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Cymmep Miners and Agents. Hoisy iijeeting at Porth. Vote of Censure Still Remains. Watts-Morgan described as 11 blucher." Another meeting of the Cymmer work- was held on Saturday evening at their Library and Institute, to afford an Opportunity to the miners' agents (Messrs. D. Watts Morgan and Tom Evans.) of explaining away the charges made against them at the Palace meeting on the pre- Vious Sunday. w These charges, as mentioned in our last peek's issue^ were made by Mr. John "lughes (checkweigher), Mr. Cyril Thomas ^treasurer of the lodge), and Mr. Ben Wheeler (secretary of the lodge), and corroborated by various other persons. Mr. John Hughes presided over a very |arg« attendance. The circumstances heading up to the vote of censure were Retailed, and the reasons formulated by the chairman and lodge committee for doing were —(1) That the agents had Remanded and coerced the men at Mrmmer to accept the Trehafod price list for the new seam at the Cymmer Colliery Against the men's will by misleading them with.regard to certain matters; (2) That Promises had been made to the men who ^ere in the new seam that their wages •Should be made up in case the men and the management failed to agree upon allowances--that the men should continue work, and that means would be found Wake up their wages to the same rate -05 was contained in the proposed mini- mum wage clause regarding abnormal places put forward by the Executive ^ouncil; and (3) Mr. D. Watts Morgan was charged with stating to a deputation the Cymmer workmen who had been sent to wait upon him with regard to the men who had left Cymmer at the determination of the notices, that he had sympathy whatever with any men out Mr. D. Watts Morgan, in the course a strong and lengthy speech, said that he had to say was that these state- ments were absolutely untrue; that they no foundation in (substance or in fact. ? proof of the untruthfulness of these charges, he had only to refer them to *he meeting on January 30;th. They (the ^gents) were armed with powers to state -to the men whichever course they adopted \Vould have the full protection and autho- t'ty of the South Wales Miners' Federa- tion. If they as workmen elected to act upon the notices given by the company, and ceased work, he had been authorised to tell them in that case they would be entitled to receive strike pay. On the other hand, if they accepted Mr. Griffiths' only, condition upon which work could be continued, then they had the support of • ? District behind them to protect indi- c™es ° grievances in respect of ^an§ rftr.Z?+e^imen* he said, were clearly January +T?°ld at tlie meetinS 011 advising which the. refPon^blht? °{ absnln+?i« -.n c°urse to take remained The with the general body of men. Grfffi+i courses were: First, Mr. Thos. s }v"0 was representing the in- rlpr-io i Insoles Company—had im+i! emPhaticall,y that work coujld continued unless the workmen of +-> ?e'}m ,would undertake to give tr6 Price a provisional trial. (Mr. Morgan) had been instrumental Prevailing upon Mr. Griffiths not to compel them to sign the list until the question of a clause for a minimum wage +?r abnormal places had been settled in coalfield. On no other terms could Griffiths agree to withdraw the Notices. This was done by him (Mr. Morgan) so that the workmen's light to be-open the question of price list could reserved to some opportune time in .he future and to secure that no pre- judice would be caused by any signatures 11, the list. The other course was that, ..should the workmen fail to see their way .clear to go on working on the foregoing Conditions, the Rhondda District repre- Bentatives had secured the passing of a ehSOlution on the 29th day of January— |he day previous to ,this meeting at the Jralace—providing an allowance for strike pay during the continuance of the dis- pute. In the face of these facts, there- fore, no body of men coulld say that they •had been misled or influenced. With Regard to the course taken by them, he thought it beyond the understanding of ;ny intelligent man. With regard to the second charge made Against him-that of promising to make Up the wages—Mr. Morgan said it was -quite true to say a promise had been tnade to protect those men who would .fall to secure sufficient allowance to make jP their wages; jbut it should be clearly that the promise made was +-L intended to make good any wages ought to be paid: by the Colliery ompany. This idea had never entered ,or grossed his mind during the whole t( y (Interruptions, and shouts of •a* y°u did," &c.). The promise, such was, was made at the very end of ne meeting, juist when the resolution to „l/UrTl to work had been carried by the "Unanimous vote of 2,000 men, and v- that the promise contained ^collection of it was quite distinct— ° the men failing to get sufficient allow- that steps had been taken to get tr>6+i..suPpl ementary money in addition their strike pay, to make them equal

