The Aberdare Leader

Cwmdare. Bowen's Windsor Stout—we consider this THE BEST Beverage we have yet succeeded in producing an Ideal Bever- age for the Winter. PASTORAL.—We understand that the Calvinistic Methodist Church of Gobaith have extended a unanimous invitation to Mr. Wm. Jones, M.A., Penrhiwceiber, to become their pastor. Mr. Jones, who is a young man of brilliant scholarly attain- ments, commenced life as a collier. He gave up the mine aid took to academical pursuits, and now he is a teacher at the Portmadoe County School. He is an ac- ceptable preacher in the C.M. connexion, and should be accept the invitation the appointment will be a popular ore. Go- baith Church, though comparatively small in numbers, is active and progres- sive, and with the co-operation of an in- dustrious pastor will doubtless become a mighty branch of the church militant.

Trecynon. Kop's Iskey Stout stands alone as the best Temperance stimulant Try it as an id to digestion. Sole agent, H. Maclaren, 'Trecynon. UPPER WORKS SOCIETY (Carpen- ters Arms).-The. above prize-drawing will take place on Monday, April 2nd, 1906. All duplicates to be sent in by March 19, 1906, to the secretary, John Jones, 9, Shop Houses, Llwydcoed. Advt. POSTAL.—On and after Monday, 12th last., a collection of letters will be made from Mill-street and Gadlys-road Post Offices and from the Brynhyfryd Wall- box to connect with the 10.30 p.m. de- spatch from Aberdare for South Wales -and gemeraL

Abennant. ^'HEROES OF THE COAL MINES" was the subject of an excellent lecture tgiven by Mr. Henry Davies, mining lec- turer, at Bethesda, Abernant, on Tues- day night last to a crowded house. Mr. William Thomas, solicitor, was chairman. The lecture was illustrated by a large number of brilliant lime-light views. Mr. W. A. Davies, Tudor House, Aberaman, was the Iantemist.

Aberdare. Kop's Iskey Stout stands alone as the 'best Temperance stimulant. Try it as an aid to digestion. Sole agent, H. McLaren, Trecynon. Value for Money.—For up-to-date Hats and Caps, also Suite to measure (fit and etyle guaranteed), go to J. A. Evans, the noted Hat Shop, Constitutional Buildings, Canon-street. MUSICAL.—Mr. Arkite Phillips' Or- chestral Band played "The Daughter of the Regiment" at Tony pan y last Thurs- day, this being the third performance this season by the dhoir and band. CARMEL.—On Sunday, at Carmel Eng- lish Baptist Church, it being Communion :Sunday, the Rev. T. Jones, the ex-pastor of the church, preached to large congre- gations in the morning and evening. INTERMENT.—On Monday the re- mains of Mrs. Rees, wife of Mr. D. Rees, caretaker of Beithania C.M. Chapel, were interred at the Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, and the Rev. W. James, pastor, officiated. Messrs J. Morgan and Son were the undertakers. ST. ELVAN'S.—On Sunday evening, at this Church, -the sermon was preached by the Rev. H. R. Johnson, M.A. Preceding the sermon the choir gave, a creditable rendering of the anthem, "Come, and let us return unto the Lord" (Goss). At the close of the service the "Miserere" was sung. BIBLE CLASS.-On Sunday afternoon ;St. John's Bible Class met at the National Schools. The Rev. W. H. Grevelle, B.A., read am excellent paper oil "The prepar- ation of the world for Christianity." A "discussion followed. The Rev. W. H. ones, B.A., closed .the meeting with prayer. —0]1 Monday the remaims 0 f Mrs. Jones, formerly of Dean- street, Aberdare, and of Neath, were conveyed from the latter place to Aberdare, for interment at the Old Ceme- tery. The Rev. C. A. H. Green, M.A., "Vicar, officiated. The bell of St. Elvan's :tolled mournfully durin,„ the interment. Mrs, Jones had been a faithful member of this church while residing at Aber- dare. A number of Aberdare friends joined the cortege. SITppr, R.-O,i.i, Thursday ]a«st a grand supper was given at the Prince of Wales Hotel in connection with the Court Robin Hood Lodge of the Ancient Order of Foresters, when a large number did jus- tice to a fine spread provided by Host and Hostess Wilson. Tlie room was tastefully decorated with flags, etc. After the tables were cleared a. capita, smok- ing concert was held under the presi- dency of Bro. E. W- Owen, P.C.R., who was supported by Brcs. F. Griffin, P.D.C.R., Tom Prestwood, D.C.R., w. Rees, District S.C.R., T. Dovey, Dis. Treasurer; D. Jones, Dis. Trustee; and J. Phillips, Dis. Trustee. The proceed- ings opened with the toast of 'The King,' proposed by the eh airman. Songs were given by Bros, J. S. Vaxigfew), B. J. Bay- lisa, and Sergt. Major Bugg. Mandoline selections by Bros. W. C. Millward. and T. Hayter, and gramophone selections by Bro. W. Lavender. The toast of "The Order of the Aberdare District" was next given by Bro. J. Scott, P.C.R., and was responded to in a good speech by Bro. J. Phillips, District Trustee. Songs by Bros. Sydney Ridd and Harry Cook. The toast of the "Court Robin Hood" was proposed by Bro. W. C. Millward, P.C.R. In responding to the. toast, Bro. F. Griffin, P.D.C.R., spoke in touching terms of the faithful services rendered to the Brotherhood by their 'late respected secretary, Mr. William Cook, whose death was a sore loss to them. The strides made by their society could be gauged by the fact that they had 138 members with the sum of £1,562 3s. lid. in hand. He hoped that the society would flourish in the future as it had done in the past. (Cheers.) Speeches were given also by Bros. Jones, Dis. Trustee, and Sydney Jones, and Mr. W. H. Templeman (comedian) sang. The following toasts were submitted: 'The Visitors,' proposed by Mr. T. Codd, seconded by the District Officers, and the 'Host and Hostess,' pro- posed by Bro. J. Palmer, and responded to by the Host. Mr. Ted Lewis accom- panied.

