The Aberdare Leader

Llwydcoed. HOREB.—On Sunday, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. W. S. Davies, who officiated at Bryn Seion, Dowlais, the pulpit of Horeb was occupied by the Rev. J. Henner Thomas, Godreaman. ST. JAMES'S.—The Rev. R. Jones, Vicar, officiated at the celebration of the Holy Communion held at this church en Sunday morning. He preached an in- structive sermon, taking as his text, John 10, 16, "And there shall he one fold and one shepherd." He referred to the forthcoming Pan-Anglican Congress as a re-union of all representatives of the Anglican Church from all parts of the civilised world. In the afternoon a children's service was conducted by the Rev. T. Walter Long, B.A., and a col- lection in aid of the Congress was made.

Trecynon, HEN-DY-CWRDD.—Special preaching services were held at Hen-dy-Cwrdd on Sunday and Monday, the preachers heinw the Rev. J. Hathren Davies, Cefn, and Rev. J. Morgan Jones, M.A., Aber- dare. The former delivered two excel- lent discourses in the morning and even- ing, while the Rev. J. M. Jones preached in Welsh in the afternoon. He said that Christ had a great deal to say concern- ing work. He had emphasised the duty of every man to do his share of the world's work. There was no place for idlers—he that worketh not neither shall he eat. On the other hand, Jesus had said that the labourer was worthy of his hire. Those who worked were en- titled to live, in a decent and honourable manner. There was plenty of food and plenty of clothing in the world. The work of man was to prepare them pro- perly and distribute them more widely. Woe betide them if they converted the bare necessities of the poor into useless ornaments and motor cars for the few. Christ spent the greater part of His pub- lic ministry in attending to the temporal needs of the people. Whatever Jesus was, he was not a, monk. He took a deep interest in everything that belonged to the work-a-day world. No class of work or any occupation had a right to con- tinue if it had' a tendency to cramp the mind and soul or lower man in any re- spect. The exercise of all employment ought to help on the real work of the world. Thousands of men and women worked under conditions that were in- human, and where it was impossible to enjoy social life. The cry of the present age was for less hours, better houses, and better pay. These things would fol- low directly from the application of the Principles of Jesus Christ. They might go on preaching the gospel of the love of God and the brotherliness of humanity, but that gospel was not worth anything unless' it could make the environment and the conditions of life such that the people could see the face of God smiling upon them and feel that the Kingdom of Heaven was approaching nearer.

Aberdare. FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH visit Mac Cormacfs Consulting Rooms, 5, Glan- nant-street, Aberdare. Advt. UNRIVALLED.—The Smart Up-to- date Suits, from 19s. 6d., obtained at J. A. Evans's, the Noted Hat Shop, Top of Canon-street, are the talk of the Aber- dare Valley. ST. ELVAN'S.—At this Church on Sunday morning there was a choral cele- bration of the Holy Communion sung to Adlam in F. The Vicar was celebrant, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. K. O. Carter, B.A. At Evensong the Canticles were sung- to Clare in D, and the Vicar preached. The collections throughout the day were given to the Additional Curates Society. Mr. W. H. Webb was at the organ. BIBLE CLASS.-E)n Sunday last, at the National Schools, the members of St. John's Bible Class met for their monthly discussion. The Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A., Curate of Mountain Ash, gave an address on "Dissent and its origin." The rev. gentleman dealt ela- borately with the secession of Noncon- formists from the Church of England. Mr. C. R. Vicary addressed the meeting on the same subject. The Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., presided. ABERDARE AMBULANCE CLASS.