The Aberdare Leader

I A Volunteer Memento. Major W. D. Phillips, Aberdare, has ill his possession an interesting relic in the form of a small placard containing following aniiolinceinent:- Aberdare Rifle Corps. Notice. A public meeting will be held at the Temperance Hall, Aberdare, on Thurs- day evening next, Nov. 24tli, 1859, at 8 o'clock, to take into consideration the Propriety of forming a rifle corps for the town and neighbourhood. Aber- dare, Nov. 18th, 1859." Major Phillips has had the document hlmed, and now at the dissolution of the Volunteer Corps after nearly half a Story's existence the ancient document 1" of peculiar interest. may add that the meeting in ques- t1011 was presided over by Mr. J. Jones, chemist, father of Mr. D. W. Jones, J.P. n°!r? those who spoke in favour of the Movement was Mr. H. A. Brnce, after- wards Lord Aberdare. Of those who ^eve present at the meeting we have at east two gentlemen that are still with 11 S, viz.. Dr. Davies, J.P., Bryngolwg, and Mr. D. W. Jones, J.P. The placard ^_as handed to Major Phillips by Major Ph>rk'an' Mountain Ash. Mr. imps has aiSD possession the aK Used at the time.

PaMiamentapy Petitions. Mr "^ouse Commons or* Monday fav Thomas presented a petition in frnn Licensing Bill also a petition Chn u ^rwa^n and District Free tion^'ll^011110^ *n favour of the Educa- p 1 > and a petition from the miners R enr IWCClber in favour of the Eight OUrs Bill.

The Church and Socialism ADDRESS BY REV. A. T. GUTTERY. On Thursday last the Rev. A. T. Glit- tery, P.M. minister, generally known as "the great orator of the Horth," visited Aberdare. In the afternoon he preached at the Primitive Methodist Chapel. In the evening he addressed a gathering at Carmel English Baptist Chapel, taking as his subject "The Church and Social- ism.^ Mr. Glittery is a most fluent, elo- quent, and convincing speaker, and his striking remarks were continually and. I vigorously applauded. He dwelt on the great social problems of the day, the attitude and duty of the church towards these questions, and the action taken by Socialists in regard to them. It was said, he remarked, that the idea of levelling up was absurd. Well, Moses had done it. What was the jubilee f which took place under the Jewish dis- pensation? It was a levelling up. The ancient' prophets were agitators and dis- turbers. They said but little about a heaven to come. They believed in a heaven here on earth. (Applause.) Theirs was a practical piety. When we de- nounced street corner Socialistic preach- ers, let us remember that the old pro- phets were of this type. The world could afforci to lose a priest but not a prophet. No fashionable preacher had ever saveC the people. Jesus approach- ed economic and political evils from elr moral side, but He preached a new humanity. It was Jesus that taught that the toiling- working man de- served recognition and respect no less than the prince in his palace. To the Greek the great man was the one who possessed fine physique. To the Roman the great man was he who had ruthless ambition. The Ephesians revered a per- ¡ son who could afford to indulge in luxur- ies. But Jesus said that he who would be great must serve. Jesus taught that wealth was not proprietorship but a stewardship. There was a great econo- mical principle as well as a spiritual ide". in the mind of Jesus when He told the rich young ruler to sell all that he had and give it to the poor. Socialism in its essence was not anti-Christian, but was worthy of our sympathy. He (the speak- er) would give his co-operation to a-liv movement that gave countenance to the social uplifting of the toiling masses. (Applause.) In the golden era of monas- ticism the ascetic was regarded as a hero. Anaemia was mistaken for piety, and to be thin was thought to be madly' MonasLicism was utterly un-Christian .Uie way to serve Christ was not to slink w° to enter into the mar- o !• Christian Church had given t~o fecciaiism its atmosphere, its platform and its language. But the Church had its opportunity and its attendant obliga- toil. III this year of 1908 the power of tli, State had been used, not to win ter- ritory, but to win the nation to morality. One of the grandest deeds of any age was the effort of the present Government to place its hand on the throat of an im- moral monopoly. (Hear. hear.) We were less churchy, less dogmatic, and less ceremonial than we used to be. Socialism would come not as a catas- trophe, but as a growth, not in the form of revolution but evolution. Mr. Glit- tery then drew a. glorious and pleasant picture of the world's aspect under the reign of Socialism. Mr. W. J. Heppell, J.P., who presided, having spoken briefly; the The Rev. W. Holland, P.M. circuit minister, tendered thanks to the speaker, to the chairman, and also to the pastor and deacons of Carmel for the use of the chapel. The Rev. J. Tudor, B.A., supported the vote of thanks, and spoke in appreci- ative tones of Mr. Guttery's address.

