The Aberdare Leader

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS. MARRIAGE. MORRIS—LLOYD.—t St. John's Parish Church, Aberdare, on unday, February 21st, by Rev. o. A. H. Green, M A., B.D., Vicar and Rural Dem, Emlyn Francis Morris, elder son of the late Richard Morris and Mrs Morris, 20, Commercial street, Aberdare, to Gwi djsMan Lloyd, eldest daughter of Thomas Llo>d, Com- mercial street, Aberdare. No cards, ACKNOWLEDGMENT. THE Family of the late Mrs. Davies, 24, Mount I'ieasano, beg to thank their friends for their kind expiessious of sympathy with them in their recent bJ- reavement.

_8_ Services fop Sunday Next. rpABEBNAOLE Cong. Church 1 Aberdare. Services at 11 and b, Sunday School at 2 30. Sunday uext. Rev. J, M. Jouef, M.i1-, (paster). EVIENNG SUBJECT: HOW 00 WE THINK OF CHRIST ? -ILI Aberciare. Place Unitarian Chureh Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6 Sunday School, 2.80.— Preacher, Rev. M. Evans (pastor). Evening Subject, The Unity of God." _IIoo\

Ynysboeth. C.M. CHAPEL.—A grand 'cohcert was held at the above place on Monday even- ing, when the following local artistes took part: Sopranos, Miss Williams, Miss G. Williams, and Mrs. Williams, Glan- cynon; tenor, Mr. S. Williams, Glan- cynon; bass, Mr. Hugh Edwards, Aber- cynon. Solos were given by Master S. Williams, Giancynon. Elocutionists, Master Bobby Williams and Mr. Robert Yaughan Roberts, Ynysboeth. Mr. Rees Jones, Ynysboeth. sang a song, entitled, Y Cybydd," which was well taken up by the audience. The Rev. lr. Thomas, A bercynon, gave a thrilling speech to the young folks. Mr. J. Williams, draper, gave an. excellent address on Unity of Churches." A vote of thanks was proposed to the chairman, Mr. C. Bowen, and all who helped, by the Rev. Mr. Thomas, and seconded by Mr, Roberts.

Abepcwmboh GREAT STRIKE AT ABERDARE.— 300 Colliers .Out. Striking Furniture Bargains at Hill's Great Sale at the .Court Room, Aberdare. Cheapest Place on Earth for Furniture. Cymru am byth. BETHESDA (B.).-Oii Monday evening last a competitive meeting was held, when the following took part: -Selecti.ons on the gramaphone by Mr. Oliver Davies. Recit, Master Willie Davies. Competi- tion, solo for girls under 14, prize divided between Gwladys Wills and Bella Wills. Mouth organ solo, Mr. David Williams, Godreaman. Solo, Tommy Morris, Aber- aman. Recit, Annie Mary Ellis. Dia- logue between Wm. C. Edmunds and friend. Reciting for children under 16, Tom Williams. Mr. William Williams rendered a solo. Answers to six ques- tions, prize divided between Messrs. John Morgan and Gwilym Morgan. Rendering of an old Welsh hymn-tune, Lizzie Ed- munds. Recits were given by Owen Davies, Sarah Davies, and Philip Wills, and penillion were sung by Messrs. David Evans and Abraham T. Morris. Mr. John Wills occupied the chair. Adjudi- cator, Mr. William Daniel.

Aberaman. SARON M.I.S. On Monday evening last the debate was based upon the ques- tion "Does Trades Unionism interfere with individual liberty?" Mr. David C. Lewis, of Cwmbach, read a paper in sup- port of the affirmative view. He re- marked that there was no chance for the individual to develop himself amidst the crowd. Mr. James Davies, Hill-street, then, took up the negative view. Their motto as Trades Unionists was, De- fence, not defiance," and those outside the movement were only hinders to pro- gress. —The following delivered com- ments The Rev. H. P. Jenkins, pastor, who presided, and Messrs. Oakeley Rees, I Thomas Maddy, David Davies, John Davies, and David John Phillips. A vote of thanks to the readers was proposed by Mrs. Lewis J. Davies, and seconded by Mrs. 1-1. P. Jenkins. GRAND THEATRE.—Mr. Percy Nor.. man's Nq. 1 Company are appearing oo. the boards this week, in that great domestic and military drama, entitled, A woman worth winning." Mr. A. Balfour Mackay, the writer of the play, appears- in his original character as Ivan Ba I'd off, a Russian convict, and he wins loud applause each night. The title role is successfully taken by Miss Cissie Bel- lamy, and Miss Ida Mackay, in her part as servant to the latter, also scores a. success. Czar Nicholas is represented by Mr. Sidney Barton, and General Borin- ski by Mr. Jerold Ord, both of whom act extremely well. Mr. Gilbert Standing goes. through his arduous task as Amos et'aulott creditably, as alsd does Mr. Jack Corlass as Colonel Mashemott, and Mr. B. Crosby, as a member, of the Imperial Guard. Mr. Charles Digby, as an Eng- lish correspondent, creates much laugh- ter, and Messrs. Wynne Davies and Allen I Charles also please the audiences im- mensely.—Next week the Dutch musical comedy, "Miss Hook of Holland," which has been the rage of London, will occupy the boards. It will be presented by Messrs. Bennett and Wray's Company, which is a one, and its unique success may be judged from the fact that 600 consecutive performances were given at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London. The comedy, which is in two Acts, comes to Aberaman at considerable expense, by arrangement with Mr. Geo. Dance. PRIMITIVE METHODIST TABER- NACLE. The Christian Endeavour Society- held its annual ing on Sun- day and Monday last, when a large num- ber attended. On Sunday the Rev. T. H Bryant preached in the morning and II evening. In the afternoon a pleasant Sunday afternoon was held, when the fol- lowing was the programme :—An address by the president, Mr. A. Evans, followed by a solo by Miss Ethel Griffiths. Mr. Jchn Moses gave recitations. The Rev. A. Watson spoke on "The relation of the A. Watson spoke on The relation of the Church to the Endeavour and of the En- deavour to the Church. Mrs. A. Evans sang a solo. On Monday afternoon the

