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Aberdare.
Aberdare. Value for Money.—For up-to-date Hats and Caps, also Suits to measure (fit and style guaranteed), go to J. A. Evans, the noted Hat Shop, Constitutional Build- ings, Canon Street. Take U Vilix n for Coughs, Colds, In- fluenza, and Sore Throats. In bottles, Is lid. and 2s. each. Prepared only by Walter II. Jones, Pharmaceutical Chem- ist, Aberdare. Established 1826. N.S.S.—A meeting of this society will be held at PugBley's Coffee Tavern, Car- diff-street, on Sunday evening, Oct. 27th. Members are specially requested to at- tend. Discussion. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS. On Monday evening, at St. Elvan's Church, there was a large and representative gathering of the members of the Aber- dare Valley Sunday School Association. They had met together tor intercessory prayers on behalf of the scholars of the Sunday Schools. The service was taken by the Rev. W. II. Jones, B.A., and the lessons were read by the Rev. K. O. Car- ter, B.A. Special prayers were offered by the Vicar, and an excellent address was given by the Rev. Hume Campbell, M.A., organising secretary of the Church Sunday School Institute. ST. ELVAN'S.—At this church on Sun- ST. ELVAN'S.—At this church on Sun- day morning the Te Deum was sung to Elliott in D, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. W. II. Jones, B.A., from the text, "Feed my lambs." In the course of his sermon Mr. Jones said that bunday and Monday had been set opart for days of intercessory prayers on behalf of the Church Sunday Schools throughout the land, and he urged upon his hearers to pray for those who were engaged in instructing the children in the faith once delivered to the saints. Sunday School work was noble work, be- cause it called for much self-denial, time and preparation. At the evening ser- vice the Canticles were sung to Bunnett in F, and the sermon was preached by the Vicar. Mr. W. H. Webb presided at the organ, and at the end of the service played the following programme of organ iiiu,,ic: -Festive March (by request) (Smart), Meditation (Neustedt), Allegro from Symphony XXI. (Haydn), Romance (Windeatt) All these compositions are of a high order of music, and were fault- lessly played by Mr. Webb. The two new stops on the organ were heard to ad- vantage, and all present were delighted with the recital. LECTURE SOICIETY.-The first of a series of lectures and concerts held under the auspices of the Aberdare Lec- ture Society, took place last Thursday evening. The Memorial Hall was full to the doors. Mr. W. J. Heppell, the presi- dent of the society, observed at the cut- set that 250 had become members, and that the Society were therefore enabled to arrange for six meetings—four lec- tures and two chamber concerts.—Rev. John Gleeson, F.R.G.S., then delivered his lecture on America of To-day," il- lustrated with excellent lantern slides. The audience were conveyed from liver- pool to New York on one of the big ves- sels, which the lecturer described as a "Floating Continent." After a brief survey of New York, Boston, Chicago, Niagara Falls, The Rockies, The Gey- sers, etc., were visited. The audience were simply charmed with the pictures, and also with Mr. Gleeson's interesting remark s concerning those places. In conclusion, the lecturer advocated the re- union of English speaking people. Eng- land, he said, was small, but the British Empire was great, and it was a noble aim to endeavour to realise the brother- hood of man and the federation of the world.—Mr. Pardoe was at the lantern. C.E. CONVENTION.—On Monday the annual convention of the Aberdare and District Christian Endeavour Union took place at Carmel Chapel. At 3 p.m. a prayer and praise meeting was held, the leader being the Rev. A. B. Kihsey, B.A. At five a public tea was held, Mrs. Nicholas being in charge. The tray- holders were:—Mrs. J. D. James, Miss Parry, the Misses Wilcox, Mrs. Banister, Miss Roberts, and Mrs. Perrett and friend. A presentation was made to Mr J. D. James in recognition of hi6 faith- ful discharge of his secretarial duties. On behalf of the local union of Christian Endeavo,urers, Mr. C. H. Lawrence pre- sented eight fine volumes to Mr. James. The School of Methods was conducted by the Rev. W. Watkin Williams, Ponty- pool. At the open-air meeting held in Victoria Square, Mr. H. G. Gerrard was the leader. At a later meeting held at Carmel