The Aberdare Leader

Cwmbach, BETHANIA.—The Rev. W. B. Grif- fiths, Llantrisant, preached at Bethania Welsh Baptist Chapel on Sunday last.

Mountain Ash Trades and Laboup COM«1. The monthly meeting of the above I¡ Council was held on Wednesday evening at the Workmen's Hall, Abercynon. In the absence of the chairman and vice- chairman, Mr. Noah Tromans presided. There were present: Messrs. 1. R. Jones j (sec.), Lewis Daniel (treasurer), Coun- cillor Wm. Lamburn, J. W. Jones, Tom Elias, Gwilym Ivor Davies, Councillor Silas Williams, Tom Abbott (Penrhiw- ceiber), Ald. Wm. Jones. VARIOUS. Councillor S. Williams complimented I the secretary on the exhaustive manner in which he kept the minutes. The National Union of Life Assurance Agents, Mountain Ash Branch, requested to be "affiliated to the Council. —» Councillor Lamburn explained that the rules of the Union had been examined by him, and recommended that the Union be accepted. —The secretary was instructed to write the Union as to terms and offering to ac- cept them on those terms. TIME OF MEETINGS. Notice cf motion by Deep Duffryn Lodge: "That the Labour Members be instructed to introduce the question of altering the time of the District Council meetings to such time as to enable all Labour Members, as far as practicable, to attend such meetings without causing I any undue loss of time." The roll of the lodges was called. Deep Duffryn for. Navigation against, Pen- rhiwceiber for, Lady Windsor for, Lower Duffryn for, Monachdy for. Total for, 4179; against, 400; majority, *8779. The motion was carried, and Councillor Lam- burn was requested to bring forward the same in the District Council meeting. TEACHING WELSH.—A BREEZE. Councillor S. Williams drew attention to the fact that Councillor Lamburn al- ready had charge of a notice of motion passed by the Trades and Labour Coun- cil, referring to the appointment of teachers being qualified to teach the whole of the curriculum as laid down by the Education Committee, and that Ynysybwl felt aggrieved that the matter had not been pressed forward.—Council- lor Lamburn urged that he understood that the matter had been allowed to drop. It was really a question of teaching Welsh. The appointment of. Mr. R. G. Shaw as head master of Newtown School was the appointment discussed, and after it was pointed out that Mr. Shaw had certificates showing him to be capable of teaching Welsh, the matter was dropped. —Mr. Isaac JoÎles felt that the actions of the Labour Members of the District Ccuncil were undermining the actions of the Trades and Labour Council. Mr. Lamburn had been called to that meeting to be reprimanded. He had not followed tb: mandate of the CounciL-Councillor Lamburn felt aggrieved at the remarks of the Secretary, and thought it was a personal attack.—The Secretary denied that his remarks were personal. The Chairman, in closing the discussion, asked Mr. Lamburn to press the question for- ward at the earliest possible moment or until the minute referring to the matter should be rescinded.—Councillor S. Wil- liams was prepared to take up the notice of motion if Mr. Lamburn did not care to.-Councillor Lamburn was prepared to do so. RE-AFFILIATION. A discussion ensued upon the advisa- bility of negotiating or appointing a de- putation to wait upon the Cwmcynon and Abercynon Lodges with a view of getting them to re-affiliate and also to consider the advisability of inviting the Miskin Lodge to become affiliated. Messrs. N. Tromans, S. Williams, and Isaac Jones spoke on the matter as being advisable. —The following deputations were ap- pointed Messrs. J. Powell and George Hall to Cwmcynon; S. Williams and N. Tromans to Abercynon; W. Lamburn and Isaac Jones to Miskin. COUNCILLORS REPORTS. Councillor S. Williams reported that the supply of electricity for Ynysybwl would shortly be completed. It was stated that the question of a suitable site for an isolation hospital was still receiv- ing attention.—Mr. J. W. Jones proposed, and Mr. Gwilym Davies seconded the adoption of the report.—Mr. N. Tromans asked if there were any local applicants for the position as storekeeper to the Council.—Mr. S. Williams stated there was one from Ynysybwl, but none of them had had any experience as store- keeper.

