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Is Socialism Sound? Great Debate at Tony- pandy. Speaker Heckled. An interesting debate took place on 1'uesday evening last at the Hippodrome, Tonypandy, on the great question: "Is Socialism Sound r The speaker for the affirmative was Mr. J. P. Lloyd, S.D.F., anu for the negative Mr. JUL. Weston, JNi.U.C. A very large audience assemoied, consisting mostly of the male sex, to whom Socialism meant everything or nothing. in the absence of Mr. Tom Evans (Peny- graig), who was indisposed, Mr. Gwilym 40wiands (Penygraig) occupied the chair, supported by several influential ladies and gentlemen. Mi*. H. Weston, N.U.C., for the nega- tive, said if the Socialists wished to estab- lish Paradise, he was with them; if they desired to ameliorate the lot of the poor, it was a grand idea. Dealing with the employment of children, he said there Was no Act of Parliament to compel little children to work; there was no Act to enact that, but it was the father in his greed for gold. (Cries of No, no," and Jfoverty "). Continuing, the speaker said the State did not compel children to wor.iv, and the father was not fit to receive the benefits of Paradise. (Disturb- ance at the back of the hall). He asked them to turn this over in their minds when they transferred their collieries from the mine-owners to the State; were they going to alter these conditions of life in the coal-mines ? If their employer be State in place of, say, the Naval Colliery Company, would it lessen the amount of gas in the mines? (Cries of No "). There Would still be the danger of overwinding. Before Socialism can be called sound," said Mr. Weston, you have got to change the fathers of the children; you have to change the men who take matches into the mines and the men who smoke in the mines (laughter). Oh, yes," continued the speaker, there was only a case last week at Mardv." (Cries of No, no," and It was not proved "). Before their Paradise could come, they would have to change their men. ''What do I see in this country?" asked Mr. Weston. Protection of labouring men by his Labour members of Parliament? Do you find that? I say No! N! No! (Loud cries of "Yes," "Yes"). I never make an assertion that I am not prepared to prove," said the speaker. (Cries of Get on Socialism "). The speaker then dealt with John Jones," the grocer who compelled his tenants to trade at his shop. Because Socialism," he said, is the order of the day, are you going to alter the character of 'John Jones'? If you think so, Socialism is going to work a miracle; because John Jones is still going to seek his own advantage at the public good. If Socialism ever comes, it will not be by the agitation of the Socialist. It will be by evolution, and when the day comes, then Socialism will be; but it will not be until long after you and I have turned up our toes (applause). Mr. J. P. Lloyd, for the affirmative, responded. He said Socialism was the theory of evolution, and Socialist con- ditions were all around them. His oppo- nent had said Thou shalt not steal," and that was just what he was going to say to him. Socialism was the revolutionary angel that came into the capitalist camp and said, Thou shalt not steal." His opponent said, Would the danger in the mines be lessened? I say Yes,' said Mr. Lloyd, vehemently. There has not been a single accident yet in which the mine- ownera have not tried to throw the blame on the poor men they have killed (pro- longed cheers). In regard to matches and pipes, Mr. Lloyd said a pit would have to be a veritable inferno before a lighted pipe would cause an explosion. (A Voice: "We are not children, Mr. Lloyd "). "I didn't think you were, or I should not have been here to reply," returned the speaker. Two-thirds of the skilled labourers of this country were walking the streets. Whose fault was it then that the children were working? (Applause). Working men were not always good to themselves, but they were always very good to the other class. Bad labour habits were due to the bad economic conditions under which they worked. Why were women employed ? Because female labour was cheaper; and if there were no Socialism, they would have women work- mg at the pit bottom to-day (cheers). If they took the manufacture of commodities out of the hands of private individuals, they could stop this (applause). Mr. Weston again spoke. He told his hearers a story of a poor man he had befriended, and of how that man had i abused his friendship. "Will Socialism alter that man?" said Mr. Weston. (Shouts and general disturbance). Brains count above labour." (A Voice: Rot "). Without brains, you will find yourselves hopeless and incompetent to find your Way." Mr. Lloyd then spoke. He said it was the man with a large income who stole 9d. per ton royalty; and these men were in a large number in England (applause). Mr. Clifford (Gloucester) proposed a vote of thanks to the speakers, which was seconded by Mr. Chivers (Penygraig). The proceeds of the meeting were in aid of the Porth Cottage Hospital.
