The Aberdare Leader

Missionary Services. The Congregationalists throughout England and Wales are this week holding a simultaneous mission, which will con- tinue for 8 days to bring the churches in general into closer touch with the claims of the Missionary Movement. For this purpose a series of meetings where held by Bryn Seion Church, Cwmbach, on Sunday afternoon last. At Bryn Seion Vestry, Mr Thomas Lloyd spoke upon Past Heroes of the Lohdon Missionary Society," and Mr Thomas Jenkin Griffiths dilated upon- The claims of the Society upon the Churches." At the Carmel branch school- room, Messrs William James and Thomas Richards spoke upon the general claims of missions for the support of the churches. At Ynyscynon School-room the speakers were—Guardian Meth Davies and Mr D. C. Lewis. The former dwelt upon The claims of the L.M.S. for the support of the Children," and the latter upon The claims of the Missionary Society for the patronage of the Sunday School." Each of the meetings was well-attended.

HUNGER MARCHERS. Sir,—Several inquiries have been made as to what expenses Were incurred, and who paid them, in connection with the re- dent visit of the Hunger Marchers to Aber- care. As the accounts have now been closed, perhaps you will allow me to set out the particulars for the information of your readers. Expenses-Hire of Market Hall, Xi 10s. Straw for Bedding, 11 Town Crier, 5s. Total £2 15s. Contributions- Dr Trevor Jones (High Constable), zCl Rev D. Silyn Evans, 2s.; Trades Council, 10s. 6d. Aberdare Miners, Xl 2s. 6d. Total, X2 15s. The subscriptions of Messrs Jones and Evans were given while the Marchers were in the town, and by ar- rangement with the Marchers, these am- ounts were reserved towards payment of expenses, for the balance of which Council- lor Stonelake (Trades Council), and Mr Stanton (Miners' Agent), became re- sponsible. The Hunger Marchers expressed their gratitude to the I.L.P. for their reception, to Mr Stanton for his assistance, to Mr J. W. Hurt for his generous supplies of fish, and to all who contributed by service or donations to collectors.—Yours, &c., ASSISTANT SECRETARY, I.L.P.

YOUNG LIBERAL'S LEAGUE AT MOUNTAIN ASH. Sir,—In answer to Young Liberal's letter which appeared in your last issue, I may say that I have no desire to use your columns for the purpose of dealing with such absurdities as Wt% there anything wrong in starting a Branch of the Young Liberal League ? Was there anything wrong in trying to make it a success ? &c." I have stated before that I have no ob- jection to any body of people combining for the purpose of propagating where they believe it to be true. What we, Social Democrats, maintain, and what we are prepared to prove from the standpoint of economics is, that a combination largely composed of wage-slaves which stands for the defence of Capitalism and its conse- quent evils is a Psychological Monstrosity, and should be avoided by all working men who are conscious of the terrible evils ar- ising from our present Industrial Organisa- tion. Liberalism stands for the mainten- ance of Capitalism with slight modifica- tions. We, Social Democrats, stand for its complete destruction. We thoroughly understand its growth and outcome, and we are conscious of its decline and decay. "Young Liberal's" remark about the grand work which Liberalism has done for the aged and poor is more sentimental than the mealy murmurs of the average Liberal-Labour Fakir. What rubbish to talk of what they have done for the poor It is they that have robbed the poor, and are now going to dole back a little of what they have robbed.—I am, W. H. POWELL, Sec., S.D.P.

Abe.rdare. Drink Bowen's IZONA; entirely new flavour; everybody likes it; sold every- where. SION M.I.S.-On Monday evening, the 16th., the Rev. John Lloyd, Mountain Ash, read a paper on Utilitarianism" before a good number of the members. The lecture was listened to very attentively, and at the close Messrs Morgan Watkins and W. Jones, spoke. The Rev. Ll. A. Jones pre- sided. A hearty vote of thanks was ac- corded the lecturer. SOCIALISM. In connection with Bethania M.I.S. a debate on Socialism pro. and con., took place on Wednesday week. Mr David Griffiths, presided. Mr Evan L. Davies championed Socialism, and Mr Gwilym Christmas stood up for Individual- ism. In the general discussion that fol- lowed Messrs J. W. Young, Ben Davies, John Christmas, and John Morgan took part. In the division the votes were equally divided, pro. and con. G.W.R. TEMPERANCE UNION. A meeting of the branch took place on Sun- day last, presided over by the Branch President, Mr. J. Sanders. Mr. James Williams gave a Bible' reading, Romans 14. Miss Fry gave a beautiful recita- tion, Mrs. Bannister a solo, and Miss S. Williams a recitation. After a short discussion on the Licensing Bill, on the proposition of the secretary, seconded by Mr. R. Sly, it was unanimously passed that the House of Lords be petitioned to pass the Bill without weakening its pro- visions. Miss S. Harris presided at the organ. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECH- ABITES.—In the Memoral Hall on Tues- day last a scientific temperance lecture was given in connection with the Local Tent of the above Order. Bro. J. Jordan the secretary of the Tent, was voted to the chair. The chairman explained that the object of the meeting was to educate the young in the principles of the Order. The lecturer had a good reception from the boys. The lecture was very interest- ing, and also the experiments on what water and alcohol could do. Miss May Morgans, Gadlys, gave two splendid reci- tations, and Master W. J. Pinks a good selection of music on the mandoline. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was pro- posed by Mr. Pink, and seconded by Mr Daniel Evans.

