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Mountain Ash District Council…
Mountain Ash District Council | On Tuesday, Mr. E. Morris, J.P., in ) the chair. The other members pres- ent were: Messrs. John Powell, Wm. Davies, W. Lanfburn, James Evans, i Wm. Evans, T. W. Jones, Noah Bowles, Griffith Evans, William Millar, Bruce Jones, D. Rogers, Thos. Jones, Major F. N. Gray, J.P., Dr. R. D. Morgan, ] Rev. E. V. Tidman, with Mr. J. M. Linton (clerk), Mr. F. Stock (account- ant), and Mr. W. G. Thomas (surveyor). Llandrindod Conference. A special meeting of the Council was held on July 15, and the minutes there- of read as follows :—Proposed by Mr. D. Rogers, seconded by Mr. William Evans, that, as Mr. J. M. Linton has informed the chairman that he cannot attend the conference of District Coun- cils at Llandrindod Wells, the Council hereby instruct Mr. Griffith Evans (the vice-chairman) to attend in his stead. Mr. Wm. Evans Has that conference been held ? Chairman: Yes, last week, and we had very- nice weather, too. (Laugh- ter.) Dr. Morgan I was told you were performing the Turkey trot there. (Renewed laughter.) Mr. D. Rogers: Dr. Morgan should explain what he means by Turkey trot. Chairman: No, no. Dr. Morgan is well satisfied. Private Street Works. Mr. J. Powell submitted a motion re proposed contribution to the cost of private street works in Oakland Street. —Carried. Coal and Water. There was a letter from Messrs. Nixon's Navigation Co., Ltd.. giving notice of their intention to work the nine feet and 7 ft. seams under the Darrenlas Reservoir. Mr. Thomas Jones said the Council usually referred matters of this nature to committee. Mr. W. Davies asked what was the distance between the two seams. Mr. Thos. Jones All details can be gone into in committee. Mr. Lamburn moved that the letter be referred to the Perthcelyn Reservoir Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Medical Officer. The Local Government Board wrote sanctioning the temporary appointment of Dr. R. Llewelyn Williams as medical officer of health, and wished the Coun- cil to answer various questions on a form. Major Gray moved that Dr. Williams be paid the full salary from the date he commenced his new duties. Mr. W. Millar seconded, and the motion was adopted. Miskin Recreation Ground. The Local Government Board wrote sanctioning the loan of £1,734 for the purchase of land at York Street, Mis- kin, for recreation ground. Mountain Ash Chapel Flooded. The Clerk read his report on the flooding of Noddfa C.M. Chapel, Mountain Ash. He stated that an old culvert was broken, and that in con- sequence the water rushed into one of the chapel rooms. He was of opinion that the Council were not responsible for the damage. It was decided to send a letter to this effect. Left on the Table. The National Association for the Prevention of Infant Mortality and for the Welfare of Infancy invited the Council to appoint representatives to a conference in London. The L.G. Board were prepared to consider applications for sanction for delegates to attend. On the motion of Dr. Morgan the letter was left on the table. Widow's Mite." Mrs. E. Williams, '1 Rock Villa, Quarry Road, Mountain Ash, wrote stating that she could not pay the tl9 3s. 7d. claimed from her in connec- tion with the Quarry Place Private Street Works. She added that she was a widow 75 years of age, and in receipt of old age pension. The Clerk said the Council had no option in the matter. The money, if not paid, would remain a charge on the premises. Mr. W. Davies said that this was a very hard case. The fact that she was in receipt of old age pension proved that her income must be very small. He had drawn attention to the case some time ago. Major Gray said that if any member proposed that the sum be allowed, he was liable to be surcharged. Mr. Noah Bowles moved that a letter of explanation be sent to Mrs. Williams. —Carried. Cates Over Level Crossing. The Mynachdy Colliery Co., Ltd., were ordered to erect ghtes across a road where they had a level crossing. Carnetown Water Supply. Flush Tanks Disconnected for Years.— Serious Situation. The Clerk proceeded to read his re- port on the Council's rights and powers re the alleged inadequate water supply at Carnetown. He asked the Press not to report his statement. Dr. Morgan: What about Mr. Keir SizdieP He wants information. (Laughter.) There was a letter from Mr. E. Wil- liams, secretary of the Carnetown Cot- tage Co., stating that they were cover- ing over a brook, and attending to the gathering ground. The L.G. Board wrote stating that Mr. Keir Hardie was asking a question in the House on Carnetown Water Sup- ply and desired to have the observations of the Council thereon. Mr. Bruce Jones: Where is Mr. Clem Edwards? (Laughter.) Chairman: He is taking his holidays. Mr. Bruce Jones said he understood that a large number of w.c.'s in that district had not been flushed for two or three years. Where was the sanitary inspector that he would not have re- ported this long ago? Major