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District Council Elections. List of Nominations. -.Contests in Five Wards. The following persons were nominated for the District Council Election at the Council Offices to-day (Thursday): — WARD NO. 1. "Da.niel Richard Jones, Fernhill House, Treherbert; mining engineer. Rees Morgan Rees, 14, Taff Street, Treherbert; weigher. WARD NO. 2. George Edwards, High Street, T're- orchy butcher. Thomas Hughes, 78, High Street, Tre- orchy; colliery overman. Henry Lewis, 141, Burte Street, Tre- orchy; butcher and cattle dealer. Roderick Morgan, 215, High Street, Treorchy; draper. Thomas Morgan, Ty Ardwyn, Cwmparc retired schoolmaster. William Morris, Glyn Villa, Treorchy; Baptist minister. John Palmer, 213, High Street, Tre- orchy leather factor. William Price, 1, New Chapel Street, Treorchy; laundryman. Alfred Gladstone Tribe, Maesyffrwd House. Treorchy; surgeon. WARD NO. 3. "Edward Jones, 30, Maindy Road, Ton- Pentre; insurance agent. WARD NO. 4. *William Evans Thomas, Llysygraig, Ystrad; doctor of medicine. WARD NO. 5. David Evans, 83, High Street, Clydach Vaie; shop assistant. "Rhys Samuel Griffiths, Brynawel, Clydach Vale: architect and surveyor. Evan John Roderick, 25, Park Terrace, Clydach Vale miner.. Thomas Williams, Bradford House', Clydach Vale; draper. WARD NO. 6. William John, 156, Kenry Street, Tonypandy; collier. *John David Williams, Clydach Court, Trealaw; farmer. WARD, NO. 7. *Lemuel Price Griffiths, 10, The Parade, Porth; provision merchant. WARD NO. 8. *William Thomas Davies, Bryngarw House, Porth; solicitor. John Hughes, 32, Cymmer Road, Apple Tree, Dinas; checkweigher. WARD NO. 9. *David Smith, Alma House, Tylors- town; draper. WARD NO. 10. *Thomas George, 19, Ardwyn Terrace, Ferndale; checkweigher. The last day for withdrawals is Tues- day, 23rd March, and the election takes place on Monday, 5th April. A curious feature in this year's nomi- nations is to be found at Treorchy, where Mr. Roderick Morgan, who is himself a candidate, has signed the nomination papers of Dr. Wm. Morris. Denotes old members.

Death of Mr. J. G. Morgan, Former Sub-Editor of" Rhondda Leader." It is with the deepest regret we record the death of Mr. John G. Morgan, which took place at his residence, West Cot- tage, Treforest, on Tuesday last. Mr. Morgan made a host of friends in Mid- Rhondda during his connection with the "Rhondda Leader," as reporter and sub- editor, which positions he held from the starting of the paper in 1899, until' the summer of 1905, when he commenced busi- ness as Accountant and House Agent at Pontypridd, and met with considerable success. He was also well-known in the world if sport, being an ardent cyclist, and for many years connected in an official capacity with the Athletic Sports held at Pontypridd. Mr. Morgan had always seemed to enjoy good health, but some months since, that dread scourge, con- sumption, developed in, and brought to a close a most promising career. The funeral takes place on Monday next at Saron Chapel, Treforest.

Visit of Dr. Campbell Morgan to Ogmore Vale. Great interest was evinced in the visit of Dr. Campbell Morgan, of Westminster Chapel, London, to Ogmore Vale on Wednesday, the 10th inst. In the after- noon, the English Congregational Chapel was packed to overflowing and large numbers had to be turned away. Dr. Morgan, who was motorings from Swansea, unfortunately had a breakdown, and the service was thereby delayed for about an hour. He arrived in due course, and delivered a very powerful sermon in an eloquent manner, and to the groat appre- ciation of the congregation. In the evening, at Bethlehem (W.B.) Chapel (kindly lent), Dr. Morgan gave a lecture on God and the Newspaper," when the sacred edifice was mcked. The chairman was Alderman Wm. Llewellyn, J.P., and he was supported by the Rev. Griffith Evans and Mr. Davies, of Burnley. A vote of thanks to Dr. Morgan, pro- posed by the Rev. G. Evans, and seconded by the Rev. Charles Williams,, was carried with applause.

