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MAESTEG. For the Cottage HospitaL-The Town Hall was packed on Sunday night when the picture entitled "Christmas" was exhibited under the supervision of Mr. R. Dooner. The pro- ceeds were in aid of the Cottage Hospital. Accident.—A man named T. S. Powis, 40 Park Street, whilst following his employment at the Ca,erau Colliery, the property of Messrs. North's Navigation Co., sustained injuries to his tegs and abdomen through a piece of coal suddenly falling on him. Mutual Improvement Society-At Siloh Welsh Congregational Chapel, Rev. J. R. Evans presiding, a very enthusiastic meeting was held ra connection with the Young People's Mutual Improvement Society, when an open discussion took place on the "Percgl yr un 4&ltlent. I Funeral-The funeral of Mr Richard Richards (Plasnewydd Street), took place on Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. T. Parry, assisted by RER. W. R. Bowen, officiated at the house. The interment wa- at Llangvnwyd. Rev. W. R. BowM officiated at the graveside, and paid a glowing tribute to the memory of the de- parted. Mr. S. H. Page conducted the 3ing. ing. Eisteddfodic Success.—At Port Talbot Eistedd- fod on Saturday las, the Maesteg Male Voice Choir (conductor, Mr. Mvnach Da vies), was successful in dividing the first prize of £ 30 with "Gwalia," Morriston. The test piece was "Martyrs of the Arena." In the result the competition stands between Morriston and Maesteg United. The following are the marks:—Neath, 93; Tydraw, 90; Skewen, 95; Ton Pentre, 89; Pontycymmer, 94; Mor- riston, 98; Maesteg United, 98. Preaching Services. At the half-yearly preaching service, of Caerau Welsh Congre- gational Church, on Sunday, Rev. D. John, pastor, conducted the services. The special preacher was Rev. Dyfnallt Owen (Carmar- then) whose discourses were edifying and in- spiring. The chapel was crowded on Monday evening, the rev. gentleman delivering an address on "Patrwn Bywyd." Councillor Jenkin Jones (manager of the Cwmdu Col- lieries) presided. There was a large attend- ance. The usual vote of thanks to the Chairman and speakers concluded the ser- vice. Wesley English Church.—A series of meetings was held on Sunday And Monday, when Rev. Henry Carter, London, occupied the pulpit. On Sumlay afternoon a public meeting was held, presided over by Mr. Evan Williams, sub-agent to the Miners' Federation, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Vernon Hart- shorn, M.P. The speaker (Rev. H. Carter) I took for his subject "Labour and Liquor." Questions were put and satisfactorily ans- wered. On Monday evening Councillor John HugheA, J. P., Chairman of the District Council, presided over a crowded public meeting, at which Rev. H. Carter spoke on "The Church and Labour, and happily pointed to a common platform for a common cause. Collections were made for the church funds.

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