the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins pre- sided. Mr. C. J. Youngs, Cardiff, presi- dent Welsh C.E. Union, gave an address. Mr. F. Pritchard gave a recitation. The Rev. W. Watkin Williams spoke on the formation of character. Many of them, said he, had their mountain top visions. Some of them experienced them at the time of the revival, and they saw then. what Christian Endeavour really meant. To-day, however, they were in the valley to realise the vision which they had seen on the mountain top. A quartet was given by Mr. A. Bryant, Mrs. Bryant, Mies Elaine Bryant, and Mr. Escott. The consecration service was conducted by Mr. J. D. James, the new president of the Union. The active member's pledge was repeated, and the consecration hymn, "Take my life, etc. was sung. Miss May Davies presided at the organ. ENGLISH WESLEYAN. At this church on Sunday special services were held, the officiating minister being the Rev. R. Butter worth, of Cardiff. In the evening Mr Butterworth preached from Luke 9, 51, And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be re- ceived up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem." The preacher spoke elo- quently on The pilgrimage of the Christian." He enumerated the opposi- tions of the way, and how those opposi- tions were to be met. In the evening the church choir, assisted by a contingent from Tabernacle Congregational Church, under the conductorship of Mr. R. Hop- kins, A.C., sang the anthem, "Glory be to God" in excellent tone, and with marked effect. The anthem, "Lift up you r heads," was also rendered, Mr. Vaughan taking the solo. At the close, How excellent," was rendered by the united choir. The singing throughout was most hearty and fervid. Mr. A. E. Harmston presided at the organ, which is a powerful instrument, and greatly aids the melody of the sanctuary. MISSIONARY SERVICES were held mt Trinity English C.M. Chapel last Sunday, presided over by the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, pastor. At the morning service the Rev. T. W. Reese, a mission-' ary from Sylhet, officiated. First of all he delivered an address to the children, which was simple and effective, appeal- ing with force to the minds and hearts of the little ones. Then the pastor made a most eloquent appeal for support to foreign missions, 'and quoted another fervid appeal on behalf of these missions made by Dr. Roberts, of India. After- wards the Rev. T. W. Reese delivered an earnest address in the course of which he dwelt on the Higher Criticism and Rationalist teachings, their effect on the minds of the cultured Hindoos, and their futility when placed under the search- light of the gospel of Jesus. In the afternoon Mr. Reese addressed the Sun- day School, and in the evening he preached another appropriate sermon. At 8 o'clock a lantern lecture was given by Mr. Reese. Interesting pictures illus- trating the sphere of his labour in India were thrown on the screen. Mr. Pardoe, ironmonger, manipulated the lantern. At the evening service Mr. E. Minett gave a violin solo, Dream of Paradise." Mr. J. Arkite Phillips presided at the organ. MINE' GASES. — "Poisonous Mine Gases and their effects upon the human system," was the subject of a lecture de- livered by Dr. Ryce, M.D., M.R.C.S., at the County School, Aberdare, before a crowded audience. Mr. W. Rees Wil- liams, B.Sc. supervised the experiments. The lecturer pointed out that in the majority of cases the poisonous ga Ice- met with underground produce their ill effects upon the human system by either alter- ing the character of the air we breathe or the blood that flows through our bodies. There were two gases which, however, differed from the others in this respect. They were nitrous fumes and sulphuretted hydrogen. Nitrous fumes are produced when nitroglycerine ex- plosives fume or burn quietly away in- stead of detonating. The fumes are ex- ceedingly poisonous. Their characteris- tic smell is that of fuming nitric acid, and miners should be very careful when returning to the working face after a blast if this smell is present. Sulphur- etted hydrogen has also peculiar odour and n, riecnlmr '>\fótif\l1 Tt ic thA char- acteristic smell of rotten eggs. It is very poisono-is, one part of this gas in 500 of air being sufficient to kill a cat or dog in two minutes. One part of this gas in 2,000 of air causes giddiness and other signs oi serious nervous disturb- ance, and larger quantities produce