The Aberdare Leader

Trecynon. NODDFA.—At this place of worship on Sunday last, the Rev. D. G. Price, Llwydcoed, officiated. The congregations "Were large and the singing hearty. CONCERT.—On Monday night, at the Public Hall, a well-attended concert was given in aid of Mr. David' Davies, a bandsman who is in Ill-health.. Coun- cillor David Hughes occupied the chair. Selections were given by the Aberdare Town Band, conducted by Mr. J. Man- ley. Tenor solos by Mr. W. Thomas. Recitations by Miss May Morgan. So- prano solos by Miss Mary Phillips. Pianoforte selections by Mr. Morgan Morgans. Bass solos by Mr Evan Evans. Mandoline and banjo duets by Messrs. J. Davies and R. D. Jones. Duet by Miss Phillips and Mr. E. Evans. Miss Edith M Clarke, Cemetery-road, accompanied. Mr. Henry Garrett, Trecynon, had the secretarial arrangements in hand; Mr. Robert lies was treasurer, and Mr. S. Hillier chairman of committee. "WHITE GARLAND."—The Hen-dy- "Cwrdd children gave two very able per- formances of "The White Garland" on Wednesday and Thursday evening last Week. The choir had been trained by Mr ■Teh n Thomas, who takes a keen interest in the children. Miss Lena Jones, B.A., §lso assisted at the rehearsals. Mr. J. Stanley Evans acted as stage manager, while Mr. Richard Davies Llewelyn- street, discharged the secretarial duties. The schoolroom, where the performances were given, was packed on both nights. The stage had been very prettily ar- ranged. 1 The various parts were taken as follows:—Queen, Elizabeth A. Mor- gan; Punctuality M. M. Davies; Per- severance, Maggie Lloyd; Generous Scholar, Edith G. Price; Other Scholars, .^aggie Llewellyn and Annie M. Davies; Tardy Scholar, Thos. J. Lewis; Quarrel- BChle Scholar Wm. P. Davies; Selfish keholar, T. G. Morgan; Skippers, Maggie '*[• Davies, May Evans, Alice Davies S. A- Davies, and Catherine Burrows; Dril- ls, Idris Davies David J. Davies, Alice ijavies, S. A. Davies, Margaret T- Davies, G. Evans and Catherine Burrows, their respective parts were admirably "^ken up by the children, and their efforts met with frequent applause and of encore. The skippers did well, l^d the effect was very pretty. The dril- ls also were exceedingly good, and c/icited rounds of laughter. A duet, Where are vou going to my pretty V}«i(l," by David W. Davies and Olwen Morgan, sung" in character, was well _e«eived, and they had to respond to an .Qcore. Miss Lizzie Williams Ceine- vH'y-road, presided at the pianoforte, .^tzsg Jennie Griffiths, The Poplars, acted president on Wednesday evening, pVhile Mr. D. R. Griffiths filled a similar J'Pacity on Thursday evening. Thanks accorded both for presiding and on motion of Mr. D. R. Griffiths, second- rpl by Kev. R. J. Jones, M.A., Mr. John .Lipomas and the children were heartily (funked for the splendid treat which they had given.

