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Hirwain. When you want a drink, have a good one, such as Valento sparkling table wine. Wholesale, H. McLaren, Trecynon. "LINSEED COMPOUND" of 40 years' proven efficacy, for Coughs, Colds, and Bronchial troubles. Take "Vilix" for Coughs, Colds, In- fluenza, and Sore Throats. In. bottles, Is lid. and 2s. each. Prepared only by Walter H. Jones, Pharmaceutical Chem- ist, Aberdare. Established 1826. UNITED JUVENILE CHOIR. — A strong committee has been formed in the town for the purpose of conducting a series of concerts, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the poor and needy cases of the town. Mr. Dan Davies, Wind-street, will form the choir and wield the baton. R.A.O.B On Thursday last this an- cient order opened a new lodge at the Cardiff Arms to be called the Aubrey Lodge, No. 1,245, of the Merthyi*Pro- vince. There were present the following brethren: Bro. Scrivens, K.O.M., P.G.P., Troedyrhiw; Bro. Zetterscrom, K.O.M., P.P.G.P., Merthyr; R. H. Thomas, K.O.M., P.P.G.P., D.O.; G. V. Jones, D.P.G.P.; Bros. Knight and Tyeon, Aber- dare; D. J. Lisle, K.O.M., P.D.G.P; W.. A. Morgan, A. Lanman, H. E. Morris, W. J. Bunney, H. Pugh, Penrhiwceiber; Harrison, K.O.M., Abercynon; D. W. 1, Reynolds, K.O.M.; W. A. Jones, K.O.M.; C. R. Hollidav, K.O.M.; J. D. Morgan, Mountain Ash; C. Lanman, K.O.M., P.D.G.P., Aberdare; H. T. Jones, Prov. Grand Sec., Rhigos; J. Vaughan, Moun- tain Ash; D. DayiN, Aberaman: Primo Pncel Owen, Merthvr; Primo Stonelake, Aberaman; T. R. Clift, Dowlais; R. H. Evans, K.G.H., Aberdare; Primo E'. D. Jones, Aberaman; Seymour, P.G.Ch., Merthyr; Coun. J. Bufton, K.G.H., Cwm- bach; W. Morgan, K.O.M., Geo. Morris, IVifi. Finn, W. J. Durbin, Aberaman; Rees Evaiis,, and Evan Evans, Hirwain; W. Jones, G. Williams, and J. Manuel, Aberaman. The consecration and other ceremonies were. presided over by Bro. Scrivens, K.-O.M., in the presence of 39 knights, officers, and brothers. Fifteen brethren were affiliated. The> founders are R. H. Thomas, C. Lanman, G. V. Jones, and H. Knight, Aberdare. The following candidates were, initiated into the mysteries of the noble order: Messrs W. Jones, Morgan Bevan, Richard Mor- gan, Evan Thomas Evans, Arthur Bar- rett, John Rowe, Thomas Rowe, Morgan Rowe, and J. S. Mugford. Bro. Roger Thomas. K.O.M., was appointed the first S.P. of the Lodge. The .other offi- cers are: C.M., Thomas Rowe; C.Sec., J. S. Mugford; C. Chamber lain, Evan T. Evans; C.T., Rees Evans; C.C., Arthur Barrett; C.R., W. J. Durbin; CW., Richard Morgan; C.Treas' Wm. Davies, the host; C.A.B., Bro. Knight.

Trecynon. LINSEED COMPOUND' for Coughs and Colds Of proven efficacy. Of chemists. Drink ROWEiN'S IZONA (regd.)..Ask for it. Sold everywhere. EBENEZER.—At this chapel on Sun- day evening the pulpit was occupied by Mr. Benjamin Thomas, of this place., who is preparing for the ministry. NODDF A.-At this place of worship on Friday evening, under the auspices of the Mutual Improvement Society, two ex- cellent papers were read by Miss Thomas, Meirion-street, and Mr. Tommy Morgan, Belle Vue-street. The subject of Miss Thomas's paper was Egypt," which was treated in a very interelsting manner. Mr. Morgan's paper was on Hugh Latimer," and was a. treat. There was a large audience present, and the Rev. D. Hopkins, pastor, presided. GEOLOGY"—was the subject of the address given on Saturday night at the Trecynon Public Hall under the auspices of the Bwllfa, Collieries Joint Committee. The lecturer was Mr. John Davies, at- tendance officer, who elucidated to a wondering audience some of the strange phenomena which are hidden in sub- terranean strata. Mr. Davies has made geology his especial study, and has taught classes on the subject. Guardian J. Prowle occupied the chair. On the pro- position of Mr. T. Gwyn Davies, seconded by Mr. Wiii. Rosser, Mr. Davies was heartily thanked for his address. We ui.derstand that prizes are to be given to boys for writing an epitome of Mr. Da vies's a ddrests. PERFORMANCE.—A good perform- ance of the operetta, "Hansel and Grettel" was given at the Public Hall on Thursday. The chair was taken by Mr. W. R. Edwards, solicitor. Mr. John Wilks discharged the duties of stage manager with credit. The accompanists were Messrs. M. J. Davies and W. Jones. The proceeds will go towards St. Pagan's Restoration Fund. The chief characters were represented as follows:— Hansel, Teddy Edwards; father. David John James; Burgomeister, F. Ernie Lace; Grettel, Gwen Johnson; mother, Mary Davies; witch, Katie Jones; imps, fair- ies, peasants, choir. The programme was as follows:—Overture, Mr. M. J. Davies; chorus, "Companions Come," choir; song, l'i-ii the, Bl,,rgon-cister," F. E. Lace; quartette, "A Floral Crown" (4 young girls), Rose, Lily, Violet, and Daisy; song, "The Sugar House," Willie Jones; chorus, "The Sungod reigns on high," choir; semi-chorus, a Sin, fairies Wood Nymphs; chorus, "Happy and blest," choir; .song, the Witch of the Sugar House," Kate Jones; duet, "What a jolly day we've had," Gwen Johnson and Teddy Edwards; song, "Now the night is coming,David J. .Tames; duet, "We are happy," Mary Davies and D. J. James; chorus. "In the forc'st fair," choir; chorus, "See the Witch's Sugar House," choir; trio, "We are the little wood nymphs," wood nymphs; semi-chorus, "Sleeping and choir; action songs, "Here your little imps do come," and "Flying through the air," imps; recitation, "But look around," Katie Jones chorus, The Witch is gone for ever," choir. Miss Ellen Lewis was the conductress.

