The Aberdare Leader

AN UP-TO-DATE BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN OPENED AT 1 Canon Street (Opposite the Post Office), ABERDARE. Boots for the Masses. Boots for the Classes. Boots for the Lads. Boots for the Lassies Agency for the "Waikeezi" "FitaH," and ofhetf well-known Brands INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. W. U. LEWIS (Late of Public Benefit Boot Co.), 1 CANON STREET, ABERDARE.

Mountain Ash Education Committee. On Tuesday, Mr. W. Lamburn in the chair. The other members present were: Mrs. W. G. Williams, Major F. N. Gray, J.P., Messrs. Thomas Jones, Capt. G. A. Evans, J.P., Bruce Jones, D. Rogers, Noah Bowles, T. W. Jones, J.P., Wm. Evans, E. Morris, William Davies, J. Powell, with Mr. Alfred Morgan (director), Mr. Salusbury Roberts (assistant director) and Mr W. H. Williams (architect). Miskin School-The Director and Architect reported that they had visit- ed Miskin Mixed School with regard to the complaint re bad light. They stated that on dull days the schools were rather dark, but no improvement could be made except by costly alter- ations, and they recommended that artificial light be used on dark days.— The recommendation was accepted. Schoolmaster's Application Mr. B. Tiley wrote that he suffered from facial paralyses, and asked for an extension of time, with pay. This was the first time he had made such an application in 30 years. He wished further to ex- plain that it was owing to a severe draught, caused by a broken window in school, that he became ill, and he was now obliged to undergo special treat- ment in Cardiff, which entailed great expense.—Mr. J. Powell said they must regretfully refuse the application. They had a rule not to pay any salary after the lapse of a certain period.—Mr T Jones said that as a matter of sen- timent he would like to grant the re- quest, but if they once opened the door it would be very difficult to close it.- Mr Powell moved, and Mr. Bruce Jones seconded, that the request be not gi anted.-Cari-ied. Canaan's "Application. "-The Secre. tary of Canaan Church, Miskin, wrote that the annual tea and concert was being held, and that they would require the use of the school-room on that day. [The schoolroom is b'eing used by the Education Committee for day school purposes.]—Mr. E. Morris moved that the application be granted.—The Direc- tor It is not exactly an application.— Mr. J. Powell I move a resolution in this form: "That they have our per- mission." (Laughter.).—This was car- i-le.d.-Major Gray remarked that a por- tion of the rent ought to be deducted, Half-Holiday -The Director reported that 14 schools had won the attendance half-holiday.—Mr. Thomas Jones asked whether there was a danger of undue pressure being brought to bear on children to attend school when they were not fit, in order to win the half- holiday. He had been given to under- stand that teachers prevailed on such children and promised that they should sit near the fire.-The Director said he had noticed certain children sitting near fires.—Mr. Bruce Jones hoped that the Director would keep his "weather eve" cpen. (Laughter.) Prosecution.- -It was resolved to take legal proceedings against certain par- ents for refusing to refund money ex- pended in providing meals for their children. "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau."—The Direc- tor said ho had received a letter asking the Committee to allow school-children to contribute pennies towards the memorial to the composers of Hen Wind fy Nhadau," viz., leu an ap Iago and his son.—Major Gray pointed out that there was a resolution on the hooks prohibiting anything of the kind.—The Committee resolved to take no action. Salaries --Rev. E. V. Tidmaii had a motion on the agenda "That the word 'untrained' be -deleted from the resolu- tion increasing the maximum salary of certificated male assistant teachers." Mr. Tidman was not present, and Mr. J. Powell suggested that it stand over for a fortnight.—Major Gray thought the resolution should be struck out, and that Mr. Tidman should put in a fresh notice of motion.—Ultimately it was decided to let the motion stand over until Mr Tidman would be present. York Street School—The Board of Education returned the plans of this proposed new school, and made various suggestions with the view of reducing the estimated expenditure, viz., L6,S50. The Board thought that the heating apparatus would provide adequate warmth without fire-places.—The Archi- tect _said that the estimated cost was £ 14 5s. od. per head of the accommoda- tion, which was not higher than the average school. The heating apparatus might be sufficient if worked properly, The deletion of fire-places would save £ 90.