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m S N S *m* NM WWBB 68 ?NN9 B NNNMar&N FMPIRE THEATRP MOUNTAIN ASH. Proprietor Vlotor W. Rowe. Week commencing Monday, January 6th. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday- HARRY FOXWELL presents the entirely new Play. entitled. Keep the Home Fires Burning! Mr. Roy Selfridge as "Tom Cilroy., Miss Lilian Maitland as "Mary Morrison." Tom Gilroy, of H.M.S. 'Victory' Mr. Roy Selfridge. Paul Morrison, A Black Sheep Mr Milton Carter. Father Anthony, The Idol of his Flock and Friend of the Poor— Mr. Frank Her tie. < aptain Darvelle, Leader of the Gang Mr. Will Ashbrook. William Spud, "Strewth," Mr. Ernest Lester. Granfor Nobbs Mr. Claude Mervin. Jim Hogan, the Tool of a hard-hearted Landlord Mr. Pat Quinn. Inspector John, of the Police, Force Mr. Fred Owen. tyranny Green Miss Veri Viue. Ann Elizabeth Perkins Miss Lizzie Hall. Mrs. Derwood, a good Samaritan Miss Daphne Mangan. Mary Morrison, Paul's Wife Miss Lilian Maitland. Scene 1: Mary Morrison's Cottage. Scene 2: Exterior of Mary's Home. Scene 3: Interior of same. Scene 4 Lover's Lane. Scene 5: Olbury Hall. Scene 6: Street in OIhury. Scene 7: Interior of St. Thomas' Church, Olbury. Sceco 8: (I. 10 Trafalgar Street. Scene f): Exterior of Mary'tt Home. Scene 10: Mary's Home—Interior. Tbursday, Friday & Saturday The enormous successful up-to-the-moment Play— When Our lads come Marching Home BY SHELLS WELSH. NEXT WEEK, JANUARY 13th- The Sensational Problem Propa- ganda Drama- Igln ovance. BY CLIFFORD REAN. PHoea of Admission OMhestra Stalls. Stalls. Pit Stalls. Pit. I 0d. 7-d.- 5d. 4d. Government Tax 3d. 2d. 2d. id. Prepaid Smalt Advertisements. j Inserted at the following specially low r-,itef; One week. 3 wks. 6 w ko. 12 words 0 9 1 9 3 0 ] 20 1 0 2 6 4 0 28 „ IS 3 3 5 0 3t> 1 6 4 0 G 0 44 1 9 i 9 7 0 These charges apply only to the f'ol- Apartment*, Situations (Vacant or Wanted), To Let, Lost or Found, '1d Miscellaneous Sales and Wants. Irade Advertisements will be < harfeod an additional 50 per cent. Properties for Sale or Wanted at; double abovo rate. if not prepaid extra will be charged. Advertisement & Publishing Offices, 19 Caidiff Street, Aberdare. All replies to be called for at the i tiiice. Advertisers who desire to bave replies sent to them should for- ward stamps. Wedding presents and lists of ueata, 8d. a tine. Musical and other Buocesses 2/6 minimum up to 6 lines, and 8d. a line afterwards. Lists of wreaths m.funeral reports I t'j per inch. SUBSCRIPTION LISTS, &a Lists of Subscriptions; Appeals for and Acknowledgments of Sub-j script-ions, 2B. per inch ) WANTED. G-OOD Respectable Girl as Waitress, j Kxperience unnaeiss try.—Apply Man- ;eress, J'lack Li jn Hotel. Aberdare. A GOOD General Servant. Mrs Edwards, Brynheulog. Hirwain. AN EXPERIENCED (general im- j mediately.—Apply after 5 o'clock at 1i Tanybryn Street, Aberdare. FOR IIATCH END. LONDON. Ex- nerienced General. Plain cooking; comfortable home and good wages to ) suitable person.—Apply Phillips, c/o j Hoot Hotel, Aberdare. LAD to drive out.—Apply L. Ii- fi arris, Grocer, Mill Street. VOTING LADY at! Book Keeper re- quired. Must be competent.—Apply, K.. Leader" Office. Aberdare. RELIABLE Day Girl for house vork- no washing. Reference re- quired.—Apply C., "Leader" Office, TWO Furnished rooms with at- J t -ndancc. Apply by letter, W.P.. leader" Office. TWO or more Unfurnished rooms, j or part of house.—Apply, by letter, P.T., Leador" Office. ) GENERAL Servant- Apply Car- penter's Arms. Canou Street., Aber- dare. GOOD General, about Is,-Apply, "Leader" Office. > EXPERIENCED Maid for small iv. mil v.