The Aberdare Leader

Choral Contest at Mumbles. TRECYNON CHOIR VICTORIOUS. A mixed choral competition took place on the Mumbles Pier on Saturday. The following choirs had entered :—Fabians' Bay (Swansea), Trecynon Operatic Soci- ety, and Pembray and Burryport Har- monic Society. The first-named with- drew. The test piece was: And He saved them out of their distresses (Jen- kins' -1 Psalm of Life, ") and the adjudi- cator, Mr Rhys Thomas, Winnipeg, Can- ada, said he had no hesitation in award- ing the prize, £20 and a gold medal, to Trecynon. The Mayoress of Swansea (Mrs David Harris), presented the prize to the successful conductor, Mr W. Gwynne.

Growing Girls WARNING TO PARENTS. Weak, Thin and Ansemic, they need the strength that lies in New Good Blood. A Suffering girl restored by I)r. Williams'Pink Pills. The health, beauty, and welfare of growing girls depend upon the condi- tion of their blood. Neglect of health during the years of development means a life of misery, with the sufferer robbed of every spark of vitality and reduced by Anaemia to a nerveless, lifeless invalid. At this period Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are a positive bless- ing to weak and bloodless girls; as a proof read the statement of Miss Beatrice E. Bayliss, Sneachill, Spetchley, near Worcester, now 18 years of age. °iL i Ve Miss Beatrice Bayliss cured years after leav- of the Ancetina of Development ing school," she y Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, remarked to a. Worcestershire Echo reporter, "I suffered. I tried to bear up against it, but in time grew so weak and helpless that 1 could do nothing. My legs trembled with the weight of my body, so that I dare not trust myself to walk. Going up or downstairs I reeled through dizziness, and I was always lan- guid, worn out and miserable. In spite of all kinds of medicine, doctor's help and nourishing diet, I became weaker and weaker life was a burden. 1; Friends advised various remedies to put life into me, and blood into my veins. But everything failed completely. I could not then eat anything, because of acute pains across my chest and round my heart nervousness kept me from sleeping, and my flesh was almost trans- parent. Why did you try Dr Williams' Pink Pills? It was like this," added Mrs Bayliss. A married daughter of mine took Dr Williams' Pink Pills and grew so well that she said, 'Why don't you give Beatie Dr Williams' Pink Pills ? So I did. And," concluded Miss Bayliss, "they cured me. I felt a new girl after taking a few boxes. I lost all languor and sick- ness, slept better, and felt more con- tented. I took my meals with relish, and could digest them. My cure was complete, and now I never feel ill or even weary." Transformed from ailing girlhood to the full beauty of womanhood, robust, cheerful and healthy, thousands of the suffering sex tell gratefully how Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People cured them. These pills have proved le invaluable in Anaemia, Indigestion. Rheumatism, Eczema, and Skin Diseases, Nervous Disorders, Neuralgia, St, Vitus' Dance, Paralysis, and Ladies' Ailments. Sold by all dealers, or direct from the British Depot, 46, Holborn viaduct, London, post free 2s. 9d. for one box, or 13s. 9d, for six. Send for an illustrated booklet of cures, post free.

Fire at Penrhiwceiber. An alarming outbreak of fire occurred on Friday at the house of Mr John Owen, 20, Rheola-street, Penrhiwceiber. Mrs Owen was in the garden banging clothes on the line, two children being in the kitchen, when some passers-by notic- ed smoke issuing from the house. An alarm was immediately raised, and it was found that the passage and the whole of the woodwork under the stairway were ablaze. The children were immediately got out, and neighbours obtained the hose from Councillor Morris's stores close by and played a supply of water on the fire through the front entrance. Captain P.S. Bryer and Lieutenant Clancy, of the district fire brigade, responded, to the m call, and exerted every nerve to subdue the outbreak, which was eventually got under. The fire emphasises the need of telephone communication between the homes of members of the brigade.

