The Aberdare Leader

O: District Council Election 0 TOWN WARD. A meeti-ne in support of Mr. Samuel Wiiiz,tms, candidate for the Aberdare Town Ward, was Held at Sion Vestry on Friday evening. Mr. H. Lloyd (Ab Hevin) presided, and there was a good attendance. The Chairman observed that he was cf opinion that the Gospel of Labour was synonymous with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Why he (Mr. Lloyd) and others were prejudiced against the I.L.P. was because so many of the members revilod Christ and Christianity. Some of them scorned the Being of God and Christian responsibility. However, the present candidate was not one of that type attd therefore he felt happy in taking the chair for him. (Applause.) Mr. John Jenkins was the next speak- er He expressed his pleasure at having an opportunity to support Mr. Samuel Williams' candidature. More Labour representatives were required tu give effect to the needs of the workirg classes. Aberdare district required 2 000 mere houses in order to obtain ft house for every family. Mr. Morgan Witlamz Abevni\nt, said he wished to avail himself of that op- portunity of thanking them foi return- ing him unopposed on the Guardians. He then went on to .-peok cf Mr. S. Williams' qualifications a, a. candidate for municipal honours, ;vad hoped that the workmen would rally mind him CD the day of the poll. \Apylou- ? Mr. S. Wi"iums, the car did lit'. said he would Sp'a.K that evening en Munici- palisation. l'boy were all aware that in Aberdare, the Gaswcrks OWJlI'.i by a company, aud consumer•> had to pay 3s. 10d. p?r 1000 *ubi- i-et. He maintained -.Jot f wh L::unn t wised those worke < rmsuueis culd have cheap- er gas, while they would be "IE to effect a big saving of mauey whivh would go towards reducing th-- rati-s In Aber- gavenny, wbnre ths* population was only 7,700, the Council owntc th" Gas Works, and charged only 3s. 3d. per 1,000, and were able to save .£655. Bangor had a population of 11,000, and paid < £ 569 to- wards the relief of the latt*. Iwirry paid .£1279 towardz relief of iares, Cchvjn Bay, £ 162; Conway, .£488, and Moun- tain Ash had paid .22,492. (Applause.) All those places he had named smaller than Aberdare. Gas ought to b? cheaper in Aberlar* w'.ich \\a- in the centre of the coalfield. If he were elected he wouli advocate the municipal- isation of the C'!i.8 \o"k. The present Council was not likely to be in favour of that proposal because several of the members were financially interested therein. Mr. Black, of Huddersfield, next spoke, and dealt with the principle of direct Labour representation. Mr. Evan Parker, Mr. J. H. Bruton, and Mr. Pat McGovern also spoke.

PAUPERS RELIEVED. The Abstract shows that the number of Indoor Paupers relieved during the half-year ended Oct. 5, 1906, was: —Aber- dare, 243; Gelligaer, 70; Merthyr, 2756: T—————— Penderyn, Rhigos, and Vaynor, nil; chil dren in school, 215; children in other schools, 60; total, 3344. In the corres- I ponding half of last year the total was 3181, increase 163. The number of Outdoor Paupers re- lieved was:—Aberdare, 1501; Gelligaer. 694; Merthyr Tydfil, 8144; Penderyn, 18; Rhigos, 30; Vaynor, 95; Lunatics in Asylums, 315; non-resident poor, 151; total, 10,948. In the corresponding half of last year the total was 8529, increase 2,419.

WIND STREET WIDENING. The Chairman and Mr. J. Howell re- commended that X25 be offered for a strip of frontage land opposite the Black Lion Hotel, in order to widen the open- ing to Wind-street. The Clerk reported that Mr. Llewellin Smith, the architect, on behalf of the owners, had written to say that the offer could not be entertained.

HOUSING COMMITTEE. The Housing Committee recommended that 28 housrs he erected on the land of Lord Bute near the Werfa Bridge, Cwm- t.a jh, and 22 houses en land Del nging to Capt. Roberts near the Aberaman Hut el. Sir W '1". Lewis had written, agreeing to lease the land for 99 years at lid. per square yard. Capt. Roberta asked for Id. per square yard, Mr. E. Stonelake moved the adoption of the report.—Agreed.

MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. THE SMALL POX CASES. Dr. Davies reported that during the past month there hadben two cases of scarlet fever, a decrease of 3; 4 of diph- theria, 1 death; croup, 1, fatal; 2 of typhoid, 3 of erysipelas, 2 of puerperal, and 3 of small pox Dr. Davies added that he wished to draw the attention of the Council to the seriousness of the small pox disease, and its infectious character. Everything possible should be done to prevent spread. He recommended that posters be distributed urging pecple to be re-vac- cinated. Mr. Howell: Are those cases improv- in,?-Clerk: Ye. Dr. Rhys further reported regarding the small pox cases. He stated that a man and child suffered from the disease, but that in the case of the other child, the disease had not developed. He added that he had engaged a special nurse to attend to the cases of small pox. Inspector James reported that he had been unable to trace where the disease had been contracted. None of the par- tie* had been from home. He had made enquiries and he had not been able to find out that any suspicious cases had been in the neighbourhood. He had dis- infected and destroyed the clothing of the patients. Mr. J. Davies asked what the custom was regarding the destroyed clothes. Was the Council obliged to pay? Clerk: Yes Dr. Rhys' action in engaging a special nurse was confirmed, but it was decided not to issue posters as suggested by Dr. Davies.

DR. RHYS' RESIGNATION. Dr. Rhys tendered his resignation an superintendent at the Hospital. He added that if the new medical officer would not be able to commence duties on April 1st, he would be prepared to continue for a period. He wished to thank the Council for the courtesy and consideration which they had always shown towards him. (Hear, hear.) The Chairman proposed that the thanks of the Council be given to Dr. Rhys for his generous offer. Mr. J. Howell seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

MISCHIEVOUS BOYS. Mr. J. Davies called the attention of the Council to the action of some mis- chievous lads who had torn away one of the newly-planted trees opposite Bethany Church. It was decided to print notioeB offer- ing a reward for information regarding the culprit.

POLICE REPORT. The police reported two brake-drivers for overloading.-Doci-d-ed to prosecute them.

EDUCATION PRECEPT. Mr. J. Morris, Clerk to the Education Committee, asked the Council to issue a precept on the overseers for RI6,600, half of which amount was required during the ensuing six months. Rev. J. M. Jones remarked that the only increase on last year's amount was the automatic rise in the teachers' salaries. The precept was allowed.

MISCELLANEOUS. Permission was granted to the The- atres to open on Good Friday. Mr. Fred Preece applied to have the new street near the Albern.man Hotel named Brynheulog-terrace.—Agreed. Mr. J. Davies proposed, and Mr. J. Howell seconded, that the pathway from the bottom of Aberaman to Cwmaman be repaired.—Carried. Mr. Jackson Thomas urged the need of recreation ground for Cwmbach. The reason why he mentioned the matter now was to enable the electors to ques- tion the candidates if they were in favour of it. (Laughter.) Mr. D. Davies expressed the hope that provision would be made in the next estimate for repairing Devil's Bridge and the footpath between Aberaman and Cwmbach. Also to improve the Fire Station at Aberdare. Mr. M. J. Harris gave notice that he would move that Cwm Shan pathway be repaired. :9.