Gadlys. MINISTERIAL.—it Gadlys Baptist ."&pel on Sunday last the Rev. D. Iiop- ated' pastor Noddfa, Trecynon, offici- PERSONAL.—Mr. D. w. Owen, a stu i e of Aberdare, one of the senior Co]1] Bala Bangor Independent Vnv f"e-' ■'las i^st accepted a unanimous W^i i!'ti°n to become the pastor of the hury Congregational Church at Shrews-

Aberdare ARTIFICIAL TEETH visit Mac Str f10^ Consulting Rooms 2, Cardiff I:st I Aberdare. Advt. date SI. A LED.-The Smart Up-to- A "p,7 <a> from 19s. 6d., obtained at J. e> Noted Hat Shop, Top of darp v are the talk of the Aber- ST £ iley- Sunder ANjS.—At this Church on suns? J^'ning the Te Deuni" was nio ii -nr„ am for d m B flat, and the ser- Carter reached by the Rev. K. 0 CantioLf^ At the 'evening service th< tho s6rm-,Were SUng to Bunnett in F, anc „ SILO A Preached by the Vicar. Sundav s place of worship oi ilnS inferences were made t( the late Rev. Elias Davies, Siloah, Llan- elly, whose tragic death occurred last week. The pastor, the Rev. D. Silyn E\ans, dwelt on Mr. Davies's connections with Siloa. The organist, Mr. W. J. Evans, played the Dead March in "Saul." Many worshippers were moved to tears. We wish to draw the attention of the inhabitants of Aberdare and District to the fact that Mr. MacCormack has re- moved his Consulting Rooms to No. 2, Cardiff-street above Mr. Williams' Grocery Shop, where he will be in per- sonal attendance daily. TRINITY.—The weekly meeting of the C.E. Society was held at Trinity on Wed- nesday evening last, Mr. James Evans in ) the chair. The subject for the evening was, "A Good Conscience," and the speaker was Miss Wilcox, of the: Primi- tive Methodist C.E. She said that con- science was a sense ot right and wrong. To live according to the divine will of God it was necessary to have a good con- science and a good conversation, for as is the conscience so is the character. A good conscience could be kept unspotted only by trusting and following J esus.- The chairman made a few very appropri- ate remarks and very favourably com- mented on the paper.—The Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins also made a few interesting re- marks. He said that the word I CIOML- science-" was made up of two Latin words, "con" and scio," which meant to know with." Conscience was the most solemn word in the languages of the world. It was well to have a good education and good fortune, but it was infinitely more important to have a good conscience, inasmuch as a poor man with it became a king", and the rich man with a bad conscience became a beggar.— Messrs. R. R. Price and Rees Roderick also took part in the discussion. CARMEL ENGLISH BAPTIST. At the weekly meeting of the C.E. Society held last Thursday evening an excellent paper was read on the topic, A Good Conscience, by Mrs. W. Phelps. The reader said that although it was difficult to define conscience, we agreed in the fact and functions of its existence. Funda- mentally, conscience was our inevitable feeling that we were under law, follow- ing what seemed right, shunning what appeared wrong. The divine element in conscience was the obligation to obey its dictates. To secure a good conscience re- quired thoughtful observation, firm re- solve and continual prayer. A life hid with Christ was the surest guarantee of a good conscience. To live a, Christian life conscientiously might mean persecu- tion and suffering, yet the outcome would prove advantageous.—Mrs. Bryant favoured the meeting with a very thoughtful and well reasoned paper on the topic. Miss Hughes (secretary) treated on the subject in a splendid paper, given in a concise and lucid man- ner.—Mr. S. John delivered a. bright and cheerful address, humorously alluding to certain convenient consciences.—The Chairman, Rev. A. B. Kinsey, B.A., pastor, -summed up the discussion with appropriate; remarks, emphasising the importance of living consistent Christian lives, thereby experiencing the blessed- ness contained in the subject under dis- cussion. TRINITY.