The Aberdare Leader

Llwydcoed. Order your Christmas and New Year's Cards at the Leader Office, Market Street. Most varied selection. ST. JAMES'S. The pulpit of the above Church was occupied on Sunday morning by the Rev. T. W. Long, B. A., Trecynon, and in the evening Mr D. T. Jones, lay reader, preached. The collect- ions throughout the day were in aid of the Curacy Fund.

-————— I Tracynon. HEOLYFELIN.—Last Sunday evening the pastor of Heolyfelin Baptist Church, Rev. W. Cynog Williams, immersed ten candidates for membership. Five more will be baptised shortly. RADIUM.—On Saturday night one of the series of lectures under the auspices of the Bwllfa Workmen, was delivered at the Public Hall, when Mr. E. P. Per- man, D.So., Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the Cardiff University, gave a valuable scientific exposition on "Radium," which greatly enlightened a wondering audience regarding the possi- bilities of this remarkable discovery. To make the subject still more clear, several experiments were made, and Mr. Martin Palmer's services as lantemist were of great value. Mr. Isaac Edwards presid- ed over a large audience. CONVENTION SERVICES.—Services for the deepening of the Spiritual Life were held at Heolyfelin Baptist Chapel, on Monday and the two following days, when addresses were delivered by Mrs Beresford Baker, Dover, and the Rev. W. S. Jones, Llwynypia. At the services held on Mon- day the Revs. Mr. Evans and D. S. Jones. Bridgend, took part. Each of the services was well attended, and the addresses were highly appreciated. The pastor of Heoly- felin, the Rev Cynog Williams, conducted the services.

Aberdare DANCE.—A Select Dancing Class was opened at the Memorial Hall on Thurs- day evening last. The M.C. for the evening was Mr. W. Morris, Aberaman. Mr. D. Tom Lewis' Quadrille Band pro- vided some pretty selections of music. INDIA.—On Monday evening, at St. David's Presbyterian Church, an inter- esting lecture was given by the Rev. Ivor J. Roberton, M.A., Regent Sq. Church, London, entitled, A Visit to India." The lecture was illustrated with excel- lent lantern views, the lantern being worked by Mr. Hill, Wind-street. Mr. W. J. Heppell, J.P., presided. PERSONAL.—Mr. David James, Glen- dale, College-street, has just retired on superannuation after 48 years' service on the G.W.R. Mr. James started as a cleaner on the Vale of Neath railway in 1860, and he retires as a first-class pas- senger driver. In January, 1886 he was the driver of the first train to pass through the Severn Tunnel. Mr. James has a unique record. During his whole period of service he was not once report- ed for a breach of dutv or irregularity. BETHANIA M.I.S. "Who is the greatest poet that Wales has produced?" was the momentous question discussed at the meeting of the above society on Tuesday. Mr. Samuel Davies favoured Ceiriog, Mr. Tom Evans championed Islwyn, and Mr. J. Price set forth the claims of Dyfed. Mr. Joseph H. Evans held a brief for Pantycelyn, but mainly as a hymnologist, and Mr. John Christ- mas was inclined to the same view. Messrs. Daniel Jones and Gwilym Christ- mas made some general observations, without specialising any poet. Mr. Dd. Griffiths presided. COMPETITIVE MEETING. On Tuesday last, at Soar Vestry, a competi- tive meeting was held. The chairman was the Rev. J. Tudor, B.A. Adjudi- cators Music, Mr. Rees George, Yny.- lwyd; literary, Mr Afanydd Morgan. The following was the programme, viz.: Reading for Children, four verses irom Matt. iii., Wm. D. Walters; solo for children, Codiad yr Ehedvdd," Maggie Abraham; open solo, "Ar hyd y nos," Miss Maggie Edmunds and D. Edwards; recitation, "Y Tren," Hy. Harris and Morgan Jones; impromptu address, Y fantais o leihau nifer y tafarndaiW. J. Phillips and David Richards. D. Richards and W. R. Evans rendered the duet, "Beti Wvn." Mr. Rees George sang verses composed by Mr. Afanydd Morgan to Dyfed to the tune "Ar hyd y nos." The accompanist was Mr. Dan Edwards. THE HARVEST THANKSGIVING Service in connection with the St. Mark's Mission, Ynyslwyd-road, took place on Sunday last. There was a crowded; congregation. The room was well decorated with vegetables, fruit, flowers, and bread. Mr. Theophilus Davies took the service, Mr T. G. Chivers the Gospel, and Mr. F. Edwards the lesson. Mr. Kimpton, the church mis- sioner, preached an eloquent and im- pressive sermon on the parable of the sower. Miss Muriel Rosser, 10, Henry- street, presided at the harmonium, as- sisted by four violinists. The soloists were the Misses Hilda Wise and Ethel Craven. The collections for the day will be devoted to the purchase of hymn books, etc. The following contributed the good things: Vegetables, fruit, etc., Mr T. J-. Thomas, Abernant House; Mrs. Rosser, 10, Henry-street; Mrs. Morgans and Mrs. Thomas, Ynyslwyd-road; Mrs. Wise, The Lodge; Mesdames Abel, Richards, Craven, James, Bartlett, Jor- dan, John, Kemery, and Harvey; Miss Nina Stonelake, Mrs. Irons, and Mr. F. Edwards, Gwawr Cottage. Bread: Mrs. Richards, 11, Henry-street, and Mrs. Hall, 1, Holford-street. Mr. Williams, assistant master Town National Schools, rendered valuable assistance.