Merthyr Boroughs. NO FEDERATION CANDIDATE TO STAND. An adjourned conference of delegate* representing the various lodges in the four miners' districts embraced within the Merthyr Boroughs was held on Sat- urday at the Globe Hotel, Merthyr, for the purpose of deciding the question of bringing forward one or more candidates for the constitnency at the next election under the Miners' Federation Parlia- mentary representation scheme. The following is the official report of meeting.— The adjourned conference was held to consider the following resolution, sub. mitted at the conference on the 16th of February by the Deep Duffryn Lodge, Mountain Ash :—• That a ballot be taken to select a candidate to be in readiness for any emergency that might arise, but that it be clearly understood that the candidate be not run if the present representation remain undisturbed.' Mr, Augustus Davies, cheakweigher, Cwmneol Colliery, Aberdare, was voted to the chair. Mr Thomas Prosser (Taff and Cynon District), Mr Thomas John Evans (Merthyr District), Mr. Edward Howells (Aberdare District), and Mr. Caradoc Jonas (Dowlais District) were appointed tellers. The foregoing reso- lution had been sent to all the lodges, and fully considered by the whole of them, and after a short discussion a vote was taken for and against the resolution. For 20; against, 42. The chairman, therefore, declared the reiolu- lost. From the above it will be clearly seen that the Federation members in the four districts within the Merthyr Boroughs viz. :—Dowlais, Merthyr, Aberdare, and Taff and Cynpn, including the Penrhiw- ceiber Lodge. Penrhiwceiber, by a very large majority do not at present see their way to carry out the recommenda- tion of the central executive council to select a candidate or candidates under the Miners' Federation Parliamentary representation scheme. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.

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TOWN WARD. David Hughes 677 Edward Morgan 632 When the result in Ward III. was an- nounced, Mr. David Hughes proposed thanks to the presiding officer, Col. Phillips, and Mr. T. W. Griffiths, solici- tor, seconded. When the poll of Ward II. was de- clared, Mr. Griffith George proposed thanks to the presiding officer, and also to his opponent, who had, he said, not uttered an unkind word during the whole of the contest. Mr. Vicary seconded. He also congratulated Mr. George on the gentlemanly manner in which he had acted.

Merthyr Union. ATTENDANCE OF GUARDIANS. I The (following is a list of Guardians' attendances (out of a possible 28) from the 31st March, 1906, to 1st October, 1906. ABERDARE. Mr. John Jenkins 26 Mr. John Prowle 15 Mrs. Richards 27 Mr. Rees Evans 15 Mr. David Hughes 17 Rev. James O'Reilly 28 Mr. Henry Bo,sher 14 Mr. Samuel Hawkins 27 Mr. Rees Rk,,es 26 Mr. Augustus Davies 11 Mr. Benjamin Lewis 13 Mr. William Thomas 16 Itev. W. 8. Davies 21 Mr. David Edwards 11 Mr. Henry Lewis 9 GELLIGAER. Mr. Joshua Aurelius 14 Mr. Joseph Morgan 9 Mr. John Jones 6 Mr. David Lewis 1 Mr. Jenkin Edwards 3 Mr. Jonah Evans 1 Mr. Edward Lewis 2 Mr. Horatio Perrott Mr. David Hopkins 17 Mr. W. A. Morgan 3 Rev. Thomas Rees 15 MERTHYR. Mr. Frank Arscott 21 J Mr Dtvid Evans 24 Rev. W. A. Jones 25 Mrs. M. T. Williams 24 Mr. N. F. Hankey 12 Mr. Thomas Weale 26 Mr. William Hiley 26 Mr. John Morgan 19 Mr. V. A. Wills 21 Mr. David Davies 17 Mrs. M. A. Evans 27 Mr. John Lloyd 19 Mr. T. E. Morgan 27 Rev. William Thomas 22 Mr. Alfred W. Houlson 9 Mr. Hugh Jones 22 Rev. Ll. M. Williams 17 Mr. Edward Edwards 12 Mr. B. P. Evans 0 Mr. Thomas Williams 19 PENDERYN. Mr. David Evans 21 Mr. Thomas J. Evans 3 Mr. William Williams 7 RHIGOS. Mr. William Davies 4 Mr. Isaac H.Jones. J VAYNOR. Rev. J. Hathren Davies 28 Mr. Joseph Price 28 Mr. Evan Jones Rogers 5 Mr. John Rogers 21

