The Aberdare Leader

ABERC WMBOI. DEATH. On Monday at 19 Cromer Street Terence Costello, the yonngest fchild of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Costello, Passed away. The father is with the Royal Engineers now stationed at Aber- gavenny. ^ACCIDENT.— Mr. John D. Daviee, Tan-y-Bryn, while working at the Lower Duffryn Colliery on Thursday lafit, slipped and sprained his knee.

CWMAMAN, ARTIFICIAL TEETH.-Mr. P. Rake attends Mr. Berry's (Hairdresser), Tre- cynon, every Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. Patients visited at own home, if desired. ACCIDENT. We regret to state that Mr. David Jones, Mountain Road, Under-manager at Shepherd's Pit, was severely injured on Thursday last by a fall of roof. We learn, however, that «fr. Jones is progressing as well as can he expected. WEDDING. The marriage was solemnised on Saturday at the Merthyr Register Office of Miss Ethel Carey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Carey, 29 Wordsworth Street, and Mr. Henry Jenkins, 15 Woodland Terrace. Mrs. 1). Walters, Woodland Terrace, bride- groom's sister, and Mr. Arthur Carey, bride's brother, were also present. Mr. Jenkins is a private in the Royal Field Artillery, and is stationed at Swanage. BETHEL PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. Special services were held at the above place on Sunday last, when Mr. F. J. Piper, of Porth, officiated. He spoke in the morning on "A profit- able Lodger"; in the afternoon on "An Rarlv Breakfast," and in the evening he took the Book of Esther as his text and explained how "A Beautiful Woman Raved a Nation." Miss B. Evans. L.L.C.M., was the organist. Mr. D. T Davies is the secretary. C.Y.P. On .Tuesday night-Mr. John Howells presided. An interesting lantern lecture, "Won by a Child," was given by Mr. Rhys Thomas, who ac- quitted himself creditably. The lantern ^as manipulated by Mr. J. Lewis. A hearty vote of thanks was given the lecturer and lanternist on the pro- position of the Rev. E. J. Owen, second- ed bv Mr. William Argust. Messrs. loan Isaac and Emrys Bowen, secretary, also took part. The accompanist was Mr. T. S. Rees WEDDING. A quiet but interesting ^jent took plaoe at Carmel English Baptist Church, Aberdare, on Sunday morning, viz., the joining in matrimony Mr. Albert Pa rry, son of Mrs. I Benjamin Rees, Park Villas, and Miss Annis Jones, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, under-manager. Cwmaman Colliery. The pastor, the Rev. T. Edmunds, B.A., officiated. The bride and two of the bridesmaids, viz.. Mis? Anita Jones, sister, and Miss Clandia Mary Jones, cousin, were at- tired in fawn costumes, white satin blouses, with black hats, trimmed with ^hite Hussar feathers. Miss L. Anne Ilarry» sister of the bridegroom, who so acted as bridesmaid, was attired a cream costume, with pale blue hat. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. William Rhys Jones. Owing to the indisposition of the bride- groom's brother, Mr. Edwin Parry, Mr. Arthur Garfield Jones, brother of the bride, fulfilled the duties of best man. "he wedding breakfast was partaken of **t the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. William Jones, when a large ntim- "QT of friends attended.

