The Rhondda Leader

f r Correspondence. I please Note I I titers should be as brief as possible, and free from personalities. They should be J written on one side of the paper only. ¡ No letter will be printed unless the name land address of the sender is enclosed for the Editor's use. These will in no case be published unless the writer so desires. "Owing to pressure on the space at our dis- posal, letters must in some cases be held over, and at best only a selection can appear. The writers of letteTs for which we cannot find room are apologised to. The Food Question. I To the Editor of the Rhondda Lea der." May I be permitted a small space of your valuable paper to make a few re- marks on the above question. I am one of the many soldiers home on t leave for a few days, and it strikes one as ridiculous the conditions imposed upon people buying provisions these days. It has been the custom these last few months to sell sugar to those only who buy other goods to the value of 5s. or more. 1 under- stand that the Co-operative Stores are the worst offenders in this respect, as cus- tomers are only allowed to buy Ilb. of sugar if they buy other goods to the value of 13s. 4d. Of course it is all very well for those whose husbands are still working at the collieries and earning good money, but what about the poorer classes, in many in- stances soldiers' wives who have nothing but their separation allowances, which is i very often insufficient to buy clothes, after jj' paying rent, coal, gas, and other necessary ? commodities? They have to buy groceries which they could very well do without in i order to make up goods to a certain value, before they can obtain sufficient sugar for the family. The latest move on the part of Mid-Rhondda tradesmen is to refuse to sell potatoes unless an order is given for i fruit to the value of Is. and upwards. What is it coming to? I see next some tradesmen refusing to sell a pair of boot- laces unless an order is given for a pair of boots. Then why not exitend the nefarious scheme ? Why not refuse a pound of tripe or a pork pie unless the customer buys a. shecip or a bullock? The Food Controller is averse to people stocking food, and we hear, on all sides the cry Economise, yet as things stand to-day how are the poorer people to obtain sugar, potatoes, &c., unless they are extravagant and buy unnecessary groceries? What does it matter to the tradesmen if a man who is doing his bit for his country comes home and drinks his tea without sugar or goes short of spuds ? Then take the case of tinned milk. The •economic mother buys her baby a tin of milk instead of fresh milk, but alas! she cannot do so these days unless she buys groceries to the value of a few shillings! It is high time the nation was put on rations, as then all classes would be dealt with alike, and only a certain quantity of sugar, potatoes, and milk could be bought hy rich and poor alike. Until the nation is put on rations the tradesmen can go on » doing a fine trade selling goods that the customer does not really want, and thereby piling up the profits for his own pocket. i I am sorrv that the Co-operative Stores ? are among these profit-mongers. f Surely it is about time for this state of things to alter. If there is sugar to be had why not, sell to each customer a certain 'amount and no more, and treat each cus- tomer alike whether the order is large or small. The colliers have in the past, and rightly so, agitated against unfair conditions underground, why not arrange mass meetings to deal with this question of food exploitation ? j I beg to remain, Yours truly, r. Feb. 27th, 1917. ONE OF THEM. Ground for Allotments. I To the Editor of the Rhondda Leader." f Sir,-Havilig seen in your issue of Feb. 17th a paragraph written by Mr. Evans, Dinas, complaining that he could not get an allotment on the Graig Ddu Estate, Mr. Evans must consider that the Estate can- not let the same land to two parties. This land has been already let. 1 ottered him a piece of land opposite the Boot Hotel, Dinas, and also mentioned to him there was vacant land adjoining the Dinas Estate which no doubt the owners would be glad to let. Yours truly, 'Graig Ddu, B. M. JONES. Dinas, Rhondda, February 28th, 1917.

I R. T. JONES, i I Ironmonger Treherbert. Local Agent for the SWIFT VACUUM CLEANER.