Coursing at Sully. The Sully Open Coursing this year was favoured with exceptionally fine weather on Tuesday and Wednesday last, when very fine attendances put in an appear- ance. The hares were in fine form, and the majority of the courses were intensely exciting. Several fine dogs were present from the Rhondda district, including Mr Tom Eave's Rock Ruby," which beat Harris' Uncle Tom in the first round for the Cambria Stake; Mr. J. J. Reinecke's Rhadamanthus," and Mr. Evan Wil- liams' "Czarina." Mr. Reinecke was extremely unfortunate with his "Rhada- manthus in the Hayes Stak his dog experiencing a nasty fall.

Treorchy. Mr. J. T. Short, B.A. commenced as series of lantern lectures at Horeb (E.B.) Chapel last Wednesday evening. Therei was a good attendance. Mr. W. Powell operated the lantern. We deeply regret to record the deatK of Mr. Wilkin Davies, Aberystwyth Restaurant, which took place under sad circumstances last week. An inter-debate took place between Bethania and Hermon Mutual Improve- ment Societies, at Hermon Chapel, on the subject, Should the Bible be taught in the Day Schools? Mr. Danl. Evans represented Hermon for the affirmative, and Mr. Evan Bebb opposed fo. Beth- ania. Many took part in the subsequent discussion, and the leaders were accorded the usual vote of thanks at the close. Mr", J. Emlyn Jones presided. It is with regret we chronicle the deatB of Mr. Thomas Francis, an elderly man, residing at 140, Ynyswen Road, Tre- orchy, which took place at the close of last week. Mr. Francis was an old in- habitant of this locality, and several oil his children hold high posts in the teach- ing profession.

Ystrad. The funeral of Mrs. Amelia Ingram (36), who resided at 50, Gelli Road G-elli, took place on Wednesday, the 3rd inst., at Treorchy Cemetery, the officiating minister being the Rev. J. J. Williams. curate of St. David's Church, Ton. The mourners included Mr. W. J. Tngraiym (husband); Mr. and Mrs. Harries (parents of deceased); Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harries (brother and sister-iii,-Iaw); Miss Lucy, Harries, Mrs. E. Smith, Mrs. Kingston and Mrs. Cook (sisters); Mr. and Mrs* Lewis, Pentre (uncle and aunt) Mrs, Ingram (mother-in-law); Mr. ana Mrs. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Marfell, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Higgins, Mr., and Mrs. Thomas Ingram (brothers and sisters-in-law); Mrs. Ingram, Aberdare (cousin); Mr. F. Coles and Mr. W. Oox (cousins); and Mrs. S. Evans (aunt). Floral tributes were sent by friends of deceased, and also by St. David's Church. I The funeral arrangements were conducted by Messrs. Howell Williams and SQ&« funeral directors, Ystrad-Rhondda.

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Musings. We note that the Mid-Rhondda Orpheus Glee Party are making rapid progress and mean business at Eastertide. They inten deompeting, at Mountain Ash and Abergavenny on Easter Monday, and at Bridgend on the Tuesday. We earnestly hope all the members will "stick" and earn winning honours for the conductor, Mr. Emrys Richards. The reproduction of the portrait of the Rev. E. Richards, which appears with our report of the presentation in this week's issue, is from .an excellent photo- graph by Messrs Harrison and Evans, of Tonypandy, who are supplying copies on Post Cards.

THE present generation suffers much from Teeth trouble, but great strides have been made to improve the appearance of Teeth very far gone. But prevention is better still, and you cannot be in more capable hands than when in the care of Mr. LESLIE, Taff Street, Pontypridd. Mr. LESLIE attends personally at 4 Hannah Street, Porth, every Monday, from 10 a.m, till 7 p.m., and at the Silver Grill, Tonypandy, every Tuesday, from 2 till 6. H

