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Peace Pourparlers.
Peace Pourparlers. Mr. Askwith Visits Tony- pancy. Plenary Powers Sought. Mr. Askwith, K.C., and Mr. I. Mitchell, of the Board of Trade, visited Tonypandy 011 Thursday of last week, accompanied by Messrs. T. Richards, M.P., and A. Onions (secretary and treasurer of the South Wales Miners' Federation), and met the Cambrian Combine Workmen's Committee at the Moriah Chapel Vestry. The arrival of the Board of Trade officials was watched bJ" a large crowd which had gathered in the streets, and their pro- gress through the streets to the chapel I vestry evoked outbursts of cheering from the groups of miners standing at the various street corners. The proceedings were private. Press representatives not being admitted. It is, however, understood that very little progress was made in the direction of peace, for the committee did not feel disposed to abandon the position already taken up, and there was a general feeling that they were not justified in going behind the decision of the mass meeting of Naval workmen, who had refused to grant- the committee plenary powers to settle the points in dispute, A strong minority, on the other hand, felt that some steps should be taken, at any rate, to keep open the negotiations, but there was a diversity of opinion as to how this could be accomplished, in view of the attitude of the mass of the workmen expressed in the public meeting. After the workmen's representatives had reported fully upon the proceedings already taken at the Cardiff peace meet- ings, Mr. Alfred Onions, Mr. D. Watts Morgan, Mr. W. H. Morgan, and Mr. Thomas Richards. M.P., addressed the gathering, emphasising the necessity for ;.tuthoriising the committee to act on behalf of the men. It was explained that little hope of a settlement remained while the men declined to trust those whom they had elected. A general discussion followed, in the course of which several of the men further explained the griev- ances which they sought to redress, but no resolution was passed, it being under- stood that the meeting stood adjourned. Official Repnrt. The following was the official report supplied to our representative A meeting of the whole of the com- mittees representing Naval, Glamorgan and Cambrian Collieries was held at Moriah Chapel, Tonypandy, on Thurs- day evening. The meeting had been convened for the purpose of hearing a report from the workmen's representa- tives, and also it was deemed advisable that Mr. Askwith and Mr. Mitchell, of the Board of Trade, should attend. A full report was given by the represen- tatives present, and at the close a vote of thanks was tendered to Messrs. Askwith and Mitchell for their attend- ance. It was then decided that the meeting should stand adjourned pend- ing any further communications which would probably be made from both .sides with the view of continuing nego- tiations.
Wednesday's Conference.
Wednesday's Conference. Official Report. The following report of Wednesday's conference at Cardiff was issued to the Press by Mr. Gascoyne Dalziel, secretary of the South Wales Coalowners' Associa- tion — A meeting of the representatives of the owners of the Naval Colliery and a committee of the workmen employed at the company's colliery was held at Cardiff on Wednesday, when the pro- ceedings in the discussion of the Ely Pit dispute, adjourned from the 10th inst., were resumed. There were present Mr. F. L. Davis (in the chair), Mr. D. A. Thomas, Mr. Leonard Llewelyn, and Mr. W. Gascoyne Dalziel, and on the work- men's side Mr. Alfred Onions (in the chair), Mr. Thomas Richards, M.P., Mr. Enoch Morrell, Mr. W. H. Mor- gan, and twelve of the members of the Naval Collieries Workmen's Committee. Mr. G. R. Askwith, K.C., and Mr. Isaac Mitchell attended to watch the proceedings on behalf of the Board of Trade. The position between the parties on the 10th inst. was that the Naval Col- liery workmen declined to adopt the terms which had been agreed by Mr. F. L. Davis and Mr. Wm. Abraham, M.P.. and Mr. Watts Morgan, miners' agent, on the 22ndiof October last in settlement of the dispute at the Ely Pit, although these terms had been recommended to the workmen by Mr. Abraham and Mr. Watts Morgan as being in their opinion a fair settlement of the question in dispute. Finding that the Naval Colliery Workmen's Committee had no autho- rity at the meeting on the 10th to agree to any settlement which might have resulted at that meeting, as they insisted upon the condition that any terms of settlement must be submitted to the Naval workmen for approval before adoption, Mr. Askwith had then suggested as a possible way out of the deadlock .that the Naval Colliery work- men should entrust their committee with powers to arrive at a settlement. At Wednesday's meeting, Messrs. Richards and Onions said that they had urged the Naval workmen to agree to Mr. Askwith's suggestion, but unsuc- cessfully. Mr. Davis contended that the following of such a course as the adoption of the condition proposed by the Naval Workmen's Committee