A Twice Told Tale. Good news bears repeating, and when it is confirmed after a long lapse of time by the giver of it, even if we hesitated to believe it at first hearing, we feel secure in accepting its truth now. The follow- marvellous experience of a Gadlys man is confirmed after three years. Mr M. Morgan, 5, East Avenue, Gadlys, Aberdare, writes :—" Dear Sirs Doan's backache kidney pills have cured me of backache and kidney complaint, and I am quite willing that my case should be published. For three years I suffered acute pains in my back; they were so bad that I could not go to work for three months. rAfter stooping I could not get up with- out assistance anyone who was near had to help me—it was dreadful. I was also a great sufferer with rheumatism and gravel—both signs that my kidneys were out of order. "I can sincerely recommend Doan's backache kidney pills as the best treat- ment for kidney trouble, for they have cured me, and I am now able to be at my employment every day. I attribute my recovery entirely to Doan's pills. Yours truly, (Signed), Morris Morgan." Nearly three years later; Mr Morgan said :—" Doan's pills cured me for good, and I am never tired of telling people about them. Before I used these pills my back was always aching, but I have never had any pain since. I can speak highly of these pills." Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shillings and ninepence per box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and nine- pence). Of all chemists and stores, or post free, direct from Foster-McCellan Co., 8, Wells street, Oxford street, London, W. You are sure to get the right medicine if you ask distinctly for Doan's.

It is said that the members of the House of Lords who are lovers of the weed have determined that they will no longer smoke British cigars. No wonder, did not the cigar makers try to abolish them? Even lords possess the instinct of self-preservation.

Llwydcoed Tragedy. THE STORY TOLD AT THE' INQUEST An inquest was held on Thursady at Aberaman Police Station touching the death of John Jones (50), whose body was found in the Cynon River at Llwydcoed on Monday morning under circumstances already reported. Rees Jones identified the body as that of ihis brother, and said that the last time he saw him was about twelve months ago. He had been told Tie was at Hirwain on Sunday, but he did not visit him. Robert Edwards, whose head was ban- daged, and who still apparently suffered greatly from his exposure on Sunday n:ght, said he and deceased lived to- gether at 28, David-street, Aberaman. On Sunday morning they started to walk to Hirwain. They walked about all day, and started to walk back at 6.30. De- ceased said that he knew a short cut along the feeder. Witness did not know that way at all; but they went together, walking side by side. The first he knew of anything wrong was when both were falling. Witness fell into the water, and became unconscious The next he re- membered was that he was hanging by seme trees. He must have scrambled up the trees in a semi-conscious condition. He called to his friend, but, receiving no answer, concluded that he had gone home. He was on the tree for a couple of hours, and then heard some people passing. He called out, and they released him. By the Coroner: They had had two pints each at the Bridgend Inn, and no more. Isaac Davies, of Mill-street, Trecynon, said he heard the last witness calling out. He pulled him from where he was hanging. Edwards was bleeding freely. Witness stopped the bleeding and took him to a farmhouse at Llwydcoed. Ed- wards said he got home about 10 o clock or. Monday morning. He went to bed, thinking Jones had got home. On Mon- day morning he found this was not sc, and told his landlady. Titus Davies said that between 6 and 6.30 he was walking pa-st the spot, and saw deceased's body in the water. There was very little water in the brook, but Jones was quite stiff and dead. It tran- spired that he had fractured his skull. The fall was about 15 feet to 20 feet. The Coroner said that it was quite possible that the two men had more drink than was good for them, and while ap- proaching the spot where they were* found, suddenly slipped, and, clutching each other, fell over. Edwards was for- tunate in escaping with his life, but seemed to have lost his wits completely. There was no suggestion that the men had been quarrelling, and, therefore, no evidence that one of them had pushed the other in. A. verdict of "Accidental death was i eturiied.

c Mr Bibbings, B.A., and Secularism. FORTHCOMING DEBATE. As the result of a challenge throws- out by Mr. Bibbings, B.A., the lecturer, on Monday evening, at a meet ing held on Victoria Square, Aberdare, a debate will take place about the end 01 November. Mr. Bibbings is prepared to defend Christianity against any repre- sentative of the National Secular Society- The Aberdare Branch of the latter have taken it up, and have decided upon Mr- Wishart, who visited this town rfhe Sunday, to champion their cause. 1 subject of debate, in all probability* wid be "Whether Christianity is conducive to human happiness." =--=.

