The Aberdare Leader

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS. t: gas SSMARRIAGE, :e,1,n 6W 8 DYER—AMOS.—On Tuesday, October 12th, at the Parish Church, St. Law- rence, East Donyland, Colchester, by the Rev. J. M. Easterling, Frank 0. Dyer, Electrical Engineer to the Bwllfa and Merthyr-Dare Collieries, second son of Mr W. Dyer, Sherbourne House, Edwardstone, to Alice Louisa Amos, younger daughter of Mr Fred Amos, Riverside House, East Dony- land, ACKNOWLEDGMENT. NICHOLAS.—Mrs Nicholas and family, Pendeen House, Llanwono road, desire to publicly thank all kind friends who extended their sympathy to them in their recent bereavement. IN MEMORIAM. RICHARDS.—In loving memory of Mary Richards, the beloved wife of George Richards, who passed away October 19th, 1908. Gone but not forgotten. From husband, sons and daughters. --1

Services for Sunday Next. TABEl: N ACLE Cong. Church, JL Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School at 2.30. Preacher, Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A., (pastor). HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School, 2.30,-Preache.r, Rev, M. Evans, pastor. CHRISTIANS' MEETING HOUSE, C Forge View, Godreaman. Sunday, October 24th, at 6 o'clock. Speaker, Mr D. Morgan, Evangelist. Subject, God's thought for man." A cordial invitation do friends and strangers. "tII. TRINITY CHURCH, ABERDARE. Thanksgiving 35 es Services Next Sunday, Oct, 24th. SPECIAL SERMONS by the Pastor, Rev. d. Lewis Jenkins Morning at 11. Evening at 6. Sunday School at 2.30. All are heartily invited. Special Collections in aid of weak Churches. ?"

Local Liberals. IN SEARCH OF AN ORTHODOX CANDIDATE. The following appeared in the uWes- tern Mail The activity of the Conservative Party in the Merthyr Boroughs has aroused some of the leading Liberals of the district into a state of excitement, and efforts are being made to obtain another Liberal candidate. As we re- ported at the time, negotiations were opened with a certain London barrister, but these were ineffective. It is now stated that either Mr. Leif Jones, M.P., or Mr. Timothy Davies, M.P., will con- test the seat. The parties promoting the present negotiations are, it is stated, strongly opposed to Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., and their candidate will be run on the same line as was Mr. Henry Radcliffe at the last election."

Powell Duffryn Purchase. IMPORTANT LOCAL UNDERTAKING. In further reference to the statement which appears in another column we learn that the Powell Duffryn Company have finally taken over the Ysguborwen Level as well as the whole of the taking of the Ysguborwen Collieries, which have Loen abandoned many years. The Ysgu- borwen Level is at prsent owned and worked by Mr. Rake, of Trecynon House, but it is understood that Mr. J. H. Thomas, J.P., of Ysguborwen, the chair- man of the Cambrian Collieries and of the Cambrian Trust, still has an interest therein. Mr. J. H. Thomas, who is the eldest brother of Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., is also the owner of the Ysguborwen Es- tate and of the minerals still unworked under the property. This step has an important bearing on the local coal industry, and mining de- velopments in the district concerned will be keenly watched by the people of Tre- cynon, Llwydcoed, and Abernant es- pecially.

Obituary. MRS, E. R. LESTER. Mrs. Annie Lloyd Lester, wife of Mr E. R. Lester, contractor, Plymouth, and daughter of the late Rev. W. Edwards, Aberdare, died at Yelverton: near Plymouth. She was an ardent temper- ance reformer, and for many years took a leading part in all women's educational propagandist work on behalf of temperance. She was also president, of the Plymouth branch of the British Women's Temperance -Association till three years ago, when pressure of other duties necessitated her relinquishment of that office. The deceased iady, who was a member of the Sherwell Congre- gational Church, was a real friend to the poor,

Abercynon. MOUNT ZION.—On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday the annual preaching ser- vices were held at Mount Zion Chapel. The special preachers were Rev. J. C. Owen, A.T.S., Ebbw Vale, and the Hev. J. C. Rees, Clydach Vale. BILLIARDS.—The Abercynon Junior Billiard Team were defeated by Ynyshir Juniors at Ynyshir by 271 points. The scores were: -Abercynon: Tim Hughes, -128; E. M. Davies, 113; Jas. Williams, 137; S. Phillips, 110; Jos. Lewis, 88; Dd. Oliver, 107; Ed. Meyrick, 78; W. Gar- bott, 150; total, 911. Ynyshir: F. Haw- kins, 150; Owen, 150; D. Phillips, 150; Sal Williams, 150: Trevor Evans, 150; Wm. Davies, 150; D. Thomas, 150; David Evans, 132; total, 1,182. AMUSEMENT.—On Saturday evening the Bandits" provided a most enjoy- able evening. The pictures on the Bios- cope were much appreciated, while Mr. Jimmie Law caused roars of laughter by his inimitable songs. The two sketches, "The New Butler" and "Cross Pur- poses were much enjoyed. Miss Frazer

NO TEA LIKE 9 'Quaker' Tea OF ALL GROCERS.