would be striking at the root of the whole of the foundation of the Conciliation Board, and would be doing away with the essential principle of collective bargaining between employers and workmen's representatives on behalf of the parties they represented, viz., the general body of the owners and work- men, this being a primary condition to be observed if the Conciliation Board Agreement is to be upheld. He added that he could not be a party to. any departure from that fundamental prin- ciple. Mr. Davis pointed out that the workmen's representat.ives had them- selves been strong advocates of this principle for some years past. Mr. Davis reminded the, Naval Workmen's Committee that a. settlement already arrived at by Mabon, Mr. Watts Morgan, and himself had been repu- diated by the Naval workmen, and that he must insist upon some guarantee being forthcoming that any terms which might be found to be acceptable by any representatives appointed by the Naval Colliery workmen and any owners appointed by the owners' repre- sentatives on the Conciliation Board will be adapted, and the only guarantee is for the Naval workmen to give then- representatives the authority which has hitherto been withheld. Mr. lJavls strongly urged that the adoption of a new principle of submitting ^any terms to the joint body of the men for approval would render the whole Con- ciliation Board agreement inoperative as it would result in no settlement of a dispute ever being arrived at. Finally, Mr. Davis intimated that if any fur- ther negotiations are to take place upon this matter, the Naval Colliery men must entrust their representatives, whomsoever they may be, with absolute authority, this being a condition prece- dent- to any further meeting. The meeting then concluded in order that Mr. Askwith might confer with the workmen's representatives of the Naval Workmen's Committee upon the position.
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Porth.
Porth. Re-unions of put-students in local schools are being held at the present time. Next week, the re-union of Porth County School Students' Association will be on Thursday (January 5th, 1911), and that of the Higher Grade School on the Friday evening (January 6th). These functions should certainly appeal to those who take an interest in the schools at which they spent happy hours.
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Treherbert.
Treherbert. A very interesting debate was held on Wednesday evening at Horeb Vestry by the Young People's Literary Society, on the subject, "Which is the more impor- tant in religion—the doctrine or the prac- tice of iit.P 11 The principals were Mr. James Morris (practice.) and Mr. Jacob Jones (doctrine). A good number took part in tle discussion which followed. Mr. Enoch Williams was in the chair. A highly successful social evening was held at the Treherbert Girls' School on Thursday, under the auspices of the Tre- herbert Dandy Holiday Club and Debating Society. No less than about 150 guests were present. Various games, &c., were indulged in with that vim which in- variably characterises thorough enjoy- ment. The M.C.'s were. Messrs. T. J. Hibbs, F. Dingley (chairman of the club), D. Walters and T. Williams, assisted by Mr. L. Perkins. A very appetising spread was provided in a separate room, the, caterers being the Ton Co- operative. Society. Miles' Orchestral Band was in attendance, and the beautiful selections played by this efficient band considerably enlivened the proceedings. Special praise should he given to Mr. L. R. Webb (bon. secretary of the Dandy Club). His arrangements were made and carried into effect in an exemplary manner. He displayed admirable tact and energy. The Treherbert Branch of the Young Liberals League held another successful meeting at Jones' Coffee, Tavern on Friday evening. The speaker for the occasion was Mr. Gwilym Walters (secretary of the branch), who delivered an instruc- tive discourse on Municipal Trading."
Treorcny.
Treorcny. A lantern lecture was held at Gosen on Saturday, when Mr. Evan Williams and another gentleman delivered addresses on Dickens' Christmas Carol." A very notable feature during the holi- days were the few who went from home. to spend them. The trams were, gene- rally speaking, empty. Christmas is essentially a home holiday. The Rev. Herbert Morgan, London, prüadled very stirring sermons at Horeb on Sunday, the evening sermon being principally directed to the young people. Christmas holidays were quietly spent at Treorchy, the main item of attraction being the concerts at Noddfa, which attracted a good crowd. The numerous football matches also drew good gates, but otherwise the holidays were quietly spent. "Big" meetings were held at Station Road Chapel on Tuesday, when good con- gregations were witnessed. The funeral of Mrs. Phillips, Glyncoli Road, took place on Thursday. The cortege was a large one. Mr. Evans' team played the Treorchy Reserves on Thursday, the result being a win for the first-named team. The game was an interesting one from a spectacular point of view.
