The Aberdare Leader

Trecynon. WEDDING.—Last week, at Bethlehem (B.) Chapel, Newport, Pem., a pretty wedding was celebrated. The contracting parties were Miss Ellen Morris, of Moat Lane, Newport, and Mr. T. P. Richards, Harriet-street, Trecynon, brother of the Rev. W. Bowen Richards, of Bradford-on- Avon. The Rev. Mr. Evans, the bride's pastor, officiated at the ceremony, and the church was crowded with spectators. Miss Morris and Mise Evans, the bride's sister and cousin, waited. upon the bride, who was charmingly dressed, whilst Mr. W L. Davies, of Glasynys, Trecynon, acted as best man. After partaking of breakfast at the brides mother's home, the happy couple left for lenby to spend their honeymoon. The presents were very numerous.

Gwmbach. ST. MARY MAGDALENE'S.—The an- nual conversazione took place at the National Schools on New Year's Eve. The Rev. H. Thomas, curate, acted as chair- man. The ladies committee, who had worked up the event, were: Mrs. Hortoai, Mrs. Pug,sley, Mrs. Evans, and Miss M. Jones. The door-keepers were Messrs. Alfred Sweet, George Venables, and F. A. Harris. Pianists, Messrs J. M. S. James, J. Jones, T. R. Evans, and Mise May Lewis. Musical committee, Messrs. R. IT. Jones, J. M. S. James, Misses M. Jones and May Lewis. At the tea-tables: Mrs. D. J. Jones, Mrs. T. Ford, Mrs Kear, Miss K. Venables, Miss Geraldine Evans, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. D. Jones (Waun-place), Mrs. Abraham Jones, and Mrs. Philip Williams. Carv- ers and cutters: Messrs. D. J. Jones and Llewellyn Prosser, Mrs. Pugsley, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. T. J. Jones, and Mrs. W. Evans. The following programme was gone through:—Violin solo by Mr. R. Dunn. The M.C. at the dance was Mr. John Davies. "Comrades in arms was given by the Cwmbach Male Voice Party. Mr. T. Edwards sang a popular song of his own composition. Mr. John Wood, Cefnpennar, sang The Diver." The secretary was Mr. R. H. Jones, and the decorations were put up by Misses M. Jones, May Lewis, and M. A. Newton. TEA AND CON CERT.—A tea party was held in connection with the Cwm- bach Ambulance Class at Bryn Scion Hall on Monday evening last. The following ladies attended:'—Mrs. Daniel Davies and Misses A. Davies and C. Davies, Mrs. Dr. Corkey, Mrs. John Richards and Miss Evans, Mrs. Jacob James, Mrs. Mary A. Williams, and Miss Rachel Lloyd, Misses E. A. Walters, 'Sarah Walters, and A. Evans, Mrs. D. W. Jones and Misses E. Davies and Lizzie Davies, Mrs. D. Wal- ters, Mrs. Francis Davies and Miss S. Lewis, Mrs Roderick Williams and Misses Charlotte Parker and Elizabeth Gough. Cutters, etc.: Mrs. John James and Mrs. Henry Thomas, Mrs. John Phillips, Mr. David Davies, and Mr. David Walters. At the concert, Mr. D. R. Morgan, man- ager, Lletty Shenkin Colliery, presided; vice-chairman, Councillor D. Davies Solos were given by Misses Sarah Lewis and S. J. Thomas. Recitations, Mr. Brychan Williams. Solo, Mr. Roderick Daniel. Selection on the: violin, Mr. Rees Williams. Mouth organ selections. Messrs. Richard Davies and Dan Jones. Solo, Miss Charlotte Parker. Violin solo, Mr. Thomas Evans. Solo, Mr. David Lloyd. Addresses by Mr. D. R. Morgan, chairman, Mr. James Phillips (Aber- aman), and Dr. Corkey, lecturer of the Ambulance Class, upon the advantages of learning ambulance work. Glee by the Cwmbach Excelsior Glee Society, under the conductorship of Mr. John Lloyd. Mr. John Phillips was secretary, and the proceeds are to be devoted to- wards aiding the class funds.