Mountain Ash. THIS IS THE FIRST LINE from Mountain Ash. It is a leading line of the practical tailors. Tom Davies and Son, Pryce-street. BANKRUPTCY.—The "Gazette" an- nounces the receiving order of Alfred Price, 27, Cilhaul-terrace, Mountain Ash, collier. I CANNOT SELL WISDOM, but I can show you how to be wise in choosing the household furniture. Victor Ffeed's stock of furniture is furniture and not gimcrack stuff. Call at Miskin Road. A pleasure awaits you. TlS jNOT IN MUrcTAJbb to command success, but I'll do more-deserve it." R. H. Taylor, Belle Vue House, the prac- tical gas-fitter, plumber, and tinsmith. A fine selection of gas-fittings in stock. PARISH CHURCH.—Holy communion was celebrated at St. Margaret's Church last Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. The 11 o'clock service was conducted by the Rev. J. Pughe Jones, B.A.. The Te Deum was sung to Maciarren's setting, and the Benedictus to Outley. Evensong was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Davies, Dow- lais, who preached from 2 Timothy iv., 10-11. SKATING.—A large crowd awaited the re-opening of the Empress Skating Rink last Saturday evening. Manager Good- kin had made every preparation to meet the most fastidious desires of the roller skaters. The floor, after its long rest, was in perfect condition, and the great Pavilion had been beautifully decorated, the latter portion of the work having been entrusted to Mr. G. Asplin, Miskin. CLUBLAND.—The Mountain Ash Vol. Band Institute held its first concert of the winter session last Thursday even- ing. The concert was nicely arranged, and was varied with instrumental solos. Mr. S. Shipton presided over a large gathering. The specially engaged artiste was Mr. Arthur Evans, Caerphilly, and the following gave some capital items: Messrs. Marshall Price, M. Jenkins, T. Walton, W. Jenkins, J. Beaufort, T. Hope, and C. Pardoe. The accompanists were Messrs. Handel Thomas and G. Asplin. A capital evening was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. PROVIDENC.-E.Las- Thursday even- ing a most successful social gathering was held in Providence Schoolroom. The tables were nicely decorated with flowers and fruit, and an enjoyable tea was partaken of. The following ladiel rendered excellent service: Miss James, Miss E. Evans, Miss H. Powell, Miss H. Evans, Mrs. Jones, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Manfield. The entertainment fol- t lowing was contributed to by Mr. A. Hobhy, solo; organ solo, Mr. J. Owen; solo, Mr. J. Hobby; physical exercises, Mr. Warren; song, Mr. Pugh. A vote of thanks was passed, to Mr. E. G. Ed- wards, who was the host of the evening, and also to the ladies and artistes who had all helped to make up a pleasant evening. SALVATION ARMY.—At the Salva- tion Army Hall on Monday a concert was given by Abercwmboi Prize Juvenile Choir, in aid of the harvest festival and general maintenance fund. The choir sang the following items Over the field of clover," Hail, merry play-time/' the action, song, H GracE Darling," and "Golomen Nefol." Several members of the choir also rendered some solos very nicely. A group of young' scholars from, the Army Sunday School gave "The Floral March and The Floral Cross," both of them pretty and effective drills. Captain Lucas ¡1;f,ve a'mandoline solo, and played a few airs on an instrument called the Hydrodaktrilopsychicharmonica. The choir was conducted by Mr. J. Eiddig Davies, and the accompaniments were played by Mr. J, W. Evans. VV UJKiU&iiiN' fc. lilULiAii JJ.S— Append- ed is the result of the first round of the Tomlinson's handicap, the concluding games being played off last Friday even- ing. The survivors are as follows: J. Isaacs, J. Salmon, J. Thomas, E. Howells, W. Breeze, E. Williams, J. Reardon, T. Richards, T. Price, A. Thomas, W. Green- wood, J. Narfcett, D. J. Evans, W. Pont- ing, W. Brown, A. Hillman, W. Easter- brook, M. Mansfield, B. Williams. 