Football. BY "MUDDIED OAF." Mountain Ash v. Merthyr. The return league match between these teams was played at the Mountain Ash enclosure on Monday afternoon. In the previous match at the Penydarren Park Grounds the gaiiic, ended wholly in favour of the Old Firm." In the present match, the Penna rites completely routed the Merthyr men to the tune of G tries (18 points) to love! The scorers in the first half werp Harry John (2) and Davies and Payne. In the second moiety 3 points were added by Harry John. The home- sters were without Jack Thomas, the full-back, Ainsworth, and Police Con- stables Dick Thomas and A. Hill. The teams that day were:—Mountain Ash: Back, Horsman; J-backs, Donovan, D. A Davies, Payne, and Harry John; 2 backs, Wyndham Jones and Geo. Ed- wards; forwards, P.C. Bevan, Caple, Shepherd, Stone, Ellery, Price, Jenkins, and Davies. Merthyr: Back, Baker; 4 backs, Williams, Francis, Evans, and Another; A-backs, Crocker and Evans; forwards, Morris, Watts, Miles, Jones, Parry, Griffiths, P. Jones, and Ted James. Referee, Mr. M. Norton, Caer- philly.

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Mountain Ash Education Committee. On Tuesday, Capt. F. N. Gray, J.P., presiding. The other members present were: Mrs. Owen Jones, Mrs. W. G. Wil- liams, Messrs. D. Rogers, J. Charles, W. Evans, E. Morris, Geo. Hall, Silas Wil- liams, J. Powell, Wm. Davies, W. Lam- burn, Griffith Evans, T. W. Jones, W. Millar, and Rev. E. V. Tidman, with Mr. Alfred Morgan (director), Mr. H. P. Linton (clerk), and Dr. Llewelyn Williams (medical officer). LOW ATTENDANCE AT R.C. SCHOOL. The school attendance returns for the four weeks was: No. on books, 8,819; average attendance, 7,770, or 88 per cent. Mr. Rogers called attention to the low attendance at the R.C. School—only 81 per cent. Could nothing be done to in- crease the percentage? He was of opin- ion that some drastic steps should be taken to compel the children to attend regularly. Mr. J. Charles said that the attention of the officers had already been called to the low attendance. What more could be done? Mr. J. Powell said he did not hold a brief,for the R.C. School, or for the low attendance, but he thought that the reason was to be found in the fact that the children were drawn from a scattered area. Some children were coming from Ynysboeth. Mr. Rogers mentioned Ynysybwl Mixed School, where children attended from Llanwonno and other distant places. The attendance there was much higher. Finally t was decided to write to the Foundation Managers. CHILD'S FRACTURED ARM. The Ynysybwl members reported that they inquired into the complaint of Mr Edward Bennett, 25, High-street, Ynys- ybwl, relating to the accident which oc- curred to his daughter, Beatrice Bennett, either during or after a nature lesson. Several teachers, as1 well as Mr. Bennett, were interviewed, and the following motion was passed: "That after making a careful investigation into the matter we cannot find that the teachers are guilty of neglect of duty, although we think that greater watchfulness might not unreasonably have been expected of them, and in order to minimise the possi- bility of any such accident in future, we recommend that every nature study lesson for which a class is taken away from the school, be given in the after- noon during the time allotted to the lesson immediately preceding or follow- ing the time set apart for recreation time and that the recreation time be utilised for taking children to or from the place where the lesson is given." Mr. S.. Williams said that at the last meeting he stated that Miss Tudor saw the child after it had broken its arm. He wished to correct this. It was another teacher who remained behind, and this onejtetated that she was not aware that the child's arm was frac- tured. The report was adopted. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. MORE REVELATIONS. FIRST REPORT NOT YET DEALT WITH. Since last report I have examined 269 children who will probably leave school at the end of the present school year, July, 1909. The results are as follows: — Clothing and footgear, 2.22 per cent. were insufficiently clad. Nutrition: Only 2 children were poorly nourished. Cleanliness: 2 per cent. were very dirty. 8.15 per cent. were fairly clean. 10 per cent. were distinotly verminous. 