ABERDARE MOTOR CYCLES, purchased by instal- ments, at cash prices.—Parker Bros., Aberdare. ST. MARK'S. Messrs. T. G. Chivers and W. Pink conducted the service at this mission on Sunday evening last. FROM THE FRONT. Mrs. J. H. Powell, Danygraig, has received a letter froIn Private George Brown, formerly Church Missioner at Aberdare, who is now in the firing line. The substance of the letter appears in another column. RECITAL AT ST. ELVAN'S. This (Thursday) evening at eight a recital sacred music will be given at St. •Elvan's Church by the Aberdare Par- ochial Choral Society. Gounod's "Re- demption" and Brahms' "Song of destiny will be given. ST. ELVAN'S. At this church on Sunday last (Sexageeima Sunday) there a choral celebration of tne Holy ^ommunion sung to Adlam in F. The Vicar was celebrant, and the Rev. Thomas Jones, M.A., occupied the pulpit. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Clare in D. The Vicar officiated and preached. B.W.T.A. The monthlv meeting will held at the Weeleytui Schoolroom on Monday, February 15tn. at 2.45 o'clock, Speaker, Mrs. (Rev.) D.'Bassett. Subject: Influence of Temperance in the Jaonie." Soloist, Mrs. (Rev.) G. Gamble. Tea provided. Welcome to all.—The amorgan County Union meetings will held March 2nd. Speaker. Miss A8nes E. Slack. AN INTERESTING WEDDING took Place at the Old Parish Church. Aber- ?are, last Thursday, the parties being ^iss Edith A. Harries, daughter of Mrs. Carries and the late Mr. Essex Harries, and Mr. Willie Oliver, agent for Messrs. gorges Brewery, Bristol. The ceremony performed by the Rev. T. Jones, iv bride was given away by Mr. t«° • j Harries, brother, and the brides- •J&ids were Miss Annie May Lewis, Miss J?^ennie Roberts, and Miss Nancy Tri1Ve,r" ^r- Edmund R. Evans, solicitor, as best man. The wedding breakfast Kwj Partaken of at the home of the jQde's mother. The honeymoon was at Haverfordwest. A large num- bedding presents were received. WKW M.I.S.— At Seion (W.) Vestry .n Mondav evening a competitive meet- held. The Rev. K. O. Hughe* \»esiaed. The adjudicators were: Mr. W. J. Nicholas; literature, r. Henry Lloyd (Ab Hevin). Accom- I; panist, Mr. Tom Lewis. Awards: Solo for children under 16, divided between Miss Meiriona Lloyd and Glyn Williams Reading Scripture: (under 16), Katie I Lewis; (under 12), Rachel Hughes. Solo for adults, Mr. Henry Lloyd. Impromptu reading, Mr. W. J. Nicholas. Reading for children under 12, Glyn Wil- liams. Mr. W. J. Nicholas organised the event.

TRECYNON. I INTHRMENT. On Wednesday last .the remains of the late Mrs. Thomas, wife of Mr. D. Anthony Thomas, 24 Margaret Street, were interred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The chief mourners were: the Husband and family; Mr. and Mrs. T. Chard, Porth, parents; Mr. and Mrs. D. Chard, Porth, brother; Willie. Evan, Jehnny, Chrissie, Char- lotte, and Janet Chard, Porth, nieces and nephews; Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies, Mr. Evan Davies, uncles and aunts; Mrs. M. A. Davies, aunt, and family; Mr. David Matthews. Porth, cousin; Mr. and Mrs. W. Carter, sister-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Thomas, brother-in-law; Messrs. D. Davies and W. Lewis, brothers-in-law, and Mrs. Janet Jones and family, aunt and cousins. The Rev. W. Cynog Wil- liams officiated. The funeral arrange- ments were carried out by Mr. D. Tyesul Davies, Trecynon. The deceased, who was only 38 years of age, leaves a sorrow- ing husband and eight children.

ABERANTAN. OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary Jane Lloyd, wife of Private Edwin Lloyd, 112 Jubilee Road, passed away on Tuesday evening. Deceased was 29 years of age. She was a sister to Mr. W. J. Watts and Mrs. Arthur Williams, of Jubilee Road, and was a faithful member of Beulah Eng- lish Baptist Church. Private Lloyd (deceased's husband) is now with the 12th Battalion of the Welsh Regiment, which is stationed at Barry Island.