Penygraig1
Penygraig 1 The usual preaching services were held at Pisgah (O.M.) on Christmas Day and Monday, the officiating ministers being the Revs. E. J. Jones. M.A.. Rhyl, and Robert Beynon, Abercrave. There were good congregations through both days. The results of recent examinations in connection with the Associated Board R.A.M. and R.C.M. include the follow- ing passes in pianoforte playing:—Ele- mentary Division: Miss E. M. Bowmen, Station Terrace, Penygraig (distinction). Primary of L.C.M. Master Wynne Roach, the Parsonage, Penygraig; and Miss Katie Davies and Master Ivor Davies, Black Diamond Hotel, Edmunds- town. All the above are pupils of Miss M. Phillips, L.L.C.M., Cert. R.A.M., Penygraig.
Ferndale.
Ferndale. On Thursday evening, 22nd inst., the Temple Juvenile Choir gave an excellent performance of Princess Chrysan- themum (in full character) at the New Workmen's Hall. The principals were: Princess Chrysanthemum," Miss Maggie Evans; "The Emperor What-for-whi," Mr. Caradoc Davies; "Prince Sd-Toiz,, Mr. Arthur D. Evans; "Top Not," Mr. Bert Evans; "Prince So-Sli," Mr. D. T. Davies; "Saucer Eyes," Mr. Herbert Evans; Fairy Moonbeam," Miss Dorothy Whittaker; "Tu-lip," Mrs. W. T. Maddock; To-To," Miss Nellie Griffiths; "Yum-Yum," Miss Maggie Griffiths; and "Du-Du," Miss Beatrice Whittaker. Several other members took part in the choruses. The book opened splendidly with a chorus, Strike the gong and sound the cymbals," by a group of young girls with fans, who made a magnificent picture, followed by a song beautifully rendered by Mr. Bert Evans. Miss Maggie Evans gained rounds of ap- plause with her rendering of Which shall it be? Mr. Caradoc. Davies did full justice to his part, whilst his acting was much appreciated. Messrs. D. T. Davies and Arthur D. Evans, with A jolly little Japanese Sailor Man and Love's Kingdom," respectively, were above nar. Mrs. W. T. Maddock gave Lullaby Land," and Miss Doris Whit- taker The Path of Love" effectively. A feature of the performance was Master Herbert Evans as Saucer Eyes." He took the part of the cat to perfection, and kept his audience spellbound through- out the evening. Great praise is due to the able conductor, Mr. Evan Morris, and also to the accompanist, Mr. W. J. Davies, Brynbedw. A large amount of the work also devolved upon the stage managers, Messrs. W. T. Maddock and Dan T;oomas (Mardy Co-operative), who were the right men in the right place. A miscellaneous action concert was given at the Workmen's Hall by Capel Wesley United Choir (under the condue- torship of Mr. Ben Price) on Wednesday evening, 21st inst. Mr. F. Ll. Jacob presided over a large gathering. The choir went through several choruses much to the admiration of the large audience. The accompaniments were ably sustained by Mr. J. R. Thomas and Miss C. Masters.
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A very successful chair eisteddfod .under the auspices of Trerhondda Chapel, Ferndale) was held at the New Work- men's Hall on Saturday evening last (Christmas Eve). In previous years Tre- rhondda has been noted for its cantatas, but this year the programme was changed. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. W. 0. Jones, Merthyr, and J. R. Lewis (Alaw Rhondda), Mus. Bac., T.C.L. literature, Rev. B. Jones Evans, M.A., vicar of Ferndale (who was also the pre- sident of eisteddfod); ambulance Dr. Rice Rees, Ferndale. The accompanist was Mr. W. J. Evans, Ferndale; whilst the secretarial duties were in the hands of Messrs. W. J. Evans (Co-operative) and Dan Thomas (Brown Street). The proceedings were conducted by the Rev. G. Penrith Thomas, pastor of Trerhondda. Mr. W. Trevor Lewis, Ferndale, opened the programme with the eisteddfod song in excellent fashion. The list of awards were: —Children's solo under 15 years of -i age (6 competitors), "Hawdd yw canu," Miss Blodwen Evans, Ferndale; recita- tion for children under 15 years (8 com- petitors), Master Williams, Hopkins- town; soprano solo, Nant y Mynydd (4 