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Coun. Egerton Wake at Thomastown…
Coun. Egerton Wake at Thomastown Park. A SOCIALIST SERMON. A large and attentive crowd listened 00 an interesting address given by Ooun. Egerton Wake (Labour Party organiser) at Thomastown Park on Sunday evening last, under the auspices of the Merthyr Branch of the I.L.P. Ooun. Ll. M..Francis presided. The speaker said that probably many would regard the subject which he had chosea as a somewhat unusual one. Socialists did not believe in private monopoly, and therefore did not be- beve that parsons and preachers should monopolise the preaching of sermons, or that churches had a monopoly of re- ligion. Socialism could be defined and expressed in many ways. Many of the old misconceptions had now, however, been purged from men's minds. It was well to remember that while Socialism was often expressed in the terms of economics, yet economics were not the whole of life. Turn wherever we would, in Germany, America, and all over the world. it. would be found that every department of human life, WaB belIlg influenced by Socialist was bei:?g .n f thought. The men who were the. leaders in art. drama, literature, and science in Britain were men who be- lieved in Socialism. The reason for this was because Socialism was not merely an economic theory, but it re- presented living truths, and great liruths which penetrated every depart- ment of human life. Even the churches suffered from the blight of the capitalist system. Socialism came to the preacher, and showed him how the removal of the power of Capitalism, so far as the churches are concerned, would break the chains which bind him and allow him to preach freely as he thought best. The same thing ap- plied to the artist. Most artists to-day could only afford to paint pictures which rich capitalists would purchase. He was not free to paint the finest conceptions of his soul. The artist would be quite free if Socialist prin- ciples prevailed. Socialism would give to the artist that opportunity which would enable him to depict his art in his own way to the glorifying and en- nobling of the lives of the people. Even the religious element in human nature, which was perhaps as strong in Welsh life as anywhere, could find hope in the political faith which Socialists believed in. The habits and character of the millions of this country, he maintained, were higher and better to-day than they had ever been in the history of the nation. This could be demonstrated by the statistics relating to the drink bill of the nation. During the last twenty years there had been a steady and con- siderable improvement in the habits of the people generally. The great niaes of the people were not only controlling their bodily appetites to a greater ex- tent, but they were also developing their mental and spiritual faculties. To-day publishers were telling us that the most profitable line they sold was the reprints, the republication of the flowers of English, Welsh, and Scotch literature. These reprints were being bought by the working classes of the -country. These facts showed that there had been a steady increase in self-con- trol so far as conduct was concerned. It was also true, the speaker main- tained, that there was a demand amongst the working class for a higher ethical standarq. It was continually being stated at the annual conferem'es of the religious organisations that the membership and the revenues were de- creasing. What was the explanation of all this r William Morris once said that" püople have been taught to think when they once could only feel." That was quite true. Civilisation after civilisation had hef'n built upon the backs of beings who for- the mosf part. could only feel. When we turned to the history of Rome. of Greece, or any of the (11d civilisations, we found in the pages ol their history no record of the daring of the workers, no record of their songs. Xo record of the dreamers who dreamt dreams for them. The reason was because they were laves, and were ignorant. They simply felt and suffered. To-day, after 40 years of ■elementary education, we had a more educated democracy, which not only could feel and think, but could act. and were acting.. It was when faced with this state of things that the religious leaders talked about the alienation of the workmg classes. Most religious ?ders. however, looked outside the Church for the reason rather than in- a?de the Churc h. Socialism did not come to destroy re- i -n- not ?ven to teach new truths, but to ^\c new spirit to old truths. ,Th ld ?dage. that there was nothing Mw m the world, was a soientinc fact. AU o so-called new facts were but re- ?de.?Iopments. Socialism came to give new Tneanmgs to old truths. It comes X- fulfil rehg,on. R?gi? was some- thg greater than theSo? gy It is a ?spirit. Wherever ? the pages of his- tory. regardless of language, nation or ."x. we have read of brave spirits who have been strong enoug h to declare the •truth—like Florence Nightingale who, In spite of contumely, did such a great and noble work—whenever men