The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Deanery Sunday I School Association. I The quarterly meeting of Sunday School teachers was held in Hirwain, on Monday last. A splendid company of teachers as- sembled from all parts of the valley. Chor- al Evensong was sung in St. Lleurwg's by the Vicar of Hirwain, the Rev. D. J. Arthur reading the lessons. The company then adjourned to the Parish Hall for the business meeting, over which the Vicar of Aberaman presided in the absence of the Rtiral Dean. A paper was read by Mr A. E. Kimpton (Aberdare Church Missioner), the subject being-" The privileges and benefits of Sunday School teaching to the teacher." The paper had evidently been carefully and thoughtfully written, and contained some good suggestions. An ani- mated discussion followed in which both clergy and laity took part. On the motion of the Vicar of Mountain Ash, seconded by the Vicar of St. Fagan's, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the reader of the paper.

Whist Dr*ive at Mountain Ash.* The name of Miss M. Shipton in con- nection with these social functions, al- ways signines that some charitable insti- tution is to be benefitted. In this case the object was to augment the funds of the Mountain Ash Womsn's Bed in the Cardiff Infirmary. There was a large attendance at Caegarw Schools last Thursday night, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. There were some very fine players present, and also some that were not present. Mr. Alfred Mor- j gaii acted as M.C., and the whole affair, with Miss Shipton as cicerone, went capitally. There were 32 "deals" and the following won the prizes: Gentle- men, Mr W. G. Thomas (surveyor) scored 231; prize, bronze mounted bridge box. Mrs. W. Millar, Forest House (who played as a gentleman), won the gent's "modesty" score; prize, gent's pocket knife. Miss Jenny Shipton won the ladies top score" prize, a handsome silver mounted clock. The Director 01 Education, in handing it to her, facetious- ly remarked thet he hoped it would be useful as well as ornamental; everyone present appreciating the accented use- ful." Miss Hetty Walker found herself at the other end of the scoring board, and was awarded a' pretty silver- mounted photo frame. The following added gifts in kind to the hospitable re- freshment room: Mr. H. Long, Mrs. W. G. Thomas (The Woodlands), Mrs. W. Morgan (Forest House), Mrs. Jones (Lyn- wood), Mrs. Fred Allen, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Leyshon, and Mrs. Masters. The following were present:—Mr. and Mrs. Millar, Mrs. (Major) Morgan and Miss Daisy Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Morgan, Dr. and Mrs. Cahill, Mrs. Sinnett Jones, Mrs. Davies Jones, Mrs. McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen, Mr. and Miss R. Netherway, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Netherway, Mr. W. H. Phillips and Mrs. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Alder, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. S. Shipton, Mrs. Shipton (Cartref), Rev. D. E. Roberts, Rev. Pugh Jones, Dr. Isaac, Mr. Williams (archi- tect), Mr. Stanley Millar, Mr. Dowdes- well, Mr. E. Davies (County School), Mr E. Jones (County School), Mr. Watkin Jcnes, Mr. J. Eynon, Mr. Stanley Nether- way, Mr. Phil Phelan, Mrs. Jones (Lyn- wood), Miss White, Miss F. White, Mrs. W. Shipton, Miss J. Shipton, Mrs. Ed- wards, Miss Eynon, Mrs. Jenkins, Miss N. Wood, Miss Charles, Mrs. Cheyne, Miss L. Thomas, Miss E. Thomas, Miss G. Grier, Miss Hilda Thomas, Miss Mills, Miss Ida Rowlands, Miss Dodds, Miss Walker, Miss Hetty Walker, Miss Harris (Cottage Hospital), Miss S. M. George, Miss A. J. Davies, Miss Ethel Shaw, Miss G. Probert, Miss A. Powell, and Miss Bella Smith. Money you earn yourself is much better than any you can get out of dead men's bags.

