The Aberdare Leader

ABERCYNONITE ORDAINED. The ordination of Mr. W. T. Hop- kins, a student at Carmarthen College and a. member of the English Cong. Church, Abercynon, as pastor of the historic Cong. Churches of Painscastle and Rhosgoch, Radnorshire, took place on Nov. 24th. On the Monday evening Rev. Morgan Jenkins, Aber- cynon, preached at Painscastle. The ordination service took place on Tues- day afternoon at Rhosgoch. Prof. John Evans, B.A., Brecon College, a former pastor of the church, presided. The devotional part of the service was taken bv the Rev. W. Roderick, Aber- edw. JVlr. W. Powell, J.P., the senior deacon, then made a statement on be- hhlf of the churches relating to the call to Mr. Hopkins, which was most unanimous. The Rev. Morgan Jen- kins then delivered the charge to the new pastor, and Rev. ldris Davies, B.A., offered the ordination prayer. Prof. J. O. Stephens, B.A., B.D., Car- marthen College, spoke of the work which Mr. Hopkins had done in Col- lege and mentioned the high pl-aeo he held on the examination lists. The church at Abercynon presented Mr. Hopkins with a cheque. Prof. Evans and Prof. Stephens preached at the evening service, the former delivering the charge to the church and the latter speaking on the nature of the Christ- ian Church. The chapel was filled at all the services.

FLORAL EXHIBITION AT MOUNTAIN ASH. Mountain Ash people will doubtless be glad of an opportunity of witness- ing the wonderful results which have attended the training given to blind and afflicted girls in Mr. John Groom s Crippleage and Flower Girls' Mission. Such an opportunity will be provided from to-morrow (Friday) until Satur- day week next (December 9), when a floral exhibition and sale of flowers will be held in the Drill Hall, Mountain Ash. The Flower Girls' Mission, in- augurated by the late Earl of Shaftes- bury, forty years ago, and carried on under the supervision of its founder, Mr. Groom, commenced, as a small local effort for the benefit of the women and girls of London markets, but it has now- become a national institution, and is doing an incalculable amount of good, ministering through its orphanages, hospital, convalescent homes, seaside holiday home for blind and crippled girls, its early morning club and break- fast-rooms, and its eight London branches, to nearly 5,000 every week. We hope that the splendid work done by the mission will be substantially re- cognised by our readers. Admission to the exhibition is free, and from prev- ious opportunities of seeing what the girls can do we are justified in saying that the display is specially worth a visit. Particulars will be found in out- advertising columns.

Up Down and the Valley. LL WYDCOED. PRETTY films, pure fun; Haggar's pictures take the bun. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. „ „ JOIN OUR Christmas Club.— Fletcher's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. LECTURE. On Tuesday evening, 1 Nov ember 28th inst., Mr. Daniel Jones i gave an interesting lantern lecture on I "Switzerland." The Rev. W. S. ■ Davies, pastor, presided, whilst Mr. W. pfr Rees manipulated the lantern, assisted ] hv Mr. J. T. Davies. The secretary was I Mr. W. D. James.

I DEATH AND INTERMENT. A highly-respected inhabitant in the per- Ron of Mr. David J. Davies, 1 Horeb Terrace, passed away on Wednesday, i November 22nd. The deceased was a native of St. Clears, but had spent nearly the whole of his lifetime at Llwydcoed. He was €1 years of age, and a faithful member of Horeb Chapel. The interment took place at the Aberdare Old Cemetery on Saturday last. The Revs. W. S. Davies, Horeb, and Grawys Jones, Ebenezer, officiated. The mourners were: Mr. Willie Thomas Davies, son; Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones, daughters; Mrs. Elizabeth Davies, Mr. and Mrs. James Davies, sisters; Mr. Daniel Davies, brother; Mrs. Jane Davies and Mrs. Margaret Davies, sisters-in-law; Messrs. Robert Davies, Tommy Davies, David John Davies, Anthony Davies, Willia.IU Phillip Davies, Trevor Davies, Ernest. Davies, D. Scour- field, Morgan David Davies, James Taylor, Phillip Jones, Tom Jones, Rees James, Willie Daniel James, nephews; Miss Lizzie Davies, Mrs. Thomas, Miss Amy Davies, Miss Amelia Davies, and Miss Annie Jones, nieces; Messrs. John Jones, Daniel Jones, Morgan Jones, Daniel DaTies, John Davies, William Griffiths, M. Rees, and Thomas James, cousins. The bearers were: Messrs. Thomas Jones, J. Burton, William Morgan, Johnny Davies, William Hop- kins, and Benjamin Harries. Floral tributes were received from: Mr. W. Thomas Davies and Mrs. Tom Jones; Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hopkins; Mrs. Thomas Jones; Mrs. Davies, Merthyr Vale; Mrs. Davies and family, Troed- yrhiw; Mrs. Thomas. Bedwas; Tom and Ethel Davies.. Abernant; Mattie and Nancy, grandchildren. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family.

