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Mountain Ash Education Committee. On Tuesday, June 6th, Mr. Griffith Evans, J.P., in the chair. Members present: Mrs. W. G. Williams, Messrs. J. Powell, Wm. Davies, G. H. Hall, J.P., Chas. Maddox, James Evans, Noah Bowles, W. Millar, T. W. Jones, David Rogers, Bruce Jones, Dr. R. D. Morgan, J.P., with Mr. Alfred Morgan (Director) and Mr. D. H. Thomas (Director's assistant). War Savings.—Mr. Arthur Marshall, M.P., attended to explain the National War Savings Association movement. Hr said he was, anxious to convene a i.oniei once IcrriUy with the object of stimul it in (iiildrer. t,-) money and invest it in 15113 war certificates. The conference would be addressed by him- self or some other M.P. interested in the work, who would explain the whole financial needs of the Government this time, and suggestions woulu be made how the civilian population coald lend money to the Government at good interest. The Chairman of Council. Mr. G. H. Hall, had kindly prom-^ed to assist in calling a conference of "He Council representatives and other im- portant bodies.—The Chairman stated that lie was sure every member was "a sympathy with all that Mr. Marshall had said, and when the conference came to be held he hoped members xou d attend.—Mr. Marshall having retired, Mr. Hall suggested that a conference be convened shortly. Mr. Rogers moved that a conference be held, and that the arrangements be left in the hands of the Chairmen, of the Council and Education Committee and the Clerk and Director.—Mr. T. W. Jones seconded and the motion was carried. Whitsun Holidays. The Director said he was in receipt of a letter from the Board of Education with regard to the Whitsun Holidays. There was a quotation from the Prime Minister's speech urging the country to make the postponement of holidays as general as possible.—The Director proceeded to say: If I thought it would assist the country in any way Mr. D. Rogers interrupted and was going to submit a motion when the Director again attempted to speak and was pulled up by the chairman.—Mr. Bruce Jones: You wait, Mr. Director. (Laughter.)—Mr. Rogers: I move that only Whit-Monday be granted. We should not encourage the holiday at- mosphere at the present time. Mr. Bruce Jones agreed and remarked that the holidays could be suspended for a fortnight or so. I If the children were granted holidays next week that might induce the parents to go away for two or three days, which would interfere with the output of coal. Mr. W. Millar said it had been stated again and again that children needed holi- days. An extra holiday had been ar- ranged for November each year. He saw no need of disorganising the pres- ent arrangement and urged that holi- days be given as usual. Mr. Bruce Jones seconded Mr. Rogers' motion.— Mr. J. Powell proposed that holidays be held as usual, and Mr. W. Millar seconded.—The latter was carried by 11 to 2. Business V, Pleasure.—A lady teach- er asked for leave to attend a College Reunion at Bangor. Permission was opposed by several members on the ground that this was a pleasure visit, and a motion that the application be refused was carried by 7 to 6.—A mem- ber expressed the hope that they would be consistent/in future, when personal applications were made to school mana- gers.—Mr. J. Powell: Going to sit an examination is quite different to a pleasure visit. We can use our dis- cretion. Mountain Ash Fete.-The Mountain Ash Soldiers and Sailors Sewing Guild, per Mrs. E. Morgan, wrote that it was intended to hold a Carnival on June 29th or July 6th, and asked the Com- mittee to grant the Mountain Ash and Penrhiwceiber Schools a half-holiday on the date.—Mr. Bruce Jones asked why could not the Carnival be held in Whit- sun week.—Mr. W. Millar: It was im- possible to do so. Mr. Noah Bowles moved that the request be granted and this was carried.—There was another letter on the same subject from Mr. E. R. McGregor, asking the Committee to allow the children to perform -Empire and Shakespeare Day, and to purchase tickets for admission to Carnival.—Mr. G. H. Hall said this should be confined to Mountain Ash, because Penrhiw- ceiber had a Sewing Guild of its own.- Mr. Bruce Jones said it was a bad pre cedent to sell tickets in school. Mr. Millar: There will be no pressure at all. —After further discussion it was car- ried by a majority of one that per- mission be not given to Mr. McGregor's request. Medallion Day.