ABERDARE TRAINING SCHOOL COMMITTEE. (Possible Attendances, 12.) Mrs. Maria Richards 11 Mrs. Mary A. Evans 5 Mrs. Margt. T. Williams 9 Rev. W. S. Davies (chairman). 11 Rev. J. O'Reilly 9 Rev. Ll. M. Williams 1 Rev. W. A. Jones 1 Mr. Rees Rees (vice-chairman) 11 Mr. Augustus Davies 5 Mr. Rees Evans ,1 Mr. David Hughes 4 Mr. Samuel Hawkins 4 Mr. David Edward- 7 Mr. John Prowle 1 Mr. Henry Lewis 7 Mr. David Evans (Hirwain) 2 Mr. John Rogers Mr. John Jenkins 10 Mr. Henry Bosher 4 Mr. Benjamin Lewis 1 Mr. William Thomas Mr. T. J. Evans Mr. William Williams Mr. Edward Lewis Mr. Horatio Perrott Mr. T. E. Morgan 6 Mr. William Hiley 1 Mr. Joshua Aurelius Mr. T. Weale Rev. Thomas Rees.

AVERAGE COST OF MAINTENANCE. The average weekly cost per head of indoor poor was as follows:—In Work- house, 5s. 6d.; correspnding half of last year, 5s. lOd. 5-lGths.» In Aberdare Training School, 4s. 2d. l-16ths; corres. ponding half of last year, 3s. lid. 9-16tha. e:

Merthyr Board of Guardians. On Saturday. Present: Mr. J. Rogeri.. chairman, Revs. J. O'Reilly and J. H. Davies, vice-chairmen; Mrs. Evans, Mrn. Williams, Mrs. Richards, Messrs. D. Evans (Merthyr), E. Edwards, D. Evans (Hirwain), J. Lloyd, J. Price, D. Ed- wards, H. Jones, F. Arscott, W. Hiley, D. Davies, R. Rees, H. Lewis, V. A. Wills, N. F. Hankey, A. W. Houlson, T. Williams, S. Hawkins, B. Lewis, W Thomas, J. Jenkins, J. Morgan, J. Evans, J. Aurelius, Jos. Morgan, A. Davies, Revs. W. C. Thomas, T. Reef, W»„ S. Davies, W. A. Jones, Ll. Williams, Messrs. F. T. James, clerk, ariS J. L. Morris, deputy clerk.

CONDOLENCE. The Chairman moved a vote of condo- lence with Mr. John Morgan in his bereavement on the death of his sister. The motion was carried, all the mem- bers upstanding.

OUT-RELIEF. Two cheques for C420 each were drawn.

SMALL POX IN ABERDARE. The Vaccination Officer for Aberdare reported the three cases of small pox which had occurred there. The three patients had been removed to the Hos- pital, and the remainder of the family in each case had been re-vaccinated.

PRINTING THE RECORDS. Rv. J. O'Reilly gave notice of motion to the effect that in future the minutes of the Board meetings and the various committees be printed.

AI^ "ELECTORAL ACCIDENT." — A BELATED NOMINATION PAPER. The Rev. Ll. Wiliams wished to draw the attention of the Board to an elector- al accident that had befallen Mr. J. Lloyd, one of the members of the Board. His nomination paper had arrived too late, therefore his nomination had been annulled. The least the, Board could do was to express sympathy with Mr. Lloyd, and he would move that the Board place on record its regret that Mr. Lloyd had not been nominated. Mr. T. E. Morgan seconded. He said that if possible he, who was a candidate in the same ward, was prepared to with- draw in order to enable Mr. Lloyd to go in. Mr. D. Davies, another candidate in that ward, said he had always found Mr Lloyd a gentleman. He was almost pre- pared to resign in order to give Mr. Lloyd an opportunity to fight again. Mr. D. Hughes wished to endorse all that the Merthyr members had said. He would look forward to a renewal of Mr. Lloyd's membership in the future. Mr. D. Evans, Mert'hyr, asked whether or not the Clerk could have made the be lated nomination of Mr. Lloyd legal. The Clerk replied that he was surt that Mr. Lloyd had enough fi-ith in his (the Clerk's) honour to ignore the insinu ation of Mr. Evans. The motion was carried, and Mr. Lloyd expressed his thanks to the Board.