50 per cent. of girls had nits in their hair. Three children had sores in the head. One child had ringworms. » Teeth: 9 per cent. had good teeth. 50 per cent, medium. 46 per cent, were bad. Three cases of inflammation of the gums. One case of abscess of jaw. Nose and Throat: 9 per cent. had en- larged tonsils. 4.8 per cent. had aden- oids. Vision: 7.4 per cent. required glasses. 9.26 per cent. had eyesight below normal. 4 cases of squint. 1 case of ptocis of right eye. Ear: 5.5 per cent. had discharges from the ears, causing deafness in some cases. 1.1 per cent. were deaf. Mental Condition: 3 girls were found slightly defective, and 1 girl very badly defeotive. Heart: 3 cases of heart disease. Lungs: 4 cases of phthisis. 1 case of asthma. 1 case, of bronchitis. Nervous. System: 2 cases of St. Vitus dance. Rickets: 2 cases. Deformities 1 case of scoliosis. 1 case of chronic hip-joint disease. Contagious: 4.82 per cent. had scabies. Notification to Parents: 108 notices were sent, including 63 for nits, 15 for scabies, and 20 for defective vision. The lighting in two schools was very bad—Pengeulan School (Central Class- room) and Navigation School. In the Girls Dept., 34 girls were ex- amined and 13 were found to have. de- fective sight, whereas 7 out of 38 were found in the Boy- Dept. The difference was remarkable, but on examining the classroom of the Girls' School, it was found to be badly lit up, and I think this accounted for the very serious de- fect in the sight of the girls. The ventilation of Ynysybwl Mixed School was bad, and teachers and scholars complained of headaches and lassitude. The school was also much overcrowded. I understand that this school is shortly to be taken down and rebuilt. The sooner the better. LLEWELLYN WILLIAMS. It was proposed that the report be printed. Director: The last report was printed, and nothing has been done by the com- mittee, yet. Rev. E. V. Tidman thought it would be better to have the medical officer's re- port separate from the minutes. He generally threw the minutes into the waste paper basket. Mr. J. Powell: It would be easy to rip them off. Mr. S. Williams: Print the word consecration on top and bottom, then Mr. Tidman will see it. (Laughter.) Rev. E. V. Tidman: And substitute "Federation" for "consecration" on Mr. Williams' copy. It was decided to discuss the two re- ports at the next meeting, but the Direc- tor suggested that incandescent burners be at once placed in Navigation School, and 'this was adopted. TIMELY WARNING. In granting' a loan for the purpose of building a new school at Carnetown, the L.G.B. wrote that when the next appli- cation for a loan came, it would have to be seriously considered owing to the high assessment of rates in the district. LABOUR EXAM. The Director reported that a Labour examination was held last Friday at Abercynon and Duffryn Boys' Schools. 22 had been examined, and 4 only had passed. It was resolved to defer comment" until the Director ascertained for what period the candidates had studied. FEVER. Trerobert School will be closed for a fortnight owing to the prevalence of scarlet fever. SPILT MILK. The Director said that certain parents had asked the teachers to supply a glass of milk to children about 11 a.m. in school. The parents had promised to pay. A lengthy discussion ensued, and Mr. W. Millar complained of the waste of time. Rev. E. V. Tidman: I differ. This is an important matter. Mr. Silas Williams: Let us open a municipal dairy at once. (Laughter.) No action was taken. "GOD BE WITH YOU." May God be with you and success attend your work were the words con- tained in a letter written by a Cilfyn- ydd man who wanted to hold a penny entertainment in schools during school hours. His kindly greeting did not have the desired effect, for his application was refused. APPOINTMENT. There ware 15 applicants for the posi- tion of a Trained Certificated Teacher to Trerobert Girls' School. Miss Maggie Evans, New Quay, Card., was selected. PARTITION. Miss Grant, headmistress of Miskin Infants School, applied for a partition to divide the main room at her school. The Director said it would cost £60, but it was really wanted. Rev. E. V. Tidman proposed, and Mr. J. Charles seconded, that it be procured. —Carried. THE FEDERATION. There was a letter asking Mountain Ash to join the Federation of Education Committees. Mr. Silas Williams: I propose we join the Federation. (Laughter.) Carried.