11 H.M.S. Pinafore." On Monday next, at the New Theatre, the Aberdare Amateur Operatic Society, which includes many well-known and de- servedly popular vocalists, will give the first of a series of four performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's celebrated Nautical Comic Opera, H.M.S. Pina- fore, or "The lass that loved a sailor." This was, probably, the most successful of the earlier efforts of the collaborators, and was first produced at the Opera Comique in 1878, revived at the Savoy Theatre in 1887, and reproduced at the same Theatre in 1899. For some time past the "members of the Society have been rehearsing the work under the direction of Mr. W. H. Webb (organist of St. Elvan's). The soloists, drawn from the original chorus, are working hard with the object of sustaining their respective roles, whilst the members of the chorus bid fair to give a real live ''show' of sailors, etc. The nautical cos- tumes of the principals are being sup- plied by Clarkson. New scenery is being painted by Charles Sharp, Esq. (both of London), and what will perhaps be the finest orchestra ever engaged in similar work at this Theatre will assist in pre- senting an attractive and artistic pro- gramme. A glance at the list of patrons is some evidence of the interest taken in the work of the Society, and the unprece- dented booking is an eloquent testimony to the successful methods adopted by the energetic hon. secretary and his assistant secretary. It is safe to predict crowded houses at the Theatre, next week, and it is equally safe to predict that the 'houses' will be richly enter- tained.

ASbercynon Widow's Claim. LEVEL CROSSINGS AND PtBLIC RIGHTS. On Saturday, at .the King's Bench Di- I vision, Mr. Justice Bray resumed the hearing of an action tried before a special jury at the last Cardiff Assizes, in which Mrs. Sarah Grainger, widow, of Abercynon, sought to recover damages from the Taff Vale Railway Company in respect of the death of her husband, William Grainger. Tlio jury had found that there was a public right-of-way ovpt the crossing where the man was killed, but they ,,I -id not think the accident was due to the negligence of defendants' ser- vants in not properly managing' the en- gine, nor did they think the compeny was negligent in not providing a watch- man at the crossing and in not lighting it. They, however, could not agree as to whether the crossing gates should have been locked, and two further questions they had not time to consider. Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C., M.P., and Mr. Hill Kelly (instructed by Mr T. W. Jones, Merthyr) were for the plaintiff; Mr. B. Francis Williams, K.C., and Mr. Owen Beaslev (instructed by Messrs. Ingledew and Salls) we're for the defendants. Mr. Abel Thomas said the accident oc- curred at the Ynysmeurig crossing in November. Nearly 2,000 people parsed this crossing within an hour of 8 in the morning. It was almost as many people as would cross the Strand at a given point. And would it be said that a rail- way company with a level crossing across the Strand should not have gates? Mr. B. Francis Williams said no one could contend that gates should be put up in the case of a tramway. Mr. Thomas replied that his Lordship might some day have to try a case as to tramways. I The Judge said he might he run over himself before that. (Laughter.) Why should a crossing be more dangerous for 100 people than for one? This was a right-of-way. Had a railway company the right to block a right of way? Mr. Thomas submitted that the jury have -disagreed, plaintiff was entitleo to have the matter tried again. Mr. B. Francis Williams said people might have climbed over the gates had they been there The Judge did not think that. Mr. Williams said gates had been put up, but they had been broken down. One patriot—one village ampden-sald if gates were put tip again he would break them down. Mr. Thomas said that was because it L had been asserted there was no public highway. Mr. Williams said there was no obiga- tion by statute to put up gates at this spot. The Judge thought Tie ought to enter judgment for the defendants. Every level crossing was more or less danger- ous, but there was nothing exceptionally dangerous in this. What right had the company to lock a gate over a, public way? Parliament had given no such light. )L Judgment accordingly, with costs and certificate for the special jury.

