The Aberdare Leader

Penywain. THE PRIZE-DBA WIN G in aid of J. H. Lewis, Penywain, has been postponed till September 5th, 1908.

Mr. Keir Hardie on Saturday sailed from Glasgow for Canada, where he will attend the Canadian Trades and Labour Congress, in addition to addressing a ser- ies of labour demonstrations in the Dominion. Mr. Keir Hardie will extend his trip to the States. "I see you have arrested a man whose mind is a blank," said a large woman, pushing her way into the police station. 'Yes.' "Well, trot him out. John didn't come home last night, and that's a pretty good description of him when I've given him a list of errands."

Y GLOWR. Fel y dywedwyd, aeth heibio oes y sincwr, a chawn y glowr yn cymeryd ei le. Deuwn yn awr i awyrgylch fwy cref- yddol ac i gwnmiaeth burach. Wedi sinco pwll newydd Blaenycwm daeth y lie yn gynulliad pobloedd o bob parth. Glowyr o lofeydd cyfagos a heidient yno, y rhai a gredent y byddai "fresh woods and pastures new yn dod a mal fw melin. Gwir fod yn eu mysg rai cymeriadau geirwon, ond yr oedd y mwyafrif yn ddynion parchus. Daeth hefyd lawer o bobl y wlad i'r lie newydd, dynion oedd- ynt yn methu cael y ddeupen yn nghyd mewn ardaloedd amaethyddol. Chwyddid poblogaeth pentref Cwmowen yn. bar- haus. Ar nosweithiau tywyll gwelid llusernau y glowyr yn britho y llwybr tua'r lofa fel ser y nefoedd yn britho y llwybr llaethog. Clywid ar y palmant swn traed y glowyr yn gorymdeithio i'w gwaith yn y boreu bach i gloddio meini tywyllwch a chysgod angeu. Hefyd, aethus yw adrodd, gwelid elor y lofa yn ami, ami yn cludo rhywun yn friw neu yn farw i'w gartref yn swn wylofain ac ocheneidiau rhai anwyl. Un o'r rhai mwyaf diwyd a deallgar yn mysg gLowyr Cwmowen ydoedd J ohn Bowen. a Un o'r wlad" ydoedd o'i ddechreuad. Ni chafodd nemawr fan- teision addysg, ond gwnaeth ei oreu yn ei oriau hamddenol i ddiwyllio ei hunan. Efe oedd y prif oracl yn mysg y "tan- ddaearolion bethau." Yr oedd yn awdur- dod ar holl gwestiynau politicaidd y dydd, a. mynych iawn y caffai ei hun yn Farnwr Llys Apel i dori rhyw ddadl neu gilydd. Yr oedd yn deall 'ins and outs' y Sliding Scale drwyddi draw. Dywedid a chredid yn gyffredinol yn mysg ei gyd- weithwyr y gallai John ddarogan yn mlaen ddyfarniadau cynadleddau y Scale. Barn unfrydol gweithwyr Blaenycwm ydoedd y dylasai John fod ar y Sliding Scale, a phe buasai efe yno y gallesid yn hawdd hehgor Syr William a Mabon, gan ei fod yn gwybod cymaint ar ddau gyda'u gilydd. Pan ddaeth y Conciliation Board i ddisodli yr hen Scale, John Bowen oedd y gwr a eglurai ilw gydweithwyr ystyt y gair eetronol conciliation." Efe oedd cadeirydd pwyllgor y gwaith, a phwyllgor meddyg y gwaith. Trneni fod John Bowen yn gorfod gwitho, ac ynte'n ddyn mor glyfar," meddai un o'i edmygwyr. a Mi ujige liners' agent champion," meddai un arall. fSibrydid gan rai ei fod a'i lygad ar swydd 'check,' tra y myntumid mewn cyfeiriadau ereill ei fod yn ymgeisydd distaw ond dis- gwylgar am y lamp fach. Yr oedd John yn nn o aelodau Capel y Cwm, yn athraw yn yr Ysgol Sul, ac yn wr cadarn yn yr Ysgrythyrau. Yr oedd yn un o leygwyr blaenaf yr enwad Methodi^aidd yn y sir, ac yn ddyn pwysig yn holl gysylltiadau y Cwrdd Misol. Yr oedd fel pe wedi ei dori nllan i lanw swyddau. pwysig mewn byd ac eglwys. Yr oedd yn eiaradwr llithrig, a:i eiriadur yn ddiderfyn. Pa un bynag a fyddai yn anerch a mass meeting o'r glowyr i drafod cwestiwn.y glo man, neu ynte yn anerch Cwrdd Chwarter yr Ysgol Sul ar ryw bwnc amserol, yr oedd efe yn esgyn i gopaau uchaf areithyddiaeth yn swn taranau cymeradwyaeth ei ed- mygwyr.