Notes from Nowhere. BY "ONLOOKER." The methods employed in announcing forthcoming events at some of our Welsh chapels is sometimes most amusing. Not Long ago a veteran of the "set fawr" was called upon to announce a tea-party in connection with a new doctor's scheme, and in order to avoid the stereotyped and conventional form, he uttered forth: uYfory. dydd Llun, fe fydd hi'n ddiwrnod mawr yma. Fe fydd te parti yn cael ei gynal yn Vestri E-, a choncert yn Nghapel B-, gan y New Schemers." We are strongly inclined to ask, "Beth am yr hen schemers, Mr. Cyhoeddwr A oes rhwyg i fod rhwng y ddau ddosparth, yr un fath ag eydd rhwng y Duwinyddion hen a newydd P" A complaint that was heard very fre- quently during the last week was that no new songs had been introduced at the fair this time. This opinion was evi- dently not shared by a few youths from Cwmbach, who were recapitulating all the tunes that were played on Studt's organ. during their walk on Sunday even- ing. Strange to say, the conductor of the singers, who was playing a mouth organ, was wearing a bowler hat for the first time in his life. Perhaps this was the cause'of his rejoicing with so much glee, but we would entreat him to discontinue his (musical evenings.' Whilst thinking of his hat, I am re- minded that a "Merry Widow" head- gear has made its appearance at Cwm- bach. However, the fair wearer could not muster enough courage to put it on last Sunday, until "the shades of night had fallen rather thickly. It is possible that we shall see her coming out in broad daylight on the next fine Sunday, if those fellows will only refrain from passing rude remarks. Nothing can be more dis- heartening to a young lady than the non- appreciation of an up-to-date new hat or dress. There is a youn £ lady from Abernant who disdains all this feminine show, and sets her mind upon a different ideal alto- gether. This ideal finds its highest form of manifestation in a certain Abernant young man. He happens to be a soloist, and he charms her with his voice when- ever he sings. This is the reason why she follows him to church on Sunday mornings, when his services are requisi- tioned in the musical part of the church service. Abernant girls in general are also very Hable to home-sickness. It is con- sidered fashionable by them nowadays to go away from home as shop assistants. and after a lot of fuss is made over their send-off presentations, etc., they return home in a fortnight or so. I would sug- gest that no presentation movement be started in the future unless a written guarantee be given by the recipient that he or she will not return within at least Aix months from the time of departure. This will save a great deal of trouble and worry in collecting subscriptions, etc.