and "Women had been prepared to die for the truth as they saw it, there we had demonstrated the true spirit of re- ligion. The true spirit of religion was the spirit of service and brotherhood. Socialism comes to fulfil religion, to give it a chance of being put into operation. Under the present indus- trial capitalist system it was impossible to put into practice the ethics of %ri;tianitv. He (the speaker) wished that modern Christians .would dig into their gospels with a little imagina-t? ?d try to recreate the Christ of hUr ?V The workers of to-day could find tz similarity between the Christ of history and the Christ as preached by "aay to-day. That was why they turned their backs on the churches. y would be surprised to find that Christ wae not considered respectable when he was on earth. He was practi- cally a leader of the unemployed. It was said of Christ that the common people heard him gladly. He was an outcast, and rejected of men. Christ had, however, left a record of his mission. He said, "Foxes have holes, MLIAIGN. He &W the birds of the air have their nests, but the Son of Man has not where to lay His head." He (the speaker) did not wonder that. the toiling workers failed to recognise Christ as he was pictured to-day. Working men turned their backs on orthodox Christianity, be- cause the churches had prostituted the words of Christ. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon.)) How many modern Christians ever troubled to think what these words meant? Viewed in the light of the conditions of the times in which they were spoken. These words evidently refer- red to the capitalistic sys- tem of the Roman Empire. The tax gatherers were fleecing the people, and when Christ saw the poverty of the people his soul burst borth in indigna- tion, and he cried. 'Y e cannot serve God and Mammon." That was the message of Socialism, for "Mammon" was synonymous with Capitalism. The capitalistic system rested on an im- moral basis, and we were all victims of the system. It was impossible for us to live truly immoral lives within an immoral system. It did not matter whether a man lived far away from in- dustry in a secluded mountain glen, or whether he wag a professor at Oxford or Cambridge working unselfishly at scientific study, he could not escape his share of the si n and suffering of modern society, and could not escape his re- sponsibility. There was no such thing as absolutely independence. Men and women were all inter-dependent. This was more true to-day than it had ever been before in the history of the world. To-day, by the aid of science, the workers in far-of f China. Canada, and other places were yielding some of the wealth for which they had toiled to us. and we in turn yielded the products of our toil to them. None of us could escape this interdependence. If that was true. it was he thought, even more true that it was impossible for us to put into operation the principles of Christ while the capitalist system lasted. Some time before the Labour mem- bers found their way to the House of Commons, a crowd of men might some- times have been seen standing outside the dock gates in the East End of Lon- don waiting for work. After a time a small slot would open, and a hand would scatter perhaps 200 small bra.3 tickets amongst the 500 waiting men. Down on their knees the men would fight and struggle for the tickets to enable them to get work. That had now been abolished, but the intensity was there still. Slavery was none the less slavery because the chains could not be seen. Under conditions of this kind what was the use of asking men to put into operation the principles of Christ P How in the name of reason was it possible for men to be "little less than angels'' under those condi- tions. The Rev. Father Hughes, speaking at the annual meeting of the Catholic Truth Society, had stated two cases which he had come across in Liver- pool. One, a girl of 25 years, who had been living an immoral life. This girl had jeweliery worth £10,000 in her possession Another case of a poor girl who had been working for 4/6 per week, and trying to be b honest. Here we had the contrast between the wages of shame and the wages of work. We flogged the white slave trafficker, but the people who drew large profits from sweated labour were not flogged. So far as the principles of Christianity were concerned, they would never he. practised until we had established a Socialistic system of society. Social- ists did not say 'that Christianity had been played out. but that it had never been played in. We were told that the [ Christian Church stood for individual j salvation. Hut after all it was only p.o"si hI.- 1J, social salvation. It. had to be realised that it was possible to con- vert institutions as well. The speaker, in conclusion, recount- ed the achievements of the Socialist and Labour movement. It was, he said, triumphing over the difficulties of language and race. It stood to-day between civilisation and war, and was hastening the day when a system of society should exist in which men and women would live in peace.