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London College of Music Examinations. I At the April examination the follow- "1?-) P"Plls of Mr- T- Jones, L.R.A.M., A.L.C.O., were successful in pianoforte playing: Maud Evans (daughter of Sergt. Evans, Jroiice Station, Cwmaman) obtained the diploma of Associate, with the right to append the initials A.L.C.M. to her ncrne. Her brother, Clifford Evans. obtained a first-class certificate in the elementary section. Tom S. Rees (22, Brynhyfryd, Cwm- aman) obtained 1st class certificate ele- mentary section. Catherine Mary George (Stable Houses, Gwmbach) 1st class certificate elementarv section. Trevor Andrews (son of Mr. Z. An- drews, manager of New Theatre, Aber- dare) 1st class certificate elementarv section. The examiners were Mr. G. Augustus Holmes, D-rector of Examinations, and Mr. P. Cambridge, Mus. Bac.

Cwmbach Railway Station Proposal. At a meeting of Merthyr Chamber of Trade, held under the chairmanship of Dr. C. Biddle, on Tuesday a letter was read from Mr W. R. Morgan, solicitor Aberdare, stating that at a repesentative meeting of the inhabitants of Cwmbach it was unanimously resolved to approach the Merthyr Chamber of Trade to secure their co-operation in requesting the Great Western Railway to establish a platform to serve Cwmbach near the Abernant end of the tunnel. It was stated that Sir W. T. Lewis had been approached with a view to obtaining access to the site suggested over the sidings of the Tunnel Pit. It appeared that an effort had been made without success to get the railway com- pany to establish a station between Aberdare and Mountain Ash on the main line. It was decided to support the inhabitants of Cwmbach in the effort they were making,

Brake overturned in Aberaman. On Saturday evening as Mr David Evans. Glanaman Road. Cwmaman, was driving a brake laden with passengers from Cwmaman to Aberdare, the back strap brokes and the horse bolted and got on to the pavement, overturning the brake. Fortunately all the passengers with the exception of Mrs Mary Richards, Oak street, escaped with but slight in- juries. Mrs Richards sustained a blow on the back of the head. She was at- tended to by Dr, Moffat, who states that the injury, although severe, is not dan- gerous.

Sir William Thomas Lewis, Bart., has consented to accept the freedom of Mer- thyr, which the Corporation agreed some time ago to confer upon him on the at- tainment of county borough powers.

Baptists Cymanfa Ganu. On Monday the annual Cymanfa Ganu of the Baptist Union (Aberdare District) was held. The morning meeting was held at Bethania, Cwmbach, and was presided over by Mr. John Jones, Cefn- peniiar-road. The afternoon and evening meetings^ were lield_ at Calfaria, Aber- dare, and were presided over respectively by the Rev. Gwilym Walters, Abernant, and Mr. T. Roderick, Aberdare. The conductor was Mr. Dd. Thomas, F.T.S.C., Pontypridd. Accompanists, Messrs. W. H. Perkins, Aberdare, and D. J. Vaughan, Cwmbach. Officers of com- mittee: President, Mr. D. W. Francis. Godreaman; treasurer, Mr. Morgan Wil- liams, Abernant; secretary, Mr. Daniel Griffiths, Aberdare. Conductors of re- hearsals: Adults', Mr. W. Williams, Abernant; children's, Mr James S. Rees, Godreaman. The quality of the singing was very good, and even surpassed the standard of former years. Amongst the hymn-tunes and anthems sung were: — 'A ?y/tHiraU Syfryd," by Mr- Tom Davies, A.L.C.M., Abertiare. Anthem, Ynot ti, O! Argiwydd" by the conductor. H Yr ardal hyfryd" (prize tune at the former Cymanfa), by Mr. Tom Thomas, Aber- nant. Anthem, Wrth afonydd Babi- lon," by Dh. D. C. Williams. All the meetings were marked with ex- cellent attendance. In' the competition for composing a hymn-tune the prize was taken by Mr. Isaac LewIs, Abernant. For composing a children s tune. Mr. Edward Davies tcok the prize.