—On Sunday morning the Rev. J. Lewis Jenkins, the pastor took as his text the reply of Jesus Christ to the disciples of John who had been sent by their master to make enquiries re- garding' the Messiahship of Christ. Jesus did not give these disciples a defin- ite answer, but said in effect, "Let my deeds be my credentials, let my acts of mercy be my testimonials. Let my life be a proof that I am the Messiah of pro- phecy." In matters of morality and re- ligion men believed not in what we said, but what we were or did. Sooner or later men would surely get to the bottom of the hypocrite. It was, such a reply a:3 Jesus's, that the church ought to give to-day to enquirers from the world. The church must be able to point to the mira- cles of healing it had wrought on the bodies the mind, and the souls of those it came n contact with. It saddened his (the preacher's) heart to see drunken mer. reeling homewards about 11 o'clock in Aberdare on the previous night. What should be the attitude of the church to- wards these, people? The sceptic and blasphemer might sneer at our ecclesias- tic pretensions and ritual, but they were dumb before our sacrifice and kindness. He was thankful for the aristocracy of the Kingdom of God—men who had spent and were being spent in the service of their Master, but there were others who had sat in their pews for ten or twenty years, who, if a poor drunkard, or a poor woman who sold her virtue for bread came afnd sat by them they wotild turn away in disgust. FUNERAL.—The funeral of the late Mr John Watkins, cattle dealer, Dare Villas, took place on Friday and was for gentlemen only. A very large number attended, and on all hands there were signs of sincere sorrow. The Revs. R. J. Jones, M.A., M. Evans (Highland Place), E. E. Williams (Twrfab) officiated at the graveside. The general public included Councillors L. N. Williams W. T. Mor- gan, Thos. Lewis, D. Jackson Thomas, J. H. James, Messrs. C. B. Stanton, D. M. Richards A. S. Pleace, John James (Teilo House), D. Tudor Williams, John Howell, C.C., W. Kenshole, W. R. Mor- gan R. D. Williams (C'aecoed) W. Whit- ing, W. Lanman, L. Oxenham, Tom James (Ynyslas), W. D. Morris, Fran £ Mills, John Rees (New Inn, Mountain Ash), D. J. Nicholas (Mountain Ash), Morgan (butcher, Aberaman) W. K. Thomas, J. Vincent, P.C. Panniers, P.S. Thomas (late of Mountain Ash), A. D. Jones W. Miller (Market-street), Dr. E. J. Trevor Jones (High Constable), Geo. Powell, W. Morgan (Trecynon), Mac- kenzie, Willie Morris (Commercial-st.), J. Mason R. Robertson, H. Roderick, D. C. Davies (Swan), Jones (Commercial- street), T. Job Davies (Aberaman), Powell (cashier, Abernant), Rees Morgan E. J. Clement, E. Shannon, H. Lacey, S. 5 Miles (attendance officer) — Knibbs (Cwmbach), Dan Davies, A.C., Merthyr; • D. Thomas, Gadlys; D. P. Jones, Sey- ) mcur-street; Tom Dix, J. Roeser, J. i Williams (gtocer), Gomer Thomas (Cwm- aman), Wm. Davies (Commercial-street), i J. L. Rowlands, J. Comley (Llwydcoed), > D. E. Davies (grocer, Gadlys), Jonee (grocer, Bell-street), D. Griffiths (Globe Hotel), T. Davies (Globe, Cwmaman). 2'10 The mourners were Masters Edmund, Tom, Howell, and Willie Watkins (sons); Messrs. H. T. Morgan, Richard Davies, Edwin Morgan (brothers-in-law); David Lewis, D. Leyshon, Edward Parry, J. Walters, T. Walters J. Absalom, and T. Thomas (cousins); Messrs. William Thomas, Porth; T. Lewis, J. Phillips, Pontypridd; J. James, New Quay Tre- fach; Edmund Evans (nephew). The bearers were —Messrs F. J. Mills, Moun- tain Ash; Wm. A. Morgan, Penrhiwcei- ber; David Jones, Cowbridge Arms; J. M. Howells Penrhiwceiber; P.S. Angus, Abercynon, and P.S. Hopkins, Trecynon. Wreaths had been received from the fol- lowing: -Messrs. J. Howell, C.C., and family; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davies College-street; David Griffiths (Globe), R. Grace, Canon-street; Zenter Cardiff; W. Lanman, coachbuilder; David Jones (Cowbridge); Aberdare Police Staff; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Lewis-street, Aber- aman; Mrs. Morgan, Trecynon; H. T. Morgan Canal Head House; Children of Canal Head House; J. Comley, Llwyd- coed; Wm. Whiting, Trecynon; Uncle William; Cousin Griffith; Mrs. Watkins (widow); Twins and Baby; Slaughter- men and Dealers; Friends at Highland Place Church. Mr. F. D. E. George was the undertaker.