Footballer Honoured. Mr. Tom Daniel Jones Ban- queted by his Friends. On Thursday evening last, an auspicious event in connection with local football was- held at the Swan Hotel, Aberaman, when Mr Tom Daniel Jones, the popular Associa- tion football player was the recipient of a handsome present at the hands of his, numerous friends. Mr Jones has actively participated in Welsh Association Football for a number of years, and has gained coil- siderable experience in the chief games ( within the Principality. A few seasons ago he was prevailed upon to throw in 111,0' lot with the Notts Forest English League team and figured in their second ranks as well as a few times in the first ranks, where he acquitted himself particularly well. He returned to his native town ot Aberdare, however, and joined the present Aberdare team. He follows his vocation as an articled clerk to Mr William Thomas, solicitor, Aberdare, but his innate fondness for football which exhibited itself when he attended the Aberdare County School, can- not repress itself, and he regularly figures- in the ranks of the Aberdare team, and helps a great deal towards their success this season. Last year he was entrusted- with the honour of captaining the Aberdare eleven, and was one of the first to be chosen to represent Wales in the Amateur ¡ MR. TOM DANIEL JONES. I International match versus England at j Stockport, in 1907. Greater than all these honours, however, was the one placed upon him by the Welsh Football Association by his inclusion in the International eleven versus Ireland at the New Athletic Grounds in April last. ltwasincomllieln- oration of this event that his friends had subscribed towards the presentation of & handsome black and white portrait of him- self, which has been executed with mar-' vellous likeness by Mr J. Harris, Triumph Studio, Aberdare. The banquet was presided over by Dr. Trevor Jones, the High Constable of Aber- dare, and there was a company of between 50 and 60 present. An excellent spread bad been prepared by host and hostess I)avies.. At the convivial meeting that followed the High Constable made a happy little speech' fife congratulated Mr T. D. Jones upon hi^' attainment of an international cap wished him all possible success in the foot- ball world. He referred to his own exper- ience as a footballer at Charterhouse School. After His Majesty's health VVO drunk, the company sang with considerable gusto-" God Save the King." The next item was a song by Mr Tom Thomas, ell- titled-" My Latch Key," followed by Kent, singing—" The Upper Ten (eD' cored). The presentation of the mounted in a massive frame and bearios- a suitable inscription thereon was then made by the chairman. He intimated the pleasure he felt in handing this over to Jones as a token of appreciation of his athletic prowess and his success in gainIng his Welsh cap. Mr W. Thomas, solicitor, offered his congratulations to Mr Jones. He speaker) advocated sport of every kiQd< and hoped that the Aberdare team woajo- succeed in bringing the Welsh Cup to tbe_ town this year. Mr Tom Daniel Jones then got up to respond. He had had no" idea that the appreciation of his friends would have taken such a substantial form, and he thanked them very heartily ior the kindness shown. He gave a brief resume of his connection with the Aberdare team- and said that be always felt pleased when playing for his native town. He was gIg, f to find Mr Tagg Williams, the captain o1 their near rivals' team at TreliarriSt present that evening. No matter how#bi»* ter the feeling between spectators niign^ be, it was pleasant to find that a friendly spirit prevailed amongst them as players. He thanked the High Constable for honour- ing them with his presence that night, an« also thanked each one for the kind interes; taken in him. A violin solo was then given by Mr Evans, of Aberdare, and Bfr Tom Thomas saiig-" The Veteran." Tb, toast of The Welsh Football Association was proposed by Mr T. D. Jones, ex-Secre- tary of the Aberdare team and member of the W.F. A., whilst a few words were also added by Mr Tagg Williams, of Tr eh arris- Other songs, etc., that were rendered —" I am always glad to see you by D. Hughes, Boot Hotel, Aberdare. Jolly Boys by Mr William Jones, and coin* imitations of various personalities by 3 r Kent and Mr Gus Preece. The remaining toasts were The Guests proposed by Thomas, Aberdare. "The Artistes" Mr Tom Walters, and The Host an Hostess" by Mr E. D. Jones. Mr D- Williams, of Bristol, also spoke, a11^ hearty vote of thanks was tendered Rees James, the energetic secretary of the presentation movement.