YR "INFIDEL." Yn mysg y dieithriaid a gartrefasant yn Nghwmowen wedi agor pwll Blaeny- cwm, un o'r rhai mwyaf hynod ydoedd un Frederick Benson, Sais o Ogledd Lloegr, yr hwn a adweinid oreu fel Yr Infidel." Nid oedd Benson yn lowr, ac nid oedd yn gwneyd un gorohwy* mewn cysylltiad a'r lofa. Dywedid iddo fod, pan ddaeth i'r ardal gyntaf, yn gweithio ar ben y pwll, ond ddarfod iddo gael y sac. Dywedodd yr hen gaffer wrtho am fyned i fyw ar ei wits," nad oedd yn werth dim i-eewto trams. Mae yn debyg i Benson benderfynu rhoi ufudd-dod llythyrenol i gynghor yr hen gaffer, oblegyd nid oes hanes iddo wneyd dim gwaith o nod byth ar ol hyny. Yr oedd yn byw ar ei wits," ac ar ei wraig, yr hon oedd fenyw ymdrechgar, lafurus. Honai yr "infidel" yn wastad ddarfod iddo gael ei droi ymaith o'r gwaith o herwydd ei fod yn dysgu heresi i'w gydweithwyr, a mynych y clywid ef yn hawlio ei fod yn "martyr of free speech." Yr oedd Benson wedi darllen cryn lawer. Yr oedd ganddo U sm/atter- ing" o wybodaeth wyddonol. U Å little knowledge is a dangerous thing," ao yr oedd gwybodaeth wyddonol Benson wedi cyrhaedd y pwynt sydd yn gwneyd ei raeddianydd yn beryglus. Yr oedd yn ddadleuwr diail. Fel y rhyiel-farch aroglai frwydr o bell, ac yr oedd yn ei elfen pan yn ymgodymu gyda rhvwuh ar ryw bwnc o ddadl. Yr oedd yn ym- resymwr cryf, a gwae y a greenhorn" mewn rhesymeg a fyddai yn ddigon eofn i gynyg gornest ag ef. Gwyddai John Bowen guddiad cryfder Benson, ac yr oedd yn wastad yn ddigon call i beidio tynu dadl a'r a infidel n ar fater duwin- yddol. Modd bynag, gofalai Benson beidio cysylltu ei hun ag unrhyw gylch na chymdeithas o anffyddwyr proffesedig. Pan sefydlwyd cangen o'r Ethical Socie- ty yn Nghwmowen, ni bu a wnelai yr "i-nfidel" a hi. Drachefn pan ddarfu i rai o ysbrydion amheugar y lie ffurfio adran o'r National Secular Society yn y lIe nid oes hanes ddarfod iddo ef wneyd ei hun yn amlwg yn ei gweithrediadau. Dywedai rhai mai y rheswm ydoedd ei fod a'i lygad ar sedd ar un 0'1' Byrddau Cyhoeddus, a'i fod am gadw yn ffafr y werin gymaint ag a allai. Ereill a daer- ent ei fod eisieu bod yn geifyl blaen yn nglyn a'r cymdeithasau hyn, ac am na chawsai ei ffordd ddarfod iddo bwdi. Mynai rhai drachefn nad oedd yr "infidel yn anffyddiwr iawn, ond mai Lndodwr ydoedd. Dylaswn ddweyd yn mhellach fod Benson yn ysgrifenu cryn j tipyn i'r wasg leol. Yn ngeiriau Kipling He wrote for divers papers, which, as everybody knows, Is worse than serving in a shop or-.scaring off the crows." Anhawdd gwybod i sicrwydd beth oedd daliadau Benson yn wleidyddol yn ogystal ag yn grefyddol. Amlwg oedd ei fod yn greadur amgylchiadau. Pan ddaeth i'r ardal gyntaf yr oedd yn Socialist brwd, ond pan welodd nad oedd yr achos Sosialaidd yn llewyrchus iawn yn Nghwmowen rhoddodd ei Sosialaeth o r neilldu ac aeth yn Radical brwd. Yr oedd yn ddyn o gymeriad moesol dilych- win, ond nid oedd yn Nazaread llwyr. Er hyny cymerai ran selog mewn symud- iadau dirwestol ar droion. Puzzle" i'r pentrefwyr ydoedd amcanion Benson a phroblem ydoedd efe ei hun. [I barhau.]

P.D. Dispute. TEXT OF SUMMONS. The text of the summons issued by the P.D. Co. against their workmen is as follows:- The plaintiffs claim against the de- fendant the sum of J21 Ss. for damages for breach of contract, the defendant having wrongfully absented himself from the service of the plaintiffs at their colliery on the 29th, 30th, and 31st days of July and the 1st and 6th days of August, 1908. The hearing of the cases has been ad- journed for a month. It is understood that the cause of the adjournment is that the Stipendiary is taking his holidays next week, and, under the Workmen and Employers Act, summonses of this nature can only be heard by the Stipendiary. The summonses applied for are 77 in number—being against ten workmen at the Lower Duffryn Colliery, ten at Tre- aman, ten at Fforchaman, ten at Cwm- neol, ten at Lletty Shenkin, ten at Aber- aman, five at Abercwmboi, and two at the Clay Level, Aberaman. A novel feature in the proceedings is the fact that the solicitors, in order to meet the difficulty under the Truck Act (which arose in the case of Williams v. North's Navigation Company, where it was decided, in the High Court, that the company could not deduct damages from wages) have inserted a clause in the present summonses asking the Court that the wages gained by and due to the defendants from the plaintiffs be ascer- tained, and then that the respeotive claims for damages and wages be ad- justed by the Court. It was understood that the intention of the plaintiffs is that, if the damages are obtained against these 77 men, they will then give to the other workmen the option of paying the same amount instead of being taken to court. Seen after the summonses were issued, Mr. C. B. Stanton, the miners' agent, said he was not surprised at the proceed- ings. Many things, however, could hap- pen before the summonses were heard. This was the first move in the game, but it was by no means the last. Although the news of the issue of the summonses was much discussed at Aber- aman on Wednesday evening, there has not so far been any time to hold any meetings. The workmen's joint com- mittee of the Powell Duffryn Company will meet before the week is out. The question will come up for discussion at the next meeting of the executive of the South Wales Miners' Federation, and hopes are entertained that an amicable settlement may still be arrived at.

