The Aberdare Leader

MOUNTAIN ASH. J A Y' PaAsy payment! system is easy tor you WHY NOT BUY your Furniture direct from the Makers? Hills, Court Room, Aberdare, The Cheapest Place in Wales, are now selling at tne lowest vossible prices for Cash or Easy Terms. Mills, Court Room, Aberdare, for Fur- kiture. „ TEMPERANCE UNION. Under the auspices of the above Union, Dr. Arthur T. Jones gave an interesting lecture at the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening. There was a good attend- ance and the meeting was presided over by Mr. 1. Ambrose. OBITUARY. We announce with regret the death of Mr. Davies, eldest on of the late Rev. J. B. Davies, Bethlehem, Abercwmboi, and Mrs. I Da vies, 1 Troedyrhiw Road, Mountain Ash, which took place on Tuesday evening. The young man was suffer- ing from heart trouble. WE PART WITH REGRET with Autumn, but Winter is not without its .special pleasures. The day's work done, the door shut, the blinds drawn, the gas lit, the fire bright (with scuttle, let's hope, full of coal, and, perhaps, it bit of wind in the chimney at internals), the pipe drawing well, the company congen- ial, and the wherewithal of a modest supper in the pantry why, then, Home is Home, and there's no place like it. Whatever adds to the comfort of the home i< worth while, & in that Category I our Immense Stock of Household Furni- ture of Every Description is the Sure Basis of Comfort; and the right place to buy is from the Manufacturers for Cash or Easy Terms. Hills, Furnishers, Court Room, Aberdare. A NARROW SHAVE—Morgan de- mobbed—Morgan hairdresser—Morgan shaver—Morgan "Dover Street—Mor- gan himself again. MAC TURNS THE WINTER of our discontent into warmth, and comfort. Turn in and get measured for a winter overcoat. DON'T CALL IT NAMES, but take your rag and stick to Geo. Mealing, Vfrwd Crescent, the umbrella hospital, and have it made to look respectable. PARISH CHC-UCH. — Holy Com- munion was celebrated at St. Margar- et's Church at 8 and 11 o'clock on Sunday morning. Tours' Office in F was sung at tne latter service, and Rev. T. J. Morgan preached. Even- song was conducted by Rev. J. Llew- elyn Croft. I J(-)Y BOYS.-t-The Joyites commenced their winter session at the Club Room on Tuesday evening with a progressive whist drive. Mr. Ted Jones, Aberdare, chairman of the club, was in attendance and acted as M.C. The prizes were won by Mrs. D. Morris and Mr. 0, Cobly, who played partners throughout the drive.s' CONCERT— A glrand successful con- j cert, presided over by Dr. R. B. Miine, was held at Betiiania Chapel on Thurs- day evening. The Aberpennar Male Voice Party were responsible ior the chief items, and Mr. D. H. Davies, Cwm- bach, is to be congratulated as-condo- tor of such a promising party. "The Littljb Church/' "Crusaders," "Annie Laurie" and "Soldiers' Chorus" from Gounod's "Faust" were excellently well rendered. The soloists were Miss Amy Jenkins, Miss M. J. Thomas and Messrs I). Griffiths, D. T. l>avies,VV. J. Evans, J H. Thomas, and P. Griffiths. Mr.. W- ii. Atkins gave recitations, and Rev. John Phillips gave a short address on jiuisic. WEDDING BELLS.—On Monday a pretty wedding was solemnized at All Saint's Church, Llanbradach. The coil- I tracting parties were Mr. Charles Pow- ell late of Bays City, United States, and \Iiss Lizzie Notley, third daughter of -Air. and Mrs. Wm .Notley, Mary Street, Mountain Ash. The ceremony was pel- formed bv Rev. E. Edwards, vicar or Llanbradach, in whose service Miss Not- lev had been engaged for nearly eight years. The bride, who wore a brown costume, and a'pretty hat to match, was veil awav by her brother, ALr. Albert Notley. The best man was Mr. George Ponting. The bridesmaids were Miss Eunice^Hollev, Cardiff, and Miss Gladys Perkins, Mountain Ash, nieces of bride uul bridegroom, who were dressed in tweed costumes with hats to match; There were also present Mrs. Tom Nar- bett, Mrs. F. Tuoker, and Mrs. E. Close. During the war, when the bellringers of the Church had been called to the Col- ours. and were serving in France, Miss Notley had with other patriotic ladies nf blanbradach, taken their places. Whilst the register was being signed in the vestrv, the lady ringers rang a merry, peal upon the bells in honour of their colleague. Crowds of friends lined 1 lie street after the ceremony, and joined the Vicar and Mrs. Edwards in their ex- pressions of keen regret at the losing of Miss Notley from their midst.. The happv couple leit by motor for North