Absent Applicant. JUDGE ROBERTS OBDURATE. Animated discussion took place at Aberdare County Court on Tuesday in a compensation case in which the issue was whether hernia was caused by an accident. It was the case of Benjamin Williams against the Bwllfa Colliery Co., Mr. James acting for the applicant and Mr. C. Kenshole for the respondent. Mr. James asked that the case be allowed to stand over to the next Court, as his client, the applicant, was not present. Judge Bryn Roberts (to Mr. James): Where is your client? Mr. James: I do not know; he went away without communicating with us, and when I found that was so I at once wired yesterday to Mr. Kenshole that I should apply for an adjournment. As there are other cases to go on with it does not make any difference. His Honour: That is not the point. Your client has not treated the Court properly to go away in this manner. Mr. Kenshole: It shows the interest these people take in their cases. His Honour: No; I will not allow the case to be adjourned; you must pro- ceed with it. Mr. James: In the absence of the ap- plicant I cannot do so. I will withdraw the application. His Honour: I will not allow it to be withdrawn. Mr. James: There is a case on the point. When an application is with- drawn there is nothing before your Honour. His Honoiu-: Yes, there is. I will hear the case. It is monstrous that a man should go away in this way and get his case withdrawn, to be re-entered again, putting everybody concerned to inconvenience. Mr. James: Your Honour sees my posi- tion. His Honour.: You are in no way to blame. It is entirely your client's fault. Mr. James: I thank you. That makes my position clear, but in view of any future action I must take the point, ae I have withdrawn the application, that there is no jurisdiction, and you cannot hear the case. His Honour: I think I have jurisdic- tion. Dr. Astbury said that he examined Williams on "April 1st. He told witness

that he had ruptured himself by lifting a lump of coal. Witness found that he suffered from a double rupture, which he did not think would be caused by lifting a lump of coal. Double ruptures were usually contracted in childhood. He believed the hernia to be one of old- standing. Dr. T. W. Scale examined applicant on May 1. He practically confirmed the evidence of Dr. Astbury. Judgment was given for respondents with costs on Scale B.

Merthyr Board or Guardians. On Saturday. Present: Rev. J. H. Davies (in the chair), Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Richards, Revs. W. S. Davies, D. L. Jones, J. CTReilly, J. D. Bees, W. C. Thomas, W. A. Jones, Messrs. J. Prowle, J. Price, D. Edwards, W. Hiley, Morgan Williams, S. Thomas, Idris Davies, Meth Davies, T. T. Jenkins, T. An- ditws, J.P., D. Davies, J.P., H. Jones, J. Rogers, D. Evans (Merthyr), D. Hughes, R. Rees (Aberdare), R. Rees (Rhigos), W. Harris, T. B. Greatorex, J. Aurelius, D. Hopkins, W. Jones J. Evans, with Messrs. F. T. James (clerk) and J. L. Morris (deputy clerk). TRAMPS AND MILITARY SERVICE. It was resolved: "That for a period of six months, commencing on the 1st December, 1908, all tramps applying for relief in this Union be questioned as to whether they have at any time done military service or not, and that a re- cord of the replies be kept." UNFIT FOR HUMAN BEINGS. The Chairman referred to the old In- firmary, and said that it was unreason- able that any human being should be allowed to sleep in the place. The walls were damp, and the building was alto- gether in an unsatisfactory state. The matter was a very serious one. Father OJReilJy said that the dampness was due to the want of ventilation. It was resolved to refer the matter to the Building Committee. MAINTENANCE OF ILLEGITIMATES' MOTHERS. On the motion of Mrs. Richards, it was unanimously resolved to petition Parliament to legislate with the view to making the putative fathers of illegitim- ate children liable for the maintenance of the mothers during their stay at the Union, and that the liability be retrospec- tive.

A Child's Death. Penrhiwceiber Manslaughter Verdict. Mr R. J. Rhys (coroner) held an inquest on Tuesday at Penrhiwceiber touching the death of David, the two months old child of John Thomas, 10, Melbourne-street, Tynte-town, Penrhiwceiber, The child's father a collier, working dur- ing the week at Porth, said that death took place on Saturday night. The child was born on the 18th September, and a midwife attended his wife during her con- finement. The joint wages of Morgan, with whom he worked, and himself for the last pay was £ 7 Os 9d, and he gave all his share to his wife last Saturday night. Mary Jane Thomas, the mother, said Mrs Eleanor Evans attended her during her confinement. No one else had been in attendance. The child died at 3 o'clock last Saturday afternoon. Mrs George, a neighbour, was present when it died. The child was in a box by the fire in the kitchen, and it was fed on the bottle. Three tins of milk a week were used. Witness stated that she had noticed the child was getting thinner. The child never vomited the food back nor had any cough. Mrs Eleanor Evans, registered midwife, said the child was a good healthy looking baby, and was fed on the bottle. The bottle she had noticed was kept clean and always full of milk. Mrs Emily George and Mrs Elizabeth Morgan 12, Melbourne-street, gave evid- ence. P.S. Evans said that in consequence of what he had heard he visited the house. Mrs Thomas stated that there was no food in the house, and that she could not obtain any until her husband returned from Porth. There was little furniture in the house. In the bedroom which Thomas and his wife occupied, there was no bedstead. They slept on a mattress on the floor. The cov- ering on the bed was filthy. Dr. R, W. Jones said that he conducted a post-mortem examination. The child weighed only 51b. A child of normal length at the age of two months ought to weigh about 101b. The body was in a very wasted condition, and there were sores on the buttock which indicated that it had not been properly looked after. There was in the stomach and bowels an ounce of fluid. The child had not been properly fed on the day it died. If the child had been properly fed there was every posibility that it may have lived for some time, but there was no likelihood that the child would ever grow up. The Coroner, addressing the jury said he thought the child's parents had no desire whatever of living a respectable life He had inquired, and found that when at Pen- rbiwceiber, the man earned no less than 7s 2d a day. The jury after retiring for a while return- ed a verdict of "Manslaughter" against Thomas and his wife, as they were of opinion that death was due to insufficient nourishment. Inspector Thomas, of the N.S.P.C.C., who was present at the inquest, took charge of the six-year-old child. At the Aberdare Police Court on Wednes- day, the father and mother were brought up on remand. Owing to the absence of Mr W. Thomas, solicitor for the N.S.P.C.C., the case was, on the application of Inspector Thomas, adjourned for a week.