Royal Cinema, Tonypandy I The Stepping Stone," the Triangle drama which will be one of the star pictures at the Royal on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next is full of thrills. It features Frank Keenan (the new Triangle star), Mary Boland, and Robert McKim in a sensational plot of a woman who helped her husband's success through a finance king. For Thursday, Friday and Saturday, an exclusively booked play with a grand finale, The Selfish AVoman," will be one of the attractions. It is a marvellous production in four parts, and features Cleo Ridgeley and Wallace Reid. In The Spotted Warning," a strong episode of The Laughing Mask serial, which will be shown the same nights, Enoch Golden receives a mysterious letter, saying that unless he hands over the docu- ment which Legar is after, his daughter Margery will become a victim of the spotted warning. Davy, his secretary, urges Mr. Golden to comply with the re- quest, but the latter refuses, and orders Margery to proced at once to her grand- mother's. The chaffeur lie orders not to stop for any one, and to go at full speed. But an accomplice of The Iron Claw in Golden's house sends word of the plans to his chief and Legar makes ready to re- capture the girl. The car is held up by Legar and his men, but The Laughing Mask, following in his roadster, takes up the girl and carries her to the home of her mother. -Golden rewiivos word that his daughter has fallen into Legar's hands and that she will be restored at 10 o'clock if he hands over the document. He goes to the appointed place, the very top of a high building, and is handing over the paper, when Davy arrives in an aeroplane. A terrific striiggle betin-een Davy and the crook ensues, and -611c document for the time being disappears. A Triangle Comedy will be included in every performance in addition to the usual varied programme of pictures.

Workmen's Hall, Ton-Pentre Among the pictures to be shown at the Workmen's Hall, as advertised in another column, the drama The Marriage Market is a film full of excitement and beautiful settings which will appeal to all. In the society drama, The Ingrate," which is written by Norman Caryll, the characters are Laurier (a financier), Frank Howard (his ne'e^-do-well nephew), "Mrs. Frampton" (a widow), and "Pnuline" (an adventuress). "The Woman's Law is a Pathe's Gold Rooster play, and features Florence Reed, America's most emotional actress. The 7th episode of The Laughing Mask is billed for the latter half of the week, while Pathe's Gazette is shown at every per- formance.

I Ynyshir. The body of a newly-born child was found in the river at Ynyshir by some children on Saturday, the 24th. ult. It is conjectured that it had been in the water for from eight to ten days. Mr. R. J. Rhys, district coroner, conducted an inquest on Monday, the 26th ult., at which Dr. D. H. Davies, who had conducted a post-mortem examination, said that the condition of the heart showed that death was due to suffocation. Witness was of the opinion that the child was alive when put into the water. On the application of Inspector Rees Davies the inquiry was adjourned for a fortnight for the com- pletion of the police inquiries.