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Hirwain. OBITUARY. Mr. Willie Jenkins, Ynyscymmer Farm, Glynneath, died on Saturday morning, at the early age of 36 years. The deceased, who was the eldest son of the late Mr W. Jenkins, Ton, Ystrad, and Garth, Hirwain, was well- known and highly esteemed, and much sympathy is felt for his aged mother and his only sister. DANCE.—On Friday evening the mem- bers of the Dancing Class which is held at the Crown Cafe gave an interesting ,0 dance. Songs were given by Mr. J. M. Martin. Miss Gwennie Evans presented Mr. and Mrs. H. France with a magni- ficent pipe and letter rack. Mr. G. Ed- secretary, made a brief speech. The recipients briefly responded. Miss V. C. Davies presided at the piano. FUNERAL.—On Tueday afternoon the interment of the late Mrs. M. J ones, John-street, took place at Penderyn. The service was conducted at the house and graveside by her venerable pastor, Rev. W. J. Williams, and a hymn was sung. The mourning coaches contained the fol- Ie wing --Miss M. A. Jones (daughter), Air. and Mrs. T. J. Jones, Ne'vport; Mr. i and Mrs. G. A. Jones, Hirwain, sons and daughter.s-in-law; Mr. Gomer Jones, Mer- • thyr, son; Mr. and Airs. W. Jonfes, sister and brother-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. W. I -"ci-es, builder; Messrs. T. G. Jones, D. G. Jones, G. Jones, Misses Cath. J. Jones and E. G. Jones, nephews and neices; Mrs. John and Sydney John, Treherbert; Mrs. 1\1. T. John, Air. G. G. John, Mrs. Griffith John, Glynneath; Airs. W. Davies, Swansea; Messrs. Tom and AL Jchn, Tirphil; Mr. Hugh Thomas, Aber- dare; and Mrs. G. Davies, Tre- cynon; Miss Mary Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Roderick, Mrs. M. James, Tal- garth, Mrs. Dan Jones, 0 ALE., Mrs. AI. R Rees, etc. A beautiful wreath was sent by Mr. and Airs. Stewart, Caer- lcoii-road, Newport. The bearers were Messrs. W. Evans, T. Buxton, David Walters, D. T. Williams, Tom Roderick, and Willie Jones. MONSTRTi TEA PARTY.—On Monday the annual tea party in connection with Mount Pleasant English Cong. Chapel was held. Councillor J. O. George catered. At the tables were. Airs. E. leltham, Mrs. (Rev.) W. J. Rowlands. Airs. J. W. Keep-, Mrs. D. Rees, Airs. D. Jones (schoolmaster), Mrs. W. H. Evans, Misses Lizzie G. Bevan, Madge Hey- nolds, M. J. Lloyd, S. A. Llcyd. and M. A. Williams, Misses Mattie Evans, Annie G. Feltham, Katie Williams, Agnes Evans, Annie Edwards, Bronwen Jones, M. Olwen J ones, and Alice Li due. The cutters were Mesdames T. H. John, H. Evans. R. Jones, D. Edmunds, T. White, W. Matthews, and J. Meadon. The brewers were Messrs. R. Jones and H. Feltham. Assistance was ..also given by the Rev. W. J. Rowlands, Messrs. T. H. John, Tom G. Reynolds., As". II. Evans, D. Rees, J. W. Keep, W. Bounds, J. Morse, D. G. Jones, and D. J. Edmunds. —In the evening an interesting lantern lecture was given to a crowded audience by the Rev. W. J. Rowlands, pastor, on The House of Lords," which was fol- lowed by a series of bioscope slides. Mr. Tcm G. Reynolds made an ideal chair- man. while Messrs. D. Rees, T. White, and T. H. John ably maninulated the lantern. CANTATA.—-On Thursday evening, at j the Victoria. Hall, the St. Lleurwg's u i Church Band of Hope performed the cantata, entitled, "Arthur Upperton, the Kidnapped Boy." The various charac- ter's wero well sustained by the follow- ing: Jack, the Gipsy King, Ernie Gowen Bill, gentleman rodney, Sam Gowen; Ben, the rascal, Clifford Webber; Grimes, head sweep, Willie Boynes; Arthur Upperton, Willie James; sweeps, Willie Lewis, Willie Davies, and Willie Rogers; Mrs. Upperton, Lilian Gowen; Mrs. James, Nellie Shannon; town crier. Harry James. The following items were also given: A-etioii song, a Sweeping Brush Brigade," by the Band of Hope Girls. Recit, "Grandpa's Maid," Miss Dons Coleman. Song," Didy Boy," Air Trevor Lewis. Duet, "Upperton and I ower Five," Messrs. Harry James a.nd W. Boynes. Dialogue. "Proverbs," Misses May White, Annie Dyton, Laura Collyer, Phyllis George, Martha Wil- liams, Doris Evans, Emily and Aggie Lewis, and Doris Gowen. Song," King of Spain," Miss Irene Tucktield Sketch. "Amateur Photographer," Messrs. Ernie and Sam Gowen. There was a crowded attendance. Miss A. M. Rhys proved a most efficient accompanist. The children had been excellently trained bv the Rev. D. J. Arthur, B.A.

