The Aberdare Leader

Abernant. FOR PAPER-HANGING and all articles for Spring (Cleaning, &c., go to Emrys Evans, Victoria-sq., Aberdare. Railway fare paid on purchases of 10/- and upwards. Largest stock in South Wales. ANNIVERSARY SERVICE. On Sunday alternoon, Bethesda Sunday School held its anniversary service, when a lengthy pro- gramme of music, dialogues and recitations, was gone through, uuder the presidency of the Rev. 1. J. Evans, minister. The service was commenced by Mr John Jones, Tydraw. The programme had been got up by Mr D. Arthur Jones, secretary, and Mr Josiah Richards, superintendent of the school. The following took part: Recitations, etc., Misses Annie Marshall, Katie Howells, Bridget Jones, Mary J. Barclay, Mary Bar- clay, Lizzie Morgan, Maggie Howells, Amelia Moore, Amelia Davies, Sarah Bar- clay, Blodwen Williams, Maggie Williams, and Masters Dicky Morgan, D. Morgan, H. Morgan, D. L. Jones, Daniel Jones, T. J. Williams, 0. Jones, William Thomas, David D. Jones, D. Barclay, J. Davies, Benjamin Parker. Solos by Misses Maggie Evans, C. Enoch, Mary Howells, J. Moore, Mrs A. Moore and Mrs Darby. The choir was con- ducted by Mr John Thomas, and the ac- companiment was skilfully done by the talented young pianist, Miss Lettie Jones, Abernant.

Aberdare. VALUE FOR MONEY.-For up-t;-date Hats and Caps, also Suits to measure (fit and style guaranteed), go to J. A. Evans, the noted Hat Shop, Constitutional Buildings Canon-street. TRINITY.—On Sunday the pulpit of Trinity was, in the absence of Mr Jenkins, pastor, occupied by the Rev H. H. Hughes, B.A., Liverpool, a young preacher of good reputation and promise, who is going to throw in his lot with the Forward Move- ment in Cardiff. SILOA.-Last Sunday morning and eve- ning Mr Joseph Jones, B.A., B.D. (Cwm- aman), now at Cambridge University, preached to large congregations at Siloa. We are pleased to learn that the pastor, Rev D. Silyn Evans, is rapidly recovering from the severe accident he sustained. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—Lovers of music will be pleased to learn of the success of Madam Gwen Evans Howells, nee Miss Gwen Evans, of Aberdare, who has been an arduous student of the violin for some time :at the Guild Hall School of Music, London, and has attained the Licentiateship of that school. She is now entitled to the honour -of a certificate of L.G.S.M. PERMANENT MONEY SOCIETY. The second quarter of this Society, which has its headquarters at Pugsley's Restuarant, -23, Cardiff-street, has commenced, A substantial dividend has been declared, and the Society has a prosperous oulook. All information may be had from the secre- tary, Mr W. H. Pritchard, Glanynant House. TABERNACLE.—The weekly meeting of the Young People's Society was held on Thurs- day, the Rev J. M. Jones, B.A., pastor, presiding. Mr Albert Lloyd read a paper on St. Francis of Assisi." and Mr W. Pugh gave an address on Some aspects of the Revival." A discussion followed, in which the following took part :-Miss Vaughan, Messrs J. Runge, N. Taylor, W. Rees and the chairman. OBITUARY.—After a long illness, patiently borne, Mrs Thomas, wife of Eos Wenallt, passed away early on Wednesday morning, at her residence, Llwyn-yr-Eos, Bute street. Drs Scale and Trevor Jones were in atten- dance. Mrs Thomas was well known and highly respected, and was a member of Siloa chapel. Our sympathy goes out to Mr Thomas and his family in their bereave- ment. THE WELSH WESLEYAN Quarterly Meeting of the circuit was held on Saturday week, at Seion Vestry, when ministers, local preachers, circuit stewards, and repre- sentatives were present from the churches at Rhigos, Hirwain, Aberdare, Aberaman, Mountain Ash and Penrhiwceiber. About a 100 new members have been received during the last quarter. The superinten- dent (Rev T. Manuel) examined two young preachers, viz,, Mr T. Morgan, Aberdare, and Mr Leyshon Lewis, Hirwain, both of whom were unanimously recommended as candidates for the ministry at the next Synod, to be held at Machynlleth in May. CALVARIA.- The annual preaching ser- vices of Calvaria Welsh Baptist Church were held on Sunday and Monday, the Revs E. T. Jones, Llanelly, and W. Saunders, Pontycymmer, officiating. The chapel was crowded on each occasion. On Sunday evening every available place was occupied some time before the service commenced. Rev E. T. Jones' text was Isaiah 1. 