Football. The Abercynon Thursday Association Team have arranged the following list of fixtures for the season. They have joined the Aberdare and District Thursday Asso- ciation Football League and Glamorgan Cup Competition. The headquarters of the team is the Navigation Hotel, and the following are the officials: President, Councillor W. Evans; vice-president, Mr W. G. Williams, chemist; secretary, Mr R. T. Evans; treasurer, Mr. Alfred Thomas; captain, Mr. A. Middleton: vice-captain, Mr. Geo. Hunt: committee, Messrs. D. J. Evans, F. Bailey, Mansel Bowen, D. Parry, D. J. Harris, and T. H. Edwards. Oct. 14—Merthyr, L Away „ 21—Pontypridd, L Home „ 28—Open. Nov. 4—Treorkv, L Home „ 11—Open. 18—Mountain Ash, L.Away 25—1st Round Glamorgan Cup. Dec. 2—Ton Pentre, L Away „ 9—Mid Rhondda, L.Away „ 16-Treharris, L.Home 23—Open 30—Open. Jan. 6—Pontypridd Nomads, L.Away 13—Mountain Ash, L Home 20-Aberdare, L.Away „ 27—Open. Feb. 3—Semi-Final Glamorgan Cup. 10—Treharris, L.Away 17—Mid Rhondda, L.Home „ 24-Aberaman, L.Home Mar. 3—Treorky, L Away „ 10—Aberdare, L.Home „ 17—Open. 24—Open. 31—Final Cup. April 7—Ton Pentre, L.Home 14—Merthyr, L.Home „ 21-Aberaman, L.Home „ 28—Open.

Abercynon Police Court. THURSDAY, Oct. 14.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Capt. G. A. Evans, and Mr. D. Prosser. DRUNKS.—John Davies, in Mountain Ash-road, Abercynon, 10s. and costs. Mrs. Elvira Meredith, in Mountain Ash road, 20s. and costs. P.S. Angus, who gave evidence in this case,, said that de- fendant refused to. go home, so he was obliged to take her into custody. Wm. Jones, Abercynon, in Margaret-street. P.C. Williams deposed that defendant was very drunk. He refused to go home, and refused to give his name and ad- dress. He was then locked up. Defend- ant denied being drunk, and produced a doctor's certificate. The Stipendiary said that he ought to bring the doctor to court. He could not accept the certi- ficate.—P.S. Angus said that defendant was quite drunk. Defendant's friend, who was also under the influence of drink, fetched two doctors, who came to the Police Station. They examined de- fendant. but he (witness) did not ask their opinion.—The Stipendiary read the doctor's certificate, but he said he could not accept it, and fined defendant 10s. and costs.—David Philip Davies, in Robert-street, Ynysybwl, 10s. and costs. FIGHTING.—Edwin Coles, fighting in Junction-road, Abercynon, 40s. and; costs. LICENCE.—Albert Victor Dew, Ynysy- Lwl, for not taking out a carriage licence, fired 7s. 6d. including costs. TRESPASS.—Isaac J. Burton, David Jones, Thos. Evans, Robert J. Williams, and Daniel C. Roberts, Yuysboeth, tres- passing on the T.V.R., fined 5s. each. P.C. Griffiths gave evidence. TURF AND LANGUAGE.—Mabel Jen- kins, 91. Mountain Ash-street, summoned Hannah Fitzgerald for indecent language. Mr, Gwilvm Joi-ec represented complain- ant, and Mr. R. Edwards James appeared for defendant.—Miss Jenkins said that defendant's children digged up some turf near her door. She sent them away and defendant then called her very offensive names.—Defendant was bound over to keep the peace. t NO. WITNESS.-Margaret Davies. 15, Mvnachdy, Ynysybwl, charged Lewis Morgan with assaulting her. Mr. James Phillips appeared for defendant, and the complainant was represented by lr. R. Edwards James.—Mrs. Davies said that in consequence of a quarrel with defend- ant's wife, defendant pulled her by the hair. and kicked her—Mrs. Davies had no witnesses, and defendant denied the -The case nas dismissed. THEFT.-Thos. Smith, surface labour- er, Abercvnon. charged Wm. Eenry Davies with theft.—Smith said he went to the Junction Hotel, Abercynon. on the inst. After oaying for a drink he placed a tobacco' pouch, containing 4s. &d.. on a seat near by, intending to place it back in his pocket. He forgot the* pouch, and went home without it.— Dd. John Jones, barman, said he noticed the pouch on the settle after prosecutor bad left. He picked it up and said: "What's this P" Defendant then came on and said, "That's mine. I dropped it." Defendant was then given the pouch.—Alice Knight, a shop-keeper, said that about 2 o'clock defendant asked her for the loan of 6d. A few hours later de- fendant repaid the money, handing her a 2s. piece—P.C. Jones said he arrested prisoner and asked him what be hod done with a pouch which he had picked up at the Junction Hotel. Defendant said, "What pouch?" Witness replied: Didn't you pick up a pouch?" Defend- ant said uYes," and handed it to wit- ness. He then took him to the Police II Station. There was no moiiejL in the pouch then, and defendant said there was no money in it when he had it. Defend- I ant was searched, and 2s. Id. was found on him.-Fined 40s. or 14 days imprison ment.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. MRS JONES, 47, Jubilee Road, Godre- aman, and family, wish to acknowledge the sympathy and kindness shown to- wards them in their recent sad bereave- ment, it being imposible to answer each person individually.