AMERICAN HUMOUR. PERFECTLY GOOD FLIES. Fliee," said the quiet man, who had been listening to a conversation that had covered pretty nearly every imaginable iniquity of the creature and was apparently about to begin all over again, "flies are really very intelligent." The others stared at him. Intelligence had not been generally attributed to the creature under discussion. When they act together," added the quiet man, as if making an explanation. I can't say that I ever saw them act to- gether," said his neighbour, doubtfully. When I was a young man," continued the other, half a dozen of us built a little camp house in the woods. Screens weren't as common as they are nowadays, and our house was very badly protected. We had fiies- big flies and little. They came in families, and then the family would settle down and send a little boy off as fast as he could go to call all the relations. It was the annual reunion of the fly family." "I suppose sticky fly-paper hadn't been in- vented, as well as screens," remarked a listener. Sticky fly-paper," replied the story-teller, fortunately had been invented. That "is what I am coming to when I speak of concerted action and a high order of intelligence. To mawe a long story short, we purchased several thousand sheets—I should say several sheets—of the stuff, and put-it in different places. It attracted the flies immensely. In fact, they liked it so well that when one sheet was full, two or three flies would get together and pry a fly off and then fight for his place. It seemed foolish of them, but the way we argued it out was that the flies that weren't on the paper were making pigs of themselves and deserved summary treat- ment. Of course, when the newcomers found themselves sticking, it was a different matter." The audience gasped, but made no remarks. "That night in camp I shall never forget," went on the story-teller, with a touch of remi- niscent melancholy. It was a warm night with a full moon, and, as I was more imaginative and nervous than the other fellows, the buzzing of the flies kept me awake. There was one paper of them on the table, not far from my bunk, and I got to watching it. Well, about midnight, all at once those flies stopped buzzing and seemed to be trying to lift the paper by all moving their wings together. They tried two or three times, and then, by gracious! up the paper flew and out through the door like one of these modern aeroplanes." That's all very pretty," remarked one of the listeners; "but they were still stuck to the paper." "So they were," replied the narrator; "but they flew to the nearest pond and soaked them- selves off." LITERARY REMINISCENCE. Jimson: I had a' conversation once, when I was a boy, with Longson, the great poet, whose works you are so fond of." Jackson: "Indeed! That is something to re- member. What did you say, what did he say, and how did he appear? Do tell me all about it." Jimson: Well, as near as I can remember I didn't say anything." Jackson: "Bashful, I suppose." Jimson: "Well, yes, you might call it that. It is difficult to describe his appearance, al- though I distinctly recall that it was very sud- den (I was not expecting him), and he displayed remarkable energy." Jackson: "Placed his hand kindly on your head?" Jimson: "No, no; he gave me a good, swift drive with his foot, and hollered, 'Get out of here!' He caught me in his cherry tree." JOHNNY ON SCHOOL OPENING. Vacation is over and I must return to school again. I think of this with the greatest plea- sure. I shall fall in love with my teacher, and the walk between my home and the schoolhouse will be romantic. Last term I had orthography, writing, his- tory, grammar, mathematics, drawing, current events, and about fourteen other things. This term I hope I shall have about fifty studies. Last term I had to study all day and until ten o'clock at night, and then get up at six in the morning and go at it again. This term I hope I shall have to study all night and all Sun- days. Nothing does a growing boy so much good as to work his head so much that he has no ap- petite and goes about wishing he was dead. He ought to be made to take up at least forty studies that will be no use to him whatever as a man. "Last term, in order to be perfect in my studies from day to day, I had to have the help of my father, my mother, my brother, my sister, and my Uncle Jim. My father and Uncle Jim did the swearing for the whole crowd of us. There are boys going to private schools who don't have more than six studies, and who have time for recreation and sleep, but I don't envy them. It is such boys that grow up to become pirates in the end. The way to make a good man of a boy is to send him i o a public school and cram him so full of knowledge that he will go around with his eyes half shut and his mouth wide open." A PROGRESSIVE AGE. "I'm a practical and experienced widow," said the woman in black, and I want to look at some coffins without any foolishness." I The undertaker looked up with the unhappy smile of his craft. We have them all styles and prices," he re- plied, softly and hopefully. "And how about trading stamps? Give 'cm, I suppose?" No-o," admitted the proprietor, almost los- ing- his professional poise. "The truth is that at these solemn moments our customers do not, as a rule, indicate any desire for stamps." I guess I know a solemn moment all right," rejoined the widow, but, there's no use in mak- ing it sclemner. I've just lost my tnird, and don't intend to lose a chance at a cuckoo clock into the bargain." She was gone. The undertaker realised that in the race for business he was being left behind.