Mountain Ash. A HOSPITAL is the proper place for breakages. Healing's Umbrella Hospital, 9< POIjLaRx y, V „ P'lnb held then the Welsh United Game Club tne i annual exhibition at"the Dull g-l^lhe bresident ot the club is im • Cardiff; chairman of committee, Mr. 1 W. Foiey. Abei-toe; treasurer, Mr. W. D. Mountain Ash. iSe and the ,"ere very good. Mr. E. Jenkins, bO?k- seller, offered a prize for the best bira shown by a resident novice of Mountain Ash or Penrhiwceiber. RHOS.—A competitive meeting was held on Tuesday evening. Mr. Watkui Williams occupied the chair. Mr. Webber gave a piano solo, and the open- ing solo was sung by Miss H. M. Ladd. The girls' solo was divided between Mag- gie Richards and Maggie Griffiths. A ccnsolat'on prize wag awarder to _M. Miles. Bass solo. Mr. Ben Davies. Hvnin Tune, Mr. David Williams. So- prano solo, Miss Ladd. Re<ata aon, r Ben Davies. Tenor solo, Mr. Dd. Wil- liams. Impromptu dialogue, Messrs. II. Ellis and T. Edmunds. The secretary was Mr. John Lewis. Mr. T. Edmunds pioneered the meeting through.

Abercynon. SURELY YOU WILL MAKE A PRESENT in return for those nice Xmas gifts you received. Call at Mealing s 'Shop, 9, F f r w d- c res cent, Mountain Ash, and select a nice umbrella to send to your friend. ST. DON .trI"S CHURCH. — Florence Jennett Rees, the 11 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Rees, 31, Gertrude- street, has obtained the, "Diploma, of Associate" at a recent examination held in connection with the Victoria. College of Music, London. The little girl has for a considerable time acted loyally and well as organist of St. Donat's Church Sunday School and the Bands of Faith and Hope. She will in future be entitled to attach to her name the A.V.C.M.L. SOCIAL.—A social evening and dance were held at the Navigation Schools on Christmas night under the supervision of Messrs. Fred Kathrens, David Harris, John Vaughan, and AViii.. M. Evans. Solos 1Nere. rendered by visiting friends. Mr. W. Davies, Merthyr Vale, gave a fine ex- hibition of the cake walk. Mr. Tom Lewis, descriptive vocalist, Abercynon, contributed solos. Dancing was indulged in until the early hours of the morning to the delightful strains of Mr. David Harris' music. The catering was carried out by Mr. ff. Bishop. A.S.R.S.-r-A very successful smoking concert was held at the Club Room, Navi- gation House Hotel, on Thursday even- ing, in aid of the Widows and Orphans'' Fund of the Abercynon Branch of the A.S.R.S. It was also an occasion of honouring J. Hiscock, late station- master, Abercynon. by presenting him with an ebony walking stick, suitably en- graved, and presenting his wife with an umbrella. Mr. Churchill, his successor, made the presentation, on behalf of the wage staff of Abercynon. Mr. Hiscock thanked the wage staff on behalf of his wife and himself for the gifts. Guard- ian W. Evans and Councillor T. W. Jones spoke highly of Mr. Hiscock. Songs were given by Mr. D. W. Thomas, Mr T. Thomas, Aberdare; Mr. H. H. Bat- tram, Abercynon; Mr W. Martin, Ponty- pridd, while Messrs. George ;Whitcombe and T. L. Jones gave comic songs. Mr. A. Powell and party were delightful. Mr Haydn Wood acted as accompanist. Mr. Percy Blak*. secretary of the Branch", gave a recitation. Praise is due to Mr! C. Ashton, hon. secretary, and the com- mittee, together with Mr. W. Evans Navigation House Hotel, for making the affair a success. Mr. Evans gave a don- ation towards the funds. Dr. Morris pre- sided. TECHNICAL CLASSES. A social evening w-as spent at the schools 011 Fri- day evening, under the auspices of the Abercynon Technical Classes. The tables were presided over by Mrs. Ellis, Miss Carrie Trevethan, Miss Sarah Trevethan Miss E. A. Jones. Miss Davies. Miss Gladvs Owen, Miss Griffiths, Miss Davies and Miss S. El .Tones. Councillor T. W"' Jones presented the certificates to the successful students in the dressmaking, ambulance, mining, and continuation elates, while Mrs. Wm. Fenwick pre- sented hooks to the students who had at- tended the various classes. Addresses i

