The Aberdare Leader

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS. IN MEMoRIAM. "WHITTLE.—In loving and affectionate remembrance of our dear mother, Emily Aun Whittle, who died June 131,h, 1908. One year has passed since fchrft sad day, When she we loved was called away The gentle smile, her welcome face, No one can fill dear mother's place. From her loving daughters, Cissie and Emmie.

Services foo- Sunday Next. rl" A 13 E It N A () L Cong. Church, X Aberdare Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School at 2 30. Sunday next. Rev. J. M. Joite,, M.A., (pastor). IB I UHLAN L> Place UllItarian Church 1 Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School, 2.80,— Preacher, lie v. M. Evans (pastor). Evening subject: "Principal tes' new (?) theory of the Atoneluent." St. David's Presbyterian Church, ABERDARE. Anniversary Services Sunn ay, June 20, at 11 and 6. Rev R. C. GI LLIE, M A., Eastbourne.

Mountain Ash Jottings. BY "LUCIFER." Coun cillor Wm. Evans got quite nasty Over that interview with Mr. Beasley which didn't come off. The facts were those: Councillor Wm. Dudeg and T. W. Jones were appointed from the Coun- cil to see the T.V.R. manager concerning 8 more convenient road fioin Ahercyiu-n yilluge to the station, while yet preserv- ing the old subway for the uso of col- liers working at the Dow la is Cardiff Col- liery. Mr. Beasley, it transpired, was not averse to meeting members of the Council, but refused to see them in uni- junction with representatives of the Ahercynon Chamber of Trade. Al t,. Kvans also blamed the Clerk for not ar- ranging a meeting between the deputa- tion and Mr. Beasley. A Fire Brigade, to be efficient, must have some means of calling the members together when a fire occurs, elt-e it is useless forming a Fire Biigade. This is what the Penrhiwceiber l ire Brigade are iiow for. They want call bells, iilso plates in various parts of the streets indicating where the hydrants lie. The whole matter has been rcfeired by the District Council to a committee and the surveyor, and it is hoped that some- thing will he done immediately to re- move the disabilities suffered by the Bri- gade. The Penrhi wceiber Pleasure Grounds are now in full swing, and the whole ar- rangements completed. Abercynt.it and Ynysybwl will not rest satisfied until (hey are granted similar facilities. Nego- tiations are already in progress fur a re- creation giound at Abercynon. Is the number of New Theologians at Mountain Ash increasing? To all ap- pearances it is, th-nigh, theologically .speaking, things are very quiet there at present. The Unitarian Van has caused some stir and warm times have been ex- perienced. I hear that as the outcome of a heated discussion between the mission- er, Rev. H. Fisher Short, and one of the local curates, a public debate is likely to take place. fien Wiad fy Nhadau," beloved by every Welshman all the world over, is now very prominent before the public. A movement is afoot at Pontypridd to inise a memorial to the author of this song. The Mountain Ash Council were appealed to at their last meeting to help the cause. As a Council the members i could do nothing, but it is hoped that some ol the Welsh Nationalists who are such sticklers for Welsh teachen. nod Welsh leaching, will be able and willing 1 J lend >i helping hand. It is interesting to noie that Mr. Taliesin James, R.A.M., the well-known harpist of Aberdare, is a grandson of leunn ap Iago, the author of the The words were set to music by Mr. James James, a son of Iouan ap lago.

Licenses Renewed. Mr William Thomas, solicitor, has re- ceived an intimation from the Licensing Authority that they have decided to renew the licenses of the Masons Arms, Aber- alllall, and the Ship and Castle, Cwmbach, which were refused at the local Brewster Sessions.

• I'O MOT11 ERS.—Mrs Winedow's Sooth ■'K Syrup has been used over fifty yean- 1 y inilii >ns of mothers for their children -bile teething, with perfect success. It ill relieve the poor sufferer immediate It is plea.siitjt to tasto; it pi-odijeet- .atural quiet sleep, by relieving tlif hild from pairt, and the little eherut ,81\,>/>1 H [\robl'ig-ht 88 a hutton." Of all hernists, Is. lii. per bottle.

Local Harpist's Success. Congratulations to Master Tnlicsin Merfyn Morgan, who on Wednesday last, at the London National Eisteddfod, shared the first prize in the pedal harp competition with Master Tuuor Powell, Flail Isaf, last year's winner. Master Morgan is the youngest son of MI. flwl Mrs. Howell T. Morgan, Canal Head House, Aberdare. He was 13 years of age last February. He hag made rapid progress as a manipulator' of the harp, for it is not J8 months since he took to the instrument. He has appeared at some local concerts, and also t-Ia ed at the list Faster Eisteddfod nt Mountain Ash, uut this was his first competitive effort. Master Morgan is the pupil of Mr. Tal- iesin James. It.A.M., Aberdire, who also taught Master Roger Thomas, Cwmaman. tl iple Natioual winner. Mr. Taliesin James is the son of Mr James James, the talented author of the world-f;lm..rf melody, Hen wlad fy nhadau," and the grandson of Mr. Evan James (Ieuan ap lago). the author of the words wcvlded t) that melody, and whom Pontypridd and Wales to-day desire to honour.

