Glamorgan Free Press

> ABERGWYNFL Again, the parish is thrown into the throes of another election campaign, this time for three District Councillors. Two of the retiring candidates are in the- field, viz., Mr Daniel Evans, County Alderman; and Mr David Rich- ards, grocer. The other candidates arc Mr Howell John, colliery manager, Abergwynfi, end Mr Lewis Davies, schoolmaster, Cymrner. It is very difficult to forecast the result of the District Council Election which takes place on Monday next. Two of the candidate-, viz Mr Daniel Evans and Mr David Richards, ate retiring members, and have on this, as on :111 previous occasions. issued a joint election address. The other two candidates from Aber- gwyr.fl a:-(' jh f1.:w.-I[ John and. ldris Waters. Mr Jehn is enthi>;ia>tie;i>ly supported bv a considerable section of Lis workmen. Mr Idris Waters appears before the electors a" i., Labour and Socialist candidate. The other two candidites, Mr l>v.-is Davies and Mr J. Howelis, hail Jrorn Cymrner and Glynoorrwg, ectivelv.

J.}.. L..t .I CAERPHILLY. TOWN WARD. Tito four candidates in this Ward who are contesting the three seats on the Council arc busily stirring themselves into activity, and meetings are being held almost nightly. On Monday evening, Councillor William Thomas. the present vice-chairman of the Council, de- livered a telling address, a verbatim report of which appears elsewhere in this issue, and thoroughly and satisfactorily gave an account of his stewardship during his past term of office. His meeting was a very enthusiastic one, and his re-election is assured, and de- servedly so. No member of the Council has done more for the sanitation of the district than Mr Thomas, and his determined efforts to secure for the Caerphilly Urban District a perf ct sewerage syst-emand a pure supply of water should be well borne in mind on Mon- day. —o- Mr James Powdl, Bradford Cottage, held a most successful meeting on Tuesday. Mr S. Wilson in the chair, and public feeling strong- ly inches--io the opinion that he will run a good second to Mr Thomas. The other two candidates are on the alert, and straining every nerve to make their return certain. The four contestants are thoroughly good men and capable for the work required, but unfortun- ately the door must be cicsed to one, and we are afraid that the unfortunate one will turn cut to be Mr John Evans. A sporting friend has furnished us with the latest prices quoted on the course. They are:- Dwfr Pur, evens (takcn and offered). St. Fagan. 2 to 1 against (t). Bethel, 3 to 1 against. Theodolite, 5 to 1 against.