Mountain Aslt, GREAT STRIKE AT ABERDARE.- 300 Colliers Out. Striking Furniture Bargains at Hill's Great Sale at the Court Room, Aberdare. Cheapest Place on Earth for Furniture. Cymru am byth. A SOU jiN IR.—The Glyndwr Picture Postcard. "Leader" memento of the Glyndwr Choir's American Tour. Price one penny. Of all newsagents. A SUITABLE SUBJECT is a matter of clothes, as the spring advances. Tom Davies, The Tailories, has the newest patterns and styles to show you. Up-the- Steps, Commercial Street. DON'T ATTEMPT TO BOTCH that job yourself. Send the coat to T. J. Clancy, Pretoria. House, Penrhiwceiber- road, who will refit it for the boy. He has a special department for that class of work. A REVIEW OF THE PAST FEW MONTHS WORK convinces me that I have gained the confidence of the public. I shall continue to put practical work- manship into an gas fitting orders en- trusted to me. All kinds of tin work to order. R. H. Taylor, 71, Penrhiwceiber Road. THE ENORMOUS VARIETY OF BARGAINS is attracting huge crowds to JOHN CHARLES' CLEARANCE SALE. A statement of fact sometimes needs im- pressing more than fiction. The re- main,der of the stock at Cvnon House MUST BE SOLD AT SOME PRICE. The establishment will be closed this day (Thursday) and Friday for the re-arrange- ment of the men's clothing department and the drapery shop. Make an early call on Saturday morning and secure a certain bargain. PRESENTATION—The working men subscribers of Dr. Hugh Davies-Jones have presented his assistant. Dr. Alc- Carthy, with a purse of gold, as a token of the high esteem in which he is held and as an appreciation of his many kind- nesses and excellent services. An ex- pression was also conveyed to the Doctor hoping he would be spared for manv years to continue his srood work. CANAAN (Cong.), AIISKIN.—The fort- nightly entertaiment was held on Mon- day, under the presidency of Mr. John Baxter, whep. the following rendered very efficient service: — Pianist, Miss Maggie Morgan. Soloists. Aliss M. J. Davies, Miss Pugh, Mrs. C. Heath. Mr. E. Bradwick, Mr T. Roberts. Duet, Mrs. C. Heath and Afaster Tommy Heath. Re- citations, Miss Eva MorgiT), Miss Maggie 7- Morgan, Miss .Hice' Burridge, and Miss Annie Burridge. Mouth organ, Harry Warren. Melodion, Mr. W. J. Baiter. Dialogue. Mr. A. Bolwell, Mr. J. Western, and Air. J. Milliner, which ended up by singing a trio. Stewards, Mr Beddoe and Air. W. J. Baxter, BROTHERHOOD CHT-TPC'.i-l. Ali ex- cellent performance of Gabriel's cantata, A Grand Day in the Woods," was given last Thursday^ evening m the Workmen's Institute by the friends and children of the Brotherhood Church. There was a splendid attendance, and the children sang and danced beautifully in full char- acter. Mr. T. W. Phillips worked hard in the conductor's chair, as also did Aliss Mabel Watkins at the piano and Mr. H. C Bevan at the organ. Many thanks are due to all those named for their splen- did work, but perhaps Mr. R. Matthews should be specially mentioned, who had the management of the whole affair on his shoulders, and "did it very well." The principal parts were as follows:— Godmother, Mrs. Evans; Queen, Aliss Elsie Wilkins; Madge, May Enowles; Nora,^Elsie Emery; Dolly, Violet Cur- tis; Nellie, Emma Evans; Aland. Lizzie Roach; Ida and May, M. Jones and A. Evans: Gipsy girl, Esther Wilkins. All the characters did splendidly, and rtfiect- ed very great credit on the teachers. This is the first time for the cantata to be per- formed in the district. A repetition per- formance took place on Saturday evellin". ZENANA MISSION. — On Monday a monster ten was neld in Nazareth, Bap- tist Chapel, the proceeds of which will be handed over to the Baptist Zenana Atission funds. About 1,200 nartook of tea. The tray-holders, who were attired in native costume, were: Mii. Coopey, and Mis-; Coopey, Mis. Cole and Mrs. Watkins. Miss L. Davies and Airs. Frank Davies, Aliss Roger's, Miss Lewis, Miss M. J. Bennett, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. D. Williams, Aliss M. H. Payne, Mrs. Isaac, Miss Evans, Miss M. Olden, Mrs. Pugh, Miss Williams., Aliss Coleman, Mrs. aids. Miss Edwards, ML. Morgan, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. James, Mis^ Lewis, Miss Jarman. C11tters: Airs. Thomas, Mrs. Edwards, Airs. Griffiths, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Arthur, Mrs. Williams, Mrs..1 one Mrs. James, Mrs. Breeze. Airs. Asliford, Mrs. Jones, Mrs Roach, Mrs. G. Levies, Mrs. Wiggle, Mrs. Henry Davies. At door: Mrs. Leyshon Jonea, Mrs. Morgan, Miss Jones. Mrs. Thomas. At door of Zenana Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Griffiths. General supervisers: Airs. Alderman Jones, Aire. Ed "lund Mrs. Lewis. Care of tables: Mrs. Tid- man, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Edwards. A dialogue entitled, "In a Zenana," was enacted. In the evening a public meeting was held, the chairman being Rev. J. Glandwr Watkins, Ffrwd. Mrs. Princi- pal Etiwards, Cardiff. and Mrs. Saund- ers, Pontycymmer, addressed the meet- ing. O, Divine Redeemer," was beau- j tifully rendered by Madam Davies (Llinos Llwchwr). A vote of thanks to the speakers and all who had taken part was proposed by Rev. E. V. Tidman, seconded by Rev. ,R. S. Rogers, B.A. The treasurer of the Mountain Ash Auxiliary is Mrs. Joseph Griffiths, and the presi- dent Mrs. (Rev.) E. V. Tidman. The secretary (Miss A. Davies), in her report, referred to the president as "a Christian lady in every sense of the word. one who knew the right thing to say, and when to say it." It is hoped that a good sum will be realised, as Rhos, Nazareth, and Ffrwd friends worked hard to ensure success.