—It was reported that the Shakespeare Medallion Day at Mountain Ash and district had realised £36 16s. 4d., and that this sum had been sent to the Lord Mayor. Red Cross.—The Committee agreed to an application to allow the boys in the handicraft centre to make splints for the Red Cross. Resignation.—The Director said that Miss K. Connolly, assistant mistress at the R.C. School, had sent in her resignation. He understood she had taken a post at Aberdare Catholic School. Sunday Schools.-The Nonconformist Sunday Schools of Abercynon, per Mr. T. Joy, asked the Committee to declare a holiday on Thursday, July 6th, the day of their annual Sunday School Treat.—There was a similar communi- cation from Mr. R. Woosnam, on be- half of the Ynysybwl Sunday Schools. —The requests were acceded to. Evening Classes. Miss Harland, Clarence Street School, was elected in the place of Miss Shipton on the Even- ing Classes Committee. The Army.—It was explained that it was now too late to appeal for the ex- emption of the school carpenter. It was further -reported that Mr. Virgil R. Davies, assistant architect, intended joining the colours. Tragic News.—At this stage of the proceedings Mr. W. Millar received news, and announced it to the meeting, that Lord Kitchener and his staff were drowned. The tragic news caused quite a sensation. The Beckerlegge Case. In the minutes was a reference to the deputation received a few weeks ago, asking the committee to reinstate Mr. J. J. Beckerlegge to his position of trained certificated assistant teacher. It appears that at the same meeting the Director also read a petition which had been received, signed by a large had been received, signed by a large number of the inhabitants of Mountain Ash, protesting against the employ- 1 ment in the schools of any male teacii- er, who, being a conscientious objector under the Military Service Act, 1916. had resisted the lawful Authority, and had been dealt with as a defaulter under the Act.—The Committee were informed that since the last meeting a ¡ letter had been received from the Board of Education stating that the Board proposed to take no action with regard to Mr. Beckerlegge's Certificate, and that the question of his employment was a matter for the Local Education Authority. At another meeting held on May 23rd it was proposed by Mr. Wm. Lam- burn, and seconded by Mr. William! Miliar That Mr. J. J. Beckerlegge be not reinstated as a trained certificated assistant teacher until he appears be- fore the Education Committee and satisfies them that he is competent and willing to teach patriotism in a thor- oughly satisfactory manner." As an amendment, it was proposed by Mr. George Henry Hall, seconded by the George Neighbour, "That Mr. J. Beckerlegge be reinstated as a trained certificated assistant teach- er.' "-There voted: For the proposi- tion: Mrs. W. G. Williams, Mrs. T. W. j Millar, John Powell, William Lamburn, James Evans, Thomas W. Jones, Wm' Millar, Bruce Jones, Rhys Dd. Mm- gall, Griffith Evans (10). For the amendment: William Davies, George H. Hall, Chas. Maddox, Noah liowles, George Neighbour, Dd. Rogers. Thos. Jones (7). The proposition was de- dared carried. On the agenda for this meeting (June 6th) was an item: "To consider letter from Mr. J. J. Beckerlegge." Mr. Bruce Jones moved that it be con- sidered in private, but his motion was not seconded. The letter was about to be read in the presence of the Press when Mr. Jones raised a point of order as to whether the motion passed three weeks ago did not cover discussions upon this matter at whatsoever dates. The resolution was as follows: "That this question be considered in private." The chairman ruled in favour of Mr. Jones. » I It was then moved that the other items on the agenda be dealt with I first, before the Press retired. Mr. Jones again opposed, but he was de- ieated. Application.-A letter from Mr. R. S. Hughes, who had joined the Colours under the Military Service Act, asked the committee to grant him half salary during his service in the Army. Pro- posed by Mr. Bruce Jones, seconded by Mr. Wm. Millar, and resolved that Mr R. S. Hughes be informed that the committee regret that their regulations preclude them from acceding to his re- 'I quest.—Carried.
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ABERDARE COUNTY SCHOOL. At a meeting of the Governors of the above School on Monday Mr. W. Thomas, solicitor, was unanimously elected chairman of the Governors for the ensuing vear.
