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.', Aberdare Police Court.…
Aberdare Police Court. On Tuesday, before Mr. Marchant Wil- liams (stipendiary), and Mr. G. George. TRANSFER.—Capt. W. D. Phillips applied for the transfer of the licensc of the Cross Keys Inn, Trecynon, from D. Lewis to his son-in-law, William Hiiglies.-Granted. DRUNKENNESS. For being drunk and disorderly in Car- diff-road, Aberaman, John G. Williams was fined 10s. and costs. For the same offence on Sunday evening David J, Harris was fined 10s. and costs. For a similar offence William Thomas. Aberdare, and Thomas Rees and William Davies, Cwmaman, were each mulcted in 10s. and costs, and John Owen, Aberaman, in 5s. and costs. John Evans, Aberdare, was charged by Sergt. Davies with being drunk at Rhigos- road, Hirwain.—Fined 5s. and costs. DISORDERLY BEHAVIOUR. Henry Cottell, James T. Davies, Fred Redward, Fred Jenkins, Phillip J. Lloyd and David Williams were charged with throwing stones, annoying women that were passing, and behaving in a disorderly manner near Cwmbach Railway Bridge. P.C. Rees said that he had watched the bridge for a considerable time owing to in- structions received from the G.W.R. Co., who complained that some mischievious boys were in the habit of throwing stones at passing trains, and breaking windows. Defendants were each fined 2s. 6d. and costs. STRAY HORSES AND DRIVERS. For allowing his horses to stray, David Williams was fined 2s. and costs. Arthur Evans was charged with leaving horse and cart unattended in Gloucester- street. Defendant admitted that lie entered the Crown Hotel, but had left the horse in charge of a boy who had disappeared. The Stipendiary said there were great temptations in the way of cabmen. Con- sequently he would let the defendant off this time with a warning. DESERTION. Jeremiah Lane, Dowlais, was charged with being an absentee from the Royal Field Artillery. Defendant when asked by a constable for his pass, had ad- mitted that he had taken "French leave." He was remanded to wait an escort. ASSAULT.-D. Thomas and Percy Morris wera charged with assaulting G. Burrows. Mr. Groves, landlord of the Prince Albert Inn, also accused them of refusing to quit his house.—The Stipendiary remarked that this was a bad case. The case against D. Thomas for assault was dismissed, while Morris was fined 20s. and costs. For refus- ing to quit, both defendants were fined 40s. and costs. A FAMILY FEUD. Mrs. Gwen Howells and Miss Elizabeth Evans, her sister, were summoned for as- saulting Misses Annie Morgan and Edith Thomas, the servants of Mr. Richard Howells, Aberdare. Alderman Evans, who appeared for com- plainants, said that some time ago defend- ants' father was charged with assaulting the same girls. Since then the girls were repeatedly annoyed by the defendants. On one occasion the two defendants made their way to Mr. Howell's house, Gwen Howells rushed Annie Morgan and beat her, and told her she had no business there. Then the defendant Elizabeth Evans pushed the girl down stairs, kicked her on the hip [and slapped her in the face. Edith Thomas was similarly treated, and the girls were obliged to seek refuge in the music room. On Saturday letters offering apologies were received from the defendants, but such undertakings were worthless as they were constantly broken. Mr. Howell himself was continually interfered with. Besides at 10 o'clock on Saturday night the two girls were followed by the two defendants shouting" brazen bitch" and such names. On one occasion Morfydd Thomas, sister to Edith Thomas, had been abused by Gwen Howells. Alderman Evans, in conclusion, said that his clients simply sought the pro- tection of the Court from defendants. Morfydd Thomas gave corroborative evi- dence.—Inspector David testified to having seen marks of violence on the faces of com- plainants.