The Aberdare Leader

Services for Sunday Next. rTlABERNACLE Cong. Church, T Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6, Sunday School at 2.30. Preacher: Rev. T. Howells, B.A., Memorial College, Brecon. HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church it Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School, 2.80.—Preacher, Rev. M. Evans (pastor), _D_r"ø;

Abernant, I RECOVERY. The Rev. J. Mills, Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, is now oiivalescent. On Sunday he was well o,10ltgb to occupy the pulpit of the 'iurch. Mr. Tom Thomas presided at e organ during the services.

Aberdare Th?^TE 0F A FORMER RESIDENT.— leav, inhabitants of Aberdare town will Johnregret of the departure of Mr ^nal Wonhington, who was formerly the «tj.g °rd of the Locomotive Inn in Duke tegil He passed away last week at his took en°e Ferndale. The funeral which Wlace at Llanwonno Churchyard on lid y Irtst, was very largely attended. jj.lTUARY.—On Tuesday Mr. Harry (', lCCh.in, painter, died at his residence in ral"diff-street, whither he had but re- tfif removed from Canon-street. Mr. th Ayho was a native of Carmar- ->q ^8hii*e, came to this locality about ago, end carried on a business dai-g aman aud subsequently at Aber- tai-v V Hitch in had acted as secre- ('iffi ■^0reisi;6rs Court Bailey Lodge a. n.iT11! A»«) for 14 years., He was also t t *eUov- er ^ie R.A.O.B. and the Odd- si&tej'5* leaves a widow, who is ^'tut ^r" Cwmaman In- i'ailt^.t" ^16 cause of death was heart all,, lêff Mr. Hitchin was of a genial takes disposition. The funeral \T-p- Ce °n Friday at 3 p.m. loo^SlCAL HONOURS-At the recent hi oOT1.e ,r.e examination held at Cardiff °f e°tlon 1vith the Associated Board Ilia-v.tdlr't" T IZ,z\M. and R.C.M., Master PiVif. m °ties (12 of age), son of 8l?0«essf' i .ne8j L.R.A.M., A.R.C.O., was PiiinofrJl ln, ^1€ Intermediate Grade in 'a<! ]l;.s te Playing. This talented young a Passed six examinations without ?r't'fioat Ure' ^av"'p previously gained lowerr .lu the primary, elementary, ,Tlont^ aJi81-?31' higher division, rudi- i -r ar'm°ny paper grades. The ^winers °n- Was conducted by two ex- f&ssor of +T1Z"-d Signor Randegger, Pro- a,T1d J>r » Royal Academy of Music, •ah). • J- Greenish, Mus. Doc. (Can-

Aberaman. tbe^f^ner?i'?n Thursdav afternoon ^chards, Carviirp Thomas in our i5 ^oa,d. whose death we ^•berdare Pnhlir. n lssue, took place at the y&s highly The deceased ivrs °f Gwawr L 5 amongst the mem- J nUmber attended Ihe^neSland & g°°d"