! The Palace.I
The Palace. I Remarkably large numbers have vis-ited the Palace this week, afnd have been well repaid for their trouble. for excellent programmes have been the rule here. The last three days of this week will see a wonderful story of the East portrayed, in "What the Gods Decree," a picture whose remarkable plat grips the attention every moment. It is the story of an Indian girl's ven- geance for an insult to her faith in her Diety. The other items in the pro- gramme are "John Bunny's Birth- day." Between Two Fires," The Xew Housekeeper," and an interesting travel. In Tonga Island," one of the largest of the Friendly Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Also a very refreshing subject at this time of the year, "Winter Sports in Sweden." Surely. this is a fine selection, which should provide recreation and amusement for all. Next Monday, another of those popular and remarkable pictures, which have attracted large numbers in the past. Fantomas No. 5. in which we Fanromas as a False Magistrate. The story is a long and sensational One. and needs no recommendation to those who saw the others and those who have not should not fail to see Fantomae iNo. ti. A number of in- teresting and amusing pictures in ad- dition include "Max and the Lady Doctor," and a travel. "The Coast of Norway Also "Life in a Fresh- Water Aquarium." The special picture for next Thurs- day is one by the Marahionees of Townshend. a charming picture en- titled" The Convent Gate," and this, with a splendid Genes of very amusing pictures, gives us another delightful entertainment which is sum to please.
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I' Merthyr. To SECRETARIES.—Secretaries of lod- ges, Trade Union branches, Friendly and other Societies are requested to send in reports of meetings, concerts, etc. also notices of meetings to be held, as early as possible. SUNDAY'S 1«J:ETING AT THOMASTOWN PARK.—Mr. John Prowle, Aberdare, and Coun. Ll. M. Francis will speak un- der the auspices of the Merthyr I.L.P. at the Thomastown Park on Sunday evening next at 6.30 p.m. OBITUARY.—William Jones (38), a oouiery haulier, of 16 Dowlais Top, died I at the Merthyr General Hospital on Wednesday, as a result of an injury to his spine occasioned by an acci- dent whilst at his work at the South Tunnel Pit on the 13th of June. MERTHYR I.L.P. ANNUAL OUTING. The members of the above branch have decided to spend this year's picnic at Barry Island on Thursday next, July 9. The party will leave Merthyr by the 9 a.m. T.V.R. train and return from Barry at 8.50 p.m. Fare and two meals, 4/9. Tickets may be obtained from Mr. Myrddin Davies, Tydfil's Avenue. Mr. Quiningborough. or from mem- bers at the I.L.P. Institute, Graham Street. CYFARTHFA SPORTS.—Under the dis- tinguished patronage of his Worship the Mayor and Mayoress, together with the Governors of the School, and under the presidency of Coun. F. T. James (chairman of the Secondary Schools Committee), the second annual sports in coonnection with the above schools will be held on Thursday next, July 9th. An interesting programme will be provided. During the afternoon the Cyfarthfa Municipal Band. under the personal direction of Mr. R. V. ratvei-ock (late bandmaster 2nd Scottish Rifles), which added consider- ably to the success of last year's sports, will render popular selections. For the convenience of visitors, refreshments will be provided on the field. "PIONEER" STAFF OUTING.