R.A.O.B. Charity Dance at Aberdare. On Monday evening last, a successful Cinderella Dance was held at the Constitu- tional Hall, under the auspices of the Prince of Wales Lodge (No. 488) of the R.A.O.B., when there was a good attend- ance. The M.O.'s were Primo George Stonelake and Bro. Tom Higgins. Danc- ing was kept up to the sweet strains of Mr D. Tom Lewis's Quadrille Band until mid- night. The programme included several waltzes, lancers, quadrilles, military two step, band and empire dances, valeta, scottische, etc. Refreshments were pro- vided by Mrs A. Smith and Mrs N. Rogers. The room was nicely decorated. Amongst Lodges represented were the Baden Powell, Llwyncelyn, and other lodges. The committee of the function were Bro. Bes- wick,, Bro. D. Mills, Primo G. V. Jones, Primo Stonelake, Bro. A. Smith and Bro. W. Stanton. At an interval, Bro.' W. Kent gave a series of impersonations, and a song entitled, "Be a Man and have a Try" which was highly appreciated. An interesting recitation entitled The Kiss- ing Cup was contributed by Sir Harold Knight, whilst Mr. Tom Thomas rendered The Veteran." The secretarial duties were admirably discharged by Bro. A. Smith. The proceeds were ',in aid of the R.A.O.B. Orphanage.

