The Aberdare Leader

Great Liberal Demonstration AT MOUNTAIN ASH. (The inaugural meeting of the League of Young Liberals), on Tuesday Evening Next, NOV. 24th., at the Workmen's Institute, Mouqtaiq Ash. Speakers: ME Mr W. F. Roche, M.P. (The hero of Pembroke), Mr. D. A. THOMAS, M.P. (Senior Member for the Borough), And Prominent Local Men. Chair to be taken at 7.30 p.m. sharp by Dr. ARTHUR JONES. A few seats will be reserved. Come and hear the other side. Highland Place Unitarian Church, MONK ST., ABERDARE. On Thursday (to-night), A LECTURE BY Rev. F. Blount Mott, Cardiff, Subject: Purpose of Unitarianism." Doors open at 7.30 to commence at 8. Admission Free. Next Sunday, Nov. 22nd. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School at 2.80. Preacher, Rev. M. EVANS, pastor. Evening subject: The Word Incarnate.' 1r!.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS. DEATH. DAVIES.-On November 16th at 27b, Regent street, Aberaman, Spencer Leigh, the youngest and dearly be- loved son of J. and M. J. Davies, aged 4 years and 2 months. j

Services for Sunday Next. TABEENACLE Cong. Church. T Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School at 2.30. Preacher, Rev J. Morgan Jones, M.A. (pastor). hrjstadelphian hall, Gwawr street, Aberaman. Services at 11 and 6, Sunday School at 2.30.

Up and Down the Valley. Cwmdare. Bowen's IZONA leaves a very pleasant "Back Taste" on the palate. Try it; sold everywhere. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. --A meeting in connection with the above society was held at Elim Chapel on Sunday last, when a paper was read by Mr. D. W. Davies, schoolmaster, on Mr. Glaflst-one." It was a very inter- esting and instructive paper, and all present were delighted with it. Con- sidering other attractions the attendance was very good.

Llwydcoed. Drink Bowen's IZONA; entirely new flavour; everybody likes it; sold every- where. FUNERAL—The funeral of the late Mr. John Davies, 3, Tyrheol, whose death was reported in our last issue, took place at the Aberdare Public Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, and was well attencle.d. The Rev. Richard Jones, Vicar, officiated. The mourners were: 1st coach, Mrs. Davies, widow; Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Weston, and Mrs. Davies, sisters; Mrs. Davies, Glyn-neatli, and Mrs. Davies, Pendarren. 2nd coach, Mrs. Roderick, Aberaman; Mrs. Mose- lev, Abernant; Mrs. Jones, Crumlin; Miss Davies and Miss Rachel Davies, Llwydcoed. 3rd coach, Mrs. Roderick, Abernant; Mrs. Edmunds and Mrs. Thomas, Aberaman; Mrs. Evans, Llwyd- coed, and Mrs. Davies, Swansea., 4th coach, Mrs. Davies, Swansea; Miss Gre- gory, Aberaman; Mrs. Davies, Tre- cynon; Mrs. Jones, Rhymney, and Mrs. Wilson, Clydach Vale. The following walked behind the hearse: Messrs. Griffith and William .Davies, sons; Wm. Davies and Thomas Davies, brothers; Thomas Jones, Weston, brothers-in- law; James Davies, cousin; Griffith Davies, Swansea; John Jones, Gadlys; Ted Easton, Clydach Vale; John Davies, Gadlys; Rees Roderick, Abernant; John Davies, Pendarren; Elias Jones, Rhym- ney; Thomas Roderick and Eli Moseley, Abernant; William Jones, Ferndale, and Evan Evans, Abernant.

Gadlys. OBITUARY. We regret to have to record the death of John Treharne, son of Mr Henry Treharne, 7 North Avenue, who passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the age of 14. after a long illness. On Sat- urday the funeral took place, the place of interment being the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev Dewi Williams, B.A., officiated. There were present over a hundred mem- bers of the Aberdare Juvenile Tent of Rechabites

Aberdare Bowen's ^ZONA leaves a very pleasant "Back Taste" on the palate. Try it; sold everywhere. „ m,. „ WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE.—This was the subject of a debate held on Tuesday by Bethania M.I.S. Mr. J. R. Evans led off for the enfranchisement of the ladies, and Mr. J. W. Young opposed. The fol- ew lowing gave their views on this burning question: Messrs. Daniel Jones, John Christmas, E. L. Davies, Ben Davies, and J. Mills (Tarianydd). The suffragisto carried their point by a small majority. Mr David Griffiths was the chairman.

Abernant. OBITUARY.—Mr. Benjamin Thomas, Sevmour-street, passed away 011 Monday last. He was a greatly esteemed deacon at Bethel Baptist Church, Abernant. The interment takes places on Saturday.

Cwmbach. SALE O.F PROPERTY. On Tuesday evening a well-attended sale of properties took place at the Victoria Inn, Cwm- bach the auctioneer being Mi. J. ±i. James (of the firm of Messrs -Morgan and James), Aberdare. All the lots offered belonged to the estate of the late Mr. John Evans, Thornhill, Cwm- bach. Sharp bidding was witnessed for e8.ch of the lots. No. 8, Cefnpennar- road was sold to Mr. Alfred Lloyd, Cwmbach, for £ 125.; No. 9, Cefnpennar- road, sold to Mr. Thos. Jenkin Griffiths for the same amount; Nos. 19 and 20, Bridge-road, Cwmbach, sold to Mr. Thos. Doughton, at =8140; No. 1, Victoria- street, sold to Mr. David Morgan, Cwm- bach, for = £ 170; and No. 2, Victoria-street, sold to Mr. Edmund Williams, Bridge- read,^ Cwmbach, for £ 100. The solicitors for the velldursa were Messrs. C. and W. Kenshole, Aberdare.