TRAINING SCHOOL. The Committee of the Training School expressed their thanks to the Aberdarc, R.A.O.B. for their kindness in giving a concert to the children. It was agreed that the girl Mary Vaughan should return to the school r from Sandgate Sanatorium, and that another girl should be sent to Sandgate.

"TOP HAT" INSPECTION OF A BOILER. A communication had been received from an Insurance Co. stating that they were prepared to insure a certain boiler, but that owing to the position of the boiler the inspector was quite unable bo inspect it. Mr. D. Hughes advised the Board to take no heed of what the Inspector said- It was difficult for a man in a top hat to inspect any boiler, but for a man who would stoop to wear a cap there was no difficulty in examining the boiler in question.

"GIVE HIM A SUB!" Mr. D. Davies said that the shoemaker Downing, to whom the Board had de- cided to award compensation, was :n want. He had not yet received a penny of the money. It Mas a scandalous thing that the man should suffer thus. The Clerk explained that the payment of the money was delayed owing to the negotiations with the Local Government } Board not being completed. He was | now waiting a reply from that Board. I Mr. Davies: Well, give him a "sub' then. (Laughter.) It was agreed that the sum of £ 5 be advanced to the man.

MR. DAVID EVANS'S USUAL PROTEST. It was moved that expert valuers be appointed to value certain public houses in Merthyr who appealed against the de- cision of the Assessment Committee. Mr. David Evans, Merthyr, raised his usual objection, with great emphasis and vigour, but the motion was carried, Mr. Evans being the only objector.

PRINTING AND TRADE UNIONISM. Mr. H. Jones moved that after March 30th no printing be given by the Board except to those offices that paid trade union wages and observed trade union conditions. He stated that there were two offices in Merthyr where non-union- ists were employed. Tr.de Unionism, he held, fostered a spirit of independence and self-reliance in men. It was seldom that the Guardians were called upon to relieve a conscientious Trade Unionist. Mr. F. Arscott seconded, and Mr. W. Hiley supported the motion. The Rev. Ll. Williams moved an amendment that the matter be ad- journed until the new Board met. It was not right that now, at the last meet- ing of the old Board, they should com- mit themselves to any line of action which the new Board would be compelled to carry out. Mr. D. Hughes seconded the Rector's amendment. The motion was put to the meeting, when 10 voted for it and 21 for the amendment. Mr. H. Jones demanded that the names be taken, and the Chairman eventually agreed, but ere the naming was proceed- ed with, a large number had walked out The Clerk now declared the figures to be as follows:—For the motion, 12; for tha amendment, 13. Thereupon Mr. Hugh Jones gaVe notice tlt1 he would at a future meeting move that in all the contracts of the Board a clause be inserted to the effect that only firms that paid trade union wages and observed trade union condi- tions need apply.

CONCERNING ABERCWMBOI. Mr. Augustus Davies asked if he could get an official record of the cases re- moved from Abercwmboi to the Work- house during the last 9 years. He had the figures in his possession, but they were not official. The request was not granted.

A BIG ITEM. The Clerk stated that the bill of the Barrister who had been engaged to re- present the Board at the recent Inquiry was = £ 341. It was agreed that a cheque for « £ 350 be drawn.

SURCHARGED. The Clerk stated that the auditor had surcharged to Mrs. Richards, Rev. J. O'Reilly, and Mr. J. Lloyd the sum of £ 79 in respect of expenses incurred 'n connection with one of the boys at the Industrial School.

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Aberdare District Council On Monday, Mr. L. N. Williams in the chair. The other members present were Messrs. W. T. Morgan (vice-chairman), D. P. Davies, J.P., Edward Morgan, John Howell, J. H. James, J. O. George, DaNid Davies, D. Jackson Thomas, Wm. Rees, J. Morgan Jones, Rees Llewellyn, W. Thomas (solicitor), J. Davies, E. Stonelake. M. J. Harris, with Col. T. Phillips (clerk) and Mr. Owen Williams (surveyor).

