The Aberdare Leader

Football. BY "SPECTATOR." ASSOCIATION. Aberdare and District League. On Thursday last the local midweekers had their colours lowered for the first time this season in the League Tournament. Treorky, their victors, brought over a powerful eleven with the determination of avenging their defeat in the Cup con- test some few months back. The home team were without Pickering and Harry Williams, but even with these changes a loss of two points was not anticipated. The visitors' kick and rush methods soon began to tell on the home defence. Tre- oichy invaded the home lines, and the outside right put in a long shot which completely deceived Phillips. The home- sters redoubled their efforts, but the splendid tackling and kicking of the veteran back, Edwards, kept them at bay. A misunderstanding resulted in Treorchv putting on their .1 second goal. OOO The second half was of a sensational character. Ivor Davies should have scored, as he had beaten the defence, but in his eagerness he drove too hard, and the ball narrowly missed the net. A long kick over the half-way line was followed up at terrific speed by Idris Evans, but Phillips managed to stop the shot. A foul occurred in the area. Cliff Brain took the penalty, but failed to utilize it. The Rhondda boys were again penalized, and again the penalty was missed. Gard- ener opened the Darians' scoring account. Ivor Davies, with a tricky dribble through the backs, had only the goalie to beat, but when on the point of shoot- ing he was pushed from behind. The referee did not appear to have noticed the incident, otherwise he would have award- ed another penalty. The Darians were beaten by 2 goals to 1. 000 Western League. On Saturday last the Aberdare eleven journeyed to Barry to fulfil their return engagement in the above League. The Darians were with- out Chapman and Joe Lewis. Danny Jones and Billy Thomas of the local Thursday eleven filled up the vacancies. Referee Mr. Palmer, Bristol. Barry started play, and immediately took up an attacking position, Tyler saving splen- didly from White, the Barry winger. From a corner well placed, Stallworthy obtained the first goal for his side. The visitors now began to bombard the home goal, a corner being forced, from which Mac Allister scored. Aberdare continued their aggressive movements, and T. D. Jones again pierced the defence. Fouls were frequent, but the free-kicks were not of much advantage to either side. Half-time score: Aberdare, 2 goals; Barry, 1 goal. Barry came away with a rush, and Jones, receiving a centre from White, equalized. The Darians again attacked, and Bradbury put in a sting- ing shot which Llewelyn only partially cleared. Mac Allister standing well up scored, but the referee disallowed the point for offside-a peculiar decision. Final score: Aberdare, 2 goals; Barry, 2 goals, 0 0 000 I cannot resist the temptation of en- lightening the writer of a letter which appeared in these columns 'in the last issue. Why could not a Unbiassed » come out in" his true colours and disclose his name? The referee was appointed from outside with the sole intention of satisfying both sides. The best referee in the Aberdare League is undoubtedly Mr. Jack Havard, but being an Aberdare boy, 'the committee could not possibly select him. Their only course was to choose a rank outsider, and I think all I who know the gentleman will admit that the Cup authorities could not have made a wiser move. As to a referee wearing glasses, I think the remark was very much uncalled for, as there are wiser judges than "Unbiassed" to deal with the matter. Now for his corner kick puzzle. It will be great news to football followers to learn that a goal cannot be scored from a corner kick until one of the defenders has touched the ball. Re- garding a referee changing his mincl, Unbiassed is not a frequent visitor to Soccer matches or'he would often see this occur. It happens in five out of six games that a referee, not being in a posi- tion to see for himself, looks to the flag- man for guidance, and that official with a nod of the head sets matters right. And now lastly regarding the venue of the Cup Final. The rules governing the Glamora Cup Competition were drafted by a.cOTiimittee appointed for that pur- pose and sanctioned by the South Wales and Mon. Association before the season commenced. The secretary of each club was supplied with a copy of these rules. A clause was included to the effect that the Final must take place on the Aber- dare enclosure. N Unbiassed n says he understands this, but contradicts himself by remarking that the rule is to play on neutral ground. Can the writer tell me where the Welsh Cup, Hereford Cup, or the Leominster Charity Cup Finals are fought out ? But I think that when Unbiassed" weighs up the pros and cons he will be man enough to admit that the best teafti won.