1). R. Jones, T. DrxUl. E. Jones. A. Wilson, S. Deverill, E. Lewis, T. Yoiath, R. Thomas, W. Lamburn, J. Smith, J. An- thony, J. Cooper, D. Eees. The handi- capping turned out remarkably good, and Manager Millwood is to be congratu- lated. The best scorers of the retiring players were: E. Roberts, F. Burbidge, C. Dudden, J. Williams. W. Christopher, L. Smith, L. Mougan. W. T. Griffith's, J. jjavies, ancl vy. l. JJavies. all. of whom came withiii 29 points of the victors. .MISSION AvolIK-. Alr Edgar Badham, of Mountain Ash, has been spending nine weeks of his vacation in charge of the Forward Movement Hall. Marshes, New- port, enuring which time 'his labour has been rewarded with, great success. On Sunday last the harvest thanksgiving ser- vices were held at the closing meetings of his mission work, and at all three ser- vices the Hall was crowded. The after- noon service was presided over by His Worship the Mayor of Newport, who gave an excellent address on church work, and expressed himself delighted with the great work that had been done. If it were possible, he would have been delighted to see Mr. Badham remaining amongst them He then, on behalf of the Churcn of Marshes Road Hall, presented Mr. Badham with a beautiful set of volumes as an appreciation of the splen- did work he had done among them. Mr. Badham, in acknowledging their great kindness, said that although the work had been difficult, the united co-operation of all the dembers had made it a most pleasant work. lIe would always cherish happy memories of his nine weeks' work at the Marshes Road Hall. EASTER EISTEDDFOD. The com- mittee of the Cottage Hospital Eisteddfod met at the Ffrwd Offices last Friday night. Mr. W. M. Hicks presided. Pres- ent, Messrs. M. George, A. George, Jenkin Thomas, F. Allen, loan Dar, Jas. Davies, Nutt, John Evans, D. Price, D. T. Evans, T. Hughes, G. A. Evans. The report of the programme committee was adopted. The chief choral is an old favourite, "Thanks be to God"; Male Voice, Mathien Neumann's "The rising storm"; Second Choral, 0, Father, Whose Almighty Power." A new com- petition for Mountain Ash Eisteddfod is a second male voice contest; prize, -CIO; test, "Hymn before action," by H. Wul- ford Davies. Brass Bands: Class A, Schubert's Selections Class B, Robin Hood." The chief adjudicator is Dr. H. Walford Davies, also Dr. Goodworth and Mr T. Gabriel, F.T.S.C. The conductors will be Messrs. T. C. Thomas (Bedlinog) and W7. M. Hicks. The accompanists, Messrs. D. Erasmxjf, T. W. Millar, E. Leyshon. The following' were elected to the committee, Messrs. T. Wigley, Ish- mael Harris, Philip Davies, Evan Thomas, Ben Davies, Wm. Roberts, and W. Cooper. U.T.A. SOCIETY.-Tlie local lodges of the above society were entertained to tea on Monday afternoon- at Providence Chapel. A large number attended, and the following sisters and brethren ren- dered valuable help. Sisters S. Laur- ence, L. Laurence, J. Powell, E. M. Evans, Cole, J. Hobby, Hawkins, Beecham, M. Brown, A. Kendall, A. Whittaker, L. Notley, and M. A. Rose. The bread cutters were Sisters Griffiths, Evans, and Warren. Bro. A. Phillips was the cake cutter, and Bro. J. Williams brewed the tea. In the evening Mr. D. Price presided over a miscellaneous en- tertainment, and delivered a stirring ad- dress upon total abstinence. Pianoforte solo, Mr. Arthur Davies, Waves of the Ocean n; choruses, Newtown Juvenile Choir, We rock away," Onward, on- ward," and The stream and the flower." Recitation, Mr. Wm. Walker, "The last shiling"; solo, Mr. Arthur Hobby, "Poor old Joe"; mouth organ solo, Mr. Arthur Lewis, a Killarney solo, Mr. Fred Watkins, "The deep blue wave"; solo, Mr. Wm. Thomas, Blind boy"; solo, Miss Maggie Morgan, a The king of love"; stump speech, Mr. T. Hobby; solo, Miss Lizzie Notley, Only tired"; recitation, Mr. J. Bowles. The accompanists were Mr. Arthur Davies and Miss A. M. Davies, A.L.C.M. (Aber- dare). Votes of thanks were passed to the chairman, artistes, and to the exe- cutive officers and joint sees., Messrs. Arthur and Fred Davies.