IF YOU USE- (Skeoma. for your next batch of Cakes, you will never willingly go back to the old" fashioned way of mak' ing them And it is equally satisfactory for puddings. Cakeotna contains all the dry inifeJigLAtp for every cake, perfectly mixel rea iy o nse. It makes about a 2 J cake and costs 3Jd. at Grocer* Stores everywhere. i. 1 a Latham & Co. Ltd. CAKEOMA WORKS. LIVERPOOL is? REACH OUT X REACH hf and take hold Good Health. Always have a bottle of Tudor Williams' Patent Balsam of Honey WHAT IT IS! Tudor Williams' P»te" Balsam of HoneJf „ L pffi' Is an essence of the purest and cacious herbs, gathered on the s0v, Hilla and Valleys in the proper when their virtues are in full Per*unDe?'' and combined with Pure Welsh -t10 All the ingredients are perfectly P WHAT IT DOES! fIt: Tudor- Williams' PgLto Balsam of Hone' Cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Croup, and ni?5' orders of the Throatf Chest, and M Wonderful Cure for Children's C°e$' after Measles. It is invaluable to cjjil' chested men, delicate women a0 r#jflZ dren. It succeeds where all other r dies fail. Sold by all Chemif^ieS. Stores in Is. 2s. 6d., and 4s. 6d. hot1 WHAT IT HAS DONE FOE OTH^ •n$ A Stipendiary and Magistrate lP County of Glamorgan remarks:— l Jj I feel it my duty to inform have been using y0u.r Tudor i* Balsam of Honey in my family, a large one, for many years, alj-no$' proved its great value, having used ieg,- ing else for Cough during 3P0 Whooping Cough, and Bronchitis can highly recommend it to all píI. for such complaints. Y OU NEED NOT SUFFER 'f y Disease is a sin, inasmuch that tf/t,y act rightly, at the right time, it a great extent, be avoided. Here 1 j#' preventative. The first moniei11' start Avith Sore Throat, take a dos0 9 Tudor Williams' Patent Balsam of Honejf I sP, ( It has saved thousands! It wil;1ifíe you! It is prepared bv a fully QlIJllpoSli chemist, and is, by virtue of its 0t tion, eminently adapted for all ca- Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthm^' ^0 it exercises a distinct influence u.P' mucous lining of the throat, v,lDn{h^ and small air vessels, so that but warmed pure air passes int lungs. It's the product of the lIo,.ne:esuIts, chemically treated to get the best r The Children like it. THEY ASK FOR IT! So different from most MedicineS Nice to Take! Cure Quickly- j-6 For vocalists and public speao^^f has no equal, it makes the vo'ce a as a bell. Manufacturer: TUDOR WILLIAMS, M.R.P.S., d t 3D Analytical and Consulting Chemist 3 Druggist, by Examination* MEDICAL HALL, ABEEDABE.

A Boy Not a Man. At Merthyr on Thursday Mr F. P. Charles referred to a case heard at Aber- dare on the previous Tuesday, in which George Pullman was, in his absence, sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment for cruelly ill-treating a horse. The defend- ant he said was a boy, and it was evid- ent from the sentence that the stipen- diary must have thought he was a man. Sir Marchant said that was certainly his impression. Mr Charles explained that the defend. ant did not appear because, upon being spoken to by a constable, he ran away to Bargoed, The Stipendiary reduced the penalty to a fine of 40s. and costs.

"Truth" and Sunday Trading. Truth in its current issue refers to the statement of Sir Marchant Williams that he was not in sympathy with the Sunday trading prosecutions under the Charles II. Act, Sir Marchant having declared that the Act was quite useless to prevent Sunday trading, and that its enforcement only meant granting a licence for 5s. a Sunday for the traders to keep their shops open. I trust (says Truth) that the Glamorgan County Council will take Sir Marchant Williams' advice, and cease their endeavour to enforce this absurd and antiquated Act, which practi- cally all enlightened public authorities have allowed to fall into desuetude."

