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Creat Mountain Ash Meeting.
Creat Mountain Ash Meeting. Churchmen and the Education Bill. A UNITED PROTEST. A mammoth meeting was organised by Churchmen at Mountain Ash on Whit- Tuesday, to protest against the new Edu- cation Bill. It was estimated that there were about 9,000 present. The Pavilion, where the meeting was held, had been comfortably filled. A large platform had been erected to accommodate the speak- ers and a galaxy of prominent Church- men and Churchwomen. The doors were opened long before 5 o'clock, though the meeting, was not timed to start before 6. Excursions ar- rived from all parts of the Diocese early in the afternoon, and Oxford-street was in a terribly congested state for several hours prior to the meeting. The G.W.R. and Rhymney Railway trains brought in over 3,000 people, while the London and •North-Western Company's trains con- veyed a large number from Monmouth- shire. Special T.V.R. trains from Car- diff and intermediaite stations were crammed, and so was every train and motor that left Aberdare between the hours of 3 and 6. The Executive Committee had made splendid provision for the visitors. Large rooms had been engaged in the Work- men's Institute, where refreshments were provided at reasgrabic, prices. During the period of waiting the large audience sang favourite hymns, Welsh and English, Mr. Protheroc, Aberdare, the Welsh, and Rev. Connop Price, the Rector of Caerphilly, the Eng- lish hymns. fr. F. J. Smith, the dio- cesam registrar, presided at the piano. "Dyma Feibl illlwyl Iesu," sung to the tune, "Moriah," seemed to be a great favourite, and was repeated over and ever again. It was also sung at the re- quest of Bishop Owen, after he delivered his speech. Church mottoes and Biblical texts had been inscribed in large letters all round the balcony. Across the wall at the back of the platform were the words, "Defence, not defiance." Other texts were, "One Lord, cne Faith, one Church," "Gair Duw goreu dysg," "Stand fast in th-3 faith," "Our faith for our children," "Fight the good fight," etc. Among prominent local Churchmen present were Revs. C. A. H. Green, M.A., R.D., Aberdare; J. Sinnett Jones, M.A., Mountain Ash; M. Ptowell, B.A., Aber- aman; Joseph Morgan, B.A., Hirwain; R. Jones, Vicar of St. Pagan's; Messrs. F. W. Mander, Aberdare; Thos. Lloyd, Aberdare; W. F. Parry de Winton, Col. D. R. Lewis, Merthyr; Major Morgan, X.P., Mountain Ash; Mr. and Mrs. W. S. liavies, The Poplars; Capt. and Mrs. F. N. Gray; Mr. John Williams, National School, Aberdare; Mr. A. T. Jenkins, Cwmbach; Mr. Trevor Lewis, The Mardy; Mrs. C. A. H. Green; Miss Lewis, The Mardy; Canon Johnson (Warden of St. Michael's College); Mr. A. P. Jones, Aberdare; Mrs. M. Powell, Aberaman, etc, The committee had carried out the ar- rangements in an admirable manner. The brunt of the secretarial duties fell on Mr Ivor Davies, The Poplars, who discharged them with credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction of the committee. Mr. C. R. Vicary, Aberdare, was the ticket secretary. Promptly at 6 o'clock the speakers ap- peared on the platform, and were given a rousing reception. They were the Lord Bishop of Llaiidaff (who presided); Lord Bishop of St. David's; Lord Balcarres, M.P.; Sir Henry Craik, M.P.; and Mr. W. Joynson Hicks. The last-named speaker delivered the most eloquent spceeh, which was fre- quently applauded. So frequent, indeed, was the cheering that he had to appeal to the audience to save up their approbation until the end. That would save time, he said, and time was precious in view of the many speakers that had to follow him. When Bishop Owen commenced speak- ing in Elnglish someone shouted, "Tipyn o Gymraeg" ("A little bit of Welsh"). The speaker retorted: "Yr iaith oreu yn claf" ("The best language last"). His address, which lasted nearly an hour, was listened to throughout with unaJbated in- terest, his Welsh-accent of English words ooinggreatly enjoyed by a good number. Bishop Owen was particularly eloquent when he turned to the Welsh language, and judging by the cheering, the Welsh section of the audience were quite ready to listen to another speech of an hour's duration