—It was resolved to retain the tireplaces, but to strike out staircase fencing. St. David's Day.—The Board of Edu- cation wrote enclosing suggestions for the celebration of St. David's Day at the schools.—The Director remarked that the committee's usual practice was to grant a holiday. This time the day | fell on a Saturday.—Major Gray: Then I propose they get a holiday that Saturday. (Laughter.) — Mr. Bruce Jones seconded.—No action was taken. Children's Act.—The Director suh- mitted a report giving particulars re- lating to the employment of school children in Mountain Ash and district. The number of boys employed were: Selling newspapers, 97; selling milk, 27; running errands, 157; lathering in barbers' shops 27; in miscellaneous em- ployments, 44; total, 352. Number of girls employed: Baby-minding, 100; for house-work, 73; running errands, 41; miscellaneous employments, 13; total, 227. The total number of girls and boys employed is 579. Enquiries made as to hours worked weekly show that 85 boys work 20 hours or more, and 109 boys work 10 hours and less than 20. The Director suggested that they limit the hours of employment of all school children on school days (or days when the school is open) to the hours between 7 and 8.30 in the morn- ings, and between 5 and 8 in the even- ings, and on Saturdays and other days when school is closed between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., or between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., provided that boys employed in barbers' shops may be employed either between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or between the hours of 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.—Major Gray asked if children de- livering newspapers would come under the heading of street traders. The Director replied that they did not.-M-r Rogers, who is himself a newsagent, spoke at some length on the question, and gave his experience of boys who sold newspapers. He rarely employed boys for more than 2t hours per day. This 2} would be* made up of about one hour in the morning and Ii hours in the evening. Instead of confining the morning hours to 7--8.30, he thought they might well make it 7-9.15, inas- rruch as the schools did not commence till 9.30. Morning work was very healthy for boys, provided they had an adequate breakfast. He had one boy who was inclined to be consumptive. The doctor asked the boy in sqhool what he was in the habit of doing outside school hours, and the boy replied that he was delivering newspapers. The doctor replied that that was the best j thing he could do, and as a matter of fact that boy was perfectly healthy There were other boys who were inclined to be delicate but who had got [ quite strong by open-air work. The Director admitted that some employ- I ments wero good for the boys, and de- livering and selling newspapers in the open-air was one of them. The point was that they should not overdo it "Major Gray asked how were they going to enforce the bvelaws. They would have to appoint a host of inspectors. H. moved that the recommendation of the Director be altered so as to read "No boy to sell newspapers except be- tween 7 a.m. and 9.15 a.m.; not after 8 p.m., and not during school hours. On Saturdays, the hours to be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., or 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., or any 7i hours during the day."—This was adopted. R.C School-The Managers of this School had held a meeting when those present were Revs. H. Irvine, A. E. Sullivan, Mr W. Murphy. Mr P. Phelan. They asked the Education Committee to advertise for :in uncertificatf 1. teacher.—Agreed. N.U.T. Conference. The NUT wrote inviting the committee to send representatives to the annual confer- ence to be held in Weston on March

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Letters to the Editor. ABERDARE FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. Sir,—Allow me to congratulate the above Council on their work in connec- tion with the recent boxing contest. Although not crowned' with success, they have instilled the younger mem- bers of the Churches with enthusiasm ror raising the moral tone of our town. It was a pleasure to see at both confer- ences so many young men as repre- sentatives from the churches. Plough on, success is sure to come. There are other evils in town which I hope the Council will take up. I trust that Churches will take up the matter of getting the Friendly Societies from the public-houses, and that we shall have a joint meeting of the Free Church Council and the Friendly Societies' Council, as suggested bv ir. Stephen Lloyd in your paper. Much good could be (loiie iii this direction.