BY "MUDDIED OAF." RUGBY. Mountain Ash v. Aberavon on Satur- day last at the Mount Athletic Grounds. The Sea&ideiV team included the versa- tile Jimmy Donovan, who formerly played so ably for the Old Firm. Mr. Bolton, of Penarth, officiated as referee. For Mountain Ash: Back, Johnny Thomas; f-backs, Ainsworth, Lovelock, Dai Arthur Davies, and Griffiths; 1- backs, Wyndham Jones and Farrow; for- wards, T. Shepherd (capt.), Geo. Caple, Richard Jarman, Charlie Stone, Joe Ellery, Dai Watts, A. Jenkins, and D. A. Bowen. Half-time score: Mountain Ash, 1 try (scored by Ainsworth); Aber- avon, nil. 000 After lemon time, the homesters took up aggressive work, but failed to pierce the defence. The visitors' efforts to score were eventually rewarded when an equal- ising try was registered. The home for- wards were beaten in the tight scrum- mages but excelled over their opponents in loose mid-field play. At outside half- back, Wyndham Jones spoilt numerous chances for the home backs in sticking to the ball too long. The shining lights of the home three-quarter line were un- doubtedly Dai Arthur Davies and Ains- worth. Farrow at inside half was a de- cided success. Final score: Mountain Ash, 1 try (3 points); 'Aberavon, 1 try (3 points). I learn that there are any number of players in the district who would figure in the premier team, then why cannot the committee engage the services of the locals instead of strangers ? OOO

ASSOCIATION. Glamorgan League. Aberdare Reserves v. Nelson, at the Aberdare Athletic Grounds on Saturday last, when Mr. Collins, of Gilfach, officiated as referee. The homesters were: Goal, W. Bowen; hacks, Fred Lewis and Tom Fowler; halves, Harry Collette, Dai Tom Wil- liams, and Dai Edwards; forwards, Bing- ham, Charlie Flooks, Tom John Evans, Charlie Gilbert, and Ernest Loveless. The Darians were awarded a penalty for an infringement by one of the visiting backs, and Bingham opened the score with a good shot. After the change of ends, Nelson equalised. A minute be- fore the end the visitors secured a penal- ty, from which Jones scored the winning points. Final score: Nelson, 2 goals; Aberdare Reserves, 1 goal. o > U Aberdare and District League. Aber- dare Territorials v. Trecynon Windsors at the Park on Saturday. Mr. W. Bres- ington had ehftge of the teams, who were Aberdare Territorials Goal, W. Phillips; backs, W. Charles Morgan and Ted Harris; halves, D. James-Jones, T. Stosh Richards, and Frank Humphreys; forwards, Idris Phillips, George Hobbs, Walter Jenkins, Jess Wills, and Mike Macarthy. Trecynon Windsors: Goal, Jack Phillips; backs, Eddy Morgan and Tom J. Austin; halves, Evan Vaughan, Alee Taylor, and Jim Evans; forwards, Jack Thomas, Jack Mitchell, W. Elias, D. T. Evans, and Tom Rosser. Willie Elias outwitted Ted Harris, and opened the score for the Windsors. In the second half Elias added another glorious goal. A disagreeable incident occurred towards the end, when the Windsors' cen- tre-forward collided with the Terriers' inside left with the result that the latter sustained an injury to his face. As the result blows were struck, and the referee had occasion to send both men off the field. Final score: Trecynon. Windsors, 2 goals; Aberdare Territorials, nil. 000 Abernant First XI. v. Abernant Re- serves XI., at the Abernant Enclosure on Saturday last, when Mr. David Evans acted as referee. Abernant First *Xl. Goal, Watkins; backs, W. Stockton Wil- liams and D. Evan Morgan (two for- wards); halves, Charlie Williams, D. J. James, and Tom Evans; forwards, D. J. Jenkins (full-back), T. J. Williams, W. Williams, Aaron Stiley, and Jack Wil- liams. Abernant Reserves XI.: Goal, Tom Phillips; backs, Ben Morgan and Dick Jenkius; halves, Lewis Jones, D. J. Moore, and Jack Jenkins; forwards, John Jones, A. Jenkins, W. Williams, John John, and Rees Davies. A very even game in the initial moiety ended in no score being, registered. After the change of ends the Reserves played a fine game, but failed to beat Watkins in goal. A counter attack by the premier team culminated in W. Williams scoring the only goal of the match. Final score: Abernant First XI., 1 goal; Abernant Reserves XI., nil. 0 o 0 On Thursday last a match was played between the Church Mission XI. and the Aberdare Church XI., at the latter's ground, when the Mission men were in charge of Mr. A. E. Kimpton. The Mission won by the score of 3 goals to nil. O O O Aberdare County School v. Porth County School. Played at the Hockey Grounds on Saturday last. Mr. Fred Phelps acted as referee. Porth County School: Goal, R. W. Rees; backs, Tom Watkin Thomas and Evan Jones; halves, Arthur Evans, Wallace Davies, and R. W. Jones; forwards, Glyn Jones, Sam Breeze, Orlando Jones, and Harry Davies (a forward short). Aberdare County School: Goal, W. White (an old Inter- national) backs, Warren Lewis and W. Gibbon; halves, W. R. Davies, Wyndham Thomas, and W. J. Evans; forwards, Gilbert Burgess, Bertie Oxenham, Willie Oxenham, Trevor Reynolds, and Tom Roderick. The visitors were penalised for an infringement, and Willie Oxen- ham scored a goal from the resulting kick. This was all the scoring. 