Mountain Ash Party. I THE LIST OF ENGAGEMENTS. We have received a copy of the book- ings which have been prepared for Mr. Glyndwr Richards' party by Dr. Cynon- fardd Edwards. The tour will last three months, and the party will be en- gaged upon almost every day, Sundays and week days, from the beginning of October to the end of December. On October 3rd the party will sing at the Welsh Presbyterian Church, New York City, and on October 5th at the White House, Washington, before President Roosevelt and his party. Some of the most important towns and cities visited include Philadelphia, Nantioke. Ply- mouth, Wilkesbarre, Scranton, Edwards- ville, Shamokin, Johnstown, Youngstown, Newcastle, Cleveland, Chicago. Milwau- kee, Minneapolis, Lime Springs, Cincin- nati, Pittsburg, Buffalo, Utica, and .P Olyphant. It is understood that Mr. Glyntiwr Richards will be the adjudica- tor at the Gwent Eisteddfod, Wilkes- barre, on October 29th, while on Sunday, November 29th, he will conduct a Cy- manfa Ganu at Scranton.

Mountain Ash. RECHABITE TEA.-On Monday the annual tea of the local tents of Rechab- ites, Seren Brynceroyn and Twr Jona- dab, was held on the Lan Farm. The weather was all that could be desired, and a fairly large number of members attended. The children congregated at Bethania Hall, and marched in proces- sion. The older members arrived later I in the afternoon. The following ladies presided at the tables: -Mesdames J. Jones, A. Mortimer, Benjamin Thomas, i D. Thomas, Misses S. Phillips, Jane Jones, Katie Lewis, and Cetura Davies. There were also assisting; Messrs. Dan Cobley, Benjamin Thomas, W. J. Griffiths, D. Phillips, Rees Jones, and James Davies. The following ladies were the cutters: Mesdames J. Davies, J. Griffiths, and Miss Gwenhwyfar Jones. OUTING FOR THE CHILDREN. About fifty Mountain Ash children are to be taken on a trip to London where they will visit the White City Exhibition. The youngsters will be in the care of MJ-. John Morgan, and his son, Mr. Theophilus Morgan. CWMBACH CO-OPERATIVE. A ballot for the election of a member of the committee of the Cwmbach Co-operative Society took place at Mountain Ash on Monday. The counting took place on Tuesday afternoon. The result was as follows: -Elected: Alma Davies, 76. Non-elected: Ed. E. Bishop, 26; Clem Golding, 24; John Hamer, 19;' Jenkin Thomas, 18; Edward Jones, 11; Jesse Lewis, 10; and John Williams, 3. Q-COITS.-Tho quoiting world of the district is very busy just at the present. The individual championship is attract- ing all eyes, and will be decided at Peny- darren on the last day of this month. The possibility of a Mount man being in is very great. The Mountain Ash In- stitute team play at Cefncoed for the League Championship of Wales. May they win. Newtown will be represented in the "runners up-" championship at neoiger rig. FAREViTELL TEA.—On Friday even- ing a farewell tea and presentation meet- ing was held at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Mountain Ash, on the occasion of the departure of the Rev. A. H. Smith for Hansworth College, Birmingham. A number of friends sat down to a sumptu- ous repast, which had been prepared by Mrs. Neate and Miss Branch, who also presided at the tables. After the tea a concert was held, which was presided over by Mr T. Netherway. Mr. D. Harris handed to Mr. Smith on behalf of the members of the church, a silver pencil case. Mr. W. C. Davies also delivered a 6hort address. Mr. Sm:th oiiefly responded and expressed, his thanks for the presentation. Songs were given by Miss Branch and Mr D. Harris. A duet was given by Misses Edith Branch and Miss Elsie Neate, while Misses R. Lewis. Elsie Neate, Messrs. D. Harris and W. Neate sang in a quartette. FRIENDLY SOCIETY. The recent ballot of the members of the Aberdare and Rhymney Valley District of the Bristol and West of England Society re- sulted in the election of Mr. D. Abra- ham, Cwmaman, by 2,520 votes, and Mr. Isaac Jones, Mountain Ash, by 1,329 votes. We are given to understand that Mr. Isaac Jones will be a candidate for the General Council of the Societv. CONCERT. On Thursday evening a concert was held at the Workmen's Institute, Mountain Ash, by the Cwm- bach Co-operative Juvenile Choir. Mr. Thomas Williams, chairman of the Board of Directors, presided over a fair attendance. The choir, under the con- ductorship of Mr. Sam Davies, A.C., rendered several choruses, which were well received, including the following: — a Hail, hail, to happy peace," The Vil- lage Blacksmith," "Winde gentiv whis- per," the test piece. at the Crystal Palace Contest, a I love all things," and U Hail, hail to winter bold." Solos were ren- dered by Misses M. J. Davies, Cwmbach Jane Dudley, Cwmbach; L. Edmunds, Abercwmboi; Diana Davies. Cwmbach- Maud Evans, Cwmaman; Maggie Daniel, Cwmbach, and Gwen Williams. A duet was given by Misses L. and M. A. Jones, Aberaman, and a recitation bv Miss Gwladys Wills, Abercwmboi. Mr. W. J. Evans. Abercwmboi, was the aceompan- ist. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the chairman on the motion of Mr. J. Wigley, and seconded by Mr. Henrv Watkins.