Caerphilly fioqcof|formists and te District Counci! Election. A conference of representatives of the Free Churches of Caerphilly and district was held at Windsor Restaurant recently, under the presidency of the Rev R. E. Cape, Wesleyan minister. A vote of condolence with Bethel Welsh Independent Church and the family of the late Mr Henry Anthony. J.P., Bryncen- ydd, was passed. Mr Phillip Davies, builder, Caerphilly, who iook the initiative in this movement, strongly urged the advisability of forming u Free Church Council for the town and district. After a lengthy discussion it wa3 ultimately decided to form such council, which v'as proposed by the Rev A. O. Hopikns (B.). and seconded by Mr D. T. Salathiel. -(1- The Rev C. Tawelfryn Thomas, Groeswcn, then read a paper, in which he advocated a Public Cemetery for the parish of Eglwysilan, and explained the Acts bearing thereon. Sub- seouently, it was decided to form a committee of the following gentlemen:—Revs R. T. Cape. T. Jones Davies. C. Tawelfryn Thomas, A. O. Hopkins, and Mr Phillip Davies, secretary, to draw up the following series of questions to be submitted to the candidates now contesting the various seats -()-- Sir,—On behalf of the Caerphilly and Dis- trict Free Church Council, we beg respectfully to call your attention to the following facts, and in view of these facts to submit to you two question—1. Free Churchmen consider a Cemetery necessary for the parish of Eglwys- ilan 2, Application for such a Cemetery has already been made to the Distric tCouncil. 3. Unless granted by the said Council applica- tion will bo made to the Local Government Board, when the matter will be carried out at greater cost to the ratepayers. 4, We do not object to a public religious service at the open, ing of such a Cemetery, to be conducted by the Christian ministers of the parish. 5, We do strongly object to the consecration (legal or otherwise) of any portion of the Cemetery, an i for the following reasons: (a) Consecration involves important legal and pecuniaarv conse- quences affecting all the inhabitants of the parish, whether they be Churchmen or Dis- senters. (b) In consecrated countries parochia.l incumbcnts. clerks, and sextons have the same rights and authority in regard to burial ser- vices, and are also entitled to receive the same fees as they have previously received, and re- ceived in the parochial churchyards. These fees include the ope-ning of graves, the right to erect tombstones, monuments, and railings. Moreover, they are payable to the incumbent even when he does not officiate, and the services arc conducted bv Nonconformist minis- ters. c). Marten's Act confers on the Bishop of the Diccese certain authority in eonseera- teel cemeteries. A chape), must be built. A chaplain (approved by the Bishop) must he appointed. A eatary must lie paid to this cbciplain, which salary must be fixed by the Bishop, and paid by the ratepayers. The questions we desire to submit to you arc as follows: 1. Are you in favour of a public cemetery for the parish of Eglwysilan? 2. Will you, if elccted, oppose the consecra- tion (legal or otherwise) of any portion of such a cemetery, and thus affirm that, however divided men may be in life. in death there shall be no distinction or separation. We shall feel grateful if you will send your answers to the above questions to the secretary on or be- fore next Wednesday. We may add that both questions and replies will be printed in the "Glamorgan Free Press." and also in circular form. We are, Sir, On Behalf of the Council, Yours faithufliy, Robert F. Cape, T. Jones Davies. C. Tawelfryn Thomas, A. O. Hopkins. Phillip Davies, Secretary. -0- The replies of the candidates are as follows: CAERPHILLY.—TOWN WARD. Councillor W. Thomas, in reply to he first question, answers, "Yes, certanily, if desired by the ratepayers," and to the second ques- tion, "I should oppose any consecreation or distinction, or separation that would tend to increased charges upon the rates, or tend to take (tway any of the control from the repre- sedatives of the public, who provide the ceme- tery. Mr James Powell, answers thus, "Yes, providing the application comes from a public meeting of ratepayers especially convened for that purpose. To the second question he e,tt- swers '"Yes." Mr John Evans says 'That if a public cemetery has become a necessity, I shall be ready to (To all I can to estabilsh it." As to the second question, he thinks it should be submitted to a candidate for a seat on the Burial Board, rather than to a candidate for q seat on the District 'Council. At the same time he thinks that there should be no distinc- tion between ono plot of ground and another in a graveyard, supported out of the public rrtes, and that the bye-laws of the Burial Board should administer alike to one and all. Mr Joseph Howell says "Yes," but on the pur- chasing of the necessary land, laying and draining, the same for a cemetery, the erec- tion of boundary walls, chapel, and caretaker's house, would meftn the expenditure of a large sum of money. I should, before moving in the matter, call a meeting of ratepayers and ascer- tain what their views would be as to its loca- tion and time of commencement. To me second question he again says "Yes, for I con- tend that inasmuch as the cemetery will have to be provided and maintained by the public. that the public, both Conforimsts and Noncon- formists, are entitled to equal privileges and benefits. -J- ABER WARD. This Ward has three seats, for which there ure five candidates. Mr David Thomas' replies are "Yes" to the first question and to the second question, "r will oppose the consecra- tion of any portion of the cemetery by the re- presentative of any religious sect whatever. -o- Mr Eleazar Lewis. To the first question he says "Yes, decidedly," and to the second, "1 am prepared to do my utmost in opposing the consecreation (legal or otherwise) of any por- tion of such cemetery. -0- Mr Edmund Evans. Aber, says: "I am in favour of a public cemetery. If elected, I shall oppose consecration in any form. --8-- Mr Robert Lotigher and Mr John Lewis afe both candidates for seats in this Ward,, but as both candidates for seats in this Ward,, but as yet no replies have been received from them. The duties of Free Churchmen in Aber Ward at the forthcoming elections can easily be dis- cc-rned from the foregoing replies, and it is to b hoped that they will be loyal to their Non- conformist principles. May they realise that this a part of the battle for religious equality. I urge upon them to record their votes for Messrs Thomas, Evans, and E. Lewis, and to do their utmost to secure their triumphant re- turn.—Yours faithfully, PHILLIP DAVIES, Secretary. Caerphilly and District Free Church Council.