TRECYNON. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. MARKET HALL, Aberdare, Tuesday next, December 5th, 1916, Mr. D. Morris Powell will hold an unreserved sale of Household Furniture, etc., including Grand Piano (Broadwood and Sons). Auctioneer's Office: Gadlys Road., Aberdare. OBITUARY. On Tuesday last Mrs. Treharne, wife of Mr. Morgan Tre- harne, Mill Street, passed away. The deceased was a singer of repute, and a member of Mr. W. Gwynne's choir. ACCIDENT. Whilst following his employment at Bwllfa No. 2 Pit on Tuesday Mr. David Davies, Mount Pleasant Street, sustained a fractured leg through a fall of coal. FUNERAL. On November 25th the interment of Mrs. Ann Rowlands, of 24 Mill Street, took place at Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were: Mr. Thomas Rowlands, husband; Messrs. Morgan, Joseph, Evan, Rees, and Howell, sons; Mrs. John Hopkins, Mrs. Walter Beynon and Mrs. Walter Rich- ards, daughters; Mrs. Morgan Row- lands, Mr. John Hopkins, Mrs. Joseph Rowlands, Mrs. Evan Rowlands, Mrs. Reee Rowlands, Mr. Walter Beynon, Mr. Walter Richards, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law; Miss Elizabeth and Miss M. E. Rowlands and Mrs. Wm. Lloyd; James John, Thomas Williams, Annie and Maggie Ellen, Johnny, Beatrice, Mary Jane, Annie, Eleanor Thomas, John Hopkins, Maggie, Howell Rowlands, John Beynon, William John Richards, grand-children; Phyllis Row- lands, Thomas James, and A. M. Lloyd, great-grandchildren; Mrs. M. Parry, Mrs. John Davies, miners' agent, Dow- lais, sisters-in-law; David Rowlands, brother-in-law; Mrs. Phillips, Aber- dare; Mrs. Thomas, Glyn Neath, cousin; Mr. Joseph M. Evans, Panty- ffynon; Enoch Evans, nephews; Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Davies, Hirwain; Mr. Samu- el Rees, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jonee, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Ezekiel Rowlands, Dowlais, nephews and' niece8; Mr. Daniel Jones, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Morris, uncle and nieces, Aberaman. The Rev. Cynog Williams officiated.

CADLYS. ALL TRAMS stop at Market Street- Haggar's is there. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. WHY suffer the torments of indi- gestion and liver troubles, when a single bottle of Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice will relieve you. FOLLOW the Crowd to Prance Wil- liams' Special Sale. Huge bargains. ACCIDENT. On Monday last Mr. J. P. Cunnington, Oxford Street, re- ceived severe injuries to his side and. legs whilst following his employment at Aberaman Calliery. He is a son-in- law of Mr. Francis Davies, Mackworth Arms. DEATH. On Sunday last Mr. John Jones, 7 Morgan Street, passed away- ite was familiarly known as "John Jones Patagonia," having lived in the Welsn Settlement many years ago. The late Mr. Joneis was an esteemed deacon of Siloa Congregational Church, and a faithful Sunday School worker.

ABERDARE. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. ASK THE conductor to put you down at Haggar's. He knows. MARKET HALL, Aberdare, Tuesday next, December 5th, 1916, Mr. D. Morris Powell will hold an unreserved sale of Household Furniture, etc., including Grand Piano (Broadwood and Sons). I Auctioneer's Office: Gadlys Road., Aberdare. P.M. MEETINGS. — Owing to the un- fortunate breakdown of the Rev. A. T. Gutterv. the Monk Street Primitive Methodist Church for its meetings on Monday (December 4th) has secured the Rev. J. G. Bowran, widely known as Ramsay Guthrie, the popular novelist. This is Mr. Bowran's first visit to Aberdare, hut in the North of England he is a well-known figure. See advt. INTMRMENT. On Saturday last the remai n" of the late Mrs. Ingram, wife of Mr. Frank Ingram, Newport, were interred at the Aberdare Cemetery. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. David Lisle, Bute Street. Had she lived to next Saturday she would have been 40 years old. The mourners were: Husband; Violet, daughter; Mr. D. Lisle, father; Polly, sister; David, Tom. and Wyndham, brothers, and Mr. W. Millward. The late Mrs. Ingram was a faithful member of St. Elvan's Church and a. Sunday School teacher. I Sergeant Fred Lisle, A.S.C., another brother, is now in France. I PARISH CHURCH. On Sunday last Miss Stone, Diocesan Organiser of Sunday Schools, gave three addresses at the above church to the senior scholars of the Sunday Schools. On Monday evening Miss Stone addressed the Sun- day School teachers in the Gymnasium, Seymour Street. The Vicar presided.