— The following persons were successful in the recent examination, the teacher of the class being Dr. W. Ll. Rhys:—First Aid Certificates: Messrs. Henry Thos. Rees, Thomas Oliver, Wm. John Mor- gan, John. Bufton, Thomas J. Tucker, Thomas Williams, and Wm. Evans. First Aid Vouchers: Messrs. David J. Drew, Wm. John Jones, Thos. J. Davies, and Lewis Evans. First Aid Medallions: Messrs. Thomas Parry Rees and Wm. Pink. First Aid Bars: Messrs. Wm. J. Williams and David Evans. The ex- aminer was Dr. Granville Morris, Mardy. Mr. Henry Thomas Rees is the secretary of the class. YSTOKFRi STREIC."—On Monday, at the Market Hall, the Trecynon Dra- matic Society, under the stage manage- ment of Mr. Daniel Edwards, gave a per- formance of Mr. Beriah Gwynfe Evans' drama, "Ystori'r Streic." The proceeds were in aid of the Aberdare Town Band, and the proceedings opened with a selec- tion, "Don Sebastian," by the band. The various characters were imperson- ated as follows:-iNIr. Tom Wynn, works proprietor, Mr. D. Thomas; Mrs. Wynn, his wife, Miss Mary John; /Symonds, manager, Mr. T. D. John; Gruffydd Elias, leader of strikers, Mr W. Jenkins; strikers, Messrs. B. Jenkins, David T. Davies, B. S'courfield, Evan Evans, and David Davies; Mavis, a renowned vocal- ist, Miss Maggie Mason; Wm. Thomas, her husband, Mr. J. Jenkins; Mari William Huw, a widow, Mrs. Maria Thomas; Mr. Davies, manager of the Glyn Works, Mr.D. L. Leach; Doctor Rees, village doctor, Mr. John Hopkin; Gwen, Mr. Wynn's servant, Miss Eleanor Edwards; Roberts, Inspector of Police, Mr. Henry Davies. RE-UNION.—On Thursday the County School Past 'Students' Re-union was held. It took the form of a whist drive and dance. The following were present: Miss Prance, Miss Roberts, Misses Howell, Miss McLean, Miss S. Phillips, Miss A.. S. Williams, Miss Florence Jones, Miss Roberts, Miss M. A. Wil- liams, Miss M. Morris, Miss R. Oxen- ham, Miss H. Jones, Miss M. Heppell,

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Godneaman. FUNERAL.—On Monday morning last the interment of Mrs Whiteford, 9, Pleasant View, took place, when the body was con- veyed by train from the G.W.R., Aberdare, to Ludlow, Shropshire. Deceased was liked by all who came into contact with her. The officiating minister at the house was the Rev. W. Calvert, superintendent minister of the English Wesleyans, of which body the deceased was a faithful member. The only mourners were Mr Whiteford (hus- band) and Miss Whiteford, his sister, HEBRON. On Sattaxlay evening, Sunday, and Monday last the anniversary preaching services in connection with the above C.M. Church were held, when the Revs. J. Hughes, M.A., Liverpool; E. Prys, Llanover; and Williams, Tre- castle, officiated. On Saturday evening the Rev. J. Hughes preached to a fairly o large congregation, and on Sunday morn- ing the Rev. Mr. Williams, Trecastle, occupied the pulpit. On Sunday after- noon the chapel was full, when the Rev. J. Hughes, who speaks in a calm and deliberate manner, preached from the words, "And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness. He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from be- icre the people," Exodus 13, 20-23. The rev. gentleman's great theme was-that man's extremity is God's opportunity. It was when men had gone to the edge of tin; wilderness, and had been practically "cornered" that they turned to God. If the people of the present day had found themselves in a similar predica- ment. they would probably have relegated the matter to a 'committee' to find a means of escape, but the Bible teaching was to turn to God in every circumstance i'1 life. In the pvpr,inu "n" 'b "1. 1-1'. 5'C.LJ.1.,1.'c:r-, man again preached a powerful sermon from the word, And whatever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks- to God and the Father by Him," Colossians iii., 17. The preacher remarked that this chapter was notable because it contained the Christ- tan theories concerning Jesus Christ and His divine personality. It was the best and most effective answer that could be given to the New Theology, which was in reality not new at all. No man since the time of the early fathers had been enough of a genius to introduce a new doctrine into the Christian Church. All the new ideas propounded at the present day were old in themselves, and Paul's letter to the Colossians still remained the best rule to go by in life. On Mon- day evening the Rev. T. Prys and the Rev. J. Hughes, M.A., occupied the piil- pit at the evening service.