Barddoniaeth. DEIO BACH. Megais fachgen bach ac anwyl Ar fy mron mewn trafferth mawr. Deio, ti yw'r bachgen hwnw, Nad wn ble yr wyt yn awr. Maitlh yw'r amser er y'th weliis,- 'Machgen anwyl, wyt ti'n iach? Os na elli ddyfod drosodd, Anfon lythyr, Deio bach Pan y gwenit yn fy wyneb, Pan chwareuit gyleh fy nhra'd, Codai hiraeth yn fy nghalon Am dy anwyl, anwyl dad. Do, ti godaist dan fy nwyfron, Yma hiraeth mawr a chlwy', Ond mae'th oeraidd ddiofalwch Heddyw'n codi hiraeth mwy.. Gauaf oer im' fu'r diweddaf, Anwyd lawer ddygais i. Peidiais cwyno rhag cwtogi Gronyn ar dy lawnder di. Nid oes rhaid i wraig y dafarn, Nac i'th five dy hun gael cam; Os yw'n annodd spa-rio dimai, Gad ynanghof gwyn dy fam. Caled yw fy nhamaid bara, Ie, caled iawn a phrin, Tra mae 'mhlentvn, mi obeithia', Gyda'i fara gwenith gwyn. Pan f'och di, fy anwyl blentyn, Wrth dy ford heb nych na nam, Os nad yw ynormod gofyn, Cofia damaid gwael dy fam. Os nad yw yn ormod liyfdra Ar afradlon lencyn hael I adgofio pwy a'i magodd, A bod ganddo fam i'w ehael, F' allai y goddefi dithan, Deio bach, heb dybied cam, I ryw fenyw a adwaenost Ddweyd fod gennyt tithau fam. Os na elli ddyfod drosodd, Os na elli 'm helpu ddim. Beiddiaf ofyn un peth iti, F' allai rhodcli hwnnw im'. Carreg bedd nid wyf yn ddisgwyl,— Gormod hyn gan hiraeth iach.. Dyro ddeigryn wrth fy nghofio, Dim ond deigryn, Deio bach! Llangollen. JOHN JONES.

Football. BY "SPECTATOR." The Crescents and Thursdays met on the New Athletic Grounds on Boxing morning. The wind blew a hurricane, and spoilt the game to a great extent. The Thursdays were short of Struthers, Edmund Evans, Tom Price, and Llew John. On the other hand, the Crescents were fortunate in having the able ser- vices of Jackson, who partnered Joe Lewis at back. A very good tuesle ended in favour of the Crescents, who won by 3 goals to 1. This is the first time for the Crescents to defeat a Thursday eleven. < £ > In the afternoon Builth were the visi- tors at the Athletic Grounds. The Dar- ians were minus their captain, T. D. Jones. A splendid game ended in a draw of one goal each. The equalizing goal of the visitors was a splendid individual effort by their centre forward, who gave Brownhill no chance to save. Jack Rooke I failed to score from two corner kicks. Rhymney ^alley^eagu^-Aberdare v. Barry, on Saturday afternoon, at th« New Athletic Grounds. The visitors failed to field at full strength. This proved of great disadvantage to the Dar- mns who were continually pulled up for offside play, Barry only playing one s lug back. Playing with the wind in their favour, Aberdare failed to take their chances with the exception of the occa- sion when Griffiths headed a brilliant goal. In the second half the Darians had matters all their own way, but the Barry defence was in tip-top form, and were on!y penetrated once. Tom Daniel failed w*ith a penalty. Final score: Aberdare, 2 goals; Barry, nil. -«> During the three holiday matches the Aberdare team were awarded four penal- ties, all of which proved abortive. The spectators were thoroughly satisfied with the display of young Joe Lewis at back in the senior team.

Letters to the Editor. LettM-e on any tubyMt of public interest are inrited. It should be understood that we do met agree with the views expressed therein. Correspond- ente; will oblige by writing on one side of the paper, and must invariably en- close their namei and addressee, not necessarily for publication, but an anar.%ntee of good faith.

CITIZEN AND STATE. Sir,—I always nsed to think that the Government was the agent, and society or the people the principal, because the origin of all power is in the people, and the end of all power is for the common weal. But according to Prof. Henry Jones it is our slave,—but the state is our master. See Wayland on Moral Philosophy, and Thomas Hobbes in his treatise on Leviathan, 1651, as to the above statements. The lords have bad their wealth by confis- cating all the land. Capitalism again has taken the lion's share of the wrealth pro- duced. Now it is high time for Labour, the wealth producer of the countrv to reign, and no doubt he will reign with justice. He will not steal 7,000,000 acres of land in the course of a hundred years. It is aston- ishing to hear people speak in such a way, when there are 120,000 children going hungry to schools in London. Twelve mil- lions of people are always on the verge of lions of people are always on the verge of starvation. One person in five die in a prison, workhouse or lunatic asylum; 500,000 persons are unemployed. To the end that there be no poor among you." Deut. xv. 4. I am, JOHN RUSKIN.