—Applv 24 CoUege Street. j TWO BEDROOMS Rnd sitting room i tarnished or unfurnished, for two persons, with superior people in Abei- dare or Aberaman.—'Apply by letter. ( ,f Leader" Office- ONGE. General or Cook-Gen- Mrs. Thomas. Bute Hospitui, Alternant Road. EXPERIENCED General Servant. j Apply. Mrs. Ruck. Broniestyr. j Aberdare. i IMMEDIATELY, Good Girl a- General.— Apply. Mrs. Carmodj Mount. Pleasant Hotel, Trecynon. GENERAL. plain cooking. several evenings fmc. -29 Wynd- ham Crescent, Aberaman. j FOR SALE. -1 MAIL-CART; capital condition; i hood and canopy complete, 3Os.-Ap- i ply, BN., "Leader" Office FULL SIZE Billiard Table (Thura- j ton) and Accessories. Apply, Three! Generals, Aberdare. GOOD Second-hand Piano for Sale.-Al,-tec,ydro Villa, Aberdare Road, Mountain Ash. GOOD Second-hand. Chesterfield Suite for Sale. — Maesydre Villa, Aberdare Road. Mountain Ash. M 18G .I.H EOUS. THE INFLUENZA SCOURGE gives additional importance to Nasal Hy- gieno. Keep your nostrils and throat germ proof with Nostroline" Nasal Specific and you cannot catch Influ- enza, Nasal Catarrh and Head Colds. Of leading1 Chemists everywhere, 1/3 (by post (1/5). Sold by E. E. Evans, 9 Victoria Square; W. H. Jones, 3 Victoria Square; C. A. Harris 12 Cardiff Street; G. T. Williams, Whit- combe Street, Aberdare; E. L. Hum- phrevs, 7 Mill Street, Trecynon; T. W. Reynolds, High Street, Hirwain; A. M. Jones 36 Penrhiwceibcr Road, W. H Jones, 9 Oxford Street, J. Reynolds, 78 Commercial Street, Mountain Ash; and most Chemists elsewhere. MOLESKINS, highest prices paid for best quality. Other grades ac- cepted. — Gerrard, Furriers, Edin- burgh. J. FINE and Co., 18b Whitcombe Street, Aberdare, are buying and selling Second-hand Furniture. CHIROPODY.—Corns, Bunions, I ingrowing Toe-Nails are dealt witoj on scientific mothods by a certificat- ed chiropodist. Residences visited anywhere in district. Moderate fees, —Lewis, 1 Canon Street (Opposite Post Office), Aberdare. j ONE beginner made £ 2 10s. egg- profit from 8 birds in first four months he used Karswood Poultry Spice. Everybody delighted with Kars- wood. 2 £ d., 7sd.. Is. 3d. From Wm. Davies and Son, Tafif Stores, Duke Street, Aberdare. MONUMENTAL. — Headstones, Tombs, Crosses. Practical Letter Cut- ters. All Stones. Old Memorials re- stored equal to new designs. Prices submitted application .-Lloyd, Sculpt- ors, 39 Duffryn Street, Mountain Ash. Mr. Gwilym Griffiths, 16 High Street, Aberdare. Wood Carvers, Engravers. ADVICE FREE.—Mr., Mrs. Stew. art. Herbalists, Guinea Street, Bris- tol. MOLE TRAPPERS! You are not I getting the beat price for your skins unless you are sending them to us. We pay the highest prices for Hare, Rabbit, Fox Skins, etc., also Feath- ers and Horsehair.—H. Stuart A Co.. The Moleskin Specialists, Stuart House, Albion Buildings, Aldersgate Street, London, E.C. 1. ) LOST. j ON XMAS EVE, Half sovereign j brooch between Trecynon and Aber-1 dare. Reward given if returned.— I Erans, Gadlye House, Aberdare. j WANTED. j MOLE. FOX^ OTTER SKINS Wanted. Must be stretched and air-i dried. Any quantity taken. Top prices. Cash by return. Send a' [ once to Dept. 33, W. M. Cohen, 6 and 8 Emerald.Street, London, W.C. 1. Savon, Aberaman, JANUARY 27, 1919. A RARE JREAT! Rev. G. Campbell Morgan, D.D., London, Will Preach at 4 30 and Lecture at 7.30. Subject of Lecture: What the Bible Claims for Itself." Seats (reserved) may be booked at 21- Srcond Seats, if. See posters. Secretary-T. EDWARDS, 62 Jubilee Road. ABERDARE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. NOTICE OF AUDIT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District Auditor oi the Glamorganshire Audit District has appointed the Audit of the Ac. counts oi the Aberdare Urban Dis- trict Council, and of any Committee appointed by them, and of their officers, for the year ending 31st March, 1018, to commence on Mon- day, the 27th day of January, 1919, at 12 o'clock noon, at the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Aberdare. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Copy of the Ac- counts, duly made up and balanced, together with all the Rate Bookis, Account Books, Deeds, Contracts, Accounts, Vouchers, and Receipts mentioned or refovred to in such ae- counts will be deposited at the Offices of the said Council, in the Town Hall, Aberdare, and be open during Office hours thereat to the inspection of all persons interested for Seven Clear Days before the day appointed for the Audit, and all such persons shall be at liberty to take copies of, or extracts from the same. without fee or reward. Dated this 31st dav of Decem- ¡ ber, 1918. i W. H. MORGAN, Cierk to the Council. Town Hall, Aberdare. ABERDARE LITERARY SOCIETY Higher Standard Schoolr (Boys'), Tuesday next, Jan. 7th, at 7 p.m. Speaker: T., waUer Williams, Esq., B.Sc. Subject, 'The Nature of the Comic.' All are welcome. JOURNEYMEN BUTCHERS' FEDERATION OF CREAT BRITAIN •. ABERDARE BRANCH.. I AN IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING I of the above wilf be held at the LIBERAL CLUB ASSEMBLY ¡ ROOMS, ABERDARE, ON THURSDAY EVENINC, I January 2nd, 1919, at 7.30 p.m. Business: 1. Elwcion ol Committee for forth- coming year. 2; Payment of subscriptions in order to clear books. All Memhens are urgently fo- quested to make a special effort to. be present. WM. HARRIS, Secretary. ABERDARE COUNTY SCHOOL PAST STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. A S 0 C I A L Will be held at the COUNTY SCHOOL On Friday Evening, January 3rd, at 6.30 p.m. ALL PAST STUDENTS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. Admission 2s. PROPERTIES FOR SALE. HOUSE in Trevor Street. Aberdare and in Railway Terrace. Aborttiiian.- Apply, by letter, T2. Leader" Office. SIX-ROOMED House and four- roomed house in Dumfries Street, Aberdare.—Apply. 64 H Leader" Omie. HOUSE in centre of town, 8 rooms. -Apply 24, "Leader" Office. PROPERTIES WANTED. WANTED to purchase, 6 or 7 roomed house in loundry Town, pre- ferablv Tanybryn or Herbert Street. Apply M.J. "Leader" Office.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS BIRTHS, MARRIACES, DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDCMENTS AND IN MEMORIAM NOTICES I The Charge for Advertisements under this heading is One Penny per word, with a minimum of 1/6. | • MARRIAGES. COLES- EDWARD 1 — On Dteember 24th. 1918, at St. David's Presbyter. ian Chirch Pon'yj, ridel, by Rov Isaac Morris, B.A B.D., Cyril, only son of Mr and Mrs Coles, Leicester son of Mr and Mrs Coles, Leicester House. Ynysybwl, to Gertrude, sec- ond daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- wards, i4:1 Robert Street, Ynysybwl. POWELL—SMITH.—At St. Margar- et's Church, December 30th, by the Vicar, Thomas James Powell, 'ly Cynon, Miskin, and Lilian Winifred Smith, Oxford Street.. Mountain Ash. ACKNOWL KDGMENTS. COX.—Mr. W. Cox and family, Avon Street, Glyn Neath, desire to thank neighbours and friends for their kiiici sympathy in their sad bereave- ment; also for floral tributes. EVANS.—Mrs. Evans and family, 33 Jubilee Road, Aberaman, desiro to thank all friends for the kind mes- sages of sympathy sent them in their sad bereavement ao for floral tributes received. DRAPER.—Mrs. Draper aud family, 54 George Street;, Aberaman, beg *o thank tho numerous friends for kind sympathy in their sad bereave- ment. and also for floral tributes ro- cd veel. MORGAN.