The Aberdare Leader

Barddoniaeth. DEIGRYN HIRAETH Am y ddiweddar chwaer Mrs. Lizzie Anne Morgan, ánwyl hriod Mr. E. T. Morgan, 4, Aberaman Gardens, a merch i Mr. a Mrs. H. Morris, Aber- aman Farm, yr lion a hunodd yn yr Iesu, Gorffennaf laf ,1914. Angeu oreulawn sy'n dod heibio, I gartrefi goren't. Ilawr. Gan gymeryd ein rhai anwyi. Fry irr tragwyddoltyd mawr. E. T. Morgan heddyw wyla Wedi colli"i anwvl fun, Cadd ei adael yn amdditad Yn yr anial wrtho'i hun. Machlud wnaeth ei haul yn gynnr. Hr.na heddyw yn ei bedd; Calon mam sydd broil a thori Gan drywanitul ei'chvll glecld Perthynasau geir nunvn galar, Deigrvn sydd ar lawer glutei, 'Herwydd rlioddi un mor anwvl Yn y iangre oer a chudd. Priod hoff sydd heddyw'n cwyno Dan wasgfeuon colled ereh, Am yr hon oedd anwyl ganddo, Ac yn wrthrych pena'i serch Torwyd bwlch na cheuir mwvach Yn serchiad&ni theulu mwyn, Ac ni lenwir en dyhead ttyd nes ati cant en (lwyn. Cerbvd angau ddaeth i'w chyrchu, Ar fyr rybudd cafodd fynd, Ond gofalodd yn ei bywyd Am gael lesu iddi'n Ffrynd— Ftrynd a'i daliodd yn yr afon, Aeth yn ddiogel trwv y glyn; Ac mae heddyw'n gwisgo'i choron Yng nghwmpeini engyl gwyn. Deulu anwyl, na alerwch -Ntegis rhal hel) ol)alth niii-v Cafodd Lizzie noddfa dawel Yn y Mab a'i farwol ghvy' C'hwareu mae ei thelyn euraidd Fry yng ngwlad y bythol hedd. Heb un gorchudd ar ei gwvneb, Na chysgodion yr un bedd. Awn i fynwent Maesyrarian, Lle mao'n hitno"I mai-ia-ol i-an, Gyda bysedd tyner cariad, Planwn flodyn ar y fan; Teilwng yw o golofn farmor Hardd a drud 1 nodi'r fan Lie mae'n gorffwvs yn y graian Yr anwylaf Lizzie Ann. EVAN MORGAN. 40. Duffryn-st.. Mountain Ash. J_

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'Spirits from the Vasty Deep.' (ALL AND RESPONSE AT ABBH- CYNON. Last Sunday evening I hied myself to the Carnetown School, Abercynon, where the local Spiritualists assemble to wor- ship according to the light that is in them. I was informed that another Spiritualistic fraternity holds meetings in a neighbouring school at the same hour. So I gather that the cause must be fairly strong at Abercynon before it could afford two separate "churches." On the evening in question there was a fairly good muster of the Carnetown contingent, "despite the iftclemency of the weather," to borrow a phrase enam- oured of outing reporters. It was notice- able that the ladies were in the majority, which is a characteristic of most places of worship of every creed and cult. There were also ,i goodly number of "young hopefuls." but they were very well behaved. The meeting afforded a contrast to one I attended at Mountain Ash one time, where the service was marred by the presence of a number of guldy girls and Iwisterous boys, who had come there either to gratify idle curiosity or to deliberately disturb the meeting. At the Abercynon g'athering decorum and devotion marked the proceedings. I began io wonder whether I went there in the correct state of mind. I was reo minded of the man iho attended a I Spiritualistic seance in an improper "p spirit and as a result was switched on to an improper spirit. However, on this occasion there was a spirit of reverence ill the air, and the congregation was, if anything, was devout. J IP meeting was commenced in tne orthodox fashion. Afr. Harold Battram, who conducted the service, read a portion of Luke vi. Mrs. Smith, the medium, offered praver, and the congregation sang one of Sankey's hymns, "God is love. Mr. Bath-am also sang one of Sankey's solos. Mr. John Morgan accompanied the singing on the school piano. More of Sankey's hymns were sung. It is clear that the Spiritualists do not believe in neglecting the music of the sanctuary. The singing was, at any rate, hearty and soulful. Now came the departure from the mode of worship which obtains at the orthodox churches of Abercynon, and which makes the Spiritualistic' ser- vice objectionable to many. The medium closed her eyes, and appeared to lapsf into a trance. After a period of silence that could be felt, the medium com- menced to speak—or, to be correct, a messenger from the spirit world spoke through the medium, borrowing her voice It was the message of a Salvation Army la. who had penetrated beyonf the veil. She stated that she took up the work of God on earth when she was IS ye-ars of age, and she had delivered the message of salvation at street cor- ners. Now she wished to address a word of encouragement to those who still laboured at street coiners. She was the same Agnes as she was when on earth. Hers was the same nature and the same thoughts. She laid stress on the fact that there were mothers in the spirit world, who were deeply interested in the spiritual welfare of their children in this vale of tears. Then the spirit voice bid good-bye to the audience. and the medium—on behalf of the spirit, apparently.—shook hand: with one or two who sat near to her. Before going, however, the voice from the Borderland requested the congrega- tion to sing, "In the silent midnight watches," which was done. "Good-night." said the spirit voice. There was a chorus of response and some more handshak- ing. The -pirit was apparently loth to depart, for she said she wanted to recite a gentle message before going. Then in slow measured accents she recited the passage which commences with thr words, "Speak. gently." Another ex- change of "Good-night," and the dis- embodied soul made its final adipu. A prayer by Mr. Battram and the ringing of "Tell mother I'll be there 1, by the congregation closed the proceed- ings, which did not last an hour. The Abeicvnon Spiritualists can give their orthodox brother-worshi pper> a lesson m L brevity, at any rate. || At the close Councillor T. W. Jones 'I' IIwntioned that the Pontypridd man. who lost his lite through drowning at Porth- cawl was an ardent Spiritualist, and on Mr. Jones' proposition the congregation stood in reverent si]r>n,.p for a seconds as a token of regard for the dead and sympathy for the living.