Gadlys. LINSEED COMPOUND for Coughs, Colds and Bronchial troubles. 9d & l/lj. Of chemists. Avoid Limericks and keep sane by drinking Valento sparkling table wine. Wholesale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. Ceiber. A LADY PREACHER.—On Sunday, Brviiferch, the. lady preacher, occupied the pulpit of Gsdlys Baptist Chapel. In the evenIng she preached an impressive sermon from Rom. 5, 8, But, God com- mendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

Aberdare, Drink BOWEN'S IZONA (re-d.). Ack for it. Sold everywhere. UNRIV ALLED.-ThE; Smart Up-to- date Suits, from 19s. Gd., obtained at J. A. Evans's, the Noted II at Shop, Top of Canon-street, are the talk of the Aber- dare Valley. Take Vilix" for Coughs, Colds, In- fluenza,, and Sore Throats. In bottles, Is. ljd. and 2s. each. Prepared only by Walter H. Jones, Pharmaceutical Chem- ist, Aberdare. Established 1826. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—At a special meeting of the Council held on Monday it was resolved to oppose the Bills pro- moted by the South Wales Electric. Power Distribution Co., and by the' Pontypridd Water Co. BAND TEACHERS.—With the cur- rent issue of « BeslSion)s Brass Band Bud- get" is published a. splendid portrait group of Famous British Band Teachers. Among them are- good portraits of Mr. J. Ma.nlev, of the, Aberdare Town Band, and Mr. J. Griffiths, late of the Mountain Ash Volunteer Band, now of Abertillvjry. ST. EL VAN'S.—At this Church on Sunday morning1 there was a choral cele- bration of the Holy Communion sung to Adlani in F. The celebrant was the Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., and the preacher was the Rev. K. O. Carter, B.A. At the evening service the Canticles were sung to Woodward in E flat, and the sermon was preached by the Vicar. Mr. W. H. Webb was at the organ. ANCIENT DRUIDS SOCIETY.-Last Saturday, at a special meeting of the above society, held at the Heath Cock Inn, under the presidency of Bro. J. E. Davies, Bro. Daniel Hopkins, overman, Nantmelyn Colliery, was elected trustee in place of Mr. W: T. Morgan, who re- signed. Also on Saturday, January 18, Mr. Wm. John Richards, Cardiff-road, was made a member of this, society. .:Several young men have joined lately. I.L.P.—On Sunday evening, at the I.L.P. Institute, Mr. Samuel Williams read a very interesting paper on a The Drink Traffic." Mr. John Davies was in the chair. Mr. Williams gave some in- stances of Prohibition Law in the Unitea States of America, and said that it was S a failure. The State of Maine made some alteration in the law every year. Mr. Williams advocated national or munici- pal. control of the. drink traffic. Coun- cillor E. Stonelake, Messrs. W. Phillips, J. Phillips, J. Jenkins, G. Thomas, Idris Davies, D. Scourfield, T. J- Gibby, and the chairman took part in the discussion. CLERICAL.-Last week, at Lambeth Parish Church, London, the marriage took xilace of the Rev. D. J. Jones, M.A., formerly chaplain of St. Michael's Col- lege ,and now Vicar of Port Talbot. The Rev. H. R. Johnson, M.A., assisted at the ceremony, and the best man was the Rev. H. J. Riddelsdell, M.A., Sub-Warden of St. Michael's. During his stay at Aber- dare, Mr. Jcne, was highly esteemed. The rev. gentleman is an excellent preacher, and an earnest parish priest. Mrs. Jones is a daughter of Captain Francis Sutherland (Royal Scots Greys) and has been for a long time an active Church worker in London. BILLIARDS (Eiast Glamorgan Shield). —On Thursday last the; Mountain Ash and Aberdare Conservative Clubs met at the Merthyr Club, when the Darians proved the better team, winning by 69 points. The fight for possession is be- coming very keen between Merthyr and Mountain Ash. The two, latter teams have to meet on two occasions, one game to be' played at Mountain Ash. and the other at Aberdare. The Merthyrians only require one victory to become, the holders for twelve months. 011 the other hand, should Mountain Ash man- age to gain two victories they become the holders outright, as they have won the competition for the last two years. Scores:-—Aberdare: Evan Jones, 200; Dai Williams (capt.), 176; Tom Thomas, 169; Fred Jones, 200; Ernie Jones, 111; Dan Isaac, 200; E..J. Lewis, 200; Alt Ash- man, 200; total, 1,456. Mountain Ash: Geo. Williams (capt.), 159; Geo. Brown, 200; Walter Brown, 200; A. Thomas, 166; E. Harris, 200; Dai Hughes, 137; Ike Harris, 138; Geo. Sellick, 187; total, 1,387. Aberdare won by 69 points. WEDDING.