—This out- ing took place on Saturday last, Bristol being selected for visitation on this occasion. The party left Merthyr at 6 a.m., and on arrival at their destina- tion. tram was taken for the Downs and Clifton Suspension Bridge, from which point of vantage a magnificent view was obtained of the river, city, and surrounding country. The after- noon was spent at the Exhibition. Ev- ery section was thoroughly inspected, and a pleasant hour was devoted to the fine art section and the marvellous mo- dels of battleships, steamships, and lifeboats. The remainder of the day was spent in visiting some of the many historical parts of the city. Merthyr was reached at 1.30 a.m. Sunday, the staff being well pleased with the many good things they had observed and en- joyed during the day. EASTMAN'S ANNUAL OUTING. — The employees of Messrs. Eastman's, Ltd.. of the Merthyr, Aberdare and Rhondda branches held their annual outing on Monday last at Ilfracombe. After a beautiful run to Lynmouth. the boat ran into a dense fog, which made it necessary to slow down. After much blowing of whistles and clanging of bells, the boat eventually reached port. much to the relief of some of the passengers. Dinner was partaken of at the Montebello Hotel. The af- ternoon was spent in strolling round the beautiful rocky coast and swim- ming. The return journey was made in record time, the party reaching home very tired after a very enjoy- able outing. Mr. J. A. Martin de- serves special praise for his work in making the outing a great success. LOCAL CHURCH OUTI-NGS.-Sev-eral of the local churches held their annual picnics on Thursday last. Unfortu- nately, with few exceptions, change- able weather was experienced. The Tabernacle Chapel scholars and mem- bers spent the day at the Jersey Mar- rine, Port Talbot, and enjoyed fine weather throughout the day. About 300 availed themselves of the opportu- nity of the outing. The officials of the church in charge carried out their duties excellently, and a splendid time was spent. Pontmorlais Chapel spent the afternoon at Talybont; and al- though the weather was unkind to them, they spend an enjoyable time under the circumstances. A somewhat trying delay for the tired children was occasioned by two derailed trucks on the line, the result being that it was nearly 11.30 before the party reached home. BETHESDA CHAPEL. The quarterly meetings of the Sunday School of the above chapel were held on Sunday last. A splendid programme was ar- ranged by Mr. David Lloyd. The Rev. Jacob Jones (pastor) presided. The following items were rendered: — Recitation of the loth Chapter of St. Luke. Mr. Albert England; recitation, "The Cuckoo." Brinley John; solo, Mr. Jas. Evans; solo and chorus, Mas- ter Emrys Morgan solo, Doris Davies; recitation, I'm not Afraid," Janet Jones; solo, Will you meet me at the Fountain?" Miss Lena Davies; recita- tion, Joan Morgan; solo, Mr. David Morgan; recitation, Master Llewellyn Williams; solo, Miss Phyllis Maddocks; recitation, Lucy Vaughan; hymn tune, Miss Liedzie Fvans; recitation, Mr: Elias Morgan; solo, Mr. Dd. Beynon; solo. Mr. Dd. Haman. The report of the financial statement of the Sunday School was given by Mr. Beynon and was very satisfactory. Mr. Gwilym Lewis, in his usual style manipulated the organ. Rev. J. Jones brought a very pleasant meeting to a close with prayer.