Cwmaman. FOOTBALL. Cwmaman Institute A.F.C. v. Aberdare Town Stars. Played at the Park on Saturday. Tom Davies, the Institute outside right, put in a beau- tiful cross-kick, from which Whitty scored. Tom Davies added to the score. At half-time the Institute led by two .goals. In the second half Whitty again found the net. From a penalty Tom Williams scored the 4th goal. Danny Rees Evans scored later with a beautiful shot. Just before time J. H. Davies kicked another. Final: Institute, & goals; Stars, nil. AIR RIFLE MATCH. — On Saturday evening, at the Shepherds Arms Range, a match was played between the New Hotel and the Shepherds Arms teams, which resulted in a win for the New Hotel team by 22 points. Scores:—New- Hotel: S. Rees, 28; W. T. Cleves, 30; W. Gough, 20; J. Harper, 28; A. Rees, 31; E. J. Thomas., 25; S. Jones, 30; F. Bishop, 29; H. Broom, 28; J. Evans, 27; W. Stephens, 31; H. Adams, 28; total, 335. Shepherds Arms: H. Griffiths, 28; T. Burges, 27; M. David, 23; F. Wels- ford, 27; H. Lake, 29; J. Weaver, 26; W. Turner, 27; T. Draper, 21; J. Clark, 29; J. Martin, 24; S. Salmon, 24; W. Mosley, 2S; total, 313. CWMAMAN AMBULANCE BRI- GADE.—An inspection of the above division took place at the Lesser Hall on Saturday last by Mr. T. E. Richards, M.E., agent to the Mardy Collieries. The brigade were in their full dress uniforms, and went through their different drills successfully under the command of the following officers: -Siipt. T. Isaac Grif- fiths, Dr. R. F. Thomas, hon. surgeon; Sergt. Tom Davies, Corporals Tom Evans and David Jonathan, and Sergeant Evans (drill instructor), of the County Police Force, who has taken a great interest in the brigade. Mr. Richards then took them through the different drills. He complimented the men upon the smart- ness and correctness shown in drilling. After six months' training they were equal to many divisions who have re- ceived instruction for two or three years. Their motto should always be, "Pre- vent accidents getting worse," and he appealed to every member to do his ut- most'to follow up the drills and am bu- lance work. He wanted to see the bri- gade made up into at least 100 members, for he knew that over 130 ambulance men were employed at the Cwmaman Collier- ies, besides a large number at the Fforch- amaa and Cwmneol Collieries. All the boolog and drill and parade sheets were .inspected, and Mr. Richards was highly pleased with the whole working of the Brigade.. FAREW7ELL CONCERT.-On Monday y evening a farewell concert was held at the Globe Inn .in honour of Mr. D. J. James, who left on Tuesday for Pitts- burg, U.S.A. A large number of 'friends assembled under the presidency of Mr W. T. Wood, Mr. Adam Parker acting as vice-chairman. The accompanists were Mr. Evan Davies (Ap Dewi Mabon) and Mr. T. Davies (Telynor Aman). The following was the programme: Harp overture, Mr T. Davies; Welsh solo, Mr. Ihomas James; comic songs, Mr George Booth. and.Mr. Morgan Abraham". Doios, iiiessrs. Dan Kowlanxls. Oliver Dix, and David Abraham- Song, "Fred Welsh the Marvel," composed and sung by Mr. Evan Davies (Ap Dewi Mabon). Songs by Messrs. Gwilym Roberts, Wm. Crosswell, Miss Kingsbury, Air Dan Row- lands. Song and dance, Mr. Oliver Dix. Flute solo, Mr. W. Ireland. Harp selo, Master Roger Thomas. Solos bv Messrs. W. Hemmings, A. Curtiss, and David Williams. Mr. James was pre- sented with a silver ebony walking stick by the brethren of the Mount Pleasant Ledge of the R.A.O.B., of which Order he is a faithful member. Messrs. W. Isaac and Eliakim Thomas made the presentation in suitable speeches, after which the recipient briefly responded. The stick bore the following inscription: Presented to Bro. D. J. James bv the Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 1870, R.A.O.B. as a token of their respect and esteem, Oct. 19, 1909." INTERMENT.—The funeral of Mr. Daniel Rowlands, Fforchaman-road, who succumbed to an injury received at the Cwmneol Colliery, took place on Wednes- S,ay" rm officiating minister was the Rev. Thomas Humphrevs, Seion, Cwm- aman, whilst the Rev. H. P. Jenkins, feaion, was also present. There were six bearers, representing the hauliers of the Cwmneol Colliery, viz., Messrs. Arthur Evans, Charles Edwin Pearce, D. J. Pugh, Rees George, Ivor Thomas, and Edward Price. Wreaths were received from the followiiig:-(I) Mrs. Lukev, sister; (2) Mrs. Heal, Mountain Ash, niece; and (3) the Cwmneol Colliery Hauliers. The following were the mourners:—1st coach: Mrs. Rowlands, widow; Mrs. R. Powell, Cwmaman, in- timate friend; Mrs. Lukey, Aberaman; Mrs. E. Rowlands, Bargoed; Mrs. M. Davies, Capcoch, sisters; Rev. T. Hum- phreys. 2nd coach: Mrs. D. Rowlands, » Mrs. Evans, sisters-in-law; Mr. Lukev, brother-in-law; Mrs. Jones, Glynneatli; Mrs. Rees Jones, Aberaman; Mrs. Isaac Jones, nieces, and Master Wm. Henry Jones, Glynneath. 3rd coach: Mrs. T. Heal, Mountain Ash; Mrs. J. Lewis, Tre- hafod; Misses Gwen Rowlands, Annie Rowlands, May Rowlands, and S. Evans. nieces. 4th: Mr. R. Rowlands, Ynyshir brother, and Mrs. R. Rowlands; Mr. ,V'. Rowlands, Ynyshir, nephew; Mr. T. A. Davies, manager of. Aberdare Co-oper- ative Stores, nephew, and Mrs. T. A. Davies. 5th: Mrs. Watts, Mrs. Mac Hugh, Mrs. loan Jones, Aberaman, nieces; Mrs. Davies, Merthyr Vale, cousin; Mrs. A. C. Williams. Gth: Mrs. L. A. Davies, Mrs. M. Willaims, Mrs. Ann Davies, Mrs. Hugh Davies, and Mrs. Bound, friends. 7th: Mrs. Adley, Mr and Mrs. Guillard, Mrs. Humphreys, Mr and Mrs. Rees Phillips, friends. Walk- ing behind the hearse were: Messrs. Rees Jones, father-in-law; David Row- lands, Cwmaman, brother; Richard Evans, Cwmaman, brother-in-law; Willie Rowlands, Pontypridd, nephew; W R Jones, Ynyshir, nephew; Hugh Dayies, Abertfwmboi, and Moses Rowlands, Bar- goed, brothers-in-law; Rees Jones Ir- aman; D. Rees, Owen Jones, and T. Price (Merthyr Vale), Isaac Jones, Tnos. Lloyd, and J. Lewis, nephews.