in Welsh. Someone shouted, "Dyna hi, wada mla'n nawr" ("That's it, go on now'). But the Bishop was not to be drawn in, and he sat down after speak- ing in Welsh for about five minutes. THE SPEECHES. The Lord Bishop of Llandaff, who was cordially received, said that two months ago he ventured to say on a public oc- casion in this Diocese that he believed that as soon as the terms of the Bill be- came known and understood, it would cause a storm of indignation throughout the length and breadth of the land such as they had never known be- fore. The members of the present Government had not shown any great < readiness to 'accept amendments. But there was a stronger power in the country than the Government. (Applause.) That < .was public opinion, and it was to that J power that Churchmen now appealed. (Applause.) He objected to the Bill as a citizen and as a Churchman. He ob- jected to it as a citizen because he be- lieved the whole tendency and goal that lay before them was Secularism. He ob- jected to it as a Churchman because its terms were unjust and ungenerous to Churchmen, who had spent millions of money to maintain and perpetuate sound religious education in their schools. (Loud applause.) The Lord Bishop then called upon MR. W. JOYNSON HICKS, Mr. Winston Churchill's opponent at the last General Election. Mr. Hicks was re- ceived with tremendous cheering. He said that he wanted to speak of the Bill as a member of the Laity, for it was a layman's question. It was not a ques- tion of the clergy at all, a^di that great gathering gave the lie direct that it was an agitation of the clergy. (Ap- plause.) He wanted to deal with the Nonconformist Conscience. (Voice: "All rot.") He would prove that not ld. of onconformist money had; been used to- wards the cost of education in Church Schools. He challenged any Radical to disprove the contrary. (Loud applause.) OIl the other hand, a great deal of the cost of Board Schools had been borne by Churchmen who were ratepayers. There was no Nonconformist Conscience in oper- ation prior to 1902. (Laughter.) He had no quarrel with the spiritual Noncon- formist, but with the political Noncon- formist. (Voice "What about Mr. Lloyd George?") I will come to Mr. Lloyd George before I finish. (Laughter.) Clause IV. of this Bill showed clearly that the Nonconformist conscience was a vested hypocrisy. Part of Clause IV. was a direct and deliberate attempt to bribe the Roman Catholic Church, or, indeed, the Irish members in the House of Com- mons. All honour to Jim Healy, who was not ashamed to stand before a. cynical audience—the House of Commons—and say that he had a grip upon the real Christ. (Applause.) Lloyd George would, if he were chairman of any local authori- ty, turn aside any applicant for a post as teacher, if he did not know geography properly. But if an applicant said he was an Atheist, he would be passed and told that he would do as a teacher for a Church School. (Appliance.) That was the positive position. Churchmen had made great sacrifices in the past, and he trusted they would not give up their schools without a struggle. (Applause.) Mr. Lloyd George had said that no man should sit in judgment on his neighbour's conscience. They did not want to sit in judgment on their neighbour's con- science. All they desired was equal rights. (Applause.) Mr. Lloyd George wanted to substitute the Sernion on the Mount for the teaching of the Church Catechism Mr. Lloyd George had had an opportunity of learning the Church Catechism, but he (the speaker) felt that from the spirit of his speeches he had never learned ihe Sermcm on the Mount. (Applause.) They must appeal to the House of Lords. He called upon the Lords to do their duty and give thft people a chance of arriving at a decision. He had asked Mr. Lloyd George to come to Lancashire to contest a seat there. To this he had not replied, and he stated in the face of that great multitude that he was a coward. (Loud applause.) BISHOP OWEN. The Lord Bishop of St. David's was the next speaker. He had a great ovation, the people rising to their feet and shouting and waving their handker- chiefs. He said that this great Demon- stration fully proved that Churchmen « ere determined! to