Gray said that perhaps if en- [uiries were made the period would be inly 2 or 3 weeks. The Chairman asked for information 1 rom the sanitary inspector. t fr. H. T. Jones (sanitary in- ;pector) said that he had examined the i louses recently. In 13 houses the 1 vater had been cut off from the flush- 1 ;anks, and the w.c's were choked. The i lush-tanks had not been in use since his 1 ulvent to the district. A similar state )f affairs prevailed in other parts of the < listrict. fr. William Evans: Then the tanks ire simply ornaments. Mr. W. Davies: The majority of houses in the district are without flush- [ner tanks. Inspector: They have got flushing tanks in Carnetown but no water. Mr. Lamburn: How long have these places been choked? Inspector: They have not notified me at all. Mr. Millar: What is the reason, in your opinion, that these w.c.'s are choked ? Inspector: Neglecting to throw water regularly. Mr. Lamburn proposed that the Clerk, Surveyor, Medical Officer, and Inspector prepare a report to be sent to the L.G.B. Mr. W. Davies seconded.—Carried. The Inspector said he had served notices on the owners of the houses to put them in order in seven days. The Surveyor said he had sent sam- ples of the water to the public analyst. Mr. B. Jones: A letter should be sent to the Carnetown Cottage Co. telling them to remove the nuisance from the site of the gathering area. I should imagine that they would attend to that at once. It was stated that there was only one man attending to the work promised to be executed by the Company, and Mr. Lamburn declared that a few more men ought to be engaged without delay. Mr. T. W. Jones thought there were more than one. Dr. Morgan: Any enteric fever in the district, yet? Inspector: No. Major Gray: Who would be liable if enteric broke out? Dr. Morgan Who are the directors of this Company? There was no response to either of these queries. Major Gray asked the Inspector to visit the ground daily until the work had been completed. insurance Committees. The Glamorgan Insurance Commis- sioners wrote that arrangements were being made for the formation of district committees, and it was proposed to form one committee for Aberdare and Moun- tain Ash urban areas. Rev. E. V. Tidman suggested that they ask the Commissioners to form a separate committee for Mountain Ash. —Adopted. Wanted.-A Separate Assize Court. Cardiff Corporation asked Mountain Ash to support them in a movement tc have a separate Sheriff and Assize for the eastern division of the county, the Assize to be held at Cardiff. Major F. N. Gray said that Mountain Ash was somewhere near the centre, and it did not matter very much whether they were sent to Cardiff Goal or Swansea Gaol. (Laughter.) If the idea were carried it would mean an ex- tra expense to get a new judge, etc. Dr. Morgan There would be a chance for some of you to become sheriffs. Mr. Thomas Jones said it was very hard for jurymen to go from one end of the county to another. Mr. Bruce Jones: Why not get an Assize Court at Mountain Ash? Mr. W. Lamburn: We would require a big hall. Major Gray: Just a billiard room. Mr. Thomas Jones moved that they support Cardiff. Mr. Wm. Evans seconded. Mr. Millar asked whether the pro- posed division would incur any extra expenditure. Mr. Thos. Jones 8aid he was prepared to let the matter lie in abeyance until they obtained further information. Dr. Morgan agreed, and this sugges- tion was carried. Major Gray: The doctor would like to become sheriff. (Laughter.) Dr. Morgan: I would give you a din- ner all round, then. New Abercynon Empire. Mr. W. Thomas, solicitor, Aberdare, applied on behalf of the manager of a r.ew Empire at Abercynon, for a pro- visional licence pending the Surveyor's report of the building, to enable the house to be opened over August Bank Holiday. A long discussion ensued, in cue course of which some members opposed the granting of a licence at all, inas- much as the Workmen's Hall provided sufficient accommodation for amuse- ment seekers at Abercynon. Major Gray deprecated any attempt at securing a monopoly. The workmen as a rule were "down" on monopoly. Chairman There is nothing like com- petition. By a large majority it was carried that no provisional licence be granted. King's Signature Wanted. A typewritten letter bearing the Royal Arms was received thanking the Council for the loyal address presented to the King and Queen some time ago. The Clerk said there was no signature to it. Mr. Bruce Jones Put it in a safe so that future generations may see it. Some members wanted to send it back to Lord Stamfordham for the king's signature, and a motion to this effect was carried. To Camp. An application from the medical offi. cer for leave of absence to attend camp was granted. Ynysybwl Water Supply. The Surveyor reported that it would necessary soon to curtail the water supply of Ynysybwl. Fire Brigades. It was stated that Voluntary Fire Brigades had been started at Mountain Ash and Abercynon, and that one would be formed at Ynysybwl next week.