Drink F ow w 0 MORL4% sm Horniman's Pure Tea. In Packets only. 1/4 to 3/4 p lb. Sold by- Abend a re, T.Lloyd, Grocer, Commercial st Trecynon, J. R. & J. Smith, Drug Stores (Wholesale and Retail) Aberaman, T. Roberts, Grocer, Lewis st. Hiley's Cash Stores, Canon street T. Maddy, Grocer, Cardiff road Tom Evans, Grocer, Whitcombe street J. Lewis, „ „ Phillips, Grocer, Victoria square W. Lewis, „ jabileeroad E. E. Evans, Chemist „ Co-operative Society W.H.Jones, „ J. W. Evans, Grocer, Cardiff road D. Phillips, Grocer, Canon street Cwmbach, Co-operative Society D. Watkins, „ Cross street Cwmaman, Co-operativeSociety Rees Jones, „ Ynyslwyd street Penrhiwceiber Morris & Son, The Stores D. Evans, Royal Stores, Gadlys road M. Isaac, Family Grocer D. E. Davies, Grocer, „ Mountain Ash, Cwmbach Co-operative Sy M. Isaac, Wholesale and Retail Grocer, J. Long, Grocer Victoria square D. Smith" Oxford street Aberaman, Lewis, The American Market N. Thomas „ „ Abercwmboi, Co-operative Society T. Bowen, Jeffrey street Perrott Bros., Grocers Duffryn Co-operative Society Cwmdare, D. Edwards, Grocer, and at Eynon, Grocer, and at Miskin) Special Trecynon. Wholesale Agent.)

Motor Accident, FIVE ABERDARE PEOPLE INJURED. Five Aberdare people were injured in a motor-car accident near Llandovery shortly after noon on Sunday. The party consisted of Mr IJItyd Williams, draper, and Mrs Williams, Mr T. W. Griffiths, solicitor, and Mrs Griffiths, and Mr W. J. Rosser, Mr Williams's man- ager. The car, a Starling, was a new one, having been bought by Mr Williams only three weeks ago. Mr and Mrs Williams on Sunday morning picked up Mr and Mrs Griffiths at their residence at Bel- mont, Aberaman, and on the jour- ney to Carmarthenshire, everything went well till the party reached the long steep hill half way between Trecastle and Llandovery. They arrived at the bot- tom of the hill, and crossed the bridge which spans the river, but immediately afterwards, at a dangerous corner, the car overturned, and the five occupants were thrown on to the road. All were more or less seriously injured. The ladies were very badly shaken. One of them was in a delicate state of health, and another had a stone driven into her chin. Mr Rosser had his left arm dislocated at the elbow, and Mr Griffiths's left arm was badly injured. All the injured persons were taken on to Llandovery and their injuries attended to. Onlookers state that they were in a terrible plight, and the house where they were accommodated looked like a hospital. As for the car, it was a perfect wreck, the front wheels being buckled up and the frame smashed up. The damage was really such that it was mar- vellous the accident was not attended with fatal results.

Abernant Man drowned at Grimsby. A constable at Grimsby Dock on Thursday heard sounds,as from someone in the water. Jumping on board a trawler he saw a man struggling m the dock, but before he could throw ropes to his assistance the man sank, and did not rise again. Grappling operations were instituted, and the body was recovered and identified as that of Arthur Williams, 28, fisherman, of Forge place, Abernant, near Aberdare.

A poster displayed on the notice hoard of the Aberdare Town Hall has piesenf- an unravelled mystery to ,ocne, and has been a soim-e of nil exhausted mirth to others. It prohibits the capturing: of "unseasonable andean salmou I trust that the vdmon anglers of the Cynon river wiii take note. It alsy places some restrictions on crab fishing. I This clause applies, of course, to the crab fishermen in the municipal duck- pond in the Park.