—I am, OBSERVER. HOUSES AND BYE LAWS AT YNYSYBWL. Mr. Editor,In your issue of the 8th inst. a correspondent from Ynysy- bwl named Mr. W. H. May, has given us as a firm of builders an unsolicited testimonial. Mr. May can be placed in the company of the two distinguished editors that lately appeared before the Marconi Committee at Westminster who refused to give the grounds of their accusations against Cabinet Min- isters. We have also appealed private- ly for Mr. May's evidence of the assist- ance given to us by the D.C. Surveyor at any time; but up to the time of writ- ing we have had no response, although we enclosed him a stamped addressed envelope for an answer. We will deal with Mr. May's volcanic eruption now, and shall take first of all the words. "That the firm has been represented at almost every meeting on the housing question." Let us assure Mr. May I that we have never been invited to nor attended a meeting 011 the housing question at Ynysybwl, except when it cropped up at an election. We arc building houses, perhaps somewhat slowly, and are content to allow Mr. May and those associated with him to talk about building, and the public may judge whether houses can be produced Iv. merely talking about them and criti- cising others. The facts concerning the plans of the houses in question are well known. Suffice it to say now that the plans and our report that we had com- menced building to avoid loss of time to our employees were in the hands of the Surveyor the same time. Let us again assure Mr. May that we never build, even a coal-house, without pre- paring a plan, and we are always very rarticular where we get materials for building. (2) "We have also lifted our hands in 'pious horror,' etc." \Ve con- fess that neither of the members of the firm know nothing of such an attitude, unless it is the attitude displayed by Mr May when he described himself s.hile giving spiritual ministrations to the inmates at the Pontypridd Work- house, and said that he felt as a man that had entered into some part of the legions below. Such a frame of mind is no doubt capable of going into a ttate of "pious horror." But such antics are absolutely foreign to the nature of the members of the firm. Mr May's questions about the architect. etc., betray too much ignorance to deal with them. but we may ask Mr. May a question. Can be prove that the firm has been obliged or compelled to pull clown any defective buildings erected by them at Ynvsybwl or anywhere else? The third portion of the famous docu- ment deals with our progress as build- ups. We will not wast> many words over it, but somehow we are glad that even Mr. May finds we are progressing s builders; and the improvement hv; taken place s'nce Ir. Ma.v and his friends have been discussing housing reform, and opened negotiations with the Garden Village Co. We have built ten villas, which are the improved houses referred to by Mr. May, and, as we have said before, we are character- ised as very slow in our motion as builders. Nevertheless there are the ten villas occupied now by their owners since Mr. May has commenced dis- cussing housing reform at Ynysybwl, and not a house has been commenced by this great Company yet. Ah, yes. we remember that we built twelve houses fo' the Ynvsybwl Building Club in the same period, and Mr. May was one of the members of the Club in question, andlives in his own house now. And it is so nice to have a house of his own and talk about providing houses for others. But, says someone, Mr. May was an official ab the colliery when the Building Club was formed. So it seems, and when tiie future historian will come to record the great part which the strenuous life of Mr. May ha., played he will enquire why he sacrificed the position of a responsible official at a Houvishing colliery; Let us help the historian and say that he was seized with a fit of "pious horror."—Yours, etc., WILLIAMS BROS. Cribyndu Farm. Ynysybwl.

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Bethesda, Abernant. Cynhaliwyd cwrdd adloniadol o dan nawdd y Gymdeithas Ddiwylliadol nos lau diweddaf. Adroddwyd gan David M. Williams, John Williams, Emiyn Williams, Rebecca Williams, Blodwen Griffiths, David Peters, James Peters, M iggie May Darby, Mary Williams, Gwen Morgan, Maggie Williams. S. Evans, T. Thomas, Willie .Jones, Gret Jones, W. H. Jones, David Marshall. Canwyd gan Willie .Jones, Katie Forey a Tom Forey. Deuawd gan Mrs. Dar- by a Mrs. M oore. Cafwvd amryw o ddarnau ar y gramophone gan Mr. Jen- km Arthur, Godreaman. Diolchwyd vn gynes gan y llywydd, JI I'. David Marshall, Mr..John Jones, a Mr. Grif- fiths, i bawb am en gwasanaeth.