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Cricket.
Cricket. Glamorgan League.—On 'Saturday last Mountain Ash visited the Ynys Meadow, Aberdare, to try conclusions with the local Churchmen. The visitors were short of three of their best men, and naturally looked forward to a severe hiding. The glorious uncertainty of cricket, however, was again emphasised when the locals batted first. Wickets fell like chaff before the trundling of Ellery and G. Williams, the former coming out with a fine analysis of 5 wickets for 9, and Williams taking 5 for 15. With only 27 to win it looked long odds on the "Mount achieving their object comfortably, and when G. Wil- liams and Barlow knocked Parsons for 13 in his first two overs an exciting finish was not looked for. A change in the bowling almost had the desired effect, Ward Davies immediately doing damage with his first deliveries. At the fall of the third wicket the Mounts were credited with 20 runs. Then the excite- ment began. Wicket after wicket fell at very small cost, and things we beginning to look rosy, but H. Eynon played in steady fashion, and the score rose to 26. At this point a confident appeal for a catch behind the wicket by Tom Price was ignored by the Mount Umpire, and a minute later the first bye in the visitors' innings put them one ahead. The next ball finished the game, leaving the Mount boys winners of their most exciting game by 1 ran. Ward Davies took 4 for 5 (performing the hat trick) and Tom George 5 for 7. Scores: ABERDARE. Tom George, b. Williams 0 Ward Davies, b. Williams 4 U. A. Nash, b. Ellery 2 J. G. Havard, b. Ellery 5 Tom Price, b. Williams 0 Gwilym Davies, lbw." b. Ellery 0 Fred Stone, b. Williams 3 Jim Jones, b. Ellery 8 L. N. James, b. Williams 0 J. S. Jones, c. Griffiths, b. Ellery 0 E. Parsons, -not out 2 Extras 2 Total 26 MOUNTAIN ASH. G. Williams, c. Ward Davies, b. E. Parsons 7 Barlow, c. Nash, b. T. George 8 Evans, c. Jim Jones, b. T. George 3 Steve Griffiths, c. J. S. Jones, D. George 2 Ellery, b. George 1 Savage, c. Nash, b. Ward Davies 0 H. Eynon, not out 5 —. Eynon, b. Ward Davies 0 Netherway, b. Ward Davies 0 Williams, b. Ward Davies 0 Griffiths, c. Nash, b. George 0 Extras 1 Total 27 I On Saturday next the Rhondda League I are the visitors to the Ynys.
County Council Evening Classes.
County Council Evening Classes. Appended are, the results of the ex- aminations of the Mountain Ash Coun- ty School Evening Classes, the teacher being Mr. Ralph Powell:-—Subject, Shorthand. Advanced Stage (third) 1st class, William Thomas Davies and John Bailey; 2nd class, John Bennett. Elementary Stage (first) John Henry Davies, Benjamin Anthony, David E. Evans, Ernest Charles .James, Tdris Da vies, Abraham Thomas, Thos. James I Edwards, Alfred John Green, Arthiu Thomas Owen, all first class. 1
Abercynon Water Problem.
Abercynon Water Problem. Mr. Keir Hardie, in Monday's Parlia- mentary papers, asked the President oi the Local Government Boa'rd whether his attention had been called to the shortage in the water supply at Carne- town, Abercynon, in consequence of which drains remain unflushed and cot- tagers are without water in their homes; whether he was aware that the water supply is drawn from a private reservoir which is inadequate and not properly protected from pollution and whether he will cause an investigation to be made in the interests of public health. Mr. Burns replies: I am in communi- cation with the local authorities on the subject of the hon. member's question.
Aberdare Police Court.
Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, July 23.-Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Mi Owen George, Mr. D. P. Davies and Mr. D. W. Jones. Drunk and Disorderly. Morris Kennedy, in John Street, Capcoch Joseph Scully, in Fforchaman Road, Cwmaman, and David Owen, in Cwmbach Road, Aberdare, 10s. and costs each. Milk 0." I Henry Fryer, Cwmaman HaM. Godre- aman, was summoned for shouting "Milk 0, a penny a pint," on Sunday, July 13th. P.C. O. George proved the case, and stated thnt after being warned, he heard defendant shouting again in Gooseberry Hill. Defendant was ordered to pay the costs. Wild Dog. .John George Griffiths, Cwmaman, for whom his wife appeared, was charged with not having his dog under control. —Fined 2s. {3d. Liable to a Pint." Ben Bethell was charged with being on licensed premises during prohibited hours. P.S. Thomas stated he visited the Black Horse Inn, Hirwain, on Sunday, July 13th. He saw defendant, who had a half pint of ale in his hand. He asked him where he lived, and he said he came from Mardy. The officer found out that defendant had slept at Peny- wain on the previous night. Defendant, in reply to the charge, said he thought he was "liable to a 11 drink." Fined 5s. and costs. t Card Players Dismissed. T. J. Jenkins, Geo. Masters, James Jtmes, Joseph Durston, Dan Jones. and Milton Phillips were charged with gaming with cards in a field at the back of Jenkin Street, Capcoch. P.C. Histon gave evidence. Sir Marchant Williams: Perhaps these boys had bought the field and perhaps the local Co-op. Stores had hired the field to them. The public are not admitted to that field. No, you all escape this time. Alleged Bicycle Stealing. Joseph Arthur Davies, a collier boy, 23 Little Wind Street, Aberdare, was charged with stealing a bicycle, the pro- ) perty of Rd. L. Berry. Prosecutoi stated that on Friday, July 18th, he saw his bicycle (produced), and then on Monday, July 21st, he found it was I missing. He saw- a portion of it on the same day in Messrs. Parker Bros.' shop. The bicycle was worth £ 5. ? Joseph Davies, assistant to Messrs. > I Parker Bros., stated he saw defendant » wheeling the bicycle past the shop. [ On Monday, July 21st, witness saw it in the Police Station, Aberdare. In his I opinion it was worth JE3 10s. P.C. Henebery stated that, acting I upon information he had received, he [ ) went to the house where prisoner lived, and asked him where his bicycle was. ? He fetched a portion from upstairs and s another portion from a shed. Another chain was found hidden in the garden, 1 and on searching prisoner at the Police Station he found the speed gear con- j troller. I Prisoner was committed for trial to r th? Quarter Sessions. Bail was grant- t ed in two sureties of C25 each. t i Carden Robbers.—Smart Capture. > Thomas Chappell was charged with stealing growing peas and potatoes from the garden of Arthur Gregor, Cwmbach Road, Aberdare. Wm. Jones, gardener to Mr. Gregor, stated that he missed from the prose- cutor's garden peas and potatoes, and he gave information to the police. P.C. Wm. Lewis stated that he watched Mr. Gregor's garden, and went over the wall and saw prisoner. He charged prisoner, who said, "All right, it's a fair cop." Witness searched him, and found his pockets full of peas, and in a handkerchief some potatoes. The Stipendiary: I have warned people time after time about this steal- ing from workmen's gardens. There is nothing I like to see more than a lot I 01 workmen's gardens nicely laid. The men spend a lot of time gardening after working hours, and t intend to protect them. I shall only inflict a small sen- tence this time. You'll go to prison for six weeks. Next time it will be more, and let this be a warning to all garden robbers. Black Lister. John Davies, a black lister, drunk and disorderly in John Street, Capcoeh, fined 40s. and costs. Stipendiary Next time, two months. An Old Offender. I Frederick Joseph, drunk and dis- orderly in Lewis Street, Aberaman, was fined 40s. and costs. Drunk and Disorderly. David Evans, in Monk Street, Aber- dare, 10s. and costs; John Richards, in Abernant Road, 10s. and costs. Licence Transfer. Mr. W. Kenshole applied for the transfer of the licence of the Cowbridge Arms, Aberdare, from John W. Hurt to John Sullivan.—Granted. Licence for Flower Show. Mr. W. Kenshole applied for a tem- porary licence to John Sullivan on the occasion of the Aberdare Flower Show, to be held on Aug. 5th next.Granted. No Stranger to the Stipendiary. Evan Rosser, against whom were two charges of drunk and disorderly. was sent to prison for one month in each case, the Stipendiary remarking. 1 can't give you any more chances?" Ejectment. Mr. Wm. Thomas, Aberdare, applied on behalf of Mr. M. Isaac for an eject- ment order against Edward Sweet, If) Gadlys Cottages, Aberdare. Granted.