Women and Non- Unionists. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT MOUNTAIN ASH. The non-unionist question has taken on quite a new aspect at Mountain Ash. A scheme has been formulated to battle with this vexed question by a small band of women. A meeting was held at the Workmen's Institute last Thursday even- ing. The little band of enthusiastic females numbered at the start only two, Mrs. Wm. Potter and Mrs. Rees Morgan. Although meeting with many rebuffs, they still worked hard, tramped many miles, interviewed many workers' wives, until they were repaid by seeing the Lecture Hall crowded to its utmost ca- pacity with women of all shades of reli- gioia, yet solid on the question which :8 likely to affect their bread and butter and the fate of their little ones. Hun- dreds of them there remembered the misery, suffering, and pinched existence during the last strike, and so they came armed with experience and ready to en- ter the lists and to stamp out non-union- ism once and for all in Mountain Ash. Mr. John Powell and Mr. Wm. Lamburn had helped the women with their advice, and also addressed the meeting, after which they left the matter in the hands of the ladies. A strong committee was formed, and the following officials ap- S) in ted:—Chairwoman, Mrs. William otter; secretary, Miss Lizzie Morris; and treasurer, Mrs. Rees Morgan. After the chairwoman had addressed the meet- ing a plan of campaign was disclosed, and te put that plan into force the whole of the district has been divided into sec- tions, and small bodies of women to look after their respective divisions. They intend to visit every house, and by that means to talk to the men and women in order to break the back of non-unionism. These sections will be called together to report on their work, after which they intend to visit pits to examine cards as the men go down. Not a single dissent- ient voice was raised, the meeting being as one on every point discussed.