NO TEA LIKE .M c okim 9 'Quaker' Tea OF ALL GROCERS. I

Up and Oown the Valley Aher»cyroon. SHORTHAND. — In the Glamor/an County Council examination the foil w- ing students who attended the CJ non Evening (.lasses held at the Navi- gation Sellouts (Session wr,) successful: —Wm. Henry Thorne, It clfss, who also had the second best pap-*? in the county in Stag? I.; Titos. David Jones, 1st class; Wm. Trefor Williams, 1st class; Charie« Francis, 2nd class; George Hunt, 3rd class; Will. 3rd class. This result reflects great ciedit upon the teacher, Mr. Fred J, Ci.rsiake, and the students. TREAT.—On Monday, in delightful weather, the annual Sunday ^School trptit was held ill ('onIlPd iOIl with ('a I f;P'¡1 Welsh Baptist Chapel. The i children, numbering about 300, assembled at tie \estry, and were given buns and nulk. A prccession was then formed, and tlit, children, headed bv the choir, who ren- dered hymns, paraded the principal strii tf of the tow a, returning about 1 o'clock to Goitre-Coed field, kindly lent for the occasion. Here the children wei e given lunch. After some games, tea was provided. The f, rendered valu- able assistance: Uev. Benjamin Howll." Messrs. Owen. Lloyd. Davies, Evan. Roberts, How ells and Williams. Mrs. 11 Ilowells, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. Davies, and other ladies assisted in making the tea a success. After tea the children indulged iii giiiies, competitive race. and other amusements. The teachers of the Sunday School also gave kindly assistance

I Penrhiwceiber. MISSION VAN.— t'eiii hiweeiber lias dur- ing the last, week- been visited bv the Mis BOil Van cf the l[L.ifca.ria,ns Keen and s metinies heated arg meats were in- (I in. FIRE BRIG ADE.Members of the Pen- rhiwc iber Fire H igade panicipated in the f-outh Wales and Mo miouthshire Fire Brig de Tournament held at tloi-tli on Saturday last Serjeant Davies' squad, vvt o were F teme., K. Webb K. Wb.tori, and W. J. Thomas were successful in gain- ii g the foiu th prize in a contest between 27 compe itors. F,\ SIO AL dlM.—On Wednesday night last whilst the members of the Penrhiw- ce;l,et* Fij-e firig,tle ljl,l ii,ustei-e(I to-et) er a the Fire Station lor drill, an alarm was iveuto the eff, et that. the Tynte Hotel was aflame, i ite Bii_ade were at the scene of i he suppos d outbreak (a distance of one and a quarter miles) within 5 min- utes of the alarm which transpired to be a fid e one. INTERMENT.—On Thursday last the fUlleralof Edward Miles, Dill vvyn-street, whose death and inqu. st was recorded in our last issue, took place. The pi ocessiOH left the house at3 S i for the Ne^v Cemetery, Mountain Hev D How, Its, Be hesda, officiated The chief mourners were Mrs Miles, v.ife; Messr- Willie and E. J. Mil s, sous. Mr and Mrs George Ynysybwl, sis- ter and brothi r-iri-law. Miss Miles, Folkes- tone, Kent, sister, Mr and Mrs shades Mill 8, Swansea, broth, r and sister-in-law. Mr J. komas and Miss Priscilla Thomas, and Mr A. Thomas, l'enrhiwc< iber. Mr alld ill 18 Morris, Ynvsddi', Mrs Samuel Thomas, Mountain Ash, cousins. Misses I-fchel, Dorothy, and May Georg and Mr Edmutid George, Ynys\bwl, nieces and I nephews. Also Mrs Abraham Richards, Mrs Frost and Mrs Jones, Yuysybwl.