Cwmbach. For Garden and Flower Seeds try 1. E. Thomas (late M. 1. Jones), Chemist, Aberaman. Advt. LOCAL WILL.—Mr. John Evans, of ThoHihill, who died on the 16th Febru- ary last, left estate of the gross value of X2,700, including personalty of the net value of 12,652 14s. 6d., and probate of his will has been granted to his sons, Mr. Thomas Evans, of 114, Upper Richmond- road, East Putney, chemist, and Mr. Jos. Evans, of 4, Rees-road, Cwmbach, labour- er.

Aberaman. NOTICE.—From an advertisement on the Front Page it will be seen that Messrs Jones and Sons are still carrying on business as opticians at Lewis-street, Aberaman. An impression prevails that Mr. Jones, in disposing of the chemist shop, also gave up business as optician. This, however, is not so. Mr. Jones may be consulted free at 22c, Lewis-street, any day of the week except Thursday.

Penrhiwceiber. We all eat bread. Why not eat the best? If you have not tried it, do so at once. Try Ellaway and Co., Bakers, Penrhiwceiber. Advt. BILLIARDSI.-On Wednesday night a billiard match took place at the Public Institute between Arthur Llewellyn, of Cardiff (Champion of Wales), and George Sellick (the local crack), who was con- ceded 200 start in a game of 700 up. The champion played an excellent game, but the local man did not play up to his usual form. The result was: Llewellyn, 700; Sellick, 511. The following were the champion's principal breaks, 32, 22, 22, 24, 32, 39, 94, 56, and 37. Sellick made 18 on several occasions, but failed com- pletely to play that consistent game we are accustomed to witness1. After the match Llewellyn played several exhibition shots, which were greatly appreciated.

Letters to the Editor. Letters on any subject of public interest are invited. It should be understood that we do not neeessarily agree with the views expressed therein. Correspond- ents will oblige by writing on one side of the paper, and must invaria-bly en- close their names and addresses, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.