Mountain Ash. NAZARETH.—The half-yearly meet- ings of the English Baptist Church were held last Sunday. There were large con- gregations at each service. The special preacher was the Rev. David Davies, late of Brighton, who delivered eloquent sermons. The rev. gentleman also gave a humorous lecture on Monday evening on "The Whims and Oddities of Life." THE ZOO.—The above place of enter- tainment has now got fairly into its stride. Huge crowds are visiting the wonderful collection of animals. The trained elephants give a wonderful per- formance, and Poliski's daring act with bears, tigers, and lions, all in one cage together, is marvellous. The bioscope is a pleasure to old and young, and the pic- tures are bang up-to-date.

Miskin. YOU ARE TOO CONSPICUOUS if badly dressed. A correct fitting suit at moderate charges may be obtained at Tom Davies's establishment, Commercial Street.

Penrhiwceiber. A TRIUMPH IN TOGGERY. The perfect cut breeches and the military style in suits are to be obtained only at Pretoria House, Penrhiwceiber Road. T. J. Clancy proprietor. REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF GAS. Have your fittings attended to at once by R. H. Taylor, 71, Penrhiwceiber Road. As the winter advances a good blower in tin, iron, or brass will im- prove the fire. CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES will be added to, and your liberal fare easier digested if you have a phonograph in your home. 'Call and hear M. Freed- man's stock. Fine records, all the latest at the Watch and Clock Hospital.

Ynysboeth. LADIES WILL DO WELL to make a note of it. Tailor-made costumes in smooth cloths, tweeds, etc. Loose fitting heavy winter coats at T. J. Clancy's Pre- toria House, Penrhiwceiber Road.

Lord Hawke, Professor Wallace, and the "Lancet" Special Commissioner visit the Oxo Farms. All who valuepurity of food in its broadest, widest sense, will read with interest what three eminent men say who have recently visited the OXO Cattle Farms. Their experience is all the more interesting in view of the fact that four OXO customers are invited to make the same trip at the OXO Company's expense. Full particulars of this unique invitation, together with details of an invitation for 500 other customers to visit the OXO London Factory or the Seaside, will be sent free to all who send a postcard to:- OXO (Tour Office No. ), 4, Lloyd's Avenue, London, B.C. LORD HAWKE (the popular sportsman and captain of the Yorkshire County Cricket Team), writes:— 11 With regard to the factories, I was immensely struck by the cleanliness is every department I was certainly astonished at the magnitude of the undertaking, and more than pleased with all I saw. I specially noted and tested the order which was being made for the War Office, and I am sure Tommy Atkins' could not wish for better food. The secret, no doubt, of the success of your Company is the fact that the very best meat and ne other is used. Your atud bulls imported from England, and those reared in the country, were splendid speci- mens, showing you spare neither myiey nor trouble to have the very best. I cannot conclude these few lines without mentioning the very great interest your mana- gers take in the welfare of all the staff and work. people. Your cottages, mess rooms, reading rooms, etc., are perfection in every respect, thus no wonder all are contented and you have no labour troubles." PROFESSOR WALLACE (the eminent Professor of Agriculture and Rural Economy, Edinburgh University), writes :— As I retain such pleasant memories of my visit to your factories, I should like to put on record the fact that, while pursuing my recent researches in the River Plate, I closely examined in every important detail your well-known factories at Fray Bentos on the River Plate, where Lemco, Oxo, Fray Bentos corned beef and your other products are made, and that I also saw your vast cattle ranches, extending in all to over a millien acres (English), carrying immense herds of grass- fed Herefords (pure and graded) descended from English pedigree stock, producing beef of the finest quality, under ideal conditions for health and animal comfort. I went minutely into the whole process of manufacture, and can speak from personal knowledge. I am glad, therefore, to be able to testify to the highly scientific, and in all respeats admirable system adopted. The factorial are models of cleanliness and efficiency, and are quite beyond the range of adverse criticism." THE "LANCET" SPECIAL COMMISSIONER (From the "LANCET," October 24th, 1908). f. Even a rapid round of all the ettancias (Cattle Farms), without spending more than a day and a night at each, would occupy the best part of three months. And the traveller would encounter over the thousands of miles covered a vast ocean of grass ever being replenished by a congenial climate, studded by innumerable herds of cattle He would admire the marvellously healthy-looking condition and cleanly and picturesque appearance of the cattle, due to careful breeding and selection of stock, and above all to the fact that every moment of "heir life, day and night, is spent in the open air. The whole camp is, in short, one stupendous example of the open-air life. It not only supplies abundance of good pasture and water but it provides also a continual supply of fresh, pure air, which effectually guards the Battle from those diseases to which they are prone, Nothing eould be more striking in favour of open-air treatment than the immunity from tuberculous disease which cattle share when their life is lived entirely in the open Our Commissioner, as the result of his visit, is able to report that the concentrated meat products of the Lemco and OXO Company are prepared in strict pursuance of a policy whioh requires that every proeess from beginning to end shall be placed under scientific cpntrol and be made to comply with a hygienic regime which leaves no room for adverse criticism." OXO STANDS ALONE. PRE-EMINENT IN PURITY. w/CO Don't confuse OXO with others. OXO gets every ounce of its beef from its own cattle. The FARMS are the key to the superior quality of OXO. The FARMS are the key to its delicious flavour. The FARMS are the key to its wonderful uniformity-and the FARMS are the key to its price.