TENDERS. The following tenders were adopted:- Scavenging: Hirwain division, Mary Mathias, £ 38. Cwmdare Division, John Carter, X44 15s. Penywain Division, Evan Lewis, Penywain, £ 5. Haulage of Metalling: Hirwain Di vision, J. Carter, 7d. per ton. Llwyd- ooed Division, J. Carter, Is. 9d. and 8d. Cwmdare, J. Carter, 8jd. and lOd. per ton. Gadlys, J. Carter, 7d. and 7id. Trecynon, J. Carter, 5d. per ton. Town, J. Hek, 6td. Abernant, J. Hek, Is. Cwin- bach, J. Hek, lOd. and Is. 6d. Aber- aman, H. Hopkins, Is. ld. Cwmaman, H. Hopkins, Is. 2d. Plumbing. The Surveyor requested the members to pay particular attention to the tenders for plumbing. Last year there was some unpleasantness, it being stated outside that the lowest tender had not been accepted. This time, in order to get a more clear issue, a specific in- stance had been given, and persons had been asked to tender for certain work. There were three tenders, as follows:- Chas. Reed, £1 16s. 9d.; J. Paddock, < £ 1 8s. 6d.; Oxenham Bros., w £ l 8s. 3d. The Surveyor added that he had worked this out per month, and the sums were as follows:—Paddock, £ 52 5s. 7d.; Oxen- ham, .£50 3s. 6d. Mr. J. Howell proposed, and Mr. R. Llewellyn seconded, that Oxenham/s tender be accepted.

SUPPLY OF COAL. Two tenders had been received for sup- plying coal—Mr. E. L. Davies and Mr. D. R. Llewelyn. The former's tender was 16s. tid. per ton delivered at Nant- row; 17s. 6d. at Green-street Yard; 18s. at the Hospital; 18s. at the Cemetery. Mr. Llewelyn's tender was 17s. delivered at Nant-row; 17s. at Green-street; 16s. 6d. at the Hospital, and 16s. 6d. at the Cemetery. Mr. Llewelyn's tender was adopted.

SUPPLY OF HORSES. A WRANGLE. There were three tenders for the sup- ply of horses for scavenging purposes. The contract was held during the past year by John Pittard, who charged 4s. per horse per day. The tenders were as follows:—John Pittard, 4s.; Samuel Dix, Merthyr, 3s. 9d.; Thomas Williams, Brook Villa, Trecynon, 3s. 9d. Mr. R. Llewellyn proposed that Thos. Williams' tender be adopted. This was seconded. Mr. Jackson Thomas moved that Mr. Pittard should retain the work for another year. Possibly the Refuse De- structor would be ready in 12 months. Mr. J. Davies seconded. He main- tained that 4s. was not an excessive price, and no one could do the work satisfactorily under that. Mr. Pittard had carried out the work with satisfac- tion. The Council were not so sure whether Thos. Williams would do so. Mr. W. Thomas supported the amend- ment. Thos. Williams had failed to carry out a small contract some years ago, and it would not be wise to give him this contract, which was an import- ant one. Mr. J. Howell and Mr. R. Llewelyn protested against such a. waste of money. Mr. Llewelyn said that they had heard the song about the Refuse Destructor for the past five years He hoped that mem- bers would not be misled any longer. The Chairman said that up till then they had accepted the lowest tender in every instance. Why not adopt the same rule in this case? Mr. E. Stonelake and Mr. D. Davies supported the adoption of Mr. Pittard's tender. On a vote being taken, 8 voted for Pit- tard, and 6 for Williams. Mr. Llewelyn: I move that the names be taken. Mr. J. Howell: I second it. Mr. D. Davies: The names ought to Lave been asked for previous to voting. Chairman: We ought to be consistent with ourselves, and adopt the lowest. Mr. R. Llewelyn: I move that we get the names of those who were neutral as well. Mr. Jackson Thomas: When I lose a motion I am quiet. Why not take a de- feat in a manly manner. Those who voted for Pittard were:— Messrs. W. Rees, J. Davies, E. Stonelake, W. Thomas, D. J. Thomas, D. Davies, J. H. James, and W. T. Morgan. For Williams.' tender: Messrs R. Llew- elyn, M. J. Harris, J. O. George, J. Howell, E. Morgan, and D. P. Davies. Neutral: Chairman and Rev. J. Mor- gan Jones.