The Empire, Cardiff.
The Empire, Cardiff. A good programme is provided this Week, The Parisian mimic, O'Gust, is wonderfully clever in his wonderfully realistic imitation of domestic pets, a German Band, and a menagerie. The Skirmishers," a military farce, by Herbert Darnley's company of comedians, is ex- cruciating (funny. Albert Wheelan'e imitations of Harry Lauder, aaid of a girl with a cold singing Because I love y':ou" are nightly received with immense applause. Other specially good turns are f*lie and Ramsden, in Charley's Visit to a Musical Comedy Duo The Mys- terious House," by the Sleedes; Sinclair and Parr, actor vocalists; Fred Hastings, comedian; and Ina Lorimer, a clever step dancer.
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joiners' Federation. Meeting of Wo. 1 District. The Rhondda (No. 1) District of Miners met at Porth, under the presidency of Mr. Ben Bevan, Llwynypia. Mr. D. Watts Morgan (agent) and Mr. Tom Evans (treasurer) were also present. The Low Standard. Mr. D. Watts Morgan dealt with the proposal that every county area and dis- trict should endeavour to get the minimum percentage merged into the standard wages. If this was done, he said, it would disabuse the minds of a section of the public that was not conversant with the coal trade, of the erroneous idea that workmen were getting enormous wages when the percentage was increased. The idea was prevalent at present that, became the percentage was 52| above standard, the miners were getting twice as much as they used to. They had always contended that the standard was far too low. and the minimum percentage should be added to the standard so that wages should start from that point. Under the present agreement, when a man earned 20s. on the standard, he was entitled to 26s., but what they wanted was that the latter figure should be the standard, and the subsequent percentages correspondingly reduced. This would be better for the men, as the fluctuations in their wagesl would be minimised. There was also a tendency when the percentages went up for the rents and. life's neces- saries to be increased in price, but they found that the same readiness was not exhibited to lower prices when high per- centages disappeared, so that the work- man was penalised both ways. Treherberi: Grievances. Permission was given to the workmen employed in the Fernhill House Coal Levels, Treherbert, to tender a month's notice to-day (Monday) with a view to- remedying the various grievances as to the rate of payment in certain working places. It was explained that the dispute did not affect the whole of the workmen, but all the men had decided to make common cause with their aggrieved comrades. About 300' men will be affected should the notices take effect. Finance. The Auditor's report for the last half- year was submitted, which showed a satis- factory increase in the funds. The re- ceipts from all sources totalled L-12,181 12s. 6d., which included L8,283 19B. con- tributions from lodges, P,600 Parliamen- tary levy, £ 2,000 loan refunded from Wattstown, and t828 17s. 2d. balance in hand. The total expenditure was 97,419 lis. 7d., including 94,725 remitted to the central fund. The value of the district fund in 1906 was P,19,707 2s. 10d., and at the end of the last half-year 222,851 18s. 7d., showing an increase of P,3,144 15s. 9d. The report was adopted. Eight Hours Bill. Reference was made by Mr. Watts Morgan to the conference between coal- owners and men's representatives regard- ing the Eight Hours liill, and he expressed the hope that some mutual understanding would be arrived at, so that a reduction of hours would take place. Some of the' coalowners believed there were insuper- able difficulties in the way to give effect to the eight hours, but if no agreement was effected, then there was nothing to be done but for the Parliamentary repre- sentatives to fight the question out on the floor of the House of Commons, Advance Conceded. Incidentally, Mr. Morgan mentioned that the workmen's demand for an advance of 5 per cent. had been conceded by the coalowners, and he prophesied that