Hinvain. Drink Bo wen's IZONA; entirely new flavour; everybody likes it; sold every- where. MISSION SERVICES. On Sunday special mission services were held at Nebo Cong. Church, when addresses were given on Foreign Mission Work by Messrs. D. H. Jones and Rees D. Davies to large con-regationm. ENTERTAINMENT. On Tuesday evening, an interesting entertainment was held at Nebo Vestry Room, when a capital programme of music and recita- tions was given. The Rev. E. Wern Wil- liams, pastor, made an excellent chair- man. ST. LLEURWTG'S CHURCH.—On Sun- day special services were held at St. Lleurwg's Church, when sermons were preached by the Rev. R. Jones, Vicar of St. Fagan's. Collections were made in aid of the Additional Curates Aid Socie- ty, which society gives a grant of J840 towards this parish annually. DEBATING SOCIETY. Last Friday evening the Debating Society met at Nebo Vestry Room. The chair was taken by the vice-president, Mr. J. S. Mugford. The subject for debate was. "Does the country get an adequate re- turn for the money spent on Education ?'" The affirmative was taken up by Mr. D. Jones, the president, whilst Mr. Dan Jones championed the negative side. After a very spirited discussion the affirmative carried by one vote. PRESENTATION.—On Thursday even- ing an. interesting presentation took place at the New Christian Mission Hall, when Mrs. J. Walter Keep, Mer- thyr-road, was presented with tnree beautiful volumes in appreciation of her services as instructor to the mission sew- ing class. The presentation was made by Mrs. John Williams in a neat speech. The chair was ably filled by Mr J. R. Williams, who gave a glowing tr'- bute to Mrs. Keep. Addresses were also delivered by Messrs. W. Guitt and W. R. Williams. Mrs. Keep thanked all for their kind words and action. TEMPERANCE.-On Saturday after- noon the Hirwain Branch of G.W.R. Temperance Union entertained the dele- gates of the Pontypool Divisional Coun- cil to tea at the English Wesleyan Ves- try. The delegates were met by the Hirwain secretary, Mr. E. Jones, and the president, Mr. J. Meylor, and adjourned to the English Wesleyan Chapel where a meeting was held. It was agreed that the House of Lords be petitioned to pass the Licensing Bill without weakening its provisions.—Mrs. Blewitt, Mrs. Tomkins, and Mrs. M. Moseley very kindly pre- pared the tea. OBITUARY.—With regret we record the death of Mr. Fred. Joseph Pierce, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. I Pierce, Brecon-road, which took place Tuesday evening. The funeral, which took place on Saturday, was largely at- tended, the interment being at the Aber- dare Cemetery. The chief mourners were: The Father and Mother, Brothers and Sisters; Mr. and Mrs. J. Phillips, Narbeth, sister and brother-in-law; and uncles and aunts froir Aberdare. Wreaths were sent by the family and friends, Miss Meadon, Torquay; his football companions; Mrs. F. Sandry, Glynneath; Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Crew Kerne, Somerset; Mr. and Mrs. Hillier, Hirwain; Mr. and Mrs. H. Weston, Hir- wain; and the Rev. Z. Davies, pastor of Zion English Baptist Church, of which the deceased was a faithful member. The Rev. Z. Davies officiated at the house and grave.. DEATH OF MR. TIMOTHY WIL- LIAMS.-On Thursday morning Mr. Timothy Williams, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Williams, Bank-terrace, Station-road, died at the early age of 27 years. The deceased was one of the brightest young men of the village, and his demise has deprived Tabernacle Cong. Church of one of its best young mem- bers. His services as organist and Sun- day School teacher had been of great value there. With the local Rechabite Tent he was a most ardent worker. The sympathv of the whole neighbourhood goes out to the bereaved parents and two sisters and his only brother (Mr. Wm. Williams, Station-road), who, we regret to learn, is confined to his bed with a severe illness. The funeral, which was very large, took place on Monday after- noon, the interment taking place at Pen- deryn Churchyard. All along the route there were manifestations of regret. A short service was conducted at the house by the Rev. E. Wern Williams, Nebo, while the Rev. R. Derfel Roberts, Pen- tvrch, pastor-elect of Tabernacle Cong. Church, gave out the well-known hymn, .< Beth sydd i mi yn y byd." Members of deceased's Sunday School Class acted as bearers. In the large procession, which was headed by the Rhosyn Gwr- gant Rechabite Tent, of which deceased was a member, came the public, and amongst others we noticed the Revs. W. R. Jones, Cilgwyn Carn; W. J. Wil- liams, Bethel, and Evan Jones; Messrs. J. T. Rogers and R. M. Rees, students at Carmarthen College; J- Harris. Trebanog Vawr; Wm, Morgan (Gwilym Alaw), Jenkin Jones, Rhigos; Thomas Jones, Bryn Rhigos; Wm. Williams, Rhigos; Rees Davies, Abernant; Philip Jones, Hirwain; J. Jones, Kendon Shop; D. J. Davies, gasworks manager; D. P. Davies, Emlyn Stores; Thomas Bevan, J. Rees Jones, Garndiffaeth; George Winter, Glynneath; Thoe. Richards, A.R.C.O., Rhigos; Dan Jones, builder; J. B. Young (estate agent), Thomas Edwards, butcher; Dan Rees, Daniel •Tones, M.E.; Tom W. Jones, Kendon Farm, and Councillor L. T. Bowen. At the grave the Rev. LI. Jenkins, Rector, officiated.