Letters to the Editor. A LABOUR MAJORITY. f Sir, In reply to your correspondent, f~ Big Ratepayer,I, as a member of the Labour Party, would welcome anv counter organisation on the part of the tradesmen, but I don't anticipate that one will be formed. Attempts have been made from time to time to form a Rate- payers' Association, but they have in- variably come to nought. Why? Not because those persons think such an or- ganisation is not wanted; not because they consider it could not perform usef'u1" work on their behalf, but because there is too much jealousy and too much (1)- inity existing between the well-to-do people here as well as elsewhere. Every Labour man is a missioner, and is pre- pared to sacrifice something for the eause.^ Every big ratepayer is; a selfidi, grabbing individualist, and is too busy in making more monev to attend to any- thing outside his interests. He will join nothing- unless he can get a pull out 01 it. That is the real obstacle to the formation of a Ratepayers' Association, and a counter-movement to the Trades and Labour Council and kindred bodies. The tradesmen, the bankers, the colliery proprietors, the solicitors—how they love one another! To talk of bringÜig all these elements together to fight the Labour Party is to dream of the im- possihle. Yours, etc., Aberaman. j p OF INTEREST TO RATEPAYERS Sir,-I endorse many of the remarks contained in your last week's paper signed Big ratepayer." and hope that it will be the means of causing a confer- ence of ratepayers, and that in due time a ratepayers' association will be formed, and which I feel is so much needed in this large and important district, to watch the general interests and require- ments of the town. Let the business be carried on properly and publicly; let the matters that arise at our District Council meetings from time to time be systematically and thoroughly thrashed out, and a united policy agreed upon to meet the united forces, coming from any source. Large expend.ture suggested by a very few members iof the Council at any time, such as for instance, the road from Aberaman to Cwmbach at a cost of about C25,000, for the benefit of a few wealthy firms only, I, in conjunc- tion with a large number of ratepayers, think most unreasonable. Then there are other matters that want considering, such as the unwise remarks made at the meetings by some of the members to each other. It is a blessing there are some able and cultur- ed gentlemen among them who know the way to conduct themselves properly, when carrying on the very important business of the Council. I therefore trust something will be done shortly to protest against what is now being done. Signed, ANOTHER RATEPAYER.

Trecynon Tit-bits. BY "MIN CYNON." A correspondent says that you can play at marbles, cat-and-dog, or bull-rag on Sundays down in the Panclv at Hirwam Well, it is bad enough in Trecynon, but surely Hirwain takes the eake for Sab- bath breaking. The conduct of some youngsters on the Mount Pleasant Square is anything but decent, and when the police interfere with the young ones their mothers inter- fere with the police. The irate mammas had better beware, or perhaps somebody will interfere with them. Who said Sir Marcliantr I am told that the gossiping women of the locality cause quite as much obstruc- tion as the juveniles do. However, thanks to the police, these street-corner gatherings of the feminine g'ender are gradually getting fewer in number and smaller in dimensions. Two Bwllfa colliers were overheard discussing the marvellous intelligence and A~ersatility of a local sage. Said one of them, He's got the Bible on his finger tips, ay, every bit of it, from Genesis to Revolution."

Aberaman Cricket Club ) Fixtures, 1903. President, Mr E. M. Hann captain, Mr Douglas Hann vice-captain Dr. Astbury; secretary, Mr Walter Scott; treasurer, Mr R. W. Roberts. May 9-Penarth II h May 16—Pont-neath-Vaughan. a May 30-Pontypridd. a June 6-Pontypridd h June 20-Resolven a June 27—Hill's Plymouth. h July 4-Dowlais h July II-Neath. a July 18—Pont-neath-Vaughan. h July 25—Ystradmynach a Aug. 8-Penarth II. a Aug. 15—Hill's Plymouth a Aug. 22-Neath h Aug. 29-Resolven h Sept. 5-Dowlais a Sept. 19—Llvvynypia., a

