Council is divided be- tween the two parties, it was resolved to affili- ate with both parties. It was resolved that the Chairman, Mr. J. Dicks, represent the Council at the conference to be held at Ponty- pridd on May 6 for the purpose of considering the rating of properties in the Pontypridd Union. Further it was resolved that the secretary should write to the Clerk of the County Council concerning Labour representation on the com- mittee formed for the purpose of administration of the Military Pension Act. A Gilfaoh Gooh delegate moved that they ar- range and prepare for the District Council Elec-! bon, which was deferred for a future date. The delegate complained that half the population in Gilfach weire without water supply owing to ta"sand pipes bursting and leaking. The Dis- trict Council only employ one man to look after the whole system. This is an example of the Council's war economy—water wasting and the i community eugwW for the want of water. The meeting passed the following resolution: "The Liantrisasat and Llantwit Fardre Trades and Labour Council protest against the deporta- tion of the leaders of the Clyde workers, and call upon the Government to restore to the peo- ple their Trade Union liberties and freedom. Also to repeal the tyrannical sentence passed on John Maclean and others' and to restore the right of free speech. And that this Council de- mand s the repeal of the Military Service No. 2 Act, as it only tenda to and does divide the na- tion. That the meeting call upon the Govern- ment to amend the Old Age, Pensions Act. so as to meet tha increased cost of living." Another resolution was passed on child wage slavery, which read a*, follows:—" Hiis meeting urges the Glamorgan Education Authorities and the Board of Education to take measures for preventing the employmeat of •hildren uader school in miniNg, agriculture and industries, tksra committing the workers' to a. dis- Ihroughout

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Tonyrefail Notes. 1 -a Miners' Meeting. 1 A meeting of the Cilely Colliery Workmett" was heM at the Mission Hall, Trebanog, on Saturday last. Frank Russell presided. Tore \Villiams stfJmltted his report on the Cal-diff Delegate Conference, which was attentively lis- tened to by not an overcrowded audience. One of the chief items of his report was the O. W .S. banking and Federation Funds or Banking Ac- count. He stated that the C.W.S. was not prepared to undertake such a large amount of work as the business transaction of the Fede- ration would necessitate. We are given to un- derstand, from other sources, that this is only part of the truth. It seems that arrangements are being made with the C.W.S. to meet the circumstances. It is incredible that the C. W .S. could not cope with the business. It is a demo- cratic business, and should work hand in hand with the Trades Unions as much as possible. It is satisfactory to learn that the arrangements are being made. Another item was the selec- tion of Labour candidates, concerning which it was stated that the M.F.G.B. was the sole' authority on the matter. This is truly the right way to organise Labour representation so far as the miners are concerned. So much, also can be said in favour of the National Wages Board, although little as yet is known about what its work will realiv be; nevertheless, J the move is in the right direction and should' j have every consideration" and support from the rank and file. Further, he stated that the Conference re-affirmed its former attitude to the Military Service Act (No. 2); also the defeat of the Lancaster resolution. After the report of the delegate, the meeting considered the house' coal haulage contractor's request for an increase of 6d. per load for haulage. After some heated discussion, it was resolved to refuse this demand Reactionary Coed Ely. j unlike the Oiloly Lodge and other lodges in- the coalfield in South Wales, the reactionaries at the Coed Ely Lodge manage to keep the j rank and file without any facilities for deleg- ate's repot't or any other useful information that would be of interest and oenefit to the workers. It is high time that the rank and file should demand meetings, and have all such reports of all the proceedings of the Federation. It is generally believed that those who should be foremost to promote the interest of the' workers should not devote all their attention to sa,tisfy their petty jealousy. It is tiime that those who assume responsibility as leaders should; put the interest of the Labour movement be- fore the gratification of their feelings. To assume themselves in any way indispensible in such < a- pacity is preposterous. We want no secret di- plomacy in the Trades Union movement, much plomacy movement, much- less lodge officials taking upon themselves to settle such Questions as that of house coal with- out informing the workers of such. Are we to understand that they are ignorant of Rule 25, of the 1915 Agreement. which reads as fol- I lows:-—"The prices to be charged to workmen entitled to house coal for their own domestic purposes shall be the same prices a,s are fixed to be paid the Award of Sir David Dale Bart., on the to be paid by 11th of July, 1903" ? It would be i pleasing to learn where the indications for- limiting the supply for domestic purposes are, tound? | Presentation, j A supper and presentation meeting-were nelo at the Red Cow Hotel on Friday last, wh?n a' company of friends of Private Chris Jenkins presented him with a silver-mounted waJkin?' stick. It is pleasing to note that Pte. Jenkins- who was seriously wounded has recovered so well, and we hope that lie will regain his' we l l aii d we hope t h al, former health and strength. After the presen-, j tation a concert was held, and an enjoyabk"' ■ evening was spent in songs and speeches. I Scooping at Llantdsant. A widowed lady owning a house at Gílfach. ] Goch was summoned to appear at Llantrisant- J owing to alleged arrears of ground rent, The lady explained to the Bench that on this oc- j casion she had acted in the same manner a? | she had hitherto done for 20 years, and that she had forwarded 4/6 due, as she had been ac- customed to do in the past. The 4/6 was, however, returned with a note that she wouW be prosecuted for neglecting to pay arrears due The lady so explained her case as to force the j Bench to agree that the "mistake" was tra- cable to the official responsible for the issue of the summons. The case was dismissed and thO" I lady ordered to pay 3/6 costs. She complain-  r or([ ed that it was a gross injustice to force her to, 1 pay the costs when the Bench had agreed that 1 she was blameless. She was advised not tc' press that charge further, as it might prove" costly." She replied saying "that revenue to them was obviously of more import than just- ice." Mines' Examiners and the S.W.M.F. At a general conference held at the Park- Hall. Cardiff, on Saturday, April 13. the Soutb; Wales and Mon. Colliery Examiners' Associa- tion delegates, represent-irig 4.000 members? passed the following resolutlon: That the- Council be instructed to find wavs and whereby we may become affiliated with the Mi- ners' Federation, seeking to retain our identity and to get a working agreement between us. The ways and means are apparent. The way lØ: to join the Miners' Federation, and to com0, participators in the organisation that has had. and has still to fight their battles. For such tG" be apart from the Miners' Federation is ab- surd. We are pleased that they are beginning to" realise their impotence. j