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Mid-Rhondda Chamber of Trade. Mr. J. D. Williams Nominated. I A general' meeting of the above Chamber was held at the Public Library, Tonypandy, on Tuesday evening last, when Mr. H. Milton, fruiterer, &c., presided over an excellent attendance. The secretary, Mr. John Rees, The County, reported that the following gentle- men had signified their willingness to be- come vice-presidents:—Messrs. Leonard W. Llewellyn, Frank James, M.E., T. D. Lawrence, C.C., W. D. Edwards (London City and Midland Bank), Hedlev Clark, M.E., J. D. Williams, J.P., E. It. Thomas (Lloyd's Bank), and Edward Jenkins, J.P. The interesting function of investing the incoming chairman was next proceeded with, when Mr. Geo. S. Evans, printer, who had then terminated his third con- secutive term of office, was called upon to adorn Mr. Henry Milton, fruiterer and potato merchant, with the handsome chain of office of the Chamber. In the course of his remarks he said the office would occupy much of his valuable time, and he sup- posed now that every householder was expected to grow his own potatoes and cabbage, that he would have more time to devote to the interests of his fellow traders (laughter). Although Mr. Milton had re- luctantly accepted the office, he (Mr. Evans) was sure that he would apply him- self conscientiously to the work, and would uphold the dignity of the chair of such an important body with that uprightness and activity which was so proverbial of him; and at the end of his term would return the chain untarnished morally and materially. Mr. Milton, in his response, promised to do his best, although it was with great reluctance that he had accepted office. If ever he happened to be absent from the meetings it would be owing to circum- stances over which he had no control. He believed it was the duty of every man to serve the neighbourhood in which he lived to the best of his ability. The question of the holiday due to shop assistants was discussed, and it was decided that each trader be left to make his or her own arrangement with regard to this matter. Messrs. L. Ladd and A. E. Bennett ten- dered their report as auditors, which was accepted. It was resolved to adjourn discussion of the proposed payment on Friday of colliery wages until the next meeting of the Chamber. The question of nominating a representa- tive for Ward G of the Rhondda Urban District Council was discussed, and it was unanimously resolved to nominate Mr. J. D. Williams, J.P., Clydach Court, a gentleman who had served the ratepayers well for 22 years previously. Out of six seats in Wards 5 and 6 it was felt that at least one seat should be occupied by a representative of the trading community. The date for the proposed Jumble Sale was adjourned until the next meeting of the Chamber. Mr. 1). J. Griffiths (Oliver's Boot Stores) was appointed joint secretary with Mr. John Rees to carry out the necessary duties I relative to the Jumble Sale.. The Chairman and Secretary were re- quested to make, an application to Miss Maretta Thomas, the postmistress, for a two faced clock to be placed in the window of the new Post Office at Tonypandy. The Shops and Factories Acts requircd many to time their premises by the Post Office clock. The Chairman was accorded a hearty vote of. thanks for presiding.

Popular Pentre Wedding. EVANS—EVANS. I An interesting wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Idris L. Davies at Siloh Chapel, Pentre, on ,February 22nd, the contracting parties being Mr. Thomas Henry Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. AVm. Evans, 42 Gelli-road, Gelli, and Miss Eleanor Jane Evans, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Evans, 9 Queen-st., Pentre. The bride was daintily attired and looked charming in a grey and white satin costume, with a smart hat to match. She was attended as bridesmaid by her fyolmgest sister, Miss Agnes Phyllis Evans, who wore a pretty white voile dress, ith a pale blue hat. Mr. Wm. Lloyd Evatis brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceremony at the chapel a reception and wedding breakfast were given at the bride's home, after which they left for a &Iiort holiday. The young couple's parents are well known in the Rhondda, and they commence their married life with the good wishes of a host of friends, their sincerity being proved by the large number of useful and expen- sive presents. Amongst the guests at the reception were the parents of the bride and bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davies (brotlier-inrlaw and sister of the bride) Misses Cassie and Olwyn Evans (sisters): Miss Gladys Phillips (niece of the bridegroom); the Misses Richards, Sher- wood, Tonypandy (cousins of the bride- groom) Miss A laggie. Ni-illiani-, (cousin to the bride); Miss Myra Elynydd Daves (niece of the bride) Mr. and Mrs. Mi Davies, Maindy-road, Ton Pentre (unHe and aunt of the bride) the Rev. BkLvard Davies, pastor of Siloh, and Mrs. Davi Mrs. Thomas Glenview, Pentre; Mrs. Morgan, Emporium, Pentre; Mrs. Wil- liams (aunt of the I)rid(v).. and many inti- mate friends of both families.

I Pentre VTC. Notes. The Pentre Company doing duty in Cardiff by night has given the men a taste of alertness and an insight into the varied duties of a soldier. The Tradesmen's Platoon, under the command of Lieut. J. J. Taylor, fell in at 8 a.m. on Sunday, and it is due to the members to say that every one of them answered to their names, and were complimented by Capt. J. B. Price, not only for their punctuality but their smart soldierly appearance and bearing. It is anticipated that during the summer all the men will receive uniforms, and no effort is being spared to that end in order to obtain the necessary Government grant.

I Ferndale. I The Travelling Medical Board visited Ferndale on Saturday, the 24th ult., and examined 350 of Messrs. D. Davis & Sons' employees, excluding discharged soldiers. The men represented the collieries of Ferndale and Tylorstown. Fully 60 per cent. passed for general service.