) ABERNANT. II FOLLOW the Crowd to Prance Wil- liams' Special Sale. Huge bargains. IF YOU'RE satisfied with Haggar talk as loudly as if you were not. JOIN OtJR Christmas Club.- Fletcher's, Commercial Street. Aberdare. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. A PRETTY WEDDING was solemu- ised at Merthyr Register Office on Sat- urday between Miss Jane Lewis, the second daughter of Mr. Samuel Lewis, 11 Windsor Terrace, and Able Seaman Frank Mitchell, of the Red Cross Hospital, Aberdare. The bride was given away by her father. She wore a white picture hat and a brown costume. The bridegroom was in khaki. Mr. James Lewis, brother of bride, and Mrs. May Williams, sister, were present.

CWMBACH. MARKET HALL, Aberdare, Tuesday next, December 5th, 1916, Mr. D. Morris Powell will hold an unreserved sale of Household Furniture, etc., including Grand Piano (Broadwood and Sons). Auctioneer's Office: Gadlys Road., Aberdare. HAGGAR screens the best. Others screen the rest. JAY'S furniture is worth placing b. your best rooms. JOIN OUR Christmas Club.- Fiercaer's, Commercial Street, Aberdare. WOUNDED. Information has been received that Private Samuel Davies, youngest son of Mrs. Davies, Duffryn Arms, has been wounded. The nature of the wound is not stated. He was previously employed at Messrs. Hodges and Sons, Clothiers, Aberdare. ON LEAVE. Corporal William Davies, of Tirbach, who is with the Welsh Regiment at Rhyl, is home on furlough. Corporal Davies has seen active service in France, where he was wounded, and is expecting to be drafted out to Salonika. —Sergeant William Arthur, of Timothy Row, Welsh Regi- ment, has been invalided home from Fran cep.-Private T. J. Pardoe, son of Mr. James Pardoe, of Tirfounder Road, paid a short visit to his father and sister last week-end. Private Pardoe's wife is living at Torquay.—Private M. D. T. Williams, nephew of Mr. Thomas David, Abernantygroes Farm, has also been home.

ABERAMAN. MARKET HALL, Aberdare, Tuesday next, December 5th, 1916, Mr. D. Morris Powell will hold an unreserved sale of Household Furniture, etc., including Grand Piano (Broadwood and Sons). Auctioneer's Office: Gadlys Road., Aberdare. MERRY and bright, the order of the night; Haggar's house of delight. JAY'S easy payment system is eaej for you. LANTERN LECTURE. On Tues- day evening at St. Mark's Mission Room a lantern service was held. Mr. W. It. Templeman explained the pic- tures, and Mr. David Thomas was at the lantern. Mr. Frank Edwards pre- sided. WAR NEWS. Private Evan Griffiths, 1st Mons., of Glamorgan St., arrived home on furlough last Saturday. He was an employee of the Cwmaman Branch of the Cwmbach Co-op., and is the son of Mrs. Griffiths-Davies, and a brother to Mr. Daniel Griffiths, school- teacher. He is stationed at Cromer. WAR NEWS. Private John Brown, R.G.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Station Street, and Private Jack Phillips, 4th Hussars, who were wound- ed in the battle of the Somme, are now quite well. Both are stationed in Ire- land.-Private Gomer Stephens, Welsh Regiment, is at Dolcoed Convalescent Home. Swansea. A GENERAL MEETING of the Horticultural Society members was held on Tuesday at the Workmen's In- stitute, Mr. John Davies, Oaklands, in the chair. The balance sheet was adopted. The auditors' report was given by Messrs. T. Bowen and W. W. Williams. It was stated that the Society had handed over to the hospital fund 4;100. SEPTUAGENARIAN'S DEMISE— A highlv-respected inhabitant in the per- son of Mr. Daniel Davies, 17 Henry Street, passed away on Saturday after- noon after ailing for a considerable time. Deceased, who was 73 years of age, was a faithful member of Ynys- iwyd Baptist Church. He was baptised by the late pastor, the Rev. R. E. Wil- liams (Twrfab). He leaves a widow, five daughters, and a son, with whom general sympathy is felt. OBITUARY. — We regret to have to record the death of Mr. Daniel B. Jones, youngest son but one of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jones, 2 Belmont Terrace, who passed away on Thursday week at the early age of 26 years. Deceased had been a patient at the Carditt infirmary and at the Mardy Hospital, Merthyr. He was well known at Aberaman, Aber- cwmboi. and Mountain Ash, having been for seven years an employee of the Cwmbach Co-operative Society. Prior to his illness, however, he has worked at the Aberaman Colliery, lhe funeral took place on Tuesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. J. Lewis, Hebron C.M.. where the deceased at- tended, and the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron. officiated. The mourners were: Walking behind the hearse: Messrs. Edwin, David and Leonard Jones, brothers; David Davies, Treiorest, Tom Griffiths and Thomas Shutt, both of New Tredegar, brothers-in-law; Hugh Jones and William Jones, cousins; John Llovd, Llanidloes, uncle; Rich- ard Llovd. Bedlinog, cousin; Redvers Griffiths, Thomas D. Shutt and James Shutt. nephews; Morgan Foster, Pont- lottvn; David and Dan Foster^ Bargoed, cousins: William Morns, Pontlottyn, uncle; Hugh Davies, Fantwynmawr, cousin; Fred Williams, Cwmbach, cousin; Guardian William Thomas, ¡ uncle; Edward Lewis, Cwmaman, cousin; Isaac Lines, Bristol, and Tom Stephens, Aberdare, uncles. In the first coach were: Parents; Mrs. Annie Griffiths and Mrs. Catherine Shutt; I Mrs. Cecilia Davies, Treforest; Miss Tvdvil .Tones, Aberaman, sisters; Mrs. i V Williams. Cwmbach. aunt; 2nd er-ach. Mrs. Annie M. Davies and Mrs. Lizzie A. Evans, sisters-in-law; Mrs. iCatherine Foster, aunt; Mrs. Davies 1 and Mrs. Evans, friends; 3rd coach, Mrs. Brown and Miss Lloyd, Llanid- loes, aunts; Mrs. Morris, Pontlottyn, cousin, and Mrs. Jones, Bedlinog, cousin; 4th coach, Mrs. Foster, Ystrad- mynach; Mrs. Foster, Pontlottyn; Mrs. Hugh M. Jones, Aberdare, cousins, and Misses Gwennie May and Adeline Mi Griffiths, New Tredegar, nieces; 5th coach, Mrs. William Thomas and Mrs. Edward Lewis, Cwmaman, aunt and cousin; Mrs. Harries, Belmont Terrace, and Mrs. Stephens, Aberdare, aunt; 6th coach, Messrs. J. D. Hughes, Boot Hotel, and William Hughes, uncles; Hugh M. Jones, Aberdare, and J. Shutt, cousins; 7th coach, Mr. William Davies, Pantwynmawr, uncle; Mr. J. Davies, Aberfan, cousin; Mrs. Evans, Regent Street; Mrs. J. Everett and Mrs. Llew- elyn, friends. "0 Fryniau Caersalein" was sung. Beautiful wreaths were re- ceived from: (1)' Parents and family; i (2) Mr. and Mrs. David Davies, Tre- forest, sister and brother-in-law; (3) Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Jones, brother and I sister-in-law; (4) Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths and Mr. and Mrs. Shutt, New Tredegar, sisters and brothers-in-law; (5) Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, Rose Row, Cwmbach, friends; (6) Sunday School Class at Hebron and friends; (7) the Staff at the Slaughterhouse of the Cwmbach Co- I operative Society, Ltd., Abercwmboi.