AberamzLn. T)E'-NTTSE.-Alr. James Edevane, late of Commerce Place, Aberaman, died at the Asylum at Bridgend on Wednesday. He leaves a widow and several young children. ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHURCH. On Sunday last special sermons were preached at. the above church' in support of the Foreign Missions movement. The Rev. H. A. Roberts, circuit minister, oc- cupied the pulpit. ENGLISH WESLEYANS. On Tues- day evening the annual missionary meet- ing in connection with the above church was held. Mrs. (Rev.) W. Calvert, of Aberdare, presided in the unavoidable ab- sence of Mrs. Gilbert Hodges, who sent a donation towards the funds, addresses were delivered by the Revs. H. A. Roberts and W. Calvert, the superintendent min- isters. P.M. TABERNACLE.—On Sunday last special sermons were delivered at the above Church on behalf of the Foreign Missions movement, by Mr W. Wilcox of Aberdare. ANTI-CIGARETTE LEAGUE .-i'The efforts which are made within the Prim- itive Methodist Conexion to prevent juven- ile smoking is rapidly spreading, and the latest branch to be added to the list, is the one at Tabernacle, Aberaman. A good- ly number of members, both adult and juvenile, have already been enrolled. The officials are President, Mr John Moses; Secretary, Mr George Reddick. The Band of Hope of this church has also started its season, and has arranged a splendid pro- gramme of activities for the forthcoming winter. Mr Joseph Pace is the president, whilst Mr George Reddick fulfils the secretarial duties.

Godreaman. NODDFA.—On Sunday last missionary meetings were held at the above church. The Rev. T. Thomas, pastor, preached an excellent sermon in the morning. On Sunday next the half-yearly meetings will be held, when the Rev. G. Penar Griffiths, Pentre Estyll, will preach. He will also lecture on Monday evening upon "Daniel Owen a'i Gymeriadau." SALEM (B.)-On Sunday, members of the Calvaria (Aberdare), quarterly meeting paid a visit to Salem, when the following programme was gone through, Mr David Richards, presiding. Reading and' prayer by Mr Henry Jones. Songs by Misses Bessie Rees, Bessie Lloyd, Maggie M. Phillips, M. A. Roderick, May Evans, Messrs David John Pugh and Daniel Griffiths. Recitations by Mr William James, Miss Maud Bowen, Mr William J. Davies, Miss Annie M. Williams, Messrs John Lloyd, David Rees and William Mor- gan. Choruses were given by Mr James Williams and friends. The president closed in prayer a successful meeting. PUBLIC MEETING. On Monday evening a missionary meeting was held at Noddfa Chapel, under the auspices of the local Congregational Churches, viz., Moriah Aman, Cwmaman; Bethlehem, Abercwmboi; Saron, Aberaman; Bryn Seion, Cwmbach, and Noddfa, Godre- aman. Mr. T. Lloyd, Cwmbach, intro- duced the service, and the Rev. H. A. Davies, Cwmaman, the chairman, de- livered a very appropriate address. He emphasised the need of the churches to make greater efforts on behalf of home and foreign mission work. Mr. Evan Williams, Abercwmboi, spoke upon "The missionary spirit in the light of the New Testament." Mr. Wlliam James, Cwm- bach, dwelt upon "The best means of nurturing the missionary spirit." He was followed by the Rev. T. Thomas, pastor of the church, who dilated upon The claims of missionary work upon the young people of our churches." Mr. Roger Williams, Noddfa, rendered a missionary solo very finely, entitled, Sowing the seed." Mr. David Roberts, of Saron, treated upon The services of Wales to the missionary cause." A vote of thanks to the, speakers and chairman was proposed by the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, and seconded by Mr. William Rees, of Cwmbach. A vote of condolence with the Rev. J. B. Davies, of Aber- cwmboi, and family, was also passed. OBITUARY—Mrs. Ann Lewis, the wife of Mr. Wm. Lewis, Emlyn Stores, Jubilee-road, passed away after a week's illness on Wednesday week. She was 38 years of age, and was a faithful member of Gwawr Welsh Baptist Church. The interment took place on Monday at the Aberdare Public Cemetery, the burial obsequies being conducted by the Rev. W. E. Harries, Beulah. The deceased's father, Mr. Thomas Thomas, of Cardi- gan, was at one time a well-known resi- dent of this locality. The following local ministers were present: Revs. David Davies Jay minister), Gwawr; J. Lewis (C.M.), Hebron; T. Thomas (Cong.), Noddfa; and J. T. Rhys (Cong.), Bethany. Wreaths had been received from: (1) Mr. Henry Thomas, Swansea,1 brother; (2) Miss Elizabeth Lewis, sister- in-law, Haverfordwest; (3) Mrs. Maund, Aberaman, and (4) Mrs. Williams, Glen View, Aberaman. The mourners were: Mr. W. Lewis (husband), Mr. T. Thomas, Cardigan (father), Messrs. H. Thomas, Swansea; D. Thomas, Aberdare; J. Thomas, Aberaman; T. Thomas, Aber- aman, brothers; Mrs. Jenkins, and Mrs. Davies, Cardigan, sisters; Sergt. Lewis, Goodwick, Pem., brother-in-law; Mrs. John, Little Newcastle, Pem.; Mrs. Warlow, Haverfordwest, Pem., and Mrs. Edwards, Moat, Pem., sisters-in-law; Rev. D. O. Davies, Rochdale; Mr. T. Morgan, Tylorstown; Mrs. Mary Davies and Mrs, E: Jones, of Treharris; Mrs. Moses, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Empson, and Mrs. Evans, all of Glynneath; Mr. D. Llewellyn, Glynneath; Mr. John Davies, Tylorstown, cousins; Mrs. Griff Davies, Pontypridd; Mrs. Griff Davies, Tylors- town Miss George, Swansea; Mr. and Mrs. James, Aberdare, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. Mountain Ash, cousins. CONCERT.—On Friday evening last a fairly large number attended a concert at Aman schools held under the auspices of the Godreaman Ambulance Class. In the absence of Councillor David Hughes, the chair was occupied by the Rev. W. E. Harris, Beulah. He refered to the splendid object in view in promoting this concert, viz., to draw together the ladies to form a Nursing Class. Mr James Stephens, Llan- thewy-street, the secretary, had drawn up an excellent programme, in which the following took part :-Pianoforte solo, Mr Gurnos Jones recitation, Rienzi to the Romans," Mr David Jeffrey Davies; Comic song, Mr William Henry Knight; solo, The Holy City." Miss Tilly Stephens; selection by the Instrumental Quintett party, entitled The honeypioon march." The party consisted of Masters Brinley and Haydn Lewis, (piccolo and violin). Mr John Rees Davies ''cello) Miss Carrie Sage (violin) and Mr Tom Sage, accompanist. Recitation, "The love of a mother," Mr Daniel J. Knight; mouth organ solo, Mr Wilfrid Stephens. The chairman anounced that the Nursing