000 Robertstown v. Powell's Pit XI. Played on Saturday last at the Park, when Mr. Daniel Nicholas acted as referee. For Robertstown were: Goal, Robert Smith; backs, M. Richards and D. Rowlands; halves, Alfred Parker, D. Griffiths, and John Samuels; forwards, Arthur Davies, < Tom Davies, Tom Llewelyn, Tom Dally, and Richard Rees. Robertstown won by' the score of 7 goals to 1, when the scorers were M. Tagg Richards (1), Richard Rees (2), Tom Dally (from a penalty), Tom Llewelyn, Arthur Davies, and Parker for the winners, and 'David Phillips for Powell's Pit XI. 000 Aberdare Church XI. v. Hirwain (Aberdare League team). Played on Saturday last at the Aberdare Church Grounds. Aberdare Church XI.: Goal, Charles Ham; backs, Charles S. Rees and A. E. Kimpton; halves. Jack Eynon, Jim Hemlock, and E. Richards; for- wards, Elias Morgan, Jack Phillips, Will Harris, Trevor Jones, and Oswald Wil- liams. Hirwain: Goal, Geo. Pearce; backs, H. Southall and A. Sandford; halves, Tom Davies, Albert Lewis, and J. J. Smale; forwards, J. Powell, George Currie, B. Morris, D. Edwards, and Bert Davies. The visitors led at the interval by 2 goals to nil. The locals managed afterwards to score two clever goals through Elias Morgan and Willie Harris. The scorers for Hirwain were: J. Powell (2), Tom Davies (2), Dai Edwards (1), G. Currie (Wee-MacGregor) (1), and Albert Lewis (1). Final score: Hirwain, 7 goals; Aberdare Church XI., 2 goals.

ABERAMAN FOOTBALL. BY H ONLOOKER." The Aberaman mid-weekers entertained Mountain Ash in a league match at Michael's field on Thursday. The home- sters were:' Goal, Jaynes; backs, Ben Jones and Mears; halves, Dd. Edmund Davies, John H. Jones (capt.), and Ben Rees; forwards, Arthur Jones, Charlie Silverthorn, Willie Harries, Penry Wil- liams, and J. Isaac. The referee was Mr A. Br.essington. From a splendid man- oeuvre in front of Mountain Ash goal Penry Williams get possession and scored. Aberaman left the Mountaineers in a minority of 3 goals at half-time. The scorer of the 2nd and 3rd goals was Sil- verthorn. In the second moiety J. H. Jones the home captain, got through a long shot which penetrated the Mount defence. Arthur Jones scored next, while the final goal for Aberaman was scored from a penalty taken by C, Silver- thorn. One pretty piece of combination by the Mountain Ash forwards resulted in a splendid goal. Final result: Aber- aman, 6 goals; Mountain Ash, 1. 0 U 0 At Trehafod on Thursday night a meet- ing of the Trehafod Charity Cup Com- mittee was held. 'The Aberaman Wan- derers (who were represented by Messrs. Jack Finn and C. Silverthorn) lodged a protest, against the Cwmbach Crescents for playing an unregistered man in the 4th round of the contest at Aberdare. The committee upheld the protest, and awarded the match to the Wanderers, who will enter the semi-final against Ton- yrefail on neutral grounds. o 0 0 The leaders of the Glam. League, the Aberaman Wanderers, journeyed to Pen- tiebach on Saturday, and continued their unbroken record of wins. Their team lined out as follows: Goal, Ben Munday; backs, Tom Cumner and Jim Williams; halves, Tom Finn (capt.), J. Crumb, and Charlie Williams; forwards, R. Vater, C. Silverthorn, W. Wood, D. Sam Evans, and W. Clarke. The score at the interval was 1 goal each. After lemons the Aberamanites romped in with no fewer than 5 goals. The scorers were: W. Wood (2), C. 'Silverthorn (2), Charlie Williams (1), and the Pentre- bach full-back put through his own goal. Final score: Aberaman, 6 goals; Pentre- bach, 1. 