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Tonyrefail Notes. -1 M iners' Meeting, Miners' Meeting. At a general meeting of the Coed Ely Colliery Workmen, held in the Cinema last Sunday, Mr Mardy Jones delivered an excell- ent address on the benefits of Labour represen- tation. In commencing his address, he made reference to holding miners' meetings on Sun- days. in connection with which he narrated a story of a Birmingham preacher who preached social and political sermons on Sunday, and was one day told by a rich old lady that she very much admired his preaching, and at the same] time she told him that there were no polities j in Heaven, to which the preacher replied that there were also no slums in Heaven. Conclud- ing his narrative. Mr Jones stated, "Being that they came to the meeting earnestly and piously to consider social questions, he thought that it was better the day. better the deed.' He then expounded the benefits derived from interest and work done locally by the Trades and Labour Council. He paid an excellent tri- bute to Mr Idwal Williams—who is now at a military prison—for his work as secretary to the Council. Also, lie heralded Mr Arthur Jones as the new secretary pro tern. After dealing with the lorn! representation, which was most inspiring. Mr .Jones explained the objects and work of the South Glamorgan Labour Party, which was proved by the ap- plause, to elevate the audience to a ver.v high pitch of enthusiasm at the able way which he elicited the facts of the prevailing conditions. After such an eye-opener it isinconceivable that the lodge will remain any longe outside the South Glamorgan Labour Party. After dealing with representation, both locally and in the constituency, he spoke on the general aspect of Labour and its relation to the pre- sent war, and the problems that will confront Labour after the war. He said that it was customary to prepare in times of peace for war --and, therefore, we should also prepare in times of war for peace. This work in the in- terest of Labour during the war could not be emphasised too much, because the constant complaint of some was that we were too pre- occupied with the war. This was only an ex- cuse not a reason for inactivity in that direc- tion. So fal- xs the prosecution of the war goes, practically all those who remained at home could do nothing different than usual, with the exception of attending a few re- cruiting meetings and concerts. And as for the additional duties falling upon any lodge officials, they were next to nothing. The war, which was a reaction on our social condition. should only increase and strengthen our reasons fer greater action in this direction, and not be sin excuse for our inactivity. Mr J on stated that the conditions should be so prepared that when the war is ended, things would have 'been so arranged that when the boys return they will find our house is in order to receive them home to decent social and industrial conditions. Otherwise, if we did not work in all possible directions for the interests of Lab- our now, the condition will spell rack and rum. Dealing with the war, he stated that Con- scription was a menace to the welfare of the workers, and said that if it had not been for the recent action of the miners against the Munitions Act, we should probably now be en- joying (or otherwise) industrial conscription. Also he gave some vivid accounts of the ap- palling loss of life and the enormous loss of wealth the persecution of this terrible war meant. And, continuing, he forecasted the heavv burden of taxation which would have to be borne by the workers, and which will be evaded by the wealthy class. Not only will the workers have to bear the cost of the war, but they will have to carry the heavy burden of interest to be paid to the wealthy class for the loan of their money, which ought to have been conscripted as well as the lives of the people. Further, lie exposed the Army Pension Scheme with its charity clauses, which proposes that the disabled soldiers and sailors shall be mam-l tained by charity funds. It ia pleasing to-know that a campaign will soon be waged against this scheme, and to demand that those who have so readily given their lives for their coun- try should be honourahly maintained by public funds, and not be at the mercy of charity. Mr Jones was most delightful in as illustra- tians and his narratives, which increased the attention and interest of the audience. It would have done good to some of those who are non-Unionists to be present. The Chairman (Mr Arthur Jones) then invited questions, and stated he was sure that Mr Mardy Jones would be pleased to answer any. The Chairman also apologised for the absence of the secretaries of the lodge from the meeting. It is to be de- plored that the cinema was not crowded out on the occasion—which may have been if prom- inence and proper publication had been given to the meeting. We are sorry that it was not announced through the "Pioneer." All who were not present missed a treat. A very hearty rote of thanks was moved by Mr J. Dicks, and seconded by MrWm, Williams, and carried unanimously by the meeting, to Mr Mardy Jones for his able address. Also to the Chair- man (Mr Arthur Jones). Mr Dicks, in a very interesting and appropriate speech, expressed his delight and pleasure at the inspiration he received from the speaker. He also said that he hoped there was no further intention on the part of the lodge to sever its connection with the Trades