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Abercwmboi. DEATH AND INTERMENT. A calamity has befallen the Rev. J. Bowen Davies, pastor of Bethlehem C'ong. Church, and Mrs. Davies, through the death of their little son, Master Harry Eynon Davies, which took place on Friday last. The church have shovm great sympathy towards the family in their trouble. The deceased lad was but 6 years of age. The interment took place. on Tuesday afternoon last, at the Cae- gsrw Cemetery, Mountain Ash. A large number of members of Bethlehem Church and friends, attended. A num- ber of letters expressing sympathy, and apologising for inability to attend, were received. The funeral arrangements had been entrusted to the Rev. H. A. Davies, Moriah Aman, Cwmaman, and the burial obsequies at Iscoed House were conducted by the Rev. M. Jenkins (B.), Abercwmboi, and the Rev. R. P Jenkins, Saron, Aberaman. At the graveside the Rev. H. A. Davies re- marked that the churches, the public meeting held at Noddfa, Godreaman, on Monday night, and the teachers of Aber- cwmboi Schools, had sent messages of sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Davies. The Rev. D. Silyn Evans, Aberdare, after- wards spoke very effectively, and prayer was offered by the Rev. J. Grawys Jones. Trecynon. A hymn-tune was sung by the children of Bethlehem Band of Hope, entitled, "Gawn ni gwrdd tu draw i'r afon," under the conductorship of Mr. Philip Rees, A.C. In addition to the ministers already mentioned, there were present--Revs. T. Thomas, Noddfa, and J. T. Rhys, Bethany, Godreaman; Revs. Glandwr Watkins, D. Jeremy Jones, and T. Anthony, Mountain Ash; Revs. J. D. Rees, Salem, and Sulgwyn Davies Trecynon; J. Tudor, Soar; E. Wern Williams, Hirwain; W. R. Jones (B.), Penrhiwceiber; J. W. Price, Troed- yrhiw; Ffrwdwen Lewis, Trelewis; Samuel Williams, Penrhiwce:ber, and Isaac Bevan, Miskin. The mourners were: Rev. J. B. Davies (father); Mas- ters Arthur and Ceredig Davies, brothers; Messrs. David Davies and William Davies, of Cardiff, uncles; Mr. Ben Davies, Llanybyther, uncle; Rev. Cadfwlch Davies, St. Clears, uncle; Messrs. Idris Eynon and Harry Evnon, Miskin, uncles; Mr. Ben Thomas, Lan- dore, and Mr. Eynon, of Maesteg House, Miskin. Beautiful wreaths had been received from: (1) The parents; (2) Mr and Mrs. Idris Eynon; (3) Messrs. J. and W. Davies, Cardiff; (4) Mrs. Davies, Bronallt-terrace; (5) Mrs. Maggs, Aber- cwmboi; and (6) Miss Alice Morton, and other teachers. We express our sym- pathy with Mr. and Mrs. Davies and family in their bereavement.

Miskin. YOU WOULDN'T GO to the butcher to buy a kettle, would you ? You would go to the ironmonger who understands it. If you want a well-fitting suit of clothes go to T. J. Clancy, the practical tailor, Pretoria House, Penrhiwceiber-road. YOU NEVER MISS THE TAILOR till the stitches start to go. Call at the Tailories, Commercial-street, and see the newest winter patterns. Tom Davis pro- prietor.

Penrhiwceiber. Y OU'VE GOT A FRIEND COMING for the evening-well, why not enter- tain him with another evening friend. The phonograph will do it for you. Splendid titles, sacred song's, etc., etc., at M. Freedman's Watch and Clock Hospital. WHY CONTINUE IN DOUBT when R. H. Taylor will settle the matter for you. His tin, brass, and iron blowers are dust preventors and draught creators. Kitchen utensils to order. Gas Fittings, etc., at 71, Penrhiweeiber-road. TABERNACL (Welsh Baptist Church), Ynysboeth, under distinguished patron- age, a Grand BAZAAR at the Workmen's Hall, Penrhiwceiber, on Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th. On Monday, Nov. 23rd, at 3 p.m., the Bazaar will be opened by Miss M. Isaac, Victoria Square, Aberdare. Chairman, Mr. D. Evans, Maesybryn, Treharris; and on Tuesday, at 3 p.m., by Mrs. Tom Rich- ards, Mountain Ash. Chairman, Dr. B. Phillips-Jones, Tanybrvn, Penrhiwcei- ber. Solos and Penillion Singing will be rendered on both days. Admission two days. Is. Proceeds in aid of Building- Fund.