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Miss Nora Nicholas, The Garth, Celebrates her Birthday. A very pleasing feature in the celebration of anniversary birthdays took place at Mid- Rhondda on Wednesday last, when Miss Nora Nicholas, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas, The Garth, entertained the wounded soldiers and their nurses to a sumptuous repast, followed by an enter- tainment. Miss Nora," who throughout the proceedings was animated by a buoyant spirit so becoming of her, was assisted in the arrangements by Comman- dant Morgan, Maesyrhaf, Quarter-master Jones, Trealaw, and her mamma. She evidently had inherited the noble and amiable qualities of her illustrious parents, and was eulogized for her absorbing in- terest in the wounded soldiers, and many happy returns of the anniversary were accorded her by the whole party. Amongst the guests were Dr. W. E. Thomas, Pentre; Dr. T. Llewelyn, Peny- graig; Messrs. Thos. Lewis (Master at the Homes), H. Milton, Geo. S. Evans, and John Rees. Mrs. Gomer Evans and Mr. J. Richards presided at the pianoforte.

Mr. Leonard Llewellyn's I Prophecy, We shall be friends again, boys," Verified. Lord Rhondda must have been gratified by the reception given him in the Rhondda Valley on Saturday. The Mid-Rhondda workmen's leaders seemed to vie with col- liery officials and the local residents in welcoming his lordship. It was Mr. John Hughes, the chairman of the Glamor- gan Colliery workmen's committee, for example, who presented him with an address of welcome and congratulations which characterised him as one of the greatest sons of the Empire." Mr. Mark Harcombe—another of the local leaders— declared that his attitude to Lord Rhondda and the Combine directors had changed as compared with that of five years ago. Yet another of the workmen's loaders—Mr. Evan Roderick—declared that he was cer- tain there had existed no animosity towards Lord Rhondda in any shape or form," and as a mark of affection they would still insist upon calling him "D.A." He had been, and would always be, D.A." to the people of the Rhondda.

War Savings Certificates. Public Meeting at Treherbert. 1 Councillor Dan Davies, J.P., presided at a public meeting held at Treherbert Boys' School, when Councillors Gwilym Rowlands and Alf. J. Orchard (Porth) de- livered convincing addresses relating to the War Savings Certificates. Mr. Rowlands invited all in the Upper Rhondda to assist in the movement. Too much thrift some- times led to a nation of misers; that was undesirable, but he feared that to-day there was a good deal of wastefulness. We were passing through a crisis, and it behoved everyone to assist the Government to bring this terrible war to a successful I termination. He was pleased to hear that Mr. Bonar Law's War Loan had proved beyond all expectation, and was an indi- cation of the optimistic feeling of the nation. At local collieries assistance was being given to the workmen by advancing money to purchase certificates, to be paid up in two years, and the offer had been largely taken up. Then again at the schools the result had been most gratifying. South Wales, he regretted to say, not- withstanding its prosperous condition, had not done as well as other parts of the country for the movement. There never was a more generous offer made to the working classes. Mr. Alfred J. Orchard, chairman of the Rhondda Council Finance Committee, and an expert in money matters, held that it was not sufficient for schools, chapels, and friendly societies to subscribe, but every individual in the nation should feel proud of the opportunity of helping the men who were fighting their battles on sea and land (hear, hear). Every man who was spsjid- ing money recklessly to-day was helping the enemy. The Government had invited subscriptions in every hamlet, town, and city in the kingdom to help them to show the. Germans that might was not right. Two < millions had already been realised, and that was the best silver bullet shot at the eliemy, and would meet its moral billet (applause). He was given to understand that £ 1,100,000,000 had been subscribed to Nlr. Bonar Law's War Loan, but people were too modest to advertise- the fact. Reverting to the War Certificates, Mr. Orchard pointed out that they were bar- ing interest at 5% per cent. and as nego- tiable as any gilt-edged security. It was decided to at once push the matter locally in every possible way.

