The Aberdare Leader

lbervioes for Sunday Next. HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church, 1-1 Aberdare. Morning at 11 Even- ing at 6; Sunday School at 2.30. PEN SUNDAY. Aberdare Brother- hood in Green Street Wesleyan Chapel, April 6th. 3-4, Rev. J. Ellis en "The Wanderer's Prayer and An- swer." All seats free. Books provid- v eù. Men, bring your wives and friends. Rev. J. Ellis at 11 and 6 on "Shams" and "How to be happv." A hearty in- vitation to friends and strangers. PIPES, PIPES. P PES. Manufacturer of Briar, Meerschaum & Calabash Pipes. Repairer & Mounter. Note es:- W. POORTEN, 77 ST. MARY ST., CARDIFF. Seal direct and save middleman's profits.

Election. Board of Guardians Election-Ward 3. A meeting was held at Tabernacle Vestry on Wednesday evening in sup- port of the candidature of Guardian Morgan Williams. The chair was occu- pied by Mr. Arthur Thomas, Chairman of the Aberdare Trades and Lab \n Council. Messrs. John Jones, Aber- nant; Stephen Lloyd, and others spoke in support of Mr, Williams, and Mr. Williams gave an outline of the work tione by the Guardians during his term .f office. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the chairman, and a vote of confidence in the candidate was unani- mously carried. A meeting of the supporters of Al- derman David Hughes was held at Nazareth Vestry on Tuesday evening. Mr. John Jones, Abernant, was in the chair. Encouraging reports regarding Mr. Hughes' candidature were given by 81embers of the committee. On Friday evening a committee meeting will be held at the same place at 8 p.m., when the candidate, who has been abroad for the sake of his health, will be present, and he and others will address the meet- lug. Father Sutherland, who is a candi- date for the vacant seat on the Guard- ians (Town Ward), has held no meet- ings. He has, however, issued an elec- tion address in which he explains his reasons for contesting. A copy of the address will be found in page 4. The inhabitants of Hirwain and dis- trict are working enthusiactically on behalf of the local candidate of Llwyd- c-,()ed Ward of the Board of Guardians. Mr. David Jones has been one of the 810st faithful members on the Board during the past three years, having ■ardly missed a meeting. Meetings in support of him have been held in var- l°us parts of the Ward, and everywhere *fr. Jones has met with a cordial re- ception. It is recognised that Hirwain has a just claim to one of the three seats 1n this Ward.

Mr Brace to give up his seat. An important pronouncement was made by Mr William Brace, M.P., to a crowded meeting held at the Workmen's Hall. New Tredegar, on Wednesday evening, Mr Thomas Jones presiding. Speaking with emphasis and delibera- tion, Mr Brace said, 1 do not think it possible for me to hold the seat (South Glamorgan) while operating a policy of strict Labour independence." At a later stage he said, Therefore, it seems to me that I am driven by cir- cumstances over which I have no con- trol to ask the members of the Federa- tion to allow me to withdraw from offer- ing myself as a candidate for another election in the South Glamorgan Par- liamentary Division." Mr T. Richards, M.P., has also de- cided to relinguish his seat in order to devote his whole time to Federation work.

Aberpergwm Federation Lodge. At a meeting of the Executive Council of the Miners' Federation held on Wed- nesday at Cardiff, a letter was received from the Aberpergwm Lodge staing that there was a desire on the part of the men at various collieries in the Neath Valley to form a new district for that locality. It was resolved that any action in this direction be deferred.

"A White Slave." This powerful play, which deals chiefly with the white slave traffic question, is admirably portrayed at the New Theatre, Aberdare, this week by Mr and Mrs J. Millane's Company. Mr Millane himself is very able as "Victor Ashton," the inventor, whilst Mr Leonard Harrison is also very prominent as Bernard Crawford/' a financier and proprietor of The Nursing Home." Miss Constance Medwyn is admirable as H Inez Morella," a woman witn many names, whilst Miss Agnes Paulton and Miss Phyllis Claude are clever. Mr Vietor-Garnett-Vayne. as "Billy Jarvis, the Boy Scout," is very livelv, whilst Mr Fred Marston as "Jim Gardener" is also interesting. It is a play with a moral.

TO CORRESPONDENTS. BLUNT.—We cannot publish your letter above an assumed name.