before the end of the year the maximum of 60 per cent. would be reached. Mr. Watts Morgan drew attention to a practice indulged: in by some colliery officials in interrogating unnecessarily applicants for compensation. They formed themselves into a. Spanish Court of Inquisition, with the cashier as the Grand Inquisitor." Not only were these officials exceeding their duties, but a few cases had been brought to his notice of the medical examiner indulging in the same thing. One of these medical gentlemen had actually gone so far as to try and per- suade workmen to accept a lump sum and light employment. The workmen would hot tolerate such interferences, and officials would be made to confine them- selves to the rights vested in them by law. Dealing with points arising under the Compensation Act, a delegate stated that the practice was prevalent at his colliery, when a fresh hand sought employment, to give the man a lamp, send him to a working place, and if he agreed to accept the work offered, he proceeded with his employment during that day, although he was not registered. Mr. Morgan said this was an important point, for if the man met with an accident before he was registered, they, would have difficulty in proving that he was employed at the colliery at the time of the accident. The practice was reprehensible and a direct contravention of the Mines Regu- lation Act. Replying to another query, Mr. Morgan said it was not necessary for anyone who had been in receipt of compensation to sign a declaration relieving his employers of future liability for the same accident 1 when he returned to work. The only obligation imposed was the signing of a receipt for the money received. Mr. Morgan added that he understood a cir- cular had been issued by the employers, in which it was intimated that an impor- tant pqint in the Act would be fought. It had reference to the weekly compen- sation to be paid to boys under 21 years of age whose wage was less than 20s. a week. The miners' representatives' inter- pretation of the clause was that any lad who met with an accident earning 10s. and less than £1 was entitled to 10s. a week compensation. If a lad earned 8s. or 9s., then he would come under the qualification of being entitled to 100 per cent, of hia wages. Result of Show Cards. The result of the show cards at the col- lieries throughout the district disclosed a very satisfactory state of affairs, the num- ber of non-Unionists being infinitesimal. Mr. Watts Morgan intimated that out of approximately 30,000 workmen engaged —a large number of whom were affiliated to another Union—no less than 28,402 had paid their contributions to the district during the past six months. Complaints against the T.V.R. The Penrhiwceiber and Cilfynydd Lodges drew attention to the alleged dirty state of the carriages supplied by the Taff Vale Railway to carry the workmen to the annual demonstration, and suggested that a protest be sent to the general manager. Not only were the carriages old and dilapidated," asserted one delegate, but filthy with coal dust." A general complaint was made by other delegates on the same point, and a reso- lution of protest adopted. The contributions amounted to £682 13s. 9d.
Rhondda Education Committee.…
Rhondda Education Committee. Committee. Examinations for Candidates for Pupil Teachership. The following is the official list of the results of the Candidates' Examination as conducted by the Director of Education (Mr. T. W. Berry). The questions and worked papers as marked by the Director have been forwarded to the Board of Education for approval. The Board has given its unqualified approval to the work, and the medical officer, after a careful examination, has passed all but four as fitted physically for the office of teacher. A star indicates that a candidate is doubly qualified by having passed the Committee's examination as well as the College of Preceptors' examination. Total presented, 126; passed the Director's examination, 93; failed to pass the medical officer, 4; qualified by external examination only, 11; appointed to posts, 100. Ten passed