I Cwmaman. PUBLIC HALL.—On Monday evening last, a performance of the operetta, "Prince and Pedlar," was given at the above hall by the choir of St. Joseph's Church. The following were the char- acters :—Flora (Queen of the lVIay;, Miss Isaac; Elsie, Miss M. Phillips; Elgiva (Flora's sister), Miss M. Evans Inn, Miss M. Butler; Dorothy, Miss B.. A. Jones; Dame lMarg'aret, Miss E. A. Butler Spirits of the Wood, Misses M. Burrows HDd S A. Webb; Prince Henry, Mr W. Thomas; Pedlar, Mr. E. Evans; Robber Chief, Mr H. Webb Robber's Imp, Master T.. J,,fi, 'es; conductor, Mr George Cates stage mana- ger, Mr Thomas Phillips accompanists, Miss S. A. Larimore, L.L.C.M., and Mr D. H. Evans. The choristers, etc., were prettily dressed, and the singing reached a, high standard. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Tues- day evening last a public meeting was held at the Public Hall under the' auspices of the local branch of Merched y De Temper- ance Society. Prayer was offered by Mr Rees Phillips. The Rev J. T. Rhys, who presided, remarked that he was glad that the Licensing Bill, which they had come there to support, was to proceed to its second reading. Referring to Mr Lloyd George's speech in its Support, he was sorry to notice the Welsh newspapers reporting it so briefly. He proposed that the following resolution should be sent to the Chancellor of Exchequer-" That this meeting of the Cwmaman Women's Tem- peranee League offers to Mr Lloyd George its profoundest thanks for advocating the Temperance cause so well on Monday night." It was unanimously passed. Con- tinuing, the rev gentleman said that he regretted that some in Cwmaman had declined to the petition in favour of the Bill, because they belived that the rates would increase, but this was only a blind. Mrs Richards, Aberdare, said that it was the duty of every Christian to support the Government in its present fight. She ridiculed the idea that robbery would take place under the Bill, and showed clearly that it would really return to the people what was theirs. Miss Williams, of Lon- don, next spoke with great emotion and effect. She was heartily sorry that the children had not been organised to be pres- ent that evening, for it was for them they were fighting. The education and feed- ing of children, and the upkeep of charit- able institutions generally, would have derived great benetit from the use of money spent on drink. She deplored the fact t:h ot. UTa o.Hn«ro(1 mil- rti 1,,1 c t1"\ ooma 1.r.. h V\.1 VLJ.U,IIo" "Y'V u,lA..II'V V'L ,u..I.. OÅLA.1o,J 10.1' O'-i.L Y G UCiJJ.J.l.1\t the bars. We were the only nation that allowed it. The average age of the bar- maid at death was 30, whilst the average length of service behind the bar was 3 years, which proved conclusively that it was an injurious and unhealthy occupation. She trusted that the.day was not far distant when public-houses would be cleared of the fair sex. She predicted that the vic- tory would be for the thinkers, and not the drinkers.

Abercwmboi. MUSICAL SUCCESS. Hearty con- gratulations to John Win. Evans, John- street, on having successfully passed in pianoforte playing the Advanced Grade of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music. The examination was held at Cardiff, the examiners being Signor Randegger and Dr. A. J. Greenish, Mus. Doc. This is the final examination of the above board, and great praise is due to the pupil and his teacher, Prof. T. Jones, L. R.A.M., A.R.C.Q.

Miskln. CANAAN.—The half-yearly services of the English Congregational Church, Miskin, were held last Sunday. The three services were well attended. The Rev. W. D,5 fodwg Davies, Morriston, preached eloquent and stirring sermons. The. singing was very good, and the col- lections, which are to be devoted to the building fund, were quite up to the aver- a°BRv¥rHERHOGD CHURCH.—The ini- tial hlilf-yearly meetings in connection with the above were held last Sunday. The Rev. Geo. Neighbour (pastor) preach- ed to good congregations morning and evening. In the afternoon a P.S.A. -was held, and was well attended. After six months hard work the pastor and members are gratified with the result. The cause is well sustained, and the in- terest in the church is increasing. Good congregations assemble each Sunday, and it is pleasing to announce that the ex- penses for the first six months have been met. Another pleasing feature is that the collections last Sunday will enable the Church to pay for the use of the School-room for the ensuing quarter. Of course the great need is a permanent building, and the friends are hoping to see that realized ere long.

The Windber Collery. No settlement has yet been effected between Mr D. R. Llewellyn, the pro- prietor of the Windber Colliery, Aber- dare, and the men, who came out on Thursday night at the termination of the notices, which were tendered by the em- ployer, and not by the men, as previous- ly reported. A dispute as to the price list has been on for the past 12 months. The men have not been working on daily contracts as reported. p

Abercynon Notes. BY BASINIAN." The Abercynon Crossing- has been re- sponsible for a number of accidents, fatal and otherwise, and it has been re- sponsible for a. great deal of litigation. It is gratifying to see that at last, after years of painful and patient effort on the part of Abercynon people, the Cross- ing has been abolished, and a decent en- larged subway erected. The contractor commenced the job three weeks ago, and the line has been raised several feet to admit of an improved "arcade." It is a pity that this work was not proceeded with years ago. If that had been done, several lives would have been saved, and accidents averted. The ambition of Abercynon people for many years was to have a bridge, stretch- ing from Navigation Schools to Gwen- doline-terrace. The Rev. J. F. Wil- liams, late of Abercynon, advocated this in season and out of season. But as the project would cost something like ,t;.Lu,uuo the Council would not readily submit to such a scheme. Lately, however, the Abercynon representatives displayed more practical sagacity, and thev con- tented themselves with an improved sub- way. Mr. Fen wick, and Councillors Bruce Jones and T. W. Jones, deserve the thanks of the Abercynon people for their efforts in successfully removing a standing eyesore. When on my rounds in the district I overheard a group of chapel-goers en- grossed in deep conversation about a certain public gentleman: being mibsed from the chapel- anniversary in the locality of Hot Island. He has, perhaps, forgotten about them, now that he does not require any assistance. The new co-cpted Education member in the person of Mrs. Williams, chemist, is well known in the district, and I trust that she will follow in her prede- cessor's footsteps. Who was the prominent local man who ordered a letter-writer instead of a letter- book for his committee? Does he in- tend becoming a private secretary? I hear that the Women's United Tem- perance Associations are going to organ- ize a great demonstration here in the near future, something similar to the one recently iield at Cardiff. The Boys' Brigade has been re-organ- izrd, and a Brigade of about 50 strong with Captain T. Jav and Lieutenants F. Gibbon and S. Blake should make a smart lot. We shall soon hear the sounds of their bugle band. What has become of the Church Lads' Brigade? Was it only a flash in the pan? Abercynonites have had a few musical treats, but the concert given by the Royal Welsh Ladies Choir eclipsed all, and will long be remembered by those present.