Mountain Ash. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are now in. Call at F. Turner's, The Mountain Ash Florist. Wreaths, Bouquets, etc., at short notice.—11, Allen-street. A WEEK'S NOTICE TO EVERY WORKMAN that the best clothes to put on his back are made at Tom Davies's, Commercial-street. Newest patterns and stv les. A MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIE- TY is formed by the lady or gentleman who buys' and Geo. Mealing who sells the best umbrellas in the valley. His ad- dress is 9, Ffrwd-crescent, Mountain Ash. BALL. Last Friday evening Miss Gwatkin gave a ball to the pupils of her Scientific Dressmaking Classes at the Caegarw Schools. About 100 were pre,s. ent, and dancing was indulged in till an I early hour on Saturday morning. Mr. Pcwell Eeynish acted as M.C. CYCLING.—In glorious weather the members of St. Teilo's Cycling Club took their first run of the season to Nantgarw. The party was accompanied by the Presi- dent, the Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A. and a splendid run was enjoyed by all. ACCIDENT.—We regret to hear of a nasty accident to the young son of Mr W. J. Nicholas, Allen's Arms Hotel. The boy has received a very bad gash in the forehead through falling on the edge of a barrel. Under medical treatment he is progressing favourably. DANCE.—The Mountain Ash Teachers' Dancing Class brought its season to a close last Friday evening with a grand ball at Caegarw School. The function was well attended, and the whole of the proceeds are to be given over to the Ben- evolent and Orphan Funds of the N.D.T. FUNERAL.—The mortal remains of Mrs. Regina Dickinson, 20, Albany- street, Miskin, were interred at Caegarw Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The deceased, who was only 37 years of age, leaves a sorrowing husband and four chil- dren. The coffin was polished with brass, fitting, and the funeral was furnished bv Mr. Frank Mills. THANKS FROM TASMANIA. An interesting letter from Mrs. Bert Mills, Launceston, Tasmania, has been received, thanking all those friends who kindly contributed to the handsome present sent to her in far away Tasmania. The ex- pression of thanks is also extended to all who made her husband's stay in the old country such a happy one. RHOS CHAPEL.-On Sunday evening the local choirs; met for rehearsal of the music of the Gipsy Smith Mission at the above chapel. Every available space in the building was occupied, and Mr. Her- bert Llewellyn wielded the baton. The hymns practised were taken from the Free Church Council Hymnal, and it was evident that great progress had been made. The forthcoming mission is being looked forward to, and great prepar- ations are being made for the great event. ) FFRWD.—lhe annual preaching ser. vices were held at the above Welsh Bap- tist Church on Sunday and Monday. The Rev. J. G. Watkins, Cilgerran, and the Rev. R. Evans, Hengoed, occupied the rostrum at all the services. The congre- gations,, which were large and enthusi- astic, listened to fervent addresses from both rev. gentlemen. The singing was remarkably good, and was under the con- ductorship of Mr. Thomas Pugh. The organ was presided at by Mr Emrvs Jones, A.L.C.M. HORSE SHOW.—The committee of the May Day Show met at the Duffryn Hotel last Friday evening. Major Morgan, J.P., occupied the chair. There were present: Councillor Griffith Evans, Capt. G. A. Evans, J.P., Mr. G. J. Tuckfield, Mr. Lloyd Davies, Mr. D. S. Lewis, Mr. Tom Morris, Mr. T. Hill, Mr. R. Broad- bent, Mr. Fred Allen, and Mr. D. W. Howell (secretary). it was decided to call the show "The Mountain Ash Horse Show and Parade." The date fixed for the show is Whit-Tuesday, June 9th. Lord Aberdare was elected to the presidential chair, and Major Mor- gan as chairman of committee. The usual committees were appointed. The next committee meeting is to be held this (Thursday) evening. FUNERAL.