Mountain Ash. The best is the cheapest in the end Dity a Singer Sowing Machine and save fi, o ri t-y. F. W. Lane, Singer's Depot, fl;gli-t,trk,,t, Asli PARISH CHFRCR.-At St. Margaret's Church on Sunday, Holy Communion was celebrated at 8 o'clock. Matins and Litany were sung at 11 o'clock. The preacher in the morning was the Rev. J. Pughe Jbnes, B.A., and in the eveniug the Hev. J. Sinnett Jones, M.A. GOLI,Th,e members of the Aberdare Valley Golfing Club received a visit from the Caerphilly Club last Saturday. An interesting friendly match ended in a victory for the home club by five games tl three. Full score appended:—Aber- dare Valley: F. Mander, 1; Dr. Llewelyn Williams, 1; Arthur Williams, I: ¡ Trevor Williams, 1; Wm. Griffiths, II: W. G. Thomas, 0; Llewellin Smith, 0; E. T. Leyshon. 1; total, 5. Caerphillv; T. J. Wyatt, 0; W. H. Ren wick, 0; J. D. Thomas, 0; C. S. Goodfellow, 0; G. Watkins, 1; C. Buguley, 1; W. A. Phil- lips, 1; S. Williams, 0; total, 3. QUOITS.—Last Saturday afternoon the Mountain Ash Institute team entertain- ed the famous Heolgerrig team at the Institute Court. The event was another step in the handicap for the HarrisJn Cup, in which the Mount boys receive 5 start. An exciting game ended in a victory for the homesters by nine points. The contest was in doubt up to the last pair, Dai Ilees and E. Griffiths, the former, however, rubbing it into his man to the tune of 21 to 12. Scoi-es-- Mountain Ash: Meredith, 21; W. An- derson, junr., 7; Nat. Edwards. 13; W. Anderson, senr.. 21; R. Chiswell, 20; J. Benny. 21; J. B-van, 21; D. Rees, 21; start, 5; total. 150. Heolgerrig: T. Griffiths, 11; .1. Thomas, 21; Wat Jones, 21; G. J-. Walters, 19; E. Griffiths, 21: T. Thomas, 18: N. Phillips, 18; E. Grifeths. 12; total, 141. CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY —A general meeting of the above society was held on Sunday last to receive an account from Mr. P. Phelan, of the do- I ings of the conference held at White- haven, at which he was their delegate. The Rev. Father Irvine presided. The delegate, in the course of his address, drew the attention of the meeting to the work done by other branches in aid of their niissioits, and the high place their society ought to take in Catholic affairs. He also asked the members to read care- fully the address given at the conference by Father Nicholson on "Catholic Disa- bilities." The chairman moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Phelan for his very interesting address, which was seconded by Mr. Jer. Sullivan, vice-president of the society, and carried unanimously. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman. CRICKET.At the Grove on Saturday afternoon some bright cricket was wit- nessed between teams representing Fern- dale and the Mount. Batting first on an easy wicket, the homesters should have made a much bigger score than 83. Evans and Shipton were both unfortun- ate in being run out. Stan Netherway's 27 not out was invaluable, as were also Jonet; and Lewis's contributions. Scores: Mountain Ash: Sam Shipton. run out, 2; J Havard, c Childs, b Proctor, 2; W. Evans, run out, 14; T. Thomas, b Davies, 3. P. Phelan, b Davies, 0; T. Williams. b Davies, 2; O. Davies, b Proctor, 4; J. Deere, b Proctor, 0; S. Netlierway, not out, 27; W. Jones, c Davies, b Proctor, 11; S. Lewis b Proctor, 13; extras, h; total, 83. Ferndale: T. Jarman, retired hrit, 3; A. Morgan, b Shipton, 8; W. Davies, c Williams, b Davies, 34; ù; Childs, b Havard. 15; J. Thomas, c Wil- liams, b Shipton, 3; T. Howells, b Davies, 6; J. D. Morgan, c Phelan, b Shipton, 4; II. Proctor, b Deere, 7; 1). Morgan, h Davies, 9; W. Lloyd, b Deere, 5; W. Howells, not out, 1; extras, 8; total, 103. FUNERAL.-On Tuesday afternoon the mortal remains of Mrs. Murphy, wife of Mr. Wm. Murphy, 10, Eecket-strset, were interred at Caegarw Cemetery. The de- ceased lady, who had been ailing for some time, was 57 years of age. She was highly respected by all, and was a faith- ful member of the Itoman Catholic Church. The chief mourners were: Mr. Wm. Murphy (husband), Mr. John Murphy (son), Mr. Wm. Murpbv (sent), Mrs. Wm. Sullivan. Mr. John Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Tom O'Shea, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Murphy, Mrs. McSweeney, Mr. John Sullivan, and Mrs. Hayes (Swansea). There was a tremendous crowd of sym- pathisers; and friends, including the fol lowing: Messrs. l,'i(,d -J. Aiills, Clias. Rowlands, Dr. M. Cahill, Phil Pheian, Ben Thomas, G ritfitlt Evans. Tom Cal- laghan, John O'Brien, Tom Bailey, Danl. Bailey, Dan Makmey, John W, Hurt (Aberdare), Win. Jeffries. John Williams, Mrs. Keefe, and Mis. Kernahan. About 50 members of the Catholic Young Men's Society followed, and also a large num- ber of the members of the Hibernian Club. A beautiful wreath was received t'rem the Hibernian Band Club. the ccffiu was polished panelled walnut, and the funeral was furnished throughout by 1\11. Frank Mill", and Mr. David Evans. GRAND R.A.O.B. CEREMONIAL. The BrllcP Arms Hotel (Sirdar) Lodgo- rooin was crowded hist Wednesday even- ing. The grand lodge was opened at 7.3t) by Knight Frank Evans, P.P.G.P., j with an assembly of close upon .')()! brethren, this number being increased a little later to nearly 150. The ceremonial officer then raised the following brethren i ) the second degree: J. Henry Davies, Tom Power, Thos. Davies, 11. T. Jones, and Edward Hole. Primo Morgan Davies was raised to the 3rd degree by Rt. Hon. Sir Roger Thomas. During the evening a large number of jewels were presented, and Primo Lazarus Marks pi evented the lodge with six oil paint'- ngs of the following brethren: Knight W. A. Jones, Knight D. W. Reynolds, Pi iiiia Morgan Davies, Primo John H. Da\ ies, Primo Aaron Pi ice. and Sir Roger H. Thomas, the lodge in turn presenting each brother with his portrait. Jewels v.ere presented to Knights W. A. Jones, D W. Reynolds, and Morgan Davit3, also to Primos Frank Mogg (waiter jewel), H. T. Jonew (sec. jewel). John L-1. "Davies (waiter jewel), TOil) Power (min- strel jewel;, Lazarus Marks (gold jewel). I Harmony was rendered by Bros. J. Vuuglian and A. Morris, the latter's pen- illiou singing being enjoyed immensely. The minor lodge of the evening was pre- sided over by Primo Clem Austin. Visits were paid by brethren from all the prin- cipal lodgea. The following made vhe various presentations:—Kt. Geo. Jones, P.G.P., Sir Roger Thomas, W. A. Jones, and Morgan Davies, Primos Frank Mogg and Cleai Austin. I COTTAGE HOSPITAL EISTEDDFOD. —An important meeting of the committee of the above was held last Saturday even- ing at Ffrw-d Offices. Captain Fred Gray presided. Present: Messrs. B. Ashton, VV. Campbell, Sam Davies, Ernest Eyle«s, Arthur George, W. B. Jones. Albert Jones, John Rowlands, Benjamin Wil- liams, T. Hughes, D. T. Evans, U. Yorath, Evan Matthews, Thos. Narbett, Evan Joues, Edw-ud Jones, Wm. M. Hicks, Matthew George, Councillor Griffith Evans, I). II. Davies, J. M. Ben- nett, W. Lea, W. J. Griffiths, Dan Grif- fiths, Major Morgan, and Capt. G. A. Evans. The statement of accounts was read by Mr. D. T. Evans. The total re- ceipts were kl.282, and the expenditure £ 527. After deducting the balance from last year, i.157, the handsome profit of .£598 was shown. A cheque for .£,jOO had been handed over to the Hospital. The tickets sold at the collieries were as fol- lows: Penrhi wceiber, < £ 91; Cwmcynon, < £ 86; Mitikin, ot3; Glyngwya, ol2 10s.; Navigation. A'78; Deep Duffryn, £ 100; Lower Duffryn, « £ 52; Abercwniboi, £ 8; Lletty Shenkiu, < £ 27 10s.; Treaman, ,3 10s. The extraordinary successful re- port was greeted with tremendous cheers. Mr. W. B. Jones proposed, and Mr. Hen Ashtnn seconded, that the report be ac- cepted. Captain Gwilvm Evans support- ed, and congratulated the president on I.-s first year of office being so successful. Mr. Arthur George proposed, and lr. Hicks seconded, that a small committee b appointed to consider honorariums to officials. On the motion of Mr. Ben Ashton, seconded by Mr. W. B. Hick-, the amount was limited to < £ 30. The auditors appointed were Messrs. T. Rich- ards and T. Narbett. Mr. B. Ashton proposed, and Mr. Evan Watkins second- ed, that the eisteddfod be held next Easter Monday as tusual. Captain Freil Gray was re-elected chairman of com- mittee. The following were elected vice- chairmen. Major Morgan, Capt. Gwilvnt Evans, Mr. Wm. Morgan, M.E., and i F. W. Bell, M.E. Mr. David Hai ris was re-elected treasurer, and Messrs. D. T. Evans and T. Hughes joint secretaries. The secretary was instructed to appioach Lord Aberdare with the object of trying to get a Cabinet Minister to preside at tho eisteddfod.