Penrhiwceiber1, A BRITON EVEN IN LOVE SHOULD BE "—a well dressed subject. Get out of the old rut and try T. J. Clan- cy's military cut suits. Latest patterns at Pretoria House. ANOTHER RECORD. In recording the extraordinary demand for "ReDa" 10-inch double sided records, it is as well to know where to get them. M. Prr-ed- man. Watch and Clock Hospital, keeps them, and also Jumbo twin and Zoho- phone records. INTEIR,-AIENTS.-On Friday last the funeral of the late Mr. J. P. Griffiths, of 5, Winifred Villas, took place. The body was taken from the house to the. G.W.R. Station, and from there to Usk, Mon- mouth, where it was interred. The Rev. D. Morgan. St. Winifred's, officiated. The following were the mourners: — Airs. Griffiths, wife of deceased; Air. Reginald Griffiths, son; Mr. F. Jones, brother; Mr. and Airs. Nash, Aberaman; Mr. and Ali-s. Williams, Aberdare; Mr. and Airs. Jones, Crumlin; Air. and Mrs. Redman, Panteg; Mr. and Mrs. W. John, Maesy- cwmmer; Messrs. Frank and Fred Nes- ling, Monmouth.—On Monday last the funeral of Joanna, the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Oates, of Glass- brook-terrace, took place. Mr. Oates belongs to one of the oldest families in Penrhiwceiber. Among the mourners were the following: Messrs. J. R. Oates, William Oates, Samuel Oates, James H. Oates, Stephen Costlett. Job Custlett, W. í'ir.4--1"l-4- T_ JL 1lr t T VV,UÖLL, Ulile: 'Ub1.H'rl. i\±. ic, james, Thomas .Tones, Fred Illari-laiid. James Lewis, John P. James, Samuel Oates (junior), Johnnie Oates, William Geen, Arthur Diss, Albert Piggott, Samuel Piggot, William Evans, John Thomas, William Davies, Thomas Williams, and Richard Harris. Beautiful wreaths were j received from: Dada and Mama; From Grandma and Uncle Jim; From Sergeant Davies and wife; Edith and Stanley Morgan; Ada May Harris; Grandma Costlett and family: Staff and Scholars of Penrhiwceiber Infants' School. The interment took place at Mountain Ash-- On Monday the interment of Air. Willram Rees, late "foreman carpenter at the Pen- rhikyber Colliery, took place at Moun- tain Ash Cemetery. Mr. Rees leaves a widow, with whom general sympathy is expressed. Amongst the mourners were the following: --Airs. W. Rees, Yr. Mor- gan Jones, Mr. John Rees, Mrs. Thomas, Llanwrtyd Wells; Mr. J. Jones, Wolver- hampton; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jones, Rev. and Mrs. R. Harris, Aliss Rees and Master W. Rees, Mr. and Airs. Evans, Porth; Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Morgan, Tredegar; Messrs. Evans, Cilfynydd; Air and Mrs. David .Tones. Garon-is-Clawdd; Mr. Elias Jones, Mr. W. Williams, Tv'r Capel; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Pentre.

Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P. We regret to learn that Air. D. A. Thomas, M.P., is no better, and, at the request of Dr. Garrod Thomas, of New- port, it was decided to call in a second opinion. Dr. Alexander Haig, the well- known gout and rheumatism specialist, of London, visited Llanwern on Wednes- day evening. Mr. D. A. Thomas wa& afterwards reported to be about the same as in the morning.

Hirwain. 'LINSEED COMPOUND" with warm water is an excellent gargle for sore throat. GREAT STRIKE AT ABERDARE.— 300 Colliers Out. Striking Furniture Bargains at Hill's Great Sale at the Court Room, Aberdare. Cheapest Place on Earth for Furniture. Cymru am bvth. THE DEATH of Mrs. Evans, eldest daughter of Mrs. G. Morgans, late of Bodwigiad Arms, and wife of Mr. D. E. W. Evans., took place on Tuesday night, va at the early age of 38 years. Deep sym- pathy is felt for her aged mother, her only daughter (Gwennie), and also her only sister. R.A.O.B.—The Aubrey Lodge presented a most animated appearance last Thurs- day night on the occasion of their ban- quet commemorating their first anni- versary. Brother Thomas Davies, of the American Stores, catered. The tables and lodge room were most tastefully de- corated. About 60 sat down, and includ- ed practically all the Brethren from Hir- v, ain, and Sir Harry T. Jones, Rhigos; Sil R. H. Thomas, Aberdare, and Sir Harold Knight, Aberdare. The Chair- man, Bro. W. R. Edwards, of Ty Bruce, proposed the Royal Toast, which was heartily drunk, and the National An- them enthusiastically sung. The next toast was "Clergy and Ministers," pro- posed briefly by Primo MugÏord (P.C.S.), and replied to by the City Chaplain, Primo Rev. D. J. Arthur, B.A. Bro. W. R. Edwards next proposed "Trade and Commerce." Primo D. Rees replied. The 4th toast was The Founders," which was dealt with by Primo Rev. Arthur, who coupled with it the names of Sir R. H. Thomas and Sir Harold Knight. These worthies replied in a pleasant strain. The final toast was, The Aubrey Lodge," proposed by Sir Harry T. Jones (P.P.G.S.), who gave a brief resume of the noble work of the Order, and showered complimentary remarks on the officers of the Aubrey Lodge. He coupled with the toast the name of their first City Sec., Primo J. S. Mugford. The latter briefly replied. The following gen- tlemen sang appreciative songs: Bro. ludor Rees, Bro. W. Commander, Primo a?V* i Arthur, Primo Tom Thomas, ^erd^are. A hearty vote of thanks was frC»eP 6(1 Bro. Tom Davies for his excel- lent catering. Much of the success of the evening was due to the untiring extorts of Bro. John Rowe (City Sec.).

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Cwmaman. SEION.—On Sunday last the pulpit of I Seion Welsh Baptist Chapel was occupied by two students from Ammanford School, namely, Mr. Owen, who hails from Pen- deryn, and Mr. Thomas, of Llansamlet. Large congregations attended, and collec- tions were made for the support of the young men. CONCERT.—On Monday a concert was held at the Ivy Bush Hotel in connection with the Cwmaman Rugby Football Club. A good number of members assembled, and. an excellent programme was gone through. Mr. Dan Isaac presided, sup- ported by Mr. Tom. Bushen, and the ac- companist was Mr. J. R..Davies. The following rendered ,soles: Tom Bushen, D. Ashman, T. Rees, T. Warren, T. Owen, W. Cole, W. Hughes, A. Curtis, G. Roberts, W. Jones, J. Owen, Evan Rees. Fred Weaver, H. Whitlock. Dick Thomas, and W. Sage. Duet, Messrs. Tom Rees and Tom Owen.

Cwmbach. GREAT STRIKE AT ABERDARE.— 300 Colliers Out. Striking Furniture Bargains at Hill's Great Sale at the Court Room, Aberdare. Cheapest Place on Earth for Furniture. Cymru am byth. REHEARSAL. — On Monday" evening last a singing rehearsal was held at Bryn Seion by the Welsh Cong. Churches of the lower district of Aberdare. The churches represented were: Saron, Aberaman; Bethlehem, Aberewroboi; Carmel, Pen- rhiweeiber, and Bryn Seion, Cwmbach. Mr. Wm. James occupied the chair, and the conductor was Mir David Rees Davies, Cwmbach, who went through his work I admirably. CARMEL.—An, 'excellent competitive concert was held on Tuesday night, under the auspices of Carmel Sunday School, and the chairman for the evening was Mr Rees Price. Mr. David Davies, Pen-y- Bryn, was the adjudicator. Opening se,fo, "-T)riii" i fyny" Miss Sarah Wil- liams. Recit, Miss Maggie Jane Moseley. Solo, Mr. Willie Gentle. Dialogue, Misses Margaret E. Williams and Katie Davies. Solo, Mr. John Hughes. A" drama, entitled, Cwrdd eglwys yn erbyn. y gweinidog," was undertaken by the following persons: Deacons, Messrs. Wm. Lewis, Thomas John, Lewis, Tom Lewis. Tom Williams, John Hughes, and Lewis James Davies. Senor deacon and chair- man, Mr. Francis Davies. The minister- ial role was taken by Mr. David Charles Lewis. A solo entitled, "Gweno Fwyn," was given by Mr. Francis Davies. Com- petition, describing an object without naming it, Mr. Thomas J. Lewis. Ren- dering of a hymn-tune by a trio (in unison), 4 parties competed; Viz., Mr. Francis Davies and friends, Miss Char- lotte Parker and friends; Mr. John Hughes and friends; and Mr. Richard Jones and friends. The prize was award- ed to Messrs. Francis Davies, Lewis Jamas Davies, and Tom Williams, who constituted party No. 1. Mr. Tom Wil- liams, Daniel-street, was secretary.

