The Rhondda Leader

?- -ó" _? -?-?- RHONDDA Urban District Council THE HOUSING SHORTAGE. I At a meeting of the Rhondda I Council on Wednesday, Mr. Abel Jacob presiding, Mrs Andrews, Gelli, tendered her resignation as member of the Child Welfare and Housing Committees, and the meeting agreed to solicit nominations from various organisations. THE HALLS AGAIN. I A protest was received from Fern- dale against the recent decision of the Council on the Sunday closing of public halls, and it was pointed out that the decision could not now be I. amended. A Porth cinema manager applied for permission to open on Good Fri- day and The Chairman stated that the ap- plication could not be acceded to be- cause a former resolution adopted by the Council specifically mentioned Good Friday for closing of cinemas. Mr J. Williams, Ferndale, said that the people of the Rhondda had 1 een looking forward to the opening of cinemas in view of the enlightened majority of Labour on the Council. The halls were in the possession of workmen and were ruled by persons who had not contributed a farthing towards them, Mr Dan Davies: Really, Mr. Chairman, let us get on with the work. The matter then dropped. I WELSH DEVOLUTION. Considera ble discussion took place on an application for representation at the recent preliminary conference on devolution at Shrewsbury. Mr A. J. Cook thought that the Irish problem was of more importance than "this infernal thing." The Council decided that in the event of a similar application b?ing received in future a special meeting should be held to discuss the matter and -that a report of the last confer- ence be sent to the members. The question of the division of the No. 9 Ward was referred to the Legal and Parliamentary Committee. I THE MILK QUESTION. I A deputation representing the Women's Guild and the Rhondda Dairymen's Association, appeared on the milk question. Mr A. J. Cook, introducing the deputation, said that the object aimed at was the reduction of the price of milk from Is. to lOd. per quart, and the vendors realised that it was necessary to obtain the assist- ance of the consumers. The retailers threatened to strike with a view of getting a little fair play from the farmers who held the whip hand. Mr W. M. Matthews, Tonypandy, asked the assistance of the Council to help to reduce the price and to obtain for the vendors a reasonable margin of profit. Unless something was done he was afraid that they would have to resort to what they had never done before-strike. Miss Gwen Ray said that it was the women, children, and invalids of the poorer classes who suffered. Milk was a necessity for the poor and a luxury for the rich and the conse- quence of the high price was .the lowering of the standard of life amongst the poorer classes. Nurse Chivers also spoke on be- hidf of the deputation. Replying to Mr T. R. Davies, Mr Matthews said that the average milk 'round' was 30 gallons and the larg- est 68 gallons. Mr A. J. Cook said that the aver- age weekly earnings of milk vendors under the present prices was 32s. The speaker suggested that the Coun- cil should get into touch with other authorities. The Chairman assured the deputa- tion of the sympathy of the Council. Dr. W. E. Thomas said that a profit of Gld. per gallon was ridicul- ous. Mr 1. T. Rees asked whether the milk vendors would have appeared before the Council if they made suf- ficient profit ? The Cliairdan That is difficult to answer. Mr A. J. Cook: They say they cannot get a living wage. If the miners cannot make a. living they strike and these men are going to do the same. Moved by Dr. W. E. Thomas, a resolution was passed calling the at- tention of the Food Ministry to the threatened strike of milk retailers in consequence of the high price of milk having resulted in diminished consumption and the resultant dim- inished profits to the vendors. THE HOUSING PROBLEM. I Initiating a discussion on the hous- ing shortage. Mr Edgar Morgan re- fei,i-e d to the iiiiml, ferred to the number of houses that changed hands and ejectment orders issued, and suggested the issue of placards explaining the relative positions of landlords and tenants. Mr A. J. Cook said that tenants were compelled to buy the houses they occupied after the latter had been allowed into a state of disrepair. Matters were very bad in the Rhon- dda, they had never been worse. He thought they decided some time ago to build half-a-dozell houses by direct labour. Could they do that without the sanction of the Ministry? Mr W. S. Lane said that the Housing Committee had spent