Abercwmboi. PROGRESSIVE THEOLOGY LEAGUE —Preaching services were held in con- nection with the above league on Sunday last at the Abercwmboi Council Schools, when the Rev E. R. Dennis, Treorchy, officiated. The rev. gentleman took as his text the last verse in Genesis i., and took as it is subject, "The poetical aspect Of life." In the evening his subject was, The Christ Ideal." basing his remarks on the story of the woman of Samaria, who uttered those immortal words: "Is not He the Christ?" There were large and attentive audiences, and the singing was very hearty, especially on the old tune, Wareham," which was rendered with great fervour. OBITUARY.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Louisa Jones, wife of Mr.* Morgan Jones, of 64, Jenkin-strert. Her mortal remains were interred at the Aberdare New Cen-ieteiv yesterday (Wed- nesday) afternoon. The He-v. M. Jell- kins, pastor of Bethesda Welsh Baptist C, hureti, conducted the burial obsequies I at the house end graveside. The mourn- Pi'" were as follows:—Mr Morgan Jones, husband; Mr. and Mrs. John Jones; Mr T. M. Jones and wife and family, sons and daughters-in-law; Master W. J. Jones, son; Mrs. Mary Davies and hus- band; Mrs. Rose A. Scott and husban i. daughters and sons-in-law; Mr. E. T. Wood and wife, cousins, Tylorstown Mr John Wood and Mrs. Griffiths. Mis. Matilda Potter and husband; Mr. David Jacob, Hafod; Mr. and Mrs. Adams, cousins; Mr. Thomas Lewis and wife. The arrangements were carried out Ly Mr. D. Collier, Aberanian. BETHLEHEM.—A grand performance of Dr. Parry's beautiful cantata, "Joseph," was given by Bethlehem Choir, assisted by outside friends, at the above chapel on Monday night. The character of "Jacob" was taken by Mr. Gwilvm Evans, Aberainan, whose render- ing of the pathetic parts allotted to him was very effective. Joseph" was repre- sented by Mr. Anthony Jones, Mountain Ash, who is well known since his Ameii- cau tour with Gl.vndwr'e party. He d,d his parts excellently. The King was taken by Mr. Wm. Daniel. whose dra- matic action was very vivid indeed. Tb Queen was the young talented sopranu, Miss Alice Morton, who took this part in a most excellent manner. The Queen'? Maid was Madam Maggie Leigh Griffiths, who filled her role in her usual charm- ing way. The quartette by the King, Queen, Joseph, and Queen's Maid was loudly applauded. The narrator wa.s Madant Catherine M. Griffiths. Judah, Mr. E. P. Jones, Aberaman; Reuben, Mr J. L. Lewis. Mr. John Evans was the King s Servant; Benjamin, Master Jona- than Jones. The stage manager was )11. Dan Isaac, who spared no effort to make the undertaking a success. The varioitc. choruses were charmingly rendered by the choir. The accompanist was Mr. Jonah Rees, who did his work in a mas- terly manner. Mr. Philip Rees, A.C had worked very energetically to make the affair a success Many of the ladies toiled hard to make the necessary pre- parations. Mr. and Mrs. Jones Kindly allowed the use of their piano free Jf charge. The chairman for the event was Mr Wm. Rees, ex-overman of Cwmpenn&r Colliery. The whole affair was a grand success.