Ynysboeth. TO READ A THING IS ONE THING, but to understand it another; call at T. J. Clancy's, Pretoria. House, Penrhiw- ceiber-road, where you will be shown the practical side of the question. Breeches making and military style tailoring are specialities.

Scraps. It is often a source of complaint that mortuaries are non-existent in various parts of this densely-populated centre— the Aberdare Valley. But the complaint with regard to the Aberdare Hospital is that the same building does duty as mortuary and coach-house. This is utility stretched a point too far. The abstemious habits of the Moun- tain Ash Male Voice Party are winning eulogies from all lips out West. Surely theirs is different to the reputation—un- enviable to be sure—acquired by another party from the same shire, who tra- versed the same paths last year. It is said that Carmel Cong. Church, Penrhiwceiber, is -the only Welsh Church that has adopted the individual, communion cup system. Is this correct ? In the excitement of a nuptial celebra- tion it is not an uncommon tlrng for a lweT excited bridegroom to lose his head, but an Aberdare groom lost his hat the other day. Oblivious of the presence and absence of everybody and everything except the presence of his dear Angelina, whose ringed hand he fondly clasped, he had just reached the lowest step in the long- flight descending from the chapel. when his beloved one suddenly withdrew her hand. "Oh; Edwin!" she exclaimed, a where is your hat?" He had left it by the altar.

Local Weddings. DAVIES—DAVIES. On the 14th inst., at Saron Independent Chapel, Aberaman, by the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, pastor, Mr. Griff Davies, eld- est son of Mr. Evan Davies, Cwmfelin, Llechryd, was wedded to Miss Hannah Mary Davies, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davies, 5, Gwalia- terrace, Aberaman.

WILLIAMS—EVANS. A quiet but very pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. W. Cynog Wil- liams, at Heolvfelin Baptist Chapel, on Wednesday, November 11th, the con- tracting parties being Miss M. E. Evans, eldest daughter of Mr. David Evans. Bryncynon House, Gadlys, and Mr. G H. Williams, of Monmouth. The bride was given away by her father. She was neatly attired in a costume of navy blue cloth trimmed with turquoise blue, and hat to match. Miss E. A. Edwards offi- ciated at the organ. The wedding break- fast was partaken of at the bride's home. The happy couple are the re- cipients of many useful and valuable presents, including a silver-mounted fruit stand from the master and staff of Robertstown Mixed Department, where the bride was engaged as teacher, and an oak biscuit barrel from the pupils of the same school.

Football. BY "SPECTATOR" At Pontypridd on Thursday last the Nomads received the boys of Sweet "Ber- dar. Alf Pickering was again an ab- sentee, and young Rake filled in the va- cancy. The following notes on the game by an eye witness will, I think, be in- teresting:—I got on the ground five minutes after the start, and was in- formed by a. delighted supporter of the home team that his side were two up with a good many more to follow. This startling information was hardly uttered before the Dare captain flashed the ball into the net and the score stood 2-1. A few minutes later, after grand play by Whislay and Crowley, Harrv Williams, the old Aberdare Thursday favourite, equalised, and this was followed up shortly by the leading point from the same player. My informant with the smiling countenance had now made him- self scarce. Half-time arrived with the Darians leading by the odd goal in five after having most of the play subse- quent to the two goals scored bv the Nomads. The second half proved to be of a very rough nature, and this was not caused by the Darians as reported. Fancy a team—man for man a stone lighter than their opponents—being next door to brutal! The trouble commenced through an old Aberdare Thursday player in the person of Cliff Brain, who now figures regularly in the ranks of the Nomads. It ended in the referee (an Aberdarian) ordering Lovelace off the field for kicking at Gacon (a player who figures in the famous Ton Pentre eleven). In fairness to Lovelace, the spectators admitted that Gaccon had aggravated the Dare outside left. I doubt whether the Pontypridd Nomads will again figure on the Aberdare Thursdays fixture list. Final score: Pontypridd Nomads, 3 goals; Aberdare, 3 goals. On Thursday (to-day) the Thursdays play their first home. league match, when the Rhoiulda Thursday's champions— Treorchy—will be entertained on the New Athletic Grounds. The visitors will include, the redoubtable Dicky Jones, of Cwmpark, and a few other players from the latter South Wales eleven. The Darians will turn out as follows: Goal, Bernie Lewis; backs, Pickering and Evan Pugh; backs, Willie Thomas, Ivor Davies, and Tom Price; forwards, Lovelace, Harry Williams, Rees James, W. Crowley, and Jack Whislay.

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The Zoo on Sunday. Will it be Re-opened. The above question is stirring the minds of many people in the Mount, so much so, that we understand there is a, movement on foot to petition the management to re-open the Zoo on Sunday evenings after church hours. Many prominent men represent- ing various shades of opinion, feel that a matter so closely concerning the gener- al public should not be decided by a few. Our representative waited upon the management, and was informed that it was only the fact that the Vicar of Mountain Ash was one of the second de- putation that induced him (the manager) to promise to close the Zoo on Sunday. There was some hitch in reference to the first deputation and the miscarrying of a letter to the Vicar. It is now very evident that the Rev. J. Sinnett Jones turned the scale. That being so, there are many Churchpeople who are firmly convinced that his action is one that does not show him in that strong light of common sense with which he is usually associated. His attempt (Juiccessful so far) to disestablish the Zoo has caused great indignation among his parishion- ers.