Robertstown. SALEM M.r.S. On Monday evening Mr. E. J. Clement, Aberdare, read an excellent paper on Caniadaeth y Cysegr to the members of the above society. Messrs. Thomas Howells, Rd. Wigley, David Williams, Wm. T. Wil- liams, John H. Williams, David Thomas, and the Rev. J. D. Rees, pastor, spoke in complimentary terms of the paper. Mr. John Thomas, Windsor-terrace, Abernant, presided. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr. Clement, and also to the chairman.

Cwmbach. YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY. On Tuesday evening last the weekly meeting of the society connected with Bethania Welsh Baptist Church was held. The Rev. Joseph James, pastor, presided, and an interesting paper was read by Miss Rhoda Pardoe, a member of the society. Very favourable comments were delivered by several of the members. Aberaman.

GWAWR.—The pulpit of the above chapel was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. H. J. James, late of Aberduar, and now of Llandovery, one of the lead- ing Baptist ministers in Wales. OBITUARY.—The funeral of the late Mr. James Edevane, of 25, Commerce- place, Aberaman, took place on Monday, afternoon at the Aberdare Public Ceme- tery. The deceased had been one of the first members of the Aberaman Silver Band, which was conducted by the late Mr. Prestwood. A short service was conducted at the house and graveside by Mr. W. Llewellyn, lay preacher of the Primitive Methodist Church, and the Silver Band played the "Dead March" en route to the cemetery. The follow- ing were the chief mourners:-Mrs. Ede- vane, widow; Masters Robert and Henry Edevane, sons, and Lizzie Edevane,

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Godreaman. SALEM.-—Mr. Stanley Glyn Thomas, Llanbradach, the popular boy preacher, has been officiating at a series of reli- gious meetings in the district during the week. The collections at each ser- vice are for the benefit of Salem Welsh Baptist Church. On Monday evening Mr. Thomas preached at Bethania, Cwmbach, and on Tuesday evening at Calfaria Hall, Aberdare, basing his ser- mon on Luke vii., 16, And they glorified God, saying that a great prophet is risen up among us, and that God hath visited his people." Mr. Thomas de- livered his sermon in a clear voice with- out any reference to notes. Many pres- ent were of opinion that he has the mak- ing of a great preacher. NODDFA.—On Sunday last the half- yearly preaching services in connection wittf the above Welsh Cong. Church were held, when the popular poet-preacher, the Rev. G. Penar Griffiths, of Pentre Estyll, occupied the pulpit. There was a large congregation present on Sunday afternoon, when he preached from the words, For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established," Romans i., 11. He also preached very effectively on Sunday evening.—On Mon- day night the chapel was again comfort- ably filled with an audience that was drawn from Aberaman, Godreaman, and Cwmaman, when the rev. gentleman lectured upon "Daniel Owen a'i Gymer- iadau." Naturally enough the charac- ters in H Rhys Lewis" were given the most prominent attention, and the aud- ience thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Griffiths' vivid description of each one. The pro- ceeds of the lecture and the collections on Sunday are to be devoted towards re- ducing the church debt.