"W"7fI.ft,>T'II _r" Services for Su.nd,y Next:. Tabernacle Cong. Church, T Aberdare, Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School at 2.30. HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church Aberdare. Services at 11 and 8. .tl Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School, 2.30.—Preacher, Rev, M. Evans, pastor. St. David's Presbyterian Church, Aberdare™ SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY SERVICES on SUNDAY, OCT. 17th. In the evening at 6, a Service of Song, Won by a Child" (with lime- light illustrations). -1"

Scraps. BY THE SCRIBE." Councillor William Lamburn, of Moun- tain Ash, has a grudge against bachelors, and wants to add to the privileges of Benedicks. Personally I have no great sympathy with bachelors. They are a class of men (?) whose chief trait is selfishness, for in the words of the ditty, "Very few bachelors keep a wife." But I think that the taxation imposed upon income tax-paying bachelors by Lloyd George's Budget, without mentioning the coming Suffragette tax on all unmarried men, is enough without pouring fresh pains and penalties on the head of the poor wretch whose only crime is that he does not covet his neighbour's daughter. But Councillor Lamburn wants to ex- clude all bachelors from the set fawr." He quotes Paul as an authority. The latter, says Mr. Lamburn, laid down the law that a deacon must be a one-wived man. True, but one wife was the maxi- mum, not the minimum. Whatever a deacon's Benedickian capacity may be, he must not, according to the Pauline doctrine, take unto himself more than one wife, but he may take fewer. I won- der would Mr. Lamburn enforce this matrimonial qualification with regard to preachers also. If so, then we have Paul and Lamburn at variance, for Paul was an unmarried man-at least he said so. Why should the pulpit be exempt from matrimonial responsibility any more than the set fawr? Mr. Lamb urn's doctrine is the anti- thesis of monkish celibacy. Asceticism teaches' us that celibacy is a virtue. Lamburnism on the other hand extols matrimony as a virtue. Ah, Mr. Lamburn has, not mixed up with those wicked Socialists for nothing. I can perceive in this business a deeply laid plot with the inevitable woman at the bottom of the affair. The Suffrag- ettes have got ^ound Mr. Lamburn. They are trying to get him to do in Nazareth what they will do in Westminster when they get there—penalise the bachelors. And the agitation is not "going to fin- ish here. We shall next hear of Mr Lamburn demanding that only Benedicks shall be. members of the Mountain Ash District Council. Then look-out, ÚH. George Hall! I would like to know one thing from Mr. Lamburn Does he maintain that this diaconal disqualification should ap- ply in the case of widowers and grass widowers as well as bachelors? Little I thought that the Scribe's inno- cent scribble would have offended my fair readers—bless their angelic souls! I hasten to explain to Joan and all the Maesydref ladies that my remarks about mat-beating was not meant for them, neither were the insinuations about hus- band-beating. I believe that had Joan and her sisters discovered my identity a week ago I should have been mercilessly assailed with that weapon that is mightier than the sword or the pen—a woman's tongue. What a lucky thing for me, too, that Mrs. Scribe is not known to them, for she would without, a doubt go over to the enemy. She has no sympathy with what she calls my unsympathetic attitude towards women.

NO TEA LIKE 'Quaker' Tea OF ALL GROCERS.

Aberdare Baptists at Hinwain. The quarterly meetings of the Aberdare and District Welsh Baptists was held at Ramoth Chapel, Hirwain, on Wednesday, under the presidency of Rev. James Grif- fithe, Calvaria, Aberdare. There was a good attendance of ministers and laymen. It was decided that the next meeting be held at Ffrwd Chapel, Mountain Ash, and the Rev. W. A. Jones, the prospective minister for Nebo, Cwmdare, was elected to preach at the subsequent preaching service. A vote of condolence with the family of the late Dr. R. W. Jones, J.P., Penrhiwceiber, was passed. It was de- cided that the support of the meeting be given to the members of Salem Chapel, Godreaman, in making a testimonial to the Rev. J. Ll. Williams, the pastor, who is retiring. The report of the Sunday School Committee was presented and adopted.