ABERCWMBOI. FOLLOW the Crowd to Prance Wil- liams' Special Sale. Huge bargains. MARKET HALL, Aberdare, Tuesday next, December 5th, 1916, Mr. D. Morris Powell will hold an unreserved sale of Household Furniture, etc., including Grand Piano (Broadwood and Sons). Auctioneer's Office: Gadlys Road., Aberdare. IF YOU cry one minute you'll laugh the next at Haggar's. JAY' easy payment system is easy for yoo. ON LEAVE. Captain and Adjutant Aneurin Rhydderch is now home on a short leave. Also Sergt. R. J. Watkins is home on a month furlough. DEATH. Mr. David John Jenkins, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Hector Jenkins, 8 Bronallt Terrace, passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening at the early age of 25 years. We extend to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy. BETHLEHEM M.I.S. Mr. James James presided on Friday last. The meeting was opened by Master Richard Williams and Mr. Dan Isaac. A very interesting paper was read by Miss Maud Jones on "The Place of Women in the Present Crisis." Miss S. D. Davies gave a paper on "John Penry," which was thoroughly enjoyed. Comments were made by Mr. W. P. Williams, Captain A. Rhydderch, Messrs. John Evans, Henry Williams, and Dan Isaac. PRESENTATION. On Tuesday evening the members of Bethlehem Dramatic Society met at Bethlehem Vestry. Miss S. D. Davies presided. Mr. John Henry Williams has been an active member of the Society, and played the part of Dr. Lewis in "Asgre Lan." Speeches were made by Messrs. Dan Isaac, John D. Davies, Henry Williams, Levi Davies, William Mor- gan. Mrs. W. R. Griffiths presented Mr. Williams, on behalf of the Society, on his joining the colours, with a silver cigarette case, suitably inscribed. One member of the Society is now in Egypt and another in India. SOLDIERS PRESENTED. The inhabitants of Abercwmboi are to be congratulated upon their patriotic spirit. For over twelve months every soldier who has been home from the firing line has been presented with a glow wrist watch by a fund, the secre- tary of which is Mr. John Evans, 7 John Street. On Thursday night last four heroes were presented at a concert held at the Workmen's Hall, over which the Rev. J. B. Davies presided. Solos were rendered by Messrs. William Harris, George Jones, Ap Morris. Re- citations, Master Tommy Morris and Mr. John Thomas (Rhosfab). The soldiers honoured were Lance-Corporal T. C. Morris, A.S.C., Gunner T. Gleeson, R.G.A., Private James James, and Private Tom Evans. The watches were presented by Mr. D. J. Davies and Mr. T. O'Shea, Sergeant R. J. Watkins, who is home on. leave, and Dr. J. J. Horgan, all of whom made appropriate addresses. The National Anthem was sung by Ap Morris. The accompanist was Mr. W. Davies. Vote of thanks to the chairman and artistes was moved by Mr. John Evans, and seconded by Mr. Henry Williams.—Driver Daniel Hughes, R.F.A., whose home is at Park View Terrace, was made the recipient of a glow wrist watch at an informal gathering at Mr.\ W. R. Griffiths' Newsagent's Shop. The watch was handed over by Mrs. Griffiths.