Aberaman. Bradbury's and Jones' Sewing Machines are the Two Best English-Make for Dressmakers, Tailors, and Boot Repuir. ers. Dealers: J. Bugler and Son, Cardiff- road. Aberdare. Huge discount for cash. BEULAH.—On Thursday evening last a lecture was delivered at the above cliapel when a fairly large number at- tended. The chair was occupied by Mr. G A. Treharne, M.I.M.E., architect, who fulfilled his duties in an ideal manner. In the absence of Mr. W. Bosher, the advertised lecturer, the Rev. W. El Harries pastor of the church, gave his popular lecture, entitled, "The Prison- a House of Correction." He dwelt in an interesting and amusing manner on the methods which obtain in the prisons of the present day. The proceeds are in aid of Mr. J. Gwyther, who has been in- capacitated for a long time. SHILOH.—On Monday evening last a grand coffee supper was held at the above chapel, the proceeds of which are ¡ to be devoted towards the church funds. The children of the Band of Hope were allowed a free treat to mark the closing of the sea so a. A very large number at tended. Thtfe secretary of the affair was Mr. Thomas Job Davies; Brook-street, and the treasurer Mr. Richard Richard- son Margaret-street. The ladies in charge of the tea tables were: Mrs. Dd. Jones, Victoria-street; Mrs. Isaac Jones, Brook-street; Miss Mary H. Richardson, Margaret-street, and Miss Lizzie Ann Jones Middle Dufrryn. The bread and butter cutters were: Mesdames Martha Jones, Middle Duffryn; Sarah Williams, Mount Hill-street; M. Richardson, Mar- garet-street; Gwen Jones, Regent-street. The carver was Mr. John Jones, Middle Duffryn, and the stoker Mr. David Jones, Victoria-street. At the doors were Messrs. John Thomas Jones, George-st., and Isaac Jones, Brook-street. FUNERAL.—On Saturday afternoon last the funeral of Miss Hilda Thomas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Thomas, 18 Clarence-terrace, took place at Glyntaff Cemetery, Pontypridd. She was their only daughter, and great sym- pathy has been shown towards Mr. and Mrs. Thomas in their sad bereavement. The arrangements at the funeral, which was private were carried out by Mr. F. D. E. George. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. T. Rhys, pastor of Bethany. The following were the mourn- ers:—Mr. Griffith Thomas, father; Mr. Evan Thomas, Pontypridd, uncle; Mr. Isaac Davies Pontypridd, brother-in- law; Mr. Thomas Morgan, Margaret- street, Aberaman; Mr. R. H. Jones, Greenfield-terrace, Cwmbach; and Rev. J. T. Rhys. They were also met at Tre- forest by the following relatives: Mr. David Davies Pontypridd, grandfather; Messrs. Henry Davies, David Davies, and John Davies, Pontypridd, uncles; John Davies Treforest; Edward Williams, Pontypridd, and Joseph Ball, Ponty- pridd. Wreaths had been sent by the following.- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, par- ents; Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Thomas, Cwm- aman; Mr. and Mrs. Ball, Social Club, Pontypridd; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Jones, Greenfield-terrace, Cwmbach; and the employees of the Aberaman Co-operative Society.

Gcdreaman. DEATH AND INTERMENT. On Monday afternoon last the interment of Mis. Elizabeth Jenkins, aged 69, of 26, Woodland-terrace took place at the Aberdare Public Cemetery. She had passed away on the previous Thursday. The deceased had been a member of Gwawr Welsh Baptist Church, but had been unable to attend the services of late years owing to ill-health. The Rev. M. Powell, Vicar, officiated. The follow- ing were the mourners:—Mr. W. J. Jen- kins and Mrs. Jenkins Mr Thos. Jenkins and Mrs. Jenkins, sons and daughters-in- law; Mr. and Mrs. George Croker, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gillet, daughters and sons-in-law; Miss Martha Jenkins, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Acquilla Sey- mour daughter and son-in-law; Mr. G. Pugh, Fochriw, uncle; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rees, Dowlais, cousins; Miss Han- nah Folks and Mrs. Evans Gadlys, cousins; Mr. Gwilym J. Jenkins, Misses Queenie, Edith, and Blodwen Jenkins, Masters Glandon Croker, W. J. Croker Misses Mary L. Croker and Elizabeth JÐno Croker, Masters Wm. Seymour and Johnnie Gillet, grand-children.

