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ER COF Am y diweddar Mr Daniel Lewis, Chapel street, Aberaman. Bu farw Mehefin 20fed, 1904, yn 58 mlwydd oed. Bu yn aelod ffvddlawn yn eglwys Gwawr, Aber- aman, am flynyddoedd, Anhawdd peidio wylo deigryn, 11 Gyfaill anwyl, ar dy fedd, y I Mae adgofion yn fy nilyn Tua'r fynwent brudd ei gwedd Engyl ydynt or gorphenol Uwch dy feddrod tawel, llaith, Hedeg wnaethant i'r presenol I roi hanes da dy daith. Melus ydyw'r ymadroddion Yn dy hanes ar dy rawd, Gwir ddyngarwr dan dy goron Fu'ost yma, anwyl frawd R'oedd dyngarwch yn cartrefu Yn dy fynwes di o hyd, Llifodd allan yn dosturi 0 dy galon, gwyn dy fyd. Llygad ge'st i weled angen Yr amddifad bychan, tlawd, Gwneyd cymwynas-rhoi elusen Yw dy hanes yn y cnawd. Cydymdeimlad rhai yw cwynfan U iVch y beddrod—dynai gyd, Ac anghofio'r weddw druan A'i hangenion yn y byd. Cydymdeimlad gwir flodeua Yn y gauaf, 0 mor hardd Yn y dryghin llym ni wywa Fel y blodyn yn yr ardd Wedi marw mae y lili "VYylaidd blanwyd ar dy fedd, Ond mae hwn yn perarogli, Ac yn iraidd iawn ei wedd. B'oedd dy galon yn dy wyneb, Ac ni cherddaist led dy droed Er mvyn enill gwedd boddineb Trwy wenieithio, frawd, erioed; Dweyd dy farn erioed nid ofnaist, Wrth gyfoethog na thlawd. Dros wirionedd yr ymleddaist, Hyd dy fedd, fy anwyl frawd. Dal mae cariad, hwyr a borau, Tua'r drws i syllu'n ffol, Methu credu yn ei ddagrau Mae na ddeui byth yn ol; Edrych ar y gadair freichiau Sydd yn mawr ddyfnhau y clwy, Ac yn chwyddo ffrwd y dagrau Ar y gruddiau fwy na mwy. Anwyl chwaer, mae wylo deigryn, Yn naturiol, pwy a wâd ? Er nad ydyw ond dyferyn, Mae i'r galon yn rhyddhad Gras fo i chwi, chwaer, i gredu, Yn y brofedigaeth gref, Fod y cwbl er daioni, Dirgel iawn yw flyrdd y nef. Aberaman. EURFAB.

Newyddion Cyffredinol. Achwynid yn Nghyngor Addysg Barry fod llyfrau "Ysgotaidd" yn cael eu rhoddi yn wobrwyon i'r plant, ac fod y plant yn methu eu deall. Ai caneuon Burns oeddynt tybed ? Llawer gwaith pan yn ymgodymu gyda hwy y buom yn gofidio na fuasai wedi ys- grifenu yn Saesneg—neu yn Gymraeg. 000 Y cwestiwn cenedlaethol ar hyn o bryd ydyw pa un ydyw y dref fwyaf Gymreigaidd yn Nghymru. Hawlia Bethesda, Arfon, yr anrhydedd hwn ar y tir nad oes ond un o bob 200 yno yn analluog i siarad Cymraeg. Myn Blaenau Ffestiniog, heb ond un o bob 200 yn methu parablu yr Omeraeg, ei bod yn ail. Modd bynag, y mae gwr o Dregaron yn haeru fod y clref hono yn mlaenaf oil, am fod pob un yno yn gallu "whilia yn Gym- ra'g." Pa le y mae prif-ddinas Cymru yn cl y n sefyll ? OOO Dydd Iau diweddaf, yn y Torrey Hall, Caerdydd, cynhaliwyd Cymanfa Ganu Unedig Methodistiaid Gwent a Morganwg. Yr oedd tua phum mil o gantorion yn bre- senol. Mr David Evans, Mus. Bac., oedd yr arweinydd. Yr oedd hufen cerddoriaeth gynulleidfaol Merthyr, Aberdar, Rhondda, I Tredegar, Penybont, Caerdydd, a Chas- newydd yno yn gytun. 0 0 0 Y mae yn trigo yn Mlaenllechau hen wraig oedranus o'r enw Mrs Mary Bevan, yr hon yn ei hieuenctyd a fu yn gweithio dan y ddaear yn Nowlais. Arferai gerdded bob pythefnos o Lanelli i Dowlais-pellder o 45 o filldiroedd. 000 Torodd lladron i rtrewn i addoldy y Bedyddwyr yn Burnley, gan ddwyn o gist haiarn oedd yno y swm o ugain punt. Yn y capel hwn yr arferai Richard Cobden addoli. Ai Protectionists oedd y llad- ron '? I 000 Yn ddiweddar dedfrydwyd Llundeiniwr i garchar am briodi y clrydedd wraig tra y ddwy flaenorol yn fyw. Yn y drydedd briodas yr oedd ei oedran yn ieuengach nag yn y rhai blaenorol! Felly nid yw y bai o fyned yn ieuengach yn lie yn henach yn gyfyngedig i'r rhyw fenywaidd. 000 Ai nid ydyw anghymedroldeb mewn bwyta yn bechod yn ogystal ag anghymedroldeb mewn yfed ? Y mae Solomon yn rhoddi y meddw a'r glwth yn yr un dosbarth. Purion peth fyddai i'n diwygwyr dirwestol ym- weled a'r gwvliau te sydd mewn cysylltiad a'n haddoldai i geisio dysgu cymedroldeb i'r glythion a gyrchant yno i ddynwared anifeiliaid y goedwig yn eu gwanc rheibus. Yr yclym wedi clywed achwyniadau o gym- ydogaeth Aberdar yn ddiweddar, a gobeithiwn mai dyna y rhai diweddaf. 000 Chwith genym gofnodi marwolaeth Llyfr- brvf, yr hwn a wnaeth gymaint dros lenydd- iaeth Cymru a phobpeth Cymreig. Ar- graffodd a chyhoeddodd lawer o lyfrau. Ei swyddfa ef yn Lerpwl oedd yn troi allan Y Cymro yn ninas y Sais. Yr oedd yn fywgraffydd o fri, ac iddo ef yr ydym yn ddyledus am lawer a wyddom am Ceiriog, Daniel Owen, ac eraill. t