n shewn their intelligerree by voting I ..# LiTn Bhe tRhBe CUesEUtoK rIdS Public Notice. A. MORTIMER Begs to announce that he has re-opened his late brother's PUBLIC BAKEHOUSE At Allen St., Mountain Ash, where he hopes by strict attention to business, to merit a share of Public Patronage. HOURS OF BAKING: Bread and Cake at 2 and 6 30 p.m F. HEK & L S. HALL, Cabinet makers & Carpenters, Wholesale Cabinet Wors: 5, Herbert Street, ABERDARE. House Property and Furniture Repaired. As a medicine for Renal Complaints as well as a remedy for Sluggish Liver, Stom- ach Troubles, etc., KERNICKIS VEGETABLE PILLS are unrivalled simply because they are selected and compounded from the active principles of the most beneficial medicinal Herbs. If you buy Kernick's Vegetable Pills, you are sure of obtaining the best medicine for Headaches, Bilious attacks, Indigestion, Constipation, and Impurity of the blood. They are just the remedy that will suit you. Ask for Kernick's Vegetable Pills. Sold by all Chemists and Stores in Hd., 1/H and 2/9 boxes. O J, That's the Stuff jfej to Do you Good C Life septic healer and tonic. It has I J^^jT Health the precious lives of thou- I I | Comfort boon and a blessing to men. 9 Croup, Whooping Cough, Heart Disease, Asthma, Weak Lungs, Bronchitis, Consumption, Coughs and Colds. DC |\JI IT 13 ET K3^ f Cough has been known to send thousands to ■* IVI Ea■ Ivl E9 b M the grave. lou must overcome Coughs and Colds in their eariv stages, or in their later stages they will overcome, ruin, and wreck your life. Manv thoughtless people do not consider until too late of the underlying cause. Pernicious and insidious Coughs and Colds are the effects and signals only of dangers and deeply-rooted disease. Pernicious .ThJegm is the real and undoubted cause and source of the trouble. The hidden di=*Pfi<?P may spell death if neglected or tampered with. disease MYSTERIOUS POWER over DISEASE, PAIN, SUFFERING, by taking DEAKIN'S Miraculous Chest, Cough and Lung Healer THE GREAT TONIC AND LIFE SAVER, THE BEST LUNG PR01 ECTOR the World can produce. Another Case of Complete Cure. "I have great pleasure in stating that I have found very satisfactory results by taking Deakin's Miraculous Chest, Cough and Lung'Healer. I had been left with very weak lungs following pneumonia. I tried 24 bottles of other mixtures, costing me pounds, and derived no benefit whatever; but, to my great delight, I purchased Dea- kin's Chest, Cough and Lung Healer with the most satisfactory results. After taking a few bottles of Deakin's Lung Healer I am pleased to say I am completelyy cured. It deserves a world-wide success! Purchasers are respectfully requested and warned to Notice the Name, G. DEA- KIN and HUGHES, on every Label and Wrapper, to prevent substitution, piracv, and fraud. Local Agents: EMRYS EVANS, Chemist. PEGLER'S STORES. SMITH, Chemist, Trecynon. LL. HUMPHREYS, Chemist. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES. DEAKIN'S CHEST, and coug" LUNG HEALER. Will immediately arrest the course of the disease and guard against all ill effects. and 2/3, of all Chemists and Stores. obtain send direct enclosing 1,3 or S/6 to the Sole Proprietors; — G. DEAKIN & HUGHES, The Inflammation Remedies Co.. BLAENAVOIL Drink HornimaiVs f -N. Pure Tea. I In Packets only. Sold by- • "-——— Aberdare, T. Lloyd,Grocer, Commercial st Trecynon, J. R. & J. Smith, Drug Stores (Wholesale and Retail) Cwmbach,' Co-operative Society Hiley s Cash Stores, Canon street Aberaman, T. Roberts, Grocer, Lewis st Tom Evans, Grocer, Whitcombe street T. Maddy, Groce r, Cardiff road Phillips, Grocer, Victoria square J. Lewis", 27 E. E. Evans, Chemist Co-operative Society ^•^•]ones' » » J. W. Evans, Grocer, Cardiff road D. Phillips, Grocer, Canon street G. Evans, 44, Cardiff Road D. Wati,-Ins, Cross street T. Davies, Cambrian Drug Stores. Rees Jones, Ynyslwyd street W. Lewis, Emlyn Stores, Jubilee road. D. Evans, Royal Stores, Gadlys road Cwmaman, Co-operative Society D. E. Davies, Grocer, „ J. Smith, 415, Fforchaman road. M. Isaac, Wholesale and Retail Grocer, Mountain Ash, CwmhachCo-operativeSv Victoria square J. Long, Grocer Abercwmboi, Co-operative Society D. Smith Oxford street Perrott Bros., Grocers N. Thomas Cwmdare, D. Edwards, Grocer, and at T. Bowen, Jeffrey street Trecynon. Duffrvn Co-operative Society Penrhiwceiber Morris & Son, The Stores Eynon, Grocer, and at Miskin (Special M. Isaac, Family Grocer Wholesale Agent.) A Jones, Chemist. Griffiths, Grocer, Ffrwd Crescent. National Telephone 21.] JOHN MORGAN & SON (ABERDARE) LIMITED, Builders, Contpactops and Undertakers. Complete Funeral Furnishers and Funeral Directors. Estimates given fo Bricked Graves and Vaults. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO AND CARRIED OUT AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES. Orders taken at the Offices: Penydarren Street and 4 Stuart Street, Aberdare.