Cwmaman. RETIREMENT.—A movement is being initiated in Congregational circles to make a presentation, to the Rev. H. A. Davies, Cwmaman, who has announced his intention of retiring from the pastor- ate of Moriah Aman Church. Mr Davies has had a long and honourable connection with the church, and none will miss his services more than the members themselves, who hold him in very high esteem. CONCERT—On Saturday evening last a. competitive concert was held at the above hall, when Mr. T. L. Davies col- liery manager presided. The adjudica- tors were: Music, Mr. Philip Rees, A.C., Abercwmboi; literature, Mr. Henry Davies Aberaman; accompanist, Mr. Jonah Rees, Abercwmboi. The follow- ing are the awards :-Solo (under 12), divided between Masters E. Jones and Llew Jones, both of Cwmaman. Solo (under 16), divided between Misses Maude Evans and Morfydd Lloyd, Cwmaman, each receiving a medal as well as the money prize. Male solo, five competi- tors appeared, viz. Mr. Wilkins, Dow- lais, who sang "Tliora" Mr. Richards, Y Fellden"; Mr Anthony Jones, Mountain Ash H Comfort ye my people"; Ir. David Williams, Mountain Ash, "Lead, kindly light," and Mr. Llew Jones Aberdare, How vain is man." Mr. Rees awarded Mr. Anthony Jones and Mr. Llew Jones 24 points each out of a possible 2:5 thus dividing the prize. Open Recitation: Out of 12 com- petitors three appeared from the test, viz., Mr. David John Griffiths, who re- cited "The Cataract of Lodore"; Miss Gwladys Davies, Pentre with "The Old Arm Chair"; and Miss Lizziei Mary Matthews, "Hen Gadair Freichiau fy Mam." The prize was divided between Mr. Griffiths and Miss Davies. Soprano solo, 1st, Miss Mary Phillips Cwmaman, who sang Be not afraid. The medal was given to Miss Maude Evans, whe sang "Angels ever bright and fair." The proceeds were in aid of Mr. Thomas Rees, Aman-street who is unwell. A vote of thanks was proposed to the chair man and adjudicators, and also to Mrs T. L. Davies for handing over the prizes The secretarial duties were performed b; Mr. Thos. Richards, Brynhyfryd.

"c. Mountain Ash. 7- NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are now in. Call at F. Turner's, The Mountain Ash Flcrist. Wreaths, Bouquets, etc., at short notice.—11, Allen-street. THE! CHANCE IS ALWAYS THERE of getting good fitting clothes at Tom Davies's, Commercial Street, Mountain Ash. Don't go too far afield. "THEIR SOUND HAS GONE OUT and the people are walking in to purchase from the marvellous stock of Phono- graphs at M. Freedman's Watch and Clock Hospital. All the newest titles stocked. A FIT FOR A PROPER, PERSON, lady or gentleman. This is not to be obtained everywhere. Try T. J. Clancy Pretoria, House, Penrhiwceiber-road, Penrhiwceiber. Ladies Costumes a speciality. HORSE 'SUCCESS—Mr Hubert Fortt, Butchers' Arms, took first prize (value 5 guineas) with his horse, "Dark Coron- er," at the Penarth Show on Wednesday. The class was open, any height. This is his second success during the past week. MUSICAL. — Master Albert Edward Gibson, Fountain-street, was awarded a Grade 1. certificate' by the Incorporated Society of Musicians as the result of an examination held by them at Cardiff last March. He was prepared by Mr. E. T. Jenkins, Licentiate of the Incorporated Society of Musicians. CLli BLAND. The members, of the Mountain Ash Band Institutel were en- tertained to a smoking concert last Friday evening. The programme includ- ed vocal and instrumental items. Mr. C1. Pardoe occupied the chair, and there was a crowded attendance. The follow- ing contributed to the evening's enter- tainment —Mr. J. Grandfield (specially engaged) comic songs were greatly en- joyed. Mr. D. Jones, cornet solo, « The Lost Chord," was encored. Mr. D. J. Parry "The old arm chair." Mr. New- some France, euphonium solo, When other lips." Mr. J. Webber, "In Old Madrid." Mr C. Pardoe, Twin Stages" and "The curtain drops." Mr. J. Web- ber nicely accompanied all the artistes. A capital evening was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem Mr. D. J. Parry taking the solo. SOCCER AT THE MOUNT.