1-3. He dwelt upon the Israelites' unbelief concer- ning their redemption from Babylon by God. In the course of an eloquent sermon* he remarked that doubters or sceptics were always very voluble, whereas on the other hand Christians remained quiet and were inoffensive. Some apology for a sceptic would keep a whole town in an uproar. Sceptics did not stop at manufacturing arguments and Christians were too lazy to look for the arguments which were to be found in the Old and New Testaments. It was a serious thing to say, but he felt sure that one-fourth of professing Christians had not read the Four Gospels through, and their children were never taught a verse of Holy Scripture. They only learned an occasional verse by accident. He (the preacher) would not feel amazed if God closed and sealed the Bible for ever because of the utter indifference of the people. Some persons seemed to be content with a very" flat" gospel. They called it the Fatherhood of God. Why, some pagan nations had conceived a better god than that. It was essential to preach a sancti- fied God and the Atonement. It was necessary to refer to Mount Sinai, for without Mount Sinai there was no need of Mount Calvary. Speaking of the Revival, I the preacher said [that taere was one great revelation in connection with it, namely, that sin was very weak. The moment that Wales realised that God was very near, her people relinquished her sins immediately. The games, including football, had to go. If the churches could but continue to keep God very near, they would soon paralyse sin for ever.

Aberaman. FOR PAPER-HANGING and all articles for Spring Cleaning, &c., go to Emrys Evans, Victoria-sq., Aberdare. Railway fare paid on purchases of 10/- and upwards. Largest stock in South Wales. FAILURE.—The first meeting of the cre- ditors of Simon B. Dymond, furniture dea- ler and draper, Gwalia-terrace, lately car- rying on business at Lewis-street, was held at Merthyr on Tuesday week. The state- ment of affairs showed gross liabilities of £ 237 8s 8d, while his assets were zClO deficiency X227 8s 8d. The debtor ascribed his failure to bad trade, bad debts, pressure by creditors, loss of between zC40 and R50 owing to damage done to stock by mice and dampness, illness of himself and one of his children, and loss of about zC30 owing to forced sale of stock under executions.

Godreaman. THE PULPIT of Bethany Congregational Church was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev Idrys Jones, B.D., Yale University, America. The rev gentleman delivered two concise and instructive addresses, which were much appreciated. The topic of the evening sermon was The Apostle Paul and his high conception of life." He made a passing reference to America's trinity of martyred presidents (Garfield, Lincoln, and McKinley). The services were of a reviva- listic character. Mr Jones is an expositor of no mean ability. The soloist was Mr F. Jones. The choral singing reflects great credit on the conductor. A GRAND PERFORMANCE in full character of that popular cantata Charles o'r Bala was given at the Public Hall, Cwmaman, on Monday last by the Noddfa Juvenile Choir, under the able conductorship of Mr Thomas Morris. The various characters were taken by the following:—Mr Charles, Mr Rees Davies; Mary Jones, Miss Davies, Hirwain; historian, Mr Roger Williams; teachers, Messrs Thomas Bowen, T. Evans, and Miss Thomas, Aman Schools. The responsible duties of stage manager were efficiently discharged by Mr Dan Morgan, The choir was assisted by the Aberaman Orchestra, who were ably conducted by Mr Jenkin Williams. Several overtures were given during the evening by the band, and much appreciated. Miss R. Evans, R.C.M., performed the duties of accompanist with her usual ability. The chairman was the esteemed pastor. The secretary was Mr Llewelyn Jones. SALEM.—The quarterly meetings of this church were held on Sunday. The after- noon meeting was opened by Mr Evan Morgan, and the evening meeting by the Rev Dr Waldo James, pastor. The former meeting was closed in prayer by Mr Stephen Harris, and the latter by the pastor. Reci- tations were given by Edgar Davies, Rhoda Lewis, Percy Pugh, Edith M. Evans, George Jones, Tom George, Edward Edwards, Catherine M. Lewis, Nellie Evans, John Lewis, Rees Jones, Thomas W. Holmes, Evan Morgan, John Harries, and Sarah L. Evans. Songs were giver by Sarah Phillips, Mary J. Thomas, Emily Phillips, Agnes Edwards, E. H. Lewis, Edith Jones, George Jones. The choir, conducted by Mr W, James, sang several times.