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Aberdare Police Court, WEDNESDAY.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Messrs. D. P. Davies, G. George, T. Thomas, and Owen George. SEVEN WRONG ADDPESSES.-Rcl. Jones, Trecynon, was summoned for being at the Lamb Inn, Hirwain, on Sunday, for the purpose of obtaining drink.—Sergt. Davies, Hirwain, gave evi- dence, and stated that defendant resided only 21 miles away.—James Jarman, the landlord, was accused of keeping his house, the Lamb Inn, open for the sale of intoxicants on Sunday. Mr. J. D. Thomas defended in this case. Sergt. Davies said that there were 17 men in the house in all, and seven of them gave. wrong addresses.—Mr..Thomas, for the defence, said that the man who was charged resided in Treevnon, and walked to Aberdare Station, where he booked to Hirwain. This man and others had shown tickets at the Lamb to prove that they had come by train, therefore they were not asked to enter their names on the book keft for that purpose—The Bench imposed a small fine of 5s. and costs. TRESPASS AND ASSAULT AT A C\\ MIjACH SIDING. — Richard Henry Jones, 2, Greenfield-terrace, Cwmbach, wras charged with trespassing on the G.W.R.—Mr. Frank Lewis, Newport, pro- secuted, and Mr. W. R. Morgan, Aber- ilare, defended. — Frank Godden Evans said that he was a shunter employed on the Cwmbach siding. One dav he saw defendant trespassing. He asked defend- ant to go back, which he refused. He also refused to give his name and ad- dress, and struck witness severely, cut- ting' his ear till it bled. Defendant con- tinued to walk on the line.. Witness then shouted to Signalman Fisher, who came out of his box, and stopped the man. Defendant then threatened to way- lay witness when he would be off duty. Vi ibiess went to P.C. Thomas, who elicit- ed his name and address from him.—By Mr. W. R. Morgan: He had some words with defendant before. Witness got some timber, and Jones claimed it as his own. He did not say to Jones, "I have got you now, for your cheek to me before." He did not threaten to throw defendant into the ditch.—By Mr. Lewis: No refer- ence was made to the timber incident' on this occasion.—Signalman Fisher said that he was on duty on October 27th. Evans came to his box and asked him to stop Jones, who was assaulting him. Defendant absolutely refused to give his name and address. Defendant also threatened to assault Evans further.— P.C. David Thomas said that Evans com- plained to him. There was evidence of assault on Evans. Jones gave his name and address willingly.—Defendant's story was that Evans told him, N I have caught you now for the cheek you gave me," and threatened to throw him into the ditch. Evans pulled at his overcoat, and pushed him towards the stream. Then witness struck complainant twice. -The Stipendiary said that Mr. Morgan had done the best that could be done out of a bad case. Defendant would be fined 10s. and costs for trespass, 40s. and costs for the assault, and bound over to keep the peace for six months. STREET FIGHT. Joseph Howells, Aberaman, was charged with obstructing High-street, Aberdare, by fighting.-P.C. E. Jones proved.—Fined 40s. and costs. STREET PLAY. Reggie Brayshaw, Glanant-street, was charged with causing an obstruction in an Aberdare street by playing with a number of small boys.— Fined 2s. 6d.—Daniel Morgan and Ed- ward Davies were charged with annoy- ing pedestrians by playing in the street. —Fined 10s. each including costs. STREET FIRE.WQRKS.- WIn. Evans was charged with letting off fireworks in Jubilee Road.-Fined 10s. and costs- Cyril Craven, Aberaman, for a similar offence in Lewis-street, Aberaman, was fined 2s. 6d.—Gilbert Bressington (who was represented by his father) was or- dered to pay 5s. including costs for a similar offence. The father made a long speech, alleging that other boys were equally as guilty, but were not sum- moned.—P.C. Jones proved. NO LIGHT.Richard Dunston was ordered to pay 5s. and costs for having no lamps attached to his. vehicle.—Dan- iel John Morris was fined 5s. and costs for riding a, lightless bicycle. INDECENCY.-John Williams, Aber- aman, was summoned for committing an indecent act in Dare Villas.—P.C. Bevan said that he saw Williams in the act of having connection with a woman, who was now in Swansea. Fned 20s. and costs. ROBBING A COLLIER BOY.—Ernest Sweet, Hirwain, was charged with steal- ing 8s. 8d., the property of a lad named Thos. W. Jones.—Thos. W. Jones (15) said that he went to Bwllfa Colliery to fetch his pay, he being a collier's assist- ant. He received the sum of 8s. 8d. When on his way home across the moun- tain he met defendant, who threw a coat over his head. Witness screamed, and defendant filled his (witness) mouth with muck. Defendant demanded money, and searched witness's pockets, and eventually ran away with the money. Witness offered the defendant a shilling if he would return the money, but with- out avail.—Augustus Thomas, a sawyer, testified that on Saturday last he heard a boy's voice crying and shouting. Look- ing up he saw one boy chasing another across a field. Afterwards: T. W. Jones came and made a statement to him. Witness told his son to go after Ernie Sweet, and sent Jones to the Police Station.—Thomas Owen Jones, haulier, said that his son, T. W. Jones, came home that day in an exhausted condi- tion, and without his pay. P.C. Lewis gave evidence of arrest. When charged Sweet said, "I did not take anything from the, boy." Witness took him to Aberdare Station and found nothing upon him.—Defendant pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for a, month. EJECTMENTS.—Mr. M. T. Morgan applied for an order to eject Edwin Phillips, 66, Jenkin-street, Abercwmboi. —Mr. J. D. Thomas, on behalf of Mrs. Rachel Thomas, Mardy, applied for an order against May Glothing, David- street, Aberaman.—On behalf of the P.D. Co,. Mr. W. Kenshole asked for an order against George Thomas, 11, Park View-terrace, Abercwmboi, and Robert Finner, 33, Park View-terrace.—All were granted. DRUNKS.-David Davies, Cwmaman; Arthur Cox, Capcoch; and David Jones and Henry Griffiths, Trecynon, and Eliz. Rees, 10s. and costs each. A BRACE OF DESERTERS .-Samiiel Parry, Ynysybwl, and W. Morgan, Pen- rhiwceiber, two deserters, were both re- manded to wait an escort.

Football. SCHOOLBOYS' FOOTBALL LEAGUE. Saturday, November 21st. Park v. Town Council, 9.30; Mr. Fry, Town National. Cwmdare v. Industrial, 10.30; Mr. W. J. Williams, Aberaman. Higher Grade v. St. Fagan's, 11.30, Mr D. Griffiths, Cwmbach.