Old Aberdare. Leading Men and Establishments 50 Years Ago. Mr. D. T. Alexander, in the "South Wales Daily News" on Saturday, gave further reminiscences of the Aberdare Valley fifty years ago:- I remember that once a month on Sunday afternoons, Dr. Price, the Bap- tist minister, used to baptise his recent converts in the Cynon River, alongside the iron bridge at the bottom of Com- mercial Street. I have seen as many as 25 or 30 converts, men and women, on the same afternoon. On these occa- sions the whole of the Baptist communi- ty used to meet at the chapel and march ii procession through the streets with the converts, the men converts being attired in long black robes and the women in white. They marched through the streets from the chapel to the place of baptism singing hymns. As a matter of course, large crowds gathered on the river banks to witness the immersions. My residence in the Aberdare Valley enabled me to make the acquaintance of the families of Lord Merthyr, of the Davieses of Blaengwawr, the Thomases of Ysguborwen, the Williamses of Ynvs- cynon, the late fr. Thomas Joseph, Mr John Nixon, and others, who during my subsequent professional career were of the greatest possible service to me, and I look back now with the greatest possible pleasure to my three years' re- sidence in that town. Portraits of many of these gentlemen are still in my possession. In those days there were but four medical men, Dr. Roberts at Gadlys, Dr. Davies at Bryngolwg, and Dr. Sloper at Aberaman. Dr. Evan Jones, who still lives, and who is a well-known man at Aberdare, was then an assistant with Dr. Roberts. Dr. W. E. S. Davies was at Mountain Ash. I don't recollect that there were more than two lawyers in .the town, and they were Mr. Henry J. Hollier and Air. Isaac D. Reos, the Registrar of the County Court. A good ileal of the legal work was then done by Messrs. C. and F. James and Messrs. Simon and Plows, of Merthyr. Both those firms had branch offices at Aberdare. Messrs. C. and F. James were the father and uncle respectively of Air. Frank James, of Merthyr, and Col. A. P. James, of Car- diff. There were at that time two banks at Aberdare, one of which was Wilkins' Bank, afterwards known as the Brecon Old Bank, and the other was the West of England Bank, subsequently merged in the London and Provincial Bank. The former had for its manager the late Major Powell, while the West of Eng- land Bank was managed by Air. Tom Davies. There was also in those days a very notable character in the person of Air. Griffith Jones (Caradog). I well re- member him, not only as the leader of a choir, but also as a great violinist. At that time the famed "Cor Mawr" had not been formed. While I was at Aber- dare a peal of hells was erected in St. Elvan's Church. The day of the in- auguration of these bells was observed as a general holiday. All the shops were closed, and the committee engaged the services of the Painswick bellringers from Gloucestershire to come down and ring for the day. This was a great event in the history of the plcae. Alany of the tradesmen of those days were people of good standing. Promin- ent tradesmen were Messrs. Thomas & Pardoe, ironmongers; Messrs. Samuels and Dykes, Lewis, Gabriel and Sarvis, Mrs. Wood and her sisters, the Misses Evans, drapers; Messrs. Sherbone and Evans, the jewellers; and Messrs. Peg- ler, Philip John, Lodge, and John Lewis, grocers; William Morris, the Post Office; Larke, the tailor; and Mor- gan Williams, the saddler. The leading builders included Messrs. Eustace Richards, Hugh Pritchard, and Bethuel Williams. There were three chemists, Messrs. John Jones, Watkin Thomas, and Thos. Evans. Of the leading hostelries, the Boot was kept by a well-known lady, Mrs.

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MOUNTAIN ASH. FOR PERFECTION in Tailoring don't forget Ted McGregor, the Town's Lead- ing Tailor. SUNDAY SCHOOLS. The delegates from the Sunday Schools of the Mount met on Sunday afternoon at Duffryn Street C.M. Church, Mr D. Price pre- siding. Reports were received from the I various delegates. It was reported that all the schools were unanimously agreed that the annual procession should be a combined one of all the schools, and the first Monday in July was fixed as the date. Messrs Evan Morgan and D. Price were selected to wait on Colonel Morgan to ask for the use of The Grove for the occasion. CHURCH PARADE. — The streets of the Mount had a martial aspect on Sun- day morning when the local "Terriers" marched through the town en route for St. John's Church, where a church parade took place. About 60 officers and men of the "C" and "D" Companies of the Fifth Welsh (T) turned out, headed bv the Mountain Ash Volunteer Band (Bandmaster Greenwood). The following officers attended:—Col. M. Morgan, Commanding Officer, Fifth Welsh; Major F. N. Gray, in command; Capt. G. A. Evans, and Lieuts. T. W. P. Evans, Llewelyn Williams, and Frank Wil- liams, with Sergt.-Instructor Phelps. The Vicar of St. John's (the R-ev. D. E. Roberts) preached an appropriate ser- mon. After the service the Paraders," headed by the band playing martial music, marched back to the Drill Hall, where they were dismissed.

ABERCWMBOi WEDDING. A very quiet wedding le -1 took place at the Pontypridd Register Office on Thursday last. The contract- ing parties were Miss Elizabeth Evans, John Street, and Mr Henry Roes, Ystrad. DEATH. We regret to report the death, which took place very sudden on Sunday last, of Joseph, the youngest child of Mr and Mrs W. Parry, 31, Jen- kin Street. The interment took place at the Aberdare Public Cemetery on Wednesday. The Rev. J. Bowen Davies, Bethlehem, officiated. BETHLEHEM. On Thursday night last at a class meeting. Mrs W. Eggle- ton read a very interesting paper on Dorcas and her mission." The meet- ing was presided over by the Rev. J. B. Davies. Messrs John Davies, John Evans, P. Rees, A.C., and others made comments. LOCAL ELECTIONS. On Monday an open-air meeting was held on the Prince of Wales Ground in support of the Labour candidates. Councillor Illtyd Hopkins and Mr Norman, Cwmaman, the District Council candidates, and Messrs William Thomas and John Evans, the candidates for the Guardians, addressed the meeting.—At Bethlehem Hall on Tuesday evening a strong com- mittee meeting was held in support of the candidature of Air E. M. Hann, M.E. BETH BSD A (B.i.—Y Sul a Linn di- weddaf cynhaliodd yr eglwys uchod ei chyfarfodydd haner-blynyddol, pryd y cafwyd oedfaon gwlithog iawn. Y cen- hadon oeddynt y Parchn. B. Williams, Llwvnhcndy, a. J. J. Richards, Llan- gollen. Arweiniwyd y gwahanol gyfar- fodydd gan y Parch. M. Jenkins (gweini- dog). Arweinydd y gan oedd Mr Thomas John, yn cael ei gynorthwyo gan Air D. T. Evans. A.C.V. Gwasanaethwyd wrth yr ofFeryn gan Mrs M. A. Richards. Gwelwyd yn bresenol yn mhlith era ill y Parchn. J. James, Cwmbach; W. T. Francis. Gwawr: W. R. Jones (Pelidros); D. Bassett, Gadlys; R. S. Rogers. B.A., Rhos: W. Thomas, Ffrwd; T. Anthony, a J. B. Davies, Abercwmboi.