MOUNTAIN ASH. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. AT THE CORNER—meet Mac there. He'll fit you out with the latest in gents' outfitting. WEDDING. — The nuptials of Mr. John Thomas Davies, son of Mr. Charles Davies, 7 loncocli Terrace, Cefnpennar, and Miss Mary Ann Jones, daughter of Mr. Roger Jones, Ton Coch Farm, Cefnpennar, were solemnised at St. Margaret's Church on Saturday morning. The Vicar officiated. The bride was prettily attired, and was given away by her father. Mrs. Davies was also in attendance. PARISH CHURCH. Holy Com- munion was celebrated in St. Mar- garet's Church last Sunday morning at 8. Morning prayer was sting at 11, in- toned by the Rev. T. J. Morgan. Even- sons: was conducted by Rev. I. West- head. The Magnificat was sung to Garrett and the Nunc Dimittis to Foster. ON LEAVE.—Lt. Tal Millar, son of Councillor and Mrs. Avm. Millar, fir- rived home on leave on Monday night. His brother, Lt. Gordon Millar, is ex- pected in a few days. PRISONERS OF WAR. It was omitted to state in our last issue that the parcels of goodies sent to "our bovs" were despatched from the Moun- tain Ash Recruiting Office. HAVE A LOOK at Ted Mac's wi- dows for the best and latest in gents' hats, caps and ties. PROMOTION.—Corpl. Wm. Thomas Davies, son of the late Mr. William Davies and Mrs. Davies, 26 Triangle, Mountain Ash, has been appointed Sec. 1%1 n I Lt. in the 6th Batt, South Wales Bor- derers. This young officer was emplov- .3 I ed at the Labour Exchange in the Mount, and joined the Army in April last year. He has seen much service, especially in the great Push, and at the victorious ba tHe. of Mametso Wood.

MOUNT SINGERS AT CARDIFF. —The. Mountain Ash Party gave a grand concert to the wounded soldiers at Lansdowne Road Military Hospital, Cardiff, last Saturday evening, Mr. J. O. Jones, M.E., presiding. Air. Tom Jones conducted the concerted pieces, and the soloists were as follows: Messrs. Jacob Richards, Morgan J. Edwards, D. Teiii Davies, John Wil- liams, D. Pennar Williams and Steve Jenkins. Mr. Ben Davies gave recita- tions, and Miss Annie Webber was the accompanist. Greatly appreciated were the smokes which the Partv dis- tributed among the gallant boys.