Review. CAMBRENSIA," by Mr W. Jenkyn Thomas, M.A., headmaster of Aberdare County School. The question of teaching Welsh in day schools is one that gives rise to much doubt and debate, even among patriotic Welsh- men, but all will admit that it is highly desirable that Welsh children should know something of the history of their own land. To give effect to this desire, the production of a Reader for use in Welsh schools was an absolute necessity, and Mr Jenkyn Thomas in bringing out his Cambrensia has met a national need. The book is in- tended for the higher standards of elemen- tary and the lower forms of secondary schools in Wales. En passant we may observe that this book might be of use also to some of our pseudo-patriots who are so zealous for the preservation of the language of the great Welsh prince whose name they are unable to spell. We are glad to note that Mr Thomas has paid so much atten- tion to the works of Welshmen who have gained distinction in literature other than Welsh. Strange to say the Cymry have never learnt to appreciate Welshmen whose scene of labour was not Welsh soil, and whose work was outside the narrow range of what are termed as Welsh national ideas. Take for instance Robert Owen, the founder of infant schools and the father of Co-opera- tion, who was feted by kings, consulted by emperors, honoured by all-except his own countrymen. By reading this book Welsh children will come to know something of the great economist who was born and buried in our midst. How few Welsh children know anything of George Herbert the poet, Richard Wilson the artist, or John Gibson the sculptor! And just now our Saxon neighbours are beginning to teach us something about Richard Roberts, that prince of inventors. The author of this book also gives considerable space to literature written about Wales and Welshmen by writers other than Welshmen. We have here, of course, the Glyndwr and Fluellen of Shakespeare, and also the fruits of the poetic genius of Wordsworth, Southey and Scott, when inspired by the charm of either Welsh scenery or Welsh history. To adopt this book as a reader in Welsh schools would be to serve the best interests of both education and patriotism in days when an effort is being made to make the former subservient to the latter.

Show of Working Homers at Mountain Ash. The third annual show of working homers was held. at the Drill Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 1st. The judge ;vas Mr J. L. Burgess. The secretary of the show was Mr A. Difford. The following were the awards:—Cock, flown 200 miles or over. 1st and special, Stow Bros.; 2nd, H. Flower; 3rd, W. R. Bevan. Hen do. 1st and special, Phillips and Jones; 2nd, T. Bailey; 3rd, A. E. James. Cock, flown 75 miles or over. 1st and special, Jones Bros.; 2nd, W. Webber 3rd, A. H. Osman. Hen, do. 1st and special, A. E. Rawlings 2nd, Jones Bros.; 3rd, Morgan Bros, Cock, likeliest flier. 1st, special, and special for best cock in show, H. Leyton; 2nd, Stow Bros.; 3rd, Jones Bros. Hen, do. 1st and special, Williams Bros. 2nd, J. Kift; 3rd, John and Sprudd. Cock, wearing R.P. ring, 1904, flown 75 miles or over. 1st and special, J. Cannon 2nd, J. R. Billington; 3rd, H. Alderman. Hen, do. 1st, special prize £ 5, and special for best hen in show, Stow Bros. 2nd, S. Francis; 3rd, A. H. Osman. Cock, flown 50 miles or over, bred 1904. 1st and special, A. E. James 2nd, Jones Bros.; 3rd, Roach Bros. Hen, do. 1st and special, Stow Bros.; 2nd, C. J. Meek; 3rd, W. Vale. Cock or hen, likeliest flier, bred 1904. 1st and special, Williams Bros.; 2nd, J. Williams 3rd, W. R. Bevan.