Aberdae GREAT STRIKE AT ABERDARE.— 300 Colliers Out. Striking Furniture Bargains at Hill's Great Sale at the Court Room, Aberdare. Cheapest Place on Earth for Furniture. Cymru am bvth. .y TRINITY C.E.—The weekly meetin- of the C.E. Society was held at Trinity Hall. Mr. George Howells in the chair. The topic for the evening was, "The j helpfulness of a pledge," and the speaker

IVIiskin. IT IS BOUND TO TELL in the long run. A good suit of clothes adds dignity to the man. Call at The Tailories, Com- morcial-street, where Tom Davies will give you a good fit and stylish cut. A COMPLETE CHANGE in the ap- pearance of that man—why? simply be- cause he sends his clothes to T. J. Clancy, Pretoria House, to have them put right when out of repair.

Mountain Ash Police Cuu. t. THURSDAY. Feb. 25th.—Before Sir f. March ant Williams (Stipendiary), Col. M. Morgan, and Capt. G. A. DRUNKS.—Richard Sallivan, in Ox- ford-street, drunk and disorderly, Js. and costs; Joseph Evans, in Oxford- street, 10s. and costs; Jas. Cousins, in Gladstone—ireet. Miskin. The constable said that Cousins had turned his wife outdoors and had set fire to the house. In company with P.S. Boulton and neigh-* bours, witness succeeded in extinguish- ing the flames. Fined 20s. and costs.—' Richard Jones and Dd. J. Davies, Ynys- boeth, 2us. and costs each. Mary Hannah Morgan, Penrhiwceiber, drunk in Pen- twyn-avenue, 10s. and costs. Thos. Jones, Tyntetown, 10s. and costs; Thos. Lawr- ence, Mountain Ash, 5s. and costs. OBSTRUCTION.-Seth Phillips, ob- structing Oxford-street by fighting, 40s. and costs. Thos. Jones, Penrhiwceiber, obstructing Cross-street by fighting, 40s. and costs. LANGUAGE.-—Alice Jones, Penrhiw- ceiber, was brought up for using indecent language.—P.C. Bennett said that de- fendant addressed him thus: "You b- waster, you ought to be in prison, not my husband." Defendant's husband had been sent down at the last court for two months for assaulting witness.—Defend- ant was fined 5s. and costs. — Thomas Thomas, using indecent language in Ffrwd-crescent, 5s. and costs. DEFILING A POLICE STATION. Griffith Jones was charged with defiling the wall of the Alountain Ash Police Station.—5s. including costs. GAA1ING. — David Morgan, William Smith, Plallip Teague, and Win. Green, four boys from Tyntetown, were charged at the instance of P.C. Williams with gaming in Eennard-street at 1 a.m. Sunday morning (Saturday night). Wit- ness said he found cards and money on the pavement.—Fined 5s. each including costs. COLLAR-LESS. James Evans, Ynys- boeth, no collar on his dog, 5s. CHIMNEY.—Denis Driscoll, Penrhiw- ceiber, chimney on fire, fined 2s. 6-d. LONG TIME AGO.—Charles Dickens, Penrhiwceiber, was summoned for not sending- his child to school. The officer said that Dickens had previously been fined.—Stipendiary: That must be long time ago.—Fined 5s. — For a similar offence the following were also fined: John Baker, Henry Branski, W. Bowen, Chas. Thorn, Lewis Parry, Henry Tucker, Wm. Thomas, all from Penrhiw- ceiber and Tyntetown; Thos. Evans, Dd. Thomas, Mountain Ash. A Mrs. Davies, Penrhiwceiber, presented a doctor's cer- tificate.—Stipendiary (reading the certi- ficatc-) What is the name of this doctor ? I am afraid this doctor has not been in school for some time.—Defendant: The name is Dr. Smith.—The case was ad- journed. ASSURANCE CO. SUED. --Gilbert Fisher, Mountain Ash, sued the Albion Assurance Co. for < £ 14 sick pav. Mrs. Fisher said her husband had joined the Co. and. was entitled to £1 per week sick pay. Her husband had been ill for 14 weeks, and was still ill. — An order against the Company was made. GWlvlDARE YOUTHS- John Henry Stephens and Wm. R. Davies, two boys from Cwmdare, were charged with breaking and entering the Co-op. Stores and stealing 7 packets of cigarettes.—Mr W. Thomas represented the defendants.— The case was adjourned for a week. ASSAULT.—Sarah Jenkins, Tanycoed- street, Mountain Ash, summoned Eliza. Lloyd for assault. Mr. Gwilym Jones re- presented Mrs. Jenkins. who said that Mrs. Lloyd shook her first in her face and added that if she came out slm would draw cut her liver. Later. Mrs. hioid dragged her out of the house, ripped her blouse, pulled her hair, and kicked her on the floor. — Mrs. Millson and Ada Weldon corroborated. — There was a cross-summons. Airs. Lloyd stating that Mrs. Jenkins dragged her hair. It was all over in five minutes. — Stipen- diary A woman can do a lot of mischief in five minutes.—Elz. Jones gave evidence for Mrs. Lloyd.—Airs. Lloyd was fined 10s. and costs, and the summons against Aire. Jenkins was dismissed. "You will have to return the hair as well," added the Stipendiary, addressing Mrs. Llovd.