Aberdare. B.W.T.A.—In connection with the above, Miss Annie Davies, L.C.A., will give a cookery demonstration at the Wes- leyan Schoolroom on Monday next, Oct. 25th. All are invited. I DEATH.-On Saturday, at 12, Upper Regent-street, Mrs. Williams, late of Bute-street, widow of the late Mr. John Williams, a the gardener," as he was generally known, passed away. Mrs. Williams was one of the oldest members of" Tabernacle Congregational Church, and her husband was one of the founders of the church. Of late she had lived with her adopted daughter, Mrs. Lawr- ence. Mrs. Williams was about 80 years of age. SMOKER.—A smoking concert was held at the Conway Arms on Monday evening to present Bro. Minett, the local lodge secretary of the Pontypridd Imperial Friendly Society, with a gold medal, and Bro. H. Phillips with a silver medal, for services rendered to the society. Bro. T. Watkins, P.N.G., occupied the chair, and was supported by Bro. J. G. Rumbach. Bro. J. Hawkins, of Pontypridd, the gen- eral secretary, in makinhg the presenta- tion, referred to the flourishing condition of the society, after which he handed the medals over. Both recipients briefly re- sponded. The following contributed to the programme: Messrs. G. Key, G. Jones, H. Bagshaw, T. Bagshaw, J. Rees, A, Thomas, G. H. Jones, W. Price, W. Berryman, R. H. Scorey, Isaac Davies, W. J. Edwards, D. Jones. The accom- panist was Mr. T. Richards.