—A pretty wedding took place at the Primitive Methodist Church on Monday, February 3rd, the, occasion being the marriage of Miss E. J. Wilcox, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox, Clifton-street, to Mr. H. G. Ger- rard, Hawthorne-terrace. The bride, who was 'given away by her father, was attended by three bridesmaids, Miss Gerrard (sister of the bridegroom) and the Misses M. H. and Lucy Wilcox (sis- ters), who wore gold Christian Endeavour Badges, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr J. F. Gerrard (brother), Pontypridd. The marriage ceremony was performed in the presence of a, large con- gregation by the Rev. W. Holland, as- sisted by the Rev. A. Watson. The hymns, Since Jesus freely did appear and a Saviour, let Thy sanction rest," were sung, Miss Mabel Frame, assistant organist to Miss Wilcox, presiding at the organ. Mr. F. Escott, choir master, led the singing. After service, breakfast was partaken at the home of the bride. Rev. W. Holland, Rev. A. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Cwmaman, and a few other friends, were present, besides the fami- lies of bride and bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Gerrard left by the 3.45 train for Herefordshire, where the honeymoon, is being spent. The presents were numerous and costly. A telegram of congratulation from the two daughters of the Rev. W. Holland at Brighton was received during the afternoon. A COMPETITIVE. CONCERT was held at the Market Hall on Monday evening, the proceeds of which went towards the benefit of James Davies, Curre-street, Aberaman, a collier, who has been in capacitated for some time. The chair- man of committee was Air. Hv. Bashe. vice-chairman, Mr. Christmas 'Williams; treasurer, Mr. Richard Edevane, Regent- street; while the secretarial duties were ably carried out by Mr. George Price, George-street. There was a very large gathering at the concert, and it is ex- jJededthat a goodly sum will be realised. Mr. Evan Jones, secretary of the CWIU- bach Co-op. Society, was the president. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. Toni Jones, L.R.A.M., A.R.C.O., Aberdare; re- citations, Rev. W. E. Harris, Aberaman; Prof. R. Howell, Aberdare, was the ac- companist. Three had entered for the tenor solo competitions; best, Mr. Jamas Thomas, Cwmaman; 2nd prize, fr. Mor- gan J. Edwards, Mountain Ash. Recita- tion, 8 competitors: 1st, Mr. James Rees Hirwain; 2nd, Miss Mary Ann Howells, Abercynon. Four Juvenile Choirs com- peted on I sing because I love to sing," as sfollows: Soar Young Choristers Cwmaman, conductor, Mr. T. J. Davies' Sion Juvenile Choir, Cwmaman (Mr Y Davies); Saron Juvenile Choir, Aheraman (Mr. W. Jones); Abernant Juvenile Sincr- ers (Mr. James Thomas). Prof. Joneis gave a detailed adjudication, and award- ed first prize to Abernant, and 2nd to Sion Choir, Cwmaman. The result was hailed with loud cheers. Best violin solo, 5 competitors: 1st, Mr. Bert Phillips, Pleasant View; 2nd, Master D. Haydn Phillips, Pleasant View. Master Haydn i is a pupil of Mr. Bert Phillips. Bass solo, 3 competitors: 1st, Mr T. R. Davies, Aberaman; 2nd, Mr. A. E. Phillips, Mountain Ash. INTERMENT.—The funeral of Mrs. Ccombs, Rose and Castle Inn, who died on the previous Friday after a brief ill- ness in her 68th year, took place on Wed- nesday last week, and was attended by a large number of persons. The Rev. Mr. Davies, curate, officiate-d at the house and the Cemetery Church, and the graveside. Deceased was the. widow of P.O. Coombs, who wan stationed for many years at Cap- ccc-h. He died 18 years ago, a few months after he retired from the force and be- came the landlord of the Rose and Castle. Since his death the Inn lias been kept by Mrs. Coombs. She was a. woman re- spected by all for her kind and genial manner. The mourners at the funeral were: 1st coach, Mr. Alec Coombs (son), Mrs. T. Moss (daughter), Mr. William I Ccombs (son), Mrs. A. G. Watkins Liberal Club (daughter), Mrs. Davage, Pontywain. (sister), Masters Benny and Willie Moss (grandsons). 2u*d coach: Mrs. W, Coombs and Mrs. A. Coombs (lallghtersin-law), Messrs. T. Moss and A. G. Watkins (sons-in-law), Ralph Wat- kins, Eddie Coombs, and Rene Moss (grand-children). 