The Merthyr Express

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PENRHIWCEIBER. Sroi TO GOAL.-At Merthyr police court on Friday, Edward Plnmmer and William Price pleaded guilty to stealing from the Lower Forest Quarry Incline, Penrhiwceiber, pert of an iron rail, the property of Meesn. Nixon's Navigation Co.-I)efen&nb were sent to prison for 21 days. FOOTBALL MATCB. A football match was Slayed between the Crusaders and Cwmdare on aturday afternoon on toe Crusaders' field. The game resulted in a win for the former by two goals to one. PREACHING S«moBS.~On Suaday and Monday • preaching services were held at Jerusalem Welsh a Baptist Church. Large congregations attended, land inspiring sermons were preached by Profeeaor | Evans, of Bangor, and the Rev. J. Jenkins, of fAtnmanford. RZD CBosa SOCnMT.-Ab a meeting held on fMonday, presided over by Captain F. N. Gray, it !was decided to form a Branch of the British led iCross Society. The chief secretary, Mr. D. D. |2 £ vans, Mountain Ash, and the local secretary, iMiss Annie Thomas, were also present. This (society has been organised in memory of the late [Miss .Florence Nightingale, and under the auspices iof the St. John's Ambulance Brigade. It was (Proposed by Miae May Shipton, and seconded by Slias Marjorie Thomas, that a society be formed. MINEBS' MEETING —The monthly meeting of ,'the Cvm Cynon Lodge of tho I%Iinerii'Fe sra 'tion was held at the Workmen's Institute, Pen- hiwceiber. on Monday evening. There was a (fair attendance. The chair was occupied by Mr. \J ohn Picton, vice-chairman. A report of the 'district meeting was given by Mr. George Brfen, delegate, and an address by Mr. William Daviee. jThere were two nominations for district delegate :for the ensuing three months, and eventually Mr. ijobn Picton was appointed. A hearty vote of 'thanks was accorded Mr. Davies and Mr. Brien. HAKVIST FESTIVAL.—On Sunday, the Harvest ^Thanksgiving Services were held in connection nth Hope Primitive Methodist Chapel. Mr. Bamnei Bowler delivered very appropriate 6er- XJona to large congregations. In the afternoon, fjalos, Duetto, Quartette, and Recitations given by the Scholars. The chapel was elaborately deeorat- ied with flowers, fruits, and vegetables. On iMonds^y^ social tea was held when Mr. Himkins, !Mr. Charles Bunny and Mr. James Bunny presid- ed at the tables. Following the tea, the fruit and 'vegetables were sold. On Sunday evening a vote rof condolence was passed, with the Rev. Howell ;\Yiftiams on the death of his wife. Mr. Charles 'Bunny acted as organist, and Mr. Charles Bunny conducted the singing. INTERMENT.—On Thursday last the remains of iMM. Howell Williams, wife of the Rav- Howell (Williams, of 37. Tanycoed-terrace, were interred tin the New Cemetery, Mountain Asb. The Rev. 'W. R. Jones, of Jerusalem, officiated at the house «nd at the graveside, and was assisted by Che Rev, :0. Howells, of Bethesda, and the Rev. R. GProtheroe, Mount Pisga, Miskin. The Rev. S. J. SVilliams, Carmel. and the Rev. D. Davies, of iabercynon, were also present. A large nutdbei Iof relatives and friends attended the funeral, thus Shewing their respect to the departed. The follow- ing is a list of the mourners :—Rev. Howell Wil- liams (husband), Mr. Willivm Thomas, Mr, Wal- ter Thomas, and Mr. James Thomas, Rliymney, all brothers Mr. William Williams, Trehetbert, brother-in-law Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Thomas. New Tredegar, sieter§ Mrs. Jones, Aberbeeg, and Mrs. Silwyn Evans, Aberdare, cousins,

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Merthyr Municipal Elections. CONGESTS IN PENYDARREN AND PLYMOUTH WARDS. Monday last nomination day, and as was expected, contests will- only take piaoe in t Penydarren and Ptymbuth Wards. Mr. David Evans, of Queen's'Cafe, had expressed his de- termination to oppose Councillor F S. Simons in the Town Ward, but at the Jast moment he was prevailed upon to withdraw his opposi- tion. Polling will take place on Tuesday next, and the result will be declared the same night. DOWLAIS. I "Alfred W. Hculson, works secretary. Pro- posed by Mr. Howell R. Jones, seconded by Mr. Isaac Lewis." Returned unopposed. PENYDARREN, *Isjia<j Edwards, accountant. Proposed by Messrs. David Jones. Henry Evans, Sedeur Hugh Williams. David Williams, Ivor Abra- ham, Wiljiazn, Lewis, Richard Henry -Davies, John Green; seconded by Arthur Stevens, B. Thomas, Evan S, Evans, David. Charles Evans, John Davies, William Henry Oliver, William Cant, and David T. Jones. I Thomas Jenkins. checkweipher. Proposers: Messrs. Llewelyn Jones, T. W Ed.vards. and Lewis Jones; seconders, Messrs. David J. Rees, John Davies, and "Joseph Davies. PARK WARD. •Frank Treharne Jamee, solicitor. Proposed by Messrs. William Rees Lewis and Edward Humphreys; seconded by Messrs. J. W. Morris and William Burr. Returned unopposed. CYFARTHFA WARD *Fredk. Pedler, miner, Heolgerrig. Propos- ed by Messrs. W. Hiiey, David Parry, and Rees Abraham; seconded by Messrs. John Williams, William Hiley, and W. Thomas Williams. Re- turned unopposed. TOWN WARD. •Fredk. Dyke Sydney Simons, solicitor. Propose as: Meesrs. Gopier L. Thomas, Talies;n Jones, William Thomas, V. A. Wills, W. R. Davies, W. Jeffries, S. Sandbrook, and Harry 0. Davies; seconded by Messrs. D Cope Harris. David J. Jones, Lewis Williams, Dan Thomas. Thomas Davies. William Hy. Cooper, Jfow^eld, and Gwilym-Phillipa. Return- ed -unopposed. PLYMOUTH WARD. Arthur Daniel, merchant, TrofidyThiw. Pro- posed by Mer8. Enoch Thomas, John W. Price, John Davies; seconded by Messrs. Dd. Lewia, Daniel Davies, and Hy Thomas. *D. J.. Lewis, checkweigher, Troedyrhiw. Proposed by Messrs. W. P. Burroughs and C. B. Jones; seconded by Messrs. David Barlow ajid C. B. Jones. MERTHYR VALE WARD. •David Jones, checkweigher, Merthyr Vale. Proposers: Messrs. Enoch Williams, Dd. Sulli- van, William Griffiths; seconded by Messrs. Wm. Powell, Wm. • Jones, and Hy. Powell. Returned unopposed. TREHARRIS WARD. •Edward Edward?, gentleman, Quakers' yard. Proposers: Messrs. Thomas E. Wil- liams, Edwin L. Jones, Morgan Irwyn Tho- mas; seconders, Messrs. William Miles, Robt. Amok., and William Richards. Returned un- opposed.