competitors), Miss Maggie Evans, Fern- dale; tenor solo, Bedd Llewelyn" (6 competitors), divided between Messrs. David Thomas and J. James, Ferndale; recitation, Pleserfad y Niagara" (9 competitors), Miss Lizzie A. Griffiths; children's chorus, To the woods away," Nazareth Choir (Master T. J. Evans); contralto solo, "Alone on the Raft" (2 competitors), Miss Maria Evans, Mardy; baritone solo, Y Bachgen Dewr (9 competitors), Mr. Rowley James, Porth; four stanzas to the "Workmen's Hall" (4 competitors), Mr. Wm. George (Mytyr Dyfed), Stanley to wn; ambulance, R. Francis, J. D. Evans, and Gomer Wil- liams, Ferndale. There were four choirs in. the chief choral competition. O Father, Whose Almighty Power was tho test piece, and the choirs sang in the following order:—Trerhondda (Mr. Dd. Williams), Nazareth (Mr. Tom Hum- phreys), Penuel (Mr. W. Trevor Lewis), and Mardy (Mr. J-. Michael). The, prize was awarded Penuel Choir, amid enthu- siasm. With deep regret we have to record the deiiiise,, of Mrs. Mary Jones, the beloved wife of Mr. William Jones, 20, Brynteg Terrace, Ferndale. which took place on Monday, the 19th inst. Deceased was taken to the Cardiff Infirmary on the. 14th inst. to undergo an operation fol" cancer, but it was found inadvisable to operate and she was taken back home on the following Monday. Mrs. Jones came to Ferndale about 21 years ago, and had made a host of friends. She was a faithful member of Tabernacle Chapel, and was a regular attendant at the weekly meetings and Sunday School. The funejal took place on Friday last and was largely attended. The remains were, laid to rest at Llanwonno Cemetery. The officiating ministers were the Revs. T. Bryn Thomas (Tabernacle). T. Oliver (Capel Wesley), and J. R. Pugh (curate at Penygraig). The chief mourners were: —Mr. William Jones (husband); Messrs. William and Evan James Jones (sons); Misses Ann Jane and Gladys Jones (daughters); Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Davies, Tylorstowii (son-in-law and daughter); Mr. and Mrs. David Jones (son and daughter-in-law); Miss Margaret Jones, Tregaron (daughter); Mr. and Mrs. Dd. David Jones, Llanfairclydogau, (brother- in-law and sister-in-law); Mr. David Jones, Tregaron (brother-in-law); Mr. David Hughes (cousin); Mr and Mrs. D. Daniel (cousins); Mr. and Mrs. Tom Evans (cousins): Mr. Richard Daniel (nephew); Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel (nephew and niece); Mr. and Mrs. J as. Williams, Tvlorstown (nephew and niece) Mr. and Mrs. John Pugh, Ystradmeurig (uncle and aunt); Mr. John Jones, Aber- dare (uncle); Mr. Howells, Aberaman (uncle); Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jones, Plas- pant, Nantgaredig, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Evans..and Mr. Jack Hugh. Tvlorstown (nephews and niece); Mrs. Jane Lingford. Penygraig (cousin); Mrs. Gregory, Cwm- paro (niece); Mrs. Jones. Cwmparc (niece); and the, Rev. J. R. Pugh, Peny- graig (nephew). A beautiful floral tribute was sent by the family. Mr. Ben Williams, 52J North Street, was married on Thursday last to Miss Ellen Thomas, 5, David Street, St. DogmaeFs, Cardigan. 11
Brass Band Contest at Tonypandy.
Brass Band Contest at Tonypandy. The first annual brass band contest was held at the Empire, Tonypandy, on Wednesday. Mr. Alee Owen (conductor of the famous Besses 0' th' Barn Band) adjudicated. Among the entries were Plymouth (Merthyr) Workmen, Maesteg Nos. 1 and 2, and the Blaengarw Silver Prize Band. The first prize in the selec- tion competition was awarded to Plymouth Workmen; 2nd, Blaengarw. March, 1st, Maesteg; 2nd, Plymouth Workmen. Mr. John Young, the chairman of the Empire directorate, said that possibly at the next competition a valuable challenge trophy would be offered for competition. fhe competition attracted a large audi- ence. The Contest Committee included Messrs. John Young, W. Pearson, Ingram, and C. Thomas. Mr. A. E. Breakwell, the popular conductor of the Empire Orchestra, discharged the secretarial duties.