A Socialist Split. A breach in the Socialist ranks was publicly acknowledged at a Socialist demonstration at Holborn Town hall on Wednesday night, when Mr Robert Blatch- ford, Mr Hyndman, Mr Keir Hardie, and Mr Grayson were advertised to appear on the same platform. When the platform party entered it was at once noticed that Mr Keir Hardie was not one of them. Mr Blatchford, the chairman, immediately explained at some length that Messrs Hyndman and Grayson had refused to appear on the same platform with Mr Keir Hardie, and that the organisers of the meeting had felt compelled to write to Mr Keir Hardie informing him that because of circumstances which had arisen, and in view of the fact that his acceptance did not arrive until a thousand tickets had been sold, they wished him to refrain from attending the demonstration, Mr. Hardie replied accepting the deision. Mr Blatchford observed that he entirely agreed with Mr. Hyndman and Mr. Grayson, and though unity was wanted, it could he bought at too high a price. Mr. Hyndman said Mr. Grayson's action in Parliament had divided the sheep from the goats. The Labour Party was noth- ing to him. Mr. Grayson emphasised the fact that the difference between him and Mr. Keir Hardie was not one of prin- ciple.

Aberdare Town Tennis Club. WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE. The first of the annual series of Whist Drives and Dances in connection with the above club was held at the Memor- ial Hall last evening (Wednesday). After play of a high standard, Miss E. Ed- wards, Broniestyn-terrace, with a record score of 195, captured the first prize kindly presented by the President, Mr. Frank Hodges. Mrs. T. L. Davies, Cwm- aman, took off the second, while the con- solation prize was won by Miss Kitty -LliOnicis. I he above prizes were pre- sented by Mr. W. J. Heppell, J.p. Mr. L. N. Williams, J.P., then handed the winning gentlemen their prizes. The first was won by Mr. Prance Williams, while Mr. A. S. Pleace carried off the second. The prize of the evening was successfully carried off by Mr. R. Preece" The catering was admirably executed by M/'l- while Mr. J. Arkite t niilips -BaiKl discoursed sweet music which was greatly appreciated. Mr T. H. Davies ably rendered a poem, entitled the Tennis Club," which was received with applause. The following were pres- ent: -:Miss R. Burge, Miss Churchill, Mr S. Cameron, Mr. Alec Cameron, Mrs T L. Davies, Cwmaman, Misses Davits 8~ Cardiff-street; Misses Davies, Ynvslw'vd' and Mr. G. T. Davies, Mr. T. H. Danes' Mr. W. and Miss Edwards, Broniestvn' terrace; Miss G. Eschle, Mr. and Mrs Lmrys Evans, Miss Evans, Miss Elias, r" fv: 1}- Humphreys Miss A. Walters, T TT 'n ?teppel! J-P-' Misses M. and '/• Heppell, Mrs. Edgar Morgan, Mr W D. Morris, Mr. W LI. Morgan, Mr.'and Mrs. A. S. Pleace, Mr. and Mrs. Pardoe, Messrs. H. and S. Powell, Mr. G. Parrv Miss M. Price, Miss J. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Preece, Miss Perrott, Pontvpool; Mr. and Mrs. A J. Phillips, Mr. Owen, Lloyd's Bank; Mr. F. and Misis Reed, Miss Roberts, Park Lane; Mr. B. Roder- lck, Mr Edgar Rees, Mr. J. S. Thomas, Miss Prance, Dr and Mrs. Thomas, Messrs. J. E. and E. Tremellen, Mr. J. E. Thomas, Mr. W. Cyrus Thomas, Miss -t. Hodges, Mr. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs V r ^ies A-G- George, Miss E. L. Griffiths, Mr and Miss Gibbs, Mr. p' w'jMr E. J. Hughes, Mr. ±. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Miss E. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. D. Jones, Cwm- aman; Miss Evans, Hawthorne House; Miss Katie Jones, Misses Jones, Bron- lestyn; Mr. and Mrs. Matt Lewis, Mr and Mrs. Lea, Mr. Ben Lewis. Mr. Mackintosh, Mr. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Morris, Mr. F. and Miss Morris, Miss E. Scott, Mr. and Miss Sarvis. Miss Alexandria Mr Tom Rees, Miss Wil- liams, Werfa; Mr. and Miss Williams, Belmont; Mr. W. R. Williams, Mr. Prance Williams, Dr. Wilson, Mr. L. N. Williams, J.P., Mrs. Griffiths, Park Schools.