Contest in Plymouth Ward. MR. D. J LEWIS' CANDIDATURE. A public meeting was held Ilf the Tabernacle Hail, Troedyrhiw, on Wednesday to fur- ther the candidature of Mr. D. J. Lewis in the Plymouth Ward. — Mr Sam Morgan. Tr- hiirris, said he was proud to speak for Labour in Mr. Keir Hardie's constituency. Labour representation had come to stay, and the Lab- our Group had aiready made an imprecision on the Merthyr Council. He was that night ad- dressing a meeting of ratepayers. They wanted Labour Councillors so as to get a proper fcdminiatration of the laws which the Labour Party helped to force through Parliament.— Councillor John Davies, Dowlais, said he was pieased to support the cause of Labour. M,> dealt, with the house famine at Merthvr and Dowlaifl, and the wretched C"iidition:j under which many were forced to live, citing one cjfie where fourteen persons lived in two looms, and another where sijcteeo had three rooms, one being a cellar The- remedy," he said, was tho erection of munloipaL hottsee. suid only the Labour Party would properly, settle that ques- Jlc,p- -Mr. Thomas Andrews s/ud we were, living irt troublous times. He thought it was úueto the spread of education and knowledge being more speedy than were necessary re- forms. It was a aign'o'f the beat life that men were anxious to move on, and it Wz's the busi- ness of the leaders to see that movements were m<ide in tae right .direci.ion. XLe was there to support the candidature of Mr. D. J Lewis against that of Mr. Arthur Daniel. Mr. Daniel- was a friend of his, and he was not going to sav anything derogatory 0: him. On the Bor- ough Council they must have men who could co-opsrate with one another, and men who couid co-operate with the general mass of e'ec- tors." Mr. Daniel was too much of an individu- aEst. Tt was not suffioi-cnt that a man should be brilliant; lie must sacrifice his brilJiancy for the service of tb community. Mr Andrews proceeded to deal with the housing problem, and said the only hope of tho masses was in Labour Group; who must remove the filthv environments, no matter what the cost. Councillor D. J. Lewis spoke of Mr. Daniel as an individualist., and sa-d the community had had enough of that kind of representative^ they had learned valuable lessons. Mr. Lewis showed how the Labour representatives had already dene (food work on the housing ques- tion, and emphasised the need of maintaining the strength of the Labour Group so as to tackle the question aatis'acto'il.v. Mr. Lewis then «poke of the need for municipalising in- dustres, referring to profits made by several important towns in England. At the close, a vote of confidenoe in Mr. Lewis was passed unanimoimly.