Indigestion. Unable to Eat or Sleep. Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills made a New Man of him. There is very little real joy a dyspep- tic gets out of life. He might just as well be in jail. He cannot eat the things he wants, and if he violates any of the rules of diet he pays full penalty. This was the experience of Mr H. Hop KINSON of 2 Artillery Street, Adelphi, Manchester. "I can hardly describe the full amount of benefit I have deriv- ed from DR. MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS. I was a terrible suffer- er from Indigestion. I could neither eat nor sleep, and of course this meant un- told misery. I tried all kinds of remedies, but at last decided to try DR. MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS, and I am pleased to say that they cured me com- pletely, in fact, they made a new man of me. I feel better now than I ever did in my life and I can safely say that this has been brought about solely from the use of DR. MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS. I recommend them to all my friends, who have proved their efficiency. I shall always keep a bottle in the house and shall recommend everyone else to do the same. Wishing you every suc- cess." Indigestion usually starts from careless eating which causes Constipation, Head- aches follow with Heartburn and belching of wind together with sour Stomach and a foul taste in the mouth. Care as to diet and a searching, cleans- ing remedy like DR. MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS that put new life in the Liver and tone the entire digestive system will speedily correct this complaint. DR MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS cure Indigestion, Constipation, positively and permanently. Sold by Chemists and Stores price l/lt per bottle, or THE W. 2 H. COMSTOCK CO., Ltd., 21 Farring- don Avenue London, E.C.

Letters to the Editor. A PUBLIC DANGER. Sir,—Can nothing be done with the tramps and low women that infest the town ? They are a public danger and ought to be shut up. Yours, A.H. A CHALLENGE. Dear Sir,—Allow me space to offer a challenge en behalf of Mr. Joe Thomas, Aberaman, who will wrestle any one in the Aberdare Valley at 9st. 21bs. (Ram- the Aberdare Valley at 9st. 21bs. (Ram- sey, of Trecynon, preferred).—Yours, etc., SPORTSMAN.

ilfi and Down the Valley Ynysboeth. I PERSONAL. At the Welsh C.M. Chapel on Sundaj% Mr. Win. Hopkins, a pupil at the Pontypridd Academy, who is preparing for the ministry, officiated.

Penphiwceibei*. PREAbHING SERVICES.—The annu- al preach services were held at Bethel (Welsh <■ lev an.) on Saturday, Sunday, and Mond The following rev. gentle- men oili 1 with great fervour to good congregations: Rev. R. Lloyd Jones, Liverpool, il Rev. Richard Jones, B.A., Cricceth. I CONGRATULATIONS to Miss Mary Howells. 19, Glassbrook-terrace (a late .student Aberdare County School), in student d Aberdare County School), in J obtaining i or ours Examination of the I Central Beard, as the result of which sh" ::Jas been awarded a County Exhibition Scholarship to the value of < £ 30 and a sum sufficient to pay the col- lege fees the University College, Car- diff. CLOCR TOWER..A general meeting to consider the proposed memorial to the late Alderman R. W. Jones, M.D., J.P., of Penrhiweenber, was held on Wednes- day evening at the Public Institute, Pen- rhiwceiber. Councillor Thomas Jones presided. A deputation was appointed to wait upon the late doctor's family to ascertain "heir desire as to what form the memorial should take. On returning the deputation said the family greatly appre- ciated the movement, and intimated their desire to present to the inhabitants the piece of land near the Lee Hotel. Eventu- ally the meeting decided to erect a large clock tower, and passed a hearty vote of thanks to the family for their gift. P.S.A. illEETING.