3rd coach: Mr. Dav- age, Pontywain (brother-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Harley, Cardiff (nephew and niece), Mrs. Adams, Penygraig (niece), Mr. W. Sweet, Penygraig (nephew), Mrs. Bal- lard, Cardiff (cousin). Other mourners were: Messrs. W. Williams and J. Wil- liams, Penarth, etc. The bearers were Ex-Police Inspector J. Evans, Aberaman; Ex-P.C. Gamblyn, Marquis of Bute Inn; P.C. King, Aberaman; Mr. Morgan Wat- kins, Cross-street; Mr. John Davies, tailor, Cardiff-road; Messrs. Nathaniel and Watkin. Moss, Merthyr, and M. W. David, butcher. Flowers had been re- ceived as follows:—Cross from deceased's "Lo two sons and two daughters; harp from ill_, -s two sons-in-law and- two daughters-in- law; crescent from Benny, Willie, Rene, and Stella Moss (giand-cliildren); cross, Elsie and Eva Coombs, Ralph Watkins and Eddie Coombs (grand-children); wreath from neighbours; wreath, Mrs. Williams, Penarth, and family; wreath, JHrs. Ballard and family; cross, Miss Louisa Deaken, Worcester; wreath, Mrs. Hodges and family, Aberdare. Among the general public were: Rev. J. M. Jones, Si.A., Messrs. A. J. Sheen, H. Welsford, A. S. Pleace, .H. Lacey, R. Rees, ex-Higli Constable: J. Davies, Pose Office; J. Jones, builder; Knight, Sunny Bank; J. Davies, tailor; Llewelyn, Cardiff-road; J. Hinton, Hy. Cook, S. Grunter (Black Lion), and P.C. David Thomas, ENTERTAINMENT.-At the Consti- tutional Hall, Aberdare, on Thursday evening, a very entertaining programme was gone thi-ough by the children of the was gene thi-ough by the children of the National and Sunday Schools, Band of Hope and Choirs. There was a magni- ficent gathering. Part I. of the pro- gramme was opened by Miss Gladys Brit- tain, who gave a splendid pianoforte, solo, "The Bells of Aberdovey." The girls then gave a song and dance, A little bit of fun," followed by a duo and dance, "By the side of the Zuyder Zee," in ex- cellent style by Misses Mabel Hughes and Doris Jones. A melodrama, "The Pleas- ant Peasant and the Dreadful Duke," was enacted by the following, and. elicited much amusement: The Duke of Daggeriiaught," Master David Richards; "Stabbarino," Master Willie Warren; "Pistoli," Master Reginald Slocombe; Mrs. Sellerbeer, Miss Gwen Morgan; Marrottina Peas, Miss Laura- Lewis. Part II. consisted of the following items by the Boy Pierrot Troupe: Songs, Pic- caninny Mine, Good-night," Master Arthur Jones; "Kilkenny Cats," Master Charlie Cook; song and dance, "Cooee, ma. girlie," Master Willie Pritchard; songs, "The Butterfly/' Master Shirley Webb; Tha Jap," Master Willie Protheroe: ""Come along with me." 1 Master Gilbert Burgess; The, Model Policeman," Master Tom Dix; song and • chorus, "Village Minstrels are we," Masters Herbert Jones, Bertie Oxenham, and Willie Sheldon; songs, "The Won- derful Hat," The Troupe; The Chinee Soje Man," The Troupe; "The Crossing Sweeper/' Master Harold Matthias; In the Avasli," Alaster Trevor Jones; duo, "The Cat's Duet," The Troupe; dance, the girls; chorus, When the snowflakes flutter low," the entire company; finale, "'God Save the iiing." Miss Dorothy Weljb was the accompanist. The troupe and the girls' choir was composed of the following: -Conrad Teague, Willie Moss, Adolphus Burgess/Arthur Vranch, Geo. Slccombe, Charlie Cook, Willie Pro- tlieroe, Gilbert Burgess, Tom Dix, Benj. Moss, Harold Matthias, Arthur Jones, Edgar Teague, Jas. Male,. Shirley Webb, Hughie Oxenham, Herbert Jones, Ernest Vranch, Bertie Oxenham, Willie War- ren, Reginald Slocombe, David Richards, Willie Pritchard, Willie Sheldon, Doro- thy Luck, Lizzie Welch, Alice Bennett, Edith Humphreys, Ncrah Luck, Elsie Sheen, Doris Jones;, Dorothy Matthias, Laura Lew,:s, Sarah Lloyd, Amy Welch, Katie Male, Gwen Eynon, Ma Hughes. Mr. W. H. Webb, I.S.M., vrko had trained the children, is to be compli- mented upon the excellence of the per- formance, which was so keenly enjoyed by all pi-e;seiil,. CHRISTIAN ENDEA Va-UR.-On Sun- day and Monday the C.E. anniversary and rally were held at Trinity Chapel. On Sunday morning', at 10, a special prayer meeting was held, Mr. Bayliss being the leader. At 11 a special sermon was preached by the, Rev. J. Lewis Jen- kins at Trinity. Mr. Jenkins took as his text, "While we look not at the things which are seen but at the. things which are not seen," 1 Cor. iv., 18. He re- marked that they as Christian En- deavourers were called upon to be vision- aries in the belst sense of the word. Lord Rosebery had described Oliver Cromwell as a practical mystic." That was what we all should be. Our duty was to make Aberdare a new town—a place without drunkenness or immortality. He had no patience with the. people who wept over distant cities and ignored the misery that existed next door. U We should keep a lofty ideal before the minds of men. God forhid that. we should be disobedient to the heavenly vision.