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I WAR BONUS FOR COUNTY POLICE » t Alderman 'O. H. Jones presided at a meeting of the Glamorgan Standing Joint Committee on Monday, when the Chief Constable (Captain Lionel Lind- say) put forward the application of the police superintendents that, owing to the high cost of living, some alleviation for the men was desirable. Mr. W. Thomas (Aberdare), supporting this view, instanced the case of a married constable who was reported as only re- ceiving £1 13s. 9d. per week. It was impossible to keep his wife and three children on this, besides paying 6s. a j week rent. — Dr. Llewelyn Morris [ moved that the existing 10 per cent. bonus be increased to 15 per cent. im- mediately.—Mr. W. Thomas seconded. ) He added that the Police Force was 241 short of its normal strength, and that meant a huge saving to the fin- ances of the county, which would mOTe. than cover the bonuses granted. The police now had the whole of the work re the Defence of the Realm Act and the Liquor Control Board to attend to, and they were worked very hard. It was decided by 10 votes to 9 to increase the war bonus. )
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Aberdare to Australia. I DIARY OF INTERESTING EVENTS OF THE JOURNEY. (Continued.) j Wednesday, February 23rd.—When we got up this day we were out of sight of any land. Colombo is not at all pretty j to look at from the harbour. It is so I flat with no hills near. The day was uneventful, but watching the sea is always interesting. Weather very hot. Thursday, the 24th.—Crossed the line ) about 11 a.m. Felt no shock, not even a bump. I really beiieve that the majority of the people were quite unconscious of the fact. I think there should be signal posts or detonators placed on line to explode at the actual moment of crossing or all the ship's great sirens and whistles should herald the fact. Very hot and sultry. We all felt the heat, and I felt sorry for the fatties. Friday, the 2oth.—Weather still hot. Had a tug of war, five each side; 40 men, in groups, competing in proper hot weather. The whole lot of them would not be as strong as one elephant —physically, if intellectually. Weather still hot, but a good breeze, but un- fortunately the breezes were hot, too. In a skipping competition Rhianwen did over 300, when she had the good sense to stop. One little girl of about 13 did 587, and the thermometer registering from 100 or 105. Very grand sunset. Saturday, February 26th.—Weather still hot, but the breeze a little fresher, I not quite so oppressive. At 7 p.m. they had a ball on deck. When the third dance was on the ship ran into a heavy storm of rain; it came down proper. There was a mad stampede, and feats of strength in getting the piano under shelter. Sunday, February 27th.-Weather still hot, but a fresher and a stronger breeze, and a considerable swell. It is a grand sight to see myriads of Neptune's horses with their white manes, and when the ship ploughs its way along how can I describe the colour of it all! I can only say, as Paul did, but in another way, "Oh. great is the depth of the beauty and loveliness and glory of the great Indian Ocean." I saw a couple of albatrosses, hundreds, if not thousands of miles from nearest land. They seemed to glide for ever such a long distance without moving their wings. Monday, February 28th. Sky over- cast. It has rained three or four times. Strong wind; considerable swell. The waves are grand, and the water Indigo blue. Ship rocking proper, a large number sick, but none of us sick, "Praise the Lord." Tuesday, February 29th.—Weather fresh, very heavy swell. A considerable number of passengers sick. Ships rising and dipping proper, but the water beautifully blue. There were myriads of white-crested waves. It was really grand. St. David's Day, Wednesday, March 1st.—Still a large number o? people sick. Sea very choppy. I wonder whether we have offended old Father Neptune. We are absolutely at his mercy, and he is "cock of the walk here. Thursday, March 2nd.—Sea very ¡ choppy, spray flying all around, and a strong, cold wind—I mean cold in com- parison. A greater number sick, but our little family still going strong. Babv is growing beautifuly, and is altogether the happiest little chap on the ship. We expect to arrive to-morrow at Free- mantle, the first port of call in Australia. With kind regards, yours sincerely. CHARLES MORRIS. (A later letter received from Mr. Morris states that he and family landed safe in Sydney.)