-Ou Sunday after- noon a meeting was held at Penuel Chapel for men only. A good number I attended. Mr. John Williams (Guard- ian), Manchester House, presided and spoke on the necessity of the churches going out of the ruta of old customs to meet the men in the streets. Mr. Gam- mon, Presbyterian Church, Cardiff, took for his subject, "The History of Job- the treatment of Job by his friends and the treatment of his friends by Job." The contrast between the two was forcibly pointed out. Mr. Thomas, Tonsorial Hall, Miskin, rendered "Arm, arm, ye brave." Mr. Solomon Howells presided at the organ. The services will be con- tinued every Sunday afternoon. MEETING. 01; Thursday a meeting was held at Hermon to celebrate the 4th centenary of John Calvin and the centen- ary of Dr. Lewis Edwards, Bala. A good number attended. The chair was taken by Mr. Evans, Abercynon. Rev. J. O. Jenkins, Noddfa, Mountain Ash, gave an excellent account of the influence of Dr. Edwards upon Welsh education and theology. The Rev. M. D. Jones, Beth- lehem, spoke with vigour upon Calvin and his influence upon European thought. He referred to the views of John Morley and others, all of whom bore the highest testimony to the influence of Calvin. They held that Calvin saved Europe socially and spiritually. Rev. D. Jones spoke on the theology of Calvin and its influence upon the age. OBITUARY.—On Wednesdav last the interment of Mr. John Williams, 11, Church-street, took place at the Old Cemetery, Mountain Ash. Deceased was an old inhabitant of Ceiber. The mourn- ers were: --Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wil- liams, son and daughter-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Haines, sons-in-law and daughters; Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. and Mr. Ireland, Mrs. and Mr. Whale, daughters and sons-in- law; Thomas Williams, Catherine Haines, Norah Haines, David Watkins, Johnnie Haines, Tommie Watkins, Roger Haines, Trevor Watkins, grand-children; Mr. J. Ireland, Mr. A. Ireland, Mrs. Mason, Mr. Noah Haines. Much sym- pathy is felt, for. the family. The Rev. David Howells, Bethesda, officiated. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Frank Mills, Mountain Ash. CHARITY DANCE.-Success all round attended the efforts of Miss Lloyd Shipton and her staff in the first charity ball of the season. The dance took place at the Drill Hall, which was nicely decorated for the occasion. It was well patronised and the Mountain Ash bed at the Cardiff In- firmary should benefit considerable there- from. Messrs A. Morgan and R. G. Shaw acted as M.C.'s. The following were kind enough to help the cause in money and kind, Mrs Fred Gray, Miss Pritchard- Evans, Mrs Llewellyn Williams, Mrs E. T. Leyshon, Mrs Alfred Morgan, Mrs Morgan Morgan, Mrs Dowling,- Mrs Rees, Mrs Wm. Morgan, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Geo. Stone, Miss White, Mrs S. Jones, Mrs Jones, (Lynwood), Mrs Smith, Mrs Griff Evans, Mr W. H. Phillips, (Clarence House,) Mrs W. G. Thomas, Mrs Richards, Mr Mattick, Mrs Tom Netherwav and Mrs Fred Allen. LECTURE.—On Wednesday evening one of the series of lectures under the auspices of the Penrhiwceiber Colliery Workmen was held. The chairman was ] Rev. D. Jones, M.A., Hermon. Other gentlemen on the platform were Council- lors T. Jones, G. Hall, and Messrs. J. P. < Davies and 1. Ambrose. Professor Mac- 1 kenzie, M.A., D.L., University College, ] Cardiff, took for his subject, "Moral i Education." He dwelt upon the necessi- ty of education, and especially upon such i education as is outlined by the Moral i Education League, which deals with 1 cleanliness, courage, truthfulness, beauty, i etc. Dr. Mackenzie dealt with the rela- i tion of morality to religion. He contend- i ed that elementary morality could be taught without reference to religion.— Councillors Jones and Hall spoke very appreciatively of the lecture. Mr. Am- brose said that morality was always ( taught in his school, but he preferred in- cidental teaching of it. Mr. Davies, ] Boys' School, also spoke in that strain. j He preferred indirect to direct teaching ] of morality. The meeting was very well attended. A hearty vote of thanks to the 3 lecturer was proposed by Councillor Geo. 3 Hall, and seconded by Mr. J. P. Davies. (