Wales, where tl honeymoon is being spent.' The presents from a wide circle of friends, were numerous and costly. PROVIDENCE. On "Wednesday evening a orand miscellaneous concert was given 7It the above. Province Vestry was crowded, and the chairman Tlad to announce that n repeat per- formance would be given. Jhese con i-erts have been great successes tne children's action songs and sketches being among the finest seen in Moun- tain Ash. Great credit is duo to tht Hdies, who so kindly assisted in tm preparation of the children for their songs, and the children's performance reflects great, credit on Mrs W. Peters who has worked very hard to train the children in all songs. Mrs. Phil Davies accompanied the children'?; songs. and Mr. Gomer Davies aoeom- panied the solos. The church at fro- > vidence is to be congratulated ";on possessing such tine talent among ;r members," find we hope that these con- certs will be repeated. The ] j o gramme was as followsPlay, en-, titled. "A Real Fairy"; solo, Mr. J. Butler; recitation, Master Willie Evans; song by "The Little mothers" solo by Mrs. Gomer Davies; song' by boys, entitled, "Hi Ching" selection; by Providence Madrigal Society; song by "The Grandmothers" sketch, en- titlpd, "Defeated." Rev. Ben Evans presided.

PENRHIWCEIBER. HERMON. —The Rev. D. Jones, M.A., officiated at the above church on Sunday. In the evening a memorial service in respect of Gwladys Jones. Belle Vue Street, was held. The pas- tor and Mr. Tom Keen, deacon, paid tribute to the deceased, and a vote of condolence was passed with the be- reaved familv. LECTURE.—On Wednesday week a lecture WilS given at the Public Hall by Mr. T. I. Marciy Jones, Extension lec- turer to University of Wales, on "John Ruskin, the man and his message. Mr. Tom Evans presided. Mr. Jones. who had an excellent reception from a large, audience, gave an excellent sketch of the great writer's career. A SACH En CONCERT was held at the Hall on Sunday evening under the auspices of the Penrhiwceiber Branch of the N.A.D.S. and S. Mr. Tom Evans, Lee Hotel, presided. The ar- tistes were:- Sopranos, Miss Claudia Jones, National Eisteddfod winner, and Miss Edna Lewis, Mountain Ash; con- tralto, Miss A. M. Phillips, Cwm- aman; baritone, Mr. Jacob Richards: boy soprano. Master Richie Evans. Na- tional Eisteddfod winner. The New- town Juvenile Choir (conductor, 31 r. Llew Newman) also rendered selec- tions. i Emrys Evans, secretary, organised the concert. EX-SERVICE MEN. — A crowded meeting of ex-service men was held at the Assembly Rooms. Lee Hotel, on Monday last. The chief item. on the programme was to hear the report of the delegate to the National Confer- < ence, at Birmingham. Mr. Emrys Evans, the delegate, in giving his re- port, commented on the excellent ad- dress given by Mr. A. W. James j Howell, Abercynon, from the presiden- tial chair. The speech, which was de- livered with characteristic Celtic fer- vour was loudly cheered at the Confer- ence. The report was cordially receiv- ed and a vote of thanks to the dele- gate terminated the meeting. THE ANNUAL BALLOT for the positions of officials of the Cwm Cynon Lodge of tlic S.W.M.E. took place on Friday at the ('win Cynon and Moun- tain Ash Halls. Messrs. Tom Mor- gan. John Hinner, minimum wage j agent and treasurer respectively, were returned unopposed. For the position of secretarv there were two candi- dates, viz., Mr John Picton. secretary, who was seeking re-election, and Mr. George Garrett. Penrhiwceiber Road. The scrutineers■ were Messrs. Edward Bradwick and William Jones. The re- sult was as follows: Mr. Picton, 632; Mr. Garrett. 103. Majority for Mr. pi{,ton, ;);m. Mr. Picton was warmly congratulated b\ the workmen. Y.P.S.—A competitive concert under the auspices of the Hermon Y.P.S. was held at the Hermon Vestry last i week. The Rev. D. Jones, M.A., pre- sided The ndindicators were: Music. m D. E. Davies; literary. Air. Tom-j Richards. The winners were: Singing, I under 10. divided between Misses Myra Rees-Davies and Muriel Evans. Sing- ing under 16: 1. Miss Dilys Jones; 2. divided between Misses Katie Price and Linda Thomas. Recitation, under l: I, Divided between Muriel Evans. Evelvn Brookes: 2, Phyllis Howe, Jen- nie Thomas and Mattie Richards. Re- citation/ under So: 1, 1). Brookes. I illiol-o,I I Story-Adults Mr. R. B. K-ieh-irds: Children, Miss Muriel l';n1I18. Best letter, Agnes Mamwar- ino- Reading: i. Divided between L. Ma in war ing and Maggie Evans: 2. Muriel Rees.