PRIVATE STREET WORKS. For carrying out private street works, five tenders had been received. The sums ranged from JE42 5s. lOd. to k22 4s. Mr. John Jones, Gwawr Cottage, was the lowest, and his tender was accepted. For carrying out private street works in Primrose-terrace, Mr. John Jones' tender at £ 39 10s. lOd. was accepted.

TENDERS FOR PIPES. There were 7 tenders for the supply of 6in. pipes for the Cwmaman Water Sup- ply, that of Messrs. Spittle, Newport, was lowest, X5 9s. 6d. per ton.

TENDERS FOR STREET WIDENING. Three tenders had been sent in for street widening betwen Mardy and King's Head, Aberaman, as follows:—J. W. Hek, Aberdare, -61,274; J. Morgan and Son, Aberdare, £ 1,239; J. Jones, Gwawr Cottage, Aberaman, ;ESOO. Mr. D. P. Davies was of opinion that all the tenders were much too high. Mr. R. Llewelyn: What! even John Jone#? Mr. Davies: Yes. It would be better for us to do the work ourselves. The Surveyor observed that the Act would not permit the work done by the present employees of the Council. He doubted very much whether they could carry it out cheaper. Mr. D. P. Davies: I should like to k'now whether the Surveyor has made a careful estimate. Surveyor: Yes, I haye gone into it thoroughly. It should be remembered that Sir W. T. Lewis had laid down stringent conditions. When the road opposite the Mardy will be widened, the place will have to be watched day and night. Almost all along the route there are severe conditions put down by the owner 3. Mr. Jackson Thomas favoured the adoption of Mr. John Jones' tender. Mr D. P. Davies moved that the matter be left in abeyance for a while with the view of re-advertisingf. This was seconded. Ultimately Mr. John Jones' tender was accepted by a large majority.

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE. The above committee reported that they had met and had assessed the var- ious amounts to be paid to owners of land required for street widening, and for constructing the new road to Cwm aman.

Fire at PenrhlWceiber- COLLIERY LAMPROOM IN FLAMES. An outbreak of fire occurred 0° Sunday afternoon in the lamproom Messrs, Cory Bros. colliery, at PenrhIW ceiber. The outbreak was discovered b? Police-Sergeant Davies, who was gOIP towards the shaft, when he noticed dense volumes of smoke coming from the dOO way nearest the pit. He gave the alar and a large staff of fitters, blacksmith?' and officials, under Mr. W. James, 3^* (agent), Mr.Tom Phillips, M.E. (managed Mr. David Francis, M.E. (under ager), Mr. D. Burns (head mechanic'' P.S. Davies and Mr. William Blackerf timekeeper, soon had the fire eg, tinguishing appliances fixed and severol jets were poured into the building- b r the meantime the lamps to the nnlllber of 2000 were got out and placed in the sonsulting rooms, where the lampr°0 staff, under Mr. Evan Jones, head laI?P' man, made a thorough examination* Owing to the prompt action which t u- management had taken to subdue to flames, none of the lamps were beyoj3 repair. The District Fire Brigade, unde i ■Br7er (Captain), soon arrived up°^ the- scene, but the colliery staff successfully got the fire under. It understood that wofk would aoiA et interrupted in consequence of the The cause of the outbreak is not kno the But for the energetic action- of t officials and workmen a greater par^ i the lamps would have been render useless, with the resuit that work at » colliery which employs about 1,700 tfi would have been Interrupted,

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