for whom there are no vacancies, as 100 is -the maximum number the Committee are allowed to appoint. The following five were offered bursaries under the new regulations, tenable at the Ferndale Secondary School: —Brinley Rees, W. R. Lloyd, Salome Lewis, Lily M. Jones, and Phoebe Neate. List of passes in order of merit: JtJUXS. Marks. Leyshon Rees Webb, Treherbert 574 Arthur Lewis Morgan, Ystrad 571 Richmond D. C. J. Pitman, Tre- herbert 569 Archibald Davies, Tonypandy 556 *John M. Evans, Pentre 555 William H. C. Evans, Treherbert 553 *John Edwards, FerndaJe 548 *John Davies, Blaenclydach 526 Basil Victor Morgan, Ton 520 Ebenezer Williams, Treorchy 520 Thomas M. Davies, Pontygwaith 518 Benjamin Williams, Ferndale 517 Joseph J. Williams, Treherbert 515 *Edgar D. Jones, Gelli 511 Lewis G. Walters, Treherbert 508 Benjamin J. Williams, Treherbert. 507 *William R. Davies, Williamstown. 493 *Thomas A. Harrhy, Gelli 492 Lewis R. Lewis, Ystrad 484 William Evans, Penygraig. 481 John Doughty. Treherbert 462 William N. Evans, Tonypandy 459 Thomas Jones, Pontygwaith 441 *Henry W. James, Ton 438 Idwal T. Lawrence, Trealaw 434 *Samuel Morse, Ystrad 432 "Thomas A. Hughes, Gelli 430 Thomas Lewis, Treorchy 403 GIRLS. Margaret Gwendoline Jones, Tre- herbert 679 *Ellen Evans, Gelli 662 Annie Lavinia Masters, Ystrad 643 Martha Maude Davies, Ystrad 624 Lizzie Mary Phillips, Williamstown 618 *Sarah Lewis, Ton-Pentre 615 May Eveleigh, Treherbert 602 *Mary Ann Hopkins, Treorchy 697 *Ma.ry Dilling, Ystrad 595 *Annie Baker, Ynyshir 590 *Katie Mary Davies, Ynyshir 690 *Bertha May Griffiths, Gelli 589 ox-Elizabeth Helen Lloyd, Ferndale 586 Maud Cromwell, Ton-Pentre 683 Janet Davies, Ton-Pentre 683 Elizabeth Edwards, Williamstown 679 *Sarah Jones, Ton-Pentre 570 Hannah Mary Hopkins, Porth 569 Tegwen Jones, Treherbert 569 *Edith Annie Jones, Trealaw 568 Jennet Rowe, Pentre 568 "Annie Maud Lewis, Ferndale 666 Annie Jane Williams, Gelli 565 *Maggie Jane Hughes, Pentre 563 ;«Sarah Anne Jones, Penygraig 563 *Margaret Jane Lewis, Mardy 563 *Ethel Maude Lyons, Trealaw 559 *Sarah Jane Rees, Treherbert 557 *Martha Ellen Evans, Treorchy 555 *Catherine H. J. Pitman, Treherbert 565 *Mary Ann Prosser, Pentre 552 Sarah Jane Evans, Pentre 551 Edith Pickens, Treherbert 548 Miriam Jemima Hughes, Forth 641 *Mathilda Rees, Ferndale 541 Mary Ann Thomas, Ferndale 529 Elizabeth Vaughan, Ton 623 Annie Jones, Ferndale 519 Janet Ann Jones, Cymmer 519 *Gwladys Roberts, Gelli 517 Mary Jones, Pontygwaith 515 *Hannah Mabel Bowen, Pentre 504 *Margaret Evans, Gelli 504 Catherine Dina Williams, Cymmer 500 *Margretta Morgan, Penrhiwfer 498 Maggie Ann Morgan, Pentre 493 Sarah Olive Jones, Treherbert 488 *Rachel Jane Richards, Cymmer 488 Margaret Griffiths, Ynyshir 485 Eleanor Lewis, Trealaw 485 *Sarah Crawley, Trehafod 479 Elizabeth Mary James Ferndale 479 Emily Lilian James, Penygraig 476 Sarah Ann Simon, Cwmparc 476 Mary Mabel Evans, Treherbert 472 Myfanwy Jane Evans, Mardy 471 Sarah Ann F. Davies, Porth 470 Mathilda Pride, Porth 470 *Arianwen Jeffery, Ferndale 469 *Edith Ellen Taylor, Ynyshir 469 Mary Louisa Davies, Pentre 468 Hannah Evans, Trealaw 467 Ann Biodwen Evans, Porth 459 Alice Lewis, Tonypandy 459
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OUR Limerick Competition An Amusiqg and Profitable Pastime. Five Shillings for a Line The Limerick pastime so popular in the periodicals of to-day is simply a revival of the doggrel rhymeing fashionable about the middle of last century, when Edward Lear published his celebrated Book of Nonsense." We this week give our readers an oppor- tunity of exercising their wit by sending in a completing line of a similar Limerick. The prize-money will consist of the whole of the amount received from competitors without any deduction for expenses or other purposes, and will be divided equally amongst the FOUR Competitors sending what the Competition Editor considers the best of the attempts received. We guarantee that the amount to be so divided will not be less than 5/- each. The amount is frequently more. CONDITIONS. -+--+- u) The Limerick to be completed on