Abercynon Police Court. THURSDAY, Nov. 12.-Before Sir T Marchant Williams and Capt. G A. Evans. VARIOUS. James Walsh, drunk in Cardiff-road Abercynon, 10s. and costs. Samuel Ed- wards, Ynysybwl, playing football in the street, fined 7s. Gd. Thos. WTood Ynvs- ybwl, was ordered to pay £ 2 and costs for working a horse in an unfit condi- tion. George McWilliam, drunk in Ymsybwl; John Davies, in Cribvnddu- street, Ynysybwl, and Joseph Mitchell 'Vnr^^J08- amJ costs each. NO LICENCE. — Martha Ho wells, Tyntetown, was summoned for keeping a waggonette without a licence. Mr. 1?u.cani; Inland Revenue Officer, prose- cuted.—Fined 20s. and costs TICKETLESS.—John Coleman, Pen. or'the T vpas Up for travelling on tne l.V.R. without a tick^f Pennell, ticket collector, said he asSd the defendant for a ticket at Penrhiw cc-iber Station. Defendant produoed a weekly ticket which had fcxmred—H -rhofeot assume-6 ^im^he ^ould diary vt J but1haid lost it.-Stipen- l06t TO,ir caM- xtJiMO VAL OF GOODS. — Edward uowVnL0' AWvno^ now of Newport, was summoned at the instance of Councillor T. W. Jones for removing furniture secretly with the in tention of avoiding payment of rent.-Mr R. Edwaras James prosecuted.—T W Jones said that Owen told him bo Jll in W elsh, and made use of certain Pnu. thit fra^T?e Stipendiary told her i ] jllld her morals were a WWTT and COsts" SSALLT. Wm. Arthur Simpson, Abercynon, summoned Henry Wright for assault.—Simpson said that defendant charged him with bruising the arm of his little girl, at the same time giving him a blow on the side of the face.-A fine of 51". and costs was imposed. THE ORIGINAL SIN.-James Rapper- ty (13), Daniel Evans (15), John Baker (13), and Trevor Lloyd (12), four boys, living in Matthewstown, were charged with stealing apples from a cart belong- ing to James Dennis.—Supt. Gill and P.S. Evans gave evidence—All the bovs admitted stealing the apples.—Ordered to pay 10s. each.

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) Abercynon. BOYS' BRIGADE CONCERT. The first annual concert under the auspices of the Abercynon Boys' Brigade was held on Wednesday at the Workmen's Hall. The boys met at the English Congrega- tional Vestry, and proceeded to the station to meet the Pontypridd Bugle Band and Ambulance Corps. A pro- cession was then formed, and headed bv the Bugle Band., paraded the streets to the Hail. The chair was taken by Mr Bruce Jones. M.E., D.C., who spoke in appreciation of the Brigade. The fol- lowing artistes took part: Soprano, Miss Lyciia Colwell, Blaengwynfi; bass, Mr. Ben Thomas, Treherbert; hand bell se- lections by the members of the Brigade: Mr. J. H. Johnson, Cardiff, comedian, impersonator, and bone soloist; mando- hnist. Signer Gallani, Abercvnon. An ambulance display was given by boys ot the Brigade, under the supervision of Dr. Evans, Pontypridd. The concert ccncluded with a very laughable sketch entitled, "The Black Judge." The parts were take a as follows:—Judge'Jumbo. Mr. Sidney Blake; Peter Pimple, a law- yer, Mr. W. Evans; a Beggar, Mr Trevor Williams; P.C. Blazes, Mr. F. P. Gibbon; Mike Doolan, Master Bow- den; Mrs. Peculia, Mr. Edwin Denner. Mr. Brenig Roberts proved himself an efficient accompanist. The proceeds of the concert were in aid of the Brigade. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY. The 77th quarterly meeting of the Ynysvbwl and Abercynon Industrial Co-operative Society, Ltd., was held at the Co-oper- ative Hall on Tuesday, when Mr. vVm. Watkins presided. The manager and secretary, Mr. David Jones, read the re- port and balance sheet. The total sales amount to £ 10,295 Os. 5td., and the pro- fits for disposal, after paying all ex- penses, depreciation on buildings and fixtures, and interest on share capital amount to £ 1,270 3s. 1:1.d., which allowed a dividend of 2s. 6d. in the .8, and Is. 3d. in the Jc to non-members. The sales showed an increase of £2,335 over the corresponding quarter of last year. The number of members in the society were: Ynysybwl, 340; Abercynon, 325;'making a total of 665_. The educational fund amounts to £ 58 7s. Od.; the reserve fund -8578 6s. Id. During the quarter 14 new members joined the Ynysybwl Branch, while 30 joined the Abercynon Branch A branch shop was opened at Cilfynydd on Nov. 7th. The following committee- men were elected: Messrs. Thos. Morris and John Redgers. PULPIT.-The Rev. D. J. Thomas, Bethania, Abercynon, has accepted the unanimous call from Zion Chapel Caer- au, Maesteg. Mr. Thomas is highly re- spected in the district, and he has "held the pastorate of Bethania for a period of four years. MALE VOICE PARTY. On Friday evening a public meeting was held at the Lesser Hall of the Workmen's Insti- tute, Abercynon, under the auspices of the Abercynon Male Voice Party. A fair crowd had assembled, and the Rev. A. Bowen Morgan, A.T.S., chairman of the party, presided. The following ap- pointments were made: -President, Mr. Bruce Jones, D.C.; vice-presidents Messrs. E. H. Woodman, M.E., Thos Welsh, M.E., T. W. Jones, D.C., Wm Evans, D.C., Wm. Thomas, John Main- wsrmg. Committee: Messrs. D. T. Theo- philus, John Woods, D. J. Price, Harold Battram, Richard Davies, David Parry, E. Ellery, D. Cynon Evans, T. H. Ed- wards, D. Harris, John Sutherland, and W. G. Williams. Messrs. Henry Jones, Evan Lloyd, Herbert Blomley, and Rcbert Griffiths will represent the mem- bers of the party. Mr W. Williams was elected conductor, and Mr. Haydn Woods pianist. The officers of the party are: Treasurer, Mr. Dan Rogers; secretary, Mr. John H. Simpson; cash steward, Mr W. J. Price; door-keeper, Mr. Charles Gregory. ST. GWYNNO'S.-On Monday, Nov. 9th, a tea was held at the St. Gwvnno's Mission Room, Abertaf. The tables were presided over by Mrs. John Perkins, Mrs. Jones.. Mrs. Henry Perkins, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Windsor, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Wilkins. The cutters were Mrs. Henry Manship, Mrs. Ben- nett, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Coles. Mr. Davies acted as stoker. After the tea a grand concert was given at the Abartaff Schools. Songs were rendered by Messrs T. J. Williams, David Lewis, Holland, and W. D. Edwards. A duet was given by Messrs. J. Williams and Holland. In- strumental duet by Miss James and Signor Gallani. Recitations by Wine- fred Evans, Claudine Perkins, Edna Evans, and Mr. Hargest. Glee by Miss P. Griffiths and Miss Jenkins, Messrs. Cook, Lloyd, and T. J. Williams. The rendering of two action songs by the boys and girls of St. Donat's was much appre- ciated. Miss Phyllis played a pianoforte overture, At Eventide," very tastefully. Selections on the gramophone, kindly lent by Mr. Howe. The Vicar, the Rev. D. Ellis Jones, presided, and was sup- ported by the two churchwardens, Mr. E. H. Woodman and Mr. David Evans, who welcomed the Rev. Thomas Coles, B.A., and his family, on behalf of the parish. Mrs. E. Avery, Mrs. T. J. Wil- liams, and Mr. T. J. Williams gave valu- able assistance in training the children. APPOINTMENT.—Mr. Chas. Gowan, Abercynon, has been appointed coal in- spector under Messrs. Cory Bros., Ltd., for Monmouthshire and Glamorgan. For the past twelve years Mr. Gowan has held the position of coal inspector and foreman at the Dowlais-Cardiff Colliery, Abercynon. He is the secretary of the Abercynon Temperance Association, and has been connected with the English Wesleyan Denomination as a local preacher for 24 years. MEETING.—A meeting was held at Moriah English Baptist Chapel on Tues- day evening, under the auspices of the Free Church Convention. The speakers were Rev. E. Bush, Caerphilly; Mr. W. Richards, Tonypandy. The Rev. Bowen Morgan presided. I.L.P.—A meeting under the auspices of the I.L.P., Abercynon Branch, was held at the -Workmen's Hall on Monday, when Comrade Trainer, organizer of the I.L.P., addressed the meeting upon "The Hypocrisy of Tariff Reform." Comrade Wm. Dyer occupied the chair, and apolo- gized for the absence of Comrade G. H. Bibbings, B.A., who was taken ill at the South Wales Divisional I.L.P. Confer- ence at Cardiff. Comrade Trainer, as his substitute, delivered an eloquent and lucid address, pointing out most plainlv that Tariff Reform was absolutely a fallacy. vt SOCIAL.—A social evening was held in connection with the Abercynon Temper- ance Association on Saturday evening at the English Wesleyan Chapel The Rev. D. Ellis Jones, L.D., Vicar of Aber- cynon, and president of the association, took the chair. Mr. James Griffiths pre- sided at the organ. Selections on the gramophone were given by Mr W. Price. Mr. Charles Gowan gave a reading. The following ladies served out the refresh- ments: Mrs. Charles Gowan, Mrs. Ed- ward Stone, Miss Stone, and Mrs. Jones. The old veteran, Mr. Stone, superintend- ed the boiling of the water. Mr Hopkins addressed the meeting. PRESENTATION.—On Sunday even- ing the members of Mount Zion Welsh Cong. Church presented one of their faithful members, Mr. Richard Bonner, with a silver medal, suitably engraved, as a token of esteem .Mr. Bonner is al- ways ready to assist in all that tends to help the church.