—Last Saturday afternoon the funeral of Mr. Thomas Barter, 17, Chancery-lane, took place at Caegarw Cemetery. The deceased was 64 years of age, and leaves six children. The follow- ing were the principal mourners —The widow, Mr. Geo, Barter, Mr. Miles Barter, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barter, Mrs. John Smith (Mardy), Mr. David Brooks, Mr. Tom Barter (liaxistock), Mr. James Prosser, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rowlands, Glyn-neath; Mr. and Mrs. John Row- lands, Cardiff; Misses Susie and Nellie Brooks. A handsome wreath was re- ceived from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barter (Gorsedd-street). Mr. W. Bowles read the service at the graveside, and the whole assembly sang "Lead, kindly light." The coffin was polished with brass fittings, and the funeral was furn- ished throughout by Mr. Frank Mills. NEW QUOIT GROUND.—The opening of the new quoit ground attached to the Workmen's Institute took place on Saturday afternoon. Lord Aberdare was unable to be present. In particu- larly fine weather the first match was played between teams representing Heol- gerrig (famous quoitists) and Mountain Ash. Close upon one thousand of the workmen paid a visit to the ground dur- ing the afternoon. There were present: Councillors John Powell and Wm. I.am burn. The committee are to be con- gratulated on their achievement for the Institute is now thoroughly equipped in almost every branch of sport. The match was quite exciting, some of the locals showing extraordinary form for the commencement of the season, espec- ially taking into consideration Lhe strength of the opposing team, including as it did the champion of Wales, Mr. W. Dyce Davies. The match ended in a draw, both sides scoring 141 points. The teams and scores were as follows: Moun- taiiL'Ash-Na t Edwards, 13; W. Ander- sen, senr., 21; Phil Adams, 17; Joseph Benny, 21; W. Anderson, junr., 21; Dd. Jones, IS R. Chisweil, 21; A. Dudden, 9: total 141. Heolgerrig: W. Dyce Davies, 21; T. Griffiths, 12; J. Thomas, 21; T. Thomas, 12; R. J-ciies, 20; E. Griffiths, 21; D. Davies, 13; T. Jones, 21; total, 141. As will be seen from the scores, the teams showed four winners on each side, the champion beating his op- ponent by eight points.—After the match both sides were entertained to lunch in the Institute. CO-Lin-cilloi- Toliii Powell thanked the team for their visit. Mr. W. Peters, secretary for Heolgerrig, suit- ably responded. ADDRESS TO MEN. The Vicar of Mountain Ash delivered his quarterly address to men on Sunday afternoon at St. Margaret's Church. Basing his dis- course on Acts xiii., 13, the Vicar thought re wise to taKe some character, and see e, what lessons might be drawn from his life. His character would be the Evan- gelist St. Mark, whose saint day had been celebrated during the past week. The evangelist had suffered martyrdom at Alexandria, and the principal church of that city was dedicated to St. Mark. The Christian Church in Alexandria was old, although the building itself was quite modern. He (the Vicar) had had the pleasure of preaching on two occa- sions in the churcn. St. Mark appeared to be a Hebrew of the tribe of Levi, of the priestly race, and was referred to in the gospels as John, whose surname wag Mark. Tracing the chief points of his history, the evangelist was found accom- panying Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. He was after- wards found as Peter's assistant in Rome, where-he most probably composed his gospel, after hearing it from the lips of the apostle. It was from Rome he went to Alexandria, where he met his death. Comuig to other points of his character, the preacher mentioned huw St. Paul had been shocked bv what had appeared like cowardice when the evan- gelist shrank from. Paul and Barnabas, who decided to go to Asia Minor. Tll' Vicar, with great emphasis, said he loved to think that these Bible saints were not perfect, for if there had not been weak Christians, it would present almost 'n- superable difficulties to attain such a high standard. The Vicar urged his hearers to take courage and go forward.

Just now a severe paper war is raging in the Aberdare Valley. On the hoard- ings may be seen drink and anti-drink posters and pictures which are certainly entertaining, instructive, and more or less edifying.