Merthyr Town's Captures.I
Merthyr Town's Captures. I Mr. Buchanan, the manager of Mer- thyr Town A.F.C., has secured the transfer of five new players: -Gibbon, a goalie, from Glossop; Johnson, for- merly of Portsmouth and Chelsea, a right back Chivers. a half-back, of Stockport County; Gibson, a half-back, and Reid, outside right, both of Ports- mouth. I Dowlais. A PROGRESSIVE CHoIR. The Peny- wern and Dowlais Male Voice Choir, who secured the Arst prize at the re- cent Pontardawe Eisteddfod, are com- peting at the Pontypridd Eisteddfod on Saturday, July 11. The test piece being The Assyrians Came Down." The choir has also entered for an eis- teddfod to be held in London during November. WILL PRIVATE TRADERS FOLLOW "Co-op." ?-A short time ago we re- ported the adoption by the Dowlais Co-operative Society of a forty-eight hour week for employees. The experi- ment. has met with success. Mr. John Evans, the secretary, has informed us that there has been no tendency to- wards a decrease in business. Messrs. D. Jones, Dickinson & Co. have fol- lowed this lead, and announce their intention of closing at 6.30 p.m. on the first three days of the week, the new regime to date from July 6th. This step on the part of a keen private firm resulted in a meeting of the grocers of the district, which was held on Wed- nesday. The meeting, however, failed to decide in favour of the policy of shorter hours. DOWLAIS I.L.P. WAKES Up.-A meet- ing of the Dowlais I.L.P. was held on Tuesday evening, at Berni's Restau- rant, Comrade David Jones being in the chair. The chief item on the agenda referred to the tea party to be held at Vaynor on August Bank Holi- day. An interesting discussion took place on the question as to whether in the Socialist State all would receive an equal wage. The consensus of opinion could be summed up in the words of the song, We've got a long way to go." It was decided that the subject for discussion a fortnight hence should be, "Incentive under Socialism." Mr. T. T. Jenkins and Coun. Ll. M. Francis will address the meeting on Sunday. IvoR CHURCH OUTI--NG.-On Thurs- day June 25th, the members of Ivor S1.ID'dav school enjoyed a day at Vaynor. Tempting tables sylvan walks, and sports made up a happy day. Mr. R. H. Luscome and Mr. G. J. Luscome are to be thanked for their successful organisation. Mr. W. Davies looked after the sports. Mr. Wilkins. of the Church Tavern, proved a jolly host. MASS MEETING OF DOWLAIS MINERS. —A mass meeting of miners was held at the Dowlais Schools. Mr. J. Jen- kins presided. A report was given by a deputation from Blaina on the dis- pute with the management over the failure of officials in reporting an accumulation of gas. Mr. Parry put the case for his Blaina colleagues, Mr. Davies elucidating the matter still fur- ther. After discussion, it was moved and seconded by Messrs. Tom Weale and Morgans, that a grant of t5 be made immediately, and that other grants he considered at the next monthly 'meeting. The motion was carried. Coun. John Davies (agent) re- ported the recommendations of the sub- committee appointed to deal with the qualification required by applicants for the position of permanent examiner of mines. The recommendations were as follows:—(1) That the applicant must be 25 years of age. (2) Ten years' experience to be essential. (3) Nomi- nations to lie open to all employed at any time in the Dowlais and Merthyr collieries. The meeting decided that the age limit should be 30 years instead of 25. BETHAXIA (CAEHARRIS) SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The quarterly meeting of the above Sunday School was held on Sunday afternoon, the 28th ult. A splendid programme, prepared by Mr. D. J. Thomas and Mr. Evan Davies, was given, as follows-: -"Duw Daniel," the choir; Scripture reading by Mrs. Tom Lewis; "Y Tri Llane," choir; solo, 0 Sanctaidd Ddiddanydd," tfronwen Morgans; recitation, "Bydd dyner wrth y plentyn bach." May Morgans; solo, "I mi." Gwladys Bateman; recitation, Meddyliau Plentyn," May Williams; "Trust in Jesus," sung unitedly by Bronwen Wil- liams, Gwyneth .Jones. Gwenhwyfar Morgans, Lucretia Jones; dialogue. "Y pwysigrwvdd o gadw yn sanctaidd y Dydd Sabbath." Tydfil