BILLIARDS.—MILLWOOD REPLIES TO KENNY. Sir.—E. T. Millwood is much surprised at Mr F. Kenny's reply to the challenge issued by him, wherein he offered to play 3,000 up with Ivory balls on a neutral table, or would toss for choice for £ 15 open to £ 25 aside, in Millwood's opinion a perfectly fair challenge. Kenny reminds Millwood that he will have every opportunity at playing for the championship when lie competes for the D. A. Thomas shield. Well con- sidering the shield is for amateurs, com- ment is needless. Again, where is the neutral table coming from? In Millwood's opinion any table is neutral, bar those upon which we both play every day. Now for the most amazing part of Kenny's reply. Where are the Ivory balls coming from? Millwood would like to say that he did not offer to play with Radium, but with Ivory, which is not quite so rare. Everyone knows that £25 is a paltry amount, and hardly worth Mr Kenny de- voting any of his time to the winning of it. So that my closing remarks will probably appeal to Mr Kenny. Millwood will play him either with Ivory or Bonzoline on any table for any amount. I am, E. T. MILLWOOD.

What we like in writers is their re- semblance to ourselves.—Edouard Rod. ——————————————

Abercynon Wounding Case. At the Quarter Sessions held at Car- diff on Tuesday, before Mr 0. H, Jones, the case of Sergeant E, Rees against Evan Evans was tried.—Mr T. Walter Williams, instructed by Mr Wm. Thomas, solicitor, Aberdare, appeared for the prosecution.—The prosecutor stated that he was a police sergeant and resided at Abercynon. On Monday the 25th of November, he saw prisoner out- side the Ynysmeurig Hotel. He was drunk and trying to enter the hotel, and the landlord's son was trying to keep him out. He (the prosecutor) requested him to leave. He refused and had to be removed by force. A little later on the prisoner passed the prosecutor on the left side two or three yards from him. Suddenly he felt a blow on the left ear which caused him to fall, and as he was going to get up again he fell down stunned. A young man came to the assis- tance of the prosecutor, and prisoner ran away. P. C. Jones corroborated,-Dr. A. J. Griffiths, physician and surgeon gave evidence as to the injuries. The learned chairman characterized the assault as a bad one, and prisoner was sentenced to imprisonment with hard labour for six months.

Quarter Sessions. MISKIN BETTING CASE. On Wednesday George Henry Nutty. combe (37), milk vendor, Miskin, plead- ed not guilty to using the Mountain Ash Inn, Mountain Ash, for the purpose of betting on October 23rd 24th, 26th, 29th. and 30th. Mr Vaughan Williams instructed by Mr C. Kenshole prose- cuted, and Mr St. John Williams, instruct- ed by Mr F. P. Charles, defended. Mr Vaughan Williams explained that when the police raided the house the defendant threw some slips of paper on the fire, and one was rescued from the flames. They also arrested a man who came in just after them, and who had a slip of paper containing the name of a horse and some money, and who said he had brought the slip and money for Nutty." Joseph Collings, collier, Penrhiwceiber, gave evidence that on several days he was in the smoke-room and saw people make bets with defendant. He told the landlord about it, and the latter asked him, Who pays you to look after Nutty- combe's business ? Witness replied, No one, but I shall inform the inspec- tor. The reason he had given inform- ation to the police was that defendant had taken hundreds of bets from boys 16 to 18 years old. David Thomas, landlord of the house called for the defence, said he did not know defendant was a betting man. He had never seen him making bets. Had witness suspected Nuttycombe he would at once have turned him out.—In reply to Mr Vaughan Williams, witness said he had been a publican for 13 years, but did not know people consulted spor- ting papers to ascertain the names of horses running. He had never looked at a sporting paper. There was a sum- mons for permitting betting out Bgainst him, but it was being held over pending the result of this case. David Morgan, David Francis, John Thomas, and William Thomas were cal- led by the defence, and stated that no betting took place in the smoke room on some of the days and at some of the times spoken to by the; witness Collins, Defendant was found guilty, and was fined £ 25 and costs, or in default two months hard labour.

Your parson comes by fate. head* or tails, like pitch-halfpenny, and no choosing; so we must take him as he 16.. and thank God he's no worse.—"Under the Greenwood Tree," Thos. Hardy. A valiant soldier in the Labour Army has laid down his armour in the person of Mr. W. M. Thompson. Editor of Roey- iiclds' Newspaper." He acted in that position for the last 17 years, and many are they whom he has awakened to their duties as citizens. May his memory be kept alive through the work he per- i formed. j.