and Labour Council. Mr Dicks also expounded on the benefits that might be deriv- ed from the adoption of the Town Planning Act. and the need for Labour Representation on the District Council. He stated that it, was possible to return five Labour members to this public body, which at present had not one. if the workers would only be true to their own oause. He complained that there was no place in OUT m_ irlst for allotments with conven- ience, and no facilities or provision for the ohildren to play, <<a&her than the highways —j which were prohibited for such. Further, he stated that the Trades and -Labour Council had for years tried to force the adoption of the Town Planning Act, and the only obstacle was that we had no Labour representative on the District Council. We hope that the workers will, m the future, be true to their cause by returning Mr Dicks and four other Labour members at the next local election. Coed Ely Meeting. A gene.ral meeting of the Coed Ely Colliery Workmen wiil be held at the Cross Roads, Llantrisant Road, weather permitting—cinema if wet-next Sunday, June 25. when the im- portant questions of changing hours and double shift will be discussed. Aneurin Parker Court- Martial led. The court-martial of Aneurin Parke-t- took place at the Maindy Barracks, Whitchurch, on Whit Monday. He was sentenced on a charge of insubordination to 6 months' hard labour, with a mitigation to 4 months) hard labour. It was pleasing to find a goodly number of sympathisers gathered together outside the Barracks. This demonstration of fellow-feeling is cognisant of the increasing concern on tlig part of the public respecting the welfare of the Conscientious Objector. It is indeed a challenge to the military caste, and their tactics of coer- cion and barbarism. Parker's stand for Con- science entails much personal sacrifice. Here we have genius thrown to the scrap heap. He was known to be one of the cleverest violinists in South Wales, His mother, who is a widow, expresses a grave anxiety in regard to his ,ar d to his health, he not being of a strong constitution, and also much concern for his future as an instrumentalist. That is by the maintenance of a standard of efficiency. Sympathisers often say that the barbarous treatment of the Con- scientious objector ought to be stopped, but sympathy is not enough: it should be forged into activity. We should urge that objectors now in custody be released pending a conside- ration by a special competent court to be es- tablished. constituted of men of character and intelligence, who could recognise and under- stand a, genuine Conscientious Objection. Par- ker is now in Cardiff Gaol, and enjoys decent health at present. Tug of War. I Keen public interest is aroused at the special training by both opposing teams for the tug-sf- war final, which was postponed, and which is tt take place on one of these Saturdays on a fairer footing for both parties. THE NATIONAL UNION OF COKEMEN AND BYE-PRODUCT WORKERS. AN APPEAL To the Cokemen and Bye-Product Workers of I Great Britain. Owing to the rapid growth of the Coking and Bye-Product Industry, it has become absolutely necessary that those engaged in this class of Labour should all be organised into one National Union. I At present, owing to the many different Unions taking in Cokemen and Bye-Product Workers, there is no uniformity in the rates of pay, and in a great many classs men are still working Twelve Hours Daily. I We. as a National Cokemen Association, are anxious to get an adequate return for our tebour. Whilst in the Northern Counties they are getting a. fair return, in Wales we are held up by men who have organised alien societies, and are not, in most cases, equel to us in either rate- ot pay or conditions. Therefore, the members of the above Society appeal strongly to all Cokemen and Bye-Prod- uct Workers, whether in Wases or any other part of Great Britain, to join their own Society, and so assist to bring about better wages and conditions than exist at present. The industry is only in its infancy at present, but bids fair to become one of the largest in Great Britain. Therefore, we think it has be- oome a question of vital importance to all Coké- men and Bye-Product Workers to join the So- ciety that caters for them, and them alone. Llantrisant and Llantwit Fardre Trades and I Labour Council. A meeting of the above Council was held at the Tonyrefail Institute on Thursday last. Mr .Inme;, Dicks presided. In connection with the Naval and Military War Pensions Act, it was decided that if a satisfactory reply be re- ceived from the County Council, a special meet- wig should be called, and that all lodges be asked to nominate persons to represent the Council on the sub-committee formed for the administration of this Act.—An appeal from the National League of the Blind, asking for moral and financial support, was read, and it was resolved that it be referred to the branches. --Resolved that W H. Hawkins represent this Council on the E.C, of the South Glamorgan Labour Party; that Jamas Dicks represent the Council at the adjourned Rating Conference at Pontypridd on June 24.—Mr Arthur Jones, Coed Ely. was elected secretary pro tom. in the Coed Elyo, f Idwal Williams. R<?oJved "ThM this Council protests ag- ainst the practice of some local trades petople in making it a condition that tea or other pro- visions must be purchased in order to get a supply of sugar. And that the Secretary write to the proper quarter making complaints."