Miskin. MINISTERIAL.—On Sunday the pul- pit of Bethel Welsh Congregational Chapel was occupied by Mr. John Jones, who was recently ordained at Soar Chapel, Mountain Ash. BROTHERHOOD CHURCH. The pulpit of the Brotherhood Church, which meets at the Miskin Schools, was occu- pied on Sunday by Mr. W. T. Owen, Tre- orky, becretary of the Progressive The- ology League.

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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS. [ MARRIAGE. MILE S-JONE S.-O'n the 12th inst., at Tegid Chapel, Bala, by the Rev. Richard Jones, B.A.. Chester, and the Rev, R, R. Jones, Anglesey s Nance, the second daughter of the late Mr W. E. Jones, and Mrs Jones of Bala, to the Rev. E. Griffith Miles, B.A., minister of Spellow Lane English Presbyterian Church of Wales, Liver- pool. v 11- -41. 4

:=. .=- Services for Sunday Next. TABERN ACLE Cong. Church, JL Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School at 2.30.-Preacher, Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A. (pastor). HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School, 2.30.-Preacher, Rev. M. Evans (pastor),

Robertstown. CLERICAL.—The numerous friends of the Rev. R. W. Jones, B.A., formerly curate of this village, will be interested to learn that he has accepted a curacy in the parish of Oystermouth. Mr Jones, who is an eloquent preacher, having re- turned to Glamorganshire, we hope to have him amongst us occasionally.

Aberdare. AN ADJOURNED MEETING of the shareholders of the Aberdare Town Association F.C. will be held at the Railway Bar Hotel on Monday next, the 24th inst., at 8 o'clock p.m. TICKETS for the Rev. R. J. Campbell's services on September 7th may be ob- tained from the Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A., pastor; Mr. D. M. Richards, or any of the deacons at Tabernacle. COMING CONCERT. — On Monday evening next, at the Market Hall, the Trecynon United Choir will give a grand concert prior to their competing at Llangollen National Eisteddfod. Lead- ing vocalists will sing. See particulars in another column. A motor will leave Aberdare for Cwmaman at 10.45 p.m. ST. ELV AN'S,-At this Church on Sunday morning the "Te Deum" was sung to Sullivan in D. The Rev. K. 0. Carter, B.A., officiated. In the evening the Canticles were sung to Clare in D, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. Dewi Williams, B.A. Mr. Webb was at the organ, and at the close of the service gave a short recital of sacred music. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Registry Office, Merthyr, on Saturday last, when the contracting parties were Mr. W. J. Jones, 32, Herbert-street, Aberdare, and Miss Margaret Jones, late of Carmarthen. A sumptuous breakfast was afterwards given at the house of the parents of the bridegroom. The honeymoon is being spent in Swansea, and the happy couple are the recipients of numerous and cost- ly presents and the good wishes of their friends. PERSONAL-The friends of Mrs. John Davies, Cardiff-street, will be pleased to hear that she is convalescent and is able to take short walks and an occasional drive. SILOA.—For the last two Sundays Mr B. Roderick, deputy organist of Bethan- ia C.M. Church, acted as organist at Siloa Y°ng. Chapel in the absence of Mr. W. J- Evans, who is away on his holidays! Mr. Roderick gave general satisfaction PERSONAL.—The Rev. T. C. Evans, Curate, who lived in Aberdare some years ago, and who for the past eight years has been in charge of Cwmllynfell Church in the Parish of Brynamman, has been promoted to the living of Tri- anglas, Breconshire. The patron is the Bishop of St. David's. While at Cwm- llynfell Mr. Evans worked hard, he be- ing responsible for the erection of a new church, costing about.. £ 2,000. His wife, Mrs. Evans, is also an Aberdarian. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Thomas, Park Lane, Aberdare. TRINITY—The Rev. B. G. Barker (Sergeant Barker), of Merthyr, preached at the New Theatre on Sunday morning and evening. At the latter service he re- lated some of his Army experiences, and gave the story of his conversion. In the course of the meeting an excellent flute solo was given by Mr. M. Barry. OPEN-AIR SERVICE. The usual open-air service held near the Park Gates under the auspices of the Christian Endeavour Societies, was con- ducted last Sunday evening by Mr. J. D. James. Mr. John Burton, County Dur- ham, and the Rev. A. Watson, Aber- aman, addressed the gathering. aman, addressed the gathering. WEDDING. On Monday a pretty wedding was solemnised at the Registry Office, Merthyr, before the Registrar, Mr G. G. Jones. The contracting parties were Mr. Wm. Davies, goods guard, T.V.R., and Miss Ann Powell, daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Powell, Albert- street. Both are well-known and greatly esteemed. The bride was given away by her oldest sister, Mrs. D. James, Maeeyr- onen, Penrhiwceiber, who was beautifully attired in a black silk costume, she hav- ing recently buried her husband. The bride looked charming in a grey cloth I travelling dress. The bridesmaid was Miss Theodosia Walters (maid to Lady Frank Edwards, Knighton), who was prettily dressed in silver grey. Mr. Tom Price, Aberdare, was the best man. After the ceremony the happy couple, sat down to an excellent wedding breakfast. The bridegroom is a member of Nazar- eth C.M. Church, and the bride is a member of Bethania C.M. A number of very costly presents have been received. The honyemoon is being spent in Black- pool.