000 On Saturday, at Michael's field, the contestants were the Aberaman Wind- sors and Cwmbach Crescents (Glamorgan League. The referee was Mr. Batty, of Merthyr. Windsors: Goal, Charlie Rees; backs, Morgan Morgan (Cwmaman) and Wat Rees; halves, Will Morgan, W. J. Edwards, and Eddie Whitcombe; for- wards, Sid Chattington, Will Edevane, H. Clarke, D. Bowen, and Morgan Morgan (Aberaman). Crescents: Goal, T. Mere- dith; backs, M. J. Davies and M. Lloyd; halves, Joe Matthews, Lew Davies, and Sam Richards; forwards, Geo. Davies, E. Snow, John Evans, Tom Edwards, and D. Morris. Dick Davies was absent ow- ing to an injury. The Windsors also had absentees owing to injuries. Morgan, Morgan, the Windsors' left wing, put in a flying shot which found the net. This was the only point registered up to half time. In the second moiety the Cwmbach left wing scored a capital goal. Cwmbach missed a chance to draw ahead, when they were awarded a penalty kick. Final" one goal each Charlie Rees's display in goal was the outstanding feature of the match. 000 A meeting of the Aberdare and District Fcotball League was held at the Lamb and Flag Inn on Wednesday night, Mr. Breslington, Aberaman, in the chair. Arrangements were made for the Aber- aman Wanderers and Trecynon Wind- sors to meet in the semi-final for the cup on neutral grounds at Aberdare. Mr. Dan Griffiths was appointed referee. A protest against Cwmbach was upheld by the committee. 000 The Aberaman Windsors played another home fixture under the auspices of the Glam. League on Monday after- noon, their opponents on this occasion being New Tredegar. Mr. J. G. Havard, Aberdare, was referee. For Windsors: Goal, Will Francis; backs, E. Whit- combe and M. Morgan; halves, Charlie Davies, W. J. Edwards, and M. Mac- Carthy; forwards, Jimmy Thomas, Alf Clarke, T. J. Butler, W. Edevane, and M. Morgan. Alf Clarke put in a low shot which found the net. The interval arrived with the Windsors leading by 1 goal to nil. In the second half J. Crumb scored the Windsors' second goal. Francis saved in brilliant style. Final score: Aberaman, 2 goals; New Trede- gar, nil.

BY WANDERER." Aberdare Schoolboys' League. Town National, 7; Captoch, 0. — On Saturday morning, at the New Athletic Giounds, Aberdare. The National boys had the best of the game from the outset. In the first half Whale and Smith scored. The second moiety saw the score being brought up to seven through Whale, T. Price, J. Price, Schofin, and Birchell. o '0 0 Aberaman, 5; Aman, 0. This game was also of a one-sided character. Aber- aman led at interval by a goal obtained through Handley. The same player scored three times in the second half. Evans also beat the Aman defence. 000 Cwmbach National, 2; Cwmbach Coun- cil, 2.-Cwmbach National scored through Gordon. A few minutes later their op- ponents forced a corner, and before the defence could be turned into attack, T. James equalised. Gordon again scored in the second half. R. Williams equal- ised, and a keen game resulted in a draw. 000 Dowlais Juniors v. Mountain Ash Ter- ritorials. At Llwydcoed on Saturday under the auspices of the Aberdare League Medals Competition. For Dow- lais Juniors: Goal, Rees; backs, G. Jcnes and D. James; halves, Morgans, Evans, and Hill; forwards, D. W. Ed- munds, W. Jones, Evans, A. Davies, and Mason. Mountain Ash Territorials: Goal, Tom Jones; backs, B. Leeky and Bethel; halves, Dan Jones, C. Heale, T. Weston; forwards. E. James, A. Keep- ings, C. Evans, Ellery, and H. Balcher. In the first half H. Morgan scored for Dowlais. The Mount men forced a corner in the second half, and James, )ne of the Dowlais backs, kicked the ball into his own net. Before the call of time Williams gave Dowlais the lead. Final: Dowlais Juniors, 2 goals; Mountain Ash rerritorials, 1 goal. A match was played on the same ground between Llwydcoed and Trecynon United. For Llwydcoed: Goal, Steve Jones; backs, T. Beddoe and D. J. Jones; halves, B. Griffiths, W. D. James, and Geo. Beddoe; forwards, D. T. John, D. L. Owen, Dan Davies, H. J. Davies, and D. Davies. Trecynon United: Goal, B. Green; backs, B. Green and Dance; halves, T. Johns, Todd, and B. Rees; forwards, J. Davies, E. J. Evans, T. E. Lewis, L. E. Thomas and A. Hill. In the first half Dan Davies scored a brilliant goal for the homesters. In the second half no score was registered. Final: Llwydcoed, 1; Trecynon United, nil. 000 The next match played was between Cwmbach Thistles and the Aberdare Ex- celsiors. For Excelsiors: Goal, J. Slater; backs, M. Evans and W. Evans; halves, J. Connor, D. Thomas, J. Pearce; forwards, D. Lavender, W. Phillips, J. Evans, J. Williams and E. Lewis. Cwm- bach Goal, John Williams; backs, Joe Lewis and C. Gentle; halves, W. Beavan, J. Evans, and J. R. Davies; forwards, W. Gentle, A. Williams, E. J. Collins, R. Davies, and T. J. Evans. In the first half Lavender and Phillips scored for the Excelsiors. They were also awarded a penalty, but failed to score. In the second half Jim Evans brought their score up to 3. Final: Aberdare Excel- siors, 3; Cwmbach Thistles, 0.