Contest in Penydarren Ward. COUNCILLOR ISAAC EDWARDS' CAMPAIGN. Mr. Talog Williams presided over a meeting of electors held in Moriah Chapel, Dowlais, on. Thursday last, the room being crowded to its utmost capacity, and the ap' Pfoacnes filled wiHi entnus atstio" listener. manv I failing to get admission. Councillor Edwards spoke of the general work done by the Coun- cil, the topics selected ior spec al treatment on this occasion beicg the neeclfoc increased re- P^sentahon for the DowUis and Penydarren Wards, it bein>j staled that tli<* fij^uros given by the present polling register showed that Pecydauen had the largest number of elec- tors in the whole Borough, and was, therefore, entitled to large representation. The present educational position was d-a.lt with; the work of the var.ous committees; the need for new schools; and the efforts made to meet the con- r li?,"ln?reasinK requirements of the Board of Education. The housing question was dis- cussed at considerable length, the work already done m the Borough and its present needs being referred to, as well as the action of the Council in connection with the various schemes now having consideration. Attention was given to the new water scheme, and Mr. Ed- wards explained the difference in the position to-day and the position three years ago. jec^iv- mlr the unanimous approval of the meeting with regard to the attitude be has taken up in this matter. The various ward improvements were mentioned, and aieo the further needs, and *}r;. Edwards indicated tha additional re- Sf°ni*l ies Jikely to fall to the lot 0 Council in years to come. After a warm speech by Councillor William Lewis questions were invited. Mr. Edward was questioned in regard to the action he took in securing for the Penydarr-?n Ward a new ground, and in having new (jtehfaelog School built on a new site in the field instead of being rebuit on the old play- ground. He was asked why the new school was so long "in coming, and Mr. Edwards ex- that the delav occurred at the Board of Education Office in London. Mr. Edwards' action in supporting local applicants foi vari- ous positions under-, the Council- was referred to, and his advocacy of th-2 claims of Mr. Mor- gan, Moriais-street. Dowlaie, for the position of mining" teoturor having been successfuJ. Mr Morgan has &ince proved. his fitness for this appointmetv by being apipointed lecturer for I the Wigan Counoil. Mr. Edwards said he was doing nil he could to secure mining classes for Pengarnddu. The quetsion of at- t-endanos was brought, up, if, having been stated that Mr. Edward, had been neglectful in his attendances..From information snppiled by 1he Town Hall officials, he showed that he headed the list in all attendances, and the hours put in by him at sub-committee work exceeded the other attendances tho more public committees, where the press were pre- sent; the work in the sub committees being much more arduous and the meetings lasting longer.—The questions having all being satis- factorily answered, the usual vote of confidence was carried with enthusiasm. Another meeting was held in support of Councillor Edwards' candidature on Saturday Might last in Horeb Hall, over which Mr. Sideur H. Williams presided. Addresses were given by Messrs. David Jones (miner), John Edwards. Thomas Jones, S. Connolly, and others. Councillor Edwards went on this ooca- jon more fully the details of the water scheme, it having been stated that this scheme was the same as was put before the electorate three years ago. The points of difference were very clearly emphasised, and the present situation with the justification for taking im- ) mediate action meeting with the approval of present. The usual vote of confidence was ;<a:iimou6iy passed, after a Urge number of :iestion<t had been put and satisfactorily i.r.w3red. Gwernliwya Schoolroom on Tuesday, no!lior Edwards adarcf!sad-& •meet- JJr. Ben Dfevi^, .A presided.— Nf- John Llova road a from the airyor, to Counou'o- 'ji«wiru%' visii to •.ion, saying that the .Cr-nncil had unanimously approved of gendin.Councillor Edwards to represent them at the important conference. Mr Jamss enued h;s letter by referring to the enormous amount or work Councilor Edwardll had done during the past year, and sincerely trusted tha. the electors of Penydarren would again return him to assist, the Council in the very big problems they had to deal with.-— Councillor Edwards, on rising, was well re- ceived, and referred to tha various matters which had been mentioned at earlier meet- (,. ings.—ilr D. R. Davies moved, and Mr. D. j R. Davies moved, and Mr. David Howells seconded, a vote I9f confidence in the candidate. —Council or R, P. Rees supported, referring to the valuable services rendered by Council- lor Edwards and the way in which he attended to his duties.—The vote was passed unanimous- vote of thanks to the Chairman conclud- ing the meeting. MR. T. JENKINS' CANDIDATURE. Meetings in support of Mr. T. Jenkins Ifave ¡ b&en held during the past week, most of them in the open-air. On Tuesday- night, Horeb Schoolroom, Church-street, Penydarren, was the, placof gathering. Mr. James Morgan, of the Park Wara, was in the chair.—Mr. John Davies (miners' agent), Dowlais, spoke, as also did Mr T Mardy Jones, of tha Rhondda Valley, who, it appears, is being brought into the district- to take an active parr in connec- announced that Mr. Winstone, of Abertillery, announced that Mr. Winstone, of Aberteillery, and other prominent leaders of the Socialist Party on the Miners' Federation from outside districts are coming later, and the ward is to be covered with meetings.—Some of the speak- ers objected to certain people who followed the meetings reporting outsdie and to the Pres3 wh&< was taking place. Mr. T. Jenkins said that if returned he was prepared to devote himself for the benefit of the community, as he was more comfortably situated than others in that he owned his own house; consequently, he was nqt dependent for his livelihood upon his labour. He criti- cised Councillor Isaac Edwards' circular, and claimed that whatever might have been said, he had a perfect right to come before the public and stand for the seat. Hitherto, no questions had bean asked at the various meet- ings, but from this time forward he would welcome the putting of questions. The illl- provements in the ward were criticised, it being alleged that while they were undoubted- ly benentting,the public, they, were also bene- fiting certain private individuals. Mr. T. Jenkins, on Wednesday evening, held two open-air meetings, at which Mr. R Win- stone, the candidate, und others spoke. Later on, the crowd adjourrid to Gellifaelog School, and it vyas quite evident that there was some- one present from the enemy's camp. The can- didate, however, said he was not afraid of op- position, bin rather oourted it. He said he was not going to give away his informant to the amount of costs that would be incurred in getting a Bill this session in Parliament. How much cheaper it would have been to have passed this through three years ago, time alone will tell: and he laid the blame on the oppon- ents of the scheme, of whom one of the chief was Councillor Edwards. Now he was in favour, and the ratepayers would be glad to know why? Mr. R. Winstone, Councillor C. Griffiths, and others also addressed the meet- ing. A resolution approving of Mr. Jenkirs' candidature was passed.

THE XEW TYRANNY. Sir.—What we want is someone to champion us. Take my case. I am a member or a lodge, I don't want to bother about the local or Par- liamentary elections, because I am satisfied that there are bettet men than I am looking after these things for nie. I may be wrong, but there I am. I don't want to spend my money in that way. And now see how I am treated. I jjeionc; to a Federation lodge. At a recent meeting I could not attend, but my mate went there, and this is what happened. Mr. Thomas Jenkins sent a letter saying he would not stand against Mr. Isaac Edwards. The Chairman asked. "Shall get another man? All for it, hands up." Six hands went up. but there was no chance for a vote against. All the rest would have voted against if they had a chance. Bui. no chance was given. And this is how it is always. The Socialist I.L.P.'s are:driving cur Federation to ruin. Look at lis in Penydarren now. A couple of men are doing all they can to rush us to a fight. Why? Whose money will they be spending? Theit own? Not likely And what for? To fight; a 'hopeless figbt, and waste more money. We are trying, at any rate the Federation is try- to g-st all the colliers to pay the Parlia- mentary levy. Is it likely they will like this levy any better when they see how our men here are wasting what they have got in hope- less fights, only throwing it away? We want someone to show the cleir facts to us colliers. WÇc are net dull when we have the facts before us. But we are being bossed'' by a lot of men who are b?nt on rushing uJ anywhere and everywhere they want, us to go. I shall be glad if your paiier will help us. A TRUE FEDERATIOXIST.

TRADES UNIONISTS, TAKE NOTE. Sir,—Look at the election literature now coming out. A lot of it is printed in the Bor- I ough and eo gives us employment. But a cer- tain party is flocking every ward with outside stuff which oomes hero and goes everywhere by the cartload. Let us think of those who think of us. » PRINTER.

THE TOWN PLANNING CONFERENCE. I Sir,—I was amused this week to hear Coun- cillor Charles Griffiths say at one of hi street I corner meetings that he did not approve of tho Corporation sending Councillor Isaac Edwards to London to the Town Planning Conference. Why, I wonder? All tho other councillors wanted him to go. Did Mr. Griffiths expect the job himself? Of course, I ltnow our men are champion corrferencers—alritost prfoessioii- als by now, all of them. And when they po, they get-their train far and expenses from the I Corporation, the same as-every other member of the Council, and tho rest from us. It would be interesting to know how much of our time our vhole time agents," who J receive standing salaries, have given to conferences and other work which does not benefit 11 in the least; and also, how much money has been given from tha Various Federation lodges to pay our Labour men for their time off? Of I course, they will answej-—"But look what we are doing for yon." I say this: next- door tp me there livens a st^elworker. What am I better for your fllssthan he is, and what do vou make me pav for it? COLLIER.