Photographic Notes. BY "ORTHO." If one requires a quantity of cloud negatives, this so-called" Spring" will enable him to obtain as many, and those as varied as his soul will delight in. The extreme changes of the weather within the last few weeks have been so many that, to the observant worker. opportunities to acquire subjects under conditions ranging from Arctic" to Tropical have been plentiful. A word to the wise in time etc. I suppose the reason for the non- appearance of many prints (of varied excellence) having for their subject the New Schools on the Gadlys, is probably owing to the fact that the ''Gardening operations are not yet complete. Hurry up! Mr Gardener, so that we may get our cameras to work." Seedtime ? Yes, now is the time to expend a plate or two' upon this de- lightful subject, and if we are so inclined, many other kindred subjects protrude upon the horizon. Say a plate or two upon the Spring" Cabbage, the Sportive Shalot, the Balant Bean; the "Shy Carrot, and many others, all in their way very interesting. (Yes! upon the dinner table, Ed.) What did you do with your camera Easter, Billy ''? Sat by the fire and kept it warm." Avoid motor cars, as you the plague. A friend of the writer, a few days ago, went out to take a picture of a moving car. He carried a reasonably expensive Reflex Camera, with the regulation hood attached. It was arranged that the car should be driven past a certain spot, and the plate exposed when the car reached the appointed place. Off went the car, to approach in a proper manner, and in due time came up towards the spot where the camerist stood, deeply interested in viewing the scene down the hood. The driver of the car became more interested in the photo- work than in his legitimate pursuit, with the result that he gave the wheel a wrong turn, and the picture was never taken, and never will be by that camera. The latest reports say that The Camera Man is as near whole as can be expected, for unfortunately they could not find all the pieces."

Mountain Ash Cottage Hospital Ball. The committee of the above ball have received from all sources the sum of £ 26 18s. 3d., including the following con- tributions from Miss E. Evans 6s., Mrs Davies Jones 5s., Mrs R. W. Jones 7s. 6d., Mrs F. N. Gray 10s. 6d., Mr J. Curnow 7s. 6d. The expenses amount to £ 13 5s, 6d. Net proceeds to hospi- tal— £ 13 12s. 9d. The committee wish to tender their heartfelt thanks to all who helped to make the affair a financial success, par- ticularly the following: Mr Roberts, Cloth Hall, who decorated the ball room and also supplied the decorations free of charge; also the Institute committee who so kindly gave the use of the ball room free of charge further, the band, who most cheerfully and willingly gave their gratuitous services. On behalf of Committee, Alfred Whitcombe, Chairman, j Wtn. Jones, Treasurer. j Wm. T. Bowen, Secretary. I