un- consciousness and death. Proceeding, the able lecturer said: The other gases -f,.Yed,Liiip, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide, are only harmful in so far as they exclude from the body the necessary supply of the life-giving oxy- gen. The effect upon the system of breathing any of these gasfe is the saire., as would be expenenced in making a balloon ascend to about six miles. The effects of rarefaction of the air, such as may be experienced in a balloon accent of several miles, were at this stage de- monstrated by placing a mous1 under the receiver of an air pump. The first symptoms on the mouse were a violent panting, after which it went into con- vulsions. At this juncture air was let in so that the mouse was none the worse. for its experience. Other experiments con- sisted in showing the proportion of oxy- gen present in atmospheric air, its active properties, the existence of carbon in bread, sugar, and so on. The varioiis properties and characteristics of fire- damp and black-damp were gone into, and also that most insidious and treach- erous of all gases, carbon monoxide. In conclusion, it was pointed out that in S out of every 10 deaths that occurred ir colliery explosions the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning, and this again was due to the lack of oxygen. He exhorted his hearers, if ever they found themselves in an explosion, to make for any old workings, or to remain where they were, and never make for the shaft, because that was the road where the car- bon monoxide lay thickest. In the mat- ter of treatment of persons found uncon- scious during lescue operations after an explosion the best remedy was to give them oxygen. Before being brought out of the pit the sufferers should be made as warm as possible, otherwise the sudden change of the cold outside air for the warm air of the pit might cause such a shock --is to easily kill them." On the motion of Mr. Daniel Davies, a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded Dr. Ryce and Mr. W. R. Williams for a highly interesting and instructive lec- ture.
Cwmaman.
Cwmaman. If in need of artificial teeth don't fot get to consult Messrs. Shipway anil Williams, Mountain Ash, who visit CViDaman every Tuesday from 2 to m., opposite the Co-operr tive Stores R.A.O.B. (Mount Pleasant Lodge).—On Saturday last an open concert in connec- tion with the above lodge was held, when a large number attended. The president was Mr. W. D. Gower, whilst Mr. Wm. Davies acted as accompanist. Songs were rendered by the following gentle- men: Messrs. W. J. Larimore, Adam Parker, R. Lake, J. Thomas, Ld. Wil- liams, and Master Roger Thomas. Ad- dresses were also delivered by the presi- dent and several brethren of the Order. PUBLIC HALL.—On Monday evening last a concert was held at the above hall, under the auspices of the Noddfa Juven- i!e Choir, Godreaman. The conductor was Mr. Joseph Price, New-street, and the accompanist Master William John Jones, Fforchneol-row. There was a large audience present, when Councillor Owen Powell occupied the chai:, and de- L livered a few appropriate opening re- marks. Part 1. of the programme con- sisted of miscellaneous items, which were contributed by the following: Tenor solo, Gwlad fy ngenedigaeth," Mr. Roger Williams; bass solo, The professor," Mr. Gwilym Jones, Aberdare; 'soprano solo, The holy city," Miss Maggie Evans, Trecynon. The second part con- sisted of the chief item of the evening, viz., the performance of a children's cantata by the choir, entitled, Soot and the fairies." The characters were taken by the following: Queen Lily," Miss Annie Williams, Woodland-terrace. Captain Soot," Master Tommy Thomas, Duffryn-street. "Dr. Sunlight;" Master Wm. Lewis Jones, Fairview-terrace. "Lord Bootlace," Master Robert Owen, Forge-row. Baron Hairbrush," Master Sidney Davies, Jubilee-road. Lady Soapsuds," Miss Annie May Williams, Jubilee-road. "Wag," Master Rosser Jones, Margaret-street. "Doctor's Secre- tary," Master Thomas Rees Williams, Jubilee-road. a Queen's Secretary," Miss Mary Morris, Godreaman-street. The book was particularly well rendered from the first chorus to the finale, "Praise we God," the solos being spec- ially worth mention. A vote of thanks to all who had taken part was pioposed by Mr. Llewellyn Jones, and seconded by the Rev. T. Thomas, pastor of Noddfa. Great credit is due to Mr. Llewellvn Jones -as secretary for his untiring energy.
Mountain Ash.