Miskin, 1 THERE IS NO "BUDGET" ON ] CLOTH. Call at Tom Davies and Son, Pryce Street, the practical tailors of the Mount. MUCH CARE AND TIME has been devoted to your desires in the furnishing 1 line. Victor Freed, Miskin Road, has a fine stock to select from. Every atten- tion paid and advice given in home furn- ishing. < MOUNT PISGAH. The half-yearly meetings of Mount Pisgah English Bap- ] tibt Church were held on Sunday, when sermons were preached by Rev. J. Glan- clwr Watkins, Ffrwd, Mountain Ash. A good number has recently joined the church through the mission conducted by Miss Maggie Bevan, the wonderful girl pieacher. On Monday a, social tea was held. The following sisters presided at the tables: Mrs. Bevan, Mrs. Wharton, Mrs. E. Williams, Mrs. Irons, Mrs. E. Cribb, Miss Polly Cribb, Miss Barbara Davies, Miss Jennie Davies, Mrs. D. Davies, Mrs. Wm. Richards.

Mountain Ash. GOOD FOR ALL are the clothes made by Tom Davies and Son, Pryce Street. New winter patterns just arriving. THE VALLEY CAN BE SUPPLIED from Belle Vue House, Penrhiwceiber. R. H. Taylor has a fine stock of gas- fittings. Tinsmithing and domestic uten- sils a speciality. SKATING.—As will be seen from our advertising columns, the Empire Skating Season commences this week-end. Good things are promised during the winter in the shape of Carnivals, Gymkhanas, etc. THE ESSENCE OF REFINEMENT in the stock of furniture at Victor Freed's Emporium, Miskin Road. Tasteful suites, drawing or bedroom, to select from. Picture framing establishment (opposite Rhos Chapel), Oxford Street. WEDDING.-—At St. Margaret's Church last Sunday morning the wedding took Slace of Mr. Joe Power, xlberdare J.W.R.), to Mrs. Hannah Gough (nee Brown), Mountain Ash. The Rev. J. Sin- nett Jones, M.A., officiated. The bride was attired in blue dress with hat to match. There were present: Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Jones, Mountain Ash; Miss Dolly Jones, Miss Gwladys Jones, and Master Reginald Jones. TESTIMONIAL. A public meeting was held at the Workmen's Institute last Friday evening to arrange for a testimon- ial to Mr. Matt Keating as a token of appreciation by his many friends on his election, to a seat in Parliament. The meeting, which was a very representative one, elected the following gentlemen to t form a working committee —President, Councillor W. Millar, J.P.; vice-presi- dents, Mr. W. S. Davies, M.E., and JT. Tudor Davies, M.E.; treasurer, Mr. Tom Richards; Messrs. P. Phelan and B. Thomas, hon. sees.; Father Irvine, Dr, Cahill, Aid. W. Jones, Messrs. M. Ed- munds, Dr. H. Davies-.Tones, Mr. T. Nar- bett, Councillors Griffith Evans and G. A. Evans, J.P., Messrs. D. T. Evans, T. Hughes, Wm. Murphy, M. Phelan, J. Hurt (Aberdare), Dan O'Leary, and Jer. OBrien. WEDDING—On Saturday morning the wedding of Miss Hannah Brown Grant, 3rd daughter of Mrs. Grant, Sebastppol Villa, Campbell-terrace, to Mr. John Albert Deere, son of Mrs. Deere, Hamil- ton-street, was solemnised at St. Margar- et's Church. The bride was nicely at- tired in brown silk eoline, with a blue hat trimmed with feathers to match. She was accompanied by Miss Mabel Grant (her sister) and Miss Marion Adams, the former dressed in white embroidery and the latter in white voile with pink stripe. Mr. James Grant, brother of the bride, gave her away, and Mr. Joe Deere acted as best man. The Rev. J. Sinnett Jones, M.A., officiated. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the home of the bride's mother, and in addition to the bridal party there were present: Mr. and Mrs. Lew Deere (Aberdare), Miss Maggie Brown, Miss Bella Brown, and Miss Claudia Bowen. The happy pair left after breakfast for Mumbles, where the honeymoon is being spent. There were a large number of handsome and costly presents. FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr. James Nicholas, Pendeen House, Llanwonno- road, who was killed in Cwmpennar pit last Friday, took place at Maesvrarian Cemetery on Weduesdy afternoon, the Rev. B. Beckerlegge conducting the ser- vice, assisted by the Rev. E. V. Tidman and Mr. W. Bowles. A united choir from Mountain Ash, Penrhiwceiber, and New- town sang beautiful hymns. The chief mourners were: The Widow, Mr. Wm. Nicholas (son), Mr. Horace Nicholas (son), Miss Mabel Nicholas (daughter), Miss Adelina Nicholas (daughter), Miss Olwen Nicholas (daughter), and Master Stanley Nicolas (son); Mr. and Mrs. W. Nicholas, Mrs. Toman, Mr. John Nicho- las, Mrs. Bryant, Mr. W. Nicholas, Mrs. Arthur Enberry, Miss Maud'Toman, Miss Beattie Toman, Mrs. Sims, Mr. Rd. Toman, Miss M. J. Bond, Miss Fanny Bond, Miss Eliza Grenfell Bond. The bearers were Messrs. J. Wallis, R. Wal- lis, J. Addicote, J. Green, R. Toman, T. K. Lukey, Wm. Thomas, A. Dudden, J. Bunney, F. Langley. Wreaths were re- ceived from: The Family, Cwmpennar Colliery Workmen; Primitive Methodist Church, and the Sunday School Teachers and Scholars. The coffin was polished oak, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. A. R. John, Beadon- street. FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr. Wm. Fisher Lewis, 2a, Cliff-street, who met with his death in Penrikyber Colliery last Saturday morning, took place at Maesyr- arian Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. At the house a short service was con- ducted by the Rev. R. S. Rogers (Rhos). At the graveside the large assembly sang Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau." Th'e chief mourners were: Mr. David Morgan (father-in-law), Miss Alice Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Dingell (Glyncorrwg), Mr. Thos Morgan, Mr. Wm. Holly, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perrott, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Grif- fiths, Mr. and Mrs. Elias Morgan, Mrs. Ivor Morgan, Messrs. David and Willie Holly and David Geo. Perrott; Mrs. Tones (Maesteg), Mrs. Priest (Maesteg), Mrs. Jones (Maesteg); Messrs. James, John, and Elias Davies, Maesteg, and Mrs. Johns, Maesteg. A beautiful wreath was sent by Mr. Dd. Morgan (Butcher's Arms). The coffin was polished oak, and the funeral was furnished throughout by Mr. Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans —Mrs. Lewis (the widow), who on hear- ing the news on Saturday of her hus- band's death was prematurely confined, is progressing as favourably as can be expected.