ABERDARE SCHOOLBOYS' LEAGUE. The following postponed matches will be played on Saturday, April 16th: 10 a.m.—Cwmbach Nl. v. Ynyslwyd. 10 a.m.—Town Council v. Intermediate. 11 a.m.—Aberaman v. Capcoch. 11 a.m.-Blaengwawr v. Cwmbach Cl. I

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Mr Keir Hardie on India. On Sunday a large crowd assembled at the Market Hall, Aberdare, to hear an address by Mr Keir Hardie, M.P. on his favourite subject. Mr C. B. Stanton presided. Mr Keir Hardie explained that having been advised to travel abroad for the sake of his health he decided to visit India and find out for himself the cause of the political unrest in that country. The speaker dwelt elaborately on the unsatisfactory conditions of the Hindu masses under British rule. He declared that what was called sedition in India was patriotism in this country. So long as the present misrule continued under the British flag he was bound to protest against it. There were 70 millions of people in India who did not get enough to eat-only one meal a day. The average income of the working man in that country was 26/- a year. All that he asked for was that the people of India should be given the power to govern themselves. (Applause). The lecture was illustrated with excel- lent pictures shown by Mr Haggar's Bioscope.

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Aberdare District Council MONDAYMr. E. Stonelake, J.P., in the chair. The other members present were: Messrs. Thomas Lewis, J. O. George, D. Jackson Thomas, A. P. Jones, Wm. Harper, T. Walter Wil- liams, Rees Llewelyn, J.P., Illtyd Hop- kins, W. Thomas, M. J. Harris, L. N. Williams, J.P., David Davies, Thomas Bowen, with Col. T. Phillips (clerk), Mr. H. Beddoe (deputy clerk), Mr. A. S. Morris (deputy surveyor), Dr. M. J. Rees (medical officer), and Mr. A. Watkins (Burial Board clerk). ELECTRIC LIGHTING. The Clerk reported that he had re- ceived 36 tenders re electric lighting works, and that he had forwarded them aLl to Mr. E. Sellon, Cardiff, electrical expert, for his report. PARK REFRESHMENT ROOMS. There were five tenders to hand for the pioposed new Refreshment Rooms at Aberdare Park. They were: T. W. Davies, Mountain Ash. > £ 650 David Rees, Trecynon. < £ 575 J. Morgan &. Son (Aberdare) Ltd t648 D. Tyssul Davies,. Trecyiioii X- 562 John Jones Aberdare < £ 610 Mr T. Walter Williams moved, and Mr D J. Thomas seconded that Mr. D. Tys- sul Davies' tender be adopted. Mr T. W. Williams asked later whether it was strictly in order to accept Mr. Tyssul Davies' tender, inasmuch as Mr. Davies was still a member of the Council The Clerk pointed out that before the contract would be signed Mr. Davies would be dead as a Councillor. (Laugh- ter.) Mr. Williams' motion was carried. REFUSE DESTRUCTOR. The contract for constructing the Re- fuse Destructor was sealed. In reply to Mr. T. W. Williams, the deputy surveyor said that the contractors would obtain possession of the ground next Monday. Mr. A. P. Jones: When are they sup- pl eed to complete? Mr. Morris: In six months. CINEMATOGRAPH ACT, 1909. The Surveyor reported as follows:- I have inspected the following build- ings, and beg to report that the regula- tions of the Act have been complied with, and recommend that licences be granted as follows: Mr. Thomas Harries, Cwm- aman Public Hall; Mr. John R. Poole, Grand Theatre, Aberaman; Mr. Wm. Haggar, Market Yard, Aberdare; Mr. David Jones, Market Hall, Aberdare; Mr John Davies, New Empire, Aberdare. An application has been received from Mr. Zachariah Andrews, New Theatre, Aberdare. Alterations are now being carried out at the New Theatre, and this application cannot be considered until the regulations respecting enclosures, etc., have been complied with. I have also received an application from Mr. David Thomas, Victoria Hall, Hirwain. I have inspected this Hall, and have to report that in its present state it is altogether unfit tc be licensed under this Act. The enclosure adjoins the front door, and there is only one other narrow exit. The gangways lead- ing to this exit are only barely sufficient to allow one person to pass at a time, and there is no central passage; there- fore, it would take a considerable time in case of accident to clear the Hall. There is no provision in case of fire. Attention was called to the above matters regard- ing the exits and fire appliances as far back as 1904, and nothing has been done since. I recommend that a licence be not granted. I have also to point out that notwithstanding the Hall has not been licensed for dramatic performances, yet such performances have taken place. I recommend that the fee for the licence should be 10s. for one year, or in the case of a licence for any less period, 5s. for each month, so however that the ag- gregate