Aberdare Empire. Great pains have been taken by the management of the above place this week to ensure a programme which is most unique. The place is parked nightly. A large and fine assortment of films have been procured, which are very attractive and instructive. The feature film for the week is "Lost Memory," in which narra- tive is depicted a motor-car crashing into a fallen tree* with the result that the occupants are thrown out. One of there escapes serious injury, but finds his memory a blank. There are three turns this week, each of which is a good shew ill itself. The chief plave is taken by Marie Jones in her lightning-change comedy playlet, ,f Wanted a Co-re- spondent." ller changes are indeed mar- vellously rapid. Her different cha (actors are wonderfully represented, and ill the part of office boy she causes much hilar- ity. Her impersonation of a Chelsea pen- sioner is splendid, and evokes vocifer- ous applauding. She also takes the role of a reverend gentleman, a grass widow. and a deaf housemaid. Roland and Mac are a pair of very clever comedy acro- bats, who introduce some very daring and clever tricks. A charming pair in I singing and dancing act are the Dainty Danes. The Girl in the Barrack- ,-t the overture this week.

Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Before Sir T. Marcnart Williams (Stipendiary) Messrs. L. N. Williams and D. \V. Jones. Drunks.—Caradog Davies, in Aher- an.an; George Morgan, in Cross St., Aherdare; Wm. Thomas and Thomas Jones, in Market Street, Aberdare, 10s. and costs each. John Paul, in Aber- cwmboi, 5s. and costs. Lightless —Herbert Sampson was svmmoned for driving a vehicle without lights in Jubilee Koad, Godreaman.-— P.C. George proved the case.—Fined 5. and costs. Indecency. Thomas Howells and Lizzie Jones were ordered to pay, the former 20s. and coftts, and the woman 40s. and costs, for an indecent act. P.C. Hichards proved. l.anguage.-For indecent language in Lewis Street, Aberaman, John Lewis Davies was ordered to pay 5s. and cots. —Mrs. Fanny Evans, Cardiff Road, Aberaman, was summoned by Mrs. Mary Williams for indecent language. There was a cross-summons, and Mr. \V. Thomas appeared for Mrs. Evans. tUrv Williams deposed that on a cer- tain day she was returning from a shop wr.on defendant called after her "Come back you L-. You have got the right. one when you are dealing with I' me. You won't give me six months gaol. Witness replied: "If I am worse than you then I am a b- W ltness added that she was constantly being annoyed by defendant about the assises case.—The Stipendiary asked what case was being referred to.—Mr. Thomas said it was a case of indecency, in which the children of the defendant and witness were involved. Witness was cross-examined by Mr. Thomas, who asked her why was her parish pay stopped. Was it because she was carrying drink r- Witness No. The case was adjourned for a month. Adulterated Whisky. — Francis Davies, Mackworth Arms, Gadlys, was charged with selling adulterated whis- ky. -Police Superintendent Rees de- posed that on January 10th he visited the defendant's house and purchased haIf-a-pint of whisky. It was supplied from a jar. Witness divided it into 3 partH, and sent one to the public analyst. The analyst's certificate stated that the whisky was 391 degrees under proof.—By Ifr W. Thomas (for the defence) The proper strength was 25 de grees. Witness did not know of a case where a conviction was quashed when tho whisky was 29.4 under proof. fit, did not see a card in the bar stating that no alcoholic strength was guaran- I teed.—P.C. Owen Thomas said lie had been instructed to look if there was such a card in tho bar, and he failed to see one.—-By Mr. WT. Thomas: There was no conversation in the public-house con- cerning the card, and he did not call the landlord's attention to it.—Stipendiary The card was in the drawer, very like- ly (Laughter.)—P.C. Bovaji also said h- had failed to see a cal-d.-Mi,. W. Thomas produced a card, and said that his instructions were that the card was I hanging in the bar.