MOUNTAIN ASH. MOTOR CYCLES, purchased by instal- ments, at cash prices.—Parker Bros., Aberdare. OUR POINT OF VIEW.—Just look in Ted McGregor's windows and you'll see it. The Y-E-R-Y latest. EASTElt EISTEDDFOD.—As will be seen in our advertisement columns, there are some slight alterations in the adjudicators. There is also a welcome addition to the list of accompanists, that of Mons Guillaume, the skilled ar- ulste from Belgium. BRYN SEION. Excellent papers were read at the weekly meeting of the literary society by Miss Nellie Davies on "Coiriog," Mr J. M. Allans on "The iundav School," and Mr R. A. Lewis on "Growth." PARISH CHURCH.—Holy Commun- ion was celebrated at & o'clock in St. Margaret's Church last Sunday morn- ing. Morning prayer was said at 10.15. There was full choral commun- ion at 11 o'clock. Tours in F Office for Communion was sung by Ihe choir. The celebrant was the Rev. J. Llewelyn Croft, assisted by the Rev. D. E. Roberts (Vicar of Miskin). Evensong was intoned by the Vicar, and the ser- mon was preached by the Hev. T. J. Morgan. DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of the famous Swift Vacuum Clotheb Washer, 3 and 6.30. Tub of Clothes washed in four minutes. At the office of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), 18 Market Square, Pontypridd. STUDY OUR STYLJ<lS.-You'll see just that tie, cap, or hat that no one else has. —Ted McGregor. A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS some people show, but what about a clean chin? Call and nee Tom Gunningham- the Old Firm—Commercial Street. DEATH IN HOSPITAL. We hear that Timothy Lavery succumbed to his injuries received in Deep Duffryn Pit. The deceased joined the Army Service Corps, but came back to the Mount to work. INTERMENT. The following repre- sentatives of St. Margaret's Church and choir attended the funeral of the late Miss Bruce:—Miss Mary Lloyd Shipton. and Messrs. Alfred Morgan. R. P. Dowling, George Shaw, and Harry W. LQng. FATALITY AT CWMPENNAR. On Wednesday afternoon, at the closing of the day shift at Cwmpennar Colliery, a boy, 15 years of age, named David Davies fell from the cage down the shift and was killed. The deceased is the Hon of Mr. Frank Davies, late of Woodland Street, and is now serving his country in the Ambulance brigade. He has been sent for and great sympathy is expressed towards the family. OBITUARY. Mr. Evan Daviee, 4 Beckett Street, an old inhabitant of the place, succumbed on Monday morning after a very short illness. He retired from active work 5 £ years ago, after having been many years an overman at Messrs. Nixon's, Deep Duffryn Colliery. He was greatly esteemed, and occupied the honourable position of deacon at Rboa Welsh Baptist Church, where he had been a member for 57 years. Mr. Davies was a native of St. Nicholas, near Cardiff, but had lived in the Moun* for nearly 60 years. INTERMENT. The funeral of little Rosie May Stenner, the seven-year-old daughter of Mrs. Stenner, 2 Dover Street, took place in Caegarw Cemetery on Monday afternoon, the Rev. J. R. Evans, B.A., B.D., Bethlehem, officiating. Great sympathy is felt to- wards the mother, as it is only five months since she buried her husband. The mourners were: Mother; Mr. James Evans, grandfather; Annie Mar- garet Stenner, sirfter; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davies, aunt; Miss Rosie May Evans, aunt; Mr. William James Evans, uncle; Mr. and Mrs. Tsaacf Jones, uncle and aunt; Mrs. J. Williams, Godreaman; Mr. J. Nott, uncle, and Mr. J. Turner, cousin. A wreath was laid on the coffin by the mother and beauti- ful posies of flowers from eight little friends, Ethel Wrentmore, Clarice Payne, Lily Pugh, Mav Davies, May Burgoyne, Gwenna Williams, Lydia Williams, and Edna Jones. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evan". ST. JOHN'S ANNUAL. The annual tea and entertainment in connection with St. John's Church took place on Monday evening. The following ladies rendered splendid service: Mesdames Tilley, Gentle, Nash, Williams, Viney, Carter, Evans, Boulton. Bethell, Whit- marsh, Mealing, Fricker, Masters, Fish- er, Reed. Bishop, Lewis, Morgan, Pro- bert, Martin. Spreadbury, and Jenkins; also Messrs. Carter, Boulton. Barnes, Bowers, Woodman, Stone, Wheeler, and Ivor Davies. The entertainment took place in the Workmen's Theatre, and comprised a medley of tableaux, action songs, and part songs by the children. The whole was prettily arrayed by Mrs. Ralph Powell, and great praise is due to her. Mr. W. Davies was a skilled ac- companist, and the secretary was Mr. William Jenkins. The programme was as follows:—Tableaux, "The Allies," Britannia, Miss S. Humphreys; Russia, Miss B. Humphreys; Seryia, Miss* A. Masters; France, Miss H. Crandon; Japan, Miss P. Price; Belgium, Miss G. Hopkins. These ladies also gave an action ong. "Gay little Geishas," with the addition of the names of GlaJlys Clements and Mary Morgan. -Display, "Fire Irons," Poker, Miss D. Clements; Tongs, Miss M. Davies; Shovel, Miss M. Whitlock; Quakeresses, Misses K. Price, M. Clements, and G. Masters. Tableau, "The United Kingdom," Miss S. Humphreys and Master J. Ruck. H. Whitmarsh, and M. Price. Welsh Folk song, -.Nilst; L Wheeler. Irish solo, Miss K. Price. Scotch solo, Miss G. Masters. Irish jig. Misses M. Ford, K. Price, B. Jones, and E. Fisher. Reel, Misses V. Davies, G. Masters, G. Morris. K. Bowen, M. Clements, and E. Spreadbury. Tableaux, "Tiny Tot Lovers," 'Master Mervyn Evans and Ivy Davies. "Tipperary" Chorus, Gladys Masters, Laura Wheeler, and Kitty Price. Other songs and choruses were given by\ the Band of Hope chil- dren.