ABERCYNON. FOOTBALL. The Abercynon Hall Juniors, after a dour struggley suSered their first reverse of the season on Sat- urday la-si, when they were the visitors at Cwmaman.* The latter team scored the only goal of the match. BAPTISMAL SERVICE. A bap- tismal service was held at Moriah Chapel on Wednesday evening, when one candidate was immersed. The pastor.' Rev. D. Griffiths Miller, conducted the service. OBITU A n,y We regret to announce that Mr. John Davies, Preswylfa, Aber- cynon Road. died on Friday last after a painful illness. Much sympathy is fel" for the numerous relatives. MINISTERIAL. — The Rev. Richrad Lloyd, Capel Rhondda, Trehaiod, occu- pied the pulpit at Calfaria on Sunday last.—The Rev. Wesley Morgan. Carmel. and Rev. T. Watcyn Jones, Mynydd Seion, are still unable to resume their pastoral duties. RESIGNATION. Mr. John Lloyd, Tanybryn, has resigned the secretary- ship of Calfaria Church, after occupying this position for 15 years. During that lengthy period, N-li- Lloyd has-carried on his duties in a most indefatigable man- ner. LANTERN LECTURE. Miss Katie Lloyd, B.A., delivered a lecture entitled "The lift, of the Apostle Paul," to the members of Calfaria Y.P.S. on Monday evening. The lecture was illustrated with lantern views. The chair was taken by Mr. Moses Meredith. TABiTRNAGLE. — On Friday evening, Mr. D. Jacob Price delivered a lecture to the members of the Tabernacle Liter- ary Society on "Foreign Missions." The lecture was illustrated by lime-light views, the lantern being manipulated successfully by Mr. W. T. Humphreys. Mrs David Brown, Park Street, presided, and votes of thanks, proposed by the Rev. W. M. Davies, B.A., and seconded by Mr. David Humphreys, were unani- mously carried. ENGLISH CONG. C.E.—A very inter- esting evening was spent by the members on Thursday last, when an instructive paper on "Missionary work in India" wase contributed by Mrs. Tucker. The chair was occupied by Mr. George Junes, and the weekly lesson was read by Miss Lily Bellamy. Addresses were given uy the Rev. Morgan Jenkins (.pastor), and Air. George Jones. The programme also included sol'08 by Misses Lily Bellamy, Doris Evans and Lizzie Lewis. Recita- tions were given by Miss Powell and Master C. Jenkins. WHIST DRIVE. A social evening and whist drive was held at the Carne- towtJ Mixed School on Friday evening. Mr. Stanley Morgan, Penrhiwceiber, was M.C. of the whist. The prize winners were as follows: —Ladies, 1 Miss Fen- wick; consolation, Mrs. Powell. Gents, 1 Mr. T. R. Wigley; consolation, Mr. Gough. Ali-s. W. G. Williams handed the prizes to the gents, and Councillor Tom Jones, Carnetown, to the ladies. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. James superintend- ed the Refreshments. The secretarial duties of the function, were undertaken by Mr. Edgar B. Thomas, Ynysybwl. MORIAH C.B.-The monthly conse- cration service was held on Tuesday evening. hs: Lewis, the vice-president, who occupied the chair, opened with prayer and was followed by Messrs. Henry Wiltshire and Arthur Kettle. The lesson was next read from II. Sam- uel, ix., 1-6, 9-13. Following this Mr. Henry Davies delivered a stirring ad- dress on the pledge motto of the society, laying special stress on that portion re- ferring to strong support of the Church and all its Brief addresses fol- lowed by Messrs. Philip Gwillim, Henry Wiltshire, F. W. Field. Miles Gwillim, and, the Rev. D Griffiths Miller. Miss I Catherine Jones presided at the oli,;an. DEBATING SOCIETY.