FIRE AT MOUNTAIN ASH. Sir,—I read with interest Inspector Davies's report of the above in your last issue, and should certainly like to ques- tion a pa.rt of it. The report states that the fire was sup- posed to originate in my office, but from the following facts I think this an utter impossibility. On the Friday previous to the fire I did not have a fire in my office, and on the Saturday only a small one, which was al- most quite out when I left the office at mid-day, and at no time did it reach up the back of the grate higher than the bars. It was, therefore, impossible for any fire to have fallen down behind the grate .either c'n the Friday or Saturday as suggested. It therefore remains that if the Inspector's theory is correct, the fire was burning from sometime on Thursday until 6 p.m. on Sunday without any evi- dence of its presence. The tenant of the shop beneath my office saw all safe on the Sunday morning, and yet according to the theory advanced the fire must have teen burning in some manner for 60 hours. I do not pretend to say how the fire oc- curred, but in fairness to myself as ten- ant, and to the lessee of the offices, I trust you will insert this letter in your I next issue.—I am, etc., J. CLARKE. )

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Aberdare Police Court. On Tuesday.—Before Sir T. Merchant Williams, Messrs. D. P. Davies, 13. George, D. W. Jones, Dr. Davies, and Dr. Jones. EJECTMENT. Mr. W. H. Richards (representing Mr. J. H. James) asked on behalf of William Morgan for an order ten eject Richard Phillips, 9, Dumfries-street, Aberdare. Gramted. LICENSING. Mr. W. Thomas applied for the trans- fer of the license of the Royal Oak, Aber- dare, from Mr. Evan Davies to Mr Daniel Thomas. Granted. DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES. Thomas Thomas, Trecynon, was charged with the above offence. Sergt. Hopkins said that on February 18th he visited the Stag Inn,, Trecynon. He saw defendant on the settle, drunk, with a sleever in front of him. He drew the landlord's attention to defendant's condition, and he replied that he did not think defendant was in a bad state. De- fendant then said: "1 will drink my b- sleever up, now that I have paid for it." The doctor examined defendant in wit- ness's presence. Defendant said to the doctor in his hearing: "I have only had five sleevers and two drope of Scotch." Mr. W. Thomas pleaded in extenuation that his client had only just returned from the Infirmary, and a little drink had overcome him. Fined 10s. and costs. BURNING SOOT.—WAS IT SPONTAN- EOUS COMBUSTION? For allowing their chimneys to take fire, John H. Bishop, Aberdare, and Ed. Davies, Gapcoch, were each fined 2s. 6d. The latter said, when, charged by P.C. Keevil, that the chimney had caught fire itself. Tlhey had intended having a sweep on the following week. AN UNREGISTERED LODGING- HOUSE. Two charges of keeping an unregistered lodging-house were preferred against Joseph Arcari, High-street, Aberdare. Col. T. Phillips prosecuted for the Dis- trict Council. Inspector David said he visited the lodging 'house on February 18th. There were 37 lodgers in 21 beds. When he spoke to Arcari. he said he only kept weekly lodgers. Asked what about some who had newly arrived, Arcari replied, "You call in a week and will see them here." Defendant ihad applied for regis- tration., but the place had been con- demned by witness, and the Council had declined a license. He called at a. later date, and saw 39 lodgers in 21 beds. There were 14 whom he had not seen previously there. On February 7th hlled again, and found four who were not there prev- iously. Mr. Kenishole (for the defence) sub- mitted plans of proposed alterations. The Stipendiary said emphatically that