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Services for Sunday Next. HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School, 2.30.-Preacher, Rev. M. Evans, pastor. Tabernacle Cong. Church ABERDARE. Services at I I and 6. Sunday School 2.30. PREACHER: Rev J. M. Jones, M.A. PASTOR. EVENTNG SUBJECT: "THE DOCTOS IN SCHOOL" Bethany Cong. Church, Jubilee ROBid. NEXT SUNDAY EVENING at 6 P.M. PREACHER: REV. J. T. RHYS, Pastor. New Year's Address to young men and women. Soloist: Miss IlIary Phillips.

Hirwain. SOCIAL TEA.—On Friday evening an interesting social tea was held at the English Wesley an Church, when a most enjoyable evening was spent. BETHEL CHAPEL (C.M.).—Three ex- cellent competitive meetings were held at Bethel on Xmas Day. The presidents for the day were Messrs. Tom Perrot, Daniel Jones, and M. J. Bees, while the adjudi- cators were Music, Prof. Jenkyn Moms, Cardiff; literary, Rev. Thos. Powell, Cwmdare; mape, drawings, etc., Mr. 1). T. Davies, B.A., Hirwain; fancy work, Mrs. M. T. John and Miss M. A. Jones. Awards: -Solo for girls (under 15): 1st, Lizzie Jenkins; 2nd, G. Evans; 3rd, Jane Forey. Essay, divided between Messrs. W. R. "Williams and Lewie Powell. Solo for girls (under 10): let, M. A. Drew; 2nd, May Walters; 3rd, Maggie J. Rees. Composition, M. G. Jones, Cefndon Farm. Solo for boys: 1st, Willie Lloyd; 2nd, Willie A. Price; 3rd, R. Walters. Reci- tation for children: 1st, G. Williams; 2nd, Vivian Mears; 3rd, Nancy Rees. Bass solo (5 competed), Mr. W. R. Williams. Translation, Mr. David Jones, Bryngolwg. Party, Mr. M. T. John and party. Brush drawing. Miss Lizzie Bevan. Crayon work, Willie Arthur Price. Baritone solo, prize divided be- tween Messrs. W. Price and Lewis Marsh. Stitching: 1st, Maggie Jane Rees; 2nd, Lilian Jenkins. -Darning: 1, Mariel Da vies; 2, May Walters. Button Hole, Miss Lizzie Bevan. Book-marker, Miss L. M. Jenkins. Tenor solo, Mr Thos. H. John. Recitation for children: 1st, Willie Price; 2nd, Lizzie Bevan. Tenor solo, Mr. Roger Williams. Knitted Cravat Mariel Davies. Tea Cosy, Miss M. L. Bvans. Lace, Miss M. L. Evans. Recitation (under 21), 1st, Mr. Willie Price; 2nd, Mr. E. W. Bevan. Alto solo, Mr. Abraham Smale. Recitation (open). 1st, Mrs. Tom Harris; 2nd, Mr. Wm. Jones. Soprano solo, prize divided be- tween Misses May Young and M. H. Thomas. Questions on the Life of Christ, Mary Jane Diaries. Trio, Mr. T. J. Jones and friends. Pillow Slips, Miss C. J. Jones. Sewing a button on (boys), Master E. D. Evans. Questions on the Life of Christ (under 15): 1st, Annie Richards; 2nd, Ei. Davies; 3rd, J. Enid Jenkins. Male Voice, Mr. Tom Perrott and party. Questions on Acts: 1st, Mr. Charles Davies; 2nd, Miss L. M. Jenkins. Table centre on canvas, Misses M. L. Evans and L. Bevan equal. Prize bag, Misses M. L. Evana a.nd Gwenny Evans equal. Chief choral, Mr. David G. Jones and party.

Llwydcoed. ST. JAMES'S.—On Sunday evening Mr D. A. Rees, the lay reader at the above church, preached an eloquent farewell sermon on the words found in Psalm 142, 5 and 6. MORIAll.-On Xmas Day a presenta- tion meeting was held at Moriah C.M. Chapel, when the children were awarded prizes for collecting towards the Mission- ary Society. The Rev. W. Margam Jones (pastor) occupied the chair. Addresses were given by Messrs. Roger Rogers and Daniel Davies, and songs, recitations, etc., were given by the children.