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"Things As They Are. "WOMEN IN INDUSTRY." At a time of war, when religion and politics were in a state of bankruptcy, in Palestina it is said, And the word of the Lord was pre- cious in thos days there was no open vision." The priests, the prophets and the politicians were blind, and had "ecorne the Sons of Be- lial. Good men abhorred the Church and the State owing to the madness of the blind lead- ers. A parallel state on the greatest scale takes place to-day the word of truth is precious and scarce, and there is no open vision. But the writer c-f the remarkable leading article on "Things as they Are," in the last Pio- neer," must be exempted. He clearly sees in- side the superficial and delusive shows and shams, and thence inviting us to deal with real and vital topics, and ouild up a con- structive programme that would look beyond the mere armistice that precedes the cessation of hostilities, and would reach dwwn to the vital problems of the nation. He says, "There is, for instance, the question of women in in- dustry-a problem which has been recognised from the start." But how to deal with it, that is the question the most fundamental and momentous of aU questions in the building up •f humanity, of homes, of nations, of the State, of the Church, aye if we could know it, of the. Angelic Heavens. We know as the writer says -tliti',t the days of scientific management long 'presaged in the glowing sky—had at last dawned." But how to apply scientific and philosophic principles in the management so as to secure the harmonious and beautiful co- operation of man and woman in the industry, the education the religion and the government of our country. Thanks to the Editor for call- ing our attention to the subject. The essential and organic distinctness between men and women must be understood and wisely considered. Neither should, nor really can, enter the domain of life belonging to the other, still each acting in its own domain, should act for the benefit of the other, and not to do so on the part of either is suicidal. Man is created and born to be chiefly intellectual, and the woman is created and born to be chiefly vol- untary or, in other words, man is born into the love of knowing, understanding, of being wise and of acting energetically and the woman is born into wie love of admiring these manly qualities in man. There is such a distinction between man and woman that the one cannot be changed into the other. Man applies him- self to such things a,s belong to the intellect, or in which the intellect predominates. Woman ap- plies herself to such works of the affections or in which affection predominates such as knit- ting, needlework, and the like. serving for ad- ornment, to decorate herself and to exalt her beautv. The manners of the man all partake of the predominance of the intellect. Masculine rationality and prowess are discernible in all his virtues, and his form, is altogether distinct from the female form. The masculine form is of the intellect; the female form is of the love; therefore, the male and female differ as to the features of the face, the tone of the voice and the shape of the body; the male having har- der features, a harsher tone of voice and a stronger body, and also a bearded chin, and in general a shape less beautiful and less attractive than that of the female. They differ also in their gesture; in a word, there is nothing quite alike in man and woman. This is the problem, how to conjoin them with peace and pleasure in all the particulars of life ? The day of scien- tific management—long presaged in the glowing sky—had at last dawned. But where are the seers to see and testify of the wondrous dawn P Where are the preachers and the in- tellectuals (except Beitrand Russell) to ex- pound the great law of discrete degrees between the functions of men and women, so that they never can pass over into each other's fields of usefulness. A man can never become a wife, a wife never can become a husband. And so a man never can become a mother, and a woman never can become a father. The state of a widow because she is a. woman is greatly more grievous than that of a widower, because he is a. man. A widow, like a widower, cannot provide for herself and her family the necessa- ries of life, nor dispose of them when acquired as a man can. Neither can she, like the man, protect herself and her family. A widow herself does not possess the judgment and the intellectual wisdom and the authority which man has. And since human relations, indust- ries, and all uses flow forth from the relation of men and women, so the state of society of the government and of the Church is perfected by the harmonious co-operation of men and women, with the preservation of the fundamen- tal distinction between man and woman with- out obscuring nor confusTtiic their discrete deg- rees. The dawning day of the New Age will vitalise and intensify the distinguishing marks of each sex. making wiser, stronger mem, love- lier and handsomer women. Better husbands, better