Abernant. BETHESDA.—The Sunday School of the above church held their quarterly meetings last Sunday, when the follow- ing took part :-Mrs. E. L. Jones, Aber- nant, recited a chapter in Luke, and ably led in prayer. Recitations: Tom Forev, Willie Barclay, David Morgan, Annie Barclay, Maggie Williams, Os- wald Jones, Maggie Jane Moseley, Aber- nant, and Mr. Hy. Williams, Cwmbach. Dialogue by Mr. Hy. Williams and class. Songs were rendered by David A. Jones, Abernant; David Jones and Hy. Williams, Cwmbach; also the choir gave a few selections. During the meeting certificates were given to eight scholars who had been successful in the North Glamorgan Examination. MT. David J. Forey and Mrs. E. L. Jones gave brief addresses, and praised Mr. Henry Wil- liams for the able manner in which he had prepared his class for the examin- ation. The pastor, Rev. I. J. Evans, presided, and Miss Letty Jones officiated at the organ.—Nantfab.

Cwmbach. RECEIVING ORDER.—The Gazette" announces the receiving order of Eben- ezer Jones, of Royal Oak Inn, Cwmbach, innkeeper. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—Mr. T. J. Mor- gan, A.C., Cwmbach, has passed success- fully the 3rd and final stage in musical form in connection with the Tonic Solfa College, London. PERSONAL—We regret to learn of the illness of Guardian Idris Davies, Greenmeadow, the Chairman of the Aberdare Trades and Labour Council. He was removed to the Aberdare Isola. tion Hospital on Saturday last, suffering from a slight attack of diphtheria. It was only on the previous Monday that he had returned from his holidays at Pwll- heli. It is the hope of his many friends that he will speedily recover, and be in harness once again. DEATH.—Master Arthur Pendry, of 29, Blaennantygroes-road, departed this life on Monday afternoon last. He was but 11 years of age, and had lost both his parents, having been brought up by Mr. and Mrs. Morgan J. Davies, of the above address. He had met with an accident to his foot whilst bathing in a pool at Cwmbach, bnt was recovering from that injury when inflammation of the bowels set in, and he expired after a brief ill- ness. The interment is to take place at Ferndale.

Aberaman. AMBULANCE SUCCESS.-Out of 45 competitors at the ambulance competition at Cross Keys on Monday last the second prize-a solid silver medal—was awarded to Mr, Thomas Moses, 2, Pleasant View, Aberaman. „ OBITUARY.—At the funeral of Mr. Evan T. Llewellyn, of George-street, on Monday, reported in another column, the following additional mourners were present: -Miss Lily M. Lloyd, Cwmbach; Mrs. Rowlands, Gladstone-street; and Mrs. James Rowlands, Aberaman. A wreath was also given by the family.

Mountain Ash. FOR CUT FLOWERS, WREATHS, Crosses, Bouquets, etc., go-to F. Turner, the Mountain Ash Florist, 11, Allen Street. LEFT FOR AUSTRALIA. On Mon- day morning Mr. George Grant, son of the late Mr. James Grant, left Mountain Ash for Australia. A few friends were present to wish him a safe journey and luck in his new home. Mr. Grant is one of the best known men in the Mount, having resided there for about 35 years. He was born in New South Wales, and left there when he was about nine' years old. He was an ardent Churchworker and a staunch Conservative, and the fact that he has been allowed to leave this country without some recognition of his work reflects no credit on the com- mittee of the Conservative Club, of which he was one of the founders, or on the authorities of St. Margaret's Church, of which he was an honoured and respected sidesman. Were it not that a few friends in the Club clubbed together to make him a small present, he would have gone away totally unrecognized. The Church could, nay, should have done something for one of her stalwarts, and one can imagine the pleasure it would have given him and also that aged lady in Campbell-terrace. Let us hope he will fare better in the new country. We wish him luck. UNITARIAN CHRISTIANITY. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday even- ings the Rev. J. H. Davies, Cefncoed, Merthyr, delivered a series of lectures, expounding the views of Unitarian Christianity. The lecturer has been assisted in his mission work by the Rev. M. Evans, Aberdare. The meetings, which were held in Price-street, have been well attended, and the simple message of the brotherhood of man with Christ as their exemplar has been at-

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tentively listened to. On Wednesday evening the rev. gentlemen dealt particu- larly with the social side of humanity and the need of uplifting the human race to follow in the footsteps of the per- fect man Jesus Christ. In passing, the speaker made reference to the Socialists and I.L.P., with whom they, the Unitar- ians, had many points in agreement.