Cwmaman. CONCERT.—On Monday and Tuesday last two performances of H Gipsy Queen" were given at the Public Hall- by St. Joseph's Church United Choir. The fol- lowing were the characters -King, Mr. W. Thomas; Queen, Miss Mary Phillips; Como (King's attendant), Mr. H. Webb; Dana (Queen's attendant), Miss B. A. Jones; Greta, Miss S. Griffiths; con- ductor, Mr. George Cates; stage mana- ger, Mr. David Jenkins; accompanists, Miss S. A. Larimore, L.L.C.M. WEDDING.—On Thursday last, at Siloa Cong. Church, Mr. John Lewis, foreman Co-operative Stores, Aberaman, and Miss Lydia Edwards, Fforchaman- road, were united in holy matrimony. The nuptial knot was tied "by the Revs. H. A. Davies (Cong.), Cwmaman, and R. S. Rogers (B.), Rhos, Mountain Ash, and there were also present: Mr. John Edwards, father of bride; Messrs. Harry and David John Edwards, brothers of bride; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mountain Ash, father and niotheri)f bridegroom; Mrs. Hughes, Misses Miriam, Mary, and Lewis, sisters of bridegroom; Mr. Llewelyn Lewis, brother of bridegroom; Miss Dona Davies (who acted as brides- maid), and Mr. J. Dedwith, Mountain Ash. After the ceremony the break- fast was partaken of at Miles's Restaur- ant, when a large number of guests at- tended. The happy couple left for 'reign- mouth, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride, who is well known in the locality, was formerly on the staff' of Hainpstead Heath Hospital. A large number of valuable and useful presents have been received.

Abercynon. SKITTLE MATCH.-On Thursday a skittle match was played at Nelson be- tween Mr. W. Evans' team and Nelson. The game was full of excitement, and Nelson won by one point. The scores were 192 against 191. LECTURE.—Under the auspices of the Parochial and C.E.M.S. a lecture on Disestablishment and Disendowment was given at the Navigation Iniants' School on Monday by Mr. W. Godfrey, of Car- diff, organising secretary for Church De- fence. Mr. E. H. Woodman presided. LECTURE.—A lecture was given at Calfaria Welsh Baptist Chapel on Mon- day evening upon the subject, Six Thousand Miles in Darkest Africa" (illustrated with lantern views) by the Rev. H. L. Franklin, the converted actor. The lecture was much appreci- ated. The proceeds were in aid of pro- viding medical appliances for the speaker's native land. PARISH OF ABERCYNON. At St. Gwynno's Mission Room, Abertaf, a meet- ing was held on Saturday night for the formal opening of a branch lodge of the Church Benefit Society (Temperance and General). Rev. Bro. D. Morgan, presi- dent and chaplain of the Penrhiwceiber Lodge, occupied the chair, and was sup- ported by Mr. H. H. Durbin, secretary of the Abercynon Lodge. The Rev. D. Ellis Jones, Vicar of Abercynon, and Bros. D. Davies and Churchill, Penrhiw- ceiber, were present. The lodge is mak- ing headway, and new members are being enrolled every lodge meeting. The secre- tary is Mr. H. Durbin, 28, North-street. SMOKER.—On Monday evening a grand smoking concert, under the aus- pices of the 20th Century Equitable Friendly Society (Berw Lodge), was held in the Assembly Room of the Carne Park Hotel. The artistes were: Messrs. D. Jenkins, Treiorest; T. Lewis, Aber- cynon; Philip Jones, Cilfynydd; Jack Jones, E. Daniels, Jenkins, Robert Fry, Ed. Leech, and David Williams. Phono- graph selections were given by Mr Hunt. Mr. Wm. Davies delivered an address. Mr. John Rhys Morgan presided. Mr. Joe Ward accompanied. The concert was a thorough success. The proceeds were in aid of the Berw Lodge Benevo- lent Funds. BILLIARDS.—The handicap at the In- stitute was brought to a close on Thurs- day evening. The handicapper, Mr. W. Young, had shown great keenness and care in his work. All through the han- dicap the best spirit prevailed between handicapper and competitors. Several of the crack players were knocked out early in the second and third rounds. The following are the scores:-Semi- Final: James Williams, 133; David Hughes, 200. Charles Hewitt, 200; Peter Bedford, 154. Gwilym Price, 200; T. Mason, 172. Sid Tucker, 200; Emlyn Powell, 155. David Hughes, 173; Gwilvm Price, 200. Sid Tucker, 187; Charles Hewitt, 200. Gwilym Price, 200; Charles Hewitt, 188. Gwilym Price was declared the winner; Charles Hewitt taking 2nd place, Sid Tucker third, and David Hughes fourth. MORIAH.—On Thursday evening a pleasant evening. was spent at Moriah in connection with the Young People's Mutual Improvement Society, when the Rev. A. Bowen Morgan presided. A recit. was given by Mr. T. G. Hargest; solo, "In happy moments," by Mrs. Marshall; recit. by Mr. Henry Davies; mandoline solo by Signor Gallani. "The Children's Home was rendered bv Mr Wm. Wilton, and "Life's Gift" by Ml': W. A. Simpson. Mr. W. G. Powell gave an imitation of farmyard cries. An im- promptu speech on ""Shoul-d" bachelors be taxed?" caused roars of laughter. The prize was divided between Mr. Hy. Davies and Mr. Wm. Davies out of eight competitors. The subject for next Thursday's debate is "Industrial Re- volution." S.D.P.—On Tuesday evening the Eev. E J. B. Kirtlan, B.A., delivered a most stirring lecture upon "The Objections to Socialism," at the Workmen's Hall. It was held under the auspices of the local branch of the S.D.P. Mr. John Rhys Morgan, who was supported by Comrade J. P. Lloyd (organizing secre- tary), presided, and introduced the Rev. Mr. Kirtlan to the audience. He re- marked that the great combines and trusts were sweeping out the petty shop- keeper. The land should not be owned by a few, but by the democracy. One objection to Socialism was that it meant confiscation and robbery. 2nd, Under Socialism men would not work. 3rd, Socialism was Atheism. These three points the speaker fully dealt with. He held that under Socialism the whole of the people would be benefited. He spoke strongly against boys being employed to put men out of employment. He was of opinion that children should be left at school until 16 and even later, and that they should be given a sound edu- cation. Questions were asked the speak- er, which were answered in a satisfac- tory manner. v