Abefcwmboi. CORRECTION.—An error crept into our report of the competitive concert last week, where it stated that Miss Lizzie Jenkins, Cardiff, was amongst the finalists in the jhampion solo competition. Miss Jenkins was easily the winner. The adjudicator's remarks upon her singing were," She has a remarkable voice, and ih a few years hence 3he will undoubtedly be the finest soprano in the Principality." The Committee tvould like to compliment Mr Gabriel on jhe way he adjudicated, giving the utmost satisfaction to everybody. He has L way of his own, which pleases even msuccessful competitors.

Cwmaman. POULTRY KEEPING.-A well-attend- sd and interesting lecture was given on Tuesday at the local hall by Mr. P. Penry, poultry expert, Ferndale. It was illustrated with limelight views. Mr. Penry gave valuable hints re preparing poultry for exhibition, emphasising the need of washing and careful feeding. He minutely described all the breeds shown m the screen, and named all the best breeds suitable for working-men fanciers. At the end of the meeting a Poultry Club was formed, and it was decided to hold a meeting on Friday to arrange a show. 1"he slides shown in the lecture were given by Mr. F. H. Bentham, Kingsway Hall, London. Mr. Penry gave his ad- dress gratis, for which he was heartily thanked.

Aberaman. OBITUARY.—The ten months old child )f Mr. and Mrs. George Reed, 310, Cardiff- road, was interred at the Aberdare Pub- lic Cemetery on Saturday. The mourn- 3rs were: Mr. and Mrs. George Reed, parents; Mr. Herbert Reed, Mr. James Tidcombe, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brown. GRAND THEATRE SOUVENIR.—On the occasion of the visit of the play, "Was She to Blame," next week, every lady attending the Theatre on Monday night will be presented with a handsome jold-plated pendant., which will contain a photo of Mrs. F. G. Kimberley, the authoress of the play.

Aberdare. B.W.T.A.—There will be no meeting of the above on Monday next, but a meeting I will be held on the following Monday, Oct. 25th, when Miss Annie Davies, L.C.A., will give a cookery demonstration II in the Wesleyan Schoolroom. FREEMASONS.—A large meeting was held at St. David's Hall, Canon-street, on Wednesday evening, Mr. IZ W. Roberts, W.M., presiding. Three mem- bers were initiated into the second de- gree. There were several visitors pres- ent. The Tyler was Sergt. Major Bugg. AMBULANCE.—A meeting was held bv the Aberdare Cottage Hospital Ambu- lance Class on Sunday last at the Sur- gery, when it was decided to commence its second year's course on Sunday next (3.30), when officers will be elected. A hearty invitation to all who are desirous of joining.

Trecynon. THE C.E. SOCIETY of Mill Street Baptist Church held their weekly meet- ing last Friday night. The chair was occupied by the Rev. W. Cynog Williams, and a very appreciable paper was read by Mr. John Austin on, "The Fruit of the Spirit (Meekness)." All the mem- bers responded to the roll call and spoke on the subject.

Mountain Ash, POLITICAL.—Some smart and straight talking was heard from some of the local gentlemen, after Mr. Hemmerde had sat down, at the political meeting last Tues- day. In a happy little speech proposing a vote of thanks to the speaker, Mr. Gwilym Jones was specially successful, and his points were thoroughly appreci- ated by the large audience.