Tonyrefaii. At a meeting of the Tonyrefaii Branch of the National Union of Railwaymen, a resolution \vas_ldopted protesting against the decision of the master bakers of Cardiff to increase the price of the 41b. loaf to lid., an'd calling upon the Food Controller to put a stop to the exploitation of the nation's food.

Tonypandy. The funeral of Miss Ceinwen Granville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Granville, 49 Dunraven-street, Tonypandy, took place on Saturday, the 17th February, at Trealaw Cemetery, the officiating minister being the Rev. J. Nicholas, Castle-street, London (late Moriah (W.B.), Tonypandy), assisted by the Rev. D. Jones, Tonyrefaii, Kev. Ji,. 1. bamuei, Ainon, Ireaiaw, and the Rev. T. Jones, Bethlehem, Trealaw. The mourners included Mr. and Mrs. James Granville (father and mother); Blodwen and Mwynfron Granville (sisters) Thos. James Granville and Glynn Granville (brothers) Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Roberts (sister and brother-in-law) Messrs. John and Sydney Granville, Cefn Cribbwr (uncles); Mr. John Granville, Cefn Cribbwr (cousin) Mrs. Gtanville, Llwynypia (aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Horace Granville, Mr Evan and Miss Gwyneth Granville, Llwynypia (cousins) Miss Mary Ann Howells, Tonypandy (aunt) Mrs. Daisy Granville (sister-in-law) Mrs. R. Howells, Barry (aunt) Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Evans, Blaenclydach (aunt and uncle) Edgar Howells and Gwen Howells, Barry (cousins) Mr. E. Stagg, Trealaw (uncle) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stagg, Mr. and Mrs. Harrv(JStagg, Trealaw (cousins) Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jas Stagg, Llwynypia, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Williams, and Mr. Robert Roberts, Trealaw (cousins) Mr. and Mrs. Tlios.- Evans, Trealaw, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Turner, Tonypandy (uncles and aunts) Tommy Turner, Tonypandy (cousin); Mr. Enoch Howells, Tonypandy (uncle); A. Stagg, J. Granville and B. Granville (cousins) and Olwen Rosser (her great friend and companion). De- ceased, who was a member at Moriah Church, was a leading light with the singing, and her loss will be very much felt. The funeral arrangements were con- ducted by M. T. Griffiths, Tonypandy.

I Treherbert Chamber of Trade. Mr. Sol. Watkins presided over the fifth annual meeting of the Treherbert and District Chamber of Trade held at Mr. Seth Jones' Assembly Rooms, Treherbert, on Wednesday evening last. There was a splendid attendance. The Secretary, Mr. A. D. Phillips, said that he regretted to report that during this year there was a decrease in member- ship owing to the war, consequently the Chamber suffered financially. The ex- penses had been considerably heavier than in previous years, therefore, in order to make both ends meet for the ensuing year, great care will have to be exercised in this direction. The attendance of members during the year showed an improvement upon that of previous years. The room in which the meetings were held had been practically full at each meeting, and the interest thus shown should inspire the members to greater efforts in future. During the year the Chamber had been instrumental in effecting considerable im- provements in various ways. He was pleased to say that the members of the Chamber through their energetic efforts had been sucessful in restoring the con- nections between the R. and S.B. Railway trains and those of the T.V.R. which had been cut off for some time. The Secretary also reported that the latest question of importance which was receiving the earnest attention of the above Chamber and other Chambers in the Rhondda was the Sunday Trading evil, and he was pleased to say that so far their communications are re- ceiving the consideration of the Home Office. He regretted to report the loss to the Chamber during the year caused by the death of one of its members in the person of Mr. T. Morgan, Baglan-street, Treher- bert, who was at all times devoting his interest to the. welfare of the community. A vote of thanks was accorded to the Rhondda Leader for the assistance rendered to the Chamber during the year. Mr. James Morris, treasurer, submitted the balance sheet, which was very satis- factory. A report of the meeting of the Rhondda Federated Chambers of Trade was sub- mitted by Mr. Hv. Roberts. The auditors for the year ending Dec. 30th, 1916, were Messrs. Thomas W. Hoskins, and Hy. Roberts. A discussion took place with reference to the War Loan, and on receiving an ex- planation from the local postmaster (Mr. Jones) the matter was left in the hands of the Secretary and Mr. Jones. ■ The officers elected for the ensuing year were:— President, County Councillor John Gower; Vice-President, Mr. D. Venn, statlonmaster;, Treasurer, M-r. James Morris (re-elected): and the Secretary, Mr. A. D. Phillips, Wymlham-street, Treher- bert, was re-elected for the fifth year. The usual vote of thanks was accorded to the outgoing chairman and all the officers. But for prompt action a fire which broke out at the warehouse of Mr. T. Arnold, grocer, Bute-street, on Wednesday, might have had serious consequences. Imme- diately after receiving the call the police under P.S. James were promptly in atten- dance and succeeded in extinguishing the outbreak by means of the hand hose. The following articles have been collected for the wounded heroes at the Llwynypia Auxiliary Hospital by the energetic efforts of the scholars at the Treherbert Infant and Girls' Schools: —147-3lbs. Swedes, llo^lbs. Potatoes, olbs. Onions, lSjlbs. Parsnips and Carrots, 263 Oranges, 18 no. and 231bs. Apples. Hlbs. Grapes, -lIb. Bis- cuits. lib. Rice, 12-5 Cigarettes, 1 packet Sweets.