—In the afternoon a miscellaneous service was held, presided I over by Mr. R. H. Mileis. Mrs. Hamilton Shaw, of Swansea, delivered a, most au- propriate and practical address, her sub- ject being "Wings." She referred to the several emblematical uses of the term "wings" in the Bible. We read of wings of shelter, wings of strength, wings of safety, and wings of loving kindness. Recitations were given by Miss Jones, Swansea, and Miss B. James, and solos by Mrs. J. D. James, Mrs. T. M. Miles, and Mr. W. Minet. Lesson and prayer by Mr. George Howells. Miss F. Nicho- las was the organist. On Monday, at 2.30, a prayer and praise meeting was conducted by Mrs. Hamilton Shaw. At 3.30. at the Model C.E:. Meeting, a paper on "Christ as an Endeavourer was read by Miss M. H. Wilcox. Mrs. Hamilton Shaw presided. Subsequently a tea was partaken of at Trinity Vestry, the super- visors being Mrs. Miles and Mrs. Nicho- las. The travholders were the Misses Baker, Gratton, Jones, Griffiths, and Fowler. Cutter: Mrs. James Evans. At the tables Mr. and Mrs. Gerrard were congratulated upon their marriage, which took place that morning. Mr. Gerrard is the Vice-President of the C.E. Union. Later a meeting was held in Victoria Square, conducted by Mr. W. T. James. The final gathering took the form of a grand C.E. Rally and Roll Call of Socie- ties. Mrs. R. H. Miles presided. The Rev. A. B. Kinsey, B.A., the young pastor of Carmel English Baptist Church, gave, a, most inspiring address on The Christ- ian Endeavour Pledge." After Mrs. J. I). James had sung a solo, the- Rev. W. Holland (P.M.) conducted the Roll Call. The following societies responded in the following manIer: -Cwnlam.ln Primitive Methodists, recitation by Miss Elsie Coul- son. Penrhiwceiber Baptists, prayer by a member. Primitive Methodists, Aber- dare, Scripture recitation by all mem- I bers. English Wesleyans, Aberdare, Scripture recitation by Mr. F. Byard. Carmel English Baptists, Aberdare, duet by Mrs. Phelps and Miss Susie Webb. Trinity C.M., Aberdare, short address by Mr. R. H. Miles. M.r. Beynon, Cwm- aman, next addressed the meeting on be- half of the Aberdare Local Union. The singing of God be with you till we meet again closed a series of good meetings. The secretarial duties were carried out I by Mr. C. Lawrence,

Cwmbach. MOUNTAIN FLAX (LrNUM CATHARTICUM) PILLS. An agreeable aperient. Worth a trial. 9cl When you want a drink, have a good one, such as Valento sparkling table wine. Wholesale, H. McLaren, Trecynon. ACKNOWLEDGMENT.—Mr. T. W. Rees and family, Cwmbacli, desire to thank their numerous friends for their sympathy with them in their recent beieavement, and also the. friends who sent wreaths—Betliania. Band of Hope and Werfa Colliery (hauliers). BRYN SEIO'N.—Mr. Rhys John Rees (Myfyr Cyiioii), of Hirwain, occupied the pulpit of the above Congregational Church on Sunday last, and delivered eloquent sermons to large congregations in the morning and evening. This is Mr. Rees's second visit to Cwmbacli. THE HOLY LAND.—This was the sub- ject of an interesting lime-light lecture given, by Mr. David C. Lewis, Cwmbach, on Wednesday evening, at the Ynyscynon Schoolroom, under the auspices of the "Byddin Gobaith Lodge of the I.O.G.T. Mr. Edward Evans was in the chair, and the lantern was manipulated by Mr. Dd. Walters. Several scenes of interest were depicted upon the screen, and described by Mr. Lewis. A hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer and chairmen was unani- mouslv carried. MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—The follow- ing pupils of Mr. T. J. Morgan, A.C., Cwmbach, have successfully passed the following examinations in connection with the Tonic Sol-fa College, London:- Theory of Music (Intermediate Stage), Miss M. Jenkins, Cwmbach. Intermedi- ate (piactical), Master Joseph J. Jones, Cwmaman. Elementary (practical), Mas- ters Robert Morgan, Cwmbach, and Evan W. Hughes, Aberaman. Junior (practi- cal), Miss Mary G. Lloyd and Master R. Morgan, Cwmbach.