Abercynon. AMUSEMENTS.—On Monday, Oct. 18, Miss Inez Howard's Co., under the direction < f Mr. Henry Chattell, presents the popular play, "Through the Divorce Court, at the Hall. SOCCER.-On Saturday the Abercvxoi; Crusaders played Ynysyowl at Aber- eynoii. The Crusaders were defeated by two goals to one. The Abercynon Thurs- day Team journev to Merthvr on Thurs- day. MORIAH. The half-yearly services ¡ were held on Sundav and Monday at Moriah English Baptist Chapel. 'The I special preacher was the Rev David Grif- fiths (the blind preacher). Colwvn Bav. The soloist was Mr. Thos. Thomas, Aber- cjnon. Mr. Wm. Thomas presided at the organ. The collections were in aid of the braiding fund. A GREAT TREAT IN STORE. The Bioscope and Entertainment Co. will present the marvellous "Bandits" (the caste including Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Law, who have performed in the princi- pal concerts in the country) on Saturday, October 16th, at the hail. Abercvnonites should not fail to see "The Bandits, who have made a name for' themselves here. OPERETTA.—On Thursday evening last, at the Workmen's Hall, At here. OPERETTA.—On Thursday evening last, at the Workmen's Hall, At Home Aboard n was excellently per- formed by the Mountain Ash Operatic Co. The dramatis personae was the same as at the Mountain Ash performance re- ported last week. There was a good aud- ience in spite of the inclemency of the weather. The proceeds were in aid of the Bethel Forward Movement Hall. LECTURE. A lecture on "Billv Bray was delivered at the English Con- gregational Chapel on Tuesday evening bv the Rev. R. Kelly, from Cornwall. Bo referred to Billy Bray's faith and Be- referred to Billy Bray's faith and joyful life, and tauglit many lessons from his career. Mr. Win. Tame presided. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was pro- posed and seconded by the Rev. Morgan Jenkins and the Rev. J. R. Hughes. The lecture was much appreciated. BILLIARDS.—On Thursday evening last a billiard match was played at the billiard room of the Workmen's Institute between the Abercynon Workmen's Jun- ior Team and the Ynyshir Juniors. The visitors won the match by 23 points. Scores:—Ynyshir Juniors: S. Hawkins. 150; David Phillips, 104; T. Williams, 113; Trevor Evans, 150; Wm. Davies, 150 David Thomas, 139; David Evans, 150; total, 956. Abercynon Juniors: "Sam Hughes, 147; Enoch M. Davies, 150; Jimmie Williams. 150; Sam Phillips, 138; Joe Lewis, 124; M. Jones, 150; E. Meyrick, 74; total. 933. MASS MEETING.—On Tuesday even- in a mass meeting of workmen was held at the Hall, when Mr. John Evans pre- sided. A long discussion ensued re the Doctor's Question, and it was finally re- solved that a deputation wait upon the management of the colliery with a view to having the present system altered. A letter was read from the secretary of the Abercynon Chamber of Trade, asking for the co-operation of the workmen in secur- ing a weekly pay at the colliery. It was unanimously resolved that a ballot of the workmen at the colliery be taken on Mon- day to ascertain the feeling of the work- men. WEDDING.—On Monday a very pretty wedding took place at Tabernacle C.M. Abercynon. The contracting parties were Mr. Erastus Thomas, Co-operative Stores, Ynysybwl, and Miss Maggie Jane Roberts, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Roberts, 7, Aberdare-road. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a light navy blue costume, and wore a white hat trimmed with ostrich feathers. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Nellie Fenwick, attired in navy blue costume, and Miss M. A.- Humphreys, who was attired in a mole costume, with hat to match. Mr. Philip Thomas acted as best man. The Rev. Wm. Jones officiated. After the cere- mony the wedding breakfast was partaken of at the bride's father's house. The happy couple were the recipients of numerous presents. The honeymoon is being spent at Swansea. CHAMBER OF TRADE.—The monthly meeting of the Abercynon Chamber of Trade was held on Wednesday, Dr. Llew. Morris, C.C., presiding. There were present: Messrs. Wm. Evans, B. R. Thomas, Wm. Burge, Owen Edwards, Tom. Davies (sec.), Job Morgan, Rees Jones, William Fenwick, M. Sugarman, John Jones, D. Price, Rich. Jones, Dan Thomas, Edmund Jones, A. Smith, T. Welsh, T. Jones, E. Evans, J. D. Jones, and T. Rees. The chairman gave the re- port of the deputation to the Workmen's Committee re weekly pay. He was pleased to state that at a general meeting of the workmen they had decided to bal- lot the colliery on Monday re weekly pay. Mr. Edmund Jones believed that a week- ly pay would be an improvement. Mr. Edmund Jones proposed that the Cham- ber thank the Workmen's Committee for their cordial reception. This was second- ed by Mr. Wm. Fenwick.—Four delegates were elected to attend the autumn meet- ing of the Federated Chambers qlf Trade of Glamorganshire, Monmouthshire, and Brecknock at Dowlais-Dr. L. Morris (president), Mr. John Jones (treasurer), Mr. T. Davies (sec.), and Mr. Edmund Jones.—Section B of the agenda of the I Federated Chambers re the Tag Fusion I Bill was discussed, and, power was given to the delegates to give their support to the proposition. Mr. Edmund Jones brought forward the question of closing shops on the occasion of the trip to Lon- don. A heated disussion ensued. The Chairman hoped that all would be loyal and not be dominated by self, but con- sider the welfare of all.

j I will gladly modify my demands. In cases where the back premises are less than ten feet square, or where the boundary wall is of such height as to pre- vent social intercourse between the fair tenants of two adjoining houses, I would make mat-beating en the "front pavement permissible—but not after 8 a.m., re- member. I am told that many women find time hanging heavy on their hands in the morning interval between the departure of the men for the colliery and the ap- pearance of the rising generation on the scene. I would suggest that activity banish rbonotony by a mat-drill (ladies ojjly) at this early hour. When the hand gets weary the tongue may take a turn— not at the mats but at the men (Scribes and Pharisees included). There is true feminine logic in the tail of Joan's letter. She complains that un- thinking men plant their footsteps on the threshold stone, and wipe their feet on the doormat. Well, my stupid male reason taught me that those things were put there for those purposes. The door- step, the brass bar, and the doormat do not all come within the compass of my stride, although I have often wished that I could jump from the pavement to the kitchen in order to escape the wrath of irate housewives.