Bethel, Abernant. CYMDEITHAS Y BOBL IEUAINC.— Cynaliwyd cyfarfod o dan nawdd y gym- deithas uchod nos Fawrth. Cymerwyd y gadair gan Mr Ben Samuel. Dechreuwyd y cyfarfod gan Miss Esther Morris drwy ddarlien a gweddio. Darllenwyd dau ba,pyr rhagorol iawn o flaen cynulliad tra lluosg. Un gan Miss Annie Rees ar "Gymeriad Ruth," a'r Hall gan Miss Cassie Buttler ar Y modd y dylem dreulio ein horiau hamddenol." Siaradwyd ar y papyrau gan Mri Morgan Williams, Samuel Franklyn, David Rees, Hugh Evans a Wm. Thomas. Nos Fawrth nesaf, bydd Mr John Walters yn darllen papyr. Dymunir ar i bobl ieuainc Abernant wneud ymgais i fod yn bresenol.

Soar, Aberdar. Er mwyn creu mwy o ddyddordeb yn nglyn a gwaith Cymdeithas Genadol Llun- dain, y mae yr eglwysi Annibynol yn y cylch yma wedi tori tir newydd trwy gael cenadaeth gydfynedol. Nos Iau diweddaf, yn y capel uchod, cafwyd darlith mewn cysyilfciad a'r mudiad. Dangoswyd gyda'r llusern ddarluniau o Bengal a Calcutta., yn caei eu Iiegluro gan Mri David Philiips, Harlech place D. Evans, London Ware- house a T. M. Jones, ac aethant drwy eu gwaith i foddlonrwydd pawb. Mr Ivor John oedd yn gofalu am y llusern. Yr oedd y festri yn llawn o blant a phobl inewn oed. Cymerwyd y gadair gan y gweinidog, y farch. J, Tudor, B.A. Talwyd diolch- garweh i'r brodyr am eu parodrwydd yn nglyn a'r gwaith. Gobeithio y bydd i'r ddarlith hon ac ereill roddi symbyliad yn yr hen a'r ieuanc i wneud mwy dros y gymdeitbas ardderchog hon.

Sunday School Work. The Aberdare Valley Baptist Sunday School Teachers' Association met on Mon- day last at the English Baptist Chapel, Penrhiwceiber. The chair was occupied by the Vice-president, Mr James Rees, sup- ported by the Rev D. Howells, pastor of the church. Mr D. Ashford, Aberaman, read his paper on "The qualification of a Teacher." He pointed out what should be taught in every Sunday School. He re- marked that there was no New Theology, excepting the theology that was taught through the blood of Jesus Christ. Mr Ashford further pointed out that unneces- sary questions and bickerings should be avoided by all means. In the discussion that followed, Mr S. H. Stephens spoke of the necessity for humility on the part of the officers of the Sunday School. Mr D. Waterman complimented the reader upon his paper, and advised each member present to think over the matter. Coun- cillor Thomas Jones, of Penrhiwceiber, spoke in a reminiscent mood, and recount- ed the varied changes that had taken place in Sunday School teaching. He advocated correctness of detail in all things. A sump- tuous tea was provided in the Hall for the visiting delegates. The trayholders were- Mrs J. Powell, Mrs J. Rees, Mrs Pearce, Mrs Hall, Mrs Stiley, and Misses C. Rees, C. Howells and L. Rees. The organist at the meeting was Miss Cassie Howells, who acquitted herself well. It was decided that the next meeting be held at Carmel, Aber- dare, and that brother Phelps, of Miskin, be asked to read a paper.

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Trecynon, Bowen's IZONA leaves a very pleasant "Back Taste" on the palate. Try it; sold everywhere. CONCERTS.—On Monday and Tuesday nights two concerts were given at the Public Hall, presided over respectively by Mrs. G. George. The Laurels, and Councillor T. Walter Williams. Mon- day night's programme was as folic-,vs:- Sclos, "0, na byddai'n haf o hyd," Mr D. Edwards; "Calvary," Miss Edith Edwards; "The Young Brigade" and Y Bachgen Dewr," Mr. Lewis Wil- liams; "The Better Land," Miss Eleanor Edwards; "Llwybr yr Wvdeifa," Mr. D. Edwards; "Y Wlad Well," Miss Edith Edwards. Two recitations, by Mr. Wr. Jenkins (Meirionydd). The Aberdare Town Band (Mi;. J. Mauley) gave some excellent selections. Tuesday night's programme was as follows: Solos, "Lead, kindly light," Mr. J. Edwards; "The Last Watch," Miss M.aggie Phillips; "Dream of Paradise," Miss E. A. Edwards; duet, "Excelsior," Messrs. J. Edwards and D. Edwards. Solo, "Cymru Fydd," Mr. A. Thomas, G. and L. Solos, Alone on the Raft," Mr. J. Edwards; "Ora pro nobis," Miss E. A. Edwards; "Yr Arglwydd vw fy Mugail," Miss M. Phillips. ME. Roger Williams sang twice. Appreciative glees were given by the Aberdare Male Voice Party (Mr. D. Phillips). The proceeds were in aid of Mr. David Evans, 1, Union- street. Mr. D. Edwards was secretary of the movement; Mr W. Samuel treasurer, and Mr. Thos. Griffiths chairman. Miss E. A. Edwards and Mr. E. T. Edwards, A.L.C.M., accompanied the singers.