Aberaman. Drink BOWEN'S IZONA (regd.), the Best Winter Drink. 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. FOOTBALL.—On Saturday the local Church Lad.s' Brigade team visited Pen- rhiwceiber to play a match with the Pen- rhiwceiber Guild team. Mr. Tom Powell captained the visitors, who played re- markably well, and led at half-time by two goals—scored by Fred Cummings-to nil. The game ended in a win for Aber- aman by 3 goals to 1. ABERAMAN HOTEL. On Saturday evening last a splendid dinner was given at the above place under the auspices of the Aberaman Colliery Officials. After partaking of the choice edibles provided, a. concert of the very best type that local talent could afford was held, at which Mr. John Griffiths, overman, ably pre- sided. After a pointed introductory speech by him the following programme music was gone through: —Overture on the piano, Mr. Thomas John Phillips, who- also accompanied throughout the svonieg. Mr. Lewis John Davies sang, Long live the king," which wais fol- lowed by an excellent piccolo solo by a i'oung' lad. Mr. Gus Preece created a great deal of hilarity in his appearance is mimic. Then came songs by the fol- lowing: Mr. John Evans, Mr. D. J. Evans (weigher), Mr. Benj. Harris (elec- trician), Mr. Evan Rees (fitter), and Mr. Thomas John Phillips, who sang some amusing topical verses of his own com- position. Mr. Lewis J. Davies gave a rendering of In Old Madrid," and was obliged to respond to an encore. Messrs T H. Williams, T. Lloyd, and John Grif- fiths fsenr.), came next, and were fol- lowed by Messrs. Tom Phillips, Evan Rees, Thomas John Phillips, and Wm. Davies. Mr. T. Rees, overman, also sang an amusing old Welsh ditty, which inter- ested the audience: very much. A vote of thanks to Host and Hostess1 Howells and the Chairman was unanimously passed. YNYSLWYD,—A competitive meeting was held on Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Ynyslwyd Band of Hope. Mr. William Evans, Curre-street, occupied the chair. The adjudicators were: Music, fr. David Rees Davies, A.C., Cwmbach; literary subjects, Mr. John Williams, Sunny Bank-street. The secretarial duties were performed by Mr William Owen Evans. After an opening solo by Mr. Rees George, the following competitions were proceeded with: — Recitation for children under 14, Per- erin wyf ar daith," prize divided between. Master Thomas Philip Jones and Miss May Lewis. Competition for children's parties, the hymn-tune, Aros gyda ni (music by Mr. David Scourfield, A.C., and words by Eurfab, Aberaman). Two par- ties competed, viz.: Ynyslwyd Music Lovers, conducted by Mr. Rees George, and the Ynyslwyd Glee Singers, conducted by Mr. JamesLlewellyn. After a. very close contest the first party were declared winners. Debate, ""Which would make the better wife: the maiden from the country or from the town?" Three par- ties competed, the winners being Messrs. David Davies and Aneurin Davies. Solo for adults, any voice (three competitors), best Mr. Rees George, who sang "'Rwy'n myn'd." Impromptu speech, in which 4 competed, the subject given was, Why do the people of the present age live longer than their predecessors ?" and the prize. was divided between Mr. Abraham Jones, Brook-street, and Mr. William Evans, Aberdare. A vote- of thanks1 to the chairman and adjudicators and also Miss Gwen Mary Jones., who had made the prize bag, closed the meeting. PRESENTATION TO A SCHOOL- MASTER.—On Friday evening last an in- teresting function took place at the Blaengwawr Schools in connection with the Evening Continuation Classes. Mr. George. Thomas, the head teacher of the classes, is leaving Aberaman to take up an appointment as;, headmaster -at Haver- fordwest. The members of the classes were regaled to a splendid coifce-supr^r, the caterer being Mrs. W. Hill. After the tables were cleared the following pro- gl.amme was gone through:—Violin solo, "Her bright smile," Evan W. Hopkin: comic Rong, "All that glitters is not gold," Dan Trueman; mouth organ solo, Land of my fathers," David James John; At this juncture the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, delivered a speech, in which he eulogised Mr. Thomas as a teacher. He had attended the classes in all kinds of weather, and could always be depended upon to give the best in- struction possible to the students.. He wished Mr. Thomas every success in his new sphere of life. Mr. Thomas then returned thanks for the kind expression of goodwill. He also asked all the boys, to accord a vote of thanks to Mr. Jen- kins, inasmuch as he was the onlv one of the managers of the Evening Classes who had attended to watch their pro- gress. The concert programme was then I proceeded with by the following: —Song, "The Instrumental Band," Evan W. Perkins. Mouth organ solo, Samuel L. Samuel. Song, In the shade of the old apple tree," Howell Jones. Comic song, "As we parted on the shore," George Richards. Song, "Far away," Mansel Rees. Violin selections, Evan W. Hop- kin. Song, Seaweed," Samuel Davies. Song, If tho-e lips could only speak," Dan Trueman. Song, Y Deryn Pur." Mr. James Hughes. Mouth organ solo, David Daniel Williams. Song, ''Any old thing will do," Howell Jones. Comic song, (A. different girl again," George Richards. Song by Dan Trueman. Se- lections on the phonograph were also con- ducted by David Richard Davies. The chief item of the evening, viz., the form- al handing over cf a handsome dressing case to Mr. Thomas, the head teacher, was performed by Mr- James Lovell, the oldest member of the class. In a neat little speech lie expressed the deep regret they all felt at Mr. Thomas's departure. In returning his sincerest thanks, Mr. Thomas stated that he was taken with surprise that evening in receiving the presentation. He had been in their midst for five years, and had never met with a more peaceful and -industrious band çf students.