—Mr. W. Thomas, solicitor, also bore out the Inspector's evidence. The two defendants denied having as- saulted the two complainants. The Stipendiary said that Gwen Howell would be fined 20s' and costs and Elizabeth Evans 5s. and costs. He warned them that if these assaults would be continued, they should be sent to prison. ABSTENTION FROM WORK. David Rowlands, John Lacy, A. George, Thomas Davies, J. Edwards, D. Williams, D. Flower, J. Whitney, J. Raisin, W. Ellery, J. Lewis, W. Morgan, W. Watts and W. Hughes, all being workmen employed at the George Pit, were charged with leaving work without notice, for which breach of contract their employers sought damages to the extent of xi 13s. per man, which in the aggregate was the amount of the loss sus- tained by complainants through defendants' abstention from work. b Mr. C. Kensliole, who prosecuted, said that a collier named George Collins was not satisfied with the allowance he received, and told the management that lie preferred leaving. On the following Saturday he went into the same mine to fetch his tools, but returned without them. On the follow- ing Tuesday the defendants went to see the overman and manager and said they would not work owing to Collins being refused allowance, and unless each man was granted 4s. 9d. a day plus percentage they would cease work. The management were not prepared to make this concession. On the Friday following a deputation waited on the management to state that they would resume work if Collins only received his allowance. Afterwards they said they would go in on the old terms. Mr. Kenshsl'e characterised their action as a serious breach of contract. Mr. Powell, manager of the George Pit, corroborated Mr. Kenshole's statements. He said that the loss incurred by the Com- ply through the stoppage amounted to 8 comprised of the enginemen's r ^e,s' ^he CQal consumed, waggons pro- rec, and other items that were neoessary to keep the colliery going in the meantime. "■f- A"0Lwell produced the contract book rpf b.y each defendant. » ^le ^ipendiary said that there was no re- crence to maximum or minimum in the book pfW8^3? statement whatever to the cular wage. CUtitl°d to ary Parti" a ? the VV01'laneii said that there was shQulrivrag-reeriient to tlie effect tkat they Would receive 4s. 9d, per clay. The Stipendiary said that was not men- tioned in the book produced. Some of the men then objected to the items for small coal and pitwood as being excessive. In summing up the Stipendiary said that the men had taken the wrong course. If they had a grievance against the manage- ment why not take the proper course? They had no case at all. He was compelled to grant] the damages asked for, namely £ 118s. per man. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. W. Davies charged Emmanuel Owen with using obscene language in Brook-street, Aberaman. Alderman J. W. Evans pro- secuted. Complainant said that defendant accused him of keeping a bad house, and of ruin- ing two girls. He had also charged him with co-habiting with his house-keeper, Miss Jones. Defendant used very filthy language. Annie Jones, complainant's house-keeper, corroborated his statement,as also did Sa^ah Williams, a neighbour. They stated that defendant had often boasted that he could walk along the roofs of the houses and see what was going on. The Stipendiary classified this as a very disgraceful case, and imposed a fine of 15s. and costs on defendant. Catherine Owen accused Louisa Jones of using bad language towards her. She had called her a fortune-teller and everything else." There was also a cross-summons issued. Both were dismissed. LEAVING WITHOUT NOTICE. W. Lannan, coachsmith, Aberdare, sued F. Charrington for leaving his employment without notice. Mr. J. D. Thomas appeared for the prosecution. Complaiuant said that he had sustained considerable loss owing to being unable to execute work through defendant's sudden disappearance. For the defence Charrington held it was the custom of the trade to leave on a short notice if a batter situation had been pro- cured. Mr. Vicary, coach builder, Dean-street, denied this and said that it was customary to give a week's notice. Complainant was granted the damages asked for, namely Xl 15s. NON-MAINTENANCE.—John Shepherd was charged with being in arrears of mainten- ance to his wife, Ellen Shepherd. Defend- ant was ordered to pay his arrears by Saturday week. ALLEGED THEFT. Five boys from Aberaman, named W. Leaver, J. Samuel, E. A. Davies, J. C. Williams and W. L. Powell were charged with breaking into the house of Reuben Fine, Aberaman, and stealing 23 eggs and three pounds of sugar.—Julius Fine and P.C. Fishe gave evidence. Prisoners were further charged with stealing two tins of corned beef and three tins of condensed milk, the property of Mr. Prosser, grocer, Aberaman. Mr. J. Prosser, assistant, and P.C. Fishe gave evidence. The five prisoners had been arrested in Lewis-street. They admitted stealing some of the things that they were charged with, but not the whole. They were remanded to the Assizes, two sureties in X20 each being required.