—Mr. and Mrs. W. Mor- gan, 11 Bailey Street, Miskin. Mountain Ash, desire to thank all friends and relatives for kind sym- pathy in their recent, sad bereavo- ment; also tor floral tributes. LEWIS.—Mr Wm. Lewis and family, 26 Gladstone Street, Aberaman. wish to thank all kind friends for sympathy extended to them in their sad bereavement; also for beautiful floral tributes received. CROCKER.—Mr. George Crocker and famny, 28 Pembroke Street, Aheruare sincerely thank ti iirends who sent them letters of sympathy and lloral tributes in their recent bereavement. their recent bereavement. Had He nsKed us, weii we know 1\ We should cry, "011, spare this hlov," j I Yes, with streaming tears should pray, "Lord, we love her, let her stay." t IN MEMORIAM. I B.O.TLETT.In cherished memory I I of Ernest Howard (Ernie) Bartlett, who was killed at Llwynhelvg^ Col- liery, January 7th, 1918. beloved and only son of Mrs. Bayliss, 41 Tany- bryn Street. No morning dawns, no night re- turns; You are erer near, though unseen. To your heart-broken mother. MOBEY.—In ever loving memory of I Gilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mobey, 29 Jubilee Road, Godreaman. Our thoughts are ever wandering ¡ To a grave not far away. I Where we laid to rest our dear one Just two years ago to-day. I Though death divides, fond mem- ory ever ding. ¡ MAINWARING.—In loving niemory of the beloved wife of John Main- I waring, Godreaman, who passed away December 27th, 1915. In tho dear old home you are fondly I remembered, Sweet happy memories cling around your name; True hearts that hold you in deep- est affection Always shall lovo you in death the same. —Sadly missed by husband, daugh- ters and sons-in-law. DAVIESlf—In loving memory of our dear sister, Catherinc, Davies, 9 Cefnpennar Road, Cwmbach, who passed away December 28th, 1914.— Ever red by brothers and sisters. Her gentle ways and loving smile Are pleasant to recall; She had a kindly word for each, And was beloved by all. ENOCH.—In loving memory of our dear son. Rufus C. Enoch, 9/10 Griffith Street, Aberdare, who was killed on December 28th 1914. If we had clasped the dying hand, Or bid a last farewell, The blow would not have been so hard For those who loved him well. We have lost, heaven has gained One of the best the world contained. —Sadly missed by father, moiuer, brothers and sisters. POLLY.—In loving memory of our dear sister Man*, who died January 3, 1918. We have lost, heaven has gained, One of the best the world contained. Ever remembered by her loving sisters, Harriet and Maggie; alBO remembered by her friend, Jack. ELLIOTT.ln loving memory of Clara Elliott, the dearly beloved wife of Will Elliott, High Street, Aberdare, who passed away Deo. 30th, Hilt). Softly at night the stars are gleam- ing Upon a silent grave, Where there sleepeth without dreaming One we hived but could not save. And with the morn that angel face will smile, Which we have loved long since and lost awhile. Sadlv missed by Husband and Family. 'tt I. -É REES.-In loving memory of our dear daughter, Mary, who died January 3rd 1918, age 23, the beloved daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. David Rees, 14 Wind Street, Ilirwain. Ever re- membered by mam, dad, brothers, and sisters, and little niece, Phyllis May.—Nid ydwyt yn anghof. Mary anwyl. DAVID.—In lovint memory of clear mother, Mrs. David, College Street, died January 2nd, 1918. Sadly missed by children. „
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SHORTHAND, TYPEWRITING, i COMMERCIAL CORRESPOND- j ENCE, etc. ) Day and Evening Ctasses; atsot Private Lessons. J For Terms and Particulars apply to- Mrs. STANLEY GRECORY, Hamilton House, Mountain Ash. The Aberdare Leafier. Offices: 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdar* Tel., 136. PRICE 2d.