North Glamorgan Welsh Congregational Association. The above association held its quarter- ly meeting at Saron, Aberaman, on Thursday, the 16th inst. On Wednes- day evening a preaching service was held, when the Rev. Gwilym Rees, B.A., Mer- thvr. officiated. The conference met at 10:30 on Thursday morning unuer the presidency of the Rev. J. Bowen Davies, Abercwmboi. The Rev. J. Grawvs Jones led in prayer. It was resolved that the next meeting be held in October at Ynysgau Church, Merthvr, when the president will de- liver his address on vacating the chair. The Rev. H. P. Jenkins will also preach on the subject given him, viz., "Pro- vidence and Personality (Exodus viii. 19), and the Rev. R. H. Davies, B.A., Cwmbach, a missionary sermon. The secretary (Rev. E. Wern Williams, II ir wain) dealt with a bulk of corres- pondence.—The Rev. T. Emrys James, Abei nant. and Rev. W. Morgan Lloyd, Dowlais, were heartily received to the association. The report of Rev. T. B. Matthews, statistical secretary, showed an increase of G91 in church membership during the year, and an increase in Sunday School membership of 476. f Rev. J. Sulgwyn Davies, Sunday School secretary of the district, gave an en- couraging report of the last examination, when over 1,000 passed successfully. Both secretaries were heartily thanked for their gratuitous services. The npv. Gwilym Rees. B.A., proposed a strong resolution in support of the Welsh Insurance Commission pro- hibiting approved societies meeting on licensed premises, which was supported by the Rev. H. A. Davies, Aberdare, and unanimously passed. Mr. David Jones, Gelliffynone, Pen- dervn. was received as a local preacher after sitting and passing successfully the two examinations of the association. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. John Beynen (now of Cardiff), who was tr, read a paper on "The most effectual way to make the society more attractive," the Rev. D. Silyn Evans opened a discussion on the subject, in which a good many took part. In the afternoon the Rev. D. Leyshon Evans, C.C.. Bargoed, preached on "The Lord's Supper." The Revs. D. Silvn Evans, H. A. Davies, E. Wern Williams, and H. P. Jenkins spoke on the subject. Mr. Evans was heartily thanked for his sermon. The Rev. T. Emrys James, Abernant, opened the evening service, and the Kev. T. E. Roberts, Ynysgau, Merthyr, preached. The Rev. II. P. Jenkins and his church were warmly acknowledge! for the hearty welcome to the representa- tives. The treasurer of the association, which consists of 57 churches and 12,821 mem- bers. is Mr. Richard Morgan, If Cardiff Road, Aberdare.