Abercynon Police Court.
Abercynon Police Court. On Wednesday, before Mr. T. Marchant Williams, Stipendiary. DRUNKENNESS. Mary Ann Jones was summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Margaret street, Abercynon. The Constable who saw her asked her to go home. The defendant said that she would not go, and did not care a b- for anybody. A fine of 10s. was imposed. ASSAULT. Sarah Llewellyn, Abercynon, was charged with assaulting a little girl named Maud Hollifield. The latter said that she was struck twice on the head by Mrs. Llewellyn. The defendant denied the assault. Mrs. Llewellyn then charged Annie Maud with breaking her window. The Stipendiary imposed a fine of 2s. 6d. and costs on Mrs. Llewellyn for assaulting the girl, and 2s. 6d. fine and costs and 2s. 6d. damage on Hollifield for breaking the window. Elizabeth Priday, Abercynon, summoned Thomas Owen (for whom Alderman Evans appeared), for assault. There was also a cross summons by Thomas Owen against Mrs. Priday. The assaults were alleged to have taken place on Saturday, the 2nd of August. Tlios. Owen, in his evidence, said that Mrs. Priday threatened to split his head. Mary Ann Owen said that Mrs. Priday and herself had been on bad terms for some time. Both summonses were dis- missed. OFFENCES ON THE T.V.R. Edward Brown was summoned for travel- ing on the T.V.R. from Mountain Ash to Abercynon without having previously paid his fare. John Williams, Ticket Collector, gave evidence that Brown, on July 20th, handed him a ticket dated July 5th. Defendant said he had been duped by a man at Mountain Ash station, who sold him the particular ticket for 3d. A fine of 40s. and costs was imposed. Wm. Williams was summoned for unlaw- fully walking on the T.V. line on Sunday morning. The driver in" the employ of the T.V.R. deposed that he had been obliged to stop the train owing to defendant being on the line. He was fined 40s. and costs. Defendant refused to pay, and was sent down to Cardiff. FEDERATION DISPUTE. John Evans, Ynysybwl, was brought up for assaulting Henry James, the President of the Federation Lodge at Ynysybwl, and Wm. Jones, the treasurer. Mr. W. P. Nicholas prosecuted, and Mr. W. Kenshole defended, Mr. Nicholas said that the quarrel had arisen owing to a dispute as to whether John Evans had paid 2s. in April. A depu- tation consisting of the complainants visited defendant's house, but they only saw his wife. On the 9th of June, Evans met James, and after some altercation, hit him under the eye. The assault on James took place on the following Saturday. The prosecutors, Phoebe Ann James, Sarah Jenkins and John Williams, gave evidence for the prosecution. The defence was, that the prosecutors had said that Evans was a swindler and a fraud in the Lodge Defen- dant was bound over in the sum of zC20 to keep the peace for six months. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. Emily Rees, Ynysybwl, was mulcted in 10s. and costs for using obscene language | towards Jaae liillman, PENRHIWCEIBER MAN IN TROUBLE. David Edwards answered a charge of having inflicted grevious bodily harm on Thomas Jones, 42, Woodfield terrace, Pen- rhiwceiber. Alderman Evans appeared for complainant, while Mr. W. Kenshole watched the case on behalf of the prisoner. The complainant appeared in court with his head bandaged. His story was that he, the prisoner, and others were returning over the mountain from Ynysybwl on the 31st, ult. On coming by a stile, he heard someone mumbling something in his ear, and as he was turning round, David Edwards struck him a violent blow on the jaw. Dd. Lewis 123, High street, Mountain Ash, and John Wm. Gravell and John Samuel of 1, Glyn Gwyn street, Miskin, gave evidence that they were in the company and witnessed the blow. Dr. Williams, Mountain Ash, said that Thos.. Jones came to him at the surgery on July 31st. He found that Jones suffered from a fractured jaw. It could have been caused by a violent blow of the fist. Prisoner was committed to the Quarter Sessions, bail being allowed in one surety of. X100, or two in X60 each. No bail was offered.
How Aberdare Coronated.