Tylorstown. Two grand organ recitals were given at Libanus C.M. Chapel on Wednesday and Thursday last. Dr. T. H. Morris, C.C., and Mr. D. Hannah, M.E,. Ferndale, presided. Mr. E. T. Davies. F.R.C.O., Merthyr, presided at the organ, and Madame Amy Evans (the ever popular soprano) and Mr. Tom Thomas. London, were the vocalists. The organ was opened by Mrs. A. Jones, Post Office, after which Mr. E. T. Davies gave an overture in E minor (by Morandi). Thej overture was brimful of interest from beginning to end, the Pin Allegro which concluded the overture being particularly brilliant and captivating. Sound an Alarm" was well rendered by Mr. Tom Thomas. Pilgrim's Song of Hope (Baptiste) on the organ, was well re- ceived. Hear ve, Israel" was beauti- fully sung by Madame Amy Evans. "Barcrolle" (Sterndale Bennett) and "Fan- fare" (Lemmens) attracted every ear, the whole work being full of variety, espec- ially "Fanfare," which was magnificent, and brought forth loud applause. A duett followed, "My song shall be always of Thy mercy," which was effectively ren- dered by Madame Evans and Mr Tom Thomas. "Dreams" (Tosti) was sung by Mr. Thomas. A grand fantasia in E minor, The Storm" was played in splen- did style by Mr. and Madame Amy Evans sang "How lovely are Thy dwellings (Liddle) with grand effect. Variations on Calon Lan/' by MT. E. T. Davies, was loudlv encored. "Thora" was excellently given by Mr. Thomas, also "Nearer my God, to Thee" by Madame Amy Evans. Military March (Gounod) by Mr D'avies, concluded Wednesday evening's concert. The programme for Thursday evening consisted of an over- ture, "Poet and Peasant" (Suppe), Mr E. T. Davies; recit. and air, "If with all your Hearts" (Mendelssohn), Mr. T. Thomas; "Chorus of Angels" (Scotson Clark), Mr. E. T. Davies; "I will extol Thee" (Costa,), Madame Evans; "Phan- tary on Welsh Airs," Mr. E. T. Davies Weary of Earth (Monteith), Madame Amy Evans; Andantino in D Flat (Lemare), an dgrand Fugue in D Major (Bach), Mr. E. T. Davies; duett. Miserere scene from "ll Travatore" (Verde), Madame Evans and Mr. Thomas; grand march and chorus from "Tannhauser (Wagner), Mr. E. T. Davies; "Save me, 0 God" (Randegger), Madam Amy Evans; "Mountain Lovers" (Squire), Mr. T. Thomas; Toccato in G (Dubois), Mr. E. T. Davies. The concerts proved an un- qualified success, thanks to the energetic services of the Secretary, Guardian D. Fenwick. » Our hoarty) congratulations to Mr. Arthur Ivor Griffiths on his appointment to the position of relieving officer to the Pontypridd Guardians. At present Mr. Griffiths is the cashier of Dunkerton Col- lieries, near Bath. He. is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Griffiths, and I was appointed out of a very large number of candidates. With deep regret we record the death of Mrs. Davies. the beloved wife of Mr. William Davies, Edmund-street, after a very brief illness..Deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mi's John Edwards, who have resided in the dis- trict for a considerable time. Deceased leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss. The funeral took place on Monday, the remains being interred at Maerdy Cemetery. The Rev. Jason James (B.) officiated. We extend our, sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Morgan who buried their only child on Tuesday. The death took place on Saturday last of Miss Elizabeth H. Hopkins, the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hop- kins, 74. Edmund Street. Deceased had only complained of an illness for nine days, and suddenly passed away on Satur- day evening. Much sympathy is felt for the family at Tylorstown, where they are very highly respected. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the remains being interred at Llethrddu Cemetery. The Rev. Rowland Hughes officiated. A little reminder to those marrying at. Easter. J. Barnes, Goldsmith, Mardy, is the talk of the town for luckiest Guinea Gold Wedding Rings. Style, quality and prices defy competition. Free present tos each purchaser. Finger size cards free. 4689 purchaser. Finger size cards free. 4689