—Stipendiary (ex- amining tho card) This card has not I been hanging. This in some antique thing which we see in shops. (Laugh- ter.)—The Bench did not consider the case a serious one, and imposed a fine to of 20s. and costs. Won't Work.—A woman appeared in answer to a summons for not sending her hoy to school. Mr. Miles, the it- tendance officer, said that 12 months I ago this case was adjourned because the children had no boots. — The mother now said she was in the same position lev day as 12 months ago. The children had hardly a scrap of clothing and no hoots. Her husband did not work half his time. Ho was not at work that day I and the day before.—Stipendiary Too cold for him, I suppose.—The case was adjourned for seven days, the Inspector to make enquiries in the meantime. I Too Hot.—Daniel Evans Jones, land- I lord of the Green Dragon Inn, Aber- dare, summoned Wm. Hayes, Greon Fach, for assault—Mr. \V. Thomas, who appeared for complainant, said tho Green Dragon was a very difficult house to manage, owing to such men as Hayes. Life had become unbearable for Mr. Jones at the place, and he was leaving there this week.—Complainant I deposed that Hayes and a man named Enoch Davies came into the house. He had had trouble with these men on previous occasions, and he told their tbey would not be supplied, and asked them to leave the house. Davies left after a while, but Hayes struck him a violent blow in the face until the blood 1/ ran profusely. The doctor had sewn several stitches in his upper lip. Prison- er subsequently threatened to damage the premises, stating that he might as well be hung for a sheep as for, a lamb. John Lucas, Darren Court, gave corro- borative evidence, and P.S. Canton said that prisoner admitted to him that he had struck the landlord.—The Bench sent Hayes to prison for six weeks. "Idle and Lazy Cirls. °. — Phyllis Mary Jenkins and Florence Jenkins were charged with stealing a pair of boots, the property of Edward Hale- wood. Canon Street, Aberdare.— Plaintiff repeated the evidence given h? him at Abercynon last. Thursday.—- !C- Henebury deposed to arresting the girls, and when taken to tho sta- tion, Florence was wearing the boots. —Another ease of stealing a pair of boots from the shop of George Oliver, Aberdare, was preferred against tho pr.soners.— Benjamin Jas. Reynolds, J assistant at Oliver's, stated that the I prisoners came to the shop and asked to ¡ bo shown some boots. Later on a Police Constable came, and from what he told witness lie searched his stock I and missed a pair of boots value 9/6. Another charge of stealing a blouse, the property of Burkle and Co.. pawn- brokers, was gOllP mto. Harry Wil- liams, assistant, stated that the prison- ers came into the shop to pledge a pair of spectacles. He went to another part of the shop and came back and told them they were useless.—P.C. Hene- I'ury came in later in the day. and he searched tho shop and missed a Welsh flannel blouse, value 3s. 3d. The pro- perh- belong to Dd. Griffiths and Mr. Kvans.—Police Superintendent Rees stated that the mother lived at Ponty- r vtnmer and the father at Pembroke, lioth had a previous conviction against them at Llanelly.-—Stipendiary: You are idle, lazy girls, a^icl if a home can be found for Florence she lull st, go there or else she must go to I)r Is () n Phyllis May was seut to prison for six I wt-eks. "A Narrow Escape." Thomas i,,i were charged with stealing a quaitity of load, the property ot D. Tyssul Davies, Cemetery 1* i fink Grmter stated that on Febru- ary 1!)th he saw the prisoner Thomas in t::e yard, when he asked him what he I u anted. lie was taking ay some scrap iron. Witness then w another man standing on the rail- way line but couldn't identify him. Several pieces of lead had been moved. --P.C. Geo. Francombe arrested the prisoners.