Cwmaman, Have you Beron particulars of A/lsopp'j Motor lompetitiOll ( AT TRINITY English Baptist Church last Sunday an interesting service was witnessed, when four persons were bap- tized before a large by, the pastor. Rev, A. T. Phillips. LECTURE.— Ou Saturday last a lec- ture was delivered at the Public Hall by Mr. T. Glyndwr Richards, Mountain Ash. In the absence of Mr. T. L. Davies. the appointed chairman, At r. Duv;d Davies, Spencer-street, occupied the ef,air. The subject taken was "Out Tour in America." and the lecturer gave a graphic account of their doings across the ocean. He referred to the magnifi- cent reception they obtained from the Americans. Mr. Richards spoke for nearly two hours, and kept his audience highly interested throughout. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker, upon the proposition of Mr. John Davies, Brjnhyfryd seconded by Mr. Walter Jcnes, under manager. The proceeds were in aid of Mr. David Davies, late of Aman-stieet.

Aberaman. Have you spen particulars of All, Motor Competition? l""I"'F'I y "'1: rA,) I ulc;x I, .N e learn that Gwawr Baptist Church have extended a IIPar,ty invitation to the Rev. W. T. Francis. Aberduar, Llanybyther, to take over ihe pastorate. Mr. Francis preached at Gwawr on Sunday last. We hear that Mr. is has accepted the call. WEDDING.—On Monday last a wed- ding was solemnized at the Merthyr Register Office, the contracting parties being Mr. Charles Denniss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Denniss, of Haverfordwest, and Miss Beatrice Martin, daughter of the late Mrs. Martin, of 163. Cardiff-ioad. Mr. Denniss is employed at the Co-oper- ative Stores, Cwmbach. Neath is the locale of the honeymoon. FIRE.—Early on Wednesday morning a fire occurred at the New Public Insti- tute, which was discovered just in time to avoid what might have been a terrible disaster. ft was discovered at 2.45 a.m. by P.C. Rowlands, who was then on dutv, who noticed smoke emitting from the wooden framework of Mr. W. Knight's confectionery shop, which is attached to the hall. The constable promptly in- formed Mr. Knight, the owner, and g:>ve information at the Police Stitioii. Strgt. Evans, assisted by P.C.'s Row- lands, Walsh, and Jenkins, got the hose, and a number of willing helpers were lill- mediately on the spot, and the fire was scon subdued. The wooden framework wa burnt, and a considerable quantitv or sweets and chocolates were spoiled. e' The outbreak has been traced to the Iiii- of the heating generator. None cf the departments of the Institute will be in- convenienced by the fire at all. CO-OP. EMPLOYEES OUTING.-On Monday last the employees of the Cwm- bach Co-op. Society held their annual outing, when a visit was paid to the his- toric city of Bath. A large number of employees travelled from the Cwmbach, Aberaman, Cwrnaman, Abercwniboi, Mountain Ash. and Penrhiw ceiber branches, numbering over 400 in all. M(,,t of the committeemen of the society, and also the secretary and managers, were also present. The journey was made in a specially chartered train (G.W.R.), arriving at Bath shortly before 10 o'clock. Most of the company* visited the famous Abbey of Bath and Wells, the Roman baths, and the various parks. Drives were taken and boating expedi- tions were made. A visit was also paid to the clothing factory of Messrs. W. and R. Cook, of Tiverton-on-Avon. Serial of the trippers visited Bristol on the t e- turu journey. Aberdare was readied at 11.30 p.m. The secretarial arrangements were carried out by Mr. Gona r James, book-keeper at the Mountain Asti bram h, whilst the chairman of committee was Mr. Evan Griffiths, Aberaman. GRAND THEATRE (Resident Manager, Mr. A. Ainsleigh).—Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Kimberley's Con.pany appe.ir on the beards this week iu the sensational melo- drama, A Sisters Sin." The company include Miss EdiA Macklin, a clever ac- tress who plays the part of floss Pel b in admirable style. Harold Raymond is well represented by Mr. William Vane. Mr. Andrew Vane fulfils the jole of Geo. Oakley in a splendid manner. Walt-r Hastings, a gentleman farmer, is repre- sented by Mr. Ernest Edwards. I key Aloses by Mr. Ernest Fr< re, and Theo- philus Hope by Mr. Harry I vii(lon, are well portrayed. Mi,s Viol, t Ingram gives an excellent rendering of the part of Minnie Hastings, the injured woman. Irue Irish wit is coi tributed by Mr Dick Seddon as Larry Murphy. Little Miss Hdie Trapnell shows natural capa- city for actng. and w:ns much applause. Ihe two gipsies, Chai/.el and Redempta, are represented by Mi-s Isobel Marte and Miss Violet LanKiey respectively. Billy Snwrt is capitally pinyed by Mr. F. Newburn, and Jack, a child of nature, is represented by Miss Iza Lvndon. Last, but not least, comes Miss Lvnn Dariing- ton, as Nell Stubbs. ""Napoleon's Divorce will be played next week. R.A.O.B. (Ynyslwyd lodge).—On Mon- day evening the Lodge-room at the Rose and Castle Hotel was literally packed. -i Bro. D. J. Williams, C.P., S.P., presided in the Royal Chair over a most di- tinguished gathering. He was ably sup- ported by Bros. A. Smith, C.P., C.Soc and Sam Seaward. C.P., A.B., the other energetic founders of this lodge. Ero. J. onuth, C.P., of the Cyuon Lo-lge, Aber- cynon, who was accompanied by the whole of the^ officers of this lodge, prn- sented the ^nyslwyd Lodge with a set ot Regalia on behalf of himself and the brethren of Abercynon, upon the distinct undeistanding that this was not a gift ,=,L'H"\lltf-/ 01.1.1 onuuiu occasion within the next two or three years, when the set would be required, the regalia is to be returned to the d'mors. Bro. Dr. Grif- f:ths, C.P., Abercynou, in a happy speech, made a presentation to the lodge in the form of a handsome marble bust ot His Majesty the King. Bro. Lewis Howells, C.P., Cwmbach, followed with the presentation of a ballot box. Bra. I). Griffiths, K.O.M., Ahercynon, pre- sented two symbols of the ancient and honourable order. Bro. Daniel Evan Jones, K.O.M., Aberaman, presented two gavels and drums. Bro. Fred Major I\.O.M. Cwrnaman, congratulated this luibnt lodge on the marvellous strides it bad maue, and .-oncluded bv promi ing the gift of a regulation wt of ballot balls oii behilf 0f hiiiiself and the Mount Plfasallt Lodge, Cwmaman. The initi- ation of three new candidates into the mysteries of the order wa, then ably and ill'pfessivt'l Performed by Bro. D. J. Williams. The donor- of (lie gifts were all heartily thanked. The secretarial duties were adm"-ably carried out by Bi-o. E. J. Hunt, Prince of Wales Lodge, Aberdare. The meeting terminated In the usual Buffalo style.

