The Aberdare Leader

Trecynon. OBITUARY.—The death ocurred on Satur- lay, March 25th, of Benjamin Williams, 4, 3cuborwen Cottages. Deceased, who was >4 years of age, had been ailing for many (ears. He was a carpenter by trade The nterment took place at Cardiff Cemetery ast Thursday. Rev Rees, cnrate at Llwydcoed, officiated at the house. Pro- 'ound sympathy is expressed with the vidow. HEOLYFELYN BAPTIST CHURCH. —— The irst of the series of meetings under the mspices of the Young People's Christian Sndeavonr Society was held at the above hurch on Friday evening, with very en- ouraging results. We trust that these )raiseworthy meetings will have the desired ffect. The following officers will be most lappy to render, as a labour of love, any christian assistance to all, particularly at ihe present time when the young converts ire in need of every spiritual assistance :— President, Rev Cynog Williams; vice- president, Mr Henry 11 Davies; treasurer, VI r Lewis Edwards; secretary, Mr Edward 3evan. SOIREE.— An interesting function took )lace at the Hen-dy-Cwrdd Schoolroom last Wednesday) evening. It was a soiree )rganised by the choir to celebrate the signal success of the performance Princess Ju Ju." A tea was first given, .he ladies connected with the church grace- ully presiding at the tables. A large num- )er partook of the tempting delicacies which vere spread on the tables. Tea over; a neeting was held, with Mr Tyssul Davies n the chair. The first item was an action ;horus, "Pigtail and the Fan," by the Band if Hope, conducted by Mr John Thomas; ,ong, Killarney," very nicely rendered by Elizabeth Ann Morgan; song and chorus j 1 Sweet Chiming Bells." excellently sung by liucy Berry and choir reading, Mr W. R. Evans chorus, Let the hills resound," )y the choir. Who would be a spinster," a hetcli very ably staged was enacted by the ollowing: Old Maids, Misses Catherine 3vans, Winefred Howell, Lizzie Williams, tnd Olwen Jones; washerwoman, Miss iwen Rowlands; servant. Miss Mattie 3 vans; errand girl, Miss Mary M. Davies; olicitor, Mr Matthew Wat,kins. The sketch vas very amusing, and was thoroughly :njoyed by the audience. A presentation vas then made to Mr J. Thomas, the con- tactor. The art,; were ten volumes of nusic, a baton and metronome, which were landed to Mr Thomas: by Miss Myfanwy liewis, on behalf uflihe Band of Hope. Mr Chomas briefly returned thanks, after which Rev R. J. Jones spoke a few words, and the chairman delivered some topical verses. It should also be stated that Mr Thomas has presented a neat batch, suitably.inscribed, to each member of the choir.