Pearl Assurance Company, Limited. Elsewhere, we have much pleasure in ( presenting a summary of the annual report of the Pearl Assurance Co., Ltd., to our readers, and despite the disturbed con- ditions in the financial world, consequent on the prolongation of the war, we note with pleasure that the past year has been an exceptionally good one in its annals. An item of striking significance in the Claim item. More than a million and a half were disbursed in claims during the year in the several branches, and we find that of this tot-.il LI,52.4-53 5s. 7d. were paid on the lives of soldiers and sailors killed in the present war, making a total War Claim list of t243,343 4s. 6d. up to the end of December. The appalling growth of this item speaks loudly as to the stability of this large concern. The total Premium Income during the year amounted to t3,564,843 2s. 6d., an increase on that of the previous year of £ 269,763. In the Ordinary Branch, the Premium Income amounted to £ 684,350 Is. 4d., being an iiierease of E49,185 Is. 6d. oi-i 1915 figures. The increased demand of the insuring public for Ordinary Branch business is shown in the num ber of policies issued for the year, no less than 24,523 of these con- tracts receiving the Directors' signature, for a total amount of £ 1.873,962. The Company's total Income for the vear from all sources amounted to t3,925,927 4s. 3d., being E298,876 Os. 7d. over that of the preceding year. As a proof of the soundness of the business, we find that an increase of JE1,005,061 13s. 7d. is shown in the Com- pany's funds at the year end, which now stand at CII,564,971 15s. 5d. This is the first time in the history of the Company to show a ion increase in its funds, and thus we find another mile- stone in its history passed. Second to none in patriotism, we find that the Directors have done all that was possible to assist the Government, and their holding in War Loan Securities at the end of the year was £ 1,457,193, a total which has been considerably augmented since the close of the Annual Account in the War Loan so successfully floats by the Government recently. During the year we also find that the Company has continued the practice of rendering substantial financial assistance to the Staff who have been called up for active service, and as this number is now upwards of 7,000 men this is now a consider- able item in the Company's expenditure. The excellent results of the year's working are in themselves adequate testi- mony to the untiring energy of the Staff, who have loyally worked to make up for their absent comrades, and also to the efficiency of the newly appointed members of the Staff who have filled the breach. locally, the Company's prosperity has been shared in no small degree, and what- ever the call we find that the Welsh con- tingent are in the foremost ranks as a body of men who can be relied on to carry on the good work of this financial institution, and with a continuance of their hitherto unquestioned loyalty we confidently assert that the Pearl will hold its place in the front ranks of the country's thrift incul- cating institutions.

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