How Aberdare Coronated. The Town en Fete. Last Saturday The City of the Hills presented a most brilliant aspect. Its gaiety was not surpassed by any town in Wales, and if the external' appearance of the town may be taken as a criterion of fealty, the inhabitants of Sweet 'Berdar were loyal to the core, and patriotic in the highest degree. Loyalty was expressed in a veritable thunder and lightning of squibs rockets, and patriotism was measured out by the yard in bunting, while there were festoons galore and mottoes without number. Visitors to the city were struck by the festive appearance of the place, and their unanimous verdict was Many cities have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all." Even gay Cardiff, it is said, with all its glory, was not arrayed like Aberdare. However, it may be said without exaggera- tion that the town was decorated and illuminated in a manner worthy of one of the greatest functions of modern times,— an event that will remain in the history of British progress as one of its landmarks, and an incident that will demand the atten- tion of a distant posterity. The Black Lion Hotel, the residence of Mr. Pleace, the High Constable, excited the admiration of all spectators. The initials E.R., the crown, and the national colours were brilliantly illuminated, and the front- age of the imposing building overlooking the square presented a most attractive aspect. Lower down, the establishments of Messrs. Evans and Allen, Compton House, bore the words Hir Oes i'r Brenin in large em- blazoned type, and a festoon was drawn accross the road to Mr. Churchill's. The Beehive, by Messrs. Prichard and Powell, was also gaily decorated, and the shops of Mr. Miles the butcher, and Mr. Emrys Evans were exquisitely lit. In the offices of Alderman Evans, above the bank, the letters E.R., and the mottoe Long Live Our King were very conspicuous. Above Mr. Hodges' establishment the burning flag attracted great attention, while Mr. Caunt's confectionary shops were literally covered with bunting, flags, and lights of all descrip- tion. Mr. Sarvis' Drapery establishment displayed the Royal Initials, the Crown and the star, in blazing type, Co-operative Stores qeing similarly decorated. The Cardiff Castle Coffee Tavern was nicely set up with Chinese lights, while from the Window of the Liberal Club a huge flag bearing the emblem of the Red Dragon fluttered in the breeze. This was presented to the Club by Alderman Evans. On the walls of the Metropolitan Bank the Royal initials and the Star blazed brightly. The National Schools had their windows bedecked with Chinese Lights. The walls of Mr. Harmston's Music Saloon were clustered with Chinese Lights and Japanese Lanterns, and the shop of Mr. D. Jones, Tailor, was similarly illuminated. The furniture shop of Mr. Freed was gaily beflagged, and out- side the Ironmongery establishment of Pardoe were the words Long Live King Edward VII." The residence of Mr. A. P. Jones was splendidly decorated and illumi. nated with flags and lanterns. Bute Villa, the abode of Mr. Williams, Schoolmaster, was equally gay and festive in its appear- ance. Outside the Mardy both the decorator and the illuminator's arts had reached their climax. At the upper entrance, the initials E. and A. and the words God save the King" were emblazoned with Electric Light, while at the main entrance there was an appropriate Welsh mottoe. The Venetian lights among the foliage looked very pretty. Other places in Cardiff street that were be- flagged and illuminated were Mr. Reed's shop, the Supply Stores, by Mr. Williams, and the Castle Hotel, the windows of which were very gaily done. Further along the square, the establishments of Eschle, the Central Hotel and the Welsh Harp had a most attractive appearance. In Commercial street the following places of business were brilliantly decorated and lighted :—The Tea Stores, Ruther's, Gibbon's, Mr. Thomas, Jewellers, and Messrs. Rees Evans and Co.'s Drapery establishment. The shop of Mr. Emlyn Morris and the George Hotel were nicely adorned. The establishment of Mr. J. W. Morris also displayed some fine flags. Broomwell's and Twissell's shops, also the Crown and Mr. Lea's shop were gaily decorated. A festoon suspended from Lord Raglan's Hotel to Commerce House, and also from the Railway Bar to the Rail- way Coffee Tavern. In the direction of Canon street, tokens of loyalty loomed everywhere. The Belle Vue, Messrs. Burge's shop, Messrs. Kenshole's offices, and the establishments of Masters and Oliver as. sumed an aspect worthy of the event. From the Queen's Hotel to the Medical Hall, a grand festoon was hung, while another was suspended from Mr. Hitcliin's to Col. Phillips' offices. The following places were also decorated and illuminatedMr. Scott's Messrs. Halewood's, Williams', Evans', Bishop's, the Colonial Meat Stores and Mr. Phillips (tailor). The Constitutional Hall and the Town Hall had been most lavishly illuminated. The residence of Dr. Trevor Jones was covered with some very pretty and suitable designs, and the Heathcock Hotel was beautifully arrayed. St. Michael's College was the centre of great attractions, especially the fiery cross, which was visible from a great distance. On the Vicarage by Abernant road were the Royal Initials and the Crown. At the Public Park and at Dumphries Park there were a grand display of fire- works in the evening, which were witnessed by thousands of spectators.