CWMAMAN. TEA. On Monday evening the choir of St. Joseph's Church held their ham tea and entertainment. Trayholders: Mrs G. Jones, Miss J. Evans, and Mrs Causley. Cutter, Mrs J. Jones; brewer, .Nfw James Turrel. The Rev. and Mrs T. Thomas and Airs I). Jones were present. Songs, Kr Hugh Webb, Aliss Barker, Mr J. Blake, Mr J. Argust, Miss Ellis. Recitation, Miss W. Smith. Address, Rev. T. Thomas. Songs, Mr J. Argust, Miss E. Gough, Miss R. James. Mr J. Blake, Mr H. Webb. Recitation. Mr A. Vernall. The accompanists were Mr Peter Parry and Miss S. A. Larimore. ROSE OF AMAN (I.O.G.T. LODGE).— On Tuesday night Bro. James Halliday, C.T., presided. An address was given by Sister Miss M. Jones, of Hirwain. A very excellent paper was read by Sister Mrs W. L. Mason, of Hirwain, on "Woman and the. Temperance Cause." A very hearty vote of thanks was given to the visitors. Bro. James Halliday resigned his office ae Chief Templar in order to devote his time to his new appointment as District Secretary and Guide Editor. Bro. William Coles was appointed Chief Templar in his place. Bro. Mor- gan Lewis was appointed Financial Sec- retary; Sister Maud Whatley Sentinel, and Bro. William Tonkin A.S.J.W. An address was given by Bro. Halliday, P.C.T.. and solos were effectively ren- dered bv Sifter M. Jones, Hirwain, and Sister M. Broad. SOAR M.I.S. On Tuesday evening last a grand bachelors' tea was held at the Lesser Hall. The tray-holdens were: Alessrs Joseph Thomas, Robert Davies, David Jones, Richard Lloyd, William Jones, W. O. Lloyd, John Jones, John Davies. Edward Daniel, John Brans, Evan Bdwin Jones, John R. Wilson. Bread cutters. Thomas Hitchman, Wil- liam Hughes, John Daniel, Lewis Thomas. Tea brewers, William Phillips. Ticket collector, William Henry Davies. A concert was held, the chairman being I Air Isaac J. Evans. A solo was given by j Air Robert Davies. Recitation, Master j Islwyn Lloyd. Reading unpunctuated prose, prize divided between W. 0. Lloyd, Robert Davies, and John Daniel. Duet by Alessr-j Joseph Thomas and Robert Davies. Best wit, divided be- tween Richard Lloyd, John Jones, and Sam Owen. Dialogue by Miss Maudie -Evans and Miss Nellie Jones. Meaning of Welsh words, William Henry Davies. Singing a hymn tune, divided between Mrs Al. A. Lloyd, Robert Davies, Edward Daniel, and David Davies. Impromptu dialog-ue, W. Henry Davies and David Lloyd. The secretary was Mr D. Lloyd (Dewi Llwyd).

ABERAMAN. ELECTION MEETINGS. On Mon- day evening last a large number of the electors of No. 4 or Blaengwawr Ward attended committee meetings held at the Co-operative Hall, Siloa Schoolroom, and at Cwmbach to support the candida- ture of Mr Evan Jones for the District Council. FOOTBALL. On Saturday last a Welsh League match was played at Michael's Field between Aberaman Thistles and Treharris Juniors. The final score was: Treharris Juniors, one goal; Aberaman Thistles, nil. The Thistles were: Goal, D. Davies; backs, W. Davies D. Thomas; half-backs, J. Evans, Bush, Geo. Richards; forwards, E. Williams, S. Stephens, G. Davies, D. Smith, and S. Davies.

CWMBACH DEATH. — Mrs Humphreys, wife of Mr Edward Humphreys-, 1, Bethuel Row, passed away on Tuesday afternoon. The deepest sympathy is felt for the husband and family. ELECTION. A strong committee meeting was held at the Workmen's Hall on Alonday evening to support the can- didature of Mr Evan Jones, secretary of the Cwmbach Co-operative Society, who is one of the candidates for No. 4 Ward in the District Council election. Mr D. G. Pugsley presided. The follow- ing were elected to assist the Ward Committee to carry out the work:- Messrs Rees Williams. Evan Davies, J. R. Evans (secretary), George Watts, Wal- ter Selway,. Richard Elton, William Lloyd, John James, Evan Evans.