F Thjngs Theatrical. CLARENCE THEATRE, PONTYPRIDD. PROViiD TRUE." The above emotional and sensational drama which occupies the boards at the Clarence this week has been well received each evening, ,i)le company consists of Miss Emma Rainbow's fltmous o- 1, including Mr Herbert Princep as Robe< t .Tbynne." The songs introduced in the plav are charming and sprightly, and the singers each eveniug soon establish themselves as favourites, possessing as they do exceptional talent in this direction. The clrima, which is ooo of the finest produced at this popular place of amusement, without a doubt deserves a v'sit from all play-goer.-?. "THE SIGN OF THE CROSS." Patrons of our local theatre cannot complain of the diversity of the dramatic menu provided to satisfy their appetites by Mr Jones. Next Monday will be presented for the first time at the Clarence Wilson Barrert's masterpiece, I "The Sign of the Cross," which will be per- formed in its entirety by Mr Ben Greet's well known company, this will be repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the grand Cambrian Miustrel Troupe make their first appearance before a Pontypridd audiance, there are forty artistes announced, including a number of the Roya, Male Voice earty. The company, piloted by Mr Fred Harris, the champion tambourine player, will have a full band and chorus and bids fair to draw crowded houses during their visit. A special grand sacred concert has been arranged for Sunday night, April 2nd, par- ticulars of which wdl ba announced in our next week's issue. I

Church Sunday School Association. St. JOHN'S SCHOOL, GHAIG, WINNER OF THE SHIELD. At a quarterly meeting of the Pontypridd Church Sunday School Association, held in the Pari-di Rooms on Monday evening last, St John's Sunday School, Graig, was reported to I have done more real hard work during the last q'ai ter. and had shown more development a.nd growth than any other Church School in the Parish, and was, therefore, the winner of the much coveted Competition Shield presented by Mr Firbauk King.

Llwynypia. An interesting and edifying lecture was delivered on the Dominion of Canada at the Co-operative Hall, Llwynypia, on Wednesday evening.

Tonyrefail. An enthusiastic meeting of the H. arts of Oak members was held in the Board Schools on Saturday. The chairman and several other prominent members spoke highly of Mr F Judd, who addressed them in reference to the forth- coming contest for seats on the Delegate Board. A vote of confidence, as well as a pledge to further support his candidature, was accorded to Mr Judd.

Tonypandy. Two grand performances of G. F. Root's sacred cantata entitled, The Building of the Temple" were given at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Tonypandy, on Thursday and Saturday evenings, by the chapel choir, conducted by Mr George Symmonds (member of toe Royal Glee Society), There was a large attendance on Thursday evening, the chapel being filled to its utmost capacity. Aid. R. Lewis J.P., presided on Thursday, while Mr D. W Davies did likewise on Saturday evening. The choir and Sunday school children, who presetted a very smart appearance, went through their choruses without a hitch from beginning to end. their singing being of a high standard and was undeniably of a very instructive character and well appreciated. Mr Simson opened the proceedings in prayer, while the chairman, Aid. Richard L"wis, J.P., delivered an elaborate address. The reader baing the Rev R. Kennedy pLtor of the church. The soioists were :— soprano, Miss C. Jones, Penygraig contralto, Miss P. Nicholas, Trealaw tenor, Mr Henry Rees, Coedymeibiou; bass, Mr George H. Hayer, Tonypandy. Trio pieces were also rendered by Misses C. Jor.es, P. Nicholas, a d P. Cousins. The organists were Mr J. R iduer, atid Miss M. Tasker; accompanist, Mr Tom Stephens flautist, Mr Maddocit, Coedymeibion Mr Symonds, as instructor and conductor deserves credit for the able way in which he had prepared the choir for the occasion. The proceeds were devoted to the jWesleyan Trust Fund. On Sunday at the English Weshn an Chapel, Tonypandy, the pastor, Rev It Kennedy, preached the funeral sermon of one of the oldest preachers connected with the English Wes- leyans, the late Mr John Smart, who was recently buried at Trealaw Ceme tery by the officiating ministers Revs Geo. Making and R. Kennedy. Previous to the intermeuc an im- pressive service was held at the above place of worship when the Rev J. Bacon, Primitive Methodist, Revs R. Kennedy and G. Making, ministers of the Rhondda Circuit, witti Mr Phelps of Treherbert, delivered most eloquent addresses to the old gentleman's relatives and friends, while the following hymns were sung, which had been seiected two years ago by the deceased and given to Mr W. Williams, who conducted the singing on the day of his funeral, "There is a world above," "Give me the wings of faitil to rise," "For ever with the Lord, Hippy Souls," "All Hail the Power," "Lead kiud-y Light," etc. The Kev R. Kennedy took for his text on Sunday, the 14th chapter of Revelations and 13th vease "And I heard a voide from Heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from tl eir labours and their works do follow them."