—Stipendiary There's noth- ing against Harris; you've had a nar- row escape. Thomas was sent to prison for one month. Drunk and Disorderly. Frederick Tnkpen. in Station Street, Aberaman; Rowland Thomas, in Duke Street, Aberdare; Robert Thomas Davies, in Cardiff- Road, Aberaman, 10s. and costs each. Grievous Bodily Harm. Samuel Bird. Pwllta Road, Cwmaman, was charged by his wife, Janet Bird, with doing her grievous bodily harm. He came borne on Tuesday, 18th inst., and was very drunk. He swore at her-he always was swearing at her—threw a poker at the door, caught her by her throat, scratched her with his nails. Mrs. Jones pulled him away, and wit- ness went to the doctor, and three stitches had to he put in her neck. De- fendant ace-used his wife of drunken- ness—Jane Jones witnessed the assault and plilled the defendant away from his wife.—P.C. Grubberman was called to the house and arrested the prisoner. Stipendiarv (addressing prisoner) You will go to prison for six weeks, and your wite may come and apply for a separation order.—When sentence was pronounced, the daughter of prisoner created a scene in court, sobbing and crying, and she had to be assisted from the court. Licence Transfer Mr. W. Thomas, Aberdare. applied for the transfer of the licence of the Grevhound Inn to Henrv Hopkins.—Granted. Paternity Order.—Ann Evans, Her- bert Street, Aberdare, a single giri, re- presented by Mr. W. Thomas, Aber- dare. summoned Wm. Jones to show cause, etc. Mr. Harold Lloyd, Cardiff, Plaint if, giving evidenee, stated she had been living with her uncle, a grocer at Carmarthen. De- fendant was a haulier employed by her uncle, and living in the same house. On September 24th, 1912, she gave birth to a child. Defendant was a married man, and she had had inter- course with him prior to his marriage and afterwards on many occasions. In July. 1.912, she told Jones of her condi- tion, but he would not believe her. In August she confronted him with her uncle and her sister, and, in Welsh he answered he didn't know what to do, as he couldn't pay. On September 24th the; cli Il(I was born, and a letter was written to defendant, apprising him of the fact. —By Mr. Harold Lloyd: He had not at any time denied being the father of the child. She was quite aware when misconduct took place that he was a married man.—Lewis Evans, uncle of the plaintiff, stated that de- fendant came first to him as a haulier. Jane Jones, Aberdare, first informed him of his niece's condition. That was on the Tuesday following August Bank Holiday. 1912. Defendant was at din- ner, and when he came back he asked him: "What's this news I hear about you and Ann?'' Defendant began to cry. and said, "If she is in that condi- tion I can't pay." On Wednesday, the next day, witness heard Jones ask his niece: "A re you going to swear the child on mo?" The shop was closed at 30 the same day, and two hours later defendant came back again, and when h1 came in he began to ask about the dates. He was in a violent temper, and wanted to know if Ann's dates cor- respondeel with his dates. (Laughter.) William Jones, the defendant, examined by Mr. Lloyd, denied mis- conduct. All that the plaintiff had said was "a made-up story." and all tl111 the girl's uncle had said was a lot of lies. He had never admitted any- thilJg. n order of 3s. Gd. a week and costs was made.

CWMAMAN. FOR ASTHMA, bronchitis, tight- chest, dinlculty of breathing, try Emr 'vs' Cough-Ease. It cuts the phlegm and clears the tubes. OUIi COR RESPONDENT for Cwm- alii an;, lIel Godreaman is Mr R. Thomas, 2, Globe Row, Cwmaman, to whom all conmumieation.s should bo sent. AIR fUFLK L-. On Tutvsday evening an air- t-iftt- leayuo match took place at the Institute Range between the Institute I earn and Owmneol Inn. The following i%,(,r(- tlw toams and "cores: -Institute, .1. 27; J. Ray. 28; E. Saunders, J. Jones. n. Edwards. 31; N. 27; If. Penny, 29; lir-iV-' 32; J- Thomas, 30; J. VVnlianis. 31; Jhhn Williams, 32; total, 3QO. J. Woodward, 28; W I)itt-st;iti, 30; J. Pennington, 33; R. Wels- tord, 27; H. Draper, 32; E. Staple, 21; T. Dill-Stan. 28: (1,. lyelsford, 29; A. Hansford, 32; B. Dodge, 23; F. Welsford 24; W. Reed, 30; total. 337. Referee. Mr F. Bishop. 