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Coalfield Unrest. Conciliation Board Meeting Workmen Resist Reduction. The Eight Hours Difficulty, ,1 A meeting of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Coal Conciliation Board was held at Cardiff on Monday. The following official report was issued to the Press at the close of the, proceedings: — A meeting of the Conciliation Board for the coal trade of Monmouthshire and South Wales was held at Cardiff on Mon- day, Mr. F. L. Davis presiding over the owners' representatives and Mr. Abraham, M.P., over the workmen's representatives. A meeting was required by Rule VI. of the Rules of Procedure of the Conciliation Board agreement to consider the owners' application for a reduction of 7-1 per cent. in the general wage rate. Having heard the statement of Mr. Davis in support of the owners' claim for a reduction, and the grounds upon which the claim is made, and the replies of Mr. W. Abraham, Mr. Alfred Onions and Mr. Brace stating the objections of the work- men's representatives to the proposals, it was found that the two sides of the Board were unable to agree, and consequently that it would be necessary to call in the independent chairman, Lord St. Aklwyn, to give his casting vote. A letter having been received from Lord St. Akhvyn, who is now in Naples, to the effect that if his services were required he would appoint Saturday, 22nd inst, as the date for the adjourned meeting, it was resolved to hold a meeting on that date, and the meeting was there,fore adjourned. At the conclusion of the discussion in reference to the general wage rate, Mr. Davis, on behalf of the owners' represen- tatives, drew attention to the position of the Light Hours questions as it was laid before the last meeting of the Board, when the owners' representatives had. suggested, in view of the advice which they had received from counsel, that the Conciliation Board Agreement would ter- minate on the coming into force of the new Eight Hours Act on the 1st July next, and in view of the contention of the workmen's representatives that the agreement would, not necessarily ter- minate in consequence of the Act, that the whole question should be referred upon the legal point to one of the law lords or a judge of the High Court, to be appointed by the Lord Chancellor, in order that his opinion might be obtained fctr thhe guidance of both skiai. Mr". I Davis asked the workmen's repiaseuta- tives- if they were in a position to give their reply upon this suggestion. 1\1r. William Abraham .said that the suggestion had received the very careful cons-icier at ion of the workmen's represen- tatives, but they regetted tiredr inability to accede to it, as they could not see that any advantage would be derived from obtaining a decision upon the point, the workmen's representatives holding that it was quite possible to continue the agreement to its natural termination in March next, and that the working of the Act should be given a trial in the mean- time. "Subsequently reference was made t,) i the suggestion which had been made by the workmen's representatives at the last meeting that a small joint sub-committee should be appointed to discuss the ques- tion of the arrangements necessary for the carrying out of the Act at the respec- tive collieries. M-r. Fred Davis intimated that the ownens' representatives had decided to agree to that suggestion. Ther following were appointed sub- committee to discuss the question in detail and report to the Conciliation Board at a special meeting on 21st irust. —Owners' ltepifesentattfvesr—Messrs. Fred L. Davies (president), W. J. Heppell, E. M. Hann, William Evans, Charles B. Eden, Leonard W. Llewelyn, W. A. Dalziel (secretary) workmen's represen- tatives—Messrs. W. Abraham, M.P. (pre- sident), John Williams, M.P., James Winstono, Alfred Onions, D. Watts Mor- gan, Vernon Hartshorn, and Thomas Richards, M.P. (secretary).

Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir. High-class Concert at Maesteg. On Wednesday last week, a very interesting concert was given 111 the Town Hall in connection yith Jerusalem Chapel, NantyffyHon, by the above choir, which consisted of 22 professionally trained. artistes under tiu able eonductorship of Madam Hughes-Thomas, Cardiff {late of Maes teg), and who in 1907 appeared by command at Cardiff before their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra, and who have recently returned from a most successful tour of Yaiikeelaiid. Councillor Jeiikin Jones, M.E., presided over a crowded audience. Appended is the pro- gramme:—Part 1: (a) "Harlech," (b) Llwyn On/J the Choir (encored); duet, Buy my roses," Misses M. Stephens and E. Jakeman; solo, Crwlad y Bryniau," Mrs. S. J. Thomas (encored): glees, (a) Yr Haf," (b) Sweetest May," the Choir; s on Lt, qltz, ,Song Miss Ada Kitto song, "Cartref," Miss N. Langdon (encored); glees, (a) "Absent," (b) "Where the bee sucks," the Choir; recitation, Miss E. Daniel. Part 2 Operatio scena, "Miserere," Misses M. Squire, N. Langdon, and the Choir (encored); song, "HYll a. garaf'fi," Miss Jakeman; song, Lo! hear the gentle lark," Mrs. S. J. Thomas (encored); part-songs, (a) "Y Deryn Pui- (b) Clychau Aberdyli," the Choir; trio, u Queen of the Night," Misses Emmanuel, Stephens and Langdon song, No, No, No," Miss M. Squire (encored); song, Miss May Jones (en- cored) part-songs, (a) Scotch Rhap- sody," (b) A Medley," the Choir. Too great praise cannot be given Madam Hughes-Thomas and choir for the very high order of this concert, and the com- mittee are to be heartily congratulated upon their well-deserved success.

Ferndale Secondary School Prize Day. President of the Board of Educa- tion to Distribute Prizes. In a letter to Mr. G. Chitds. head- master' of the Ferndale Secondary School, Mr. Wm. Abraham (Mabon), M.P., says that Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Education, is prepared to visit Ferndale on the occasion of the annual prize distribution in connection with the school. Arrangements for the Right Hon. gentleman's reception are being made by the Rhondda Education Committee. The date of the visit has not yet been fixed. Look here, does this interest you ? It is the talk of the City

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Clydach Vale Ambulance Corps. On Tuesday evening of last week, the members of the above Corps met at the Clydach Vale Boys' School as guests of Dr. and ial-s. Gabe Jones on the occasion of the distri- bution of St. John's Ambulance Certifi- cates gained by pupils of the Ambulance Classes conducted by Dr. Jones. About sixty or seventy members and visitors partook of the hospitality, and the com- pany Were favoured by the attendance of Mr. L. W. Llewelyn, who presided over the meeting. In his opening speech, Mr. Llewelyn spoke of the great advantage of ambu- lance work in the reduction of pain and suffering when accidents unfortunately happened, by the prompt assistance of the trained student rendering first-aid. Such training was good for discipline it was educative and also brought the men together. He was not unmindful of the mutual value of attention to the injured, and he was particularly anxious to show his sympathy with the movement by doing all in his power to foster its development, and he advised the members to emulate the example of the Naval Colliery, which he thought he might describe as the premier in this respect in South Wales, followed, however, closely by Mardy. He would ask the directors to award a shield for competition among the workmen of the Combine, and he personally would give five pounds for prizes for the same object. Mr. Llewelyn, in a pithy speech, set forth the arguments in favour of this training, and interspersing his remarks with humorous references, he gave a happy tone to the proceedings. Dr. Morgan spoke in support, and also offered to give five pounds towards the award fund just initiated by Mr. Llewelyn. Mr. T. W. Berry, the Director of Education, and Mr. R. R. Williams, Olydach Vale Schools, supported the movement. During the evening, Mrs. Gabe Jones gracefully distributed the certificates, to the great satisfaction of the recipients. Mr. Llewelyn proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Jones for their hospitality. Dr., Jonesi in responding, emphasised the need of a strong brigade in Clydach Vale, and said that as surgeon he would do his utmost to realise this hope, and he trusted to have the fullest support of the men as he had of the officials. Of the latter there were present Messrs. Trevor Price, D. Davies, W. Morris Wil- liams, R. E. Williams, Jenkin Edwards, and John James. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Berry, and seconded by Dr. Morgan, and vociferously accorded to Mr Llewelyn.. The following ladies were heartily thanked for their services in astsisting Mrs. Gabe Jones -n preparirg lhe supper: —Miss Rogers (Merthyi), Mrs. T. L. Morgan, Mrs. Edwards, Misses M. B. and G. Griffiths, and Mrs. Buckley. During the evening Messrs. R. Gwynlais Jones and D. Griffiths entertained the company with excellent music. Mr. D. J. Lewis accompanied.