The Zoo, Mountain Ash. Every Evening at 7.30. Next Week's Programme: —Captain Miller's wonder- ful performing Elephants; Madam Pauline and her African Lions; The American Bioscope. Admission, 6d. Matinee Saturday at 3. Children, Half- price.

Simultaneous Prayer. In accordance with the unanimous de- cision of the Baptist East Glamorgan Association, most of the Welsh Baptist Churches of the Aberdare Valley are holding special prayer meetings during the present week. The obj ect is to deep- en the spiritual life of the church mem- bers, and to pray God for His visitation, so as to arouse the churches from their present lethargic state.

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Labour Registration. NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES. On Monday morning last a meeting of the representatives of the workmen of Treaman Colliery was held at the Broad Oak Inn, Aberaman, to consider the pro- posal to elect Labour Registration Agents for South Wales. It was unanimously decided to nominate Mr: Philip Daniel Rees, the Treaman checkweigher, as a candidate for one of the posts. Though Mr. Rees has not been to the front in Labour circles during the last few years, he is well known as a champ- ion of the cause. He rendered good ser- vice to the workmen during the strike of 1898, and collected large sums of money towards aiding the Distress Fund, etc. Should there be no other candidate from this district, he will certainly prove a popular choice.

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Abercynon Notes. BY "BASINIAN." Some time ago it was decided in the District Council to erect a few more lamps on the main road from Abercynon to Penrhiwceiber, especially near Ynys- boeth. They have not yet been placed there. Are the Council waiting for a few more lives to be lost? Our Coun- cillors should be made to live near the Ynysboeth Schools. The Rev. Mr. Kirtlan in his eloquent address at the S.D.P. meeting caused roars of laughter among the audience by saying that if it were possible to deal out the sky we should have skv lords as well as sky pilots. ELECTION STAKES. On Monday next some startling things may happen with regard to the ballot- ing for the Federation officials. The various stakes in the race are secretary, chairman, treasurer, and compensation secretary. There are some good horses in the field, and from what I hear the races will be rather keen. Treasury Stakes: The horses in this race are Ú Pig Dealer," "Weary Willie," "Yankee," and "Cay Ball." These horses are all well fed on the best of corn, and are quite ready. My estimate will be on Piq Dealer for a first place. "Pig Dealer," "Weary Willie" and "Gray Ball" will certainly start at evens. "Yankee" is in this case a black horse who has ran before, but does not possess much stamina or stay- ing power. His trainer, Apollos," has every confidence in him making a bold effort. Pig Dealer may take front place with Gay Ball a good second. Secretary Stakes: There are only two horses in this race, viz., Double Shift" and Skittler." Both horses are of good physique, and have met before. I believe that "Double Shift," who is a powerful horse, will leave Skittler" and his backers ili the alley dropping like nine pins. Chairman Stakes: From what I glean there is only one horse in this race, and that is "Political Agent." I am rather surprised that "Father" has not en- tered, but I hear that he is of opinion that the responsibility of office should be borne by the younger generation. So Political Agent" has a clear course. "Compo" Stakes: This race is the most interesting of the whole pro- gramme. There are to my knowledge two bouncing animals in the field, viz., « England's Glory" ai-id "Billy Buff." Both horses have a fair weight to carry. England's Glory has done old Billy Buff" down brown. He has captured his nosebag, and he will evidently dis- appear with the swag. The race is full of interest, and will be keenly watched by a large number of spectators. I should not be surprised to find that England's Glory" will show a clean pair of heels to Billy Buff." « Poor old Buff!" Some money will be lost in this big race by the supporters of each horse.