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Aberdare Solicitor and Order…
Aberdare Solicitor and Order of Court. 'Are You Going to Send Me to prison?' On Friday, in the Court of Chancery, an application was made to Mr. Justice Eve for a writ of attachment against Mr. David Hichards, solicitor, Aber- dare. Mr. Greaves, in making the ap- plication, said that in the case of Thomas v. Thomas an order was made by Mr. Justice Joyce on May 5th for de- fendant to deliver within 14 days cer- tain documents hold by him on behalf of Mary Evans, deceased, the testator. The order expired on June 6th, but bad not been complied with. The Judge granted the application. In the Chancery Division the same day (before Mr. Justice Warrington) Mr. Kemp mentioned the case of Rey- nolds v. Richards, the same defendant, and said that a month ago he applied at the court for a writ of attachment against defendant for having failed to comply with an order of the Court. The plaintiffs were in humble life, and the estate only amounted to about £500. The solicitor who had acted for them was a brother of the wife of one of the plaintiffs, and he had had all the docu- ments and had been receiver of all the money. An order was made by the Court on the 27th May last for the de- livery of documents, or if defendant had parted with any to disclose where they were. As the order was not complied with defendant was served with a notice <>i motion that a writ of attachment against him had been applied for, but defendant neither filed any evidence in answer nor complied with the order. He was represented at the court when the application was made, and counsel then put in an affidavit that defendant was .seriously ill and would not be well enough to attend to business for three- weeks, and his lordship therefore or- dered that the motion should not come on again for a month, which expired the previous day. The London agents of the country solicitors engaged in the case had been informed that defendant had been seen frequently about the town, and affidavits had been filed by John Reynolds, one of the plaintiffs, and by a clerk to Messrs. Kenshole (solici- tors) to the effect that the defendant had take no steps to comply with the order, and that he had been seen nearly every day during the past ten days out of doors. Messrs. Kenshole's clerk, in his. affi- davit, said when he met defendant on on. occasion defendant accosted him with, Are you going to send me tc prison. He replied, "We don't want to do that," and defendant replied he was making arrangements to pay £ 500 and would pay nc more. In these circumstances Mr. Kemp applied that the writ should issue. His Lordship granted the application.
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-4 Football Mems. On Tuesday evening last the annual meeting of the Town Club was held at Miles' Restaurant. Barely a dozen at- tended, a fact which does not augur well for the success of the team next season, providing one is Am. The balance sheet was not pleasant reading, showing as it does a deficit of £ 385 3. 9d. The present Directors are un- willing to risk further loss, and have intimated to the Supporters' Club that that body can take over the manage- ment of the Football Club on receipt of a cheque for £ 100 in payment for the players and kit. Should the Supporters not see their way clear to do so, the Directors are placed in an awkward predicament with the Southern League authorities, who will compel the Dare Club to fulfil the fixtures already ar- ranged for the coming season. The alternative is a heavy fine ( £ 500 I be- lieve). The Supporters' Club were never in more earnest than they are at the present time. Meeting after meeting has been held, their objective being the holding of a grand Carnival on August 21. The venue has not yet been fixed. The enthusiasm of the committee is boundless, and with the assistance of several prominent gentlemen from the Mount (who helped to make the Carni- val at Mountain Ash such a success) and in the town, the movement looks like being a huge success. The secre- tarial duties are in the capable hands of Messrs. Geo. Grubb and Geo. Stephens, who are striving might and main to keep the pot a-boiling.
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-I I Bonus for P.D. Shareholders.