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"a; Aberdare Trades Council. The monthly meeting of the above was held on Thursday under the presi- dency of Mr. B. Brace. RENTS. Several complaints re- garding the raising of rents had been sent to the Council; also complaints re ejectment orders. The matter had been dealt with by the E.C., and the secre- tary, in giving his report, dealt with specific cases, in which landlords had tried to raise the rents, which was not legal unless they could prove that the rates had gone up a certain percentage. It was decided that the matter be re- ferred again to the E.C., and that an explanatory circular be issued to house- holders explaining the Act. MUSICIANS' UNION. This. body complained of non-union labour being employed at one of the local show houses.—It was decided to give the So- ciety all possible help to further their cause. HOSPITAL. The secretary reported that a tender had been accepted by the Hospital Committee for the converting of Abernant House into a hospital, and the work was being proceeded with. THE BLIND. An appeal from the National League of the Blind for financi- al aid was referred to the Lodges.—It was further resolved to support a petition to get state-aid for these in- stitutions. PENSIONS. The following was passed :—"That we, the Aberdare Trades Council, strongly urge the Government to increase the Old Age Pension from 5s. to 7s. 6d. per week in view of the great increase in the cost' of living since the war broke out."—It was de- cided to send copies to Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer, local M.P.'s, and the Workers' War Emer- gency Committee. DELEGATES. It was decided that the Council be represented at a confer- ence to be held at Pontypridd to dis- cuss state-aid pensions for soldiers and sailors.—Mrs. R. Davies and Mr. J. H. Bruton were selected as delegates. PEACE. A letter was read from the Union of Democratic Control re negotiations for peace. Several dele- gates suggested that the churches be asked to co-operate in the forming of a Peace Society.—Decided to refer the question to the Lodges. EARLY CLOSING. The shop assis- tants appealed for the support of the Council to get business premises closed on Saturday at 10 p.m.—Decided to accede to the request of the shop assis- tants, and the secretary was deputed to see the shopkeepers. COMMITTEE. Resolved that the chairman be the representative of the Trades Council on the local Soldiers and Sailors War Pension Com- mittee. mittee.
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YNNEATH. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. NOTICE. Nurse Watkins, C.M.B., has just taken a room at No. 17 New Street, Newtown, and also still resides at Godfrey Avenue, Lamb and Flag dis- trict. PRESENTATION. The value of the Roxburgh Chair given to Mr. D. J. Rosser, who has met with an accident, was t40 5s. 9d., and the purse contained X9 14s. 6d. PASTORAL. Addoldy Congrega- tional Church have unanimously de- cided to ask Mr. Aneurin Davies. B.A., B.D., of Pembrey, a student at Brecon College, to become their pastor. SOLDIER'S ILLNESS. Last week Mrs. Davies, of Greenfield House, re- ceived news from her son, Private Sims Davies, to the" effect that he was laid up in hospital in France with a serious attack of trench fever. RECEPTION CONCERT. — On Mon- day, at the Masons Arms, a concert was held to welcome Lance-Corporal Morgan Bevan, who was home for a few days' rest from the front. The chair was taken by Mr. Charles Hamer. Songs were rendered by Messrs. Fred Atkins, W. Beachy, David Jones, George Han- combe, and David Morris. Mr. Bevan was presented with a cheque, and a vote of thanks was passed to Host and Hostess Tom Rees. Mr. Harrison 'was the accompanist. FAREWELL CONCERT. On Satur- day evening, at the Oddfellows Hotel, a concert was held in honour of two Belgian soldiers, who were leaving for the front. The chair was taken by Mr. Albert Powell. Songs were rendered by Messrs. Owen Jones, W. Deveraux, Wil- liam Davies, Stephen Lloyd, Windsor Teague, Gwilym Williams, and one of the guests. Mr. Beachy was the accom- panist. Both men were presented with cheques. Mr. David Arthur rendered the National Anthem. SMOKING CONCERT. On Friday evening last at the Oddfellows Hotel a concert was held to welcome two soldiers who came home for a few days' rest from the front, viz.. Private Cox