do their duty. That looked like rallying round the flag of the Old Church, and taking its part in the united and persistent opposition which the whole Church was bound to offer to this Bill. The opposition was but begin- ning, and the more the Bill would be understood the more it would be opposed. His pet aversion was Section VI. of the Bill. He maintained that this section gave Secularists all they wanted. He ventured to say that if the House of Lords amended this Bill and rendered it more in accord with. the national welfare and national justice', they would be backed by the people who loved fair deal- ing and fair-play. (Loud applause.) The Churchmen in the Diocese of Llandaff had faith that moral force would triumph in the long run. Faith in the people was all very well, but faith in the Lord was a thousand times better. Turning to Welsh, Bishop Owen said that thousands of children would never hear of the blessed Saviour if they abol- ished religion in day schools. That would be a serious thing in a Christian! country. To confine "religious" teaching to simply the ethical, historical, and literary use of the Bible was only tampering with souls. (Applause.) LORD BALCARRES, M.P. The next speaker, Lord Balcarres, said he rejoiced to think that the Church was united in the present crisis. They now stood upon common ground; they had forgotten their differences, and had thrust aside their politics, because they were proud of their church and of their schools, and were determined to continue the good work done in the past. (Ap- > plause.) The clauses in the Bill giving facilities for religious instruction were worthless, for it all depended on the local authority. They were told that. the Bill 1 was introduced because of the religious difficulty. He maintained there was no 1 religious difficulty. The difficulty was only in Parliament, the platform, and the J Press. But this Bill was calculated to ] introduce it into the Schools, the Town ] Council, and the Urban Council. So far < a a Pai-liamant was concerned, Wales was unanimous in favour of this Bill. ("No, no.") But they must remember that 85,000 people in Wales had recorded their votes against the present Government, and he felt certain that if the people were appealed to now the opponents of the Education Bill would poll 150,000. (Ap- plause.) SIR HENRY CRAIK, M.P. Sir Henry Craik said that that vast audience was an inspiring Right, and must give an impetus to them to go on fighting against the unjust Education Bill. It was false and deceitful, cunning- ly contrived to undermine religious teach- ing in their schools. Their religious edu- cation, instead of being the foundation and basis of character which was worth all the rest of education put together, would become a casual appendix, and in time only a faint memory and tradition. When he spoke on the subject in the House of Commons he had attempted to lay before the ministerialists the result of Secularism in Franca ar cl the United States. But Mr. Birreill forbade them to look abroad for examples. The Principal of Columbia University had said that the intelligence of American children had been stunted in its growth owing to aboli- tion of religious education. Even the poems of Longfellow, where there were references to God and to prayer, were excluded in some schools there. It was from France that Lloyd George borrowed that phrase, "ClericaJlism is the enemy." Did the people, of Wales regard Clericals as the enemy? ("No.") Could Lloyd George not find words more fitting to ac- company the act of filching from the Church a great part of her best work, than the words of Atheist statesmen of France. (Applause.) The following resolution was moved by the Venerable W. C. Bruce, Archdeacon of Monmouth, seconded by Major Morgan, J.P., Mountain Ash: — "That the united force of the Church must offer determined opposition to the Government Education Bill, 1906, and to any Education Bill which, directly or indirectly, secularises national edu- cation, violates the wishes of parents, confiscates the property of the Church in her schools, and deals preferentially with different religious bodies." The resolution was put and carried unanimously.
Aberdare I.L.P.