Ciltynydd. A grand bazaar was held in the B ard Schools, Cilfynydd, on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, in connection with the Moriah Weisli Congrega- tional Church. The stalls and schoolroom were very prettily decorated by lady members of the church assisted by Messrs T. B. Evans, Bristol House, and Evan Evans, Cambrian House. The opening ceremony was performed on Saturday by Miss Spickett, Bronwydd, Pontypridd; on Monday by Mrs Jones, Albion Villa, Cilfynydd cu Tuesday by Councillor W. R. Davies, Pont- ypridd. The stalls were provided over by the following ladiesNo. 1 stall (drapery and fancy goods) Mrs Williams, School House.; Mrs Evans, Bristol House Mrs Davies, Tea Caddy Mrs Davies, Marj Street Mrs Isaac, Mrs Davi(is, Ann Street; Miss Gronow, Miss Williams and Miss M. A. Davies. No. 2 stall (drapery and fancy ggods), Mrs Williams, Moriah House Mrs George, Mary Street; Mrs Evans, Tea. Stori-s Mrs Jonec, Richard Street; Miss Davies, Carmarthen House, Pontypridd: Miss Williams, Berw Road, Pontypridd and Miss Sarah Davies, Howell Street. No. 3 stall (drapery and fancy goods), Mrs Thomas, Em- porium Mrs Evans, Cambrian House; Mrs Coristopher, Mrs Thomas, Ystwyth House; Miss Jones, Albion Villa Miss Blanche Llewelyn Miss Laura Thomas, and Miss Winnie Thomas. Flower stall—Mrs Roberts, Mrs Evans, Richard Street; Mrs Jones, Richard Street; Mrs James, Howell Street; Miss M. Thomas, Ann Street; and Miss Lizzie Jones, Workmen's Hall. Fruit and sweet stall—Mrs Evans, Ann Street; Mrs Williams, Howell Street; Mrs Williams, Ann and sweet stall-Mrs Evans, Ann Street; Mrs Williams, Howell Street; Mrs Williams, Ann Street Mrs Mathews, Ann Street Miss Gwen Llewelyn, Miss Emma Gronow, Miss Hodges, and Miss Nellie Williams. Refreshment stall- Mrs Phillips, William Street; Mrs 'Harris William Street; Mrs Harris, Ann Strep Mrs Williams, Wood Street: Mrs Roberts, Richard Street; Mrs Williams, William Street; and Mrs Jones, Jones Street. Provision stall—Miss Maggie Brown and Maggie Evans. The bazaar was a thorough success and a handsome sum of money was realised.

Uantrisant. A grand concert was held at the Penuel Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on Wednesday when the following eminent artistes took part: soprano, Miss Eleanor Jones, R.A.M. contralto, Miss Cassie Rees, R.A.M. tenor, Mr Richard Thomas, I.lanelly bass, Mr Gabriel P. Williams, Treherbert accompanist, Prof. T. D. Edwards, Pontypridd chairman, Mr P. Dunn, Crofta Hall. Appended is the programme:- overture. Prof. Edwards song, Lend me your aid," Mr Thomas gonir, Revenge, Timotheu9 cries," Mr G. Williams, encored, responded with an effective rendering of Hiraeth song, 11 Vainka song," Miss Jones, encored, and sang Lieiii y cariadau song, The voice of the, Father," Miss Rees. encored, responded with the beautiful solo from Elijah, But. the Lord is mindful of his own": duet, "Hywel Blodwen" Miss Jones end Miss Thomaq, encored; pianoforte solo, Professor Edwards, and was vociferously encored. He responded with one of his own compositions and was greatly appreciated; song, "Tears," Miss Jones, encored, and sang Gwlad y Delyn": son, "True to the last," Mr G. Williams; song, "Queen of the Earth," Mr Thomas, encored, and gave a line rendering of "Mary Lee"; song, "A Summer niciht,' Miss Rees, encored duet, Love and War," Messrs G. Williams and Thomas: quartetf, "In this hour of softened splendour.' Misses Jones and Rees and Messrs Thomas and Williams Great p.aise is due to the committee in organ- ising su, i-I a grand concert. The programme was a very classical one and 8,11 tV* :,r,istes acquitted themselves in a most, creditible manner. One of the artistes, Miss Casaie Rees (contralto), was the wiuner of a gold medal at the Royal Academy on March 13th out of 28. After the usual vote of tltanlf to the Chairman, the concert cam" to a close in singing. "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," the solo boiog taken by M as Jones.