Cwmbach. Bit}* SEION. — On Sunday evening last the scholars ot the Sunday School of HrynHpioll. Carmel, nnd Soar were presented with book prizes for tbpir pr- vices in collecting towards the London Missionary Society. Mr. Thomas LJoyd. the ti-eisurer of the church, presided, and the introductory service was con- ducted by Mr. Samuel LJord. Pro- gramme:—Solos: Mr. Thomas E. Wil- liams, Misses Jane Dudley, Kate Davies ?"Mary June Davies. Trios: Messrs! w Trevnr Evans, and Thos. ■ci Williams, and Messrs. David Lloyd and Emrys Lloyd and Miss C. J. Wil. liams. ^up,$ky Miss Maggie Daniel and Mrs. E. J. Evans, and a quartette br the following party: Messrs. Francis Davies r» L Lloyd, and Misses Charlotte larker and E. Morgans. Recitations were contributed by Miss Nellie Evans and Miss Rachel Phillips. The prizes were distributed by Mr. David Wm. I Wilcox and Guardian Meth Davies, the latter being the donor of the prize to the highest collector of all. 'l his proved to be Miss Miriam Williams, Ynysevnon- street. who had collected one guinea. A splen-iid ndd; eBS was detivere-d upon ihe universal brctherhocd cf manby Mr. David Edmund Williams.

Aberdare, Have you seen particulars of Allsopp's Motor Competition- A.S.R.S.—The follcwing resolution was passed by the local branch on Sunday last:—"That this branch enters its most emphatic protest against the action of the G.W.R. Co. in suspending and re- moving Bro. E. Charles, one of the wit- nesses at the arbitration p: ocee-dings, for stating the truth as legardr, signalmen working in ten hour boxes, and we call upon them to allow Mr. Charles to return upon them to allow Mr. Charles to return | to his former position, as we are satis- fied that his removal is intended as pun- ishment f'.ir !iis straightforward evidence before the Arbitrator." A MEETING of the Ruridecanal Con- ference of the Aberdare Deanery, which is composed of 18 clergy in priest's or- ders. and C8 lay parochial representatives elected by those who have the status of a communicant lay member of the Church of Enpland in the several par- ishes of the Deanery, was held at A her- dare on Monday, the 14th instant. The Government Welsh Disestablishment Bill received careful consideration, and the following resolution, p-oposed by Mr T. Warren, seconded by Mr. Morgan P. Rees, and by thp Rev. J. Sin- nett Jones, Messrs. C. r:, Vieary, Alfred Morgan, J. W. Burgess. G. Eriean. \V. Lewis. and W. R. Protheroe, was unani- mously adopted:—" That this meeting protests against the proposals of the Government for the dismemberment of the National f'hureh, the disendowment of the four Welsh Dio'eses, and the secularisation of property originally given, and for centuries devoted to re- ligious purposes."

T'ecynon. BETHEL Congregational Church have given a unanimous invitation to the Rev, E. J. Edwards. Trol"llrldwgaled:Canl., to become their pastor. MEMBERS of the Trpcynon United I Choir are requested to attend a piactice I on Friday next at the Public liall at 8 p.m. to prepare for Llandyssul Eistedd- fod on August 4.