THE SECRET OUT. I Sir,—What is all this fuss about the elec- tion' Why hav-a we a light this tim-e at all? But there, the secret cartw out one day this week. A prominent agitator, whose only hope of notoriety it> noise, spoke thus to a man: "Of course, we don't hope to win. We know that Mr. Isaac Edwards is a good member. But we must agitate. It is our policy all over the country to agitate, agitate, agitate i" And I thought, yes—and we poor colliers have to pay for it. "That ia the mischief here. They are the men who are ruining the Federation. —Yours truly, CWM PIT.

"1); HIS OWN COUNTRY." Sir,—Has a man a right to be respected in his own country if he is worthy of it? I have been at a few of Mr. T. Jenkins' meetings this week. I don't know him or his friends, as I have only been here a few years, and so I went to hear vh-at they had to say. And it was so funny No. 1: "I have not a word to say against Councillor Isaac Edwards' character. He is a. perfectly straightforward man." No. 2: "Councillor Isaac Edwards is able and fear- less, and can hold his own." No. 3:' "Coun- cillor Edwards is a smart man, and has done good work, I admit." And th?n. what did they say against him? Merely a lot of piffle, nonsense, and personal silliness. 1 then went to one of Councillor Edwards' meetings, and had an educational treat. He deait with our municipal problems in a manner that showed that he has given a Jot of time to the work and has thoroughly mastered it. My impassion, coming away from the street cor- ner meetings of Mr. T. Jenkins' supporters, was this: that if Councillor Edwards had been born in Hirwain, Hay, or North Wales, and had come-here with a free hand to kick up a row with no one knowing what his previous history had been, instead of choosing to be born here. and to have always been serving the public with such credit, this little crowd would have been shouting 'Hooray!"—Yours faith- fully. PENYDARRENITE.

AN UNNECESSARY FIGHT. Sir,—We are being forced into an unneces- sary fight. The meetings at which Mr Jen- kins has been adopted have never had as much as thirty Penydarren co!iie,<; present in favour of his running. He himself lies twice declined to stand, but the wirepullers are rushing him on, and they do not see that they are simply ruining the Federation by their conduct. What is the situation here now? Lately, Mr. John Daviee (our agent) failed in .health. We gave him. a sub-agent to help him. Now, it appears that we must find work so as to give him full' employment as a sub agent. And so, without knowing it, we have two officials instead of one. Now, when will Mr. Jenkins get time to do Council work? Councillor Edwards said that he had attended over 200 meetings this year, many of them lasting several hours. Does Mr Jenkins mean to do If not, then why change? If he does, when will he do the work he is now paid for? And if he cannot do it, I suppose WP. must find him a deputy. And so we fIohall have three officials! At present, if Mr. John Davies is unwell or too busy, Mr. goes out to take his Claoe, and someone has to go to take Mr. Jen- ins' place. Now, if Mr. Jenkins is returned, we shall want two new men. Of course, if I am to one of them, I arn ready to vote for Mr. Jenkins. If net—and I don't see how we CiD all be checkweigherS, Town Councillors, and Members of Parliament, then, I spy. the iiuii who is doing it so weh t. t pieserit have bis chance, and Jet- our oSicials slick to Ithe work they have been put to do. or else get out of the way of those WIM) will do it. j # One word more: If there was 110 money in our funds, would we hare an election now? Not likely Our money is there, and they are de- termined to spend it. How long are we to go on suffering like this? PENYDARREN MIXER.

ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL-QUESTION. Si'r,As a Dowhi Free Churchman, I am very much interested in the Penydarren Ward Election, and there is a question which troubles me. I find that certain people who took a prominent part in opposing Councillor Isaac Edwards are now supporting Mr. Thomas Jenkins, who. so far, has not declared himself on the Education policy of the Coun- cil. Will Mr. Jenkins say if he is returned to the Council whose policy he will adopt, that of Mr John Davies, viz., to starve the Roman Catholic Schools, or that of Mr. Charles Griffiths, WIK wants to put them entirely on the rates. As both of these gentlemen are supporting Mr. Jenkins it looks like an at- tempt to blow both hot and cold at once. A reply to •this.question will-much oblige.—Yours truly, v NONCONFORMIST.

WHY MINERS ARE COMPLAINING. Sir,—Will you please allow n little space to draw the attention of the miners in the Penydarren Ward to one or two important matters which will require our serious con- sideration before we record our votes in this election. It seems that we to have^two miners' representatives' for this ward. adBlrd- ing to tho programme of the District Electoral Committee, and it was distinctly stated at the meeting called at the Bethania (Gellifaelog) Schoolroom, that we as miners would have to finance the members adopted by the committee. Well, we were paying out a good deal of money before, in expenses, etc., and now some more burdens are to be placed on our shoul- ders. It is no wonder that we have men com- plaining about this, sort of thing, and our agents growling at things going from bad to worse. Apart from the Osborne judgment con- troversy, I want. to ask my fellow-workmen to consider whether we are having oiir money's worth in the Labour representation which we have to pay for in this ward at present. I say no, emphatically, compared with what vre have had from Councillor Isaac Edwards for nothing. I have attended many of the meet- ings held in this ward, and have heard a good deal said for both sides; but what strikes me most is the enormous amount, of time given and work done during the last two years by Councillor Edwards—which our Labour repre- entativea don't deny—and which puts some of them in the shade. Tf wo had to pay for all this, we should have a. nice little bill to settle. I do not bsgrudge it when we get value for our money; but what is the position? Here we pay a good price to our men for working in an abnormal place—for an abnormal place the Council is to some of them, for they do not. seom to make much headway there, and the only thing thsy do is to mark the tra.m, as it were—by giving an occasional vote—after such men as Councillor Edwards have worked hard to fill it. I cannot see what advantage we shall have in electing another miners' representative fo, the PeTiydarren Ward; and to be candid, after all I have heard in this election, and from a review of the work done on the Council, I don't think we should have heard much about the Penydarren Ward or the work which has been secured for it, had it- not been for Coun- cillor Edwards. As far as I have been able to gather, it is he that ha.s been the initiator of all the ■! improvements which wa enjoy to-day, and which have been brought about during the last two years, and have proved to be the cheapest works carried out in any part of the Borough, and for which Councillor Edwards deserves great credit. To be consistent, let us make our own representatives better first on the Town Council, as we are agitating to do on the Executive of the Federation—reform first within—and don't let us turn out a good man like Councillor Edwards, and feel sorry for it when it is too late. There is a lot of work to be done on the Council which requires extreme caution, ability, and sound judgment. We must have inen there who have a very wide experience and knowledge of such mat- ters, or we may find some day that the errors of a moment may be the sorrows of years. Therefore, I must say that Councillor Edwards has proved himself a .capable member in the past, and until we can find a man as good as he is. let us vote for him and be safe. Thank- ing you. Sir, ior kindly inserting this,—I am, yours, etc., FEDERATIONIST.