Mountain Ash. WREATHS, Bouquets, Crosses, Harps, Poses, Button Holes, Cut Flowers, etc at F. Turner's. The Mountain Ash Flor- ist, 11, Allen-street. Advt. SITTING BY THE WINTER FIRE in one of those nice cosy easy saddle-bag arm-chai lis, will be one of the coming pleasures of the long dark nights. See the wonderful stock of furniture at the Court Room, Aberdare. POULTRY. Mr. Gladstone Jones, Mi skin, was successful in the bantam classes at Monmouthshire and Blackwood open shows. Two first prizes were al- lotted to him with his noted 6 months bantam pullet. COTTAGE HOSPITAL EISTEDD- FOD.—At the Ffrwd Offices last Satur- day night, the committee of the above Eisteddfod held a meeting. Mr. W. S. Davies, M E., occupied the chair, and there were present: Messrs. Tudor Davies, M.E., F. W. Bell, M.E., W. G. Thomas, Tom Richards, D. T. Evans, H. Evans, Wm. Breeze, Samuel Davies, J. M. Bennett, Stephen Coslett, Ben Ash- ton, Lewis J. Davies, Hugh Ellis, John Evans, Matthew George, DI. Grjffiths, Arthur George, W. B. Jones, Ed. Jones, D. P. Jones, T. W. Jones, David Price, John Thomas (loan Dar), Wm. Hale (mechanic), and T. Hughes (secretary). Mr. Tudor Davies proposed that the Eis- teddfod be held next Easter Monday. The hospital badly needed money, and even after the handsome help they had given the institution there still was j £ ]4fi de- ficit. He did not see how the hospital was going to exist without the support of the Eisteddfod. Mr. David Price seconded the proposition, which was car- ried unanimously. Mr. Arthur George proposed that those present constitute the committee, and also those members of last year's committee who were not present. Mr. D. T. Evans proposed the re-appointment of the chairman, Mr. W. S- Davies, who had filled the office with such distinction for many years. Mr. Wm. Hale seconded. Carried -unani- mously. Mr. W. S. Davies proposed that Mr. D. T. Evans be asked to assist Mr. T. Hughes in the secretarial duties. Mr. Wm. Hale seconded the motion, which was carried accordingly. Mr. Stephen Coslett proposed that Mr. D. Harris be appointed treasurer. Mr. Bennett seconded, and the motion was carried. The following were appointed on the musical committee:—Messrs. T. Glvn- dwr Richards, Tudor Davies, Stephen Coslett, Herbert Llewellyn, Wm. Hicks, Hugh Ellis, W. G. Thomas, Samuel Davies, A.C., Wm. Breeze, Evan Jones, and D. T. Evans. Mr. Tudor Davies was appointed to the vice-chair. TARIFF REFORMERS.—Last Thurs- day evening, at the Workmen's Hall, MI. -Harry Weston, Pontypridd, gave an address on Tariff Reform. Mr. Morgan P. Rees, who occupied the chair, said there was a. great misconception regard- ing larifr Reform. It was thought that Mr. Joseph Chamberlain was the author of it, but he (the speaker) assured them he had been a Tariff Reformer for 24 years, and was proud of it. Mr. Weston said that what lie wished to impress par- ticularly upon them was that the scheme was not one of Tariffs but of Tariff Re- form, as there already existed a tariff. It was not a question for Socialists, Tories, or Radicals, but one quite apart from politics, and one of common sense. He would remind the miners of South Wales in the height of their prosperity that there were other workers and tradesmen who had been absolutely driven out of the country to seek their bread in lands over the seas. How would they vote on the question? The big and little loaf was a false cry, and it didn't matter one iota if their loaf did cost Id. more and they were earning 2d. per hour more to pay for it. By protecting- their own industries men would be enabled to earn more. They had been advised to look at the Board of Trade returns, which showed trade to be jumping up by leaps and bounds; that was not because of so-called free trade, but in spite of it. Germany made fancy goods and con- signed them to London, where an alien put on silver mounts, with the British hall mark, and the articles were then sold as British goods. He did not care to rely on figures, but would rather ap- peal to them by means of hard facts. John Burns had found that old horses were made into sausages, and sent into Great Britain to be consumed by the Free Trade British working man. Every- thing that could be produced in their country should be produced to the ex- clusion of the foreigner. No foreigner's patriotism was so strong but that he would prefer the British article, if he could buy it on the same terms. He (the speaker) was requested to pay at the gate of Paris before taking a. box of Bry- ant and May's inside, and yet England allowed the Swedish matches to come in free. He had been through Mid Glou- cestershire, and had seen the sad sight of many closed factories. That would con- tinue to go on if the best of our young men were driven out of the country, and were replaced by the foreign manufac- turer and the foreign malefactor. Some- thing should be done to arrest that cease- less flow out of our country of the cream of British manhood. Great Britain could not produce all its needs. This country was flooded with the foreign 5s. watches. The glass and glove trade had gone. When the dear food bogey was talked of, they should remember that the reserve of wheat in their country was in- sufficient. As one who had seen those things in other countries, and in that great protectionist country America, he appealed to them to protect their own country as they would protect their own labour. Many questions were asked, and a vote of thanks to chairman and speaker concluded the meeting.