Aberdare. EXPLANATION.—Mr Evan Jones, brake- driver, Trecynon, whose brake upset in Green street about a fortnight ago, writes to say that the accident was caused by some boys who were whipping tops in the middle of the road, one of the whips striking the horse. OBITUARY,—Last Thursday Mrs Richards, 52, Seymour street, had a sudden seizure of illness which culminated in her death on Monday. Mrs Richards, who was 69 years of age, was a highly respected neighbour and a loyal member of Siloa Church, her connection with the cause extending over a period of 40 years. She leaves three chil- dren, who are the objects of widespread sympathy. ABERDARE LITERARY SOCIETY.—On Tues- day, Mr W. R. Williams, B.Sc., presided over a meeting of this Society. The order of the evening was a series of impromptu speeches, such subjects as Man v. woman in the race for existence," Reading as a destroyer of originality," Would a revolu- tion in Russia benefit that country ?" being discussed. The chairman, Miss Morris, Miss E. Griffiths, Messrs J. Griffiths, A. Devonald, G. Thomas, E. S, Hall, S. M. Davies, W. Pugh, W. A. Ford, and J. Ed- wards, B.A., took part in the various dis- cussions. B.W.T.A.—We beg to call attention to the lecture in connection with the above association, to be delivered by Dr Banks on Monday, April 17th, in Trinity Vestry. We hope that all who have the care of the nursing and the rearing of children will make an effort to be present. Praise is due to Dr Banks for sacrificing his valuable time for the instruction of mothers in the care and management of children. LIBERAL POLITICAL COUNCIL.A meeting of the Council was held on Thursday, Mr W. Phelps occupying the chair. There was a good attendance of members. After a discussion regarding the election, it was decided that all members residing in con- tested wards should use their own dis- cretion re electioneering in their respective wards. Arrangements are being made for an open air campaign during the summer months, when addresses will be delivered by several well known speakers on behalf of Liberalism. Mr Griffiths, Park Schools, kindly promised to open a discussion on some political topic at the next meeting on April 27th. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, was held on Monday last at The Hollies, Tre- cynon, the residence of the secretary, Mrs Dr Banks. The collectors present were Miss Rees, Glandare; Miss Bevan, Mrs Powell, Danygraig Mrs Walter Lloyd, Mrs Edwards, Cwmdare Miss Williams, Wind- sor Villas; Mrs Pardoe, Miss Morgans, Mrs David Thomas, Cwmaman, and others. The amount collected this year will exceed £ 85. Great credit is due to the canvassers. House to house visitation entail no small labour. Mrs Banks, the secretary; very kindly entertained the ladies to tea. POOLE'S MYRIORAMA. This world-re- nowned myriorama (No. 1 Company) will open at the New Theatre on Monday, and will remain in Aberdare for the week. To eulogise Poole's would be to paint the lily, as all our readers are cognisant with the traditional virtues of this unique exhibition. However, we wish to draw special attention to one feature in the program of this Co. on this particular visit. It is the graphic illus- tration of the Jap-Russian struggle for supremacy in the Far East., the question which eclipses all topics at the present moment. The defeat of the Russians at Mukden and several other most thrilling incidents of the war are displayed with un- paralleled reality. The tragic events of the Red Sunday of St. Petersburgh will also be faithfully reproduced; as well as the assassination of Grand Duke Sergius. All these displays are unprecedented in dramatic effect. Another item of interest is a splen- did realistic set of pictures illustrating sub- marine warfare and the destructive power of the mechanism pertaining to the terrible art of war. To relieve this sordid picture there is the ever-interesting amusement consolidation, the comedy sketches, &c. Trained birds and dogs perform the most brilliant feats and the animated photos are a source of instruction as well as amusement to young and old, CYMANFA'R PLANT.—The children's Musi- cal Festival of the C.M. Union (Upper Aberdare District) wal-5 held at Bethania Chapel on Monday last. The conductor s was Mr Charles Thomas, Libanus; assistant conductor, Mr John Phillips, Cwmbach. The children were examined by the Rev R. Williams, Nazareth. The organist was Mr W. B. Stephens, and the harmoniumist Miss | Gwladys Phillips, The secretary of the Union is Mr T. Thomas, Stuart-street; treasurer, Mr D. Williams, Nazareth pres- ident, Rev W. D. Morris, Cwmaman. The following churches were represented :— Bethania, Nazareth, Libanus, Hebron, Soar, Cwmaman, and Ebenezer, Cwmbach. Notwithstanding that the rehearsing had not been so vigorous as on previous occa- sions the singing on Monday was wonder- Z, fully good. About 460 children sat down j to tea at the Market Hall, Mr D. Williams, Canon-street, being the caterer. Mr D. Griffiths, Bethania, presided over the after- noon meeting, and the Rev J. Harris Jones Libanus, in the evening. INTERMENT.—On Monday Mrs Nichols, Brondeg terrace, whose painfully sudden death we recorded last week, was laid to rest in the family vault at Sketty. The mourners were Mr M. H. Nichols Messrs Ewart Nichols, Mat Nichols and H. Nichols; G. George, J.P., and Eustace Richards. The Revs J. M. Jones, B.A., Tabernacle, and J. Lewis Jenkins, Trinity, officiated Beauti- ful wreaths had been sent by Mr M. H. Nichols; Miss Ethel Davies Sissie, Willie, and Ewart Nichols; Mr and Mrs M. H. Nichols, Llandovery Mr and Mrs Hugh Nichols; Mrs J. E. Jones (sister), London; Mr and Mrs Griffith George; Mr and Mrs A. A. Davies, Brecon Mrs George Davies and Mr E. Richards, Whitchurch; Mrs Prust and family, London Dr Thomas, Caerphilly Mrs Devonald and Annie; Mrs G. H. Richards Teachers of Town Council Boys' School; Messrs J. and E. Ruther. The deceased lady was the youngest daughter of the late Mr Philip Andrew, Swansea. U.T.A.S.—An open session was held by the Universal Total Abstinence Society (Love and Unity Lodge), under the pre- sidency of C.W. Bro. Kelly, at Seion Hall, on Friday evening last The lodge was en- tertained by the Pioneer Lodge of Mountain Ash and the Hope to Rescue Lodge, Cwm- bach. An excellent programme was intro- duced, and the following took part:—Hymns by a party from the juvenile tent, conducted by Sister Cotter; solo, Bro T. Morrel; several gramophone selections by Bro Sage; recitation, Bro Evans,. C.W. Cwmbach: solo, Sister Clayton; solo, Sister Lewis, Mountain Ash; solo, Bro Tom WTilliams, Cwmbach; short pithy address cn Temper- ance work in London slums, by Bro. Thatcher, district superintendent; quar- tette, Bro Cole and friends, Mountain Ash mouth organ solo, Bro W. Lloyd, Cwmbach; solo, Sister Lewis, Mountain Ash; solo, Sister Hayward; solo, Bro Jackson, Moun- tain Ash; song and chorus, Sister Cotter solo, Bro Morrel. This is the first open session held by this lodge. It has made good progress in nine months, it being the originator of two prosperous new lodges, one at Cwmaman and the other at Cwm- bach.