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TREHARSIS. LIMP. WALK EASILY by using DR. CORN SILK—the quick cure for hard, soft,, and old corns; 7id, per packet. Agents: Treharrlft Co-operative Society. RUB YORESELF TO HEALTH with LLOYD'S A 1 WHITE OIL. It cures Rheumatism, Sprains, Bruises, Cold at the Chest, Quinsy, Chilblains, Cramp, Soreness of the Limbs after Violent Ex- ercise. Take no imitation. Take LLOYD'S A 1 WHITE OIL; 1/- per bottle. Agents: Treharris Co-operative Society. TS ACCIDENT.—On Saturday morning David Henry Nicholas, son of Mr. D. G. Nicholas,' overman, was seriously injured by a. fall at the North Pit, while following his employment as a collier. SPECIAL MEETINGS.—Special meetings were held At Trinity Baptist Church, Trelewis, on Sunday and'Monday evenings. Principal Ed- wards (Cardiff) and Revs. W. D. Nicholas and W. Jones (Treharris) preached to large con- gregations. JntBLE SALE.—A jumble sale took place on Monday, in the Public Hixll, in connection with Wesley Church, and was opened by Mrs. W. M. Leigh, Glyn Bargoed. The president Mrs. Fokes; treasurer, Miss Gladys Prosser; and the secretary, Miss Maggie Davies. The manager was Mr. W. A. Davies, and the pianist Mr. Telford Eddy. The stall-holdersfwere :— New goods, Miss Rosa E. Davies, Miss Gladys Prosser and Miss Maggie Davies; houp-la, Mr. Edgar Davies and Miss Ada Davies second- hand stall, Mrs. Eddy, Mrs. W. A. Davies, Mrs. Haines and Mrs. Hurlord sweets and provision j stall, Mr. Tom Stephens and Mr. Ted Davies book-stall, Mr. Eddy and Mr. Halse; refresh- ments, Mr?. J. T. Morgan, Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Anthony and Mrs. Lloyd; miscellaneous stall, Mr. T. H; Morgan and Mr. Haines shooting gallery, Mr. Tom Roache: electric batteries, Mr. Lionel Fokes and Mr. Stanley Fokes bran tubs, Masters Harry Jones and Morley Eddy. There was also an exhibition of tableaux by the Wesley Sunday School girls, under the supervision of Mrs. Fokes and Mrs. Walter Parrish. A substantial sum was realised. TABERNACLE.—A competitive meeting was held at Tabernacle Vestry, on Monday night, under the auspices of the Young People of the I church, this being the opening for the winter session, and the vestry was nearly full. The chair wa* taken by Mr. Lewis Morris, in the unavoidable absence of the pastor (eey. D. Philips),'who was ill. The adjudicators were :— Music, Mr. D. J. Hughes r literature, Mr. Evan Moms. An opening solo was given by Miss F. M. Humphreys, after which the following competitions were gone through:—Bible ques- tions for children under 12 years, Master Tom Griffiths children's solo, under 15 years, Master Johnny Burman impromptu speech, Mr. Wm. Owen; open solo, for any voice, Mr. John Bevan; Bible reading, open to all, Mr. Hy. Davies chief choral, two choirs competed— Tabernacle Choir, conducted by Mr. William Owen. and Brynhyfryd Choir, conducted by Mr. Ted Smith—and the adjudicator awarded the prize to the Tabernacle Choir. Miss L. M. Edwards accompanied. r QUARTERLY MEETIKGS.—The quarterly meet- ings in connection with Brynhyfryd Welsh Baptist Church, took place on Sunday, and were largely attended. The following took part:—1 Morning service.—Chairman, Mr..Wm. John Evans recitation, Eunice George solo, Lizzie Jones recitation, Maggie Ann Evans recitation, Katie Evans recitation, Mary Lloyd, recitation, James Jones; lecture on Crov.ns," by Mr. Roger] Thomas. Afternoon service.—Chair- man, Mr. Philip Morgan recitation, part of Scripture, Job Bevan recitation, Mary Druit; trio, Edith Huxtable, Mary Druit and Maggie Evans duet, Katie Huxtable and Lizzie Druit recitation, Emtyn Jenkins solo, Wm. George Eynon recitation, Beatrice Dobson recitation, David John Griffiths solo, Edith Huxtable; recitation, Wm. Hopkin Jones chorus by Mr. Philip Davies's party chorus by Quakers' Yard Choir, conductor, MD. Caleb Williams. Evening service.—Chairman, Mr. W. R. Thomas; recitations, Margaret Lewis, Louisa Saunders,; solos, John Burman, Annie Mary Lewis, Miss Ladd (Aberfan), Mr. Idris Davies, Miss Maggie I Watkins and Mr. Ted Smith dialogue, Mr. Tom Stephens and Mr. Richard Evans duet, Mr. John Bevan and Miss Lizzie Jones selection on the organ, Professor Edwards chorus by Miss Rebecca Thomas's Choir; and a chorus by Mr. Philip Davies's Choir. Certificates were presented to Sunday School scholars, for examinations passed under the Baptist Sunday School Union. THE MONTH'S WAUNING.—Cold mominga and chill nights are here. Watch your Re- membc-r LLOYD'S PECTORAL FRTiT c()&gI,. cuts the phlegm, warms tne strengthens the throat and bronc)40 tubas. >^e ycu get it. Take no imitaiiol 1/ per: buttle, Agent. Treharris Cooperative Society, j