Aberaman. GWAWR.—At the annual coffee- supper at Gwawr the following ladies were in charge of the tables:—Mrs. (Rev.) Thos. Davies, Misses Lizzie Davies, Maggie Powell, and Maggie Cunningham,' Mrs. Draper, Mrs. John Williams, and Miss Williams, Misses Mary J. Jones, Maggie J. Jones, Mrs. Elcoy and Miss Thomas, Mrs. Mason, Miss Mattie Williams, and Mrs. Owen, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. James. and Mrs. Lizzie J. Williams. Cutters: Messrs. William Lewis, Enoch Perkins, Win. Griffiths, John Williams, Mrs. Evans, Brook-street, and Mrs. Evans, Cardiff-road. Doorkeepers, etc.: Messrs William Jones, David Davies, John Wil- liams, Thos. J. Janies, Francis Leach, Tom Powell,, and Thomas Richards. Secretary, Mrl Richard J. Morgan, Com- merce-place, and the tieasurer, Mr. Evan Williams. Margaret-street. YNYSLWYD.—-The members of the Temperance Society regaled themselves with a. splendid tea ana miscellaneous concert on New Year's Eve. The follow- ing ladies presided at the tables Misses Rachel M. Parry and Katie Lawrence, Mrs. \Timothy Evans and Miss Emily Evans, Mrs. Harriet A. Bowen and Miss Catherine N. Lloyd, Miss M. J. Phillips and Mrs. Nellie Thomas. Cutters, etc.: Mrs. Joseph Evans, Mrs. Morgan Mor- gans, Mrs. Hannah Owen, Mrs. Thomas (Cwmbach), and Mrs. Phillips; Messrs. Meisach Lewis, Abraham Jones, and Mor- Pin Morgans. Stokers: Messrs. Joseph Evans and David Evans. Door-keepers: Messrs. Fbenezer Williams and Will'am Owen F'vans. Superintendent, Mr. °wel] Hopkins; secretary, Mr. David ft^ics. Assistants: Messrs. Wm. R-ich- aicls, Wm. Evans, James Llewellyn, 0+ Slri711-?avies, Rees George. Assistants p' e >-»hles: Misses Marv Davies. Esther ^vans, May Evans, Mary' J. Evans, Bron- wen Richards, and Lizzie Mary Knight. At the concert Mr. Win. Evans, Curre- street, presided. Recitations: C. S. Knight, C. M. Jones, Annie Griffiths, Lizzie J. Griffiths, Eleanor Griffiths, Maggie Lewis. In the competitions Mr. David Davies adjudicated. Translating, 6 competitors, winner, Mr. Mesach Lewis. Debate, a Which should be the head of the house, the husband or wife pn 3 par- L ties competed, best, Miss May Evans and Mr. Aneurin Davies. Naming places, 9 competed, Messrs. Abraham Jones and Aneurin Davies equal. Solos were contri- buted by: Mr. James Llewellyn, Miss Annie Evans, Miss Blodwen Stephens, and Master Willie Herbert George. Masters John Lewis and John Henry Wil- liams gave a dialogue. Miss Mervina Rowlands recited "Y Gath," and Mr. David Reynolds "Y V Fawr." Selec- tions on the phonograph were given by Mr. David Davies. Mr. Howell Hopkins proposed thanks to the chairman and all who had taken part. Miss M. J. Phillips, Gwawr-street, sang some topical verses.

Godreaman. SALEM.—The quarterly meeting of Salem Sunday School was held on Sunday evening last, when Mr. Rees Jones pre- sided. Mrs. Thomas recited a Psalm. The following took part:—Fred Jones, Gwen Hughes, Joseph Davies, Bessie Lewis, Elizabeth Morgans, Annie Jones, Ivor Jones, Sarah Phillips, Willie Thomas, Hannah J. Hughes, Jennie Davies, Bessie Strawbridge, Sarah Ed- wards, Marjory Williams, William J. Jones, Edward D. James, Edjfar gavies, Percv Pugh, Jane E. James, J. Harris, Edward,, Mary F. Evans, Catherine A. Evans, Margaret Phillips, Mary Evans, and Alfred Williams. Tire chil- v dren's choir sang under the conductor- ship of Mr. Wm. James.