tyustard and Cress. The Rev J. R. Jones to p;each at the annual meetings of Llandulais, Coiwyn, on Thursday and Good Friday, and at Liverpool Gymanfa fawr on Saturday and Easter day. —o— Next Sunday the K-'v .J. R Jozins, pastor, will preach at labernacle morning and evening. The ordinance of bapti^i! will he officiated at the evening meeting, and Miss Myfanwy Llewellyn, Garth House, will a solo. —o— The annual meeting o! the cypridd Branch of the Hearts of Oak (-' '.W-, i", A. and medical agency will be held to (Friday} at 7.30 at the City Restaurant. --0- The Rev. Eethian levies, Tr.-herbert, has a lecture on the Holv Land, which is decidedly interesting and educati, ii-,I. 1 lJ has travelled the country, and therefore Jectmes upon what he knows. --0- To celebrate the centenary of toe Church Missionary Society a public meeting will be lieid at the New Town Hall, Pontypridd, on Inursday evening, April 20:11. The chair will be occupied by the Lord EÙÜlOP r.f Llandaff, and the speakers will be t; e Rev. Wm. Seetal, Indian native clergyman, and the Rev. CD Dunlop Small, Bristol. —o— Mr T. D. Edwardc" Pontypridd, the well- known accompanist received a splendid recep. tion at the concert whir:) took place at Llau. trisant last week. Mr Edwards' playing was much admired. Tin? crowded audienc:: vocifer- ously encored him on his brilliant performances of two pianoforte solcy, to which he responded by playing one of his own Improvisations. The Baptist friends at Llanti isant are to bb com- mended for the rare ntus'cal treat, they provided, and we would certainly re-echo the sentiment of the b) saying, Melug moes eto." -Q- There is an old saying Promises are made to be broker." Whatever ,¡th attached to the old adage we cannot ay, but ir is pro" able that it will be given a practiced test when the elected members of tu.-i Rhondda District Council, who are now urging inrtl: promises of a very entertaining nature, reign supreme in the Council chamber. It is all very well to secure support and votes by means of fair- weather promisee, but it remains to be seen whether such desirable ehmges are practicable or not. --0-- A smart ctpture of a suspected hcrse thief was effected at Puntjv.ridd hist week by P.S. Rees. Upon receiving the intelligence from Inspector Gill of Porth that the suspect was supposed to be in the neighbourhood of Ponty- pridd, the wHy Sergeant actually recognised him in the main thoroughfare by the aid of the customary description supplied. At the sabse- quent police court proceedings tae prisoner was committed to take his trial at the coming Quarter Sessions. -0-- On account of the holidays the ".Free Press will next week make its appearance on Thursday, instead of Friday. Correspondents will oblige by forwarding their copy early in the week, otherwise its insertion cannot be guaranteed. You can see with half an eve that FRANK THOMAS ("My Hatter,") sells die best 3/9 Hat. For Dancing- and Dress Shoes of all description go to Davies. Free Press" Buddings, 23. Tag Street, Pontypridd. 4539 Tea.. Tea, Tea—Why is T. Harris' Tea like the British Army ? Because it cannot be beaten Try it. 4540

COMPESTION ACT. OPINION OF Mr. JAMES MILES. Mr James Miles, agent of the National Colliery, Wattstown, speaking at the Conservative Club, Pontypridd, on Tuesday night, when Mr Gordon Lenox presided, referred to the late strike, and declared that those who did the most mischief also profited most by it. It was only after waste of resources and au industrial war un- paralleled for its terrible consequences that terms wtre eventually arranged—terms which might and ought to have been accepted at first. Dealing with the Workmen's Compensation Act, Mr Miles stated that Mr Ben Piokard, president of the Miners' Federation, had described it as one of the most contentious, most fruitful in litigation, a.uI most harmful of Acts. Mr W. Abraham (Mabon) happened to be present when Mr fickard expressed that opinion, and as he offered no comment they took it by hi-i silence that he tacitly acejuiesced in the accuracy and justice of Mr Pickard's forcib!e remarks. Not- withstanding the passionate appeals of Mabon and his friends to the miners to cling to the. benefits of the Act, no less than 22,0u0 Welsh miners had contracted out of it. County Court Judges had confirmed Mr Pickard's opinions, and bad also condemned the Act as one of the most unworkable ever placed on the Statute Book. Since it was passed accidents had increased instead of decreased, as was promised The Act, however, had its redeeming features.

Seqghenydd. On Tuesday, Mr Dan Lloyd, schoolmaster, delivered an interesting and edifying lecture at a well-attended meeting of the Senghenydd and Aber Debating Society held at the Assembly Rooms. The lecture was illustrated by lime-light views.

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