I Bonus for P.D. Shareholders. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Powell Dnffryn Steam Coal Company (Limited) was held on Monday afternoon at the offices of the company, Leadenhall Street, Mr. Joseph Shaw, K.C., presiding. The purpose of the meeting was to alter the articles of association in order to provide for the payment of a bonus, and the resolutions provided for the capitalisation of any part of the un- divided profits of the company standing to the credit of the company's reserve fund, and to the distribution of the same as a bonus amongst the holders ol thyrdillary shares. The Chairman said that the matter had been fully explained to the share- holders by means of a circttlar letter, He had otten been approached by some shareholders with the object of per- suading him to issue more shares in respect of the capital, or, rather, the dividends not paid—the profits which had been sunk as capital in the concern -I)ecattse they had been going on with a very small capital having regard to the money spent upon the concern in the past. The hoard had considered the matter very carefully, and they thought that with a very good year and the pros- pects being good, this was the right time to proceed with such a fx,- cause, they had plenty of cash, and they would be able to carry the matteV through. They had had some difficultv in regard to the method of procedure, but when the decision of the board was come to no time was lost in communi- j cating with the shareholders. The whole scheme was got through by dint of hard work on the part of the board, and pro- vided for the capitalisation of £ 541,407. He moved the adoption of the resolu- tions. I Mr. Ogilvie seconded, and the nudum I was agreed to.
Cambrian Railways and Cambrian…
Cambrian Railways and Cambrian Resorts. The holiday season is approaching its zenith, and intending holiday makers j and tourists from South Wales are re- spectfully requested, before deciding where to go, to consider the claims of the unparalleled district traversed by ti.e Cambrian Railways. The Spas of Mid Wales, the many angler's para- dises on the banks of the Wye, Severn and Dovey, as well as the stretch of coast line from Aberystwyth to Pwll- heii on the beautiful Cardigan Bay offer unique attractions to the health and. pleasure seeker. The busy town and city worker, worn out by the stress of modern commercialism, will find along it calm havens of retreat, wherein to recuperate broken health and exhaust- ed energies. If relaxation is needed al ter long attention to the exacting, though perhaps unexciting demands of u profession or calling, it can be obtain- ed in the larger watering places, where, in addition to natural attractions, there are extensive promenades, piers, aud pavilions, summer bands, pierrots, and -oncert rooms. To the invalid, whether for winter, spring, summer, or autumn residence, the climate of the Ish west coast bears favourable com- parison in sunshine, equability of tem- perature, low rainfall, absence of frost, &j:ow and fogs, and general healthful- with that of any Continental re- sort. Paterfamilias, also, who has to consider the welfare of his family, will find Ion,, stretches of golden sands, on which the little ones can disport them- selves in perfect safety to their hearts' content. The irolfer is well Drovided foi. and there is scarcely a resort on the Welsh west coast which has not its well-laid-out links, some of which are au.ongst the best in the Kingdom. The baylets, rivers, and estuaries give ample sport for bathing, boating, and y;,chting. The valleys, and glens, and mountain gorges are full of cascades, waterfalls, and torrents of surpassing grandeur and charm. But, perhaps, the chief glory of the district is its mountains and their ac- cessibility from any of the watering places. From any part of the Welsh west coast the three chief mountains of Wale-Plynlimmon, Cader Idris, aria nowdon-may be reached and climbed between breakfast and late dinner by safe tracks. For the more adventuresome there are dangerous, piecipitous ascents, which, however, should not be attempted without exper- ienced guides. For those who would taste all the sweets of these attractions, the Cambrian Railways Company make* excellent provision by the issue of cheap day excursion tickets by rail and cou hined train-md-coach and train-and- < vole tickets. Weekly, fortnightly, and monthly contract tickets, available for about seventy miles of railwav d lung the coast from Aberystwyth to Pwllheli, as well as to inland tourist nnd fishing centres, reached by most picturesque journeys over the toy rail- ways, are also issued at exceptionally low rates. These tickets enable visi- tors staying at any particular resort to at a nominal cost the chief places of interest at all the other resorts along the coast. In natural characteristics, in lan- guage, in manner and customs, and in general change of scene and environ- ment, Wales has all the advantages of a foreign land, without the discomforts of long and fatiguing journeys over-seas to reach it. It is easily accessible from all parts of the Kingdom by comfortable through trunk trains, which connect with Cambrian Railways. The facilities for excursions in the district are in- numerable, and these take the visitors to places where commanding and magni- ficent panoramas of sea, mountain, val- ley and river scenery may be obtained, ali of which can be enjoyed in brac- ing. health-giving sea and mountain air. Mm eover, the visitor can rest as- sured of a warm-hearted welcome from a hospitable people, who, speaking among themselves their old-world lan- guage, are yet able to converse freely in tho common language of the British Isles.