-A meet- ing in support of the formation of an Association Football Club in Mountain Ash was held at the. Glancynon Hotel on Monday evening Mr. J. Lloyd Davies in the chair. Present: Messrs. H. Mul- vey, Geo. Stone, T. James, R. A. Parry, W. L. Griffiths, Evan Jenkins David Harris junior, J. Deere, R. Jones, D. W. Howell (secretary), and J. Dean (assist- ant sec.). Letters and telegrams of apolo- gy for non-attendance were received from Messrs. H. Hart (secretary South Wales and Mon. Football Association) and J. Lewis (sec. Treharris Club). It was pro- posed to ascertain the terms on which the new recreation ground can be rented. Invitations are to be issued to all lovers of the game to attend a meeting to be held on Tuesday, the 26th inst. It was decided to apply for affiliation with the Welsh Association and the South Wales and Mon. Association. NAZARETH ANNIVERSARY. The Nazareth anniversary services were held last Sunday. There were crowded con- gregations at the three services, especially in the afternoon and evening. The ros- trum was occupied by the Sev. G. Fair- bairn, B.A., Reading. Mr. Wm. Lam- burn in the evening sang Liddle's beauti- ful setting to "Abide with me." The annual tea was held on Monday after- noon, when a large crowd of happy chil- dren were regaled with good things. The following' ladies, rendered valuable assist- ance — Mesdames Benjamin Kent, Knowles, Whale, Coopey, Richards, Gif- ford, Watkins Harry Watkins, Furlong, Christopher, Gilbert Thomas, and Wig- gle, also Misses Payne, Wigley and Coopey. The cutters were Mesdames Tidman, Roach, Rees, Geo. Davies Lang- ford, and Tom Naibett. The tea brew- ing was attended to by Mrs. Soper, and the water boiling by Mr. Soper. The proceeds are in aid of the building fund. FUNERAL.—The interment of the mortal remains of Mrs. Emma Gibson, wife of Mr. Tom Gibson, 14, Jeffreys- street, took place at Caegarw Cemetery last Thursday afternoon. The deceased was only 23 vears of age, and succumbed to cancer. She was highly respected in the district, and leaves a sorrowing hus- band and one child. The chief mourn- ers were: The husband; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones, father and mother; Mr. and Mrs. John Jarvis, Mr. James Jarvis, step- brothers; Mr. William Jones, Mr. Evan Jones, brothers; Mr. and Mrs. W. Gib- son, Mr'. and Mrs. Fred Coles, Mrs. Pot- ter, Cilfynydd; Mr and Mrs. Wm. Evans, Aberaman; Masters Alf. and Frank Gibson, Miss Gwen Gibson, Miss Annie Porter, cousin; Mr. Joe Carden, Mrs. Maggie Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon, Mr. and Mrs- Geo. Carden, all from Ynysddu; Mr. Humphrey Roberts, Ynyshir; Mrs. Williams, Ynysddu; Misses Roberts, Cwmaman; Mr and Mrs Ben Rees, Cwmaman; Mr and Mrs. Wm. Rees, Miskin; Mrs. John Rees, Cwm- aman. There were some beautiful floral tributes from the following: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Carden, Mrs. S. A. Porter, Manchester; Mr and Mrs. Moses Wil- liams, Ynysddu; Mrs. Lambert, Allen- street; Mrs. Rawson, Cliff-street; and Mr. and Mrs. Joe ..Carden. The Rev. J. Pughe Jones conducted the sendee ;ft the graveside. The hymns sung at the grave were: "Lead, kindly light," and « Jesu, lover of my soul." The funeral was furnished throughout by Mr. Frank Mills. SOCIAL DINNER.—A complimentary dinner to Mr. E. T. Millwood was held at the Navigation Hotel last Friday even- ing. The tables were nicely laid and beautifully decorated with spring flowers and narcissus. Mr F. Allen presided, and about 60 of the members of the Institute sat down. After the tables were cleared a capital programme of music was gone through. The chairman congratulated Mr. Millwood on his successful 12 months and the amiability and capability he had shown in managing the new affair. Mr. John Christopher also spoke.—Mr. Mill- wood, replying, thanked everyone for their kind expression. towards him, and hoped his stay would be a long one, in the place where he had found such good friends.