Cwmaman. BOWEN'S IZONA (regd.) is the last word in Temperance Drinks., LINSEED COMPOUND," T i Mark of Kay's Compound Essence of Linseed for Coughs and Colds. If iu need of artificial teeth don't for- get to consult Messrs. Shipway and Williams, Mountain Ash, who visit Cws:«aman every Tuesday from 2 to p nr., opposite the Co-oper;. tive Stores PERSONAL.—We congratulate Miss Annie M. Phillips, Fforchaman-road, OIl her success at the Abernant Eisteddfod on Monday, where she divided the- prize for the pianoforte solo with Miss Mabel Hughes. Miss Phillips is a pupil of Mr. Tom Davies. Stuart-street. SElON.—On Monday last a tea wa-s held at the above- vestry by the local workers on behalf of the Baptist Zenana Mission. A very large number attend- ed during the day, nearly 600 tickets hav- ing been disposed of. A substantial 6um •; is expected to be realised on behalf cf the mission. Praise is due to the follow- ing ladies who comprised the committee j, responsible for the successful arrange- ment of the. tea. President: Mrs. Rev. T. Humphreys; secretary, Mrs. George, Llanwomio-rd; treasurers, Mrs. Thomas, St. Joseph's Terrace. Also Mrs. Davies, Anian-street; Mrs. Morgans, Bryn- hyfryd; Mrs. Thomas and Miss Hannah Phillips, Milton-street; Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Edwards, and Mrs. Jones, C'wnnieol- place; Mrs. Isaac, Spencer-street; Mrs. Thomas, Byron-street; Mrs. Bryant, Post Office; Mrs. Thomas, Glanrhyd; -Miss Lizzie George, Llanwonno-road, and Mrs. Hughes, Anian-street. The vestry had been profusely and neatly decorated. Several mottoes, such a.s, "God bless the Zenana Mission," loomed conspicuously. The following ladies presided at the Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. George, and Mrs. Thomas, Glanrhyd. No. 2- Mrs. Isaac, 1ir6. Bryant, Mrs. Gonier Thomas, and Mrs. G. Thomas. No. 3: Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Maddern, and Miss Humphreys. No. 4: Misses L. George, Martha. Ann Davies, and Annie George. No. 5: o i) Mrs. Jones, and Miss Davie.s. No. 6: Mrs. Edwards, Mis. Hughes, and Miss Lewis. Ticket collec- tors, Messrs. Thomas: Davies, Thomas Jones, and John Matthews. Mr. Evan Thomas boiled the water. Cuttel": Mrs. Dorothy Davies and Mrs. Davies, Aman- street. Sugar and mild department, Mrs. Humphreys and Mrs. Thomas. Cake cutters, Messrs. John Davies, Aman- street, and. Gomer Thomas. Tea brewer, Mrs. Davies, Chapel House. General as- sistance was also rendered by the- Rev. T Humphreys, Messrs David George. Dd. Jones .David Hughes, David Rees, Beni.. ReelS, Tom Price, David Jones, Spencer- street.

Mountain Ash. Avoid Limericks and keep sane by drinking Valento sparkling table wine. Wholesale from H. McLaren, Trecynon. CORRECTION.—The poll for directors from Mountain Ash on the Cwmbach Co- op. Society resulted as follows, and not as reported in cur last -TIeii: Watkins, 403; M. P. Rees, 278. DUFFRYN STREET CHAPEL. — A: the above place of worship last Sunday the Rev. E. Evans (pastor) announced to his church committee and members thar he had accepted the call from Alexandra Road Presbyterian Church, Swansea. The rev. gentleman stated further thü": he expected to commence his dutieis about next June. Mr. Evans has been at Duffryn Street Church about three ye; and his depa.rture will be regretted all. His woyk has been greatly appr ated, and his sermons have always been eloquent and powerful. PARISH CHURCH.—At St. Margaret's Church last Sunday, Holy Communion was celebrated at 8 o'clock and at the 11 o'clock service. The morning service was intoned by the Rev. W. R. Williams, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A., from Malachi iii., J. Dyke's service in F was sung by full choir, and the Eyrie Eleison to Mendels- soiin. The evening service was intoned by The Rev. J. Pugh Jones, B.A., and the sermon was preached by the Vicar, who tf^^d an eloquent discourse on Matthew vui., 34. The Magnificat and Nunc Di- mittis were sung to T\ oodward in E ilat. In the ofternoon the usual quarterly service for men only was conducted bv the Rev. J. Sinnett Jones. M.A. OBITUARY".—The funeral of Mr. Ja.. Tiley, Richmond-road, took place at Cae- gai w Cemetery on Thursday last. The deceased was one of the best known men 1 ih the district, and had earned the re- spect and esteem of everyone. For near- ly 50 years he had been a faithful ser- vant of the Powell Duffryn Co., and it J was only about two months ago he desist- ed from his work at the Cwmpennar Pit. Always sturdy of constitution, it was. thought lie might recover from what at iirst appeared only a slight indisposition; however, complicatiftr ensued, and he passed quietly away on Sunday week. The cir'ef_ mourners were: The widows Mr. Ben Tiley, Mr. and Mrs. James Tiley. Mr. and Mrs. John Tiley, Miss Sylvia Tiley, Master Robert Tiley, Mr. and Mrs. Tilev (Troedyrhiw), Mr. and Mr-. v mtos ^Swansea;, Mr. Arthur Wright, s. Fenn, Mr. and Mrs. Davies (Tre- hairis), Mr. Isaac Davies, and Mr. John Davies (Treharris), Mr. and Mrs. David Morgan (Pemhiwceiher). and Messrs. Ldwin, Bertie, and David Ree« Morgan. Handsome wreaths were placed OIl the casket by: The Widow, Mr. Ben Tiley. and Janies, John, Robert, and Sylvia Tiley; also one from "Old Friends of Maintain Ash." A large crowd of sym- pathisers and friends assembled outside eand the hymn, ""Lead, kindly n'glit," was sung by the whole company*, led by the Rev. A. H. Smith, pastor of the English-Wesieyan Church, The fol- lowing were noticed in the proeesision:- Messrs. Henry Hale, C. Rowlands, Geo. Fryer. W. C. Davies. Alf Fryer. Henry i s (Lyndhurst-street), W. H. i D. T. Evans, Griffith Evans, W. T ..o nbe isenr.), Wm. Rees, David i it-, Moses Hale, Joseph Ley shorn. V. m. Sollis, Thomas Jones, Evan Davies, R- Perry, Alfred Pardoe, Win. Kendry, David Jones (rope smith), David Jones (Cwmpennar), Wm. Evans (Cwmpennar). Wjn. Lewis, Noah James, Tom Rosser. I red J. Mills, D. S. Lewis. John Charles. U.D.C., H. Baker, T. Watkins, William Davies, Tom Phillips, David Davies (parraii Las), Richard Edwards, John Evans, Thomas Jones (Arnold-street), W. Neate, Ed. Jones, Henry Williams, Enos Brocks, John Rees, Rd. Evans, and W. J. Nicholas. The Rev. A. H. Smith con- ducted the last rites at the graveside, and the hymn, Je6u, Lover of my soul," was sung. The body was enclosed in a beautifully panelled oak coffin with heavy carved mouldings, and was sup- plied by yIr. T. G. Heal, who had the en- tire charge of the funeral.