Sporting Notes.
Sporting Notes. BY a OPTIMIST." The Aberdare Motor Club held a suc- cessful run to Cowbridge on Thursday last. They first visited Mr Tom Lloyd, their secretary, who is still laid up owing to a broken ankle. After a good afternoon's enjoyment at Cbwbridge the homeward journey was begun, and home was reached just after 9 p.m. I under- stand that the club's forthcoming hill- dimhing contest has been postponed to the first Thursday in September. It is very encouraging to witness the way the supporters of the Mountain Ash Rugby Football Club are endeavour- ing to raise funds for the club's adminis- tration. The Watch Scheme is likely to prove most successful. True sport has always been characteristic of Aber- pennar, and f trust their effort will re- ceive the reward it deserves. Many local sprinters during the past week or so were seen in fine trim at the Cambria Dasli contest and at Cardiff also. There were a few "surprise packets also. To he or not to be a football team in Aberdare next season, is the question of the moment. The fixtures are ready, and there is at present nothing more to be said. Billiards continue to be very popular in Aberdare. During the close season why cannot we have the game played in the open air? The I'enrhiwceiber Crusaders Foot- ball Club will again be in evidence next season. The club's annual general meeting held last week was well attend- pd. and new officers and a committee were formed. The club will, no doubt, again compete in the Welsh League competition. Several new players have in signified their intention of joining the club. The young ladies who attend the Swimming Baths seem to be very en- thiisiiiNtic over their accomplishments in the water. How many will compete in the forthcoming aquatic sports? The military tournament at the Park will <0011 be in full swing. Skipper Burge and his noble staff are quite loyal workers. Are they going to give us anv surprises? Why not a H rag-time N parade ?
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Aberdare Empire.
Aberdare Empire. RAG-TIME WEEK. Ever to the forefront in attractive- ness and general popularity the Little Empire" presents this week a pro- gramme calculated to please the most exacting tastes. Quite an innovation is introduced by the management in their rag-time competition. The prizes are: 1st, .£5; 2nd, ^2 10s; 3rd, JE1, and several consolation prizes. The semi- final will take place on Friday night. first house, and the final the second house the same evening. Quite a large number of entries are taken every even- ing, and the burlesque nature of Bomt" of the competitions creates roars of laughter. The hall is crowded out each evening. In addition to the rag-time competition some star films are shown through the Eimpirescope, the feature film being Blood will tell." This is a very powerful picture narrative, brim- ful of interest from start to finish. It depicts a coward in a family, who had served under the colours for generations. He was forced to enlist by his father, but later he became a deserter. The father takes the son's place in the ranks. Later the home of the coward is sur- rounded by the enemy, and after a severe fight the former decamps in the uniforrm of the enemy with the plans to his own ranks. To see how the picture ends a. visit to the Empire is necessary, and will not be regretted. The three turns, which are billed for this week, havo something new and striking about them. As American rag-time singers and dancers Bessie and Billy Clair cannot be beaten. They can do some really clever footwork. A very clever turn also is Mdlle Yetta, who is styled the dancing girl on the wire." Her feats are very daring. Rounds of applause are given to Eva^ and Max. "a lady, a gent, and a piano." Appropriate music is ren- dered each evening by the orchestra. The overture this week is Alexander's Rag- time Band."
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Letters to the Editor. A PLEA FOR OPEN AIR TRFAT- MENT. Dear Sir,—In repiv to your corres- pondent, "Pure Air," 1, am glad he has brought forward the plea for more fresh air, which is most essential to our existence. The more fresh air we en- joy under proper conditions the less we have to pay in the way of doctor's bills. As our friend says,"we need not go to the seaside or Ireland, but just take a two hours walk over some of the hill-, around "Sweet Aberdar," climbing up their wooded sides and across their breezy tops, whose wide expanse is lost in the glowing and resplendent sun- set. There you have nature's pure air, without money and price, just for the effort of a climb up; besides a panor- ama of hills, vales and villages, with winding river and calm lakes. With regards to a "Fresh Air League," a party of young men, mostly belonging to Beulah Baptist (Aberaman) Bible Class, have formed a Ramblers' Cluk for this past three months, meeting every Saturday at 4 p.m., and going for a 2! hours ramble in different directions every time. Some of our members have to make a big effort to be out in time, after their hard day's work under- ground; but they always feel greatly benefited after the ramble. Our party i out for pure air, and pure exercise for both mind and body, and every one of our members has received a full share so far in the rambles. Our club give a hearty welcome to "Pure Air" t. join us in a ramble and prove it. and we extend the same to any young man who is out for the same. A postcard to B.B.C. Rambler. 32 Cwmaman Road, will do the rest.—I remain, yours sincerely, RAMBLER.