—Mr. Joe Cooper proposed a hearty vots of thanksi to the host and hostess (Mrs. Groves and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Groves) for the kind and genial manner in which they had catered for them. The following rendered valuable service:—Piano Mr. Asplin, and two songs Mr. Harry Rufus Isaacs, The Bedouin's Love Song and H Angus Mac- donald," both of which were very nice- ly rendered. Mr. J. Eynon Riding on top of a car." Mr. E. T. Millwood, a A pal of mine." Mr Joe Cooper, a Ballade Pathetique." Mr. J. W. Griffiths "Kitty Malone." Mr. Chas. Ralph, « I know" and "Lucky Jim." Mr. Jack Knight, "Just like the ivy." Mr. Geo. MacGregor H While tltegentle breezes blow" and a The Perruquier." MT. Handel Thomas's comic items were high- ly appreciated. Mr J. Morris (Neath) gave a. capital rendering of Alice by whistling. His comic songs and bird imi- tations were great and hugely enjoyed. Mr. S. Shipton also pleased the company. A vote of thanks to the, chairman was proposed by Mr. Shipton, and seconded by Mr. Smith. An enjoyable evening was brought to a close by Mr. Isaacs singing the National Anthem. ST. MARGARETS BAND OF HOPE. —The annual entertainment was held last iriday evolving at the Parish Room. The conductor was the Rev. J. Fughe > Jones, B.A. and the War presided over a well filled room. The programme was divided into two parts the first portion l being a miscellaneous entertainment, and the second portion a dramatic play, en- titled "Half an hour at Dulborough Junction." The special scene was a waiting room at a railway station. The characters and delineators were as fol- lows:—Mrs. Willoughby (a rich widow), Miss Bessie Rees; Augusta Fitzgerald, Miss May Jenkins; Ruth Brown, Miss Edith Mulvey; Mabel Willoughby and Maud Willoughby, orphans. Misses Lily Long and Norah Mills; -AIr. Smah (waiting-room attendant), Miss Vera Morris. The children were all neatly at- tired in white, and all played their parts splendidly. The accompaniments were nicely played by Miss Annie Netherway, and the secretarial duties were in the hands of Mr. Fred Griffiths. The mis- cellaneous portion was arranged as fol- lows — Pianoforte solo Miss Nellie Tucker;, choruses, "I'm going to write to daddy," and When granny was little like me," by the little girls; recitation, "My old fashioned hat," Ir. T. Davies; "The flower girl," Miss Gertie Mulvey; duet for piano and violin, Miss Edith Morris and Miss Violet Cooling; recita- tion, Miss Kate Early, "Meddlesome Matty song Be kind to your loved ones at home," Megan James; selection on the mandoline and guitar, Miss Edith Mulvey; chorus by the boys and girls, The, Railway Train"; song, The Elfo Lullaby three little girls. The entertainment was a great success. BILLIARDS. The distribution of prizes in connection with the recent han- dicap held at the Workmen's Institute took place in the Billiard Room last Thursday evening. Close on 400 mem- bers were present. Councillor W. Lam- burn occupied the chair. Previous to the awards being made, a grand match 500 tip, was played between Messrs. E. T. Millwood and Geo. Chamberlain (Mer- thyr). The result was in favour of the former, viz.: Millwood, 500; Chamber- lain 313. Mr. Alfred Morgan, in distri- buting the prizes, spoke of the good work resulting from the provision of the Bil- liard Room. He thought a man bettered himself by following a healthy recreation after hIs work was done, and the com- mittee were to be commended for having provided such a fine room for that our- pose, and congratulated on its success. He was pleased to be there to give the prizes away and felt he had been hon- oured in being asked to do so. He had thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition given by Mr. Millwood and Mr. Chamberlain, and moved a hearty vote of thanks to both. He had always found Mr. Mill- wood most gentlemanly, and was pleased to know the rooms under his management had proved so successful. Councillor Lamburn, in seconding also referred to the success of the rooms, and endorsed everything Mr. Morgan had said.—Mr. Bowles (vice-chairman) also spoke.—The awards were as follows :-lst. Lord Aber- dare's Cup and Spirit Stand (presented by the Institute Committee) W. Brown, rumor; 2nd, bronze ornaments, Crad Davies; 3rd clock, T. Harris; 4th, bar- ometer (the gift of Councillor John Powell), George MacGregor, 5tli. fruit stand (presented by Mr. C. Atkind), B. Samuels; 6th, silver watch (presented bv Mr. Samuel Shipton) J. Cooper; 7tli, wirn rnthes (presented by Mr. W. G. Thomas), F. Bevan; 8th, inkstand (presented by Mr. D. Phillips), M. Price; 9th, pipe (presented by Mr. W. Grier), J. T. Janlsr; 10th razor (presentetd bv Mr. J. Richardson). Votes of thanks ™ere /P1aeseY t? t}lG donors of the prizes. Mr Chamberiam and Mr. Millwood replied briefly to the vote of thanks.