Abercynon. I.L.P.—On Saturday an open-air meet- ing was held on the Junction Ground, when Comrade John Davies, Dowlais, de- livered a. most enthusiastic address upon socialism. PULPIT.—On Sunday the pulpit of the English Congregational Chapel was occupied by Mr. Willie Hopkins, son of Mr. W. Hopkins, Abercynon, who pr.eacnea to large congregations. R.A.O.B.—On Thursday night, at the usual meeting of the Cynor, Lodge, the brethren granted sums of money to some of their members who have been ill for some time out of the Benevolent Fund. IN'I'ERMENT.On Monday last the remains of Annie, the daughter of Air, and Mrs. Thomas Jarman, Abercynon- road, was interred at the new cemetery. The deceased was eighteen years old, and had been ill for some time. She had been a faithful member of the English Congregational Sunday School, and a beautiful wreath was sent from the school. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their sad bereavement. PICNIC.-A picnic was held at Pen- park by the St. Donat's Church people, when about 200 were present. A most enjoyable time was spent. The tables were presided over by Mrs. Avery, Miss E. M. Jones, Miss M. Evans, Miss Alice Evans, Mrs. Dowdeswell, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Durbin, Miss Cook, and Mrs. Row- land. There was a fine spread, after which games were played. Solos were rendered by several of the gentlemen. Con Silas gave selections on his guitar. OUTING.—The annual outing of the members of the Lindsay Conservative Club, Abercynon, took place on Sunday. The party, numbering about 200, left Abercynon by the 8.15 a.m. train, and crossed to Weston in the Waver ley." A delightful day was spent at Weston, some indulging in drives to Uphill, Worle, Crooks Peak, Cheddar, and other places of interest, while others enjoyed themselves by boating, etc. They 're- turned home about 10.30 p.m., after a most enjoyable day's outing.

IN DEFENCE, Mr. Editor,—Kindly allow me to de- fend myself in regard to the action of the Aberdare Park Inspector in report- ing me as using offensive language and misconducting myself at the Park. My "answer to the first is that I was not at the Park at all. (2) I was taking a little recreation on my own up to the top of Glan-road; then I turned up towards Als's Pit, and crossing the line, I noticed the Park Inspector coming along the line. I should like to know whether ho is engaged by the Council or the G.W.R. Co., as he was on the premises of the latter?—Yours, etc., PHILLIP JONES. 51, Gadlys-street, Aberdare.

TO LIBERALS AND FREE-TRADERS IN MERTHYR AND ABERDARE BOROUGHS. .> Sirs,—For the last two months we have had on our square a few Tariff Reform Missioners. They call a meeting, make long speeches, and then perhaps give ten minutes or so to answer questions which are scarcely ever answered. What is being done to counteract this work? Should not some great organised effort be made to conduct a mission in this borough on behalf of Free Traife P Is the Party Liberal-cum-Free Trade generally going to be content with scat- tering now and again a few hand-bills, or getting a Member of Parliament once every election time (when it is too late) to deliver an address on the advantage of Free Trade?—Yours, etc., FREE TRADER.

Non-Unionists at Penrhiwceiber* Notices to be Tendered. At the monthly meeting of the Rhondda District of miners, which includes, Penrikyber Colliery, a report was submitted by the delegates from the pit, regarding the number of non- unionists employed. Permission was granted to the workmen to tender notices on Sept. 1st to terminate con- tracts as a protest against the employ- ment of non-unionists.

Aquatics at Aberdare. We understand that the entries re- ceived for the competitions at the Regatta in the Public Park on Saturday have exceeded expectations and some splendid races will be witnessed. Among the swimming entrants are Lewis Clarke, Mountain Ash, the present holder of the Merthyr Cup Cotter of the same place who is a marvel for his age and Bradburn who swam from Mumbles to Swansea in excellent time, last Bank Holiday. The cream of local swimmers have also entered. The Aberdare Town Band will also be in attendance,

Sguborwen Dispute. The negotiations for a settlement at the Sguborwen level, Aberdare, having proved abortive, the men this (Thurs- day) morning brought out their tools. The total number of men affected is about fifty. I