wives, better sons and better daughters. I rather believe when man becomes wise and just, the woman will be elevated and kept in the exalted position which belongs to her, ab- ove the rough work and contentions of mas- culine minds and the unavoidable strife of po- lical affairs. She will be chiefly the an- gel in the house, with the wisdom of love and perception, guiding her husband and her sons instinctively in the ways of righteousness and peace, as Elizabeth guided Zecbariah and John the Baptist, as Salome guided her sons, and as the Virgin Mother guided the ever-blessed Prince of Peace. I was very much struck by a remark in one of the speeches of Coun. Morgan Jones (now m prison) I- that his mother from the cradle taught him to oe a pacifist, a-nd that he appreciated the theology of his mother aoove that of the churches. both men and woi-nen, It is believed by many, both men and women, that women can perform the duties of men, it only they are taught them from early age, as boys are taught. They may be initiated into the exercise of those duties, but not as men into the judgement and the intellectual compre- hension on which the right performance of the duties inwardly depends. It is also supposed by many that women are equally capable of elevating their un derstanding into the same height, of light as men, and of viewing the mys- teries with the same clearness, and of writing, books of equal profundity, but the,ir works as authoresses when deeply examined are proved to -be marked rather by ingenuity, cleverness and elegance, and made to appear learned and sublime. As the thoughts and feelings of men are thus discriminated by creation, from those of the feminine sex, it was a statute among the Sons of Israel that they should dress dif- ferently. « There shall not be the garment of a man on a woman, nor the garment of a wom- an on a man; because this is an abomination." Thousands of women forced to dress for mascu- line work in the field, in the factory and in the munition furnaces is an abominable sight- a sight that makes the oherupoims of glory -to shudder. It demands universal suffrage, and loudly calk for the oolective power of men and women to reform the ghastly disorder, and place men and women in their proper spheres. How to do it, I say again, is the most important of all subjects, because it is at the heart and centre of all progress. Llecliryd. W. REES.

Gorseinon Notes. Farewell, Tom! Last Tuesday we paid our last tribute to the late Tom Davies, of Brynteg. It was a mournful pleasure to witness the great number of his fellow workers at Grovesend who attended the funeral, and still more touching was it to see such a huge number of children, who mourned the loss of a faithful teacher and conductor for many years past. The singing was most impres- sive. Tom was not very talkative, but rather a, true worker in every branch of life in which lie was interested. The Grovesend Tinplaters have lost a thorough Trade Unionist, "Pioneer" readers will extend their sympathy to Mrs Da- vies and family in their sad loss. No-Conscription Fellowship. Comrades Martin and Rees have just returned from Cardiff Barracks, after interviewing one of our stalwarts—Christopher Morgan—who is awa,iting court-martial. Chris was in good spir- its, quite prepared for all persecution ere he will surrender. If the Government only knew, it would be much the best to release every Objector immediately. Our Comrades were not able to interview Morgan Jones. This good old stalwart could only raise Bus hand to them and shout. "Keep the flag flying." And so say all of tis. We will, until death us do part f Gorseiiion Roads. _I It is not very surprising that a number of shopkeepers should complain of the terrible dust that blows into their shops from off the roads. To me it is a disgrace that things of this kind should be so bad as they are. If the water cart gives one display in the morning, all is well. This happens sometimes once a week. One business man in High Street showed me some expensive articles which were utterly valueless. Why, they were covered with the dust, and one of the articles had only been, on the stand a day for display. Our Councillors must see to it that the roads are well watered. Many of these business men pay very heavy rates; therefore, some' of it should be returned in the way mentioned. An- other important thing is neeCTed, viz, a few wire baskets attached to the electric poles, so that the folk who enjoy their fish and chips could put the paper in these baskets in place of the papers getting blown into shops and private houses. Then the folks who eat ban- anas. etc, would put the peel into these bas- kets also. Kingsbridge uemmen Meeting. This meeting was quite a success; a few hun- dred people listened most attentively to the speeches of Comrades Mansel Grenfe.ll, D. J. William's and W, J, Roberts. Mr Willie Ev- ans (E.C,) acted as chairman. He ably pointed out to us the scheme of protection that the capitalist class desired, which was not for the workers' benefit, but to the contrary. They were attempting