PENRHI WCEIBER. I JAY'S easy payment system is easy tor you. A PENRHIWCEIBER OFFICER. Ex-Sergeant T. J. Bryer, of Somerset House, has received a letter from his only son, Lieut. Charlie Bryer, of the 9th Welsh, who is in France. He joined the Army directly the war broke out as a private, and in ten months was pro- moted to Lieutenant. Lieut. Bryer has been six months on active service. He has been in the great advance on the Western Frontier. Most of his fellow-officers who left England with him in June last have been killed or rendered hors de combat. Lieut. Bryer has come through unscathed so far. Previous to enlisting he was employed at Bargoed as electrician. His father is the recruiting officer for the Pen- rhiweeiber area. COMFORTS FOR SOLDIERS. Par- eels have been sent to soldiers from Hermon Chapel through Mr. Ed. E. Williams and Mrs. Williams, Nant- Ilys, and the secretary, Mr. William M. Rees. The buyers were Mrs. E. E. Williams and Miss M. E. Richards. The recipients are:—Privates Owen Illtyd Jones, William Rees Jones, Dan Jones, vid John Jones, William Elias Williams, Corporal Jim Kingdom, Evan T. Evans, J. Ed. Howells, Lance-Cor- poral David J. Lloyd, Driver Harold Carter, all in France; Private T. J. Richards, R.A.M.C., India; Private Jenkin Rees, R.A.M.C., India; Rifle- man Tom Jones, Salonica; Private George Bunford, Mesopotamia; Private Thomas J. Hughes, Cairo; Private Willie Rees, France. Mr. Tom Eras- mus dispatched the parcels to the boys. DEATH AND INTERMENT. Mrs. Rachel Davies, aged 88 years, widow of the late Mr. William Davies, who for many years lived at 1 Glanlay Street, passed away on Wednesday. Deceased was a native of Carmarthenshire, and had resided at Penrhiwceiber for 36 years. She was the oldest worshipper of Jerusalem Welsh Baptist Church, and one of the founders. She was a sister to Mr. Benjamin Morris, grocer. She resided at 2 Harris View with her son, Mr. John Davies, checkweigher. Her remains were interred on Monday last at Caegarw Cemetery. The Rev. W. S. Thomas, deceased's pastor, officiated. Mourners: Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, son; Miss Annie Davies, grand-daughter; Mr. John Davies, Aberdare, nephew; Mrs. Smith and Miss Hannah Smith, daughter and grand-daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Morris, Mountain Ash, brother; Mrs. Meredith, Ynyshir, sister; Mr. David Davies, Aberdare; Mrs. Kane, Watts- town; Mr. Thomas Davies, Aberdare; Mrs. Rosser, Wattstown; Mr. Daniel Davies, Treorchy; Mrs. Evans, Ton Pentre; Mrs. Evans, Cardiff, nieces and nephews. The Revs. Daniel Davies, Carmel, and Christmas Jones, Watts- town, were present.—Reference was made on Sunday evening last at Jeru- salem Chapel by the pastor, the Rev. W. S. Thomas, to the deceased's faith- ful service to the church. ON LEAVE. Private Leonard Lee, of the Motor Transport Service, is home on leave at 2 Winifred Villas. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday morning last, whilst following his employment at the Abercynon Colliery, J. Welsh, of Station Terrace. Penrhiwceiber, sus- tained a broken ankle. Mr. Griffith Jones, fitter, and Mr. D. Jones, a miner, rendered first-aid. HOME FROM EGYPT. On Wed- nesday one of our boys came home from Egypt, namely, Lance-Corporal Luther Morris, attached to the R.E. Signalling Co., son of Councillor Evan Morris. He was at the landing at Suvla Bay. He was among the first to respond to the country's call locally. DOCTOR'S DEPARTURE. On Saturday Dr. J. S. Broghman left the neighbourhood to take up permanent duties in London. He will bo greatly missed at Penrhiwceiber. He had been assistant to Dr. Ben Phillips Jones and Dr. T. Davies, Penrhiwceiber, for many years, and had gained the re- pcetT of everybody. We wish him the best of luck in his new sphere.