Cwmdave. ACCIDENT.—On Monday last, while working at Bwllfa No. 1 Colliery, Jack Williams, 1, College-street, Aberdare, sustained a dislocation of the elbow. First aid was rendered by Mr. John Jones (overman), a student of Cwmdare Ambu- lance Class. DEATH.—Mr. William Geen, lodging with his sister at Bwllfa Dare-terrace, died on Tuesday night after a very severe illness. Mr. Geen had served 4t years in India and 3! years in South Africa. The deceased man was 28 years of age, and his parents reside in Queen-street, Cwm- dare. PERSONAL.—Mr. Thomas Jenkins, 2, Dare-road, Cwmdare, has been appointed, out of 80 applicants, under-manager at the Mountain Colliery, Gorseinon, under the Swansea Navigation Colliery, Ltd. Mr. Jenkins has been fireman under the Bwllfa and Merthyr Dare Steam Colliery, No. 3.

Mountain Ash. SEREN BRYNCERDYN RECHABITE LODGE.—The annual tea in connection with the above lodge was held on Wednes- day afternoon. About 100 members sat down to a splendid repast. The tray- holders were: No. 1, Mrs. Joseph Grif- fiths; No. 2, Miss Sarah Phillips and Miss M. M. Davies; No. 3, Mrs. Hitchings; No. 4, Mrs. B. Thomas, Mrs. D. Thomas, and Miss R. A. Griffiths. Cake cutter, Mr. Gwilym Hitchings. Bread & Butter cutters, Mrs. E. Thomas and Miss E. A. Morgan. Hot water, Mr. Aser Lewis. Assistance was also given by Messrs. Jas. Davies, Rees Jones, W. J. Griffiths. B. Thomas, W. Williams, and Edward Jones —In the evening a lantern lecture was given, entitled, Contrasts." The reader was Mr. James Davies, and the operator of the lantern was Mr. T. Davies, Com- mercial-street. A.S.R.S.—In connection with the local branch a most successful open meeting of all grades of Railwaymen was held at the Jeffreys Hotel on Sunday last, to hear an address by the organising secre- tary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, of Cardiff, this being his first visit to the town. There was a fairly large attendance, including several ladies. Many Trade Unionists were present. Mr. Woodward was in the chair. Mr. R. Mann and Mr. J. K. Brooks very ably moved and seconded the resolution. Upon rising to support, Mr. Thomas was given a very warm recep- tion. He pointed out in a very forcible maimer the advantages derived by mem- bership iii_ the society, and appealed to all non-unionists to at once join, as they xcould not afford to remain outside of the society. The resolution was carried una- mously. BETHANIA M.I.S.—Tre above society commenced its winter session last Friday evening with a first-class soiree. There were about 120 members present. The tables were presided over by the follow- ing:—No. 1, Misses Sarah Phillips. Ar- ianwen Jones, Edith Phillips, Maggie Phillips,. and R. A. Walters. N o. 2 Misses Sarah Lewis, Maggie Roberts, and M. A. Evans. No. 3: Mrs. W. Pearce- Roberts, Misses M. M. Davies, E. A. Mor- gaii, and E. Davies. Bachelors' Table: Messrs._D. J. Thomas, D. E. Harris, W. J. Griffiths, and Ben Williams. Bread and butter cutters: Mesdames Griffiths, Morris*, Thomas, Price, and Davies. Door- keepers, Messrs. Evan Phillips and T. Griffiths. Sugar and milk, Mr. T. J. Phillips. Carvers, Messrs. W. J. Jones and G. W. Richards. Inspectors, Messrs John D. Edwards and Ed. Jones. Hot water, Mr. Aser Lewis.—A miscellaneous entertainment was held. Chairman, Rev. Owen Jones. The following were the chief items: —Addresses by the Bards —Messrs. Dl. James (Gwyrosydd), John D. Edwards (Iorwerth), Gwilym Jones (Ap Woodland), Albert Jones (Ap Llan- idloes). Song, "I fyny bo'r nod," by Mr Tom Jones (Glvndwr's Touring Party). Recitation by Gwyrosydd. Competition, "General Knowledge Questions," 5 com- petitors; prize divided between Messrs. Ben James and D. H. Price. Short speeches by Mr. W. Emrys Evans, B.Sc., and Rev. D. Jeremy Jones. Competition, "Fixing pig's tail," 14 competitors; win-

Your Opportunity for Health. Mr. R. LONSDALE, Medical Electrician, of 25, New Oxford St., London, W C Will again be in consultation at his private r-oortia, Hour's 11 to 1, 2 to 7, On Saturday Next, October 23rd, Miles's Restaurant, Aberdare. ALL CONSULTATIONS FREE.

Newtown. « TO BE WELL DRESSED you must go to those who have made it a study. Tom Davies and Son, Pryce Street, practical tailors and breeches makers.