tea. meeting was held, at which the fol- lowing were the s -No. 1: Miss M. E. Cumner, assisted by Miss A. R. Cumner. No. 2: Miss Beab ice J ones, assisted by Miss S. A. Leynon. Cutters: Mrs. R. Williams, Mrs. A. Evans, Mrs. T Evans, Mrs. E. Llewellyn, and Mrs. E. Saunders. The water boiler was Mr. Wm. Bugg. Mrs. E. J. Heckllck acted as supervisor, and the secretarial duties were duly carried out by Mr. G. Roddick, Chapel-street. In the afternoon the Rev. Harry Owen, of Hereford, who is the South Wales Christian Endeavour secre- tary, preached. He took as his subject. "The "Good Samaritan." The evening meeting was conducted by W. Wil- cox, of Aberdare. The speakers were the Revs. H. Owen, Hereford, and T. H. Bryant. The roll call was made, and the following societies responded: Primi- tive Methodists, Aberaman; Primitive Methodists, Cwmbach; Primitive Meth- odists, Aberdare; Primitive Methodists, Cwmaman, and Carmel English Baptist Church, Aberdare. The District Christ- ian Endeavour Union was spoken upon by Miss Hughes, and the Rev. A. Watson conducted the roll call. The organist was Mr. John J. Roberts, of Cwmbach. ABERAMAN PUBLIC HALL. The ¡ third annual general meeting of the members of the Aberaman Public Hall, Library, and Institute was held at the Lesser Public Hall on Monday night. Mr. James Phillips, Pleasant View-street, occupied the chair, and he was supported by Mr. W. W. Price, the hon. secretary, and Mr. J. H. Powell, the treasurer. The Chairman, stated that they were now ap- proaching the completion of the great I work which they had undertaken. He referred to the many things which they had done during the past year. The re- port of last year's work .was given, by the hon. secretary, which was as follows: — 47 ordinary and special meetings of the I committee have been held, and 54 sub- committee meetings, as well as four gen- eral meetings of members. The a Mika- f do" performances at Christmas time were a magnificent success. The, Public Hall has been leased from December 28, 1908, for 3 ye,ars, to the Welsh Halls Ltd. upon advantageous terms. An agreement has also been made with the P.D. (o. for a supply.of electric current upon very reasonable terms. It had been decided I to go on with the completion of the swim- ming baths, committee rooms, billiard I rooms, etc., in addition to the library and reading rooms. This meant an addi- tional cost of = £ 1,000, bringing the total amount of the contract to about £ 8,500, I exclusive of furniture and extras., etc. They had succeeded in obtaining a course of Gilchrist's lectures, which were well patronised, and in connection with the Public Hall they had secured some of the I best posting stations in the district. The t question of obtaining poundage from the Cwmaman Collieries in respect of the amounts deducted from Aberaman work- amounts deducted from Aberaman work- men had been left in abeyance owing to the delay caused in the closing of the I Lewis Street Branch of the Cwmaman In- stitute. It bad also been decided to hold an annual Eisteddfod, the proceeds of which would be devoted towards the funds of the movement, and Mr. James Phillips had been appointed secretary. A collector to seek contributions outside the I collieries was also appointed, in the per son of Mi;. Ben Davies, Aherda/re, The I Cwmbach Co-operative Society had ad- vanced a loan of £ 5,000, and had also granted a supply of electric Current tem- porarily. The P.D. Co. had kindly sup- plied cables to convey that current to the Hall free of charge. The total don- ations received up to the present amount to < £ 1,072 5s. 10,(I. the contributions at the Institute .=-610, and the contributions at the collieries ,C,2,455, making a grand total of £ 8,537. The list of donations for last year was read, and the report and balance sheet were adopted. Mr. W. W. Price, hon. sec., was unanim ously ap- pointed secretary, and as a slight recogni- tion of his services in the past a small ■honorarium and an address, value X5, will be given to him. The performers in "Mikado" will be granted a free so'ree for their splendid services. The officers were once more re-elected unanimously. Mr. John Williams proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman.At the beginning of the year 1908 there was an overdraft at the bank of < £ 698 lis. 3d., but on December 31st there was a credit balance of £728 19s. 9d.