Cymeriadau Cwmowen. NEU DDALEN 0 FYWYD Y LOFA. I Y SINCWR. Un o'r amryw gymau culion sydd yn britho gwlad y tal fryniau a'r cymau ceimion ydyw Cwmowen. Mae yn gul ac yn gam, ac yn hytrach yn fudr, ond nid yn gymaint felly ag i wneyd desgrifiaa Telynog o Gwm Rhondda yn gyfaddas iddo: Cwm Hun y sarph, cwm llawn o so'g, A chwm culach na chain ceiliog." Tua'r adeg y dedneua ein stori yr oedd Cwmowen yn ddyffryn coediog. Gwelid, y wiwer hoeyw yn llamu o frig i frig yn y coedwigoedd, a chlywid llais y ddall- huan yn nhrymder tawel y nos. Amaeth- ( wyr a bugeiliaid oedd y trigolion gan inwyaf. Nid oedd ffermwyr Cwmowen heb wybod am y trysor du ydoedd yn gorwedd yn haenau trwchus yn ngholudd- ion daear o dan eu traed. Yr oedd rhai 0 honynt wedi myned i'r drafferth o dyllu ychydig o lefelau bychain i gael tipyn o lo at eu gwasanaeth eu hunain pan fyddai y cynhauaf mawn wedi myned yn fethiant o herwydd y gwlybaniaeth, a'r Yswain or Plasdraw yn cintach os byddent yn myned i'r wig i gasglu brigau toredig i wresogi eu haelwydydd, Ond daeth rhyw Ysgotyn gyda llygad eryr i ardal dawel Cwmowen. Gwelodd yr haenau o olud drud oedd yn edrych i fyny drwy dyllau cwningod" y fferm- wyr, fel yn dyheu am oleuni dydd. Veni, vidi vici," meddai y tramorwr. Aeth yn ol i'w wlad ei hun, a dychwel- odd i Gymru gyda byddin o sincwyr o bob llwyth ac iaith a chenedl wrth ei sodlau. Amser pryderus i drigolion tawel Cwmowen ydoedd adeg dyfodiad y sincwr i'r ardal. Cyn hyny ni chafodd hen greigiau y fro y gwaith o adsain llwon a rhegfeydd. Cyn hyny yr oedd gweled meddwyn yn y fro yn beth anghyffredin. Celai ambell i un o'r ffermwyr mwyaf ychydig gwrw erbyn diwrnod golchi defaid a diwrnod cneifio, a chyrchid casgen, gan amlaf mewn sach, ar ddechreu y cynhauaf gwair. Ond daeth y sincwr i'r ardal, a daeth a'i iaith lwgr a'i syched gydag ef. Yn mhen ychydig amser daeth i fodolaeth yn yr ardal sefydliad dieithr. Sylwyd fod y sincwyr yn ymgynull ar nawn Sul mewn lleoedd cudd, a gwelid rhai o honynt yn cyrchu tua thref yn yr hwyr gyda chamrau ansefydlog. Y gwir am dani, yr oedd y cwrw bach" wedi gweithio ei ffordd i ardal dawel y Cwm. Aeth hyn yn mlaen am fisoedd, gan achosi cryn ddolur teimlad i'r hen drigolion parchus a chrefyddol. Modd bynag, o'r diwedd daeth y peth i glustiau yr hedd- geidwad. Yn sydyn un prydnawn gwnaeth yr heddlu raid ar y she- been yn Nghwna owen, dygwyd, y tros- eddwyr o flaen eu gwell, a chawsant deimlo min y gyfraith. Erbyn hyn yr oedd lliaws o dai gweithwyr wedi eu cyfodi yn gyfagos i'r fan lie yr oeddis yn sinco am lo mor. Nid oedd llawer o reol na threfn yn ffurfiad yr ystrydoedd, ond yr oedd y gymysgfa yn gwneyd rhyw- beth tebyg i bentref. Dechreuodd rhyw- un siarad am gael tafarn yn y lie. Pan ddaeth yr awgrymiad hwn i glustiau hen flaenoriaid Capel y Cwm, hwy a ddych- rynwyd yn ddirfawr. Gwnaethant bob ymdrech i wrthwynebu y symudiad tafarnyddol. Or ochr arall yr oedd y bragwyr a phob gewyn ar waith yn ceisio cael trwydded tafarn yn y lie. Daeth y mater o flaen yr ustusiaid yn y dref gyf- agos. Rhoddodd cyfreithiwr y bragwr yr achos dros "my client" mor gryf ao mor groyw a oedd bosibl. Adgofiodd y Fainc am y dyfarniad a wnaethant dro yn ol pan y dirwywyd nifer o sincwyr am ddiota anghyfreithlon ar y Sabbath. Ai nid gwell, meddai, cael adeilad 'respect- able,' wedi ei drwyddedu yn rheolaidd, lie y gallai dynion dori ei syched Sab- bothol mewn modd gweddus a chyfreith- Ion? Hyawdledd y twrnai a orfu, a chafwyd y drwydded, a bu llawenydd a chrechwen yn ffauau Bacchus y noson hono. Felly wele hotel gyda thrwydded saith niwrnod yn codi ei phen yn eon yn mysg bwthynod syml pentref Cwmowen. Cofier nad oedd Deddf Cau y Tafarndai ar y Sabbath yn Nghymru wedi dod i rym y pryd hwnw. Ond os oedd diota a gloddesta yn ffynu o'r blaen, yr oedd yn saith waeth wedi cyfodi y deml newydd i Baachus. Deuai llwon gwefusau halogedig. wedi eu gwlychu yn y cwpan damniol i glustiau crefyddwyr ar eu ffordd o dy Dduw. Gwelid ymladdfeydd gwaedlyd yn ami yn nghysgod yr addoldy. Heblaw ei hoffder o feddwdod, cyfedd- ach a diota," yr oedd gan y sincwr ar- ferion ereill nad oeddynt yn ei gymer- adwyo i sylw ffafriol pobl weddus. Dy- wed y cwpled mai "Bara a chaws, bir a chi, Hyn yw nefoedd y nafi." Fel y nafi, yr oedd y sincwr yntau yn hoff o'i filgi. Nid oedd llawer o game o fath yn y byd i'w gael yn y gymydog- aeth, ond cedwid y cwn i gigyddio cwningod yn y cymanfaoedd poblogaidd hyny, prif atdyniad pa rai oedd rabbit coursing." Dywedai un o hen flaenor- iaid Capel y Cwm fod y sincwr yn sinco pwll arall heblaw pwll glo mor y cwm- pwll llygredigaeth—pwll heb yr un swmp iddo. Pan gwblhaodd y sincwyr en gwaith yn Nghwmowen, arosodd rhai o honynt ar 01 yn y lie a chawsant waith ar y glo. Un o'r cyfryw ydoedd Dai Sion Tomos, cymeriad rhyfedd mewn llawer ystyr. Nid oedd ef yn hollol ddigymeriad fel llawer o'i dras, ond pell ydoedd o fod yn llwyrymwrthodwr. Nid oedd yn llawer o siaradwr yn Gymraeg na, Saesneg, ac nid oedd ond ychydig o'r hyn a eilw y Sais yn "refinement" yn perthyn iddo. Yn "smoking concerts" y pentref y gwelid ef yn ei ogoniant yn cana ac yn cyfranogi o'r cwpan, ac yn enwedig pan yn cymeryd y gadair, yr hyn a ddigwydd- ai yn fynych. Ami yr yfid iechyd da Dai yn swn tine y cwpan ac adsain For he s a jolly good fellow." Efe ydoedd oracl anffaeledig ei gylch neillduol. Wedi cael ychydig o "ddwr ar y felin," siglai ei dafod yn chwyrn ryfeddol. Siaradai fel un ag awdurdod ganddc ar bob pwnc. Er nad oedd wedi cael nemawr addysg mewn ysgol na thrwy hunan ddiwylliant yr oedd yn awdurdod ar gwestiwn addysg. Mewn gwleidyddiaeth politics bara a chaws "a gellid ychwanegu a chwi-w "-Ycloedd ei gredo ef. Yn nglyn a mater deddfwriaeth ddirwestol yr oedd bob amser ar du y a publicanod a. phechaduriaid." I