ABERUAKE. MISS RICHARDS (formerly of Al- morah) wishes to announce that, at the request of several friends, she has de- cided to open a select private school at 9, Clifton Street, Aberdare, on April 23rd, 1913. Only a limited number of pupils received. Terms and all particu- lars on application. PERSONAL. — The Easter morning service at the Robertstown Church was conducted by Mr Cyril S. Yorke. Air Yorke took matins, and delivered an appropriate address to a good congrega- tion. I.O.G.T. The Pride of Aberdare Lodge was presided over on Wednesday evening by Bro. James Halliday, Dis- trict Secretary, who gave an address. Duet, Bros. Price and Arnold. Addresses by Bro. Morgan Parr, D.Coun., and Bro. L. Cook, C.T. SOCIAL. On Easter Tuesday even- ing an excellent convivial took place at the Institute of St. Joseph's Church (R.C.). Dancing and singing were in- dulged in. Miss Hendy, Miss Williams, Miss Brough, and Air J. Leneham sang. Mrs Rear catered, assisted by Miss Williams, College Street. The M.C.'s were Messrs J. Leneham and W. Callaghan. MR. EDGAR JONES. The senior member for these Boroughs had been announced to address a meeting in Vic- toria Square on Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of a local Temper- ance Association. Air Jones turned up, but owing to the bad weather the meet- ing was abandoned. Mr Jones paid a visit to the Aberdare Liberal Club. and subsequently took tea at Air Emrys Evans', Victoria Square. CHURCH MISSION. On Monday the sixth annual tea in connection with the above mission was held. The lady members of the mission attended to the tables. In the- evening there was a performance of the Easter cantata, en- titled Violets" (M. A. Haycraft) by the Alemorial Hall Choir. The reader and conductor was Mr A. E. Kimpton, the missioner. The accompanist was Air Geo. H. Templeman, assisted by an orchestra. A solo was given by Air Bell. There was a splendid attendance. Tne proceedings terminated with the Bene- diction by the Vicar, followed by the Doxology. The missioner thanked all who had rendered assistance at the meetings. INTERMENT.—On Thursday last the funeral took place of Air William West- macott. of Highland Place, whose death we reported last week. Mr West— as he was best known—was born at Whitchurch, and spent the early part of his life at Cardiff. Thence he removed to Aberdare. He held the position of engine driver on the T.V.R. for 30 years, and was pensioned off after 53 years' creditable service. Mr West was very well known and was highly respected in Aberdare. The funeral procession was made by road to Cardiff Cemetery. The mourners were:—First coach, Messrs Walter. William, and John Westmacott, sons, and William Phillips, grandson; 2nd coach, Messrs C. T. Eynon and G. A. Gratton, sons-in-law, and F. W. Caunt and J. Haraiston, grandsons; 3rd coach. Revs. T. J. Pritchard and A. C. Pearce, Messrs W. Eddy and W. Jones; 4th coach, Messrs W. J. Nicholas, M. Watkins, H. Owens, and C. Parr. THIt WESLEYAN quarterly meeting (Aberdare Circuit) was held in Green Street Chapel on March 27th, after the members (about 50) had been enter- tained to a sumptuous tea by Air A. E. and Mrs Harmston. The finances showed over 29 balance in the hands of the stewards. The membership report showed an increase of five on quarter, and ten on the year. The Rev. Henry Barraclough, of South Petherton. re- ceived a unanimous invitation to succeed the Rev. J. Ellis in September, when he returns to Yorkshire. In addition to the reserved fund of X120 for the fur- nishing of a second minister's house, another .,CLOO was earmarked towards buying a minister's manse in Aberdare. Three brethren from Treharris told of the wonderful revival in that village. The chapels' report showed reduction of debt at Treharris, Abercynon, Aber- cwmboi, and Trecynon, and increased funds towards new structures at Moun tain Ash and Aberaman. Hirwain also has increased its balance. OBITUARY. On Thursday last Mrs Walters, the wife of Mr -D. Walters, 76, Wind Street, passed away in her 50th year. She was a native of Swansea. Mrs Walters was a. highly esteemed member of Calfaria (B.) Chanel. The interment took place on Tuesday at the Public Cemetery. Wreaths were given by (1) Husband and children; (2) Aunt, Morriston; (3) Friends. The mourners were: Mr D. Walters, husband; Mr and Mrs J. Thomas, Mr and Mrs W. Jenkins, Aberdare; Mr and Mrs J- Rees, Garllys; Mr and Mrs B. Thomas, Gadlys; Mr and Mrs T. Vaughan, Mr and Mrs S. Hatton. Mr and Mrs Burrows, Aberaman; Miss Maud Wil- liams. Mr and Mrs Donovan, Gadlys; Miss Nancy Walters, Mr and Mrs S. Richards, Gadlys; Messrs Walter Wal- ters. Richard Walters, Watkin Walters, Thomas Walters, John Walters, D. Wal- ters. sons and daughters; Mr and Mrs Buckland, sister, Morriston; Miss M. A. Rees and Miss Maggie Rees, nieces; Mrs Davies and Mrs Grey, cousins, Morris- ton; Mrs Buckland, Morriston, aunt; Mr and Mrs Richards, brother and sis- I I ter-in-law; Mr D. Richards, brother; Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A., cousin; Mr D. Peters, brother-in-law; Mrs Phillips and Aliss J. Peters, nieces; Mr and Mrs James Peters, T. Peters, R. Peters, S. Peters, A. Peters, L. Peters, P. Peters, Gadlys, nephews; Air and Mrs E. Evans, Air and Mrs E. Reoo, Mrs Alorris, Mrs Griffin, sisters-in-law; Alesdames Hop- I kin, Gough, Aberdare; Messrs J. Jones, Ferndale; J. Jones, Porth. The officia- ting minister was the Rev. J. Griffiths, Calfaria. The family were recipients of numerous letters of condolence. The undertakers were Messrs D. Condon and Son, Gadlvs.