PENRHIWCEIBER. DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of the famous Swift Vacuum Clothes Washer, 3 and 6.30. Tub of Clothes washed in four minutes. At tht office of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), l Market Square, Pontypridd PERSONAL. The Rev. Dan Davies, pastor of Carmel, is unwell, and was unable to conduct the services on Sun- day last. In his absence Mr. Hugh Roberts, deacon, officiated. DEATH. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Richard Griffiths, Brynilar. The deceased, who was 71 years of age, was one of the oldest in- habitants of the town. The funeral takes place on Saturday. PJiNRHIWCEjLBER BATTALION. The townspeople of Penrhiwceiber have taken steps to form a battalion for home defence. They muster on Tuesday even- ings at the Infants' School. Officers: Commandant, Ex-Sergeant Bryer; secre- tary, Mr. E. Evans, Wallis House; treasurer, Mr. E. Morris, D.C. The Corps is now 51 strong. There is room for more. A SAD EVENT. We regret to an- nounce the death of Mrs. Taylor, wife of Mr. Taylor, tinsmith, Penrhiwceiber Road, who is now in the Army. The deceased lady passed away on Thursday last, and the remains were interred at Aberdare on Monday last. The husband was away somewhere in France, when he v/as notified of his wife's death, and was given a pass home. He proceeded home with all speed, and arrived at Penrhiw- ceiber, bespattered with clay, about three hours after the funeral had taken place. Great sympathy is felt with him in his sad bereavement. There are two young children left. JERUSALEM. A competitive meet- ing was held at the above chapel on Monday night last. Mr. Edward Mor- gan occupied the chair. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. John Davies. Tvfiskin; literature, Mr. Dan Davies. The awards were: Recitation for children under 10, Miriam Codd. Recitation for children under 14, Ceinwen Hughes. Open re- citation, John Sallis. Impromptu speech, Taliesin Richards. Best letter, D. W. Davies. Solo for children under 14, Bryn Edwards. Solo for children under 18, Myfanwy James. Open solo, divided between May Evans and David Williams. Duet, Edith Davies and friend. Quartette, Miss Roberts and party. Mr. J. Edwards, L.T.S.C., accom- panied.

ABERCYNON DEMONSTRATIONS twice daily of the famous Swift Vacuum Clothes Washer, 3 and 6.30. Tub of Clothes waplied in fdur minutes. At the office of Mr. Roger Price (of Rhyl), 18 Market Square, Pontypridd MR. H. O. ANTHONY. Chemist, Aber- cynon, strongly recommends all sufferBr" from Cold in the Head, Nasal Catarrh and Influenza, and also those who work in irritating dust and fumes to use NOSTROL1NE. Smear it in your nos- trils and sniff it Ap. It goes straight to the spot where the trouble is and clears your head instantly. It kijls the germs in nosti and throat and quickly soothes and heals. Try Nostroline and tell your friends about it. Tubes, 11>. ltd.. of Mr. H. O. Anthony, Chemist. Abercynon. BILLIARDS. A match was played at Abercynon on Thursday evening last between Abercynon and Aberaman in connection with the Lucania Shield Handicap, when the Abercynonites won by 47 points. Scores: --Abereyiion: Tim Hnsrhes, 200; ^Jnoch M. Davies, 200; William Rockey, 200; William Garbett, 73; Jim Williams, 200; Thomas Harri- i son, 147; Thomas Roberts, 162, and H. Hughes, 200; total, 1,382. Aberaman: B. Howells, 101; P. Morgan, 190; D. Isaac. 132; E. Jones, 200: J. C. Thomas, 137; Joseph Thomas, 200; J. R. Wil- liams, 200. and David Williams, 175; total, 1,335. CYMDEITHAS DDIWYLLIADOL. Treuliwyd noson hwylua iawn gan aelodau Cymdeithaa Ddiwylliadol y Tabernacl (M.C.) non Fercher, pryd y cafwyd dadl ddiddorol iawn ar y pwnc, A ddylai crefyddwyr fynychu cine- mas?" Cymerwyd yr ochr gadarnhaol gan Mr. Hugh Roberts, a'r nacaol gan M reo W. E. Thomas. Llywyddwyd gan Mr. E. T. Davies, a chymerwyd rhan hefvd gan Mr. W. E. Thomas. Mrs. J. Lewis, Mr. Pierce Williams, Mrs. E. T. Davies, Mrs. J. Roberts, Mr. W. T. Humphreys, Mr. Henry Jones, Mr. W. 0. Thomas, a Mr. David Humphreys. Cvinerwyd pleidlaiR ynglyn a'r cweetiwn, pryd y cariodd yr ochr gadarnhaol. Rhoddwyd can gan Mr. Evan Davies i derfynu'r cyfarfod. Chwareuwyd y berdonee goan Mr. W. T. Humphreys. PRETTY WEDDING. On Thursday morning a very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Moriah English Bap- tist Chapel, the contracting parties being Mise Katy Berryman, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Berryman, Greenfield Street, and Air. Ben Williams, son of Mrs. L. Williams, Tonyrefail. The Rev. D. Griffiths Millar, Moriah, performed the ceremony. The best man was Mr. William Berryman, brother of bride. The bride, who was charmingly attired in a champagne satin dress trimmed with Parisian insertion, and wore a. hat trimmed with tangerine, was given away by her father. She carried a beautiful bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss Celia Berryman, sister of bride; Miss Maggie Williams, sister of bride- groom, and Miss Hilda Berryman, cousin of bride. They were prettily dressed in blue silk eoline dresses and hats trimmed with pink flowers. There were also present: P.C. Gomer Williams, Abercynon, brother of bridegroom; Mr. Tom Berryman, brother of bride; Mr. William Price, and Mr. Arthur Eames, brother-in-law of bride, and a large number of friends. The wedding march was played at the chapel by Miss Blodwen Currie, and an appropriate hymn was sung under the conductorship of Mr. Simpson. the ceremony the wedding party motored to the bride's home, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of. There were present: Mrs. Evans, Troedyrhiw, aunt; mother of bridegroom; parents of bride; Miss Mary Hopkins, Tonyr- efail, niece of bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. Berrynfan, Pontypridd, brother of bride; Mr. and Mrs. Berryman, Abercynon, aunt and uncle of bride; Mr. and Mrs. Eames, Abercynon; Mrs. Harrison, Abercynon; Mr. and Mrs. Bond, Aber- cynon; s Clarice Evans," Troedyrhiw, cousin of bride; Mr. and Mrs. Price, Abercynon; Miss Ethel Berryman, Aber- cynon; Mr. Glyn Berryman, Pontypridd, and Miss Gertie Berryman, Abercynon. Later in the day a number of well- wishers were entertained at the home of the bride. The wedded pair were the re- cipients of scores of congratulatory messages and a fine assortment of nuptial gifts. I