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SERVICES FOR SUNDAY NEXT. Notices of services are inserted under this heading at 6d. per week. n TABERNACLE Congregational Church, Aberdare.—Preacher, Mr. JOSEPH JONES, B.A., Cwmaman, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. TRINITY CHAPEL.—Preacher, Rev. R. R. HUGHES, B.A., Holyhead Mor- ning at 11, Evening at 6. Solo, Queen of Angels," rendered by Mr. Barber; also The Pilgrim's Prayer sung by the com- poser.
Hirwain.
Hirwain. ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday a sad accident befell a collier named John Evans, Merthyr road, and employed at the Tower Colliery. It appears that he had only just started to work when some top coal fell on him. He sustained severe injuries to the head and back. We are pleased to learn that lie is progressing. TEMPERANCE.—On Friday last the well. known temperance advocate, the Rev. Morris Morgan, Swansea, paid a visit here and addressed a meeting at Bethel (C.M.) Chapel, the Rev. W. J. Williams presiding. The rev. gentleman dealt very exhaustively with his subject, and made touching refer- ence to the loss the temperance cause had sustained through the death of the Rev. W. I. Morris, Pontypridd. The Band of Hope sang some excellent tunes under the able leadership of Mr. W. E. Davies, newsagent, and which were much enjoyed. After the usual votes of thanks to the lecturer and the Chairman a most interesting meeting was brought to a close. OUTING. — The members of the Nebo Young Peopla's Christian Endeavour Society had their annual outing on Saturday last to Ystradfellte, the party numbering about 50. The day was delightful fine and the scenery around Pontneathvaughan was thoroughly enjoyed. Reaching Ystradfellte, the party afterwards visited the ancient caves and other interesting places in the district. The party returned home at a reasonable hour, after spending a most enjoyable day. The secretary was Mr. J. B. Young, who made excellent arrangements for the outing. OBITUARY.—With regret we have to record the death of Mrs. M. J. Jones, the wife of Mr. William Jones, Tramway-road, who passed away peacefully on Thursday at the early age of 27. The deceased, who was a very faithful member of Bethel (C.M.) Chapel, had been ailing for a long time. She leaves a sorrowful husband and two young children to mourn her loss. The funeral took place on Monday at Penderyn Churchyard, and was very largely attended. The Rev. W.J. Williams, her pastor, officia. ted at the house, and the Rev. Llewelyn Jenkins, rector, at the graveside. CORONATION FESTIVITIES.—The festivities at this place continued on Monday evening. The day school children, numbering about 700, gathered together at the Board School, when they were presented with a flag each. Alderman J. W. Evans, in accordance with his accustomed generosity, presented 300 children with a flag each, the remainder of the flags being subscribed for by the pub- lic. Further particulars will be added of the celebrations at Hirwain in our next.
Aberdare.