Aberdare I.L.P. On Tuesday evening, under the aus- pices of the Aberdare Branch, a meeting was held in Victoria Square, Aberdare. Mr. Isaac Griffiths presided. Ex-Alder- man Honner, of Keighley, addressed a very large crowd. He dwelt at some length on the Education Bill. He favoured absolute secular education. He held that the action) of the Nonconform- ists who clamoured for Disestablishment and who favoured theological education in rate-aided schools was inconsistent. They condemned a State-supported Church, and yet were in favour of teaching reli- gion ill, State-supported Schools. The speaker also referred to the House of Lords, and to the incongruous fact that there were Liberal Peers sitting in that stronghold of Toryism which Liberals ab- horred. Mr. W. W. Price, the organising secre- tary, spoke briefly concerning the future propaganda of the party. WEDNESDAY'S MEETINGS. Ex-Alderman Horner addressed two open-air meetings on Wednesday. The f.rst was in Cwmbach Square, his sub- ject being "Current Politics." Mr. Tom Bcwen, Aberaman, acted as chairman. A number of questions were put to the speaker at the close by Mr. Roberts, grocer, and others. In the evening Mr. Horner addressed a large crowd on Black Lion Square, Mr. Idris Davies, Cwmbach, presiding. Tak- ing as his subject, "Labour Representa- tion on the Municipality," the speaker l'eferred to what Labour Members had ac- complished on the Council in Keighley.
Aberaman English Wesleyans.
Aberaman English Wesleyans. As usual, the anniversary services of the English Wesleyan Sunday School on Sunday were highly satisfactory in every xespect. Collections amounting to, up- wards of £ 10 were made. In lovely weather the annual parade through the principal streets on Monday was a perfect success.. The procession was headed by Messrs. Dando, Poar, and Bevan. The singing, especially that of "Try to be a blessing," was very much admired. The conductors of the Sunday morning, afternoon, and evening meet- ings respectively were Mr. W. Allen, Mr. Bowdem, and Mr. Poar. Various recita- tions and dialogues were given at each meeting by the scholars. On Monday afternoon a large number partook of an excellent tea. In the evening a. platform meeting was held, there being singing at intervals. fr. J. Thorney conducted the singing, and Mr. W. Paul accompanied. The soloists were Miss Collier, Miss Mor- gan, Miss Evan, Mr. L. Butt. The choir gave an excellent rendering of the an- them, "I was glad." The following recited and seng at the Sunday services:—John Lamb, G. Davies, H. Probert, Carrie Vater, Elizabeth Jonathan', Florrie Collier, Emily Morgan, Ernest and Eleanor Davies, Florrie Thur- bon, Minnie Williams, Sarah J. Vater, George Vater, Lilian Collier, Elizabeth Morgan, Mary Brown, Gwladys Allen, Isaac Davies, A. Vater, Florence Baniield, Fred Morris, May Davies, Gwen Adams, Elsie Collier Prestwood, Annie Morris Dando, Frank Davies, T. G. Lee, Gwen Collier, Nancy Morris, and Florence Thomas.
Death of Aid. J. W. Evans,…
Death of Aid. J. W. Evans, irwain. It was with the keenest regret that the news of the death of A:ld. Evans, Hir- wain, was received throughout the Aber- dare Valley, and the neighbouring dis- tricts, on Whit-Monday morning. The news, however, brought no gre<at surprise, for of late the once robust frame of the genial Alderman had borne unmistake- able evidence of the ravages wrought by some deadly disease. Alderman Evans was born ini Hirwain in the year 1870. He received his early education at the hands of Mr. John Morris, who is now Clerk to the Aberdare Education Committee. He received further tuition at St. Andrew's College, Swansea, and the Independent College, Taunton. Having selected the legal pro- fession as an avocation, he was articled to Mr. Coe, of Cardiff, and in the course of events initiated a practice at Aberdare, and became very successful, his services as am advocate being requisitioned far and near. When only 21 years of age Mr. Evans was selected a member of the Merthyr Board of Guardians. It was said that he was at the time the youngest guardian in the United Kingdom. In 1895 he was elected a County Councillor to represent the Aberdare Town Ward. In 1898 he was created an alderman. In 1900 he was elected to represent No. 1 Ward' on the Aberdare District Council, a position wh'ch he held without opposition until his retirement last April. He was the first Chairman of the Aberdare Eduea- r. E. W. Evans. The deceased's father, the late Mr. Evan J. Evans, was a pros- perous business man in Hirwain, aind a deacon at Tabernacle Congregational Chapel, and one of the founders of the church. Aid. Evans was, like his father, a Congregationalist, and a very enthusi- astic Liberal. At one time it was thought blcely that he would stand- as a candidate for the Merthyr Boroughs. Mr. Evans was an ardent Freemason, and was a member of the Aberdare Lodge. Friendly Societies in the district had no better supporter than he. Before ill-health compelled him to re- linquish his public offices one by one, there wafj., no man in Aberdare who took a more whole-hearted and enthusiastic part in municipal work than Alderman Evans. His presence at the meetings of municipal bodies would invariably ban- ish dulness and monotony, for he was ex- tremely humorous. His ready wit and repartee was as refreshing as a summer shower on a parched desert, iieing of a social disposition, he was most pleasant and genial in conversation, and beloved by everybody. THE FUNERAL. The funeral of the late Aid. J. W. Evan a, Belle Vue, took place on Wednes- day afternoon, and was of a strictly private nature. In all the streets of Hir- wain manifestations of grief and regret were visible, the principal places of business having been closed, and the [THE LATE ALD. J. W. EVANS.]