I ig ures err sometimes, and even time- tables are not infallible. An Aberdare gentleman was recently led-or rather misled-by an erroneous time-table f, rp ^ta_ted that a train wa.s due from the l.V.K. Station at 9.30. Seeing an empty train m the Station, at the time specified, he boarded it and seated him- self comfortably therein. The train started, and the gent found himself-not in Aheraman Station, but shunted to a siding. ——^

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Mountain Ash Police Court. THURSDAY (to-dayl. — Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Major Morgan, Capt. G. A. Evans, Aid. D. Prosser. EJECTMENT. Thomas Hughes, Austin-street, applied for an ejectment order against Arthur Drinkwater, 17, Gwern Ivor-street, Mountain Ash. Granted. DRUNKS. Thos. Williams and Albert Williams, Mountain Ash, were charged with being druiik.-P.C. Wm. Rees said that Wil- liams struck him with a missile and Turner used most filthy language. — Fined 20s. and costs each" Ivor Morgan, in JeSrey-street, Moun- tain Ash, 10s. and costs. John Crowley, Penrhiwceiber, 10s. and costs. Wm. Church, Miskin, 10s. and costs. Richard W. Owen, Penrhiwceiber, 10s. and costs. REFUSING TO QUIT. David Sullivan, Miskin. was summoned for being drunk and refusing to quit the Miskin Inn. Fined 20s. and costs. DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES. Chas. Wills, Miskin, tras brought up for being drunk on licensed premises- the Miskin Inn. P.S. Boulton said that one night when he passed the Miskin Inn he heard a great row inside. Just then he saw two men carrying the defendant out through the passage. Defendant fell at the end of the pavement. Witness then picked up the defendant, who said he had been in the Miskin Inn having his hair cut." I Mr. W. Kenshole, who defended, ques- tioned witness as to the time he saw de- fendant, and P.S. Boulton replied it was 10.45. P.C. Laherty corroborated. Mr. Kenshole put the defendant in the box. and he swore he was not drunk. He had been with a man named Coffee all day, and went for a walk round Duffryn Woods. He had only drunk one glass of beer. When he came out of the Inn a friend tripped him up. and just then P.S. Boulton came on the scene and said he was drunk. Coffee said it was not true that he had assisted Wills home. The Stipendiary said the Bench had no doubt about the case, and inflicted a finE- of 10s. and cost81 Arthur Davies, Miskin. was similarly charged. Mr. W. Kenshole again de- fended. P.S. Boulton said that on Easter Tues- day night he went into the Miskin Inn at 10.50. He saw the defendant sitting down, with his arm round another man. Witness told the landlord, Mr. Leyshon, that the man was drunk, and Mr. Lev- shon ordered him out. Davies then stag- gered out through the passage and kept a disturbance outside for some time. Eventually somebody took him home. P.C. Laherty corroborated. Davies, the defendant, said that on Easter Tuesday he went to bed mid-day. He was suffering from influenza. In the evening he went to the Miskin Inn. Stipendiary: That is what thev call the new treatment, I "uppose. In the morning he went out in the rain. mid- day he went to bed, and in the evening he went to the Miskin Inn. (Laughter.) Defendant, continuing, gaid that he drank three half pints of beer, and no more. He was not drunk. Charles McCarthy and David Griffiths, Mount Pleasant, also denied that Davies was drunk. The defendant was fined 10s. and costs. THE LANDLORD'S CASE. Edward Thos. Leyshon, landlord of the Miskin Inn, was charged with selling beer to a drunken person, and with per- mitting drunkenness. Before any evidence was called, the Sti- pendiary askd if this charge arose out of the two former cases? Mr. F. P. Charles, who defended Lev- shon, said it did. The Stipendiary said it was not a bad case against the landlord. In the former ca6e the man was being taken out of the house by two men, when the police saw him, and in the latter case the man was sitting down quietly, rendering it very difficult for the landlord to detect him.— Mr. F. P. Charles asked the Bench to dismiss the case on payment of costs.— The Stipendiary said they were prepared to do that. They were very glad, how- ever, to know that the police were exer- cising careful supervision over the house. It was in favour of Leyshon that he did not go to the box to swear that Wills and Davies were not drunk. AFTER HOURS. Stephen Bracchi was summoned for keeping his Mountain Ash shop open after legal hours.—P.S. Evans gave evi- dence, and a fine of 5s. and costs was imposed. DEFENDING A BARMAID. John Taylor and Albert E. Talbot, Mountain Ash, were summoned for ob- struction.—P.C. W. Rees gave evidence The defendants denied nghting. One of the defendants said that the other de- fendant had insulted the barmaid of the Jeffreys Arm-, and he challenged him out to fight. Only one blow was struck. -Ili pectt,,)r Davies said that one of the defendants came to the Police Station. There was "blood on his lip.—Defendant: That was from mv thumb, and not from any blow struck.—Stipendiary: The bar- maid have given him the red lip. (Laughter.)—Fines of. Os. and costs each were inflicted. i, Giles. Pen- rhiwceiber, for fighting in the street, fined 40s. and costs. LANGUAGE.—Owen Jones, Penrhiw- ceiher, was ordered to pay 5s. and costs for indecent language. MAN & WIFE.—Margaret Williams, Ynysboeth, summoned her hmband, Thos. Williams, for persistent cruelty. —An order of 7s. per week was made. ASSAULT.—David O'Coniiei- Moun- tain Ash, charged Denis Welsh with as- sault.—David T. Jones deposed to seeing Welsh kicking O'Connor about the legs and punching him on the floor.—Fined 40s. and costs or one month. THEFT.-E. J. Woodman and Frank Floyd, Penrhiwceiher, were brought p for stealing three pairs of trousers, value 17s., from the shop door of Jacob Kransky ,-Woodman, one of the prison- ers, said they only took two j-pc.—L, Levineon, pawnbroker, said that on Mav 5th Woodman pledged one pair in his shop. He advanced 2s. on it. Next dav Floyd pledged the other pair.—P.C. Ben- nett deposed to arresting prisoners. Woodman said to him I own I took one trousers," and Floyd said. "One pair I had.Both prisoners pleaded guiltv. and they were sentenced to prison for 14 days.