CADLYS. — There passed away at 20, Maelgwyn Terrace on Wednesday, March 26th, Air David Evans, a highly- esteemed resident. The deceased, who had been ailing for the past 17 months. was 63 years of age, and was a native of Trecynon. He was a member of St. Fagan's Parish Church, and had filled various offices, including Sunday School teacher. He leaves two sons and two daughters. The interment took place on Alonday last at the Old Cemetery. reaths were sent by (1) Mr Evan Evans, son, Port Talbot; (2) widow and daughters. The mourners were: Mrs Elizabeth Evans, widow; Mrs J. Wil- liams, Mrs E. Davies, daughters; Messrs D. J. Evans and Evan Evans, sons; Mrs R. Evans and L. Evans, daughters-in-law; Messrs William Wil- liams, Job Williams, brothers-in-law; Willie Davies, Muriel Williams, Ernest Evans, Willie Evans, D. T. Evans, Evan J. Evans. grand-children; Messrs Evan Williams, John Williams, Gomer Evans, Edward Evans, Philip Evans, Daniel Evans, Hector Jenkins, Thomas Morris, nephews. Messrs D. Condon and Son, Gadlys, carried out the funeral arrangemenas. The family, for whom much sympathy is felt, were recipients of numerous letters of condolence. The Rev. Richard Jones, vicar, officiated. The Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A., Noddfa, was also present.

TRECYNON. NODDFA Al.I.S. Last Tuesday evening an excellent paper was read oil Dr Joseph Parry (Pencerdd America)" by Miss Aluriel Evans, one of the youngest members of the society. Miss Watkin, B.A., occupied the chair, and the following spoke:—Alessrs William Jones, D. L. Thomas, David Morgan, James Evans, and J. R. Evans, G. & L. The members of the society sang sever- al of Dr Parry's hymns. OBITUARY. On Thursday last, at 4, Clive Place, Air William Henry Bull passed away at the age of 36'years. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J. E. Bull, 3, Upper Regent Street, Aberdare. The funeral took place on Tuesday at the Public Cemetery. The Rev. J~ T,. Jen- kins, Trinity, officiated. The following acted as bearers: -.ilessrs William James, John Jones, Bert Jones, Jack Lewis, J. Pritchard, G. White, old schoolmates. A wreath was given by Mrs Griffiths, sister-in-law. The chief mourners were:-Messrs J. E. Bull, father; Archie Bull, son; W. II. Daniel, brother-in-law; Mr D. John, Gadlys; Arthur Bull, Aberaman; Willie Prit- chard, R. May, Merthyr; Isaac Phillips, W. Warry, T. Chond, Forth, and Mr Thomas, Trecynon, cousins; Mr J. James, uncle. Much sympathy is felt for the widow and three small children. Messrs D. Condon and Son, Gadlys, were the undertakers.

CWMDARE. INTERMENT. The mortal remains of Mr William Jones, Pare Uchaf, were interred at the Old Cemetery on Wednes- day, Alarch 26th. The Rev. W. Aerwyn Jones, Nebo, assisted by the Rev. James Jones, Elim; T. Powell, Gobaith, and Cynog Williams officiated. Wreaths were given by the following:—(1) Dir- ectors of Bwllfa Colliery; (2) Alderman Rees Llewelyn and family; (3) officials No. 3 Colliery. The mourners were: — Messrs J. D. Jones, son; Richard Bux- ton, son-in-law: Mary Elizabeth Bux- ton, grand-daughter; Messrs John Jones, Cwmdare; John Jones, Cardiff; Willie and David Hughes. Mrs Ann Jones, Lampeter, niece; Messrs M. J. Nicholas, Lampeter; E. and R. Wil- liams, Llanybyther; Mr and Mrs Evan Jones, Bwllfa; Mr and Mrs Broomfield, Bwllfa; Miss May Hughes, Login. The bearers were Messrs Willie Llewelyn, ALE., agent of Bwllfa Collieries; Councillor D. R. Llewelyn, M.E.; W. H. Davies. M.E., Bwllfa; E. Pugh, LE., Nantnielyn; William Williams, M.B., Powell's Pit, and Norton Llew- elyn, Bwllfa. Among the large con- course were: The directors of Bwllfa Collieries, viz., Alderman Rees Llewelyn, Mr William Davies. Glvn Neath; Colonel Phillips, Glyn Neath. and Mr Thomas Leyshon; Messrs H. H. Evans. ALE. (agent of Cilfynydd Collieries), Gwilym Rees, David Owen, Gomer Jones, undernianagers; Thomas Lacey, William Jones, David Evans, William Davies, T. Jenkins, overmen; Charles Hall, head mechanic; O. T. Dyer, chief electrician; J. Lenham and Samuel Cox, surface overmen; Messrs Malephant and Durden, cashier and accountant re- spectively; the office staff, and also the firemen of Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Collieries. The family were recipients of numer- ous letters of condolence.