the alterations must be carried out at once. Defendant must give his lodgers notice to quit. Defendant was fined 20s. and, costs in each case. POCKETTED HIS MASTER'S MONEY WHEN IN DRINK. Henry Barnett was charged with em- bezzling three sums of money, the pro- perty of H. Thorne, Aberdare Milk Sup- ply. Mr. Morris, Cardiff, appeared for the prosecution, aiid Mr. W. Thomas for the defence. Mrs. Elizabeth Muir, Bute-terrace, said she had bought milk from Mr. Thorne. She gave 3s. 4d. to a man who was with defendant, and who gave the money to him. She could not say whether the milk was Mr. Thome's or Mr. Collett's. Mr. Thomas held that Mr. Thorne had taken the business over from ML Col- lett after the date of the alleged embezzle- ment. H. Thorne said defendant had been in his employ. Witness took the business over on January 1. George Coward, manager for Mr. Thorne, said that he was engaged by Mr. Thorne on January 22. Defendant had entered Mr. Thomas employment prev- iously. Elizabeth Morgan, 25, Cardiff-street, Aberdare, said she was a, customer of Mr Thorne. Om February 17th she Ihad some milk, and paid defendant 2s. on the 19th. Wihen she paid the money to defendant he was drunk. A. Wyndham, also, ini the employ of Mr Thorne, said he acco npanied defendant on his rounds on February 19th. He saw the last witness pay the money to de- fendant, but lie handed her no receipt. It was customary to give receipts, how- ever small the quantity purchased. Wit- ness did not offer a receipt because he was not in charge. Defendant had taken tOI drink on the day in. question. George Coward, the manager, said that defendant was dissatisfied because he had been given a notice to quit. There were no items, so far as he knew, which had not been handed over from C'ollett to Thorne. Mr. Thomas: You-two have been at loggerheads have you not ? Witness1: No. He took me to be an enemy when I was his friend. Ada Clarkson, 46, Cardiff-road, Aber- dare, said she owed Mr. Thorne some money for milk. She paid defendant some money, but she did not know whether the money was ihanded over to Thorne or not. Coward again entered the box, and said that the money had not been, handed over to him. The first charge was dismissed. De- fendant pleaded not. guilty on the other two counts. Defendant said he was engaged first by Mr. Collett, and afterwards by Mr. Thorne, his successor. There were some outstanding' accounts owing to him per- sonally, which lie had paid in lieu of cus- tomers. He was arresced, placed in] the cell, and charged with embezzlement. Be- fore leaving Thorne. he took the man Wyndham with him to show him the rounds. He did not receive the money from Mrs. Morgan. He did not remem- ber receiving it. When he handed over the accounts to Coward he intimated that there might be some errors. The Stipendiary said that no doubt de- fendant had put the money in his pocket while Tinder the influence of drink. It was not a case of designing tlieft. The Bench would take a lenient view of the case, and fine him 20s. and' costs in the case of Morgan. The other would be dis- missed. TRANSFER. Mr. W. D. Phillips asked for the transfer of the Swan Hotel, Aberaman, from Mr. J. M. Thomas to Mr. Evan, Thomas.—Granted. SCHOOL NOT OPTIONAL. W. Edwards was charged with persist- ently neglecting to send his boy to school. The mother appeared and offered to send the boy to the Higher Grade. Stipendiary: No, he will have to graduate in the Truant School first. You will have to pay 2s. per week for three months for his education there, and the ratepayeis will pay the rest. You have defied the Education Authority. DRUNKS. Win. James Baker, Aberaman, 15s. and costs; Wm. Hussey, Trecynon, 5s. and costs; J. Morgan, Cwmbach, 106. and coets.