—A very well attended meeting of the Literary and Debating Society was held at the Higher Standard Schools on Friday evening last, Mr. T. 11. Wigley, Carnetown, oc- cupying the chair. A highly instructive and interesting address was given by Mr. Tom Hughes on the "Chemistry of Mining," in the course of which he dealt mainly with the gases met with in coal mines. Numerous experiments were per- formed by Mr Hughes, showing the main properties of. Air, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Non-oxide. Methane, and Olefiant gas. The speaker dealt at length with the limits of the explosive power of marsh gas.—Eulogistic remarks upon the address were made by Mr. G. F. Livesey, M.E., and Mr. Thomas Joy, who proposed and seconded a vote of thanks. Inspector Tove, Messrs. Jones (sanitary inspector), F. Bailey. W. James Howell. and T. R. Wigley. WAR MEMORIAL.—A public meeting called" for the purpose of discussing the final form which the local war memorial should take, was held at Bethania Chapel on Wednesday evening last. Mr. Bruce Jones, J.P., presided, and was supported by Rev. M. Jenkins, vice- chairman of the General Committee; Mi. Septimus Jones, general secretary; Mr. Rhys Morgan,' corresponding secre- tary; and Mr. E. H. Battram, F.R.H.S., treasurer. The attendance was very dis- appointing, this no doubt to a large ex- teift being due to the very inclement weather. The Chairman, in his opening remarks, outlined the object of the meet- ing, and stated that the final form de- pended entirely upon the state of the fin- ances, and expressed his disappointment at the sparse attendance.—Mr. Battram was then called upon to explain the con- dition of the fund. He too, prefaced his remarks with an expression of his dis- appointment at the comparatively small number present. Altogether £104 had been received from Dr. A, J. Griffith, as secretary of socials held; = £ 19 10s. twnn the Flower Show; 31 6s. 7d. from the Children'R Choir, per Mr. T. R. Wigley; ).1J 1s .7d. from the singihg. festival of the Welsh Churches: £ 10 10s.' from Mr. Bruce Jones; and the local colliery workmen had promised £ 1,000 towards the I)roject.-At the suggestion of Rev. M. Jenkins, it was deemed inadvisable in face of the number present to discuss the various schemes. The question of increasing the fundi so as to provide a really worthy memorial, was then con- sidered. and it was at this juncture that the Rev. Martin, vicar of Ynvsboeth, complained that his parish had been left in the dark almost regarding this mat- ter, and suggested that the appointment of' collectors would help to instil a greater interest in the scheme for a memorial. It was eventually decided to ask the ladies of the Welcome Home Committee to undertake the work of canvassing. Considerable discussion fol- lowed as to whether the homes of the workmen, who had given a huge dona- tion, should again be canvassed, the Chairman paying a high tribute to the subscriptions of the miners throughout the war, over £4,000 being handed to the Auxiliary Fund alone. Mr. Bruce Jones suggested a memorial Sunday for the churches of the neighbourhood. It was finally decided that a thorough canvass of the whole district be made, the sub- committee to call another publio meet- ing when the results are made known.