-w ABERCYNON. THANKSGIVING SERVICES.— Thanksgiving Ser- vices weie held at the Tabernacle C.W. Church, on Thursday last, and were largely attended. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL C it uitcr.(.-ThA Liter- ,ary and Debating Society met on Wednesday for the discussion of the question Should capital punishment be abolished ?" The president, Rev. M. Jenkins, was in the chair. Mr. Sidney Blake opened for the affirmative, and Mr. T. J. Taylor took the negative. An interesting debate fol- lowed, and a large majority decided in favour of the present system. ANNUAL TEA.—At the Workman's Hall, the annual tea of Carmel Welsh Wesleyan Church, was held on Thursday last. The tables were pre- sided over by Mrs. A. Williams. Mrs. Jones, Miss A. J. Jones, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Evans, Mra. A. Williams, assisted by Mra. Jones, Miss Morgans, Mrs. Evanp, Miss Thomas, Mrs. Bonner, and Mr". George Williams. Others who assisted were Mrs. J. Joues, Mrs. Rowlands, Mrs. R. Williams, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Rfc. Williams, and Mr. Llewellyn Williams. At the concert held at the Chapel, Musical Items were given by Miss L. Jones (Treorky), Miss. Thomas (Abercynon Road), Mr. J. E. Jones. Mr. E. E. Jonea, Mr. Wilton, Mr. G. Williams, Mr. John Owen. Recitations were given by Mr. W. James, and Miss Hetta Morgan. Bnys' Socu, L -On Friday evening the Cynon Lo,ige of the R. A.O.B. held their monthly social, and there was a good attendance. The M.C S were—for dancing, Bro. J. J. Griffiths, K.O.H.. P.G.S.. Bro. F. Kethrins, Bro. Arnold Lang- wern, C.D.; and for the whist drive, Bro. D. T. Williams. The winners of the prizes were: Ladies—1st, Mrs. Harris bogey prize, Miss Kate Powell; gentlemen—1st, Mr. J. C. Matthews bogey prize, Bro. P. Radford, K.O.M. Prizes were distributed by Bro. W. Jones, C.P. Music was provided by Madame A. J. Griffith, Miss Gould, Bro. R. Granger, and Mr. D. Harris. The refreshments were in charge of Bro. Dr. Griffith, O.P., and Bro. C. Morgan, C.P., and assistance was aleo rendered by Bro. N. Shapira, K.O.M., and Bro. J. Griffiths. The secretarial duties were carried out by Bro. J. J. Griffiths, K.O.M., P.G.C. OBITUARY.—Wo have to record the death of Mrs. Polly Edwards, wife of Mr. E. R. Edwards, and eldest daughter of Mr. Daniel Fenwick, Llwyncelyn, which took place at her residence on Thursday morning, at the early age of 29 years. Deceased was very widely known, and by her quiet and gentle disposition had made a host of friends, by whom she is greatly lamented. She was a faithful member of Tabernacle Welsh C.M. Church, where she was a very zealous worker, both in the church and the Sunday School. The funeral, which was quite private, took placa on Tuesday, the interment taking place at Pant Cemetery, Dowlais. The Rev. Wm. Jones officiated at the house and grave- side. The following weee the mourners 1st coach Mr. E. R. Edwards, husband Mr. Daniel Fenwick, father; Miss N. A. Fenwick, sister Mr. and Mrs. Greenaway and Miss Polly Greenaway, Hay. 2nd coach: Mrs. Edwards, Coedpoeth, mother-in-law Messrs. Edward and Torn Edwards, Coedpoeth, brothers-in-law Mrs. Davies, Dowlais, aunt; Mr. W. D. Davies, Fern- dale, and Miss Annie Morris, Llanddewi, cousins. 3rd coach: Mr. David Fenwick and family, Tylors- town, uncle, aunt and cousins. 4th coach Mr. and iitrp. Charles Fenwick, DofHais, uncle and aunt; Mr and Mrs. W. Fenwick, Abercynon, uncle and aunt; Master D. C. Fenwick, Aber- cynon, cousin. 5th coach Mr. John Davies and I Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Davies. Ferndale, cousins Rev. W. Jones, Tabernacle. 6th and 7th coaches The deacons of Tabernacle Church—Mr Jehn Jones, Teify House Mr. W Evans, New-street; Mr. David Jones, Tresillian-placa Mr. G. Jones, Murtin-terrace; Mr. E. Howells, Ann-street Mr. Wm Lewis, Look-street and precentors- Mr. D J. Price, Brynfedwen Mr. Evan Davies, Maesgwyn and Mr. Henry Joues, New-street. Account Books in Great Variety, Size. Ruling, and Binding to Suit every Purchaser.—"Express" Office. Glabeland-str,set, Merthyr.

ABERCYNON POLICE COURT. THURSDAY.—Before Col. M. Morgan, Capt. F. N. Gray, and Capt. G. A. Evans. ALLEGED BIGAMY.—John Griffiths vras charg- ed with committing bigamy. The police asked for a remand, and the defendant. agreeing thereto, no evidence was given. The case will be heard at the Aberdare Police Court-, on Wednesday next. VARIOUS.—Fines as follow were .inflicted for drunkenness: Cornelius O'Connor, in Oxford- street, Mountain Ash, 10s. and costs. Joseph Davies, in Main-road, Tvntetown, 10s. and costs. David Lewis, in Robert-street, Ynysy- bwl, 10s. and costs. Charles Jones, Ynysybwl, in Windsor-place, Ynysybwl, 10". and costs. Thomas Thomas, Abercynon, in Mountain Ash- road, Abercvnon, 10s. and costs; David Mor- gan. in Station-road, Abercynon. 15s. and costs. Matilda Evans, who sent her husband to ap- pear for her, in Mnin-row, Matthewstown, 10f. and costs. Alfred Bennett, for using indecent language in Pentwya-avenue, Tynto- town. was fined 5s. and costs, and James Lewis was similarly charged.- John Humphreys was summotied for doing wilful damage to a fence, and was fined 5s. and costs, and damages. DISMISSED.—John Price was summoned for assaulting Margaret Evans. Mr. W. Thomas defended Complai**ant. said that defendant came up to her and assa.ulted her. She asked him what was the matter, and he said, "Get your husband and son." Defendant struck her teeth out. Lizzie Evans, a daughter, and Mary Jones, a neighbour, corrobora-teci.-For the defence, Mr. Thomas called Anne Davies, who said that Mrs. Evans stepped Price. He wanted to pass by and pushed her away. (That was aU that took place.-The case was dis- missed. AFFILIATION.—Lionel James Bayment was summoned by'Jane Anthony to show cause, etc The defendant did not appear.—An order for 3s. 6d. a week and costs was made. ANOTHER REMAND.—Alfred George Spacey, for whom Mr. S. Shipton appeared, was charg- ed with attempting to murder his wife. The wife being too ill to attend, the cASe was ad- journed for a week. COAL STEALING.—At Juvenile Court, Albert Getting, aged 13, was charged with stealing coal, the propertv of Messrs. Nixon. The lad was taking a sackful of coal, weighing half a cwt., from the siding.—He was fined 5s. j