to so arrange things that after the war they could protect the different industries, etc, and out of this they could go on amassing huge fortunes. Mansel Grenfell dealt, chiefly with the purpose of the meetings that would be held every Sunday evening (weather permit- ting). He believed that the sufferings of the Conscientious Objectors who were in different prisons and barracks would not assist the coun- try in any way, but rather make this country more brutal, more un-Christian. D. J. Wil- liams appealed to the audience to think in- dependently to centre our minds upon the problems which daily stare us in the face. "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom. He does not like the word Imperialism he preferr- ed the word Commonwealth, and. indeed, he showed us the difference in a short time. To me David was -rather too deep in his oration. W. J. Roberts then mounted the platform; he staggered some of the people, especially the minors who were there. He said there were two nations in every country; one nation was arming itself in a rapid manner, while the other was sleeping. The two nations were Capital 'Pi? ?,- Cap?.Ita l and Labour. He implored the toilers to awaken out of their slumber. He gave us pktin figures of the workers and the idlers, the rich and the poor, and told why the people were poor, 'pon my word, it was a straight Socialist speech. Now, my lads, stick it, for you are the men we want for the future. Questions were desired of any of the speakers, but nobody desired to put any. Al were well filled with a oiood intellectual feast. Next Sunday Com- rades Martin and Oliver Harris are to speak, but the latter is going a few miles to hear a great preacher. Anyhow, a meeting will be held every Sunday night. Have you given your regular or d er for the ,,ti,l?a,r o-rder far the "Pioneer yet? If not, wiH you? Look out next week for Comrade D. J. Williams, Pont- ardulais. He has sent a few lines to the Pio- neer," subject Socialism2 Paoifismand the Class War. I shall order a few dozen extra for that week, and I want to siell out. The I.L.P. picnic takes place on July 1 for Port Eynon; tickets can be obtained from the Committee. = ? CHUM. I

Policemen's Wages. I MERTHYR LABOUR COUNCILLOR SAYS I RISE TOO SMALL. The Merthyr Town Council on Monday receiv- ed a recommendation from the Watch Oominit- We that police inspectors and sergeants be granted a, war bonus of 4/- a week, and con- stables begiven an additional bonus of 2/- a week, Coun.Francis asked if there was not a Corporation resolution debarring men earning over s62 a week from receiving war-bonuses. Mr T. Aneuryn Rees (Town Clerk) replied that the Watch Committee, being a statutory committee, the resolution did not affect the case of the police.. Councillor D. W. Jones pointed out that the police, owing to enlistments, worked a conside- rable amount of overtime, and were deprived of their weekly "rest" day. There was a saving of about £ 2,000 a year. and the increase would only involve an addition of t200 a year. Alderman Dan Thomas What about those ornaments who are walking about the streets —the special constables? (Laughter.) They aire doing good work. Councilor D. Parry thought the increase in- sufficient. and brought forward an amendment that the matter 'oe referred back. Conn. D. Davies agreed, and seconded; 91 now, he said, being only equivalent to 11/2, the wages paid to policemen were certainly too small. The amendment, however, was lost.

I I Swansea Valley Peace j I Campaign. I FINE MEETINGS AT GLAIS, YSTRADGYN- I LAiS AND PONTARDAWE, MRS. DRAKE HAS GOOD AUDIENCES I The Peace Campaign in the Swansea Valley- is again taken up with renewed vigour, and last Saturday and Sunday meetings were held at Ystraugynlais, Glais and Pontardawe. Th& speaker who had been engaged to address these meetings was Miss Sylvia Pankhurst. but, un- fortunately. she was prevented from coming through illness. However we received a splen- did deputy in the person of Mrs Drake, who bravely made the jouirne,y from London at a mi- nute's notice and, indeed, the meetings could not have ucen more successful if Miss Pankliurst herself had attended The meeting at Ystradgyniais was held in the Square, and was attended by nearly 1,000. people. It was unfortunate that the speaker arrived rather late, and the meeting could not commence until 9 o'clock. At this time, of course, the beer-moppers were obliged to dis- continue their grave and philosophical discours- cs behind the bar, until the next session. All those who retain the least amount of good sense go home, bn t the pa triotica lIy inspired students of John Bull," etc, who do not pos- t. sess that, which is ) essential to self-contro l, grieved by the fact of the!r being prevented from further serving their King and country by paying the extra tax. foi.. found the meetmg a sÚtable place to give vent to their feelings of virtuous indignation. They frequent- 1 ly interrupted the speaker, but in spite of all,, she gallantly kept on for about an hour. and at the end she invited questions, but only one or