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Hirwain. TABERNACLE.—This pulpit was, oc- cupied on Sunday by the Kev. T. Lloyd Jones. B.A., B.D., Pencader. MEETING.—A well-attended meeting of Churchpeiople' was held on Thursday evening at the Parish Room, the chair being ably filled by the Rev. J. Morgan, B.A., Vicar. The following persons were unanimously appointed lay elec- tors Messrs. W. Davies, Cardiff Arms; Tudor L. Rilys. surveyor; Sam Hard- wicke, and David John, Brecon-road. CHILDREN'S CONCERT.—On Thurs- day and Saturday evenings a grand per- formance of the popular operetta, The Children's Queen," was given by the Hirwain Juvenile Choir, under the leadership of Mr. Dan Davies. On both occasions the hall was crowded, and the excellent performances were greatly ap- preciated. The proceeds were in aid of a disabled workman. NEBO.—The annual preaching services of Nebo Congregational Church took place on Sunday and Monday, when powerful discourses were delivered by the Rev. D. Adams, B.A., Liverpool, and Principal Thos. Lewis, M.A., B.D., Brecon. The services were presided over by the pastor, Rev. E. Wern Williams, past,Gr, Rev. B. Wern Williams, while the singing was under the direc- tion of IVIT. J. T. Davies, L.T.S.C. PULPIT.—The last two of a series of addresses were delivered at Zion English ^aptist Church, Hirwain, on Sunday last, by Mr. William Rhys Jones, Godre- ^man. The subjects spoken upon have been, viz., (1) Do we need a New theology? (2) Which, Christianity or Socialism? (3) Hope for the Submerged .f«*th. (4) Modern Hells. (5) Science rJ?d the Bible, or is the Bible true? (6) rpp 20th century's reception of Christ. J-lie sermons have attracted good and appreciative congregations. DEATH.—Mrs. Annie Davies, the be- loved wife of Mr. David Davies, John- street, died on Thursday last at the early age of 39 years. The deceased, who was widely known and much esteemed, will be sadly missed from St. Lleurwg's Church, where she was a most regular attendant. She leaves a sorrowful hus- band, who is in delicate health. Mrs. Davies' funeral, which took place on 7? ondav, was of a most representative character, the interment taking place at enderyn Churchyard, the Rev. J. Mor- gan, B.A., officiating. OBITUARY.—One of the oldest and most respected inhabitants of the dis- rict, Mr. John Evans (quarryman), j ''thyr-road, paesed away very sudden- on Friday evening at the advanced irf6 °l years. Deceased, after partak- K °* his tea, felt rather unwell, and in tew minutes he expired. He was a evout member of Nebo Church. The Uneral took place on Tuesday at V' -„yaTI's Church, Trecvnon, the Rev. \V. Williams and the Vicar of St. pagan's officiating. Much sympathy is p|t with his only son and daughter.