ABERCYNON. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. WEDDING. On Saturday, by the -)I. Jenkins (Co-ni-, Rev. M. Jenkins (Cong.), Abercynon, a pretty wedding was solemnised at Sardis, Pontypridd, the contracting parties being Mr. Charles Hopkins, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Abercynon Road, and Miss Annie Stephens, niece of Mr. W. Jones, Pentwyn Isaf Farm, Penrhiwceiber. The bride was accompanied by Miss Amy Evans, Miskin. and Miss Maggie Hopkins, sister of bridegroom, as brides- maids. The best man was Mr. W. Griffiths. The bride was given away by the Rev. W. T. Hopkins, Painscastle, brother of bridegroom. LADIES' SEWING GUILD. At the Abercynon Palace on Thursday afternoon last a special matinee, through the generosity of Mrs. A. J. Tinsley, was given in aid of the local Ladies' Sewing Guild Funds. Solos were given by Mr. David Jones, R.A.M., Nantgarw, and Madame Kate Ellis, Abercynon. Assistance was rendered by the following members of the Guild:—Mrs. M. J. Fenwick, Mrs. J. Toye, Miss Parry, Mrs. Foalkes, Mrs. James Jones, Mrs. W. Newman, Mrs. Thorn, Mrs. Leyshon Jenkins, Mrs. Edmund Jones. Mrs. D. L. Kelly, Mrs. Jackson, Miss Edwards, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. W. T. Humphreys. Mrs. Bruce Jones is president; Mrs. Doyle, secre- tary, and Mrs. T. W. Jones is treasurer. I ON 1URLOUGH. Private David William Jones, R.A.M.C., son of Mr. Edward Jones, Well Street, came home on furlough over Sunday from Oswestry. R.A.O.B. At a meeting of the Aber- cynon Lodge, held on Thursday night, Bro. John SutTT&rland, K.O.M., presented Bro. S. G. Collis, Sepretary of the Lodge, with a gold watch. Mr. Collis has been secretary for four years, and prior to that was treasurer for three years. AN ENTERTAINMENT was held by the English Congregational Church on Monday evening. The proceeds will be devoted to sending comforts to soldiers and sailors from the church. Mr. T. Joy was the chairman. Song, Miss Winnie Bellamy. Recitation, Mr. | B. Robinson. Songs, Clifford Yorath and Miss Violet Williams. Recitations, mi iDa,v.ies an<^ ^r- Arthur Bowden. J;0, adjudicators were Mr. Francis I Gibbon and Mrs. W. J. Williams. Un- ) ) punctuated reading, best, Mr. Frank Radford. Hat trimming, Mr. Fred ) Edwards. The accompanist was Miss iY-iyra i-ugn. ) OLD RESIDENT'S DEATH. The funeral of Mrs. Stephens, 32 Ynysmeurig Road, wife of the late Mr. William Stephens, took place at the Abercynon Cemetery on Monday. Deceased was 70 years of age. The chief mourners were: Mr. Albert Stephens, son; Mr. and Mrs. William Philpin, daughter; Maggie Evans, Violet Watts and Ernest Stephens, grand-children; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Watts, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. James Bray, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stephens, son; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Evans, daughter; Joseph Philpin, Blod- wen Philpin, Private Frank Slade, of the Mechanical Transport Corps; Dolly Bray, grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liams, Abernant; Mr. Joseph Richards and Miss A. Richards, Abernant; Mr. Thomas Evans and Mrs. Davies, Cwm- bach; Mr. Edwin Eynon, Aberaman, and Mr. Fred Eynon, Glyn Neath, cousins; Messrs. Josiah, Willie and Joseph Lewis, Abernant; Mr. Griffith Evans, Cwmbach, nephews; Messrs. William, Robert and Thomas Gwillym, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Gwillym, Mr. and -Mrs. inomas, cousins; Mrs. Margaret James and Mr. John Moses James, aunt and nephew; Mrs. Thomas, Aberaman, niece, and the Misses Gwillym, Quakers Yard. The officiating minister was the Rev. Morgan Jenkins. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL anniversary of the English Congregational Chapel took place on Sunday. The presidents were: Mr. G. Mathews, Mr. G. Jones, and Mr. E. H. Bath-am. Recitations were given by: Doris Pulsford, Doris Martin, Iris James, Gwyneth Gibbon. Eira Jenkins, Lilian Jones, Gwyn Yorath, Cyril Jenkins, Ada Mathews, Iris Young, Vivian Phelps, Doris Pearce, Hilda Gibbon, Edith Jones, Gwladys Henley, Muriel James, Douglas Joy, Maggie Evans, Marjory Herbert, Ella Morgan, Doris Jones, Bessie Yorath, Lily Bellamy, Horace James, Dolly Her- bert, Violet Watts, Winnie Pearce, Hilda Robinson, Olwen Jenkins, Glyn Jenkins, Edith Hughes, Eva Morgan, Ivy Bellamy, Mona Phelps, Vivian Gibbon, Doris Lewis, Phyllis Bellamy, Leonard Bellamy, Lilian Jenkins, Miss Emily Jones, Miss Winnie Bellamy and Mr. W. Evans. Solos by Mr. Tame, Miss Winnie Bellamy, and Miss Maggie Evans. The choir, led by Mr. G. Jones, sang. The organist was Miss Blodwen Mathews and Miss A. Thomas, and Miss Gwen Yorath trained the children. MARRIAGE. On Tuesday last at St. Donat's Church, Abercynon, the marriage was solemnised of Corporal Robert Johns, son of Mr. Leonard Johns, Council foreman, Ynysybwl, and Miss M. E. Powell, daughter of Mr. Powell, postmaster, Abercynon. Cor- I poral Johns has been on active service in France for some months, and only arrived home on a short furlough on Friday. The officiating ministers were the Revs. T. E. Griffiths, G. Hum- phreys, J. Williams, Llanwonno, and D. D. Davies, B.A. The bride was given away by her father, and was attired in a cream cabadine costume with hat to match. The bridesmaids were: Misses Bessie Powell, sister of bride; Lily Johns, May Johns and Eunice Johns, sisters of bridegroom. Miss Powell and Miss May Johns were dressed in pink silk eoline, and Misses Lily and Eunice Johns in cream eoline. The best man was Mr. Leonard Johns, brother of bridegroom. At the Junction Hotel a reception took place, the guests being: Father and mother of bride; the wedded pair; Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Emlyn Powell, Mr. Trefor Powell, Mr. W. T. Pinkney, Mrs. Lye, Miss Lye, Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. F. Johns, Mr. Harry Lye, Mrs. G. Cooper, Mr. E. W. Jones, Miss Wil- liams and Miss Phillips, Pontypridd; Mr. D. C. Evans, Mr. B. E. Evans, Mrs. Fenwick, Mr. and Mrs. Joy, Mrs. D. J. Price, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Livesey, the Misses Livesey, Mr. Frank Livesey, Mr. and Mrs. Owen A. Edwards, Mr. W. Williams, Miss Mordecai, Miss J. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Lewie, Mr. Havdn Ll. Wood, Mr. Reginald H. Mead, Mr. T. Jones, Misses Jones, Mr. L. Johns, Mrs. Johns, Messrs. Henry and Percy Johns, Mr. William Reynolds, Mr. David Felix, Mr. Henry Wilkins, Miss B. Jones, Misses Holder, Mr. and Mrs. L. Jenkins, Mrs. Hughes, Miss L. Jones, Miss Price, and Miss B. Wil- liams, Cardiff.