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The Churches and the Labour Party. Dishonesty of Ministers and Deacons. Degrading the Drunkard and Glorifying the Brewer. I A writer in the Geninen contributes some piquant reflections on the relation of the Welsh Churches and the Labour Party. He divides the Church into three sections, viz., the Pulpit and the Labour Party; the Big Seat J, and the Labour Party; the "Seats" and the Labour 1 Party. J It can be said," declares the writer, that the Pulpit, speaking generally, is an implacable foe to the Labour Party. True, there are exceptions; as there are a feu; who belong to the party. In the turmoil of the last election, it is true that a few ministers were heard advo- cating the claims of the democracy. The great moral of that election to me was this: the possibility of Church of Eng- land clergymen and Nonconformist ministers co-operating in the interests of the weak. They were seen on the same platform, but it was on Liberal platforms they appeared mostly. One minister prayed in public for the success of the Liberal candidate at Swansea in the last General Election, although the great majority of his church were workmen. At Llanelly, ministers were heard shout- ing their approval at midnight when the news arrived of the, Liberal victory at Swansea. I do not blame them for their loyalty and enthusiasm for their party; I simply note the facts to show that the pulpit supports Liberalism and opposes Labour. If anyone doubts this, let him read the history of the last General Elec- tion in Mid-Glamorgan. Some ministers declare that they can- not support- the Labour Party because those that belong to it ignore the claims of religion and I Nonconformity. I will make this proposition, and invite any- one to refute it, That a greater per- centage of those who gave their votes in support of Labour frequent places of wor- ship and are members than those who voted for Liberalism.' Taken on an average, there are more churchgoers among the members of the Labour Party than there are among the members of the Liberal Party. Ignorance of the facts accounts for the hostility of the Pulpit to the party. The theology of a hundred years ago will not do, to-day. The pro- fessors of our colleges will not accept century-old books as text books. Neither will the politics of a hundred years ago do to-day. Men's opinions of right and fair-play have changed greatly, and thus we see that it is necessary to repeal laws advocated by men who were accounted reformers fifty years ago. It is only fair to the I Seats I that the Pulpit should preach the higher forms of theology and politics. I believe it is impossible to study the history of past politics with- out coming to the conclusion that the present-day Labour1 Party is the result, slow but consistent, of evolution. If so, would it not be better for the Pulpit to exert all its influence in its support? Years ago, many Welsh ministers were persecuted because of their loyalty to the party that advocated the rights of the democracy. To-day, there .are ministers in Wales who, on the one hand, erect monuments to the martyrs of tyranny and persecution, and on the other, persecute with all their power those ministers who belong to the party that to-day advocates the claims of the democracy. What wonder is it that many of our young men, having joined the Labour Party, turn their backs on the churches? There, Sunday after Sunday, snivel and lies are thrown in their faces. Quota- tions are taken from the works of Socialist authors, without any regard for the context, in order to try and prove that the Labour Party is undermining the foundations of religion and home! It is true that our young people leave the churches in hundreds, particularly in South Wales, but I believe they will still retain their membership of the Church and the Son of Man. To leave some churches is not equivalent to leaving Christianity; to deny the honesty of the pulpit is not always the same as denying the existence of God; to deny Liberal leaflets is not in any degree tantamount to denying the Bible. If the Pulpit studied the 'Daily News' less and the Sermon on the Mount more, it would once more rekain its respect and influence with the democracy." The" Big" Seat and the Labour Party. The writer then goes on to deal with the "big" seat. "The pastor is the King of the Church; the big 5 seat. is the House of Lords. The principal duty of the big seat is counting the money, and to see that no preacher shall ascend the pulpit if he is a friend of the poor democracy. It is too often filled with merchants, landlords and brewers. It is a remarkable system that punishes the drunkard and sends him to prison for drinking beer, and at the same time sends the brewer to the big seat for making the beer! It is the big seat that determines that the chapel shall be lent to the Liberal candidate; the big seat deter- mines that it shall not be lent the Labour candidate, because the trust deeds pro- hibit the use of the chapel for political purposes! The big seat looks on the Liberal Party as a religious sect, and on the Labour Party as a political section. "In, the big seat is the church secre- tary. The church resolves to invite a preacher to the preaching services. If the preacher happens to belong to the Labour Party, the secretary jfsceives a letter from him (never having been written to, remember) saying it is a com- munion Sunday at home; although, as a matter of fact, it is the, Sunday following that the sacrament is celebrated at his church. The big seat accounts that to be sufficiently honest and democratic and in accord with the trust deed! Perhaps I am hard on the pulpit; this must be so in fairness to it—the big seat is the greatest obstacle to the honesty of its mission. Is it impossible to preach the Gospel without the support of the moneyed people of the big seat? The "Seats and the Labour Party." The pastor is King of the Church; the big seat is the House of Lords; the other seats are the House of Commons. The veto of the big seat is more destruc- tive than even the veto of the House of Lords. Honest, manly people used to battling with the worldly tyrant are to be found in the seats. They are almost to a man in hearty sympathy with thf Labour Party, although not members of it. The seats have a conviction that the ballot box, and not the pulpit and big seat, is to determine the questions of the country. Indeed, the workers are getting con- tinually scarcer in the seats. Casting a glance over the greatest congregation in
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Cymmer. On Monday evening, at the Cymmer Congregational Chapel (owing to the bereavement of Mr. Joseph Bo wen. Inter. Mus. Bac.), the operetta. The Victory of St. Gannon," was postponed, and the children's concerts, which proved so suc- cessful recently, took place instead. There was a very large gathering, over which Mr. T. Arthur Lewis, B.Sc.. presided. The concert consisted of solos, duets, trios, quartets, action songs and sketches, all of which were performed with exquisite taste. Mr. Thomas Evans (in the absence of Mr. Bowen) held the baton, and Nurse Jones was the very efficient accompanist.