Aberdare. WEDDING.—The marriage was solemnized at St. John's Church on Monday, before the Rev. Joseph Morgan, B.A., of Mr. William Arthur Bishop, son of Mr. Bishop, Constitu- tional Buildings, and Miss Laura Atherton, Tudor-terrace. The bridal party composed of Miss Florence Ellen Bishop, the bride's maid; Mr. Atherton, the bride's father; Mr. James Bishop, brother of the bridegroom, who gave the bride away, besides the two contracting parties. After the ceremony was performed the wedding breakfast was partaken of at Mr. Bishop's house in Tudor- terrace. The happy couple afterwards left for Minehead, where the honeymoon is to be spent. A large number of costly presents were received. PULPIT AND CORONATION.—In the majority of the Churches and the Nonconformists places of worship, references were made to the jaugust event. At St. Elvan's Church, Vicar Green dwelt on the" Lessons to the Nations and to the Church taught by the Coronation. At Tabernacle, the Rev. J. M. Jones (M.A., Lond), Pastor, took Corona. tion thoughts as the subject of his sermon. At Trinity, Mr. Norman Edwards preached on ':Nehemiah the man of prayer,' and made some suitable remarks on the auspicious event. A NOVELTY.-In another column our readers will notice an advertisement of the Refrigerator set up in the establishment of Mr. Miles, Butcher. It is the first apparatus of the kind established in Aber- dare, and the Artic temperament which it produces is an invaluable aid for the preser- vation of meat during the hot season,
.j Aberaman.
Aberaman. HAT TRICK."—On Thursday evening last, at Pike's Coffee Tavern, the usual weekly meeting of the Aberaman Socialist Society was held, when what is called a Hat Trick took place. Strips of paper with questions appertaining to social matters written thereon are placed in a hat, and each member (or visitor if he chooses) takes j one out. The chairman, W. Williams, then called upon each one in his turn to speak on the subject he had drawn. Every subject drawn was discussed in turn by the whole Society. Space will not permit to deal with the subjects drawn, and the discussions thereon but I may say that all who were present thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The Society holds a Hat trick" on the first Thursday in each month. To-night (Aug. 14th), Mr. E. Stonelake will read a paper, and next Wednesday, August 20tli, Mr. Bruce Glasier will be at Saron Hall; Thursday, 21st, Bryn Seion, Cwmbach and on Sunday, August 24th—afternoon, 3.30, on the square, Cwmaman; evening at 8, Saron Hall, Aberaman. Therefore, owing to Mr. Glasier being at Cwmbach next Thursday, the Society will not meet. CAPITAL AND LABOUR "—On Monday v 0 evening last, another successful open air meeting was held on the Square, under the auspices of the Aberaman Socialist Society, when Mr. J. G. Meadmore, of Merthyr, delivered a Lecture on Capital and Labour." Mr. H. Bosler presided over the meeting. After a few opening remarks by the chairman, Mr. Meadmore then delivered his Lecture, which proved very interesting. The big audience that had assembled was greatly pleased with the Lecture and Lecturer. Mr. Boslier, when asking the audience to put questions to the Lecturer, referred to the prejudice of several of the members of the Christian Churches towards Socialists, &c. Whilst a collection was made, Mr. Meadmore got up from his chair and dealt briefly on the religious side of the question. He said that there were in the ranks of the Socialists,—Noncon- formists, Churchmen, Roman Catholics, Buddhists, &c., as well :as Atheists and Freethinkers and therefore, owing to there being Freethinkers in the Socialist move- ment, some people infer that all Socialists are unbelievers, which is not true. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer and chairman. SARON CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOURERS.— On Sunday morning last, after the morning services, the usual weekly meeting of Christian Endeavourers was held, when a very interesting paper was read on Deborah," Judges v. Mr. Daniel Thomas presided. The paper was well worthy of a larger audience, anql should, according to the opinion of those who took part in the discussion, be read again when there would be a larger audience. Is it not possible for several others of the older members of the Church to attend these meetings, so as to encourage the younger members ? Also, would it not be advisable to publish in the chapel the subject and the reader of these papers as there are many who would attend the meetings when there is a paper to be read? Therefore, we might be able to get them to attend all the meetings. COMPETITIVE CONCERT.—As our readers will observe in another column, a Competi- tive Concert on a large scale will be held at Cwmaman, on September 1st, when large prizes will be given for Musical renderings and Recitations. The proceeds are to aid Mr. John Evans, 121, Cardiff road, who is unable to work. The secretarial duties of the Concert have been entrusted to Mr. J. Williams, 48, Glamorgan street. CORONATION DAY.—Many of the chief buildings were decorated with flags and mottoes, and were brilliantly lit up in the evening. The King's Head, by Mr. Bucknell, and the Swan, by Mr. James, were gaily adorned. JA festoon was stretched from the King's Head to the framework of the Plough Pit opposite. The Plough and the Harrow were also bedecked with flags and lights. The establishments of Councillor J. j Howell, and Mr. Owens, Confectioner, were en fete. BEULAH ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH.- Pastor Luther Davies preached an eloquent sermon from the words Forever and ever on Thursday evening last. The rev. gentle- man has preached a series of most impress- ive sermons from the Lord's Prayer, It is earnestly hoped that lie will long continue his most useful and progressive work in this church.