Thomas, Gwladys Bateman, May Thomas; Mae'r Iesu'n derbyn plant," choir; solo, "Da yw Duw," Maggie J. Morgans. Mr. John Davies, miners' agent, addressed the meeting in a very appropriate manner, which was well received by all. Solo, "Dewch at Iesu," Mathew Williams; "Paid a'm gadael," choir; dialogue, Bedyddio't Baban," May Thomas and Gwladys Bateman; soolo, "What will the answer be," Ceinwen Thomas; recita- "Paid cwyno," Tom Watkins; tion, "J esus on l y, Elvira Morgans; t-ioii, "Jesus only," Elvira Morgans; Neb ond Iesu," choir. The singing throughout was under the conductor- ship of Mr. Tom Evans. Mr. Mordecai Evans presided at the organ. With the singing of "Hoff yw'r Iesu" and united prayer, a most enjoyable meet- ing came to a close. COMPENSATION CASE.—On Wednesday (June 24), at Tredegar, His Honour Judge Hill-Kelly heard a compensation claim by Mrs. Margaret Donelly, of Gibson's Row, Dowlais, against the Ebbw Vale Co. in respect of the death of her grandson, William Doyle (23), who was killed while following his em- ployment as a smith's striker on Nov. 2, 1912. Air. A. T. James (instructed by Mr. W. J. Canton) appeared for the applicant, and Mr. A. Parsons (instruc- ted by Messrs. C. & W. Kenshole, Ab- erdare) for the Company. The evid- ence showed that the deceased had been reared from infancy by his grand- mother, and that he had never resided with his parents, who are still living. He had always given his wages to Mrs. Donelly. He commenced work at Ebbw Vale in October, 1912, and sent mo- ney regularly by post to his grand- mother. Most of his letters had been destroyed, but three were produced in court, the handwriting being proved by Wm. Collins, Castle Street, Dowlais, a friend of the deceased. Doyle had also given mother to his grandmother on his visits to Dowlais, and this was proved by two men who lodged with the applicant. Mrs. Donelly claimed to be partially dependent on the de- ceased's earnings, and her story was borne out by the lodgers, Messrs. Wa- ters and Carroll, and by Mr. Wm. Col- !ins, who said he had visited deoeased at Ebbw Vale, and received letters from him and seen Doyle give money to applicant on three occasions. The last occasion was a fortnight before the accident, when deceased had come to Dowlais to attend Collins' wedding. For the defence, it was contended that the money referred to in deceased's letters was in repayment of a loan, and that there was not sufficient evidence of deceased's earnings at the time of his death.-His Honour said there was some evidence of partial dependency, and awarded applicant jE50 compensa- tion. Mrs. Donelly had had a dicffiult case to establish, and he awarded costs on the highest scale.
Managers and Miss Kiernan.
Managers and Miss Kiernan. We understand that the Managers of the Dowlais R.C. School are avail- ing themselves of the proviso in the findings of the Board of Education re- garding the recent inquiry. The proviso reads as follows — If the Managers or any other per- sons desire to bring charges against Miss Kiernan which in their opinion are such as to render it necessary or desirable that the Board should re- call or suspend her certificates, the Board will give directions that the charges be investigated." The Managers have decided to apply to the Board to take this course.
Alleged Dowlais Assault.
Alleged Dowlais Assault. CHARGE NOT SUSTAINED.' Joshua Rees. of Bryntirion Street. Dowlais. was charged at the Merthyr Police Court on Friday, the 26th ult., with indecently assaulting Margaret Price, aged 15, of Ivor Street, Dowlais, on the 17th April. > Mr. F. P. Charles defended. The girl said she had been in the service of the defendant On the morning in question he asked her to take him up a cup of cocoa. She did so, and she alleged that the accused pulled her on the bed. Mary Ann Price, the girl's mother, said she went to defendant's house, and saw the deefndant in bed. He de- nied the girl's allegation. She said she would take the girl to a doctor, and the defendant said I will come with you. He then jumped out of bed. In reply to Mr. Charles, witness de- nied that the defendant first suggested going to a doctor. Margaret Jane Jones. White Street, the