the apace provided, with competitor's name and address filled in below. (2) A Postal Order for Sixpence must be forwarded with each coupon. Com- petitors sending in more than one coupon, can send one Postal Order for the total amount, reckoned at sixpence for each attempt. (3) Postal orders to be crowed & Co. and made payable to Rhondda Leader." (4) Envelopes to be marked Limerick No. 25" in top left-hand corner, and addressed" Rhondda Leader," Excelsior Buildings, Tonypandy. (5) Entries must be posted not later than Monday, Sept.' 2nd. The winners will be announced in the following week's issue. The Competition Editor's decision must in all cases be final. LIMERICK NO. 25. Our streets on a Sunday, y.ou'D agree, From rubbish might easily be free. Our Council intend This matter to mend Competitor's Name Address Here are a few rhyming words which may help you: — Bee, glee, knee, see, three, thee, decree, disagree, foresee, pedigree, he, she, me, we, be, jubilee, fusee, wee, trustee, settee, absentee, guarantee, gee, referee, pea, sea, tea, fee, lea, filigree, tree, spree, ye, flea, flee, degree, oversee. For completing Limerick No. 23, the prizes, FIVE SHILLINGS EACH, have been awarded to the following: — (1) Mr. C. Lewis, 8, Chapel Street, Tonypandy, whose completed Limerick reads: j There was an old man from Llwn'pia Whose collar looked awfully queer; His wife told him one day She would brush it away, For it made him a looney [op] pear (Llwynypia). (2) Mrs. M. J. Warrington, 2, Upper Canning Street, Ton-Pentre: And gave him a clout on the ear. (3) Mrs. Thomas, 325, Brithweunydd Road, Trealaw: — Said he I'm collared all round, I fear." (4) Mr. W. Anfield, 42, Scott Street, Treherbert:— For in it he looked like a Petr. Some of our competitors may perhaps think their attempts are as good, if not better, than those selected. They can console themselves with the knowledge that, when they try again and win, other competitors will think the same. Mumbles PIE2R Wednesday, August 21st, at 7.30 p.m,, the "Merry Madcaps"' Grand BENEFIT CONCERT. Saturday, August 24th, at 2 p.m., MUMBLES ROWING CLUB REGATTA-Admission, One Penny. Sunday, Aug. 25th, The Royal Oakeley Silver Prize Band (Conductor-Mr. J. E. FIDLER), will play from 3.30 to 5.30 and 6.30 to 8.30 p,m. ADMISSION, 3d. CHILDREN, 1 d. THE MERRY MADCAPS, Twice Daily (Sundays excepted). HOT AND COLD LUNCHEONS, and all kinds of Refreshments at Moderate Charges at the Pier Hotel. Large and Small Parties catered;for. t DAVID JAMES, General Manager. Thursday, August 29th—SWANSEA POLICE & COUNTY COUNCIL BAND FETE- Sunday, September 1st—CARDIFF MILITARY BAND. Saturday, Sept. 7th—MIXED CHORAL COMPETITION. THE ROATH FURNISHING GO., | 42, CITY ROAD & VBRE STREET, ROATH, CARDIFF. 7 NAT. Tel. 1324. NAT. TEL. 1324. 4 We don't care what people say about House-Furnishing f 11 being an enormous expense. We are ready to prove that f I1 it is not It all depends on the way you set to work. f 11 We can show you the right way—the easy way-the f (| economical way. Will you consult us ? We have helped thousands. ( f IW* Cash or Easy Payments. Free Illustrated Catalogues. 1' J (' J Western Valleys Branch-CHURCH STREET, ABERTILLERY. W 3566 < £ 5 PIANOS*AND ORGANS* + FROM i DALE, FORTY & Co. At a Minimum Cost for Cash, or from ios. 6d. per month. S J on our Gradual Payment System. Catalogues, Post Free, { PIANOS and ORGANS by all Eminent Makers. + Fullest DISCOUNT Advantages. { Bale, FORTY & Co,, J High Street and Castle Arcade, CARDIFF { Also at CHELTENHAM, BIRMINGHAM, &c. .å.t.ø*
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May Davies, Ynyshir 451 Elizabeth Thomas, Pontygwaith 426 Mary Jones, Treorchy 421 Ada May, Llewellyn, Ferndale 418 Naomi Davies, Tylorstown 414 Margt. Blodwen Davies, Treherbert 406 Catherine Ann Griffiths, Pentre 390 The following have also been accepted: J -Qualified by Central Welsh Board: Thos. B. Lewis. Qualified by College of Pre- ceptors: Idris Lewis, Wm. D. Evans, P. G. Hughes, Stanley Williams, Ebenezer Williams, Gwennie George, Mary Morgan, Jane A. Davies, Mary A. Thomas, and Mary A. Evans.