PRESENTATION AT ABERDARE.
PRESENTATION AT ABERDARE. A coneort was held at tho Town Council School, Aberdare, on Dec. 31st, under the auspices of the Aber- ¡ dare Ambulance Brigade and Bute Hospital Ambulance Class. Dr. R. C. Thomas presided. Dr. Thomas presented Corpl. D. J. Drew, of the R.A.M.C., on behalf of the Bute Hospital Ambulance Class, with a fountain pen. The recipient suit- ably responded. Songs were given by Miss. M. A. Barry, Aboraman, and Miss L. Morgan. Violin solo, Mr. Stephen Jones. Recitations, Mr Chas. Parker, Miss Williams and Master ldwal Jones. Hongs, Mrs. D. G. Thomas, Miss A. M. Thomas. Pianoforte solo. Miss L. Thomas. Selections. The Maelgwyn Trio. Violin solo, Mr. O. Richards. The accompanists were Miss L. Thomas and Mr, Leslie Jones. On tho motion of W. J. Morgan, seconded by D. Evans, v. vote of thanks was accorded to the Doctor for his presence. Mr A. T. Morgan and Mr C. Parker organised the meeting.
THE LATE Mr. J. JACKSON.
THE LATE Mr. J. JACKSON. 0 On Thursday week the remains of the late Mr. ~J. Jackson, Abernant Road, Aberdare, son of the late Capt. Thos. B. Jackson, Sea ton Carew, were interred in Aberdare Cemetery. Mr. Jackson had been the Aberdare manager for Messrs. Worthington for 20 years. The funeral was of a military character, the deceased being a sergeant in the local Volunteer Corps. The bear- ers were C.M.S. Strickland, Q.M.S. Harmston, Sergt. M. W. Morgan, Sergt. Young, Sergt. Tom Evans and Sergt. Walker,, of the 2nd Vol. Batt., 3rd Welsh Regt. The firing party was from the Hirwain Com- pany. The Volunteers were in charge of 2nd Lieut. R. L. Berry and C.M.S. Wadsworth. The local lodge of Freemasons, of which de- ceased was a, member, were also strongly represented. The Rov. J. A. Lewis, B.A., Vicar, officiated. There was a very large number of wreaths, including one from the offi- cers, N.C.O.'s and men of the 2nd Vol. Batt. Mrs. Jackson, the widow, desires to most sin- cerely the friends from whom tho floral tribitt-es were received.