YNYSYBWL. DEATH. Mrs. Evans, wife of Mr. E\an Evans, 150 Robert Street passed away on Thursday, December 4th, after a brief but painful illness. The deceased lady was 37 years of age, end a native of Cardiganshire. She was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of lricnds. The burial took place on Wed- nesday at Llanbadarn Odwyn, Cardigan- Shire. WEDDfNG. On Saturday at Llan- wonno Parish Church a quiet wedding was solemnized by the Rev. G. Hum- phries, M.A. (curate). The parties were Mr. Tlios. Jno. G rice, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Grice, 35 Paget Street, and Miss Mary Ellen AVilliams, second daughter of Mr. Williams, 3 Cribin Ddu. The duties of best man were car- ried out by Mr. Hy. Jno. Owen, and the bridesmaids were Miss M. Lewis and Mrs. Wilcox. WHIST AND DANCE.—On Thursday evening at the Workmen's Hall, the local Cricket Club held their first an- nual whist drive and dance. The M.C. was Mr. M. J. John, M.E. The winners of the whist drive were:—Ladies, 1 Mrs. L. Johns, Council House; 2 Miss Bur- rows, of Troedyrhiw. Gents, 1 Mr. W. Richards, Ynysybwl Inn; 2 Mr. Rees Hopkins, captain of the club. The soc- ial was organised by a committee, of which Mr. F. J. Friday was the secre- tary. WAR MEMORIAL. On Tuesday evening at Jerusalem Vestry, Mr. Rhys Morgan, M.A., headmaster of the Ponty- pridd County School, addressed a num- ber of past students, and outlined his scholarship scheme which he hoped to raise as ,a perpetual memorial of the boys who fell in the war. All present heartily approved of the scheme. It was finally decided to form a committee with Mr. G. Gower and Mr. Walter D. Rogers as treasurer and secretary respectively. CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening a concert was held at the Workmen's Hall under the auspices of the Ynysybwl branch of the N.D.S. and S. Dr. W". W. David presided. The artistes were: — Mr. Li Hickman (comedian), Mat Cole- man (comedian), Aubrey Thomas (elocu- tionist), Chas. Hellier (boy soloist), Geo. Sier (cornet soloist), Henry Davies (bone player), and the accompanist was Mr. Geo. Webber, Mountain Ash. During the evening a presentation of medals was made by Surgeon-Major R. D. Mor- gan, J.P. FOOTBALL.—Both the Rugger and the Soccer teams wereidoomed to disap- pointment on Saturday last by the non- arrival of their opponents-Taffs Well and Dragon Reserves respectively. To fill up the gap a friendly game of Soccer was played by representatives of both codes. It was full of amusing in- cidents. The Sofeerites, although the ultimate winners, 'found a steady opposi- tion in their Rugger friends. the score was:—'Soccer team, 2 goals; Ruggerites, 1 goal. The 2nd fifteen visited Tre- jjanog, and we're unfortunate in losing to the tune of six points to nil. DEBATE. On Monday evening at Tabernacle Vestry, the members of Tab- ernacle M.I.S. debated the question "A ydyw dawnsio cymysg yn weddus i ael- odau Crefyddol?" The affirmative side was taken up by Miss Annie Rogers and Mr. T. W. Richards, and the negative by Miss Susy Jones and Mr. D. T. Pen- dry. Other speakers were Misses Aeron- ia Evans. Jessie Jones, Olwen Thomas, Messrs. W. S. Jones, W. D. Rogers, D. Evans. Jno. Emlyn Jones, Dd. Evans (High Street), T. R. Davies, and the Rev Arthur Jones, B.A. The vote resulted in favour of the affirmative. Mr. Jno. Evans, Brynamlwg, presided. COMPETITIVE MEETING. The second of the series of social evenings organised in connection Vith the Eng- orL, lish and Welsh Churches was held at the Church Hall, on Tuesday evening. It took the form of a competitive meet- ing when Mr. D. T. Edwards, school- master, presided. The adjudicators wer,Rev Jno. Williams, L.D., A.T.S.C. (Curate), music; and the Vicar of LJanwonno (Rev. T. Griffiths, B.A.), recitations. Awards; — Miss Gwyneth Coskar (girl's solo); Master Percy Mor- gan (boy's solo); Miss Agnes Jones (sop- rano solo); Miss Eunice John (contralto solo); Mr. Seth Morgan (bass solo); quartette, Mr. Len Johns and party. Miss Eunice John and Miss May Evans divided the prize for chanting the 14th Psalm. Mr. Claude Neath (recitation for adults); Miss Gwyneth Coskar (reci- tation for children). 1 CHURCHES. The pulpit of Taber- nacle W.C. was on Sunday occupied by Mr. George' Brynmor Thomas, Carmar- then Presbyterian College. Mr. Thomas was employed at Ynysybwl prior to his departure for college. — At Ebenezer (Welsh Wesleyan), the Rev. Corris Davies, Circuit Minister, Pontypridd, of- ficiated.—At Jerusalem the Rev. Isaac Morris, B.A., B.D. (pastor), was the preacher.—The Rev. Arthur Jones, B.A., Tabernacle, occupied the pulpit of the English Congregational Church. — The Rev. C. Vincent Williams, B.A., pastor of Glyn Street, C.M. Church, delivered the second of a series of special sermons to Pbung People, when he took as his subject "Message of the football field." The soloists were Miss Brooke, Ponty- pridd, and Master. Chas. Hellier.