girl's aunt, deposed the girl went to her house, and she accompanied Mrs Price to the defendant's bedroom. The girl was with them. The girl re- peated her story that the defendant had committed an assault. Accused denied it, and the mother then sug- gested seeing a doctor. She agreed, and defendant said he would accom- pany them. Inspector John Lamb proved serving the summons at defendant's house. De- fendant said. "011, well, suppose I don't appear; what will happen I" Wit- ness told him a warrant would be is- sued. A doctor was not called, the Chief Constable saying the doctor could prove nothing. Mr. Charles submitted the case should, therefore, be dismissed, and quoted opinion on the point. He contended that no jury would convict. He alsoo said that three days after the alleged assault, the girl went back to Mr. Rees' service, with her mother's consent. Mr. R. A. Griffith agreed with Mr. ^uarles, and dismissed the case. Abercanaid and Pentre- bach. SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTI-,G.-The mem- bers of Zion Sunday School held their annual outing this year at Talybont. The party consisted of juveniles and adults, numbering several hundreds. A most enjoyable day was spent. ANNIVERSARY MEETINGS.—The anni- versary preaching meetings were held at Graig Chapel on Sunday last, the officiating minister being the well- known Rev. Phillip Jones, Llandilo. On Monday evening the rev. gentleman delivered his famous lecture. "0 For i For." to a large audience. Mr. D. Francis, M.E.. Troedyrhiw. presided. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Mr. Isaac Davies, Canal Row, Abercanaid. which took place on Wed- nesday morning. Deceased was well known in the district, having been closely associated with the local Recha- bite Tent, filling the duties for a con- siderable time of secretary. The inter- ment will take place at Graig Burial Ground on Saturday. Troedyrhlw. DEATH.—Mrs. Weston, 63 Yew Street, died on Saturday, after a pro- longed illness. The deceased lady was 78 years of age, and is one of the oldest inhabitants of Troedyrhiw. MUSIC STUDENT'S SUCCESS.-At the recent examination held at the Cardifi University College, Mr. Evan Poley, L.T.S.C., succeeded in gaining honours in counterpoint and harmony. Mr. Poley was prepared by Mr. Tom Price, of Merthyr. YOUXG HELPERS' LEAGUE.-Under the auspices of the Young Helpers' League the committee gave a tea to the Young Helpers. The League is run in connec- tion with Dr. Barnardo's homes, and children col feet, the boxes being opened annually. After tea the boxes were opened, and they contained P,6 16s. 71d. The Officers are: -President, Ooun. Mrs. Edmunds; secretary. Mrs. E. L. Jones; treasurer, Mrs. M. A. Jenkins. LEAVING TROEDYRHIW.—A large num- ber of friends and admirers of Sir. and Mrs. James, of the Royal Oak Hotel, refently met to bid them farewell, un- der the auspices of the Christinas Evans" Lodge of the R.A.O.B. Mr. and Mrs. James are taking over the Station Hotel, Merthyr Vale, very soon. The chair was occupied by the secretary of the lodge. The following contributed items to the programme: Messrs. D. LI. Jones (tenor), R. Rich- ards, Jos. Jones, Ben Jones, James Morgan, and others. Mr. R. Ed- wards, R.O.H.. in a felicitous speech, presented Host James with a neatly in- scribed medal, whilst Mrs. James was presented by Mr. James Jenkins, An- gel Inn. with a dainty brooch, suitably inscribed. Messrs. T. Fitzgerald, D. Davies, and others added to the praise of both recipients, and testified to the excellent traits in the characters of both. The host and hostess respond- e d. and gratefully acknowledged the honour accorded them..Following this a specially composed item by the lo- local bard was admirably rendered by Mr. Josh ua Jones to the tune of "Hop- y-Deri-Dando." followed by the ren- dering of "Make New Friends, but keep the Old,' by Mr. Dl. Jones, the popular local tenor. The meeting concluded with the rendering of "Hen Wla-d fy Nhadau." MUSICAL EVENING AT SAItO-N.In ex- ceptionally good musical evening was provided last Thursday by the Choristers, under the conductorship of Mr. H. Llewellyn. This enterprising conductor has trained 40 boys to take