Meeting of Freemasons at Aberdare. The annual meeting and installation of Master of the St. David's Lodge, Aber- dare, took place at the Masonic Hall on Thursday. The meeting was presided over by Bro. T. E Malyon, W.M., who was supported by the following officers :-Bros. M. J. Harris, S.W.; J. A. Williams, J.W.; Rev. Joseph Morgan, chaplain; Col. T. Phillips; P.M., treasurer; R. W. Roberts, secretary; David Hughes, D.C.; T. W. Millar, organist; J. Parry, I.G.; W. Thomas, and J. L. Mather (stewards), G. A. Evans, I.P.M.; C. Hotting, P.P., G.J.B.; P. T. Rhys, P.P.G.Reg.; 1. Ambrose, P.M.; S. T. Jolliffe, P.M.; Rees Rees, P.M.; Thomas Jones, P.M.; W. D. Phillips, P.P.G.Reg.; L. N. Wil- liams, P.P-G.Reg. The following mem- bers were also present: Bros. T. R. Howells, Edgar Morgan, D. C. Jones, E. D. Williamjs, Gwillym Griffiths, J. E. Thomas, C. Devonald, Evan Williams, W. R. Williams, W. H. John, Frank Hodges, W. D. Morgan, W. Oxenham, T. D. Wil- liams, W. J. Parrish, F. D. E. George, W. Morgan, T. E. Morgan, R. Howells, F. W. Mander, and W. M. Jones. The visitors included Wor. Bro. Mar- maduke Tennant, D.P.G.M., Pontypridd; W. H. Rees, W.M.; D. C. Evans, J.W.; Thomas H. Davies, secretary; and D. Wilson, Merlin Lodge; E. W. M. Hop- kins, W.M., Glamorgan Lodge; J. P. Gibbon, I.P.M., Llynfi Lodge; D. N. Davies, S.W.; D. M. Richards, C.S.; T. Livesey, W.M., Forest Lodge, Treharris; T. M. Morris, Cambrian Lodge, Neath; T. Nibloe, W.M.; A. J. Freedman, assist- ant secretary; James Fraser, S.W.; W. Francis, J.W.; J. Morgan, secretary, P.P.G.S.D., R. T. J ones, S.D.; D. Eiddil Jones, T A Phillips, R. C. Jenkins, I.G., W. R. Cohen, D. McDonald, P.M., H. Lyttlesohn, P.P.G.S.B.; W. W. Jones, P.M., P.P.G.St.B., Merthyr; Thos. T. Corkem, P.M., Caradog Lodge; H. H. Burgess, W.M.; Morgan Thomas, W. T. Morris, J. M. Williams, Avan Lodge, Port Talbot; J. H. Sier, Caradog Lodge, D. Jones, S.W.; E. G. Prothero, J. B. Excoll, P.M., P.P.G.St.B.; T. H. Mor- gan, P.M., P.P.G.St.B., Indefatigable Lodge; G. Whittington, P.M.; S. Phil- lips, P.M.; G. Ball, SI.W., Cambrian, Neath; F. J. Smith, W.M. Elect, Gla- morgan Lodge, Cardiff; J. T. Richards, Duke of York, Cardiff; Rev. E. T. Davies, Chaplain, Windsor, Penarth; S. A. Trick, W.M., Tennant Lodge; T. Lloyd Evans, Isca Lodge, Newport. Brother M. J. Harries was installed Worshipful Master, and he then invested the following officers:—AVor. Bro. T. E. Malvon, I.P.M.; Bro. J. A. Williams, S.W.; Bro. R. W. Roberts, J.W.; Bro. Rev. J. Morgan, B.A., Chaplain; Wor. Bro. Col. T. Phillips, P.P.G.J.W., P.M., treasurer; Bro. G. S. Leighton-, secretary; Bro. A. Devonald, assistant secretary; Bro. Jos. Parry, S.D.; Bro. W. Thomas, J.L.; Wor. Bro. G. A. Evans, P.G. Purst., P.M., D.C.; Bro. W. G. Thomas, organist; Brother J. L. Mather, I.G.; Bro T. W. Millar, S.S.; Bro. Edgar Morgan, J.S.; Bro. J. E. Lewis, Oharity S.; Bro. S. Watson, Tyler. In the evening a. banquet wa,s held at the Boot Hotel, at which the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured. At intervals Bro. R. Rowell's Band dis- coursed selections of music.