Football Notes. BY "MUDDIED OAF." Once again I greet my readers, and I wish to express my admiration for those friends of mine who waited patiently all through the Summer (?) months for the season which will see the repetition of the healthy and manly game which has teen a source of sincere pleasure to us. To those who know the game, Football is in itself a blessing, and I earnestly hope that the coming tseason will see the game played not for the sake of gain but for the sake of upholding the traditions o: sport. Important changes have taken place which have aroused the focbal world. The Professional Rugby—the Northern Union bombshell has exploded it is true, but it has not left its trace in the AberdiYe Valley, whence it eman- ated. Inst., ,I of a, Senior Rugger fifteen we now have a representative Town Soc- cer Eleven. The Junior Teams have also arisen from their slumbers So let us watch, wait, and see what they will do this season. Despite the opposition which the club has had in the past, the Mountain Ash Premier Rugger XV. will again enter the Glamorgan League this season, and from what I understand, they intend leaving their cards there. They have been fortunate in obtaining the use of the grounds again this year, and with the number of supporters they already have, the team should be successful, fin- ancially and otherwise. At their annual general meeting held recently, the popu- lar P.C. Dick Thomas was elected cap- tain. Mr. Harry Thomas will act as his deputy. Mf. Wheeler, of the Cresselly Inn, has been appointed treasurer, with Messrs. Bert James and J. J. Jasper as joint honorary secretaries. They have an excellent list of fixtures, and their prospects, in spite of the strenuous op- position of the professional team near by, are as rosy as ever. The spirit of Oliver Twist animates the members of the newly re-organised team of the Cefnpennar United Rugby I.C. They are not satisfied with their successes in the past, they cry for mere. They intend to stick to the Aberdare Valley Challenge Cup this year, as they thoroughly deserved it last season. Mr. Wm. Cresswell has been unanimously re- appointed secretary, whilst the ever popular Mr. Hubert Fortt will watch ever the coffers. The Butchers' Arm-! will be the locale cf the club's meetings. There the "All Blacks will also prac- tise. Yet the team wants overhauling, I should think, and oive this is done the road to a successful season will be clear. The Trecynon Windsors A .P.C. will again enter upon their campaign. Their performances in the past have stamped them as v. promisng team. They suc- ceeded in earning the hearty support of the lovers of the game up Trecynon way. At a recent meeting the following officers wpre eledd :Captain, Trevor Jones (re- elected) \ice-captain, Jim Bowen (late of the Aberaman Stars and Gatilys Rovers); treasurer, Edwin Snow (former- ly of the Gadlys Rovers). Mr. John Bufton has been re-elected as lio-ti oi-c, ry secretary. The team possess several new players, including T. J. Evans, late of the Aberdare Crescents. The Tre- cynon Institute is their new head- quarters. Mr Tom Rees Lloyd, the well- known Rugger forward and Soccer goal- man, will act as trainer to the team. The Cwmbach Lilywhites will again enter the arena of the Aberda re and District League. They have had per- mission to play their matches at the Ynyscynon Grounds. The annual gener- al meeting of the team was held last week. Mr. J. M. Shelby James was una- nimously elected hon. secretary, and Mr W. O. Jones treasurer. They will be supported by a strong working com- mittee, over which Mr. Dan Davies will preside. Among those elected on the committee are Messrs. A. V. A. and W. H. Jarman, J. Franklyn, T. Thomas, W. Jones, and T. Stiley. The club's head- quarters will again be the Scales Arms. By-the-way, I hear that the club will en 1 o-l the services of a few novices in whom the Ynyscynon men can place their tiust. Whether the experiment will prove a success remains to be seen. It seems to me that the sporting ele- ment of the picturesque hamlet of Cwm- bach is divided once more upon the momentous question -as. to what team is to uphold the football reputation of that place. The Cwmbach Stars A.F.C. have risen to the occasion, and mean, by be- coming affiliatied to the Aberdare League, to make things hum for their nearest rivals—the Lilywhites, if not for the other teams in the League. So far, s:) good. Let the best team go forward and win. Mr. J. Llewelyn, who formerly acted as secretary to the Lilies, has been appointed secretary to the Stars team. Their meetings will be held at tit. Farmers' Arms. Rumour saith that the Gadlys Rovers will again go forth to try their luck in the local league competition. The Aber- aman Excelsiors and Aberaman Stars are also quietly re-organising their teams for the forthcoming season. Cefnpennar, too, intend running a Soccer Eleven this year, and they are waiting for an answer to tiheir request for a field. They also intend taking part in the local league contest, and may prove a hard nut to crack. By-the-way, I hear that Hirwain will also be represented in the League's contests by a powerful team, whilst Aber- nant, too, will try their luck for the "coop." So the struggle for supremacy in the Aberdare and District League contests will prove keener this year than ever before. The Gadlys Stars have pulled them- selves together once more, and they are very hopeful of having a prosperous season. At their annual meeting held on Saturday week at the White Lion Inn, the following officers were elected: — Captain, Jack Griffiths; vice-captain, Walter Jenkins; treasurer, John Hollo- way; hon. secretary, George Griffiths. They are also well supported, and have arranged several good fixtures with some of their contemporary teams.—The Aber- dare Thistles will also be seen to ad- vantage this season, but they have not yet put their machinery in order. On Saturday last the Trecynon Wind- sors played their first match against thQ Aberdare Thistles at the Park before a fair gathering. The game, which was a bit lively, lacked finish, and the contest- ants seemed to sacrifice cool and scien- tific movements for the sake of playing to the gallery." However, the game ended in a win for the ever-popular Tre- cynon boys by 2 goals to 1. The scorers were: George Davies and Percy Gardener for the winners, and Dan Hughes for the Thistles. For the Windsors, Jijn Bowen (late of the Gadlys Rovers) was easily the shining light at centre-forward, whilst George Davies, T. J. Evans (late of the Crescents) and Gardener also did good work. Of the Tihistles, Edmund Williams, the left full-back, who former- ly played for the Cwmbach Stars, proved himself a most reliable defender, with Will Evans, the centre half, as second best. At the annual meeting of the Aberdare Thistles held last week, the following officers were elected: —Captain, Ned Hughes; vice-captain, Jim Evans; treas- urer, W. German; hon. secretary, W. Giles, Bond-street. The headquarters are at the King's Head Inn. The team will be away to the Dowlais Victoria's XI. next Saturday. There will be an abundance of matches this season to interest the lover of the winter pastime. The Aberdare and Dis- trict Rugby League with its thirteen teams (so I am told) will add to the ex- citement. Newtown, Mountain Ash, will also run a team, whilst junior organis- ations in the vicinity spring up like mushrooms. The Schoolboys' League will also soon start its machinery.

A WORD TO LADIES. Send two stamps for our new and original Illustrated Booklet, containing plain and practical advice how Irregularities, Sup- pressions, etc., may be prevented or re- moved by simple means in a few hours. Recommended by eminent Physicians, and thousands of Ladies, as being the only Genuine Remedy. Tbis is not a qiMftk medicine. Established 80 years. L*»ije Martyn, Ltd., Chemists. 34. DalRt= Lii1*. London.