YNYSYBWL. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. SUCCESS. The following local competitors were successful at the Poultry Show held at the Pavilion, Mountain Ash, Tecently:-Air. D. E. Owen, Robert Street, two prizes; Mrs. Gough and Mr. L. Bebb, High Street. PULPITS. On Sunday last Mr. D. Charles Morgan, of Ynyshir, a student at the University College, Cardiff, preached at Glyn Street (C.M.) Chapel.— The preacher at Noddfa Baptist Chapel was Mr. E. Rees, a student at the Baptist College, Carditt. ZION BAND OF HOPE. On Mon- day a competitive concert was held. Mr. W'. Jordan presided. Awards: Recita- tion, Nellie Emery. Reciting, Doris Price. A quartette, consisting of Miss Martha Price, Mrs. J. M. Elias, and Messrs. Robert Williams and Harry Evans won on rendering "It is well" Recitation, Beatrice Williams. Humor- ous reading, Mr. Benjamin Griffiths. Impromptu speech, Mr. Tom Jarman. Solos were rendered by Miss Edie Hughes and Harry Evans, and a piano- forte solo by Miss Olive Hearse. The accompanists were Miss Maggie Woosnam and Mr. Henry John Owen. BENEFIT CONCERT. On Thurs- day evening, the 23rd inst., at the Work- t nhe!|XHrf the English Congregational If thft oLf01.1' 8ave another performance the cantata, "The Magio Cup. The oTtChTte handed over to the funds 5 S! n d Cross and the local branch The ehSr6611 Mapy's Needlework Guild, Morgan T T>as occupied by Dr. R. D. S Arr r The characters were: Tf .h'i Thomas; Princess S' MSS Ma^ie E. Lewis; Fairy wl Katie Hughes; Captain F H. Phillips; Mr. Mr T itlR' A- Thomas; Astrologer, Mr. J.. Blethyn; pag6 Boys, G. Picker- Tlfomas Jones> and i • 6 younger members of the choir gave musical drills. The accom- 7PW T 't* t Gertrude Lewis. The manager. es (pastor) was the stage

NEW THEATRE, MOUNTAIN ASH. Next Week: "Driftwood." his week-end programme is a startler at the Workmen's Theatre. The great picture is the beautiful war A&q ? mSPirit of France." On ^londav and Tuesdav a grand Kino *oto-play, entitled, Driftwood," with another episode M? T -King." On Wednes- "'Cartrpf f^'yndwr Richards' play, -rr ^ill be staged. The Key- stone Komedy is 0f "guns, gills, grit and gig £ ]es a rollicking renval of wIld and woolly Westerners. week- i ay and Saturday of next ueek, Lest ye be judged," will be serene vi ith a. further progressionof inond from the sky „ The Irlend^- is Worst of KYI brave show of bounding GalXan,ibo"nd«' others. Pathe's than eTer' i5 *■> programme.

I EMPIRE, THEATRE, MOUNTAIN ASH. Next Week: A Pitman's Daughter." Cabin" is merrily rineton ha^K Perf°nnance. Mr. Har- ngton has brought a great show of ftYc ^ce'ner n a £ > wreat novel Tis- Beecher Stowe s solendidlv a,- coloured festival is a sine-insr 'nid rainSed scena, and the singing and dancino- excellent. Be early and secure ° JT ± /in Pitman's Daugh^p^f 1S fgl f gramme is beTta-rei/1 °Ttlmal romantic play, will Jet »ar film <nll performance.

HACCAR'S, MOUNTAIN ASH. Next Week: "The Flaming Sword." SENTATISCTORH1 HA§ SECURED FOR PRC" sentation to ins patrons that glorious Swr>rd ??n-SatKms> The Flaming bw oid. It is one of the famous Nor- disk masterpieces, and has created a furoi^ of applause wherever shown. ]t will oe screened on \t Tnodav and Wednesday °af The (ri'p'i t pted on the screen- floodsgdrfv descrintlo6 SCT '"Vte seen to ho iw.s1, °nj and must be are blotted ouf^nd ^°l6 > aild villages go floats thS inhMUnts ollbtles? Ir18' feof their houses, f t0,the as coming shortly ^rheva lier.in "1 Fallen SteV."

=- = BREWERS & CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Of ^Burton lnR°rmed that at a meeting of Burton Brewers held recently a. dec^din^11 WaS passed unanimously deciding, owing to the conditions brought at^out by the war, to aban- don tne usual dIstribution of presents to the trade.

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