Trealaw. 1 In the death of Mr. William Pra-tten, greengrocer, Trealaw, Mid-Rhondda lost one of its oldest His demise, which we reported last week, was very sudden and came as a surprise to all who knew him. The funeral took place on Friday last, the mortal remains being interred at Llethrddu Cemetery, Trealaw. Noticeable among the general public were the large number of fruiterers and fishmongers who had gathered to pay a last token of respect to their departed fellow-tradesman. The Rev. E. W. Hughes, curate of St. Cynon's Church, Ynyscynon, officiated at the house and graveside. The chief mourners included: -On foot-Mr. David Pratten (son), Messrs. Michael Cbndron, H. Matthews, Penarth, George Bees, Samuel Studley, and Bert Owen (sons-in-law), Mr. Tom Tuck (grandson-in-law), Messrs. David and Albert Matthews Penarth (grandsons) Messrs. David, Willie. Charlie, Frank and Johnny Bees (grandsons), Mr. Christopher Studley, Messrs. Harry and Jack Taylor, and Mr. Harry Meyer; firist coach—Mrs.

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to if not in a, better position by putting down their tools and remaining; idle, than if they continued working for low wages. (C'ries of You never mentioned down tools," and other scurrilous interjections). Dealing; with the further charge of the statement made against him personally "of a want of sympathy," 01% to put, it stronger, that he had no sympathv with men out of work at all, the speaker went on to show that during the whole of his lifetime as a miners' leader he had ample proof in his public actions that, when- ever this question of men thrown out of work had come before the Rhondda Dis- I trict meetings, he had always thrown himself whole-heartedly into the work of trying to establish an out-of-work fund, whereby under all conceivable circum- stances these unfortunate men, who through no fault of their own could not find work, should be supplemented and paid a weekly relief from their funds. He could not understand the persecution —ironical laughter). "Yes, persecution," continued Morgan. Hel further claimed that his sympathies had gone out in addressing large meetings through- out the coalfield. He had had a little share with others at having been the means of raising over C7,0,00, to pay out weekly relief to all the men that were thrown out of work by the coming into operation of the first Compensation Act, in the year 1898. (Interruptions, "What had compensation, &c., to do with it? "). At present, as they well knew, their Fede- ration had no out-of-work fund, and surely it was unfar that they should blame the leaders for the state of things which had been brought about in conse- quence of the men themselves not feeling disposed to pay into a fund of this kind. All that he had said in respect of these men at Cymmer who were now out of work, that they left of their own accord at the expiration of their notice, in the hope, no doubt, of obtaining employment elsewhere, and who had failed. What he had said was that it was a great pity these men had done so, because they might have known it would have been difficult for them to obtain work any- where once it became known they were Cymmer workmen. He had felt his duty, as an agent, to point out to these men that they ought to have remained and worked on for a time at least at Cymmer. In case they had a dispute then, they could be placed on the District funds, and in that sense. because these men- as lit now can hel .steen-were running away from a. fight, and on that ground having put themselves out of the pro- visions of the District funds, he had no sympathy with men who were pleasing themselves in this unfortunate position. Speaking of the situation in general, Mr. Morgan read out a cilalulse which had been offered by the owners on October 30th dealing with the abnormal places, which in itself, he said, entirely refuted the allegation made of an attempt to mislead the workmen as to the work done by the Joint Conciliation Board at Car- diff. Mr. Tom Evans also addressed the meeting with regard to the proceedings which had taken place at the meeting on January 30th held at the Palace, and ,also with regard to the action he had taken in several meetings of the Cymmer workmen. Mr. Evans stated it would ill become him to be disloyal to the chief agent as long; as he (the chief agent) was in the right and honest. In spite of the explanation made by Mr. Watts Morgan, the meeting still maintained that he had promised at the Palace meeting at Porth that he would see that the men's wages in the new seam would be made up to what they were before, if not more in case the men and the management failed to agree upon allowances. A protractejdj discussion followed, in which much warmth of feeling was dis- played. A miner in the body of the hall said he respected their agents, when they deserved it, and had not come there to trample their agents down; but if Mr. Morgan was a leader, let him lead and not be a Blucher (applause). The work- men wished to be fair, but, like Shy'lock, they