Hirwain. I who for the past 30 years has held the OBITUARY.—With sincere regret we recorct the death of Mr. Wm. Morgan, r postmastership of Hirwain. He passed away on Saturday evening at the age of 69 years. The deceased gentleman was exceedingly popular throughout the dis- trict. Much sympathy is expressed with Mrs. Morgans in her sad" and trring bereavement. CONCERT. -On Thursday evening an excellent evening concert was held at Bethel Chapel, under the presidency of the Rev. W. J. Williams, pastor, when the famous Llangollen Eisteddfod Quar- tette^ took part in the proceedings, and also Master Roger Thomas, the renowned boy harpist of Cwmaman. The spacious building was well filled. The quartette were: Miss Elizabeth Hall. Burrvport- Miss Wmifred Lewis, Senghenydd; Mr. Harry Lewis, Nelson, and Mr. David Chubb, Pontypridd. PRESE-NT-A-TIO-N.-On Sunday even- ing an interesting ceremony took place at Neho Cong. Church, when Miss Mav Smith, the only daughter of Mr. Tom Smith, Tower-road, was presented with a neatly bound Bible on the occasion of her leaving for the United States, Ameri- £ ?• fie presentation was made by the Rev. E. Wern Williams, the respeoted pastor, who bore an excellent tribute to Miss Smith's devotion to Church work. Encouraging addresses were delivered by Messrs. D. Jenkins, Evan Evans, and VV. T. Lewis. TEA AND CONCERT .-The annual tea and concert in connection with St. Lleurwg's Church took place on Thurs- day last at the Parish Room. The at- traction was enhanced by a sale of work. ^hich was got up by various ladies of tne Motheis Lnion Branch. The ladies who presided over the tables were: Mrs. rriah Rees, Mrs. G. Bishop, Mrs. J. A. Lewis, Mrs. W. Guitt. Misses Jennie Williams, Annie Johnson. and Emily- Aubrey, they being ably assisted by Misses A. Evans, Lily Bishop. Almie Lewis, Nellie Evans, Maggie Williams, Mrs. B. Evans, Mrs. S. Lloyd. Mrs. J. John, Mrs. Hinchliffe, Mrs. G. James, Airs. J. Sweet, and Messrs. IV. J. Cole- man, W. Edmund6, and Fred Gowen. The various stalls in connection with the sale of work were under the super- vision of Mrs. W. A. George, Crav House; Mrs. R. Bovnes. Mrs. Eustace Williams, Cartrefle; Mrs. J. Shannon, ^i-s Aggie Rhys, Miss Kate Aubrev, Tymawr; and Mr. and Mrs. S. Hard- wicke. In the evening a grand concert was held at the Victoria Hall, when Mr. A. P- Jones, the ex-High Constable, pre- sided. The following artistes acquitted themselves admirably: Master T. Johnson, Miss Marion Neale, W. Boynes", Bessie Smith, Harry Jones, Mr. Budge, Mr. T. Thomas, Misses N. Tuckfield, Annie Lewis, Mr. John A. Jenkins. migs Emily Rogers, Miss Timbrell, Mr. J R. Thomas, Miss Hodges, Miss Thomas, Messrs. Thomas and Arthur, Mr W Walters. Rev. D. J. Arthur. B.A., Mr. Bassett, and the members of the Hirwain Church Lads' Brigade. Miss A. Rhys accompanied.