MOUNTAIN ASH. SOCIAL—At Bryn Seion Chapel Schooh-oom on Wednesday evening a social was given by Mr T. J. Howells to the members of the sewing class, who have been very busy preparing for the forthcoming bazaar in connection with the church. DEATH. We much regret to record the death, which took place at his re- sidence. 44. High Street, of Mr Robert Dunn, a respected inhabitant of tho Mount. Deceased was a tipper at the Duffryn, and was well liked for his genial disposition. The late Air Dunn was 53 years of age, and had lived at Mountain Ash for 20 years. A widow without children is left to mourn, and to her deep sympathy is extended. SAD DEATH. We regret to record the death of Mrs Edwards, the wife of Air William Edwards, la, Oxford Street, which took place on Sunday evening. The deceased lady bore her sufferings with true fortitude. She was a faithful member of Rhos Baptist Chapel, and was very highly respected in the place. A pathetic feature is the fact that eight little ones are left to mourn their loss. The greatest sympathy is ex- pressed with Mr Edwards. HAGGAR'S CINEMA. We under. stand that intending visitors to thii popular picture play-house will be amply rewarded if they go there either to-night (Thursday), Friday, or Satur- day to witness the great picture whicb has moved every town and city yet visited, namely. A Girl's Adventure," a real White Slave" drama. The facts regarding this revolting trade are only too well known, and we would advise those who intend seeing this picture to get there early, as crowded houses are sure to be the rule. HIBERNIAN MALE VOICE PARTY. -At the Porth Eisteddfod on Wednes- day, March 26th, this party took first prize, and at Pentrebach Eisteddfod the same day first prize, beating the winners of the Mountain Ash Eistedd- fod at both places. The test piece at both places was Valiant Warriors." At Porth they got within four marks of the possible, and at Pentrebach within three. This constitutes a record for male choral singing for own town, viz., winning two competitions the same day. The veteran, Mr Hugh Ellis, conducted. CANTATA. — There was a delightful time spent at the Bryn Seion Welsh' Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday evening, when the choir gave a repeat rendering °f G. F.. Root's cantata, Jacob and Esau." The choir, under the leadership I of Air Lewis W. Evans. gave a fine inter- pretation to the work. The principal parts were taken as follows: -J acob. Mr Isaac Jones; Esau, Mr James Ingram. Valuable assistance was given in solos, duets, and quartettes by Mrs J. Williams, Misses Price, Jones, and Morgan, and Messrs John Williams, Edward Roberts, and D. Lewis. Recita- tions and the reading parts were taken by Air William Henry Atkins, Miss Maggie Ingram, and Miss Maggie Wil- liams. Mr J. M. Atkins made an ex- cellent chairman.

MISKIN. ST. JOHN'S VESTRY. The annual vestry meeting was held at St. Teilo's Hall, Miskin, on Wednesday, March 26th. the Vicar, the Rev. D. E." Roberts, presiding. He was supported by the Rev. G. Thomas, and Messrs T. Howells, C. H. Boulton, and W. H. Phillips. The Vicar chose Mr T. Howells as his warden, and Mr C. H. Boulton was re- elected people's warden. The accounts showed a satisfactory balance, and the Vicar stated that there had been an increase in the number of communi- cants, which number on Easter Sunday was a record. A resolution of protest against the Welsh Church Bill was un- animously passed on the proposition of Mr T. Howells, and seconded by Mr C. H. Boulton.