Pen rh iwcei ber. LTNSEED COMPOUND' for and Colds Relieves Asthma and difficult breathing. OBITUARY.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Arthur Evans, Coron- ation-terrace, which took place suddenly on Monday last. Much sympathy is felt with her husband who i" well respected in the district. FCNERAL.-The funeral of the little daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Amor, 58, Woodfield-terrace, took place at Caegarw Cemetery. The Rev. W. Morgan (St. Winifred's) read the burial service. Mr. Frank Mills furnished the funeral throughout. BENEFIT CONCERT. — The Public Hall was crowded on Monday night on the occasion of a.-benefit concert, the pro- ceeds of which were in aid of Mr. Hughes, Golden Top," who has been unable to follow his employment. Councillor Evan Morris presided. The following artistes kindly rendered valuable assistance in contributing items to a capital pro- cranme ;-yfr. W. Williams, Miss Blod.. wen Jones, Pontypridd: Miss Bonner, Madam Kate Morgan, Dowlais; Mr John Jones, Mrs. Morgan. Davies, Haydn Kcuse, The Guiding Ligftt" and Cym- ru Fydd (both of which were encored); Miss B. Jones, and Mr Hugh Evans. The concert was closed by Mr-. M. Dav:es singing "Hen Wlad fv Nhadau." Mr. Morgan Davies, C.R.A.M., skilfully ac- companied the artistes.

Abercynon. Cements for broken and other articles. ST. DGNAT'S CHURCH.—On Monday evening, at the Navigation Schools, a. lantern, lecture was delivered before a. large number of pecple by the Rev. F. N. laylor, M.A., organizing secretary of the S.P.C.R. for the West of England and Wales, upon "The Story-of a Great irch Society." Mr. E. H. Woodman, irchwarden, presided. The lecturer dealt with the subject in an able manner and the lecture was listened to with great interest. Mr. George Rowlands the, lantern (kindly lent by Tabernacle C.M. Chapel). The following persons rendered assistance in making the lecture a success: Mi*s B. Manship, Messrs. David Evans (Abertaff Schools). T. Thomas, J. J. Griffiths, Septimus Jones, J. Lcbey, Ccu Silas, and James Lloyd.

Mountain Ash Cottage fjospital 14th Annual Eisteddfod. Easter Monday. April 20, 1908. Adjudicators—Vocal: Dr J, E. Borland; London Mr Meudwy Davies, Llaneilv Mr Fred Jones, Newport. Bands Mr J. GlacTney. Manchester. Accompanists—Miss Maggie Jones. Swansea,: Mr W. J. Watkins. F.R.C.O., Dowlais Mr Jonah Rees, L.R.A. M., Abercwmboi. SUBJECTS: Chief Choral—Open to ail comers, 150 to 180 voices; (a) "God sent his Messen- gers" (A. Sullivan), pub. Novello and Co., London; (b) "Dies lrae" ilV. J. Toliemache), pub. The Vincent Music Co., Londoll..£100. Second Choral: "He watching over Israel" -\ovello and CeL £:25, Male Voice: "The voice of the Torrents," by L. Paliard Curwen and Sons, London), 60 to 80 voices, ^830. Girls' Choir: "'The Heavenly Dove" sT. Price). £10. Bojs Choir: Tigei, Tiger (T. Price), publisher, T. Price, Merthyr Tydfil, .£8. )r Action Song, own selection: <£5. Brass Band: Class ^A, "The Crown Diamonds" (W. and R.i.. £ 41: Class B Songs of Handel (W. and R.), < £ 20. Solos for Sopranos, Contraltos, Tenors, and Basses. Pianoforte Solos and Duets. Chairman: W. S. Davies, Esq., M.E. Secretaries: D. T. Evans, Maesyffrwd. Mountain Ash, and Thos Hughes North View T ilia. Mountain Ash. Auction Mart (Under Workmen's Hall Abercynon. T. W. JONES Auctioneer, Abercynon. Begs to give notice that he has opened the above saleroom, where he intends holding sales monthly of ail kinds of Furniture, China, &e. Goods taken in for Sale on Commission. EVERY WOMAN Sbould send two stamps for our 32 page Illustrated Book, containing vaiuable i" formation how all Irregularities and Ob- struction". may be entirely avoided or re- moved by simple means. Recommended bv eminent Physicians ae the onlv Safe Sure and Genuine "Remedy. Never Fails. Ihousands or Testimonials Established i862. Mr. P. Bianchard. DalBton L&n.e London X Estab. 1875. X You may go a long way and pay a big price, but there are few that can Cure CORNS. BUNIONS, and ESPECIALLY INGROWING NAILS like our friend D. Janies, 68, Ynyslwyd St.,Aberdare and as to MAKING A GOOD HAND. SEWN BOOT he is without an ^ual. He has Jived m the same house over SO Years. His Testimonials are many. Truly it can be said of him: "He makes the lame to walk." His porous plaster never fails to cure Lumbago etc. x X