of the fees payable in any year shall not exceed 10s. Mr. Stonelake and Mr. J. O. George asked questions regarding the refusal of a licence to the Victoria Hall, Hirwain. Mr. George said that three exits could be made with very little trouble. The Clerk pointed out that six years' notice had been given the licensee and no action had been taken. The building was a public place, and the Council were responsible for the safety of the public. If any accidents happened the Council would be censured. Mr. Beddoe: And tried for man- slaughter. The matter was left to the Surveyor. The Surveyor's recommendations re the fees were adopted. ALLEGED THEFT OF A WREATH. Wm. Gwynne, sexton, reported that a wreath had been stolen from one grave at the Public Cemetery and placed on another grave. The sexton mentioned the name of the person whom he thought had committed the theft, but the Clerk said there was not sufficient proof to war- rant prosecution. Mr. D. J. Thomas observed that the Cemetery had been remarkably immune from thefts. Inasmuch as the evidence was insufficient in this case he moved that they take no further action. This was agreed to. PONTBRYNGWYN. The Clerk of the County Council wrote that they were now waiting for Sir Wm. T. Lewis to forward some documents be- fore they could remove the buttresses of Pontbrvngwyn Bridge, Hirwain Road. Mr. M. J. Harris said he had been told by the County Surveyor that the work would be proceeded with without delay after the documents in question had been received. BROOK STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. J. Dunstan's contract to carry out improvements in Brook-street, Aber- aman, was sealed by the Chairman. Mr. Hopkin Hopkin wrote pointing out that he owned considerable property in Brook-street. He had tendered for the work of improvements but his tender was not the lowest. He now asked whether the Council would allow him to carry out the necessary improvements in front of his own houses, and let Mr. Dunstan do the remainder. The Clerk said the request could not be granted, and it was decided to reply to that effect. LIBRARY RATE. Mr. A. S. Morris, secretary of the Cen- tral Free Library, applied for their pro- portion of the Library Rate, inasmuch as their funds were exhausted. There were similar requests from Robertstown Reading' Room and Mr. W. W. Price, secretary of Aberaman Free Library. Mr. R. Llewelyn did not favour paying any contribution to such small places as Robertstown, Cwmdare, and Llwydcoed. Robertstown ought to be satisfied with the Trecynon Library. The matter was deferred. YNYS MEADOW ROAD. Mr. T. W. Griffiths, hon. sec. of the Aberdare Chamber of Trade, called at- tention to the disgraceful state of the road leading to the Athletic Grounds and Slaughter-house, and asked the Council if they could remedy it. The Clerk observed that if the gentle- men who composed the Chamber of Trade read the newspapers they would know the circumstances. This question was fully discussed 12 months ago. He was then instructed to call the attention of the Market Co. to it. Mr. C. Kenshole replied that the road did not belong to the Market Co., but was the property of the Bute. He then wrote to Sir William, who pointed out that the road was a private one, and that he did not care to I interfere between the Bute and the ten- ants. Mr. Jackson Thomas remarked that the Council had done all they could. How- ever they might again approach Sir William. Mr. M. J. Harris asked if the Council could take over the road if it was re- paired. Clerk: I am. afraid not. It is a private road leading to private property. Mr. M. J. Harris said it was quite possible that the High Constable would be asked to (onvene a public meeting with the view of collecting subscriptions to carry out the desired improvements. The Clerk mentioned that the Market Co. spent a considerable S1110. of money on the road some years ago, but the Fait came there the following November, and I the heavy traffic, especially Mr. Studt's engines, tore it up again. WATERING CART. Mr. A. P. Jones made an appeal for a watering cart for Abernant. The Deputy Surveyor said they could not possibly cover Abernant with the present number of watering carts. Mr. Jones said he would raise the question at the next meeting. BAPTIST MEETINGS. Rev. Cynog Williams, Trecynon, ap- plied for the use of the Park on June 22nd and 23rd to hold meetings under the auspices of the Glamorgan Welsh Bap- tist Association. The application was granted on the motion of Mr. T. Lewis. FISHING. Mr. J. Bishop, Tudor-terrace, said he had bought a licence for fishing in the New Reservoir, but trout was very scarce there. He applied, for permission to go to Nanthir Reservoir. Mr. T. Walter Williams said there were two very dangerous places in Nant- hir. It was decided to re-stock the New Reservoir, and the Water Committee were instructed to consider the applica- tion re Nanthir. NECESSITOUS SCHOOL-CHILDREN. The Chairman moved that application be made to the Board of Education for authority to spend out of the rates the sum of < £ 300 to meet the cost of feeding necessitous school-children. Mr. D. Jackson Thomas seconded, and the motion was passed. UNFIT HOUSES. The Health Committee, Mr. W. Har- per presiding, reported as follows:- Houses Nos. 7 to 17, Crown Row, Cwm- b,ch.