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SCHOOLBOYS' MATCHES. BY U SCHOOLBOY." Park v. Town Council. As regards size and weight these teams were very evenly matched, but soon after the start it was seen that Park were the 'better team. Adams put in some very useful long kicks, and Phillips made several nice runs down the wing, but he spoiled several pretty centres from Mac- kenzie by getting offside. The first score came from Willie Jones, who beat three men, and sent in a lovely shot. Stokes in goal had no chance with it. Elias and Phillips on the left were always a thorn in their sides and interpassing between these two boys was very pretty to watch at times. Up to now Stokes had been playing a great game, but he wanted to .get out among the forwards. He ought to keep to his position as goalkeeper, and if he keeps on playing as he does at present he'll rank with the best in the league. Park scored again five times before the end. It was a great mistake on the Town's part to change goalkeepers. Park to-day were not the Park at the beginning of the season. They gave a fine display, and thoroughly deserved every goal they had. Adams played his best game of the season, and kicked an excellent length. Spacey was the better tackier and always cleared neatly. Mac- kenzie on the right will make a fine winger, and when John Davies learns when to shoot he'll make a very useful centre forward. The weakness of the Park team was at centre half. Final: Park, 6 goals; Town, nil. 000 T T\ rl.t-p') 1 't7 é1ur.n,¡ Q.o. ..LJ,lUU01,.¡.L" '1.U!.J.- Much amusement was caused when these two teams lined out. The Cwmdare boys were very small, while the Indus- trial boys were very big. From the start Industrial pressed, and Harvey raced up several times on the wing, but Ben Evans was safe in goal. Harvey soon scored a lovely goal from what seemed an impossible position, giving the goal- keeper no chance A second goal soon came, and then Cwmdare gave a fine ex- hibition of defence. Ben Evans in goal played a marvellous game. Hughes tackled splendidly, and if he were a little smarter getting on the ball he would be hard to beat. Aneurin Davies, like Wedlock, always plays a good game. .Johnny James claims the title of Tom Thumb this week, but email as he was, he was never frightened at the size of the boys in red. In another year he'll be a very useful player. If Trevor Jones had been better supported C'wmdare were bound to have scored. Industrial deserved their victory. Harvey always worked hard, and Ward on the other wing put in some very useful centres, which Bramley was very slow in taking. The Cwmdarians played up well from beginning to end, and at the end were as glad as if they lad gained a victory, because they got of so cheaply, for the Reds are noted for giving every team a good trouncing. Final: Industrial, 2 goals; Cwmdare, nil. o o o Higher Grade v. St. Pagan's. St. Pagan's were sadly weakened through losing such stalwarts as Samuel and Rees John, while Higher Grade were without the services of Fisher Daviee, their crack goalkeeper. St. Fagan's played up in a determined fashion, and at the interval they were leading by a goal. From the restart Higher Grade persistently attacked, and finally scored twice. Final: Higher Grade, 2 goals; St. Fagan's, 1 goal, o .o o Saturday, November 28th. 9.30-Abeiaman v. Blaengwawr. 10.30—Town National v. Cwmbach Cel. 11.30.—Ynyslwyd v. Cwmbach National.

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Letters to the Editor. MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. Sir,—In a report of a police prosecution of a Mountain Ash publican at last week's Mountain Ash Police Court, I notice it is stated that David Davies was the conduct- or of Zoar Church Choir. He was a mem- ber of this church some years ago, but was never a conductor of the choir.—Yours truly,— JAS. DAVIES, Sec., "i 16, Lyle street, Mountain Ash. LEAGUE OF YOUNG LIBERALS AT MOUNTAIN ASH. Sir,—How pleased we are that we are al- lowed to exist as a branch in the same lo- cality as the great S.D.P. W.H.P. claims to have stated before that he had no ob- jections to any body of people combining for the purpose of propagating their views. I must recall to W.H.P. his letter of the 24th of October, in which he says We have no objections to the Young Liberals personally. What we object to is their political views or ideas." That is a quali- fication with a vengeance W.H.P. does not object to the person or persons but to their ideas. Why, you are now on the same platform as all the tyrants that have troubled the world simply because they did not like the ideas of the people they perse- cuted. For examples I would advise W.H.P. to devote a little more time to reading a fairly good history of the world. We asked W.H.P. what he thought of the two ex- amples we submitted to his judgment of the effect of the Nonconformist conscience. I trust we shall hear in good time whether we did what was wrong in helping to start a branch of the League of Young Liberals in this place. We have had so many street corner orators holding forth and making untrue statements that we felt it was time to put the truth before the people. W.H.P. in your issue of the 24th says :—" That Liberalism had been dematerialised, ether- ialised and metamorphosed until after un- dergoing all the various processes and transformations in the crucibles of maudlin j political abstractionists it has been re- I materialised in the interests of capitalist exploiters." Such a statement does not reflect much credit on the mind that pro- duced it. An organisation that can con- tinue to exist in face of such a diatribe must possess great inherent vitality. Again, we find that W.H.P. goes in for the wholesale destruction of capital. How will I it affect the Co-operative Movement which I is, more than any other, a combination of wage-earners? W.H.P. calls them "wage- slaves." And further, we would ask W.H.P. to explain the process by which this great destruction is going to be accom- plished, and what lie and his Socialistic friends propose to put in its place. Pos- sibly by the time we have something that "1 will be applicable, we shall see many senti- J mental monstrosities produced bv W.H.P. & Co.—I am, YOUNG LIBERAL.