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iVlerthyr Board of Guardians A c 1 The above was held on Saturday, There t tvere present Rev J. O'Reilly (chairman) t iiid Rev J. Hathren Davies (vice-chairman), i Mrs Williams, Mrs Richards, and Mrs Evans, Messrs David Evans (Hirwain), E. Edwards, ¡ D. Evans (Merthyr), D. Davies, S. Hawkins, John Price, H. Lewis, A. W. Houlson, D. Edwards, F. Arscott, T. J. Evans, T. Weale, R. Rees, W. Hiley, B. Lewis, J. Evans, A. Davies, D. Hughes, R. Evans, V. A. Wills, T. E. Morgan, D. Hopkins. H. Jones, Revs. Ll. Williams, T. Rees, W. A. Jones, W. C. Thomas, and W. S. Davies, Messrs F. T. James (clerk), and E. J. Hughes (assistant clerk). OUT-RELIEF.—A cheque for X310 was drawn. ABERDARE TRAINING SCHOOL.—It was agreed that the boy Robert Fleming be sent to Southport Sanatorium for three weeks.- Mr Bircham had sent a report of his in- spection of the schools. It stated that the children were in good general health. He recommended that an additional foster- mother be obtained.—It was resolved that some recreation for the children be pro- vided, but that no dancing be allowed. 0 THE DOCTOR'S QUESTION. VARIOUS VIEWS. Mr T. E. Morgan had given notice of motion that the Guardians appoint a resi- dent doctor for the Union. Now he would amend his motion so as to read, A medical man who would devote his whole time to the Union." In the light of recent events he considered it essential that to carry out his duties according to the Poor Law a medical man should be an independent officer of the Union without any private practice. He did not wish to say that Dr Ward was not doing his duty, but he was not in the independent position which the times called for. One obstacle to this in- novation was the money difficulty, but they could have a qualified doctor for X300 a year. Then they were at present paying a large sum for drugs, and there was great profit on drugs, as his friend Mr Wills will admit (Mr Wills Not so much as on beer). Then again under the present system it was difficult to get probationer nurses owing to the fact that those nurses after having left the Union, would be regarded as second class nurses only. Also it was a common occurrence under the present system for inmates to discharge themselves without the sanction of the medical officer, and he did not think that proper. He believed that the system he proposed would ensure the patients better treatment and more atten- dance. Dr Ward only attended twice or three times a week, and his assistant, who was paid a small salary, was doing the work. If Dr Ward's assistant could do the work, why not employ a doctor themselves ?— The Rev J. H. Davies said that the ques- tion was a big one and worthy of notice. It would be difficult to get a doctor who could do justice to 500 patients.—Mr W. Hiley said that among the working-men there was a great deal of complaint that doctors were not doing their duty towards the patients. If they dispensed with the present doctor at the Union, they might have one that would devote more time to the working-men.— Mr H. Jones said that he understood that Dr Ward received 10s 6d in connection with the removal of patients to Bridgend, and that his assistant received a similar fee.—The Clerk said that the fee originally was a guinea.—Mr D. Hughes said that they should be careful before making a move. He would suggest the appointment of a committee.—The Clerk then said that the legal position of Dr Ward was that so long as he remained a qualified man he was entitled to hold his office for life unless removed by the Poor Law Board.—Mr D. Hopkins said that Dr Ward had been in their service for 27 years. Secondly, that if they dispensed with him they would have to get outside aid for the performing of operations. Thirdly, there had been no complaint against him.—Mr AVills maintained that no ground for making a change had been shown. It was an in- dictment of Dr WTard, and nothing less There had been no complaint against the medicat department there-only minor ones. They should consider that Dr Ward was entitled to compensation. Also that if they had a medical officer of their own they must get a dispenser and a chlorofomist as well. And what man of mature years and experience could they get for C300 a year ? Of course they could get a young man full fledged with professional honours to come there to practice on their patients. He understood that Dr Ward made a daily visit to the Workhouse. It was inopportune to discuss the matter before Dr Ward resigned. —The Chairman said his first consideration was the welfare of the patients in the house, the cost was a secondary matter. It was a great mistake to think they could get a competent man for X300 a year. At pre- sent they had a medical man of wide and mature experience.—Mr D. Davies asked if a record of Dr Ward's visits could be given. —The Clerk said that a most grave charge was made by Mr Morgan, namely, that Dr Ward only visited the place twice a week.- Mr D. Davies: I am told that his visits are less. Smaller Unions than ours have a resident doctor. Let us place the humane aspect of the question before any considera- tion of money matters.—The Rev Ll. Wil- liams said they should appoint a committee to enqnire into the charges made. It would be better to let matters remain in statu quo until it was proved that there was a neglect of duty. If he were doctor he would enter a strong protest in the matter.