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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. GW A WR.-The pulpit of Gwawr Bap- tist Church was occupied on Sunday morning and evening last by the Rev. R. E. Williams (Twrfab), pastor of Ynys- iwyd, at which church Mr. R. Lloyd, Treharris, who is a clever young student preparing for the Baptist ministry, preached. EISTEDDFODIC SUCCESSES.—Mr. David Davies, Margaret-street, succeed- ed in winning the prize for an essay on "Unity" at Llanbradach Eisteddfod on Easter Tuesday, and also a prize for an essay on Leisure hours and the way to spend them" at Mardy Eisteddfod on the same dav. INTERMENTS.—On Thursday after- noon last the funeral of Mrs. Maddy, the wife of Mr. Thomas Maddy, grocer, Cardiff-road, and also the funeral of their little son, Walter Ronald Maddy, aged two years, took place at the Gelli- gaer Cemetery, amidst manifestations of grief. The deceased woman was but 37 years of age, and was of a quiet and re- tiring disposition. There are four other children left to mourn their very great loss. The officiating minister at the funeral was the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, pastor of Saron. The funeral started at 12 o'clock for the Gelligaer Parish Church. In the first coach were Mr. Thomas Maddv, widower; Master Mald- wyn Maddy, son; Mr Evan Maddy, Talv- bont; Mr. Tom Edwards, Bargoed; Mr. J. M. Burneld, Gorseinon, brothers-in- law. In the second coach were Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Mr. M. W. David, butcher; Messrs. James Lewis, Thomas Roberts, and E. D. Lewis, grocers, and Mr. D. J Morgan. The Rector of Gelligaer con- ducted the service at the Parish Church.-

Cymanfa Ganu. On Sunday last the annual Cvmanfa in connection with the Congregational Churches of the Lower District of Aber- dare was held, when the following churches were represented: Saron, Aber- arnan; Bethlehem, Abercwmbci; Bryn Seion, Cwmbach, and Carmel, Penrhiw- ceiber. The conductor was Gwynalaw. The following had also acted as assistant conductor at the rehearsals: Messrs. Philip Rees, A.C., Abercwmboi; D. R. Davies, A.C., Cwmbach, and John Thomas (loan Dar), Penrhiwceiber. The morning meeting was held at Bryn Seion Chapel, Cwmbach, when the Rev. R P. Jenkins presided. The accompan- ists were Miss S. A. Evans, Cwmbach; Mr. Morgan Davies, Penrhiwceiber, and Mr. Thomas Evans, Cwmbach, who played the violin. The items gone through in the morning were as fol- lows:—The hymn-tunes "Rockingham, Ohio," Aurelia," Morganwg," Yr hyfryd wlad," and Hyny fydd nefoedd i mi." Mr. Philip Rees's chant, entitled, Bethlehem," was also sung, as well as Gwynalaw's "Hirletligiii," which was exceedingly well rendered. In the after- noon the Rev. Samuel Williams, Pen- rhiwceiber, presided at the meeting which was held at Saron, Aberaman. The hymn-tunes, Llantrisant," Bryn- gwyn," "Y bugail da," "St. Mary," and "Bryniau Caersalem" were sung, as well as Gwynalaw's Hiraethgan, the chant, and a chorus. "Ye Nations." Miss Charlotte Parker, Cwmbach, gave a very sweet rendering of the solo, 0! rest in the Lord." The evening meeting was also at Saron. and the chair was occu- Pied by Mr. William James, Cwmbach. The chapel was quite full. "Turle," "Penarth," "Bila," "Isfryn," Glyn- ;derwen" (Mr. Joseph Wigley. Aber- cwmboi), and "Neapolis" were sung effectively. Mrs. Davies. Penrhiwceiber. also gave a solo, entitled, Lead, kindly light" very sweetly. The singing reach- ed a very high standard throughout. Other local composers were: Messrs. T. Evans, Cwmbach; W. J. Rowlands. Aberaman, and H. E. Morris, Penrhiw- ceiber. Addresses were delivered by Mr. James Evans, Abercwmboi; Mr. Jas. Phillips, Pleasant View; and the Rev. H P. Jenkins. The officials of the com- mittee for the year were Chairman. Mr William James, Cwmbach; vice-chair- man, Mr. Henry Evans, Abercwmboi; treasurer,.Mr. Daniel Thomas, Belmont- terrace; and secretary, Mr. John Davies, Jubilee-road. A vote of sympathy with the Rev. J. B. Davies, Abercwmboi, in his bereavement through the death of his child, was also passed.