Penrhiwceiber. A REGULAR SUPPLY of the latest patterns, and the most becoming styles are always coming to Tom Davies's well known shop in Commercial-street, Moun- tain Ash. WITH TRUE: MILITARY BEARING, —that is what is said of the man clothed by T. J. Clancy. Military cut and breeches making are the leading lines at Pretoria House, Penrhiwceiber-road Penrhiwceiber. HP-RMON.-At the above chapel on Monday evening a lecture was delivered by the Rev. W. Jones. Abergynolwyn. Mr. D. Francis, M.E. Troedyrhiw, pre- sided. The subject of the lecture was Ben Boweuand was given in connec- tion with the Young People's Mutual Improvement Society. The discourse was listened tci by a fairly good aud- ience'. It is interesting to relate that Mr. Christopher Bowen, Matthewstown, a brother of the late Ben Bowen. was present. The lecturer lucidly pointed out the bardic capabilities not only of Ben Bowen but of the whole family. The repetition of the collier bard's witticisms aroused enthusiasm and were highly in- teresting. The Rev. D. Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker and chair- man the rev. genleman saying- he had had the pleasure of working with Ben Bowen in his younger davs. BRAVERY RECOGNISED. At a meeting of the inhabitants of Penrhiw- ceiber and district held at the Belle Vile. Hotel last Thursday the public services and bravery of ex-P.C. Charles Cookslev were recognised in a handsome manner. Mr. W. Magor occupied the chair, and the room was crowded. Mr. Wright (re- presenting Messrs. A. P. Cullev and Co.), in making the presentation, apologised for the absence of Mr. Culley. The speaker was proud to be there to make the presentation, and especially in such a cause. Mr. C'ooksley had been the means of saying life, and thev were all proud of him. He had great pleasure in handing a purse of gold to him. and a handsome silver cruet to Mrs. Cookslev. The. cruet bore the following inscription: a Presented to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cooksley by the inhabitants of Penrhiw- ceiber and district members of the Constitutional Club, for his prompt ac- i*?11 Vi extinguishing fire and saving a fj' May> 1908." The' chairman also addressed the recipient of the honour, saying he was proud to be associated with ? man who had distinguished him- self in the cause of humanity. He hoped Mr. and Mrs. Cooksley would live long to help in saving more lives,—Mr. and Mrs. Cooksley thanked every one for their kindness. During the evening a capital programme of music was gone through to which the following artistes contributed: Messrs. John Webber, pianiste; Godfrey Price, Treforest; W. Jenkins, Eos Pennar; John Lake. Aber- r^ichard Hunt, Miskin; David Lloyd Tonypandy. Mr. John Bryant acted as secretary, and Mr. David Powell as treasurer. Mr. Arthur George pro- posed, and Mr. Bryant seconded, votes of thanks to the artistes and chairman.

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Abercynon. CONCERT.—On Monday evening, at the Infants' School, a grand miscellan eous entertainment was held in aid of the St. Donat's Church Sunday School Funds. The artistes, who were all mem- bers of St. Donat's Church Choir, arc to be credited on their excellent work. The proceedings were: Pimoforte- solo by Miss Flossie Rees A.V.C.M., Abeicuion who accompanied; comic songs bv .M ■l°^l „ Stewfruit; recitation; School Life, Miss T. Evans. The St' « llll0U; Qu;ir et Party rendered +' y+ defluim £ A recita- tion, Nothing to do," by Mis« 'Yi„i- frd ,E^f- Mr. Willie E. Edwards ren- Edwards Yen- dcred The Lifebcat." A glee, Merry Shepherds,- by the St. Donat's GleE k m- ±,duet> "Country Courtship" bj Miss Florence Roberts and Mr. SI, FJost. Song, a If those lips could onh speak, Mr Thos. Williams. A dia logue. tntitled, Rash conclusion bJ t Fi'ost and Co. caused roars o: laughter Flee as a bird" was wel rendered by Master Willie Lloyd. "Good night" was sung by the party. Mr. E ii. W oodman, Vicar's Warden, occupie- the chair. Messrs. Frank Hulme. J Hughes and George Watkins acted a stewards, and great assistance was rer dered by Mrs. Avery, Messrs. Davi t w-i, red James Llovd, Tho, •I. Williams S Froet, George Rowland: "i?Hler+; A vote of thanks was pr< posed to the chairman by Mr. Davi Evans (Church Warden)