ABERDARE.
ABERDARE. OUTING. On Wednesday, July 17th, the members of the "Pride of Aberdare" Lodge of the I.O.G.T. journeyed to Pontneathvaughan. In the morning the party inspected the beauti- ful scenery around the Falls. After tea games were indulged in. At 7.45 p.m. they started on their homeward journey, and all agreed that they had had a. most enjoyable time. The outing secre- taries were Bros. J. Griffiths and G. Evans. BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT. On Saturday afternoon a special matinee entertainment took place at the Aber- dare Empire in aid of a young man who has been rendered incapable through illness. The management kindly gave the use of the building. A feature of the programme was the performance given by Messrs Alf Ashman and Co. in their Western Scena, "A Beggar Artist." The songs contributed by Master Cyril Richardson were splendid. Further songs were given by several local ar- tistes. A series of pictures was als* shown on the screen. Mr Evan Rees ac- companied the artistes on the piano, and Mr W. C. Williams also played ac- companiments to some of the pictures.
CWMBACH.
CWMBACH. OUTINGS. The annual outings in connection with the following churches took place on Alonday-- ryn Seion Sunday School children journeyed to Barrv Island, and Ebenezer (C.M.) Sun- day School to Swansea.
ABERAMAN.
ABERAMAN. POPULAR LECTURES. The com- mittee of the above met on Monday evening at the Workmen's Institute, i ^r'T- Philjjps Presided. The secre- tary, Mr W. W. Price, gave the fin- ancial statement for last session, which was very satisfactory. Mr D. J. Phillipfl gave the auditors' report, which was accepted. It was unanimously' decided to again hold a series of popular lec- tures during the coming session. The election of officers for the year resnlted as follows:—Chairman, Mr William Collier; vice-chairman, Mr W. J- Phillips; secretaries. Messrs D. E. Davies and Willie Davies; Mr W. W. Price to act as general organiser. Executive Committee: Rev. H. P. Jen- kins.^ Messrs Tohn Lee. ,T. Stephens. K- Jeffries. D. Harries, Tom Evans, Tom Edwards, J. D. Harries. H. Harries, and D. Bowen. It was decided to grant an honorarium of three guineas to Mr TV- W. Price, and one guinea to Mr n. Davies for their valuable services.
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Three Pence a Day Increase. At a special meeting of the Council held on the 1st inst. it was resolved that the Surveyor be instructed to write to Mr. Rees Llewelyn (agent of the Municipal Employees' Association), who had applied for an advance of wages to various workmen employed by the Council, offering two proposals, viz. (a) An increase of three pence per day to all artisans on the same terms of employment as at present, or, (b) To pay them the trade union rate per hour, time actually worked only to be paid for, and no promise of work every day or on wet days. Mr. Rees Llewelyn now wrote asking for an interview, and stated that the latter proposal could not be entertained, and further applied for a larger in- crease. Mr. Bruce Jones said it was idle foi Mr. Llewelyn to interview the Council, who had considered the matter thor- oughly. He proposed that they adhere to the 3d. per day increase. Major Gray seconded, and the motion was agreed to. Fevers. Scarlet fever, 7; diphtheria, erysi- pelas, 1; tuberculosis, 1. Union Court. The Medical Officer said he had in- spected the plans showing the proposed alterations to Union Court, Mountain Ash, and he saw no objection to the work being carried out in order to ren- der the houses fit for habitation. Cardan Cities. Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas, President of the South Wales Garden Cities and Town Planning Association, wrote ask- ing for copies of the medical officer's annual reports, copy of the Council's byelavvs, and any special reports the Council might have on housing schemes. Ir. Bruce Jones asked whether the information was likely to be made pub- lic He would not like to see Mountain Ash blazoned forth as Dowlais had been. Major Gray remarked that the safei plan would he not to send the reports, or at any rate ask the Association first of all what use they intended making of the information. It was resolved that the Association be asked this question.