and Private Dunn. Mr. Charles Davies presided. Songs were rendered by Mr. Matthew Webber, Lance-Corporal Wil- liam Hicky, Mr. Beachy, Messrs. Joseph Meredith, Fred Atkins, W. S. Davies, Alf Williams, Willie Morgan, W. Deveraux, John Davies, and Stephen Lloyd. Mr. Henry Davies presented the men with a cheque each. Mr. Harri- son was the accompanist. SWANSEA MABINOGION. The above body, which meets periodically for the study of Mabinogion and Welsh literature in general, came on a visit to Glyn Neath on Thursday last. They were received by the Vicar of Aberper- gwm, who had arranged to conduct them to Glyneithin. the home of the well-known v Elizabethan divine and Welsh bard, Thomas Llewelyn, but the weather turned out unfavourable, and A. the pilgrimage had to be abandoned. The party were entertained to tea by the Vicar in the Church Institute, where a very interesting discussion took place on Thomas Llewelyn and other Welsh subjects. Several poetical tributes were paid to the Vicar by the bards among the party, and a vote of thanks was passed to him for his hospitality. I CONCERT. — On Wednesday evening last a grand concert was held at Bethel Chapel in honour of Private Charles Pickering, Lamb and Flag, who is home on leave from the front. Mr. J. Stanley Thomas presided. Songs were rendered by Messrs. Edward Evans, David Harries, David Coombes, T. A. Cole, Miss Ada Lewis (Llinos Nedd), Rosina Jones, Madam Cornelius. Rosina Jones, Madam Cornelius. essrs. William John Thomas and Tom Cynon. Recitations by Mr. Henry Williams, of Cwmbach; Miss Maggie Thomas, Messrs. Edward J. Phillios I and Ivor Morgan. Mr. Stanley Thoaias gave a recitation of his own com- position. Miss Olwen Morris, Messrs. Gurnos Jones, A.C., and Parry Wil- liams were the accompanists. Private Pickering was presented with a cheque by members of the church and friends. Mr. Tom Cynon rendered "Hen Wlad tv Nhadau.' MILITARY WEDDING. On Tues- day at Neath a very pretty wedding was solemnised, the parties being Private E. J. Evans, 3rd 5th Welsh, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Evans, late of Mountain Ash, and Miss E. A. Williams (Lizzie), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, of Coplestone Street, Mountain Ash. The bride was neatly attired in a navy blue costume, and a white hat with pink roses. There were present at the wedding breakfast at the bridegroom's home at Wood View, Glyn Neath: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mountain Ash; Messrs. D. Williams, T. Williams, W. E. Williams, brothers of the bride; Miss Maggie Williams, Mrs. Williams, I Mrs. Ed. Jones, Mountain Ash: Mr. and Mrs. William J. Walters, Master Merlin Walters, Mr. and Mrs. John Aubrey, Mr. Evan Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones, Mrs. Thomas. Bethel Row, and Mrs. Harrison, Resolven. Private Evans will leave shortly for the front.
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QUOITS. Played on Lhvvdcoed Ground June 3rd. Scores:—Llwydcoed D. Davies. 21; A. -Jones, 21; J. Davies, 18; T. Beddoe, 21 W. T. Davies, 21: W. Wil- liams, 21; E. Harris, 21; W. H. Davies, 14; total, 158. Hirii-P n: N. Price, 11; J. Price, 13; L. Jones, 21: B. Price, 19; M. Jones. 13; D. Edwards, 17; E. Thomns, 10; T. Price, 21; total, 125.— In the competition Edwardsville beat Six Bells, and Penvdarren beat Mer- thyr.
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Annual Gymanfa Ganu. The annual singing festival of the Unitarian Churches was held at Hen Dy Cwrdd on Monday afternoon and evening. In addition to the three local churches there were members present from Merthyr, Dowlais, Cefn, Ponty- pridd and Pentre. The conductor this year was Mr. George Thomas, A.C., Treorchy, who went through his work admirably, the singing reaching a high standard. The programme included two anthems, "Drylliwyd y Delyn" (D. Jenkins) and Hearken unto me, my people" (Sullivan). Rev. E. T. Evans presided at the afternoon meet- ing, and Mr. Tal Griffiths, Trecynon, at the evening meeting. The chairman of committee was Mr. John S. Evans, Aberdare; vice-chairman, Mr. Thomas D. Lewis, Cefn; treasurer, Mr. Tal Griffiths; and secretary, Mr. Willie Jones, Cwmdare. At the afternoon service Mr. W. R. Evans, the well- known elocutionist, gave a recitation. The accompanist for the day was Mr. D. H. Davies, Trecynon.
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