Aberdare Valley Coalfield. An announcement is made this Thurs- day morning by the Executive Council of the Aberdare District of Miners that none of the men are to go down the pits on stop days. This notice to take effect immediately, and to be regarded until further notioe be given.

Possible Stoppage at Messrs. Nixon's^Colliery. A It is sincerely to be hoped that the very disquieting rumours in reference to a possible stoppage at Messrs. Nixon's Navigation Colliery will not turn out to be true. At present the situation is one that has the gloomiest outlook. It is believed that strenuous endeavours are being made to avoid the stoppage of this important pit; but unless tilings improve very much it will become absolutely necessary.

Mountain :'Ash Jottings. I BY "LUCIFER." While golf is said to be a very healthy pastime and likely to prolong the earth- ly span of those who indulge in it, it is rather saddenning to observe that it endangers the prospect of an enjoyable hereafter. In other words, golf may be an aid to a good liver, but not to a good life. In "Olympian Echoes," a book pub- lished recently, the writer says: Row- ing maketh a violent man; football a violent man; golf a profane man. Where- fore he that hath the habit of golf hath need of a zoocl hexicon, wherewith to "address' the ball." This was' confirmed by Punch last week, which published a series of pictures depicting a golf- player flourishing his stick and missing the ball. It was entitled, A story with- out words, which are unfit for print." There are golf links at Mountain Ash, but speaking for myself, I have no de- sire to become a member. Unfortunate- ly, my vocabulary, as it is, is large and comprehensive enough to meet almost every emergency. It was once only that I was unequal to the task. My landlady had left an insect powder tin and the pepper tin together on the cupboard. I used the former on some soup, and dis- covering a nauseous taste called her at- tention to it. When she pointed to the insect powder my outraged palate and feelings could find no words adequate to the occasion.

Letters to the Editor. ANTE-DELUVIAN BRAKES. Dear Sir,—Will you allow me through the medium of your paper to call atten- tion to the need of some different kind of conveyance between Aberaman and Aberdare. The brakes now in use are not fit for cattle boxes. It is impossible to describe the discomfort and inconven- ience one has to endure when journeying in them, and such difficulty in getting in and out, when wet and dark. Accidents are the order of the day. The want of light intensifies still more, the reluctance one feels to risk one's life in these anti- deluvian curiosities, and make one long for the days of civilisation and enlighten- ment to dawn on benighted Aberdare.— Yours truly, ABERAMANITE.

"Mildred had hard luck with her beaux. Four of them shook her off before Bob married her." "Ah! I see. Well shaken before taken, eh?" I should like to dance," said the awk- ward young man, "and I should dance, only the music puts me out and the girl gets in my way Invalid: Ah, doctor, I shall never get relief till I'm in my grave. Doctor (cheerily): All right; don't worry, I am doing what I can for you.

Mountain Ash. OBTUARY.—It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr. David Jones, eldest son of Mr. David Jones, Saw Mills, Cardiff-road, who passed away rather stiddenlv on Tuesdav. MOUNTAIN- ASH VOLUNTEER BAND INSTITUTE. Mr. W. Green- wood, of Chesham Town Silver Band, has been appointed Bandmaster and Steward of the above Band and Institute. Mr. Greenwood has a remarkably fine reputa- tion as a bandsman and conductor. He was cornet soloist in a first-class York- shire Band at the age of 13.

Penrhiwceiber. OBITUARY-W e regret to announce the death of Mr. Daniel Davies, Pen- rhiweeiber-road, which took place on Wednesday. The deceased was an old resident of the district, and highly re- spected. For many years he acted as sex- ton at St. Yvirefred's Church. He will also be remembered as the father-in-law of Mr. Ivor Davies, Duffryn Schools, Mountain Ash.