GAMES AT MOUNTAIN ASH. Mountain Ash District League played the following games at the Hibernian Club:-— Whist:—J. Malonev and W. Salvage, 0, v. C. H. Boulton and D. J. Lewis, 3; A. P. Gibbs and P. Phelan, 3, v. H. Bowles and W. Crates, 0; J. Quinn and E. Sullivan, 1, v. F. C. Stephen and W. R ees, 2. Cribb: E. Hendy and W. Winters, 1, v. A. Morgan and C. Lloyd, 2; G. Hen- dy and Alf. Gibbs, 1, v. J., Beynon and J. Clarke, 2; O. Joseph and W. Sal- vage, 1, v. J. Morgan and W. Williams, 2. Don: J. Sullivan and D. O'Brien, 2, v. J. Beynon and S. West, 1; W. Barry mc1 B. Pitman, 1, v. E. Phillips and W. Davies, 2; J. O'Connell and T. Donovan, Z, v. T. Nash and D. J. Morgan, 1. Totals Hibs., 12; St. Teilo, 15. Billiards: J. Lavery, 75, v. J. West, 150; \V. Pike, 116, v.' D. West, 150; J. Quinn, 150, v. \V. Williams, 117; J. vlurphy, 109, v. T. Line-n, 150; » P. 31telait, 150, v. S. West, 129: P. Rear- ten, 144, v. D. J. Lewis, 150. Totals: Hibs., 744; St. Teilo, 84(5. Hibs. are first and St. Teilo second in game.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. War sets us all agog, even the kid- aies, for they stroll about the streets in battalions. The most up-vo-date hoS, however, not 10 years of age, and living in Greenfield Terrace, Cefnpen- nar, popped his nose into the Labour Exchangev 1 wants a job," said the budding Napoleon. What at?" said the full blowll. Exchangeit-e. "A drum- mer boy," said the kid, and he meant it, and snivelled when refused the job. Can't you tell his age by his coat?" saitl the Acting Stipendiary to Police Sergt. John of Penrhiwceiber. It was a cruelty-to-a-horse case, and I saw the burly Sergeant's eyes twinkle, for he knows. "No, sir, by his teeth," came the reply. Never judge a horse, nor a man bv his coat. I've seen up youthful quadrupeds with oldish look- ing coats after being fed on snow all tho winter and men with greasy sleeves and wishy washy weskits worth their thousands. Stephen—Steve to his pals if you please, received a snowball down the snape of his sneck. It was a poor return to sling a sprag. What a surprise. Will you please, Mr Mems, put our Mog in the Mems, he's a knut." I've tried to crack this, but failed. He's in, however. The tonsoria! artiste and perruquier, wlio is fond of funning 'em, is in black 'cause he's lost a white dog. What colour would his mourning have been if ne'd been a brindle. To the uninitiated it is as well to ex- plain that a certain firm brew a taxed drink and sell it in bottles and call them "babies"—they're small but strong. A gentleman called in his club on the 16th anniversary of his wedding and ordered "two babies please." The steward's stosh turned to bristles and his 'air ——— It's a good thing to help a lame dog over the stle, but Tommy, who has helped many a lame one, was "fotoed" helping a lady who wasn't lame over the (canal) wall, and didn't he look pleased. A courting couple of Phillip Street were separated by His Majesty's re- cruiting sergeant. The girl consoles herself now with another, but swears that it is simply 'plate-onic friendship.' j Nothing "novel," but often found in them. I The bottom of Willie's Band is being I sorely tried. Two of his trombonists have done "the slide," and "our young kid" has listed. There'll lie nothing to pop when thev plav Robert the Devil."