Cwmaman.
Cwmaman. CORONATION.—Saturday passed away with out much ado, the celebrations having been generally observed on the 26th of June. The village was almost deserted, the Aman- ites having left en masse for Aberdare. Some of the establishments were decorated with flags during the day and exhibited some brilliant lights in the evening. There was hardly any display of -fireworks of any kind. PRIMITIVE METHODISTS.—The above will hold a special meeting at Cwmaman shortly, when Mr. J. Salt, Monmouth, late of Cwm- aman, will preach and lecture. Tea will also be given under the auspices of the church. PHYSICAL EXERCISE SOCIETY.- We under- stand that the above society is resuming operations, and that a practice meeting is to be held on the 15th inst. at the Public Hall. As its name implies, the object of this society is to encourage physical culture, and about 30 members have enrolled them- selves in all. Sergt-Major Stickland, R.M.C., Aberdare, instrcuts the members on Indian Clubs, Dumb Bells and Bars. The secre- tary is Mr. E. Morse.
Mountain Ash.
Mountain Ash. MUSICAL.—We are glad to note that at the Newcastle Emlyn Eisteddfod held on Wednesday the Mountain Ash Choir, con- ducted by Mr. T. Richards, carried away the chief choral trophy. Three choirs com- peted, and Dr. Coward in delivering his ad- judication said that in voices, blending and general effect, Mountain Ash was superior. The result was received with wild applause, and the choir had a royal reception on their return.
; Abercynon.
Abercynon. MALE VOICE PARTY.—The Male Voice Party with their able conductor, intend in the near future, holding a grand concert, when some of the best artistes in Wales will be engaged to assist them. The progress made by the party is very satisfactary, and they are likely to prove a thorn in the side of some of the male voice parties that are carrying trophies away at our Welsh Eistedd- fodau. They are hopeful of being able to compete at the Pengam Eisteddfod, and are proceeding to rehearse the test piece at once. Some of the local gentry have been good enough to lend their patronage to the party and are doing their best to organise a suc- cessful concert on their behalf. They have secured as chairman of committee, such an old eisteddfodwr in the person of Mr. D. Asliford, superintendent, Prudential Insu- rance Company. The secretarial work is in the capable hands of Messrs. J. Morgan and D. Parry. FLOWER SHow.-The long expected flower show will be held on August 18th. Pre- parations are now well in hand,a nd a success- ful show is anticipated. EISTEDDFODIC SuccEss.-At the Newcastle Emlyn Eisteddfod held on Wednesday this week, the prize for translating an extract from King Henry VIII, was won by the Rev. J. R. Hughes. We congratulate Mr. Hughes upon his success. A few weeks ago, we published letters from Their Majesties King t Edward and Queen Alexandra, received by the rev. gentleman in acknowledgment of his Coronation Hymn.
Trades and Labour Council.
Trades and Labour Council. The above was held at the Cardiff Castle Coffee Tavern on Thursday, Mr. J. Davies in the chair.—A letter was read from the Merthyr and Dowlais Trades Council ask- ing the Aberdare Trades Council to request the labour representatives on the Board of Guardians to coalesce in the formation of a Labour Group.—It was decided to comply with their desire.—Mr. Bruton asked Mr. S. Hawkins if it was true that he had voted for changing the meetings of the Guardians from Monday to Saturday, a step which greatly inconvenienced the labour repre- sentatives.-Mr. Hawkins objected to the course adopted by Mr. Bruton of bringing this question before the meeting instead of the Executive Committee. —The Chairman concurred with Mr. Hawkins' protest, and condemned the practice of lending an ear to idle gossip about tbeit representatives.
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