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Cwmbach. UNITARIAN CHAPEL.—The annual preach- ing services in connection with the church will be held next Sunday at 11, 2.30, and 6 also Monday evening at 7. The preachers this year are Revs Simon Jones, B.A., Pontypridd, and John Davies, Alltyplaca. CORRECTION.—We learn that our report last week of the death of Mr W. Ford con- tained some discrepancies. Mr Ford did not die in a fit as stated. He was em- ployed as a fireman at the colliery, not a timberman.

Aberaman. REHEARSAL.—Last Monday night a re- hearsal was held at Shiloh Chapel in con- nection with the Welsh Wesleyan Circuit Gymanfa Ganu, which will take place at Aberdare in May. The choirs from Aber- dare and Aberaman were well represented, the leader being Mr Dd. Jenkins, Mountain Ash.

Cwmaman. THE REVIVAL has received another im- petus in the visit of Revs Ben Davies, Panteg. and Pennar Griffiths, All denomi- nations have recommenced holding meet- ings. SERMON.— At the evening service held last Sunday by the English Baptists in the Public Hall, a sermon was delivered by Mr T. Hughes of Pontypridd School. The young preacher's remarks were very atten- tively listened to. His numerous friends at Cwmaman—his native pl-ace-wish him all possible success. ADDRESS. On Saturday evening at Moriah Aman Congregational Church, the secretary, Mr David Evans, read a well-com- posed and instructive paper on "How to retain the converts of the revival ?" The paper was full of practical suggestions, and was admired by all who heard it.

Mountain Ash. NAZARETH ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH.— On Sunday last the pastor, Rev Ernest V. Tidman, A.T.S., closed the eighth year of his ministry at the above church. Special sermons were preached to large congre- gations from 2 Cor. iii. 2 and v. 20, on The Ministry of the Pew" and The Ministry of the Pulpit." At the Evening Service the ordinance of the Lord's Supper was observed, when fifteen persons were received into fellowship. Alderman William Jones voiced the feelings of the church and congregation in reference to the happy event mentioned above, emphasising especially the harmonious relationship which had existed during the pastorate, and the prosperity which God had abundantly blessed them with.

J Pen rhiweei ber. THE RESULT of the Election was de. clared on Monday night to a large crowd of the electors of Penrhiwceiber on the square amid considerable enthusiasm. Mr Richard Bevan, on behalf of his son, the candidate, thanked the electors for their support. Mr E. T. Williams also thanked the electors for supporting Mr J. P. Davies and upholding the principles of Nonconfor- mity and Liberalism. CANTATA PERFORMANCE. On Monday evening last, a very successful perfor- mance of the late Dr Joseph Parry's popular Cantata, Cantawd yr Adar," was given by 100 Juvenile Voices at Carmel Congregational Chapel, under the conduc. torship of Mr Gwilym R. Davies. The per- formance was excellent throughout, and the impersonation of the various sylvan choris- ters was taken up in splendid form by the lassies and lads. The following took part: Yr Eryr, Mr John Thomas (Ap loan Dar) Robin Goch, Mr John L. John Eurbinc, Mr Handel Davies; y Wenvnen, Miss Marjory Thomas; y Fronfraith. "Miss Wini. fred Jones; y Gwcw, Miss Hannah Jen- kins yr Eos, Miss Sarah Catherine Jones. Elocutionists, Mr W. J. Morgan and Miss May Morgan. Accompanists piano, Mr Morgan Davies, A.C., R.A.M.; organs, Messrs Harry Morris, D. L. Richards, and D. W. Thomas. The chairman was Mr D. Francis. The committee are to be com- mended for reviving a work that is so full of nature and teeming with wise maxims and mottoes. The conductor is also to be complimented for the able manner in which he drilled the choir. The proceeds are to be devoted towards the Sabbath School funds.

Abercynon. ACCIDENT.—On Monday, the five year old daughter of Mr J. Davies, Herbert street, was walking across the T.V.R.; at the level crossing, when she was knocked down by a passing motor coach. The wheel went over her wrist with the result that her hand was all but cut off. Her sister was with her at the time. The poor girl was conveyed to the Cardiff Infirmary.

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