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Cwmdare.
Cwmdare. Take Vilix for Coughs, Colds, In- Wza, and Sore Throats. In V.otttes, Is. iw and 2s. each. Prepared only by Waiter H. Jones, Chem" let Aberdare. Established ltwb. INTERMENT *-On Saturday the re- gains of Mrs. HngLfie, Dare-road were interred at the Old Cemeteiy. J. Qrawys Jones, Ebenezer, was the offi- ^OBrrUARY^On Saturday last the Remains of the late Mr. Be2\?0t^iiew Kine-street, were laid to rest the i Cemetery. The Rev. E. Wern Williams, tiirwain, officiated. „ bankruptcy .-i he "Cxazette" an- bounces the recervHigordero^yil)^™ James George, 7, Bwllfa-road, <-™ £ are, laiv.lv of Emlyn Stores, 1, Middle-street, •Pontypr-dd, grocer and provision mer- ^ELIM — At Elim Congregational Church on Sunday, the pulpit was occu- pied by the pastor-elect of the church, the Rev. James Jones, Ffaldybrenin. It is understood that the rev. gentlemanU 111 enter on hie pastoral duties aoout ^^BITIJARY^6— On Wednesday week *he death took place of Mrs. Hughes, of 16, Dare-road The deceased lady, who *as onlv 49 years of age,, had btvn. JL Si'eat sufferer from heart disease, ana >as attended to by Dr. Bi!1\keV,,(:'vll Sviinn. Mrs. Hughes was widely known *mi respected in the neighbour nooa, <u u ■leaves several children to mourn u less. The funeral took place on >-atui- "day at the Aberdare Cemetery. ST LUKE'S.—At this pretty little «hurch on Sunday, the annual harvest thanksgiving services were held. ■Rev. W. Jenkin Jones conducted tnesei- Mces. Mr. David Morgan, Rwllfa I)a! terrace, read the lessons, and the specia Preacher for the day was the Rev. G. Francis, B.A., curate of Porth. On ion- ay evening the services were continued :iu Welsh, and an appropriate sermon "Was nreached by the Rev. J. Morgan, B.A., Vicar of Hirwain. The church was Cicely decorated
Robertstown.