Aberaman Workmen's Institute. The half-yearly meeting of the mem- bers of the Workmen's Hati and In- stitute took place on Friday. Mr. Willie Daviesuresided.and was supported by the secretary, Mr. W. W. Price, and the new manager, Mr. II Vause. In the sec- retary's report for the half-year, he sani that they had paid since Jauuary, 1912, t2,332 in alterations and improvements, including the new exit to the Grand Theatre, enlargement of the baths, and the new billiard saloon. He hoped that they would he able to wipe away tha mortgage on the Institute soon. They had in addition to the --tIOO paid in January last, wiped away £ 250 on July 2nd. An appeal had been made to the Cwmaman Institute trustees to arrange a joint meeting with the Aberaman Institute trustees, with the object of dis- cussing a donation towards this hall in respect of contributions paid by Aber- aman inhabitants at the Cwmaman Col- lieries. After a good deal of correspon- dence between the Government and the secretary asking to be exempted from paying the Corporation Duty, they had at last succeeded. They were informed that the Act of 1885 was not intended to tax Workmen's Institutes in their in- fancy. Aberaman is the only Institute exempted in this war at present.—A letter had been read from Mr. Roberts- Powell. secretary of the Y.M.C.A. In- dustrial Department, urging them to seek the co-operation of outside people to make the Institute the centre and home of the social life of the surround- ing districts.—The Billposting Depart- ment was rapidly increasing. They now have hoardings from Gadlys to Aber- cyn(I vote of congratulation to Mr. W. J. Beynon on saving a young lady, who was in difficulties in the baths, was unanimously passed.—The new manager, lfr. H. Vause. who was introduced to the members by the chairman, said that he had been the chief accountant of the Rugby District Council for ten years. He hoped that he would have their co- operation in striving to make the In- stitute a success. The new committee is constituted as follows:- Ex-chairman. William Collier; chair- man. W. Davies; vice-chairman, Tom Evans; treasurer. W. H. Bowen; col- lector. D. E. Davies; minutes secretary, Tom Warlow; gen sec., W. W. Price. Fforchaman: Samuel Evans (for six month), William Williams, Daniel James Davies. Cwmneol: left to the colliery to select. Aberaman: William Gomer key, John Finn, —. Wilson (6 months), David Thomas, Dd. Lewis; colliery to select one. Cwmaman: W. J. Thomas (6 months), Jonah Williams (6 mouths), William Hinkin. Llettyshenkin: Arnold Wing and John Morgan. Abercwmboi: James Owen. Shop Assistants: T. M. Lloyd. Brickyard: George Neale. Yardmen: Gomer Rosser. Gasworkers, etc.: R. )1. Evans. Enginemen and stokers: George Wil- cox. Power-house and Washery: L. Hard- inge. Outside public: J.H.Jones. Additional: David Lewis. William Daniel, W. Llewelyn (6 months), J. Hatton, A. Kedward. Trusteed: .T. T. Hawke, Cwmaman; vice-chairman, T. Evans; J. Palmer. Elected to serve on the Y.M.C.A. Com- mittee: From billiard-room. Jack Llew- elyn, Tom J. Davies, Trevor Choules, Evan Jones, Davitt Harris. From annual meeting: Wilfred Stephens, William Llewelyn, James Stephens, G. Reddick, Handel Harris, S. Hann Stephens. Co-opted members: Finance, Alfred Pullen, John Palmer. Building, Phil Jones, Tom Bowen, S. H. Stephens, John Palmer.

A LIVING. NOT A LINGERING WAGE. Sir,—As we are in the midst of a class war I think that this is the proper time to bring forward a matter concern- ing Aberdare. I learn that a certain road contractor in the town pays his men bid. per hour. Another firm do- ing similar work pay their men 5Jd. per hour. I think that navvies who come to the town to seek work sholilri he made aware of this iact. Cannot the Trades Council compel the firm in ques- tion to pay the current rate of the dis- trict? We all know that it is not a living wage. It is only starvation. If the firm in question cannot pay more they ought to clear out and give some- one else a chance—someone that, would pay a living and not a lingering wage. —I am, G.D. (An old navvy).

PITHEAD BATHS. Sir,—With regard to the above sub- ject, "Critic" does not (-are to tackle the promoters at public meetings, be- cause he fears the fierce light that beats on the platform. AA-ell I have sympathy for his timidity, and if his honesty is proportionate he will con- tinue to prosecute in the shade the campaign which his modesty prevents hiin from pursuing in the sun. I hope that the gentlemen who speak on behalf of the pithead bath movement will con- descend to reply through the press to the objections raised by your corres- -otild io pondent. Personally I would nke to know from him whether lie objects to the principle of the pithead hafh If not, what particular scheme does he disapprove of, and what are his olrec- tions.—Yours, HOMO.