Mountain Ash. DELIGHTFUL TO THE EYE is the millinery made at CLOTH HALL, Moun- tain Ash. Latest shapes, no old stock. J. L. Roberts proprietor. HORSE: SUCCESS. At the Cardiff May Day Horse Show on Wednesday, Mr Hubert Fortt, Butchers' Arms, took 1st prize, silver cup, value 8 guineas, with his a Dark Coronet." The class was open for the best mare or gelding ex- ceeding 14 hands in harness. ALL MEN ARE LIARS" said some great man in referring to the speaking race. The speaking instrument called the Gramophone cannot lie, in fact, is the greatest truth teller of the age. Any piece of scandal imparted to it is re- peated to the next party with faithful- ness. The greatest singer of the world sang to it, and now it sings out to the public again that exact song with its beautiful trills and florid passages. Tom James will be pleased to explain this wonderful instrument to any one who calls at his well-stocked establishment. 67, Commercial-etreet, Mountain Ash.

Penrhiwceiber. A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE will sometimes be to your advantage. If you require a new suit in the near future, look along Commercial Street at Tom Davies' tailoring establishment. SOMETHING FOR THE NECK, neat natty and not much money. A wide range of pretty trifles, trimmings, gloves, etc., at J. L. Roberts, Cloth Hall, Moun- tain Ash. FACES DENOTE CHARACTER, and just as truly the phonograph denotes a 7 true voice. He who hath ears to hear, let him hear the phonograph at M. Freedman's Watch and Clock Hospital. BAD LUCK.—Mr John Williams, Man- chester House, experienced bad luck at Cardiff May Day Show. His famous Speckleface was going well when one of the pneumatic tyres burst. Better luck next time. CONTRACTING OUT, ARE YOU?— Don't borrow your neighbour's umbrella. I sell the best and will contract to sup- ply all with good value. Repairing con- tracts fulfilled with despatch. Geo. Mealing, 9', Ffrwd-crescent, Mountain Ash. WEDDING.—The marriage of Mr. Evan T. Watkins, 49, Glanlay-street, to Miss Stephens, 2. Towy-terrace, took place last Saturday morning at Ponty- pridd. There were also present: Mr. C. Stephens (brother of the bride) and Miss Boobier, Quarry-road. The wedding breakfast was held at the house or Mrs Morris, grandmother to the bride. The following sat down: Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Morris, Mrs. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Bodbier, Mr. D. Watkins. Mr. T. Wat- kins, Mr. Walter Boobier, Miss Maud I Bryan. The bride was attired in dark blue Gibson costume with hat of lighter shade, and the bridesmaid in dove coloured coetiime-