Robertstown. SALEM—On Sunday last the quarter- ly meetings were held at Salem Congrega- t cmal Chapel. The chair w;as occupied ()y Mr. David Evans, G. ana L., at the orning meeting, A* solo was given by .Mr. James Davies; recitation May Mathias; solo, Mr Aiqum Phillips, fecit, Mr. Evan W. Davies; recit. Miss l izzie J. Thomas; solo, Mr \Y. 1. Wil- liams; recit, Miss Lizzie Evans. lhe afternoon meeting was presided over by ,t the Rev. J- D. Rees (pastor), and opened V Mr. Daniel Thomas, who recited |salm 103. Prayer was offered by Mr. Tliomas; i^ecits. Miss Maud Abia- ham. Mies Margaret A. HowelLs. ^Ui. faster AVm. Davies. Chorus by ch^.1- dren's choir (Mr. Charles Samuelj. Re- cit, Master D. J. Meddleootoe; recit, "Mis9es Lizzie Jones and Olwen Jones; dialogue, Mr. Tommy Meddlecotte and t'icnd; solo, Miss Katie Evans; Mr. A. Jones and friend; recit. Miss May Lowells; solo, Master Ben]. 1jV^; ^'liorus, children's oho:.r (Mr Tommy Wii- ;ianis); recit, Miss Katie Evans; duet by Mr. Richard Wiglfey and friend: recit, Mrs. Davies; solo, Mr. Alquin Phillips; *ecit, Miss Mary B. John; recit, Miss •Harriet Forey. The evening_ meeting ^vas presided over by Mr David Evans, and L. Miss Sarah A. Jones recited chapter, after which Mr. Richard Wig- |ey offered prayer. Report of Sunday School by Messrs. David Evans and •David George. Recit, Miss^ Harriet forey; recit, Miss Harriet Thomas; Sclo, Miss Annie Lewis, Tonypandy; «ol0, Mr. Samuel E. Bo wen; recit, Miss Nellie Thomas; duet, Miss Lizzie J. Thomas and Mies Margaret A. Edwards; recit, Master Willie Davies; duet, Mr. Richard Wigley and iriend; recit. Master Benj. Evans; solo, Mr. T. Williams; recit, Miss Lizzie Evans; recit, Miss May Mathias; eolo, Mr W. T. Williams; solo, Mr. James Mathias; recit, Miss Catherine' Burrows; solo, Mr. Tommy Williams; recit, Miss Janet A. Burrows; solo, Miss Lilian F. Rees; recit, Mrs. Davies; solo, Mr. James Davies; solo, Mr. W. T. Williams. The superintend- ent of the school is Mr. David Evans, G. and L., and the accompanists for the day were Misses Lilian F. Rees and Lily Maud Treharne, Messrs. Samuel E. Bowen, Taliesin Jones, and David Evans.
Aberaman.
Aberaman. Bradbury's and Jones' Sewing Machines are the Two Best English-Make for Dressmakers, Tailors, and Boot Repair- ers. Dealers: J. Bugler and Son, Cardiff- road, Aberdare. Huge discount for cash. FUNERAL.—On Saturday afternoon the funeral of Mr. John James, 40, Glamorgan-street, whose tragic death was reported in our issue of last week, took place at the Aberdare Public Ceme- tery. The funeral was largely attended by the deceased's fellow hauliers at the Aberaman, Cwmneol, and other collier- ies, and there was also a large concourse of miners and friends of the deceased. Great sympathy has been shown towards the young widow in her sad trial. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. D. Collier and Son. PRESENTATION. On Wednesday evening an interesting meeting was held at North View Schoolroom, the occasion being the presentation of a pair of gold- rimmed spectacles to Mr. Wm. Gingell, Gladstone-street, in recognition of his services as singing conductor. The superintendent of the school, Mr. Win. Phillips, made the presentation in a neat speech, and Mr. Gingell feelingly re- sponded. The following also took part: Misses L. Gingell, S. Woodall, E. Evans, 3 M. Hancock, P. Woodall, M. A. Lewis, A. Williams, J. Griffiths, Queenie Havard, E. Nicholas, J. Rowlands, and Masters Evan Lewis and Leonard Evans. Rev. H. P. Jenkins presided, and Mr. W. R. Gingell proved himself an efficient ac- companist. The secretarial duties were ably discharged by Mr. D. Lewis. SHOP ASSISTANTS' UNION. — The monthly branch meeting of the local sec- tion of the N.A.U.S.A. was held at the Co-operative Lesser Hall on Wednesday se'nnight. Mr Dav'.d Davies warehouse- man at the Aberaman Co-op. Stores, oc- cupied the chair. After receiving the contributions of members and transact- ing other financial matters, the follow- ing short agenda was gone through: Re- ceiving the report of Mr. J. H. Jones, the branch delegate, to the Aberdare Trades and Labour Council, and also the report of Mr. D. J. Phillips, the repre- sentative -of the branch at the South Wales District Council. In connection with the former report, the action of the Trades and Labour Council Executive in granting Mr. Owen Powell's ful! election expenditure