I EMPIRE THEATRE, MGUio ASH. Next week: Full Variety Bill. "Salaam" as produced by Mr. Robert Kent at the Empire this week, is a first class treat. It is a musical comedy of quite a high order and de- serves all the patronage (crowded houses) it has been getting this week. There are only two more nights and patrons of Mr. Victor Freed's theatre should not miss this. The dancing is tip top and the singing extra good. Specialities by Margo Retta and Fred Hughes are an entertainment in them- selves. Next Monday and all the week Fred Ginnett's "Rejected Remounts" and a full variety bill will be staged, including. Stewart and Gliddon and Frank Joy, the American Cowboy.

ABERAMAN FANCY DRESS BALL. The fancv dress ball held at the Church Halt, Aberaman, on Tuesday evening in connection with the Aber- dare United Banks proved a huge success. The M.C.'s were Messrs. H. D. Owen (Lloyds Bank) and J. H. John (Barclay's Bank);x Mr. Burrow's Orchestra provided the music, and the catering arrangements were carried out by Mr. F. W. Caunt. The prize- winners were Ladies 1st. Miss Bessie Richards (Flour Bag); 2nd, Miss Long, Mountain Ash (Powder Puff). Gents: 1st. Mr. Powell, Bar- clay's Bank (Coster): 2nd. Mr. Jones. Abprdare (Indian). Others present in- el tided :Nl i-. Alee Cameron. Baker; Mr. McCormack, Nurse; Mr. Hopkins, Chinese; Mr. Owen, Pierrot; Miss Churchill, Pierrette; Miss P. Harrison, Pierrette; Miss Fraser. Puritan; Miss M. Harrison, Old Lady; Mr Ivor Ken- shole, Mephistopheles; Mr. A. Flooks, ditto; Mrs. Xvor Kenshole, Mr. Dou- glas Kenshole Miss Dorothy Jones, Miss Muriel Evans, Miss Hilda Davies, Miss Price. Jazz; Miss Cronk. Rain- bow; Miss Bench, Red Riding Hood; Mr. Harvey, Cardinal AVolsey; Mi§s B. Fletcher, Katherine of Arragon; Miss N. Fletcher and Mr. Griffiths, Persian Prince and Princess; Miss Shepherd, Dutch; Mr. A. Williams, Knight; Miss M. Hughes. Early Vi<N j torian; Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Cameron, Miss Berry. Night: Miss W. Hart, Artist; Miss Hart. Dutch; Miss Rees, Japanese; Miss E. Williams, Squaw; Mr. Morns, Prince; Mrs. Aubrey Roberts, Peacock; Mr. Madden. Dc parted Spirits; Mr. A. Charles. Artist; Miss Dilys Williams, Pierrette; Mr. E. Reynolds, Jockey; Miss Marjorie Ken- shole, Jazz; Miss Humphries, Jazz;! Mrs Richards. Gipsy; Miss M. Morgan, Butterfly; Mr. D. Hodges. Arab: Mrs. Evans. Eastern; Miss-Pardoe and Miss I Lea, Pierrettes; Miss Henry, Spanish j Dancer; Mr. Morris Powell. Spaniard.