1 PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. The Christian Endeavour anniversary of the above church was held on Sunday last. In the morning Mr H. G. Gerrard occupied the pulpit; afternoon, the Rev. E. ,1. < >weir. Moriah Aman; evening, the Rev. M. ,1. Thomas, Trinity English Baptist. On Monday evening an open- air meeting was held, the speaker being Mrs < Inlt>s, who took a.s her subject, Evangelistic Missions." Mr W illiam Cook presided. INTRR.M K'NT. Wt regret to record the deatli of Mr John Thomas, 58. Glan- aman Road, who passed away in his 82nd yoar. Deceased was struck with paralvsis on Saturday, the 8th inst, and suc- cumbed the following Wednesday. He had served as an official at the Cwm- ;tiii,iii Colliery for a period of 37 years. Ho ivt ired ten years ago receiving a pension through the instrumentality of the late Mr Hoppell. He wius interred on Monday at Aberdare Cemetery. The niottrriers were: 1st coach, Mrs'Evans; Mr and Mrs J. Evans; Thomas and Wil- liam Thomas, sons; Ree>s Thomas, bro- ther. Trimsaran; ivy,, it, Thomas, g-ralld(I;1 2nd coach, Mr and Mrs Thomas. Mountain Ash, brother; Mr and Mrs Kvans. -Oilfynydd; Tom Thomas, William Thomas, nephews; 3rd coachj Mrs b. Thomas, Nirs E. A. Thomas. Mrs E. Thrinas. Mrs A. Thomas, Misses M. E. Thomas. (-urwen and Eluned Thomas, Mrnrys Thomas, grandchildren; 4th '•oacli. ,\I rs M. E. Davies, Ethel Thomas, Eurlron Thomas, Mary Parker, Mrs M. A._Thomas. Mrs Annie Thomas, grand- children Kurfron anel Arwyn Thomas, groaf grand-children; 5th coach, Mrs Sarali .lames. Mr.s Hannah Jones, Rhym- ney Rev. E. J. Owen, Moriah; Mr Rees Thomas.^ Maesteg; Elizabeth Mary and Ethel Thomas, grand-children; fith coath. Mrs L. Williams, Mrs David itieces; Mrs Cath- prillp Williams, CNrillavoii, sister-in-law; Mrs Sarah Davies, niece. The following walked behind the hearse:—David and Rees .4011s; James Evans, Sam- I MO 1 Tin Unas. Adam Parker, sons-in-law; I John Thomas, John Parker. David R. Thomas. John Thomas, William Thomas. To", Thomas, John J. Evans, •John Ii. Thomas. Mvan Davies, and Rees Thomas, Trimsaran; David Thomas, Maoat.eg Lewis Edwards, Hichard Jones, Noah .tones. Hvan Jones, David Janies. David Richard James. The Revs. E. J Davi(- oiffciated.

Jji Everyone i who Visits Miles's Restaurant, 2 CANON STREET, ABERDARE, is delighted with the ex- cellent rranner in which we serve Meals and Light Refreshments. We specialise in catering in all its branches, and hope soon to number you among our patrons. We make a special feature of FANCY PASTRIES AND HIGH-CLASS CONFE CTIONERY. Do n't fail to see our Windows. Palmistry, Phrenology and Cfairvoyanee (THE GUIDE OF LIFE). Madam EDITH OALMAR B P.I., th* celebrated great Walsh Palmist, Holding letters-which may be seen-from Royally and other prominent persons, 188 Cardiff Road, Aberaman. Hotels and Private Residences visited. Advice given: Love Affairs; Marriage; Business; Haths; Diets; &0. Read what the Times says;—"This gifted Palmist is btill to the front." Hours, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fees from Is. MERTHYR TYDFIL UNION. THE GUARDIANS invite Tenders J. for the Supply to the Workhouse, Merthyr Tydfil; Pantscallog House, Dowlais; the Training School, Aber- dare; the Cottage Homes-Trecvjion, Idwydcoed, Hirwain, Abercwmhoi, Cwmbach and Bargoed—of Sides of Beef and Legs cut clos to the rump. Joint for Officers. Mutton, Pork and Suet. Fish. Bacon (Cuinberland Cut). Bread, Flour (Leathertie), Oatmeal (Scotch). Groceries. Tobacco and Snuff. Potatoes and Onions, and Coal. Out-door Supplies at Merthyr, Dowlais, Hirwain and Aberdare. Beef and Mutton (best quality). Foreign Meat must not be tendered for. The above Tenders to be for Six Months only, viz., from the 1st April, 1913, to the 30th September, 1913 (both inclusive). Tenders are also invited for: Milk, Cream. Straw. Earthenware. Ironmongery. Building Materials. Books, Printing and Stationery. Drugs. Oils, Paint and Glazing. Haulage. Coffins and Funerals. Horsing the Ambulance. Drapery and Welsh Flannel. Rug Wool, Canvas, etc. Boots, Shoes and Slippers. Nurses' Out-door Uniforms. Suits (Men's and Boys'). Materials for Tailoring, and Materials for Shoemaking. Hire