was highly approved of, and some strong remarks were made concern- ing those who protested against the above course. Arrangements were made for taking part in the demonstrations against living-in, and correspondence from the South Wales secretary was read. Two new members were enrolled at the branch during the month, i AIR RIFLE MEETING. — A meeting was held at the Lamb and Flag Hotel on Friday evening last under the auspices of the Air Rifle Club. The chair was oc- cupied pro tem by Mr. William Morgan. The statements of accounts and balance sheet for the past season were presented bv Mr. J. H. Jones, hon- sec., and Mr. W Hallesey, treasurer, and they were passed as satisfactory. The election of officers for the ensuing season then took place, when the following persons were appointed Chairman, Mr David Davies; vice-chairman, Mr William Morgan; treasurer, Mr. Wm. Hallesey; hon. sec., Mr. John H. Jones, Godreaman-street. Several members then delivered speeches, dealing with the prospects of 4e club for the future, and a pretty unanimous feeling prevailed that the talent avail- able this season was quite equal to that of last year. The captaincy of the team has been entrusted to Mr Gomer Roberts, eill Davies-street, who made such excellent scores last season, whilst the vice-captain will be Mr. H. Bishop, Oakland Lodge. The appointment of an executive com- mittee and the arrangement of fixtures was deferred until the next meeting. INQUEST.—An enquiry into the, death of Mr. John James was conducted by Mr R. J. Rhvs, coroner, at the Aberaman Police Station on Friday afternoon. The Home Office was represented by Mr. W. Saint, H.M.I.M. The deceased's rela-v tives were represented by Mr. C. B.s Stanton, miners' agent, and the P.D. Co. by Mr. T. L. Davies, manager. The fast witness was Mr. Daniel James, who said that deceased was his brother, was 33 years of age, and had a wife and two children. He was employed as a haulier at Aberaman Colliery.—Morgan Jones, haulier, said that on Tuesday, October 15th, between 1 and 2 o'clock, the de- ceased was taking a full tram of coal out towards the pit, when the horse sudden- ly bolted, knocking James down. The latter was dragged on for a considerable distance under the tram. When witness went to his assistance the man was quite dead.—The Coroner asked witness how the horse had got frightened, and whether he (witness) had frightened it. Witness replied that he had not fright- ened it. He could not account for the horse bolting.—John Phillips corrobor- ated.—Mr. T. L. Davies said the roof was comprised of cliff. The horse had never been known to bolt before. It had been working underground for the last five yc.ars.V verdict of "Accidental death" was returned. The foreman of the jury was Mr. Daniel Hughes. YNYSLWYD.—On Wednesday evening the first of a series of competitive and miscellaneous entertainments was held under the auspices of the Ynyslwyd Band of Hope. The chair was occupied by Mr. William Evans, Carre-street. The ad- judicators were:—Music, Thomas Job Davies; recitations and literary subjects, Mr David Davies (Em-fab). The accom- panist was Mr. Evan Thomas Evans, Cwmbach. After an opening solo by Mr. James Llewellyn, entitled, "Mentra Gwen," the following competitions were proceeded with, -Solo for children under 15, "What a friend we have in Jesus," 7 competitors, 1st, Master Jlande1 Davies; 2nd, Miss Annie Evans, Sunny Bank-street. Recitation for children under 15, H O! blentyn y nefoedd," Mis-, Edith May Lewis, and consolation prizes were awarded to Miss Gwladvs Jones and Master T. Phillip Jones. Svlo for adults (open), H CWYlllP Llewelyn," four com- petitors, winner Mr. Rees George. Im- promptu speech upon. The lliustriou-i men of Aberdare," six competed, and the prize wa» divided between Messrs. Morgan Jones and Abraham Jones. Tn the open recitation competition, Mr Hugh Evans, Abernant. who recited U Ymson y meddwyn," Mr. Morgan Jones, Aberaman, "Crist yn llvs Pilat," and Mr. Aneurin Davies, Aberaman. U Brutus to the Romans," were in the final. First, Mr. Hugh Evans, Aber- nant. Solos were given at intervals by Mr. Rees George, "Rwv'n mvn'd, and Miss Annie Evans, Sunny Bank, A way in the manger," and a recitation by Lizzie Rachel Evans, entitled, Victor- ia's Tears." Votes of thanks were pro- posed to the chairman, adjudicators, and Madam P. Meredith, who had made the prize bags.