Labour Jottings. BY "DEMOS." Ministers of all denominations are gradually becoming partial and even friendly towards Socialism. From the pulpit nowadays we often hear orations which are almost identical with those which until recently were confined to the inverted soap box on a street corner. Jesus of Nazareth is referred to as a toiling worker. a Galilean carpenter who declared and stood for the rights of Irs fellow-workers. This is the substance of the excellent sermon preached by the Rev. E. V. Tidnian, of Mountain Ash, and re- ported in your last issue. And this new evangel—or rather the new aspect of the old evangel—is the keynote of the ad- dresses which the Rev. A. T. Guttery de- livers throughout the country. Surely Socialism is running the risk of becom- ing' fashionable. Still they come! More public honour;) for Labour men. Last week I men- tioned the chairing of Labour repre- sentatives at the Aberdare Council. Further, Air. Wm. Davies has passed into the Mountain Ash chair, and last of all Mr. Augustus Davies has been elected second vice-chairman of the Mer- thyr Guardians, and will no doubt in due course proceed to the first vice-cnair and the chair. It never rains, but it pours. Ir. T. I. Jones, of Mardy, has just lost an eye in are" olveT accident. Mr Jones, who is an ex-Ruskin student, and an ex- cellent speaker on economic questions, is very popular in this district, having ad- dressed several gatherings herB under the auspices of the T 1 His many friends greatly deplore the sad misfor- tune which befel him. The Rev. J. G. Gresnhough, of Leices- ter, has caused quite a sensation by his criticism of Socialism. There were different kinds of Socialism, he said— that of Mr. Hyndman, full of deadly hatred for the Churches and Christiani- ty; that of Mr. Victor Grayson, which was wildly destructive enough to satisfy any inmate of Bedlam; and the Social- ism of Mr. Campbell, and nobody knew what that Avas. Socialism would destroy all individuality and reduce all to the dead level of lumpish mediocrity. However, I think that the rev. gentle- man will readily admit that, at any rate, the introduction of Socialism has aroused public interest to such an extent as to lift the intellect of the nation from the "dead level of lumpish mediocrity." Were Socialism to do no more than stimulate thought and inspire action on the part of a dormant community it would have done immense good. To be or not to be affiliated to the Labour Party is now the question in Federation circles. Preparations are being made for the ballot, and specula- tions are being made as to the result'; To my mind it is merely a question of majority. There is no doubt but that the a ayes" will carry. A significant fact is the present silence of some leaders Avho took sides on the last occasion. By t is time they have been coiiA-erted, or there is a discreet diplomacy in their silence. The ballot papers are made re- turnable on May 16. If the decision is in favour it will add 15 members to the strength of the Inde- pendent Labour Party in Parliament, including: Messrs. Thos. Burt, C. Fen- Anc-k, John Wilson, W. Johnson, F. Hall, J. Wadsworth, E. Edwards. W. Abraham, W. Brace, T. Richards, J. Williams, and Albert Stanley. The two Lancashire miners' members—Mr. T. Glover, St. Helens, and Mr. 8". Walsh, Ince—are already members of the Labour Party. In some districts it is the custom to discontinue the supply of house coal to colliery workmen when they are injured. This is a most uncharitable if not unjust practise. To impose a tax on a family while the breadwinner is unable to win bread for them is certainly not humane. In some instances, however. coalowners have absolutely refused to deviate from this cruel custom.

Miss L. Heppell, Miss M. M. Jones, Miss E. Wilson, Miss E. Price, Miss M. Price, Miss M. Davies, Miss B. Williams, Miss N. Prance Miss M. Mathias, Miss E. E. Griffiths, and Miss Morgan; Messrs. W. C. Cox, T. Rees, B. Lewis, T. Davies, A. Harris, J. Davies, J-. Mackintosh, E. J. Hughes, Fred Williams, W. Heppell, S. Heppell, W. James, Fred Davies, D. Watking Saunders Davies, Trevor Jones, G. Parry, H. Powell, C. Jones, Tom Davies, Eynon Davies, W. Caunt, H Griffiths, D. Parry, and J. Edwards. The whist prizes were distributed to the ladies by Mr. Sidney Reed, the winners being: (1) Mius Florence Jones, Aber- aman; (2) Miss May Morris. Consola- tiCll, Miss Mabel Pennell. The gentle- P,Ell,s prizes were distributed by Miss Margaret Price. The winners were: (1) Mr. Albert Harris; (2) Mr. Harry Powell. Consolation, Mr. W. James. Messrs. W. J. Harris and W. -James acted as stewards. Miss Alice S. Wil- liams and Mr. W. J. Harris were the secretaries. The catering was performed by Mr. F. W. Caunt. Mr. Fred Davies provided the music at the dance. TRINITY.—On Sunday last the pulpit of Trinity was occupied by the Rev. O. D. Jones, of Newport. His sermon at the morning service was based on John iv., 41, 42. TRINITY.-The weekly meeting of C. E. Society was held at Trinitj on Wednesday last, Mr James in the Chair. The subject for the evening was The Lord's Supper, and the speaker was to have been the Rev J. Lewis Jenkins, who was unfortunately unable to fulfil his obligations. Mrs Lloyd made a few very appropriate remarks. She deplored the apparent thoughtlessness shown oftentimes at the service which com- memorated the Lord's Death. She appealed more especially to young Christians, and strongly urged them to approach the Lord's table with sincerity and reverence inasmuch as it was a solemn obligation. Mr George Parr also made a few very appropriate remarks.