Abercynon Police Court. THURSDAY, Nov. 26.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Col. M. Morgan, Capt. F. N. Gray, and Ald. D. Prosser. VACCINATION.—Edward Huish, 31, Bassett-street, Abercynon, applied for an exemption order.—Granted. DRUNKS.—Edward Allen, in Moun- tain Ash Road, Abercynon, 10s. and costs. John Martin, in Ynvsmeurig- road. P.S. Angus said that defendant was very violent. 10s. and costs.—Ellen Jane Holford, Pontyridd, in A rgy le- street, Abercynon. Defendant: I had a little drop. Stipendiary: I know what that little drop means, although I am a teetotaller. Defendant: I was bad, sir. Stipendiary: Yes, whisky makes one bad Fined 10s. and costs.—David Mason was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Basset-street, Abercynon. The con- stable having given evidence, the defend- ant denied being drunk. "Nor was I disorderly, Mr. Williams," continued Mason. "I had been in work all day, and I was going to catch the 7.40 p.m. train. I was going to see Mr. Griffiths, the Vicar of Pontypridd, and I had been with Mr. Matthews, the solicitor, for some time. So you see I couldn't be very drunk." Stipendiary: I don't know about that. One never knows in what state a man may be who spends the even- ing with a vicar and a solicitor. (Loud laughter.) Fined 10s. and costs.—John Jones, in Abercynon, 5s. and costs.-AVm. Church, Mountain Ash, two charges. 10s. and costs in each case. The defendant was also entered on the black list. De- ¡ fendant: Good job, too. I'll become a teetotaller now. I'll leave the beer alone when I can't get any. (Laughter.)—Wm. Russell, Ynvsvbwl. 10s. and costs. OBSTRUCTION.—Albert Webb and Jones, fighting in Margaret-street. Aber- cynon, 40s. and costs each. P.C. Jones gave evidence. BALL PLAYING.—Ivor Evans and Arthur Tudor, playing ball in Mountain Ash-rcad. 5s. each. SUNDAY SHOUTING.-Alf. Davies, Ynysboeth. was summoned for shouting in the street on Sunday.—P.C. Jones said that defendant was selling Sunday news- papers.—He was discharged with a caution, the Stipendiary remarking that it was a great nuisance to have streets disturbed on Sundays. CHIMNEY.—Thos. Brown. Augustus- street, Ynysybwl. allowing his chimney to take fire, fined 2s. 6d. SIX WEEKS.—WE. Vincent, Park- street, Abercynon, summoned Morris Hughes for assault. Mr. R. Edwards- James, Abercynon, appeared for Vin- cent, and said that the defendant lodged with complainant. After being away he came back and went to bed. Vincent went up shortly afterwards to call the defendant. The latter had his head on the bottom of the bed, and his feet on a table. When the defendant got up and failed to find his purse, he charged Vin- cent with stealing it. He afterwards caught defendant by the neck, struck him on the jaw, and threw him under the bed. Complainant's leg was strained in the encounter.—Vincent bore out this statement, and it was corroborated by Mrs. Vincent and Ann Roberts. The latter said she asked defendant what he had done to Vincent, and he replied "I only screwed him. I have told the doc- tor."—Defendant, who wTas not present, was sent to prison for six weeks. BETTING-A betting charge against Thomas Powell, Miskin, was adjourned for a week.

a Is that you, Frank?" asked Mrs. Tippins, in a nervous voice, as she heard someone moving about in the darkness. "It is," replied Mr. Tippins. "You gave me such a shock. I thought at first there was a man in the house." Two men were talking about a friend and his motor-car. a He seems to be very well satisfied with it/' remarked one. Hasn't paid a copper in repairs all the nine months he's had it, he tells Die." a Yes," replied the other. "I heard the same story from the fellow who's done all the repairs." Two men—one of them a Yankee—were having an argument as to their respec- tive strength. "Why," said the Yankee, every morning, before breakfast, I get a bucket and pull up ninety gallons from the well." "That's nothing." retorted the Britisher. I get a boat every morning and pull up the river." "That was a pretty tall story the last speaker at the meeting was telling." "Perhaps that was why the chairman cut him short."

daughter; Mr. and Mrs. W. Edevane, Mr. and Mrs. R. Edevane, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Edevane, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edevane, all brothers and sisters- in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knight; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Knight; Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Knight; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moses; and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Star. Deceased was 34 years of age. INTERMENT.—On Thursday last the funeral of little Spencer Leigh Davies. the youngest and dearly beloved child of Mr. John Davies (attendance officer) and Mrs. Davies, took place. The interment was of a private nature, and took place at the Aberdare Public Cemetery. In the mourning cortege were the following; s Mr. J. Davies (father), Messrs. Willie, John Wilinot, Davie, and Bennie Davies (brothers), the Rev. W. E. Harries, Beulah; Messrs Ben Griffiths, John Grif- fiths, and Howell Davies (uncles); David Williams, Neyland and David Willie Griffiths (cousins); Messrs. David Water- man, Edward Howells, Richard Everett, and Arthur Chew (neighbours and friends). Beautiful floral tributes had been sent by the following: Dadda; Mamma; Sisters and Brothers; Miss Annie Maria Jones; Miss M. E. Burt; Miss Blodwen Rees; Master Reggie Whit- combe; Mr. Arthur Chew; Mrs. Howells, Griffin Inn; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Griffiths, Gloucester Arms, uncle and aunt; and Mr. and Mrs. A. and G. Williams, uncle and aunt, Cardiff. The Rev. W. E. Harries, Beulah, officiated at the house and graveside. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Davies and family in their bereavement.