Mountain Ash. FOR PAPER-HANGING and all articles for Spring Cleaning. &c., go to Emrys Evans, Victoria-sq., Aberdare. Railway fare paid on purchases of 10/-and upwards. Largest stock in South Wales. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. On Tuesday week a meeting was held at the Vestry of Dyffryn-st C.M. Chapel, the ob. ject being the formation of a Mutual Im- provement Society, chiefly for the benefit of the converts of the Revival. The Rev J. P. Jones, Cardiff, spoke anent the foun- ding of such a society. The Revs E. Evans, pastor of Dyffryn-st, and J. Badham, of Gower, also spoke. A vote of thanks to the speakers was proposed by Mr T. Davies, and seconded by Mr E. Me Gregor. THE ANNUAL BANQUET in connection with the local branch of the R.A.O.B. was held at the Bruce Arms on Thursday eve- ning. Over a hundred sat down to a most substantial repast provided by the genial host, Mr W. Davies. Afterwards a splendid miscellaneous programme was gone through, when the chair was taken by Mr J. D. Morgan, accountant. There were also pre- sent :-Messes R. John, sanitary inspector; H, T. Jones, sanitary inspector; Tom Stephens Todd Jones, Treherbert; T. W. Jones, Abercynoii; Iits. Thornton, Cardiff; Zetterstrom, Merthyr; Roger Thomas, Aberdare W. Jones, Mountain Ash and W. Morgan, Aberaman. The following took part in the evening's entertainment:— Song, Mr D. Matthews, who was well re- ceived. Comic song, Mr J. Skinner, who is a local favourite. Comic song, Mr Frank Mogg. Toast, King Edward VII. proposed by the chairman, who remarked that King Edward had done more for the peace of Europe in the short time he had reigned, than many statesmen had done throughout their lifetime. Songs by Messrs Wnx. Jones and J. D. Morgan. Toast, the Order," proposed by Kt. Thornton, Cardiff; who coupled with the toast the name of the Prov. Grand Primo of the Merthyr Province, Kt. Roger Thomas. Mr Thomas briefly responded. Songs by Messrs Todd Jones and Tom Walton. Comic songs by Mr Gus Preece, Aberaman. Toast, The Sir- dar Lodge," by Kt. Zetterstrom, Merthyr, who coupled with it the name of Kt. Jones. Kt. Wm. Jones responded. Song," The Driver," Mr D. Matthews. Song, Alice where art thou?" most magnificently ren- dered by Mr Todd Jones, who was com- pelled to respond to an encore. He was accompanied by Mr Tom Stephens. Kt. T. Thornton pleaded the cause of the Order's Orphanage. The Orphanage had been erected at a cost of £ 3,000, the site having been given by a brother of the Order. He appealed for a special effort to obtain funds for the Orphanage. A sum of £ 2 5s was realised through a collection. Comic, Mr J. Skinner, Toast," the Host," proposed by Mr J. West. Mr Davies briefly responded. PRINTING of every description neatly and promptly executed at the LEADER Office, at most moderate prices.