Hirwain. RAMOTH (B.).—The Rev. W. B. Grif- fiths, Idantrisanf, was the officiating min- ister at Ramoth on Sunday last. PREACHING FESTIVAL. — On gun- dny last a preaching Cymanfa was con- ducted by some of the Students of ths Old College Grammar School, Car- ) maitheu. at Nebo Cong. Church. MINISTER [AL.-On Sunday last the Rev. E. B. Jones, Holy!cad, visitid the two local Welsh Cong, (hurchf-s. on be- half of the New College of Bala-Bangor, to preach and to solicit subscriptions in aid of the Fuilding Fund. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES in con- nection with Calfaria Cung. Chapel, Bbigos, were held on Sunday and Man- day, when powerful sermons were preached by the Rr-vs. T. Elias Thomas, Treorchy; S. Williams, Penrhiwc eibcr, and 11. M. Hughes, B.A., Cardiff. OBITUARY.—With sincere regret we announce the death of Mrs. Morgans, wife of Mr. W. Morgans, Deri House, and mother of Rev. W. Deri Morgan, which salt event took place on Friday morning, at the age ol 62 years. The deceased^ was most highly esteemed and respected. The family. are the objects of deep and widespread sympathy. Mrs. Morgans was a most faithful member of Bethel Chapel (C.M.). The interment took place on Monday at tho Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Mr. W. Morgan, husband; Rev. and Mrs. Deri Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan, sons and daughters-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. W. Rees, Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Evans. Mr. aud Mrs. R. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. R. Parrv, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bound, sons-in-law and daughters; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Thomas, brother and sister-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. T Jones, brother-in-law and sister; Mr and Mrs. R. Davies, brother-in-law and sittei-in-law; Mr Thos. Morgan, brother- in-law; Mrs. 11. Joiie-, Mrs. M. A. Mor- gan, sisters-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jcnes. cousins; Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Mor- gan, Mr. and Mrs. T. M Jrgan, Mr. Dan Morgan, Mr. J. Morgan, Mr. E. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. R. Price. Deri; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Evans, Aber-ynon; Mr and Airs. E. Ihomas, Deri; Mr. J. Thomas, Skewen; Mr. Thos. M( rgan, Dowlais; Mr. J. Watts Jones, Mr. T. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones. Mr. W. Davies. Aberaman; Mr. J. Jones, Rcsolven; Mrs Jones, Cwmbach; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Cwmbach; Mr-. Coombs. Dowlais; Mrs. Williams, Treharris: Mr. Morgan. Mer- thyr; Mr. J. II. Griffiths, Dowlais; Messrs. J. Mathews and W. J. Mathews, and D. Thomas, Deri; Mrs. W. Bevan, Deri; Mrs. W. Morgan, Cefn; Mrs. W. Williams, Maerdy; Mrs. W. T. Griffiths, Trecynon; Mrs. Griffiths. Treharris; Mr and Mrs. li. J. Jones, Aberaman; Mr. and MrR. D. Rees, Quakers' Yard; Miss M. Jones, Abertillery. The offieitltitlg ministers were Revs. W. J. Williams, lyl Hirwain; J. Morgan, Trecynon; W. D. Morris, Cwmaman J. Harris Jones, Deri; Crei'ifryn Jones (W.), Hirwain. Other ministers present were the Revs. W. J. Rowlands, Derfel Roberts, Hir- wain; Thos. Powell, Cwmdare, and Ed. Price, Penderyn.

Mountain Ash. INQUEST.—On Monday afternoon, at the Police Station, Alr. li. J. Hhys (dis- tiict coroner) In id an inquiry concerning the dea-tli of Gou. Perrott, 17, Seymour- street.—John Perrott, 3d. Sevmour-stre; t, brother of deceased, identified. He was a collier working in the next stall to his biother in the Deep Duffryn Pit on Dec. 7, 1908, the day the accident occurred. Deceased told JlÍm he had slipped wlr'i-t raising a piece of coal on the bar of the tram. Witness's brother was 22 years of age, was married, and had one child. He had not worked since the accident.—Wm. Hy. Wellington, Cliff-street, a collier bey, deposed he was working with de- ceased at the time of the accident. lie saw him fall against the tram. He got up, and with the assistance of witness walked out of the colliery and went heme.—Join Francis, fireman 01 the dis- trict, stated that he did not hear of any accident till two or thret, days afterwards, when be noticed Perrott's stall empty. Deceased had been working since, and fhe last time, according to his book, was on January 4th. — Dr. Smith stated chat Ffrrott was taken to the Hospital on Feb. 8th, and the following day lie was operated on. Dr. Arthur Joues had also attended —The inquest was adjourned vntil July 3rd, for the attendance of Dr. Arthur Jones. ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHURCH. — Ihe Sunday School anniversary in con- net tior with the above church was held net tior with the above church was held last Sunday. Titp preacher throughout the day was the Hev, I-I. A. Roberts. The siDging of the choir was excellent, and the special anthems were, Shenton's "Sing unto God," "0 he joyful," by W. Peace, and Cook's "Now let the gates of Zion ring." The choir was under the cci ductorship of Mr. Geo. Bailey, and Mr. David Harri" presided at the organ. The following children gave recitations: Ernest Kemmery, Fred Kemmery, Myra Kemmery, May Bartlett, Donald Ed- wards, Clara Boobey, Florrife Edwards, Dorothy Kemmery, Ivy Sinking, Florrie Sanders, Ethel Sinkins, Rachel Bailey, Geo. Bosley, Bessie Kentinery, Trevor Neate, Willie Picton, Lilian Miner, Els;e Pook, Maude Edwards. Jack Bailey, Os- wald Sinkins, Rrse Smith, Albert Elms, Doris Fe^n, Thomas Edwards. J. A. Jones, Eliza Evans. Florrie Edwards, Eva Everley and Ethel Fosley. A dia- logue was given by Eliza Evans and Rose Smith. The services were crowded, and the collections for the school funds were a eons:d:rable inrre- se ovef past years. —On Monday the annual tea party was held. The following ladies presided at the tn bies: Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. James, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Spa rev, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Jones. The cutters were M rs. Giegorv, Mrs. James Bailey, Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Mos- ley, Mrs. John Fails y. and Mrs. George Bailey. Th- etc., was at- tended by Mr. Fti k, The secretarial duties wpre carried out by Mr. Fred G. R. S-^ith; treasurer. Mr. James Tiley; and Superintendent, Mr. John Henry Ed- wards.