Prize Drawing. Winning Numbers of prize-drawing in aid of the late Wm. Daviee, Aherdare:- 2829; 1575; 22; 583; 1157: 2586; 162; 2828; 2491; 3102: 1036; 1185; 981; 2623; 161; 1674; 1148; 3063; 1144; 1781; 2979; 1005; 960; 2668; 2174; 1484; 3521; 775; 352: 511; 241: 3649; 777; 2717; 3198; 2683.—Morgan A. Thomas, secretary, 1, John-street, Aberdare.

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SCRAPS BY "THE SCRIBE.' The newspapers inform us that cigarette smoking among girls is on the increase. The practice is par- ticularly prevalent among the fac- tory and warehouse girls of Leeds. Many girls, however, have taken the following pledge "I promise, with God's help, to abstain from purchasing or using tobacco in any form until I reach the age of 21, not only for my own sake, but for the good of my country." Either smoking is an evil or it is not. If it is an evil then it is wrong on the part of men and women over 21, as well as boys and girls under 21, to smoke. What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gosling. What would you think of a pledge worded like this "I promise, with God's help, to ab- stain from stealing my neighbour's ducks until I attain my 41st birth- day?" I have never seen an age limit specified in a pledge of total abstinence from drink, and why should a non-smoker's oath of ab- stinence be different? The "Western Mail" has now become so disgusted with the Re- vival that it places all revival ser- vices indiscriminately in the cate- gory of "entertainments." The following paragraph appeared in Saturday's issue: "Some people grumble at the lack of entertainment in South Whales towns. Ebbw Vale's bill of fare next week includes two circuses, two theatrical companies, and a cinematograph show. Then there is a united mission, and there are several revival services." The illustrated sermon has in- vaded Wales. At a Cardiff Pres- byterian Church lantern pictures are shown to illustrate sermons as they go along. After this I shall not be surprised—although some- what shocked, of course-to hear that Mr. Haggar has been engaged to illustrate sermons at Aberdare chapels. Cymric enthusiasm is easily aroused, and when aroused it invar- iably expresses itself in sacred song. p At the Aberdare Theatre it was the strains of an orchestra that set on fire the course of the Celtic nature, and Aberystwyth was sung with gusto. But last week at Cwm- twrch it was sacred pictures shown by Mr. Glenelg Grant that caused an audience to break out into popu- lar revival hymns. If the illustrated sermon will take on in Whales, we shall doubtless wit- ness several similar scenes. Boycotting is not a new practice, although you do not find the word in old dictionaries. It is as old as intolerance, and was born on the same day as bigotry. Ireland mere- ly gave it a local habitation, and Z, Captain Boycott a name. It is noth- ing but a refined, modernised sys- tem of persecution. In olden days the persecuted was burnt at the stake, at a later period he was burnt in effigy, and to-day he is injured in his business or profession. The in- struments of torture vary, but the persecution remains and the prin- ciple is unaltered. Intolerance is a hateful thing whether the victim or the perpetra- tor be a preacher or a sceptic, a Tory or a Liberal-or a Labourist. I find that even Labour votaries can boycott. At the last General L sec- tion the Rev. John Morgan Jones, C.M. minister, Cardiff, supported one of the candidates for the Mer- thvr Boroughs. He had a perfect right to do this, and others who supported their own favourites had a perfect right to disagree with Mr. Jones, but they had no right to boy- cott him. However, when he was proposed as a "cwrdd mawr" preacher at a certain C.M. Church in the upper part of the Aberdare Valley, the political bias against the rev. gentleman was so manifest that the intention of having him to offi- ciate at the chapel in question had to be abandoned. Not long ago a similar attempt was made in this district to victim- ise a minister of another denomin- ation. He had given vent to a criticism which was more powerful than popular, and the cry at once was,, "Tally ho! Hound him from the special preserves of the de- nomination." In that instance the attempt to boycott failed, and when the offending minister came his burning eloquence melted down the glaciers of opposition. Personally, I am of a tolerant nature, but re- ligious and political intolerance I cannot tolerate. The Vicar of Pontlottyn has the courage to try to put his convictions to a practical application. At the Merthyr Board of Guardians on Saturday he took trouble to explain to his fellow-guardians that he was no eschewer of roast beef. It was hardly necessary, for no one would accuse the reverend gentleman of taking kindly to Shelley's vegetar- ianism any more than to his sceptic- ism. Having discovered the vir- tues of roast beef, the generous par- son is desirous that all others who live on the parish should "go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall." The Beef-eater in Holy Ordets ex- plained that he had no complaint against the quality or the quantity of flesh given to his brethren, and he proceeded to urge that they should be given a larger quantity. But how impious of a clergyman to bring forward such a motion just at the advent of Lent The Vicar was anxious, he said, not to make out too strong a case for himself, so he closed his well ap- plauded speech with a reference to the dietary regulations of the House. "I only want to carry out the tables," he pleaded. But how are the ;nmates going to dine if the tables are carried out?

Sale of Leasehold Properties. On Monday, at the Queen's Hotel, Aber- dare, a successful sale of leasehold pro- perties was conductedl by Mr. W. T. Mor- gan. No. 14. Harriet-street, Trecynon, was knocked down) at X115 to Mr. E. Proseer, 13, Harriet-street; No. 15, Harriet-street, at £ 115 to Mr. W. Williams, draper, Porth; No. 51, Harriet-street, at X55, to Mrs. Davies, Seymour-street, Aberdare; No. 24, Gladstone-street, Aberaman, at £ 205, to Mr. W. Lance, Aberaman; No. 25, Gladstone-street, at X200, to Mr. T. Jones, 2, Wayne-street, Gadlys; Nos. 53 and 54, Oxford-street, at i2132 10s. each, to Mr. J. Williams, Holly Bush, Peny- wai-n. No. 25, Tudor-terrace was with- drawn: at k265. In seven of the lots Mr. J. D. Thomas, solicitor, Aberdare, acted as solicitor for the vendors, end in the other lot, Mr. E. Cule, Pentre.

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