Aberdare Tramway Scheme 3 B W a I 3 Bill in Parliament. A Select Committee of the House of Commons, consisting of Sir Lewis Mclver (chairman), Mr Charles Craig, Mr Lyell and Mr Eugene Crean, proceeded on Thursday to consider the provisions of the Aberdare Tramways Bill. The promoters were re- presented by Mr Wedderburn, K.C., Mr C. C. Hutchinson, and Mr Trevor Lewis (in- structed by Messrs T. Phillips & Sons). For the Taff Vale Railway Company there appeared Mr Balfour Browne, K.C., Mr J. D. Fitzgerald, K.C., and Mr Noble and Mr Ram, K.0,, Mr Vesey Knox and Mr Beasley (instructed by Messrs C. & W. Kenshole) appeared on behalf of the frontagers. Mr Wedderburn, in opening for the. pro- moters, said that Aberdare contained a population of 47,000. The rateable value was between X192,000 and X193,000, and the amount of the loans now chargeable was only X62,000, which by 1910 would be reduced to £ 42,000. The present estimate for the tramways was £ 93,576. With re- gard to the section of the tramway which would pass along Cardiff-road, the line would involve the building of a new bridge, and the promoters had been generously met by the Glamorganshire County Council, who were contributing X2,000 towards the expense. The fact that the County Council was ready to make them that handsome contribution showed their views as to the desirability of tramways in the district. Aberdare was a straggling district, and at present there was no means of locomotion of the character contemplated. The only existing form of locomotion was a service of "very irregular conveyances." Mr Hann, civil and mining engineer, and chairman of the Tramways Committee of the District Council, said that from his knowledge of the district he considered that the tramways could be worked at a profit. As general manager of the Powell Duffryn Company, he could say that that company was in favour of the scheme. The level crossing was certainly dangerous, for the road crossed at a very awkward angle. Cross-examined by Mr Ram (for the frontagers) he admitted that Capcoch was separated from tramway No. 4 by a road totally unoccupied by houses, but the distance was only three-quarters of a mile. In 1902 his company opposed the tram- ways, but in that year it was proposed to take the trams across the level crossing, and it was for that reason that they petitioned against the Bill of that year. At the junction of tramways Nos. 2 and 4 there was a curve with an angle of less than a right angle. Mr Ram: And when the tramcar gets round that corner you strike a gradient of 1 in 11, and then a short bit of 1 in 9 ? Witness: But not immediately, There is a short length of level road before you come to the decline. By Mr Noble: He did not know that the Taff Vale Railway ran 36 trpiV r, a day between Aberdare and Aberaman. He did not think there were so many. Before the motor cars commenced to run, which was only recently, the number of trains per day was only 10. In reply to a member of the Committee witness said that the greatest population was on the routes of the tramways Nos. lr 2 and i. The bridge would cost altogether some £ 5,000. The Great Western Rail- way's Dare and Cwmaman line was not used far passenger traffic, except early workmen's trains. Mr R. H. Lewis, rate collector, put in a table showing the rateable values of the various colliery companies in the district; and Mr Henry Beddoe, deputy clerk to the District Council, submitted a statement of the loan charges. The Committee then adjourned until Friday. On that day Mr Heppell. Cwm- aman, supported the scheme, believing the proposed tramways would be a great con- venience to workmen. By Mr Noble: The colliers frequently wanted to go from Cwmaman to Aberdare for the purposes of amusement. Mr A. P. Jones said he was authorised on behalf of Lord Bute to support the scheme. In 1902 the trustees opposed a similar Bill, but on that occasion no pro- vision was made for widening the roads. Mr Griffith George, J.P., considered the new tramway scheme would be a con- venience to Aberdare and the surrounding villages. Mr D. M. Richards, journalist, Aberdare, remarked that in the course of his pro- fessional duties he had occasion to pass over most of the points of the proposed tramway route, and in his opinion the pro- posed scheme would confer a considerable benefit on the people of the locality. Mr T. Lloyd Edwards, surveyor, Gla- morganshire County Council, said he had considered the plans of the proposed tram- ways, and, generally speaking, he believed they would be of great advantage to the district. He had particularly examined the plans so far as they related to the proposed diversion of the road, the making of the new road, the abolition of the level crossing, and the making of a bridge over the Powell Duffryn level crossing. An agreement had been come to by which the Glamorganshire County Council were to contribute £2,000 towards the cost, the Powell Duffryn Com- pany X500, and the land which was valued at X400. In his view that was a satis- factory and proper arrangement. Mr David, inspector of hackney carriages for the District Council, mentioned that there were 128 vehicles licensed for the district, and 129 drivers. The traffic from the outlying villages was very heavy, and he had frequently found it necessary to take proceedings against drivers for over- crowding their vehicles. Mr Owen Williams, engineer and sur- veyor to the District Council, described