near- ly a thousand pounds in preparing plans which the Ministry from time to time altered. He agreed that the Council ought to proceed itself, otherwise they did not seem to be getting any nearer to their objective. He was sick and tired of dealing' with the housing question with ■ nothing being done. Mr J. T. Jones asked whether the Committee had considered the ques- tion of the erection of wooden houses. Mr Lane replied that they had been told by their surveyor that the wooden houses offered by the Minis- try would not be suitable, the wood not having been seasoned and con- sequently would not last long—ten years at the most. However, he knew of wooden houses in his dis- trict which had been there for 40 or 45 years and were apparently still in good condition from outside appearance. Mr J. T. Jones proposed that the Housing Committee should investi- gate the matter of wooden houses. The Chairman The time for in- vestigation has gone. I think it is the duty of the Housing Committee to bring a scheme. Mr J. Williams: For God's sake, let us know where the money is to come from. The Government must do something to provide the money. Mr Lane: The Committee have a concrete schme but they have no money. Mr T. Owen suggested that the £ 30,000 placed in the War Loan should be withdrawn and applied to housing. Mr J. Williams: I thing we had better report failure on the whole housing question. Mr 1. T. Rees moved a resolution that the Council should refuse to act until the Government dealt with the question in a practical njanner. The question of building six or eight houses by direct labour was re- ferred to the Housing Committee for report. The suggestion of Mr Edgar Mor- gan to explain publicly the relations of landlord- and tenant was ad- opted.

ROYAL CINE MA, TONYPANDY Monday, December 15th, and during the week. MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY. A magnificent Paramount production in live reels— LOST IN TRANSIT Featuring the imminent; actor artiste George Beban. A most realistic and stirring drama of love and devotion. ELMO THE MIGHTY. featuring the world's strongest man, Elmo Lincoln. Also a screaming Wink e comedy. THURSDAY, FRIDAY A SATURDAY. The Triangle Film Company presents Irene Howley as HER FATHER'S KEEPER. A clever five reel drama of romance and finance, with an unusual atmosphire. Pathe's new serial of adventure— THE LIGHTNING' RAIDER, featuring Miss Pearl White. The Greatest of all Christmas Programmes. Monday Next: Wollace Reid as The Man from Funeral Range. Thursday Next: W. S. Hart as The Disciple. Good clean entertainments are not luxuries, they are nations! neco*«iitiee aDd help to maintain the ta^nt-al bealtb of the country, which at the present time is of ritai importsrioe Extremely Superior and Economical. -?.- -v_ '? All the Merits and Varieties of the Best Sauces. Each Kind made Mild, HOT, and Medium. "BOSTON RELISH" Syrup. "BOSTON SAUCE" Very Thick. "X MALTED SAUCE" X Digestive. 7-id., 9d., lOid., Is., Is. 3d., Is, 6d,, 2s., 2s. 6d., 5s., and 10s., to measure out. "WORCESTER SAUCE," Large Bottles. "WINNER SAUCE," Large Bottles (Thick). 6d., 9d., Is., Is. 6d., 2s. 6d., 5s., and 10s., to measure out. "BROWNING," Extremely Fine and Strong.. 6d., 9d., Is., Is. 6d., 2s. 6d., 5s., and 10s. Sold everywhere, or Direct R tail, 6 Is. bottles (1 each kind) for 5s. 9d., 12 for 11s., 24 for 1 guinea. Retailers' Discount under k2 Over t2, 15, £ 10, £25, £50, Xioo in £ 3/6. 3/9 4/- 4/3, 4,6, 4/9, 5r Agents and Merchants extra dis. of n per cent. and guantity discount. All Nett Cash with order. No Free Samples. Guaranteed Quality. Carriage and Boxes free. "Sole Wholesale Cash Buying Agents wanted in all Districts where not repre- sented. H:gh.y Remunerative, other important lines to follow. Write "AVIN," BOSTON. Only ~Makers AVIN,,rBOSTON. 10-22

N.S.P.C.C. A drawing room meeting, arranged by Mrs Edwards, Riiicroit, was held at lilliach Goch on Weunesday, the 3rd ins t., in connection with the local work of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Child- ren. Mr Fred T. Groves, of the Society's Central Office, explained what the Society was doing for suf- fering children. One hundred and fifteen casps, affecting the welfare of a55 children, were dealt with in the Central Glamorgan branch last year. A resolution was passed reconstitut- ing the local committee, and the following officers were -ippoilite,-I:- President, Mrs J. Evans, Preswylfa secretary, Mrs Bonner Jones; dis- trict correspondent, Mrs. C. Ed- wards, Hillcroft. Mrs Edwards was thanked for her hospitality.