Penrhiwceiber*. THANKSGIVING. On Thursday afternoon and evening thanksgiving ser- vices were held at Hermon C.M. Chapel, conducted by the Rev. D. Jones, M.A., assisted by the church members. BURGLARS AT LARGE.—An attempt at burglary was made last week on the premises of Mr. Davies, Compton House. Some silk mufflers were stolen, and a side window and large mirror smashed. The burglars are still at large. THERE IS NO BUDGET on furni- ture. The Miskin Road Furnishing Em- porium supplies at the same moderate charges. Victor Freed's stock is worth seeing, and what is better, worth buying. You will be pleased-and the wife. P.S.A.—The above society held their weekly meeting on Sunday afternoon at Penuel Chapel, under the presidency of Mr. George Whittaker. Solos were effec- tively sung by Mr. E. James and Mr. T. J. Lewis. Mr. George Davies, of Cardiff, delivered an interesting adddess on the "Light of the world entering the soul of man." The discourse was listened to with rapt attention. FUNERAL.—On Saturday the inter- ment of Mr. David Williams, Penrhiw- ceiber-road, took place at Maesyrarian Cemetery. He was a faithful and earn- est worker at Moriah C.M., Miskin. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones. The mourners were: Mrs. Williams (widow), Mr. Sam Williams, Mr. Thomas Williams (sons), Miss Mary H. Williams (daughter), Mrs. and Mr. John L. Jenkins (daughter and son-in-law), Mr. D. Wil- liams and Mrs. Williams (son and daugh- ter-in-law), Messrs. H. Williams, Trevor Williams, nephews; Mr. and Mrs. D. Richards, sister and brother-in-law; Miss Hannah Davies, Mr. Ben Phillips, Lizzie, Harriet, and Hannah Williams, D. L. Richards, Tom Davies, Ben Hughes, and Hannah Hughes, nephews & nieces; Mr. and Mrs. Moses Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Cilfynydd. Beautiful wreaths were given by Moriah Sunday School Scholars and by the family. The Rev. B. Davies officiated, assisted by Revs. Jones and Lloyd. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR SOCIETY. —The second anniversary of the above was held on October 17th and 18th. The Rev. A. B. Kinsey, B.A., B.D., Aberdare, officiated both Sunday morning and even- ing. The text in the morning was taken frem" Corinthians iv., 16, and in the evening from Job 42, 5-6. Miss Rosina Burns read a paper in the morning on u Filgrims Progress." Mr. D. W. Howells presided. In the afternoon the following friends took part:—Recita- tions: Miss Mona Roberts, Miss Cather- ine Morgan, Master Ronald Rogers. Solo, Miss May Squance. Duet, Mrs. Taylor and Miss May Squance. Octette, Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Taylor, Miss May Squance, Messrs. Willie Rees, Joseph Carr, James Williams, Johnny Squance, and Watkins. On Monday a tea was held. Mrs. J. Morgan and Mrs. Hall presided over the tables. Cutters, Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Stiley, and Mrs. Griffiths. A. public service was held in the evening, when Mr. W. A. Beynon, secretary of the Aberdare and District C.E. Union), Rev. Mr. Protheroe, Miskin, and Mr. Long- man, Mountain Ash, gave excellent ad- dresses.

Mountain Ash Police Court. THURSDAY, Oct. 21.-Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Capt. G. A. Evans, and Mr. D. Prosser. DRUNK IN CHARGE. Richard White, drunk in charge of a hoi = and cart at Hirwain, 20s. and costs. SLEEPING OUT. ;¡,\ Henry Williams, a coloured man, and Emily Jasper were summoned for sleep- ing out and having no visible means of subsistence. P.C. Martin said he saw both prisoners sleeping in the engine-house at the Cwm- cynon Colliery. He took both to the Police Station, but nothing was found on them. The male defendant said he had been out of work. The female defendant said she had no home. Williams was sent to prison for seven days and the female defendant was dis- charged. DRUNKS. Griffith Jones and Wm. Phillips, in Glyngwyn-street, 10s. and costs. Edward Duggan, in Pemhiwceiber- road, 10s. and costs. OBSTRUCTING A CONSTABLE. John Hayes, Penrhiwceiber, was charged at the instance of P.C. Bennett with obstructing him in the execution of his duty. P.C. Bennett said that he was taking Duggan to the Police Station, when Hayes followed and urged him to let the prisoner go. Defendant also encouraged Duggan to break off. Fined 10s. and costs. FIGHTING. .) Wm. Phillips and Bert Phillips, two brothers, were charged with fighting in Woodland-street, Mountain Ash. P.C. R. Lewis gave evidence. Fined 20s. and costs each. BATCH OF TRESPASSERS. Thomas Thomas, Penrhiwceiber, and Thomas Thomas, Miskin, were brought up for trespassing in search of game on land belonging to Lord Aberdare. John Williams, Ffynondwym, said he saw both defendants beating and search- ing the wood. They had a greyhound with them. Fiiied jOs. and costs each. John Lloyd, Cwmbach (16), was similar- ly charged. E. Common, gamekeeper, said that this defendant also had a greyhound, which pursued a rabbit coming in his (wit- ressJ) direction. Fined 5s. and costs. David Lloyd and Thomas Rees, Moun- tain Ash, against whom evidence was given by John Edwards, game-keeper, were ordered to pay 10s. and costs each for trespassing in Duffryn Wood. Wit- ness said that both these defendants gave the wrong names and addresses. Stipendiary: Perhaps they have more than one address. Defendants declared that they were not in search of game, but were picking blackberries. The dog that was in the wood did not belong to them. Stipendiary: Why did you give the wrong names? Defendant: We got a bit excited. (Laughter.) ARREARS. David John Jenkins, Penrhiwceiber, was charged with owing £ 1 16e. to Wm. Thomas, farmer, Penrhiwceiber, for in- jury to sheep. Defendant, who is a collier, was sent to prison for a month. DISMISSED. Christopher Haycock, a boy, charged David Evans, Seymour-street, Mountain Ash, with assault. Evans admitted striking the boy, but added that the boy had thrown stones and otherwise annoyed him and some neighbours. The case was dismissed. THEFT OF FIREWOOD. John Thomas, a fitter at Navigation Colliery, Mountain Ash, was ordered to pay 10s. for stealing timber from the pit top. P.C. Coleman said that the value was 2d. The wood in question was two small pieces of prop, each about 1 foot long. BREAKING AN ENTRY. Wm. Blacker and Geo. H. Bryant, two boys from Miskin, were brought up at the instance of P.(J. Barnes on a charge of breaking and entering a smith shop at Navigation Colliery with intent to commit a felony. P.C. Barnes said that defendants had locked themselves in the smithy and re- fused for some time to open the door. Jas. Powell and Benj. Lawrence gave further evidence. Both boys were committed for trial at the Assizes, bail being allowed in .£10 each. The constable said that Blacker's father and mother would have nothing to do with him. Blacker had therefore to be taken to prison pending the Assizes. Lv.:

Little Ethel: Mamma, I wish you'd wash Willie Prettie's face." Parent: "The idea r He's a neighbour's little boy. I have nothing to do with him." Little Ethel: But I have. We've be- come engaged, and I want to kiss him." "Mamma," said little May, "I'm afraid I'm naughty, because I've got an awful stomachache." It was the pie you ate, I think, May." Oh, DO, mam- 'ma, the pie was too good to behave like that! It must be me!" I think the baby has your hair, ma'am," said the nursegirl, looking pleas- antly at her mistress. "Gracious!" ex- claimed the lady. Run into the nursery and take it away from him!" Customer And is this chair really an antique piece of furniture-" Dealer; There's no doubt about that. Why, it was so worm-eaten when I bought it that I had to have a new back and a new seat, and three new legs made for it." Mary Jane (appearing breathlessly from the kitchen): "Please, mum, would you do me a favour?" Mistress: U Certaia- ly, if I can." Mary Jane: "Well, would you kindly go and speak to my young man at the back door till I make myself tidy?"

sang her Dutch song well. The duets by Afr.' i,iid. A!-rs. Jimmie Law and Mr. Hutchings were much appreciated. Miss May Harper sang "The Juniper Tree in a pleasing manner. A True Blue 1 English Girl" was well rendered by Mrs. Ivy Harper. The Bandits rendered ex- cellent selections. Mr. Jimmie, Law and his wife are splendid artistes. Mr. Turley acted as manager. The show is one of the best touring. Miss Inez Howard's Co. had a good house on Mon- day. Through the Divorce Court n was much appreciated. BALLOT.—At the Dowlais-Cardiff Col- liery on Monday a ballot of the workmen took place to decide whether they were in favour of a weekly pay. The number for was 1,801, against 141i-a majority of 1,661 for. I.L.P.—On Thursday a lecture on "Jesus, the Hero" oi the Common People/" was given at the Workmen's Hall by the Rev. J. Stitt Wilson, M.A., under the auspices of the local branch of the I.L.P. The chair was taken by Mr. William Jenkins, Ataerc-ynon-road/ who in a few well-chosen words introduced Rev. J. Stitt Wilson to the audience. A solo, Just as I am/' was given by Mr.. Willie "Wilton. Mr. Wilson held that Willie Wilton. Mr. Wilson held that the toiling people, who had done the- work of the world, had never received the pro- duct of their toil. As a. Christian min- ister he was doing his utmost to further Socialism, and had come, to herald the truth that shall make men free, to arouse the social conscience of the world to the wrongs and injustices of capitalism, and to call forth the moral, and social ener- gies of the people to the supreme social task of establishing social justice in the earth. There was no wrong compared to that of the capitalist system, from the fact that-it hindered love, brotherhood, and Christ-life. -Capitalism must be abolished. What were the churches doing? Were they helping the capital- ists? If the teachings of Christ were put into practise the capitalist system would have to be abolished and Social- ism embraced. God called Moses, who was a great Socialist, to be the deliverer of the sraelites out of their bondage. The p; jphets spoke of Christ's coming, and said that Jesus would be the Hero of the Common People. The lecture was much appreciated by a large audience.

ner, M, r. Willie Davies. a Hell wla-a fy nhadau" was sung, Mr. Tom Jones tak- ing the solo. The secretaries were Messrs. W. Pearce-Roberts and B. E. Williams.