SOCIAL AT GADLYS.I
SOCIAL AT GADLYS. I A pleasant evening was spent at Gadlys (B.) Vestry on New Year's Evfl. iN n the members of 'Blodati'r Oes' Temperance Lodge held a soiree and concert. At the tea tables were Misses Lizzie Edwards, Sybil Haddock, Rachel Ann Griffiths, May Rees, Maggie J. RicHirds, Sarah Thomas, Mary H. Watkins, Sarah Thomas; cutters, Mrs. Bassett, Mrs Samuel Williams, Mrs J. Davies, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Edwards; sugar and milk, Mrs W. U. Davies: stoker, Mr. E. J. Griffiths; ticket collector, Mr. Wm. J. Evans. Pro- gramme Pianoforte solo, Miss Auriel Williams; recitation, Mr. Albert E. Davies; duet, Messrs Jas. Harris and Tommy Davies; duet, Misses Maggie J. Richards and Rachel Ann Griffiths; duet, Alun C. Bassett and Sadie Williams; solo Mr David Harris: recitation, Mr. Daniel Rees; penillion singing, Alun C. Bassett; violin solo, Mr Willie Davies; trio, Messrs David Harris, J. M. Harris and Morgan Richards; quartette, Messrs. Isaac Thomas, W. Clarke Davies, Sem Harris and Arthur Cooke. Dialogue bv mem- bers of the lodge. Duet, "Messrs. Daniel Edwards and Morgan Rich- ards; solo, Mrs. L. Edwards; recita- tion, Mr William Rees; duet, Messrs Gwilym Griffiths and ThoB. I Davies; solo, Miss Huldah Bassett;) solo, Lil Griffiths; solo, Marlin, Harris. The chair was occupied by Mr. Morgan Richards. Mr. Albert E. Davies acted as secretary and Mr. W. Clarke, Davies was treas- urer. I'
HIRWAIN XMAS MEETINGS.
HIRWAIN XMAS MEETINGS. BETHEL. Adjudicators: Mr. Tom Lewis. Glyn Neath; liter** tare, Rev. E. Cefni Jones; fancy work' Mrs. J. O. George, Miss K. Moseley/ secretary, Mr Rees Thomas; PreSlj dents, Messrs. James Thomas William Walters. The awards: Mixed choir, Mr. E. W. Bevan friends. Malo voice party Mr. h. »'' Bevan and party; Quartette, Mr. L. C. Walters and friends. Duett, ten^ aud bass, Meosrs. Rees Thomas ana E W. Bevan. Bass solo, divided h?" tween Messrs T. C. Walters and b; W. Bevan. Tenor solo, Mr. Thomas. Soprano solo, Miss F. Walters. Contralto solo, Catherine. Williams. Tenor or bari- tone (novice), 1 Mr. J. H Adams; divided Messrs George Bryant Gwynfrvn Williams. Female solo, over 45, divided, Airs Gwen Bevan a11 Mrs. J. Walters. Male solo, over civided Messrs. William Waiters Abel Davies. Alto solo, 1 E. Lletf- Thomas; 2 T. R. Adams. Girls' color 1 Carey Adams; 2 Edna Jones. Duett- 1 -Torn Jones and Rees Emlyn Evans \r 2 Edi a Jones and Glyn Jones. Girls solo, 1 Hannah May Jones; 2 Maggie May Adalli Boy's solo, 1 Emlyn Smith; 2 D. R. Adams. Pianoforte solo, 1 Morfydd Rees; 2 Idris John- Open recitation, Mr. Rees Thomas- Essay, Morfydd Davies. Eecitft" tion, under 21 Mr. Gwilvm D. Rees- Recitation under 16, David Caradog Davies. Recitation, under 13, 1 GffW, Davies; 2 May Lewis. Kecitatioiu under 9, I Mari Davies; 2 Maggie May Ada,ns. Drawing. 1 Lizzie Reel"; divided Ronald Llewelyn and ro Jones. Dictation ,1 Morfydd Rees: y Scripture, adults Mr- VV- Jones; under 21. 