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blinds having being drawn down in most houses out of respect to the departed gen- tleman and sympathy with the much es- teemed family. After a short service at the house, conducted by the Rev. J. Mor- gan, Vicar., the solemn cortege slowly wended its way from the residence to Penderyn Churchyard, where the inter- ment took place, the solid oak coffin being carried by the tenants: Messrs J. Davies, Evan Evans, George James, Thos. Davies, T B. Phillips, and J. A. Lewis. The cortege was as follows- — First Coach: Dr. I. G. Thomas (de- ceased's medical attendant) and the Rev. J Morgan, B.A., Vicar. Second Coach: Councillor T. J. Evans, Hirwain; Mr. D. E. W. Evans, Cray House, Hirwain (brothers); Mr. J. Phil- lips (managing clerk), and Mr. W. Pugh Charles (clerk), Aberdare. Third Coach: Mr. Walter Jenkins, rerndale (uncle); Mr. David Bevan, Ar- dwyn, Hirwain; and Mr. Martin Bevan, chemist, Morriston (cousins). Fourth Coach: Mr T. Walter Williams, barrister-at-law, Aberdare; Mr. Phillip Jones, Hirwain; Mr. W. Morgans, Post Office, Hirwain; and Mr. D. M. Thomas, clerk, Bank Chambers, Aberdare. At the grave the Vicar of Hirwain and the Rev. Ll. Jenkins, Rector of Penderyn, officiated. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. J. M. Jones and Son, under- takers, Hirwain; and Mr. Emlyn Morris, draper, Aberdare.
|Found in River Bed at Abecynon.
Found in River Bed at Abecynon. On Tuesday, Evan Williams, an elderly man residing at Wesley-place, Merthyr Vale, was found lying on his back in a helpless state in the bed of the river at Abercynon directly under the railway bridge. Williams, when examined, was found to have a com- pound fracture of the left thigh, and it is fortunate that the water at the point where he was found was only a matter of inches deep, otherwise he must have been drowned, as he was powerless to move. The unfortunate man could give no account of how he got into the posi- tion in which he was found, but it is sur- mised that he fell over the railway bridge. There can be no doubt that Williams had been lying in the water for many hours, as he was thoroughly numbed. Sergeant Rees, Abercynon, and some other constables bandaged Williams, who was then conveyed to his home on an ambulance. He is reported to be in a very critical condition.
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PRINTING PRINTING of every description neatly and promptly executed at the LEADER Office, Market-street, Aberdare.