part in the great national temperance fete to be held at Crystal Palace on July 11th. when there will be taking part some 7,500 voices. Mr. French, who is this year's conductor of the two huge concerts, came down to hear the boys sing. and was so pleased with the singing that he se lected them to sing the solo pans. The evening's enter- tainment was. apart from the few older artists and instrumentalists, supplied solely from the choir and specially trained young si norm's The Rev. J. W. Prince I)resid. The programme was as folloivs,. -Chorus. "Hail Juea, Happy Land." choir; solo, "Alone on the Raft." Master Eddie Richards; duet. Y Lili," Masters T. A. Evans and F. James; solo. "Daddy;" Mies Ceinwen Lewis: chorus. "Song of the Gale," ahoir; duet. "You mustn't do so." Masters Luther Jones and .Frank Will iams; recitation. "Death or Dis- honour." Master Leslie. Davies: trio, Fair Flora Decks." Miss Ceinwen Lewis. Emmie Davies. and Phoebe Richards; violin solo. Master Fred Price • solo. "The Waltz Song." Miss M. H. Jones; encore, Nant y Mynydd glee. Sleep, Gentle Lady. choir solo. Minona," Mr. Rees Thomas; duet. Some Folks Do." Masters James Harris, and Ben Da vies: solo with violin obligato, You and I." Miss Emmie Davies; in- strumental selection. Mr. H. Carter; solo. The Mighty Deep." Mr. Jack Phillips; chorus. "We will sing": re- citation. "Christlna", Day in the Work- house," encore Dinystr Sodom a Gomorrah." Master Jas. Watkins; trio, "Call John." Misses Ceinwen Lewis, Emmie Davies. and Phoebe Richards; duet. "Flow gently. Deva." Messrs. Rees Thomas and Jack Phillips chorus, "Ye Mariners of England." choir. Merthyr Vale & Aberfan. SELF-SATISFACTION. You will be brimming over with satisfaction if you buy your next Suit with us. Beat value. Biggest choice.—EARNEST JONBS AND Co.. Aberfan. -IIE-DICAL.-On Tuesday evening the half-yearly meeting in connection with the Merthyr Vale Colliery workmen's medical scheme was held at the Aber- fan Hall, Mr. John Prioe presiding. The auditors' report of the financial condition was given, and accepted as satisfactory, and the committee for the ensuing six months was elected. OUTING.—The annual outing in con- nection with the Merthyr Vale Chamber of Trade took place on Thursday of last week. The place selected for the out- ing this year was Bristol, and a good number of tradespeople and residents availed themselves of the opportunity offered for a day's pleasure in the West of England's greatest city. RUNAWAY HoRsE.As the children came out of school on Wednesday last, a horse attached to a cart which had been standing outside the shop of Mr. Powell, butcher, Cardiff Road, took fright and bolted in the direction of Quakers' Yard. P.C. Jenkins made a pluck dash for the horse, and succeed- ed in stopping it 400 yards further on. The constable's hand received a nasty squeeze between the shafts and the horse. The constable was congratulated by th-e bye-standers on his plucky ac- tion. MINERS' MEETING.—On Wednesday evening the half-yearly meeting of the Aberfan Lodge of the S.W.M.F. was held at the Long Room, Aberfan Hotel, Mr. Hugh Morgan presiding. After the auditors' report had been accepted. the meeting ejected six committee men in place of the six who were retiring at the half-year. The Chairman then said that he wished to resign, as he had left the colliery. and the rules would not allow him to retain his member- ship. The resignation of Mr. Morgan, who is a trusty and faithful worker in the trade union movement, was very regretfully accepted by the meeting. and Mr. Joseph Jones was unanimously elected chairman in his stead. The meeting concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman.
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Welsh International Footballer Sent to Prison. William Thomas Osborne, the old Mountain Ash and Welsh Rugby In- ternational footballer, was charged at the Merthyr Police Court yesterday by Miriam Oriel with neglecting to comply with an offiliation order. The amount was £ 2 4" 6d. Prisoner, who was arrested in Shrop- shire, said he went away to look for work. Prisoner was sent to prison for two- months.
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