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Successful Performances at Wattstown. Of all the performances 1ihn.t have from time to time been given loeally--and their number is legion—there is a consensus of opinion that not one has reached the high- water mark of excellence attained at the Wattstown Council Schools on Wednesday and Thursday evening last by the Nebo (Wattstown) Band of Hope. The work produced was "William Tell," a dramatic cantata. the words of which are written by J. Edward Parrott, B.A., LL.B., and the music by J. H. Maunder. The dialogues in the piece are intensely interesting, the speeches being nearly ail of a stirring nature. The first scene ons with a dialogue by Margaret" (Tell's wife). "Lisa" (Tell's daughter), and Young William (Tell's son). Miss- Maggie Davies, Ynyshir, who is well known as a successful competitor on eisteddfodic platforms, successfully played the first- named part and sang with splendid effect the solo, In youth fresh heart a garden, grows," and again in the duet with Lisa, O spare his life and set him free." Very prettily did Miss Dorothy Jones act the part of "Lisa," and sweetly sang "The night pall sinks o'er land and sea." Master Ivor Kemp won high eulogiums on his playing of the part of Young William." Walter Fvirst" (Tell's father-in-law) was- ably interpreted by Mr. D. Andrew Davies, and Mr. William Evans (Ponty- gwaith) successfully recited and acted Arnold," a peasant friend of Tell and companion of Werner, who was repre- sented by Mr. Diavid John Llewellyn. To Mr. Llewellyn was entrusted the solo, A trumpet blast awakes the hills," and no better rendering could be given. The same artiste also sang with good effect the prayer song, Great King of all." Messrs. Idris Llewellyn and Owen John Griffiths were peasants entrusted with the carrying in of the el-lamols that had fallen to Tell's arrow. The title role was under- taken by Mr. Lewis Rees. The soldiers, who looked so warlike in their uniforms of the period, were Messrs. Geo. Clements, David Morgan, Denis Griffiths and Owen Jones. Mr. David Charles Morgan success- fully took the part of "Officer." Mr. William Price, as "Rudolph" (a soldier). gave a. decidedly fine rendering of 0 loudly sing the 'fierce delight." Master Willie Evans acted as "Herald." "Lord Gessler" found a capable exponent in Mx. Morgan T. Rees, who in tone, voice and gesture was admirably fitted to the part. The chorus, comprised mainly of small children, gave a brilliant account of itself. In Hunters, awake, 'twill soon, be day," the choruses to Werner'« songs, Quit your toiling for pleasure," and so on to the final chorus, Lift your thank- ful voices loud," they gave evidence of real effort and of excellent training. Mr. James O. Llewellyn, the young conductor, is again to be lauded on this splendid success. The credit for stage management goes to the Rev. T. Jamieson Williams. The accompaniments were played by Mr. Henry Draisey (piano), on the flute by Mr. Hilary Evans, and the violin by" Mr. Thomas Llewellyn. Mention must not be omitted, too. of Mr. Nat Hutchinson, the cornettist. Preceding the perform- ances were excellent miscellaneous con- certs, opened by well-executed pianoforte solos by Master Henry Draisey. Miss- Maggie Davies gave perfect renditions of "Tatters" and "Cuckoo Fach/' whilst an action song, The Pedlar," by Ma stet- Ivor Kemp, was hugely enjoyed." A flute solo was given by Mr. Hilarv Evans, which was loudly applauded and a violin solo was well played by Mr. Thos. Llewellyn. A feature of the programme were the ] retty wand drill and action song, A-hunting we will go," given by a band of children, under the direction of Mrs. Katie Hughes (Cymmer). Mr. -J. Kane, M.E., presided on Wednesday, and Mr. D. Phillips (headmaster) on Thursday.

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