was Mr. G. Parr, who dealt with his sub- ject in a very able manner. Mrs. Miles, Mr. Robert Jones, and the chairman took part in the discussion. TRINITY.—The usual children's ser- vice was held at Trinity Hall on Sundav evening last. Mr Jack Phillips presided. Appropriate addresses were delivered by Mr. George Howells and Mrs G. G. Jones. Miss Rosie Jones rendered an excellent solo. ST. ELVAN'S.—At this church all Sunday morning the Benedicite" was sung to Stainer's setting'. The Rev. K. O. Carter, B.A., officiated. At the even- ing service the Canticles were sung to Clare in D, and the Rev. W. H. Jones, B.A., preached. Mr. W. H. Webb was at the organ. CARMEL CHOIn. — It is rumoured that Mr. Tom Jones' Carmel United Choir will enter for the chief choral at Mountain Ash Easter Eisteddfod. It is hcped that this is true, for the choir, who are training for the performance of The Messiah," are in a perfect state of organ- isation, and would certainly make a most worthy attempt for the first prize. LANTERN LECTURE. A very in- structive lantern lecture was given at the Town Evening School on Wednesday, Feb. 17th, by Mr. J. Howard Morgan, architect, entitled, "A Trip to Pales- tine." The lecture was much appreci- ated by the pupils of this large evening school. The lantern was manipulated by Mr. Sidney Stewart. PERSONAL.The numerous friends of Mr. J. W. Harris, of Abercam, late of Aberdare, superintendent of the Pru- dential Insurance Company, will regret to learn that he is seriously indisposed. His medical attendant has ordered him to take complete rest for three months. Later intelligence, however, shows that Mr. Harris is somewhat better, and we trust that the progress will continue. SOAR.—On Sunday night prizes were awarded, to the following children, who had been collecting for the London Missionary Society: Eirwyii Edwards, Johnny Perkins, Brinley Rees, Tom Walters, Maggie Abraham, Lizzie Rees, Elwyn Nicholas Gray, Motgan Rees Lewis, David John Davies, Sammy Jones, Mary Davies, May Davies, Rachel Davies, Annie May Price, Tommy Roberts, and Johnny Gibbon. The gifts were handed over on behalf of the Society by the Rev. J. Tudor, B.A., pas- tor, and Mr. R. W. Gray, supt. of the Sunday School. A WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE were held on Monday evening at the Catholic Schoolroom. Appended is a list of the guests: -HAV. Father O'Reilly, Mr. and Mrs. Algar, Messrs. D. Barry, M. Barry, M. OBriell, Mr. and Mrs. W. Brough, Mr. L. Bracchi, Miss Maggie Barry, Dr. Crowley (Aberaman), Mr. and Mrs. W. Crowley, Messrs. J. Crowley, W. Carrol, D. Condon, Harry Condon, and T. J. Crowley; Miss Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. D. Driscoll, Mr. M. Driscoll, Messrs. Dovev, Mr. Dodemont, Miss Annie Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Eschle, Miss Eschle, Mr. and Mrs. E. Gordon, Miss M. Gordon, and Miss S. Gleeson: Dr. Horgan (Cwro- h2Ch), Mr. and Mrs. Healy, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Mr. G. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haley, Air. F. Hull. Mr. J. W. Hurt, Mrs. Kear, Mr. J. Kohlbecker, Mr and Mrs. O'Leary (Park), Mr. J. Lena- han, Mr. Alec McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Phelan, Mountain Ash; Miss Win- nie Reardon, Mr. Rombach, Mrs. O'Shea, Mr. Sullivan, Mrs. Servini, Dr. Tobin, Abercwmboi; Mr Frank Williams,.Misses Louisa, and Nancy Williams, Miss Katie Connolly, Mr. J. Williams. The ladies' I committee comprised: Mrs. Leonard Eschle, Mrs. James, Airs. Maddocks, Miss Louisa Williams, Miss Eschle, Mrs. Haley, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. O'Leary, Mrs. Brough. Messrs. L. Eschle, P. Williams, W. Brough, A. Lenahan, W. Hurt, and H. Dunn constituted the gentlemen's committee. Dancing was indulged in fiom 11.30 to 1.30. The function was a great success. The proceeds go towards the funds of the Catholic Mission. Air. W. Carroll ly'e some violin selections in good style. The following won the whist prizes:—Gentlemen: (1) Mr. D. Barry; (2) Mr. Dunn; consolation, Air. Dovey. Ladies: (1) Mrs. Phelan; (2) Mrs. O'Shea; consolation, Miss Nancy Wil- liams. Prizes were handed over by Father O'Reilly. A very generous supply of refreshments was provided gratis by members of the committee and others, and were served out by Mrs. Seattle, Mrs. Moran. and Miss Crowley. Mr. L. Eschle performed the secretarial duties admirably.