RIDING SCHOOL, PORT TALBOT. SECOND ANNUAL GRAND Chair idbllijJjLif'OD Will be held in the above School on i>alUi u«y, Dteeiiibei 13, under the auspices of the Port Talbolj Steel Works Employees. ADJUDICATORS. Music: Dr. Aneurin Rees, F.R.C.O., A.R.C.M., Garnant; and J. Clement, E&q., Swansea, Literature and Elocution: Rev. W. Evans, B.A. (Wil Ilan), Cardiff. Mai.e Voice, "Martyrs of the Arena" (De Rille). Min. voices, 60. £ 30. Children's Choir, "Autumn Days" (E. T. Davies), min. voices, 40. First, L7; second, L3. Champion solo, female (open). JE4 4s. Champion so'o, male (open). P,4 4s. Soprano, Contralto, Tenor, and Bari. tone Solos, £1 Is. each. Duett, T. and B., E2 2s. Novice Solos, 10s. 6d. each. Boys' Champion solo, 10s. 6d. Girls' Champion Solo, 10s. 6d. Chlidren's Pianoforte So'o, 10s. 6d. Children's Violin Solo, 10s. 6d. Children's Recitation, 10. 6d. Adult Recitation, ti Is. Essay, JE1 Is. Poem, "Hedd" (Peace). Handsome Chair. See Official Programme, now ready, 3d each, by post 4d., from R. Bowen, Ynys- ygYiaS, Cwmavon, Glam. 1025 EISTEDDFOD GADEIRIOL MON., LLANERCHYMEDD. LLUN A MAWRTHGWYN, 1920. JE350 MEWN GWOBRWYON JE350 Testynau yn awr yn barod, pris 4c., trwy'r llythyrdy 5c. JOHN WILLIAMS, 1011 London House, Llanerchymedd. DALE, FORTY & Co. GREAT BRITISH HOUSE, OUR OWN NATIONAL PRODUCTIONS ARB WORLD FAMOUS HIGH QUALITY SMALL COBT. PIANOS AND PLAYER PIANOS riAOTT FORMATION nil. CASH PRICES.From £16 IS & MONTHLT TERM8:F? ? ? ?M CHAPPELL SOLM ,f)IAN OS. CoBMssiomm)!. Triumph of Britiah Art." uALE, FORTY & Co. (LIMIT ID) HIGH STREET & CASTLE ARCADE, TAL. 1103. CARDIFF. BEE'S BILIOUS BEANS. V Feddyginiaeth Oreu at yr Afu a'r Cylla. Anfonwch heddyw am hoa. Y goot yw 1/3 a 2c. am y pott. *■ Don't complain your liver is wroq. Tww will feel ten years younger after a fww doses. Hundreds testify to the good this medioine has done them. Agent for South Wales: J. Harris, Ph. Ch., M.P.S., Aojor Pharmacist, Ystcadgynlais Cures Headaches, Constipation, Indiges- tion, Dizainess, Piles, Sallow Complexion, Female Weaknesses, Pains in the Back Pimples, Loss of Appetite, and gives tone to the afstea. 'Uf}