A berc v noM, CHAMBER OF TRADE.—The monthly meeting Of the Abi'rvmn Chamber of Trade was held on Wednesday evening. Dr. LI. Morris C.C.. presided, and the following i e^-bers present: Coun- cillor Wm. Evans. C^'n-illor T. W. Jones. Messrs. J oh C'utborbnd. John Jones, W. Bur_'e. Jo-m Hughes, Frk. Au«t. J. R. Jo"f*s. E. H. P-attram, Jones (tailorV A. TY';th T). F'-nv-KV. Fen- wick, W. G. W lliams. P. Kelly, Thos. Joy. Wei -h. Job Morgan. Rees Jones. Sugar-man. Evans (Bristol House'. T. Jones (C^ rrr t^wn). H..Tones, D. Prire, Owen Edwards, T. Davies (sec^-tarv).- -Se-^p disen^sion took place re Mr. Isaac Edwards' letter, and on thp motion of fr. Wrr- Fen wick, second- ed bv Mr, John .T^nes. it was carried that the secretary write to Yr Isaac Edwards statimj- th"f bis h-H-pr wnc not clear re- garding the i'd^fcipw i--fh Mr. Feasley and Mr. Beaslev's nromiso tn the deputa- tion. and extending an invitation to Mr. Edwnr '« to aft^n-! the Chamber of Trade to exnbtin mnt'ers re the approach to the Aborcyn.on Stnti011, — The following were elected to to 1-0 ,.]-,nrsro of the tickets for the outing to ^i-mbead Mr. Evans, Bristol House: Messrs..7>hn Jones, iron- monger; T. D-iN-:fs, Boo hive; T. Jones, Carno'fcwn: B. H, Thomas, and David Evans, baker.—S'e discussion arose re the PoiitvprHd amf District Cottage Hos- pital. It wag fmallv decided, on the motion of Mr. ViT, r, (, r that a. sub- committee be selected tn -e-f a sub-com- mittee of the Dowlais Cardiff Colliery Sick Fund to dnal t"" matter. This was scomlcd by Mr A. Smith, and car- ried. Thp ('r,nitt" wfr"; Dr. Morris, Messrs. T. Dw>«. n. R. Thomas, and J. Jones.—Tn accord^^ce wdh a notice. Mr. Sutherland moved that this Chamber enquire from Motor Pus Companies their terms for runuin" n service between Abercynon a"'d C-'Hv^vdd. This was seconded bv Councillor f. W. Jones, and was carried t!ra*d~^u<dy. Mr. John Sutherland nm^mser) p, n' following reso-" lution That this Chamber strongly d'sannroves of the cmn-ie taken by the Mountain Ash District Council regarding the Council's interview with Mr. Beas- Ie, re the Station access." Mr. John Jones seco.idfd the motion, which was carried unanimously. — Mr. John Jones moved that the secretary be instructed to w-Ue to Mr. Beasley point- ing out ftrnt i", omitted from thp list of adve^tis^d Incites of excursions to London, etm Seconded by Mr. A. Smith arid carr:ed — Mr. John Suther- land moved, Mr. F^nwitk seconded, a vote of con^dence in Councillor T. W. Jones regarding a personal matter.

Mountain Ash Police I Court. THURSDAY, June tih,-Bpfore Col. M. Morgan. ('apt. F. N. Gray, and Capt. G. A. Evans. EJECTMENT. An apnlication was made bv Howell Howelis for ejectment orders against George Parfitt, 74, Pen- twyn-avemie. Penrhiwopiber, and Rd. D. Rowlands, 72. Pfr,.twyn-avennf, Granted. DRUNKS—Peter Murphy, in Miskin. and also in Oxford-street. 10s. and costs and 5s. and co-t, George Parfitt, in Main-road. Tvntetown. las. and costs; George Woodland, in Main-road, on a Sunday. 15s. and costs: Wm. Jennings, in Station-terrace, Penrhiwceiber, 10s. and costs. This defendant said he was more excited than drunk. He had missed a trousers at the Lee Hotel.—Dd. Evans. Tvnetown, 10s. and costs; Richd. Sullivan, in Henry-street, Mountain Ash. 10s. and costs. DRUNK IN CHARGE. Thos. John Gdlard was charged with being drunk in charge of a horse and cart at Penrhi-v- ctiker.—P.C. Bennett said that defend- ant could hardly stand. He accompan- ied him as far as Miskin, where he placed him in charge of some frieti(is.-Defend- ant said lie had gone to Penrhiwceiber Station to meet his wife. She did not come by that train, and he went to a rublfc-house for a few drinks. Clfcrk: You thoujht of giving your wife a good welcome, did you?—Fined 10s. and coste. NO LIGHTS. Albert Miller, Moun- tain Ash. was charged with driving a van withont lights. PC. Elias Thomas proved th, case.—Defendant said he hod cxpect«>d to arrive home earlier in the day, and so he did not take any lamps with him.—Col. Morgan said it was a dangerous prnetiee. especially this time of thp year. when the irms lamps were not lit.—Fined 10s. and costs. DISMISSED.—Rlioda .Tames. 16 years of Ige, summoned Martha Howelis, Tvntetown, for assault. Mrs. Howelis denied assaulting complainant, who had betten her (Mrs. Howelis") child. There were no witnesses for either side, and th< case was dismissed. DAMAGING GRASS.Tchn Powell, 11 years of age, and thtee men, named Henry Tucker, Albert Morgan, and Wm. Green, were summoned for damaging grass in a field at Ynvsboeth—P.S. Evans deposed to seeing defendants in th. field. When they saw him they ran right airtss.—The da nage was estimated ..t 4s.—John IVweb's father said that th. field had not been properly fencinl i^ and there were no -i;;i!s put up.—Clerk:, You are stirh funny pit pie about You think that people are bound to pul up board*.—I'owcll (senior) said he ha4 no money b nay a fine. lIe was on the parish. — Cl-rk: Therefore you baft plenty of time to see t hut jour son dopant go to places where bp ought not to,- Powell: It is very difficult to keep chil- dren fiom there when it is not property fenced. Clerk: It is difficult to keen them out when it is propertly fenced.— Powell was fined 10s. including coobk and the other defendants, who were present, lOa. and costs each

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