—Mr D. Evans, Merthyr, said that they were greatly indebted to Dr Ward for his services at the Infirmary.—Mr Houlson said that he did not understand Mr Morgan to bring a per- sonal charge against Dr Ward. He merely wanted the old system overhauled.—Mrs Williams claimed that Dr Ward possessed the combined qualities of a good officer and a kind man.—Mr Morgan said he wonld not for a moment suggest that Dr Ward had neglected his duties. He only wanted a change of the system. With regard to Dr Ward's visits he had obtained his informa- tion from the porter.—In the division which followed, 14 voted for Mr Morgan's motion and 16 against.—Mr D. Davies then pro- posed that they obtain a record of Dr Ward's visits, and Mr A. Davies remarked that it was a serious thing to appoint a doctor and then a deputy doing all his work.—Even- tually the matter was referred to the House Management Committee.—The Rev Ll. Villiams protested against the action of :ertain members demanding that the names Je taken in a division merely to advertise hemselves. He then gave notice to move ihat a committee be appointed to go fully nto the charges made. PAROCHIAL BURDENS.—The Rev J. O'Reilly save notice that he would re-introduce his motion that the Board memorialise the Government to introduce legislation for the purpose of granting imperial aid to parishes unable to meet their charges. THE UNEMPLOYED.—The Rev Ll. Williams moved that the Board was of opinion that the question of the unemployed should be placed on a national basis and dealt with by the Government.—This was carried unani- mously. SWANSEA HOSPITAL.-It was agreed that Ernest J. Hall, Aberaman, who is ill and has five children, be sent to this Hospital. MAGISTERIAL ORDER AMENDED. The warrant officer stated that the Aberdare Bench had made an order for 4s 6d per week against W. Harris and 3s 6d per week against F. Harris, Aberaman, who declined to maintain their parent. The wives of the two men now appealed against the order, and maintained that they did not have an opportunity to state their case to the Bench. —Mr S. Hawkins considered the order ex- cessive, and Mr A. Davies said that the cer- tificate produced by the officer was not an accurate return of one of the men's net earnings. Eventually the sums were reduced to 2s 6d and 2s weekly,

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Aberdare Miners' Meeting. While discussing the compensation cases which had become before his notice during the preceding four weeks at this meeting on Monday, Mr C. B. Stanton alluded to some remarks which were used by his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams at the last local County Court, and which credited the learned Judge with having stamped the workmen as being pampered. In making such observations, Mr Stanton thought that his Honour, who was in receipt of a good salary, and who was quickly drifting into dotage, had considerably gone out of his way in uttering any such words. The fact was that, had the Judge known of the great difficulty which workmen and their wives experienced in getting compensation from certain employers, he would not have expressed himself in those terms. In con- clusion, Mr Stanton said that he had issued a circular to those employers who were causing workmen to call for their compen- sation money that such a course would not be continued, as the Act explicitly enacted that the money should be sent to the re- cipients. Mr Stanton alluded to the death of a workman at the Cwmaman Colliery through being run over by a tram. He (the speaker) was of the opinion that a warning be issued to the hauliers employed at the various collieries, asking them to be careful not to allow trams to run down steep roads with- out giving a signal that such was happening. At the inquest upon the Cwmaman work- man, Mr Stanton asked the district Coroner (Mr R. J. Rhys) to make some pronounce- ment of the kind upon the practice, but. as usual, the Coroner ignored him. For the safety of the workmen he thought something ought to be done, but the meeting came to no definite decision. 0 Referring to the settlement of the dispute at the Tower Collieries, Hirwain, Mr Stanton said that the resumption of opera- tions had been made in absolute opposition to the instructions of the Central Com- mittee. He was not, however, prepared to use strong words, as the less said about the affair the better. But, doubtless, there were among the Hirwain workmen a num- ber of sinners, while not a few of them had been driven into the settlement, which had been effected on mean lines, especially in view of the generous manner in which the Federation had financially aided the men whilst out on strike. The district executive were about to issue an appeal to the whole of the coalfield for pecuniary assistance, a step which was nipped in the bud by the men's violation of the orders of the Fede- ration. Eventually, the following resolu- tion was passed: That the action of the Tower Collieries' workmen, Hirwain, in ignoring the instructions of the Central Council, be strongly condemned, and that the Lodge be not further affiliated to this district," The contributions, including Parlia- mentary levies, were £ 507 Os. 6d. Mr Isaac Davies was the chairman.