Musical Success. the recent examination of the Lon- don College of Music, Miss Gladys Wil- liams. Brook Street, Miskin. Mountain Ash.pa-sed the adyaneed intermediate section in pianoforte playing.—Master Gwilym Kevill. 36 Rose Terrace, Tre- eynon, passed the elementary section in pianoforte playing.—Both are pupils of Professor T. Jones, L.B.A.M., A.R.C.O.

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ABERCWMBOI AND THE ELEC- I TION. ,Oiv i-ne space III Dear Sir,—Please allow me space in the "Leader" to lead the electors of No. 5 Ward to the truth of Abercwmboi's position in the fight for representation on the District Council. Next Mon- day two residents will fight for a seat. The first meeting held in the village re- solved to support the candidature of two local men—both Labour men. Only those two had been nominated then. It was resolved to abide by the decision (not necessarily the selection) of the Tiades Council. Abercwmboi wanted and were prepared to support a local Labour man, and the Trades Council have elected a Labour man from Aber- cwmboi to fight. It is but fair to add that the Trades Council dealt kindly to- wards Abercwmhoi, because it was de- cided in the Council to run a Labour man from Abercwmboi whether lie gained a majority of votes in the Coun- cil or not. According to the votes re- corded Mr Jack Evans would have lost to Mr J.Lewis. However, in the fol- lowing meeting (July 11) of Aber- ewmboites three were again elected to contest No. -) Ward. The advisability or running either of the rejected candi- dates did not appeal to those present. They could have run an independent Labour man. They elected this time three Liberal candidates. A meeting was held last Wednesday evening. Mr Henry Williams was elected as candi- date unanimously. The position there- fore is this: Meeting No. 1 resolved to support two Labour candidates. The Council gave one in the person of \J r Jaek Evans, but not in the person of Mr W. Williams or Mr John Evans. Apparently this would not do. Well, those persons who have taken up these various attitudes are now supporting an ardent member of the Young Liber- als' League in the person of Mr Henry Williams. In the name of all that is reasonable, when will this game end? Are not these men damning the hopes or representation tor Abercwmboi ? These hopes were none too rosy before. f have hopes yet for Abercwmboi. The past is a good teacher and prophet. This is not an attack on Liberalism. It is a record of facts and an opinion of men who have lowered the standard of Liberalism in the place.—Yours, JACOB.

ABERCWMBOI TRADES COUNCIL Sir,—Will you kindly grant me space in the "Aberdare Leader" to show to tli,, electors of the Aberaman Ward (No. how the Aberdare Trades and Labour Council has treated the inhabit- ants of Abercwmboi with regard to the forthcoming election. At a public meeting held at Aber- cwmboi on the 2nd inst. to consider the advisability of selecting a resident can- didate, it was unanimously carried that Mr John Evans. of 7 John St., should be our candidate. Mr. Evans was also [nominated hy his own lodge, viz., the Aberdare Branch of the National Union of Life Assurance Agents, which is also affiliated with the Aberdare Trades Council. And although AIr Evans had been the nominee of several lodges in the No. r; Ward. he was rejected by the T. and Ti. Council. Surely this was playing the House of Lords with a vengeance, by over-riding the decision of the local lodges, and the resolution of a public meeting. They accepted the nomination of a person who had not lieen supported hy any of the lodges in this Ward. It is true that the Trades Council had previously passed a resolu- tion that one of the candidates should be a resident of Abercwmboi. But why not let Abercwmboi choose their own representative, because what is needed is a person to advocate the claims of this village and not to represent the Tiades Ceuncil. We have among.st ourselves scores of men as intelligent as anv member of the T. and L., and we do know who are the best men to represent us better than the residents of the other wards do. T am glad to say we a re bringing oill. out in spite of the Aber- dare House of Lord. who keep shouting, Dei-noci-.i(-v Democracy! Does not democracy mean The Govern- ment of the people, hy the people, for the people." T have nothing to say oeisonally against the nominee of the T. and L., but I wish to ask my fellow villagers to stand for freedom and inde- pendence to claim their rights, and to ask mv fellow trade unionists to de- mand from the Aberdare Trades Coun- cil the right to have a voice in the local government of Aberdare.—Yours faith- fully. GWERINWR.

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