MOUNTAIN ASH PENSION APPEAL. The appeal of a Mountain Ash colliery labourer, aged 22 years, a married man with two children, was disallowed by the Welsh Court of the Ministry of Pensions Appeal Tribunal at the Law Courts, Car- diff, on Thursday. Appellant was a gun- J iier in the R.F.A., and discharged with j tuberculosis of the lung, which he con- tended was aggravated by the strenuous |: nature of his training.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. The punishment for the blotted copybook (toes not always fall on the right shoulders. Two Miskin men at one of those corner pubs. were arguing the point about a "super production." "Now, what is it: asked Dai. Merlin mused awhile and then came the brain wave: It must be the man who makes chicken broth out of a ham bone. A Mountain Ash shop- assistant is rapidly becoming a pretty wit-the ad- i jective is used advisedly. A very dirty-faced boy rushed breathlessly info' the shop asking, "Have you got j any corned beef?" "No." said the assistant sweetly, "but we have some soap." v Mount men born and bred here re- sent deeply the slur cast upon the place, through the rough handling of .Major Wilson at the Pavilion. One lady (an actress) wrote to a Pictorial saying that she knew zlii- Mountain Asrh "was a'hotbed of hooliganism, for her husband was assaulted on the stage ot the Empire. when playing there." It is perfectly true that he was assaulted, but the lady forgot to mention what her husband said about the Welsh, in the Mountain Ash Inn a few minutes before. I know. The man who triedito pull the clouds down got wet through. Apropos of my reference to the un- suitabilitv of trams for our district, 1 find that I am in very good company. The Sunday Thunderer goes further and says that trams are as dead as the dodo. And if we insist on trams tliA-e will be some deader than dodos. Mr. Jack Jones, M.P. for Silver- town, is evidently getting cross wu our Mr: C. B. Stanton. In doing so, however, he should certainly adopt a more refined tone. The pothouse pitch of exoitement to which he raised him- self and his use of the revered name Of "Henry Irving" as a term of derision, are ^decidedly indelicate. As a rule at the H.O.C. bar Members often with words have a spar. But Jack Jones is the limit, And his language should trim it, For 'e don't know where 'e are. A well known painter (not R.A.) in the Mount has a lively wit and many men who have measured their sallies against his puns have come short of the mark. In a conversation the other day he remarked that there was only one kind of fish he didn't like and that was "that beastly little thing with SO ribs to the inch—the herring." There was a laugh, of course, but 1 thought it that herring could have had that array of ribs tickled all at once. what a laugh that would be. Talk about Fatty on the films Just before the "revival" meeting was held the outing club money had been collected. During the evening all who< wished to go to Heaven were asked to stand up. It was a P.D. haulier who still retained his feet. "Don't you want to go to Heaven-" "Ay mun, sure," was the reply, "but not with this outing."

ABERCYNON NOTES. BY AJAX. 1 really thought the people of Aber- cynon had greater regard for the "glorious dead" than was shown in the Public Meeting called on Wednes- day evening to discuss the War Memorial. The attendance was posi- tively disappointing and reflects much discredit upon the local inhabitants. It was only another confirmation that the soldier and his valorous sacrifice are soon forgotten. That is not as it should be; and it is to be hoped that our little town will make up for the indifference of Wed- nesday, and that all will co-operate in the immediate future to provide some substantial memorial for the use of the Ex-Service Men, as well as the locality in general, which will show that after all we do really appreciate the sacri- fices made by Tommy and Jack. It will be observed that emphasis is continually being laid upon the sub- scriptions of the miners to various causes during the war. Without doubt everyone is ready to appreciate the value of their donations; but sure- ly those engaged in other callings have also done their share in their respective spheres. 1 am glad to understand that the branch of the Ex-Service Men at Ynys- hocth is going ahead. It must not be forgotten that it was at this branch, that Mr. W. James Howell—who has just retired from the office of Nation- al President of the Discharged Sailors and Soldiers Association—first became attached to the Ex-Service men's or- ganisation. The whole Association is greatly indebted to the Ynysboeth Branch for its "find," for Mr. Howell has during his presidency proved him- self a capable speaker, organiser and leader. There is hardly any area in the country where lie has not been "holding forth" on behalf of the re- • jetted Ex-Service Man. How many in this locality know that the range of high land lying on the western side of Abercynon contains the highest summit lying in a straight line between the Urals in Russia and the Rockies in North America. In addition to this fact there are ifn- doubtedly many other items of interest locally, if one could only come across some of the old records. At last the Abercynon Hall Junior Football XI. has suffered defeat, but they succumbed only after a dour struggle. Their victors were Cwm- aman. Neverliheless, the Juniors de- Isei-ve our best congratulations on hav- ing gone so far into the season before being beaten. In spite of this they stijl have no difficulty in retaining their position as top of Division II. of th Pontypridd and District League.

PALACE, MOUNTAIN ASH. A drama of love and sentiment is the chief attraction for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Mr. Bert Richards' Palace. It is entitled "The First Law," and is based on a series of incidents of unusual interest and intense passion. The leading character is taken by Mrs. Vernon Castle, the famous New York beauty, and Antonia Moreno is associ- ated with her. Mr. Richards' program is crammed full of good things, includ- ing the best comedy and travel pictures, On Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week, the captured German film, "Exploits of Submarine U35," will be Ishown. The film shows five of 01Ír mer- chantmen being sunk, one of them only succumbing after a 6 hours' fight.