of Horse and Conveyance. Electrical Accessories. These Tenders are to be for Twelve months, viz., from 1st April, 1913, to 31st March, 1914 (both inclusive). Samples may be seen on application to the Master at the Workhouse and School, and of Books and Stationerv on application at my Office. Payments Quarterly, but Butchers and Grocers may draw on account once in the middle of the quarter. Printed Forms of Tender, which alone can be received, and which contain the conditions of Contract, may be ob- tained, together with envelopes, in which the same must be returned, on application to the Master at the Work- house, or the Superintendent at the Aberdare Training School, who will furnish all other particulars. Goods not in the above list can be seen in the Forms of Tender. Tenders, with samples (where re- quired) to be sent in on or before Monday, March 3rd, 1913, those for the Aberdare School on the Blue Forms, for the Workhouse and Pantscallog House on the White Forms, and for the Cottage Homes on the Pink Forms. The Guardians do not bind them- selves to accept the lowest or any Ten- der, and reserve to themselves the right of accepting the whole or any portion of any tender as they may think fit to select, and to accept a Tender in respect only of a portion of the quantity re- quired of any article. The Forms of Tender must be strictlv adhered to. Tenders, unless received by Monday, March 3rd, 1913, at 6 p.m., will not be opened. By Order, FRANK T. JAMES, Clerk to the Guardians. 134 High Street, Merthyr Tydvil. Feb. 1st, 1913. Printed and Published at their Printing Works, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, in the County of Glamorgan, bv the Proprietors, W. Pugh and J. L Itowlando.

25th.—Capt. G. A. Evans moved that the communication lie on the table.— rl he Director asked whether they would allow members and himself to go and represent the committee provided they paid their own expenses.—Mr. Thomas Jones said that if they were likely to render some help with the view of ob- taining larger educational grants from the imperial exchequer it would he worth their while sending delegates and paying them. Major Gray: The Government don't care a 2 id. cuss what tepresentations you make to them. — 1 ocussion continued, and Capt. Evans protested against wasting so much time over the subject, and he protested ;:gainst spending the ratepayers' money ( n these picnics.—The question was put to a vote. when six voted for send- ing delegates with payment, and six gait, st. The Chairman gave his cast- ing vote for.—Capt. Evans: I want my protest registered.—Major Gray: And mine. 1 don't want to be surcharged.— Capt. Evans: It is a gross waste of public money. Conveyance of Children. — Mr 1. Beasley, T.V.R. manager, wrote agree- ing to receive a deputation re convey- ing Higher Standard children from Ynysybwl and Ahorcynon to Miskin, date to be fixed later. Increased Maximum. Resolved bv 11. to 5 at a sub-committee that Mr. A. J. Kent, headmaster of the Higher Standard School, Miskin, be placed on the same scale of salaries as teachers of Class A Schools. The application of the mistresses of Crihyndu, Cefnpennar and Newtown Infants' Schools for an increased maximum, was considered when it was resolved that after they had served a period of five years at the present maximum salary of tIlO per annum, head mistresses of small schools be granted an increment of £ 5, and after one year's service at £ 115 a fur- ther increment of C,5, thus attaining the salary of C-120, the maximum annu- al salary to be paid head mistresses of small schools, the -present allow ance of 6d. per unit of average attendance to be continued. Dentist.—The joint committee CAber- dare and Mountain Ash) met on the 12th inst. Present Rev. E. V. Tid- man (in the cha r), Mrs. Davies, Messrs. A. P. Jones, G. D. Powell, William Rees and G. A. Evans, with the two School Medical Officers and Directors of Education. Mr. John Tsherivood Shorrock, Darwen, Lanes., was appointed whole-timo dentist for Aberdnre and Mountain Ash at a salary at £ 240 per annum.