< f WAR MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. Expecting the Call. —Gunner Mog Bcvan, non of Mr. and Mrs. William j Bovan, 34 Albert Street, Miskin, writes an interesting letter to his parents from Hilsea Barracks, Cosham, Hants. He I says that he missed narrowly the last I draft, but exposts to be called to the front at any time. Two hundred drivers and 160 gunners were sent from there last week. Vol. Bandists.—A telegram to the Club stated that Harry Greenwood, brother of the well-known conductor of the Mountain Vol. Band; Reuben i Baker and Eddy Parsons, all players in the Band, had enlisted. A trio of I righto's. Another Vol. Clubite.-Otie of the I best known members of the Vol. Club, William Holly, has joined the 3rd Welsh. Will is an old hand at the game, and a Reservist. May his I paths lie in pleasant places. Army Football. — A young Scout friend of mine, Scout T. H. Richards, sends me an interesting letter from Tunbridgc Wells with an account of a I rugby football match between the 5th Welsh Regt. and Officers of the New Army. The Welsh Team turned out as follows; Back, Captain Rowbothan (captain); l-backs, D. England (Moun- I tain Ash), Lt. Edwards, Arthur Mor- gan, E. W. Lewis (Mountain Ash) half backs, Lt. Beith and Pte. Pell; for- wards, Lt. Ernest Morgan (Mountain Ash), Lt. Machan, Corpl. A. W. Jen- kins (Mountain Ash), Corpl. Vaughan, L. Corpl. Archer, Pte. A. Bethell, Mountain Ash, and Pte. Mordecai. Linesman, Pte. B. Teague, Mountain Ash. The ground was very heavy, and spoiled a good many chances. Lt. Beith played capitally ri^ht throughout the game. The first half was played in the New Army's 25, and resulted in neither side scoring. During the second half Arthur Morgan scored a grand try, which was converted by Captain Row- bothan. Five minutes latervLt. Beith took the ball from a scrum and passed to Arthur Morgan, who again scored an unconverted try. Captain Rowbothan, Lt. Ernest Morgan, Lt. Beith, Private Bethell, and A. W. Jenkins all played well. The referee was the Rev. E. T. Davies, M.A., Chaplain 5th Welsh. Final scores: 5th Welsh, 8 points to nil. From the Trenches.—I was particu- larly pleased to receive a nice letter from Lance Corpl. Charlie Perry, from somewhere "at the Front." He says, "Mog (Mr-Mog Williams, electrician) ip all right. 1 expect to have a few days leave soon, but it seems a long time coming. We have built a shelter for our horses, for they are good pals to us. What do you think of Blackguard Bill's birthday? His generals thought to give hiifh good news, but he had dash had. Our boys and the French gave them an awful time. All that dav and night we were saddled up for 24 "hours ready if the cavalry were called up. Our troops and the French have brought a few of the German aeroplanes down. Our aviators always seem to come back, but many of theirs have come over, to stop. Our men have suffered from wet and frostbite, but they are heroes every one of '{m. I met a chap named Bevan from Miskin, as we were reliev- ing in the trenches, but hadn't time to speak to him. We had a letter read to us from one of our officers who had been taken prisoner and escaped. He said that our prisoners are treated very bad- ly, and he himself was kicked my a Ger- man officer on his wounded leg. The prisoners were locked up in buildings with the windows nailed down and painted over, so that they could not see outside, nor were they allowed to write home. If I had my way I'd put the German prisoners down the Deep Duffryn pit, and keep them there till the war is over. We were glad to know our Navy had avenged Scarboro.' Please remember me to all my friends." Recruiting.—Sergt. Major Johns has again been busy with recruits. The fol- lowing have enlisted in the famous 12th Welsh: Thos. John Davies, 21 Glass- brook, Penrhiwceiber; Bill Abbott and Tom Smith, both Mount boys; Tom Watkins and Edward Parry, of Aber- cwmboi, and last but not least Jack Vaughan, who has relinquished his barber's pole for his Majesty's gun. The Bantam Batt. has been swelled by Jas. Edward Thorndell, 59 Glanlay Street, Penrhiwceiber; Fred Picton, 75 Tirfelin, and last but not least Fred Leslie, late of the Allen's Arms. Ellis R. Jones, 43 Consort Street, and Ivor Thomas, 66 Clarence St., have enlisted in the 15th Service Batt., and Tom Kelley, The Vicarage, Penrhiwceiber, in the Royal Favourites. In the Thick of it.—Another Mount boy, R. Bevan, writes to his parents, 34 Albert Street, that he is still in the land of the living. He's had a rough time since he wrote last, and the Ger- mans have been giving them a bit of a warming; but, as Bevan says, we soon shoved 'em off with a click. Thev thought they had a lot of boys to dea'l with, but they had a shock, for while we had to go through their trenches they were full of dead. I see Tom Day every day, and Ivor is getting on all right. Good luck to him; but there are a lot of Germans out here want killing. "They're a Fine Lot." Quarter- Master Sergt. Herbert Newton is down on a visit from Rhyl looking for boys. He says they're a fine lot up there-13th Service Batt-and the C.O. is Col. Sir. Wm. Watts, K.C.B.. C.B., V.D. Bereavati.-C-orporal John Lloyd has returned from Boulogne, where he went to spend the last few hours of his son's life. Lloyd is stationed at Treharris.