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Mountain Ash Police Cou rt. Wednesday.—Before Sir T. Marchant William g. PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS. Arthur Morgan, landlord of the Aber- dare Hotel, Mountain Ash, was sum- moned for permitting drunkenness on the premises. Mr. W. P. Nicholas defended. P.S. Venn said that on Ma,y lltli he was passing the hotel when he noticed a man staggering in the passage. He caught hold of him, and brought him out. He fell twice, and was afterwards taken to the- Police Station. He (witness) then went back to the Aberdare Hotel and asked the landlord why he served the man with beor in such a drunken state. He replied, "I did not know the man wa.s in the house." girl said she had only served the man in question with a lemon- ade. The landlord was invited to the Police Station to. see the state of the man, and he went. After seeing him, the land- lord said, "1 have nothing to say. He is in a drunken state, T cannot deny it; but he has not been served in my house." The landlord was then told he would be re- ported. Mr. Nicholas, in addressing His Wor- ship, said that the landlord was a very respectable man, and hitherto had con- ducted the in an orderly manner. The Stipendiary said he would simply inflict the nominal fine of 40s. and costs. The conviction would not go against the defendant when the license would be re- newed. MILK COMPANY SUMMONED. FINE OF £ 20. The Callow Park Milk Co. were sum- moned for selling milk deficient in butter i'at. Inspector Davies said that on April 19th he purchased a pint of milk from Ernest A. Benn, who was in the employ of the Callow Park Milk Co. at Mountain Ash. He divided the milk in the usual way, and sent one part to the analyst, who had testified that there were eight parts of added water. Mr. Lewis, solicitor, Cardiff, said he had no defence to offer, but he wished to point out that it was the result of an act —it might be the e)rimn-al,act-of that manager at Mountain Ash. The Com- pany had a system of purchasing the milk from farmers in Somerset who gave a warranty that it was pure milk. The Company had satisfied themselves that the farmers were not to blame, and had discovered that the milk had been tam- pered with at Mountain Ash. The Com- pvny had therefore dismissed two hands at Mountain Ash. The Company had de- rived no benefit whatever. Stipendiary: This is a very serious matter. When tho ea,seoened I was just thinking why the maximum penalty of .1:100 should not be inflicted in view of a previous conviction. After the course the solicitor for the defence has taken, I must reduce the fine, but if I carried out my original intention the penalty would be < £ 100. Having regard, however, to what has been said, the fine will be t20 and costs. MORE COAL THEFTS. Thomas Evans (15) and Rachel Evans (16) (brother and sister), were charged with stealing coal from the Penrhiw- ceiber Colliery Tip P.S. Davies said the theft took place on Friday, May 11th. They carried about 561bs. of coal each. The value cf the coal was 9d. Rachel Evans said she had never been. on the tip before. Thomas Evans said he was the only support of an invalided father. Stipendiary: You must not steal to support an invalided father. This is the second) time you have, been before us for stealing. You are becoming a regular thief, and ought to be sent to prison. You must each pay a fine of 20s. Henry Morrell, Mountain Ash, was summoned at the instance of P.C. Cole- man for stealing coal from the Naviga- tion Colliery Tip. Defendant, in reply to the constable, said that they had no coal in the house, and that was why he stole it. He was fined 40s. or one month. Thomas Bailey wras charged by P.C. Blias Thomas with stealing coal from the Deep Duffryn Colliery Tip. He had a bag of coal. Witness stopped him, and asked him where he got the coal from. He replied that it was from the tip. When charged! at the Police Station, he replied "I have nothing to say." Fined 43 or one month. DRUNK.—Percy Sheard, Miskin, was summoned for being drunk and disorder- ly. P.C. Eli as Thomas said that defend- ant was lying on the middle of the road, and was using very bad language. Defendant denied that he was drunk, and said he was sitting on a wall. Fined 10s. and costs. SERIES OF STREET FIGHTS. Llewelyn Griffiths was summoned for fighting in a. Mountain Ash street.