Cwmaman. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. -A coffee supper was held by the mem- ber=. on New Year's Eve. Tray-holders.; Mrs. Cooke, Miss A. iJavies ilt^ l John, and Mrs. L. Thoma*. The helper* were- Miss Annie Penny, M,s. D. J. Davies, Miss M- A. Davie6'T^e1^;r^I" finrdptier and A. Thomas. ihe caivei Ks Mr. W. Kingsbury, and the cutters were Mrs. Henry Davies, Mrs. Oliver, A Miss F Oliver. The tea-brewers were Messrs. Johnny Hughes and George Downs, and the door-keepers were Messrs "F Barrett. D. E. Woodhall, and Thos. oiiver. After the supper a watch-nigh servic* was lield' wllich W3S C011ldlKi ed 7 the Rev. A. Watson,, who spoke on Things to be left behind."

Abeycwmboii BETHESD A.Specal preaching ser- vices were held at the above Welsh Baptist Chapel on Christmas Day, when the pulpit was occupied by Gwili. There were large congregations at each service-Gwili being a favourite at Abercwmboi.

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————— Eisteddfod at Trecynon. Yesterday (New Year's Day) an Eis- teddfod was held at Trecynon Public Hall, organised by the Ebenezer Sunday School Library Committee. There was a large attendance. Ald. R. Llewellyn, who had been advertised to preside, wrote that he was unable to attend, and sent on a donation towards the funds. Mr. Og wen Williams, F.R.G.S., Aberdare, acted in the dual capacity of president and conductor, and fulfilled the duties admir- ably. He was supported on the plat- form by Rev. J. Grawys Jones, chairman of the general committee; Mr. Owen Wil- liams, surveyor; Mr. D. L. Edmunds. treasurer; Mr. John Lewis, member of committee; and Mr. John Rogers, BrYJl- derwen, Trecynon, who, in conjunction with Mr. Jdwal R. Thomas, Glasynys Villa, excellently performed the secretar- ial duties. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. Abraham Watkins, G. and L., Hirwain; literary, Rev. Margam Jones, Llwydcoed; poetry, Rev. Tawelfryn Thomas, Groes- wen; recitations, Mr. David Thomas, Clydach; prize bags, Mrs Joseph Thomas (Post Office), and Miss Annie Evans, Gadlye-st.reet. The accompanist was Mr. 1. L. Davies, Mill-street. The following were the a wards:- Solo for girls under 14: 1st, Miss Maud Evans, Trecynon; 2nd, Miss M. A. Thomas, Trecynon. Pianoforte solo, under 14: 1st, Miss Lizzie Jones; 2nd, Master D. J. Thomas, Trecynon Violin solo, under 14: Master D. Philip Williams, Trecynon. Children's Choir, not under 25 in num- ber. One party competed, Abernant, con- ducted by Mr. James Thomas, and they were given half the prize. Best reading by children under 12: Prize divided between Jennie Jones and D. P. Williams. Best recitation, under 14: 1st, Miss Lizzie Evans, Trecynon; 2nd, Mise Dinah Evans, Robertstown. Soprano solo, best, Miss Watkins, Tre- cynon. Tenor solo, Eos Llwyd, Llwydcoed. Bass solo, Mr. W. J. Rowlands, Llwyd- coed. -I Duet, Messrs. W. J. Rowlands and Jen- kin George, Llwydcoed. Elegy on the late Mr. Thomas Thomas, Ty'nywern; prize of one guinea, given by Rev. J. Grawys Jones: Best out of three sent in, Tel, Cwmaman. Male Voice Party, only Cwmbach Party competed, and they were deemed worthy of the prize. Stanza (englyn), Mr. H. Lloyd (Ab Hevin). Best story, English or Welsh, 3 sent n, beet Mr. R. R. GriffitliSj B.A., Gowerton. Recitation (open): 1st, Mr. W. J. Phil- lips, Aberaman. Best reading, prize divided between Messrs. Henry Williams, Cwmbach, and W. J. Phillips, Aberaman. Best prize bag, Miss Jane Jones, Mount Pleasant. Rev. J. Grawys Jones proposed a cord- ial vote of thanks to Ald. Llewellyn, Mr Ogwen Williams, and the adjudicators. Mr. Edmunds seconded.