Abercynon. HALF-YEARLY SERVICES.—On Sun- day the half-yearly services were held at Calfaria Welsh Baptist Chapel. The services were well attended, and the special preachers were the Revs. Peter Jones, Colwyn Bay, and Gwili. The col- lections were in aid of building fund. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—A meet- ing was held on Tuesday evening when delegates from every local chapel were present. It was decided to hold a women's temperance demonstration, and a committee was formed. The president is Mrs. Ben Howells, and the hon. sec. Mrs. B. R. Thomas, grocer, and Mrs. E. T. Davies,^New-street. MEETING.—A mass meeting of the workmen of the local colliery was held at the Lesser Hall on Wednesday even- ing last, when addresses were delivered by Messrs. Win. Jenkins, late Labour candidate, and John Rhys Morgan, check-weigher, upon the Miners Eight Hours Bill." It was finally resolved to authorize the secretary and chairman to sign the petition on behalf of the meeting in favour of the Bill, and forward the same to Mr. Tom Richards, M.P. Mr. John Evans presided. SICK FUND.—A general meeting of the members of the sick fund in connec- tion with the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery was held on Monday evening at the. Lesser Hall. Mr. Henry Perkins pre- sided. After a lengthy discussion it was finally resolved that the fund be regis- tered. It was also decided to ballot the colliery on the proposal to increase the contribution to Tel. per fortnight, there- by creating a fund for the purpose of contributing towards needy cases of mem- bers' families, and also to hospitals, and abolish the present system of a levy of Gd. per half-year. It was also decided to form a committee to act in raising a benefit in aid of the wife and family of the late Wm. H. Farr, Park-street, who died suddenly at the colliery. Seven guineas each were granted to Jerry Dunn I and William Rees to assist them in pro- curing artificial legs, and also a sum of £ 30 was granted to Joseph Morris as a clearance off the fpnds, owing to being I unable to follow light employment, and to enable him to start business. EASTER VESTRY MEETING. The first Easter Vestry Meeting of the recent- ly formed parish of Abercynon was held on Thursday, April 30th, in the vestry of the Parish Church. The Rev. D. Ellis Jones, L.D., Vicar-Designate, pre- sided over a well-attended meeting.—Mr E. H. Woodman read the accounts for last year. The sum total from all sources for church work in the district amounted to £ 228 19s. 5kl. The ac- counts were satisfactory all round, and showed a substantial sum in hand.—The Vicar-Designate appointed Mr. E. H. Woodman, M.E., as his Warden for the ensuing year, and Mr. D. Evans, head- master Abertaff School, was unanimously elected People's Warden. The following were appointed sidesmen Messrs Edward Ambrose, Wm. Howard, J. Hughes, J. Smith, T. Thomas, G. W. Watkins, and T. J. Williams for the Vicar, and Messrs J. Ebbsworth. D. Lewis, A. Powell, C. M. Silas, J. Sobey, J. Reade, G. Row- lands for the people. Messrs. D. Evans and D. T. Williams were appointed auditors. Mr. Woodman moved that the heartiest congratulations of the meeting be accorded to the Vicar-designate on his well-deserved preferment by the Bishop of Llandaff to the benefice of Abercynon, and also for presiding over the first ves- try meeting of the new parish. This was seconded in choice and eloquent terms by Mr. Evans, People's Warden, and was carried in a manner becoming the place and occasion. The Vicar-desig- nate returned thanks. The institution and induction of the new Vicar of Aber- cynon will take place on Thursday, May 21st, at 3.45 p.m. in the Parish Church, when the Lord Bishop of Llandaff will be present. OONCERT.-The annual concert was held at the Workmen's Hall, Abercvnon. on Wednesday evening last in connection with the Forward Movement Hall, when the Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir were pres- ent. The artistes were: Soprano6, Miss Marianne Squires, Miss Nanci Nolcini, Miss Ada Kitto, Miss Daisy Wyndham, and Miss Maud Parsons; contraltos, Misses Nancy Langdon, May Jones, Alice Maud Lewis. The conductress was Madame Hughes-Thomas, L.R.A.M. Ac- companist, Miss Mayme Davies. The chair was taken by Mr. E. H. Woodman. The members of the choir wore Welsh costumes as they appeared before the King and Queen on board the Royal Yacht in July, 1907. An excellent pro- gramme had been arranged, and the first part opened with a part song by choir, Ar D'wysog Gwlad y Bryniau ana Yr Ha,f.' Annie Laurie was sung by Miss Annie Jones. A duet A Madrigal in May;" by Misses J. Em- manuel and May Jones. The choir next rendered "The Spanish Gipsy." Madam M ay J ones sang Gyda'r wa wr in ex cellent^style. A duet, "The Tranquil Night," was charmingly rendered by Misses M. Squire and N. Langdon, and received an encore. Part song, (a) Har- lach," (b) "Y Deryn Pur," by the choir. Miss Marion Lewie was encored in her song, "My Ain Folk." Misses N. Nol- cini and May Jones rendered a duet, "Awake." The second part of the pro- gramme was opened by an excellent ren- dering of Llwyn Onn by the choir, followed by Miss Marianne Squires in Forse lin," which was encored. c Music and Song" was contributed bv Misses J. Emmanuel and Ethel Jake- man. A trio, Queen of Night," was sung by Misses M. Squire, M. Lewis, and N. Langdon. The chorus next gave "Andalusian Bolera." Miss Nanci Nol- eiiu received an encore in the rendering of "Poor Wandering' One." Miss May Jones sang "The Carnival." Rossini's "Quis est Hoiiio" was beautifully ren- dered by Misses Squire and Lewis.Can Cwsg," by the choir, was the next item. A. most successful and enjoyable musical tieat was brought to a close by the ren- dering of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." The proceeds were in aid of the Forward Movement Hall at Abercynon.