woiuld have their pound of flesh. Mr. Morgan had declined to attend a meeting of the workmen on Sunday on religious sentiment. What better creed, he asked, was there than to fight for the right of the working man who paid him? The Chairman said Mr. Tom Evans agreed with Mr. Morgan at the Palace meeting as he had not disputed the state- ment. Mr. Evans (rising): Don't assume anything until you hear my reply." (Cries of "Hear, hear"), Mr. Evans said Mr. Morgan was strong enough and able enough to take his own part and bear the responsibility for his own action without bringing him (Mr. Evans) in. (A voice: "What do you want here? No one sent for you"). The Chairman: Mr. Evans was censured on Sunday in the meeting, and that is why he is here. Mr. Evans (continuing) admitted that he had said it would be better to spend £1,000 to back the men up working in the new seam, and he had not changed his mind. Replying to a charge that he was afraid to put his foot in a meeting at Llwyny- pia" (Glamorgan), Mr. Evans explained that the Llwynypia men, at a meeting the previous Wednesday, were thoroughly satisfied with his services, and not a word was said against him. Mr. Watts Morgan said he need not be ashamed of has record, nor for what he had done for the working men. He appealed to the meeting not to use feel- ing against him as he was prepared to answer all the charges made against him. Some of them were trying to influence the minds of the workmen against him. (Cries of No, no," and Keep cool, Dai "). Mr*. Morgan: It is all right saying Keep cool when you: are making libellous statements against me. Mr. Cyril Thomas asked why Mr. Evans had not denied the statement made by Mr Morgan at the Palace meeting, if he A miner: Mr. Watts Morgan coated didn't agree with it. the pill nicely for the men to accept the Trehafod price list at the Cummer, and Mr. Tom Evans made them vswallow it (laughter and applause). Mr. Morgan said he had made it abun- dantly clear to them that, if they were looked out at the Cymmer, they would be entitled to strike pav. A miner moved, with the object of bringing matters to a, head, that both their agents be asked to resign their posi- tions, failing which the Cymmer men would withhold their oontriburtions to the Federation (loud applause). The Chairman ruled the motion out of order, and the discussion proceeded. The Chairman remarked that the Cymmer men, in accepting the Trehafod ( price list, had accepted a list of 3d. per day lower than any other in the South Wales coalfield. A miner asked whether they were going to allow men to continue in these abnormal places without making a, stand to get justice done towards them. (A voice: Down tools "). (Applause). Mr. Morgan said he was prepared to advise the men not to work unless they were properly paid. The Chairman said the management had refused to meet a deputation of the workmen on the matter, and Mr. Morgan replied that he could not understand this attitude. A collier informed the meeting that he had had the handsome pay-of £ 2 12s. 6d. for 12 turns that day at the Cymmer (laughter and Shame "). Several men declared that they had been victimised by being refused work elsewhere when it became known that they had left the Cymmer. A miner proposed, that the vote of I censure remain upon the two agents until an admission was made by them of their mistake. Mr. Evans expressed sorrow that the vote should have been passed at all. It was the first vote of censure that had been passed upon him. Whatever Mr. Morgan had said he had power to carry out, and it was not for him (Mr. Evans) as sub-agent to contradict him and thus prejudice his chief agent in the minds of the workmen. Mr. Cyril Thomas said that £ 15 had been paid out of the lodge funds to the workmen working in abnormal places on the strength of Mr. Watts -Morgan's statement. This had since been declared illegal. The meeting unanimously decided that the vote of censure passed on the pre- vious Sunday should be adhered to. It is understood that more of this matter will be heard at the next meeting of the Rhondda District.

Condron, Mrs. H. Matthews, Penari-h. Mrs. S. Studley and Mrs. Albert Owen ,daughters), Master David Pratten and Miss Mary Condron (grandchildren); second coach—Mrs. David Pratteif (daughter-in-law), Mrs. Tom Tuck, Misses Charlotte and Lily Studley (grand- daughters), Mrs. Alice Studley and Miss Gertie Taylor (friends); third coach- Mrs. Fannie Button, Mrs. Tom Button, Mrs. Annie Butt-on and Mrs. Sue Button (cousins), and Mrs. Meyer. The remaining carriage contained friends of the deceased. The coffin, which was made of polished oak, heavily mounted with brass fittings, was surmounted with beautiful floral tributes sent by the following:—Mr. Dd. Pratten (soil); Mrs. H. Matthews. Penarth; Mr. and Mrs. S. Studley and family; Mrs. M. Condron (daughter) Messrs. John Jones and Son, fruiterers* Tonypandy; and the Mid-Rhondda fruit merchants and fishmongers. The funeral arrangements were ably carried out byj Messrs. Alfred Williams and Sons.