—P.C. Griffiths said that defendant had his coat and vest off, and was fighting with another person who had absconded. Fined 40s. and costs. Timothy Galvin, for fighting in Knight- street, was fined 40s. and costs.—P.C. R. Lewis gave evidence. Peter Ring end John Cronin were simi- larly charged with, fightmg1 in Oxford- street, and. were ordereffto pay 40s. and costs. Thos. Williams and Fj ink Jones were charged with fighting ;n Oxford-street.— P.C. Griffiths said there was ia large crowd around them witnessing the fray. --Fined 40s. and costs. Win. Harris and Wm. Owen, Tynte- town, were summoned for fighting at New-road, Tyntetown, midnight Satur- day, May 26th. They had their coats and vests off, and were surrounded by a huge crowd.—Fined 40s. and costs. BAD LANGUAGE AT TYNTETOWN. Margaret Haddop, Tyntetown, was sum- IHoned for using indecent language.—P.S. 1 Evans said that defendant was quarrel- ling with anothet -vomitm—Fined 10s. ] and costs. A similar charge was preferred against Margaret Jane Johnson, who, according to P.S. Evans, had been making use of very bad language towards Mrs. Haddon. the last witness. Mrs. J ohlllsun said she could not have peace from Mrs. Haddon. She was al- ways being bothered whenever she went out to the back or front. She was once told that she was not married to the man she was living with, and she had Mince produced her marriage license. Stipendiary: You must pay 10s. and costs. We ca;nno,t have the street defiled by such language. DOGS WITHOUT LICENSES. John Bennett and John James. Cefn- pennar, were summoned for keeping dogs without licenses, and were fined 10s. and costs each. CHIMNEY ON FIRE. For allowing his chimney to take tire. Michael Ciaughlin, Ynysboeth, was or- dered to pay 5s. DRUNK.—Thomas Williams, Aber- cynon, for being drunk and disorderly. fined 10s. and cosfe. EJECTMENT.—On the application of a clerk from Mr. G\vilyni Jones' Office, an ejectment order was granted against Cha,s. A rcher, Chancery-lane, Mountain Ash.
Funeral of Mr Jno. Evans,…
Funeral of Mr Jno. Evans, Abercwmboi. The late Mr. John Evans, contractor, whose death is briefly reported in another column, was well known throughout the whole of the Aberdare, Ynysybwl, Tre- harris, and Merthyr districts, as lie hud contracted, sinking operations in so many pits in these places. He was one of the master sinkers at the Deep Trehai ris Colliery, under the well-known contrac- tor, Mr. Belth. He also sank the Lady Windsor Pits at Ynysybwl, George Col- Etry, etc. Mr. Evans was 52 years of age. Great sympathy is felt with his widow, Mrs. Evans, and children, who are left to mourn the lose; of a loving husband and father. The interment took place on Monday last at Llanfabon Churchyard. The Rev. John Rees, late curate of St. Peter's, Abercwmboi, conducted the bur- ial service at the house, and the Vicar of Llanfabon at the graveside. The mourn- ers were:—Mrs. Evans, the widow; Mrs, Davies and Mrs. Morgans, daughters; Messrs. John and Edward Evans, sons: Masters David, John, and Edward Wm. Davies, and Albert John Neal Mrs. James, Mr. John Morgan, Mr. John Neal, Ali William Evans (brother to deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evans (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. Rd Evans (brother). Mr. John Evans, Mr. John Hopkins, Mr. William. Evans, Mr. Edward Evans, Mr. T. Evans, Mr. T. George, Misses Lizzie and Gweninie George, Messrs. Richard Morgan, William Evans, David Meredith, Miss Mary J. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Among others who attended were Mrs. Thomas' (Capcoch Inn), Mrs. Hopkins (Prince of Wales Inn), Messrs. Evan Rees land James Perrott; Mrs. Davies. Blaencwmboi; Mr.-Win. Evans and Mr. J. Bradbury, of North View; Mr. and Mrs. Rees, cf Aberaman, late t'efnpen- nar; Mrs. Davies, Iscoed House; and MrIH. Jones, Bronallt, Abercwmboi; Mrs. Hek, Aberdare; Mrs. Williams, Messrs. Wm. Pugh, William Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Williams and daughter, Mr David Jones and Miss James, all of Park View. Mrs. Havard and Miss Williams, of North View, etc.