1 Gwilym V. Rees; 2 Richard Buxton; tftder 16, 1 Nancy Rees; 2 David Caradog Davies; under 13 1 May Lewis; 2 Tom James; under 10, 1 R. Davies; 2 Ronald I-lew- elyn; 3 D. R. Adams; under 8, Kitty Buxton; 2 T. G. Rees; 3 Gwen Davies; 4 M. M. Adams. Prize bag < > SY J°nps- Text card, Mrs. T K. Jones. Table centre, Miss Mai'iel Davies. Crochetted lace. Miss Mariei Davies. Crochetted Tam, divided Mist4 H. A. Burton and M. Davies- Night dress, Miss Jennie Evans. Knit- ted gloves, Miss Lizzio Ann Rees. Knitting, 1 May Lewis; 2 Mega» Davies. Hemming Gwen Davies. But- ton hole, males, 1 Rev D. Teiiy Davies; 2 Rees Thomas; 3 Abel Davies; 4 James J. Jenkins. '1'110 pianists were Miss Mariel Davies and Mr. Willie A. Price. TABERNACLE.— The adjudicators were:Music, Mr. David Bryant aterarv, Rev. D Teify Davies; mis- cellaneous, Mr. H. H. Morris. Mrs- Annie Pugh and Misa R A. Davies JL.L.C.M., were the accompanists- Messrs. Lewis Beynon and Dan Jones were presidents. Awards: -Recita- tion, under 8, 1 Mary Gwen Wil- liams; 2 Peg Morris; 8 to 12, 1 uyra Morris; 2 Lizzie Olwen. VV hams; 12 to 16. Blodwen Davies- Jpen recitation, Mr. David Rees. ol under 8, 1 Eunice May Meyier; 2 div- ided, Peg Morris and Dan Daniels- Solo, 8 to 12. 1 D. J. Meyier; 2 Mtl- dred Hay ward. Boys' solo, John Pritchard.. Gir1d' solo, 1 Bljdwen Davies; 2 A. Mary Jones. Duet-, Annie Mary Jontis and Blodwen Ditvies. Tenor sol), Mr. D. J. Davies Boss solo, Mr. }). H. Meyier Ear test, Mrs. L. J. M>nis. D'nytt, Davi i John and Dinah Davies. ChampioP solo (open), Mr. D. H. Meyier. Essay, Mr. Jonataan Mofris Essay, Miss Davies Poem Mr. Jonathan Morris. Welsh legends, divided Messrs. Watkin Roberts and David Rees. Messrs. D. H. Mevler and Salu Roderick were the secretary and treas- urer respectively. Mr. James Rees recited, and Mr. Lewis Beynon ren- dered solos. MOUNT PLEA.SANT.-Mr. David Georgo Jones presided, while Mr. Torn, Dyton acted as pianist. Programme: Recitaticns. Tom Keep, Ivor Barnes, MoiXau' Winnie Keep, Maggh" vv llliams, Harold Hodges, Mary Tom- kins, Maggie Evans, B. Matthews, Iris Matthews; choruses by the Chil- dren's Choir; solo, Miss Agnes Mat- thews; lullaby, Violet Morgan. Iris Matthews and friends; luhaby com- petition, Iris Matthews; quartette, Messrs A. Lawton, J. Williams, Mrs- J omkina, Misa Matthews; story com- petition. Master B. Barnes. Quar- tette, Mrs. Tomkins and friends. Solo, Mr. A. La.wton. Dialogue, Mr. John Whalley and party. (Continued on Page 6.)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. NATIONAL UNION OF GENERAL WORKERS. Dear Sir,—In your issue of last week thero appeared a report of a meeting of the Aberaman branch 01 the above, which stated that an 8 hour working day had been offered and accepted. It should read "8 hour day inclusive of meals Yours faithfully, R. M. EVANS, Secretary.
EX-PRLSONER OF WAR'S THANKS.-
EX-PRLSONER OF WAR'S THANKS. Dear Sir,—Kindly allow me as one of the old Reservists called up on August 8th, 1914, taken prisoner of war on the 31st Oct., 1914, at the 1st Battle of Ypres, i! nd only just returned after a captivity of 4 years and 2 mouths in Micklinburg, Ger- many, to thank all friends and neighbours for their kindness before and after being taken a prisoner. The parcels received were a real God-send and most welcome. Also allow me to express my gratitude for the splendid reception accorded me on my return home last Friday night, and especially to the Llwyd- coed Silver Band for their services- —I remain, J210 Pte.) TOM EVANS, 2nd Welsh (late Prisoner of War). Drift Houses, Llwydcoed.