Patron: Shame on you. wanting to have that poor fellow arrested. He has the St. Vitus dance.-Danoe Hall Pro- prietor: I don't care. Confound him, he is infringing on the copyright of my new dance-step.

OLD ENCLISH CAME FOWL SHOW AT MOUNTAIN ASH. A most successful Old English Game Fowl Show, under the auspices of the Wales and Monmouthshire Club, was held at the Bruce Hotel, Mountain Ash, last Saturday. The officials were as follows:—Judge, Mr R. J. Hillman. Committee: Chairman, Mr J. H. Bowles vice-chairman, Mr J. Williams Messrs. S. Clements, W. D. Edmunds, F. Davies, W. H. Lewis, B. Morris, T. Evans, T. K. Lukey; treasurer. Mr W. H. Jones; secretary, Mr T. L. Castree. The winners were as follows:— Mr. D. A. Thomas Silver Challenge Cup—W. H. Lewis, Treorchy. Silver Challenge Cup given by Mr'D. E. Lewis—B. Lewis, Mountain Ash. Messrs. J. and J. Colman, 5 Guinea iSilver Cup—W. H. Lewis. Special Prizes.—Local winners Geo. Mears. Mountain Ash (2); G. Osborne, Mountain Ash; S. Clements, Master N. Lukey (2). Blackbreasted or bright red cock: 1, W. H. Lewis; 2, W. D. Edmunds, Mountain Ash; 3, G. Mears. Partridge, clay or wheaten hen: 1, T. K. Lukev; 2nd and 3rd, T. Evans, Mountain Ash. Any other colour cock: 1. W. H. Lewis; 2, T. Evans: 3, W. Osborne. Any other colour hen 1st and 3rd, T. Evans; 3, W. H. Lewis. Any colour, bred 1914, cockerel: 1, T. K. Lukey; 2, George Mears: 3, J. Williams, Mountain Ash. Any colour, bred 1914, pullet: 1st and 2nd, W. D. Edmunds; 3. T. K. Lukey.

Bantams. Spangle or splash cock 1, Ben Lewis, Mountain Ash; 2, S. Clements; 3, R. D. Jones, Mountain Ash. Spangle or splash hen 1, John Wil- liams; 2, W. Wilson, Mountain Ash; 3, B. Lewis. Any other colour cock: 1, F. Davies, Mountain Ash; 2, S. Clements; 3, T. L. Castree. Any other colour hen I, Master Nev. Lukey; 2, W. Wilson; 3, John J. Pritch- ard, Inysybwl. Any colour, bred 1914, cockerel; 1st and 2nd, Ben Lewis; 3rd, John J. Pritchard. Anv colour, bred 1914, pU'llet:' 1st ind 3rd, Nev. Lukey; 2nd, John Wil- liams. Selling class, price not exceeding 10s lst, T. L. Castree; 2nd, F. Davies; 3, W. R. Davies, Cwmaman.