Death at Llwydcaed. On Saturday morning Mrs. Mary Davies, the beloved wife of Mr. Wm. Philip Davies, 6, Kingsbury-place, over- man at Dyllas Colliery, 'passed awav. Mrs. Davies had been in failing health for a long time. She was an energetic member of Horeb Cong. Church, of which the Rev. W. S. Davies is pastor. Much sympathy is expressed with the bereaved husband and three children. The funeral, which was well attended, took place at the Aberdare Public Ceme- tery on Wednesday afternoon. The offi- ciating ministers were the Revs. W. S. Davies, Horeb, Llwydcoed; J. Grawys Jones, Ebenezer, Trecvnon, and J. D. Rhys Salem Robertstown.

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Letters to the Editor. BUSINESS PEOPLE AND MOUNTAIN ASH ELECTIONS. £ ir,—I have yet to learn that I mis- understood Mr. Lovell's letter. The charge embodied in it is clear enough. What I want Mr. Loveil to do is to re- move the cloud of suspicion, which now bangs over all tradesmen in Mountain Ash- guilty and guiltless. He says that his letter applies in no wise to all business people, but to the guilty. Very well, jet us know who the guilty are, so that the innocent may not suffer. And let him be more plain regardiixg the nature of their offence-can I say crime. —Yours, etc., MOUNTAIN ASH TRADESMAN. PRICE OF MILK. Sir,—Replying to your correspondent who offers me = £ 5 if I can deliver at his place 100 gallons of milk twice daily, I air. not the owner of any cattle, or per- haps I might do it. If one of the milk sellers doubt my work that milk is sold as low as Gd. per gallon (of course, pur- chaser paying carridfee), and if I cannot prove what I say is true, I will forfeit £1 to any charitable institution, condi- tionally that one of the milk sellers will hand over < £ 1 if I prove my case. Milk- seller does not tell your readers why the milk is not to be reduced in price this season.—I remain, WORKING MAN.

Mountain Ash Eisteddfod 1908. The following is a detailed adjudication of the Male Voice Contest, The Voice of the Torrent":—No. 1 (Treharris): Tone, intonation, balance, phrasing, and y words good. Pace not very well judged, animato ignored, and on the whole there was something of heaviness in the rendering, but the earnestness of all con- cerned was beyond doubt. The best work of this choir was in the Allegretto sectiou, which was opened with great de- licacy. No. 2 (Kenfig Hill): Tone, balance, ex- pression, and phrasing were fairly good, but not enough attention was paid to changes of pace. This choir, however, placed itself out of court by serious lapses from pitch, sometimes as a whole, and sometimes in individual parts. No. 3 (Aberdare): An extremely fine performance. Organ-like tone, splendid attack, good balance, artistic phrasing, clear enunciation, and well chosen tempi distinguished the whole rendering. The choir is to be congratulated on its con- ductor, and the conductor upon the fine results which the devotion of his singers have made attainable. No. 4 (Aman): Out of the running through extremely faulty intonation. No. 5 (Mountain Ash): A good per- formance. Tone not great, but of good quality, and parts well balanced. there was a tendency towards sharpness at times, made more evident than necessary by the use of the piano. Phrasing was good, and words very clearly sung. Very careful work had apparently character- ised the rehearsals. No. 6 (Birmingham): Very fresh tone, and balance excellent. Attack was first- rate, and the whole rendering was full of life. The Allegretto was beautifully sung. with intelligent phrasing and clear articulation. Pace well chosen, and nuances well observed and balanced. No. 7 (Barry): The only choir that sang without accompaniment, and is to be highly commended for this. But the pitch rose steadily, owing to a tendency of the tenors to sharpen on upper notes, and the whole rise was rather more than a semi-tone. Tone, balance, attack, and phrasing were good; words might some- times have been clearer. No. 8 (Garw Valley): Another good performance, but assisted too much by the doubling of the pianoforte part both in bass and treble. The choir is well balanced and lings with good attack and tone. Pace well chosen, and expression carefully observed. In this contest, Aberdare was an easy first, and Birmingham a good second, It is a pitv that a larger share of the prize money could not have been allotted in this class, on account of the number of entries and the high average of attainment. Four other choirs were of a high grade, viz., Treharris, Mountain Ash, Barry, aud Garw Valley, and were practically of equal standing. In the absence of Aberdare and Birmingham it would have been extremely difficult to decide between the merits of the other four. It is a great pity to use the piano in pieces like The Voice of the Torrent." There is no independent accompaniment and the instrument only serves to shew up slight deviations from pitch and to hinder the development of pure chords (just-intonation), without being powerful enough to check more serious lapses from pitch. JOHN E. BORLAND, Adjudicator.