\ Porth.
Porth. We record with deep regret the sudden death of Mrs. Mary Llewellyn, widow of the late Mr. David Llewellyn, ovejman at the Hafod Pit of the Lewis Merthyr Collieries, which took place at her resi- dence, 31, Leslie Terrace, Porth, on Mon- day morning last. Mrs. Llewellyn; who was 66 years of age, had not experienced the best of health of late, and was Wizecl with a fit of apoplexy on Saturday even- ing, from which she expired without re- gaining consciousness. Deceased was a native of Bryn, Port Talbot. and was the daughter of the late Mr. Thos. Walters, who was manager of the Bryn Colliery.. She had, however, spent the greater por- tion of her life at Porth, and was num- bered amongst its oldest inhabitants. She was -also one of the oldest members of the Cymmer (W.C.) Chapel, where she was held in the highest estwm. The funeral took place to-day (Thursday) for interment at Llethrddu" Cemetery, the Rev. J. T. Davies, Cymmer, officiating.
Performance at Ton.
Performance at Ton. Three grand performances or Red Riding Hood's Rescue were held at St. David's Hall, Ton, by the St. David's Church Juvenile Choir, under the! con- ductorship of Mr. T. J. Royall. The per- formances were heightened in effect by the beautiful elaborate scenery, which was specially painted by Mr. John Leach. The following are the artistes who took prominent parts:" Red Riding Hood," Miss Agnes Hood; "Robin," Master Clifford Holmes; "Rose," Miss Hilda Williams; "Buttercup, Miss Lizzie Nedalil; Mother," Miss Annie James; "Woodman," MiL Joe Jones; "Wolf," Mr. Tom Royall. Accompanist, Miss Maude Clements. Special mention should be made of Miss Agnes Hood as xved Riding Hood, whose work deserves the highest praise. Miss Annie James as an ideal mother was excellent, and heartily won the approbation of all. As a pre- liminary, action songs were rendered by the children, assisted by the lads of St. David's Brigade. Little Dicky Leach as Dandy Dick in the action song, Boys of the Lads' Brigade/' fairly brought down the house with his acting. In the song, The Lost Doll," little Miss Ethel Clement, assisted by Master Clifford Holmes, was most realistic, and acted her part prettily and naturally. "The Tin Whistle Band" and The Flower Song were also all that could be desired. The accompanist, Miss Maude Thomas, was, as usual, in her best form. On Wednesday, the chair was taken by Mr. Ben Rees, M.E. on Saturday, by Mr. E. Edwards, M.E. (agent, Ogmore Vale); and on Monday, by. the Rev. Canon Lewis. The secretarial duties were ably carried out by Mr. Joe Jones. The pro- ceeds were devoted towards the 'liquid- I ating of the debt on the St. David's Church Schoolroom. I — ——
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' The Churches and the Labour…
Wales, we are struck with fear at seeing the majority of them are made up of women and children. Where are the men? On street corners, demanding the right, to live—in South Wales, at any rate. Things cannot remain at. this pass for long. Unless the churches move on- ward with the age, it will be all over with them, and that soon. The Labour movement should he under the control and influence of the churches: instead of that, the movement has growii in some places even stronger than the churches. The Labour meeting possesses a. stronger attraction than the church meeting, and the Labour demonstration draws the thousands together. What preaching ser- vice can do this? I note these things with sorrow—sorrow that the nation is turning its back on the chapel that has been its refuge for so long; sorrow that man's best principles and rights have to be fought for by some that are even- infidels and doubters. We are' in earnest for a new earth, and we want to dethrone the tyrant as well as the devil."