ABERCYNON. GUARDIANS. In another column will be found Mrs Feuwick's thanks to the electors for returning her unopposed on the Pontypridd Board of Guardians, which arrived too late for insertion in our last issue. ABERCYNON GOLF CLUB. — A general meeting of the Abercynon Golf Club was held on Tuesday evening, when the following were present:—Mr O. R. Jones, assistant secretary; Mr T. R. Wigley, Rev. J. E. Jones, Messrs Harry Wilkins, D. Evans, schoolmaster; D. Evans, baker; D. J. Harris, R. 8. Hughes, W. G. Burge, W. G. Williams, and Clem. Jones. The chair was oc- cupied by Mr T. R. Wigley. It was de- cided that a deputation should meet Mr Maples Linton, of Newport, at Aber- cynon, on Wednesday, with Mr Morgan, of Gilfachrhyd Farm, to arrange a lease for the course, the following being appointed as deputation:—Messrs David Parry, secretary; D. Evans, school- master; T. R. Wigley, Councillor T. W. Jones, J.P., Mr D. Evans, baker, and Air M. Jonee, Y nysybwl. Six new mem- bers were enrolled. Mr D. J. Harris re- ceived first prize in the Easter card com- petition. ENGLISH CONG. CHURCH. On Sunday last at the above church the 7th Abercynon Company of the Boys' Bri- gade held their 2tici annual Brigade Sun- day. The morning service was given over to the dedication of the brigade colours, presented to the company by the president, Mr E. H. Battram. At the afternoon and evening services recita- tions, anthems, etc., were rendered by the lads of the brigade, conducted by Mr Wilto:i. Air T. Jones, Carne- tow n Stores, presided at the afternoon meeting, and Air E. II. Battram in the evening. Miss Kelly presided at the organ. In the evening service Miss Kelly played Lead, Kindly Light," and Mr Frank Livesey gave a cornet solo..Mr John Taylor recited. Recitations were given by the following:—A. Hyde, Austin Philpin, A. Jenkins, Stanley Smith, Percy Smith, Arthur Evans, Stanley Robinson. W. Evans, S. Tucker, E. Bond, W. Phillips, Wyndham Smith, Arthur Goodfellow, Bert Hamlett, and Willie Lewis. The Rev. M. Jenkins, the chaplaiy of the company, preached the dedication sermon, and Scout-master Clarke, of Pontypridd, delivered an ad- dress. The brigade band paraded the principal thoroughfares prior to the meetings. ABERCYNON PARISH. The an- nual Easter vestry was held on Tuesday when the Vicar (Rev. D. Ellis Jones) presided, and was supported by the Rev J. Edwin Jones, curate. The accounts were presented by Mr D. Evans, Coed Pare, churchwarden, and passed. The Vicar nominated Mr G. W. Watkins as his warden, and Air D. Evans was re- elected people's warden. The Vicar stated that the substantial sum of t687 had been secured in the course of the year for church purposes in the locality. The number of communicants at Easter was larger than ever in the history of the church in the place. He also men- tioned that he had succeeded in obtain- ing a sum of .£1,900 for the purpose of the erection of a vicarage, which will shortly be built near the parish church. It is also proposed to build a new church for the district of Abertaf, a church hall, and a strong boundary wall around the churchyard. The Vicar cor- dially thanked all who had in any way assisted in making church work so signal a success in the course of the year. The following were appointed sidesmen for the ensuing vear:-Parish Church, Messrs W. M. Cornish, G. Gill- ett, J. O. Anthony, R. Reed, F. John, F. Blomeley (for vicar); Messrs W. C. Jen- kins, Pugh, Loade, A. Powell, Reynolds, E. Loade (for the people). Mission Room, Messrs E. Evans, W. Evans, G. W. Hughes, W. Howard, J. Perkins, J. Sutherland (for vicar); Messrs H. D. Wilkins, J. P. Roberts, R. Richards, Coney. W. Edwards, D. T. Williams (for fhe people). Alessrs E. W. Rees and J. Sutherland were appointed auditors. Air Tudor Davies, ALE., moved a strongly worded resolution in protest against the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church in Wales, which was carried unanimously. The Vicar was thanked for presiding. Appended arc Air Tudor Davies' words:—" No words of mine are required to commend this resolution to the churchpeople of Aber- cynon. Every member of the church, vi-ho values his church more than his politics, feels an utter abhorence with the manner in which his church is being dealt with by the present Government. Thev propose to disestablish her, sever her union with the Church of England, and disendow her. First, depose her, then drive her out of the family, and lastlv rob her. Surelv, this is an achieve- ment not worth v of the great Liberal Partv. It is not from conviction that they do this, or they would do the same with the Church of England as a whole and with the Church of Scotland. Mr Asquith has admitted this, for when he was bound to confess the great good the Church in Wales was doing, he said the Church in Wales ought to be disestab- lished and disendowed as a matter of 'expediency.' A very poor reason to rob the already underpaid clergy to keep in power a party, the members of which get anything from X400 to X5,000 a year. It is proposed to take from the Church now anything up to £ 60,000 a year. They will eventuallv take the whole of the tithe, which they say 'belong to the nation,' whereas the lay owners of tithe in Wales (which amounts to about A:37,000 a year) are allowed to keep theirs, although they have come into possession of it from the church. Was there ever any proposal as mean, con- temptible, and devoid of common honestv? leaving out the question of 'robbing God.' And this robbing process will increase as years go by as each in- cumbent dies. Then there is the question of taking away from the church her churchyards with their 'hallowed as- sociations' that are as dear to church- people as the churches themselves. When this Government failed to take away the schools belonging to the church, they could advance money with which to build schools for Nonconformists, because their "coilscienem were out- raged." Cannot they be consiatent now, and give them money to get bucial- ground, instead of outraging the con- sciences ot churchpeople by confiscating the cherished property held for generlt- tions and which have been consecrated thpir '-ki SPS ^ting-Place for their blessed dead.' Churchpeople must be glad when they read the ac- counts^ of the vestry meetings held throughout Wales, for in them all tiiere is one note of progress and advance- ment in church life. The number of communicants ig greater than ever which shows that the church's childreii are rallying to her and using her ad- lmnistrabons to strengthen them, in ims battle against wrong and robbery or the deepest dye. Were it not for few useless agitators this shameful bnsi- ness would soon cease. I have much pleasure in moving the resolution."

MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. Thursday, April 3.-Before Sir T. Mar- chant W lliiams (Stipendiary) and Ool M. Morgan. r N,()T l^DK1{. CONTROL. — David Jenkins, Aiountain Ash, was summoned for having a dog not under rontrol Fined 2s. 6d. NO COLLAR. Marsh Afortimer. Mountain Ash, was summoned for hav- ing a dog at large without a colliir. Joined os.—W. Prosser, Mountain Ash tor a similar offence had to pay 5s A SUIOW DOG. Albert Nicholas, Mountain Ash, was summoned for hav- mg a collar on a dog without his name and address thereon.—Defendant said the name had been put on, but the dog must have scratched it off.—The Stipeo- diaiy: That must be a show doc. (Laughter.)—Fined 5s. I NLICLNSED DOGS.—There was a long list of unlicensed dog-cases and the following fines were inflicted Edward Green, Penrhiwceiber, 7s. 6d.; John Jones, Penrhiwceiber, 7s. 6d.; Catherine Linnon (second time), 25s. and costs; Al. Hawkins, 7s. 6d.; Richard Morgan, 7s 6d.; Thomas Abbot, Miskin, 7s. 6d.; Nathaniel Robins, 7s. 6d.; John Wil- liams, 7s. 6(1.; Bryn dismissed; John Porter, 7s. 6d.; Joseph Edwards, 7s. 6d.; Rees Hopkins, 7s. 6d.; John Bullen, 7s. 6d. Bertha Asolin, 7s. 6d. Ernest Sinkings, 7s. 6d.; Chas. Tinman, 7s. ^d. F. IJolloway, 7s. 6d.; Joseph Seliek, 7s. 6d.; Oliyer Brooks, 7s (kl. ON THE PARISH. Elizabeth Hodges said she could not pay a licence for her dog because she was on the parish.—The Stipendiary But the dog is not on the parish.—Defendant: I am willing to give the dog away or drown 't.—The Stipendiary No, you must not drown it. Take it to the Workhouse, and ask the Guardians to take it in.- Fined 7s. 6d. THEFT OF COAL. Mary O'Shea, married, and Violet Hyman were charged with stealing coal, the property of the Carneparc Colliery Co., Aber- cynon.—Mrs. O'Shea was fined 5s., and in inflicting a similar penalty on the girl, the Stipendiary said if she came there again he would send her away for 5 years. DRUNKS. William Morris, Pen- rhiwceiber; William Mayo, Penrhiw- ceiber; John French, Mountain Ash, and Walter Bowen were each fined 10s and costs for drunkenness. PUT ON BLACK LIST. Frederick Joseph, Mountain Ash, had been found by P.C. Edgington in Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, drunk and wanting to fight. He had been convicted four times this year, and thev Stipendiary ordered him to be put on the black list. DISTURBANCE. Patrick Sullivan (who did not appear), Timothy Sullivan, and David Christopher were summoned for causing disturbance by fighting in the highway at Penrhiwceiber.—Patrick was fined 20s and costs; Timothy Me and costs, and Christopher was dis- missed on payment of costs. DRUNK.—Timothy Sullivan was also charged with being drunk at Reoia Street on February 22nd, and also with being drunk in Dillwyn Street on March 1st. He was fined 10s in each case or 14 days. NEW RULE. Hubert Hall, Whit- church, Cardiff, was summoned for driv- ing a motor cycle and side car without a light on the latter.—This was the first case under the new rule, and defendant was ordered to pay costs only. NO LIGHT. Daniel Owen. Cwm- bach, was summoned for driving a wagon without lights at Mountain Ash. —Fined 5s inclusive. DAMAGING A WALL. Alfred Evans, Llewelyn Jones, and Thomas Blackwell, three youths, were charged with doing damage to a wall, the pro- perty of Nixon's Navigation Colliery Co.—A watchman said he saw defend- ants rolling stones down the mountain and setting fire to the gorse.—They were ordered to pay 5s fine, the damages, and costs.

Cashier: You must get someone to identify you before I can pay this cheque. Have you any friends in this town?" Stranger: Not one. I'm the tax-collector." Policeman (to clubman returning home late): Here, you can't open the door with that; it's your cigar." Club- man: Great Scott! Then I have smoked my latchkey!" He: "Would you scream if I kissed vou?" She: Yes, of course I would." (Silence.) She: "George He;- yes. What is it?" She: F-father s deaf." (Tableau.) Mother: How did you get that black mark on your leg, Percy? Percy: "Charlie kicked me." Well, go and wash it off at once." Why? It wasn t, me that did it!" The world's greatest combination—a good meal and a hearty laugh. Parson: Why is it I never see you at church now, Giles? Is it Socialism ? Giles: "Warse than that!" Is it Atheism?" U Warse than that! What is it, then?" It's rheumatism. Judge (to burglar on trial): Have you anything to say, prisoner? Bur- glar- "Yes. 1 was only actin on me doctor's advice to take something before going to bed!"

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Hancock; the Queen's Hotel was kept by Mr. Edward Watkins; and the Angel Hotel, in High Street, was kept by Mrs. Gabriel. The Black Lion was kept by Mr. Robert Jones, and there was also mine host of the Free Alasons' Tavern, Mr. John .Jenkins. In those days-which were long be- fore the passing of the Truck Act—the local iron companies had shops at which their workpeople used to deal. There were four company shops-one af Llwydcoed, managed by Mr. David Thomas, where my old friend, Mr. Jas. Roberts, who at present lives at Taff Vale House, Treforest, was bookkeeper; another at Aberdare, which was super- vised by Mr. James Lewis; another at Aberaman, which was connected with Mr. Crawshay Bailey's works; and another in Cardiff Street, carried on by Messrs, Davies and Price and connect- ed with the Blaengwawr Collieries. [ should like to record one of two curious features of the town at that time. It may seem strange, but it was none the less a fact, that the greater number of the servant girls employed at Aberdare in the fifties were Carmar- thenshire and Cardiganshire girls, and nearly every one of them wore the old Welsh tall hat. The reason for West Wales girls coming was doubtless the fact that most of the local girls found employment at the ironworks. The latter only did the lighter duties at the works. They used to dress in fustian trousers with short skirts down to the knee, and these were made of a rough canvas material, with jackets something like a short coat put over their shoulders, and with large leather pads strapped on to their backs for push- ing backwards the trams along the tramways. On their heads they wore flat straw bonnets or hats which were very like those worn by cockle women. These they wore not only at the works, but about the streets also.