Abercynon Police Court. THURSDAY, August 20th.—Before Sir T. Marchant "Williams (Stipendiary), Capt. G. A. Evans, Ald. D. Prosser, and E. M. Hann. DRUNKS.—J. Pritchard. Ynvsvbwl. 10s. and costs; David Martin, Aber- cynon, 10s. and costs; Hugh Davies, Abercynon, was charged with being drunk. P.S. Angus said that Davies came to the Police Station and com- plained because the last defendant had been locked up. Witness told him to go away and come back when he was sober. He refused, and witness had to eject him.—Fined 5s. and costs. SLEEPING IN A COLLIERY.-Bertie Madge, a young man employed at Lower Duffryn Colliery, Mountain Ash, was charged with a breach of the collierv rules.—Mr. W. Kenshole, for the prose- cution, called John Pugh. shotman, who said that on the morning of August 15th he saw defendant lying down in one of the roadways. He was sleeping, and there was a crack in the glass of his lamp, which was lighted. Witness shouted twice, and when defendant woke he rubbed his eyes but said nothing.— Stipendiary: I see he is still rubbing his eyes.—John Powell, manager, gave fur- ther evidence, and a fine of 20s. and costs was imposed. SETTLED.—William George Wilton. Frederick Osborne, and Daniel Davies, three boys, were charged with stealing cabbages from a field.—The prosecutor did not appear, and one of the boys said that the prosecutor had been paid a sum of money to settle.-The case was therefore struck out. QrARHELLED OVER A BUTTON.— Selma Eichards, Mountain Ash. sum- moned her husband. Daniel Richards, who now lives in Ferndale. for desertion. -iNii-. Porcher, Pontypridd, represented defendant.—Complainant ,aid she had instructed Mr. Shipton to appear for her, but he had not arrived.—The case "wu then heard, and Mrs. Richards related the quarrel which took place bet-weew herself and her husband. It was all about the sewing of a button.—Finally the case was adjourned for two months, defendant to pay 12s. a week in the meantime.—Just then Mr. Shipton ap- peared. and apologised for his lateness. He explained that he cycled down. and met with a puncture at Penrhiwceiber.- Stipendiary (winking at Mr. E. M. TTann who had his car outside): We must g a motor car for you. However, the sum- mons has been adjourned.