The Danger of the Streets. Not a day now passes but what an accident of some kind or other is recorded in our midst. The constant stream of traffic on our highways, swollen and made more hazardous to life and limb by the enormous increase of motor vehicles, places a serious menace on public safety. Each individual must perforce take the utmost precaution, yet it is often the irony of fate that no matter what vigilance one may exercise personally, our welfare may be jeopar- dised at any moment by the negligence of others. Hence, one must always be prepared for emergencies. See that you have something in the house to quickly relieve bruises, sprains, burns, and sores. Dr. Sloan's Liniment is excellent for these purposes. It has remarkable penetrative power and kills pain at once, No rubbing is needed— an advantage which cannot be over-rated in cases where the skin is tender or inflamed. This is what a lady writes from 2 North street, Penydarren, Merthyr: Mrs. Williams thanks you very much for sending Dr. Sloan's Liniment, and begs to say that the first dressing gave her relief. When she had applied it four or five times the swelling and pain had entirely gone. The liniment is a marvel for easing pains, as it goes straight to the very seat of them." Send for a shilling bottle from your chemist, and write also for Dr. Sloan's valuable emergency book, which tells you what to do in cases of accident and illness. It may be had free from the Distributing Depot, 32 Snow Hill, London, E.C.

Aberdare Town Tennis Club. [Omitted from the report in our last issue of the Whist Drive and Dance in connection with the above.] You'd be surprised, I 'spect to know Why Tennis always goes; Well, then, if you'll just hear me out I'll tell you e'er I close. Though after all it is because We work without a jar With all our members, young and old, We're first, eo there you are. Well, first, our president you'll note, A man both straight and true, Not president in name alone An active worker too. Though I've been told at Golf he's great Well then, he's never far, Whene'er he's wanted by our club We're first, so there you are. Our ladies, too, are at the front In matches, whist or dance, And so why we successful are Is plain, why, at a glance; Though sufEragettic duties call Our maidens from afar, Yet even then, at any rate, We're first, so there you are. And now, of course, Bill Morris comes, A worker staunch and true; When anything is wanted, why, There's naught he cannot do. We read of him of Minstrel fame, And on the stage a star, But when there's Tennis work to do We're first, so there you are. And yet again I fain would name Our Edwards of the Bank, Some work to do, well, he's there too, We're proud of him, that's frank; He's fond of walks, platonic talks, Nice girls he doesn't bar, But here once more, his business o'er, We're first, so there you are. Ah, yes, of course, Ted Hughes comes To laziness a foe, (next, Our lawyer friend he'll ne'er pretend To shirk his duties, no; The I.L.P. will e'en agree And sadly whisper, Ah, Though Socialistic schemes abound, We're first, so there you are. I'll tell you of another man, A silent worker he, Though n'ertheless without such A poor lot we would be. (trumps I speak of good old Rowlands, yes, A fine old fighter, Ah, And when with men like this, you see We're first, well, there you are. And last, but not the least, oh no, Our captain up to date, A firmer friend, a fiercer foe, With him to lead we're great; So long as he our chieftain be, Naught can our fortunes mar, With Alec Cameron in our ranks We're first, so there you are. But then we members, one and all, At once our honours share, We're proud, I know it, and we love Our friends in Aberdare; Without their help we ne'er could last, We know well who they are, With them to-day we're proud to say We're first, so there you are.

Visitor: "Did your daughter inherit her talent for drawing ?" Hostess: "Well, I never thought of it before, but it may be that she did. My brother is a dentist."

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