were delivered by Councillor T. W. Jones, Mr. Gwatkin, Mountain Ash; Mr. Alfred Morgan, director of education; and Dr. Morris. Mr. William Davies, chairman Mountain Ash Education Committee, ably presided, and eulogised the work cf the classes, especially ambulance and scientific dressmaking. Dr. Morris, C.C., had very kindly given theJClectures, and Mies Gwatkin, of Mountain Ash, con- ducted the scientific dressmaking' classes. From 200 to 300 young people attended the classes—A dance followed, Mr. David Parry acting as M.C., and Mr. David Harris at the piano. Prizes were award- ed as follows:—Navigation E.C.S.: Rd. Mordecai, Robert J. Jenkins, Edward J. Jones, Edward Mathews. Dressmak- ing (scientific): Hannah Trevethan, Sarah Trevethan, Grace Jones, Bessie Williams. Welsh: Ada Thomas. Ambu- lance: Walter Jackson, WTm. Harold Lewis, Alfred Perkins. Mining: David Jones, Gwilym Jones, E. M. Davies. Practical Mathematics: David JonEs. Certificates Scientific Dressmaking: Margaret C. Davies, M. A. Ellis, Grace Jones, F. Harrison, Bessie Williams, Hannah Trevethan, Sarah Trevethan, M. Howell, May Bedford. Mining: Morgan J. Meyrick, Gwilym Griffiths, David Thomas, David Jones. Welsh: E. Fisher, S. E. Vaughan. County E.C. Prizes:- Abertaf E.C.S.: Thos. David Jones. Navigation E.C.S.: Rd. Mordecai; We-sh, E. Fisher; Scientific Dressmaking Martha A. Williams; Ambulance, Gwilym Griffiths; Elem. Mining, Gwiiym Griffiths; Pract. Mathematics, David j0SACRED CANTATA. — Th4 English Congregational Church Choirana frien^ cave a grand performance of the saciea cantata Daniel," at the Workmen s Hall on Xmas Night to avery large appreciative audience. Both the ductor, choir, and artistes are to be warmly congratulated on pres^mting th celebrated cantata, m such P Ti, uce manner. In the absence of Mr. Birice Tones H.E., D.C., the Rev- Morgan Jen- kins opened the cantata with a \eo ap 5&SS. 1*5*r6ll!ni "Wr I' e lnlinnr and self-sacrifice of the cno.r. n characters were ^follows -.—The Queen, Madam. Thorn as Williams; King, Mr. y01._ Teifi, Mountain Ash; Daniel, M werth Davies, Abercynon; Azarrah, Mi. Evan Llovd; Sister ot Azariah, Mrs. SShall;* Herald, Mr. T. J. Morgan; presidents, Messrs. D. Carrie and Vv m Evans; Companions of Azariah, Wm. Stephens and J. J. Jonec,_Pnnceo, Messrs. E. R. Battram, A.U.C.R. Simpson, and T. H. Richards. Trios and Quartettes, Misses Cassie Jenkins, ^Uy Jones, Messrs. Jonah Sage and YV. D. Evans; Lion, Mr. J. J. Battram (Llew Abercynon). Cornet and trumpet, Mr. WTm. Way, Abercynon. Pianists, Miss Bromley and Mr. Haydn Wood. Organ- ist, Mrs. H. H. Battram. Conductor, Mr. Harold Battram. The stage manage- ment wa,s ably executed by Messrs. E. H. Battram, J. Griffiths (hall manager), David Gwilym, and W. Forbes. i he March into Captivity, with the open- ng chorus, "By the rivers of Babylon, were most effectively rendered, and took the audience by surprise. The solo and chorus by Daniel and the choip were faultlessly sung, and with unique effect. A duet by Azariah and Sister was also rendered w'th much feeling. The. Com- panions acquitted themselves in a very satisfactory manner. Solo by the. Ring, Bring forth these stubborn princes, was very effectively taken. The casting of the princes into the fiery furnace brought out Llew Teifi's best in the part, What do I see mid the lurid flame i In the opening of the second part comes the consultation of presidents and princes in the form of solos and trios. These were very ably rendered. The prayer rendered by Daniel was excellent, and the chorus, "He prayeth," by the princes was well executed. During the casting of Daniel into the Lion's Den the aud- ience were held spell-bound, and the thril- ling effect was enhanced by-hearing1 the savage and guttural roar of the lion. The solo of the Queen pleading with the King for Daniel was very sympathetically given. The King's approach to the den to find Daniel istand-in, with his hand troon the lion's head produced a feeling of solemn silence. The solos, a Go. Ser- vants of the Mighty Gael," by the King, and the solo, a J udall's Children," ren- dered by the Queen, brought forth a very hearty applause. In the trios and quartettes our young- local artistes did exceedingly wen: The last scene and chorus, "Freedom is bringing," reflected much credit upon the choir and con- ductor, betraying as it did very patient and careful training. Special thanks are due to, Miss Sarah Edwards, Abertaf for her kindness in making the dresses for the performers. A repetition of the cantata would be sfreatly appreciated.