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Suicide at Miskin. On Wednesday evening, Michael Coxey, aged 36, lodging with Mrs. Cornier, at 72, Victoria- street, Mountain Ash. a labourer at Cefnpen- nar, returned home very drunk. In a few min- utes he took up a razor and cut his wind-pipe practically through. Dr. Davies was sent for, hut the unfortunate man died almost imme- diately.

GODREAMAN. HARVEST SERVICKS.—Tne Rev. R. H., Da vies and the Rev. W. Powell (Pembroke) were the special preachers at the harvest festival services of Bethany Congregational Church, on Sunday last. OBrrT-TARY,Tlie death occurred on Monday of Mr. John Williams, 26, New-street, at the. of 49 years. Ho had boen in ill-health practically since hit wife was huvied, several months ago, though only confined to his bed since- August. THE MONTH'S WARNINO.—Cold mornings and chill nights are here Watch your lungs. He membar l,r.OYD'S f'YCTORA- FRl.:IT BALSAM cures coughs, cut the phlegm, warms the chest, and strengthens th throat and bronchial tubQ. See you get it. Tata no imitation, 1/ per bottle. Agent: E. D. George. Chemist, Hirwain.

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HIRWAIN. RUB YorftsEtF TO HEALTH with LLOYD'S A-1 WHITE OIL. It cure? Rheumatism. Sprains, Bruises, Cold At the Cheat, Quinsy, Chilblains, Cramp, Soreness of the Limbs after Violent Ex- ,P,rei-je. Take no imitation. Take LLOYD'S A 1 WHKTE OIL, 1/ per bottle. Agent: E. D. George, Chemkt, Hirwain. DON'T LIMP, WALK EASILY by u$in?r DR. WELLS' CORN' SILK—the quick cure for hard, poft. and old corns; 72d per packet. Agent: E. D. George, Chepiist, Hirwain. TS RAMOTH (B.).—The pulpit at this church, on Sunday, was occupied by Mr. H. R. Richards, a student r.t Cardiff College, who preached excellent sermons. FOOTBALL.—Hirwain journeyed to {Aberaman on Saturday, to meet the invincible Wanderers in a league match, and wero badly beaten, to the tune of 6 goals to nil, the home centre, Harper, putting in 5 and Pressington 1. MOONT PLEASANT Y.P.C.E.—At the weekly meeting, on Wednesday evening an excellent discussion took place on the -;ttbject of The cha-loes we miss," the lead being taken by the chairman, Mr. J. Walley, who was followed by Mr. A. Jones and other members. Miss Katie Williams accompanied the -singing. MOUNT PLEASANT Cirurtca.-Tiie winter evening entertainments were commenced on Thursday last. In the absence of Mr. A. Cor- nish, the chiir was taken by the Rev. W. J. Rowlands, and there was a large attendance, A long programme waa gone throug.i.-Oti Sunday Mr. Morse, who is leaving for Porthcawl, was presented with a hymn book by his Sunday School friends. MERCHED Y D-F.-The members cf this society met together at Zion English Baptist, Church, on Monday evening. The meeting was opened by Miss A. George, a.nd excellent pa.pers were read by Miss Mary A. Jones and Miss Ethel G. Jones, the former bearing upon the effects of intemperance upon children reared by intem- perate parents, and the letter being an extract from the Alliance News." HOCKEY.—With the ground in perfect con- dition, a match was played on Saturday last between Mr. David Evans' side and Mr. W. Woods'. Up to half-time the game went in. favour of the latter team, who led by 3 to 2. In the second half, play became exciting, Mr. Woods' side equalising. Although extra time was played no further scoring took place. Mr. L. T. Morgan has consented to act as sec- retary to the club, and it is hoped a good fixture list will now be arranged. DEATH.-Afiev a long and painful illness the death took place, on Wednesday morning, of Mr. William Williams, J.P., Bryneynon, Hirwain, in his 80th year. Deceased was very widely known, being some years ago the proprietor of the Graig Colliery and Brickworks, near the Hirwain Ponds, where Messrs. A. E. Mann & Co. } Ltd., now have their offices, and the aerial ropeway leading to the Llynfawr Reservoir. He was a Justice of the Peace for Breconshircj and for many years hold a scat, on the Brecon- shire County Council. Deceased was a staunch Liberal,and was also one of the leading members at Nebo Congregational Church, where he will be greatly missed. He had been in failing health for the past few years. Public sympathy is expressed with his son, Mr. W. Williams. FOR BETHEL CHAPEL.—Mr. David Daniel Davies, of 145, Henry-street, Tonypandy, who died on the 4th September last, left estate of the gross value of £2,198 Us. óJd., with net personalty £.2,15:; &?. 8d. Probate of his will, dated 17th March, 1905, has been granted to Mr. John Jones Pughe, of Pontypridd, solicitor, his brother, Mr. John Thomas Davie3, of Hir- wain, and Mr. Samuel Jones, of Hirwain. The testator left £10 to the Bethel Chapel, Hirwain, £ 20 to Jane Williams, and the residue of his estate he left upon trust for his wife for life, with the remainder to his brothers John Thomas Davies and Thomas Davies, his nieces Alary Ann Richards, Elizabeth Reynolds, Hannah Morgan and Maggie Morgan, his nephews Tom, Job, and William Morgan, and his brothers-in-law John, James, and Samuel Jones. NATIONAL Af EirortAL.