-Your committee having consider- ed the above report, and being satisfied that the houses Nos. 7 to 17, Crown-row, Cwmbach, are in a state so dangerous and injurious to health as to be unfit for human habitation, recommend that the necessary steps be taken prohibiting the use of the same for human habitation until in the judgment of the Council the same are rendered fit for that purpose, in pursuance of, and in accordance with, the Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act, 1909. Your committee recommend that the owners of the houses Nos 317, 318, and 319, Cardiff-road, 38, Hill-street, and 34, 36, aad 37, Back Hill-street, now vacant, be written to that until they are re- paired and rendered fit for human habita- tion, they be not let or occupied. The report was adopted. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Cemetery Extension.—I beg to lay be- fore you plans, etc., for the laying out of the remaining portion of the New Ceme- tery, the estimated cost is < £ 1.,500. I beg to recommend that application be made to borrow this amount. Cwm Footpath.—In accordance with your instructions I, in company with Councillor T. Lewis and a deputation of the workmen employed at Powell's Pit (No. 3 Bwllfa), inspected the footpaths leading from the Cwm towards the Pit. The one on the North Side gf the river is in a very good condition, having only re- cently been thoroughly repaired. The occupation road from the Mission House to Cwm Place is in a very rough condi- tion. The fences on both sides of the road have been erected and maintained by the Taff Vale Railway Company. The footpath from Cwm Place through the field towards the old ventilating fan is also in a very rough condition. I beg to recommend that an application be made to Sir W. T. Lewis, Bart., on behalf of the Bute Estate, for permission to level and improve the footpath from Cwm Place, the Council to protect the footpath by post and wire fence. Park Boating and Swimming Baths.— I should be glad to receive your instruc- tions as to the appointment of a Boatman for the coming season. William Lewis, last year's boatman, has been acting as yardman since the death of your old yardman; and I should like to retain him in this position. I should also like to know the date on which the Baths are to be opened. I suggest May 14th, being the Saturday before Whit-Monday. Cardiff Road Watering.-I shall be glad to receive your instructions as to the watering of the County Main Road through Aberaman and Abercwmboi. Building Plans.—I have received the following building plans, and being in accordance with the bye-laws, I beg to recommend that the same be approved: From Mr. Robert O. Jones, Cwmbach, 4 dwelling-houses in Cwmbach-road, Cwm- bach. From Mr. Henry Edwards, 24, Aman-street, Cwmaman, 5 dwelling- houses at Kingsbury-place, Cwmaman, and 2 dwelling-houses at Cwmbach-road, Cwmbach. From Mr. Wm. Davies, East Avenue, dwelling-house at East-avenue, Aberdare. From the committee of Moriah Aman Cong. Chapel and Mrs. Jones, 15, Spencer-street, Cwmaman, 2 semi-detached villas at Milton-street, Cwmaman. From Mr. A. Andrews, 6, Clifton-Crescent, additions in rear of No. 6, Clifton-crescent, Aberaman. From Mr W. R. Protheroe, Park Uchaf, Cwmdare, additions in rear of No. 69, Oxford- street, Aberdare. From Mr. David Rees, 22, Cemetery-road, additions to builder's yard' at Park Lane, Trecynon. From Messrs. The Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Co., proposed additions in rear of No. 8, Woodland-terrace, Cwmaman. From Messrs. Hancock and Co., brewers, Car- diff, additions to Beehive Inn, Gadlys- street, Aberdare. ACTION ON REPORT. Cemetery Extensions.—In reply to Mr T. Walter Williams, the deputy surveyor said that the plans provided for about 5,000 new graves. Averaging three to each grave, there would be room for 15,000 bodies. Mr. R. Llewelyn: How long is this new space likely to last? Clerk: We bury about 1,000 a year. The Chairman expressed the hope that the unconsecrated portion was fairly large, because during the next decade or so a great number of Socialists would be buried. (Laughter.) Cardiff Road Watering.—The Chairman remarked that the state of. Cardiff-road in dry weather was abominable. It was one thick cloud of dust.