Mountain Ash. ASH LOIR'S GENER- UMI Y.—At a concert given by the above choir in Hazelton for the benefit of the United Charities, over 500 dollars ( tloo) was realised. The choir donated twenty- five dollars (JB5) to the fund. The local criticisms continue to be in the most favourable terms, and highly eulogistic wherever the choir go.

Penrhiwceiber. ST WINEFRED'S CHURCH BAZAAR -The Grand Bazaar in connection with the Parish Church was opened on Mon- day afternoon by Mrs. Davies, Porth* and on Tuesday afternoon by Mr. F. W. Bell, M.E. The object of the bazaar is to obtain funds for the extension of the parish room, and the committee hoped to raise £ 300 by it. There was a large crowd at the opening ceremony, who made an onslaught on the prettily ar- ranged stalls. The stall-holders were as follows: -Girls Friendly Society Stall, Mrs. Jeffreys. Fancy Stall, Mrs. Goo. Matthews. Fancy Stall, Mrs. and Miss Pratt, Mrs. Morris. Bachelors Stall: Messrs. T. Gibbon, Aaron Brown, Chas. Lawes, and Geo. Morris. Sweets, Mrs. Davies (caretaker). Refreshment Stall, Mrs. Gear and Mrs. Parker. Great praise must be bestowed on the com- mittee and the ladies for their arduous. exertion to .make the bazaar a success. BILLIARDS.—An interesting match. was played between teams representing Ferndale and Penrhiwceiber at the club of the former. A well fought game resulted in a narrow victory for the homesters by 12 points. Appended is the score: -Pen rhiweeiber: W. Thomas, 100; H. Davies, 67; D. Daniels, 100; C. Stevens, 84; W. J. Roberts, 71; C. Wal- lace, 93: Steve Rees, 88; R T. Evans, 100; total, 703. Ferndale: E. Thomas. 96; J. Leonard, 100; J. Jenkins, 51; D. T. Evans, 100; J. Davies, 100; B. Rees, 100; E. J. Thomas, 100; E. J. Hughes, 68; total, 715.

Mountain Ash Ministers and the Zoo. Dear Sir,—A deputation consisting of representatives of the Church of Eng- land and the Nonconformist Churches waited on Mr. Cormack. the manager of the H Zoo," on Tuesday morning last, to lav before him the wishes of the religious bodies in the community re Sunday open- ing, and we are pleased to report that Mr. Cormack has promised to advise his Directors to close the institution entire- ly on Sundays. We are sure that such a gracious concession to our wishas llihould not only be publicly recognizee, but should make us all ready to give the institution our warmest practical patronage.—We are, yours, etc., ERNEST V. TIDMAN. OWEN JONES. THOMAS DAVIES. J. SINNETT JONES. —^———1tmmmm»

A Mountain Ash Sentence. Mr. Keir Hardie asked the Home Secretary whether his attention had been called to the case of David Evans who was recently sentenced by the Stipendiary at Aberdare to one month's imprison- ment for alleged assault; whether he was aware that owing to an inadvertence on the part of a clerk to the solicitor who defended, Evans' notice of appeal was not properly lodged within the time specified by the Act, that the prosecuting counsel agreed to waive this objection to the appeal being taken, but the Sti- pendiary himself briefed counsel to op- pose the application; and whether, see- ing that Evans is a young man of good character and reputation, who claims to have been the party assaulted, and pro- duced strong and uncontradicted evidence at the trial in support of this, under all these circumstances he would cause him to be immediately released. Mr. Gladstone: I have made inquiry into this case, but on the information before me I see no sufficient reason for interference. It does not appear that any fresh evidence would have been called if the defendant's appeal had been heard, and the'fact that owing to the mistake of his solicitor it could not be heard does not seem to me to afford suffi- cient grounds for advising any interfer- ence.

Class would formerly commence on Friday evening next, when Dr Bullen and Instruc- tors Moses and Knight would be in attend- ance. Solo by Miss Tilly Stephens, entitled" Love flies out through the win- dow t" duet, Home sweet Home," with variations, by Masters Brinley and Haydn Lewis, on the flute and violin respectively. Mr W. H. Knight gave some topical verses of his own composition, Mandeline duet, Mr G. Belcher and Master E. Hillier; song, "Hunting the Hare," Master Willie Gough; recitation, "Yr emyn olaf," D. Jeffrey Davies violin solo, Master Haydn Lewis. Selection by the Quintette party."