-Hirwaiii is not behind in this worthy cause. The matter was brought before the various churches on Sunday last, ( and a meeting was held at Nebo Chapel, on Tuesday evening, when representatives of each church attended to consider tho best method of co-operatoin. It was decided that those present should constitute a committee, and that each employer of labour in the neighbourhood I be asked to ma.ko a collection towarcU the cause The following ladies were eleetc-d to approach i all private gentlemen not in touch with any local vrorks, yiz. :—Mrs. I). E. Wiiiiaras, Miss Aubrey, Mrs. Edwards (Ty iJiucs;, Mrs. (Dr.) TlioalJis, Mrs. Dd. Jones and Mrs. Ernrys Jcav.s assismi Messrs. Dd. Evans, (High-street) and Mr. William Lewis (Tramway). It was also agreed that the colliery workmen should be asked to convene a meeting on Saturday ur ay evening, to arrange, for the collecting of offerings. The chairman of the commit U'O i* Mr. Thomas Jones treasurer, Mr. Dd. Joiic*.? and secretary, Mr. J. B. Young. It is antici- pated that a good sum will be rii-sed towardS the memorial; AGATIIA.Performanceii of the opcrct(a» Agatha, or rne lost child of the manor," given on Thrirsrlay and Saturday evenings the Victoria Hall, hy the Juvenile Choral Socicty» under the leadership of Mr. Abel Davies. l proceeds were in aid of Ifr. William Lt'\I' for many years postman in the Hirwain district who has been for a long time in ill-heal''1* The chairmen were Mr. W. 11. Edwards and Mr. Daniel Davies The children, who very prettily dresses, looked very attractive heneath the electric illuminations, n.nd wen through the operetta very successfully. were assisted by several adults, the Jeadi'1.2! parts beiii,, taken by the following :-Sqltlfa Brown, the lord 0; the manor, Mr. W. D. J°nc9 (baritone) .Mrs. Brown, the squire's wile. M1*! Ethel G. Jones (soprano); Agatha, an adopt** gii);v. Miss Katie Moseley (sonrano): Idle *nd Billy Fairplav, a .sipsy loafer and a sho^J man. Mr. J. R. Williams Ren Bo sun, an sea-dog, Mr. William Walters (bnritone) Middy, the lost child. Mr. Morgan Evans (tenoi) Roberto ar.ci recruiting sergeant, Mr. llees Davies (tenor): policeman, Mr. John T. J,lInC. The acjojvp was Mr. 11. Smale. TEMPERWOB SOC;CSTY. —The G.W.R. I perance Society meeting was held on jSunfl;l^ afternoon, a targe number being present. 'f ha chair was occupied by Mr. S. J. Mugfortl, the meeting wart opened by Mr. Richard Jon** An addms was giren by Mr. Charles- who will shortly retire from the G. W. Pj Go. Mr. John said his 40 years experience taught, him that it'was nor srvfe to comv' with the cU'iulc quest-ion, and ho viewed NN erate drinking as a mer.aeo to the tcmppl'u1^ cause rather than a help. He was glad notice that the National Drink Bill creasing yeavij'. Mr. Da vid Jones, in prop0>1jj\ a vote of thr.iucs to Mr. John for his ;uhi'^ | spoke highly of the good work he had f!on° temperance. This was seconded by Mr. '"3? Powell, who also tratified to the good litpj Mr. Joiirt had always set to Selections on the harp were given by Mr. Dyton, and solos by Mrs. Elooks and Mr-3- Ls Davies. Recitations were also given bv Green and Miss May White. The meeting closed by Mr. E. Jones. Mr. D. Jones at the organ. QUARTERLY MEETLN'CS.-—A happy tiW. *-{ "pent at. Nebo (Con.) Chapel, on Sund-'y on the occasion of the Sunday School meeting. The chair was taken bv the r<< tho Rev. E. Wern Williams, and .Miss L. l~>;i vies recited the 3rd chapter'of ^'l'|V' !i9 the children following in prayer. The contributed to the prngrauinie Reci'-1'1 .j Gweddi Plentyn," Master Clifford Kv'1 rendering of Arghvyrhl, dvma ii." bv V" children recitation, G\Vneyd y byd y" Master Howel Evans solo, Awr Master W. J. Thomas; recitation, «!)» Orsedd," Master Jell Evans duet, ( hyfryd yw gweled," Miss Morfvdd Jones < Sarah J. James recitation, V-r YsgoJ Elsie M. Davies recitation, The ten maRdments," by Masters GlanmOr Sweet, Lewis, W. J. Thomas and Jell Evans '1^ri.0s "Fy Xhuw ddaeth i mi," Masters Hopkin »Jfl Wm. D. Powell, John Lewis and .)e)I the audience joining in the refrain rccitjtl Lfr.ddhau, Master Austin Sweet s J ■ Y Cardotyn lhvyd," Master Joseph J. recitation, Mae Cyruro bytl> Master f> Hopkins hymn, Mae Leddvw irvnon." Thomas, M. A. James, M. Mathias,' Annie !>' g, Katie Williams, S. A. Jones and Morfy<W ^j recitation, Yr Ysgol Sul," Kate Wi*1*9,^ solo, Mae'th Dad vvrth y llvw." Mr. W. dvvr Jenkins quartette, V Tri Llanc, |Cr- D. Davies and friends; recitation, ^^lOi fyniad Plentyn," Gwendoline Renoivdell p. •' Just lean on the arms of Jesus," Mr. Davies, the children joining in lite 'fl"itil I recitation, Y Mab afradlon," Miss May ^njjjs« solo, by Mr. D. E. Davies recitation, Lizzie Evans. Yr Ysgo! .jj recitation, Yr hogyn a'r Eryr," Mr- yfl Williams trio by some friends, Fy agos recitation, Pa le n^ae y bod? Ceirtwen Evans; A stirring address vr** by Mr. Harris, of Seven Sisters,, on ,ink8 girl missioner in Canada." V otes *of. U\^tJ were then accorded the accompanist Davies) anil Messrs. Rees D. Davies and Jones, for assisting the cii)(trefi songs.

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