the scheme in detail. Examined by Mr Hutchinson, he men. tioned that the entire length of the tram- way would be 4 miles, 6 furlongs, 4'7 chains. The population of the district was 47,101, 34,500 of whom lived within five minutes' walk of the proposed route. He calculated that the service would be availed of by 40,000, and from statistics gathered from other quarters he covuputed that the total number of passengers would be 3,600,000 per annum. His estimate, in- cluding the construction and equipment of the permanent way, the construction of the power station, cars. electric motors,, and car sheds, amounted to X65,495 9s lid. A 10-minute service of cars would be pro- vided. There would be twelve cars to seat 48 passengers, and most of them would be double-deck cars. He estimated the cost of the street widenings at £12:396, and the cost in respect of the refuse destructor at £ 14,300. On Monday Mr Stephen Sellon, consult- ing engineer to the British Electric Com- pany, said he foresaw no engineering difficulties in the construction of the pro- posed lines. He had constructed tramways in much narrower thoroughfares, and the only road which was exceptionally narrow would be widened before the tramways were opened. The general effect of the introduction of trams in narrow thorough- fares was to alleviate rather than accentuate the congestion of traffic. Calculating a ten- minute service of ten cars, 15 hours a day he estimated the revenue at lOd per car mile and the expense at 6d per car mile, leaving a balance of 4d per car mile as gross profit, or an income of ze5,500 per year. He put the working expenses at 66 per cent of income. He saw nothing in the scheme which could be interpreted as likely to be a form of competition to the Taff Vale Railway Company. By Mr Beasely: He would admit that there were certain towns in the locality which would not be directly benefitted by the proposed tramway service. Mr Alfred Baker, general tramways manager of the Birmingham Corporation, was of opinion that the new trams would be a financial success. Mr Ram, K.C., addressed the Committee on behalf of the frontagers. He said that he was somewhat embarrassed in opposing the Bill, because the scheme, as depicted on the cartoons on the wall, was a spacious and attractive one. That appearance was deceptive, for the scheme was not a link in any great scheme of tramways. It was a thing per se. The tramways could not possibly carry the collier population because the men had all to be at their work by a certain time, and no tramway service could possibly accommodate the whole of the men at one time. The male population of the district would not be travellers on the tramways, and to that extent the place was differentiated from all other places where tramways had been successful. As to the meeting of ratepayers, it must not be for- gotten that the scheme was adopted only by a very small majority. Speaking for the frontagers, who represented a rateable value of 4'11,000, he pointed out that the scheme was very costly, and unless it were a success—and there were considerable doubts in the matter—it would be a serious burden to the ratepayers.

What to do with the Converts P On Friday evening a meeting was held in the lecture room, Workmen's Institute, Mountain Ash, for the purpose of ascer- taining the general feeling on the question of providing a counter-attraction to the public house, for the benefit of the great number of young men who have recently jo.ned the various churches. On the pro- position of Mr E. McGregor, seconded by Mr Jonah Brooks, the Rev. E. Evans was voted to the chair. The chairman remarked he did L recognice any difference between the saci lid the secular. He hoped there would be enough enthusiasm in that meting to proceed with the erection of a building in Mountain Ash. It was not enough to con- demn intemperance; they had a duty to perform to prepare a place to counteract the evils of the public house. He hoped some- thing tangible would be the result of the meeting. Mr Jonah Brooks said they had succeeded in drawing young men away from idle pleasures, and therefore, they must find them substitutionary pleasures. Mr E. McGregor said that he was in favour of having a place where the young men could spend their evenings and enjoy themselves. Mr William Davies observed it was fully time for them to endeavour to obtain a place where they would be able to combine healthy recreation with mental elevation. Mr Edgar Badham thought it was time they should raise themselves as well as their voices against the evils of intemperance. He thanked God for a time when men felt a desire for that which elevated them. He believed in a full consecration to Christ. They were there that night to devise some means by which young men could give a full surrender to Christ. Mr Albert Phillips said men needed some- thing more than that which was provided for them by the church. There was no grander institution than the Y.M.C.A. Messrs Robert Williams, W. A. Jenkins: William Dally, and Rev. F. Beckerlegge also spoke, supporting the course taken by the previous speakers. A resolution was moved by Mr W. A. Jenkins and seconded by Wr W. Badham, that a Young Men's Christian Association be formed at Mountain Ash, which was unanimously carried. Mr E. McGregor was appointed secretary pro tem., and Mr David Harries was ap- pointed treasurer.

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