I '+_ -4- OIL-CABIN ABLAZE AT MOUNTAIN ASH. A small wooden structure, with zinc covering, caught fire early on Tuesday afternoon. It was situated on the T.V.R. line between Mountain Ash Station and the bridge. The cause of the tiro is unknown. The structure burned furiously for over an hour, and threw up columns of black smoke. The shanty is used for storing oil, and there were several oil-lamps on the premises at the time, and all were destroyed. Hundreds of persons viewed the con- flagration from the bridge. No attempt was made by anyone to extinguish the flames.

e i' HACCAR'S, MOUNTAIN ASH. Next Week: "The Trey 0' Hearts" and A Study in Scarlet." Perhaps never since Haggar's Palace has been opened has there been such a. bill of fare presented to its patrons. Always alive and always up-to-date, Mr Bert Richards has certainly gone a great one for next week. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, he screens the great Gold Seal Serial Drama, The Trey O'Hearts." The staging alone of this magnificent drama has cost an im- mense sum, and the retaining fees of the principal actors and actresses would appal even our great London theatrical managers. The story is most entranc- ing and thrilling as one is carried from scene to scene. Revenge, on the one hand is represented by the Trev 0' Hearts and Love's message is a Rose, and these two struggle for the mastery in this beautifully entwined plot. Call and see how they go on. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday next week, Mr. Richards screens Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's masterpiece, A Study in Scarlet." The great author's amateur detective, solutionist and deductionist. still lives. Nobody who has ever read I Conan Doyle's books could possibly re- fuse to see their old friend, Sherlock I Holmes, actually as it were in the flesh. Just a reminder—there are only three nights of it.

I I The landlady whose extras amount to more than the bill is not extinct. A lodger, having been "had" by one of these ladies, got even in rather an amus- ing manner. Before leaving he nailed an ancient bloater underneath the sitting-room table. The odour eervously intimidated other likely lodgers, and it was several weeks before the source of the trouble was discovered.

IN MEMORIAM. PUGH.—In loving memory of W m. John Pugh, the dearly beloved hus- band of Sarah Ann Pugh, 31 Tri- angle, Mountain Ash, who died Feb 9th, 1914. Sadly miased by wife and child. Rest in peace.

Aberdare Cinema. Next Week: The Square Triangle" and "The Land of the Lost." After a most successful three nights I^tle Lord Fauntleroy,' Clarice's the Man is following up for this week- end with a grand newly released film entitled, "The end of the bridge." It is a magnificent drama in three parts, and Clarke's the Man regrets he could engage it only for this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Monday next the enormously successful photo-play, "The square triangle," will be screened. It is a beautiful play, and finely acted in three reels. Miss Jackie Saunders features the principal part. The pa- trons of Clarke's the Man's Cinema are distinctly lucky in having another of ( Miss haundersr clever pourtrayals. For the latter end of next week Clarke's the Man has secured at immense ex- pense that wonderful and intensely in- teresting drama, The land of the lost." It was a real startler to the picture-theatre proprietors, and where- ever shown has sprung immediately into high favour. It is not only most at- tractive, but is full of excitement from start to finish, and Clarke's the Man knows full well that the public of Aber- dare will appreciate this effort. These star films are, of course, only the cen- tre-pieces of a gigantic programme, which includes the latest comedv films, Pathe's Day to Day Gazette pictures, high class dramas, and side-splitting farce. Just a word—everybody speaks of the pretty and eminently suitable music that accompanies these pictures. On Saturday the popular Children's Matinee will be continued. I

New Theatre MOUNTAIN ASH. Engaged at Enormous t Expense A Superb Musical Entertainment PURE MUSICAL GEMS- n! M DiGA, !t LM L ELGAR & ELI HUDSON Royal Command Artistes Have taken London and the Provnices by Storm. Betty Baden in her impressions of famous Music Hall Artistes. Fred Laurier. in Comedy Study "The Window Cleaner." STAR PICTURES. BOOK SEATS EARLY. [ Usual Prices of Admission. 3d. extra Early Doors to all parts, i • 1 Two Houses on Saturday

WANTED. APARTMENTS and accommodation in Aberdare by wen-known Palmist.—Particulars to Prof. Linda, 81 Osborne Road, Pontypool.