Notes Here and There. BY "OKLOOKER." With the approach of the coming summer, Councillors will again be busy thinking of the means of obtaining re- creation grounds for the out-lying dis- tricts of Aberdare. Llwydcoed, Aber- aman, and Cwmbach are crying for their needs in particular, and possibly their long-felt wants will be gratified before the season is over. We notice that the children are al- ready flocking towards Michael's Field. Aberaman, upon every fine day. A word of warning would not be out of place here. The large holes beneath the rail- ings on the river border make it very dangerous to traverse that way. It is the easiest thing imaginable for a child to fall into the river. a6 was the case with a little lad this week. We trust that accidents of this nature will act as object lessons to get the place more pro- perly protected.

Sosialaeth Gristionogol. Beth hefyd am ein hegiwysir A yw ein heglwysi yn ddieuog o edrych i lawr ar y tlawd a'r gweithiwr f Dywecl Dr. Am cry Bradford am un gohebydd yn Boston benderfynodd fyned i 35 o eglwysi mewn dau gymeriad (a golygu pender- fynu cymeriad wrth olwg y wisg, fel y mae arfer llawer). Aeth, y tro cyntaf, i'r holl eglwysi yn eu tro, mewn gwisg gweithiwr hynod o dlawd. Prin y cymer- ai neb sylw o hono yn yr un o'r eglwysi: ac os y caffai le yn rhywle byddai hwaw mewn rhyw gongl wrth y drws; feUy ym mhob un yn ddieithriad. Yr ail dro aeth mewn gwisg gwr da ei amgylchiad- au, a gwychder ei wisg yn awgrymu ei fod yn un o gyfoethogion y dref. Prin y cai amser i edrych oddiamgylch na byddai rhywun wedi gafael ynddo a myned ag ef yn mlaen, a.'i orfodi i fyned i'r lie mwyaf amlwg a gwych yn yr holl addoldy. Datguddiodd y gohebydd y driniaeth ddeublyg yma yn un o'r new- yddiaduron, a rhoddodd bregeth amseral i ffug-Gristionogaeth eglwysi yr America. Ond yn yr America y digwyddodd hyn- yma; ie, ac y mae yn digwydd beunydd hefyd yn ein heglwysi ninau Mae dia- coniaid a gweinidogion, mewn llawcr eglwys, wedi ail-adrodd yn gywir, yn ein gwlad ni, yr hyn ddigwyddodd yn Bos- ton; a mentraf ddweyd fod eglwysi Boston, a phob eglwys a wna yr un peth, yn gwneyd eu goreu i guddio un o egwyddorion tlysaf ymgnawdoliad Crist Gweithiwr oedd yr Iesu; a'r lie diweddaf yn y byd y dylai gweithiwr deimlo cam- wri, neu gael eianwybyddu am ei fod yn weithiwr, ydvw eglwys sydd yn proffesu clilyn y Saer o Nasareth. O bobman lie y dylai Sosialaeth Gristionogol fod vi. gwastadhau pob gwahaniaeth rhwng dvn- ior. a'u gilydd, eglwys yw v man lie v I dylai wneyd felly, ac y mae mewn mii- oedd o engreifftiau. (I'w Barhau.)