two incoherent remarks was the result. The meeting as a whole was a splendid one, and the opposition, which was far from an intelli- gent one, added to the excitement and sticcess of :t. A large number of the "Woman's Dreadnought" was sold, and good collection was taken. It is expected that within the next few weeks a. branch of the Workers' Suffrage Federation will be formed in theplace- At Glais a. splendid open-air meeting was held on Sunday afternoon, when a large number of people assembled. The chair was taken by Mr Ellas Davies, who warmly appealed, in his usual fine Welsh style, to all present to do all in their power to support the Peace Agi- tation. He referred in glowing terms to the brilliant stand the Conscientious Objectors are making in the military prisons at present. Mr Edwin Hughes was called upon to pro- pose the following resolution: — That this mass meeting of the people of Glais demand that the Franchise be extended to all adults—men and women. Also, being of the opinion that this war will only end in total exhaustion of each country concerned, and considering the advan tageous position of the Allies, we urge the Government to immediately open Negotia- ? bions with a view to a just and lasting Peace. ) We also protest most emphatically against jj ■ the harsh treatment meted out to the young men who are resisting for reasons of Con- science the operation of the Military Servian Act, believing that such treatment is a viola- tion of our most treasured liberty—the Lib- erty of Conscience. Mrs Drake very strongly supported the resolu- tion in a long speech, after which Mr Griff Da- ¡ vies, Pontardawe, seconded in a very able man- ner. Questions were then invited, but none were asked after which the resolution was put to the meeting and carried unanimously. ¡ At the Pavilion, Pontardawe, a very large number were present, the hall being packed with over 1,500 people. The Chairman was Mr Tom Jeremiah. Before reading out the re- solution, which was the same as at Glais, Mr Jeremiah drew loud applause by a few scathing remarks he made in reference to the shan], patriotism of the members of a local body, many of whom were present. When war broke out, he said, these men marched the streets in I. order to attract young men to join, and at- tended church parade on Sundays to demons_ trate th?eir manly patriotism. Many of the young men who at that time joined have since been slain on the plains of France and Fland- ers but the pseudo-patriots are still behind, ex- ) cosing themselves from service because of weak hearts. Mrs Drake, who was magnid'ently received, at once captured the audience by her frank and simple manner. In the course of her excellent. address she dwelt on many points concerning the war and suffrage in a very able fashion. In support of adult suffrage, she pointed out the support of adult sun rage, s l ie pointed out the injustice and illogicality of punishing by tor- ture, etc. young men who refuse to abide by a j law which they had no hand in shaping. It was the young men who have no votes who are called upon to make the greatest sacrifices m the present WM, If the workers, she saId, j1 do not use their voting power -properly, they j could not for years succeed in removing the v chains which to-day are holding them down. Conscription would not be removed from the Statute Book by the men who put it there. She went on to describe the work that was being done in the East End of London by the women of the Workers' Suffrage Federation. This Fed- eration was founded by Miss Sylvia Pank- y burst, and had for its main object the securing of the vote for every man and woman over the age of 21. She described the glorious work that was being done to provide the poor East End babies with milk and food; to get allow- ances and pensions for soldiers' and sailors' wives and widows; and to secure fair condi- tions of labour and fair wages for female wor- kers and also many other things. Mrs Drake emphasised the importance of agitation on be- half of Peace, pointing out the madness and h fmitlessness of continuing the wa-r.i Judging by | the applause at the conclusion of her speech, j Mrs Drake's mission to the Swansea Valley will have a very effective result. Before putting the resolution to the meeting the Chairman 1. invited questions, but none were forthcoming. j This was no wonder, for Mrs Drake had submit- ted irrefutable evidence in support of the three parts of the resolution, viz. (1) Human Suffrage (2) Peace and (3) Recognition of Conscience. The resolution was then put and carried amid tremendous cheering, not a single hand being raised against it. The meeting, in I spite of the absence of Miss Pankhurst, was a huge success. A good collection was taken, all of which will go to the funds of the Workers' Suffrage .Federation, A large number of I "Dreadnoughts" were also sold. It is intended to follow this meeting up by more. and steps are being taken to secure the services of Mr Trevelyan. M.P, the Hon. Bert- rand Russell and others. I

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