Death of Mr Percy Morgan,…
Death of Mr Percy Morgan, Monntain Ash. It is with sincere sorrow and regret that we learn of the death of Mr. Percy Morgan, second son. of Major Morgan, J.P., and) Mrs. Morgan, Mountain Ash, which occurred at 7.30 on Wednesday morning. He had suffered failing health for a considerable time, land what medi- cal skill and care and attention could do had been done. Some months ago, during a severe attack, two nurses were engaged night and day. A few weeks ago he felt able to journey to Mumbles, where he stayed for some days with the view of re- gaining his strength. But he became worse, and at the end of last week he was brought home to Maesydderwen, where he passed away on Wednesday morning. Deceased', who was in his 18th year, was well liked by everybody, and he will be missed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Up till about two years ago he attended Aberdare County School, since which time he became articled at Messrs. Morgan and El ford's Office as architect and surveyor. The profound- est sympathy will go out to Major and Mrs. Morgan in their trying bereavement. It was three years ago that they lost their eldest daughter—Jessi ?—who was also in her 18th year.
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Agatha." -3- PERFORMANCE AT AEERDARE. On Wednesday last, at the Market Hall, the Bethania, BaJld of Hope, Cwmbach (tinder the leadership of Mr. Thomas R. Evans) gave a. repetition in full char- acter of N Agatha;" or "The Lost Child of the Manor," a performance that was a. huge success a few weeks ago. The stage manager was Mr. William Price; pianist, Mr. John Griffiths; or- ganist, Mr. Freddy Gough. Mr. George Richards, senior, occupied the chair. The various songs, choruses, and recitations, were greatly appreciated, and the chil- dren's costumes presented a very pictur- esque appearance. The programme opened with a, pianoforte solo by Mr. Jno. Griffiths, after which the performance was proceeded with. In Part I. the open- ing scene is a woodland glade near the Manor Hall. Several songs, duets, and recits are given. Also choruses by Tinkers, Gipsy children, and Sailors. In Part II. the scene is located in the Old Market Place, where, in the opening por- tion, the Statute Hiring Fair is progress- ing vigorously. In this part there are lively choruses hy schoolgirls, sailor lads, and adult Jack Tars, and solos and recits by the County Squire, Agatha, Mrs. Brown, Ben Do'sun, and the Midship- mates. Of this performance, as of the previous one, it may be said without hesitation that it was most creditable to choir and conductor. The village of Cwmbach is without doubt a nursery of dramatists. The proceeds of this performance were in aid of the A.S.R.S. Orphan. Funds, and the committee, of which Mr. George, Richards, senior, is the chairman, 73eg to tender their most sincere thanks to the Bethania Choir for their kindness in aid- ing the cause. The secretarial duties were discharged by Messrs. H. Kelly and R. Lewis, Aberdare. Printed and Published at their Print- ing Works, Market Buildings, Market Street, Aberdare, in the County of Gla- morgan, by the proprieftors, W. Pugh an. J. L. Rowlands.
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tion Committee, and was for many years Chairman of the Hirwain Joint Schools Committee. In 1901 Mr. Evans was invested with the regalia of the High Constableship of Miskin Higher. He was in office whell1 the preparations for cerebrating the King's Coronation were initiated, and took a most active part in the work. Dur- ing his tenure of office he gave mater- ial assistance in connection with many local movements—charitable and other- wise. At this time there was no name mare familiar or a person more popular in the district thin Alderman Evans. He was the central figure in the move- ment, which eventually culminated in the establishment of a Free Library in Aber- dare. The Encyclopaedia Britannica that is on the I,ibrary shelf was a gift by him. Mr. Evans was also the donor of several valuable gifts of books to the Hirwain Library. His generosity was unbounded, and the people of his native Hirwain especially looked up to him as a benefactor. Many poor people in the neighbourhood have had an occasion to bless his name.. Mr. Evans married Miss Richards, daughter of the late Mr. D. Richards, Ar- dwyn, Hirwain, who died a short time ago. Great sympathy is felt for Mrs. Evans and her only son in their day of keen trial. Also for his aged mother, Mrs. Evans, Cray House; his sister, Mrs. W. A. George, Cartrefie; and his brothers, Councillor T. J. Evans and Mr