j|||f I > ,r 1 "Pi V,, ,w a«K. tumii Miss Peters (from a Photograph) HER DAUGHTER Sadly Anssmic & Weak made weil by Dr, Williams' Fink Pills "Fragile from childhood and always con- sidered as one whose hold on life was none too sure." That is how Mrs. Peters, whose testimony of her own cure will be found on this page, spoke of her daughter Cissie, who, now a healthy young lady of, nineteen, had for years been "fragile and always ailing." "As Cissie reached her teens said Mrs. Peters, her health became the greatest worry to us. We had the opinion of clever doctors and Cissie took a lot of medicines; but she was always tired and ill. As time went on she wasted away and suffered from acute back- aches and headaches. Doctors said thai Cissie was bloodless, and told her to take exercise but the poor girl hadn't energy enough for walking besides she was troubled with breathlessness and palpitation. A specialist said that her heart was affected. Then we took Cissie to a London Hospital for treatment, but she became so weak that we feared we should lose her. "She lingered along like this until about eighteen. At that time I was cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and I decided to" give some to Cissie. Before she had taken the- second box of Pills all listlessness and languor had passed away, and soon she gained a a splendid appetite. Sickness was absent and she gained flesh and colour. Her face steadily became plump and rosy, and the backaches and headaches were not so acute. In time she lost them. As she persevered with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills her blood became rich, and her heart steady she had no more breath- lessness or 'stitches' in her side, and soon., gained full health and strength. She is now the picture of health." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills cure by reason of their tonic action on weak blood. Also, they- make new blood, rich and red, and fortify the nerves. Of dealers or direct, 2s.9d. for one box, or 13s.9d. for six, post free from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., 46, Holborn Viaduct, London. But you must have the Pills that cure—namely Dr. Williams' Pink Pills -:¡-:&_

Rink Hockey. On Thursday last a match took place at the Aberdare Skating Rink between the Rink Team and Mr. Handley's Team. There was a good attendance of specta-o tors. The teams were: The Rink Team: Goal, Wally Rake; back, Tom Lloyd; centre-forward, Jack Morris (cap- tain);. left wing, Tom Edwards; right wing, Mr. Elliott. Mr. Handley's Team: Goal, Ted Ruther; back, Handley; cen- tre-forward, Jack Evans; left wing,. Arthur Jones; right wing, Tom Case. The teams were under the able superin- tendence of Mr. Ernie Morris, the In- structor. A good game culminated in a victory for the Rink Team by the score of 6 goals to 1. The scorers were: For the winners, Messrs. Tom Edwards (4), Elliott (2); and Jack Morris for Mr. Handley's Team.

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Mr. R. Llewelyn suggested that they write to the County Council. Mr. T. W. Williams: When was that road tarred? Deputy Surveyor: Last summer. Mr. A. P. Jones: As a kind of experi- ment. Mr. Bowen observed that the District Couneil had hitherto carried out the work, but that the County had not paid them for it. Mr. L. N. Williams: Did the tarring have any effect? Deputy Surveyor: The road kept very good for 3 or 4 months afterwards. Mr. Illtyd Hopkins moved, and Mr. L. N. Williams seconded, that the County be asked to tar it again. This was carried. Boating.—It was decided to advertise for a boatman and to open the Baths on Saturday, May 14th.