Robert-,tow,n. SALEM.—A grand lantern lecture, en- titled, "A trip to the Italian Lakes," was given at the above ptace on Tuesday evening, presided over by Mr. James Davies, Forge Trip, Abernant. The lec- turer was Mr. John H. Williams, Bridge- street. The lanternist was Mr. David Evans, Wellington-street. Miss May Mathias gave a recitation, The Ship on Fire," which was beautifully illustrated. A song, "Killarney," was given by Miss Lilian F. Rees. A duet, entitled, "The last rose of summer" (illustrated) was sung by Mr. David Thomas and Miss Lilian F. Rees. The accompanist was Missi Lilian F. Rees. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the lecturer, chair- man, and lanternist.

Doctor's Fund. TEA AND CONCERT AT CWMBACH. On Monday evening last the first an- nual tea in connection with the Cwm- bach Workmen's Doctors' Fund was held, to commemorate the first year's working of the New Scheme. The Cwm- bach section originally belonged to the Aberaman and District Workmen's Fund, but owing to the unfortunate failure of the latter, Cwmbach launched out by itself, and is now able to honour- ably maintain a doctor of its own. The tea on Monday was held at Ebenezer C.M. Vestry, when the following ladie- acted as trayholders — Table No. 1, Misses Elizabeth Morgan and Charlotte Parker; No. 2, Misses Emily Davies, Esther Davies, Mary Jane Davies, and Mattie Daniel. No. 3, Misses Mary Meredith, Maggie Davies, and Rachel Mary Lewis. No. 4, Misses Nellie Evans, Hannah Buffton, Edith Davies, and Mary Jane Thomas; No. 5, Misses Lizzie Thomas, Gertrude Jones, and Elizabeth Morgan. No. 6, Misses Marjory Davies, Jane Davies, Elizabeth Davies, and Gwen Williams; No. 7, Misses Hannah Tudor, Cordelia, Davies, and Elizabeth James. Cutters: Mrs. D. G. Pugsley, Mrs. David Davies, Mrs. Ebenezer Davies, and Mrs. D. E. Williams. Cake cutters: Messrs. Roderick Williams and John Thomas. The concert which followed was held at Bethania Baptist Chapel, the chair- man being Mr. James Phillips, Pleasant View. He referred to the value of co- operation amongst the working men, both in business and in providing medical attendance. The programme was then proceeded with as follows: —Pianoforte solo, Mr. Herbert Davies. Solo, Mr. John Lloyd. Several well-applauded selections by the Cwmbach Excelsior Male Voice Party, conducted by Mr. John Lloyd. Solo, Mrs. T. C. Morgan. Recitation, Miss Nellie Evans. Excellent addresses dealing with the principles of the Workmen's Doctor's Scheme by Councillor Illtyd Hopkins, Aberaman, and Mr. William James. The most lll- teresting feature of the evening was the presentation of a silver-mounted walk- ing stick, suitably inscribed, to Dr. Corkey, the medico of the fund. The presentation was formally made by Mr. D. E. Williams in a happy little speech. Dr. Corkey, in responding, said that he preferred performing an operation to Speaking on a public platform. He thanked them heartily for their ex- pressions of kindness towards him. Mr Francis Davies then rendered a solo. Finally a fine rendering was given by Misses Elizabeth Morgan and Charlotte Parker, Messrs. Francis Davies and John Lloyd. Councillor David Davies pro- posed a vote of thanks to all who had taken part, which was seconded by Guardian Meth Davia.

'==-===:=2 Billiards. On Monday evening the Cwmaman ,Institute played their return match at the Constitutional Club. Tom Brown Jones made short of Jack Rees by beat- ing him to the tune of 112 poluts. The game between Danny Isaac (Cwmaman) and Evan Jones was a rare tussle, the Darian eventually winning by one point. It should be mentioned that Isaac is also a member of the invincible Consti- tutional Team, -The locals won by 435 points. Scorers: —Cwmaman: Jack Rees, 88; Dan Isaac, 199; H. Griffiths, 107; Dr. Thomas, 191; H. D. Jones, 131; W. Edwards, 132; H. Saunders, 151; J. D Owen, 166; total, 1,165. Constitution- al Club: T. B. Jones, 200; Evan Jones, 200; Dai Williams, 200; T. Erricker, 200; Tom Thomas, 200; Fred Jones, 200; E J. Lewis, 200; Tom Davies, 200; total. 1,600.,

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